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Advanced Master Beef certification training sessions will be held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 9-10, at the UT Extension Union County Office, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Registration deadline: Tuesday, Sept. 30. Info/ to register: Shannon DeWitt, 992-8038 or sperrin@utk. edu.

Union County Arts President Carol Pratt of Union County Arts Council reports that after a lengthy process, the council received final approval to obtain 501(c) (3) tax status on Sept. 18.

Solid Waste Committee We erred in last week’s paper in listing members of the county’s Budget Committee. Those members have not yet been appointed, said Mayor Mike Williams. He expects to name them soon. Meanwhile, members of the Solid Waste Committee, appointed Sept. 8, are: Burney Hutchinson, Chris Upton, Phil Ruth, R.L. Jones, Billy Cox, Stan Dail, Jim Greene, Dennis Nicley, Lynn Beeler and Mike Williams. – S. Clark

Union County High automotive technician students Gibson Bailey, Dillon Hurst, Douglas Donahue, Tyler Brown and Dustin Letner are happy with blue ribbons for their electrical and mechanical entries at the Tennessee Valley Fair. Their instructor is Eddie Satterfield. Photos by Libby Morgan

IN THIS ISSUE Rescue by Gilligan Ms. Sara Buckner maintained order in her room during afternoon bus wait by use of then-modern technology – black and white television, specifically “Gilligan’s Island.” We were enticed to behave before the show aired with the promise of watching it, and encouraged to maintain behavior so it wouldn’t be turned off during the show.

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Prize-winning foliage, succulents and flowering houseplants were entered by Linda Baxter’s horticulture class. Olivia Sharpe is holding her entry of a blooming succulent. More photos on page 8.

“Save the Racks,” a camo-decorated bra hanging from deer antlers, is a trophy-winner for “most creative” in the fair’s Bedazzled Bras competition supporting breast cancer research. Savannah Flatford and Leah Carroll’s entry was in honor of breast cancer survivor Patricia Chapman.

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Rain in Georgia Union County resident Marvin West recalls a UT-Georgia game 45 years ago when his wife, Sarah, saved the day. Tennessee won, 17-3, he writes. As usual, linebackers Steve Kiner, Jack Reynolds and Jackie Walker got most of the defensive credit. Tim Priest and Bill Young discouraged desperation bombs. As wet games go, it was an unforgettable adventure. Going to Georgia may never be so fine.

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School board won’t appeal UCEA win By Sandra Clark A local case with statewide implications was overturned by the state Court of Appeals in late August and the Board of Education voted Sept. 18 not to appeal that decision. Chancellor Andrew Tillman had ruled in favor of Union County Public Schools in a case involving a teacher who wanted his Union County Education Association representative with him when he was questioned by Supervisor Susan Oaks about student allegations of misconduct. Oaks, acting with the support of then-interim Director of Schools Jimmy Carter, refused. Carter later took no action on the charges, which led Tillman to opine that the UCEA’s lawsuit was without merit since the teacher had suffered no damage. The teacher’s name was redacted in all

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documents. Chief Judge Charles Susano delivered the appellate court’s decision: The employee had a right under the state’s 2011 Collaborative Conferencing Act to have an organizational representative present “at an investigative interview where the employee reasonably believes the investigation may result in disciplinary action against him or her.” Also, “the Association has organizational standing to pursue this action on behalf of its members,” Susano wrote. The court vacated the judgment of the trial court and remanded the case. Costs on appeal were assessed to the Union County Board of Education. The board amended its agenda to add the item and passed vice chair Brad Griffey’s motion to drop the appeal without debate. Also at Thursday’s meeting, the

board re-elected David Coppock as chair and Brad Griffey as vice chair. Trips were approved for 12 FFA students to attend the national FFA convention in Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 29-Nov. 1. Sponsors are Linda Baxter, John Fugate and Matt McGinnis. Fugate said the chapter will receive a 3-star designation based on last year’s work. “Agriculture is alive and well in Union County,” he said. The band will send 48 students to Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., to compete in a festival Oct. 25. The director is Rodney Brown. Maynardville Elementary will send 10 students to Roho in Middlesboro on Dec. 9. Sponsors are Sue Bundren and Kaitlyn Lampkin. The county’s finance director, Ann Dyer, recommended a corporate plan with U.S. Cellular which

