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By Libby Morgan Art from all over the state will decorate the governor’s mansion for the holidays. Crissy Haslam began her statewide tour in a quest for the best Tennessee artists’ work at Anne
Freels’ Anderson County studio, Wingshuck. Haslam was particularly drawn to Freels’ work by way of a small three-figure nativity scene in a display window beside the Community Design Center in Knox-
It is such fun to read about and research the rich history of Union County. ... I looked for a few things about the Dyer family, and yes, there are several family lines of Dyer with a Union County heritage. Read Bonnie Peters on page 4
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Saturday, June 6, Keep Union County Beautiful will host world-renowned cartoonist Guy Gilchrist at the Art on Main festival in Maynardville. Gilchrist will be at the KUCB booth all day, signing autographs and presenting at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Come learn about litter prevention and recycling from “Nancy” and learn hands-on how to draw characters such as Bugs Bunny, Nancy or a Ninja Turtle. Throughout the years, Gilchrist has set his hand to such notable cartoons as Looney Tunes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tom & Jerry, Fraggle Rock and The Pink Panther (to name a few), and was the co-creator of Muppet Babies. Since 1995, he has been the cartoon artist for 80-plus yearold comic strip “Nancy,” which is syndicated internationally in 80 countries and some 400 newspapers, with a viewership of 57 million readers around the world. I n f o : w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / keepunioncountybeautiful
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My father died in winter 1982 after a three-year battle with cancer, leaving me with his two-door 1967 Chevrolet Impala and no driving skills. Deacon Bill Cox of the First Baptist Church of Maynardville stepped in to teach me this most useful skill.
“Appalachian Gothic” is one of Freels’ vignettes created with corn shuck figures.
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Big week ahead for Virtual Academy By Sandra Clark The Union County Board of Education hopes legislators continue the Tennessee Virtual Academy (TNVA), but nothing is certain as the General Assembly winds down its session. The program has added as much as $500,000 to the school system’s budget. That money will disappear if the program is shut down per a letter last year from then-Commissioner of Education Kevin Huffman, who said TNVA test scores were among the state’s lowest.
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by Union County Public Schools with curriculum provided by K-12 Inc. Williams said teachers and students have been working hard to raise test scores, but he can’t predict results. He said a lawsuit by parents seeking to block closure is still alive, despite Senior Judge Ben Carter’s denial of a temporary injunction last Wednesday. “The injunction would have assured us of one more year,” said Williams. Board member Johnny Collins had sharp words for critics of the
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2 • APRIL 22, 2015 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news Mike Lowe of Lowe’s Collision Repair in Maynardville and Tammie Hill of Realty Execs and UC BPA president Marilyn Toppins Photo
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Kenneth Nicley is glad to be back in Union County. “No one could ask for a better place to live,� he says. As the new physician assistant at Caring Medical in Maynardville, Nicley is getting reacquainted with some of his friends and neighbors from Luttrell, where his parents, Connie and Kenneth Sr., raised him. He earned a degree in biochemistry at ETSU and continued his education at
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By Libby M Morgan Mike Lowe (“I’m not the one in the news�) spoke to the Union County Business and Professional Association about doing business in Union County, saying he considered several areas before landing in Maynardville to found Lowe’s Collision Repair. He has worked in the business his whole life, starting with helping his dad clean tools as a child. He served in the military and worked many years in body shops, and was manager of King Collision in Knoxville. After losing his father and wife, he says he took a leap of faith to start his own business. “My mom’s family was from Lead Mine Bend and I’ve been in Tater Valley for 28 years. Union County is a place to be proud of, and I want to do my part to make it even better,� he says. “I considered several lo-
i i Knoxville, K ill b cations in but I decided to open my shop in Maynardville because I realized I could keep a customer base here at home and give service that’s as good as anywhere.� Lowe’s Collision Repair is on Maynardville Highway across from Union County High. ■The Business and Professional Association will continue its litter pick-up along Highway 33 by joining in the Keep Union County Beautiful “county line to county line� pick-up on May 2, and another pick-up is scheduled for May 9. Volunteers are always welcome. Info: Darrell Johnson at 992-7000 or Marilyn Toppins at 643-2821. ■Applications for more than $4,500 in B & P scholarship money for 2015 UCHS grads are being reviewed. The club awards $3,125 for academics, $1,000 for career and technical education, and
$ f service. i More than $500 for $80,000 has been given to Union County students by the UC BPA. ■The UC BPA will hold its annual Scholarship Benefit Golf Classic on May 15 at Three Ridges Golf Course. It will consist of four-person teams with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at the Trustee’s office in the courthouse or call Gina Buckner at 992-5943. ■J. T. Russell announced a new website he has developed at HistoricMaynardville.com. He invites anyone to add content to send it to him through the site, and adds that all submissions, including business promotions, are free, subject to approval. ■Tammie Hill, a Realtor with Realty Executives in Fountain City, is a new member of the BPA. She maintains a home office in Union County and specializes in local property.
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the craft as a teenager in a high school class. Her dolls have brought her regional renown and can be found in shops throughout Appalachia, including the Union County Arts gallery in Maynardville. “Your dolls are so creative,� says Haslam, “and we are excited for the opportunity to bring them in for our displays in Nashville for all our visitors to enjoy. “Thank you, Anne, for keeping this traditional Appalachian craft alive.� Freels teaches, demonstrates and shares
her craft through her book, “Making Colorful Corn Shuck Dolls,� a full-color publication with 250 photos and step-by-step instructions. Haslam spent over an hour exploring Freels’ home-based studio and sampling lotion from Freels’ sideline venture, Annie Egypt Herbals, a line of handmade herbal soaps and skin care products. Because of her decades of creating dolls that each tell a story, Freels has been dubbed “The Bob Dylan of Corn Shuck Dolls.�
Virtual Academy TCAP test results to show four percent growth – the state’s goal. He said seventh-grade English/Language Arts scores are “too close to call,� but said overall he expects to show four percent growth in grades three-eight. “Because math scores were a concern for the county, we set a cohort goal for students to grow seven percent from one grade to the next. We feel confident that we will meet those goals in grades five, six and seven. There is a strong possibility of hitting that goal in eighth grade as well.� Johnson Controls was authorized to order equipment for energy-saving upgrades at each school. County Commission voted unanimously to issue bonds for $3.5 million to fund the program. With the exception of $30,000 annually for five years from the school system, the program will pay for itself with energy savings guaranteed by the company. Carter said by ordering equipment now, most of the work can be done in June and July.
