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Maynardville planning

Union Countians have an opportunity to say how they’d like to see downtown Maynardville transform at a public hearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the City Hall on Johnson Road.

City manager Jack Rhyne can visualize a new vibrance.

He can see nice sidewalks lit with attractive streetlights, shops and eateries – Mom and Pop places, maybe some new buildings, definitely some restored.

March 9, 2013

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Paulette students pitch in for American Heart Association

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IN THIS ISSUE

5th grader Conner Chesney earned the pleasure of “silly-stringing” his principal, Dr. Jason Bailey, by raising the most money for the American Heart Association. At right is the sprayed Missy Fugate, instructional facilitator. Photos by Libby Morgan

Saluting Uncle Sam Sam Hardman got a signal honor last week. The 94-yearold World War II veteran was honored by a roomful of folks at the Ben Atchley Veterans’ Home in Knox County as the HonorAir student ambassadors were named for him.

Sandra Clark was there and talks about Sam’s contributions to the community.

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New coach Spring football with a new coach is an exciting time.

Anything may happen. I am reminded of two unusual changeovers with ties to Fayetteville, Ark. Former Tennessee captain and all-American end Bowden Wyatt had a sensational second season as Arkansas coach. The Razorbacks whipped Texas for the first time in 17 years.

Arkansas won the Southwest Conference. Arkansas went to the Cotton Bowl. Fans went nuts.

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By Libby Morgan Little Milah Shoffner, a fiveyear-old future Paulette Elementary student and daughter of teacher Nicole Shoffner, got to watch the school celebrate its fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association.

“It’s important to our family.

Milah had to have open-heart surgery when she was only 18 months old,” says her mom, who coordinated the event.

Shoffner and other volunteers

took the “Jump Rope for Heart” further by creating an obstacle course challenge for school principal Jason Bailey and staffer Missy Fugate. The two were cheered on by the students while they hula-hooped, crawled, shot basketball, spun around a bat, and ate some disgusting things.

Like a live worm.

“The sardine was way worse than the worm. Yuck,” said Bailey.

“We have a lot of pride in our school here. Our 400 students

raised a whopping $4,715. That’s more than double our goal of $2,000, and we beat last year’s total by about $500.”

Fifth graders Conner Chesney and Mikalea Skibinski raised the most money as individu-

als, and were given the honor of spraying Bailey and Fugate with Silly String. They took full advantage of the situation, and put it right in their faces.

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Chicks are here!

It’s a sure sign of spring when the baby chicks arrive at the Co-op, and they sell out fast.

With three area stores, check on supply before visiting: Union (992-5518), Halls (9222115), Asheville Hwy. (5223140). Photo by Ruth White

Read Marvin West on page 5

Beard Valley Events leading up to the naming of Beard Valley will be of some interest in this story.

History buffs will recall that the land purchased in the 1700s from the Indians

by Henderson Land Company had been lost because North Carolina ruled it illegal to make such purchases from the Indians.

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Read Bonnie Peters on page 4

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Nicole Shoffner accepts a check for $200 from Rileigh Cox. The money was raised by the PES Beta Club.

Rustic art

By Cindy Taylor Charity Helton Thomas developed an interest in art when she was 8. Since then creating and repurposing items has held a special place in her day-to-day life.

“In painting there are no rules,” said Thomas. “I love using rustic, aged wood. It has a history and is much more interesting to me than new, unfinished wood.”

Thomas says anything with rust or age draws her attention as a possibility for art. She often draws and paints silhouettes, calling their beauty “simple and timeless.

“Inspiration can hit at any mo-

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ment,” she said. “Driving, cooking, working; I am always on the lookout for new ideas.”

Thomas plans to add 3D art to her line soon and takes custom orders on all of her items.

She is teaching art classes at the Union County Arts Center each Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For a $20 fee, each student will be provided snacks, drinks and all supplies.

“All you have to know is color and how to draw a stick figure,” she said.

To purchase work by Charity Thomas or to sign up for art classes contact UCAC at 992-9161.

Charity Thomas poses with one of her paintings done using on repurposed barn wood. Photo submitted

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Come to the Water “Can any of you by worrying add a moment to your life span?” (LK 12:25) Fr. Steve Pawelk Many years ago I was given a poster of the cartoon character, Ziggy, on a rocking chair. The caption said, “Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but you do not go anywhere.”

Many people are filled with anxiety. Sometimes this anxiety is over national or international matters. Will we lose our guns? Will the economy turn around? Will there be peace? Will our soldiers come home safely?

Yet, most often it is about very personal matters. Will I find a job or be able to keep my job? Are my children safe? How will I survive divorce? Do I have cancer?

