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VOL. 10 NO. 7

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What a woman!

Olive Wilder Turner (18571961) was born near Mill Springs, Ky., in the vicinity of what was then known as Logan’s Crossroads, later named Nancy. To give a better perspective on the location, this is about 14 miles from Williamsburg.

Olive was able to tell older Union Countians firsthand her experiences during the Civil War’s Battle of Mill Springs, which began Jan. 19, 1862.

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Volunteer Stars

Lewis, Jenkins are

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Happy times The late Al McGuire used “seashells and balloons” to describe good times. The way things are with Tennessee football, you can add rainbows and free ice cream.

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See Marvin West on page 5

Paying it forward A new teacher was assigned to Luttrell Elementary in the fall of 1988. Every new teacher needs a friend on the existing staff, and since so many were kind to me when I began the previous year, I determined that I would “pay it forward” by extending my friendship to this kind lady.

Sometimes by extending friendship one gets the better bargain. Such was the case with Ms. Scarlet Seal.

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Emmaline Jenkins is the youth Volunteer Star. Photo submitted

Pat Hurley, Chamber president, gives Kitty Lewis her Governor’s Volunteer Star award during the annual Chamber banquet. Photo by Libby Morgan

See Ronnie Mincey on page 4

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Farmers Market meeting Monday Union County Farmers Market will host a meet and greet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the Ag Extension office.

Open to all.

Cemetery seeks bids for mowing Fort Sumter Community Cemetery is accepting bids for the 2015 mowing season.

Forms may be picked up at the cemetery office, 4828 Salem Church Road, after Feb. 20.

Bids must be turned in to the cemetery office by March 6.

Info: 660-6949.

■ The community is invited to the Fort Sumter Community Cemetery annual meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the cemetery office building, 4828 Salem Church Road. An update on cemetery developments and improvements will be provided. Volunteers are needed to help with the future of the cemetery. Info: 6606949.

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By Libby Morgan The more than 200 folks attending the annual Union County Chamber of Commerce banquet enjoyed a great dinner, a swing dancing demo, an awards ceremony and a profitable auction.

It was Chamber president Pat-

rick Hurley’s first banquet, and he says, “The banquet was a big success. Everyone had a good time and we appreciate everyone who made it happen.”

The award of the evening went to Kitty Lewis, who has worked to feed the needy in Union County

for decades.

“I feel so humbled being named the 2014 Volunteer of the Year, but truly I don’t deserve it. The Union County Food Pantry is run by many loyal volunteers, not me alone. I have two volunteers, Bill and Pat Blackburn, who truly are

Campaign aims to keep babies off drugs

By Wendy Smith We’ve produced many exceptional things in East Tennessee – Mountain Dew, hydroelectric power and the 1982 World’s Fair, to name a few.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that this region also cranks out something that should make us all shudder: drug dependent newborns. The Tennessee Department of Health’s 16-county East Tennessee region produced a whopping 27 percent of the state’s 973 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) babies in 2014. Knox County alone produced 10.6 percent of the total number, which continues to rise.

These babies are sick because they are addicted to drugs ingested by their addicted mothers.

The babies, and their moms, are the sad fallout of the region’s overprescription of opiates. Addiction to prescription drugs is something that can happen to anyone, says Carla Saunders, a neonatal nurse practitioner at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.

“This is not an addict-underthe-bridge problem. This is a per-

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son-sitting-next-to-you-in-church problem.”

Agencies from across the region, including the nonprofit Metropolitan Drug Commission and East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, partnered with the East Tennessee NAS Task Force to kick off the Born Drug-Free Tennessee education initiative last week.

The goal of the program is to raise awareness about babies being born exposed to prescription and other drugs. Education is aimed at medical providers, women who are pregnant or at risk of becoming pregnant, and their families.

Karen Pershing, executive director of the Metropolitan Drug Commission, says the problem stems from lack of communication. Last week, 29 OB/GYN doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and nursing students participated in a Born Drug-Free Tennessee training program. Through role-play, the medical providers learned how to talk to women about addiction during screen-

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At Oakwood Senior Living

By Betty Bean Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett held a press conference in the Oakwood Elementary School parking lot on a dismal January morning in 2012 to announce that he would try one last time to find a developer willing to take on the project of rescuing the abandoned, centuryold building – broken windows, collapsed roof, sagging ceilings, crumbling walls and all.

Neighbors, some of whom were Oakwood alumni, didn’t hold out much hope for the old school, although Burchett said he’d issue a Request for Proposals and give historic preservationists another 30 days to help find an angel.

Today, the former Oakwood School at 232 E. Churchwell Avenue is buzzing with activity as construction workers and carpenters put the final touches on Oakwood Senior Living, slated to open in late March. The facility, which retains its original façade, will house 63 assisted

living and memory care suites and provide a full array of services including a nursing staff, recreational and social activities programs, transportation, three meals a day, medication management and more.

The new entrance will be through the former gym, transformed into a spacious, high-ceilinged room with a big chandelier, seating for group or individual activities and a bar for residents and guests. (Yes, there will be beer. Red Oak, anyone?)