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could save the system $18,000 per year. The school system has 55 cellular phones, while general county government has 11, Dyer said. Carter said the phones are assigned to “people who would typically be on call.” Board member Marty Gibbs was the only dissenting vote on a motion to transfer $13,000 from fund balance to enable the maintenance department to purchase a new utility truck. The budget already had $15,000 allocated for this purchase. Archer Air had the low bid (of three) and was awarded the contract to install new heat and air units at Union County High School. Carter said it was an emergency because several classrooms were over-heated when school opened. The board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the high school.

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‘Hall-ing’ it back to K-Town By Cindy Taylor Local 8 News anchor Ted Hall doesn’t consider himself a comedian, but while addressing the Powell BPA last week his funny side came out. “I get asked two questions now,” said Hall. “Why did you leave and why did you come back?” Hall’s talk turned more serious when he spoke about leaving Knoxville to chase success. During the trek his children grew up and his youngest child developed a life-threatening illness. After years of trying to determine the best place for his family to live, Hall says a job opportunity brought him back to Knoxville. His older children are pursuing careers and college. His youngest is doing well now and attending school locally. “This is where we’re happy,” he said. State Rep. Bill Dunn gave stats on education and living in Tennessee. Dunn

said Tennessee has a higher bond rating than the federal government, low debt and ranks first in best places to retire. D u n n also said test scores for TennesTed Hall see students have continued to rise four years in a row. He reminded the group that Tennessee Promise was passed last year, enabling high school seniors to apply for two years of tuition-free community or technical college. Dunn announced a fundraiser barbecue to be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Fountain City Park. RSVP to billdunn33@gmail.com. The PBPA banquet is coming up November 21 at Beaver Brook Country Club. The Powell BPA meets at noon each second Tuesday at Jubilee Banquet Center. Reach Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

MILESTONE Avery Elise Branscomb turned 2 on Sept. 7. She celebrated with a Sophia the First party with family and friends. She is the daughter of Steven and Michelle Branscomb of Maynardville. Her older sister is Ella. Grandparents are Darrell and Gina Snapp of Maynardville and Floyd and Betty Branscomb of Cumberland Gap.

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Unique business has unique owner By Sandra Clark Tim Johnson is a guy you need to meet. He’s just relocated Johnson’s Street Rods &Classics Auto Upholstery to a former church in Union County. It’s a neat shop, complete with a piano and pews. Tim says that’s fine with him because he plays the piano as well as guitar. The shop is on property owned by his father-in-law, Dale England, where Tim and wife Melissa live. Melissa said her dad started the church in his basement, later moved it to a trailer and finally built the church building. He and his brother laid the tile. But now Dale England is in ill health and he has turned over the building to Tim and Melissa. “He’s just an awesome man,” Melissa said of her dad. He worked at Clayton Appalachia while preaching. Meanwhile, Tim Johnson has relocated the business he operated for 10-plus years near Chattanooga. While his specialty is handmade leather interiors,

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Tim Johnson (right) with son Nicholas stands by a ’33 Plymouth pickup truck which he refurbished. he also customizes hot rods, boats and RVs. He makes custom kick panels, door panels, seat swaps, headliners and package trays. Some of his work has been pictured in “Southern Rodder” magazine, and he can show potential customers a portfolio of previous work that shows his range. Johnson invites inquires 24 hours a day at 865-8010925. And he offers free

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his shop during a massive storm after a lengthy County Commission meeting. Interesting visit and quick installation. Heading down Maynardville Highway my cell phone rang. It was Tim, calling to make sure I got home OK. I like Tim Johnson and hope he finds happiness and success on England Road in Union County.

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Margie Collins and LaVerne Davis check out the homemade loaf from the FCE club’s auction.