These anxieties can be based in reality or simply in fear.

Either way, if we allow worry to dominate our life, we will be depressed, trapped and unhappy. Turning to a doctor for medication may help for a moment, but it will not solve the cause of our

WHAT ARE THE DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL USE IN TEENS?

anxiety. Jesus give us some very solid advise and a path to freedom from worry.

In Luke’s gospel, Jesus tells us to look at the birds in the sky and the wild flowers in the field. God cares for them in splendor and He will care for us too. He invites us to have faith, to trust, in the power of God’s love by seeking first the Kingdom of God. (See Luke 12:22-34). Another time, the disciples were in a boat and a storm arose. Jesus was walking on water in the midst of them. The disciples saw him and were terrified.

Jesus spoke, “Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid.” The wind died down. (Mark 6:4552)

Per MedicineNet.com Just a few of the many dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens include the following: • Alcohol decreases teens' ability to pay attention.

• Teens who have experienced alcohol withdrawal tend to have difficulties with memory.

• In contrast to adults, teens tend to abuse alcohol with other substances, usually marijuana.

• Male teens who drink heavily tend to complete fewer years of education compared to male teens who do not.

• The younger a person begins drinking, the more likely they are to develop a problem with alcohol.

• Each year, almost 2,000 people under the age of 21 years die in car crashes in which underage drinking is involved. Alcohol is involved in nearly half of all violent deaths involving teens.

• More than three times the number of eighth-grade girls who drink heavily said they have attempted suicide compared to girls in that grade who do not drink.

• Intoxication is associated with suicide attempts using more lethal methods, and positive blood alcohol levels are often found in people who complete suicide.

• Teens who drink are more likely to engage in sexual activity, have unprotected sex, have sex with a stranger, or be the victim or perpetrator of a sexual assault.

• Excess alcohol use can cause or mask other emotional problems, like anxiety or depression.

• Drinking in excess can lead to the use of other drugs, like marijuana, cocaine, or heroin.

The way out of worry, is to get up from the rocking chair. Do a small kindness for someone beyond your family. Pray to God and go to church. Strive to bring joy and mercy into the world.

These are ways to seek first the Kingdom of God. This is the path free from worry and full of peace.

We need your help in this fight against underage drinking.

iCARe – Union County thanks you for your attention to this matter. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure alcohol stays out of the hands of our youth.

Fr. Steve Pawelk, Pastor Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 992-7222.

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NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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2013 Board Members ■ Tonya Atkins, A&B Bookkeeping ■ Jeff Cooper, Clayton Manufacturing ■ Tammy Hobock, New South Credit Union ■ Scott Inklebarger, Food City ■ Johnny Merritt, City of Luttrell mayor ■ Jack Rhyne, City of Maynardville ■ Kay Jones, City of Plainview ■ Tom Lammers, president, Hickory Pointe Homeowners ■ Janet McCracken, UC Humane Society ■ Rebecca Mills, Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center ■ James Mulkey, Revival Vision Church of God ■ Susan Oaks, UC Schools ■ Shannon Perrin, UT Extension Office ■ Debbie Perry, Carmeuse ■ Darlene Wine, State Farm Insurance ■ Mike Williams, Union County mayor

By Libby Morgan It’s the story of practically every downtown district in America. A throughway is built to take traffic out of the shoehorn of town, then businesses move out to be seen by and accessible to said traffic, and downtown is left behind.

Do you remember the café with its daily “Loafer’s Union” meetings, the post office on Main Street, the hunting dog trade day at the steps of the courthouse every Wednesday, the actual traffic jams at Monroe and Main … and on court day, the frenzy?

Look now, and you’ll see the courthouse is faced by empty storefronts. The appearance, from some angles, is of abandonment.

But city manager Jack Rhyne can visualize a new vibrance. Those empty storefronts are in useable buildings – buildings with rich histories and good roofs. Rhyne can see nice sidewalks lit with attrac-

Jack Rhyne has a vision for downtown. Photo by Libby Morgan

tive streetlights, shops and eateries – Mom and Pop places, maybe some new buildings, definitely some restored.

“We need the right mix of people and businesses to revitalize downtown.

Maybe we could make the

Five-County Norris Lake clean up “We are asking our faithful volunteers (and hopefully lots of first-time volunteers) to come together once again and help clean up along Norris Lake shoreline, campsites and coves,” said Julie Graham.

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“Please be at one of the structions and be ready to sites by 8:30 to get bags, in- launch at 9:15 a.m. Be sure

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space, with a fountain for children to cool off in, play structures, a skate park, walking trails, benches here and there. We can make downtown Maynardville a place to be proud of, a place to live.”

