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Union County Commission Sept. 14 approved Casey Moore to fill the vacant District 3 school board seat. On a motion by J.M. Bailey and a second by Kenny Hill, the commission approved Moore’s appointment Moore unanimously. Moore was nominated by the school board and will serve the remainder of the term for the District 3 seat, left open when former school board member Johnny Collins resigned to take a teaching position. Moore works for James A. Brummitt Construction and has a daughter in third grade at Big Ridge Elementary School.
IN THIS ISSUE Losing to Florida getting old This little problem with Florida is not exactly new. Going back to 1976, Tennessee has whipped the Gators six times and lost 25. Does that put the current 10-game losing streak into perspective? Does it now hurt more or less?
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Bedeviled deacon It seems there was a deacon well renowned for sleeping through the pastor’s sermon every service. One Sunday evening as he was catching up on his much-needed rest, there was a terrific storm, resulting in loss of electricity.
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See Ronnie Mincey, page 4
Home to Hogskin Hogskin History Day at Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center was a celebration of all things Appalachia.
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High school handbook Union County school board has approved changes to the Union County High School handbook. Students with absences due to illness may not have to take end-of-semester exams. And David Coppock was re-elected as board chair.
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Mandi Suddath greets author Janae Mitchell of Morristown at the Thunder Road Author Rally hosted by Maynardville Public Library. Mitchell writes young adult and paranormal fiction. Photo by S. Carey
By Shannon Carey Local and independent authors and their fans packed Maynardville Public Library and the Union County Senior Center Sept. 12 for the third Thunder Road Author Rally. More than 30 authors turned out for this year’s rally. Jess Raley, the librarian at Maynardville Public Library, organized the event. Her membership in the Knoxville Creative Writers Alliance helped spread the good word. With a smaller venue and no table fees, the rally is perfect for independent authors. “It’s so expensive for them to do what they do,” said Raley. “It’s really relaxed so they can interact with their fan base more.” And getting to see the people who read their work is great for the authors. “It’s a very lonely business,” said Raley. “This way they get to meet people who appreciate what they do. Maynardville Library director
Chantay Collins praised Raley for her work. She said the rally will be held around the same time next year, and spaces are already filling up. Those interested in joining the rally should call the library at 992-7106. Several local businesses contributed to the rally’s success. Teresa’s Bakery made cookies for the Friends of the Library to sell. Melissa Stevens with the Illustrated Author created the logo and updated the banner. The library also had pamphlets for BeeZee Cakes and Lucy’s Loops available, and a representative from the Winery at Seven Springs Farm was present. Authors participating in the rally include Kim Law, Faith Marlow, T.G. Franklin, Juli Alexander, Lexi Witcher/ Leanne Tyler, J.K. Ensley, A.H. Richardson, Andrea Renee Smith, Kristie Dean, N.D. Cinniamon, Gertie King, Karen Hall/ Kerri Seaton, Melanie K.
Wayne and Ralphine Major get into the spirit of their Christmasthemed children’s book “Piddle Diddle’s Lost Hat.” Wayne said the book is all-Tennessee, written in Gibbs, illustrated in Greeneville, published in Johnson City and printed in Nashville.
