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IN THIS ISSUE Before Big Ridge there was Arevalo With the coming of Norris Dam and Norris Lake in the mid-1930s, some of the local settlements got new names. Bonnie Peters says before the Big Ridge community got its name, it was called Arevalo. See Bonnie’s story on page 5
“Union County High School is as high-tech as any county high school in Tennessee.” Principal Linda Harrell doesn’t mince words, and she clearly wants her students and their parents to know the opportunities available at their school. Sandra Clark has launched a series of stories on UCHS called Patriot Pride. See the first one on page3
Are Vols doomed? Sherlock Holmes once said it is a serious blunder to theorize before gathering data. The great detective, tweed cap atop, pipe in hand, found investigations cluttered and complicated by witnesses who got all excited and twisted facts to fit what they had already decided. Those who believe Tennessee football is doomed to mediocrity or worse should consider Sherlock’s wisdom.
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Steward of the wild things By Libby Morgan
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A young Tennessee Wildlife Resources officer has settled in with this family to take care of our area’s beloved public land, the 24,444-acres of Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area. Dustin McCubbins became area manager for Chuck Swan in 2011 and moved into the manager’s residence near the entrance to the peninsula, which lies inside the confluence of the Powell and Clinch Rivers on Norris Lake. His around-the-clock job calls for him to juggle many issues, all focused on conservation. He is an ambassador, a police officer, a farmer, a biologist, a wildlife and hunting expert, a dozer operator, a shooting range overseer and on the day we visited, an excellent tour guide. McCubbins’ obvious enthusiasm for “his” area produced a running commentary on the maintenance of the 1,100 acres of open spaces that are designed to provide wildlife with food and cover. He, two technicians and a few volunteers look after more than 400 fields, rotating crops of milo, corn, soybeans and clover not only for the animals, but to sustain the health of the soil for future crops. Currently, attracting quail is an important initiative. Wheat, millet and sunflowers are being planted in target areas for quail and doves.
Dustin McCubbins stands at Mossy Creek Spring in the heart of Chuck Swan. Photos by Libby Morgan
See Marvin West’s tale on page 5
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Book signing Local author Jennifer K. Ensley will be signing her new book, “Cursed by Diamonds,” at the Maynardville Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Books will be available for purchase during the event. This is the first book in her series, “A Dance with Destiny.” Info: 992-7106
Washburn dance Seniors Valentine’s Dance will be held by the Third Wednesday Club of Washburn at noon Wednesday, Feb. 20, behind the Washburn School. Bring a covered dish for this family-friendly event. Bingo. Info: 201-1102.
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Miles into the interior of Chuck Swan, churchgoers regularly attend Sunday services at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, established 1868.
The team must also keep an eye on invasive species such as kudzu and bicolor lespedeza, which will crowd out the preferred plants. Their efforts in certain areas mesh with the forestry service’s timber harvests and studies being conducted by UT’s agricultural and forestry departments.
Art by the book By Cindy Taylor What are books made of? Artist Bob Meadows can answer that question in a number of different ways. Heading into retirement in 2004, Meadows was looking for a hobby. “I found a class on bookmaking at John C. Campbell Folk School,” said Meadows. “After only one class, I was hooked.” With a major in English and a background in graphic arts, calligraphy and watercolors, Meadows discovered that the art of bookmaking brought all those talents together. He starts with a specific theme, then designs the cover using an acid-free Bookmaker Bob Meadows holds two of his unique books. heavy cardboard. Next Photo by Cindy Taylor
McCubbins is a turkey hunter and is involved with the National Wild Turkey Foundation, founded in 1973. Efforts nationwide have brought the wild turkey population from near extinction in the early 1900s to a sustainable level, To page A-3
Meadows creates the front and back from painted or marbled paper, or unusual items like aluminum foil or even sandwich bags. Sometimes an object, such as a piece of jewelry, will adorn the cover. The interior of the book will contain phrases, poetry or stories relating to the cover. “One of my most unusual books was in the shape of a wine bottle,” said Meadows. “I actually stained the interior pages with red wine.” Once he decides on a text, he chooses a color scheme and the best shape, size and construction to fit the mood of the text. Meadows’ books include a small chair with a cushion that lifts to reveal an accordion book three feet long. One of his most “novel” designs is a miniature house. When you open the
The door to this tiny house opens to reveal matchbooksize reading inside. Photo submitted
front door you find drawers, each concealing a tiny book. His favorite color To page A-3
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NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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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
Stars shine at Chamber banquet By Shannon Carey The Union County Chamber of Commerce honored four county residents at the Chamber’s annual banquet Feb. 8. The gala event, held at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church in Corryton, featured food, an auction and guest speaker Bill Landry. Scott Inklebarger, manager of the Maynardville Food City, was named Business Person of the Year. Chamber treasurer Kay Jones commended Inklebarger for providing jobs for Union County’s youth and being a stalwart community supporter. “I have yet to hear him say no to something that would benefit the community,” said Jones.