The suites are former classrooms, ranging from 350 to 600 square feet. Each features one or more huge windows and some have small kitchenettes.

The memory care units will be secured from other units and more intensely staffed. Monthly rates range from $2,895– $3,995, and rooms can be shared to reduce cost.

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Julie Graham receives the STP award from Pat Hurley.

Angi Thomas won the bid for the Richard Childress signed bottle of Childress Vineyards’ “3” wine.

Volunteer Stars from the driver of our truck who brings the groceries before we open, to the local officers and trustees who help unload and bag the groceries, and those who sign everyone in and try to lend an ear and a kind word to the clients.

“We average 10-25 volunteers on any given day that we open, and when volunteers are sick or out of town, Pat and Bill recruit others from their church or friends so we are never lacking help.

So as you see, this is not just my award. But thank you Union County Chamber of Commerce for giving a voice to the volunteers of the Union County Food Pantry.”

Emmaline Jenkins, Joy Petree of Li’l Jo’s accepts the award for UC Chamber Busi- daughter of Tamelia and David Jenkins, is the youth ness of the Year from Pat Hurley. Photo submitted Mayme Taylor and Kathy Chesney show off their swing dancing skills at the Chamber banquet. Photos by Libby Morgan

From page 1 awardee of the Governor’s Volunteer Star for Union County.

She has spent many hours teaching a four- to six-week class on companion animals in the schools.

She and her mom have developed the program which teaches animal care: how to prevent dog bites, abuse and neglect, and how service dogs and sheriff’s office K-9s work.

Emmaline has fostered shelter animals and volunteered at Union County Humane Society. She is looking forward to a new 4-H program that brings in a Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT) trainer to work with kids to certify dogs for service.

She visits nursing homes to entertain with her singing and shares her talent at many area churches. She is currently recording a CD. Additionally, Emmaline and her parents have adopted a road near their home, where they pick up litter yearround.

Julie Graham received the STP award as the Outstanding Citizen for Service and Philanthropy. She is the tourism chair for the Chamber and is the new executive director of East Tennessee Quality Growth.

Li’l Jo’s Bar-B-Que is the Union County Chamber Business of the Year.

The restaurant is owned by Joy Petree (aka Li’l Jo). The restaurant regularly hosts fundraising events, donates to many community organizations and welcomes clubs for meeting space at no charge.

Lately, local musicians have taken over the stage at Li’l Jo’s on Friday and Sunday afternoons for jam sessions, and free movies are shown on Thursday nights.

Leon Spencer speaks to the Union County Business and Professional Association. Photo submitted

Digital marketing grows business

By Marilyn Toppins At the February meeting, Union County Business & Professional Association members heard a program titled “How to Use Digital Marketing to Grow Business,” given by Leon Spencer, digital marketing specialist.

Spencer shared these statistics: 97 percent of customers search online for a product, 80 percent of customers trust a business with a website more than one without and 78 percent look to peer recommendations, especially social media, for purchases.

Spencer encouraged the group to grow business by developing a digital plan, by establishing a content-rich website with video links, by contacting customers through e-mail or text, and through continuing to follow up on contacts.

He stated that 91 percent of purchasers have cell phones, and 78 percent

of those who search on a mobile device for a product make a local purchase. He gave everyone a “Round TUIT” as a reminder that “the sooner we get around to using digital marketing, the sooner we will reap the rewards.” Leon Spencer can be reached at leon.spencer@ hibu.com.

UCB&PA is celebrating 25 years of “Growth through Giving.” Membership costs $25. Contact President Marilyn Toppins at mtoppi n s51@c omc a s t . net or text 865-643-2821 to join.

UCB&PA Prayer Breakfast will be on Good Friday, April 3, at the Senior Center in Maynardville. Proceeds benefit five charities and community organizations.

On March 10, Patrick Hurley, president of the Chamber of Commerce, will be the speaker. UCB&PA meets the second Tuesday each month at noon at Hardee’s in Maynardville.

Christie Dyer and Jody Smith hold up the gorgeous cedar bench made by Mayme Taylor for the Chamber’s auction.

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Mike’s big birthday

Becky Henry’s first-grade class at Maynardville Elementary School helped Mayor Mike kick off his birthday with a Batman party. Mike told the children, “You can tell everyone you were at my best birthday party ever.” Shown here in front of the kid-designed slideshow are: Adrianne Jones, McKensie Doyle, Caleb Hall, Keely Relford, Mayor Mike, Layla Seal, Layne Nichols, Kaiden Johnson, Conley Atkins, Elizabeth Mullins, Elizabeth Blackburn and Zachary Paddon, with teacher Becky Henry (at left) and principal Lisa Carter. The school presented him with the plaque he is holding that says, “Happy 60th Birthday Micheal Williams, in appreciation for your outstanding leadership and dedication to Union County, from Maynardville Elementary School, February 6, 2015, ‘Godspeed.’” Photos by

Mayor Mike was surprised to meet Dale Earnhardt’s long-lost twin sister, Della Earnhardt-Breaker (aka Ted Greene), at Mike’s midday birthday party at the senior center. Leading up to Della’s appearance, senior center director Melanie Dykes gave Mike an Earnhardt trivia quiz, which he aced, of course, up until the last question: “What is Dale’s twin sister’s name?” The hilarious video of Della and Mike’s “date” is on the Union County senior center Facebook page, where you can get the full effect of Della’s persona, including “her” fishnet stockings.

