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MAY 21, 2011
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Helping hearts, helping hands Willow Ridge makes care kits By Cindy Taylor
‘Be our guest!’ Drama class performs Disney classic See page A-6
Construction ahead! Haslam greenlights 33 widening from Halls to Union County line. See page A-2
Fresh-picked Union County Farmers Market offers produce straight from the farm to your table. See page A-3
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According to the United States Fire Administration and FEMA, more than 3,500 Americans die each year in fires, and approximately 18,300 are injured in fires. An overwhelming number of fires occur in homes, and the number of house fires rises significantly in winter months, with the use of candles being a major contributing factor. Residents at Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Maynardville work with the Union County Red Cross each year to help alleviate some of the suffering caused by house fires. Led by activity director Kelly Holt and assistant Glenda Mills, residents wrapped up Nursing Home Week on May 13 by having their annual care kit packaging party and picnic. Singer Tammy Marshall entertained during the picnic. “This is our fourth year to do care kits. Each resident has a station, and we pass the bags around, and they fill them up,” said Holt. “They do all the work. We have one resident who has asked to do this more than once a year, and if we have enough supplies we may do that.” Personal care items such as toothpaste, shampoo, soap and combs are donated by residents, staff members and the community. Residents place the items in zipper bags to be distributed by the Red Cross to families in Union County who have had house fires. Red Cross team leader for Union County Shirlee Grabko drove 17 hours from Connecticut to pick up the kits.
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“These residents are just wonderful,” said Grabko. “Last year, we had more fires than ever before, and all the comfort kits made were delivered to residents of Union County. We really appreciate their willingness to help. When you have a devastating fire, the last thing you can do, or want to do, is run out and try to find necessities such as these.”
Resident Kathleen Bailey helps put kits together every year. “I am always in charge of toothpaste,” said Bailey. “I enjoy being able to help.” Rebecca Mills has been the administrator at Willow Ridge for more than five years and is always excited when this event comes up. “Our entire team helps celebrate this annual event to enrich
the relationships between residents, youth, community members, families and staff,” said Mills. “The residents of our center are so deserving of this kind of attention.” We all hope for a year with no house fires, but it is good to know residents at Willow Ridge have their care kits ready for the Red Cross to disperse if needed.
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Volunteer Lavada Aker and Willow Ridge activity director Kelly Holt pack the boxes with care kits for the Red Cross. Aker’s son has been a Willow Ridge resident since suffering a stroke in 2006. Photo by C. Taylor
By Cindy Taylor Luttrell City Council members got to revisit a favorite agenda item May 16. “We look forward to this every year,” said Merritt. “It is our opportunity to give back to the community.” Merritt was speaking about the annual $500 scholarship the city awards to a graduating Union County High School senior who resides within the city limits of Luttrell. This year’s recipient was Penny Ewing. “Thank you all. I appreciate this very much,” said Ewing. “Once I’m a doctor, if you need something, come and see me.” Seventeen-year-old Ewing plans to attend UT to study medicine and is the daughter of Darlene Ewing of Luttrell. Moving on to regular business, the mayor presented the annual budget for first reading, and it was a balanced one. The eight city employees in Luttrell are budgeted for a 1.7 percent raise. Other line items discussed included $4,500 for trash pickup on city streets and $13,000 for park upkeep. Council member Sheila Buckner requested additional funding for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Memorial, which was approved. Even with a balanced budget, vice mayor Jackie Roberts voiced her concerns over some specific
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line items and made a request not often heard coming from politicians. “This is probably not going to be a popular thing for me to say, but I think we should all take a salary cut,” said Roberts. “Times are hard, and this could help our city.” Resident Darlene Ewing supported the council in their earnings of $100 per month for each council member. “While I appreciate the fact that all of you would be willing to do this, I doubt if that amount of money even begins to cover the time all of you spend taking care of business for this city,” said Ewing. “I wouldn’t begrudge that at all, and I don’t think you should cut your salary.”
