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The Union County Board of Education has voted to change Monday, April 21, and Thursday, May 22, from teacher in-service days to student instructional days. Students will be required to attend school on these days. The last half-day for students will still be Friday, May 23.

Benefit for Ethan Anderson family Community members are planning a benefit dinner for the family of Ethan Anderson, a student at Union County High School who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The event is 4-7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Union County High School. Dinner for $6 will include spaghetti, bread, dessert and a drink. There will be a silent auction and bake sale. To donate or for information, call Rose Anderson at 865-332-9221.

The new welcome signs to be installed at each end of the city limits are big and beautiful.

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If you plan to attend “Rescues to the Rescue,” the Union County Humane Society’s annual fundraising dinner and auction on April 26, and you’re not already signed up with a table host, the organizers ask that you RSVP right away. Space is limited. Call the shelter at 992-7969.

Candidates to speak at Lions Club Candidates for the Board of Education will speak to the Union County Lions Club at noon Monday, April 21, at Hardee’s. The president is Ronnie Mincey.

Reception for Mary Headrick Everyone is invited to meet Dr. Mary Headrick, candidate for U.S. Representative from the 3rd Congressional District, from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Maynardville Senior Center, 296 Main Street. The host is Pearl Coffey, who says other Senate and gubernatorial candidates hope to attend. Info: 992-1965 or www.maryheadrick.com/.

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Maynardville city manager Jack Rhyne studies the walking trail layout. Across the top of the plan is Highway 33 in front of the high school. The red line depicts the trail. Photos by Libby Morgan

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UCHS greenhouse open for business By Libby Morgan Linda Baxter’s horticulture lessons are hands-on experiences for students in the agriculture department at Union County High School. The greenhouse at the school is open for business, and the kids learn to run the show, from answering the phone to counting change. Baxter teaches pricing strategies, costs and budgeting; and the students take on the starting and care of the plants. They also build hardscaping, such as the brickwork by the greenhouse, and plan

and execute landscaping. “Our landscape team won second place in our region, and they’ll go to the state competition in Cookeville on April 26. They’ll be tested on general knowledge plants and the scientific names,” says Baxter. “They will be given a landscape plan and they’ll have to use geometry and algebra to figure the installation.” Vegetable and tomato plants, flowers, perennials, baskets and potting soil are on sale school days from 10:15 a.m. until 3 p.m. and on

Freshmen Michael Walker and Kelsie Phillips, Jakob Iaguessa and A. J. VanBrandon Busbee check out a dergriff grow plants in the greenhouse uncustomer at the cash register. der the guidance of teacher Linda Baxter. Photos by Libby Morgan

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munity history – there are a million great ideas. “It will take time, but we’ve already got initial approval from TDOT and the school board for the easements, and the trail itself can be built in a year. “We’ve talked about getting the high school vocational students involved: the welding students for the bridges, the horticulture students for landscaping, the woodworking students for benches, for instance.” Even bigger plans are in the works, according to Rhyne. His

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Jack Rhyne is thinking great things for Maynardville. He’s been scheming to create public spaces downtown for future generations to enjoy. “We’re applying for a T21 grant for a three-quarter-mile walking trail in the space between the highway and the high school. It will be fairly flat and very accessible – and a safe place to walk,” says Rhyne, the city manager. “I can’t help but think about the possibilities in the future for the space. We could have sculptures, outdoor musical instruments, benches, signage about our com-

Taxes are rolling along, but without a medical examiner death is in question. A resident told the commission that his uncle died four weeks ago and there’s no death certificate yet.

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County Attorney K. David Myers said state law requires the certificates to be signed by a medical doctor and he’s been unable to get one under contract since the commission terminated the contract with Dr. Carroll Rose of Harrogate effective Jan. 1. “You mean we terminated our medical examiner without having another one in place?” asked Commissioner Jeff Brantley, a candidate for county mayor. Shocked! He was shocked. Yes, that discussion occurred last fall, the vote

was taken at a public meeting, and it was reported in this newspaper. Probably in this very spot. The commission met April 14 without its presiding officer, Union County Mayor Mike Williams, who sent word that he had a stomach virus. Vice chair Gary England presided. Myers said none of the physicians who practice in the county wanted to discuss the contract. Money was not the problem, he said. “We didn’t get that far.” The county has authorized

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The Blazing Star Lodge #455 F&AM is sponsoring the fundraiser for Sharps Chapel beginning at 6 p.m. with bluegrass, country and gospel music, a cake and pie auction and a hot dog dinner for a $5 donation. Buck dancing and fiddling by Bobby Stooksbury oughtta be a hoot. Also scheduled are The Betterway Quartet, Pleasant Valley Boys, Roy and Mark Derringer and Deanna Womble. Organizers for the humane society dinner are scouting for more silent auction donations to add to the appealing variety including original art from Pat Clapsaddle and others, a Gatlinburg cabin rental, handmade quilts and pottery, some really cool wallpaper, Avon products, a mountain bike, a kettle grill, and an underground fence system – and many more items will come in between now and then. The dinner begins at 6 p.m., and reservations are summer, when Darrick will required at this late date. study for the bar and Dylan Call 992-7969. will prepare for grad school at their home in Maynard- ■ Luttrell to spiff up ville. Keep Union County Darryl and Sandra have Beautiful and the city of been married for 32 years, Luttrell are sponsoring a and are both born and bred community cleanup and Union Countians. Her dad plant giveaway on Saturwas Fred “Mac” Foust, who day, April 26. ran Fred’s Forklifts for deThe event will begin at cades, and Darryl’s mother, Luttrell City Park at 9 a.m., Faye Edmondson, was a with the cleanup effort and well-known community a plant giveaway going on leader and business owner. until noon. Event organizer Mayme ■ Busy Saturday Taylor says, “Linda Baxter, teacher at the high school ahead, April 26 greenhouses, has always Saturday, April 26, will been very supportive of be a busy day for campaignour plant giveaway since ers wanting to take advanwe started doing this three tage of every gathering in years ago. Other businesses Union County. that have given us plants in In the morning, the Lutsupport of our city’s beautrell community will gather tification are Lowe’s, Oakes with their pride and trash Daylilies and Beaver Creek bags to clean up the park Landscaping. and surrounding areas. See “All of us in Luttrell refull details below. ally appreciate them and Concurrently in the evening, there are fundraisers for Sharps Chapel Elementary at the school and the Union County Humane Society at the high school.

