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June 10, 2015

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The Union County Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, June 18, in the Union County High School auditorium. The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow. Info: Ronnie Mincey, 278-6430 or minceyr@ucps.org.

Healthy Kids

By Sandra Clark

Chantay Collins barely stopped to catch a breath. It was Healthy Kids Day at the Maynardville Public Library, and the librarian was juggling 300 kids and 40 vendors inside the library and on the lawn.

Smells of what she called “movie popcorn” permeated the library where every computer was taken and every table filled.

The Maynardville Senior Center was open with vendors, civic clubs and community groups. The energetic Wanda Byerley beckoned visitors to the Union County Museum table.

In the library, Brenda Evans fingerprinted kids without the messy black ink. “Just put your thumb there,” she said, using a computer scanner. It was a digital digit pix.

Kids were lined up at Lucy’s Loops, waiting for a chance to weave yarn into a useful fabric.

Outside, 4-H kids showed off their chickens. Ag Extension agent

Celebrating 35 All are invited to join Union County Historical Society and Museum for a celebration of the society’s 35th anniversary 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at the museum, 3824 Maynardville Highway. Special guest author Lynn Woodruff Gray will sign her new book, “I Guess You Had to be There.”

Kids fish free at Big Ridge American Legion Post 212 will host the annual Youth Free Fishing Tournament for kids age 12 and under, Saturday, June 20, at Big Ridge State Park. Registration starts at 8 a.m., and fishing goes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free bait to use with bamboo poles or rod and reel. All equipment must be returned.

There will be prizes for all entrants, and food and drinks will be served.

Tournament to boost baseball A cornhole tournament to raise funds for the Union County High School baseball team will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Lil Jo’s BBQ on Maynardville Highway. Early registration begins at 5 p.m.

Cost is $20 per player. There will be cash prizes for first and second place. Rain date is July 11. Info: 621-4603 or 660-1839.

IN THIS ISSUE Meet the interns It’s our favorite time of year: Shopper-News intern season! We take a group of rising 8th and 9th graders on trips every Tuesday during the summer to teach them about the wonderful world of journalism and the hidden gems of East Tennessee. This year’s cohort hails from all over our circulation area, from Union County to Farragut. Welcome back Union County’s own Charlie Hamilton!

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Committee stonewalls Chamber, undecided on library, jail nurse

By Shannon Carey Silence filled the large courtroom of the Union County Courthouse May 2, when the County Commission’s budget committee heard the request from the Union County Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber asked for $9,000, no increase over last year’s allocation. County Mayor Mike Williams asked for a motion three times. The committee sent no recommendation on the Chamber’s funds to the full Commission, which met June 8, after this newspaper’s press time.

Chamber president Patrick Hurley left the courtroom soon thereafter.

The committee heard budget requests from non-profit organizations and various county services. The longest debate concerned Union County’s libraries, which asked for a collective $29,294 increase over last year.

Maynardville Library director Chantay Collins and Luttrell Library director Kimberly Todd said that the increase represents a part-time employee at Maynardville who was not in the budget last year, salary increases for existing staff, $3,000 each for new books, new shelving at Luttrell, and installation of a donated bike rack at Luttrell.

Finance Director Ann Dyer said that almost $10,000 of the increase is required, as an existing employee picked up the county health insurance plan.

Collins said the state has furnished books and continues to provide some funds, “but that money is dwindling.”

“We write grants,” said Collins. “I did over $26,000 in grants last year, but it’s getting harder and harder to get grants just for books.”

Committee members balked at the increase.

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Collins said keeping staff members was more important than the book money or raises.

“We can’t continue putting on the number of programs we’re putting on without our staff,” she said.

Commissioner Stan Dail moved to approve $158,964 for the libraries, which cuts out raises but funds the Maynardville part-time position and gives each library $1,000 for books.

“The more we do for the kids now, the less we have to do for the sheriff later. Come on, people,” he said.

Chris Upton seconded the motion. The vote ended in a tie, with Lynn Beeler, Dawn Flatford, James Greene, Roach and Mike Sexton voting against.

Williams asked that Collins and Todd come back with a new budget just prior to the May 8 commission meeting.

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Sheriff Billy Breeding and jail administrator Jesse Ellis asked the committee to renew the contract from Southern Health Partners for medical care at the jail. The committee approved the request unanimously but was undecided when Breeding and Ellis asked that the nurse provided by Southern Health Partners be moved from 25 hours to 40 hours per week.

“Daily, we have sick people down there,” said Ellis.

Breeding said that state law requires an inmate to have a physical within 14 days of being incarcerated. The nurse also manages the medications of all inmates and is bound by law to address all sick calls, whether frivolous or not.

“We also get a lot of pregnant women,” he said. “We’ve got several down there now, more than I ever imagined.”

The committee tabled the topic until the next meeting.

Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter presented the budget for Union County Public Schools, which was prepared without income from the Virtual Academy.

