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Head Start signup Douglas Cherokee Head Start in Union County is now taking applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Ensure that both you and your child are ready for kindergarten. Children must be age 3 or 4 by Aug. 15. Info: 992-4155 or 992-8146.

Norris Lake cleanup The 2015 Spring Five-County Norris Lake Cleanup will be held on Saturday, March 28.

Since 2011, volunteers have picked up and properly disposed of over 15 tons of trash, including cans, bottles, tires, couches, televisions, kitchen appliances, construction materials and more. Follow-up site surveys have shown that the cleanups have a lasting effect.

The Union County Chamber of Commerce is organizing the Union County portion of the cleanup and asks everyone to work with their organization, church or civic group to remind people about it and get commitment for participation.

Info: Chamber president Pat Hurley, 865-567-7695, or Neva Kitts, 992-2811.

Little League fundraiser reset The Union County Little League is hosting a Chili Fundraiser from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Maynardville Elementary School.

Donate $5 for a bowl of chili, a drink and a cookie. Money raised goes directly to support the league.

A silent auction will be held as well as the last day for signups for the 2015 season.

Info on Facebook.

School board to meet Thursday The Union County Board of Education meeting, previously scheduled for Feb. 19 and Feb. 16, has been reset for Thursday, March 5, at the Union County High School auditorium.

The workshop starts at 6 p.m., followed by the voting meeting.

IN THIS ISSUE Ronnie Mincey talks about conversational mishaps; Bonnie Peters talks about a school that TVA built and a dog with a lot of intelligence but “no sense.”

Libby Morgan checks in with area marina operators to see how the weather zapped them.

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Luau warms up a cold night

By Libby Morgan Preservation Union County’s “Love Me Tender” luau was a colorful event that enticed a few dozen people to come out and enjoy the old Hubbs Grove Schoolhouse transformed into a Hawaiian paradise, complete with a whole roasted pig.

The schoolhouse is an historic Rosenwald structure built in the aftermath of the Great Depression, and the group is currently restoring another Rosenwald schoolhouse, Oak Grove, in Sharps Chapel. The funds raised at the dinner will help finish the project.

Preservation UC volunteers Susan Boone, Betty and Stan Bullen, Pat Camp-

bell, Ellen Perry, Bonnie Peters and Marilyn and Wayne Toppins donned leis and laid out a feast for the party while Gary and Diane England provided the background music.

The group thanks the sponsors of the event: Copper Cellar Corp., Wanda Cox Byerley, Flowers By Bob, Food City Maynardville, Midway IGA, Sunset Bay Homeowners Association and Union County Arts.

Volunteers and donations are always welcome to help Preservation Union County continue their efforts toward saving historic buildings and sites, documents, photos, media and oral history. Info: 865-9921005.

Ellen Perry, Susan Boone and Betty Bullen prepare to serve food around the roasted pig.

Keeping Union County beautiful

By Libby Morgan It takes a lot of work to reverse the ugliness caused by careless people who throw their trash out their car windows, dump garbage down an embankment, or simply leave castoffs where they lie.

Between Union County’s litter control program, the efforts every spring and fall with the Norris Lake cleanups, Adopt-A-Road volunteers, the members and supporters of Keep Union County Beautiful (KUCB), and more public awareness of the problem, there’s less trash in our creeks, roadsides and shorelines.

The progress made by KUCB has not gone unnoticed by the national organization, Keep America Beautiful.

KUCB, with Sonja Hill at the helm since 2013, received a Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award at the annual Keep America Beautiful (KAB) National Awards Dinner, held during the Sonja Hill recent 2015 KAB National Conference in Washington, D.C. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in build-

ing and sustaining vibrant communities.

“One of Keep America Beautiful’s most effective tools is the work of our grassroots network of affiliate organizations, which has an impact on millions of Americans,” said KAB president and CEO Jennifer Jehn.

“Each year, a team of community, business and government representatives grade their communities during a drive-by examination of the same areas at the same time of the year. This provides an indication of the success of each community’s anti-littering education and other anti-littering programs.

“Our affi liates, led by people like KUCB director Sonja Hill, are providing real solutions and quantifiable improvements that help create communities that are socially connected, environmentally healthy and economically sound.”