Hutsell, Janae Mitchell, Jo Jewell, Doug Marinello, Mary A. Brantley, Mallory Kane, Donna Wright, Kate Mckeever, Angela Britnell, Patricia Gilliam, Elizabeth Sharp, Barbara Ebel, Shari Strong, Bon-
nie Peters, Teddie Todd, Lisa Evonne Turner, Brenda Green, Ralphine Major, Wayne Major and Nick Braker. More photos on page 2
Commission: Oust Nicley, Beeler, Faulkner By Shannon Carey Union County Commission voted unanimously to pursue ouster lawsuits against 4th District Commissioner Dennis Nicley, 6th District Constable Darrell Beeler and 7th District Constable Chad Faulkner. The commission instructed County Attorney David Myers Aug. 10, to send certified letters to each of the three officeholders seeking information on whether they were still eligible to hold office. Reports that all three had moved out of the districts they were elected to serve prompted the action. Commissioners also complained about Nicley’s attendance record. Myers said Nicley responded to his letter, “and advised me that he lives in the 4th District at 1075 Big Ridge Park Road, that he has been working as a long-distance truck driver and is gone for two to three weeks at a time.” According to Myers, Nicley said
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start ouster proceedings against Nicley, and Mike Sexton seconded. The motion carried with Nicley absent and Kenny Hill passing, but Hill changed his pass to a vote in favor of the motion. Chris Upton made the motions to file ouster against Beeler and Faulkner. If any of the three resign with a letter to the county mayor’s office, the county will drop the ouster suits. Patrick Hurley of the Union County Chamber of Commerce approached the commission for the annual hotel/motel tax appropriation, which is earmarked for promoting tourism. Hurley also gave a presentation about the Chamber and its economic development activities in response to the commission’s inaction on the Chamber’s budget request. He said the Chamber supports Union County businesses with workshops and business counseling and repre-
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sents the county with state and regional economic development agencies. He cited the Chamber’s list of strategic priorities and its 19-member volunteer board of directors. While the hotel/motel tax must be used for tourism only, the Chamber relies on county funding, membership dues and fundraising for operations expenses and economic development activities. “I would like to renew the Chamber’s request for funds for economic development,” said Hurley. “I think it’s kind of important.” Mayor Mike Williams said the annual budget has already been finalized, without extra funds for the Chamber. The matter will return to the budget committee. Since the commission’s next regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 12 is a holiday, the commission voted to postpone the meeting until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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business School board retains leaders By Sandra Clark David Coppock remains chair of the Board of Education and Brad Griffey remains vice chair for the 2015-2016 year following last week’s BOE meeting. The board welcomed new member Casey Moore to fill the vacant District 3 seat. The board voted to surplus some used air conditioning units, on the recommendation of Mike Johnson. High school handbook: Union County High School saw some changes in its student handbook this year. After discussion, these were adopted at the July BOE meeting. Students can appeal taking semester exams for absences due to illness. This requires a doctor’s note explaining the illness attached to a form requesting the appeal. Documentation to be submitted to the attendance committee 10 school days before the date of the
semester exam. Vice chair Brad Griffey advocated for this change to the handbook recommended by the school. Also new this year is tutoring in lieu of taking a semester exam. After-school tutoring is available to those who have missed more than one day in class and who still wish to be exempt from a semester exam. The student must make up one hour of after-school tutoring for each class missed over one day to be eligible. Cell phones: A trial policy instituted last year has been extended as a trial this year. Students may use their cell phones between classes, although phones must be off and out of sight during class time. Discipline: For the first time, corporal punishment (paddling) is not a discipline option. Required exams: End-of-course exams (formerly TCAP, now called
2 • SEPTEMBER 23, 2015 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news TNReady) These count as 25 percent of the student’s second nine weeks grade. State EOC exams are English I, English II, English III, algebra I, algebra II, biology, chemistry and U.S. history. ELA writing assessment
for TNReady PLAN is given in fall term to 10th grade students. Used as a practice for ACT. ACT is administered each March for all 11th grade students. Used for college admission and possible scholarships, it consists of
four multiple-choice tests: English, math, reading and science. Dual enrollment courses: UCHS offers dual enrollment courses (which can give both high school and college credit) through Walters State Community
College in English literature, calculus, finite math, biology and U.S. history. In all, the student handbook is 59 pages packed with rules, class descriptions, rules, school clubs and goals, and … did we mention rules?
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Librarian Jess Raley and Maynardville Library Director Chantay Collins
Teddie Todd, independent author of zombie novels set in East Tennessee, and his mother, Luttrell Library director Kim Todd.
Union County High School Administration: ■ Principal: Linda Harrell, Ed.S, harrelll@ucps.org ■ Vice-Principal: Carmen Murphy, Ed.S, murphyc@ucps.org ■ Vice-Principal: Nathan Wade, MA, nathan.wade@ucps.org ■ CTE Director: Steve Massengill, MA, massengills@ucps.org Office Staff: ■ Bookkeeper: Tammy Collins, collinst@ucps.org ■ Secretary: Jane Lawson, lawsonj@ucps.org ■ Attendance Secretary: Jim King, kingj@ucps.org ■ Guidance Secretary: Pamela Smith, smithp@ucps.org ■ CTE Secretary: Karen Reno, perryk@ucps.org ■ SPED Secretary: Lisa West, westl@ucps.org
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Photo contest Heritage Festival photography contest is open to all ages with the deadline for entries Monday, Sept. 28, at the Chamber office on Main Street. Categories are: Thunder Road, People and Places, all from Union County. Info: unioncountyheritage festival.com or Neva Kitts at the Chamber office.