Carter said he does not know if the Virtual Academy will be operating in the 2015-2016 school year, since test scores haven’t come in yet and a lawsuit filed by parents concerning the proposed closing of the Virtual Academy is set to be heard on May 15. Union County is not involved in the lawsuit.

The budget has no new teaching positions, but increases the teacher salaries line item by $50,000.

Carter called it a balanced budget with an extra $44,000.

“We are very proud of you,” said Commissioner Janet Holloway.

On a motion by Holloway with a second by Mike Sexton, the committee approved the schools budget for recommendation to the full commission.

Happy birthday, Commissioner!

Union County Commissioner Janet Holloway spent her birthday evening at a marathon Budget Committee meeting June 2. To thank her, Mayor Mike Williams called her to the bench and surprised her with a cake. The committee and gathered public sang “Happy Birthday” to Holloway. “How old are you?” asked Mayor Mike. “Thirty-five!” replied Holloway. Photo by S. Carey

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Laine Collins and Maddy Loope with 6-week-old chicks from the 4-H Club’s Chick Chain.

Union County Lions Club members Ronnie Mincey and Billy Sexton.

Healthy kids Shannon DeWitt said 33 kids are participating in this year’s Chick Chain. They got one-day-old chicks to take home to raise. They will sell a part of their flock in August.

Scout troop leader Linda Myers didn’t let the weather (pushing 90 degrees in the sun) keep her out of uniform. Myers set up water games, taught kids how to start a fire without matches and recruited fiercely for new scouts.

“We’ve had about 400 people through here today,” said Collins. “It’s not stopped.”

The Healthy Kids Day kicks off the Maynardville Public Library’s summer reading program. Summer reading is free and for all ages with story time each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. with free breakfast.

Fridays bring lunch before a program at 1 p.m.

Here’s the schedule: June 5: Union County Sheriff’s Office June 12: Officer Phillip King and K-9 Marco

Anna Hansard learns to weave at Lucy’s Loops, a demonstration by Alicia Lucy. Her card promises “made-to-order hand stitched crochet items” and refers interested individuals to Facebook.

Linda Myers, leader of Boy Scout Troop 401, organizes a water game of Battleship.

Good parenting can help keep your teen drug-free.

From page 1 June 19: Officer Candy Stooksbury and K-9 Barnabus June 26: Mr. Rich and Super Science TN July 10: Northeast Union VFD presents Fire Safety July 17: Union County Humane Society July 23: Last day to turn in tickets (for prizes) Special events include: Saturday, June 20: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free fishing at Big Ridge State Park Saturday, July 25: End of Summer Water Party with Prizes Thursdays at 2 p.m. is Teen Movie Day Library hours are 8 to 5 Mondays and Fridays; 9 to 6 Tuesdays and Thursdays; 9 to 1 Saturdays; closed Wednesdays and Sundays.

Info: MaynardvillePublicLibrary.org or 992-7106.

Healthy Kids Day exhibitors included: TennderCare/ Union County Health Department, Juice Plus, 4-H, National Guard, American Red Cross, NE Fire Department, Camping with Christ, Cherokee Health, Union County Museum, Union County Sheriff’s Office; Imagination Library, Food City, Urgent Care, Head Start, New York

Beth Bergeron carries a tomato plant to a buyer’s car at the conclusion of Healthy Kids Day. Life, UT Extension Union County, Maynardville Fire Department, E-911, Keep Union County Beautiful, Union County High School horticulture; Twisters Tumbling, East TN Children’s Hospital – Obesity Coalition, Union County Children’s Advocacy Center, Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Union County football league, Girl Scouts, Oak Ridge Children’s Museum, Pediatric Consultants of Maynardville, Lions Club; CEASE, Donate Life, ICare, Boy Scouts, UT Extension Specialist – Healthy Housing, Alder Springs

Chantay Collins Baptist Church, Union County Chamber and First Century Bank.

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Small congregation makes history

By Shannon Carey When the Rev. Paul and Dorothy Kritsch retired to Sunset Bay in Sharps Chapel, little did they know that they would make Union County history.

The pair grew up together in Indiana, attending the same school since kindergarten, got married and spent their lives in the ministry. Paul has been a pastor since 1973, with congregations in Ontario, Connecticut and New Jersey.

They “fell in love with East Tennessee and Norris Lake,” he said, and they built a house here in 2013.

Now, Paul is the pastor of Chapel of the Good Shepherd, the first Lutheran church in Union County.

It all started with a Bible study group Paul started at Sunset Bay in December 2013. There was a good response, and one day Bible study members and fellow Lutherans John and Nancy Goss asked Paul if he’d ever thought of starting a church.

John and Nancy are also Sunset Bay retirees and

They held an interest meeting at Sharps Chapel Senior Center May 17, and the first service was held at the nearby gazebo on May 24. Their first regular worship service was May 31 in the Senior Center.