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Union County school board chair David Coppock talks school calendar with Tammy Collins, bookkeeper at Union County High School, following Thursday’s board meeting. Math textbooks costing roughly $150,000 will be ordered, said Susan Oaks, who coordinated an evaluation by teachers. The new books will be aligned with current tests, she said. Union County is requesting a state waiver on replacing some high school math textbooks which were bought new in 2011-12. Four votes govern: The board amended its
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May is Preservation Month in Union County By Betty Bullen May is National Preservation Month, and Union County Mayor Mike Williams and the Union County Commission took action to officially proclaim May as Union County Preservation Month. Preservation Union County (PUC), a nonprofit organization devoted to the task, has joined with other organizations, cities, businesses and individuals to bring preservation awareness to the citizens of Union County. Events are planned throughout the month of May to promote historic places to instill community pride, promote heritage tourism, and show the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. PUC has joined with the Union County Farmers Market, Union County Arts and Jim Woods’ Union County Dirt Band to kick off Union County Preservation Month from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, May 1, opening day for the Farmers Market held in the lot behind Union County Arts. Come by and support the Farmers Market, enjoy some lemonade and pie, listen to some good country music, browse the beautiful art inside Union County Arts, watch artists working on site, visit with county historian Bonnie Peters and learn how you can be a part of this movement to preserve Union County. On Saturday, May 2, Maynardville Library and PUC will show the movie that was filmed in Union County in 1973, “Lolly Madonna.” The movie is based on the novel “The
Lolly-Madonna War” by Sue Grafton. It’s about two feuding families in rural Tennessee and stars Rod Steiger, Jeff Bridges, Robert Ryan, Gary Busey, Randy Quaid and Katherine Squire. Yes folks, they were all right here in Union County! Due to the content of the movie, no one under the age of 18 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. It is rumored that some of the local Union County folks who participated in the filming will be on hand to talk about their part in the film. Showing will be at the Union County Senior Citizens Center on Main Street in Maynardville. Full concessions will be available. Admission is free. Other events throughout the month include: Friday, May 8: PUC, the City of Luttrell and the Luttrell Library will join together to present an afternoon of music, storytelling and host Billie Rose Shockley signing her book at Luttrell Library. Sunday, May 10: PUC, Union County Historical Society, Union County Arts and Union County Chamber of Commerce will host a tour of Historic Maynardville starting at the Union County Museum. Saturday, May 16: Luttrell Fire Department will hold their annual Spring Festival at Plainview Community Center. City of Plainview and PUC will present a historic program “Plainview Then and Now.” Sunday, May 17: Several historic sites around the County will have an open house including the historic Hamilton-Tolliver House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Saturday, May 23: Union County histori-
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Oak Grove Schoolhouse is currently under restoration by Preservation Union County and is on the National Register of Historic Places. an Bonnie Peters and members of PUC and East Tennessee Preservation Alliance will hold a Genealogy Workshop at the Union County Museum. Sunday, May 24: Members of the Sharps Chapel Community will join PUC and hold an open house at the historic Oak Grove School in Sharps Chapel. The school building is now under renovation by PUC. Friday, May 29: PUC and Union County Business and Professional Association will join together at the Farmers Market to present an award to the Smoky Mountain 4-H Club member who wins the “History Around Us” essay contest. Saturday, May 30: The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Hwy. 61-E, Maynardville
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will have their Grand Opening. They will join with PUC and present an exhibit of historic Union County distilleries (both legal and illegal). Saturday, May 30: The Union County Cemetery Association and PUC will host a tour of Historic Cemeteries. Stay tuned for details about each event in upcoming issues and visit and “Like” our Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/preservationunioncounty. Preservation Union County wishes to recognize and thank our 2015 Corporate and Individual Sponsors, Wanda Cox Byerley, Copper Cellar Corp., Flowers by Bob, Food City Maynardville and Sunset Bay Home Owners Association.
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Cooperation was the message of the Union County Business and Professional Association Prayer Breakfast – from the welcome to the benediction. The Merritts: Randy, Dollie and Angie, inspired everyone with their rendition of “The Lighthouse” and other spiritual melodies. Bo Shafer, retired insurance executive and a past president of Kiwanis Inter-
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Happy birthday, seniors! The Union County Senior Center would like to thank Flowers by Bob for providing birthday flowers each month and Teresa’s Bakery for cake! Lea Ogle & Reggie Cain celebrate April birthdays with Sharps Chapel seniors.