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Deborah Huddleston and Karen Pershing of the Metropolitan Drug Commission display Born Drug-Free in Tennessee materials. The initiative aims to raise awareness about babies being born addicted to drugs. Photo by Wendy Smith

Keep babies off drugs ings. It’s not something they’re comfortable asking about, she says.

Pregnant women also need education. They think pain pills are safe because doctors prescribe them, and access points are everywhere, she says. Knox County currently has 35 registered pain clinics.

Those who recognize that they are addicted, or even dependent, face enormous challenges. They get sick if they quit taking pills, and replacement therapies, like methadone, are also harmful to babies. Information on the Born Drug-Free Tennessee website can help ad-

dicted women make changes and move forward with their lives, Saunders says.

Prescriptions for pain pills rose in response to the under-treatment of pain in the late 1990s and early 2000s. At the time, no one realized how addictive the drugs were, she says. Even now, large prescriptions aren’t uncommon.

“There’s no need for opiates to the degree that doctors are prescribing them.”

In spite of the climbing number of NAS babies, Saunders has hope. A lot of people are looking for ways to help, she says.

Pershing hopes to see the

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“I always bring up the babies.”

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Chiropractic Outlook

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Snow can be beautiful when it’s falling. But at some point it has to be cleared off your steps, sidewalk and driveway. If you are going to clear the snow, regardless of what mechanical assistance you may have, here are some considerations to keep in mind: First of all, you should have clearance from your physician for this or any other sort of strenuous physical activity.

Don’t try to toss a shovelful of snow over to a pile. Walk it over.

The repeated wrenching motion of throwing is tough on your back.

Rest frequently.

Injuries in any activity are more common when you’re fatigued.

When lifting heavy snow – anything heavy, actually – bend at the knees, not the waist, and let your legs do the lifting.

Wear layers of clothing so that as you warm up you can shed a layer to keep from overheating.

If you know you’re going to have to shovel on a work morning, set the alarm to give yourself a few extra minutes. You don’t want to be rushing around on slippery footing. That’s inviting a slip and fall.

8th GRADE If you feel any chest pain or shortness of breath, stop immediately.

If an enterprising youngster from the neighborhood rings your doorbell and offers to do the work for a few dollars, you should encourage his or her entrepreneurial instincts and spare yourself the work.

Talk with your chiropractor about shoveling precautions.

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opinion Paying it forward A new teacher was assigned to Luttrell Elementary in the fall of 1988. Every new teacher needs a friend on the existing staff, and since so many were kind to me when I began the previous year, I determined that I would “pay it forward� by extending my friendship to this kind lady.

Sometimes by extending friendship one gets the better bargain. Such was the case with Ms. Scarlet Seal.

Ms. Scarlet became and remains a close friend, though time and distance have limited our opportunities for fellowship.

Ms. Scarlet is what I term a Southern Belle: polite, soft-spoken, with a finelydeveloped sense of humor.

At the end of the workday, we would often meet in her classroom, grade that day’s student papers, and talk endlessly about our jobs and other topics of interest.

That once got us in trouble. Ms. Scarlet, another teacher and I were in her classroom at the end of a particularly stressful day, “having the school administration for lunch.�

Suddenly the principal’s voice came over the intercom, commenting on the teacher meeting being held in Ms. Scarlet’s room. You can imagine how quickly that meeting ended and how careful we were in the future with our choice of meeting “fare.�

One of my favorite memories of Ms. Scarlet involves a memorandum that all teachers received in our school mailboxes. Ms. Scarlet and I each retrieved the missive simultaneously from our respective mailboxes, and I began reading aloud, “There is a Judas among us.� I looked at Ms. Scarlet, she looked at me and said, “Lord, Mince, is it

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME us?�

Ms. Scarlet asked one day if I had seen the movie “Steel Magnolias.� I had not, and Ms. Scarlet went on to describe it without giving anything away. She said, “You will laugh, you will cry, then you’ll laugh again.� Intrigued, we and a group of fellow teachers went to see this movie. I got as much if not more enjoyment from watching Ms. Scarlet’s reactions than from watching the movie. It remains a favorite of mine, and every time I see it, I think of Ms. Scarlet and happy days of teacher camaraderie.

As with most good friends, there was not always joy in our friendship.

Once, Ms. Scarlet sought my opinion on a matter. She said, “Mince, you’re my true friend, and I want your honest opinion.� I knew what she wanted my opinion to be, but true to her request, I gave her my honest opinion, which was the opposite of what was wanted. As a result, Ms. Scarlet and I were coolly formal colleagues, not friends, for several weeks.