Chamber officers for 2013 are secretary Shannon Perrin, treasurer Kay Jones, vice chair Debbie Perry and board chair Rebecca Mills. Photos by S. Carey
Pat Hurley grins as Bill Landry signs his copy of “Appalachian Tales and Heartland Adventures.” Randy Turner of the Union County Property Assessor’s Office received the Steve Thompson Philanthropy Award for his service in the community. Mayor Mike Williams introduced the two winners
■ 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
Scott Inklebarger, manager of the Maynardville Food City, receives the Business Person of the Year award from Kay Jones.
of the Governor’s Volunteer Stars in Union County. Youth winner Justin Smith volunteers with iCare Union County, the Luttrell Bluegrass Festival and Toys for Tots. He plans to join the armed services as an Airborne Ranger after graduating from high school. Adult Volunteer Star Kim Richnafsky is a Boy Scout leader and participates in Keep Union County Beautiful. Her scout troop contributes to clean-ups on Norris Lake, maintenance and trail repair at Big Ridge State Park, and flag-raising events. “She ensures that no child will have a social or financial barrier to participate in Scouting,” said Williams. The Chamber also honored two board members who will be leaving the board this year. William Von Schipmann and Sheila Buckner both served two consecutive terms on the Chamber board.
Randy Turner of the Union County Property Assessor’s Office receives the Steve Thompson Philanthropy Award from Kay Jones.
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“Union County High School is as high-tech as any county high school in Tennessee.” Principal Linda Harrell doesn’t mince words, and she clearly wants her students and their parents to know the opportunities available at their school. In an interview Tuesday, Harrell discussed the “college shock” that hits freshmen during their first few weeks on campus. She told how UCHS worked with Lincoln Memorial University and Walters State Community College to bring compatible technology into the high school so the graduates can transition seamlessly into college. “We’ve spent $1 million over the last five years to upgrade technology,” she said, “anchored by a $800,000 school improvement grant. “Every teacher has an iPad. We’ve got four portable computer labs and four classroom labs. We’ve got SMART boards in every classroom. When our kids
go to college, they are used to this type of instruction.” Harrell sought out both colleges. “They came and told us what we needed. We visited their campuses. … It’s an ongoing project (to keep the technology current), but the grant has run out. We’ll use Title I (federal) funds to sustain it.” After hearing Harrell, it was amazing a few hours later to hear President Barack Obama talk about the same thing: rewarding high schools that form partnerships with colleges to create classes that prepare students for the next step. Maybe other high schools are doing this, but I’ve never heard a principal articulate it.
