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Farmers Market seeks vendors The Union County Farmers Market, opening in May, is seeking vendors who sell fresh produce, food and handmade items. The market will be held on Friday afternoons on the lawn of Union County Arts on Main Street in Maynardville. Info: UT Extension office 865-992-8038.
Pre-K Round-up Pre-K Round-up is Saturday, April 12, at Horace Maynard Middle School. If your child will be 4 years old by Aug. 15, he/she could qualify for Pre-K. Contact Luttrell Elementary, 992-3441; Maynardville Elementary, 992-8391; or Sharps Chapel Elementary, 278-3294 for appointment to sign up. Bring: copy of birth certificate, copy of social security card, proof of residence (such as an electric bill), copy of case number for anyone who receives state benefits, food stamps, etc., proof of income (tax return), and physical/shot record with doctor’s signature. Questions: call elementary school and ask to speak to the Pre-K teacher.
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Flags over city hall Celebrating the new U.S. and Tennessee flags flying over Maynardville City Hall are Kyle Richardson, Darryl Edmondson, Jeff Chesney, Brian Smith, Jack Rhyne, Smiley Richardson and Gerald Simmons.
Cody Faulkner, Jonathan Miles and Johnny Myers attach the flag. They performed the flag-raising ceremony with other members of Troop 401: Jerry Myers, Wesley Phillips and Michael Cattafi.
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Harvest Fest Singing A singing on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, at the Union County Senior Center in Maynardville will bring local and regional acts together. The lineup includes groups from Georgia, Knoxville and Union County. All churches and youth groups are welcome. Door prizes. Info: Michael Bailey, 992-1831
Luttrell Beautification Luttrell residents will sponsor a community cleanup, plant giveaway and beautification awards on Luttrell Beautification Day, 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, April 26, at Luttrell Park. Info: Mayme at maymejodys@aol.com or Rebecca at 992-0870 to volunteer.
IN THIS ISSUE UT football Butch Jones is one fine philosopher. He says things you can print on fancy paper in old English script, trim orange matting to fit, frame and hang on the wall. “Your win-loss record starts today,” said the coach before the first practice in pads.
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A passion for serving By Libby Morgan Juvenile Judge Darryl Edmondson proudly says he stole a woman from Claiborne County. He’s referring to his office’s new Youth Services Officer, Samantha Cardwell Jennings. The young Jennings excelled in academics at Claiborne County High and Lincoln Memorial University, near where she grew up with her parents, Sammy and Susan Cardwell. She was class president as a high school senior, and earned the title of Outstanding Student in Social Work at LMU. “I always knew I wanted to help communities and people, which led me to get a degree in social work. While at the university, I interned at the Union County Children’s Center under Janet McCracken,” says Jennings. “I also interned with the Department of Children’s Services
and received a specialty certification from the DCS and LMU in child welfare. I still enjoy going to LMU to speak about child welfare and my experience in the field.” She began working for DCS in Claiborne County right out of college where she remained until early this year. She worked briefly in the Foster Care Unit, then moved to Child Protective Services, where she worked with families on a variety of issues from truancy to sexual abuse. She has worked with organizations and agencies on child abuse and child welfare efforts. Just before Edmondson brought her to Union County, she was promoted to a CM 3 Investigator. “I enjoy my new job and assisting the families and youth of Union County. I am always willing to assist parents and families in any questions they have. I am also able to refer families to needed
services in a prevention effort. “The trends in Union County are much the same as in most of East Tennessee. There are a lot of drug issues. Most cases we see have some drug component involved. East Tennessee has an unfortunate reputation for its numbers of drugexposed infants,” she says. “This office is always here if problems arise. We want the public to know that they are welcome to come ask questions and ask for resources and referrals. “This job allows me to do what I am passionate for, which is help people and the community. I hope my work with the people of Union County can help our youth grow into productive adults. I appreciate Judge Edmondson’s interest in the Juvenile Court, and making a difference with the youth we see in our court system.” Jennings and her husband, Tyler, moved to Union County in
Darryl Edmondson and Union County’s new Youth Services Officer, Samantha Cardwell Jennings. Photo by
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2010. Their child, Will, attends Maynardville Elementary. She enjoys family time, travel and do-ityourself projects. The juvenile court office is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the phone number is 865-992-3081.