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fry up some fun By Shannon Carey The Sharps Chapel Senior Citizens continued a tradition Sept. 16, with the bi-annual fish fry. The Senior Center was packed inside and out with smiling, friendly faces. Bluegrass music by the Better Than Nothin’ Band got toes tapping, and the delicious smell of frying fish filled the air. Sharps Chapel folks Bill and Pat Blackburn provide Union County government maintenance supervisor Bill Collins the fish for the fish fry in and Pat Blackburn sport matching overalls. Blackburn and her May and September every husband, Bill, provide the fish for the bi-annual fish fry. year. Melanie Dykes, director of Union County’s Office on Aging, said the Sharps Chapel seniors host the event, but the whole community is welcome. Attendees brought side dishes, desserts and door prizes. Dykes thanked everyone who helped make the event a success, including Sharps Chapel Senior Center volunteers Reggie and Nancy Cain and Alexis Browning.
Don Daugherty fries a batch of fish at the Sharps Chapel Fish Fry. Photos by S. Carey
Sharps Chapel Senior Center volunteer Alexis Browning has fun with her “Thing 2” shirt and fishing lure necklace and fellow volunteer Nancy Cain.
Floating pumpkins, open house at the Y The Bob Temple North Side YMCA will host an open house 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, with a boatload of fun for the whole family. Visitors may use the Y’s facilities for free during the open house, and those who start memberships that day won’t have to pay the join
fee. There will be bounce houses for the kids and a food truck. A floating pumpkin patch will add to the fun. Kids can bring their swimsuits and swim to the pumpkin of their choice in the Y’s heated pool 3-5 p.m. during the open house. There will also be
pumpkin decorating. Call the Y to reserve a pumpkin. “We’re not your average gym,” said Jennifer Massengill, director of health and well-being. “We’re more than a gym. We feel that community is first and foremost.” The open house will debut the
Y’s new MOSSA group fitness program. Italian for “Get Moving,” MOSSA has nine types of formatted classes that can be modified for any fitness level. The first, starting Oct. 5, will be Group Power, using barbells and weights to do strength training at a fast
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Forty-six years of fun By Cindy Taylor Nick Coffey says they don’t let him out of his office at the Tennessee Valley Fair very often. When they do you will probably find him somewhere around the animals, or enjoying the fair food that comes only once each year. Coffey is working his 46th year for the fair and doesn’t seem inclined to stop any time soon; even though it isn’t his only job; “I have worked as many as five jobs at once. The fair is a really fun job and it’s in my blood,” he said. “This is one of those things that once you start it’s hard to stop.” Coffey, now semi-retired, started with the fair as a runner at age 15. He has often taken vacation time from other jobs to stay with the fair. He has worked through two facilities and four fair managers. He spends most of his time now in the office with a team of people who have supported each
other throughout the years. He says it isn’t necessary to have titles in his office; it is a team effort. Coffey says he is still a runner along with all of his other duties and works closely with Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch on site. “We try our best to make sure people have a great fair experience,” said Coffey. “We want fair goers to feel safe here.” Coffey says the biggest change through the years has been in technology. Tickets, once paper, are now digital and wrist bands have replaced ride tickets. Credit cards can be used for admission which was once all cash sales. He says the atmosphere of the fair has changed greatly as well. “There is a more diverse culture attending the fair than what we once had,” he said. “And those of us who work here are like family.” Everyone in the office laughs that the cows have changed the least. They also
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Nick Coffey is in his 46th year with the Tennessee Valley Fair. He loves the animals.
bragged on administration for bringing in better entertainment. Coffey says his favorite things to see at the fair are the dog show and the petting zoo; although the animals at the petting zoo seem much more interested in eating than petting. He says he goes to see the dog show whenever he can get out of his office.
Coffey says the fair has beefed up police and security in the past few years and the number of incidences has dropped to practically none. “We aren’t here to make anyone mad but we want to keep everything peaceful and safe,” he said. “I guess I’ll just keep doing this until they run me off.”