Patriot Pride Harrell, a career math teacher, knows that school technology helps teachers. She mentioned a science teacher who video-tapes his lectures. The students can work at their own pace, listening to the lectures at home where “they can watch it 10 times if they need to.” In class, the teacher answers questions and leads discussions. A social studies teacher links live in real time to
Steward of the wild things and NWTF has become an active partner in turkey recovery. Lately the turkey population at Chuck Swan has dipped somewhat. Studies are underway to understand why. Conservation strategies at Chuck Swan that benefit one species build the health of the whole ecosystem. Regulated hunting is an integral part of the big picture. Records of deer kills over the past 20 years show the deer are getting larger, but less numerous. This is a good thing, says McCubbins. “When we record the number and weights of the game harvests of Chuck Swan, this provides us critical information about the success of our work. The deer in Chuck Swan weren’t getting the opportunity to grow large because of the competition
choices are earth tones, but blues and reds often find their way into his designs. He also teaches bookmaking classes and has won several awards for his artistry. “Books have always been important to me,” said Meadows. “Bookmaking and teaching keep my mind occupied. There is always a new
Profile: UCHS Built in 1997, the new school is showing signs of wear. So the administration has launched a 3-year program for classroom painting and carpet replacement, Harrell said. With limited resources, most funds will come from vending sales. “I hate that, but it’s the most efficient way to fund raise in high schools. We try not to conflict with the cafeteria.” The school has 850 students, 71 certified staff and 104 total staff including cafeteria workers. With a full
From page A-1 wrinkle to be worked out. My first book art teacher said that when you touch a book you touch the universe.” No matter your reading level or preferences, Bob Meadows’ art proves that you actually can judge a book by its cover. Contact Cindy Taylor at News@ShopperNewsNow.com
Linda Harrell has been married to Mark Harrell for 32 years. “His family is from Union County so I’ve lived here 32 years,” she says. A graduate of Fulton High School in Knox County, Linda Harrell graduated from UT and signed on to teach math at Horace Maynard High School. She earned a master’s degree and Ed.S. from Lincoln Memorial. During the early 2000s she saw high turnover in school leadership. “We had several graduating classes that had four different principals,” she recalled. So when an assistant principal’s job came open, she decided to apply. The school has found stability with Harrell, who became an assistant principal in 2004 and head principal in 2006. Linda and Mark have two children: a daughter, Laura, 30, and a son, Jake, who is 12. Laura is married to Chris Whitaker and they
Linda Harrell, principal of Union County High School
Photo by S. Clark
dad with Jake, a 7th grader at Horace Maynard Middle School. Her life revolves around family, school and church. Linda Harrell wouldn’t have it any other way.
have two children: Morgan, 6, and Waylon, 7. Linda calls Jake “my 40th birthday present.” She is proud that she was able to stay home with Laura, and Mark is now a stay-at-home
Tonight, I’m announcing a new challenge to redesign America’s high schools so they better equip graduates for the demands of a high-tech economy. And we’ll reward schools that develop new partnerships with colleges and employers, and create classes that focus on science, technology, engineering and math – the skills today’s employers are looking for to fill the jobs that are there right now and will be there in the future. – Barack Obama, Feb. 12, 2013
Keeping an eye on almost 40 square miles of land with 120 miles of shoreline is a big job. We asked McCubbins what the rest of us can do to help. “I can always use volunteers, but more importantly, just get the word out that we have a beautiful resource out here that needs to be enjoyed by people who don’t want to abuse it. “And if you’re lucky, you might be rewarded by spying a bald eagle from one of the two nests we know we have on Chuck Swan. Or maybe that bear we saw last year will pass through again.”
Fire destroys landmark Imogene’s Store in Sharps Chapel burned to the ground last Sunday. A neighbor came into the parking lot, expressing disbelief at the site, which contained only charred cinder blocks of the foundation. She said, “This was the only place I know of in the Chapel where I could get my two weekly lottery tickets.” Chris Upton, chief of the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, said, “I really can’t tell you much. The fire is under investigation at this time. I have met with the state Fire Marshall this week.” Photo by Libby Morgan
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for food and other factors. Now we know our deer are living longer, becoming healthier and the population is nearer to our goals. “We want to welcome everyone to come and enjoy Chuck Swan for hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, shooting, exploring. But we want people to pay attention to the rules. “No one is allowed in our caves, because someone’s clothes or shoes may carry ‘white-nose syndrome,’ deadly to bats. “Non-hunters cannot come in the area during scheduled hunts. Coming up we have turkey hunts Thursday through Saturday mornings until 1 p.m. from March 28 to May 9, so if somebody wants to hunt for morels, they’ve got the whole rest of the week to do it. “Camping is only allowed in designated areas
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a village in Africa so “our kids can see what’s outside of Union County.” The UCHS library is multimedia. The CTE (career technical education) teachers use technology in a variety of ways. And this year a brand-new camera surveillance system was installed to enhance student and staff security. For the balance of this school year, this newspaper is teaming with Union County High School to go in depth with specific programs. Under the heading “Patriot Pride,” we’ll be listing reasons for pride in the local high school.
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Cox gains OK for new grader The good news is ... an updated road grader is coming to Union County. (OK. It’s a 1979 John Deere, but a new Caterpillar might cost $250,000.)