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Motorin’ One sunny spring morning in 1974, Mrs. Florence Chesney took those of us in her third-grade class on a walk through the side streets of Maynardville. I remember two things about that day. The sky was the perfect spring shade of blue with white fluffy clouds, similar to several pictures in the old Macmillan social studies series to which we returned. On that walk we were passed by the Horace Maynard High driver education car. I was later to learn that Mr. Gawain G. Houston was the instructor. Later and until a few years ago, Mr. Ron Green taught “driver’s ed” at Horace Maynard and Union County High Schools. I had driver education, though it was not a formal course in school. I had a terrific teacher, though he was certified neither by the state department of education nor any law enforcement agency. My father died in winter 1982 after a three-year battle with cancer, leaving me with his two-door 1967 Chevrolet Impala and no driving skills. Deacon Bill Cox of the First Baptist Church of Maynardville stepped in to teach me this most useful skill. Bill’s cousin told me that originally Bill intended to teach me to drive in his red truck with manual transmission and shift on the column, the philosophy being that a person who could drive a “standard” could drive anything. Experiences I will share with you in the next few weeks will reveal why both Bill and I probably fared better in Dad’s automatic Impala. My lessons began in what was then known as the Industrial Park (now Industrial Park Number One). In 1982 that road (now Richardson Way) led to only one factory building;
Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME now it leads to other businesses and Union County’s only nursing home. I started out slow and nervous, but Bill was very patient and encouraging, and the lessons were enjoyable. After about three lessons on the “off-road,” we broke for the real highway, Main Street downtown Maynardville! Why, here there were other cars to pass. What a challenge! Then on to Highway 61 East to buy gasoline at Bobby Beeler’s store. Those painted lines on 61 made driving seem like nothing at all. Bill told me I was doing fine and hadn’t scared him once. Bill taught me that the trick to staying in my lane on my side of the road was to guide the center ridge of the hood of the car along the outside right painted white line. That worked fine until I used the hood ridge to guide me alongside the gas pumps. All of a sudden Bill grabbed the steering wheel and jerked hard left. I hit the brake and came to a “perfect” stop alongside the pumps. With a somewhat pale face and light sweat on his brow, Bill said, “You finally scared me.” For whatever reason, Bill declared me “fit” to take my driver’s test. Next week I’ll share with you how a car can become a hair styling instrument.
It is such fun to read about and research the rich history of Union County. I recently had an email from Joan Hollis telling me she was coming back to Union County to do more research on her ancestors – a line of the Dyers of Union County – and could I meet with her. Of course, I did, and it was a joy to see her again. I looked for a few things about the Dyer family, and yes, there are several family lines of Dyer with a Union County heritage. It has been said that a person lives on as long as one person remembers. I found a memorial written for Elizabeth Dyer, who died on August 10, 1862. No author is listed, but it is typed. The author must have been there when she died, because this piece tells us lots about Mrs. Dyer. She was born in Kentucky in 1807. She was 85 when she died. The writer says “Her spirit was wafted
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Basketball cheating isn’t new Wonderful, isn’t it, that Tennessee basketball will never again by plagued by cheating disorders. No more penalties or embarrassment, so ordained, more or less, by athletic director Dave Hart, who really likes his job, especially on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. We may never know what Donnie Tyndall knew when, but it is amazing that some who judge seem to think he or his may have been first to twist or stretch rules and regulations. Alas, it has been going on since shortly after Dr. James Naismith hung the original peach baskets, appointed scorekeepers and launched the coaching industry. Naismith did not cheat. He had a losing record.
mind), they do more than necessary. I do believe college cheating is pretty much a 50-50 proposition. About half the coaches do and half don’t. Some host barbecues in pursuit of small advantages. Some go for broke. Al McGuire said the secret of success was to keep it simple. “I waited until recruiters identified the best player. When they lined up to deliver their messages, I went to the front of the line and signed that player.” Coach McGuire did not go into details. Fans are similar. They are about 50-50. All want to win. Some don’t care how. NCAA police appear to be 10-90 types. They lack subpoena power. They catch an occasional crook. Dumb
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Cheating is a major problem in basketball because one great player can make a stunning difference. Two can mean a championship. Since there are never enough greats or even goods to go around, slick sales reps on commission may offer more exciting enticements than scholarships. Chairs of academic integrity (eligibility) sometimes do whatever is needed to excel or save the coach’s job. At some places (North Carolina and Syracuse come to
ones are more vulnerable. Earlier in my sporting life, I was greatly disillusioned by some of the things I saw and heard. I could not believe the great Adolph Rupp had a Kentucky manager hiding behind the bleachers, sneaking a peek at Tennessee’s Friday practice before a Saturday game in Lexington. I got a tip that it was actually happening. Vol manager Greg Coffman and I converged from opposite directions and caught the villain, armed with notebook and pen. “Young man, what are you doing back here?” “Searching for lost car keys, sir.” It really hurt to hear that John Wooden’s legacy at UCLA was inspired and
funded by wealthy developer Sam Gilbert. During Wooden’s domination, Sam provided interest-free loans and helped players exchange complimentary tickets for cars and clothes. He allegedly arranged abortions for girlfriends. Wooden never noticed. For book royalties, star center Bill Walton revealed the secrets. Las Vegas coach Jerry Tarkanian put the UCLA system in perspective. “The only team with a higher payroll was the Lakers.” It was so sad when Villanova, Western Kentucky, UCLA and UConn had to give back NCAA tournament victories and earnings because they used ineligible players. It was shocking that it happened twice to Memphis. It was unbelievable that John Calipari was com-
mander-in-chief for one Memphis mess after enduring a previous refund at Massachusetts. Like Wooden, Calipari had no idea there was a bad smell in the house. Some of John’s current friends are unusual. Some prosper in the suspicious AAU/shoe game. True Calipari disciples say their hero and Rick Barnes’ friend has been clean as the proverbial hound’s tooth as Kentucky coach. Michigan’s five fabulous freshmen of 1992 turned out to be heartbreakers. They were so good – and bad. Chris Webber was the star going up and down. He eventually pled guilty to criminal contempt for lying about $280,000 accepted from a booster. Lying is serious. Just ask Bruce. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
Robert Watson honored at Duncan School of Law By Sandra Clark Lincoln Memorial University continues to mourn the loss and celebrate the life of Robert H. Watson Jr. nearly a year after the university trustee and prominent Knoxville attorney passed away following a brief illness on April 11, 2014. University officials gathered with Watson’s family, friends and legal colleagues
in Knoxville on Friday to dedicate the courtroom of the LMU-John J. Duncan Jr. School of Law in his honor. Robert and his wife, Pat, grew up in Fountain City and both graduated from Central High School. They later moved to Halls and their children attended Halls High School. LMU board chair Pete DeBusk said, “The devotion
that Robert had to the success of this law school was nothing short of amazing. He recognized very early on the potential this venture had to impact this community and became engrossed in it.” Watson was a partner with Watson, Roach, Batson, Rowell and Lauderback. “Robert’s support for the Duncan School of Law was constant. Without a
doubt, LMU’s law school would not be a reality today without him,” DeBusk said. Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade recalled his friendship with Watson during the ceremony. After first meeting as rivals on a high school football field, Watson became a mentor and professional confidant to Wade as each embarked on celebrated legal careers.