Edmondson boys are the graduates Darryl and Sandra Edmondson will have two major ceremonies and celebrations to attend in the next three weeks. Their son Darrick will graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a law degree, and their son Dylan finishes his first round of higher education graduating summa cum laude at UTK. “This is a real milestone for me, seeing the boys reach these goals,” says Sandra. “I didn’t know whether I’d make it this long.” Sandra Edmondson, Union County’s new clerk and master, has been in remission from lymphoma for 10 years. Dad Darryl Edmondson, the county’s juvenile judge, sparked an interest in Darrick for the law, but Sandra says the younger Dylan never really warmed up to it. He took a path toward academia – specifically, history education. Dylan graduated from Union County High School as class valedictorian in 2010, and fondly remembers his schooldays here. “Throughout my earlier educational experiences at Big Ridge, Horace Maynard, and UCHS,” says Dylan, “I have been lucky to have many inspiring and talented teachers. “Two teachers in particular, however, were extremely influential in my development. My eighth grade American history teacher, Anthony Malone, instilled in me a sense of wonder about the past and an intellectual curiosity that has transcended the historical domain and facilitated my inquiry into multiple areas of study. “Much like Mr. Malone, my high school honors English teacher, Sherrie Collins, helped inculcate me with a number of virtues, notably the diligence and perseverance that academic writing

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and professional endeavors require. “In addition to my teachers, I owe much to my family. The stability and resolute support they have provided me over the years have shaped me into the person I am today and guided me through my college experiences.” Dylan is a representative for UT’s history department on the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, helping to develop programs intended to smooth the transition of students from high school to college. He wrote his thesis on “American antebellum penitentiary discourse” and was named Outstanding Graduating Senior in the history department. Sandra expects to see a lot of her sons over the

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office is working on a “Multimodal Access” grant from TDOT for sidewalks in downtown Maynardville. And he and others are studying open land in Maynardville for a sports complex – they are thinking three or four baseball diamonds and a Little League football field, a water pad fountain and walking trails winding around and through downtown, eventually connecting with other trails in a regional (and nationwide) greenways initiative. A trip to Dandridge was informative. “They have a beautiful downtown,” he says. Within three weeks, new

Medical examiner ■ Sheriff Earl Loy Jr. reported problems with the jail’s alarm system, leading to a second interesting discussion. Seems the commission authorized a contract with a vendor who did not satisfactorily complete the job. “We told them it wasn’t right as they walked out the door,” said Loy, but somebody paid them anyway. The sheriff cannot sign contracts or authorize payments. Commissioner Mike Sexton asked who paid the contractor before the work was inspected and approved. Finance Director Ann Dyer said the payment was made before her position was created. Commissioner J. M. Bai-

signs welcoming people to Maynardville will be installed near both city limits on Highway 33. The signs are huge, and were obtained through design work and funding from PlanET. Julie Graham of the Union County Chamber was instrumental in getting the signs for the city. They feature a stylized guitar shape and announce Maynardville as “The Cradle of Country Music.” Rhyne says, “I know I won’t be here to see some of this completed, but if we think about the bigger picture now and put good plans in place, our community will continue to be a greater source of pride for everyone.”

From page 1 ley said the commission should “look at our liability while we sit here and talk.” He advocated getting the alarms fi xed. But Commissioner Brenda Jesse said she’s not willing to pay twice for the same job. Myers said he would write to the contractor, but he did not hold out hope for relief after a year. “They will blame (the damage) on the inmates.” ■ The much-discussed building for storing court records will be built near the highway department by Steve Nicely, low bidder at $64,000. Residents had protested its construction on the parking lot behind the courthouse.

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It’s time for me to make a confession: I believe in the Resurrection! Yes, I believe that Jesus, who was both God and man, was once dead and came back to life. I know for many this is a hard thing Fr. Aaron Wessman to believe. I know for many they think this is a joke. But it is central to the claims of Christianity. And it is central to my life.

are sorry and ﬁnd a new way to love each other.

As St. Paul said in writing to the Corinthians, “…and if Christ has not been raised, your faith is in vain…” (1 Cor. 15: 17b). Either the resurrection is true, or I need to ﬁnd a new profession. Either it is true, or the Christian church has been lying to the world.

Yes, I believe in the Resurrection because I see these examples, and so many more smaller resurrections, happening all around us. If we begin to reﬂect upon just how difﬁcult, improbable, and even impossible some of these are, then we begin to see that there might be room in our hearts for the Resurrection of Jesus.