Hill says, “This award is for being active and completing everything KUCB is committed to: litter officer/inmate pick-ups, Great America Cleanup, Adopt-A-Road, school education, community events, etc. and all reporting requirements.

“In addition we won three grants last year: cigarette ash receptacles throughout Union County, paint for Oak Grove School and

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funds to help plant a garden at Paulette Elementary School.

“I recently applied for a grant to get 10 recycle containers for cans and bottles to place at parks throughout Union County and to use during downtown events. My fingers are crossed that this grant is won.”

Hill has met requirements with TDOT and Keep America Beautiful for grant eligibility and to be an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

“There are monthly and yearly reporting requirements,” she says.

“The monthly report is basically completed by Mike Hale (litter control officer) and Ann Dyer (county finance director) to report the expenses for the month to TDOT. In this report, I also add educational stats such as AdoptA-Road, school education, Great America Cleanup.

“Then yearly I submit a report to Keep America Beautiful that summarizes the TDOT reports and gives them a consolidated report. It shows tons collected, number of volunteers, volunteer hours, miles covered, tires collected, and other miscellaneous items.”

Hill is ready to pass the torch, though: “I have enjoyed being a part of the board and helping Union County. Being a rural county, it needs a lot of attention

Local group earns national award in several areas and definitely in litter control.

“My family is from Union County, so I do have ties there and have gotten satisfaction in making it a better county – as small a contribution that I have made.

“But since I don’t live in the county nor can I be there during the day very often, I feel someone else could better serve as director.

Any time I was there during the day, I was taking vacation time from my position at UT. “The ideal person is in the county during the day in order to work in the schools more often with the children and with governmental agencies like EPA, TVA and the county government.

“But regardless, it needs to be someone that feels strongly for the cause and cares deeply for Union County, the citizens and its beauty.”

KUCB meets the third Monday of every month at 5 p.m. in the small courtroom in the courthouse. Guests and volunteers are always welcome.

Every year KUCB litter officer and inmates, the KUCB events and the Adopt-A-Road’s pick up over 72 tons of trash throughout Union County. If you would like to help, “like” KUCB at facebook. com/keepunioncountybeautiful and send a message. Volunteers are needed every month.

The saga of Section X

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Exercises between bowl games and spring practice are now very sophisticated, professionally designed to add strength, adjust bulk and enhance certain skills in conjunction with ideal diets. I suppose they work.

Long, long ago, the first winter workout I observed was more primitive. Some still think it was hell on Earth. Others have blocked it from their memories. From more than 50

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Best he could tell, the Volunteers had no experience in getting better in January and February, before they practiced getting better in the spring.

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Commercial Bank manager Brenda Sweet and property assessor Donna Jones cut a rug at the luau.

The painting in the background is the work of Preservation UC board member and artist Betty Bullen. Photos by

News from Food City

Howard McNeill is Food City volunteer Howard McNeill Jr. represented the Maynardville Food City store in this year’s Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award event.

Each year Food City recognizes employees for their volunteer efforts in the community. Ten district winners are selected from store winners; two divisional winners are then chosen.

This year Howard Robb, a meat cutter at the Fairfield Glade store in Crossville, won the Tennessee division, Howard McNeill Jr. while Doris Banks, floral manager of the Whitesburg Food City, won the KenMedical and Morgan Countucky division.

Food City donated $250 ty Correctional Complex.

“When I pulled in at the to a nonprofit supported by each district winner Remote Area Medical event and another $500 to those in Lee County, Ky., the first supported by divisional thing I saw was a big Food winners. One overall win- City truck, ready to help. ner will receive the Claude Other Food City employees P. Varney Humanitarian were volunteering there, Award with an additional one a teen who brought the $1,000 charity contribution Lee County football team along with him. made on their behalf.

“I’m happy to work for McNeill moved to Union County in 2008 after retir- an organization that gives ing from the Air Force, and back,” says McNeill. married a local, Barbara Clark. The two volunteer with Angelic Ministries, Lunch for growers where they stock shelves, Food City’s luncheon to feed and minister to the honor local growers has homeless and help dis- been reset to noon Friday, tribute clothing and other March 6, at the Jack C. needs.