Hamilton said residential edible gardens are now more popular than flower gardens, with many gardendens and sun gardens, an- ers scattering vegetables in nual gardens and perennial the landscape in a practice gardens, herb gardens and called “edible landscaping.” Operating as a nonprofit vegetable gardens, woody gardens and gardens of or- under the aegis of the UT namental grasses. Most of Institute of Agriculture, the them have something to UT Gardens are open from attract visitors all four sea- dawn to dusk daily at no charge to the public. They sons.
UT Gardens swing into spring By Anne Hart The timing was perfect when Sue Hamilton, director of the UT Gardens, spoke to a civic club at the height of one of the Sue Hamilton p r e t t i e s t springtimes in memory. Few spots are any more glorious in the spring – or actually at any time of year – than the 10 acres over
children. UT Gardens features numerous other individual gardens, among them a wildflower meadow which attracts bees and other pollinators, an elaborate rose garden, a large hosta garden and a kitchen garden. There are also gardens that test the performance of many types of plants – a huge benefit to area garden suppliers and residents alike who want to make certain their purchases will thrive in this climate. There are shade gar-
which Hamilton has supervised development during the last 32 years. And she’s far from finished. Hamilton said on the drawing board right now is a children’s garden, which will feature a treehouse complete with a fire pole for young visitors to ride back down to terra firma after they have enjoyed the leafy view from above. Plans are also underway for a wetlands area that will be used as an educational tool, particularly for school
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MAYNARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS ■ Herb class, 11 a.m. each first Saturday. ■ One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how
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The cruellest month Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover; and it was about noon. [Pilate] said to the Jews, “Here is your King!” They cried out, “Away with him! ... Crucify him!” (John 19:14-15a NRSV) April is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, Mixing memory and desire … (“The Waste Land,” T.S. Eliot, 1922) April is a mixture, for sure, “mixing memory and desire,” as Eliot said. It also is a mixture of emotions. In my family, with the passing of a whole generation, the January birthday frenzy has given way to an April birthday frenzy. My brother and his wife, one of my daughters, and my husband and his brother all have April birthdays. Lewis and I have a wedding anniversary in April, so there is a lot of April celebrating going on in our lives. The earth comes to life again (at least in our hemisphere), and jonquils are everywhere, along with redbuds and dogwoods. The very air is perfumed! But April showers carry their weight of sadness as well. In some ways, Eliot was right. The Civil War began (and ended) in April, four years apart. Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, five days after the war
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ended. The Titanic sank on April 15, 1915, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. The Virginia Tech massacre was on April 16, 2007, and the Boston marathon bombing occurred on April 15, 2013. “Mixing memory,” Eliot wrote. That is a lot of memory to carry around, and it makes me ponder the wisdom of carrying such weight. And yet, I believe that even the burden of bad memories serves a purpose. “Remember the Alamo.” “Remember Pearl Harbor.” And last, but not least, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Thunder Road to present gospel singers Thunder Road proudly presents the Crismon Ridge and Deeper Faith gospel groups 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Thunder Road is located at 140 Veterans Road in Maynardville. Info: Joe Painter, 201-5748.
FAITH NOTES ■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668.
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because “it’s all small stuff.” “Get rid of some of the ‘stuff.’ Focus on the people in your life. Take care of yourself so you can take care of others. In other words, care to cooperate; cooperate to care.” The Rev. J. T. Russell, pastor of Fellowship Christian Church of Plainview, recalled the tremendous amount of cooperation UCBPA garnered in the development of Wilson Park. Russell related the biblical parable of the talents. He summarized the story and then admonished, “The very worst mistake is to have even one talent and do nothing. We need to use our talents, even if we have just one, to share with others.” Mayor Mike Williams reminded the crowd of many achievements in Union County accomplished through cooperation among diverse groups. He mentioned the balloon release at Maynardville El- The Merritts: Angie, Dollie and Randy ementary to raise awareness of autism and the technology program at Maynardville Library. Williams noted Union County musicians Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, Carl Smith, Lois Johnson, and Kenny Chesney. He then related Jim Woods’ vision of Union County as a music destination. The Union County Museum, the Chamber, Union County Arts, UCBPA, and city and county government are cooperating to promote Woods’ original song, “Union County Dirt,” along with a “Music Grows in Union County” T-shirt to fund seed money for this project. Proceeds from the breakfast help UCBPA fund donations to the following service organizations: Union County Children’s Charities (Under the Tree), Union County Lions Club, Union County Community Foundation, 4-H, Maynardville Public Library and Horace Maynard Middle School Music Department. UCBPA president Marilyn Toppins thanks the following: Gold Sponsors: Union County Chiropractic, Cross Creek Welding, First Century Bank, Air Quest, Marilyn Toppins and Commercial Bank; Silver Sponsors: Barbara Williams, Brantley’s Bookkeeping, Chantay Collins, State Farm Insurance, Lowe’s Collision Repair, Union County Senior Citizens Center, Beth’s Buttons & Engraving and Tennessee Therapeutics; Flowers by Bob for table decorations; the UCBPA Board of Directors and everyone who attended. Teresa’s Bakery of Union County catered a hot breakfast of bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, bever- “It’s all small stuff,” according to Union Countian Bo Shafer, past president of Kiwanis ages, and pastries and muffins. International.