But time, when allowed, heals all wounds. Later during a life crisis, I turned to Ms. Scarlet for a listening, sympathetic ear, and she proved herself a true friend.

I only hope I was as good a friend to Ms. Scarlet as she was to me.

Watching movies with good friends is an excellent stress reliever. More movie memories next week.

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Olive Wilder Turner: What a woman!

Olive Wilder Turner (1857-1961) was born near Mill Springs, Ky., in the vicinity of what was then known as Logan’s Crossroads, later named Nancy.

To give a better perspective on the location, this is about 14 miles from Williamsburg.

Olive was able to tell older Union Countians firsthand her experiences during the Civil War’s Battle of Mill Springs, which began Jan. 19, 1862.

Olive was five years old at the time and could remember hearing shots from the battlefield at the Wilder home. Confederate and Union forces clashed, and when the smoke cleared, 150 confederates and 50 federal troops had died on the field.

This was the first significant victory of the Civil War for the federal army led by Gen. George Thomas. Olive also remembered that Confederate Gen. Felix Zollicoffer was killed in that battle.

While a teenager, Olive met James Rufus Turner, who had gone to Kentucky to teach lessons at singing schools. Olive recalled that these were shape-note singing schools, what we now call Old Harp Singing.

In 1874, when Olive was 17 years old, she and James Rufus Turner married at Williamsburg and came to

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pigs watermelon rinds when she accidentally stepped on a plank and wedged a rusty Bonnie nail in her foot. When she Peters could not pick up her foot, she stepped on the other end of the plank with her other foot and was able to pull out the nail.

She didn’t go to the docUnion County on horse- tor for months, trying to back. She said she rode heal her foot with home side-saddle as was common remedies. (She had only for women of that day. The been to a doctor one other couple settled in the War- time, and that was when she wicktown/Alder Springs had smallpox.)

When it was obvious that community. Olive recalled that there were only two not only was her foot worse, or three stores in Jellico in but now the infection had 1874 and only one store in spread to her leg, she finally LaFollette. They had to ford went to a doctor. When he both the Clinch and Powell told her that if she didn’t Rivers during that journey. let the leg be taken off she They are said to have had would die, she was in such seven children. I found five misery she agreed to the listed in the 1990 Census: surgery.

After waking up from the Lester [Luster], Martha, James, Murphy and Lula. surgery she asked, “Where James Rufus died in 1911 af- is my leg?� She directed that ter 37 years of marriage. Ol- it be buried in Alder Springs ive continued to live in the Cemetery beside where she Alder Springs community expected to be interred. The leg was buried in a small for many more years.

She began working at an coffin to wait for Olive.

After that, she was conoveralls factory on State Street in Knoxville at age 65 fined to an old wooden and worked there until she high-back wheelchair, and was 80 years old, when she her family brought her to came down with smallpox. church in it. In the last She thought she contracted years of her life, she moved the smallpox from germs in to her daughter’s home in Fountain City at 227 Berthe cloth.

When she was in her 90s, nhurst Drive. Members she had gone out to feed her of my family visited her

there, including my sister, Joanna Heiskell Beeler, cousin Sammie Williams, my brother Roscoe Heiskell, and possibly others.

Mrs. Turner knew my great grandmother, Nancy Heiskell, personally and told them that Nancy was a petite redhead who smoked a pipe. She said Nancy was industrious and was known for roasting a whole pig and putting an apple in its mouth for special occasions. She said Nancy decorated her homemade butter by putting it in a flour sack and pressing the top and sides against a tree to make designs.

Olive, whose mind was clear to the end, died in 1961 at age 104.

censed practical nurse who was a student at Oakwood Elementary School. Wise completed at much the same has spent her career in astime as Oakwood. sisted living and says that All of the previously there’s considerable interest mentioned Dover projects in Oakwood Senior Living are assisted living/memory (three suites are already recare facilities, but the next served, with a fourth reserbig undertaking, Historic vation expected by the end Knoxville High School, of last week). scheduled to come online To schedule a tour, call in late 2016, will be an inde- 865-363-5950. pendent living/ mixed use complex with residential units and small businesses.

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Dover’s first repurposing projects were in River Oaks Place and Lakewood Place (the first Loudon Hospital) in Loudon County, and then the former Lenoir City High School. Dover added the historic Alexander Inn in Oak Ridge to his portfolio, and it is on track to be

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Happy time, good fit, comfort zone My magic carpet

The late Al McGuire used “seashells and balloons” to describe good times. The way things are with Tennessee football, you can add rainbows and free ice cream.

Recruiting success remains the talk of the town.

The new offensive coordinator is said to be a precise fit.

Butch Jones is really comfortable. Everybody that matters is some degree of happy. New titles and raises helped.

For lack of contrary information, I assume Mike DeBord is the correct step in maintaining “the best staff in America.” That’s what Butch promised when he was hired. No reason for him to back down.

I will concede that the Jones group can sell. This is the year to see how it does at developing talent.