Smith Conference Center He also volunteers in Abingdon, Va. This year’s with Trinity Community Wayne Scott Memorial Church’s children’s minis- Grower of the Year award try outreach, Remote Area winner will be announced.

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Riddle family members Niki, Rick and Donna

Bonnie Peters and Mayor Mike are all gussied up and having a good time at Preservation Union County’s annual fundraiser, the “Love Me Tender” luau.

Gloria and Eric Holcomb hold each other tight for a slow dance.

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■ When lifting something heavy, use the powerful muscles of your legs.

So bend at the knees, not at the waist, to lift a heavy or cumbersome object.

Don’t use your arms and back to lift a heavy weight.

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■ Wear sturdy, quality footwear. That’s one of the best ways to protect the joints in your feet, ankles

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■ One of the best forms of exercise, not only for the joints in your feet and legs but for your cardiovascular and overall fitness, is walking.

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Susannah Wilson and Ciara Kirby, seventh graders at HMMS, get an up-close look at a tiny baby squirrel being fostered by the East Tennessee Wildlife Rehabilitation Council.

First-place winners in the Smoky Mountain 4-H Club’s bread contest are: Kammie Huffman (zucchini bread), Nathanael Kadron (braided lemon bread), James Smith (biscuits), Jim Morgan (Italian bread), Jonathan Tindell (blueberry cornbread) and Elizabeth Hensley (cranberry bread).

Yummy 4-H bread

By Jeremiah Kadron Smoky Mountain Home School 4-H club held their annual bread baking competition in February.

The most exciting group was the Junior High level having the first-ever tie for

first place. Kammie Huffman’s zucchini bread tied Elisabeth Hensley’s cranberry bread.

Boys surprised the judges by taking first place in all of the other divisions: Explorer Jonathan Tindell with

cornbread, Senior level I Jim Morgan with onion garlic yeast bread and Senior level II Nathanael Kadron with braided lemon bread.

First place in the Junior level, as well as best of show, went to James Smith with

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his biscuits.

All the breads proved to be delicious with very few leftovers after snack time.

Several reports and demonstrations were also shared during the business section of the meeting.

Digging out: Dock owners OK All over the county, residents are saying thanks to the state and county highway departments for their incredible effort during two weeks of bad weather.

Here’s a big pat on the back to them.

With television news reporting dock damage in Campbell County, we checked in with our local marinas to see how they fared as the snow continued to fall.

“We’ve got collapsed sec-

“Gotta get back to work…”

Hickory Star manager Justin Noah said, “This is just part of taking care of a Libby dock. We’ve tried to keep the Morgan weight off up there and (our roof) has held up … so far.”

Noah says they’ve pushed and jetted the snow off dock tions of dock roofs like just roofs while the surface conabout everybody else on tinued to hold an inch-thick the lake. We’re all working layer of ice. as hard as we can to get it Dock B at Sunset Bay colall taken care of, says Ned lapsed one week into the Bass, owner of Beach Island two-week “Long Cold ValMarina. entine of ’15.”

Marvin West it worse. He installed old mats on the floor and hung a heavy rope from on high.

Those who thought they wanted to be on his football team were going to do agility drills, wrestle, fight and scratch – and then climb that blasted rope, hand over hand, until they bumped their head on the concrete ceiling.

Center Bob Johnson remembers the one-on-one wars, Vols on opposite sides of the mat, no rules, do anything you want to get to the other side.

The training tempo was fierce, frantic, run here, jump there! Down on the mat, up on your feet, seat roll right, jump up again, forward tumble. Everywhere a player looked or landed, there was an assistant coach yelling for more speed and greater effort.

Dickey said some players were overcome by the afternoon exercises and ambiance – and lost their lunch.

From page 1 He admitted the smell was terrible. He spent one of his most dramatic terms on describing the winter workout scene: “A stinking mess.”

Joe Graham hit right in the middle of it.

“There wasn’t room under Section X for all of us at once,” said Graham.

Everybody dreaded checking the dorm list for when to report. Early was better.

“Our group arrived to the sound and smell of some of the guys throwing up. In the middle of the winter, the room seemed nearly steamy. Everybody was sweating. I don’t remember the exact time we worked but it seemed forever.”