“None of us do this for the money anyway,” said council member Phil Ruth. The mayor and other council members were not in disagreement with Robert’s suggestion but discussed that there is legislation in place that prohibits a salary change during office. Sheila Buckner informed the council that she had been approached by Luttrell Elementary School principal Sonja Saylor requesting that the city donate $1,000 to the school. Four new classrooms are now complete after the renovation, and the school is asking for the money to purchase tables for those classrooms. The council agreed the money would come from the city budget pending research to be certain there
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was no funding available from the school board budget or school renovation contingency fund. Vandalism has decreased in the city as surveillance continues to increase. The council intends to prosecute anyone caught in any act of vandalism. The city of Luttrell municipal election will be June 2. The purpose of this election is to fill the seats of three City Council members for four-year terms and also the seat for city mayor for a twoyear term. Johnny Merritt and Kevin B. Merritt are running for mayor. Running for City Council are Sidney Jessee Jr., Ray A. Hyde, Jody Glenn Smith, Darel L. Donahue, Jack H. Dyer and Sheila Buckner. Some on the ballot have expressed concern regarding residents voting outside their district. Union County Election Registrar Deborah Viles stated that it is the voter’s responsibility to notify the Election Commission when they have a change of address. “We make every effort to be certain our roster of voters is correct,” said Viles. “If you are on our roster, you will be allowed to vote in that district if no one present issues a challenge. The law is on the side of the voter, and according to state law, new voter registration cards must be issued every 10 years based on the census.”
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business Haslam proposes north road projects for funding By Sandra Clark Gov. Bill Haslam has proposed funding for two long-awaited north area road projects for fiscal year 2012. The TDOT three-year plan was released April 28, breaking a tradition of releasing road projects after the legislative session ends. Maynardville Pike (SR 33) from Temple Acres Drive in Halls to the Union County line is funded for construction in Haslam’s plan. The 5.9 mile project would four-lane the road with a turn lane in most places. Haslam also proposes funding right-of-way acquisition to improve the intersection of Tazewell Pike and Emory Road at Harbison’s Crossroads. This is the first step in improving the 0.3 mile intersection.
Youth football and cheer sign-ups Union County Youth Football and Cheerleading will hold sign-ups at the Union County High School football field 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21. Parents should bring a photo ID and original birth certificate. Sign-up fee is $100. Info: 201-5249.
GED test dates set The Union County Adult Education Center will be giving the GED exam May 23 and 24, and June 20 and 21. The test will begin each day at 4 p.m. and will be paid for by the center. The state requires each individual be given a pretest before the official GED. The pretest takes approximately two hours and should be taken two weeks prior to taking the GED. Appointments can be made for the pretest by calling Melissa
Carter at 992-0805. The office also has a representative, Vickie Thal from UT, who will help fill out the financial aid forms and offer career advice. Thal is at the center on Tuesdays and is available by appointment by calling the number above.
Contact Humane Society for lost pets The Union County Humane Society asks that pet owners contact them immediately if a pet becomes lost. Pets without identification and rabies tags are only required to be held for 72 hours by Tennessee state law. The Humane Society makes every effort to place animals in “forever homes” as soon as possible. Timely contact will ensure that your lost pet is not adopted by new owners. Remember, identification and rabies tags are your pet’s protection. Info: 992-7969.
Some chiropractic diet advice Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC
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HPUD adjusts sewer fees By Sandra Clark Just in time for summer lawn watering and swimming, the board at Hallsdale Powell Utility District has modified its sewer charges to reflect actual usage. On the advice of their legal counsel, the board made the changes subject to an analysis to protect bondholders. President Darren Cardwell recommended the changes. The first would lower the sewer cap for water used in June, July and August from 12,000 gallons to 7,500 gallons. Since sewer charges are based on water usage, the sewer charge would be capped for water usage over 7,500 gallons per month during the summer. HPUD allows customers to pay $375 for an irrigation meter to be installed for water used outside the sewer system. The customers also must buy a backflow preven-
HPUD General Counsel Bud Gilbert ter if they don’t have an air gap system. The second change is for residents with swimming pools. Cardwell recommended that customers be credited for sewer charges on water used to fill an empty pool with no credit given for topping off the pool or for level adjustments. The exemption is allowed only for those customers whose pool is not con-
nected to the sewer system in any way, and each customer must pay in full for the water used. Board chair Jim Hill noted that HPUD has discussed these changes for several years and has heard from customers asking that HPUD come into line with other utilities. The changes were OK’d, subject to legal approval.