Fans should accept DeBord as a loyalty hire.

This was payback. It is OK to scratch your head and wonder, but no bickering. Butch has already said he knows what’s best for the Vols.

Butch worked for Mike long, long ago at Central Michigan. Together they produced a 12-34 record.

DeBord did give Jones a big boost in his career. Butch has returned the favor, rescuing Mike from oblivion and adding the encourage-

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ment of a $500,000 salary.

We have been told that this enhances the status quo, that little or nothing will change about the Jones offense. I don’t believe that.

The Vols need more touchdowns. They need to be able to gain a yard now and then, when they absolutely must have one. Maybe DeBord can coach a power formation. He once did.

Offense did not come easy for Tennessee the past two seasons. It finished 104th and 93rd in national rankings. The Vols were 69th in red zone touchdown percentage in 2014. Those perfectly relaxed about the future may think that is OK. It isn’t.

I have no concerns about DeBord as offensive coordinator. He may even be great, as soon as he catches up with what is going on.

I am amazed that Butch is passing him off as a quarterback coach. His first and last fling at that assignment was the mid-1980s at Fort Hays State. Quarter-

back coach of those famous names at Michigan (Tom Brady, Brian Griese, etc.) was Stan Parrish.

Based on last season’s argument that Joshua Dobbs needed considerable improvement on fundamentals and the current dilemma of three freshmen posing as quarterback depth, it would seem that Jones needed a master technician as teacher.

Old friend Mike DeBord is a line coach. He does bring a lifetime of experience and warm compatibility.

“Comfort” is a bigger word in Butch’s vocabulary than in mine. I thought “comfort” was part of the 2014 problem.

The coaching staff was more comfortable with Justin Worley at quarterback because he was a better practice player, had a better grasp of the offense, was less likely to make mistakes and would stick to plans. It didn’t seem to matter that he couldn’t run the read option.

It hurts to say what I’ve been thinking, that there would have been no bowl game had Worley survived.

Justin would have deserved a medal for true grit and everlasting respect for raw courage, but no way does Tennessee upset South Carolina without Joshua

Dobbs.

Now we know and understand.

This, indeed, looks like the beginning of seashells and balloons for Tennessee football. There is reason for optimism. The Lyle Allen Jones Reconstruction Company has done the preliminary brick work. His method has merit. There will be no more 7-6s.

Spring practice, even in relative secret, figures to be exciting. Already there is chatter about the Orange and White game. And an SEC East title! Some can barely wait. Go Vols!

I hope the new coach can help the team win. If the Vols make it to Atlanta, that might mean top 10 in the polls. Call it to my attention when it happens. That will be the real comfort zone.

Go now, write it before them on a tablet, and inscribe it in a book, so that it may be for the time to come as a witness forever.

(Isaiah 30: 8 NRSV) Among my earliest memories is that of being read to by my mother.

The first books I remember her reading to me included Dale Evans’ “Angel Unaware,” as well as some lesser tomes, including the Golden Books’ “Mister Bear Squash-You-AllFlat” and “The Duck Who Played the Piano.” What I wouldn’t give for copies of those beloved books now!

She bought Childcraft for us, a set of books which I still have in my collection, and which I still refer to from time to time. World Book was purchased for us before I started school, and even though I bought my own set of World Book when my girls were young, I have kept the older versions, because they have material in them that the newer versions do not, including a picture of my dear friend John when he was a 4-H boy in Idaho.

So, I grew up with books and have never lost my love for them. Books

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

SPORTS NOTES ■ Willow Creek Youth Park softball registration, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturdays, Feb. 21, 28 and March 7, at the park, 7530 Quarry Road. For girls ages 3-17. Cost: $40 for Weeball and $60 for 6 and up. League starts April 13. Info: 203-5105.

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can carry me – like a magic carpet – to distant times and places. They can introduce me to fascinating people, both real and imaginary, who can teach me much about the world and even about myself.

I am always a little sad, a little lost, when I finish a good book. It is a little like letting go of the trapeze, without knowing whether the other trapeze – the one swinging toward me – is going to reach me in time.

So, when I need to travel through space or time, my magic carpet is available, ready to transport me to adventures, experiences, dreams, fantasies, and, best of all, truths!

FAITH NOTES ■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday.

Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668.

■ Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church, Hickory Star Road, will host a Men’s Conference at 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, and 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 7. Ministers include the Rev. Luke Kidwell and the Rev. Jerry Vittatoe.

Everyone welcome.

■ Johnson’s Chapel Church in Powder Springs will have a yard sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, in the fellowship hall with a wide range of items and clothing.

Breakfast also available. Info: Carla Collins, 865-809-0149

Tyler Harber is out of politics

By Sandra Clark Tyler Harber, who came to fame as a protege of former Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale, has entered a guilty plea in U.S. District Court to one count of coordinated federal election contributions and one count of making false statements to the FBI. Sentencing is set for March.

Harber got his start in East Tennessee, moving to Knoxville where he was employed as a campaign strategist for Ragsdale.