Dewey Warren was there and it matched his imagination of Marine boot camp, only worse.

“Under Section X was like a dungeon, dark and smelly, the worst place I’ve ever been.”

Bert Ackermann said it

was a learning experience for those who survived.

“It laid the foundation for the great comeback of Tennessee football under Doug Dickey.”

Robbie Franklin believes Coach Dickey used the first winter program to find out who really wanted to play football at Tennessee.

Today’s Vols think winter workouts are challenging.

Today’s Vols live in a different world – music, lights, refreshments, exhaust fans.

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

Saturday, March 7, at the park, 7530 Quarry Road.

For girls ages 3-17. Cost: $40 for wee ball and $60 for ages 6 and up.

League starts April 13.

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Wildlife rehabbers visit Animal Club

BD dinner for Carl Bailey A birthday dinner for Carl Bailey will be held at the Washburn Community Center at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8.

The New Crownsmen will be singing.

All family and friends are invited to attend and help celebrate his 90th birthday. Bring a covered dish.

Info: Willard Nicley, 865-497-9967.

Four members of the East Tennessee Wildlife Rehabilitation Council visited the Union County 4-H Animal Club, bringing with them a full-grown “midget” possum, a full size possum, baby squirrels and other animals that are currently under their care.

Mary Beth Rood of Corryton, Tissi Smith, Linda Bloomer and Rebecca Rysewyk, all volunteers with the council, are veterans in the rescue and care of wild

animals in our area. They told the children what to do when injured and orphaned animals are found, and explained their roles in caring for the many animals that need their help.

The ETWRC is a nonprofit group of trained, licensed wildlife rehabbers, veterinarian professionals and apprentices who assume the costs of food, caging, care and medicine for the animals until they can be released back into their native habitat.

UCHS TENNIS SCHEDULE ■ March 10 – Jellico at UCHS, 4:30 p.m.

■ March 12 – Gibbs at UCHS, 4:15 p.m.

■ March 24 – Grace at UCHS, 4:15 p.m.* ■ March 25 – UCHS at Rockwood, 4:30 p.m.* ■ March 30 – UCHS at Harriman, 4 p.m.* ■ March 31 – STEM at UCHS, 4:15 p.m.

■ April 2 – UCHS at Fulton, 4 p.m.* ■ April 6 – J. Frank White at UCHS, 4:30 p.m.

■ April 7 – Carter at UCHS, 4:30 p.m.* ■ April 9 – UCHS at Meigs County, 4:15 p.m.*

J.C. Baker Lodge to host breakfast J.C. Baker Lodge No. 720 will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast 7-11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the lodge building, 3516 Maynardville Highway.

Tickets are $8 and are available by calling Jim Chadwell, 992-5143, or Floyd Rutherford, 9925556, and at the door.

Proceeds to go toward buying shoes for the needy school children of Union County. Donations accepted.

■ April 13 – Claiborne High at UCHS, 4 p.m.

■ April 16 – Pigeon Forge at UCHS, 4:15 p.m.* ■ April 20 – Cumberland Gap at UCHS, 4 p.m.

■ April 21 – UCHS at Gatlinburg Pittman, 4:15 p.m.* *District matches ■ April 28 – Team tournament (top 4 teams) 8:30 p.m. TBA ■ April 30 – Coaches meeting (seeding) 4:15 p.m.

■ May 1-2 – Singles and doubles tournament, 8:30 p.m. TBA

Fort Sumter Cemetery annual meeting Fort Sumter Community Cemetery will hold its 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. The community is invited. Volunteers are needed to help with the future of the cemetery. Info: 660-6949.

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only with himself/herself.

Also, he advanced the theory that the only type of discipline worthy of the name was self-discipline, and that regimenting the child’s activity was detrimental to proper growth.