Union Countians have an opportunity to say how they’d like to see downtown Maynardville transform at a public hearing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the City Hall on Johnson Road.

“Planning must happen.

When a downtown has a plan, it is a great opportunity to attract investment dollars. Business people want to know the goals of a community before they invest,” explains Julie Graham, Union County Chamber president.

“I’d like to see us preserve the historic buildings and keep the community feeling of a friendly small town. Art on Main, coming up in June, is a good opportunity to bring attention to downtown

Maynardville, and give everyone a taste of what it could be if we had business activity year ’round,” Graham says.

“Something like this will take several years to implement. We need to find out what our community wants to see and what we don’t want to see, get a consensus, and begin the process with an overall plan in place,” says Rhyne. “PlanET has given us a good opportunity to get professional help in the form of a grant for collecting information.

“Community Design Center suggested we make Highway 33 through town a boulevard with a grassy median. We need to find out what the community thinks about this and about all of the ideas that get brought to the table.

“And we need people to bring any and all ideas for consideration,” Rhyne added. “This is definitely not the only time – but it’s the best time – for input.”

to bring your own gloves, as they are in limited supply, and wear appropriate clothing: no shorts, sturdy shoes (no sandals or flip-flops) and a hat.”

Anyone with a boat who can ferry volunteers to different sites, call Union County Chamber of Commerce at 992-2811.

“If you live on the lake and would like to help on the shoreline in your own neighborhood, please contact us for bags and we will be happy to get them to you before the clean up,” said Graham. You can also pick up bags at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Big Ridge State Park.

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government The best day of his life Sam Hardman is wise, even for his 94 years, and although his body is wearing out, his mind is as sharp as ever and his spirit is indomitable.

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Nicknamed “Uncle Sam” by his Halls nephew David Sharp, Hardman was honored last week by HonorAir and Woodmen of the World at the Ben Atchley Veterans’ Home where he is mending following hospitalization.

HonorAir named its student ambassador program for Hardman, and Woodmen of the World donated $1,200 to fund two student ambassadors.

Gene Bayless, retired brigadier general with the Tennessee Army National Guard, stayed for lunch with his old friend.

“This is the best day of my life,” said Hardman with a twinkle, “until tomorrow.”

Eddie Mannis, Knoxville’s deputy mayor and founder of the local HonorAir, saluted Hardman: “We could not think of anyone more deserving of this honor.”

HonorAir takes veterans of World War II and Vietnam to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials built to honor their sacrifice. Each veteran is accompanied by an escort called a guardian. In Octo-

Sam Hardman with his nephew David Sharp, retired president and CEO of Home Federal Bank. Photo by S. Clark

4 • MARCH 9, 2013 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS ing he wanted to donate it to HonorAir. I forwarded it right on to Eddie,” Hardman said.

That donation helped launch the $600 per student ambassadorship program.

Hardman went to Washington on HonorAir’s second trip. He said, “Eddie and I just hit it off.” Since then he’s become a champion for the program, getting to the airport to see off the veterans and guardians and returning to greet them as they arrive home to cheers.

He said he entered the Army “as a buck and came out as a technical sergeant.”

His office experience kept him behind the lines, and when the war ended, he came here as Knoxville manager of the John Housley Cigar Company. He retired after 42 years with the company and has been active in community affairs ever since.

Hardman has been a member of Woodmen of the World since 1935. The organization is known for distributing flags and patriotic materials to elementary schools.

He was a founder of the Halls Food Pantry and has helped build Habitat for Humanity homes in Tennessee, Kentucky and Louisiana. He’s active in the Halls Primitive Baptist Church and the Halls Senior Center.

I’m proud to have known Sam Hardman for 50 years.

There’s no better tribute to his optimism and vision than to send a kid to Washington with an aging veteran. Info: 859-9279 or HonorAir, c/o Prestige Cleaners, 7536 Taggart Lane, Knoxville 37938.

ber 2010, Mannis invited two students to serve as guardians. Since then, 15 students have served.

It’s a life-changing experience for the kids.

As “Uncle Sam” told three students last week: “Freedom is not free. Every generation has to do its part.”

Webb School student Gus Vogel stood with Hardman.

He’s already been to Washington. Reese Staley and Amber Wilson hope to go. How important is the program?

“I’m afraid our country is going the wrong way,” said Hardman. “You have to know something about the past.”

He said he was inspired by recent Halls High School graduate Tucker Hunley.

“I sent him $50 when he Events leading up to the graduated from high school naming of Beard Valley will because he was also an Eagle Scout, and he sent the check be of some interest in this back to me with a note say- story.

