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4-H Hog Club member R.L. Lloyd pets one of his two pigs. R.L. earns his own money to purchase the pigs and their feed. Photos by S. Carey

Komen event Susan G. Komen Knoxville will host a breast cancer education and awareness session 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Revival Vision Church of God, 154 Durham Drive, Maynardville. The session is open to men and women. Dinner will be provided. Two $25 Belk gift cards will be given away as door prizes. Info or to reserve space: Melanie, 992-0361

Lunch and Learn The Union County Chamber of Commerce will present the next in its Lunch and Learn Series, “How to Grow Your Business and Enhance Your Competitive Position,” noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Hickory Star Events Center, 1360 Hickory Star Road, Maynardville. Lunch will be provided 11:50 a.m. Learn about protecting and expanding your customer base, identifying options for growth and more. Continuing education credits are available. The workshop is free to employees of Chamber members, $35 for non-Chamber members. Space is limited. Info or to register: 992-2811

IN THIS ISSUE Heritage Festival The Union County Heritage Festival rolled on despite a downpour Oct. 3, and we’ve got photos of the action, including the Hillbilly Olympics, special guests Bill Landry and Craig Monday, and more!

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Overlooking Harriet I knew him in childhood as my barber who went to the church I attended. Later I would know him as Sunday School teacher, deacon, city of Maynardville mayor, Union County tax assessor, and preacher. Most importantly, he always has remained a true friend through good and bad.

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By Shannon Carey The kids gathered on Jim and Tabitha Lloyd’s carport at the Lloyds’ home off Hinds Creek Road are all there for the same project, but their reasons vary. “It was something different, and my best friends are doing it,” said Keena Witt. “I like the money,” said the Lloyds’ son R.L. “I just love the pigs,” said Kennedy Hill. That’s right, a group of about 18 Union County 4-H Club members are gathered for the love of raising pigs, a messy, troublesome, challenging and very rewarding hobby. Summer Beeler, in her second year raising hogs with the club, said the group has become “a little family that works together,” sharing experience, labor, tips and advice.

The students raise the pigs from 7 weeks old in the fall until January, with a target weight of 230-270 pounds. In that time, the hogs must be fed, cared for and even trained. That training is vital. The hogs learn to walk on a lead, load into a trailer, submit to a bath. They learn to be around strange hogs without fighting and even get used to the color red. The Hog Club started back in 2013 when Union County High School student Jacob Cooke expressed

A few of the 17 members of the 4-H Hog Club gather at R.L. Lloyd’s pig pen. They are: (front) Clay Foust, Keena Witt, Kennedy Hill, Savannah Jones; (back) R.L. Lloyd, Abigail Foust and Summer Beeler.

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DeBusk charms readers at Sarah Moore Greene By Sandra Clark We know Pete and Cindi DeBusk have a big house. We know Pete founded DeRoyal Industries which now employs some 1,800 people worldwide. We know he’s led Lincoln Memorial University into the modern era with satellite campuses, medical and law schools, and $118 million operating budget. We probably do not know the story he told six kids at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy last week. The kids already knew some of what he said. For a month they had read and discussed his biography, “The Rabbit’s Got the Gun,” at the authors club, an after-school enrichment project sponsored by Shopper News. Your parents move a lot? Pete attended 13 schools before his high school graduation. Don’t have much money? Pete said most days his best meal was his school lunch. Have trouble fitting in? Pete grew to 6-3 in high school and had red hair. How did this man move from a mobile home in Appalachia to the chairmanship of an international corporation and a major regional university? Call it smarts, luck, tenacity. Call it a drive to the top, propelled perhaps by a touch of anger. What-

