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The Union County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a kayak and paddleboard demo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at Hickory Star Marina, 1360 Hickory Star Road, Maynardville. Participants will learn about paddling equipment and try out different types of kayaks and paddleboards. Adults and children are welcome. Space is limited; first come is first served. There is no cost for this event, which is funded by a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission under sub-award from East Tennessee State University. Info: Union County Chamber of Commerce, 865-992-2811.

At midnight Aug. 7, more than 250 people were still waiting for election results at the Union County courthouse. The crowd had dwindled through the long hours from an estimated 600 earlier in the evening. Photos by Libby

IN THIS ISSUE Music festivals this weekend This weekend there’ll be strings picked and feet dancing at two local gatherings: Friday night, July 15, is the 33rd annual Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival, with a great lineup of bluegrass and gospel music. And the next day in Corryton, Washington Pike Presbyterian Church is holding its first House Mountain Hoedown on the church grounds.

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Healthier, happier cows is topic Area soil conservationists hosted a farm tour to help spread the word about having healthier happier cattle in the Hinds Creek Watershed. Hinds Creek and its surrounding land are designated as impaired, and federal and state monies have been earmarked to correct the erosion and pollution there.

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Looking at Civil War cemeteries Butcher Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Union County and is located on property owned by the Mohlar [another spelling Moulder] family in the late 1700s. The GPS reading is 36.16.50N 83.07W [10], and the cemetery is located on Butcher Hollow Road.

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Mayor Mike Williams (in the red shirt) celebrates the end of a long campaign with Abbie and Chester Sturgeon. Sturgeon was unopposed for 6th district road commissioner.

Commissioner Gary England, Diane England and Commissioner Janet Atkins Holloway discuss the delayed results.

Breeding, Williams, Effler big winners By Sandra Clark Former Chief Deputy Billy Breeding topped Sheriff Earl Loy Jr. 2,553 to 2,236 in unofficial results, to wrest the sheriff’s office from the long-time officeholder whose dad also served as sheriff. Union County Mayor Mike Williams handily won re-election, tallying 3,058 votes to 834 for Jeff Brantley and 778 for Tom Heemstra. Register of Deeds Mary Beth Kitts held off challenger Ruth Cooke, 3,006 to 1,628. Administrator of Elections Deborah Viles said technical problems with the election management computer caused a delay in getting results. “We didn’t get out of here until 15 til 2,” she said. A technician was in the office Friday, working to correct the problem. The night’s biggest news was the election of native son Jared Effler as District Attorney. He topped incumbent Lori PhillipsJones 17,962 to 11,900 districtwide (3,733 to 820 in Union County). Gov. Bill Haslam won re-nomi-

nation handily, but he might consider some different advisors in the 8th Judicial Circuit. He appointed PhillipsJones to succeed her uncle, Paul Phillips, who retired mid-term. Haslam also appointed Andy Billy Breeding Tillman to follow the late Chancellor Billy Jo White who died in office. Tillman was beaten by Elizabeth Asbury, 15,587 to 13,341 Haslam appointed Mark Blakley to succeed Public Defender Martha Yoakum, who resigned mid-term. Blakley was beaten by Leif Jeffers, Yoakum’s opponent eight years ago, in a very close race. With unofficial returns, Jeffers led 13,503 to 13,452. Blakley carried Union County 1,852 to 1,798. U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann trounced Weston Wamp in Union County, 1,578 to 1,351. Although the race was closer district-wide,

Fleischmann prevailed. State Rep. Dennis “Coach” Roach was toppled by challenger Jerry Sexton, a Baptist preacher and president of the Grainger County Chamber of Commerce. Sexton got 670 votes in Union Jared Effler County to Roach’s 320. Sexton is founder and owner of Sexton Furniture Manufacturing.

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It was a rough night for female incumbents on the Union County Commission. There will be six new commissioners, and only one woman on the 16-member body. District 1: Incumbents Janet Holloway and Gary England were re-elected and Stan Dail on a write-in won the seat now held by Stanley Boles, who did not seek re-election. District 2: Jim Greene and Tony Strevel upset Brenda Jesse and Sheila Buckner. District 3: J.M. Bailey and Bill Cox were re-elected. One new on school board District 4: Doyle Welch was Johnny Ray Collins was elected re-elected; and Dennis Nicley deto the Union County Board of Edu- feated Dawn Flatford. cation, replacing Billy Sexton who District 5: Chris Upton was did not seek re-election. re-elected and Kenny Hill took the Collins defeated Calvin seat left vacant by Jeff Brantley. Chesney, who had served previDistrict 6: Jonathan Goforth, ously on the school board. Incum- R.L. Jones and Mike Sexton were bents Danny Wayne Collins and re-elected. Gerald Smith were re-elected. District 7: Wayne Roach was Smith defeated former interim Di- re-elected; and Lynn Beeler derector of Schools Marilyn Toppins. feated Joyce Meltabarger.

School clinics covered By Libby Morgan The Union County school system has contracted with the newly-renamed Maynardville Family and Urgent Care clinic, owned by David Brickhouse, to staff school clinics at Maynardville and Luttrell elementary schools and Horace Maynard Middle School. The clinic, located on John Deere Drive, was Prodigal Primary Care until Brickhouse sold off his other Prodigal locations and reorganized the business, which includes Urgent Care across America clinics in Knoxville. “We’re happy to have Maynardville Family and Urgent Care in our schools, and big things are

coming soon, we hope,” said Eddie Graham, UCPS health coordinator. “We have used a grant from the Trinity Foundation for an assessment survey of medical care in Union County, sent out with the students. We hope all of the parents will fill it out and send it back with their child.” The survey is in Phase I of applying for another grant, which, if won, will be used to support school clinics in collaboration with LMU. “We have to show the clinics will be sustainable.” “Right now we have a monthTo page 2

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Healthier happier cows

A day-old calf dances along with momma as she heads to shade to join the others in one of the newlycross-fenced fields on Buddy Brantley’s pastureland.

Justin Howard, soil conservationist in the Tazewell field office, explains the strategies of the work completed at the Brantley farm near Hickory Star. Photos by Libby Morgan

Tim Prather of the UT Extension Department spoke to the group about the solar-powered pumping system at Stacy George’s pasture.