Paul said church attendees have come from all walks of life, Sunset Bay retirees and native Sharps Chapel folks alike, all denominations and all ages, from senior citizens to grade school children. The congregation has worship, then a fellowship hour. Paul also incorporates a children’s message into the service, and Dorothy provides activity sheets and crayons for the little ones.

“We are a Christ-centered, Bible-based church,” Dorothy Kritsch, the Rev. Paul Kritsch, John Goss and Nancy Goss of Chapel of the Good Shep- said Paul. “We believe that herd Lutheran Church, the first Lutheran church in Union County. Photo by S. Carey Jesus Christ is lord of all.

The order of service is a little more formal, but we lifelong Lutherans hailing pastor to a church in Cross- herd was born. would call it liturgical. from San Jose, Calif. They ville, a two-and-a-half-hour “It’s not like you hear “We are definitely a attended Shepherd of the drive. voices or anything, but you welcoming community of Hills Lutheran Church in After praying and soul- follow the Lord’s lead,” he Christian believers. We Knoxville, an hour’s drive searching, Paul agreed and said. “That’s what it means welcome everybody. You away, then followed that Chapel of the Good Shep- to follow the shepherd.” don’t have to be Lutheran to

come.”

Paul said he’s looking forward to being part of the church community of Sharps Chapel. He attended the Sharps Chapel senior citizens’ meeting last week, and was asked to give the prayer before lunch.

“I felt that was a great honor,” he said.

The congregation is looking for a local church that will let them rent worship space in the afternoons, and Paul said any leads would be welcome.

Info: 279-1279, chapelof thegoodshepherd @outlook.com, or facebook.com/ chapelofthegoodshepherd sharpschapel

Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church meets 4 p.m.

Sundays, at Sharps Chapel Senior Center. The church is looking for a local church that will rent worship space. Info: 279-1279 or chapelofthegoodshepherd @outlook.com

4-H banquet spotlights achievements the Union County Business and Professional Association presented an academic scholarship to Martin Dickey. The history of this scholarship was related, and the fact that nearly $85,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 99 graduates since 1991. Jeffreys told “Tracy’s Story,” and said in 2008 “the UCBPA voted unanimously to honor the memory of Tracy Jeffreys by renaming the academic scholarship the Jeffreys

By Winston Dickey Every 4-H year sadly ends with departure of seniors, yet all are made happier by recognition, reminiscing, food, music, gifts and cold, hard cash.

This Smoky Mountain 4-H Club Achievement Awards Banquet, held May 29 at Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church, was no different. Yet it was different.

Family, friends and special guests were treated to dinner music by the eversurprising 4-H’ers. More musical talent was displayed by this year’s Miscellaneous Musicians (Nathanael Kadron, Kaily Huffman, Kaleb Huffman, Bethany Long, Michael Foust, Evelyn Foust, Allyson Hanna, Michael Hirsch).

Lights were turned out for the annual slide show with season photos contributed by many and put together by the Dickey family.

Bill Morgan noted that copies were available for any donation of $100 (or less).

The DVDs are an annual fund-raiser for the club.

Recognition of Awards Sponsors was done by Kaily Huffman for HallsdalePowell Utility District and anonymous donors.

4-H members who participated in the following activities and events were recognized: Public Speaking, Poster Contest, Photo Contest, Bread Baking, Sheep Shows, State 4-H Congress, Jr. High Academic Conference, State 4-H Round-Up

Memorial Academic Scholarship.”

Bill and Debby Morgan gave super star awards, officer awards, achievement day awards. Debby Morgan gave to the departing seniors special gifts and a “one minute talk” about each one. She gave engraved pens to Martin Dickey and Bethany Long, engraved knives to Nathanael Kadron and Michael Foust and engraved scissors to Kaily Huffman and Mary Mor-

gan.

The program closed with inspirational quotes and a little humor thrown in, a sentimental tribute to Bill and Debby Morgan by Bethany Long and a senior song, “I’ll Think of You.” Mary Morgan gave all the mothers homemade scarves.

The Smoky Mountain 4-H Club also thanked Revival Vision Church for use of their facilities for 4-H meetings.

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Betty Bullen, president of Preservation Union County, awarded “The History

Around Us” essay contest winners, Michael Hirsch for grades 4-6 and Martin Dickey for grades 9-12. The city of Maynardville and the Union County Business and Professional Association sponsored the contest.

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opinion Ring around the Rosie Recently I spent a few minutes with a lady well known to many Union Countians. I first met her in August 1979 when we began our freshmen year at Horace Maynard High School. Neither of us then realized how our futures would interact.

Sonja Marlene Miller was a pretty, popular cheerleader from Sharps Chapel, and I was from Maynardville. One of my own nieces told me (rather recently) that I was the biggest nerd she’d ever seen, and I don’t suppose I’ve changed much.

Lincoln said, “Whatever you are, be a good one,” so I’ve always tried to be a good nerd. Fortunately for me and others of similar demeanor, Sonja was kind to everyone, and we appreciated her friendliness.