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in the dark. There was nothing to do but sit and wait for the electricity and lights to come back on. At this opportune moment, the deacon woke from his nap. Hearing no sounds, seeing no one, and being in total darkness, the deacon mistakenly assumed that everyone had done what he had feared many times they Ronnie would. Mincey In amazement, he spoke aloud, “I’ll be @#$%^&, they’ve every one run off TEACHER TIME and left me!” The lights at that moment came on, but and the pianist could not the silence continued as read music in the dark. No the deacon found every eye one moved, as everyone was other than his own focused afraid of injury from falling on him.
Bedeviled deacons It seems there was a deacon well renowned for sleeping through the pastor’s sermon every service. One Sunday evening as he was catching up on his much-needed rest, there was a terrific storm, resulting in loss of electricity. The sanctuary was totally dark – the preacher could not see the text to continue his sermon. The magnificent, electronic organ could not play,
Readers will be surprised (maybe) to know that a deacon told me this story one Sunday morning on the way into church. For sure, that very deacon was known to sleep quite often during services. Perhaps he found it more helpful to the pastor to sleep during services than remain awake to criticize the sermon. Was this a true story from personal experience? I never quite had the nerve to ask. I heard another story about a church that was full for the Sunday morning service. At the height of the meeting Satan himself rose from the floor in a puff of fire and smoke. Every oc-
cupant of the church fled in terror except for the eldest deacon. He remained like a stone in his accustomed place on the front bench. Satan asked him, “Do you know who I am?” The deacon nodded. Satan continued, “I don’t believe you do, for if you did you’d be running like all the others.” The deacon replied, “I know who you are. I’ve been married to your sister for over 40 years.” I never met one deacon who would admit that this story was about him and his wife, at least not while the wife was present. But I leave you with one more true story to keep you
company this week. There was once a storm brewing as church was being dismissed. The preacher was shaking hands with everyone as they left. The preacher shook the hand of an elderly deacon as he said, “Brother, the Bible says that Satan is the prince of the air.” The deacon looked out over the horizon as he replied, “It sure to @#$% looks like it!” One of life’s great lessons is to take humor where you can find it, and some of the best humor centers around church. Next week I’ll rehash some religious tales from the olden days of television.
The slaying of George Mann George Mann, a Revolutionary War veteran, came to the Gibbs area of Knox County in 1794 or 1795 and rented the farm of Robert Reynolds, son of James Reynolds who built Reynolds Fort. His historic marker says 1795. However, John Reynolds’ account says 1794. Reynolds Fort is believed to have encompassed what is now known as Harbison’s Crossroads. On the evening of May 25 of the same year, George Mann came to the Reynolds farm, Mr. Mann went out after supper to attend to his horses in the stable. The Indians, who had been watching him from a hiding place, shot him. Mr. Mann ran about three-quarters of a mile to Campbell’s Cave for shelter. The Indians pursued him. He was found and killed. According to Reynolds, his body was mangled and mutilated. After killing George Mann, the Indians came
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back to the Mann home; but when they tried to enter the cabin by forcing the door open, they found Mrs. Mann had it securely barred. It had only been a few days since Mrs. Mann had asked her husband to teach her how to set the double triggers of his rifle. He had explained the whole process, which she remembered. When one of the Indians partly forced his body between the door and the door casing and would have soon gained entrance endangering Mrs. Mann and her children, she set the triggers of her husband’s rifle, aimed and fired. The ball passed through the nearest Indian and wounded the one behind him. The Indians had not ex-
pected this reception, so they hastily left, taking the dead and wounded Indian companions with them. They proceeded to the barn and stole the Manns’ horses and set the barn on fire. The fire not only burned the barn but caught the surrounding forest. At this time, Mrs. Mann did not know of the fate of her husband. Mrs. Mann was apprehensive that flames and sparks from the barn would catch the house on fire. Thankfully, that did not happen. She waited until the barn was burned to the ground and the danger of the house burning was over. She then took her little children and fled to the home of Robert Reynolds while calling at the top of her voice for her husband– still hoping he had escaped the Indian attack. Needless to say, they found protection and sympathy at the Reynolds home. An historic marker dedicated to George Mann
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stands along Tazewell Pike not too far from the Knox/ Union County line. The marker reads: George Mann This Revolutionary War Veteran and homesteader was the last man killed by Indians in Knox County, Tennessee, on the night of May 25, 1795, investigating a noise in his barn, he was ambushed and slain. The Indians later attempted to force entrance into the house; his wife fired on and wounded two, whereat the party left, having first scalped and mutilated Mann’s body and fired outbuildings.