Lee “Buddy” Brantley is an official partner of the Natural Resources Conservation Department. Bobby Ellison and Mike Shoffner, both soil conservationists, listen to the discussion about an efficient watering system.

By Libby Morgan Area soil conservationists hosted a farm tour to help spread the word about having healthier happier cattle in the Hinds Creek Watershed. Hinds Creek and its surrounding land are designated as impaired, and federal and state monies have been earmarked to correct the erosion and pollution there. The Union County Soil Conservation District office has helped to manage several projects in the watershed with $417,000 of grant money. Altogether, the Hinds Creek Restoration Initiative has included 400 acres of pasture renovation, installation of 36,000 feet of fencing, stream bank stabilization, and many other improvements. The two latest projects, watering systems on the Brantley cattle farm on Sparks Landing and a farm near Big Ridge State Park owned by Stacy George, are the last until more money is allocated for the watershed. “We expect we’ll do this again soon, but it’s not official at this time. We pretty much have to wait and see what happens next with cost-share programs and grants,” says Sandra Greene of the UCSCD office. “We have state money coming in every year, and some cost-share programs pay for up to 90 percent,” says

Mike Shoffner, district conservationist. About 40 people loaded up in a school bus and other autos at Big Ridge State Park to travel to the two farms. USDA soil conservationist Justin Howard spoke to the group at the Brantley farm. “This pasture was being continuously grazed, meaning the cows had access to the whole field all the time. We fenced the pastureland into five paddocks and we fenced off the pond. “This ensures the cattle get better grass and cleaner water. Each section of grass doesn’t get overgrazed to where the grass has to grow back from being eaten down to the root. “With rotational grazing, the farmer wants the grass to get eaten down to about three inches high, then the cows are moved to the next field and the grass can rest and grow. “It’s a four to seven day rotation. Some of our farmers said, ‘I don’t have time to round up cattle.’ You’d be surprised how you can train cattle. Once they know the drill, they’ll be lining up waiting at the gate when it’s time to go to the next pasture. “Cows need 15 to 20 gallons of water per day, and if they have a choice, they’ll drink clean water, and they’ll drink more water when it’s clean.

“And with a cow’s weight being 50 to 80 percent water, the farmer will have more to sell when going to market.” The Brantley pasture is a long strip of beautiful hill, and the water line is buried from the well to the top pasture. Three waterers were installed at fence lines where they are accessible to two adjacent pastures, and a holding tank is at the top for gravity supply. At the George property, a similar system was installed, with electric power supplied by photovoltaics, or solar electric cells, to pump the water. Tim Prather of the UT Extension service is a specialist on solar panel installation, and explained the system to the group. “Why would you put the solar panels this high?” he asks about the tall pole with a large array of panels. “It gets more sun there, and it’s really difficult for someone to come and steal the solar panels. “Many factors affect the sizing and design of the system. “If anyone needs advice on putting in a system like this, that’s why we’re here.” The group traveled back to the park and enjoyed a big country lunch provided by Anderson Farm Catering of Corryton.

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School clinics to-month agreement with Brickhouse, and we hope to continue this relationship after LMU begins working with us. We really appreciate his willingness to give back to our community,” Graham said. The school system has two nurses countywide for staffing the clinics. No money is paid by the county for medical staff from an outside provider. Meanwhile, Brickhouse is spending a lot of time in Maynardville and says he loves it. He had an 11-year stint in the Army, after leaving UT where he was a football player. The 6-foot-4 Brickhouse was in the Special Forces, and then the Army accepted him into the physician’s assistant program. “We did 12 medical missions in Iraq. It was so rewarding to help people there. Because we made friends with them, we also were able to collect intelligence. “My first civilian job was in an ER, and learned I didn’t like the way people are treated there. I left. I was used to giving much better treatment to my patients while I was in the Army. “So I started my own clinics. I want to treat our

From page 1 patients like kings and queens. The hugs I get are the best part. “At first I bit off more than I could chew, with six clinics, so I simplified the business. It took a while before we had a profitable month. “Staffing the school clinics is not very lucrative, but it’s worth it. I’m still learning. We can bill insurance, when we can get it. “We’re hiring Nicole Lopez, a pediatrician, who will be available to the students. We may figure out a transportation system to get sick kids to another school clinic. Our medical staff will be available to everyone, including the adults, at the school clinic. “Whether our relationship continues with the schools or not, we’re here to take care of people.” Lori Crisp and Kayla Brummitte Newcomb are nurse practitioners on staff at Maynardville Family and Urgent Care. “Those who can’t afford care or are not insured can use our Medi-Plan, designed to provide affordable care to individuals with a low-cost monthly payment,” says Brickhouse. A grand re-opening is planned for later this month.

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The Valley Boys will sing their sweet harmonies at Big Ridge State Park on Friday. Photos by Libby Morgan

The Hellgrammites, with Stan Sharp as caller (standing), will play at the House Mountain Hoedown square dance on Saturday. The band members are Ken Bronson, John Mahaff y (on bass), Larry Holt, Morgan Simmons and Mike Searcy.

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Big Ridge Friday, House Mountain Saturday This weekend there’ll be strings picked and feet dancing at two local gatherings: Friday night, July 15, is the 33rd annual Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival, with a great lineup of bluegrass and gospel music. It all starts at 6 p.m. with food and vendors, and admission is free. The music begins at 6:30 p.m. and keeps going ’til late both onstage and all around the grounds, rain or shine. Last year’s festival crowd was estimated at more than 5,000. And the next day in Corryton, Washington Pike Presbyterian Church is holding its first House Mountain Hoedown on the church grounds. The Hellgrammites, made up primarily of House Mountain-area musicians, will go on stage for a square dance after the regular performances. At the mic is Stan Sharp. He has Union County roots: His great-grandfather, Miller Sharp, was displaced out