But for those who struggle with this I can understand. It does seem improbable and even impossible. But I think looking around us in our everyday lives we see miracles just as wondrous as the Resurrection that give proof to its possibility: A small, dead seed can grow into a lush, fruitful plant with gorgeous ﬂowers ﬁlled with colors beyond telling. Husband and wife after years of silence and strife say they

Young people chained to addictions find the courage to get help and rise to the top of their college class. Nations filled with hatred toward each other, intent on mutual self-destruction, sit down at a table and try to find a way towards peace. Single mothers, scared, alone and ashamed raise their heads up from the mire and work one more day to support their children.

Let us ﬁnd a way to open our eyes to the small resurrections around us, that we might embrace the Resurrection that has changed the world.

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opinion Legitimate legend There are those who are legends in their own minds, some esteemed by others as legends and a select few formally recognized as legends for specific reasons. Miss Eileen Monroe fell into the last category. According to her obituary, Miss Eileen was honored by the state of Tennessee in 1991 as the educator with the longest, unbroken record in the classroom. Her 55 years of service as teacher in the Union County Public Schools was testimony of her dedication to provide educational opportunities for thousands of public school students. It was a rare occurrence for a substitute teacher to be needed for Miss Eileen. I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of this educational icon last week. Over the years I have shared memories of Miss Eileen with scores of people, and everyone who knew Miss Eileen has a story to tell. Goodness knows a 500word article can in no wise do justice to her memory. I remember thinking a most appropriate poem for the memorial card I received at Miss Eileenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view-

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME ing would have been â&#x20AC;&#x153;Down to Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.â&#x20AC;? How many of us remember reciting that line before our classmates, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fruitcake, um, that was a treatâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? My favorite part was â&#x20AC;&#x153;umâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; judging by the way most of us sounded out that word, you would have thought Grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cookies were poisonous! Easier to recite was â&#x20AC;&#x153;Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bright Blue Weather,â&#x20AC;? though most had no idea what â&#x20AC;&#x153;leaves of woodbine twiningâ&#x20AC;? meant. Perhaps Miss Eileen is in Paradise this minute, discussing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treesâ&#x20AC;? with poet Joyce Kilmer. A highlight of sophomore English in 1981 was in-class reading of George Eliotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silas Marner.â&#x20AC;? Miss Eileen had a vinyl record that read the story to us as we followed along in the text; however, the record

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School board to meet The Union County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the high school auditorium for a workshop with the regular voting meeting to follow. Agenda items include social studies textbook adoptions (Susan Oaks), use of purchase cards (Ann Dyer), summer school, board selfevaluation and evaluation of the director of schools.

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support salaries. “This does not include the sizable leadership fee paid to the athletic director.” Losses were free. Orange and White leftovers: Post-game dinMarvin ner was another Butch West Jones object lesson. Defensive Vols had beans and franks on paper plates. Victorious offenders feasted In the wake of the on steak and fancy fi xings $25,000 raise for Tennes- on fine china. Nice napkins see ace recruiter Tommy were provided. Corey Vereen received Thigpen, a reader e-mailed this thoughtful financial the Andy Spiva Award as gem: Each Volunteer foot- the most improved defenball victory last season cost sive Vol in spring practice. $1.4 million in coaching and The very promising sophoReaders are priceless. Readers who write are really special.

more end from Winter Garden, Fla., may not know the name behind the trophy. Howard Anthony Spiva was a very busy linebacker in the declining years of the Bill Battle era. He set the school record with 194 tackles in 1976. He was almost as good as a sophomore and junior. His record for career hits, 547, still stands. He caused the most fumbles, 14, in school history. Think about that – more than Steve Kiner and Al Wilson. Spiva played a few minutes for the Atlanta Falcons. Alas and alas, he died young, at 24, after an Atlanta auto accident. Some spring award winners go on to total obscu-

Love so amazing May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! (Galatians 6: 14-15 NRSV)

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Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an offering far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. (“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” Isaac Watts, 1707) Sometimes I think we lose sight of the big picture. During Holy Week we focus so intently on the passion – the suffering – of Jesus, that we see him as a victim. Don’t misunderstand me. It is important, even necessary, that we walk with him through the last days of his earthly life. We cannot, dare not, enjoy the triumph of Palm Sunday and then skip directly to Easter morning. If we see Jesus as a victim, however, we lose sight of the Christ. If we see Jesus as a victim, we misunder-

stand exactly what was going on. We forget that Jesus, even under the burden of the cross that he carried on his flogged and bleeding back, went up the hill to Golgotha of his own free will. Remember what he had said on the Sunday before? As he rode into Jerusalem on a colt, with ardent admirers putting down palm branches in the road ahead of him, the crowds shouting “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord”? Some Pharisees urged him to put a stop to the ac-

colades. He countered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.” He was the King, and he knew it. Jesus also knew that his entrance into Jerusalem – the seat of Roman power in this small corner of the vast Roman Empire – had made the Roman authorities nervous. Thousands of Jewish pilgrims from all over the known world came to Jerusalem for Passover. The city was crowded with a polyglot population, and Pontius Pilate was responsible for governing. To say that Pilate was nervous is an understatement. To have the crowds see Jesus as the King amounted to a potential coup d’etat, if