Festival print features Thunder Road The 2015 Union County Heritage Festival collectible print has been unveiled. The print, signed and numbered by Betty Bullen, features a 1950 Fort “sitting low,” laden with moonshine on its way down Thunder Road, Highway 33 through Union County. Prints will be available for purchase at the festival Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or while supplies last. The prints are $20, and all of the proceeds will go to the Heritage Festival. Info: Union County Arts, 992-9161.
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The Norris Lake Project Team will host an Island Invasion on this year’s National Public Lands Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. This year, efforts will focus on the islands in the Loyston Sea area in Anderson and Union County and the islands near Lonas Young Park in Campbell County, including Pilot Island, Wood Duck Island, Bear Hole Island and Baker Island. The launch point for the Loyston Sea side of the lake is Big
UT EXTENSION ■ Fourth and 5th graders register for 4-H in their classrooms in September. 4-H will meet monthly but offers much more, including events, contests and activities. Info: ashley.mike@utk.edu. ■ 4-H September service project will be collecting school supplies and personal items for Operation Christmas Child. ■ Canning College will be offered for those age 12 and older, Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Union County Senior Center. Pressure cooker canning will be taught 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and water bath method will be taught 1-3 p.m.
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Cost is $15 per class or $30 for both. Info or to register: Becca Hughes, 992-8038 or rlhughes@utk.edu. ■ Cooking classes taught by Extension Agent Becca Hughes will be held at the UT Extension Office. Schedule is: pan sauces, including deglazing and reducing, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23; healthy holiday meals, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28; and healthy holiday treats, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18. Cost is $5 per class. Info or to register: 992-8038 or ashley.mike@utk.edu.
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Losing to Florida is getting old
This little problem with Florida is not exactly new. Going back to 1976, Tennessee has whipped the Gators six times and lost 25. Does that put the current 10-game losing streak into perspective? Does it now hurt more or less? Three consecutive setbacks in the mid-1990s may have cost Peyton Manning the Heisman Trophy. Phillip Fulmer endured 12 defeats and several nettlesome darts and arrows from Steve Spurrier. Urban Meyer started the current Florida monopoly. Lane Kiffin helped a lot. His first day on the job, he promised Tennessee fans
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that he would “sing Rocky Top all night long” after the Volunteers knocked off Florida in Gainesville the following September. You know how that turned out. Maybe it was for the best. Kiffin never learned all the words to the song. Derek Dooley followed form. He went 0-3. Florida
gained 555 yards in 2012. This was the time of Sal Sunseri’s defense. What a blunder that was. Butch Jones is 0-2. He brought that on himself. The 2013 game was marred by his worst coaching decision, starting a poorly prepared Nathan Peterman in the swamp. The Human Rights Commission still thinks that was cruel and unusual punishment. What followed after the coin toss was a nightmare in the middle of the afternoon. There was a confused handoff on the second play. Next, Nathan fumbled when sacked. He lost two interceptions, one to a defensive
lineman. If Tennessee gave that game away, Florida tried to give it back. The Gators committed three turnovers in the first half and lost their quarterback. Last year’s 10-9 defeat was more painful. It was opportunity squandered. Leaving out the adjectives, Florida wasn’t very good. The Vols might have won going away but for three turnovers, eight penalties, six sacks and four red-zone failed attempts to score touchdowns. Tennessee had 10 plays in the red zone. They weren’t very creative. The result was two field goals, 11 lost yards
Patriot Day at Good Shepherd Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Sharps Chapel hosted a Patriot Day Dinner on Sept. 11. The church invited the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary, and the Rescue Squad to the dinner which was held in the Sharps Chapel Community Center. More than 40 people were served. “Our congregation honors and thanks the men and women who run toward danger rather than away from it, who place themselves between chaos and our community so we can be safe,” said the Rev. Paul Kritsch, pastor of the church. “We want them to know of our ongoing prayers for them and their families.” “Over the decades, I have had the honor of knowing and pastoring many law enforcement officers and other first responders. Those brave people entered their professions because God had first loved them through Jesus Christ. Therefore, they loved their neighbors before themselves. We know their motivations to be true because our daughter was a federal