A faculty with ideas similar to his was recruited from a broad area: two or three from Kentucky, one or two from Tennessee, then a few strays from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Bonnie Michigan. They were all Peters highly trained in modern educational methods, and all were enthusiastic – some about social conditions in the Valley, some about program started. He had health education, some some very fine ideas regard- about rural library service, ing school policies. For ex- and some with no particular ample, he believed a child problem or idea, just enthushould never be given a fail- siastic. ure in any subject; all marks There were two or three or grades should be of a teachers who could be depositive nature, indicating scribed as a local farmer the advancement of the stu- once described his hunting dent from his/her previous dog: “He’s a right smart dog, level or standing and not but he ain’t got no sense!” measured in relation to a set Eventually, an impresstandard or in comparison sive structure was built and with other children. Thus, all the latest gadgets and dethe child would compete vices –heating, lighting and

New Deal ‘miracles’

One local superintendent recalled some of the “miracles” of the New Deal.

In the midst of the depression in 1933, the Tennessee Valley Authority was created. Not only did TVA build dams, the agency worked jointly with the NYA, WPA, Corps of Engineers and yes, TVA decided to build a model high school. The superintendent said the TVA planners let themselves go and visualized a school that would not be just another ultramodern school, but a progressive child-centered one the likes of which had never been seen on land or sea.

A gentleman was brought down from Columbia University to get the school

Mistaken identities I once pleasantly visited my good friends Martha Warwick and Sharon McDonald at Ms. Warwick’s house. Ms. Warwick was my teacher, and I now refer to her most times as “Marthie,” not disrespectfully but because of friendship.

In days before electronic media prevailed (when I obviously needed glasses), Martha, Sharon and I were looking through actual photographs.

I admired one picture in particular and said, “What a nice picture of the cooks at Maynardville Elementary.”

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I deduced this from the fact that the ladies were serving food, and I was sure one of the ladies was my childhood neighbor and fellow church member Myrtle Carter, who I understood used to cook at

MES. Martha informed me that those were the ladies who served at her wedding reception, and “Myrtle” in actuality was her mother, Alva Bridges.

Corrected but undaunted, I came upon another photograph of a lady sitting in Martha’s living room. I asked Martha how long it had been since Zella had visited her. To Martha’s reply that Zella had never been in her home, I said, “Then how was this picture made of her sitting in this very chair?”

Zella, it turned out, was

automatic ventilation – were installed. In addition to regular classrooms, there was a science laboratory with the latest equipment and a huge library and reading room with enough new books, magazines and other visual material to outfit a large city library. Also, kindergarten and nursery rooms, a music and art room, and a handicraft room replete with the latest equipment.

A few shortcomings did crop up here and there. The gymnasium was located upstairs over the principal’s office and some of the classrooms.

The halls were narrow and dark. Little storage space was provided, and it cost a small fortune to operate the heating system.

However, with its modern equipment and teaching supplies, it was a schoolmaster’s dream.

A couple of small schools were incorporated into the model school, and TVA paid $60 per student to transport the students to the new facility. Under the contract, TVA would administer the

school.

As soon as the contract was worked out, the fellow who’d been brought down from Columbia University resigned, and a middleaged Ph.D. who had spent too much time in China was chosen to replace him. The job proved to be too much for him, and an education salesman from Louisville, Ky. was hired. After 12 years of experimentation with modern education, TVA turned the school work over to the county, and the criteria for teacher selection remained: ■ Kinship to member(s) of the board of education, members of the county court or other influential people in the county.

■ Political backing. If officeholders or district political leaders interceded on behalf of a prospective teacher, it was, to say the least, a great help to the applicant.

■ Geography. A native of the county and preferably a taxpayer, or a son or daughter of a taxpayer.

■ Sympathy. If the appli-

cant was a good hardworking boy or girl who needed a job.

■ Nuisance Value. If applicants and their friends constantly bombarded board members and the superintendent long enough and hard enough, the board would frequently elect them as a means of escape.

The modern school did enable many pupils who would otherwise have dropped out to finish high school and college – at least one Ph.D. among them.

This is a pseudonymous story with names of people, schools and counties changed.

It is my guess that the model school was at Norris, the new town developed by TVA planners as part of the Norris Dam Project.

I do know it is not about Union County; Union County did not have a high school with a gym until the 1950s.

The funny thing about all this is that I worked closely with TVA regional planners for more than 20 years and I never once heard this story!

Sharon McDonald!