HPUD installed 18 water meters in April and inspected six sewer hookups. The district treated 214.8 million gallons of water and 318.8 million gallons of wastewater. For the 59th consecutive month, there were no environmental violations at the wastewater treatment plant. The board authorized Cardwell to respond to calls for assistance from Greene County following the tornado disaster. They stressed that no ratepayer funds would be donated; aid would be people and equipment with expenses reimbursed by the requesting agency. Payments in excess of $617,000 were approved to contractors on various projects. The next board meeting will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 13, at the district office. Ruth White contributed to this story
Business of the week Commercial Bank Commercial Bank was chartered in Claiborne County in 1976. Since then, the company has added 20 branches located in seven counties in Kentucky and Tennessee, has grown to $832 million in assets and has the only bank in Luttrell. The bank has competitive rates and fees, is a member of FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender. The bank’s two Union County branches won the Best of Union County contest for friendliest bank tellers last year. “I come here because the people are so friendly and treat me well,” said customer Wayne Cassidy. “This is the only bank I use.” Vice president Brenda Sweet started out as a teller in 1986, moved to loans and then took the position of VP in 1998.
Staff members at Commercial Bank’s Maynardville branch are teller Pam Keck, vice president Brenda Sweet, teller Mary West, assistant vice president Melissa Stormer and customer service representative Leslie Hill. Photo by C. Taylor “We are here to do whatever we can for our customers,” said Sweet. “If they have questions or trouble with their checking accounts, we will even take their register and balance it for them.” Commercial Bank is a full-service bank offering checking and savings accounts, lock boxes, CDs,
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Memorial service at Cabbage Cemetery The annual memorial services will be held at the Cabbage Cemetery in Grainger County at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 29. The meeting will help raise funds to maintain the cemetery, and officers for the year will be elected at this time. Lunch will be served immediately following the services. In case of rain, the services will be held at Black Fox Primitive Baptist Church. Donations should be mailed to Bennie Capps, P.O. Box 91, Maynardville, TN 37807. Info: 992-5571.
at the East Tennessee Ag Research and Education Center near Knoxville, 4341 UT Farm Road, Louisville. There will be a trade show, speakers and demonstrations on a variety of topics. Attorney Anne McKinney will address family planning for farm succession and future generations. Cattle farmer and RFD-TV host Todd McCartney will give a cattle handling demonstration. Several UT experts will address many topics, including Angus herd management, selling timber and more. The event is free, but registration is required by June 3. Info or to register: 992-8038 or 974-7201.
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UT Extension plans farmer education programs UT’s agriculture department will host the annual Beef and Forage Field Day starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9,
The Union County Republican Party will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the small courtroom of the Union County Courthouse. All members are encouraged to attend.
TENNderCare available for children The TENNderCare program wants babies, children, teens and young adults to get the health care they need. Good health begins at birth, so it’s important to “Check In, Check Up and Check Back” with your doctor every year. The program continues to increase the rate of children receiving health care services every year. Call today to set up a TENNderCare visit with your doctor or go to the Union County Health Department. Your health plan will help. Info: 1-866-3114287 or www.tennessee.gov/tenncare/ tenndercare.
Cancer support group to meet The Union County Cancer Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. every third Thursday at Fellowship Christian Church. Info: Debbie, 659-1052.
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Tharp’s Plants and Produce displayed beautiful tomato plants for sale.
Donna Riddle brought salad fixins’ from Seven Springs Farm. All you add is dressing.
Farmers market is fresh, friendly shopping The Union County Farmers Market is bringing shoppers together with fresh produce and the friendly, local farmers who produce it. Held 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Union County High School, the market hosts free special events each week. Last week’s event was a plant exchange, in which people could bring a plant and swap it for another plant. Garlic chives were available. Donna Riddle of Seven Springs Farms had a booth with fresh-from-the-garden salad greens. Bill Tharp of Tharp’s Plants and Produce had some good-looking tomato plants for sale. Beth Bergeron was market manager for the week. Today, May 21, will see greens, onions, tomato plants, pepper plants, cucumber plants, molasses and potted plants available for purchase. 4-H members working to promote energy awareness will be giving out free compact fluorescent light bulbs to customers who sign energy promises. Allen Beeler will have his handmade soy candles for sale. There will be a free Zumba class and demonstration at 9 a.m. McBee’s Dairy Farm will be at the market June 4 for National Dairy Month. On June 11, Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service will have craft signs for sale. Later events will include presentations by Oakes Daylilies, Everything Mushrooms, Allen Beeler of BeeGreen Nursery and Union County High School horticulture
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Chamber approves brochure
The Union County Chamber of Commerce met May 17 and approved a brochure to promote Union County. This brochure will be placed at five welcome centers in Tennessee. It features many photos from local artists. Chamber president Julie Graham offered up a special thanks to volunteer Beth Weiss for designing the brochure. The Chamber plans to set by-laws regarding Chamber
donations to outside organizations. Plans were also made to begin seating a board for the Tennessee Achievers Program. Once in place, the board will seek mentors for the students who will be sponsored by this program. Students who qualify for the program may receive college tuition in exchange for community service. The Chamber and the Union County Business and Professional Association continue to host a series of Business After Hours events. These are great opportunities to meet with other business owners, share information or promote your business. The next event will be 5 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Nordstrom’s Galley. Info: 992-2811. The Chamber office will be closed May 20 through June 2.