There’s that duck again … Edith Kitts, the oldest member of the FCE in Union County, shoos the Muscovy duck (the same duck that met Crissy Haslam a few weeks ago and subsequently appeared on the cover of this newspaper) at the rec hall at Big Ridge State Park during the countywide FCE fall luncheon. Betty Bullen has created another original painting for the Heritage Festival, this one of Helms Ferry. Prints will be available at the Oct. 4 event. Photos by Libby Morgan

Betty’s done it again Each year since the inception of the Union County Heritage Festival, artist Betty Bullen has created a painting depicting the sites, scenery and history of the county in support of the event. The subject for this 10th year of the festival is Helm’s Ferry. “It is a view looking up the Powell River with the ferry crossing,” says Bullen. The painting will be reproduced as a limited edition of 200 signed and numbered prints. The prints will be available for $20 at the festival, A & B Bookkeeping, Commercial Bank Luttrell, First Century Bank and FSG Bank Maynardville, Maynardville City Hall, Union County Arts and Mayor Mike Williams’ office, or by calling Bullen at 992-1005. The description reads in part: “One of the last operating ferries in East Tennessee, this ferry connects portions of Union County that are separated by the Powell River. Prior to the building of Norris Dam, many small communities along the Clinch and Powell rivers were dependent on ferries to transport individuals across the rivers. “Later, bridges replaced many of these ferries, but Helms Ferry remains the only access for residents to cross the Powell River. The ferry operates daily, but is dependent on weather conditions. “The Helms Ferry is located in the Sharps Chapel

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The Family and Consumer Education clubs of Union Community.” County gathered at Big Ridge State Park’s rec hall/ ■ It’s that time tea room for their countyagain … wide fall luncheon and aucToo bad it’s necessary, tion with a theme of “Butbut again this fall a small tons, Bows and Blessings.” The Big Ridge FCE club army (hopefully) of Norris Lake lovers (you too, maybe?) will “invade” the islands and shorelines to pick up garbage left by careless visitors and campers. Public Lands Day is Sept. 27, and volunteers will embark on an “Island Invasion” to concentrate cleanup efforts on islands in Loyston Sea and in Campbell County. Volunteers will be able to trade their trash for an Island Invasion T-shirt and lunch, if registered at one of the four launch sites. Those launch sites on our side of the lake are Loyston Point and Big Ridge State Park boat ramps. Islands in Campbell County are also on the hit list with launch sites at Lonas Young Park and Wells Spring Road. Boats to carry people and barges to carry trash will be there. All volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves and a life jacket. Info: Go to www. norrislakeproject.com or call 800-524-3602.

hosted the event and decorated the room with potted garden mums and jars each wrapped with a bow and button and filled with candy. Mother and daughter duo Gail and Amanda Atkins and guitarist Eric Holcomb provided musical entertain-

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No common ground on Common Core MetroPulse columnist Frank Cagle is an expert on state politics. Last week he boldly predicted the demise of Common Core state standards when the Legislature reconvenes. “If you didn’t see that coming, you are willfully blind,” he wrote of last year’s near-death. “Some of us could see it coming sitting on a porch in Strawberry Plains.” Ever the optimist, Gov. Bill Haslam convened a summit last week to re-boot his education reforms, including Common Core. Beth Brown, vice president of the Tennessee Education Association, said the real experts weren’t invited. Most there had “zero classroom experience.” She said state funding was mentioned only once at the

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4-hour summit, yet “Mississippi invests more per student than Tennessee.” When the Legislature reconvenes, expect a battle among Tennessee’s three political parties: the dwindling Democrats, who generally back TEA, want better funding and resist reforms; the corporate Republicans, including Haslam, who want national standards and teacher accountability; and the redmeat Republicans who call the standards “Obamacore” and want more guns and less taxes.

Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center hosted another successful history day on Sept. 13. Bob Wood came over from Middle Tennessee to celebrate his birthday onstage. He and his daughter, along with Narrow Ridge director Mitzi Wood von Mizener, have a new CD out. Anyone interested in getting a copy can contact Mitzi at 865-497-2793. Music kicked off at 11 a.m. and included the Emancipators, Roger Price and the Good Ol’ Boys, Linda Rogers, Harry Rothwell, Stoney Creek Cloggers, Dixie Nicely, Dave Bilz, Stephen Rhodes and closed with a solo by Tammy Marshall. The goats of Whistlepig Farms at Thorn Hill also made an appearance. Door prizes were awarded every hour, and Bill Landry recalled many episodes of the Heartland Series. A booklet “Memories of Country Stores” was prepared by Gale Park and is available by calling 865-497-2793.

