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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

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It’s a trick!

If you so choose, you can join the crowd for the 60th wedding anniversary of Sarah and Marvin West. Tickets are $150.

The Wests will observe this landmark occasion at the totally unrelated Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame dinner Thursday evening (July 24) at the Knoxville Convention Center. Some of their friends are being inducted.

Todd Helton will speak.

“I suppose it is fitting and even a bit romantic that we would be at a sports-related event on our anniversary,” said Sarah. “Sports has taken us many places. Marvin was already sports editor of the University of Tennessee newspaper when we met.”

Family will honor the couple at their home in Union County three days later.

The Wests are not as obscure as Marvin implied in his Shopper column. Sarah is a past president of Tennessee PTA. She was the first woman elder at Beaver Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Marvin is in the U.S. Basketball Writers’ hall of fame and several others.

– S. Clark

Luttrell is 50; party is 26th Way back in 1964 when Chet Atkins released one of his many Grammy-nominated albums, “Guitar Country,” community leaders in Luttrell incorporated his hometown.

Next Saturday (July 26) the town will hold a 50th birthday celebration at the Luttrell City Park beginning at 7 p.m.

Mayor Johnny Merritt promises music, fellowship, free food and drinks, history and fireworks. Bring a lawn chair!

UCHS to hand out school schedules Union County High School will distribute student schedules from 9 a.m. until noon July 21-23.

Seniors may pick up and make changes to their schedules on Monday, July 21; juniors on Tuesday, July 22; and sophomores on Wednesday, July 23.

Freshman will receive their schedules during orientation at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 31, said principal Linda Harrell.

Kids learn science and zoology he ad d coa ch/ h/pllayer for th thee Nashville Nash Na shvi vil ille lle head coach/player Metros PDL team. He currently coaches the MTSU women’s club soccer team.

Louise Hargis, outreach coordinator for the Knoxville Zoo, brought a screech owl, and African bullfrog and an Everglade rat snake to the Luttrell Library, along with “biofacts” to illustrate animal adaptations.

A jaguar skin and a section of zebra fur demonstrated camouflage.

Long feathers from a condor showed how the birds can find thermals so they don’t have to flap their huge wings.

She discussed why the skull of a great horned owl had such big eye sockets: For great big eyes for “night vision.”

The little screech owl, Lucas, maintained his composure while Hargis showed him to the group and told the kids how well he can hear: “He not only has amazing vision, he can hear a mouse two football fields away!”

Lucas arrived at the zoo after losing an eye in an accident with a car, reducing his ability to hunt.

Hargis allowed the kids to touch the biofacts, including 13-foot-long African Rock python snakeskin, and the live snake at the end of the presentation.

Both libraries have their end-ofsummer celebrations coming up.

On Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m., the Lucas the screech Maynardville Library will hold a waowl visits Luttrell. ter party with a 100-foot water slide, water toys, food and fun.

On Tuesday, July 22, at 1 p.m., the The Maynardville show was aimed at a wide range of ages, and it Luttrell Library grounds will be the kept the kids fascinated for well over site of the Fire Safety Fun Fest with fire trucks, safety fun, karaoke and an hour.

Askey describes himself as a keen the caterpillar fun house.

Everyone is welcome to both soccer player and coach, and says Chloe Lloyd, 5, is inside a bubble created by Mr. Rich of Super Science TN at he has coached youth soccer for 10 events. the Maynardville Library. Photos by Libby Morgan More photos on page 12 years and most recently served as

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The libraries at Maynardville and Luttrell are wrapping up their summer reading programs, and lately have hosted some fun and interesting guests.

Mr. Rich, with his English accent, amazed and delighted over a hundred kids at the Maynardville library with his Super Science TN program.

He created miniature explosions, monstrous bubbles, bubble foam and cotton candy for the crowd.

Since 2008, Richard Askey and his wife, Emily Askey, have been educating while entertaining all over the state, and the two have developed workshops for kids from 3 to 12 years old.

Agritourism conference August 2

By Libby Morgan The Claiborne County Tourism Commission will host a Conference on Agritourism Development to promote farms in Claiborne, Hancock and Union counties.

The event will be held at the Walters State Community College Claiborne Campus at 1325 Claiborne Street in Tazewell from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2.

Organizers hope to develop a database of area farmers and a Farm Tour Guide for visitors to

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the area, and to discuss ideas for agritourism.

Darren Farquhar, the Claiborne County agritourism committee chair, will speak about the region and the potential for specialty crops.

He and Tamara Bernadot own Right by Nature, a farm in Sharps Chapel that produces fruits, vegetables and herbs.

“We need to form a cooperative to market our farm products, and we need to work toward getting a

USDA inspection facility here.

“We need to brand ourselves as quality producers,” says Farquhar.

Pamela Bartholomew from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture will Farquhar speak about the growing industry of agritourism and how the department’s “Pick

Tennessee Products” can help farmers.

Other participants are the Resource Conservation and Development Council, Claiborne County Hospital and the Claiborne County Health Department.

Carl Nichols is the director of the Claiborne County Tourism Commission and can be reached at 865-585-7386. Anyone interested in attending is encouraged to come, and no RSVP is required.

Roach says bridge nears completion

By Sandra Clark Guess it falls into the “believe it when I see it” category, but state Rep. Dennis “Coach” Roach visited the Union County Commission July 14 to report on construction progress at the Highway 33 bridge.

Roach, who represents half of Union County in the Legislature, said K&K Construction Company says the new State Rep. Dennis “Coach” bridge will be finished by the end Roach tells Union County of August with total completion inCommission the Highway 33 cluding demolition of the old bridge bridge will be completed this by year’s end.

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Mayor Mike Williams said the city of Maynardville determined that the backflow regulator on the plumbing is inadequate during a routine inspection of the courthouse. Williams said the county’s “qualified inspector” said it’s OK. The commission decided to have it inspected again, this time by a third party.

Commission voted to ask Ann Dyer to put out for bids an upgrade to the jail’s fire alarm system. The

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Patrick Hurley, Chamber president, asked for and received $6,070 from the hotel/motel tax for tourism advertising.

Budget amendments approved included $2,570 to pay for building upgrades for security and communications at the new records building for the court system. No local funds were used. The building, near the Highway Department, will be dedicated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 22.

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Turns 50!

The City of Luttrell Parks & Recreation Board and Carmeuse Lime and Stone are hosting a celebration party to honor the birth of the City of Luttrell in 1964.

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Martin Dickey’s close-up of a guitar player won Honorable Mention.

Anne Freels will demonstrate cornshuck doll making next Friday during the farmers market inside Union County Arts. Photo submitted

Shucks, those dolls are cute

Anne Freels is keeping the art of corn shuck dolls alive. She’s been making them since 1975 and continues to do so in her studio in Clinton.

You’d be hard put to find more creative corn shuck dolls anywhere. She was accepted long ago into the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and shows her dolls in July and October at the guild’s shows in Asheville.

She uses naturally dried corn shucks and dyes them by hand, giving the dolls her signature colorful style.

“My dolls represent my interpretations of the natural rhythms of the earth, including the changing of the seasons and other imaginative figures depicting folklore, legend and myth,” she explains.

Freel teaches workshops and classes, and has authored her first instructional book, “Making Colorful Corn Shuck Dolls,” available on Amazon.com. She teaches soap making classes as well.