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Andrew and Rachel’s love story PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe
Touring The Hermitage NASHVILLE – The 8,000square-foot Grecian Revival mansion that Andrew Jackson called The Hermitage sits at the end of a road called Rachel’s Lane. Which is apropos because in so many ways this grand old estate serves as Old Hickory’s love letter to his wife. Ironically, Rachel Jackson wouldn’t live to see the home that visitors tour today. The original Hermitage mansion, a Federal-style brick building, was completed in 1821. Prior to that, the Jacksons lived in a log home that was later converted into slave quarters. Jackson had a formal four-square English garden designed for Rachel while the mansion was being built. He paid it no mind, at first, but Rachel loved it, leading one visitor to exclaim, “I never saw anyone more enthusiastically fond of flowers.” In 1825, she purchased flowering plants, including geraniums, daisies, wallflowers and polyanthus, from Cincinnati. When Rachel died, weeks after the bitter election of 1828, Andrew had her buried in the garden, originally under a small grave house.
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Andrew and Rachel Jackson are buried side by side in the garden. David Morrison built this Grecian Revival tomb for Rachel in 1831. Andrew joined her in 1845. His tombstone simply reads “General Andrew Jackson.” In 1831, he hired David Morrison to build Rachel a tomb based on a Grecian monument. The domed limestone structure with a copper roof was completed the following year. Andrew grieved over Rachel’s death, blaming
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his one-time friend and presidential opponent John Quincy Adams for the ugly rumors spread about Rachel during the ’28 campaign. It went back to the 1790s, when Andrew married Rachel Donelson before her divorce from Capt. Lewis Robards had been completed. The Jacksons married again in 1794, but reports of bigamy would dog Andrew through his
second bid for the presidency. Rachel died, of a heart attack, on Dec. 22, 1828. Andrew, believing the controversy had hastened her death, never forgave Quincy Adams. Andrew’s favorite portrait of Rachel hangs in the President’s Room at The Hermitage, just as it did in the White House. She had picked out the home’s wallpaper, hand-painted in France using 80 different colors, which tells a story based on Greek mythology. Today, tourists visiting The Hermitage are treated to an excellent self-guided digital audio tour, which now features a separate series of stories about Rachel at each stop. The Hermitage was enlarged in 1831 to include a library and dining room because Jackson knew he would need enough space to entertain a presidentialsized party. A fire in 1834 necessitated another redesign, which led to the
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1836. They rode together to the inauguration in March 1837, starting a trend that continues to this day. The carriage that took them to the Capitol is on display in the visitor’s center museum. Old Hickory returned to The Hermitage looking rather old, indeed. One of the many portraits that Ralph Earle painted of him shows the lion in winter, haggard and tired. He had been sickly as president, suffering from abdominal pains, headaches, a persistent cough and – maybe – a broken heart. It is said that Jackson daily walked to the garden he once ignored to visit Rachel’s grave during his final years. He joined her for good following his death on June 8, 1845. And it is there they rest, side by side, in the garden behind the house at the end of Rachel’s Lane.