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Pete DeBusk talks with students at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. Students (clockwise from left) are Essence Shadrick, Arryana Moore, Dy’Keise Fears-Perez, DeBusk, Yasmine Shuler and Maurice Jacobs. Not pictured are Taleah Beal and J’Kaija Hughes. Photo by Jodi Littleton

ever your answer, Pete shared his story with six kids at SMG, and that story could change their lives. “How long did it take to write this book?” asked Yasmine Shuler. Perceptively, she had brought Pete a gift – a felt money holder with a $100 Ben Franklin imprint and a beautiful flat rock inside. “Two years,” said Pete. “I had a ghost-writer, Dr. Sylvia Lynch.” “Why did you do it?” “I’ve got seven kids,” said Pete. “Someday I’ll have great, great

grandkids. I wrote the book so they will know who I am and why I did this.” “What about the book’s name?” asked another. The rabbit’s got the gun is an Appalachian metaphor for the underdog taking charge; for the hunted becoming the hunter. The kids will look for Appalachian metaphors in the other books we read this year. Pete’s book is littered with them. At one point he says, “I might have

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stretched the blanket,” referring to an embellishment. He writes of a Donald Trump moment when he brought a banker through his fledgling factory. He stacked empty boxes to the ceiling to give the appearance of prosperity. He writes of hiring a guy to push a pile of dirt from one side of a hill to another while the LMU board met with officials from the

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The (slightly soggy) Riddle family celebrates the grand opening of the winery on their family farm. Pictured are Michael Coombs, fiancée of Nikki Riddle, Donna Riddle and Rick Riddle. Not pictured is Jim Riddle, who was monitoring parking in the rain. Desiree Carter watches as Breann Welch pours a taste of white wine at the grand opening of the Winery at Seven Springs Farm. Photos by S. Carey

Joe Woody of USDA, state Sen. Frank Niceley and Union County Mayor Mike Williams cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Winery at Seven Springs Farm.

Wet, wild and wine! By Shannon Carey Like the Heritage Festival right down the road, the Riddle family of Seven Springs Farm didn’t let a little rain get in the way of a great time. The Winery at Seven Springs Farm, part of the new Thunder Road Wine Trail, held a grand opening event Oct. 3 The farm and the winery have been a labor of love for the Riddles, who purchased the land on Highway 61 back in 1994. Each family member heads up a wing of the farm’s business. The winery is the special project of Nikki Riddle and fiancée Michael Coombs, both awardwinning winemakers. The first winery to open in Union County, the Winery at Seven Springs Farm offers eight wines, all crafted on-site.

Rick Riddle invited Joe Woody of the USDA, state Sen. Frank Niceley and Union County Mayor Mike Williams to cut the ribbon. Rick thanked each for the support they have shown for the wine industry in Tennessee. Local artist Betty Bullen presented a framed 2015 Heritage Print to Niceley. Bullen’s art appears on several Seven Springs wine labels, and a portion of the proceeds from those bottles goes to Preservation Union County. The Winery at Seven Springs Farm is located at 1474 Highway 61 East, Maynardville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. Info: www.wineryseven springsfarm.com, 865-7452902

Beta Club gives back The Union County High School Beta Club kicked off the new school year with a service project, collecting school supplies throughout August. The supplies were distributed to Union County’s elementary schools. Pictured with the supplies are Beta Club members (front) Madison Booker, Zach Walker, Hunter Collins, Sara Luthen, Courtney Dethrage; (back) Luke Shoffner, Reece Edmondson, Kaitlyn Motes, Shelby Howard, Megan Wilson and Gus Simpson. Photo submitted

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Professional portrait artist visits Maynardville

Portrait artist Seth Haverkamp works with student Joanne Reed during a portraiture workshop sponsored by the Union County Arts Council. Photo submitted

Award-winning portraiture artist Seth Haverkamp came to Maynardville in September and early October to teach a series of basic drawing classes sponsored by the Union County Arts Council. The classes, attended by about 25 studetns, were made possible by an East Tennessee Foundation grant managed by the Arts Council. Participants ranged in age from high school students to folks in their 80s. The first two classes covered shading and highlights using still life subjects. The second two classes covered portraits. “Classes were fun and relaxing,” said Carol Pratt of the Union County Arts Council. “Some students were tackling charcoal and drawing for the first time.” Info: www.unioncounty arts.com

community DeBusk charms readers osteopathic medical school credentialing association. Finally, one asked, “What’s going on up there?” Pete answered, “Why, we’re building a medical school.” Pete built his business by seeing needs and filling them; same way everybody builds a business. Being tall and charismatic didn’t hurt. He’s not afraid to run a bluff. At age 73, DeBusk is

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slowing, but his teeth still show when he talks about suing the American Bar Association. Who does that? And when he talks about growing LMU to a $200 million annual budget. And when the SMG assistant principal tells him she got her master’s and Ed.S. degrees from LMU, why his smile positively lights the room. Six kids just met a legend.