She’ll be demonstrating her corn shuck art inside Union County Arts during

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Photos, cake and farmers abound

The Union County Arts Council announced the winners of the first annual Art on Main Photo Contest during the Union County Farmers Market.

The contest is for phothe Union County Farmers Market’s Corn Festival on tos taken at the event last Friday, July 25, from 4-7 month. p.m.

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photographer since retiring from nursing in 1997 and have loved every minute of it. I like to photograph birds, landscapes, lightning and the night sky or anything else that hits my fancy. Photography has energized me beyond belief. We have so much beauty around us to appreciate.”

Carol Watkins’ delicious and beautiful cake is enjoyed by EuHer photographs have gene Brantley and Eric Holcomb, along with everyone at the appeared in many publicafarmers market to celebrate the Art on Main photo contest. tions and have won many Photo by Libby Morgan awards. Several of her prints are available at Union The event was celebrated tle to cancer last week.

County Arts.

“Such a wonderfully talwith an “Art on Main” cake She leaves her husband ented and of over 50 years, Ronald Ercreated by the Sweet Toothe smart lady,” ikson of Sharps Chapel, two Faerie, Carol Watkins of says Su- children and five grandchilKnoxville. san Boone dren.

Brittney Crawford’s draof Union matic shot of Lynn Sexton’s C o u n t y antique truck won the top Arts. “We’ll prize.

This shot of lightning miss her so Honorable Mention goes on Norris Lake by much.” to Martin Dickey, Chip Erikson hung in the A quote Widener, Terry Reinitz and Hazel Erikson Smithsonian as a from ErClyde Luttrell. first place winner in All of the winners will be ikson says, “I have been a Nature’s Best Photogawarded gift certificates to raphy Contest. the Union County Arts gallery.

Photos submitted to the contest will be used to promote Art on Main in future years.

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A sad goodbye to Hazel Erikson

One of Union County’s incredibly talented artists, Hazel Erikson, lost her bat-

Brittney Crawford’s photo of Lynn Sexton’s truck won the top prize in the Art on Main Photo Contest.

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opinion Top prize There was a time in Union County’s public education before standardized testing and Common Core State Standards became prevalent that more enjoyable pursuits were undertaken by teachers and students. In those times, 4-H and its yearly contests played prominent roles in practically every student’s education.

All students were eligible to join beginning in 4th grade. 4-H, if nothing else, introduced students to election of officers and parliamentary procedures necessary for public meetings.

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME Our teachers helped us elect officers and practice meetings, and our clubs were always well prepared for meetings attended by various agents throughout the years – those I remember best were Mr. Julian, Miss Hobt and Mr. Bill Morgan.

Students could become

Publication date change Shopper-News in Union County will be appearing in your mailbox on a different day of the week soon.

Effective Wednesday, July 30, the Shopper will begin a Wednesday publication (rather than the current Saturday pub date).

Because the paper is mailed, our deadline will be Thursday at 3 p.m. and the paper will go to press on Friday evening. Papers will go into the mail each Monday for delivery to homes on Tuesday and Wednesday. – S. Clark

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4 • JULY 19, 2014 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news as involved as they and their parents wished, but my participation was limited to activities occurring during the school day. I joined from 5th to 7th grades, and most of the time was chosen to conduct devotion at monthly classroom meetings.

I participated in the yearly poster contests but only received green participation ribbons due to my lack of artistic ability. I also participated in the annual public speaking contests.

My speeches were always on Abraham Lincoln, and I always received for these red ribbons (second place) which qualified me to go to

the county contests, which I never attended.

The most memorable 4-H event for me was the 6th grade 4-H bread baking contest. I enlisted my mother’s help to bake a skillet of cornbread. I had grand visions of “turning out� the most beautiful, tasty pone ever baked.

Alas! Somehow, though, when my finished product emerged from the oven the top looked exactly like the wrinkles on the face of the oldest man imaginable.

I was ashamed of its looks, but I entered the contest anyway and received the expected green

participation ribbon. There is an upside to everything, however, and I knew my dog Brownie, if no one else, would consider my “trick� a “treat.� But Brownie was never to receive his tasty morsel.

Our 6th grade classroom had a table which sat beneath the bulletin board next to the row of desks closest to the hallway door.

I sat in the next to the last seat in this row, close to the water fountain. Anyone going to the water fountain had to pass between this table and my row of desks.

My participatory cornbread sat on this table, and

Lois Johnson: Heaven’s gain The Horace Maynard High School Class of 1959 can now write the story ending of its most famous member.

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Lois Johnson Scoggins died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on July 7, 2014. Lois had been in failing health for a number of years, and one of the health issues was rheumatoid arthritis. Lois was able to come to Knoxville for her birthday, May 15, 2013, where a large crowd gathered at Golden Corral to celebrate with her.

Although Lois began her professional career at age 11 on local radio and television, soon after high school she moved to Wheeling, West Virginia, to become a member of the Wheeling Jamboree.

After playing three years in Wheeling, she joined the Abby Neal Show in Las Vegas for a six-month tour of the Far East. It was then on to Nashville where Lois met her future husband.

She recorded two albums with Hank Williams Jr., which resulted in a No. 3 single – “Send Me Some Lovin’� – and won for Lois and Hank Jr. a nomination for CMA Country Duo of the Year.

At 20th Century Records, Lois cut her first solo LP, an album which produced two top ten singles–“Loving You Will Never Grow Old� and “Come on in and Let Me Love You,� both written by her husband, Joe Don Scoggins, whose stage name is Joe Don Silvers. They later divorced but remained friends.

In 1984 she was voted 4th best female vocalist – just behind Barbara Mandrell, Janie Fricke and Reba McIntyre.

Lois was a member of the televised Ernest Tubb show along with Willie Nelson and Jack Greene.

Television appearances include the Porter Wagoner Show, That Nashville Music, The Mike Douglas Show,

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Film credits include Country Boy, Backwater and Country Music U.S.A. with Hollywood’s Beau Bridges and James Drury.

The late Dottie West proclaimed Lois as her favorite singer while appearing on the Ralph Emory television show.

Lois’ honors and award are too numerous to mention, and Union County will always be proud of Lois.

She last performed with her cousin C. J. Morgan at the “Chicken & Dumplings Show� at Pigeon Forge. The July 11, 2014, WDVX twohour radio broadcast of Brad Reeves was dedicated

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Scott Brewer made many trips to the water fountain that day. He would get a handful of my cornbread and wash it down. By the end of the day, Scott had eaten, with great relish, every bite of my otherwise unappreciated cornbread.

He told me, “Ronnie, in my book, your bread’s tops!�

No words can tell how good Scott Brewer made me feel that day. He went beyond the looks to get to the important thing, the taste.

Hopefully we can all someday be as wise as Scott was in 6th grade.

Next I turn to a teacher of a different color.

to Lois.

Lois descended from George Johnson, War of 1812 who also fought at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, and his wife, Nancy Buckner; grandparents, Esker and Berta Skeen Johnson; and parents, the late Fred and Iretta Butcher Johnson.

Both Fred and Iretta Johnson were Union County school teachers, and Fred later was employed by House Hasson Hardware Company at Knoxville.

Lois was a very generous and loving person who did many benefit performances and kind acts.

Lois Johnson never forgot her Union County roots – nor will Union County ever forget Lois Johnson.

The Johnson family will receive friends 2-4 p.m.

Saturday, July 19, at Rutherford Memorial Methodist Church in Corryton.

A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. with interment immediately following that service at Ousley Cemetery in Maynardville.