From that day, Sharon became “Zell” to me, and she nicknamed me “Jer,” short for Jerry, an individual that quite often tried my patience. How I miss those times when the phone would ring, and to my hello I’d hear “Jer,” accompanied by Sharon McDonald’s unmistakable laughter.

Sharon’s cousin, my good neighbor Carol MacDougal, to my delight now calls me Zell.

I wish I could say my mistaken identity incidents have diminished over the years, but such is not true.

Just a few weeks ago, I confused Bethany Sexton Winstead with one of our school

system employees. It became obvious to me during my conversation with Bethany that I wasn’t speaking to whom I thought I was.

Although Bethany realized that I was befuddled, she sweetly played along so as not to embarrass me. Only after we parted company did I realize (several hours later) who Bethany actually was.

I think I inherited this malady from my dad. Many times I would be with Dad and he would happen upon someone who seemed to know him well. Afterwards when I asked Dad who soand-so was, he wouldn’t have a clue.

It can be just as inter-

esting to be mistaken for someone else. I was mistaken so many times for a certain gentleman that I wished to see him. One day at Children’s Hospital my wife pointed to a man and said, “That’s the doctor everybody thinks you look like.” I was absolutely speechless! To me he appeared as a lady once described Lincoln: the ugliest man she’d ever seen. I vainly thought how much better looking I was than he, though we would have come in last and next-tolast in any beauty contest.

Next week I’ll identify one of the sweetest ladies ever to teach at Horace Maynard High School.

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What is x, the length of the ramp?

A. 5 inches

15+ =7

B. 14 inches C. 17 inches D. 23 inches

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6th Grade: B. 85% 7th Grade: C. w = -3t + 2 8th Grade: J. 2

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The power of an idea Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in, how Jerusalem lies in ruins with its gates burned. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we may no longer suffer disgrace.” I told them that the hand of my God had been gracious upon me, and also the words that the king had spoken to me. Then they said, “Let us start building!”

(Nehemiah 2: 17-18a) A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. (“The Little Prince,” Antoine de Saint Exupery) It has been 50 years since I heard the sermon based on this text from Nehemiah, but I remember it still. As I recall, there had been a medium-sized crisis in the church, one of those too-frequent kerfuffles in churches which cause members – some of them leaders, elders, teachers – to leave. Those of us who remained were shaken.

The young pastor knew what he had to do. He reassured us that we would survive as a congregation.

He convinced us that we would have to work hard, work together and love each other and the Lord.

He was a skillful preacher and a good singer into the bargain; he knew the power of a refrain. Were it not for that

Members of Beta Pi learn about the Governor’s Books from Birth program. Pictured are: (front) Donna Campbell, Rachel Hedges, Marie Rhyne, Pat Phillips, Donna Christopher; (back) Sherrie Collins, Lana Booker, Kim Malone and Linda Baxter. Photo submitted

Beta Pi supports Books from Birth Marie Rhyne, the Union County representative for the Governor’s Books from Birth program, spoke to the Beta Pi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in February. Rhyne shared information regarding the history of the program in the county and ways to be more involved.

Rhyne asked members to help form a plan to raise the percentage of children in Union County who will receive books. Currently, only 40 percent of the children in the county are signed up for the program. Rhyne’s goal is to

raise that to 55 percent by the end of the year.

The Books from Birth website explains the program: “The Governor’s Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) was created in 2004 to allow Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to be available to every child in the state of Tennessee. Children from birth to age five are eligible to receive books at no cost to families, regardless of income.

“With funding support from the Tennessee General Assembly, various foundations, individual donors, small

businesses and a host of private corporate partners, the GBBF matches all funds raised by each Imagination Library program in Tennessee – a dynamic public-private partnership unlike any other in the U.S. today.”

The members of Beta Pi, a professional organization of women educators, brainstormed ideas to advertise the program within the county and also decided on a plan to distribute materials to daycares, pediatricians’ offices, libraries and schools.

Info: www.governorsfoundation. org or Marie Rhyne at 865-679-1071.

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4-H T-shirts

cluding Crystalyx, AllFlex, Chaffhaye, Carhartt, Manna Pro and Land o’ Lakes.