History buffs will recall that the land purchased in the 1700s from the Indians

by Henderson Land Company had been lost because Begins SUN, MARCH 10 • 6pm North Carolina ruled it illegal to make such purchases Weeknights • 7pm from the Indians.

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Healthy hearts At the end of the obstacle course, Bailey and Fugate hold their noses and drink a seaweed, worm and sardine cocktail to reward their students for their fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association. Photos by Libby Morgan

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bitterly hostile to the white settlers for quite some time afterwards, the settlers Bonnie built a cordon of “stations,” Peters one of which was on Bull Run Creek.

Joseph Beard purchased 400 acres on Bull Run Creek, a branch of the Clinch River. Also, accordWhite’s Fort, where Knox- ing to the writings of Dr. G. ville now stands, made a L. Ridenour, Joseph Beard treaty with the Cherokees purchased 1,000 acres on in which they agreed to give William Creek in 1793. up their claims for the lands I have read some acsouth of the Clinch River. counts that the latter purSince the Indians were chase was 640 acres allow-

able because of his service in the American Revolution.

I do not have details, but Ancestry.com noted 336 records pertaining to a Joseph Beard’s service in the American Revolution. With this many records, he undoubtedly served.

The Beard Valley community is bounded by Ailor Gap Road, State Hwy. 33 and property on both sides of Beard Valley Road.

Names synonymous with early Beard Valley are: Ailor, Burkhart, Caldwell, Cassidy, Childress, Foust, Heath, Heiskell, Ledgerwood, Oxendine, Sands, Seals and Skaggs.

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Does Tennessee football build character?

Tennessee football will observe Parents’ Day on Saturday. Mothers, fathers, a few grandmothers and guardians of Volunteers are invited to a barbecue luncheon, a tour of facilities and a scrimmage at Neyland Stadium.

The day may shape up much like a recruiting experience: See us. Like us.

All join hands.

A lot of coaches talk “football family.” I do believe Butch Jones believes it.

Butch will undoubtedly provide perspective, telling guests that he is only the very serious caretaker of Tennessee football, responsible for almost everything, but that the game actually belongs to those more heavily invested, the team, old Vols and the thousands

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of fans who made it what it is.

He may mention Tennessee tradition and being proud of the orange. Tradition and pride are valid sales points.

He is confident enough to admit that even the smartest coaches must have players to win.

Because he is big on building relationships, Butch will praise the parents for producing stalwart young men, nurturing them and entrusting them to the

University of Tennessee.

He may repeat at least part of a previous speech: “We will be a champion in everything that we do.

That’s not only on the field, but off the field. It starts in the classroom. It includes graduating with a meaningful degree. It’s being a productive citizen, it’s being active in our community.

“That’s what winning is about. I really believe that if you win off the field, you will win on the field. We will be a champion in all we do.”

Or, perhaps he will recite the values emphasized in the invitation letter he sent parents: loyalty, commitment, family, honesty, accountability, focus and persistence.

“These seven core val-

ues can guide your son throughout his entire life and enrich and reward his family life. Players, coaches and staff that live life the right way … and put forth great effort cannot be stopped short of success because they are too invested in making sure they cannot fail.”

Jones’ mission of developing boys into men leads me back to the very old question of whether football builds character or reveals it.

The great Vince Lombardi once said football is a lot like real life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.

Somebody else, maybe Tom Landry, said much of

what he knew about morality and obligations came from football.

You can certainly link the tough sport to discipline, the demand for extra effort and rewards for excellence. Football requires we be placed ahead of me.

Trophies are modest pay for the proverbial blood, sweat and tears.

Some stare down challenges and turn them into building blocks.

Some might go as far as saying football provides the opportunity to become a stronger and better person, even a leader.

Those with a colder perspective insist football only reveals character. Winners go right on winning. Those with courage give all they have. Pressure ultimately

Trust steadily, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly We don’t yet see things clearly. We’re squinting in a fog, peering through a mist. But it won’t be long before the weather clears and the sun shines bright! We’ll see it all then, see it all as clearly as God sees us, knowing him directly just as he knows us! But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.

(I Corinthians 13: 12-13 The Message)

A clergy friend of mine is generous enough to share his sermons via e-mail with people who don’t get to hear him preach regularly. He is a fine, thought-provoking preacher, who stirs up questions and occasionally stands clear on the other side of the text and

peers back through it until his listeners can see what he sees: something altogether new.

Much like my friend, “The Message” helps us hear (and see) things we may have missed before.

