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Going forward: By Libby Morgan
Union County’s signature spring event – the Art on Main festival – to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today (Saturday, June 7) downtown.
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Catching up
The approach of June has come at lightning speed, and it’s past time to recognize a couple of great things that went on in May. The Family and Community Education clubs across the county held their spring luncheon, “Everyone Blooms,” with FCE member, 4-H presenters and guests in mid-May.
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Booster shot for John Bruhin Patience, please. John Bruhin is facing a long walk and it may take an extra minute. He is on his way back into the spotlight for one big night this summer. On July 24 he will be inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Bruhin, 49, has been “training” for a while. He is 70 pounds down from 420 and trying to get closer to playing weight. He has one new knee and needs another but can get along with a trusty cane.
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It’s a privilege to meet someone who has chosen to stay steady in the midst of chaos. How many teenagers are a model for their generation when they’ve experienced losses most of us are spared until middle age? Brittany Donahue just graduated as a valedictorian at Union County High with a 4.0 grade average, but neither her parents nor her “Mom” grandmother were able to celebrate with her. They have all passed on. “My mother was never in the picture and died of an overdose, but my grandmother, Pamela Riffey, took care of me. When I was in the eighth grade, she was killed by a drunk driver. Dad died of leukemia.” “He was a hard worker and always wanted the best for us,” she says of her dad, Doyle Donahue. The Donahues have farmed in Luttrell for generations, and Brittany lives in the old family place with her uncle and cousins. “My family raised me with God, and He has helped me through. They’ve taught me to stay humble and trust Him,” she says. Her school years were all spent in Union County, and she cites two teachers in particular who have given her extra inspiration and support: Jennifer Melton, her English teacher, and Christopher
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Healthy Kids Day launches summer reading program By Sandra Clark
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Old Harp singers still draw crowd My first experience with a singing school was when the late Horace Booker taught at two-week evening singing school at Alder Springs Baptist Church using the lessons developed in the 1800s for what was known as Harp singers. First the notes do ra mi fa so la ti do were sung using songbooks with shape notes.
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Revival Vision’s Bryan Wheble Bryan Wheble is closing in on a year of ministry at Maynardville’s Revival Vision Church of God, and he’s finding the rhythm of the church’s role in the community.
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Chantay Collins called them “the youngest and oldest volunteers” at Healthy Kids Day: Chantay’s mom, Valalee Smith, at the registration table holds her 7-month-old great granddaughter, Skyley Collins. Photos by S. Clark
Chantay Collins and her staff at the Maynardville Public Library signed up youngsters of all ages for the summer reading program during Healthy Kids Day on May 31. Kids loved the opportunity to run an obstacle course, turn flips, walk a balance beam with Premier Athletics, eat cookies (oatmeal raisin) with Teresa’s Bakery and enjoy bananas and smoothies. Healthy Kids Day, in its 4th year, moved off the hot pavement of Union County High School to the grass behind the library and senior center. Various 4-H groups set up tents and displayed animals (goats, sheep and a donkey) and plants. The Tennessee National Guard sponsored a football toss game, and a couple of churches recruited for their upcoming Vacation Bible Schools. Paulette Elementary School’s 4-H Club gave away live tomato and pepper plants to encourage gardening and healthy eating. Local law enforcement agencies provided safety information for children and adults. They provided car seat safety checks and showed off the canine officers, including Barnabas and the other Bloodhounds. The Maynardville city police had a drug drop-off. To page 2
Light-hearted meeting wraps up budget hearings system needs to get final figures By Sandra Clark Wow! Union County has a bud- from Nashville. “I want to get this over in June,” get, and it’s still June. Very early said Williams. June. That got amens from the seven members of the committee who have examined each line of Following Tuesday’s meeting the budget over four meetings in of the Budget and Finance Com- April, May and June. And it’s not that suddenly mittee, Mayor Mike Williams said he will call a special meeting there’s a windfall of money. It’s of the County Committee to vote more an atmosphere of cooperaon a final budget, probably two tion from the commission, the weeks after the Monday, June school board and administra9, regular meeting. The school tion, the mayor and other of-
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ficeholders, with the cauldron expertly stirred by the finance director, Ann Dyer. The general government budget is $57,976 over the current year. Debt service is down, (from $2,078,878 to $2,072,334) thanks to refinancing for a lower interest rate. Highlights of Tuesday’s meeting included chocolate candy distributed during a break to committee members by Wanda Byerley and a call from J.M. Bailey that “people who want money
should show up.” He had some questions, particularly for recipients of county donations to non-profits. Many of the applicants had not submitted necessary documentation, so the committee passed their request with the stipulation that paperwork be in before July 1. Out in the audience, Wanda Byerley said, “No job is done ’til the paperwork is done, boys.” And a commissioner joked, “Stop eating that chocolate, Wanda!” It sure was better than a battle.
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Youngest animal honors went to this 2-month-old black goat named Johnny Cash. “He’s looking for his June,� said owner Joann Rose.
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Paulette 4-H Club member Makenzi Stewart (at right) bags a free tomato plant for Brooke Black and her dad, George Black. Brooke just finished 5th grade at Big Ridge Elementary and will start middle school in the fall. David Stewart helped with the project.