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Ultrasound therapy Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Chiropractors may be best known for using their hands in the adjustments they make to your spine and joints, but they are actually trained in the use of an assortment of techniques and equipment. One of them is ultrasound, which involves the direction of low- or high-frequency sound waves that penetrate and warm muscle and tissue. Ultrasound therapy is an absolutely painless procedure in which the doctor of chiropractic uses a hand-held wand to direct the sound waves generated by the ultrasound machine – a small desktop console – into the area of treatment. Ultrasound has been proven effective in treating muscle spasms and tightness by relaxing the affected muscles. The treatment can also stimulate blood flow in an
Tiny (center) autographs a bottle of Mellomoon for Robin and Mike Nyderek.
injured or tightened area. That holds down inflammation and speeds the healing. Physical therapists also routinely apply ultrasound therapy. One of the beauties of chiropractic treatment – in addition to the fact that it is a drug- and surgeryfree form of treatment – is that it’s not a oneform-fits-all type of care. A doctor of chiropractic can treat patients through an array of approaches, ultrasound being one of them. Massage, recommendations on diet, lifestyle, and establishing an exercise program are all options. Talk with your chiropractor about what form of treatment is best for you. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
This ain’t yer Pappy’s moonshine By Cindy Taylor Neil Roberson jokes that he “stumbled” into his trade because of his love of beer and wine. He quickly adds that he wouldn’t call what he does making a living but it sure is a job – and it’s one he loves. Award winner and master distiller Neil Thomas Roberson, known for marketing purposes as the Tiny Hillbilly, manufactures moonshine flavors for distribution through his company, East Tennessee Distillery. Roberson doesn’t sneak out in the middle of the night to check the still and he isn’t hiding his brew from revenuers. What he concocts soars as high as 150 proof and is 100 percent legal. But this ain’t yer
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“sailed” into this line of work. “My first experience with distilling was in the Navy running the ship’s evaporators to distill fresh water from salt water,” he said. “Out of the Navy I went to school and got a degree in industrial engineering, worked in a lab and then discovered my life’s calling.” There is no suit and tie for this engineer who prefers a cloak of sleeveless Tshirt, felt hat with feather, corncob pipe and overalls. Seems like a long voyage from salt water to moonshine, but he says not so. He claims to be the runt of the litter, but Tiny, who is well over six feet tall, says he loves to drink and it was getting way too expensive a hobby for a guy his size. Once he discovered that he had a knack for distilling whiskey, it didn’t take much persuasion from friends to get him to dive into his own
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LOTS/ACREAGE ROCKY TOP RD, LUTTRELL – All wooded 2.73 acres on outside entrance of SD. Sev home sites. Cnty tax appraisal $31,300. Sign on property. North on Tazewell Pk to Luttrell. R on Hwy 61E. Straight at curve at Water Dept. Cross RR tracks, turn L on Main, L on Wolfenbarger to Rocky Top Rd. Sign on property. Offered at only $19,900. HOLSTON SHORES DR, RUTLEDGE – Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout fishing. Lot has city water and electric in front of it. Already approved for septic. Lot lays gentle all the way to the river. Offered at only $49,900. MONROE RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Over 4 acres all wooded. Creek through property. Unrestricted. OK for mobile homes. Utility water available, electric. Perk test done. Make offer today. North on Hwy 33 to R on Academy across from Okies Pharmacy to R on Main Street to L on Monroe to property on right. Sign on property. Offered at only $15,500. 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. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $46,900. 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 $64,500. AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $17,500. 5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $10,000.