Student Council at HMMS Student Council members at Horace Maynard Middle School are (front) 6th grade reps Tagen Cagle, Koby Dyer, Leslee Hutchinson; (second row) 7th grade reps Raley Tolliver, Ethan Corum, Nathan Trammell; (back) 8th grade vice president Kennedy Hill and 8th grade president Alex Padgett. Photo submitted

Three on All-District team Patriots volleyball players Ashtyn Patterson, Sierra Clabough and Emma Johnson were named to the 3-AA All District team. Coaches are Chris Robbins and Lance Lay (not pictured). Photo submitted

‘Hogging’ the spotlight interest in showing his hog, Izzy. After his success, the program grew to seven students showing in 2014. This year, the project has 18 participants and counting. It is open to kids in 4th through 12th grade, and it’s not too late to enter. Deadline is Oct. 21. Students have weekly meetings through the fall and winter, then enter their hogs in the Eastern Tennessee Regional Hog Show in December and the State Hog Show in January. Students can then sell their hogs for processing, which Union County 4-H facilitates. Money paid for the meat goes straight back to the 4-Her who raised the hog. Kids learn important life

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skills through the program, like managing money and livestock, public speaking, showing livestock and more. “We all work as a group, The 4-H Hog Club will host a fundraiser breakfast 7-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Union County UT Extension Office, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Breakfast costs $5 and will include all-you-caneat pancakes and of course sausage, bacon and ham. The club is also raffling a ham donated by Benton’s Fine Bacon for $2 per ticket. Info: 992-8038

learning together, sharing knowledge and building lifelong friendships,” said UT Extension Agent Shannon DeWitt. “I feel like showing hogs helps develop an understanding of agriculture and promotes respect for the animals these kids care for day in and day out.” The parents agree. “Cleaning out a pig pen is a pretty nasty job,” said Melissa Jones, mother of Savannah. “I was surprised about how brave she is with that job. She’s not afraid of getting dirty.” Ingenuity is another lesson. “Don’t go anywhere without duct tape and zip ties,” said Savannah Jones, whose hogs kept turning over their water at the state

competition last year. Is it hard selling the hogs for meat? Depends on which kid you talk to. Kennedy Hill still has her first two hogs, Ellie and Mae. Summer Beeler’s Wilbur was sold last year, “and it was the hardest thing to do,” she said. Now, she’s raising Boss and Lulu. Students interested in taking part in the Union County 4-H Hog Club should contact the UT Extension Office, 992-8038.

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Walking is the most accessible, beneficial and inexpensive form of exercise available. The American Chiropractic Association recommends it as a way to stay fit. Accessible? Walk out your front door and get started. Beneficial? Walking will strengthen your lungs, heart and circulation. It will ease stress, improve cholesterol levels and kick your metabolism into high gear. It will also help you control blood pressure and your weight. And it will tone the muscles in your legs and abdomen. Inexpensive? A comfortable, supportive pair of shoes designed for walking is your only required investment. When contemplating

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Son from Luke 15 as his text. Verse 30 in the King James Version reads: “But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.” The Deacon misspoke the word “harlots,” instead saying “Harriets.” This to me was especially Ronnie humorous, as “Little House Mincey on the Prairie” was popular on television at the time, and I felt the terms “harlot” and “Harriet” in the case of ville’s First Baptist Church Mrs. Oleson were aptly inwhen he conducted the terchangeable. At the end of that serWednesday night service in the absence of Preacher vice, Carol Lee remembered Mitchell. Deacon Irick used Deacon Irick asking God to the parable of The Prodigal “overlook” rather than “look

4 • OCTOBER 14, 2015 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news over” the pastor while he was away. Our good friend Margaret Bailey visited our home one Sunday afternoon and told us that Ronnie Irick had announced his call to preach at Hubbs Grove Baptist Church that very morning and had preached the morning message. She said that he was going to preach at Mount Eager Baptist that evening. I found this most exciting and determined I was going to go hear him preach before day’s end. Eugene Brantley and I attended that service, and my excitement rose even higher when Ronnie Irick announced his text – The Prodigal Son.