Memorials may be sent to Lois Johnson Memorial Fund, c/o C.J. Morgan, Top Ten Productions, 1512 Cecil Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917.

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UNION COUNTY Shopper news • JULY 19, 2014 • 5 (2) Marlin Lane has been promising but inconsistent for three years and (3) Jalen Hurd is a rookie. power and speed at MisAn inexperienced ofsouri. The Mississippis are fensive line may have influgood but less than great. enced the thinking.

The future is not so far away ESPN did not reach this at Kentucky. bold conclusion but if the Where all this is running Tennessee running game is here: Everybody except ends up No. 13 in the SEC, Vanderbilt is rated ahead of this will not be a bowl team.

Tennessee.

Option 1: Coaches can When I first looked at the sleep fast and work toward a list, I hoped it was in alpha- small miracle with offensive betical order. It wasn’t. It linemen. just started with Alabama, Even if Don Mahoney as usual, and ended with takes long naps, I refuse Vandy, as usual. to believe this group will ESPN says the Volunteers cause a sharp decline from are 13th because (1) they the previous line – which lack a running quarterback wasn’t as good as it should in an offense structured have been. It had more fame around the read-option, than force.

SEC backfield ratings Good old ESPN, more olina has a good one in Mike enthused than usual about Davis.

SEC football, honors us with Johnny Manziel is gone a backfield ranking. from Texas A&M (you knew that!) which means somebody else must run around with the Aggie football.

Florida is rich in talent. back may be the Marvin Running Gators’ strongest position.

West Auburn has four or more to produce touchdowns and share headlines.

Arkansas is ranked No. Truthfully, it doesn’t tell 4 but needs offensive line us much we didn’t already improvement. LSU has Terknow. Alabama is again rence Magee and Leonard loaded. Georgia’s Todd Gur- Fournette, the nation’s No. ley may be the best running 1 recruit. Junior Russell back in America. South Car- Hansbrough is a blend of

Our spiritual address By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

(Proverbs 24:3-4 NRSV) A radiance is inside us, just as it is visible outside us; and to seek it is maybe to catch a glimpse from time to time of a light within, of a candle at the window of our heart, of a home somewhere inside.

(Stitches, Anne Lamott) It was Asheville-born author Thomas Wolfe who wrote “You can’t go home again.”

In spite of Wolfe’s belief that one can outgrow “home,” he also wrote “All things on earth point home in old October; sailors to sea, travelers to walls and fences, hunters to field and hollow and the long voice of the hounds, the lover to the love he has forsaken.”

(Maybe that is why I love October so much: it was supposed to be my birth month, my natal home, but I was late by a couple of weeks and showed up on the first day of November.)

Pliny the Elder opined that “Home is where the

heart is,” a statement which can be read two ways: either that the heart never leaves home or that home is a movable feast, depending on circumstances.

I would argue that one doesn’t ever completely leave home. The echoes and reverberations of your childhood, your teen years, your formation are imprinted on you as surely as your DNA is carried by every cell in your body. Therefore, the inverse of Pliny’s statement is also true. The heart is where home is. You carry home with you, in your heart.

So, writer Anne Lamott got it right: “... a home somewhere inside.” That, of

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course, is the rub: you carry home with you, like it or not.

We are shaped by our early home life, for good or ill. Events we can’t even remember mold us, teach us what to fear, whom to trust, what to value, and what to do to get along in this world.

During the years I worked in churches and later at a social service agency, I dealt with many people who were experiencing homelessness. Their stories were as individual and, at the same time, as similar as can be imagined. The sources of their problems ranged from garden variety bad decision making to unforeseeable circumstances completely beyond their control.

The creed, if you will, of that agency is “Housing first.” Get someone into a safe, warm place, then get

down to serious work with them on all the surrounding issues. You would be amazed what someone can achieve once they have a bed, a lockable door, and some wise, supportive encouragement.

Beyond four walls, or even the beloved memory of a particular hearth and home, however, there is that spiritual home, the true home, what some have called their “long home.”

That is our natural home, within the heart of God, the home from whence we came and to which we will return.

The apostle Paul declared it best: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8: 38-39 NRSV) There it is, our eternal spiritual address: The Love of God.

Jacob Gilliam is my poster person for this new front.

This will be his fifth year. It has all been uphill. He came as a walk-on. He was redshirted because he wasn’t considered good enough to play. He invested two seasons with the scout squad.

He appeared in one game in 2012 and two last fall.

This spring he beat out junior college all-American Dontavius Blair and finished as the starting left tackle. Blair will eventually get the idea but Gilliam, with heart and smarts, taught everybody a lesson: All things are possible.

I predict Marcus Jackson, Mack Crowder, Kyler Kerbyson, Coleman Thomas, Dylan Wiesman, etc.,

will exceed expectations.

Option 2: Butch Jones can rethink his offensive concept, reclassify quarterback keepers as occasional surprises and demand significant improvement in the passing game. He has the receivers to make running backs look much better.

Lane is not a loser and may even develop into a leader. Hurd looks like a tight end until he breaks free into the secondary.

Derrell Scott has ability.

There are other possibilities. I do not believe these guys will finish 13th in net production.

I really like it when ESPN is wrong.

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

Lions Club to meet, hear candidates The Union County Lions Club invites everyone to attend its meeting at noon Monday, July 21, at Hardee’s in Maynardville. Candidates who missed earlier forums are invited to speak, including contestants for Register of Deeds: incumbent Mary Beth Kitts and Ruth Cooke. The president is Ronnie Mincey.

Heritage Festival quilt show The Union County Historical Society Museum and Genealogical Library announces the Heritage Festival Quilt Show will be at the museum on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Bring quilts to the museum on Thursday, Oct. 2, between 2-6 p.m.

Judging will be Friday and quilts will be available for viewing by the public during festival hours on Saturday.

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Volunteers needed for P-16 education team The P-16 “Bridge Builders,” Union County’s Education Committee has been working behind the scenes for six months. Co-chairs are Tom Heemstra, president of Creator’s University, and Jamie Branton of Union County Public Schools. Members include educators, parents, students and leaders from businesses and non-profits. The next step is to find or assign committee chairs to prepare and execute ideas the P-16 has approved. Director of Schools Jimmy Carter will chair the Students Committee. Volunteers can contact Heemstra at 865-585-0047.

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UNION COUNTY Since 2010, the people of Union County have seen: • Over $1 million in savings using better controls over county spending • Improved county bond ratings that allow us to get better interest rates • Improved county audit results by working with the Comptroller’s Office • Budgets approved on time for the first time in more than 2 decades • More water lines run to supply our families with safe drinking water • A Christmas tree lighting celebration at the courthouse each year

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Hammond promoted young people, community The man who envisioned public water and a surge of economic development across Union County has died.

Marvin Hammond was the right leader for Hallsdale Powell Utility District when the board of commissioners hired him as only the second general manager in the district’s 50-year history.

Did he move too quickly?

Maybe. Did he move HPUD in the right direction? Absolutely.

Under his leadership, HPUD upgraded its water and wastewater plants, brought water to Sharps Chapel and Sunset Bay, replaced leaking pipes throughout the district, and built a second water plant on Norris Lake.

Under his leadership, HPUD invested in people – whether it was teaching laborers to read and write or encouraging kids to return to college for advanced degrees.