Candice Lamb, leader of the 4-H Horse Club, feeds treats to her goat Tinkerbell, who literally stood on two legs for chips.
Demonstrations included Boy Scouts showing alternant methods of starting a campfire, while the volunteer fire department shared fire safety information and gave tours of a fire truck. A variety of health care providers and organizations handed out toothbrushes, sweet potato crackers and kid-friendly favorites. UT Extension provided a healthy tasting of hummus, pita chips and fruit smoothies, which were a big hit.
From page 1 Keep Union County Beautiful instructed on recycling. Wanda Byerly taught ancestry to the youth. Food City provided healthy fruit – bananas and kiwi and so much more, said Becca Hughes of UT Extension. Overall the event was a huge success with over 375 participants, said librarian Chantay Collins. She’s psyched about the summer reading program.
Football coaches Mike “Rosey� Rose and Wally Goodman hosted a table to introduce Patriot football to visiting youngsters. Bull Goodman, 9, tries on a helmet from Coach Goodman.
Register of Deeds Mary Beth Kitts gave kids helium-filled balloons anchored with a Chex Mix treat.
Teresa Cooper of Teresa’s Bakery gave away tasty oatmeal cookies with raisins, a healthy treat for healthy kids.
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Karen Wenger and Will Phillips of Union Farmers’ Cooperative at their demonstration booth where they displayed tires used in trivia.
Catching up The approach of June has come at lightning speed, and it’s past time to recognize a couple of great things that went on in May.
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The Family and Community Education clubs across the county held their spring luncheon, “Everyone Blooms,” with FCE member, 4-H presenters and guests in mid-May. Terry Reinitz reports on the meeting and celebration: The spring luncheon was hosted by Sharps Chapel with the theme “Everyone Blooms.” Lynn Prichard’s icebreaker included actual ice breaking and famous people impersonations. Carolyn Shields surprised Carol Pratt by saying that she has been nominated for “Best of the Best.” Pat Blackburn reported that Union County Food Pantry received 60 bags of donated clothing and shoes. The National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive in Sharps Chapel collected 125 pound of food that will be donated to the Pantry, which is currently serving 600 families each month. Pratt said Union County FCE has helped the community with recent donations to Tri-County Honor Guard, Union County Food Pantry, Union County Children’s Charities, UT Extension 4-H and UT Extension Office for Martha Warwick/ Union County Schools. She introduced 4-H leader Bill Morgan who thanked FCE for judging the breadmaking contest. Smoky Mountain 4-H Club has 25 members; homeschool students are searching for realistic ways to provide education. Martin Dickey spoke about the 4-H state-winning GIS mapping project of Big Ridge State Park while Nathanael Kadron and Dakota Sherritze displayed a poster. Mary Morgan brought her six-month-old black lab/ golden retriever puppy and shared her experience raising Levi to be a guide dog for the blind. Dakota Sherritze talked about his small
Carol Pratt engine project. The group enjoyed the singing and piano playing by Emmaline Jenkins and Nathanael Kadron. Rita Poteet judged the cultural arts items and announced the winners: Carol Pratt - Beadwork earrings and oil painting of birds Margie Collins- Crocheted scarf Carolyn Shields - Embroidered quilt Lynn Prichard - Quilted wall hanging and quilt Rita Potett - Quilted table runner In honor of Pat Blackburn’s birthday, the group sang Happy Birthday to Pat. The three Union County FCE clubs shared how they have bloomed this year. ■ Big Ridge FCE helped with the concession stand at the Big Ridge State Park Bluegrass Festival in August. ■ Hubbs Grove FCE is making throw pillows to sell with material donated by England Furniture. ■ Sharps Chapel FCE
president Carolyn Shields thanked Joyce Rush and her team for the spring luncheon decorations. This year they hosted the Sharps Chapel Easter Egg Hunt and staffed the concession stand for the elementary school field days. Sharps Chapel volunteers cleaned the concession stand and bathrooms. Sharps Chap el has field trips planned to Seven Springs Farm (June 19) and Ebbing and Flowing Spring in Rogersville. Guest speaker Gina Buckner talked about Union County Children’s Charity “Under the Tree.” Donations and volunteers are needed September through December for this community effort which helps around 500 needy kids. Gina thanked FCE for their help. Phyllis Snapp gave the blessing and 24 members, 4-H presenters and several guests enjoyed a delicious covered dish luncheon. An entertaining mystery bag auction followed. (Thanks to Patsy MacKenzie for donating a hand-made sweater.) – Terry Reinitz The Big Ridge FCE Club meets Thursday, June 12, at Big Ridge State Park beginning at 11 a.m. Hubbs Grove Club meets Tuesday, June 17, at Hardee’s beginning at 11 a.m. Sharps Chapel Club meets Thursday, June 19, at Sharps Chapel Senior Center beginning at 1 p.m. New members are welcomed. ■
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of work that goes on putting on Farm Day at School, the UT Extension Office staff recognized those who made it happen. This year’s Union County Farm Day, held at Paulette Elementary, was the first time the event was held at the three-year-old school in the south end of the county. Ashley Padgett, Extension Office administrative assistant, provides details: This was the 20th annual Union County Farm Day & Ag in the Classroom event. It’s held each year alternately at one of the county’s five elementary schools. Thanks to principal Jason Bailey for welcoming us to the school’s 400 students. Union County Farm Bureau sponsors the event each year as it grows tremendously. There were 18 exhibits with volunteers from Union County Farm Bureau, Cedar Crest Farms, Big Ridge State Park, Union County Soil Conservation, Stone Hurst Miniature Horses, Tenn. Division of Forestry, Maynardville Health Department, Union Farmers Co-op, Union County 4-H & UT Extension Union County, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency, Horace Maynard FFA, Hallsdale Powell Utility District, plus honeybees, tractors and more. Along with these guests, the Co-op provided useful corral panels for the animals and Farm Bureau provided school lunches to the volunteers. The weather was perfect for the pre-K thru 3rd graders, but took a wet turn and kept the 4th and 5th graders inside. Although they didn’t get to visit the animals and