Shopper-News was the first paper to report on Harber’s activities here, specifically a drinking escapade at

the Copper Cellar when he flashed a “badge” at a server.

He was later fired, but not until there were some shenigans with a county-owned computer being hidden in an air conditioning pipe.

Later, Harber went bigtime in Washington, D.C., where he was a frequent commentator on national programs and managed several campaigns.

Most recently he was campaign manager for Republican candidate Chris Perkins, who lost to Rep. Gerry Connolly in 2012. In the campaign, Harber set up a super PAC and collected contributions amounting to nearly $600,000.

‘Check-In’ with TENNder Care TENNder Care is Tennessee’s program for well-child visits for children under age 21 on TennCare. “CheckIn” with your child’s doctor or health department to make an appointment for your child’s free check up.

The annual “Check Up” will help prevent diseases and chronic medical conditions and provide information and advice on how to keep your child healthy. “Check Back” with your doctor by keeping your follow-up appointment, your next scheduled well-child visit or by contacting your doctor if a problem occurs. Info: 1-866-311-4287 or 992-3867, Ext. 131.

According to federal court documents, he was The men of the Charles “Tud” Etherton family honored him by wearing overalls to the receiving personally paid a percent- of friends at Salem Baptist Church. Pictured are Corey Fitzpatrick, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Kenny Etherage of the super PAC’s ex- ton, Randy Etherton, Waylon Etherton, Jason King and Jaxton King (in front). penditures, and he later lied to the Federal Bureau of Investigation agents investigating the case.

Tud Etherton was friend to all

A quarter million times 12 Last week’s story about Ohio Valley Veneer contained a math error. The company generates $250,000 per month, not per year, bringing their total contribution to the local economy closer to $3 million annually.

Little League signups every Tuesday The Union County Little League is holding signups 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday at Food City in Maynardville.

Divisions are available for wee ball, tee-ball, coach pitch, kid pitch and a senior league. Info: Union County Little League on facebook. com.

Union County Chiropractic Clinic is excited to announce their

By Sandra Clark The first time I heard of Jerry Cheung was when Tud Etherton stopped by to say, “You really should try this Chinese r e s t au r a nt Tud Etherton …”

Tud and Shirley were

super customers and became friends with Jerry and Salina Cheung – even to the point of Tud bringing Jerry and his erhu to the DP Club’s summer watermeloncutting.

There’s no sound like “Rocky Top” on an erhu.

Jerry was an honorary pallbearer and speaker at Tud’s funeral last week.

Tud died Jan. 31 at age 78. The men in his fam-

ily wore overalls to receive friends at Salem Baptist Church.

One-of-a-kind, Tud was a friend to all who worked at making his friends become friends of each other.

Survivors include wife, Shirley; son and daughterin-law, Randy and Colleen; son, Kenny; daughter, Kimberley Fitzpatrick; grandchildren; and a host of friends.

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Sophomore Daisie Lockhart is Most Improved.

Classroom winners in the Luttrell Elementary School spelling bee are: (front) Travyn Farmer and Ethan Sawyer; (middle) Anthony Acuff, Anthony Baker, Dimetry Dyer and Dalton Beeler; (back) Jessica Birchfiel, Mariah Hensley, Cade Ailor, Austin Acuff, Emily Jones and Lexus Matthews.

Reagan Collins, a senior, receives the Leadership Award.

Photos submitted

Luttrell’s top spellers Sophomore Ashtyn Patterson is honored with two awards, Max Preps Varsity Player of Year and Union County Tournament All-District.

Max Preps JV Player of Year is freshman Kassidy Knight. Photos submitted

Union County High School Athletes of the Week

Sierra Womble and Sierra Clabough share the Co-Inspiration Award.

Two Sierras inspire volleyball team The Union County volleyball team held their annual awards dinner. The season’s achievers were recognized by coach Nicole Lockhart.

The team’s two Sierras, Sierra Womble and Sierra Clabough, both juniors, were honored for their mo-

tivation with the Co-Inspirational Award.

Sophomore Emma Johnson received the Most Valuable Player Award.

Lockhart says the team had a lot of fun this year and that every player improved dramatically.

Senior forward Hannah Young has been on the Patriots ba ske tba l l team all through high school, and she has also maintained a 4.0 GPA. She won Young first place at last year’s student art contest and plans to combine her artistic and academic talent to pursue a college degree in biology with a minor in art in hopes of a career in scientific illustration.

She’s considering attending UT Chattanooga or Maryville College and is comparing the financial incentives offered by each school.

Tabitha and Joe Young

are her parents.

Cam Smith, a freshman starter on the basketball team, said it was a little nervewracking at the end of a recent game, with the score Smith at 51 Patriots, 52 Cumberland Gap. He was fouled before the buzzer and went to the free throw line for two shots. He made them both, and the Patriots won by one point.

He also starts on the football team as a wide receiver and plans to play baseball.

He says he’s working hard to raise his grade average from B to A. His parents are Teresa and Donnie Smith.