In the picture on this page, Marvin is congratulating Cody Humphrey who had just received his MBA from Lincoln Memorial University while working

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full time at Hallsdale Powell. Cody, now older, still works for HPUD. He was at Marvin’s funeral on Tuesday night.

When the well failed at Sharps Chapel Elementary School, Marvin was quick to pull a waterline in to serve the school. In doing so, he picked up customers nearby. He wanted to merge with the Maynardville Utility District to create a regional water and wastewater authority.

Negotiations never reached fruition. It seems folks at Maynardville City Council didn’t want to lose the city’s autonomy over its water supply, even though HPUD offered Union County seats on an expanded board. For sure the folks in Halls and Powell, already hit with rising rates, didn’t see a benefit to them from expanding the service into

Union County. The deal died aborning. And that’s too bad.

One after another, individuals rose to offer eulogies at Mr. Hammond’s funeral. His brother-in-law John S. Hill said that he and Marvin married sisters, “the Campbell girls,” and throughout some 50 years they never had angry words.

Bill Landry said Hammond had helped him in numerous ways and was “the best (TV) producer I ever worked with,” when the two collaborated to produce a history of the Knoxville Utilities Board.

Hammond worked for KUB some 30 years before coming to HPUD. The Rev. John Holland conducted the service at Salem Baptist Church. At Marvin’s request, Paul Brewster sang and played bluegrass music.

Son-in-law Darren Cardwell read a heart-felt eulogy, written by his son about his “papaw.”

HPUD board chair Kevin Julian paid tribute to Mr. Hammond at Monday’s commissioners meeting.

“His vision for Hallsdale Powell was already set when I came on the board,” Julian

said. “Marvin had big shoulders and he took the criticism for rate increases, but he did what he thought best based on 30 years experience in the utility business.

“When it all plays out, people will appreciate his vision. He will be missed.”

I was with Marvin when folks in Halls were trying to block commercial development on the land that later became Clayton Park. Hammond stood at County Commission to speak.

Developers said their engineers and hydrologists had determined that filling the Beaver Creek wetland on Norris Freeway was OK. Hammond pointed out that the Titanic was designed by engineers, while Noah’s Ark was not.

Everybody smiled and the developers were sent packing.

When Marvin’s kidneys malfunctioned, he refused dialysis, saying he did not want to put his family through the strain. “I’m ready to go,” he told everyone who came to visit. He lived at Tennova Hospice for less than two weeks, dying July 12, and held court with a steady flow of visitors and friends.

Sen. Lamar Alexander telephoned Marvin and asked what he could do.

“Get EPA off our backs,” Marvin told him, concerned about Hallsdale Powell em-

Cody Humphrey is congratulated by Marvin Hammond after obtaining his master’s degree from LMU while working full time at HPUD. File photo by Ruth White ployees and customers until the end.

“Dad will be remembered as a Godly servant leader, a generous southern gentleman, and one who was always showing genuine Christian love for his fellow man, especially for the less fortunate among us,” his family wrote.

“Dad was a proud alumnus of ETSU where he was member of the baseball and football programs in the 1960s. He also played minor league baseball for the Macon Peaches. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and held the coveted Eagle Scout and Silver Beaver awards.

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“deep water” Baptist and as an unworthy man saved and blessed by God’s grace and love.”

Survivors include wife Kay Hammond; children: Jeff and Missy Hammond, Lisa and Darren Cardwell; brother James (Jim) Hammond; grandchildren: John and Xan Hammond, Amber and Colby Cardwell, and Megan Pratt; great-granddaughter Lucy Rae Pratt.

U.S. Rep. Jimmy Duncan remembers Hammond as his first boss at the HolstonChilhowee Rec Center. Jimmy was 15 and earned $1 per hour. Marvin was 19 and “told me what to do.”

This is the longest obituary story I’ve ever written, but Marvin Hammond was an extraordinary man. His defining characteristics were vision and compassion.

During my lifetime, I witnessed dynamic growth in Halls and Powell, primarily because of the leadership of Hallsdale Powell Utility District.

Developers are risk-takers, but smart leaders mitigate that risk by providing infrastructure: electricity, roads, water, sewer. Marvin Hammond “got it,” and we’re all better off for his vision.

UNION COUNTY Shopper news • JULY 19, 2014 • 7

Democrats need less Obama, more Howard Baker Folks rarely say good things about politicians.

However, the late Howard Baker has been widely (and deservedly) praised by members of both political parties. If Ronald Reagan was the “great communicator,” then Baker was the “great conciliator,” lauded for his civility and willingness to reach-across-theaisle for the good of the country.

We could all learn a lot from Howard Baker, but Tennessee Democrats could learn even more.

Tennessee Democrats. Unlike the popular, slash-andburn political strategies that are popular today, state Democrats should adopt a more civil, conciliatory tone as practiced by the late Senator. Democrats should promote issues Tennesseans favor, and avoid issues Tennesseans oppose.

It’s tough to get folks to vote for you when you accuse them of being racist.

Too many Democrats believe that Republicans only oppose Barack Obama’s policies because he is Afri-

can-American. (These folks conveniently forget that Republicans opposed Bill Clinton, too.) This kind of rhetoric is an ugly (though transparent) smear that speaks to the heart of the problem for Democrats.

The next Democrat elected statewide won’t use this kind of rhetoric, but instead will be reaching across party lines when possible for the good of the state.

Democrats are not going to be a majority party in Tennessee anytime soon; however, Baker was first

elected 45 years before Republicans emerged as the dominant party in Tennessee. Yet, Baker proved that a member of the minority party can have a profound impact. While there may never be another Howard Baker, aspiring Democratic leaders in Tennessee would be wise to follow Baker’s example.

Tennessee Democrats could use a little less Barack Obama and a lot more Howard Baker.

Mark Blakley

Jared Effler

Billy Breeding

Andy Tillman

DA, Lori Phillips-Jones.

Effler said he’s obtained six first degree murder convictions as an assistant district attorney. He pledged no more methamphetamine plea-bargaining. “I will put violators behind bars.”

Lori Phillips-Jones was represented by an assistant who said her boss was “in front of a grand jury today.”

Phillips-Jones has managed limited state funds effectively in operating her office and works directly with anti-drug coalitions to prevent abuse.

Sheriff: The biggest laugh of the forum came when BPA president Brad Davis said Sheriff Earl “Junior” Loy had just sent a

text message saying, “he was assisting in a robbery” said Davis. “Errr, he’s assisting in the apprehension of the robber.”

Loy is challenged by former Chief Deputy Billy Breeding, and the race is one-on-one after Chad Faulkner opted not to run.

Breeding listed his experience in law enforcement including his work as the drug-prevention DARE of-

ficer in Union County. He currently works in another county.

Chancellor: Andy Tillman, like Blakley and Phillips-Jones, was appointed

by Gov. Bill Haslam and is seeking to win his first election. He took office in 2013 following the death of Chancellor Billy Joe White.

His opponent, Elizabeth Asbury, did not send a representative to the forum.

Tillman worked for the same law firm for 18 years, rising to managing partner.

He promised hard work and common sense.

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ways agree with him on every issue.

Today, state Democrats find themselves in a simiScott lar position. The opposing Frith party dominates state government, so much so that the Democrats have retreatIn 1966, Baker became ed from statewide office the first popularly elected to urban areas and mostly Republican Senator from non-partisan offices. Today Tennessee since Recon- is not a good time to be a struction. Before Baker, a Democrat in Tennessee. Of Republican had little chance course, it wasn’t a good time of getting elected statewide. to be a Republican before Baker’s civility served him 1966, either. well and helped him win Howard Baker’s successover voters who didn’t al- es show a way forward for

Scott Frith is a local attorney. You can reach him at scott@pleadthefrith.com.