Both Sonja and I graduated from high school in 1983. Here we briefly parted ways. I entered Lincoln Memorial University in the fall, while Sonja went to the University of Tennessee, then transferred to LMU winter quarter 1984.

We both graduated from LMU as certified teachers in spring 1987. The two of us and Tommy Shoffner began teaching at Luttrell Elementary that fall. Sonja taught fifth grade her first year, then transferred to first grade when Ms. Pauline Devault retired.

Sonja taught first grade four years. The Luttrell yearbook listed her as Sonja Miller for the last time in 1991 – by the time the 1992 edition was printed she had married a fine gentleman named David and became known by the name most students recognize today, Ms. Saylor.

Once again our ways parted when Sonja transferred to Sharps Chapel Elementary as teacher in the fall of 1992. I remained a teacher at Luttrell for eight years, and then our paths

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME crossed once more when I transferred toSharps Chapel as principal in fall 1995. Another separation occurred in fall 2002 when I transferred to be principal of Luttrell Elementary for one year.

In fall 2003 I was transferred to be assistant principal at Maynardville Elementary and Ms. Saylor succeeded me as principal of Luttrell. She has remained in that position until the present, just completing her 28th year of service as a Union County educator and 12th year as principal of Luttrell Elementary.

To my knowledge, Ms. Sonja Marlene Miller Saylor has held that position longer than any other in the entire history of the school.

Of all current Union County principals, Ms. Saylor has the longest record of continual service.

Fate decreed that our professional relationship continue. Since fall 2004 I have served as a Central Office supervisor and have continued to have opportunity to work with Ms. Saylor.

Sonja and I reminisced today about our entangled educational careers, remarking that it is good we have a collegial working relationship as we can’t seem to get away from each other! She told me how much she loves her job, and I am happy of this opportunity to celebrate her success.

Next week, tales of another Union County educator from the HMHS Class of 1983.

REUNION NOTES ■ Korean War Veterans reunion luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. All East Tennessee military veterans who served during the Korean War are invited. Cost: $12. Veterans may invite spouses and significant others. RSVP requested. Info/RSVP: Rex Davis, 689-3900.

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Growing your family tree For those of you who have computers, here are more helps to use in growing your family tree: This is a clip and save list for anyone working on genealogy.

1. Cindislist.com is a genealogical site.

2. To search for Land Grants, go to glorecords. blm.gov.

3. To search for Civil War Records, go to ltd.nps.gov. swss.

4. To look for a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, go to dar. org/dar/darnet/grc.cfm.

5. To search immigration records, go to stevemorse. org.

6. The Tennessee State Library & Archives site is www.state.tn.us.sos/ statelib/tslahome.htm.

7. To search British records, go to freebmd.com;

13. Ellis Island records are available from about 1889 to 1967.

Bonnie 14. Church records, and Peters in particular baptismal records, are an important genealogical source.

15. Funeral home records provide good documentaor from 1837 to 1903 go to tion for researchers. ancestorsupersearch.com.

16. For certain organiza8. The following are sites tions such as DAR, SAR, for the United Kingdom – etc., primary records are rerecords origins.net; NARA, quired to prove lineage. Exclick on catalogue.nation- amples of primary records alarchives.gov.uk; for Re- are: Bible records, Social gional Archives, go to a2a. Security records, Census records, oral history, marorg.gov.

9. For Ireland records, go riage certificate. Transcripto otherdays.com. tions of these records are a 10. For Scotland records, secondary source. go to scotlandspeople.gov.

17. Insofar as possible, up when recording geneal11. For Germany records, ogy, record the name of the go to genealogienetz.de. source document.

12. Marriage bonds are 18. Although court revery important records up cords in Union County were to 1830. destroyed by the 1969 fire,

wherever available these records are very important because often children were “bound out” to work for people if the parents – in particular single mothers – could not take care of them.

19. Heritage Quest is available for your use at most local libraries.

20. As information – the 1890 U. S. Census Supplement lists Union Soldiers.

The earliest U. S. Census is 1790, but Tennessee was not a state; the earliest Tennessee Census is 1830.

If you have old deeds, wills or other documents that need to be preserved you will need acid-free sleeves. One source of archival supplies is Archival Products, P. O. Box 1413, Des Moines, IA 50305 or email at archival.com.

Phone 1-800-526-5640.

Happy hunting!

Homegrown and proud of it Kyler Kerbyson and Brett Kendrick are poster people for Knoxville high school football. They project as two-fifths of Tennessee’s much improved offensive line – which means thousands will overlook their craftsmanship but celebrate the results.

Todd Kelly Junior is after somebody’s job in the secondary. He, too, is homegrown and proud of it.

Josh Smith is in the receiver rotation. He might be the best bet to catch a pass and take off for a touchdown.

Kyler’s roots run back to Catholic High. Brett and Josh prepped at Christian Academy of Knoxville. Todd is a Webb School product.

They could have gone to college almost anywhere.