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rity. Others become stars. Through the years, some pretty good names have appeared on the Andy Spiva Award list: Reggie White, Keith DeLong and John Henderson come to mind. Touch of Tennessee: There will be a touch of Tennessee on some hot coaching jobs this autumn. Kurt Roper, new offensive coordinator at Florida, is supposed to teach and refine his no-huddle, hurry-up plan of attack and save head coach Will Muschamp’s job. Lane Kiffin is charged with leading the Alabama offense in pursuit of Auburn while keeping his mouth mostly closed and avoiding conflict with Nick Saban. Kurt Roper was three not an actual one. That was on Sunday. By Friday of the same week, Jesus had taught in the Temple, read and commented on the hearts of those who put offerings in the Temple coffers (I believe he still reads the hearts of people today, every time the offering plate is passed!), sparred with the chief priests and scribes, outwitted the Sadducees, eaten a final Passover meal with his disciples, been betrayed by one of the Twelve, endured a brutal beating by the Roman authorities, died a horrific execution by a method designed to inflict significant pain, and was buried and sealed in a tomb. Did he know the end of the story when he was being tortured? There is no way we can know the answer to that. He did know, however, and said as much, that he was in God’s hands. At the end he offered his spirit back to God, just as he had lived his life: in complete and utter trust that he belonged to God, and that God knew what God was doing. We should live so well! Happy Easter!

times at Tennessee on his way up. He was a lad playing around on the rug when his dad, Bobby, was defensive coordinator on John Majors’ staff in the late 1970s. Kurt began coaching as a Tennessee graduate assistant in 1996. He returned in 2006 as coach of running backs. Roper was quarterback coach for David Cutcliffe at Ole Miss (Eli Manning) and Duke. Most quarterback coaches are thought to be cerebral, easy going, mild mannered, even soft on players. Roper is tough. “I have more of my dad’s defensive mentality with how I try to coach,” Kurt said. “It’s just the Roper coming out in me I guess. Everything that I do on a

football field comes from my dad.” Kiffin at Alabama? I don’t know what to think. He doesn’t say much. Basketball anyone? Bruce Pearl recruited the top-ranked junior college player in the country, 6-7 power forward Cinmeon Bowers from Chipola to Auburn. Large catch. Bowers is famous. He does come with baggage. He was originally signed by Florida State but was released after being accused of eating marijuana in order to conceal it from police. Junior college has a cleansing effect on top talent. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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Food on the farm at Right by Nature By Libby Morgan A year ago, I found, by way of Tom and Faye Hardin, a couple of energetic folks dedicated to living off the land and providing themselves (and lucky friends) with the bounty of their place, Right by Nature Farm. I found the couple, Darren Farquar and Tamara Bernadot, in their new home, where they had moved to be in a better climate than Wisconsin. At that time, I was amazed with the progress the two had made in just months in establishing a greenhouse, orchard, flow-

erbeds and gardens. They had already become a Sharps Chapel “outlet” for the Hardin’s heirloom tomato plants for a few weeks last year. This year, they will be selling more than 30 varieties of heirloom tomato plants, herbs, baked goods, cut flowers, potted plants and an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables as well as working with Hardin’s Mountain Organics. Classes in winemaking and Italian prosciutto, among others, are planned. Darren had an opportunity to hone his prosciutto-mak-

ing skills when he processed two large hogs last fall. Lately, Right By Nature has become home to four new lambs and more beehives, and the couple expect to have honey for sale in the fall. They are working with “Pick Tennessee” initiatives to develop a regional Farm Trail Map to promote agritourism in Claiborne County and surrounding areas. The farm will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointment. Facebook: Right By Nature Farm.

Darren Farquar and Tamara Bernadot’s farm on Goin Road in the Chapel is beginning a new season for fresh pickin’s.

Joyce Davis wins the grand prize for the most Elegant and Bill Forrester wins the prize for Prettiest Easter Hat. Most Original Easter Hat.

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A bevy of beauties and one handsome male competed for the title of Best Easter Theme Hat, Funniest Easter Hat, Most Original Easter Hat and of course Elegant and Prettiest Easter Hat during the Heiskell Senior Center Easter luncheon April 10. Ruth Bayless wins the prize for Best Easter Theme Hat.

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Honor Roll

Horace Maynard Middle School – 3rd 9 weeks Eighth Grade – All As: Elizabeth Boynton, Saylar Epperson, Charlie Hamilton, Nicole Holder, Connor Long, Sam Richardson, Haley Savage, Saleana Savage, Isaiah Shoope, McKenzie Zook Seventh Grade – All As: Alex Bowman, Myson Dillie, Ethan Dyer, Shelbi Fields, Devin Ford, Anna Henry, Aimee Lefevers, Alexandra Moshe, Makenna Roark, Calli Jo Russell, Austin Strickland Sixth Grade – All As: Jaden Ayers, Skylar Bates, Aubrey Booker, Chloe Bowman, Tanner Brooks, Morgan Fraley, Kinsey Gibson, Kailyn Griffey, Ella Johnson, McKayla Johnson, Alyssa Long, Evan Matthews, Lora Mattingly, Summer Mize, Makenna Nease, Alex Padgett, Leonor Perez, Connor Roberts, Aaron Shoffner, Eli Taylor, Haleigh Warwick Eighth Grade – All As & Bs: Makayla Balogh, Halli Branch, Tucker Brasher, Cedric Brown, Adam Bryan, McKensie Burchell, Jaden Butcher, Brandy Cabbage, Cadie Chapell, Brooke Collins, Briana Crowley, Edgar DeLeon, Haley Graham, Joseph Hickman, Landon Hubbs, Austin Keel, Tyler Kitts , Alexis Lewis, Benjamin Moshe, Andrew Motes, Jeremy Naglitch, Shawn O’Mary, Gracie Reed, Megan Rouse, Cody Russell, Collin Sadoff, Marcus Savage, Matthew Savage, McKenzie Sharp, Destiny Smith, Layla Smith, Haley Summers, Stefanie Welch, Ezekiel Young, Lydia Young Seventh Grade – All As & Bs: Dalton Berry, Hannah Brown, Taylor Brown, Sarah Daniels, Mark Davis, Audrey Gibson, Neilea Hansen, Emilee Hickman, Rebecca Hickman, Autumn Hranek, Seth Jackson, Makayla Johnson, Nicole Johnson, Braden Keck, Katlyn Knight, Destiny Large, Jackie Lawson, Chris Letner, Whitney Melton, Michael Morelock, Kirsten Muncey, Barron Nease, Stephanie Padden, Connor Smith, Reagan Smith, Hazel Suffridge, Tyler Summers, Shawna Tharp, Matthew Vincent, Julie Wallace, Skyla Webb, Kirsten Whittier Sixth Grade – All As & Bs: Bradley Acuff, Summer Beeler, Emily Bills, Brianna Carter, Connor Chesney, Braden Clevenger, Dalton Cline, Jade Coffey, Rieli Cox, Gabby DeLeon, Suzanna Damewood, Alyssa Ford, Brianna Gardner, Graham Gibbs, Tyler Gilbert, Nathan Grandey, Destiny Graves, Samantha Harrison, Trey Harrison, Kennedy Hill, Felicity Holman, Austin Hooks, Seth Johnson, Addison Jones, Savannah Jones, Abbie Lamb, Alyssa Lamb, Katie Lewis, Mac Lockhart, Katie Mahoney, Devan Merrill, Tanner Monroe, Luke Moore, Kayla O’Mary, Brianna Odom, Elizabeth Pursel, Ethan Rayfield, Haley Rayfield, Kerigan Sands, Dakota Sharpe, Alexis