Four candidates round out speakers at BPA forum

By Sandra Clark Political watchers are never too old to learn something new.

Public Defender Mark Blakley taught that lesson at the recent candidate forum at the Maynardville Senior Center.

It’s easy to see how one runs for district attorney general in conservative East Tennessee. You promise to be tough, tough, tough on crime.

But how do you run for the job of defending those indigent people charged with committing a crime?

Blakley finds it easy. He just talks about how much money his office saves taxpayers.

Public Defender: Blakley says he’s opened two satellite offices since he was appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam following the resignation of Martha Yoakum. He also got the office involved with the Juvenile Court. “For every case we get appointed (to represent a defendant), the counties

save up to $500 per case on misdemeanors and up to $1,000 on felonies.

“We have a death-penalty certified attorney on staff, and with this expertise we will save hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

Blakley’s challenger is Leif Jeffers, who has worked in the public defender’s office. He challenged Yoakum in the previous election.

Attorney General: Union County’s favorite son, Jared Effler, listed his experiences as a reason to elect him. “All I’ve ever done is prosecute criminals,” he said. Effler’s wife, Mary, is a school teacher who currently heads food services for Union County Public Schools. Their two daughters attend Union County schools.

Effler graduated from Lincoln Memorial University and the University of Memphis law school in 1999. He quickly returned home and landed a job with then-Attorney General Paul Phillips, uncle of the current

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Gov. Bill Haslam administers the oath of office to Andy Tillman COMMON MAN I am as common as dirt. I was not born to a family of lawyers and judges. My father was a sharecrop farmer. I began working for wages in junior high school. I paid fifteen dollars ($15.00) for my first car and fixed the motor. I hunted and fished for food and fun. (I still do.) After college, I worked in the mining industry and the timber industry until I entered UT Law School.

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UNCOMMON CHANCELLOR CHANCELLOR UNCOMMON My legal career demonstrates that I will do what is necessary to be an My legal career demonstrates that I will do what is necessary to be an uncommon chancellor. uncommon chancellor.

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A day of faith

By Sara Barrett First Presbyterian Church is considered “Knoxville’s first church,” founded in 1792 and built in 1812 on James White’s field of turnips. Church member Pat Armstrong gave the interns a behind-the-scenes look and a peek inside the adjacent graveyard.

The building has undergone several renovations throughout the years, but there have been only 15 ministers since the church began. During the Civil War, the Union army occupied the building – letting their horses graze in the graveyard – for three years.

Armstrong likened the church’s infrastructure to that of our nation’s government. “The deacons look after operations sort of like Congress, and the elders would be the senators,” said Armstrong. The interns learned that seven U.S. presidents were Presbyterian, and the only minister who signed the Declaration of Independence was Presbyterian.

In keeping with the theme of the day, Arm-

strong discussed the beliefs of the Presbyterian church and the change in attendance at FPC. He said he and his wife have lived in the same house since 1969, and he used to look out his window and know which church each family on his street attended. Nowadays, not so much.

“I guess it is just a cultural change, and there are a lot of independent churches starting up,” he said.

A walk through the graveyard shows sunken tombstones and trees so old and fragile they are held together with cables. The oldest marked grave is William Blount’s from 1800.

An inviting concrete bench is tucked in a corner where passersby may be tempted to rest a while.

“We encourage people to come in and walk around,” said Armstrong of the yard holding about 240 graves.

“We’re located right on the corner of Church (Avenue) and State (Street). How ironic is that?” Info: www. fpcknox.org.

Sara Barrett coordinates the intern program for Shopper-News. Info: barretts@ ShopperNewsNow.com

St. George Greek Orthodox

The interns switched gears for a look at St. George Greek Orthodox Church after visiting Temple Beth El. Tour guide Katherine Evans invited us to recite the Lord’s Prayer with her before entering the nave, and she lit a candle in honor of everyone’s family.

Images of saints and apostles in stained glass, paint and mosaic tile welcomed us as we sat in the front pews.

Evans said the first priests in the Greek Orthodox Church were touched by the hands of the apostles, and each priest after has been touched by the hands of the priests before him.

This has created a concrete connection throughout time to the original founders of the church.

A different saint is commemorated each day throughout the year, and Evans explained the different between worshipping a saint and asking for them to intercede on one’s behalf.

“We pray for everybody,” said Evans. “Every church, every nation and for ourselves. We don’t know if we’re saved or not, but we hope we are.” Info: www. saintgeorgeknoxville.com.

The sanctuary of St. George Greek Orthodox Church is adorned with beautiful mosaics of Christ and the disciples.

Coexisting in Knoxville

By Donna Mitchell Last week I wrote about how boring I felt Knoxville was. And then I was proven wrong again by digging a little deeper into the history of the city.

The interns visited three houses of worship located within a few miles of one another. Our first stop was the oldest church in Knoxville, First Presbyterian Church. This church houses the Community School of the Arts program (though it is not a part of the church) and relics from a member’s time in Africa. It has the founder of Knoxville, James White, buried in the graveyard.

Next, we visited the

Temple Beth El where we saw original handwritten Hebrew scrolls adorned in silver and walls lined with amazing stained glass windows. Our last visit was to St. George Greek Orthodox Church. The worship area is covered from wall to wall with beautiful images of Jesus, the apostles and St. George.

As Rabbi Michaels from Temple Beth El put it, “Diversity should be celebrated.” That is the real message behind any religion; we are all different but still worship for the same purpose.

At lunch, Holocaust survivor Sonja DuBois looked at us around the table with solemn eyes and pleaded

that we make a difference.

“Hate is a lack of knowledge,” she said.

“You are the leaders of tomorrow; the popular way is not always the right way.”

It really is a great thing that not only Knoxville, but also the country we live in allows us to have as many places of worship as we please. Kingston Pike, commonly known as “the church street,” is home to a mosque, a Greek Orthodox church and a Unitarian church right next to one another.

The best part of it all is that they can coexist next to each other. That’s the way it should be. Embrace the diversity.

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Mayor Tim Burchett) and the federal Info: barretts@ShopperNewsNow. courthouse (meeting with Judge Tom com/.

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The interns met Holocaust survivor Sonja DuBois and learned of her incredible life story. Pictured are: (front) Abbey Underwood, Kaila Bond, DuBois, Donna Mitchell, Charlie Hamilton; (back) Katie Sasse, Lakin Scott, Zoe Risley and Joshua Mode.

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Sonja DuBois: Survivor

By Zoe Risley Sonja DuBois is a Holocaust survivor. It may be a simple sentence, but it holds so much meaning.

DuBois showed the Shopper interns a photo of Neyland Stadium, which has approximately 100,000 seats. Fill the stadium up 60 times. That’s how many Jews died in the Holocaust.

Six million people. To not be one of those people is amazing.

When most people tell their story of the Holocaust they tell what happened during the war. She did tell us all that, but she took it further. She told us how the policies of Nazi Germany impacted her life long-term.

DuBois was born in Holland in 1940, just months after the war had started.

When her parents registered as Jews, they didn’t register her.

She was barely 2 when her parents boarded a train and left without her. They had entrusted their daughter to a family friend. Both were murdered in Auschwitz that same year. Both were just 29.