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The better news is it costs just $17,500 and Road Superintendent David Cox found the money to buy it in his budget. The best news is Mayor Mike Williams and the County Commission endorsed it unanimously. The rascal may already be here by the time you read this. Finance Director Ann Dyer, speaking last week to the Business and Professional Association, cited Cox’s department as saving serious money after the creation of the centralized accounting system. “We want the biggest bang for our buck. Our goal is to improve efficiency and provide cost savings,” Dyer said. Although the department does not officially launch until August, Dyer said Cox went ahead and asked her to handle his department. “Previously, the road superintendent had three clerical personnel and a part-time CPA. Now David
has one clerical person and no CPA. He can go buy the equipment he desperately needs.” Dyer’s department was created when County Commission opted into a state law which spells out all the rules for such a consolidated office. She was hired by and reports to a 7-member board. By law it includes the county mayor, the director of schools and the road superintendent. Additionally, the local board includes four county commissioners. Dyer said her personal goal is to be up and running by the end of the county’s fiscal year, June 30. Mayor Mike Williams told the business group to “get ready to hit another gear.” He said, “We’re doing OK, but we can do better.” Williams is proud of the county’s A1 bond rating by Moody’s. The county will refinance its bonds (except the Paulette school bonds) without extending the term to get a lower interest rate. Williams said he has known Ann Dyer for a long time. “We were in the same class. Ann was in the Beta Club. I was not,” he laughed. Marvin Jeffreys drew a laugh when an adult day care operator said she will keep seniors in the evening on Valentine’s Day. Marvin said, “Yeah, Doris (his wife) can drop me off and go out and have a good time.”
Dr. Jimmy Carter, supervisor with Union County Public Schools, County Commissioner Dawn Flatford talks with Jimmy Langtalks with the county’s new finance director, Ann Dyer, follow- ley, general manager of the Luttrell-Blaine-Corryton Utility Dising Monday’s County Commission meeting. Photos by S. Clark trict, about providing water to the Tater Valley area.
Quest continues for water in Tater Valley By Sandra Clark Pockets of Union County lack public water, and that’s a problem when wells fail. Dawn Flatford brought up the issue at last week’s commission meeting. Previously, she had brought a jug of water from her well, and a pretty disgusting jug of water it was. Mayor Mike Williams
said he’s looking for a “big grant” to extend water to the entire county. Meanwhile, a small grant is “in the pipeline.” Mike Viles of Tater Valley said a meeting will be held this weekend to allow property owners to talk with Jimmy Langley from Luttrell-Blaine-Corr y ton Utility District.
Langley said a new water line costs “around $100,000 a mile.” He asked Union County to contribute $30,000, and he wants 25 residents to agree to connect at a cost of $950 (same side of road as the line) or $1,150 (across the road). LBC would extend its water line from Grainger County.
“You need to remember Big Ridge,” said Flatford. Two houses near hers have failed wells. “We’re a mile from Hallsdale Powell (Utility District) and they’re asking $3,300 per house to extend the line and connect.” Commissioner Wayne Roach said he doesn’t have a water problem, but “everybody deserves good water.”