That they didn’t is good for me and this story.

It is very good for the University of Tennessee when local talent meets all the requirements and chooses to stay home. Think about the reductions in recruiting costs – a 10- or 15-minute drive and free parking instead of cross-country flights, four-star hotels and fancy dining.

Consider the boost in ticket sales. All Knoxville players have relatives and friends. Some want to see the Volunteers at play.

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Our high school coaches get bonus credibility points, perhaps enough to create the illusion that they are every bit as smart as coaches in Georgia, New York and Kansas.

Here is a prediction: Because Kerbyson is very versatile, because Kendrick has worked tirelessly to improve, because Smith is faster than most and because Kelly is near enough to an Eric Berry natural, these men will help Tennessee win games.

Here is another prediction, more guarded: One may eventually join the list of all-time Knox greats.

Among homegrown former Volunteers, the most famous is Bob Suffridge of Central High, legendary two-way guard, College Hall of Fame honoree, the only three-time UT all-American.

I recall how General Robert R. Neyland would flinch when asked to name his best-ever players. He imposed several qualifiers but always got around to

saying “Bob Suffridge was the greatest lineman I ever saw.”

Suffridge played in 193840, a terrific time at Tennessee, 31-2 record, unscored on for 15 consecutive games.

Bob really wasn’t big enough (5-11 and 185) to do what he did but he had amazing quickness and explosion and the fierce disposition of a junkyard dog.

Bob, as a senior, won the Knute Rockne Award as most valuable lineman in America. The Vanderbilt Commodores named him to all 11 positions on their allopponents team.

Tennessee claims to have had 72 all-Americans. Eight grew up in Knoxville. Linebacker Jackie Walker and punter Ron Widby played at Fulton High, halfback Bob Foxx, end Bud Sherrod and end Buddy Cruze played at old Knoxville High. Cruze finished at East. Punters Jimmy and Dustin Colquitt were at Bearden.

All-SEC Craig Colquitt kicked at South.

Johnny Butler, Knoxville High, unraveled one of the unforgettable runs in Tennessee history. On Oct. 21, 1939, the then sophomore tailback behind the secondteam line swept from left to right to left on a dramatic 56-yard run that might have been 100 if measured along

the snaky route. Alabama couldn’t hem him up. Great writer Grantland Rice was dazzled.

Two academic all-Americans, Tim Irwin and Mack Gentry, came from Central, along with some other names you might recognize: Ray Graves, Todd Helton, the Lowe brothers, Buster Stephens and Charlie Severance.

Richard Pickens and Jim McDonald were Young High’s top representatives.

Bill Bates and Neil Clabo put Farragut on the list.

John Bruhin and Daryl Smith were best from Powell. The McKenzie twins and Joey Clinkscales came from Austin-East. Mike Cofer and Frank Foxx represented Rule.

Bill Young and Steve Chancey were South High products.

Tim Townes was plenty big enough at Bearden. Billy Arbo, Chip Howard and Hank Walter came from Webb, Robbie Franklin and Ronnie Drummonds from Holston, J.J. McCleskey and Harold Stancell from Karns.

As Tennessee regains respectability, a Volunteer or two will receive national recognition. Cross your fingers. One might be from Knoxville.

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

MAYNARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS

‘Check-In’ with TENNder Care TENNder Care is Tennessee’s program for well-child visits for children under age 21 on TennCare. “Check-In” with your child’s doctor or health department to make an appointment for your child’s free check up. The annual “Check Up” will help prevent diseases and chronic medical conditions and provide information and advice on how to keep your child healthy. “Check Back” with your doctor by keeping your follow-up appointment, your next scheduled well-child visit or by contacting your doctor if a problem occurs. Info: 1-866-311-4287 or 992-3867, Ext. 131.

■ Herb class, 11 a.m. each first Saturday.

■ One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how to use computers and other devices. For appointment:

992-7106.

■ Summer Reading Program theme is “Every Hero Has a Story.” Activities may include: group games, physical challenges, art projects and more.

■ The Maynardville Public Library is located at 296 Main St. Info: 992-7106, www. maynardvillepubliclibrary.org or Maynardville Public Library on Facebook.

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Camping with Christ offers week in woods Biblical surprises

By Sandra Clark

Three brave souls, assisted by numerous churches, are sponsoring a summer program called Camping with Christ. Targeting both girls and boys, ages 13-18, the camp cost is just $40 for six days in the woods.

The camp is July 26 to Aug. 1 at the group camp at Big Ridge State Park. Space is limited. Contact jenny satterfield1979@gmail.com or 865-224-9064.

Jennifer Satterfield is the secretary and vice president. Daren Ritter is the president, and Kathy Chesney is the treasurer.

“It’s interdenominational,” said Ritter. “We need volunteers as counselors, to lead activities and for nightly security.” There is no cost Camping with Christ leaders are Jennifer Satterfield, Daren Ritter and Kathy Chesney. to adult volunteers.