Luttrell Elementary’s champion spellers are runnerup Lexus Matthews and school winner Mariah Hensley. Hensley will compete in the county spelling bee on March 5.

Conservation society offers scholarship Any student that is (or will be) majoring in a natural resources field of study in college is eligible to apply for the 2015 Soil and Water Conservation Society Scholarship.

In addition to two letters of recommendation, a third letter from a member of the Tennessee SWCS Chapter is required to apply.

If you have anyone who is interested in applying for the scholarship, please

contact your nearest SWCS member and request they write a letter of recommendation. Your nearest SWCS member’s contact information can be obtained by calling Chester Bush at 931267-1562 or Don Tyler 731425-4747.

The deadline is Friday, April 15. Applications are available through the UT Extension office in Maynardville. Info: 865-9928308.

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4-H county public speaking contest winners

Kaleb Hanna, Garett Johnson, Megan Overbay, Macey Hutchison, Shari Berkely, Kaylee Chism, Jordan Raley, Riley Cole, Payton Wyrick, Jordan Begley and Makenna Satterfield Photos by Libby Morgan

Debora Walker, Allyson Hanna, Megan Mays, Cera Davis and Brook Black

Bethany Long, Charlie Hamilton, Cadie Chappel, Martin Dickey and Mary Morgan

Jess Hansard, Isabella Cole, Gracie Cooper, Aalyia Savage, Emma Sexton, Amelia Skibinski, Blanka Gonzales, Peyton Ray and Lakin Brock

4-H speakers excel Three Union County 4-H speakers placed at the Regional 4-H Public Speaking Contest at Hollingsworth Auditorium on the UT Ag Campus.

Bethany Long and Martin Dickey were awarded first place in their divisions, and Cadie Chappel earned sixth place.

Their speeches explained how 4-H is like the layers of a cake, how 4-H teaches hardiness, patience and composure in the face of failure, and how 4-H is like a novel.

The regional contest followed the county competition, where 4-H families gathered and local volunteers judged the speakers at Maynardville Elementary School.

Results of the county public speaking and poster contests are: Fourth Grade – First, Lakin Brock; second, Aalyia Savage; third, Peyton Ray; fourth, Isabella Cole; and fifth, Blanka Gonzales and Jess Hansard.

Other fourth-grade participants were Jessica Birchfiel, Jasper Nicely, Amelia Skibinski, Emma Sexton and Gracie Cooper.

Fifth Grade – First, Kaleb Hanna; second, Macey Hutchison; third, Jordan Begley and Kaylee Chisum; fourth, Megan Overbay; fifth, Makenna Satterfield, SCES.

Other fifth-grade participants were Riley Cole, Jordan Raley, Shari Berkeley, Garret Johnson and Payton Wyrick.

Sixth Grade – First, Cera Davis; second, Brook Black.

Seventh Grade – First, Allyson Hanna; second, Megan Mays.

Eighth Grade – First, Debora Walker.

Ninth Grade – First, Cadie Chappel; second, Charlie Hamilton.

11th Grade – First, Bethany Long.

12th Grade – First, Martin Dickey; second, Mary Morgan.

County 4-H poster contest winners – first: Chris Treece, second: Dylan Hall, third: Cassie Dykes ■

4-H Honor Club inducts three

A candlelight ceremony initiated three new members into the Union County 4-H Honor Club.

Jessica Lowery, Emmaline Jenkins and Kourtney Hensley have demonstrated consistent leadership ability and have been active members in their clubs and communities.

Opportunities for citizenship and service activities, leadership and project development are key in Honor Club work.

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4-H Horse Club competes at regionals The Union County 4-H Horse Club was in Knoxville to compete Bethany Long, Martin Dickey and Cadie Chappel win awards at in the East Tennessee Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology con- the regional 4-H public speaking contest. Photo submitted tests in late January. The group, shown at the UT Ag campus, are: volunteer leader Candice Lamb, Emily Harmon, Summer Mize, Alyssa Lamb, Kourtney Hensley, Kaily Huffman, Allison Hannah, Emma Parker and Abby Pursiful. Not pictured are volUse your unteer leaders Teresa Harmon and Amy Mize. In the Hippology contest, the senior team ranked eighth in the region and the junior high team placed ninth. Summer Mize received ninth in Individual High Scorer in the junior high division. Photo submitted

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THROUGH SATURDAY, FEB. 28 “Buy One, Get One Free” admission tickets available for Knoxville Zoo. Tickets can be purchased at the zoo ticket window during regular zoo hours.

Info: 637-5331, ext. 300 or knoxvillezoo.org.

THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 10

way. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

SATURDAY, FEB. 21 All you can eat pancake breakfast, 8:30-10 p.m., Chili’s, 6635 Clinton Highway. Tickets: adults, $5; children 4-6, $2; children under 3, free. All proceeds benefit Christus Victor Early Childhood Development Center education program.

Little Free Library Workshop, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Center for Creative Minds, 23 Emory Place. Hosted by A1LabArts. To register: Donna, donnamoore32@mac. com. Info: www.a1labarts.org.