Republicans cling to Virtual Academy Union County Public Schools says ‘thanks’ Maybe it’s unfair to pick on a rookie, but if they were giving out a Dumbest Question of the Day award in the Tennessee General Assembly last Tuesday, Rep. Roger Kane of Karns would have a brandnew plaque for his wall. His question came during a discussion of Rep. Mike Stewart’s ill-fated bill to cut off state funds to forprofit, online schools. Stewart accused K12 Inc. – the Virginia-based corporation
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deserve some answers. Duh. The Tennessee Virtual Academy was created on a party line vote in 2011 during the waning days of the legislative session (always a dangerous time in Nashville). It was rushed into operation within a matter of weeks, and is run by Union County Public Schools for reasons that have never been made explicitly clear. (But for every $4,400 per pupil in state dollars that travel through the Union County till, 4 percent or $176 stays with the county.) The Virtual Academy enrolled just under 1,800 students from all over the state in grades K-8 last year. Despite glowing reviews from numerous parents, it delivered test results in the bottom 11 percent on Tennessee Value Added Assessment tests. The news hit with a thud shortly before the beginning of the current school year. Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman labeled
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TNVA’s performance “demonstrably poor,” and “unacceptable.” Republicans took a defensive posture (see Roger Kane and Harry Brooks) and Democrats went on the attack (see Mike Stewart and Gloria Johnson). On Tuesday, some 20 TNVA teachers took the day off and headed to Nashville to oppose Stewart’s bill, begging questions about online substitute teachers. One 6th-grade teacher, Summer Shelton of Knoxville, defended her employer: “I’ve never seen a more dynamic curriculum,” she said. “I believe in this school.” She said she has autistic students and students who cannot cope with being part of a large classroom who have thrived for the first time while under TNVA instruction. “We can’t deny our parents the right to choose this option for their kids … I am requesting that you give us a chance …” Stewart has a long list of indictments of K12 Inc., which has been in hot water in several states for results similar to those it has logged in Tennessee. He attempted to have Rep. Gloria Johnson speak to the issue, but was shot down by committee chair Rep. Harry Brooks, who sponsored the 2011 virtual education bill and is carrying an administration bill that amounts to a mild kick in the butt compared to Stewart’s nuclear option. The Brooks bill was approved and moves on to the full committee. Stewart’s bill failed on a voice vote (Kane’s status was “present, not voting.”). At the Education Committee meeting that same day, officials from the Putman County school system, which pioneered virtual education in Tennessee, talked about their VITAL (Virtual Instruction to Accentuate Learning) program, which they said has a 93 percent success rate and offers dual enrollment and advanced placement classes along with remedial and enrichment classes. (Numerous legislators have told us that they thought they were voting for the Putnam County model, not for an out-of-state, forprofit corporation.) They were careful, however, to distinguish their program from TNVA, without mentioning its name: “We wanted to have our virtual program led by the district – not somebody coming in from outside telling us what to do, and we’re not going out looking for students outside Putnam County,” said Dr. Jerry Boyd, director of Putnam County Schools.
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There is hope in statistical data Sherlock Holmes once said it is a serious blunder to theorize before gathering data. The great detective, tweed cap atop, pipe in hand, found investigations cluttered and complicated by witnesses who got all excited and twisted facts to fit what they had already decided. Those who believe Tennessee football is doomed to mediocrity or worse should consider Sherlock’s wisdom. Columbo, Jessica Fletcher, Magnum and Sergeant Friday probably had the same concept – just the facts, please. Derek A. Jordan, UT graduate, Tullahoma land
Jordan, a busy worker and thinker, invested enough time to study 122 teams playing NCAA upMarvin per-division football. He West uses the four most recent years of Rivals.com recruiting evaluations to determine expectations. His research goes back to 2002. surveyor, law student and He found that 60 to 70 football fan, has more than percent of on-field results enough facts to move the followed form. Teams with Volunteers from the deep the best players won the despair of darkness into games. bright sunshine. When predictions His statistical meth- strayed, up or down, he odology says teams, with focused on the coaches. decent coaching, almost Ah ha, some regularly proalways produce results in duced better results than direct proportion to the team talent projected. And four-year average of talent. some, year after year, reGot that? It’s about the cruited well but underperformed. recruiting, stupid.