and an interception. Defining moments? The Vols were leading 9-0 in the final minute of the third quarter. Justin Worley got blindsided by a corner blitz. He fumbled. Tennessee still had a 9-7 edge. A missed tackle led to a 32-yard Gator gain that set up the winning field goal. For the game, the Vols netted 28 yards rushing. There was no punch. No way can I prove it but I think that was the day Butch decided to change offensive coordinators. Tampa Bay’s opening for a quarterback coach made it easier. This rivalry once marked
by assorted excitement – post-game brawl, Tennessee plays faxed to Florida, Doug Dickey on both sides at the same time, a blink-of-theeye pass completion – has slipped toward predictability. The Gators have been clearly superior or the Vols have self-destructed. Either way, Florida wins. Well, that was then. This is the start of a new way of doing business. If Tennessee is going to grow up and become champs of the SEC East, Gainesville is a great place to begin. As cousin Clyde might say, go Vols! Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
God, the jeweler You have made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows its time for setting. You make darkness and it is night…. (Psalm 104: 19 NRSV)
The Rev. Paul Kritsch of Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church honors Chris Upton of the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department and Sherry Medina of the fire department’s auxiliary during the church’s Patriot Day Dinner. Not pictured is Union County Sheriff Billy Breeding. Photo submitted
law enforcement officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty on New Year’s Day 2012,” Kritsch said. The only Lutheran church
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Line dancing class - a lot like church By Cindy Taylor Maggie Capps says line dance class attendance is a lot like church. “It can change from one week to the next. You never know how many you’re going to have.” Looks like a lot more movement than being in church. At 88 years old Capps makes it look like fun. Capps started teaching line dancing 30 years ago. She has had time away on occasion due to her husband’s illness and her own but she always came back to the dance for exercise and fun. She began taking classes while she was working for the state of Tennessee as a draftsman. Her boss at the time thought the kids at Lakeshore Mental Health needed a dance class and got Capps approved to teach it. She taught her first line dancing class there. “They sent guards in with me but I was scared to death,” she said. Capps and her husband moved to Florida where she continued her
teaching for 15 years. She often had as many as 75 students. Her teaching evolved to leading line dancing classes for patients recovering from surgery. When her husband began having health issues they moved back to Tennessee and Capps stopped teaching. That didn’t last long once word got out that she was back in town. “I was asked to teach line dancing at the Boys and Girls Club on Dry Gap not long after it opened,” she said. “Then the Halls Senior Center opened and I was asked to teach there.” Capps started teaching line dancing the day after the senior center opened and has been there ever since. Most classes range in number between 1525 students. Three of her students are now teaching the dance to others. Capps says the hardest thing to do when you teach line dancing is learning where to start. “You have to listen to the beat,” she said.
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that makes me be patient with them instead of trying to win them over to my point of view. Sometimes I wonder if God enjoys the turning of the seasons as much as we do. Is that why the Almighty designed the universe with change? God’s creativity – that wondrous ability to create light and oceans and mountains and lakes and people and kitty cats and Irish setters and chipmunks and lapis lazuli – surely causes God to look at this little whirling blob of matter and smile. Among all the stars, the worlds we can’t even see, God is at work creating, sustaining, upholding, blessing all God’s creation. Amen, and amen.
FAITH NOTES ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike in Halls, will host Phil Campbell and Lulu Roman for a choir fundraiser 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Info/tickets: christumcknox.com or 922-2890.