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Martha Brown on the grounds of Paulette Elementary, where a Monday evening gardening group will meet. Beside her are the new strawberry beds in the shape of a panther paw print. Photo: Libby Morgan
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schoolyard garden A gardening group has sprouted in Union County. Martha Brown, STEM science teacher at Paulette Elementary, along with other gardening enthusiasts and experts, will meet at 5 p.m. every other Monday afternoon at the school, where the grounds already boast a small garden, a compost area and a strawberry patch. Paulette is the go-to place for kids’ soil science education. Brown and 4-H volunteer leader Beth Bergeron have been working with the students to enrich soil with compost and manure, propagate strawberry plants, grow vegetables and study the complexities of growth and decomposition on the school grounds. Raised beds are installed between the building and the drive, and some are planted already with onion family bulbs and cabbage. The students have learned about bees from Brown’s beekeeping father ,and they’ve done research on the fire ants living on the
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school grounds. “These ants are a cross between the red and black fire ants. We sent samples of the ants to be tested to be sure what they are. We’re watching how they break down leaves, dirt, and even concrete as they build their nests. “We’re going to try different ways to get them to move away or to get rid of them .One suggestion was to feed them cream of wheat. It’s another experiment for us. “The kids are taking responsibility for the garden design and much of the work.� Brown hopes the students will be able to come to the garden over the summer break, and also attend the Monday gatherings.
Each Monday meeting will have a theme, and the first few are: April 7 – edible schoolyards, community gardens and composting April 21 – companion planting, planting by the signs and planting tomatoes for best results May 5 – container planting for beauty, vegetables and herbs May 19 – gardening fun for kids The organizers plan to have different local experts speak about such topics as growing blueberries and grapes and to have plant trading and sharing. Everyone is welcome. Paulette Elementary School is at 3006 Maynardville Highway, south of Maynardville. Info: brownm@ ucps.org
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Civic activist and allaround energetic community member Shirlee Grabko and her husband, Bill Manning, are leaving their Sharps Chapel home of 14 years to be near their son and grandchildren in Idaho. They raised their two sons in Bearden, where Grabko was the technical director of neurology at Cumberland Neurology and Manning was a nuclear engineer in Oak Ridge. After retiring, the couple moved to the shore of Norris Lake. “We looked all over the world for the best place to retire, and found we believed East Tennessee was the best place. We just wanted to get out of the city,� says Grabko. Grabko became a real estate agent in Sharps Chapel, and sold many lake lots. She helped found Union County Red Cross, and taught hundreds of elementary-age students first aid and CPR. “I had such a good time working with the kids and all of the other Red Cross volunteers here in the county,� she says. “My best times have been spent talking to older people who lived here in the old days. There’s a richness of culture here that’s just fascinating.�
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During the couple’s lake residency, Grabko’s parents’ health was failing, and she made many trips to Connecticut to help them. They both have recently passed away. “After going through that long-distance care of my parents, we felt being closer to one of our sons as we get older would be a good idea. “We’re not really looking forward to the winters in northern Idaho, but it’s beautiful there. There are lots of lakes, and in one of those lakes on a Navy installation, our son tests submarines. “The other reasons we want to move there are 2and 4-years-old. Those are the ages of our grandchildren. We don’t want to miss out on them growing up. “We’ll also be a lot closer to our other son and granddaughter in California.� They are moving at the end
of April, and their friends in Sharps Chapel have planned a party for Sunday, April 6, from 2-5 p.m. at the Sunset Bay Clubhouse. â–
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Land of Brothers Riding Club will hold a benefit ride in Union County for a 7-year-old who is battling cancer. The ride will start at Li’l Jo’s Bar-B-Que at 2805 Maynardville Highway in Maynardville on Saturday, April 19, with sign-in from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Kickstands up at noon. Li’l Jo’s will provide a food discount with ride participation. Event fee is $15 per person or $25 per couple, and there will be live music by RufKut. Info: Brian 865-3890139 or Charlie 865-7488784.