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of what is now Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area in Sharps Chapel. “Sow the wheat and mow the clover, do it again, then do it all over,” he chanted at a recent square dance in Knoxville. “I’ve been calling out west before this, and I love it.” The bandleader, Ken Bronson, is a contractor based in Corryton, and Larry Holt, a fiddler, is a retired Corryton farmer. Darryl Acuff, also from Corryton, says he’ll be playing with them. Acuff and Kelly Shipe

are organizing the event. The music starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of show. The church is at 2241 Washington Pike. Details can be found at the House Mountain Hoedown Facebook page, where you’ll find video clips of all of the performers. For advance tickets, call Kelly Shipe at 219 - 8303 or post to their page. ■

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Plans for the Sept. 20 Luttrell Music Festival are coming together, according to event organizer Mayme Taylor. “We’re really excited to get Darrell Webb this year,” she says of the Grammynominated performer, who is scheduled to go onstage at 1 p.m. Webb is a guitarist, mandolin player, songwriter and vocalist, and he has worked with JD Crowe & the New

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South, and the Lonesome River Band, among many others. He replaced Dan Tyminski when Dan left LRB. Webb also has appeared on a couple of Dolly Parton’s albums, and played in the bluegrass band Wildfire with Phil Leadbetter, Robert Hale, Curt Chapman and Carry Crabtree. “Tim Lovelace has agreed to return, and Melba Greene, Phil Burnette and Wayne Burnette.” Also on the bill is Jerry Cole from Sharps Chapel. “Jerry Cole Jr. is probably one of the best bluegrass singers in the South,” says James Perry, local musicologist and radio personality. David West of Ciderville will bring his entourage, including the Chicken Man. A Kids Music Competition is open to all children 18 and under. Perry is scheduling the show and can be reached at 865-7426523 or jperry4631@comcast.net. The entertainment schedule is: 10 a.m. - Opening ceremony 10:30 a.m. - Phil Burnette 11:30 a.m. - Melba Greene Noon - Wayne Burnette Band 1 p.m. - Darrell Webb

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Band 2-3 p.m. - Tim Lovelace 3 p.m. - David West Revue 4 p.m. - Jerry Cole 5 p.m. - Beasons 5:30 - Kids Music Competition Vendors signup deadline is Sept. 8, and cost of the space is 10 percent of sales at the event. Craft and bake sale booths are needed. Contact Taylor at 865-9920870 or maymejodys@aol. com for a registration form.

The Luttrell Music Festival is sponsored by the city of Luttrell, East Tennessee Arts Foundation and the Tennessee Arts Commission. Proceeds from the festival support the Luttrell Volunteer Fire Department. Lee Carver is again organizing a car show and cruise-in. All cars and bikes are welcome, and there is no registration fee. Carver can be contacted at 606335-5165 or lee.carver67@ yahoo.com.

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Butcher Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Union County and is located on property owned by the Mohlar [another spelling Moulder] family in the late 1700s. The GPS reading is 36.16.50N 83.07W [10], and the cemetery is located on Butcher Hollow Road. The property was inherited through Valentine Mohlar’s wife, Lavina, from Jesse Alec Butcher Sr. who deeded one acre to the community for a public burial ground on July 4, 1885. Later a second acre was added by a former slave, Samuel Smith, T. C. Cox and Sanford Myers. There are 277 marked graves in this cemetery. In cataloging the Civil War soldiers in this cemetery, Gay and Jim Morton and Philip Graves found these soldiers of interest: Richard Lee Tharpe (1850-1896). Richard is the son of Edward E. Tharpe and Ann Jane Willis, who were married in 1846 in Grainger County. Richard Lee’s father died when he

A constant friend Over the years she moved from calling me “Ronnie” to “Mr. Mincey” to “Dr. Mincey.” I always called her “Ms. Murr” – I can no more call her “Carolyn” than I could have called my father “Frank.” I have known Ms. Carolyn Murr for 43 of my 49 years. Over time my association with her has progressed from student to teacher, colleague to colleague, and finally friend to friend. Her PE classes were held outside in pleasant weather. I was not good in most activities – no bat was ever big enough to hit a softball. One outside activity in which I was fairly successful involved two students on each end of two long bamboo poles. These were tapped twice on pieces of 2x4 and

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME once together in a repeated pattern as students skipped between them. We would have had a field day had we known the proper term for this was “tinkling.” Ms. Murr was always punctual. Two raps on the classroom door always preceded her entrance during bad or cold weather. (I always found it amusing that she never waited to be asked to come in.) Everyone could be successful at inside activities that included games of “Heads Up, Seven Up” and a

very enjoyable square dance unit each winter in the upper grades. When I returned to Union County as a teacher, I came to know Ms. Murr in her capacity as officer in various positions for the Union County Education Association. I had the rare experience of serving on the teachers’ negotiating team with Ms. Murr for several years, then as an administrator crossing sides and serving as negotiator for the Board of Education. I also had the opportunity to serve as her assistant principal for one year at Maynardville Elementary. Perhaps Ms. Murr’s strongest quality to me is the consistency of her sense of right and wrong, always communicated passionately. There were times I

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was 12 years old and at age 14 Richard Lee entered the service of the United States as a private in Company M, 96th Regiment of the Tennessee Cavalry Volunteers. He married Nancy Adelie Butcher, daughter of Jesse Alec Butcher and Levina Mohlar Butcher in 1870. Children of Richard Lee and Nancy Adelie Butcher Tharpe: William E., Detester T., Richard Lee Jr., Robert, John, Bertha, Myrtle, James B. and Abraham H. This family lived in the Crooked Creek area of Union County. Joseph Evans, who is buried in Butcher Cemetery, was in the 6 Tn. Inf. Co. E. He enlisted March 6, 1862, at Williamsburg, Kentucky, and served under Col. Ausmus. He is also found in the 1890 Federal Census for sol-

diers. He mustered out on April 27, 1865, and he is also listed on the Union County Cemeteries Association (UCCA) website on the Civil War page. Joseph Evans married Elizabeth Butcher. His younger brother, John Holbert Evans, is buried nearby. We have not been able to document Civil War service; however, some believe he died while serving the Union in Kentucky. If anyone can provide more information concerning John

agreed with Ms. Murr and others when I did not, but our mutual respect for each other always allowed us to “agree to disagree.” I always enjoyed Ms. Murr’s sense of humor, which has its own refreshing uniqueness. Most recently this involved her explanation at inservice of the meaning of “a pig in a poke” and “don’t let the cat out of

the bag.” Is it any wonder the lights sometimes dim when she speaks? There are many things I could write about Ms. Murr. When I told Ms. Murr that I was going to write about her, I asked her if there was anything she didn’t want me to relate. She said, “Tell the truth, but make me look good.” I hope she feels these two articles have