Get a move on Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you… and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. (Genesis 12: 1, 2b) Her name means “delight,” and I have always said that she is well and truly named. My daughter Eden is smart and funny, talented and good. And she is moving. She left home after high school, went to college in Memphis, then worked awhile before putting herself through graduate school in Greensboro,
N.C. When she left home for Memphis, her big sister Jordan was already there, and when she ventured into grad school, one of her buddies from college days had gone ahead of her, blazing the trail and providing a built-in friend. Now, however, she is taking a job with a music festival in Vail, Colo., (I know, I know – life is
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tough! What a dream job!), and as much as she wanted the gig, she is face to face with the fact that she is heading into the unknown. She has not even met (face to face, at any rate) the person who hired her! No longer an easy fivehour drive from family, no longer in or near her beloved Southern mountains, no longer among dear friends she made in
There are those who coach up whatever they can get and excel in organization, strategy and motivation. There are others who manage to lose games they should win. It may come as a shock to some that the Volunteers, for the past four years, have been higher in talent evaluations than Southeastern Conference standings. This very minute, factoring in recent signees, Tennessee, using Jordan’s formula, ranks sixth overall in talent, behind Alabama, Florida, Auburn, LSU and Georgia. This time last year it was sixth. Jordan says, in essence, Tennessee had the talent to go 5-3 in the 2012 SEC race. It went 1-7. “The Mississippi State and Missouri games are
simply unexplainable, for more than one reason. Vanderbilt beat UT despite a huge dearth in talent. “Without question, Tennessee under Derek Dooley, was the largest underperforming team in the SEC. Vanderbilt was the highest overperforming team.” Jordan’s comprehensive number-crunching says better things are about to happen. Think seven victories. Maybe eight! Those with negative outlooks wonder how that could be. Tennessee attrition has been terrible. Lane Kiffin’s star-studded roundup evaporated. We failed to sign Vonn Bell. Four Vols are leaving early for the NFL. The upcoming schedule is at least deadly. Oregon is out there waiting to squash the orange. I do believe Derek Jor-
dan is a realist. He is not emotional when he says Butch Jones will make a difference. “Butch Jones, at Cincinnati, did not perform lower than his talent-based evaluation, and typically was a plus-two-games coach,” said Jordan. Alas, trouble is traditional for first-year coaches. But, starting right now, there is hope. Caution: Do not twist the facts. Let there be no mad leaps to ridiculous conclusions. Do not make big bowl reservations. But, we all know numbers do not lie. Well, not often. I felt a hint of suspicion when I discovered Tennessee and Oregon are almost identical in talent comparison.
North Carolina. She is heading out, alone, into the unknown. I think of Abraham (and Sarah!) who obeyed the command to “Go!” I think of all the men and women who boarded frail, small ships and crossed oceans to come to a New World. I think of families who packed everything they could cram into Conestoga wagons and set off for the far country, not knowing exactly how hard or how high or how long the trail would be. Eden will be fine. I keep telling her (and myself) that reassuring fact. I have no doubt that she will adjust to living at 9,000 feet above sea
level. She will make friends. She will find a church. She will love her job; it involves music, after all! Her colleagues will love her. The Creator did some of His finest work in Colorado. It is a place of stunning beauty: lofty mountains, clean air and azure skies. I suppose my greatest fear is that she will never want to come back east. There are plans to be made, decisions to be solidified, possessions to pack (or pass on to someone else), farewells to be said. The next few weeks will be happy, harried, hurried, tense, exciting, stomach-churning, sad, thrilling.
Most importantly, this is an opportunity. A chance for the adventure of a lifetime. A real coming-of-age. I don’t worry about Eden. God has offered the opportunity, and Eden will settle in, do a great job, have a fantastic experience. God will bless her, lead her, guide her, nurture her, strengthen her and use her. The family and friends she leaves behind will miss her, but we will also cheer her on, pray for her, go west to visit her, keep in touch with her and admire her spunk. Vaya con Dios, mi hija. Go with God, my daughter. Like Abram, “You will be a blessing.”
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Before the Norris project, Loyston was laid out as a little town with blocks and street or road names. As people were relocated above the flood plain of this development, new needs arose. One was for a new school and a redefining of that community. Often the community center was a school or church. This little community had been called “Punkin Center,” but with the coming of a new school, it got the more sophisticated name of Arevalo.
Elvin Branum served in the Spanish-American War and in the Philippine Insurrection which followed. He was discharged Nov. 23, 1899. Stationed in San Francisco when the war over, he was then sent to the Philippines to help put down rebellions in Manila. On one of the expeditions, his company visited a place called Arevalo in the Philippine Islands. They found a peaceful village and were told the name meant “Christ Prepareth.” Later Branum served on the Union County Court, where he was instrumental in getting a school built in what is now the Big Ridge community. The superintendent of schools, Will Thomas, asked Mr. Branum to name the school. He gave it the name Arevalo Elementary School after this village. Arevalo Elementary was a
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Rosenwald school, built by plans provided by the Rosenwald family who at the time owned Sears. The schools were built by persons hired by the Works Progress Administration. Arevalo replaced the old Loyston School that was lost to the Norris Dam project. The Arevalo Elementary School was closed with the opening of a new Big Ridge Elementary School in the 1960s. Elvin Branum in his late 20s, As an extension of the early 1900 Norris Dam project, Big Ridge Park was developed as a joint project of the Progress Administration. Today, this community Tennessee Valley Authority, the Civilian Conserva- is more widely known as tion Corps, and the Works the Big Ridge community.