A veterinarian will be on hand for a Q & A session and demonstrations, and representatives from feed, fencing, vaccine and medications suppliers will be on hand.

Everyone is welcome to attend. The center is just off Exit 8 of I-81 at 1615 Pavilion Drive, White Pine, Tenn.

Info: 423-623-2331.

The Union County 4-H program is kicking off its T-shirt fundraiser with two new designs. The “4-H Is About…” is printed on light grey, and “Cream of the Crop” is on a navy blue background. Sizes are: youth and adult in S, M, L and XL for $10 each and adult 2XL for $11.

Order by March 13 and pay when shirts are delivered. Elizabeth Tindell is assisting with orders. Info: ■ liztindell2@gmail.com or 865-661-2939.

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Sheep and goat expo is Saturday

The Cocke-Hamblen Farmers Co-op will host a Sheep and Goat Extravaganza on Thursday, March 5, from 5-8 p.m. at the Walters State Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center in White Pine.

The event is free and family-friendly, and over $1,000 worth of products will be given away by livestock-related companies in-

Beekeeping seminars

Bee Friends Cooperative, a local chapter of the Tennessee Beekeepers Association based in Claiborne County, is sponsoring a free, one-day beekeeping short course to be taught by bee expert John Hamrick, Washington County Extension agent.

Hamrick will speak about bee yard safety and beekeeper basics, show the basic equipment and how to assemble a new hive, and where to get equipment and honeybees.

‘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.

A free raffle for a hive kit and free lunch will be served.

The class will be held at the First Avenue Meeting Hall across from Duncan Lumber in New Tazewell.

Info and to register: 865617-9013.

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Beekeeping in Thorn Hill

Clinch Valley Bee Club will hold their Beekeeping

Short Course on March 15 and 16. The first session begins at 7 p.m. on the 15th at the Treadway Fire Department at 1851 Mountain Valley Hwy. in Thorn Hill.

On the 16th, the short course will conclude and the club will host an open house and a hive grant workshop.

Both events are free.

Info: Debbie Clayton at 865-310-2421 or Debbiehoneybee9@gmail. com

Lynn Pitts

refrain, I might have forgotten that sermon. However, his refrain echoes in my heart: “But the people had a will to work.”

Like Nehemiah, he could see the potential.

Instead of a pile of rubble, he saw a rebuilt congregation.

To paraphrase Saint Exupery, he bore within his heart the image of a healthy, serving, worshipping congregation. He had the faith, the stamina and the grace to rebuild us.

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.

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Cross Currents

Master Beef Producers

Advanced Master Beef Producers classes are being offered for producers who have never completed Master Beef Certification or need to update their certification.

“You must recertify in order to continue qualifying for the 50 percent costshare with the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program. All past Master Beef Producer certifications will expire within the next three years according to the original certification date,” says Shannon DeWitt, Union County Extension agent.

Classes will be held in Knoxville March 21-28, with Saturday classes from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and evening classes on Tuesday and

■ 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.

Thursday.

Another Advanced Master Beef Producer course is scheduled for Oct. 8-9 in Maynardville.

Producers may enroll and become eligible for the cost-share program by contacting DeWitt at 865992-8038, sdewitt@utk. edu, or 3925 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, TN 37807.

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Industrial hemp

Neal Denton, Knox County Extension director, is holding an industrial hemp meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday, March 16, at New Harvest Park Community Building near Knoxville Center mall.

Farmers interested in the new initiatives for hemp production in Tennessee are urged to attend. Info: 865215-2340.

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The program is available for all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, na onal origin, age, sex or handicap.

Funded in part by the USDA/ TN DPT of AG/ TN Dept. of Human Services/ ETHRA/Union Co Gov.

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THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 10 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.

THROUGH MAY 20 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.

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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Pajama-rama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 6-7 Clothing consignment sale, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Central Baptist Church Bearden, 6300 Deane Hill Drive. Proceeds go to The Light House Ministries at Austin Homes.

Consignors needed; deadline to register: March 1. Info: cbbclothingsale@gmail.com.

Community Law School, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Friday at O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. and 9 a.m.12:45 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike. Topics: “Wills & Estate Planning for Everyone” and “Consumer Rights & Responsibilities: Protect Yourself and Your Assets.” Info/to register: 522-6522 or http://www.knoxbar.org/.