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Science fair at HMMS The awning at Paulette keeps the students dry from their car to the school door.
Clinch-Powell Educational Cooperative recently hosted a sixthgrade science fair competition at Horace Maynard Middle School. Winners are (front) Jaylan Hopson; (back) Carson Raby and Nicolas Sizemore. Each received an iPad and traveled to LMU on April 15 for the final competition. The competition was judged by Rachel Watkins and Delores Janeway. Photo submitted.
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Paulette celebrates new big awning They call it an awning, but it’s more like an outdoor roof. The new substantial steel structure over the walkway at Paulette Elementary gives cover from the rain on a 50-foot stretch of sidewalk from the pick-up and dropoff driveway to the gymnasium door. It’s part of the original plan that was cut from the budget back when principal Jason Bailey was overseeing the design of the school. Bailey and Paulette instructional facilitator Missy Fugate were instrumental in the project from the pencil stage. “We picked out everything from the paint colors
to choose my subject, so it worked together just right.” Bailey’s overall scheme was not only for the physical structure; he has manLibby aged to bring a community Morgan together under the umbrella of “Paulette Pride,” the school’s motto. “Our parents and kids, to the tiles. We had to give and our teachers and staff up this awning to help bring all take great pride in this down the overall cost,” says school,” says Bailey. “And Fugate. I give all the credit for this Bailey was working on much-needed awning to our his doctorate at LMU at the PTO. time and used the opportu“The kids would run nity to write his dissertation from their cars to the door entitled “A New Principal’s and be soaking wet when Role in Opening a New El- they started their day. ementary School.” “The PTO, headed up by “Why not?” he says. Teresa Williams, has dug That’s what I was in the deep in their own pockets middle of when I needed and held fundraisers over
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and over to pay for the awning. We all wanted it to match perfectly with the awning on the front, and it does. And it ought to last a very long time. “Awning Connections put it up before we raised all of the money. We should be able to finish paying for it with the fundraising events that are planned for the rest of the year.” On May 1, there will be a Mother/Son Dinner and a Movie at the school. Everyone is welcome to attend. Details are available in the school office.
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Patriots of the Week
Alec Lay and Ashtyn Patterson are the Union County High Athletes of the Week. Lay, a sophomore, is a pitcher for the Patriots baseball team. He plays Lay during the summer for the Charlotte, N.C. Mega Stars, and is a starter on the UCHS basketball team. He holds a 3.7 GPA and he is the son of Kelly and Glenn Lay.
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Patterson, also a sophomore, is playing a new position at third base on the softball team after pitching last year. She holds a .522 batting average. T h e Patterson team’s winloss record for the season is 19-5. She is a member of the Beta Club and holds a 4.0 GPA. Her parents are Roxanne and Rodney Patterson.
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6th GRADE on her math test. Kate correctly simplified the expression below What was her correct answer? (6a + 3b + 5c) + (2b + 7c) A. B. C. D.
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Chick Chain commences Kennedy Hill and Summer Beeler pick up their new baby chicks in preparation for this year’s 4-H Chick Chain. The kids will raise the chicks and enter their six best hens in the annual competition and auction in the fall. Union Farmers Co-op gave each participant a bag of starter feed. Photo
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SCHOOL NOTES ■ Paulette Elementary School PTA will host its inaugural Mother/Son Dinner and Movie event 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the school. The event is open to any boy elementary age or younger to bring his mother, stepmother, grandmother, aunt, older sister, etc. The event is not limited to Paulette students. Cost is $10, $5 each additional child, and includes pizza, drink, des-
sert, popcorn and “The Lego Movie.” Paulette students are asked to RSVP with number of people attending to their classroom teacher. ■ Union County High School will host a “Mock Car Crash” beginning at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 24, for all juniors and seniors. Actors and participants will re-enact an actual crash with injuries and fatalities
and involving a drunk driver. Other participating organizations include ICARe Union County, Union County EMS, Union County Rescue Squad, Maynardville Volunteer Fire Dept., Union County Sheriff ’s Department, Maynardville Police Department, Life Star, Susan Cook with East Tenn. Children’s Hospital, and Union County High’s HOSA class.
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REUNION NOTES ■ Halls High Alumni Banquet will be held Saturday, April 25, in the Halls High School cafeteria. The Class of 1965 will be recognized. The banquet is a “covered dish” format, so main dishes, side dishes, drinks
and desserts are requested. Food set-up and social time will be 6-6:30 p.m., food will be served at 6:30 with music provided by the Halls High Jazz and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. ■ Halls High Class of 1965
will hold its 50th reunion 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, April 24, at Beaver Brook Country Club, 6800 Beaver Brook Drive. Info: Pat Humphrey West, 922-8857; Jeanette McMillan Raby, 983-2861; or Roy Warwick, 441-7452.
Answers in next week’s Shopper-News.Questions provided by the math teachers of Horace Maynard Middle School.