Gilligan to the rescue She was pleasant but no-nonsense, the type of teacher respected by students and colleagues. She never raised her voice to maintain discipline and order. Her teaching style was old-school by-the-book. In her early days, Sara Buckner taught in the small one- and two-room schools of Union County; she ended her career teaching departmentalized seventh grade English at Maynardville Elementary School. Ms. Buckner was all business. Highly organized and

responded in kind. Professionalism was established on the first day of class and maintained Ronnie throughout the entire year. While treating students Mincey with dignity, Ms. Buckner maintained the necessary distance that kept her from TEACHER TIME compromising her authority by becoming too personally predictable, time was never involved with students. wasted. She maintained Most importantly, Ms. such perfect control that Buckner treated every sturemarkable incidents just dent the same. She had neinever occurred in her class- ther “pets” nor victims in room. She treated her stu- her teaching. I don’t recall dents like adults, and they her ever singling out stu-

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and got to see a much-loved classmate, Joann Seymour Brewer, whom I hadn’t seen for many years. Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center is located just across the Union County line in Grainger County. Directions from Knoxville: take Hwy. 33 to Hwy. 61 toward Luttrell. Turn right

onto Hwy 61. After a very short distance, turn right onto Walker’s Ford Road. Go Walker’s Ford Road to Hogskin Road. Turn right onto Hogskin Road to Liberty Hill Road. Turn left onto Liberty Hill Road about 1/4 mile to Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center on the left. Guests are welcome. To schedule a tour, call Mitzi at 865-497-2793 or founder Bill Nickle at 865-497-2793.

ally. This was best as we did not always respect student monitors, and we could get into lots of trouble between teacher classroom visits. Next week I’ll share some of the trouble we managed to get into during afternoon bus wait. Ms. Buckner maintained order in her room during afternoon bus wait by use of then-modern technology – black and white television, specifically “Gilligan’s Island.” We were enticed to behave before the show aired with the promise of watching it, and encouraged to maintain behavior so it wouldn’t be turned off during the show. I don’t recall

ever not being allowed to watch the show in Ms. Buckner’s bus wait. The catastrophic results of Gilligan’s “three hour tour” provided us with hours of relief from bus wait boredom. Ms. Buckner loved her blackboard and used it daily. As we graded assignments in class, she wrote every answer on the board as we should have written it on our papers. I remember how disappointed she was when her classroom was moved to one of the old portable buildings that did not have a good blackboard surface. Both Ms. Buckner and Gilligan have passed, but they live forever in memory.

There were quilts and quilt tops for sale, jewelry making, handmade soaps, face painting, blacksmithing, and lots of good food including homemade ice cream and apple cider. Robert Nicely was there with many handmade wood items and lots of local stories to boot. Toni Engstrom brought her photographic collection of local historic structures and places of significance. Tours were offered throughout the day to the straw bale houses, the lodge and the natural burial preserve. Marcia Phelps was there spinning, Mary Lou Burch of Thorn Hill was bottoming chairs, and Cynthia Whitney churned. I visited with friends Cynthia Whitney preserves the art of churning.

dents for either praise or discipline. I first met Ms. Buckner through afternoon bus wait, which was at one time held in classrooms. There was one teacher assigned to each hallway. Each teacher handled this differently. Marie Lynch assigned students from her homeroom, singly or in pairs, to monitor classrooms as she sat in her green teacher chair in the hall – malefactors were sent to her for discipline. Other teachers patrolled the halls, moving from room to room. Ms. Buckner gathered all the students in her hallway into her classroom so she could monitor us person-

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Best trip to Georgia Athens, Ga., is a good place to play football – genuine college town, enthusiastic fans, significant history, sideline hedges that make the arena unique. My favorite football trip to Georgia was 45 years ago, last day of October, first of November, 1969. The Volunteers arrived 5-0 and No. 3 in the country. Whipping up on Alabama in Birmingham the Saturday before had influenced poll voters. Tennessee jumped four places. Georgia was ranked 11th. Vince Dooley thought his team deserved better. Could be he was right. The Bulldogs had won 16 in a row at home. The defense was great, permitting only 86 yards a game.