Shoope, Mikalea Skibinski, Kelly Wynn, Jasper Young, Wyatt Hall Eighth Grade – As, Bs & one C: Emily Carroll, Trent Cooper, Sara Crawford, Colton Cunningham, Leanna Domingo Dyer, Jeremiah Freeland, Hunter Gray, Macayla Henderson, Josh Jones, Emeri Kitts, Lyndon Kitts, Zachary Martin, Kauri Miracle, Arielle Monroe, Kaitlyn Nelson, Bryson Newman, Zachary Sands , Anna Shepard, Cameron Smith, Autumn Stovall, Kendra Taylor, Hannah Tharp,

Kaitlyn Wood Seventh Grade – As, Bs & one C: Katelyn Barnard, Deana Biggs, Tesa Biggs, Haylee Bounds, Rayce Brown, Tyler Brown, Ashlee Crawford, Slone Crutchfield, Brandon Collins, Rachel Hancock, Dylan Hensley, Zachary Hickman, Hunter Hunley, Brittany Hurst, Bruce Inklebarger, Savannah Lucas, Blake Mink, Delaney Singleton, Grant Vandergriff, Deborah Walker, Makayla Weaver, Michael Wynn Sixth Grade – As, Bs &

one C: Jacilyn Braden, Will Brantley, Jacob Campbell, Logan Carroll, Shea Chesney, Jada Cochrane, Kirsten Collins, Marissa Corum, Alonzo Creech, Deanna Donahue, Summer Dyer, Dawson Epperson, Haley Farmer, Austin Kaycee Roark is heading Forsythe, Ashley Grisham, to Milligan College in August Lydia Hermann, Leon Hill, Joron a tennis dan Hunter, Justin Hutchison, scholarship, Bradley Inklebarger, Peyton and she and Keck, Kaylee McCarter, Gracey her douMcWilliams, Tyler Munsey, bles partMashara Noland, Bradlee Patner, Leslie terson, Olivia Williams, SusanBeeler (also nah Wilson, Keena Witt. going to Milligan Kaycee Roark on scholarship), are undefeated this season. Roark’s personal record is 2-5. She is a member of the Beta Club and HOSA, and plans to study physical therapy at Milligan. She is the daughter of Travis and Cheryl Roark, and her sister, Cortney, also

Patriot athletes of the week a UCHS grad, is a junior at UT studying for a degree in journalism. R e i s e Kitts, a junior on the soccer team, plays central fullback, or “s we ep er,” which is a Reise Kitts defensive position, and has scored three goals this season. He has a 4.0 grade average and is a member of the Beta Club and HOSA. He plans to study nursing, “hopefully at LMU,” and is the son of Phil Kitts and Khristy Barton.

Luttrell students of the month Students of the month at Luttrell Elementary School are: (front) Zachary Parks, Abigail Corum, Desirae Clapp, Cami Matthews, Olivia Jones, Kierra Gerber; (middle) Taylor Shope, Savanna Gerber, Katelyn Rose, Jessica Birchfiel, Hannah Savage, Kelsey Riggs, Alley Parker, Nicoliah Hutchison; (back) Michael Buckner, instructional facilitator Stacy Smith, Mitchell Baker, Joselynne Orta and principal Sonja Saylor. Photo submitted

Luttrell Elementary Honor Roll A Honor Roll First Grade: Emily Hughett, Braden Cantrell, Abby Corum, Travyn Farmer, Seth Grigsby, Ethan Sawyerl, Jansen Shupperd, Izzy Lancaster, Anthony Acuff, Natali Perez, Jaiden Craig Second Grade: Isaiah Ketron, Kierra Gerber, Mattison Hancock, Kendra Thomas, Jessica Birchfiel, Mariah Hensley, Reagan Odum Third Grade: Emma Hurst, Patrick Middleton, Delaney Weaver, Johnnie Williams Fourth Grade: Emily Jones, Lexus Matthews Fifth Grade: Breaunna Ferry, Mason Weaver, Seth Bates, Tucker Jones, Lauren Williams, Tyler Greene, Paige