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opinion Her greatest gift I once spent one of many pleasant afternoons visiting a most remarkable lady. While talking over happy memories of bygone times, she asked me to pick up a book of poetry and read aloud the poem “A Psalm of Life” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. She then gave me the greatest of honors by requesting that I read this poem at her funeral when the time came. I asked if she
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daughter Carolyn Richardson graciously allowed me to fulfill this request several years later in fall 2002, honoring a lifelong friendship that began when Florence (Mrs. Sam) Chesney became my third grade teacher in fall 1973. Ms. Chesney, veteran Union County educator, was the ideal teacher. Though she had almost 40 students in her self-contained classroom, she individualized instruction for each. Her teaching methods ranged from whole-group to oneon-one – there was nothing unusual for visitors to find students working on assignments in groups of two sitting under coat racks or the science table.
How about a full house? We don’t often think of cultural changes that result from our loved ones going off to war, but those fortunate to return alive and well sometimes have experienced foods and habits of a foreign culture that is good and continued. One of these is the tamale experienced during the Mexican-American War (1846-48). Many East Tennesseans went to Texas in support of their friend Sam Houston. Having enjoyed this food in south Texas,
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class. She made me feel just as special to her as family. Ms. Chesney used oral reading contests, blackboard math drills and student-made synonym/homonym/antonym booklets as motivators. She had practically no discipline problems because she ensured that every child was successful and received recognition. She could get me to do anything. She once got me to memorize an entire story about an anteater from our reading book, “Panorama.” “Let me tell you about Arthur …” the story began (including motions to enhance expression). She took great delight in sending me on a schoolwide tour to recite and entered me in a
food supply to plantations of the deep South because it was more cost-effective for the slaves to be growing cotton and sugar cane rather than their own food supplies. We sold them salt pork and corn meal carried by rail. Usually eaten in winter during field workers’ off -season, tamale workers rushed them out to street corners selling them from carts and calling out “hot tamales” meaning they were piping hot and ready to eat. In this immediate area someone began to serve tamales in bowls with chili beans over the tamales and named the dish a “Full
House.” I’m sharing Evelyn Johnson’s hot tamale recipe with you now because tamale -making has become a fundraiser for local churches as a service project and individuals who want to make a little extra cash. With Art on Main coming up June 7 and other opportunities for tamale sales, it is not too early to begin making those tamales and freezing them to take to the sale.
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She modeled instruction by reading orally every story with exact expression as she wanted it read back to her. Ms. Chesney was concerned not only with our academic but also our spiritual wellbeing – she taught morals and values in every lesson, principles of honesty and good work ethic. Who could forget the prayer recited every day before lunch: God is great, God is good. Let us thank him for our food. Amen. I was in Ms. Chesney’s class with her oldest grandson, my friend Phillip Richardson, but I never felt she favored him above others in
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county talent show. No one was prouder than she when I won second place. I still have some of the awards Florence Chesney presented to me. She helped me believe when I was eight years old that I could do and be anything I wanted, and that belief in myself was her greatest gift to me. How fortunate I am to have had Florence Chesney not only as teacher but spiritual mentor, motivator and friend. There is not one day I don’t think of that great woman and try to live up to her faith in me. Some planted, Florence Chesney tilled, and next week I will share memories of others who harvested.
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Win-loss record starts today Butch Jones is one fine philosopher. He says things you can print on fancy paper in old English script, trim orange matting to fit, frame and hang on the wall.
still more to do than available working hours. This time a year ago Tennessee football fans were excited about the new coach and the assumption that serious progress was coming soon. The forecast was for at least 7-5 and a small bowl game which Tennessee Marvin would obviously win. West Some have conveniently forgotten that 7-5 was the consensus. I tabulated the optimistic outlooks and “Your win-loss record talked myself into believstarts today,” said the coach ing enthusiasm was a satisbefore the first practice in factory substitute for talent pads. and depth. I am old enough Jones wants the Vols to to know better. work very fast, finish spring Well, you do remember practice in high gear. It ap- how last season turned out. pears he is teaching tempo. Tennessee won one game, It could also mean there is against South Carolina, that
Live the story Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! (Mark 11: 9-10 NRSV) And how we love a parade! In a frenzy of celebration we gladly focus on Jesus and generously throw our coats and palms in his path …. It’s between parades that we don’t do so well. From Sunday to Sunday we forget our hosannas. Between parades the stones will have to shout because we don’t. (“Between Parades,” Kneeling in Jerusalem, Ann Weems) Whenever I read Mark’s account of the crowd’s excitement when Jesus entered Jerusalem, I am transported back to the Via Dolorosa on a day late in March.