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Tickets were tight. Standing-room-only was sold out. Excitement was peaking. The university newspaper declared this the game of the decade. A radio station kept interrupting songs and commentary with somebody yelling “Go you hairy Dogs!” I suppose this was what Southeastern Conference competition was supposed to be. I had watched four days

of Tennessee preparation. Doug Dickey had a good idea. Bobby Scott was going to throw to Lester McClain and Gary Kreis and Ken DeLong and maybe swing it out to tailback Don McLeary in the flat. Sophomore fullback Curt Watson was going to keep the Bulldogs honest with inside yardage behind Chip Kell, Don Denbo and Mike Bevins. I didn’t ask but I am confident the Vols were confident. They had a really good team. You’ve heard about the best laid plans of mice and men – well, cold rain came to town on Friday and didn’t go away. You could almost hear Ray Charles or Brook Benton doing “Rainy Night in Georgia.”

It was really wet on Saturday. Dickey and offensive coordinator Jimmy Dunn met with Scott to discuss the switch from Plan A to Plan B, if weather became a factor. It did. The day would have been really bad if it hadn’t been so good. Tennessee endured an early hiccup. Midway through the first quarter, Watson lost the wet ball in a tight situation. Georgia recovered at the UT 5. Bulldog fans were delirious. Tennessee’s defensive front dug in. Three plays gained one yard. Georgia kicked a field goal. For the first time that season, Tennessee was behind. Watson responded. Home guys couldn’t handle him. Piston legs and slick nylon pants led to missed tackles and hurt feelings – and shoulders and heads. Curt ran over a few obsta-

cles. He turned the lovely turf, nurtured with tender, loving care, into his very own muddy loblolly. He gained 197 yards on 19 carries and wanted more. Georgia fans did not suffer in silence. Some threw oranges. Denbo peeled one and ate it. Watson noticed the commotion, raised his eyebrows and smiled. Gotcha. Scott, the quarterback, explained the mismatch: “Curt was a great back. He was very difficult to bring down under normal conditions. He was a powerful man with exceptional balance. He took a lot of hits and kept on going.” Off the field: Wife Sarah sat through a first-half soaking and retreated to our car. She would tolerate Larry Munson’s broadcast of excuses in the dry. Alas, the car battery ran down. Sarah hiked across the

sloppy parking lot, found a service truck, got a quick recharge and was ready to roll when my three stories were written. Her shoes gave her away. She told me about the dilemma. Her winning rally raised my forever respect. I awarded all-American honors. Curt was second team. For both, it was a signature game. Almost forgot: Tennessee won, 17-3. As usual, linebackers Steve Kiner, Jack Reynolds and Jackie Walker got most of the defensive credit. Tim Priest and Bill Young discouraged desperation bombs. As wet games go, it was an unforgettable adventure. Going to Georgia may never be so fine. There are many such stories in Marvin West’s first book, “Tales of the Tennessee Vols,” now a possible collectors’ item. Purchase information available at westwest6@netzero.com.

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Coach Ethan Edmiston and quarterback Josh Steele have a confab with a backdrop of early autumn color. Union County defeated Claiborne County 2114, bringing their record to 2-2.

Scenes from the game

Taylor Rowlett enjoys her balloons and the crowd.

Color guard members Jordan Hurst, Brigit Golden and Ashley Widner solemnly salute as the national anthem is played.

Hope Austin cheers the team.

Chaunta Pollard with puppy Carly, Allison Smith and Ashley Deatheridge are raising funds for homecoming candidate Courtney Deatheridge, who is a flute player in the band. Her campaign is sponsored by the art department.