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Old Harp singers still draw crowds
Musical marvel Dwain G. Burke was elected superintendent of Union County Schools in 1976. One change instituted was departmentalization of Maynardville Elementary’s sixth and seventh grades. After first grade, I selected my own teachers, and I always chose the one with the most experience. Since I was raised by older parents, I thought more experience made better teachers. I therefore chose to be in Ms. Marie Lynch’s sixth grade, and she became my homeroom teacher per departmentalization. We had six teachers, and without departmentalization I would not have been able to have been in five of their classes. Ms. Marie’s room was two doors up the hall from the office (now the clinic) across from the present cafeteria. As the sixth and seventh grade classes were spread across campus, students did not change classes – teachers traveled from classroom to classroom on a rotating schedule. We had Ms. Marie first, then Ms. Wanda Cox, and every teacher we had throughout the day came to us from Ms. Cox’s portable classroom across the playground. This meant we had at least five minutes between teachers, and our behavior varied depending upon which teacher came next. Ms. Cox was firm but flexible, so we were somewhat relaxed while waiting for her. Ms. Cox was assigned to teach reading, art and music. I remember the school had a keyboard that was “sacred,” and someone instructed her not to let our “dirty little fingers” touch it; nevertheless, Ms. Cox taught us the five lines, four spaces on the music staff and had us play simple songs. Joy! Rapture! She had me thinking I could have
Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME been Liberace when I successfully played “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” for the first time. Interestingly, when I took introduction to music my first quarter at Lincoln Memorial University in fall 1983, I honestly tell you Dr. Mabel Smith taught the same exact thing to college freshmen that Wanda Cox taught us in sixth grade. In winter 1984 that class met in the Abraham Lincoln Museum Auditorium as Avery Hall was under renovation. I sat on the front row, and my roommate told me years later that everyone sitting behind me copied from me. Ms. Cox was amazed that she afforded so many students that she never even taught a passing grade in freshman music at LMU, all from teaching the little music she knew to a bunch of sixth graders. Who knows how I would have fared in freshman music if not for Ms. Cox? This reminds me of a poem: For Want of a Nail For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of a horse the rider was lost… For want of a [rider] the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail. – Wikipedia Sometimes the smallest things become important later in life. Next I turn to a lost but recovering art. Dr. Ronnie Mincey is supervisor of federal programs for Union County Public Schools
My first experience with a singing school was when the late Horace Booker taught at two-week evening singing school at Alder Springs Baptist Church using the lessons developed in the 1800s for what was known as Harp singers. First the notes do ra mi fa so la ti do were sung using songbooks with shape notes. The particular song book used at Alder Springs was called “Rainbow Rays.” I still have my copy. While I was very young and did not realize I should have tried harder and been more attentive, I’ve always been fascinated with this method of music. The beginning humming tune up, singing the notes before singing the words and no musical instrument accompanying the singing all intrigued me. Our own Patricia Cox told me she attended a sing-
The bridge topped a hill, we thought the bridge would be at the bottom. “every time there was just another hill. things change when you get tired. “finally, we came to the bottom of a hill, looking at the next climb ahead, and we saw a little fruit stand off to the side. “it had been a long time since we left the art lady’s house, and i think we were both ready to sit down a spell. “the tomato man had been a cross-country truck driver for 30 years. ‘and this is the most dangerous road in america’ he assured us. ‘these people are crazy.’ “we weren’t going to argue with that. “he also informed us that anyone attempting to walk across the bridge was arrested. “but that was not a real issue. we already knew trying to walk it would be suicide. “then it was time to go. we had lost enough time. and we weren’t going to get past that bridge by worrying about it. the tomato man had told us there was a marina next to the bridge, so
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ing school years ago and she still sings beautifully. Another friend, Curtis Blanton, who lived at Norris for years while working for the Department of Energy, knows this method of singing. Curtis and wife Janice now live back home in Sylva, North Carolina. A few years ago during the Museum of Appalachia homecoming, a group was singing at the cantilever barn. The group’s baritone for some reason didn’t make it and they announced they needed a baritone. Curtis was in the audience and volunteered. It was as if he had been singing with the
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group a long time. Back to the song books – I’ve sort of collected these shape note song books. “Songs and Hymns - Shape Notes” published in 1939 by Stamps-Baxter sold for 50 cents a copy or $4.40 per dozen. “Gems of Devotion,” compiled by Ruth Winsett and published by her husband, R. E. Winsett, of Dayton, Tennessee, advertised as “Limp” copies 25 cents each or $2.75 a dozen. It has such songs as “A Beautiful Life,” “Jesus is Calling” and “I’ll Fly Away.” Then there’s a hardback song book called “The Silver Star,” published by Bateman Bros. of Knoxville. It has such familiar tunes as “Softly and Tenderly,” “No Not One,” “Lord, I’m Coming Home” and “Shall We Gather at the River.” The hardback was called board binding
and was sold for 45 cents a copy or $5 a dozen. The original shape-note instructional song book, “Harp of Columbia,” used in this area was published in 1848 by M. L. and W. H. Swan of Knoxville. It was published again in 1867 as “The New Harp of Columbia” songbook. “Harp Singing” was republished in 1921 and in 2001 by popular demand. The University of Tennessee Press published a facsimile representation of the “New Harp of Columbia.” The book is available for $16.50 from the UT Press at 1-800621-2736. The books are available at the singings for $20 including tax and no postage. For anyone interested in learning how to sing, it is well worth the price. Info: www.oldharp.org or call Tina Becker at 865982-7777.