The crowds thronged the streets that day, too, reminiscent of a similar crowd who pushed and hurried along almost two thousand years before. I was a pilgrim, like those so long ago, but I
was unexpected. It came close against Georgia. The Vols looked awful losing to a very ordinary Florida. Missouri’s second-team quarterback was considerably better than Tennessee’s No. 2. South Alabama caused acute indigestion but winning ugly is significantly better than losing. I am still unable to explain how the Jaguars scored the final 17 points. The gut punch last season was the loss to Vanderbilt – the failure to gain one yard for a necessary first down and standing by as Commodores drove 92 yards in the closing minutes, 12 plays, clincher by Patton Robinette, Maryville High grad rejected by the home
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Lynn Pitts wished for quiet and stillness in which to absorb the history that surrounded me, suffocating me. The crowd was loud and insistent, and I was swept along in the tide, forced to concentrate on maintaining balance and guarding my purse and my passport from pickpockets. Across the years, I have tried to understand Palm Sunday separate from Good Friday and Easter. It is difficult to do, because we – these 20 centuries later – know “the rest of the story.” We can see the ending, and it is hard to really experience what we now call Holy Week one day at a time, without anticipating the happy ending. That is one reason I ap-
team. Oh my. Here we are a year later, getting excited about our upbeat coach’s second year. A major reconstruction job in the offensive and defensive fronts is ongoing. Butch will eventually identify a quarterback. After that, the honoree must be coached up to a competitive level. A spirited website, NationalChamps.net, offers a preview of this fall. It has nine SEC teams in the top 25. It did not include Tennessee. There are fans who just can’t believe our team is still 10th or worse in the conference. How can this be with so many famous recruits? NationalChamps.net says
preciate the churches that provide special services throughout the week. I know – from experience – the thought and hard work and preparation that goes into those services, and I am grateful to those creative and imaginative people who find ways to bring the old, old story to life again. I encourage you to worship this week. Find a service – every day, if possible – in which you can walk with Jesus through these days. Read Scripture. Be there, in your heart and mind. Imagine the scenes, picture the people, hear the sounds, feel the emotions. Listen to Jesus teach in the Temple. Go to dark Gethsemane. Struggle up the hill to Golgotha. Watch the darkness enshroud the world. Hear the dreadful silence. Shout your Hosannas! Proclaim your Alleluias! In between, however, live the story. It will be a blessing to you.