Sonja became a hidden child, putting everyone who gave her sanctuary at risk.

She lived with a childless Christian couple and moved with them whenever someone questioned them about their daughter, the only girl

A rare photo of Sonja DuBois as a child in her class with dark hair.

She was kept well hidden.

Since Sonja was an undocumented child, a pediatrician gave her secret checkups and a woman with a cow brought her cooked milk (which DuBois said she absolutely hated). She attributes her survival to the lack of communication at the time and the Lord’s value on her life.

Even though Sonja survived one of the darkest times in history, she still felt she was in the dark. She didn’t know much about her birth parents and didn’t have any memories of them.

She had always had a sense of emptiness about where her parents were.

When Sonja and her foster parents prepared to immigrate, they needed her to sign a passport. Her real name was Clara. She didn’t know her real name

until she was 12. She saw a picture of her parents only once, when she was 6, and from then until 1999, when she contacted one of her distant relatives, she knew little about her parents, and that haunted her for a long time. She met with her Aunt Alice who told her about her family.

Sonja DuBois doesn’t just share her story for kicks.

I asked if she thought telling her story would help prevent racial hatred and genocides in the future.

She said, “If two people in a group of people I’m talking to realize when they have Shopper interns Abbey Underwood, Zoe Risley, Katie Sasse, Lakin Scott and Charlie Hamilton to make a tough decision, listen as Rabbi Mathew Michaels describes how the Torah is written out by hand. Photos by R. White that what is popular is not always right.”

■ Inspired at be different, but the rea- nothing hard that could be She wants people to be sons are the same. Just be- used to make a weapon of Temple Beth El advocates for racial equalcause something is differ- war. He also explained that ity. “It is your job, when you Rabbi Mathew Michaels ent doesn’t mean it’s better when a religious item is no see someone being bullied met with the interns at or worse, right or wrong longer usable it is customor shunned, to let an adult Temple Beth El and gave us … it just means it’s not the ary to bury the item as a huknow or to get to know the a crash course on Jewish man would be buried upon same.” person being picked on. culture and customs.

Rabbi Michaels showed death.

Most of racial hatred comes Intern Kaila Bonds asked the group what a Torah The rabbi invited the infrom a lack of knowledge.” why Jewish men wear the looks like and explained terns back for service on People talk about what yarmulke, and the rabbi exwhy the pointer tool used to Friday evening, and a few they lose when they go plained it was to show hufollow along while reading of them were planning to through a horrible circum- mility. “What does a man do is made of silver. Only soft attend. Info: www.tbeknox. stance. Sonja DuBois gained with his hat when he enters metals can touch the Torah, org. thankfulness. She says out a church?” asked the rabbi. loud every day, “Thank you The interns said men reLord.” Sonja is so grateful to move their hats upon enterhave her life. She is grateful ing to show reverence. to be a survivor.

“We cover our heads for To invite DuBois to speak the same reason,” he said. to your club or organization, “All these religions you’re email her at ronson@ looking at, the themes are knology.net. the same. The motifs may

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Misty Atkins was a beloved daughter, sister and mother. In 2008, she was murdered by her husband. Jared Effler went to court and fought for justice for Misty. The jury returned a guilty verdict for first degree murder and her killer is serving life in prison. Jared has the type of courtroom experience needed to be an effective District Attorney. ~ Connie and Shawn Condry

My son, Andy Harmon, was a rising high school senior when he was killed by a drugged driver in 2010. The hard work and dedication of Jared Effler resulted in Andy’s killer being sentenced to 9 years in prison. Jared’s compassion for crime victims and their families, and his determination to see justice served makes him the best choice to be District Attorney. ~ Diane Harmon

My father, Harvey Fuson, was murdered inside his business in 2011. Jared Effler worked with law enforcement to ensure that the case was solved; and then fought hard inside the courtroom to see that justice was served. My dad’s murderer is serving 45 years in prison, and I hope you will join me in voting for Jared as our next District Attorney. ~Teresa Fuson

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The Barber of Maynardville

Mynatt acquires Paramount U-Li-Ka

By Libby Morgan Amid all of the talk of Maynardville’s downtown revitalization, City Barber Shop has kept a lively business going for decades.

Owner Tesha Hall saw an opportunity to remove herself from the complexities of salons serving women about eight years ago, and dove in to barbering.

“I had only done women’s hair for my entire career, and my husband (Lonnie Hall) encouraged me to look into taking over this shop. I asked Melvin Haynes, who worked here for Kenneth Day, to train me,” says Tesha.

“I love it. We only do walk-ins, so our days can be pretty hectic. Some days it’s hard to get a bite to eat between customers.”

Tesha’s “we” includes Elizabeth Evans, who drives up from Halls to barber.

The building is just a few feet south of the courthouse on Main Street, and the former gas station roof makes a perfect handicap entrance directly at the front door.

“The best part of this is helping the elderly. They’re my favorites, but all my

Chris Mynatt (at right), owner of Halls Cleaners and Robbins’ Cleaners in Fountain City, has expanded the business once again with the purchase of Paramount U-Li-Ka Cleaners at 741 N. Broadway at Central Avenue. Mynatt, pictured with employee Debbie Trent, said the business name will remain the same and that the building is currently under construction as part of a renovation plan in the area. Info: 523-7111.

Jones to head Sera Tesha Hall, owner, and Elizabeth Evans in front of City Barber Shop. Photo by Libby Morgan

customers are very loyal.

Back when I first started, I noticed some reluctance in customers having a woman doing their barbering, but when people found out who I am, they were more comfortable,” she says, referring to her father, the late Rev. Vaughn Richardson, and the fact that her husband is the nephew of Cliff and Dot Holloway.

So, does the shop serve

women at all? “Why sure, if they want a ‘high-andtight,’” says Tesha.

Tesha and Lonnie have two sons, Austin, a junior in political science at UT, and Brady, a sophomore at Union County High.

The shop is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 to noon.

Fountain City native Mer e d it h Jones is owner and managing partner of Sera Business Adv isors, based in Nashville.

Jones The new firm will deliver Human Resource consulting support and services throughout the nation.

Sera was spun off from Cowan Benefits, the 10th largest benefits broker in

the United States, where Jones had worked as HR consulting services practice leader.

A graduate of Central High School and the University of Tennessee, Jones is the daughter of Lynn and Glendora Clapp, who founded Lynn’s Guitars and, later, Broadway Sound, in Knoxville. She said the timing was right to start her own business, noting that she “came from a family of risk-takers.”

The new firm already has clients in Knoxville,

Oak Ridge and Sevierville.

Services offered include risk mitigation, change management, executive developing and coaching, training, compensation services, interim on-site HR leadership and communications. Its objective is to help businesses better align their people and business objectives.

Her team at Sera will include her husband, Andy, a CPA, who will be the company’s controller, as well as Wendy Morefield, SPHR, and Lisa Gentry, both business advisors.

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33 Hardware opens Grand opening next Saturday

Tennova hosts Foot and Ankle practice

By Libby Morgan Glenda Rymer is heading into unknown territory and loving it. She has opened 33 Hardware in the former Discount Hardware location across Highway 33 from Pete’s Place.

“Never done this before.

It was an opportunity I just couldn’t pass up. I’ve always worked with my hands my whole life,” says Rymer.

“And now I’m Lucy’s apprentice. I’m lucky to have her,” she says of employee Lucy Nicley.