Spring Children’s Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Freedom Christian Academy, 4615 Asheville Highway.

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Free beekeeping class, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., First Avenue Meeting Hall, across from Duncan Lumber in New Tazewell. Sponsored by Bee Friends beekeeping group.

Instructor: John Hamrick, a long-time beekeeper and UT extension agent. Lunch provided. Info/to register: Julianne, 617-9013.

Gospel concert, 2 p.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Featuring: Eternal Vision, Michael & Delilah and Tommy Spencer. Tickets: $10. Door Prize: a lot in Lake Tansi Resort in Crossville.

Proceeds to be used for a mission trip to Nicaragua.

Info/tickets: Stephanie Maples, 556-1681, samaples32@ comcast.net.

Junior League of Knoxville’s Bag-A-Bargain, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Jacob Building at Chilhowee Park, 3301 East Magnolia Ave. Tickets: $5. Bring a nonperishable food item for Mission of Hope to receive $1 off admission.

Info: www.jlknoxville.org or 584-4124.

Playing With Fire! class, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Renee Mathies. Registration deadline: Feb. 28. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

Red & Black Jazzy Chili Dinner and Auction hosted by Central High School Bobcat Band, 5-8 p.m., Central High School Commons, 5321 Jacksboro Pike.

Tickets: Advanced tickets, $5; family tickets four or more, $20; at-the-door, $6; bake sale, $1. Chili, live music and silent auction. Proceeds go to new marching band uniforms. Info/tickets: 689-1400.

Spring Fever Indoor Rummage and Bake Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Macedonia UMC, 4630 Holston Drive.

Workshop for History Teachers, 9:15 a.m., East Tennessee Historical Society, 601 S. Gay St. Cost: $20.

Hosted by UT History Department. Rescheduled from Feb. 21. To register: Mary Beckley, mcopela8@utk.edu.

SATURDAYS, MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28 Advanced Beginner Wheel, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Katie Cottrell.

Registration deadline: March 1. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Sing Out Knoxville, 7-9 p.m., Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2931 Kingston Pike.

Folk singing circle open to everyone. Info: 546-5643 or bobgrimac@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School, 3006 Maynardville Highway.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Spring Porch Sale at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts, unjuried work by members of the Craft Center and homemade baked goods. Sale runs for two weeks. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 O’Connor Pancake Fest and Senior Service Directory Debut, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Rescheduled from Tuesday, Feb. 17.

Previously purchased tickets will be good for this event; tickets will be available at the door for $5.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Mosaic Stepping Stone class, 1-6 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Jessica Kortz.

Registration deadline: March 8. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

MONDAYS, MARCH 16, 23, 30 Handbuilding with Clay class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 9. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

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NORRIS LAKE SUGAR CAMP NORRIS LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT! Potential subdivision development or private retreat with subdivision access.

50 Acre tracts starting at $250,000 1 Acre tracts starting at $29,900 Seller will divide.

Call for more details.

MAYNARDVILLE – 4 acres of beautiful level to rolling property. Approx 3/4 wooded. 3BR all brick b-rancher, unfinished sep living down. Main level has 3BR/1BA & features den, LR w/FP, hdwd floors.

4-car attached & detached gar w/loft stg area. $165,000 (898092)

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

(910278)

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 floor. So much potential! $75,000 (898118)

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

HALLS – Custom brick bsmt rancher on 2+ acres. This home features: SHARPS CHAPEL – 5.05 acre lake 3BR/2BA on main w/2BR/1BA & rec view wooded lot in Norris Shores. rm down, 2-car gar on main, 2-car bsmt 38x28 can fit up to 4 cars. $40,000 (914844) Well maintained, 9' ceilings, crown molding, hdwd flrs, lg laundry, sun rm, den w/stacked-stone FP, formal LR, whole house fan & intercom sys. $375,000 (906982)

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

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)

UNION – 142.9 acres on co line.

61.57 acres in Knox Co & 81.33 acres in Union Co. Branch runs across both ends of property & has a spring fed pond. Property has a brick bldg near road. $599,000 (874441)