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Gov. Bill Haslam didn’t let the election slow him up. On Friday, came the usual announcement of job creation in some county not named Union. Tennessee has added eight more “shovel-ready sites” to its inventory of land ready for instant construction. That brings the total to 34 such sites in 22 counties across the state. The press release said, “Communities

interested in participating in the program must begin the formal application process by sending a letter of intent to Select.Tennessee@ tn.gov/. Information about the program can be found at http://tnecd.com/apply. html. ■ The Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development will be Nov. 13-14 at Renaissance Nashville Ho-

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Holbert Evans’ military service, please let me know. Among those being researched are the Frost boys of Luttrell: Steven Frost Jr., Co. D., 2nd TN Cavalry Confederate Army. The 1860 Union County Census lists Steven Frost Jr., as a distiller. Sgt. Calvin Frost, Co. E., 2nd TN Cavalry Confederate Army; he also served in Company F, 11th Ohio Cavalry on the Overland Trail. He and John Franklin Frost were two of more than 100 CSA POWs to enlist in the 11th Ohio Cavalry to escape Camp Chase prison camp. They had previously served in 1st Tennessee Cavalry (CSA). John Franklin Frost enlisted in the 1st TN Cavalry, Co. I; but re-enlisted in Co. F., 11th Ohio Cavalry Union Army, as did Calvin. Union County Deed Book C, p.116. Researchers are also looking for more information on Ephraim F. Dyer of Luttrell.

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50 years since Doug Dickey debut If memory and the calendar are correct, we are approaching the 50th anniversary of Doug Dickey’s first team at Tennessee. Time for a reunion? Think about it – 50 years since the conversion from single wing to T formation and the Volunteers are again looking for a quarterback. What’s going on now is nothing like what happened then. Butch Jones has choices. Dickey had to create his. He looked everywhere for a quarterback, even in the team dining hall. There he found David Leake, a waiter. He became a pleasant surprise. Dickey was a pleasant surprise, too. So was the

Bob Woodruff, the official Florida coach at the time, thought the lad was very smart. Marvin Doug Dickey was 31, an West obscure assistant at Arkansas, when Woodruff won the tug of war, became Tennessee athletic director and 1964 team – until the last immediately placed a call to Fayetteville. three weeks of November. Douglas Adair Dickey Woodruff realized the made the unlikely leap from idea of bringing in an aba walk-on at Florida to the solute beginner needed College Hall of Fame. Come support. He asked trustee to think of it, there were Tom Elam for his stamp of several unlikely leaps. Ten- approval. The old lawyer nessee was twice the high- asked Dickey to explain the light of his career. switch from one kind of ofDickey, once ninth-string fense to another. Dickey’s response was among Gator quarterbacks, was perceived as a coach classic: “It is not too comon the field when he finally plicated. You take out the got on the field. Old Vol blocking back and put in

a quarterback and go on about the business of playing football.” Dickey inherited a defense. Middle guard Steve DeLong and linebacker Frank Emanuel made it into the Hall of Fame ahead of the coach. Linebacker Tom Fisher would have been an all-American if he had lived longer. Joe Graham and Carl Ellis were scrappy tackles. Bob Petrella was an excellent safety. Ron Widby punted away many problems. Offensive Vols didn’t accomplish great things but they tried very hard. Hal Wantland was the stuff of legends. Paul Naumoff, then a split end, eventually gained fame as an NFL

pas: tights, leotards, plaid Bermuda shorts, T-shirts that read “I’m With Stupid,” stovepipe hats, chaps and beanies. You spent thousands on campaign mailings, but it’s just as important to send out a professional thank you note now that you’ve vanquished what’s his name at the polls. Use caution. It’s common for the brain to short circuit when writing political messages. A few horrifying real life examples illustrate what can go wrong: “Get a Brain! Morans” (sign seen at a political rally); “Respect AreCountry Speak English” (sign held aloft by a Texan who likes hyphens); and “No Amnety” (in fairness, we also oppose amnety). Finally, there’s “Customer Parking Only – All Others Will Be Toad,” which has nothing to do with politics but certainly makes you feel jumpy. Now that you’re part of the political elite, it’s time to cash in on the opportunities you’ve earned with your dazzling triumph.

Suppose that in the months leading up to your campaign you had devised a method for reducing residential water usage to a level desert-dwelling Bedouins would envy. Time to cash in. Imagine what a waterstarved state like California would give for your invention. Everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Jack Nicholson would be clamoring to endorse your patented “Trickle Down Toilet.” NASA would be among the first government agencies to license your technology. The Trickle Down would accompany astronauts on the first manned mission to Mars. Before long your bank account overflows with royalties. Flushed with success, you aim for the top. If you can send a toilet to Mars, there’s a seat waiting for you in the Oval Office.

Flushed with success Last week in this column we provided political candidates some surefire tips for getting elected, and our completely unbiased survey reveals that the winners followed them to a tee.

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The aftermath of victory can be as perplexing as defeat, so today we offer advice on moving seamlessly from candidate to officeholder. First, be gracious. Taunting the loser is bad form, unless he ran under the banner of the Prohibition Party. Like the Flat Earth Society and the “birthers,” those folks will never be tripped up by evidence. In the last presidential election the party pulled in about 500

votes, nationwide. Taunt away. In your acceptance speech, thank your supporters, but avoid the Tim Tebow Syndrome. College football fans are familiar with Tebow’s habit of dropping to one knee for a quick prayer of gratitude after scoring a touchdown. We have it on good authority that God is not a Florida fan, a Democrat or a Republican. Until Lane Kiffin was hired, She supported the Volunteers. Next, proper attire, especially at your swearingin ceremony, is essential to your credibility, so avoid overdressing. For example, although you may be feeling like a superhero after your win, do not wear a cape. The last politician to wear a cape in office was President William Henry Harrison, who died 32 days into his term. Just saying. You should also just say “no” to these fashion faux

linebacker. Wantland, splendid blocker and better captain, was the original quarterback. Art Galiffa eventually won the job. Leake quarterbacked the upset victory at Georgia Tech. The Vol defense gets credit for the biggest play of 1964, a moment of truth against undefeated LSU in Baton Rouge. DeLong led the charge that stopped Tiger star Rusty Schwab eight or nine inches short of the goal and preserved a stunning 3-3 deadlock. Dickey said that triumph, oops, tie was “a giant step forward.” It gave the Vols a reason to believe. The spirit endured but bodies faltered late in the season. Ole Miss romped, 30-0, in Knoxville. The Vols also lost to Kentucky and Vanderbilt.