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Dad gum and tough stuff TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West
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ood neighbor Carl used to say “dad gum” if he spilled coffee on his Sunday suit or a tire went flat or it rained on the family picnic. So it is for Tennessee timing in the saga of NCAA sins. You might call it bad luck that the university faces the judge just as hanging becomes fashionable. If the committee on infractions is really looking to make an example of somebody, the Volunteers are the chosen ones. Next month, downtown Indianapolis, day of reckoning, public spanking, embarrassing probation, loss of scholarships, no telling what else. Compared to other institutions of higher learning, north and south, Tennessee is rela-
tively inexperienced in getting caught cheating. Kentucky basketball once endured a one-year shutdown. Alabama football was under consideration for the death penalty. Both fretted and frowned but went on living. Both were caught again. Purchasing prospects and academic fraud are capital crimes. Lying to investigators is high on the list. Murder is some worse. Strange, indeed, that Bruce Pearl compromised Tennessee’s reputation, such as it was, and set up the Vols for severe penalties with nothing to show for his misdeeds. If you rob a bank, you usually get money. If you risk recruiting violations, there should be
Trader God CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness. (Psalm 115: 1 NRSV) O God, I will give you my fear, if you will give me your peace. (Leadership Prayers, Richard Kriegbaum)
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he is pretty, in spite of some hard knocks, and street-smart in ways I will never be. She sat in my office and told me more than I ever wanted to know about what life was like for her and others like her. She was proud of the brave pieces, shrugged off the hard parts, laughed about some of her more gullible moments and smiled ruefully over the sum total. I have thought about her often and wondered how she was doing. And then one fine spring morning, she was waiting for me outside the building.
“Do you remember me?” It took a moment. She was prettier than I had remembered, or maybe just happier than she was last time I saw her. She handed me a slim volume of prayers and meditations on leadership. “You helped me when I was here before. I found this and thought of you.” Tucked inside the book was a card she had made, complete with an original color drawing on the front and a sweet note written in beautiful calligraphy inside. I glanced at it and looked up at her smiling face. “You should be doing this
measurable results, say 6-10 and 245. If the whole truth has been told, Pearl and his people got little or nothing for excessive phone calls, extended bumps and fibbing about where was the cookout. Coaching careers are damaged and maybe totaled. UT basketball is left with the threadbare welfare look. I’m guessing Tennessee gets off light for what went down during the Lane Kiffin era. I remain surprised there were no more football charges. I thought I recognized familiar fingerprints previously seen on the front of the Reggie Bush case at Southern Cal. Could be wrong. I am no more than an amateur detective.
professionally,” I told her. She smiled, “I’ve thought about it.” I thanked her again and went inside. I sat down and read the first two chapters. I have never thought of myself as an “out in the front” leader. I am always happiest in a No.2 or No. 3 position, a second lieutenant, maybe. Since that morning, I have developed the habit of reading at least a page or two of that little book every morning. There is great wisdom there, and courage. There is humility and no little fear. There is stark honesty, pleading without desperation and matterof-fact plainness. But perhaps the best lesson for me, or for anyone who deals with people and provides direction for an effort of any kind, is this: leadership begins on your knees. Between the dream and the reality lie many steps: the vision, the sharing, the plan, the buy-in, the work, the adjustment. Through it all, however, there must be prayer. And from the book came the words that leapt off the page and lodged in my mind: “Oh God, I will give you my
I do know Tennessee is in a deeper mess than ever before. Two points of reference: In the mid-1980s, Tennessee football was called onto the carpet for recruiting violations, extra benefits to a quarterback on the team, use of that ineligible player and false certification of his eligibility. The penalty was modest, one year of probation, a public reprimand for the head coach and disassociation from two generous boosters. All they did was provide free motel lodging for players and relatives and loan cars to the QB. The cars were the sexy part of the story: Porsche, Jaguar, Corvette and an almost new Chevy Blazer. In bringing down the curtain, Frank J. Remington, chair of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, made Tennessee feel almost heroic with his summation: “Where evidence of violations was found, the university was forthright in admission of responsibility and has taken significant remedial action on its own. … “The committee notes with
appreciation the cooperation of the university, and particularly the candor and commitment to rules compliance demonstrated by President Edward J. Boling.” Tennessee football was penalized in 1991 for impermissible recruiting in the late 1980s. An assistant coach, charged with unethical conduct, lost his job. The Vols lost some scholarships and operated one coach short in 1992. The assistant was blamed for an assortment of improper contacts and for providing free airfare so a prospect could attend summer camp. An attempted cover-up compounded the case. The coach asked an associate to report false and misleading information to university and NCAA enforcement staff members. Bingo! Tennessee was put on probation for two years. Coaches got additional instruction on compliance issues. The summer camp was discontinued. The head coach was found not guilty in that he didn’t know. The terminated assistant pursued other career interests.