problem with the 33 bridge. but for us, a detour was probably impossible. “it did not matter, i already had a new plan. we walked up to the highway patrol man, and waited politely to one side while he finished his conversation with the trucker. then he turned to us. “‘we have a problem. we are trying to run from knoxville to tazewell.... and we don’t know how we are going to get across the bridge.’ “‘i’ll be glad to drive you across.’ “it was that easy. “at least it was easy until we started trying to fold our stiff legs into the tiny space
in the back of the patrol car. “we got lucky. he was a young guy, from ‘right here in union county.’ and the first person all day to act like we were not doing anything the least unusual. “there was a pulloff at the far side of the bridge. we creaked our stiff legs out of the confines of the patrol car, and looked up at a shoulderless road curving out of sight up the hill. i knew we only had about 5 miles of this, and then it was a straight shot to tazewell. “we went back to work. “it is fun to have fun. but you have to know how. – Laz
we had a little bit of a plan ... go to the marina and try to find someone who would ferry us across the river. “with luck there would be somewhere we could climb back up to the road. but we needed to get there soon. it was getting late in the afternoon. “refreshed by our break, we knocked out the last couple of hills in short order, and we were soon approaching the hilltop above the bridge. “having seen only a couple of THP cars all day, we had wondered how bridge walkers could be so certain of arrest. the answer was easy, when we got to the top of the hill. “there was a large marquee sign that said ‘all commercial vehicles must stop.’ “next to it was a highway patrol car. a tractor-trailer rig was parked next to it. the trooper was talking to the driver, no doubt outlining detours. “it was then we realized there had been very few tractor-trailers passing us Union County’s Valley Boys – Timothy Ray, Dillon Hurst and Jerfor a long time. we weren’t emiah Ray –provide sweet harmonies at the Friday afternoon the only ones who had a Farmers Market in downtown Maynardville. Photo submitted
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Booster shot for John Bruhin Patience, please. John Bruhin is facing a long walk and it may take an extra minute. He is on his way back into the spotlight for one big night this summer. On July 24 he will be inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Bruhin, 49, has been “training” for a while. He is 70 pounds down from 420 and trying to get closer to playing weight. He has one new knee and needs another but can get along with a trusty cane. John played football at Powell High, Tennessee and Tampa Bay. The adventure came with a price. There are scars. He struggles to get up from a chair.