Fifty years ago was the beginning of great things to come. Dickey exceeded expectations. His six-year record was 46-15-4. He beat Alabama three in a row. Alas, he opted out. Going back to Florida didn’t work out exactly as planned but in a really strange circle drill, all was forgiven and he returned to Tennessee as replacement for the retiring Woodruff. Dickey’s charming personality irritated some but he was a winner as coach and athletic director. He raised money, improved facilities and skillfully navigated NCAA storms. Dickey made sense. If you are keeping score, he made Tennessee better. Hiring basketball coaches was not his specialty. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com/.

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4-H-ers excel at Round-Up By Libby Morgan Mary Morgan and Martin Dickey aced the 4-H RoundUp in Martin, Tenn., bringing home top Level II (11th and 12th grade) awards in their respective specialties. Mary’s brother, Jim, and Dakota Sherritze both won third place in Level I. The students documented their year-long projects and submitted their books back in May, and each was interviewed at the RoundUp event in late July. The Morgans’ project is sheep. Their family farm in Sharps Chapel is home to a large flock, with lambs by the hundreds each spring. Dickey and Sherritze entered their GIS project, with the mapping of Big Ridge State Park as the focus, in the engineering/safety science category. “All of the competitors went through several judging levels to be able to compete at the Round-Up. We’re thrilled to have our kids come out on top at the state level,” says DeWitt. “In Jim Morgan’s sheep competition, there was only one-third of a point between first and third places.” Mary Morgan and Martin Dickey both received college scholarships, silver bowls and a trip to the National 4-H Congress. Mary and Martin were also named to the 4-H Vol

State roster, the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member can achieve. The award is presented to high school juniors and seniors in recognition of excelJim Morgan lence in all phases of 4-H work, as well as service and leadership rendered in their communities. ■

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UT Extension agent Shannon Perrin DeWitt announces a new 4-H pig-raising project in Union County. Weanlings will be purchased by the 4-H-ers by Labor Day, then they are to raise

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and show the pigs at county and regional shows, both in Knoxville in the winter. “I have sources for the kids to purchase the weanlings, and I’ll be holding meetSherritze ings and doing farm visits in support of the pig project participants,” says DeWitt. She will take eligible competitors to the state show in Murfreesboro in early spring, and afterwards the pigs can be offered on the market. Those interested in buying the processed meat from Mary Morgan and Martin Dickey are Vol State recipients at Tenthe project can call DeWitt nessee 4-H Roundup. Photos submitted at 992-8038.

Morgan, Dickey get top honors

Repticon, a nationwide promoter of reptile and exotic animal expos, is returning to East Tennessee this fall with its unique blend of vendors, breeders and educators. The expo brings thousands of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, spiders and small exotic animals. Top breeders and vendors will offer animals, merchandise, cages, supplies, live and frozen feeders, and much more, as well as their expert advice where needed. The event is at Knoxville Expo Center Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7. Tickets are $10 ($5 for ages 5-12). VIP and advance tickets may be purchased at www. repticon.com/k nox v ille. html/.

Corum earns high school diploma Young mom reaches for new opportunities By Libby Morgan The new Tennessee 4H T-shirt is available through the Union County Extension office. Proceeds will be used to support the UT Knoxville Collegiate 4-H Club’s Operation Christmas Child project.

Michelle Corum is heading for college. She shares her story of reaching her goal of a high school diploma, and her enthusiasm and optimism for her next step in education. She attended the adult education classes in Union

County, taught by Geoff Hocutt. “I went back to school to get my diploma for several reasons. One of the reasons was so I could have an education and move forward in life. “I didn’t just want a job, I wanted a career.

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“I also went back to school to set a good example for my kids. I wanted to show them the importance of having an education and being able to succeed and follow your dreams. “I have learned that without an education you aren’t going to get very far in life and I hope that my kids, and others, will see all the good that getting my diploma has done for me, and that it will encourage them. “I couldn’t have done this without the support of my family and friends, and most of all from my teacher, Geoff Hocutt. “My classroom experience was unbelievable. Through all my years in school, I never had a teacher who cared as much as Geoff. My classmates and I worked really hard in the classroom and our teacher always made sure everyone understood what we were doing. “He worked with us individually, helping us understand new or difficult concepts. We went over the questions we missed, one by one, and discussed why we missed the question and why the correct answer was correct. “Geoff spends the time with his students because he cares about them, and he wants to see his students earn their diploma. He taught me to believe in myself and that I could do anything I put my mind to. “He taught me not to be so hard on myself. Having a teacher who cared made a big difference, and I’m proud that I had a teacher who cared about my success. “Now that I have my diploma I am preparing to start taking classes at Roane State Community College for phlebotomy, and

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Michelle Corum’s future looks bright. Photo submitted I’m very excited! I never in my life imagined that I would get a second chance at my education. “I’m taking this chance and running with it! I’m going to keep moving forward toward my goals. “I encourage anyone out there who doesn’t have a diploma to get one. I promise you that you won’t regret it. “Philippians 4:13: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Hocutt says, “We’re just all thrilled with Michelle. Nine months ago, she was learning math, and now she has accomplished this. “She’s overcome a lot of adversity in her life. “I was happy to be able to go to the graduation ceremony, and join about 20 of her friends and family there to cheer her on. “There’s nothing more rewarding than to see students like her launch themselves into a whole new world of opportunities.” ■

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In order to enter the adult education program in Union County, students must attend a three-day orientation session, which are scheduled each month. The next orientation is 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3-5. Class schedules are flexible, and are available morning, afternoon and evening on Wilson Lane next to the high school in Maynardville. Call 865-457-7323 to register for free classes to earn a high school diploma.