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Simple needs By Carol Shane When you think about people helping people, there are many organizations in our town that offer services to those in need. The Love Kitchen, Second Harvest Food Bank, KARM – just a partial list would take up half the page. The Knox Furniture Ministry is committed to assisting folks in a very specific way. An offshoot of the Compassion Coalition, which endeavors to provide every conceivable type of service, help and goods to Knoxville’s needy, the Knox Furniture Ministry is a group of churches and nonprofit agencies with one mission: to restore hope, dignity and
stability to those in need through the gift of furniture. They want to ensure that everyone has “a bed to sleep in, a chair to sit on and a table to eat from.” Such simple needs, and yet most of us take them for granted. Strictly a provider, the ministry is unable to upgrade existing furniture, Knox Furniture Ministry volunteers load items to be delivered replace items previously to those in need. Photo submitted provided or move furniture from one place to another. After a church or agency This time of year, many Training is offered to those who are interested in has completed a home visit folks are doing spring cleanvolunteering for the organi- and verified that the cli- ing and tossing out a lot of zation. Those wishing to re- ent has a legitimate need, a unwanted items. In this receive furniture are referred referral form is sent to the gard, most of us are blessed by an approved church or organization, and a delivery with too much rather than agency in Knox County. No walk-ins or self-referrals coordinator oversees the not enough. Consider helprest of the process. ing the Knox Furniture can be accepted.
Horace Maynard honor roll Horace Maynard Middle School students making the honor roll for the third nine weeks are: Sixth grade all A’s: Brooke Black, Hailey Blevins, Josh Brantley, Noah Conner, Mitchell Baker, Cassie Dykes, Katy Beth Effler, Breaunna Ferry, Andrea Goforth, Landon Gray, Hannah Hensley, Kourtney Hensley, Tucker Jones, Ashleigh Lamb, Caitlyn Mays, Nick Moore, Emma Moyers, Tori Naglitch, Kyla Pressnell, Carson Raby, Bryson Sharp, Nicolas Sizemore, Ronnie Stevens, Paige Strickland, Gabby Tarnowski, Raley Tolliver, Chris Treece, Ashlyn Walker, Jordan Walker, Mason Weaver and Cheyenne Wyrick. Sixth grade all A’s and B’s: Kaylee Bailley, Seth Bates, Hunter Boggs, Dalton Bradshaw, Ashton Bailey, Nate Branum, Aaron Bravo, Zachary Bridges, Hannah Bruner, Collin Carter, Jadan Collier, Ty Cooke, Ethan Corum, Cera Davis, Andrew Edmondson, Kayla Faulkner, Emalie Gonzales, Tyler Green, Noah Henderlight, Kenneth Hooks, Cheyenne Lawson, Natalia Leonard, Justin Muncey, Megan Nicely, Carson Nicley, Logan Rawlinson, Andrew Reece, Nate Reynolds, Ethan Ritter, Ariel Roach, Emily Russell, Brooklyn Sharp, Caleb Shepard, Shaylee Varner, Joanna Williams, Lau-
ren Williams and Kaitlyn Woodie. Sixth grade all A’s, B’s and one C: Samantha Asher, Jennah Cox, Angel Dyer, Joseph Eastridge, Eli Foust, Kaylee Houston, Dakota Jenkins, Chase Maples, Devin Nicely, Lynn Payne, Kyla Powell, Ryan Savage, Kyle Stough, Nathan Trammell, Draven Vermillion and Hannah Wilson. Seventh grade all A’s: Jaden Ayers, Skylar Bates, Emily Bills, Aubrey Booker, Tanner Brooks, Jada Cochrane, Suzanna Damewood, Kailyn Griffey, Ella Johnson, Mary-Kate Killingsworth, Alyssa Long, Katherine Mahoney, Summer Mize, Tanner Monroe, Makenna Nease, Connor Roberts, Haleigh Warwick, Susannah Wilson and Katelin Young-Melton. Seventh grade all A’s and B’s: Bradley Acuff, Tyler Anderson, Summer Beeler, Chloe Bowman, Abbe Burgan, Conner Chesney, Dalton Cline, Aja Coffey, Rieli Cox, Angel Edwards, Austin Forsythe, Brianna Gardner, Graham Gibbs, Takinsey Gibson, Tyler Gilbert, Tey Harrison, Chris Hickman, Kennedy Hill, Blakelee Hutchison, McKayla Johnson, Peyton Keck, Paris Knighten, Katherine Lewis, Laura Mattingly, Kaylee McCarter, Gracie McWilliams, Trent Motes, Rosalia Navarrete, Masha-
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ra Noland, Jacob Norman, Brianna Odom, Bradlee Patterson, Leonor Perez, Chelsea Prince, Elizabeth Pursel, Troy Rachel, Haley Rayfield, Kerigan Sands, Aaron Shoffner, Mikalea Skibinski, Lucas Smith and Eli Taylor. Seventh grade all A’s, B’s and one C: Josh Bailey, Jada Blevins, Jacilyn Braden, Jacob Campbell, Jade Coffey, Kaylon Corum, Marissa Corum, Danielle Crawford, Gabby DeLeon, Deanna Donahue, Alexis Dyer, Morgan Fraley, Kallie Gayhart, Lakota Gibson, Nathan Grandey, Destiny Graves, Raley Hall, Leon Hill, Austin Hooks, Bradley Inklebarger, Addison Jones, Savannah Jones, Samantha Keck, Alyssa Lamb, Tyler Lawson, Mac Lockhart, Tori Manahan, Evan Matthews, Emma Navarrete, Kayla O’Mary, Alex Padgett, Justin Ragan, Ethan Rayfield, Megan Smith, Alexus Sutchek, Lexus Sweat and Isiah Williams. Eighth grade all A’s: Alex Bowman, Ashlee Crawford, Brittany Hurst, Seth Jackson, Kirsten Muncey, Alexis Roach, Makenna Roark, Austin Strickland and Skyla Webb. Eighth grade all A’s and B’s: Conner Bailey, Katelyn Barnard, Johnathan R Brown, Charlie Castro, Sloan Crutchfield, Sarah Daniels, Mark Davis, Ethan
Dyer, Josh Farmer, Shelbi Fields, Audrey Gibson, Neilea Hansen, Dylan Hensley, Jacob Hensley, Emilee Hickman, Rebecca Hickman, Dean House, Autumn Hranek, Madison Hunter, Brianna Hurst, Makayla Johnson, Nikki Johnson, Katlyn Knight, Bubby Lawson, Aimee LeFevers, Chris Letner, Savannah Lucas, Nicole Machuga, Whitney Melton, Alexandra Moshe, Trey Moyers, Barron Nease, Stephanie Padden, Kayla Patterson, Alaina Pringle, Helen Rose, Calli-Jo Russell, Carolyne Rutherford, Connor Smith, Reagan Smith, Shauna Tharpe, Colton Travis, Matthew Vincent, Lindsay Weaver, Makayla Weaver, Ocean Wolfenbarger and Jacklynn Wright. Eighth grade all A’s, B’s and one C: Dalton Berry, Hannah Brown, Tayler Brown, Lania Chapell, Amber Chesney, Brandon Collins, Jarrett Cox-Jones, Sean Crider, Anahi Galindo, Rachel German, Stephanie Hamilton, Holden Headrick, Anna Henry, Zachary Hickman, Tanner Maples, Blake Mink, Micael Morelock, Joey Murray, Mark Pack, Travis Padden, Courtney Powell, Jacqueline Ray, Isaac Rayfield, Madison Savage, Delaney Singleton, Tyler Summers, Deborah Walker and Breanna Worthen.