I’m quite sure you know the 13th chapter of I Corinthians, frequently called

Cross Currents

Lynn Hutton the “Love Chapter.” It is read at weddings, and occasionally at funerals, but sometimes I think it suffers from overuse: we cease to hear its meaning. We hear the beautiful words, the soaring phrases (the apostle Paul was quite a wordsmith!), but we fail to appropriate it, to “get it.”

Love is a word we throw around with ease (e.g., “I love rutabagas!”), but Paul ups the ante considerably.

Doesn’t force itself on others, Isn’t always ‘me first,’ Doesn’t f ly off the handle, Doesn’t keep score of the sins of others.

Doesn’t revel when others grovel, Takes pleasure in the f lowering of truth, Puts up with anything¸ Trusts God always, Always looks for the best, Never looks back, “Love never gives up.

But keeps going to the Love cares more for end.” others than for self.

Love doesn’t want what It is a tall, tall order. it doesn’t have.

But what a world we could Love doesn’t strut, have, if only we could “trust Doesn’t have a swelled steadily, hope unswervinghead, ly, love extravagantly!”

Orthodoxy (right belief), generosity to the poor, martyrdom, mountain-moving: none of them means a hill of beans without love, Paul declares. We are spiritually and morally bankrupt if we don’t love.

And then, hear what “The Message” does with the next words of Paul.

This modern rendering of the text describes love in words we can understand:

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817 BEARD VALLEY RD, LOT 7, MAYNARDVILLE – Great conv. Only mins to Halls or Big Ridge Park area. All level yard. Full unfin bsmnt. All appliances. In need of minor repairs/updates. Offered at only $75,000. REDUCED $67,800.

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Must have proof of funds. Offered at only $38,500. REDUCED $35,000

■ Powerhouse Ministries Freewill Baptist Church, 1521 Main St., will hold revival beginning 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10 and continuing through the week at 7 p.m. The Rev. Cody Haynes and the Rev. Adam Nicely will preach.

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1-car carport, central H&A, out building for extra storage. Priced to sell at only $54,900.

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104 OAKWOOD DRIVE, CLINTON – Very nice brick bsmnt rancher. 3BR/2B, all BRs have hdwd flooring. Kit w/cherry cabs, tile backsplash, breakfast bar. All appl stay. Nice, brick, wood-burning FP w/marble hearth.

Very nice screened-in porch off FR. Office w/ built-in bookcases, hdwd flooring. 2-car gar w/wheelchair ramp. Must see. Call Justin today! Priced to sell at $225,000.

111 DANTE RD, KNOXVILLE – Very nice 1/2 acre lot Zoned C-3 Commercial. Great location just off I-75 at Callahan Dr behind Weigel’s. Offered at only $99,000. Call Justin today. Directions: I-75 to Callahan Dr (exit 110), right on Callahan to 111 Dante Rd. on left.

849 STINER RD, SHARPS CHAPEL – This charming Norris Lake-front cottage has beautiful views from all windows. Year-round deep water, approx 110' of frontage w/floating dock & private boat ramp. Great potential as residence or vacation home or possible rental. On main: Screened-in porch, spacious LR/DR combo, woodburning brick hearth FP, mstr on main w/full BA. Kit has new tile flrs, stainless appl & plenty of cabinets. Walk-out bsmt has spacious den/rec.rm w/half-wall stone hearth w/woodburning stove. Concrete patio area. BR 2 has dbl closets & full BA in bsmt. Lots of recent updates from tile, carpet, paint, stainless appl, toilets.

Too much to mention! Detached 1-car gar w/carport & extra parking area.

Central H/A. This cottage has a park setting for a front yard. Offered at $285,000.

LOTS/ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900.

18.41 ACRES Hickory Springs Rd, Lot 3, Maynardville. All wooded, Sev homesites & wildlife. Priced at $29,900. Directions: Hwy 33 North through Maynardville to right on Hwy 61 East towards Luttrell, straight onto Walkers Ford Rd to right on Hogskin Rd to left on Black Fox Hollow.

COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000.

GORGEOUS LOT w/over 115' of frontage on Holston River. Level 0.88 acre lot. The best lot offered in River Point 2. $69,900.

GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $59,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $79,900.

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2.80 acres. Priced at $19,900.

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Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046.

Inside gated area. Priced at $27,500.

SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. NOW YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR ONLY $15,000!

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511 E. MTN. VIEW RD, 1033 TAZEWELL PIKE, LUTTRELL, TN. CORRYTON – Looking for a Ready to move in rancher home featuring wonderful 3BR/2BA w/privacy, 5BR/3 full BAs. Gleaming oak flrs. Spacious peace & quiet? Look no further!! kit w/oak cabinets & island, all appl. Split BR Lrg kit, all appl (except deeplayout. Handicap accessable, new roof, cenfreezer) included, even W&D. tral H/A. Nice covered deck on back. Private Spacious LR w/wood-burning FP setting w/extra lot. Next to Plainview Comw/blower. Lrg master, roomy master BA w/dbl vanity sink, sep shwr, munity Center w/access to walking track. OfW/I closet & jacuzzi tub. Downstairs rec rm plumbed for BA. Addt’l fered at only $129,900.