Brady Nease won $500 for himself and $500 for the athletic program at UCHS by kicking a field goal from 30 yards at the first home game. Tammy Hobock, branch manager of sponsor New South Credit Union, gives Nease his award. Pho-

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Cross Currents

Eggs-actly

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Like the partridge hatching what it did not lay, So are all who amass wealth unjustly; In mid-life it will leave them, And at their end they will prove to be fools. (Jeremiah 17: 11 NRSV)

up with a spate of ideas, and jot them down, but mostly, when Tuesday morning rolls around, I sit down and stare at a blank screen for a while. As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them This particular morning, not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall I didn’t have a clue, nor a box leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall to put a clue in. Lewis and I be a fool. were eating breakfast (he, (Jeremiah 17:11 KJV) his usual scrambled egg; I, my usual bagel and soyIt may be the cock that crows, but it is the hen that based “cream” cheese), and I lays the eggs. was bemoaning my clueless (Margaret Thatcher, former British Prime Minister) state. Lewis suggested with a twinkle that I write a colReaders sometimes ask ago!), I had an idea for the umn about eggs. In the mome where I get my ideas first column and the second. ment, I couldn’t think why for columns. To be hon- Since then, for the most eggs would show up in the est, when I started writing part, it has been hand to Bible, but at that point, desthis column (1,237 columns mouth. Occasionally, I come peration was closing in, and

curiosity won out. I hauled out my “Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible” and looked up eggs. Sure enough, there they were, in Jeremiah. The context is a warning about the theft or misuse of money. (Isn’t it astonishing how much the Bible has to say about money? What should that tell us?) Jesus also had something to say about eggs. (I admit I should have remembered that one without looking it up!) He pointed out that if a child asks for an egg, the parent would not give the child a scorpion, a comparison to the goodness of God, who gives His children good gifts. So what do we do or think when God apparently gives us a scorpion? Since time began, humans have questioned “Why?” when it comes to disasters, misfortunes, or just plain bad luck. It rains on the just and the unjust (Matthew 5: 45) which

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can be a blessing or a curse, depending on one’s need for water at the moment. “Long ago in a faraway land where few people have ever traveled,” I was a member of a service organization called the Quota Club (sort of a Kiwanis for women). Each woman who belonged was a professional, and each woman was asked, on joining, to tell the membership about her profession. One of the women was married to an egg farmer. He did not raise chickens to sell; he raised chickens as machines that produced

eggs. After he married my friend, he sent her out to sell one day’s production of eggs. (I can’t now remember how many dozen he sent with her; it was an astonishing number as I recall.) She came home, exhausted but proud; she had sold every carton of eggs. The next morning, she was astonished to find that she (again!) had the same number of eggs to sell. Which may explain how chickens and eggs made their way into the Bible. They are eggs-actly like God’s blessings.

FAITH NOTES Revivals/ homecomings ■ Little Flat Creek Baptist Church, 9132 E Emory Road, Corryton, will celebrate its 217th Homecoming on Sunday, Sept. 28. Morning service, 11 a.m.; lunch to follow. Everyone welcome. Info: 332-0473.

Singings ■ Hickory Valley Missionary Baptist Church, 2229 Walker Ford Road, will host a Fall Singing, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.

■ Union Missionary Baptist Church, Ailor Gap Road, will host Fifth Saturday Night Singing, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Featuring: Mark Walker, Trinity Faith Gospel Group and the Merritt Family. Everyone invited.

Meetings ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church will host Stand in the Gap Union County Prayer meeting 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept.27. Praying against drug abuse, alcohol abuse and family violence. Everyone welcome.

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SCHOOL NOTE ■ Maynardville Elementary will hold its Fall Carnival from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, at the school. Games, cake walk, inflatables, dunking booth, food, live music, lots of vendors.