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Maynardville 1st graders are 100 days smarter The 1st-grade students at Maynardville Elementary celebrated their 100th day of school Feb 5. The students created their own 10-frame 100th day hats and did multiple activities in order to make their 100th day of learning memorable. Showing off their hats are: (front) Hanna Blackburn, Tyler Bailey, Lucretia Bean, Gracey Smith, Skyller Sands, April Shope, Kyra Peace, Hunter Holloway, Emma Robinson, Makenzie Chisum, Peyton Thomas, Atsani Bussell, Joseph Harvey; (second row) Trinity Campbell, Malaya Holman, Autumn Foust, Landon Branson, Bryson Monroe, Alexis Smith, Will Jennings,
Restaurants offer discounts By Shana Raley-Lusk Twenty local restaurants are accepting reservations for the third annual Knoxville Restaurant Week, Feb. 24 to March 1, a unique char itable Streno event benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank. Each participating restaurant will offer threecourse meals at the fi xed price of $25 or $35 with five dollars of each meal purchased benefiting Second Harvest. The concept came with Ruth’s Chris Steak House general manager Paul Hohe,
when he relocated from Dallas. “Knoxville has some really good places to eat,” says Hohe. “Restaurant Week is a fantastic way for the restaurants to showcase what they have to offer and attract new guests, and it has the potential to be a huge tourist draw. “And, of course, we’re raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank, a very worthwhile charity.” The event has enjoyed much success in past years. “Many patrons have been excited to learn about local places to eat that may not have been on their radar before this event,” says Elaine Streno, executive director of Second Harvest of East Tennessee. The list of partici-
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pating restaurants includes many local favorites such as The Orangery, Flemings and The Melting Pot. The event has a positive impact in several ways. First, it helps Second Harvest provide meals to needy East Tennesseans. Also, it increases traffic to local restaurants at a typically slow period while boosting the local economy from residents and tourists alike. “Restaurant Week benefits everyone involved,” says Streno. “This event feeds thousands of hungry people, while providing an excellent dining experience for patrons and driving sales to the restaurants.” Second Harvest has seen a 30 percent increase in food demand in the last two years in the 18-county area that it serves. Every $5 donation provides 15 meals through Second Harvest. Info: w ww. knoxvillerestaurantweek. com.
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SOLICITATION OF A BID to rebuild and repair the supply fan blower section of Trane rooftop unit m/n SXHFC7540K56C9AD3D01EGRTY s/n J96L73308 located at Union County High School. The bid should include replacement of blower wheels, fan shaft, bearing brackets, inlet guide vanes (including associated linkage and operator), fan shaft bearings, fan housings, vibration isolators, belts, and any additional hardware necessary to restore the unit to full operation. The bid shall include necessary repairs to fan support framework. The bid shall include an option for replacing the blower motor should it prove to be defective. All parts shall be Trane OEM unless unavailable. All work to be done during normal business hours and by experienced HVAC technicians. This bid shall include a 1 year warranty on all parts furnished and a 90 day warranty on labor and workmanship. Sealed bids must be turned in to Mike Johnson, Director of Maintenance, at the Board of Education office located at 3006 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, TN 37807. Bids will be received until 4 p.m., Monday, February 25th. Late bids will not be accepted and UCBOE retains the right to reject all or part of any bid. Bid will be awarded based on lowest and/or best bid. Please call 865-368-7682 or email johnsonma@ucps.org for more information.
■ Union County Little League baseball sign-ups will be held 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Union County Little League field; 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, and Thursday, Feb. 28, at Food City in Maynardville. Bring copy of child’s birth certificate. ■ Baseball tournament, open to all – Tball and 6U coach pitch, 8U-14U, and middle school varsity and JV – will be held Friday through Sunday, Feb. 22-24, at Halls Community Park. Info: 9925504 or hcpsports@msn.com.
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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. 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: 938-3857. The Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild’s Meet and Greet, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Door Prizes donated by local quilt shops. Guest speaker: Daniel Watson of The Restoration House of East Tennessee. Last day for 2013 Spring Rec League baseball sign-ups for 3U-14U, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Halls Community Park. Info: http://hcpark.org or email hcpsports@msn.com.