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So, tell us, John Bruhin, if you could go back to the beginning … “I’d do it all over again.” Going back would mean downtown Powell, barefoot walks down the hill to Groner’s Store, being poor without really realizing it. “Ray McCloud, a neighbor and friend, was my first source of football information. We’d talk about Tennessee. He had known
General Neyland and a lot of other famous names. He knew about tradition. He gave me tickets a few times when he didn’t want to go to games. “That’s how I got to see Ernie and Bernie (Grunfeld and King) in basketball.” Other friends were vital. “Fred Sisk had been to a baseball academy. He knew a lot. He taught me how to lift weights and properly stretch. He also taught me how to write papers for school.” Fred’s dad, Governor Sisk, owned a gas station on Clinton Highway. He saw potential in young Bruhin. “When I’d be below zero, he would give me an occasional $20. He may have
The day the sky fell
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When he opened the sixth seal, I looked, and there came a great earthquake; the sun became black as sackcloth, the full moon became like blood; and the stars of the sky fell to the earth as the fig tree drops its winter fruit when shaken by a gale. (Revelation 6: 12-13 NRSV)
what caused that hole in the earth. In fact, it was only in 1903 My Lord! What a mourning, that a man looked at the craMy Lord! What a mourning, ter and realized what it was. Yes, My Lord! What a mourning, Daniel Barringer searched When the stars begin to fall. for years for a large mete(Negro spiritual) orite to explain the existing Well, it turns out Chicken miles per hour) nickel-iron crater, but impact physics Little was right: the sky is meteorite crashed to Earth was not well understood at falling. Little by little, one nearly 50,000 years ago. the time, so he did not realSplashing over 175 million ize that most of the matter piece at a time. I recently stood on a tons of rock outward, the re- would have vaporized on viewer’s platform overlook- sulting crater is 4,150 feet in impact. ing the great Meteor Crater diameter, 550 feet deep and Scientists today are also 40 miles east of Flagstaff, 2.4 miles in circumference. pretty well convinced that Arizona. The hole at my This hole was there for a meteor of significant profeet was, well, as the kids 40,000 years before any portions struck the earth so blithely say about many human saw it, and then it hollowing out a crater that things, awesome. would have been the Ana- formed the Gulf of Mexico. With the force of a multi- sazi (“the old ones”) who Some theorize that event megaton bomb, a speeding found it. They could not threw enough dust and de(estimated speed: 26,000 possibly have imagined bris into the atmosphere to
never known how much that meant.” Some said playing at Tennessee was an impossible dream but John thought maybe, perhaps, possibly he could make it. He tried to make a deal with his dad. “My father had a drinking problem. I asked if he’d stop drinking if I made the team.” Half happened. John earned a scholarship. He made the starting lineup in 1985 as a sophomore guard. “That is my best memory of football, my first significant playing time. The team was really a team. We had Tony (Robinson) but we didn’t have a lot of superstars. We didn’t have a lot of anything except heart.
cause a long “nuclear” winter that killed the dinosaurs. So it is true that the sky is falling. It is also true that there is not one thing we can do about it. Carrying an umbrella might make you feel better about the situation, but I can’t say that it will help much. Therefore, then, what to do? Worry? Stay home? Hide in a cave? (Then, of course, you have bat problems!) I remember one night when I was about 7, when the gathering storm was becoming truly scary. Mother insisted we go to the basement for safety. Daddy was reluctant, but finally agreed (mostly to satisfy Mother, I am convinced). The next time a storm came up at night, Daddy refused to move from his bed. “If it is my time, it is my time,” he said, philosophically. Not a bad way to live your life, especially when it is raining rocks.
“Eight of us used the same sports coat to have our pictures taken for the brochure. Seven of us didn’t have one.” Phillip Fulmer was Tennessee’s line coach. He vividly remembers three seasons with Bruhin. “He was such an outstanding talent. He was really a great player, unusually athletic and fast for his size. He may have had the most talent of anyone I had coached up to that time. “John needed guidance. There were days when it was a hug and a kick on the rear. I had to be tough at times. He almost quit. I remember him going to Georgia to check on some hunting dogs. We had to go get him. “There probably were days when he didn’t like me but I didn’t burn the bridge. I think we are best friends.”
It was Fulmer who first said John had NFL potential. Bruhin didn’t believe it. But, the Bucs drafted him in the fourth round. He won a starting job. He made some money. If the knees had lasted longer … The years since have not been the proverbial rose garden. John has had ups and downs, health problems, even heartbreak. He has decided God must have a plan, maybe that he should offer to others lessons learned, wisdom gained. The hall of fame induction is a big deal. It figures to be a booster shot for several of us. Fulmer rearranged a speaking engagement in Denver to be here. “I wouldn’t miss it,” he said. Me neither. (Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com).
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church on Hickory Star Road, will host VBS 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 16-20, with classes for all ages. ■ Cedar Ford Baptist Church, 3201 Highway 31 East, Luttrell, will host VBS 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Friday, June 15-20, with classes for all ages. Info: 992-0216 ■ Hubbs Grove Missionary Baptist Church will host VBS 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9-12, with classes for all ages. There will be food, games and crafts. ■ New Beverly Baptist
Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, will host Weird Animals VBS 6-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9-13, with nightly Bible lessons, music, games, crafts and food. Info: 546-0001 or www. newbeverly.org. ■ Old Rugged Cross Missionary Baptist Church, 213 Old Rugged Cross Lane in Maynardville, will host Vacation Bible School “Agency D-3” 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9-13. Info: 660-9256. ■ Union Missionary Baptist Church will hold VBS 6:309 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9-13.
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The bride (right) and her sister, Ashley Padgett, who plans to marry this fall, received wedding gifts of iron skillets from their Papaw David Hickman of St. Louis, Missouri. Ashley says, “He brought us antique Griswold iron skillets to make cornbread, gravy and pies in, and also in case Ethan and Jordan get out of line.” Photos submitted
Newlyweds Allison Padgett and Jordan Campbell leave their reception amid sparklers. The wedding was themed around this beautifully restored antique John Deere tractor. Jordan has been working on the machine since he was 14.
Wedding: Farm style Allison Padgett and Jordan Campbell, both members of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, married at their church recently and
held a farm-style reception at Hubbs Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with over 200 guests in attendance.
Their parents are Allen and Ava Padgett and Tim and Lesia Campbell. The couple will reside in Maynardville.