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Volunteers for Faith to End Hunger.

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Kane leads end hunger event By Libby Morgan Over a thousand people came to Wilson Park to join Journey Church in its first big community event, Faith to End Hunger. Two truckloads of food and school supplies were collected and over $500 in donations will go to support the Union County Food Pantry. Volunteering at the event were Journey Church members, Solomon’s Porch Church, Revival Vision Church of God, Maynardville Police, Jacobs Insurance Agency, May-

nardville Fire Department and UC Food Pantry volunteers. “I’m blown away, the community really came out and supported the food pantry. We are pleased with the way the event blossomed and became more than we expected. It truly was a blessing,” says Brian Cox, assistant pastor at Journey. Journey Church is located at 3625 Maynardville Highway, behind Janet’s Hair Salon. Services are held Sundays at 11 a.m.

Love letters from God

You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. (II Peter 1: 19b NRSV) Nor nard, nor mother of pearl has skin so fine. (Federico Garcia Lorca) I am not a morning person. I am not grumpy; I just wake up gradually. In college days, I was a member of the UT Singers, and we (all forty of us!) had occasion to spend a night in Memphis, in a bomb shelter built by a rich, eccentric UT alum. In a bit of Ozymandian irony, he had died of old age, not a nuclear attack, but his daughter allowed us to use the shelter during our stay. Our tour director had described the place as “Spartan, but adequate,” which turned out to be his notion of a joke. The shelter was elegant, up-to-date, comfortable, and stocked with food, televisions, ham radio equipment, a pool

table, and separate quarters for men and women. We arrived exhausted after a long day which included four concerts, and fell into our bunk beds. At some obscene hour (seemingly just a few minutes after my head hit the pillow) an alarm clock went off, and one of the girls sat up in her bunk bed and said cheerily, “This is the day which the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Which, in case you’re wondering, is Psalm 118:24.) If I could have gotten to one of the guns in that moment…. The other morning, I stumbled into the kitchen, as usual, to start the coffee.

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I glanced out the window, and there was, quite simply, a miracle. The sun was rising, but still out of sight. The clouds had snagged the glow, however, and the sky looked like the mother of pearl on the inside of a seashell: pink and blue and lavender and gold. I stood staring, lost in wonder, pondering whether to go find my camera and risk missing the moment. I decided to stay right there and savor the gift that had been offered to me. One of my friends calls such occasions “God moments.” She is right, I think. My question, however, is this: What is God up to in those “God moments?” Is God simply giving us

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a gift of beauty, sort of like a Christmas card? Is God wooing us like a lover? Is God trying to get our attention to relay an important message? A call to duty? Whatever God was up to, it was a blessing to me. I walked around all day in the afterglow of that moment. I’m sure that others saw that glorious sunrise, too, but I still claim it as mine, a gift from a generous, loving God, who (like the bower bird I have mentioned be-

fore in this space) brings us gifts every day. Even Jeremiah, in his Lamentations, admitted that the Lord’s mercies are “new every morning” and “great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3: 23) So, after that one amazing sunrise, I look for a repeat performance every morning. Not that I see a spectacular sunrise every day, but I “lift up mine eyes,” expecting wonders. And I have discovered

a wondrous thing: when I look for little miracles, I find them! It seems that you find what you look for. Look for evil, you will find it. Look for grace, it will be there. Look for hope, happiness, wonder, miracles, or joy, you will find them, or perhaps more accurately, they will find you! Be alert to the wonders God does every day. Those wonders are love letters from God.

Come to the water “No one should seek his own advantage, but that of his neighbor.” (1 Cor. 10:24)

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If every Christian followed this advice by St. Paul, what a different world we would live in.

Imagine a business owner being more concerned to help the neighboring business be more successful than their own. Would that not change the atmosphere in many small towns? Or consider that the material and spiritual well- being of a neighbor would be more important than your own. They, too, would be more interested in your needs than their own. In this system, because everyone is more worried about others than themselves, everyone’s needs are meet. The Golden Rule of Jesus and the commandment to love our neighbor invite us to this way of living.(Mt 7:12; Mt 22:39). This should apply to nations as well. Imagine all the citizens of the United States more preoccupied about improving the advantage of the citizens of Mexico rather than ourselves. No one would ask, “Hey what about our children?” Instead, the question would be, “How can we help your children?” Or take the long-lasting conﬂict between Israel and Palestine

including Gaza: Palestinians would recognize the right for Israel to be a nation with secure borders and Israel would recognize the right for Palestinians to have food, jobs and security. Both sides would wish the other’s children to be happy. Peace would come. What if churches were more concerned about the advantage of their neighbor than their own? We would pray for the growth and success of every church in the county. We would hope that each church have the ﬁnancial needs necessary to spread the gospel. We would support each other’s missionary efforts. If we were more concerned about the advantage of others, we would sacriﬁce our wealth to raise up the poor. We would give up our food to the feed the hungry. We would surrender our life to save others. Is this not what Jesus did? This one principle of Paul could change the world. Let us give it a try!!!

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Bringing ideas to the farm By Libby Morgan