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No one has ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. (John 3:13 NRSV)

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I am not a biblical expert, but I am a student of the Bible. I have been a Sunday school kid for as long as I can remember and a church-goer since I was two weeks old (no kidding!). At a certain age I began to pay close attention to what was being said from the pulpit. I have both taken and taught Disciple Bible Study, which is an intense nine-month immersion into Scripture with a teacher and (ideally) 12 learners. (Sound familiar?)

So it is rare that something in the Bible startles me, but this one did. I can’t imagine how many times I have read the Gospel of John in its entirety, but on a recent Sunday, the verse quoted above was part of the lectionary Gospel text.

I always read along in the pew Bible as the preacher reads the text because I am a visual learner. But in reading the Gospel text for that Sunday, I got stuck. I read it again, trying to make sure I had read it correctly, then trying to un-

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derstand it.

Jesus was saying to his disciples that he had ascended to heaven.

Say what?!?

He was speaking to his disciples, here on earth, before his crucifi xion.

How could he have ascended to heaven?

Needless to say, I went straight home after church and hauled out my New Interpreter’s Bible to see what the commentary had to say about this strange claim.

Thank goodness, it addressed my confusion.

It reminds us that the Gospel was written postresurrection, and therefore “presupposes an event which has not yet occurred in the Gospel narrative, but is a reality for the post-resurrection church.”

Whew!

FAITH NOTES VBS ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church, Hickory Star Road, Monday-Friday, June 15-19.

Classes for all ages. Everyone welcome.

Madilyn Bailey, Hadley Berry and Deneen Matheson are ready to open VBS with worship in the Milan Baptist Church sanctuary.

Milan visits ‘Hometown Nazareth’

Milan Baptist Church hosted Vacation Bible School last week. Kids and adults alike were treated to a visit to “Hometown Nazareth, Where Jesus was a Kid.” Volunteers decorated classrooms, the sanctuary and fellowship hall to transport VBS-goers back in time to biblical Nazareth.

The teachers and volunteers even dressed in costumes of the time.

■ Cedar Ford Baptist Church, 3201 Hwy 61 E. in Luttrell, “Journey Off The Map,” 6:30-9

Former kindergarten teacher Patricia Cox awaits the smallest VBS-goers in “Mary’s House,” where she will tell them Bible stories.

FAITH NOTES VBS ■ New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 7-8:30 p.m.

Monday-Friday, June 15-19.

Classes for all ages. Everyone welcome.

Volunteers Summer Stubblefield and Tyler Suffridge are ready to welcome first graders to their classroom and journey back in time to biblical Nazareth. Photos by S. Carey

Food pantry thanks Blazing Star The Union County Food Pantry thanks Blazing Star Lodge #455 of Sharps Chapel for their recent supper and gospel music benefit event. More than $500 was raised, and several bags of food were donated also. The food and music was fantastic and a good time was had by all.

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Meet the Shopper interns!

Summer kicks off another fun time with the Shopper-News interns. Each Tuesday, the group will head out for a day of learning and adventure as they learn photography and writing skills.

Returning for a second summer is Charlie Hamilton, a rising sophomore at Union County High School.

Charlie enjoys cars, brushing up on historical facts and writing. When he graduates from high school, he would like to be an engineer or a journalist. If Charlie could have lunch with one person, it would be Andrew Jackson.

Emma Dale is a rising junior at Catholic High School. She enjoys reading, writing, watching Netflix and coming up with different names for her sister’s dog. In the future, Emma would like to write something so beautiful that hipsters get it tattooed on their collarbones. She would also like to own a cat named

Moriarty and travel to every country. If Emma could have lunch with anyone in the world, she would pick Emperor Augustus or Oscar Wilde.

Lauren Gaines will be an eighth grade student at Halls Middle in the fall. She loves photography, writing (mainly fantasy and sci-fi) and swimming. She would love to be a photojournalist or an author in the future.

If she could eat lunch with anyone in the world, Lauren would select her favorite actor, Dylan O’Brien.

Maddie Murphy will be in the ninth grade at Hardin Valley Academy in the fall. She likes to read, play the violin and watch television. When she gets out of high school, Maddie would like to be a PA in the cardiac unit of a hospital. Her dad is a PA and she “wants to be just as smart as him.”

If she could have lunch with anyone, she would pick her grandfather who passed away a few years ago. She

said that she has a lot she would like to tell him.

Abi Nicholson attends Whittle Springs Middle School where she will be in the seventh grade in the fall. She enjoys singing, acting and coloring. Her future plans include attending college and getting a degree. If she could have lunch with actor Sofia Vegara, Abi would be thrilled because she thinks Vegara is an amazing woman.

Maddie Ogle will be a rising seventh grader at Gresham Middle School.

She likes to read, write, draw, swim, run, bike, hike and sing. “I guess I’m wellrounded,” she said. In the future she would like to take photographs and write for a newspaper. If she could eat lunch with anyone in the world, she would pick Jesus because “that would be just plain awesome” and she wouldn’t have to wait until she gets to Heaven to talk with him.