Strickland, Caitlin Mays, Hannah Hensley A/B Honor Roll First Grade: Connor Lane, Haylie Castaneda, Emma Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Madison Lawson, Hallie McDaniel, Michaela Noe, Holly Warwick, Krissalyn Best, Macy Leonard, Austin Muncey, Hannah Savage, Skye Davis Second Grade: Kaylee Tharp, Dylan Miller, Arian Smith, Rebecca Boynton, Lizbeth De Leon, Jacie Hawkins, Tanner Jones, Brooklyn Muncey Third Grade: Cade Ailor, Gracie Atkins, Seth Begley, Malea Boggs, Dylan Hall, Beth Hutton, Emily Corum, Nathan Ritter, Abby Shope, Wyatt

Simpson, Andres Carbajal, Michael Buckner, Bailey Cutshaw, Mattie Faulkner, Cailey Mills, Katiana Santiago, Zachery Uriostegui, Gabrielle Vandergriff Fourth Grade: Ashtan Collins, Savanna Gerber, Kade Hundley, Brianna Miller, Amanda Tharp, Gracie Brady, Faith Hughett, Kaitlyn Johnson, Melanie Tharp, Hannah Wood, Madison Wood, Sarah Herrmann, Kelly Hunter, Alyssa Riggs, Britney Zamarron. Fifth Grade: Ethan Corum, Kayla Faulkner, Blake Knauss, Ashleigh Lamb, Kennedy McBee, Emory Odum, Emily Russell, Michael Davis, Lexi Lamb, Ethan Ritter, Ethan Taylor, Collin Carter, Emailed Gonzales, Alissa Taylor

DeRoyal buys California company DeRoyal Industries Inc. has purchased the assets of MKMI, an Encino, Calif.-based corporation. MKMI manufactures the patented Umbilicup Cord Blood Sampling System which is a safety engineered cord blood collection device used for sampling cord blood (Rh and type) without the use of an exposed

sharp needle. The Umbilicup is an important addition to DeRoyal’s line of Birthing and Neonatal products as it helps reduce the chance of needle sticks and exposure to blood borne pathogens in accordance with the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, said company president and COO Bill Pittman.

‘Shoot to Win’ donation Shane Brown accepts a $650 donation from Tammy Hobock branch manager of New South Credit Union. The credit union sponsors “Shoot to Win” at every home basketball game matching cash awards given to individual contestants for the Union County High School athletic department. Winners this season are: Zach McKinnis, $50; Blake Wallace, $50; Zach Massengile, $25; Deavin Ayers, $25; and Seth Norris, who hit the net from half court winning $500. Photo by Libby Morgan

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Plainview makes big difference By Sonja Hill Warwick As you drive through Plainview, please notice how clean the roads look. Plainview had its annual trash pickup in conjunction with Keep Union County Beautiful (KUCB)/Keep America Beautiful (KAB), Great American Cleanup on April 12. The volunteers were numerous, helpful and anxious to make a difference. After a scrumptious breakfast cooked and served by volunteers (biscuits, sausage, gravy, breakfast casserole and donuts), the citizens of Plainview set out on foot, in trucks or were escorted in city police and county sheriff’s vehicles to starting points to pick up garbage on the roads. This cleanup extended for two days. Starting on Friday, April 11, five volunteers picked up Monday and Wallace roads. On Saturday, 20 volunteers picked up Tazewell Pike. The totals for both days were 2,775 pounds, eight tires and

25 volunteers! Among the citizens were some politicians or candidates running for office. I am not sure they were expecting to work so hard, but they were more than willing to help. Among the celebrities were: Billy Breeding, candidate for sheriff; Plainview Mayor Gary Chandler; John Chandler, Plainview City Council; Jared Effler, candidate for district attorney; Register of Deeds Mary Beth Kitts with Ann Russell; Sheriff Earl Loy Jr.; Commissioners Joyce Meltabarger and Wayne Roach; school board member Gerald Smith; Marilyn Toppins, candidate for school board; and Union County Mayor Mike Williams. We are looking forward to a great attendance in other KUCB/KAB’s Great American Cleanup events coming up in the next couple of weeks. The city of Luttrell will have its beautification day on Saturday, April 26, which will include breakfast, road

cleanup, plant giveaway and awards for beautification in Luttrell. On May 10, Keep Union County Beautiful will host a huge road cleanup of Hwy. 61 West from Hwy. 33 to Hickory Valley Road. We will meet at 8 a.m. at the Paulette Fire Department on Hwy. 61 to disperse in groups to cover sections of Hwy. 61 West. Please plan to attend these events. We need your help in order to Keep Union County Beautiful. Keep America Beautiful is a national community improvement organization comprised of certified statewide and local affiliated organizations. Established in 1953, KAB’s mission is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environment. KAB’s Great American Cleanup provides an opportunity for communities to help individuals make this personal commitment to choices and actions that

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North Hills Garden Club members dig their gardens, and every April they share the bounty (for a very nominal cost) at their annual plant sale. This year’s sale is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26, rain or shine. Follow the signs to Kennington Lane (off Kenilworth, between North Hills and North Park boulevards). There will be lots of signs. This sale is exceptional because North Hills resi-

dents and garden club members donate perennials and wildflowers from their gardens. These highquality plants are reasonably priced and acclimated to our climate. There will also be some annuals from local nurseries, such as impatiens, geraniums, and perhaps herbs and vegetables as well. The food is a high point at the sale, offering an assortment of home-baked sweets as well as sandwiches, hot dogs and cold drinks.

preserve natural beauty, protect the environment, prevent blight, improve public lands, and make our communities better, safer places to live. Garbage bags in these events are provided by Glad. To learn more about Keep Union County Beautiful, Adopt-A-Road or to request a pocket/portable ashtray, visit us at www. Oak Grove Cemetery seeks donations facebook.com/keepunionOak Grove Cemetery in Sharps Chapel needs donations countybeautiful or www. to help with cemetery upkeep. Donations should be sent to keepunioncobeautiful.org/. Oak Grove Cemetery, c/o Aretta Walker, 316 Russell Drive, Sonja Hill Warwick is director of Keep Maynardville, TN 37807. Union County Beautiful.