REUNIONS ■ Graham family reunion, Saturday, Sept. 27, Big Ridge State Park Recreation Hall. Bring a covered dish. Lunch, 1 p.m. ■ Walnut Grove Reunion, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Louis’ Restaurant, 4661 Old Broadway, Knoxville. Info: Elenora Easterly Edwards, 457-5459. ■ The Sherritze reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Maynardville Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch at noon. Bring covered dish. Info: 947-8687

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THROUGH FRIDAY, OCT. 3 Samples accepted for jurying process, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. A nonrefundable $25 jurying fee is required with submissions. Info/submission forms: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

THROUGH MONDAY, OCT. 27 Deadline for membership applications to Knoxville Watercolor Society. Applications for jurying process: www.knxvillewatercolorsociety.com. Info: Kate McCullough, 604-1406 or kateswaterart@gmail. com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24 Quilt competition entries accepted for the Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., The Quilt Patch, 2221 Jacksboro Pike (Food City Center), LaFollette. Info: http://louiebluie.org/louiebluie-quilt-show-entry/.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 Submissions for the art competition of the Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival will be accepted at the Cove Lake State Park Pavilion/Recreation Building. The Festival will be held 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. Info: http://louiebluie.org/louie-bluie-art-judging-entry/. 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. Read All About It Talk About It book discussion group meeting, 1-2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Selection: “Call the Midwife” by Jennifer Worth. Info: 922-2552.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 9928038. Friesian Horse Inspection, 8 a.m., Walters State Community College’s Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center, Morristown campus. Covered warm-up ring and outside warm-up ring. Free admission. Info: Lisa Baker, 423-538-9292. Student Art Contest deadline, 3:30 p.m., Union County Arts, 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Open to all students, grades 6-12. 2D media, 16x20 inches or smaller. Prizes awarded. Info: 992-9161. Cooking class: “Date Night – Pizza for Two…or more,” 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50/person. Info/to register: www. avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

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amateur and professional artists, and a juried quilt exhibit. Info: www.Louiebluie.org or Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, 423-566-0329. “Son” Fest, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church, 7602 Bud Hawkins Road. Food, games, crafts, silent auction, vendors. Michael Wayne Smith will sing, 12:30 p.m. Info: 688-5330. Pancake Breakfast hosted by Leadership Union County and Youth Leadership Union County, 9-11 a.m., Plainview Community Center. Cost: $5. Public Lands Day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Big Ridge State Park and Norris Lake. Educational and fun day of service. Lunch will be provided. Info: Chamber of Commerce, 992-2811, or Big Ridge State Park, 992-5523. Picnic: Home School Support Group of Union County and surrounding communities, noon, Big Ridge State Park at the pavilion above the pool. Bring a dish to share. Info: Connie Dickey, 992-3629. Free movie in Luttrell Park: “God’s Not Dead,” 8 p.m. or when dark. Hosted by United Missionary Baptist Church. Bring chairs/blankets. Fall festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, behind East Knox Elementary School. Vendor tables, hayride, games, music, concessions and more. Info: 806-1664. Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission: $5 per person. Live music provided by the Nigel Boulton Band. Info: 9220416. Free music workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, First Comforter Church fellowship hall, 5516 Old Tazewell Pike. Instructors: Jim and Edna Hensley. All ages welcome. Info: 688-8390. Free Flu Shot Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon, AustinEast, Carter, Farragut, Halls and West high schools and South-Doyle Middle School. Donations accepted to benefit Empty Stocking Fund. Graveston Septemberfest, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Graveston Baptist Church, 8319 Clapps Chapel Road. Classic car show, people’s choice chili cook-off, craft fair. Free. Info/to register as participant: www.graveston.org.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 French Broad Preservation Association Pickle Fest, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverdale Schoolhouse, 7009 Thorngrove Pike. Food trucks, music, crafts, demonstrations and more. Sunday Night Concert Series at Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway. Features live Bluegrass and Country Music, food trucks and tours of the cave. Shows: 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets: adults, $10; children 12 and under, free. Info/tickets: www. cherokeecaverns.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 30 Cooking class: “Tailgate like a Millionaire,” 6:308:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50/person. Info/to register: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