She says she loves teaching but stays with it for the health benefits as well. Capps will hit her 30 year anniversary ■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each of teaching line dancing Nov. 3. third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Even though Capps has had her Jay Richardson, 776-2668. own health issues to contend with she has only missed one class. That was when her husband passed away. “Maggie is a great teacher,” said student Dana Weaver. “I have been ■ Maynardville Elementary will hold its Fall Carnival 5-8 p.m. Friregular here for three years. I have day, Oct. 23, at the school. Activities will include games, inflatalearned a lot from her.” bles, food, live music, “Haunted Classroom” and craft vendors. Capps is listed with Who’s Who in Tennessee for her years of working with senior citizens in teaching line dancing. She says she has been told she is the oldest line dance teacher in Tennessee. “I need the line dancing for myself now,” she said. “I have had four doctors tell me line dancing is a number By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC one aerobic exercise.” Capps teaches line dance classes at the Halls Senior Center each Thursday. Info: 922-0416. Trampolines are no longer tive while a child is on the
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My calendar tells me that today is the first day of Fall, but what does my calendar know? I knew it was Fall when I walked across the yard on a recent night and saw the moon and the stars shining like it was their job. Even the darkness that surrounded the stars was lovely and rich and deep blue – almost like lapis lazuli. If you have been a reader of this column for a while, you know that autumn is my season. The crispness of the air, the rustle of the leaves, and the sparkle of the heavens take my breath away and lift my heart with their freshness and beauty. I know there are people who dread autumn, who see it as the death of summer, who feel depressed by its onset. I can understand how someone might feel that way. That understanding – so diametrically opposed to my joy and delight in the new season – is the only thing
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seen just at a circus or at a gymnastic competition. They’re in backyards now around the country. They can be fun, but they have to be treated with respect and caution. Injuries ranging from cuts and sprains to fractures are relatively common. And severe injuries to the neck, back and spinal cord are all too frequent. So here are some safety tips to keep in mind if you’ve bought a backyard model for your kids: • Make sure it is equipped with high, protective screening that can keep a wayward flying youngster inside the bouncing area. • Competent adult supervision is mandatory. “Competent” means an adult who will serve as a “spotter,” which in turn means being atten-
trampoline, and is strong enough to protect a jumper who may be getting out of control. Only one person should be on a trampoline at a time. Letting more than one child bounce at a time increases the possibility for injury. • The bouncer should always be jumping in the center of the trampoline. • Never jump off a trampoline or use it as a springboard to another object or platform. Trampolines are generally not recommended for children under 6. Talk with your chiropractor about ways to enjoy a trampoline safely. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn.; 992-7000.
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The Beasons gospel music group entertains the crowd.
Marissa Henson makes super bubbles in the children’s area at Hogskin History Day. Photos by S. Carey
Coming home to
Hogskin Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center celebrated Hogskin History Day for the 16th year on Sept. 12. The center demonstrates and promotes sustainable living practices and hosts workshops and celebrations in the eco-friendly lodges on site. Hogskin History Day honors the history of the Hogskin community where Narrow Ridge is located,
along with the music, food, crafts and skills of the area. This year’s celebration focused on the history of local churches, with neighbors welcome to share memories, photos and stories. WUOT, East Tennessee Public Television and Three Rivers Market sponsored the festival. Info: www. narrowridge.org or 865-4972753
Mary Lou Burch weaves a splint seat for a chair. Marcia Phipps demonstrates spinning.
Kelvin Ryder of Homegrown Forge demonstrates blacksmithing.
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Horace Maynard students of the month Horace Maynard Middle School recognized 10 young people as students of the month for August at the Sept. 17 football game. Pictured are students of the month (front) Ashley Grisham, Koby Dyer, Nathan Mitchell, Tyler Greene, Emma Moyers; (back) McKayla Cooper, Christian Wilkerson, Alex Padgett, Savannah Jones and Ariel Roach. The school honors one group of students each month “for doing the right thing, whether it be academics or character,” said principal Greg Clay. Photo submitted Lynn Beeler, Addison Day and Kim Beeler pose for a selfie at Luttrell Elementary School’s Grandparents Day. Photo
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Schools welcome grandparents Union County elementary schools welcomed grandparents last week in honor of Grandparents Day. Grandparents joined students for a special lunch and fun activities.
Union County Roads Superintendent David Cox joins Ava Biggs and Kelsey Holt at Big Ridge Elementary’s Grandparents Day Reece Moore and Gerald Simmons go through the lunch line at Estell Clark, Max Tudor and Janice Clark enjoy the Grandparlunch. Photos by S. Carey Big Ridge’s Grandparents Day lunch. ents Day lunch at Big Ridge.