2-car gar in bsmnt. BRING US AN OFFER! MLS# 826773. Priced at $129,900 7236 AGATHA RD, HARBISON PLANTATION 371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE NOTHING SPARED! Custom Norris Lake – Immaculate one-level living. Split floor plan, front home on main channel of the beautiful Norris Lake. A master suite w/BA fit for a king!

3BR/2BA. Oak hardwood flooring, open kitchen, Gleaming hdwd flrs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, stainless applioak cabinets, all SS appl, cathedral ceilings. ances. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rooms except kit, 8 Expensive decking with above-ground pool, privacy patio doors, sky lights, cathedral ceilings, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending fence. Oversized 2-car garage, storage shed. length of home, gently sloping lot w/ boat launch & dock. Truly a must-see home. Offered at Priced to sell $129,900 $525,000.

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Girl Scout cookies are here Girl Scout cookies have arrived. Union County girls are out in force delivering cookies and hosting storefront cookie booths through March 24.

Thin Mints, Samoas, and six other flavors are back at a cost of $3.50 a box. All profits stay within the Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians to benefit local girls.

Maynardville stores allowing booth sales at various times during the day include: Food City, Kay’s Market, Tolliver’s Market, Union County Post Office, Union County Co-Op and Booker’s One Stop Markets (1 and 2). Luttrell booth locations include the Union County Landfill and Friend’s Market.

Find specific booth location times at IWantCookies.org.

The website also allows you to reserve cookies without having to find a booth.

Chiropractic and arthritis Chiropractic Outlook

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Arthritis is an inflammation of joints that can cause pain, stiffness and loss of function. The condition has long been viewed in some circles as one of those unavoidable pitfalls of aging. But it’s known now that arthritis does not afflict only the elderly, and that exercise is important as a way to manage the disease. There is no cure for arthritis, but chiropractic care has been shown to be effective in loosening up joints afflicted with arthritis.

Chiropractors are trained and educated in the operation of joints and in the treatments that keep them working properly. A key to managing the disease is striking the right balance between rest and exercise. Your chiropractor can give you an exercise routine designed to maintain and improve the range of motion in arthritic joints.

These exercises may include a variety of stretches and some dance-like moves, as in tai chi. A chiropractor may also recommend some modest work with weights, and exercises designed to strengthen the muscles that are critical to supporting joints, as well as an aerobic activity designed to make your cardiovascular system more robust. This can help with muscle tone and weight control.

If you suffer with arthritis, don’t feel that you just have to “slow down.” Talk with a chiropractor about ways to manage it and stay active.

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By Cindy Taylor The March iCare meeting gave an opportunity for members and guests to participate in a “Meeting in a Box” through PlanET. Outreach coordinators Sherith Colverson and Alex Zendel shared updated information from PlanET, the ongoing three-year project affecting Anderson, Blount, Knox, Loudon and Union counties.

The meeting focused on ways the communities could and should grow.

Each attendee used an iPad to record their preferences. Data were accumulated and results presented at the end.

Participants preferred to grow existing areas – cities and towns – with renovations or refurbishing. All present expressed concern that farmers and farmlands are at risk as growth moves farther into rural areas.

To help set priorities and choose alternatives for the future of Union County, take part in the PlanET survey at www.planeasttn.org

iCare members Jim and Lanelle Mulkey listen as Sherith Colverson and Alex Zendel of PlanET explain how to complete a survey on an iPad. Photo by Cindy Taylor through March 22.

Plans were finalized for the Youth Celebration that was held March 8. iCare and Stand in the Gap provided a free dinner, music and testimonies in a drug and alcohol free environment for the

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A member of the Watoto Children’s Choir enjoys the show.

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nant Baptist Church, 10319 Starkey Lane, Farragut, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21; Faith United Methodist Church, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30; and Rogers Memorial Baptist Church, 520 College Street, 10 a.m.

Sunday, March 31.

All performances are free and open to the public.

Each child in the choir has lost one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children’s Villages where they receive the care and nurturing they need to grow up as productive citizens of their own country.

With vibrant original African music, dance routines and life-transforming stories, the tour is indicative of the new generation of leaders emerging out of Watoto. Info: www. watoto.com/.