A few dozen agricultural tourism proponents gathered in Tazewell to hear about a new movement in Claiborne, Hancock and Union counties. Carl Nichols, director of tourism for Claiborne County, says, “The culture and heritage of this area is wonderful. Our land is the richest, most fertile farmland. It’s perfect for growing fruits, berries, trees … we will forever be blessed with the land. “Our future economy depends on tourism, tourism development and agritourism. “Harlan County, (KenThe Highway 33 band helps 33 Hardware celebrate its tucky) where I grew up, has grand opening with live music while visitors enjoy free created tourism sites from food and prizes. Store owner Glenda Rymer says, “We had abandoned coal mines. a great day and we thank everyone for coming out. We’ve “My daddy used to call had lots of customers coming in since we opened, and the coal mines ‘the death we’re gonna to be as good as we can to everyone who trap.’ Now they’re called comes through our door.” Photo submitted tourist attractions.” “Bell County has three tourism directors. When I was hired here in Claiborne County, it was for 20 hours a week. Our community leaders need to read the handwriting on the wall. “The population of Bell County was doubled one FM WJBZ sponsors Gospel weekend with the ATV By Anne Hart Senior citizens from Night performances by Tom- event they have annually. across East Tennessee have my Spencer, Smoky Mounbecome accustomed to be- tain Beautiful, The Gibsons ing pampered, educated and Mike Southerland, also goers must be present to win. and entertained on their big in the Pepsi Community Viewing of displays is day at the Tennessee Valley Tent, from 4-6 p.m. scheduled from 10-11, folSenior Day has been a Fair, and this year’s offerlowed by the official welings add even more to the Fair staple for more than 30 years with one goal in mind: come and announcements. annual excitement. Comedienne Emma Roid Best of all: for those over to keep seniors healthy, will take to the comedy stage happy and involved. More 65 it’s all free all day long. Tuesday, Sept. 9, is the than 3,700 seniors from from 11:15 to noon. She will day, and Senior Home As- throughout East Tennessee be followed by Marvelous Mutts – A Canine Spectacusistance of Tennessee is the participated in 2013. lar from noon to 12:30 p.m. Registration for the alsponsor of a large menu of Knoxville’s own Sammy activities in the Pepsi Com- ways popular recognition munity Tent that will run awards (oldest person at- Sawyer will take the spotlight tending, etc.) starts at 10 from 12:30 to 1 p.m. with his from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. And there’s even more a.m. Prizes will be awarded ever-popular imitation of after that, when Praise 96.3 throughout the day, but fair Mayberry’s Barney Fife.

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Tamara Bernadot with Right by Nature Farm in Sharps Chapel displays fresh produce and promotes Pick Tennessee at the Agritourism Conference in Tazewell. Photo by Libby Morgan “And what do you think of when you hear Grainger County? Tomatoes! “Tourism is the perfect industry, and the coming wave is agritourism. People want to actually experience the farm and they want to know where their food is coming from.

Darren Farquhar, the new agritourism committee chair in Claiborne County says, “The two biggest industries in Tennessee are agriculture and … tourism. The two make a perfect combination. “We are losing our farms, and there are so many op-

Tommy Spencer will present a gospel music concert from 1 to 1:30 p.m. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., participants can play Let’s Make A Deal. Awards and door prizes will be handed out, and there will be more live entertainment. At 2 p.m., over in the Jacob Building, WVLT Channel 8’s Chef Walter Lambert will be cooking with herbs on the Culinary Arts Stage. Throughout the day, seniors can get free health

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portunities to keep them. For instance, California is selling more wine than they can keep up with. Grapes grow very well here, and there are farms in Tennessee and North Carolina supplying the California wineries. “There are many ways to bring money to the farms. “We need to rally the community around agritourism,” he says, and lists a myriad of ideas. He went on to list support for agritourism available from state, federal and private funds and grants. Pamela Bartholomew, marketing specialist for the “Pick Tennessee” program, explained the amount of effort going on at the state level to promote farm products, and Erica Alexander spoke about the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program, which provides cost share money for farm and agritourism equipment, including signs and restrooms for visitors. “The next step is promoting agritourism at the Claiborne County Fair (Aug. 25-30), talking with cattle producers, and holding a follow up meeting in October,” says Farquhar.

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The rain crow Some of the best memories of summer are the sounds that we associate with it. Who isn’t instantly carried back in time by the sound of an ice cream truck in the distance? Some folks love to recollect summer memories brought back by fireworks, parades or thunderstorms. For me, I think the summer sounds that really take me back are Nature’s outdoor sounds – the early morning chorus of the birds, the lazy afternoon sawing of the jar flies, the nighttime singing of a thousand katydids. It’s definitely not still April or May out there, but there are still a surprising number of birds still holding forth, singing their August songs. One bird in particular is known for its habit of singing on a hot, humid summer day, especially if there is some likelihood of a shower of rain. Way back in the middle of the last century, my Granny Collier pointed out the mysterious kow kow kow kow of the rain crow to me, coming from somewhere in the dense green leaves, and she evidenced little doubt that the bird’s prediction of an approaching rain shower would be correct. It was a strange and haunting sound, something a person would store away and remember the next time it was

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heard. Looking back, I wonder now why I didn’t try to see the bird. We just accepted that sound as a normal part of nature, knew what it was coming from, and, of course, expected it to rain. The rain crow has always been one of my favorites, partly because of nostalgia, I’m sure, but also because they’re just plain interesting. The rain crow’s proper name is yellow-billed cuckoo. They belong to a big family that includes the bird of cuckoo-clock fame, the Europe- and Asiadwelling common cuckoo. Then there’s their weird cousin, the roadrunner of our Southwest, famous for its exploits with the hapless Wyle E. Coyote. We have three cuckoos in North America. The yellowbilled cuckoo summers in most of the eastern part of the U.S., the black-billed ditto but with a little more northern tendency, on into southern Canada. And the mangrove cuckoo, a Caribbean bird, is found only in the Keys and southern coast

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are what the biologists term “extirpated”, meaning “gone” – they aren’t there anymore. That’s mainly due to the loss of their favorite nesting sites – cottonwood and willow thickets along streams. Dams, development, irresponsible grazing along streams, have all added up to no habitat, and no more yellow-billed cuckoos. Our eastern yellow-billed cuckoos are not quite as picky about their nesting requirements. Although they’re declining, they are still hanging on. I heard the song, and then saw a pair of cuckoos, in Union County back in mid-July, apparently nesting. I wish them well. Hearing that song makes me smile just as much as the music of the ice cream truck. Summer is a pretty good thing, and the call of the rain crow is icing on the cake.