Nicley is on board with the new business, after being at hardware stores in Maynardville for the last 37 years. She’s like a hardware store historian for the county.

“I worked for Fred Davis here in this building for 24 years,” she says.

Plumbing, canning supplies, home and garden, key making, tools, lawn mower parts, paint and lots more are all stocked with more shipments coming in frequently. Screws, nails, and nuts and bolts are avail-

Tennova Healthcare has welcomed Christopher Bowlin, DPM, to his new medical practice Te n n o v a Foot and Ankle. Dr. Bowlin is accepting new patients at his offices at 129 Frank Bowlin L. Diggs Road, Clinton; and 905 E. Central Avenue, LaFollette.

Lucy Nicley, Glenda Rymer (with the store mascot Sadie) and Woody Hutson at the new 33 HardBowlin earned his mediware. Photo by Libby Morgan cal degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. able individually or by the Hardware and has deep door prizes, drawings, hot He completed his medical pound. roots in Union County. dogs and drinks, and lots of and surgical residency with Windows, bathtubs, “All I have to say is some special sale prices. certification in reconstruc“This is fun and we in- tive rearfoot/ankle surgery commodes, showers doors, of my family are the Kitts, sliding screen doors and so that makes me related tend to make our customers at University of Louisvilleshutters are on bottom-dol- to half the people here,” he happy,” says Rymer.

Jewish Hospital and St. lar clearance. jokes.

33 Hardware is open 8 Mary’s Healthcare in LouisRymer and her partner, a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays ville, Kentucky.

“Hopefully in the future we’ll figure out space for Marguerite Johnson, plan and from 9 to 4 on SaturHe is specially trained a grand opening celebration days. The phone number is in advanced surgical techlumber,” says Rymer.

Jerry “Woody” Hutson, on Saturday, July 26, with 865-992-3376. niques including orthopedic retired from the railroad, live entertainment by Highis working part-time at 33 way 33 bluegrass band and

foot and ankle reconstruction, deformity correction, and diabetic foot care with a focus on diabetic limb salvage. Since joining Tennova, he has performed several limb-saving surgeries as well as tendon-lengthening procedures for stoke patients with spastic foot deformities.

“I was born and raised in Chattanooga, and I am excited to return to Tennessee,” Bowlin said. “My treatment philosophy is centered around comprehensive foot and ankle care with an emphasis on complex surgical procedures. I am passionate about deformity correction surgery, which can increase mobility and offers patients a better quality of life.”

He exclusively performs surgery at LaFollette Medical Center. To schedule an appointment, call 865-6473325 (Clinton) or 423-9071672 (LaFollette).

Andy Wilson golf tournament Aug. 2

$100/hole and cart sponsorships are $25.

The event is in memory of Andy’s dad, Roger Wilson, who died Feb. 16. Info: Peggy Wilson, 679-4298, or Gary Whitaker, 679-1022.

WVLT, VolQuest rejoin Vol Network WVLT-TV has extended its agreement with IMG/ Vol Network through the 2019 basketball season.

The station will also receive expanded team coverage through a new partnership with Brent Hubbs and his VolQuest reporting team.

The agreement solidi-

fies WVLT’s position as the top TV affi liate for University of Tennessee sports for the next five years. Hubbs and his team will join WVLT sports director Rick Russo to produce “The Extra Point,” a weekly show that will air Sundays on MyVLT at 10 a.m. and on WVLT at

11:30 p.m. throughout the football season in Knoxville, as well as on various other Vol Network affi liated stations across the state.

Hubbs’ VolQuest team includes John Brice, Rob Lewis, Paul Fortenberry and Austin Price.

The 6th annual Andy Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Three Ridges Golf Course. Morn-

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Antonio Grasty loves the Everglade rat snake that Louise Hargis brought from the Knoxville Zoo to the Luttrell Library. On the Susanna and Anna Woodward and Gabe DeCarlo wait their turn as Mr. Rich rewards the kids with fresh-made cotton candy. table are a jaguar skin and a 13-ft. long snakeskin.

Sixteen kids crowd into the Hoberman’s sphere.

A little chiropractic history Chiropractic Outlook

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC If you think chiropractic treatment is some sort of New Age, newfangled health care fad, you couldn’t be more wrong.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, the principles of chiropractic have emerged today from the mists of time. Ancient writings refer to manipulating the spine and lower extremities to ease lower back pain. Even hippocrates, the greek physician known best for establishing the physician’s oath,

wrote “get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.”

The beginning of chiropractic practice in the u.S. is generally recognized as 1895, when Daniel David Palmer founded the profession in Davenport, Iowa. In 1897 he founded the Palmer School of Chiropractic, which remains one of the leading chiropractic colleges in the nation. Today, all 50 states recognize doctors

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Teens attend leadership conference Students from Union County have returned from the Tennessee Teen Institute held on the campus of Tennessee Tech University in late June.

More than 400 students and adult leaders from across the state were selected for the youth leadership conference sponsored by the Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA).

The program addresses teen issues such as bullying, violence, suicide, teen pregnancy, distracted driving, teen health and substance abuse prevention through a five-day, peer-led prevention camp designed to provide teen participants with the skills and education necessary to develop and implement alcohol and drug abuse prevention programs in their own communities.

This is a comprehensive program that trains, mobilizes and empowers youth to prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and self-destructive behaviors in themselves and their peers.

TTI prepares students to not only make positive changes, but to be proud advocates of those changes.

Students grew as individuals while enhancing their leadership abilities.

Because TTI is peer-led, teens are given a unique opportunity to have a “voice” in addressing issues important to them. Giving youth some ownership in this type of program is one of the key factors in the success of enforcing a substance free lifestyle.

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Benna Van Vuuren, founder and director of the Knox County Schools Museum, shows off the thousand-plus high school annuals in the museum’s collection. Photos by Carol Shane

Keeping memoriesalive

Benna Van Vuuren and her army of volunteers are on a mission.

The retired educator, who spent her working life in the Knox County school system, is passionate about a project near and dear to the hearts of anyone who ever cracked a book in a Knox County schoolroom.

She’s the director of the Knox County Schools Museum, located in the Sarah Simpson Professional Development and Technology Center on Tipton Avenue in South Knoxville.

“You know, you go in most museums and they’re quiet,” says Van Vuuren.

“This is the noisiest museum you’ll ever find!”

That’s because the people who come to this museum “laugh and talk, and they remember.”

If you have a hankerin’ to

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There are historical records, painstakingly compiled, concerning the various schools – including closed ones – and their dates of existence. There’s a huge trophy case filled with awards from many decades.

The oldest one I spotted was from 1932, for a “National ROTC Rifle Match.” The trophy case itself is authen-

tic to a much earlier time period, and in fact, the museum is itself located in an old school building. Lockers line the walls, and it’s not hard to imagine the halls lively, noisy and full of kids going to and from class.

Letter sweaters and cheerleading outfits fill some of the glass-fronted displays near the school auditorium. If you’re lucky, you might run into one of the original wearers of those duds, as I did.

Gayle Burnett graduated from South High School in 1966 and was a cheerleader there for all four years.

“She had a lot of fun in high school,” says Van Vuuren, and Burnett agrees, laughing and saying, “It’s all been downhill since!” She’s all smiles when remembering her school years. A special memory is “class day

Former South High cheerleader Gayle Burnett remembers wearing that red and white skirt.

when I was a senior. We had a rock and roll band and all the class got up and danced!”