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A children’s choir from Africa will be in Knox County this month with concerts set in area churches. The visit is part of a six-month U.S. tour that launched in January.

The Watoto Children’s Choir will be at New Cove-

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parents who want their children tested and locks for home liquor cabinets.

Volunteers are still needed for the Greeters’ program. iCare will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, at Revival Vision Church.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Free Rain Garden Workshops, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Claxton Elementary School in Powell. Lunch provided.

Sponsored by the Lower Clinch Watershed Council (LCWC) in partnership with Tennessee Yards & Neighborhoods (TYN). Info/register: 974-9124.

Union County Historical Society and Museum open house, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Find out who your ancestors are and receive a printout of your family tree.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Southern Gospel group Parable in concert, 6 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road. A love offering will be taken. Info: www.hbcknox.org or call Byron, 680-8823.

Gospel Singing featuring the Whisnants, 6 p.m., Valley View Baptist Church, 3521 Old Valley View Drive. No cost to attend. A love offering will be received. Info: 523-0062 or www. thevalleyviewbaptistchurch.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

“Night of Worship” presented by Union County Children’s Center, 7 p.m., Clear Springs Baptist Church, featuring Beech Grove Singers, the Berry Family and the Clear Springs Choir. Proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Center. Info: 992-7677.

Ebook Help Session – Tablets and Smartphones, 3 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Covers iOS (Apple) and Android devices, plus the OverDrive Media Console App on a Kindle Fire, Nook Color, Nook Tablet, etc.

Baseball tournament, open to all – Tball and 6U coach pitch, 8U-14U – Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504 or hcpsports@msn.com.

Regional Medication Collection event, 10 a.m.2 p.m., Tennova North Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher Lane. Info: www.medicationcollection.org.

Norris Lake Clean-up, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., multiple launch sites on Norris Lake. Info: Union County Chamber of Commerce, 992-2811, or Anderson County Tourism, 457-4547.

Easter Egg Hunt at Willow Ridge, for children ages 0-12 years, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation,\. Free. Info: 992-5816.

Easter egg hunt hosted by Hines Creek Baptist Church at noon. Everyone invited. Participants should bring an empty basket. Info: 992-7729.

World Storytelling Day, 2-4 p.m., hosted by the Smoky Mountain Storytellers at American Legion Hall #202, 1222 East Parkway, Gatlinburg. Proceeds benefit SMSA programs in schools and communities.

Info: Jan, 429-1783, cuznjan@juno.com; www. smokymountaintellers.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 23-24

St. Patty’s Date Night/Caregiver Special, Adult Day Services, 1545 Maynardville Highway, will provide care for seniors and disabled adults 5-9 p.m., with friendship building activities, a special dinner, sing-along and crafts, allowing their caregivers a night off.

Info/for reservations: 745-1626 by Friday, March 15.

Website: www.tnadultdayservices.com.

Watercolor portrait workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; instructor: Bobbie Crews; Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Info: fcartcenter@knology.net; 357-ARTS (2787); www.fountaincityartctr.com.

Free Beginning Beekeeping Class, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Well-Being Foundation in Tazewell; co-sponsored

by Bee Friends and Well Being Foundation. Lunch provided. Info: Julianne, 617-9013.

Building Bigger by Joining Two Pieces, 1-4 p.m., with Sandra McEntire, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris.

Registration deadline March 18. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

The 2013 Annual Used Book Sale, organized by the Friends of the Knox County Public Library, 1-6 p.m.; Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center under the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. Info: 215-8775 or www. knoxfriends.org.

Master Peace will be singing 11 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church, 1138 Raccoon Valley Road. All are invited.

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, MARCH 25-28 Special services, noon-12:20 p.m., featuring devotional and prayer time in church chapel, Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 27-MAY 8

MOMS Club open house, 10:30 a.m., Plainview Community Center. Info/directions: Darlene, 712-4560; Eden, 687-2469; or http://www.maynardvillemoms. blogspot.com.

Leather Dogwood Pin/Earrings/Pendant class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; instructor: Diane P. Corey; Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Info: fcartcenter@ knology.net; 357-ARTS (2787); www.fountaincityartctr. com.

Bookmaking for Beginners class, 6:30-9 p.m.; instructor: Bob Meadows; Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Info: fcartcenter@knology.net; 357-ARTS (2787); www.fountaincityartctr.com.

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 15-17

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 AND 13 SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Beaver Dam Parents Day Out enrollment for 2013-2014 school year, 9 a.m.-noon. Info: 922-7529.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 The Fondant Intensive cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/reservations: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

Beginner and Intermediate group swim lessons for children ages 5 and up, Take Charge Fitness Program, 1921 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. in Clinton. Beginner sessions: 4 p.m.; intermediate classes: 4:35 p.m.