The NCAA summation said: “Because of the institutional corrective and disciplinary actions, the committee did not impose additional penalties. … Had the university not taken the actions it did to correct violations, discipline the assistant coach who was primarily involved and self-impose penalties on its football program, the committee would have considered imposing additional penalties.” What happened then and happens in most NCAA violation cases influenced Tennessee treatment of Pearl and staff. Athletic director Mike Hamilton made a pre-emptive strike. He fined and restricted the coaches. He proclaimed support, but when the heat did not subside, he paid them to go away. The difference in two decades ago and now is NCAA disposition. If the governing body is serious about discouraging cheating, Tennessee has a problem. As Carl might say, “dad gum.” He might go so far as “tough stuff.”
fear, if you will give me your peace.” It sounds suspiciously like bargaining with God, and maybe it is. But one thing I have learned in my life is this: if I am asking God for something, I may have to put down everything else I am holding onto in order to accept what God is about to place in my hands. Would I be willing to give up my fear for God’s peace? In a heartbeat.
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■ Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is enrolling children 11 months through Pre-K for Parent’s Day Out. Info: 465-9655 or www. graveston.org. ■ Millers Chapel United Methodist Church, across from McDonald’s on Maynardville Highway in Maynardville, sponsors Food for Friends from 5-7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month. This is a free meal for anyone in Union County who could use “on the house” soup and sandwiches. All those
■ New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road, Corryton, will host Celebrate Recovery with special guest speaker and singer Heather Lane at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. All are invited. The program is for those dealing with addictive issues or emotional distress due to life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Info: 688-5330 or 300-5350.
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■ Hines Creek Baptist Church will hold a fundraising rummage sale for the church’s food pantry starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 4, in the parking lot of the former Bi-Lo in Halls. All donations will be accepted and appreciated. Info: 497-2495.
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■ Ailor Dale Baptist Church, 351 Beard Valley Road, will have homecoming Sunday, June 12, with services starting at 10:30 a.m., and lunch to follow. Everyone welcome. The Rev. Adam Nicely is pastor.
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■ Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive in Maynardville, holds a men’s prayer breakfast at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. All are invited to join in praying
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■ WMRD 94.5 FM hosts “Traditional Hymns Hour” with Kathy Chesney from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Call in your requests or dedications to 745-1467, and tune in to listen or sing along. ■ Ailor Dale Baptist Church, 351 Beard Valley Road, will have a special singing at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 5, with the Matchless Grace Singers from Monroe, Mich. Everyone welcome. The Rev. Adam Nicely is pastor.
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■ Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell, will have revival starting at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22. Evangelists will be Joe Norris and Kevin Sexton. All are welcome.
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Parent volunteer Linda Myers (center) reads about Mexico to 1st grade students Gracie Cooper and Eben Hansen in Jeanie Bowling’s class. Photo by C. Taylor
Pajamas, books and fun By Cindy Taylor It’s a Big Ridge Elementary School tradition to have fun and kick back with PJ Reading Day each spring. Kids and teachers wear their favorite pajamas for a relaxed day of reading. The focus is on learning about other countries and cultures. This year’s celebration was held May 16, and pajamaclad Big Ridge students “visited” countries like Japan and Mexico through reading and activities. Librarian Louann Nicely coordinates the event. “I got the inspiration from Dolly Parton and her Imagination Library,” said Nicely.
“A lot of our students benefit from her books. This is our ninth year, and next year for our 10th we are planning a big blowout.” Chantay Collins of the Maynardville branch of Union County Public Library has participated in the event for all nine years. “The kids do crafts and read about other countries and learn how to say hello and goodbye in the language of that country,” said Collins. “Louann Nicely is the brains and does an amazing job, and I get to introduce the students to summer reading.”
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The castle residents are ready to welcome Belle in the Union County High School drama class’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” They are: (front) Buck Bailey as Lumiere, Sydney Myers as the feather duster; (back) Abigayle Hankins as the wardrobe, Courtney Wright as Cogsworth, Felisha Ray as Chip and Taylor Cowell as Mrs. Potts.
The Union County High School drama class took a line from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” literally. They invited local elementary schools to “be their guests” for a special production adapted from the Disney classic. With a cast of 16 and a stage crew of eight, the students brought the movie to life. Sydney Myers provided set and costume design, and Kristen Wynn made her own costume, Belle’s iconic blue dress. Cyndi Hansard directed the play.