Of course, my mind went back to the days of old, and I wondered if “Harriet” would make another appearance. Preacher Irick, however, didn’t miss a word nor overlook one thing at Mount Eager. I don’t remember a time I haven’t known Ronnie Irick, and in my humble opinion a finer person never drew breath. When my father died and left my mother and me in a practically penniless situation, he worked within the church and the city of Maynardville to help us financially. Had it not been for Ronnie Irick and others working with him, we would have been homeless for certain.

I know this only because an acquaintance shared this after the fact as a testimony to a fine character. Anyone who knows Ronnie Irick appreciates his humility. His life is a personification of Matthew 6:1, 4 (KJV): “Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them . . . That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.” I know I am just one example of many this outstanding man has helped, and great will be his reward. Next week I will share another individual well acquainted with The Prodigal Son.

4-H reflections and recollections 4-H in Tennessee is said to have started as a “corn club” for boys and a “canning club” for girls in the early 1900s, an educational program to help youth in rural areas develop skills in agriculture and home economics.

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The mission soon expanded into many areas of agriculture and farm family activities. It is the largest youth development organization in the country. 4-H is a development program of the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service and embodies a unique blending of county and community resources with the research and teaching of Tennessee’s land-grant university. In 1907, O. H. Benson, superintendent of Wright

the Hs signify Head, Heart, Hands and Health – universally used since then. The 4-H emblem was patented in 1924, and Congress passed a law protecting the use of the 4-H name and emblem in 1939. The design was slightly revised in 1948. The 4-H Pledge is, “I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to greater service, and my Health to better living.” I was recently asked about the history of 4-H Clubs in Union County, and here is what I have been able to glean from my memory and that of some of my Union County historian Bonnie Peters friends. stands with a Union County 4-H exhibit To my knowledge the from the Tennessee Valley Fair. Photo submitted program did not make it to Union County until the 1940s during World War II. Ms. Angie Fugate of TazeCounty schools in Iowa, cre- 1911, Benson referred to the be useful, helpful and skill- well was the Union County ated the 4-H Emblem as a need for four Hs – suggest- ful; and the hustle to render Home demonstration agent, three-leaf design. ing that they stand for Head, ready service to develop and Harold Julian was the From the beginning, the Heart, Hands and Hustle, health and vitality.” county agent. Before Mr. three “Hs” signified Head, “head trained to think, plan In 1911, club leaders ap- Julian, Mr. Charles Reed Heart and Hands. A four- and reason; heart trained proved the present 4-H de- Barnes was county agent. leaf clover design with Hs to be true, kind and sym- sign. O. B. Martin is credI joined 4-H as soon as I appeared around 1908. In pathetic; hands trained to ited with suggesting that was old enough. I think that

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was the 1944-45 school year. I would have been 9 years old. Both boys and girls 4-H met monthly near the end of the school day. We were taught practical skills and completed a variety of projects. I remember that the late Christine Butler Simmons raised calves that she showed at the TVA&I Fair. I believe she won prizes for several years. Evelyn Monroe Johnson remembered her club’s project, when she was a freshman at Horace Maynard High School, was to cook lunch for the teachers once a month, and her particular assignment was to make the biscuits – which she did. Remember, it was the war years and people were being taught to conserve and use everything possible to help with the war effort. Soap was scarce. There was a Crisco can with what appeared to be shortening in it. Evelyn used it in her biscuits only To page 5