Every Tuesday and Thursday for four weeks. Preregistration required. Info: 457-8237.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13 ETHRA Commodity distribution, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or until the food runs out, Paulette Community Building.

THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Downloadable Audiobook Training, 6 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

Includes: how to install OverDrive Media Console, check out library audiobooks and download them to a computer or transfer to portable audio devices. Bring Wi-Fi equipped laptop for help setting up OverDrive Media Console.

Lifestyles & Nutrition – Starting a Healthy Eating Plan at Any Age Lunch and Learn Presentation, noon, Take Charge Fitness Program, 1921 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. Free and open to the community.

Info: Anna Dark, 457-8237.

THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 14-16 The 2013 Annual Used Book Sale, organized by the Friends of the Knox County Public Library, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center under the Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park. Info: 215-8775 or www.knoxfriends.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Spaghetti supper and silent auction, 6 p.m., Christ UMC, hosted by the United Methodist Men; $6 per person. Featured guests: Crossroads, 4GIVEN, Phil&Fred and Gibbs High students performing songs from “Godspell.”

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 “Where the Yellowstone Goes” film screening, presented by Trout Headwaters Inc., 7-9 p.m., Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center at 900 Volunteer Landing.

Advance tickets $10. Info: www.projecthealingwaters. org.

Knoxville Writers Guild Open Mic Night, 6 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 22-24 Smoky Mountain Quilters Quilt Show at Cooper Athletic Center, Maryville College.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Heavenly Heirs will sing, 11 a.m., Union Missionary Baptist Church, Ailor Gap Road. All welcome.

Palm Sunday services, 8:55 and 11 a.m., with special music by the Chancel Choir; Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road. Easter Egg Hunt, 4 p.m., in the church Fellowship Hall.

Easter Cantata “The Seven Last Words of Christ” performed by the St. Paul UMC choir, 6 p.m.; St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Open Door Book Review, Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Time and speaker to be announced.

FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Good Friday Service, 7 p.m., Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel. Pastor Charlie Lynch will bring message; special music by GBC Choir. Info: 6860186 or www.graveston.org.

Good Friday service with communion, 7:30 p.m., Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, MARCH 29-30 Easter play “His Life for Mine,” 7 p.m., Cedar Ford Baptist Church, 3201 Highway 61 East in Luttrell.

All invited.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Big Ridge State Park’s Easter Egg Hunt, meet at Park office. 2 years and under, 10 a.m.; 3-4 years, 10:30 a.m.; 5-7, 1 p.m.; 8-10 years, 1:30 p.m. Info: 992-5523.

Easter Egg Hunt at Wilson Park, 3-5 p.m. Info: 992-3061.

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STORE CLOSING! ONE OF THE BIGGEST GOING-OUT-OFBUSINESS SALES IN TENNESSEE HISTORY!

OVER $500,000 OF INVENTORY

MUST BE SOLD All Living Room, Bedroom, Mattresses, Lamps, Curios, Futons, Bunk Beds, Sleepers, Mirrors, Pictures, Dinettes & Much, Much More!

ar l u c a t c e p S . t p e D y r e Ev n I s g n i v a S m - 7pm a 0 1 I R F MONm - 6pm a 0 1 T A S 4pm m p 1 SUN

Listed Below Are A Few Items! See These And More!

Sofa & Loveseat...$475 • 4-pc Bedroom Suite...$298 Coffee Table & 2 End Tables...$77 • 4-Drawer Chest...$68 Twin Mattress Set...$136 • Bunk Beds...$125 • Full-Size Mattress...$78 Queen-Size Mattress...$96 • King-Size Mattress Set...$377 Mink Blankets...$37 • 5-pc Dinette Set...$298 Corner Sectional w/Recliners...$1,888 Our Best Englander Queen Mattress Set...$588 • Reclining Sofa...$688 Lamps...$18 • Wood Day Bed...$188 • Curio Cabinet...$242 Recliner...$158 • Lift Recliner...$587 • TV Stands...$149 Swivel Rocker...$218 • Wood Glider Rocker...$237 Sofa...$344, Matching Loveseat...$244 Odd Headboards from $58 • Nightstands...$88 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS! EVERYTHING GOES! 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH! OR TAKE MANY MONTHS TO PAY! PERSONAL CHECKS WELCOME

Emory Road

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FURNITURE

Fountain Valley

HALLS CROSSROADS

Mynatt’s Furniture

Maynardville Hwy.

I-75

Neal Drive

6805 Maynardville Hwy (Halls Crossroads)

865.922.7557 First Come, First Sold!

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