this is its 13th season of uncanny accuracy. It does not provide a lot of original material but averages the opinions of Athlon, ESPN, USA Today, Fox Sports, CBS – all armed with highly paid people who should know. Predictions look much like the past: 1. Florida State; 2. Auburn; 3. ALABAMA; 4. Oregon; 5. OKLAHOMA; 6. Michigan State; 7. Stanford; 8. California-Los Angeles; 9. SOUTH CAROLINA; 10. Ohio State. 11. Clemson; 12. Louisiana State; 13. Central Florida; 14. Baylor; 15. Southern Cal; 16. Texas A&M; 17. MISSOURI; 18. GEORGIA; 19. OLE MISS; 20. Notre Dame. 21. Duke; 22. Louisville; 23. FLORIDA; 24. Nebraska; 25. Arizona State. You are no doubt familiar
with several on this list. The seven in capital letters are on the UT schedule. Please circle the ones you think the Vols can beat. The other five foes are supposedly softer: Utah State, Arkansas State, Chattanooga and Kentucky at home and Vandy on the road. Please circle projected victories. Add up your circles. Does Tennessee qualify for a minor bowl game? The goal is to get better soon, to become competitive with good teams, be relevant again in the SEC, attract more paying customers (full-price tickets), sell more popcorn, earn more standing ovations. If all that happens, the great philosopher is coach of the year. (Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com)
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Sharps Chapel sweeps Clover Bowl Both 4th and 5th grade Sharps Chapel Clover Bowl teams won first place in the county-wide competition last week at Revival Vision. The teams were asked questions about the state of Tennessee and farm-related subjects. Clover Bowl results: Fifth grade: First Place – Sharps Chapel: Jordan Walker, Cassie Dykes, Emma Moyers, Josh Brantley and Brooklyn Sharp Second Place – Paulette: Aidan England, C.W. Robbins and Hannah Bruner Third Place – Luttrell: Tyler Greene, Tucker Jones,
Seth Bates and Ethan Ritter Fourth Place – Maynardville: Jessica Collins, Jayma McCoy, Noah Conner and Nick Moore Fifth Place – Big Ridge: Eli Foust, Chase Maples, Cera Davis and Nylavia Howard Fourth Grade: First Place – Sharps Chapel: Cayden Brown, Rachel Sharp, Sarah Wright and Mikayla Deloach Second Place - Luttrell: Faith Hughett, Lexus Matthews, Gracie Brady and Jordan Wilson Third Place – Paulette: Jacob Chafin, Riley Cole,
Makenzi Stuart and Caleb Tharp Fourth Place – Big Ridge: Maycie Hutchison, Morgan Johnson and Zeke Shipley 5th Place – Maynardville: Braxton Samford, Makenzie Foust, Lily Webb and Halli Seal
Both 4th and 5th grade Sharps Chapel Clover Bowl teams won first place in the countywide competition last week. Fifth grade team members are: Jordan Walker, Josh Brantley, Cassie Dykes and Emma Moyers. Not pictured is Brooklyn Sharp.
At right, Sharps Chapel 4th grade team members are: (back) Rachel Sharp, Mikayla Deloach, Sarah Wright and Cayden Brown.
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Spring azure, mourning cloak, eastern comma, clouded sulphur. There are some really neat things out there announcing the arrival of spring, besides flowers and birds. Butterflies, for example. The above-named four critters are some of our earliest butterflies. In fact, some of them fly so early in the year that they show up while it is still winter! We often think of butterflies as the big flashy swallowtails and monarchs of summer fields and meadows, rather than one of our first hopeful signs of spring. But here they are, often flying before even the first wildflower peeks out from under the leaves, and long before the first migrant bird finds its way back to East Tennessee.
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I’ve seen all four of the above-mentioned butterflies flitting around my yard at various times over the past three or four weeks. It continues to be a pleasant surprise to be grumping my way to the mailbox bundled up in my old warm coat, and see a bright blue or yellow butterfly flapping merrily along as if to say “what’s your problem, buddy?” Butterflies are fun, and a lot of birders are developing into being butterfly enthusiasts, too. They are a nice ad-
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only a few weeks). The mourning cloaks hatch out in the summer and are adult butterflies in the fall. Unusual for butterflies, they hibernate over the winter as adults and so are ready to fly again as soon as the temperatures approach the 60-degree mark, even if it is still winter. Eastern commas are a little harder – they are strong, fast fliers that often land on tree trunks. Above they are orange with a bunch of brown spots, but alighted with their wings folded to show only their undersides, their brown-patterned, irregularly-shaped wings look exactly like a dead leaf. You’ve probably mistaken one for a leaf on more than one occasion. The comma, and its nearly-identical first cousin, the question mark, get their names from a tiny silver comma or question mark on the underside of their back wings. One of our most widespread groups of butterflies, the sulphurs, have lots of species in their family, but the most likely ones around these parts beginning in March are the clouded sulphur and the cloudless sulphur. They are both yellow, medium-sized butterflies of field and meadow, and differ in slight amounts of color in
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Enjoy the flowers and the birds. And check out the butterflies. Now is a good time to begin looking for them, when there aren’t so many different ones out and about. Then, as the season comes along, you will already be familiar with a bunch of them. A word in regards to the birds: We here in Knoxville have a top-notch birding site in Sharp’s Ridge Park, a widely-known spring migrant trap. Again this year, folks from the Knoxville Bird Club – properly known as the Knoxville Chapter of the Tennessee Ornithological Society – will be doing spring bird walks up there. The walks will be on the last three Thursdays of April and the first Thursday of May. We start at 8 a.m. at the old ranger’s house about halfway down the drive; there is plenty of parking. There will be all skill levels of birders there. The experts especially welcome beginners and will try to show them good looks at the birds. All that’s required is a set of binoculars – they are necessary if you want to actually see what’s flying around up there. Join us for a pleasant hour or two!