Luttrell Library invites kids to a summer of fun Tuesdays in June and July at 1 p.m. (except July 1), all kids are invited to Luttrell Library for fun and educational programs. Library director Kim Todd says, “We held our Summer Reading Kick-off with Ronald McDonald and the Fizz, Boom, Read program. “We had a full house here at LPL and the kids laughed themselves silly while Ronald McDonald talked about our reading program and showed the kids how to make a sock puppet, who entertained them as well. The kids really enjoyed meeting and getting their picture made with Ronald McDonald. “After Ronald talked and joked with the kids, Donna Kelly, another clown, created Elephant Foam in a science experiment showing an exothermic reaction,
Clown Donna Kelly creates Elephant Foam. Photos submitted
which means it not only creates foam, but it also creates heat. “Next there were lots of activities for the children to participate in such as hulahooping, games, car racing and nail art. “There is lots of fun happening this summer at Luttrell Public Library!” The schedule is: June 10: Danse Et Plus Dance Studio June 17: SNAKES! Big Ridge State Park Ranger Derek Wilson June 24: Bicycle Safety Helmet Program July 8: Ron Lightly with Jason and Company, ventriloquist and science fun July 15: Knoxville Zoo brings the ZooMobile July 22: Fire Safety Fun Fest and Caterpillar Fun House July 29: Rewards Day
Ronald McDonald props his arm on Austin Beeler at the Luttrell Library summer program kickoff party.
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Revival Vision’s Bryan By Libby Morgan Bryan Wheble is closing in on a year of ministry at Maynardville’s Revival Vision Church of God, and he’s finding the rhythm of the church’s role in the community. He’s had to fill the big shoes of Jim Mulkey, who, with his wife, Lanelle, built an outreach to the area’s troubled in addition to building the church. “I believe in being real and leading by example, and to get involved, and trying to know people. You gotta love people,” Wheble says. “And humor is a big part of my method.” The church is currently attended by about 100 at Sunday services, and the community gathers at the big modern building for many other reasons. “We share our space on Tuesday nights for Celebrate Recovery. Gail Graves runs that program. They help people with ‘Habits, Hurts or Hangups.’ Everyone is welcome. The meetings start at 7, but dinner is served prior to that. There’s a separate meeting for teenagers. “Alcoholics Anonymous meets here, and ICARe, and
Bryan Wheble, senior pastor of Revival Vision Church of God, and his well-used Bible that has duct tape repairs wearing out. Photo by Libby Morgan
the foster program uses our building for classes and 4-H holds events here. “We also have the Christian Motorcycle Association here, and we had a biker’s service recently. It was a great time.
“We are also involved in ecumenical services. We had a Thanksgiving service at the Catholic church. I spoke and the Methodists sang. Father Steve came and spoke to celebrate what we share in common. He’s a
She’ll be swinging for Joy! Becky B k B Brody d Ch Chaffee ff received civil engineering degrees from UC Berkley and Cornell University, but her passion is music. On Saturday, June 21, Violettes by Becky, in partnership with Target Golf Driving Range in Powell, will host a “Swing for Joy” fundraiser for the Joy of Music School. The well-known Knoxville nonprofit provides music lessons and instruments for children who can’t afford them. Target Chaffee Golf will donate proceeds from each purchase of a bucket of balls to the school. Prizes to be drawn every hour include greens passes to several golf courses, a Smoky Mountain rafting trip, Brixx Woodfired Grill and Brazeiros Brazilian Steakhouse gift certificates and much more. In addition, from Friday through Sunday, June 2022, visit Brixx Woodfired Grill and mention that you are there for “Joy,” and the restaurant will donate money to the school from each pizza ordered. You can sign up for events and view details on Facebook. In particular, Chaffee is looking for $500 sponsorships for talented young musicians. “It’s exciting to me to think that I have encouraged even one child with creativity,” says Chaffee.
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lettesbyBecky. Chaffee moved to Knoxville and raised her two kids here. They “were clearly very bright and needed something to supplement their education,” Chaffee says. So she enrolled them both in Suzuki music lessons – her daughter on violin and her son on piano. Chaffee herself is a flutist, but as her kids progressed in their lessons, she found herself falling more and more in love with the violin. The active mom put in many hours doing volunteer
fantastic person, and has a heart for this community. “With being a youth minister for 14 years, I do things to get kids to know their pastor. Not just on a spiritual level, but personally. We did Bryan Goes Bananas, and of course I’m Bryan. We did everything with bananas – the banana/7-Up Challenge, a banana obstacle course, a banana-eating contest. “We laugh, we have fun, but that doesn’t mean there are no sorrowful times. One of my favorite passages is Psalms 30, verse 5: ‘Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.’” “This is my passion. I wouldn’t be happy doing anything else,” says Wheble. He is married to Beverly, and they have a 21-year-old son, Alexander, who will graduate from Lee University soon. Revival Vision’s services are Wednesday at 7 p.m. for family worship, dinner for the youth and adult Bible study. Sunday School is at 9:30, morning service is at 10:30 and Sunday evening service is 6 p.m. “The community is always welcome here, to the friendliest church anywhere. We love people,” he says, “and our dress code is: Wear clothes. We accept you as you are.”