THURSDAY, OCT. 2 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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 3 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. Steak Night and Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Band, 6:30 p.m., River Place on the Clinch, 2788 Highway 70, Kyles Ford. Info: 1-877-483-7211; http://www. riverplaceontheclinch.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 3-4 Fall festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Asbury UMC, 2822 Asbury Road. Gospel music, food, crafts, sweet shop, white elephant sale, kids activities, country store. Info: Don Barksdale, 6869466; www.asburyumcknox.org. Children’s fall/winter consignment sale, Chilhowee Hills Baptist Church, 4615 Asheville Highway. Info: Info: Kara Robertson, 525-7807.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4 Union County Heritage Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wilson Park. Info: http://unioncountyheritagefestival. com/. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Ride Like An Animal 100-mile motorcycle ride to benefit Union County Humane Society begins at noon at the shelter, ending at Li’l Jo’s. Info: Linda McKinnis, 556-0290 or linda.mckinnis@yahoo.com; Pid LaWare, 278-3099 or pidfrank@centurytel.net. Fall festival, 4-8 p.m., House Mountain Baptist Church, 8621 Washington Pike. Cake walk, games, face painting, train rides, inflatables and concessions. Info: www.hmbchurch.org. Pickin’ and Giggin’ and Smoky Mountain Bluegrass Band, 6:30 p.m., River Place on the Clinch, 2788 Highway 70, Kyles Ford. Info: 1-877-483-7211; http://www.riverplaceontheclinch.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 6 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522. 50th Birthday Party for Norwood Library, 2-6 p.m., 1110 Merchants Drive. Activities include Mini Book Sale; refreshments. Info: 688-2454!

THURSDAY, OCT. 9 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.

FRIDAY, OCT. 10 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 11-12 Fall Homecoming, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway in Clinton. Live music, demonstrations, food, craft fair. Info: http://www. museumofappalachia.org/events-homecoming.html.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 I’ve Finished My Story. Now What? class, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: Oct. 8. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

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FRIDAY, OCT. 17 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, OCT. 18 Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835.

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BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900.

with lots of oak cabinets. Wood ﬂoors, Vinyl siding on block ftnd with crawl space. All light ﬁxtures are missing, needs sheetrock work, No appliances. Offered at only $59,000 Cash only offers.

104 SWAN SEYMOUR, MAYNARDVILLE – Approx 1040 SF. Lake views. Within walking distance to Norris Lake. 3BR/2BA, oak ﬂrs, oak kit cabs, all appl, new int paint, 2-car gar & 1-car det gar. Fruit trees, sloping yard. In need of minor repairs. Lake access around the corner. Sold as is. Reduced to $74,300. Dir: N on Hwy 33 thru Maynardville to R on Hickory Valley, L on Walker Ford, L on Circle, L on Swan Seymour, home on right. LOTS 92,103,104 LEONS ROCK S/D – BEAN STATION – Building lots with breathtaking views of Cherokee Lake and Mountains. German Creek Marina nearby and 15 minutes from Morristown shopping and services. Lots Range from 1.12 to 1.54 Acres. YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR 6,000.00 EACH. Directions: Hwy 25 N to Left on Lakeshore Road. Approximately 4 miles to Rocky Springs Road. Right to Leons Rock LOT 110 HICKORY POINTE S/D – One of the best lots offered on main channel of Norris Lake. 1.01 acres, gated comm, wooded. Lays great all the way to the water. Dockable. Over 100' of shoreline. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool, boat launch. Priced to sell at $279,900.

TATER VALLEY RD, 120 HONEY RIDGE WAY – Beautiful end unit, featuring LUTTRELL – Exceeding 3BR/2BA, over 1700 SF. Trey ceils in LR w/corner FP and built-in horse farm. 15 acres. TV cab. Spacious, open LR/DR/Kit w/eat-at prep bar. Split BR. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi All level/partially fenced. Oak flooring in foyer. All appl surrounded by beautiful maple wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only Mostly pasture. Very nice cabinetry w/some glass front accents. Sep laun rm, 2-car gar w/ $46,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 40x100 barn with concrete attic strg. Offered at only $159,900. Directions: I40 to Exit 398 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping flrs, 13 lined stalls, tack rm, wash bath. Also office in barn. Strawberry Plains Pike, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right on w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900. Asheville Hwy, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right into Trentville Ridge to Home on Corner. Sign in Yard. Priced at only $64,500.