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draws top talent By Libby Morgan Band director Rodney Brown is preparing his students for an April 26 appearance at the Tennessee Secondary Schools Band Directors Association concert festival at Hiwassee College. The Union County High School band recently held a two-day concert camp, working with local musicians, band directors and CarsonNewman University students in small group settings. Roy Holder, National Band Association president, came to the school for day two of the band camp. “Having Holder in this setting is like having an athlete the caliber of Peyton Manning come to work with a team the month before the season starts,” says Brown. “It was an honor to have him here and it is a partnership
Martin Dickey and Jeremiah Kadron with their trophies and entries from the model bridge building contest. Photo submitted
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UCHS band director Rodney Brown teaches trombone players Cassie Yadon and Orrin Warwick. Photo: Libby Morgan that he says he hopes to continue into the future. “This is the second year in a row that we have had a concert band camp. Last year we were fortunate to have Dr. Christian Zembower, the director of bands at East Tennessee State University. “The process of holding this camp, while logistically
challenging at times, has provided tremendous results and has given the students here the opportunity to work with some world-class musicians and teachers. They learn so much more than they do in the classroom, and I certainly learn a lot as well. “Having a concert band camp is something that
Roy Holder, president of the National Band Association Photo submitted was ingrained into me in my student teaching days and is something that I will continue on with no matter where my career takes me.” Brown is in his second year as director of the UCHS band. The Patriot band spring concert is Thursday, May 8, at 7 p.m. in the UCHS auditorium.
sive, and they must weigh less than a specified target weight. The winning entry has the highest structural efficiency, considering load to mass. Dickey has mentored a group in model bridge building as a 4-H service project, and one of his “students,” Jeremiah Kadron, won second place in the junior category with his first entry in the contest.
By Libby Morgan Martin Dickey has taken first place in the East Tennessee Regional Model Bridge Building Contest for the second year in a row. The bridge testing and judging takes place each year at the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge. Model bridges are tested for strength and must be constructed from 3/32-inch square basswood and adhe-
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Students in the cosmetology studio at Union County High School earned an opportunity to participate at the state competition. Shown here are: Rebecca Linhares, Kimberly DeLeon, Jodi Brooks, Cassidy Sands, Taylor Jones and (sitting) Faith Barkman. Photo by Libby Morgan
Cosmetology students advance to state Cosmetology department instructors Crystal Johnson and Kim Malone will send several of their students to the state level of the ET Skills USA competition later this month. In the regionals, Cassidy Sands placed in cosmetology, Taylor Jones placed in job interview and Jodi Brooks placed in esthetics.
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THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Registration open for Anderson County Relay For Life. Event will take place 5 p.m.-5 a.m. SaturdaySunday, April 26-27, in Clinton on the streets around the courthouse. To register team: www.relayforlife. org/eastandersontn or Kelly Lenz, 457-1649.
THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 8 Registration open for AMSE Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Two sessions: June 9-13, June 16-20. Info/to register: http://amse. org/visitors/summer-camps/.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Yard Sale in the Park hosted by Luttrell Seniors, 9 a.m.-? Saturday. If rain, will reschedule. Info: Fran, 992 0678. Church yard sale, 9 a.m.-?, New Fellowship Church, Maynardville Highway across from Paulette Elementary School. Paulette PTO Flea Market fundraiser, 8 a.m.2 p.m., Paulette Elementary School. Lots of tables with items for sale; PTO selling concessions. Info: 2924928. Ridge Runners 5K, 8:30-11 a.m., Big Ridge State Park. Includes 1 mile Kid’s Fun Run; kids supervised area available. Info: 992-2811. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Schaad Lumber Memory Lane Car Show, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Clinton Plaza behind Advance Auto Parts. All proceeds benefit New Hope Baptist Church’s Women on Missions. Info: Junior Cope, 637-6370. “Oil Pastels: Landscape Workshop,” 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Instructor: Paul DeMarrais. Info: 357-2787 or fcartcenter@knology.net. Community clean-up day hosted by the Halls Crossroads Women’s League, 10 a.m. Meet at the
Closet, corner of Maynardville Highway and Cunningham Road. Gloves, bags, water and student forms will be provided.
SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Hard Knox Roller Girls intraleague bout featuring Lolitas Locas vs Black Bettys, 6 p.m., Smoky Mountain Skate Center, 2801 E. Broadway, Maryville. Open skate, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices include skate rental. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com. Pre-Easter drama “That Wondrous Week,” 10:30 a.m., Inskip UMC, 714 Cedar Lane. Presented by the WordPlayers. Complimentary lunch will follow the program. The public is invited. Info: 607-0903.
10 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Southern Railway Station, 306 Depot Ave. Hosted by Nourish Knoxville. Info: http:// www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org. Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m., departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 12-13 Dogwood Art Detour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway in Norris. Free event. Artist demonstrations. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
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April in Appalachia cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com.
New Hope Christian School 20-year celebration, 10:45 a.m., New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road. Guest speaker: Ralph Waggoner. Lunch at the Pavilion of Washington Pike Presbyterian Church will follow services.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Parent to Parent Support meeting for parents of children with mental health diagnoses, 6-8 p.m., K-TOWN Youth Empowerment Network, 901 E. Summit Hill Drive. Info: Alicia, 474-6692 or abanks@tnvoices.org. Seniors program, 10 a.m.-noon, Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road. All seniors invited to wear Easter Bonnets for the Easter Parade. Entertainment by the Grace Notes from Grace Baptist Church. All seniors over 55 invited. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326. Fontinalis Club meeting, Central Baptist Church, 5364 N. Broadway. Board meeting, 9:30 a.m.; social time, 10; general meeting, 10:30. Program by Honor Awards Committee with presentation of candidates and voting to follow. All members should attend.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Tasting: The World’s Finest Balsamic Vinegars and Extra Virgin Olive Oils, two seatings: 6:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $5. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Winter Market: an indoor farmers market,
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Advanced Sushi cooking class, 6-9 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $75. Info/reservations: 922-9916 or www.avantisavoia.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Good Friday Celebration sponsored by Club Shabach, 8 p.m., World For Christ Church Inc., 4611 Central Ave Pike. Info: 249-7214, worldforchrist@bellsouth.net.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 18-19 “His Life for Mine,” 7 p.m., Cedar Ford Baptist Church, 3201 Hwy. 61 East, Luttrell. Everyone is invited. Info: 992-0267 or cedarford@bellsouth.net.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Big Ridge State Park Easter Egg Hunt. Times: 10 a.m., 2-year-olds and younger; 10:30, 3- to 4-year olds; 1 p.m., 5- to 7-year-olds; 1:30 p.m., 8- to 10-year olds. Info: 992-5523. Sharps Chapel Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 12 and under, Sharps Chapel Community Park. Bring a basket. Meet in front of Sharps Chapel Senior/ Community Center, 11:15 a.m.; hunt begins 11:30. Sponsored by Sharps Chapel Family and Community Education (FCE) Club.
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