Cattle farmers association to meet An organizational meeting to start a Union County cattle farmers association will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. TCA area president Mike Sharp of Morgan County will speak, as will Tammy McKinney, an agriculture agronomist. Location to be announced. RSVP or info: 992-8038 or sperrin@utk.edu.
School system seeks surplus proposals Union County Public Schools recently declared seven, 960-square-foot portable buildings located at Maynardville Elementary School and two standard size storage buildings at Union County High School surplus. Anyone interested in purchasing or removing surplus buildings should submit proposals to Union County Board of Education by 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. Info: 368-7682.
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Union County High School Athlete of the Week Outen signs with King College By Cindy Taylor
Union County High School discus star signs to do track and field at King College. Pictured at the signing are: (front) cousin Todd Mulkey, aunt Lanelle Mulkey, Jonathan Outen, uncle Jim Mulkey, family member Dana Converse; (back) coaches Whitney Williams, Sonny Evans and Tim Keith, and athletic director Shane Brown. Photo by C. Taylor
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SCHOOL NOTES ■ The Union County School Board has approved the following calendar for the remainder of the school year: The last full day of school will be Monday, May 23. Tuesday, May 24, will be a half day for students. Wednesday, May 25, will be an administrative day with no students.
Union County track and field stars Todd Mulkey, Jonathan Outen and Sarah Atkins. Not pictured is George White. Photo by C. Taylor
Union County track and field winners By Cindy Taylor As this school year draws to a close, so do sports competitions. Three students competed in track and field subsectionals last week. Jonathan Outen brought home second place for discus throwing, Todd Mulkey beat the Union County High School record for the 800 meter while competing in subsectionals and Sarah Atkins won second place in girls 100 meter hurdles with a time of 19.44. George White also advanced to sectionals for discus. “The competition wasn’t that stiff at sub-
REUNIONS ■ The Buckner Reunion will begin at noon Saturday, June 18, at Wilson Park in Maynardville. Bring a dish to share, a chair and a drink. Info: Jean Mize, 992-3674; Linda Cox, 992-8565; Carolyn Norris, 992-8321.
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sectionals,” said Atkins. “Sectionals will be tougher.” Mulkey is a junior and has been attempting for some time to break the school record for the 800 meter. The record was held pre- Horace Maynard viously by Daniel Grasty with a time of 2.13. ■ Eighth grade awards day will be 1 p.m. May 23. Eighth Mulkey beat that time by one second. grade graduation will be 7 Atkins and Outen progressed to sectionp.m. May 24, at Union County als held at Christian Academy of Knoxville on High School. May 17. Outen placed second at sectionals and will go to the state tournament May 27.
■ The Cupp Reunion (family and friends of P.H. “Hurb” and Martha Cupp) will hold a reunion 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Fountain City Lions Club Building at Fountain City Park. Bring a covered dish and a 2-liter drink. Bring memorabilia to share. Info: Brenda Clabough Smith, 748-1658, or Jimmy
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Jonathan Outen received a full scholarship to King College in Bristol due to his academic record and his record in track and field with the discus and the shot put. As far as any coach can remember, Outen is the first graduate of Union County High School to receive a scholarship for track and field. His coaches are quick to tell you about this young man’s achievements both on the field and in school. “He has worked hard these last three years,” said coach Sonny Evans. “He’s broken as many records as he has set and
has won every meet this year except one. He has been right on the verge of winning state a couple of times. He goes to sectionals tomorrow, and if he places first, second or third, he will go on to state. The first time he broke a record, he threw 107 feet and this year he threw 143 feet.” In fact, Outen got second place at sectionals with a distance of 141 feet. He will compete at the state tournament May 27. “King College offered me the best deal,” said Outen. “I have a full scholarship for track and field, and it is a very nice college. I want to thank my coaches for all their help and training.”
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24 pk., .5 Liter Btls.
Hand Breaded, Never Frozen
1
$ Lbs. for
Lay’s Classic Three Little Pigs
Drinking Water
96
2 1 $ for
1
$ 99
77
4344 Maynardville, Hwy., Maynardville, TN 865-992-9991
¢
99
¢
SALE DATES Sun., May 22 Sat., May 28, 2011