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like our cowbirds. One other interesting feature of cuckoo life is that, like a very primitive South American bird called the hoatzin, young cuckoos leave their nest at about 7 to 9 days after hatching, before they can fly. They spend the next couple of weeks clambering around the shrubbery, exploring their surroundings, still being fed by their obviously very patient parents. We don’t hear the song of the yellow-billed cuckoo nearly as often as we used to. The experts tell us they have declined in numbers by 1.6 percent per year over the last 30 years, a loss greater than 50 percent. But out west in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon, that number has been a dreary 4.6 percent per year. Doing the math, we see they’re out past zero there. The cuckoos out there

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where a cuckoo is in a tree and watch for a while, you will see it moving slowly along, looking for food, but all the while keeping leaves and branches between itself and you, with only a single eyeball or tip of tail visible to the frustrated birder. Our cuckoos also nest in thick cover, in a loose platform of twigs lined with grass and leaves. How many eggs they lay depends on how much food is available to them. They like large insects like cicadas and katydids, and are one of few birds that will eat tent caterpillars. If the right food is abundant the cuckoos tend to produce more eggs than they care to look after, and so lay a few in another cuckoo’s nests, or even leave a few in a robin’s or catbird’s nest. Such behavior is the norm for the European cuckoos; they only lay their eggs in other birds’ nests,

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of Florida. Though their songs are different enough to be distinguishable by voice alone, they’re all three very similar in appearance. A look at your favorite field guide will show you what I mean by “similar.” It takes a bit of study, but they can certainly be told apart as long as a person can get a decent look at one. You are much more likely to see a yellow-billed cuckoo here in our location. I spoke of getting a decent look at a rain crow – that’s not an easy task. Patience and luck are both helpful there. Cuckoos appear to be lanky, slithery birds that usually fly short distances from one dense cover to another, and then become invisible in their new tree. They tend to forage by sitting quietly and waiting for a food item to give itself away by moving just a tiny bit. Once you spot

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THROUGH MONDAY, AUG. 19 Registration for Upward Football/Cheer signups. Registration fee: $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 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/.

Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 2015748. 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. Beginner Drop Spindle class, 1-3 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Marquardt. Registration deadline: Aug. 9. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Bag Workshop with Kelly Bowser, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Cost: $20. Bring lunch. Sponsored by Knoxville Modern Quilt Guild. Preregistration: https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/1CQsenf-CaR8wJmbxIyMW54bAj1VoycnkLGOI-wUuwFc/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_ link. Info/ materials list: modknoxville@gmail.com. A Day Apart, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center building, Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info/schedule of events: 497-3603, community@narrowridge.org www.narrowridge.org.

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Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www. narrowridge.org. Movie on the lawn, St Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive. Hot dogs, popcorn, lemonade, 7:30 p.m.; movie at dusk. Community welcome. Bring blanket/lawn chair. If rain, will move inside. 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. Community potluck and film night, 6-9 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center building, Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or community@narrowridge.org.

SATURDAYS, AUG. 23 AND 30 Knitting: Snappy Scrappy Sampler Scarf class, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Patti Ball. Bring lunch. Registration deadline: Aug. 16. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

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Union County Historical Society meeting, 2:30 p.m., Museum and Genealogical Library on Highway 33. Speaker: Charlie Monday. Topic: Dowsing for water and lost graves. Everyone welcome.

“The Universe Story” seminar with Dr. Larry Edwards of Genesis Farm, 1-8 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info/reservation: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or community@narrowridge.org.

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Luttrell Seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center. Chicken and Dumplins contest and storytelling. Info: 992-0678.

Deadline for vendor registration, “Son” Fest, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road. Booth rental: $25. Info; Tammy Lamb, 604-7634.

Ice Cream Social fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Sonic Drive-In, 7816 Oak Ridge Highway. 10% of sales to benefit Shine, Diamonds All-Stars’ senior coed level three competitive cheer team.

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THROUGH MONDAY, SEPT 1 Seeking crafters to purchase table at Dante Church of God’ annual fall sale, to be held Sept. 20. Table: $25. Info/ application: lenacoker@yahoo.com.

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Fundraising events for the East Tennessee Technology Access Center: “An Evening with Al and Friends” on Monday includes food, music and live auction at ETTAC offices, 116 Childress St; and the annual Al WilsonMack French Golf Tournament at Centennial Golf Club in Oak Ridge on Tuesday. Space is limited at both events. Info: www.ettac.org or 219-0130.

Handbuilding with Clay class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken. Will include an additional Monday, not yet scheduled. Registration deadline: Aug. 18. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

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AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road, Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964. Church rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road. Proceeds to benefit Corryton Hospitality Pantry and other mission projects.

UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415. Healthy Cooking Demonstration with chef Brenda Beaty, 10 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Followed by Nutrition Seminar. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.

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. Door prizes.

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Yard sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road. Funds raised will go to repave parking lot. Rain or shine.

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. Door prizes.

THURSDAY, AUG. 14 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784. 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. Door prizes.

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FRIDAY, AUG. 15 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 9928038. Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival, 4-11:30 p.m., Big Ridge State Park. Food, crafts and fine art. Live entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Info: 992-5523 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. Golf Classic to benefit the Union County Humane Society, 11:30 a.m., Three Ridges Golf Course, 6101 Wise Springs Road. Lunch, noon; shotgun start/ scramble, 1 p.m. Info: 992-7969.

SATURDAY, AUG. 16 House Mountain Hoedown, 2-8 p.m., Washington Presbyterian Church Community Park and Pavilion, 7405 Washington Pike in Corryton. Appalachian, Bluegrass and Americana music. Tickets: $10 at the gate, advance tickets $8. Free parking. Concessions available. Bring seating. For advance tickets: 314-2161. 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., 1388

FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. 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. Golf tournament to benefit North Side Y annual campaign, Three Ridges Golf Course, 6101 Wise Springs Road. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. Shot gun start, 1 p.m. Cost: $75 per player; $300 per team. Info: 9229622.

SATURDAY, AUG. 23 Kayak and paddleboard demo day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hickory Star Marina, 1360 Hickory Star Road. Free event. Sponsored by Union County Chamber of Commerce. Info: 992-2811. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. 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-smokies-triathlon/. 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.

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

SATURDAY, AUG. 30 Charity Carnival for Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Building Fund, 3-8 p.m., on the church property across from the high school. Theme basket auction, 6 p.m. All welcome. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. 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. Boomsday, Bluegrass and Barbecue celebration, 6 p.m., Mabry-Hazen House, 1711 Dandridge Ave. Dinner, 7:30. Tickets: $60 per adult; children under 12 are free. Info/advance tickets: www.mabryhazen.com or 522-8661.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 2 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 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. Door prizes.

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