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Roy Smith wins Best Motorcycle with his chromed-out 2014 Harley-Davidson. Photos by Cindy Taylor
Colorful car show Benefits Halls High Band By Ruth White From candy-apple red to lime green, colors glowed during the 14th annual Halls Crossroads Car Show held in the Food City parking lot April 4. More than 116 entries filled the lot as bands played and local vendors sold their wares. Proceeds of more than $5,200 went to benefit the Halls High School Band. Don Dixon has organized the event for the past 10 years. Band director Eric “Mr. B” Baumgardner, at Halls for 11 years, presented the trophies. “This has been a wonderful event with perfect weather,” said Baumgardner. “All the funds will go to support the band with things like in-
strument repair, music purchases and travel.” Best in Show went to Stacey Moore for his 1965 Mustang convertible. Except for seat covers and tires, the restored Ford featured all original parts. Band Director’s Choice went to Chris and Teresa Wilson for their 1955 Nomad and travel trailer, Best Interior went to Paul Hatmaker for his 1941 Chevy, Best Paint went to Denney Evans for his 1969 Camaro and Best Motor went to Ron Bradley for his 1970 Dodge Challenger. Other winners were Pete Briese, Steve Morton, Brandon Reed, Roy Smith, Jason Smith, Bobby Cross, Robert Orr, Jeff Drinnon and Charley Manker. The Club Trophy went to East Tennessee Mopars.
The first visit Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC If you’ve never been to a chiropractor before, here’s an outline of what you can expect at your first visit. Just like any other health care provider, the chiropractor is going to want to know about your overall physical condition and your medical history. The chiropractor will ask you a series of questions, including your history of surgeries and accidents. As with any other health care professional, he or she will likely check your blood pressure and may also want urine and blood samples. The chiropractor may also take some X-rays and check your posture as well as your balance, muscle tone and the range of motion of various joints. It is also common practice for a chiropractor to measure
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA office, 100 W 5th Ave. 8-hour course. Helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. Cost: $30 members; $35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/to register: 862-9254 or 862-9252. Community potluck and slide show presentation on Nicaragua, 6-8:30 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, Narrow Ridge, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Bring a covered dish. Info: Mitzi, 497-3603 or community@narrowridge.org. Luttrell Beautification Day, 9 a.m.-noon Luttrell Park. Road clean up and beautification competition; food for volunteers and plant giveaway. Relay For Life of East Anderson County check in, 1 p.m., front lawn of the courthouse. The Relay For Life event will kick-off 2 p.m. with the Survivor Ceremony. Music, food, games and entertainment. Info: Jill Ferrie, justjill0712@gmail.com. Senior Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission: $5. Live music by Nigel Boulton Band. Info: 922-0416. 33rd Annual Smoky Mountain Scale Model Contest & Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park Expo Center. Model aircraft, military vehicles, automobiles, ships, dioramas and more on display. Contest open to everyone. On-site model vendors and food concession. Info: http://knoxvillemodelclub. webs.com.
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THROUGH SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Online registration open for Race to benefit the Corryton Community Food Pantry, to be held Saturday, June 20. Event is part of “The Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix Series.” To register: https:// runnerreg.us/corryton8mile. Info: corryton8miler@ yahoo.com; ron.fuller@totalracesolutions.com; or Joyce Harrell, 705-7684.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main St., Maynardville. Cost: $5. Info: 992-3292. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www. oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook. Preparing Your Book For Self-Publication, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: April 15. Info: 4949854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 25-26 Handcaning, 1-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Betty Newman. Registration Deadline: April 18. Part of the Tennessee Featured Artist Workshop Series. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Sheep Shearing Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway. Interactive and hands-on activities. Info: Kate Campbell, 494-7680.