Fencing academy is family affair

By Shannon Carey When father/son duo John and Tom Farmer say they’re fighting, they don’t mean a normal family argument. Fighting is what they do professionally.

They, along with other teachers including Tom’s

wife Stephanie, run Knoxville Academy of the Blade, a fencing and historic swordfighting school. John and Tom were on hand for the Shopper-News interns’ first day with demonstrations and a history lesson.

“I started teaching, and

(Tom) was student number two,” said John.

Around 2012, Tom started a study group for historic sword styles.

“The study group morphed into me teaching To page 7

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Tom Farmer and his dad, John Farmer Jr., perform a fencing demonstration.

Photo by Lauren Gaines

Fencing excitement with the interns

By Charlie Hamilton Well, I have had an exciting first day as an intern for the Shopper-News!

Have you ever thought about fencing as a hobby?

Well, it is one of the safest sports out there. Knoxville Academy of the Blade has “A passion for excellence in sport and historic fencing.”

The sport of fencing has been around for many years, and has been an Olympic sport since the first modern Olympic games in 1896. The academy also teaches many different historic fighting styles and weapons such as the medieval German longsword, dueling saber, foil, the Italian Renaissance rapier and many more.

Fencing is a great exercise, promotes self-discipline and leadership, and just about anybody at any age can learn and have fun with this sport.

Thank you Tom and John Farmer for the excellent demonstration.

Anyone that is interested the Blade at 865-321in this sport can contact 1214, or at www.Knoxville Knoxville Academy of AcademyOfTheBlade.com.

Shopper interns Abi Nicholson and Maddie Murphy check out the fencing gear following a demonstration from Knoxville Academy of the Blade members Tom Farmer and John Farmer, Jr. Photo by R. White

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that your body is a temple of the “And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that (Mt 28:20) you are not your own? For you School’s out have been purchased at a price. and folks begin to take Therefore, glorify God in your body.” (1 Cor. 6:19-20). God vacations. is always bonded to us. Our Yet, there is commitment is for always and no vacation everywhere. from God. If you have accepted Jesus Fr. Steve Pawelk as your Lord and Savior, if you have been baptized, then you are always a disciple of Christ.

There is no vacation from that.

After all, Jesus promised to be with us always.

Yet, it is not unusual for attendance at church to drop during the summer. The lack of attendance is not just folks are traveling out of town. Sometimes, people just go into “summer mode”… Hit the lake early, sleep in, veg out. Yet, “Keep holy the Sabbath day” is not just for ten months of the year. It is for every Sunday.

More worrisome, however, is that when people do take their out-of-town vacation, their behavior sometimes changes.

Sometimes, people engage in more risky behavior, some of it even sinful, since “no one knows us and know one back home has to know.” It is “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” syndrome.

Yet, Jesus is with us always, even on vacation.

Paul writes, “Do you not know

In baptism, a permanent change has occurred. “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. “ (Gal 3:26) “So whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.”

(2 Cor 5:17) Life in Christ is an everyday thing. When we have been forgiven and give our life to Christ, we are free from the oppression of sin. It would be a shame to take a break from all that, even for an hour, much less for the summer.

Jesus is always with us. His love never fades. May we honor our commitments and demonstrate our faith both at home and away. May our conduct during vacation inspire others to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Enjoy your summer, but in the spirit of the Lord.

Fr. Steve Pawelk, Pastor Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 992-7222

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Free your mind with Einstein Simplified

By Shannon Carey Shopper-News interns were treated to some unique icebreaking activities with Einstein Simplified, an improvisational comedy troupe based in Knoxville.

Paul Simmons, who has been with the troupe since its start in 1994, and Aaron Littleton, who has been with the troupe for five years, led the interns (and chaperones) in games and exercises that had everyone laughing out loud.

Einstein Simplified started as an eight-week class. Then, the group performed at open mic night at Manhattan’s, where Boyd’s Jig and Reel is today. Now, they perform regularly at Scruffy City Hall with a 90-minute show and no script.

That’s right, no script at all.

“It’s rather freeing to have no script at times,” said Simmons. “One of the things I like to do is to make people laugh. It releases stress, worry and concern.

Laughter and comedy are very important.”

Einstein Simplified members Paul Simmons and Aaron Littleton go through a warmup exercise with the interns. Photo by Maddie Ogle

Interns Maddie Murphy, Emma Dale and Lauren Gaines participate in a reflex game with Einstein Simplified members Paul Simmons and Aaron Littleton. Photo by R. White Simmons and Littleton said the cardinal rule of improv is “Yes, and,” meaning that if someone introduces an element to the scene, the other performers have to accept and build on it.

It’s also important to open yourself to the experience, not just your mind, but your body language as

well.

“If your arms are crossed, you’re closing yourself off, protecting yourself,” said Littleton. “There’s nothing to be scared of when you’re doing improv. There are no wrong choices.”