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It’s a big deal for East Tennessee each year when the Ella Baker Child Policy Tra ining Institute brings a couple thousand of American’s brightest and most idealistic Young young people for a week-long training session before they go out to operate Freedom Schools across the country. Called servant-leaders, the college students are interns of the Children’s Defense Fund who will be teaching impoverished kids later this summer. They live for a week in a dorm at UT with their main activities at the Alex Haley Farm in Norris. Full group events are held at the Knoxville Convention Center which is where I went on Sunday, grabbing a seat on the third row. Folks my age relived history when the legendary Freedom Singers performed, followed by speakers Marian Wright Edelman, Andrew work in the school system, Young Jr. and U.S. Rep. John and when both of her chil- Lewis. But the evening was dren grew older and started about the young people there driving, she found that she from 29 states. One called the had time to sew. speakers “our elders.” Ouch! “I am quite the gift-givBecause we hold images er,” she says, “and I sewed of John Lewis at age 23 leadeight purses as gifts within two years.” Meanwhile, her fascination with the violin grew. like a chin rest (for a vioShe wanted to learn to play lin,) and, crazy as I am, I the instrument, and for a thought ‘I have to make a time studied it alongside her violin purse.’” She did. And she “bedaughter. Carpal tunnel syndrome came obsessed with imin both hands put an end to proving them. And people started asking me to sew that. But the talented crafter other instruments.” Eventually she set up a wasn’t done with the fiddle website to sell her wares yet. “I was in a craft store and and christened the business saw a button that looked “Violettes by Becky.” And she found herself trying to do even more for the young musical community. In the spring of this year, she spearheaded the first
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ing the March on Washington, images of Andy Young as Atlanta’s mayor during the Oly mpic s, images of M a r i a n Wright advocating for kids and civil rights Lewis way before she married lawyer and Bobby Kennedy aide Peter Edelman. The children of the 1960s believed we would change the world. And now we hope the kids in their 20s can. Being on the third row, I had a chance to meet the speakers afterwards. But I bypassed them to approach the young woman who had so competently presided over the introduction of 50-plus Ella Baker Trainers. “You’re good,” I said, grabbing her hand. “As your elder, I’m saying, ‘Find a district. Run for Congress.’” She looked straight back and said. “Yes, ma’am.”
annual Music Composition Competition for Youth, with a challenge to school-age kids to write a song, with or without words, entitled “Being Me Now.” Entries came from all over the United States and Canada. A panel of distinguished judges including Knoxville KSO conductor Lucas Richman declared winners from California, Illinois, New York and Maryland, with a cash prize for the first-place winner, David Ghesser, 16, of Van Nuys, California.
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SATURDAY JUNE 7 Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m., departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838. The Art of Handmade Books, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Bob Meadows. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshops Series. Registration deadline May 31. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Art on Main Street Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street in Maynardville. Featuring artisans, live music, vendors, Lil Thunder Railroad ride for children, student art contest. Info: 992-9161. Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Hard Knox Roller Girls in roller derby doubleheader, 6 p.m., Knoxville Civic Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Ave. Brawlers vs Smoky Mountain Roller Girls; All Stars vs Vette City Rollergirls. Tickets: $12 at the door, $10 in advance. Tickets available at Coliseum box office, team members and team website. Info: www. hardknoxrollergirls.com. Community yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Ave. Pike. No setup fee; bring own table; setup 7 a.m. Info: 689-3349. Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry, 7:30 a.m., Powell Presbyterian Church, 2910 W. Emory Rd. Parking lot will open at 6 a.m. No prerequirement to receive food. Volunteers should arrive at 6:30. Info: 938-8311 or www.powellpcusa.org. Church yard sale, 8 a.m., Fountain Valley Church, 705 Satterfield Road. Community Fun Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Clear Branch Baptist Church, 1300 Tazewell Pike in Corryton. Admission free. Proceeds benefit outreach programs. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.
MONDAY, JUNE 9 Market Basket, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Sheri Burns. Registration deadline: June 2. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Coffee, Donuts and a Movie: “Saving Mr.
Banks,” 10:45 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. PG-13, 110 minutes. Info: 525-5431. Family Movie Night: “The Nut Job,” 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. PG, 85 minutes, Info: 525-5431. Seniors potluck lunch, 10 a.m., Plainview Community Center, 1037 Tazewell Pike, Plainview. All senior citizens welcome.
Movie on the Lawn at St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive. Hot dogs, chips, popcorn, lemonade provided by the church beginning 7:30 p.m. Movie: “Despicable Me 2”; starts at dusk, around 8:45 p.m. Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Teen Splatter Art Party, 3 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Snacks will be provided. Info: 947-6210.
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“Kid-to-Kid: Fun with a Purpose,” 5:30-7 p.m., Cancer Support Community, 2230 Sutherland Ave. Will help children gain coping skills and they will have opportunities to talk about a loved one’s cancer diagnosis while also having fun. Parents are invited to attend “Talking to Kids about Cancer” at the same time. RSVP: 546-4661. Summer Reading Program: Danse Et Plus Dance Studio, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208. Concert by Lake Junaluska Singers, 7 p.m., St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive. A love offering will be collected during the concert. Everyone welcome.