Ranch Rodeo, 7 p.m., the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center, 1615 Pavilion Drive, White Pine. Sponsored by the Walters State Ag Club. Proceeds go to scholarships for the Walters State Agriculture Department. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for students ages 7-17; 6 and under free. Tickets available at the door. Info: ws.edu.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Sean McCollough, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Tennessee Stage Company New Play Festival Readings: “The Third Proposal,” 2:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Tickets available for Rhythm N’ Blooms music festival, on stages set exclusively along downtown Knoxville’s historic Jackson Avenue. Features firsttimers, chart-climbers and highly lauded acts from varied musical backgrounds. Info/tickets: www. rhythmnbloomsfest.com.

Tennessee Stage Company New Play Festival Readings: “American Farce,” 6 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

THROUGH MAY 20

TUESDAY, FEB. 24

Applications accepted for the Great Smoky Mountains Trout Adventure Camp for middle school girls and boys, sponsored by the Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited to be held June 15-20 at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont (GSMIT) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Info/applications: http://www.tntroutadventure.org.

Quebecois Vive Le Quebec!! cooking class, , 6:308:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/to register: 922-9916 or www.avantisavoia.com.

THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Online registration open for Race to benefit the Corryton Community Food Pantry, to be held Saturday, June 20. Event is part of “The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix Series.” To register: https:// runnerreg.us/corryton8mile. Info: corryton8miler@ yahoo.com; ron.fuller@totalracesolutions.com; or Joyce Harrell, 705-7684.

FRIDAY, FEB. 20 Chili Fundraiser hosted by the Union County Little League, 5:30-8 p.m., Maynardville Elementary School. Cost: $5 for bowl of chili, drink and cookie.

Silent auction. Info: Union County Little League Facebook page.

MONDAY, FEB. 23

TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 26 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Knoxville office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Must attend both nights. Preregistration required. Info/to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., AAA Knoxville office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Must preregister. Info/to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

THURSDAY, FEB. 26 Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville High-

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEB. 26-27 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27 Doc Rock 2015, 8 p.m.-midnight, on two stages: NV Nightclub, 125 E. Jackson Ave. and The Bowery.

Doors open at 7. Ultimate battle of physician bands.

Presented by Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance.

Bands include: Second Opinion, Remedy, Patriot Rising, Funk and Awesome, STD-Spinal Tappin’ Docs; South River Trail. Info: https://www.facebook.com/ DocRockForHealth/timeline.

SATURDAY FEB. 28 Historic Hauntings VIP session, 5:30 p.m., Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. The results of the paranormal investigation by Haunted Knoxville Ghost Tour’s J-Adam Smith and video by Patrick Watson of Mapletree Productions. VIP admission: $35.

Additional tours: $25. All proceeds benefit Historic Ramsey House. Info/reservations: 546-0745; judy@ ramseyhouse.org; Kathy@ramseyhouse.org.

Saturday LEGO Club, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. For grades 1-5. Info: 9222552.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Stand in the Gap Coalition quarterly meeting, 2 p.m., Plainview Community Building, 1037 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Program: Dan Smoots will review “Give Me A Reason,” a youth drug identification/prevention program.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 ‘Recycling Games’ event, 1-3 p.m., Wilderness at the Smokies Waterpark Resort, Sevierville. Oneday tickets to Wild WaterDome indoor waterpark: $15.

Waterpark will remain open until 8 p.m. Proceeds to benefit Keep Sevier Beautiful and Sevier County Food Bank. Kids will learn important tips about recycling and helping the environment.

MONDAY, MARCH 2 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

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MAYNARDVILLE – Mostly cleared this 6-acre tract is rolling to level & has an old 1900's farm house.

House is in need of repair but could make a beautiful renovation w/ loads of character. There is a nonworking well on property, but city water is available. Detached gar w/gravel oor. So much potential! $75,000 (898118)

GIBBS – 8+ acre tracts, level single family tracts. Ideal location & terrain for mini farm. Additional acreage available. Starting at $70,000.

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HALLS – 2 acres in convenient location. Level & cleared. Would make a beautiful homesite. Approx 180' road frontage. No mobile homes. $109,900 (900425)

31.7 ACRES – Looking for that quiet private retreat abundant in wildlife?

Features: 2BR/1BA home w/approx 35% pasture, pond, metal shed & dog lot. Barb-less fencing w/2 wells & 2 sep electrical systems. Lots of possibilities. $189,900 (898707)

POWELL/HEISKELL – Approx 4 acre tracts. Private setting. Great loca- HALLS – 34.27 acres mostly wooded tion. Starting at $44,900 (908693 w/several possible building sites. & 908694) Private setting. $99,900 (912073)

GIBBS – 1.9 acres w/possible CA zoning. Level & great location w/ access to both Tazewell Pike & Old Tazewell Pike. Property has 1890’s 2BR farm house on property. $125,000 (904602)

SHARPS CHAPEL – Move-in-ready, this 3BR/3BA sits on 1.57 acres.

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Breathtaking views. $87,500