Tips for a safe spring cleanup Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC After long months held in winter’s icy grip, spring is finally here, and the urge to start cleaning up the yard is a strong one. At this point we’ll do anything to get outside. Cleaning up the property is a necessary spring chore, and it can be good exercise, but if you have spent a sedentary winter hunkered down inside, don’t overdo it. Raking and picking up debris can be invigorating. It won’t be, however, if you pull or tear a muscle. Warm up and stretch a little before starting work. Power tools are helpful, but they pose concerns of their own. If a piece of equipment, like a leaf

blower, has a strap to provide extra control, be sure to use it. Loop the strap over your head onto the shoulder opposite the side on which you’re going to use the machinery. Periodically change both your stance and the side on which you’re holding the equipment. This will even out the strain on your muscles. Take regular breaks. If you’re in the market to buy a tool, like a trimmer, blower or clippers, keep in mind that electric models are generally lighter than those with gas-powered motors. Hold the equipment as close to you as possible while us-

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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.

Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission. Mass in Spanish, 11 a.m. Info: 992-7222 or 745-1593. Sunrise Service, 7 a.m., Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Easter Sunday Worship Service, 9 and 11 a.m. Info: 690-1060; www.beaverridgeumc.com. Easter Services, 8:55 and 11 a.m., Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road. Info: 688-2163. Easter Sunday Worship Service, 10:15 a.m., Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road. The public is invited. Info: 922-3490 or www.salembaptisthalls.org. Easter Vigil, 6:45 a.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Broadway. Festival Eucharist, 10:30 a.m., followed by Easter Egg hunt. Info: 523-5687. Celebrate Easter With Living Pictures, 3 and 6 p.m., Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Free ticketed event with general seating. Features Celebration Choir, orchestra, drama and pageantry cast. Info: www.wmbc.net. The Church at Sterchi Hills, 904 Dry Gap Pike, will welcome a new pastor and celebrate Easter, 10:30 a.m.

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Monthly Luttrell Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center. Melba Greene and son Ted will sing. Bring a dish to share. Schoolyard Garden Monday, 5 p.m., Paulette Elementary School. Topic: companion planting, planting by the signs and planting tomatoes for best results. Everyone welcome.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 19 â&#x20AC;&#x153;His Life for Mine,â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m., Cedar Ford Baptist Church, 3201 Hwy. 61 East, Luttrell. Everyone is invited. Info: 992-0267 or cedarford@bellsouth.net. Baptism of new members, 8 p.m., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission. Info: 992-7222 or 745-1593. 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. Luttrell City Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.-noon, Luttrell City Park. Info: Luttrell City Hall, 992-0870. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 6 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome. Happy Travelers trip to Ciderville Music Barn in Claxton; depart 6:30 p.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Free. A love offering will be taken for the bus driver. Info/to sign up: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 19-20 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Promise Keeper/Heavenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gate and Hellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flamesâ&#x20AC;? Easter play presented by Grace Full Gospel Baptist Church, 6 p.m., Union County High School. Info: Ron Buckner, 679-3788; Debbie Buckner, 6593789; www.gracefullgospelbaptistchurch.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 22 UT Extension Open House, 3-6 p.m., 3925 Maynardville Highway. Refreshments, 4-H photo contest on display. RSVP: apadgett4@utk.edu\.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Bits â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1:30 p.m., Norris Community Center. Social time will begin at 1. Members Patty Ashworth and Cyndi Herrmann will discuss labels for quilts. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Pat Melcher, 498-0124, or email bnpquilt@gmail.com. Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires â&#x20AC;&#x153;Introducing the Computerâ&#x20AC;? or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

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Living Well with Diabetes, 2:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

Learn to Sew, Part 2, 2-4:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet Donaldson. Registration deadline: April 20. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

THURSDAYS, APRIL 24-MAY 22 Diabetes Management Series, 6:30 p.m., Knox County Health Department auditorium, 140 Dameron Ave. Free five-part series; open to the public. To register: 215-5170.

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Barbecue fundraiser, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Powell Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road. KUCB Luttrell City Clean up/Beautification Day. Includes a road cleanup, plant giveaways, food and awards.