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Don’t expect NCAA fame from Vol basketball Don’t expect the developing Tennessee basketball team to tear up the 2016 NCAA tournament. If the Vols surprise, do expect Dave Hart to high-jump for joy and award a large raise and lifetime contract to Rick Barnes. Alas, there are no streets available for renaming. Perhaps a sidewalk? Getting something right would be very meaningful to the athletic director. The shadow of getting something wrong still hovers over the basketball neighborhood. The excitement that was Donnie Tyndall came and went, leaving the Vols without a point guard, definitive big man and goto scorer. Winning without those basic elements wouldn’t necessarily mean the invention of a new game but it would underscore the

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importance of really good coaching. History says Barnes is a fine coach. That he didn’t win enough to keep the Texas job is puzzling. That the man who fired him has been fired could be one piece of an explanation. Tennessee is a more difficult challenge than Texas. With the late start in recruiting, the same thing happened to Barnes that happened to Tyndall. Neither added immediate superstars. Kentucky did. Auburn did. Others improved.

Barnes recruited bigger. Whether new Vols, collectively, equal the dearly departed Josh Richardson is just one of several pressing questions. Tennessee was 16-16 last season. If this team breaks even, it will be because one newcomer blocks a bunch of shots and Kevin Punter and Armani Moore do more that they have done. By default, those two may share ball-handling duties, log time as wings and provide leadership. It helps that Moore is one tough guy and that Punter is versatile and committed. It helps that Ray Kasongo is 6-9 and an excellent athlete. Barnes will also need talented Robert Hubbs to emerge as a real basketball player, suddenly capable of guarding somebody his size, capable of driving to the

goal and finishing a shot, capable of an all-around game well above what he has so far demonstrated. Robert was a five-star prep player. Derek Reese must be a contributor. He was second last season in rebounding. Devon Baulkman has ability and leftovers of a shoulder injury. A healthy Jabari McGhee should provide inside depth. He was lost early last season to a foot injury. Sad note: He has shrunk. He was listed at 6-8 as a freshman but is now 6-5. Detrick Mostella has been a pleasant surprise in workouts. He and Tyndall were unhappy with each other and a transfer seemed likely. Didn’t happen. Barnes says the sophomore scorer is really working to improve. Kasongo, one of two Ca-

nadian recruits, projects as the prize new guy. Officially, he is a raw sophomore transfer from Toronto and College of Southern Idaho with minimum statistics but maximum athletic ability to go with size and strength. Unofficially, he was shipped to Kentucky for prep basketball experiences at Lick Creek and Pikeville. After that he appeared at two or three finishing schools in far-away places. He once signed with Oregon but was not admitted. Bigname coaches identified potential and joined the chase. Kansas and LSU really wanted him. Ben Howland of Mississippi State thought he had him. Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier, Buffalo native blessed with several Canadian connections, signed him. Barnes says Kasongo is

learning – skill development, basketball IQ, what it means to really work hard. “He’s a big body, really strong and he will help immediately as a rebounder and rim protector.” The other Canadian, 6-10 Kyle Alexander, 308 among best prospects, is third best in his family. Kyle’s father, Joseph, was a star at Niagara. Kyle’s sister, Kayla, was an allAmerican at Syracuse and plays in the WNBA. Kyle figures as a future. Tyndall signees 6-2 guard Shembari Phillips and 6-5 wing Admiral Schofield are more likely to help immediately. Tyndall’s departure gave them the right to go elsewhere. They stayed, a compliment to UT and Barnes. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

The Revs. Gary Vandergriff, Jim Taylor and Paul Beeler enjoy homecoming at Union Baptist Church

Homecoming at Union Baptist By Cindy Taylor Union Baptist Church of Halls pastor the Rev. Gary Vandergriff invited former member, the Rev. Jim Taylor, to bring the message at the 102nd homecoming celebration of the church Oct. 4. Taylor attended Union Baptist from birth until he moved to Texas to study at Dallas Theological Seminary. “I remember Jimmy as a quiet young man who was always very respectful to me,” said Vandergriff. “I can remember when God

began to do something very special in Jimmy’s life. I am so proud and thankful for Jimmy and his family.” Taylor, campus pastor at Grace Church SC/Spartanburg, made the trip from South Carolina with wife Julia and their five children. Vandergriff has been with the church for more than 30 years and was pastor when Taylor announced his call to the ministry at the age of 16. “Gary had a huge influence on my life, especially in my coming to faith and love