Burnett cheerfully poses beside one of her old skirts.

She’s one of the dedicated volunteers who help out at the museum. All graduates of Knox County schools, they’re scattered around the spacious, well-lit room cataloguing ephemera.

Old photo collages from various schools line the walls. In years past, some of them hung on the walls of the Chapman Highway Ruby Tuesday restaurant.

Volunteer Jody Davis points to a handsome young man at the lower right of a collage.

“That’s me!” he exclaims.

The “heart of the museum,” says Van Vuuren, is the collection of “white books” –shelves and shelves of white ring binders, each

Benna Van Vuuren (seated) and her “small army” of volunteers pose at an old wooden school desk. Shown standing, from left, are Jody Davis, Ernie Murphy, Alan Webb, Horace Grissom and Gayle Burnett.

containing paper memorabilia of all types from every school, every year, all carefully dated and put in order.

If you want to find that old newspaper clipping you’re in, or the choral program in which you had a solo, this is where to look.

Nearby is the most popular destination – the museum’s collection of over a thousand yearbooks. Along the back wall, file cabinets hold Knoxville city school attendance records dating back to 1906.

And every day, more material arrives.

“We’re just growing and growing,” says Van Vuuren.

“And all the memorabilia

is accessible.” If you want to take something out of its display case for a closer look, that’s allowed. This is a very happy, hands-on kind of place.

So why don’t you pull out that box of old report cards and team photos that you’ve been meaning to deal with, and take it over to the folks at the Knox County Schools Museum? They’ll be glad to have it; educators and alumni are encouraged to contribute to the museum’s collection. And while you’re at it, take a look around and relive some fond memories.

As Benna Van Vuuren says, “Don’t throw away tomorrow’s history.”

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THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 19 Early registration for Upward Football/ Cheer signups, $75. Registration between July 19 and Aug. 11, $90. Info/to register and pay: 219-8673; www.corrytonchurch.com and go to the “Upward” link; on Facebook, Corryton Church Upward Sports League; Twitter, @CorrytonUpward.

THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 27 “Thumbelina” presented by the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Friday; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info/reservations: 208-3677 or www. knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com.

94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

Yoga, 9-10:15 a.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road., Washburn. Bring yoga/Pilates mat, towel, water. No fee; donations accepted. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www.narrowridge. org.

Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835.

Church rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Gillespie Avenue Baptist Church, 1701 Gillespie Ave. Fundraiser for mission trip.

Master Gardening: Propagating Shrubs, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

Info: 689-2681.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

Info: 689-2681.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

A Gathering of Women, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www.narrowridge.org.

YMCA community yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, North Side Family YMCA, 7609 Maynardville Pike. Info: 9229622.

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TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS THROUGH AUG. 2

Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road.

Hosted by the Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee every Saturday and Sunday. Info: www.feralfelinefriends. org.

Free chess camp for ages 5-18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Luke Episcopal Church, 600 S. Chestnut St. Light snack served. Space limited. To register: Michael Moore, mmoore4ube@gmail.com or 360-6706.

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THROUGH SATURDAY, AUG. 23 Registration open for Lakeside of the Smokies Triathlon: 1.5k open water swim on Douglas Lake, 40k bike ride on rolling rural roads and 10k run on rolling roads. Info/to register: 250-3618 or http:// racedayevents.net/events/lakeside-of-the-smokiestriathlon/.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Red Gate Rodeo, 4 p.m., Red Gate Horse Farm, 2353 Maynardville Highway in Maynardville. Info: 992-3303.

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.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., WMRD

Michael & Delilah Kitts and Lauren Kitts in concert, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Baptist Church Road. Love offering will be taken. Info: 546-0001 or www.newbeverly.org.

Homecoming service, 10:30 a.m., Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, 4311 Peasant Gap Drive. No Sunday school or evening service. Everyone welcome.

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Summer Reading Program: Fire Safety Fun Fest with the Luttrell Volunteer Fire Dept., 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208.

La Technique Herbs and Spices cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike.

Cost: $50 per person. Limited space. Info/to register: 922-9916 or www.avantisavoia.com.

STFK Science Café meeting, 5:30 p.m., Knoxville Zoo. Topic: “Bog Turtle” presented by Brad Moxley, the Lead Keeper in the Department of Herpetology at the Knoxville Zoo. Kids ages 5-12 invited to the Kid’s Café during the presentation. Space limited. RSVP to rsvp@knoxsciencecafe.org. Info:

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 Sean McCullough’s Song Games, 11 a.m., Karns Branch Library, 7516 Oak Ridge Highway. Info: 4708663.

Computer Workshops: Word 2007 Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.

Beach Day Cookout, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Senior Center. Music, food and fun. Bring a side dish.

Info: Melanie, 992-3292.

THURSDAY, JULY 24 Deadline to turn in all tickets, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St. Info: 9927106.

Blount County Monthly Singing, 6:30-8 p.m., Chapel of the Assisted Living Building, Asbury Place, 2648 Sevierville Road, Maryville. Info: Kathleen Mavournin, katmav212@gmail.com.

Square dance classes begin, 7 p.m., Square Dance Center Inc., 820 Tulip St. Caller: Bill Fox. Info: Janice Fox, 689-2665.

Sparky and Rhonda Rucker share stories and songs, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.

Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway.

All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge.

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Free movie and popcorn, 11:15 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Movie: “The Monuments Men.” White Elephant Bingo, 10 a.m. Free and open to the general public. Info/schedule of activities: 329-8892.

FRIDAY, JULY 25 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

Concert on the Commons, 7-9 p.m., Norris Town Commons. Featuring: Leah Gardner. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic basket. Info/schedule: www.facebook.com/pages/Concerts-On-TheCommons/210787865610690 or www.cityofnorris.com.

All American Square Dance sponsored by Volunteer Travelers Square Dance Club, 7:30 p.m., Square Dance Center Inc., 820 Tulip St. Caller: Bill Fox. Wear red, white and blue. Finger foods and a door prize. Entry: $5. Info: Rose Anne Bell, 539 9593.

Amazingly Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 4 p.m., Mascot Branch Library, 1927 Library Road.

Info: 933-2620.

Powell Puppeteers’ “Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?,” 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

Softball at Big Ridge State Park, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Big Ridge State Park, 1015 Big Ridge Park Road. Fun, family orientated softball games. Info: 992-5523.

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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.

VERY NICE 3BR/2BA! 1740 SF, nice level 1.27 acre lot w/hdwd floors, ceramic tile in kit, corner stone FP, cathedral ceilings, split BRs. Attached 2-car gar, 40x36 metal barn/storage. Priced to sell at only $199,500.

This home is a must see! Call Justin today to set up your showing – 865-806-7407. North on Broadway, right on Tazewell Pk into Plainview. Left onto W. Mtn View Rd, property located on left. Sign on property.

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.

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. 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.

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.

104 SWAN SEYMOUR, MAYNARDVILLE – Approx 1040 SF. Lake views. Within walking distance to Norris Lake. 3BR/2BA, oak flrs, oak kit cabs, all appl, new int paint, 2-car gar & 1-car det gar. Fruit trees, sloping yard. In need of minor repairs. Lake access around the corner. Sold as is. Priced at only $82,300. Dir: N on Hwy 33 thru Maynardville to R on Hickory Valley, L on Walker Ford, L on Circle, L on Swan Seymour, home on right.

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 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.

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.

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