Yard sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Cornerstone Baptist Church on Mynatt Drive. Proceeds to benefit the church youth.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. To register: 525-5431. Seniors potluck lunch, 11 a.m., Maynardville Senior Citizen Center, Main Street, Maynardville. Includes “A visit with Abe and Mary Todd Lincoln” skit. All senior citizens welcome.
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784. Summer Library Club presents the Zoomobile, 11 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Sponsored by Summit Medical Group, this class reviews the American Diabetes Association guidelines for self-management. Info: 689-2681. Summer Library Club presents magician Michael Messing, 3 p.m., Carter Branch Library. Info: Info: 933-5438. Genealogy Help Night, 6-8 p.m., Washington County Tennessee Public Library, 200 Sabin Drive, Jonesborough. Hosted by the Jonesborough Genealogical Society. Knoxville Christian Women’s Connection luncheon: An Elegant Accessories Extravaganza, 10:45 a.m., Buddy’s Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Features an accessories exchange: bring in a bag, purse, scarf, necklace, earrings, or a one size fits all hat or belt to exchange for this event. Guest speaker: Phyllis Page, from Chelsea, Ala. Cost: $12. Child care by reservation only. Info/reservations: 315-8182 or knoxvillechristianwomen@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Screening of the Student Knoxville 24 Hour Film Festival films, 1 p.m., Bijou Theatre on Gay Street. Family-friendly event; open to the public. Info: www. knoxvillefilms.com. Beginner Drop Spindle, 1-3 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Marquardt. Registration deadline: June 8. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Big Ridge Canoe Trip. Overnight canoe paddle trip with Ranger Derek. Registration required. Info/registration: 992-5523. Boxes of Blessings (food) distribution, 9-11 a.m., Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road. Anyone who would like to come and receive a box of blessings is invited. You must be present to receive a box of food. One box per household. Saturday Stories and Songs: David Claunch, 11 a.m. Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 14-15 Father’s Day Camp and Canoe Trip, Big Ridge State Park. To sign up: 206-9459 or derek.wilson@tn.gov.
MONDAY JUNE 16 Luttrell Senior’s Luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center, 115 Park Road. Bring a dish to share. Everyone welcome.
TUESDAY, JUNE 17 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Entries accepted to Fountain City Art Center Open Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Opening reception and awards presentation 6:308 p.m. Friday, June 20. Info/entry forms: fcartcenter@ knology.net or www.fountaincityartctr.com. Summer Reading Program: Snakes! with Big Ridge State Park ranger Derrick Wilson, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.
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849 STINER RD. SHARPS CHAPEL,TN – 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 & floating dock. Way too much to mention. All on 2.73 level acres. Priced to sell at $293,000. 371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE NOTHING SPARED! Custom Norris Lake front home on main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. Mstr suite w/BA, hdwd flrs, ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, S/S appl. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rms except kit, 8 patio doors, skylights, cath ceilings, stamped concrete patio, gently sloping lot w/ boat launch & dock. Offered at $525,000. $479,000.
TATER VALLEY RD, LUTTRELL – Exceeding horse farm. 15 acres. All level/partially fenced. Mostly pasture. Very nice 40x100 barn with concrete flrs, 13 lined stalls, tack rm, wash bath. Also office in barn. Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900. LOT 110 HICKORY POINTE S/D – One of the best lots offered on main channel of Norris Lake. 1.01 acres, gated comm, wooded. Lays great all the way to the water. Dockable. Over 100' of shoreline. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool, boat launch. Priced to sell at $279,900.
LOT 157 HICKORY POINTE, MAYNARDVILLE – This 2.2 acre lot has three different views of Norris Lake. It has gorgeous Mountain views on the top of Hickory Pointe subdivision. This lot offers private club house with access to pool, private boat ramp, plus this corner lot also comes with your very own deeded boat slip. Gated Community. LOT # 3 AND # 4 REMINGTON DRIVE, MAYNARDVILLE – TWISTED GABLES GATED S/D – Beautiful gated subdivision, close to the center of Maynardville. Gorgeous 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 – BEAN STATION – 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 – All wooded 2.73 acres on outside entrance of SD. Sev home sites. Cnty tax appraisal $31,300. Sign on property. North on Tazewell Pk to Luttrell. R on Hwy 61E. Straight at curve at Water Dept. Cross RR tracks, turn L on Main, L on Wolfenbarger to Rocky Top Rd. Sign on property. Offered at only $19,900. HOLSTON SHORES DR, RUTLEDGE – Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout fishing. Lot has city water and electric in front of it. Already approved for septic. Lot lays gentle all the way to the river. Offered at only $49,900. MONROE RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Over 4 acres all wooded. Creek through property. Unrestricted. OK for mobile homes. Utility water available, electric. Perk test done. Make offer today. North on Hwy 33 to R on Academy across from Okies Pharmacy to R on Main Street to L on Monroe to property on right. Sign on property. Offered at only $15,500. BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $46,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $64,500. AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $17,500. 5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $10,000.