TUESDAY, APRIL 28 Hal & Phil Off The Record: Round 2, 7:30 p.m., Bijou Theatre, 803 S. Gay St. Tickets: $21.50. Info/tickets: 684-1200 or www.knoxbijou.com.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 24-25 Rocky Top Bluegrass Festival, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, George Templin Memorial Athletic Field, 214 N. Main St., Rocky Top. Performers: Bobby Osborne and Rocky Top X-Press, Lonesome River Band, Blue Highway, Junior Sisk and Rambler’s Choice, The Boxcars, Flatt Lonesome. Featuring arts and crafts and food vendors. Tickets: $25 Friday, $35 Saturday, $50 two-day pass plus
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 30 AAA Safe Driving for Mature Operators, 10 a.m.2 p.m., St. Mary’s Villa Senior Housing, Emory Road. Cost: $10. 8-hour course approved by the state of Tennessee for insurance premium discounts for eligible drivers over age 55. Info/to register: 922-4323 or 862-9254.
TUESDAYS, APRIL 28 AND MAY 5 Weaving 201 class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Carol Pritcher. Bring Lunch, paper, pencil. Registration deadline: April 21. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. First visit free. No partner or dance experience required. Adults and children accompanied by an adult welcome. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; www.oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.
WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 29-MAY 3 Spring Carnival hosted by the Knox North Lions Club, 7144 Clinton Highway at the old abandoned Ingles location. Hours: 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday; 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Free admission and parking. Ride tickets: $1; unlimited ride armband: $20.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 Senior Health Fair, 9-11 a.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-3292.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 1-2 Yard sale, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Follow signs from Central Avenue Pike to East Beaver Creek to Tipton Lane.
SATURDAY, MAY 2 Churchwide Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road. Rain or shine. $3 Brown Bag-a-Bargain, noon-2 p.m. Plant Sale begins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center. Continues two weeks or until sold out. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Powell River Canoe and Kayak Regatta, beginning at the Well Being Conference Center, 557 Narrows Road, Tazewell; ending at Riverside Rentals, 327 N. Riverside road, Harrogate. Proceeds to benefit Pat Summitt Foundation. Info: facebook.com/PowellRiverRegatta.
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4DRAWER CHEST
$65
WHILE THEY LAST
ALL SALES FINAL
SOFA & LOVESEAT
BUY FURNITURE AT SALVAGE PRICES!
PUBLIC-LIQUIDATION NOTIFICATION! READ THIS EVERY WORD:
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS
A SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS
EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD!
MON-FRI 10 AM-7 PM SAT 10 AM-6 PM SUN 1 PM-5 PM
Yes folks, we have decided to quit business! We’re getting out, selling out, closing out of this store! Every single piece of prime furniture stock in a matter of days! Every singe item ordered sold out to the bare walls regardless of costs. Regardless of loss! Bring your trucks and trailers and have the bargain of your lifetime!
SAVE A FORTUNE ON PRIME NAME BRAND HOME FURNISHING STOCKS: 100s OF ONEOF-A-KIND BARGAINS TO BE SOLD ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS! WE URGE YOUR PROMPT ATTENDANCE!
$450 DILLMAN’S FURNITURE IN HALLS OUR LOSS! YOUR GAIN!
WE QUIT
NO REFUNDS
MATTRESS OR FOUNDATION
$48
QUITS BUSINESS EVERYTHING MUST BE SOLD! MANY ITEMS … AT … NEAR & BELOW COSTS!
ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS BUILDING GOES! SHOCKING…
NO EXCHANGES
CORNER CHAISE SECTIONAL
$875
WE MUST…
T U O G N I L L SE
SOLD IN SETS ONLY
to the BARE WALLS!
VACATE THIS BUILDING! FAMOUS NAME BRANDS ORDERED SOLD!!!
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END OF AN ERA! FINAL SALE! THANK YOU KNOXVILLE & HALLS!
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BRING YOUR TRUCKS, TRAILERS & WAGONS! HURRY! ACT!
CASH OR CREDIT
EVERYTHING! THE ENTIRE & COMPLETE STOCK OF NATIONAL NAME BRANDS OF TOP QUALITY FURNITURE WILL BE SOLD TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC & FURNITURE DEALERS FOR WHAT IT WILL BRING!
QUEEN MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
$450 ALL 4 PIECES
ALL SALES FINAL
CURIO CABINET
$157 HURRY FOR THIS
FAMOUS BRANDS
BUNKBEDS
$169 QUITTING BUSINESS
A WALL TO WALL SHAMEFUL SACRIFICE OF BETTER FURNITURE! 1-OF-A-KIND DOOR BUSTERS! COMPARE AT! FLOOR SAMPLE! SALE! $299......BOOKCASES ............................................... $95 $89........ARC LAMP ................................................... $5 $149......SHEET SETS ALL SIZES.................................. $18 $199......COFFEE OR END TABLES .......................... $68
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$99........LAMPS .......................................................... $15 $189......PILLOWS ...................................................... $20 $499......TV STAND-FULLY ASSEMBLED ................. $175 $599......QUEEN MATTRESS SET ............................. $150
CLOSING OUR DOORS FOREVER!
$399......LOVESEAT .................................................... $175 $599......DROP LEAF TABLE & 2 CHAIRS ................ $333 $899......ALL WOOD BUFFET & HUTCH................... $395 $999......WOOD ARMOIRE ........................................ $250 $69........CANISTER SET ............................................ $10 $399......OAK TOP DINETTE...................................... $175 $59........PICTURES-ALL SIZES ................................ $5 $129......SNACK TABLES ........................................... $45 $2,999...BROWN ALL LEATHER LOVESEAT ........... $650 $899......BUSHLINE SOFA & CHAIR ......................... $450 $149......FULL SIZE MATTRESS ................................ $75 $299......RECLINERS.................................................. $188
100’S UPON 100’S OF EVERYTHING TO BE SOLD … ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, CASH OR CREDIT BASIS! UNLISTED BARGAINS! 12 MONTHS
DILLMA N’S
4/" 24/ Bargain Center
SAME AS 12CASH Months
Same As MON-FRI 10Cash! AM-7 PM
SAT 10 AM-6 PM
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