The interns enjoyed classic improv exercises “Five Things,” “First Line/

Last Line,” and “Fill in the Blank.”

Simmons suggested that the interns check out the many books on improvisational comedy if they are interested in the subject.

Info: www.einsteinsim plified.com or search Einstein Simplified on Facebook.

The Shopper-News interns stop by the Farragut Folklife Museum inside of Farragut Town Hall. Volunteer Peggy Cameron provided the group with interesting facts on Admiral Farragut and showed them displays of items found from the battle of Campbell Station. The museum is currently working on an exhibit featuring trains and should be open to the public in July.

Photo by R. White

A display of hats and hat boxes from the 1930s and 1940s inside the museum at Farragut Town Hall. Photo by Abi Nicholson

“My favorite part of my first day as a Shopper-News intern was doing improv games with Einstein Simplified because it made me more comfortable with the people I will be working with this summer.” – Lauren Gaines

Thankful to be an intern

By Maddie Ogle

Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity to spend time with the other interns and teachers. I mostly enjoyed the Einstein Simplified comedy group games. They were so fun!

They made everyone think outside of the box.

Also, I love how much we write and take notes. Finally I found some other kids who love to write too! I made so many interesting friends and can’t wait to meet next week!

Thank you for spending your time to let us have this wonderful experience.

Fencing academy them,” Tom said, and that morphed into the Academy.

Tom said fencing is one of the top 10 safest sports in the world.

“There have been fewer injuries and deaths in fencing in the last century than in football,” he said.

On top of that, fencing and practicing historic sword forms is great exercise, releases stress and promotes self-discipline.

From page 6 The Farmers started with the longsword, the oldest sword style for which there is historic documentation, then walked the interns forward in history to the two-handed sword, the sidesword, the cut-and-thrust sword, rapier and modern fencing.

Classes are available for adults and kids age 6 and up.

Info: www.knoxville academyoftheblade.com

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p.m., AAA Knoxville office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. 4-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. $30 members/$35 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

Arts & Crafts with Anna Hughes, 4 p.m., Mascot Branch Library, 1927 Library Road. Info: 9332620.

Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info/to register: 922-2552.

Halls Book Club, 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Author Lin Stepp will join the discussion of her book, “Down by the River.” Info: 922-2552.

Knoxville Zoomobile, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.

Monthly senior meeting/luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road in Heiskell. Program by Young-Williams Animal Center.

Donations of old blankets, sheets, towels or cat or dog food and toys requested. Bring dessert and friend. Info: Janice White, 548-0326.

VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

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“Precious, Not Parents” campaign, Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division St. Young-Williams Animal Center Spay/Neuter Solutions will provide $20 spay and neuter surgeries for puppies and kittens under 6 months of age. Available to all East Tennessee residents. Must mention the “Precious, Not Parents” campaign when making the appointment. Info/appointment: www.young-williams.org or 215-6677.

Art and Craft Sale, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Info: 922-0416.

Free movie night, Luttrell City Park. Family friendly movie begins at dusk. Everyone welcome; bring chairs or blanket. Info: 992- 0678.

Knoxville Zoomobile, 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

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Tickets on sale for “The Music And The Memories” Show featuring Pat Boone backed by Knoxville swing orchestra The Streamliners, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, The Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Proceeds go the Oak Ridge High School music department. Info/ tickets: www.KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.

Ham breakfast, 7-10 a.m., Bright Hope Lodge 557, 5400 N. Broadway. Donations accepted.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Union County Historical Society 35th Anniversary, 2:30 p.m., Union County Museum.

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Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway.

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Knoxville Zoomobile, 11 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

Veterans Memorial Dedication, 2 p.m., Wilson Park Veterans Place, Maynardville.

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30

MONDAY, JUNE 15 Magician Michael Messing, 2 p.m., Carter Branch Library, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: 933-5438.

Monday Night Book Club: “Whistling Past the Graveyard,” 6-8 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 15-19 Etiquette classes, 4-5:15 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Hosted by The Cardinal School of Etiquette for ages 6-12. Cost: $125. Info/to register: 3122371 or alwhite07@comcast.net.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

Red Hot Entertaining for the 4th cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/to register: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com.

Smokies Baseball Storytime with Homer the Hound, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Earring Extravaganza, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. Registration deadline: June 11. Info/to register: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

“Off With Their Heads ... pinching, deadheading and cutting back,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardeners Carolyn Kiser and Linda Denton. Info: 329-8892.

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., AAA Knoxville office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. 8-hour course helps reduce points for traffic offenders and teaches how to reduce risk while driving. $40 members/$50 nonmembers. Must preregister. Info/to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252.

Happy Travelers trip: Strolling and Shopping – lunch at Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant in Chuckey, visit Birth Place of Davy Crockett in Limestone, tour Jonesborough, and shopping at Hamrick’s in Kingsport. Cost: $35 inclusive. Info/to register: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.

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