4-H reflections to learn a few minutes before lunch someone had melted Ivory soap scraps in the Crisco can. Thankfully, the soap biscuits were tossed and another batch mixed and baked just in time for lunch. Judy Graves Sexton was a 4-H participant at Paulette, and she won quite a few prizes for her efforts. She also raised a sheep named Buster as one of her projects. Her story has been on the Internet. I sewed a skirt and a dress and embroidered a set of seven dish towels – one

for the scriptures,” said Taylor. “I was converted under his preaching.” Taylor spoke to the congregation from I Kings 18 about idol worship and how to determine if there are idols in our own lives. “Idolatry is the worship of anything besides God,” said Taylor. “It is not just something unbelievers do. We were created for and have a desire to worship. If we aren’t worshipping the Lord we are going to worship something.” He talked about how

From page 4 for each day of the week. The Maynardville Elementary Club met once a month, and the 7th and 8th graders ended their meetings with folk dancing. I do not recall Ms. Fugate leading those dances so it must have been Mr. Julian. By the time I was in 8th grade, the Clyde Austin 4-H Camp had been completed at Greeneville, Tenn. I was privileged to get to go. I think the cost for a week at camp was $10. Carolyn Keck and Shirley Rutherford also attended camp that year. Judy Graves and

Patsy Sharp attended camp a few years later. About this same time I was challenged to memorize a reading and enter the 4-H speaking contest. The reading, a comedy, was titled “The Down Hill Road.” I won the county contest and got to deliver my reading at the University of Tennessee in front of a group of judges. I did not win the state contest, but it was a good experience; and it got rid of stage fright early on. I am grateful for the friends I made and fun I experienced in 4-H.

FAITH NOTES ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church, 556 Hickory Star Road, will host a “Chicken-N-Dumplin’ Dinner” in the fellowship hall 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Dine in or carry out. All donations go to Alder Springs Church WMU projects. ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church will host a Trunk-orTreat, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the new church site, Hickory

Star Road in Maynardville. ■ 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. ■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s

Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668. ■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE, Heiskell, will host an outdoor gospel singing 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the church. Everyone welcome.

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so many members of the church influenced his life during his teen years. “Homecoming is a time to come back together to remember what God has done in this church and in each of our lives,” he said. “It has been 20 years since I was an active member but I am so grateful for this church. When I was making a wreck of my life God used so many of you to be gracious to me, to love me in spite of my sin, to teach me what repentance looks like and show me the love of Christ.” Union Baptist Church has been undergoing renovations since July. Phase I is complet-

Union Baptist Church members Christine Fielden and Virginia Bright at the church’s 102nd homecoming. Bright has attended Union for more than 70 years. Photos by Cindy Taylor ed. The sanctuary remodeling was finished in time for homecoming. Upholstery and carpet were replaced and more contemporary lighting was installed. The fellowship hall, kitchen and nursery

have new laminate flooring. Phase II is scheduled for the near future. Union Baptist Church is at 8244 Old Maynardville Highway. Info: www.ubc halls.org.

Come to the water “… the holy Spirit fell upon all who were listening to the word.” (Acts 10:44) This quote is from the story of Cornelius, (Acts 10) a Roman Soldier, described as a God-fearing man, who invited Peter to leave Joppa Fr. Steve Pawelk and come visit him and his household. When Peter came it says “Cornelius was expecting them (Peter and others) and had called together his relatives and close friends.” (Acts 10:25) Cornelius knew of God, but not of Jesus. He was open to learning and listening to the story of Jesus. He took the leadership to call together his family and friends. Peter needed a vision to gain the courage to share the story of Jesus with a foreigner, an enemy and occupier, and a pagan Gentile. So in a sense, both the teller and the listener are changed in the process of sharing the story of Jesus. Both are surprised by the power of the Holy Spirit. Today, we need to expand the sharing of the story of Jesus and his Holy Word with others who are seeking new life and new direction. We need to ﬁnd new ways to gather people to hear the word. Street corner preaching, tent meetings and doorto-door knocking all served for