Cheerleaders welcome Lil’ Patriots The Union Countyy H High igh Sch igh SSchool cho hooll ccheerleaders heerlle heer lead ader derss held held Lil’ Lilil’l’ Patriots Patri Pat triot iots ts Cheer Camp Sept. 12, with 18 campers attending. The campers learned cheers they will use during the first quarter of the UCHS Homecoming game Oct. 2. UCHS cheerleaders Hope Austin, Madi Bailey, Haley Beeler, Leah Carroll, Savannah Flatford, Baylee Woods, Alexandra Moshe, Carolyne Rutherford and Reagan Smith taught the camp. Campers (names not in order) were Annabelle Nelson, Rheagan Collins, Jada Mize, Katelyn Brantley, Krissy Dyer, Emily Sizemore, Ali Tolliver, Alexia Jackson, Savannah Dyer, Brooklyn Forester, Makena Marsee, Maleaha Cooper, Emmagayle Malone, Jennagrace Malone, Zoey Beeler, Kyla Collins, Jacquelyn Moshe and Valentina Moshe. Photo submitted
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WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, SEPT. 23-24 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/ registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24 Discover and Make, 6-7:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Featuring a robotics station. Kids (6+), teens and adults welcome. Registration required. Info/registration: Nicole Barajas, 525-5431 or nbarajas@knoxlib.org.
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Info/registration: Todd Witcher, 430-4757 or todd@dlia. org; dlia.org. “Labyrinth: A Jim Henson Musical Fantasy,” 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Popcorn and soda will be served. Info: 689-2681. “Mold making for potters” class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Peter Rose. Info/ registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, SEPT. 26-27 “Mosaic Birdbath Workshop” class, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Jessica Kortz. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.
Powell Lions Club and the Halls Lions Club are seeking vendors for their Fall Gift and Craft Fair, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Powell Auto Auction, 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road. Info/registration form: E-clubhouse.org/sites/powelltn. The Union County Heritage Festival is seeking arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, demonstrators and nonprofit booths for the festival, to be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Wilson Park in Maynardville. Info/booth pricing: Marilyn Toppins, mtoppins51@comcast.net.
Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Movies on Market Square: “Night at the Museum” (PG, 2006); movie begins at dusk. Hosted by the Knox County Public Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on; well-behaved dogs welcome. Info: 2158767 or knoxlib.org/movies. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.
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Submissions accepted for jurying process at Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Must include completed forms, three samples of work and $25 jury fee. Info/forms: www.appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; 2716 Andersonville Highway in Norris.
Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: knoxfriends.org.
Binding the Quilt Edge class, 1-4 p.m., Hobby Lobby at Turkey Creek. Cost: $25. Info/registration: Monica Schmidt, 406-3971, monicaschmidt.tn@gmail. com, myquiltplace.com/profile/monicaschmidt.
THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 22 Tickets on sale for “The Music and the Memories” show featuring Pat Boone and Knoxville swing orchestra The Streamliners, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Info/tickets: KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23 Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. Registration deadline for “Vols for Kidneys” golf classic, to be held Monday, Sept. 28, Cherokee Country Club. Sponsored by UT Medical Center. Proceeds will benefit the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation. No onsite registration. Info/registration: 288-7351 or katie@ etkidney.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, 8 a.m., UT campus. Includes: two-mile walk, vendor booths, door prizes and a special tribute to those who have experienced or are experiencing Alzheimer’s. To start/join a team: alz.org/walk. Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Music by Nigel Boulton. Admission: $5. Info: 922-0416. Beverly Park Place Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 5321 Beverly Park Circle. Features kids station, bounce house, face painting, games, crafts and vendors, live music, and food. Craftspeople/vendors wanting to rent a $20 spot to set up sales: 687-1321, ext. 2053. Chili Cook-Off, Colwyn Street in Cumberland Gap. Hosted by Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce. Admission free. Includes arts, crafts, antiques booths. Vendor/cook-off entry/sponsorship info: 423-626-4149; chamber@claibornecounty.com; claibornecounty.com. The Great Smoky Mountains Salamander Ball, 6:30-10 p.m., the Knoxville Zoo, 3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive. A masquerade ball and fundraiser for Discover Life in America. For adults and kids of all ages. Come dressed as a favorite Smoky Mountain critter.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27 Neighborhood Festival, 5 p.m., St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive. Concert by PromisedLand Gospel Quartet in the sanctuary followed by a barbecue dinner with all the trimmings under a tent in the front parking lot.
THURSDAY, OCT. 1 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 1-3 Fall Flower Bulb Sale, Historic Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, 1943 Tennessee Ave. Times: 9 a.m.3 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Bulb Sale Café will serve lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday and Friday only. Proceeds to benefit the maintenance of the gardens. Info: 522-6210.
FRIDAY, OCT. 2 Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.
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