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VOL. 9 NO. 8
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IN THIS ISSUE
Preservation Union County
Justice for all
The legendary “Miss Hazel” Walters Butcher dispensed both knowledge and discipline freely to all. I don’t recall how often I drank from Miss Hazel’s fountain of correction, but two draughts I remember well.
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the jailhouse By Libby Morgan
Read Ronnie Mincey on page 7
Spring sports No doubt you are delighted, perhaps even bubbling over, with the coming of spring sports at the University of Tennessee. What, you hadn’t even thought of Volunteer track, baseball, tennis or golf?
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February 22, 2014
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The Old Jail in Maynardville got a hep initiation and a big stamp of approval from Preservation Union County when the group held its annual to-do. “Jailhouse Rock” brought out Marilyn Monroe, gangsters, greasers, prisoners, bobby socks and cat-eye glasses to celebrate the rejuvenation of the building and raise funds for preservation projects. A full house was served a great meal while enjoying doo wop spun by Gary and Diane England. Table centerpieces were made with old 78s. Preservation Union County is focusing on rebuilding Oak Grove Schoolhouse and hopes to have next year’s party there.
Marilyn (Toppins) Monroe strikes a pose.
Read Marvin West on page 5
Efflers visit Lions Jared Effler, long, tall 8th Judicial District assistant district attorney and life-long Union Countian, spoke at the UC Lions Club meeting accompanied by his wife, Mary. Effler downplayed his campaign for head DA, and enlightened the group with his professional history.
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G-man Jody Smith arrests Judy Roe (at left) and her sister, Kathy Schrader, to score some “bail” money for Preservation Union County. Photos by Libby Morgan
Read Libby Morgan on page 3
A tribute to R.C. Harless Many of us have had the privilege of meeting people who have had a positive impact on our lives. These range from early childhood to adulthood and older.\ All of us remember an uncle or aunt or perhaps a grandfather or grandmother or possibly just an acquaintance that made remarkable impressions on our life.
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Read Wayne Roach on page 4 Jailhouse wait staff and Preservation Union County members Betty Bullen, Jan Frazee, Bonnie Heiskell Peters, Susan Boone, Elvis and Ellen Perry. Photos by Libby Morgan
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Adult Ed orientation rescheduled With the last two sets of orientation dates snowed out, Clinch Valley Adult Education has set the dates again. CVAE director Amanda Evans says, “I am praying that publishing the dates won’t invite more snow!” Orientation for new students is March 5, 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. Orientation is required prior to class enrollment and all three days must be attended. Interested persons should call 865-992-0805 for more information.
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Jody Smith and Mayme “the babe” Taylor get a mug shot at the bash. Tammy Wynn is the chick in a poodle skirt and saddle oxfords.
“Then we’ll order the vehicles, By Sandra Clark The Union County Sheriff’s possibly next week.” Butcher said Ford Motor Co. Office is moving ahead to purwill equip the vechase four new all-wheel drive hicles with law envehicles and could take delivery forcement lights within two months. and accessories, a Sgt. Mike Butcher, administraprocess that takes tive assistant to Sheriff Earl Loy 4-6 weeks. Jr., said Wednesday that the counFord disconty’s finance director, Ann Dyer, is tinued the Crown checking with state officials to get Victoria model, a proper procedures in place. Sheriff Loy
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favorite of law enforcement. The replacement vehicle is the Ford Interceptor, an all-wheel drive SUV. County Commission approved the purchase using a 3-year loan from New South Credit Union. The low-interest (less than 2 percent) loan will be repaid with money budgeted for vehicles. Each vehicle will cost just over $33,000.
Patrick Hurley from Sharps Chapel was elected as president of the Union County Chamber of Commerce at the Feb. 18 board meeting. Julie Graham resigned last year but had been serving as interim president until a replacement was selected. Union County Mayor Mike Williams said he doesn’t know Hurley but is looking forward to working with him and the Chamber. “I hope he does well. I hope the Chamber keeps promoting Union County businesses. I hope we keep moving forward,” said Williams.
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