SUNDAY, FEB. 17 Singing featuring the Washams, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. Info: 546-0001 or www.NewBeverly.org. Betsy Stowers Frazier, a Union County resident, will speak at the Union County Historical Society Museum and Library at 2:30 p.m. She will have copies of her new book, “Can You See God” and will autograph copies. Info: 992-2136 or 687-1021.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 Seniors Valentine’s Dance, hosted by Third Wednesday Club of Washburn, begins at noon. Bring a covered dish. Behind Washburn School. Info: 201-1102.
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. Parent Dinner, hosted by Christus Victor Lutheran Early Childhood Development Center, 6 p.m. All parents of tots attending ECDC are invited. Info: 687-8228.
2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 15. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Free “Learn to Row” opportunities, hosted by the Oak Ridge Rowing Association. Sessions: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-noon Sunday. Open to the public; no rowing experience necessary; arrive 15-20 minutes prior to session; attend any or all sessions.
FRIDAY, FEB. 22 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.
MONDAY, FEB. 25 Musician Tommy White will perform 10:30 a.m. at the Luttrell Senior Center. Info: Linda Damewood, 216-1943.
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Baseball tournament, open to all: Tball and 6U coach pitch, 8U-14U, and middle school varsity and JV; Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@ msn.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 23 Kiwanis Club of Northside Knoxville’s Pancake Jamboree and Bake Sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church (Broadway at Emory Place). Proceeds benefit Northside’s Service Fund for community projects, including the Cerebral Palsy Center and the Halls, Fulton and Central High Key Clubs. Family tickets $10, individual $4. Info: 414-6218. Winter Tealight Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 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, 6:30 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. The Great Cake Bake, noon-5 p.m., Tennessee Terrace at UT’s Neyland Stadium. Proceeds benefit Imagination Library. Info: Holly Kizer, 215-8784 or hkizer@knoxlib.org. “Management Strategies in Equine Health Care,” a conference for horse owners, room A118 at UT Veterinary College on the UT agricultural campus. Registration, 7:30 a.m. Cost: $35 for the first family member, $15 for each additional family member. Register by Feb. 18. Info/registration: 974-7264, www. vet.utk.edu/continuing_ed or email cvmce@utk.edu or. Benefit yard sale, Central Baptist Church of Fountain City in the parking lot, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY FEB. 23-24 Are we Listening?: “The Diary of Adam and Eve” and “Louder, I Can’t Hear You,” 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Info: 9477428, 256-7428. Two-Day Stone-Carving Workshop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, with Lisa Ruttan Wolff and Kathy Slocum, Appalachian Arts Craft Center,
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Pottery for the Wheel, 9:30 a.m.-noon, with Sandra McEntire, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 20. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. “You Should Write that Down!” Autobiographical/Family History Writing, 7-8:30 p.m., with Sandra McEntire, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline Feb. 20. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAY, FEB. 26 E-book Help Session – Tablets and Smartphones, 6 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: Reference Department, 215-8700. Salt(s) of the Earth and Sea cooking class, 6:308:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/reservations: www. avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27 Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, Norris Community Center. Social time, 1 p.m.; meeting, 1:30. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Cyndi Herrmann, 278-7796, or email bnpquilt@gmail.com. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Sharon Lee will speak, 6:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church. Meal served prior to program: $6. Info/reservations: 922-1412 or email cumckt@tds.net.
THURSDAY, FEB. 28 The ICARe-Union County meeting, 11:30 a.m., Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive. All are welcome. RSVP for lunch: 406-6930. Open Door Book Review: 10 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Charles Maynard, former president of the Friends of the Smokies, will discuss his book, “Blue Ridge, Ancient and Majestic: A Celebration of the World’s Oldest Mountains,” coauthored by Jerry Greer.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 1-2 Rummage sale, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill Road off Loyston Road; 10a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Info: 687-8751.
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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 $35,000
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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.
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 $67,800. 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.
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.
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.
992-9993 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!
9021 ANDERSONVILLE PIKE, POWELL / 9310 PORTWOOD LN, POWELL – This lot is 152 acres in total size. Features: 2 homes, 2 outbldgs (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.
511 E. MTN. VIEW RD, CORRYTON – Looking for a wonderful 3BR/2BA w/privacy, peace & quiet? Look no further!! Lrg kit, all appl (except deep-freezer) 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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