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Open jam session bluegrass, country, gospel music; 7 p.m.; old Rush Strong School, Leadmine Bend Road in Sharps Chapel. Free admission. Refreshments. Donations appreciated. All invited. Anderson County Relay For Life opening ceremonies, 5 p.m., Main Street around the courthouse. To participate: www.relayforlife.org/eastandersonTN. 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, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Historic Southern Railway Station, 306 Depot Ave. Hosted by Nourish Knoxville. Info: http:// www.marketsquarefarmersmarket.org. Introduction to Wet Felting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Tone Haugen-Cogburn. One of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Featured Tennessee Artistâ&#x20AC;? workshop series. Registration deadline: April 19. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Happy Travelers trip to the Cornbread Festival in South Pittsburg, Tenn.; depart 8:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Cost: $25. Info/ to register: Derrell Frye, 938-8884. Franklin Square Spring Garden Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Shops at Franklin Square, 9700 Kingston Pike. Vendors will be selling annuals, perennials, herbs, garden art, bird houses and more. Info: Linda Wimbrow, 966-2421. Married People Night Out, 7-9 p.m., Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. $10 per couple. Info: Chad, 688-4343. East Tennessee Aglow Spring Gathering, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., New Covenant Church, 10319 Starkey Lane. Info: Diane Shelby, 687-3687. Fundraiser for Sharps Chapel Elementary School, 6 p.m., at the school. Sponsored by Blazing Star Lodge #455 F&AM. Music; hot dogs, chips and drink for $5 donation; cake and pie auction; snacks available for purchase. Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Live music by the Nigel Boulton Band. Admission: $5 per person. Info: 922-0416.

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Visit online at www.powellauction.com or email missypowellauction@gmail.com 104 SWAN SEYMOUR, MAYNARDVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approx 1040 SF. Lake views. Within walking distance to Norris Lake. 3BR/2BA, oak ďŹ&#x201A;rs, oak kit cabs, all appl, new int paint, 2-car gar & 1-car det gar. Fruit trees, sloping yard. In need of minor repairs. Lake access around the corner. Sold as is. Priced at only $82,300. Dir: N on Hwy 33 thru Maynardville to R on Hickory Valley, L on Walker Ford, L on Circle, L on Swan Seymour, home on right. DALE RD, POWDER SPRINGS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 53 beautiful acres, 2 barns, shed, lrg stocked pond, fenced w/ creek. Great views of Clinch Mtn. Mins from Blaine, mins from Hwy 61 or 131! All hook-ups to water & elec are in front of property. Only 2 miles from Grainger/ Union Cnty line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 miles from 131/61 split. Call Justin for more info 865-806-7407. 573 MONROE RD, MAYNARDVILLE 3BR/2BA, yard is all level, 1 acre. Great loc. Paved driveway, covered patio area, lots of kit cabinets, no appl, some oak ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, sep laundry rm w/half BA. The home itself is in need of repairs.This is a foreclosure home. Sold as is. Priced at $46,900.00 North on Hwy 33 to Maynardville. To right on Hwy 61 to right on Main Street to left on Monroe to home on right. Sign in yard.

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TATER VALLEY RD, 162 BOWMAN LANE, LUTTRELL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Exceeding MAYNARDVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; horse farm. 15 acres. Foreclosure sold as is. All level/partially fenced. In need of minor repairs. Mostly pasture. Very nice Open LR/DR/kit. Stg bldg 40x100 barn with concrete to remain. Approx 976 ďŹ&#x201A;rs, 13 lined stalls, tack rm, wash bath. Also ofďŹ ce in barn. SF. North on Hwy 33 to Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900. Maynardville. 3rd light LOT 110 HICKORY POINTE S/D â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One turn right on Main St. to right on Prospect Rd to right on of the best lots offered on main channel of Norris Lake. 1.01 acres, gated comm, Bowman Ln. House on right. Priced to sell at $64,600. wooded. Lays great all the way 371 SWAN SEYMOUR to the water. Dockable. Over 100' RD, MAYNARDVILLE of shoreline. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool, boat launch. NOTHING SPARED! Priced to sell at $279,900. Custom Norris Lake front home on main channel LOT 157 HICKORY POINTE, MAYNARDVILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This of beautiful Norris Lake. 2.2 acre lot has three different views of Norris Lake. It has Mstr suite w/BA, hdwd ďŹ&#x201A;rs, gorgeous Mountain views on the top of Hickory Pointe ceramic tile, crown molding, subdivision. This lot offers private club house with access granite counters, S/S appl. to pool, private boat ramp, plus this corner lot also comes with your very own deeded boat slip. Gated Community. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for ďŹ&#x201A;at screens in all rms except kit, 8 patio doors, skylights, LOT # 3 AND # 4 REMINGTON DRIVE, MAYNARDVILLE cath ceilings, stamped concrete patio, gently sloping lot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TWISTED GABLES GATED S/D â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beautiful gated subdivision, close to the center of Maynardville. Gorgeous w/ boat launch & dock. Offered at $525,000. $479,000.

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849 STINER RD. SHARPS CHAPEL,TN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vacation retreat or full-time residence. Great home w/lots of updating, from tile to appliances. Way too much to mention. Park-like front yard, fruit trees & garden spots. Gentle slope to waterfront of 110' of beautiful Norris Lake. Private boat ramp & ďŹ&#x201A;oating dock. Way too much to mention. All on 2.73 level acres. Priced to sell at $293,000.

mountain views. 3 Lots Available. From .81 to .93 of an Acre. All utilities available. Great Mountain views. PRICED AT ONLY 39,900.00 EACH...TAKE YOUR PICK.

LOTS 92,103,104 LEONS ROCK S/D â&#x20AC;&#x201C; BEAN STATION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Building lots with breathtaking views of Cherokee Lake and Mountains. German Creek Marina nearby and 15 minutes from Morristown shopping and services. Lots Range from 1.12 to 1.54 Acres. YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR 6,000.00 EACH. Directions: Hwy 25 N to Left on Lakeshore Road. Approximately 4 miles to Rocky Springs Road. Right to Leons Rock

LOTS/ACREAGE ROCKY TOP RD, LUTTRELL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout ďŹ shing. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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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