a while, but new methods are needed. Also, I wonder if it is better to listen to the seeker first before beginning the telling of the story of Jesus. It really is connecting hearts and hopes. Peter began simply by telling the story of Jesus and proclaiming his love, his miracles, his death and resurrection. In hearing the story, the Holy Spirit descended upon Cornelius and his household. Today, it may be in more personal settings that we will find listeners to His Word. At lunch break when a coworker talks of his troubles and worries, we can share how Jesus has lifted our spirits and gives us hope and direction. At school when a fellow student shares family difficulties, we can talk about how prayer binds our family together. Over dinner with friends we can talk about how forgiveness lightens our burdens. When we listen to others as seekers rather than sinners, with mercy rather than judgment, we can bring the light of Christ into the world of darkness. When our hearts connect in the heart of Christ, both the listener and the teller are changed. The Holy Spirit will fall on us all. Fr. Steve Pawelk, Pastor Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 992-7222

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Rain can’t dampen spirits at Heritage Festival Jordan and Jenissy Hamlin enjoy a train ride at the Union County Heritage Festival.

Nashville singer/songwriter and Luttrell native Craig Monday sings in the headline performance of the Union County Heritage Festival.

Energy and spirits were high despite soggy weather at the Union County Heritage Festival Oct. 3. Spanning downtown Maynardville from Wilson Park to Union County Arts, the festival included musical guests, authors, a quilt show at the Union County Historical Society Museum, food, crafts and fun. Bill Landry of the Heartland Series and singer/ songwriter Craig Monday were celebrity guests. Festival chair Marilyn Toppins and the festival committee thanked all participants and attendees, and festival sponsors. ■

Pie contest The annual Heritage Fes-

tival Pie Contest was held at the UT Extension Office Oct. 2, due to a soggy forecast and the unfortunate effects of rain on pastry. Grand Champion Pie Baker was Mary Robertson with a coconut cream pie, winning $100. Winners in the fruit category were first place Gracie Lloyd with a caramel apple pie, second place Kayla Faulkner with an apple pie, and third place Jacob Corum with a blackberry pie. Winners in the nut category were first place Mary Robertson with a pecan pie, second place Dorothy Langley with a pecan pie, and third place Maxine Moore with a chocolate pecan pie.

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Keaton Roach tries his hand at cow milking. first and R.L. Lloyd came in second. Matt Graves won the hay bale toss with Nathaneal Kadron coming in second. The ladies-only cast iron skillet toss saw Joannah Kadron come in fi rst for the 18 and under division with Gracie Tindell in second. In the 18-30 division, Allison Campbell came in first and Kayla Moore came in sec■ Hillbilly Olympics ond. Elizabeth Tindell won The Hillbilly Olympics the 30-50 division with have become a crowd favor- Susan Chesney coming in ite at the Union County Her- second. Linda Perrin was itage Festival, showcasing the 50 and over division real-life and fun farm skills. winner with Linda Myers Winners in the feed bag in second place. All first place winners throw were Matt Graves in first place, and Casey Co- received a seasoned steel skillet. rum in second place. Eden Corum came in first and Matlyn Graves ■ Student art came in second in the 5 exhibit years and under pumpkin Students were encourseed spitting contest. Jess aged to enter their art in the Hansard was first and Jer- Heritage Festival Student emiah Tindell was second Art Exhibit, showcased in in the 6-12 years division. the Historic Dr. Carr Office In the 13-18 years division, next to Union County Arts Connor Chesney came in on Main Street. Winners in the “other” category were first place Debby Morgan with a black bottom pumpkin pie, second place Maxine Moore with a butterscotch pie, and third place Savannah Jones with a Snickers caramel pie. First place winners in each category were awarded $50, and the pies were auctioned.

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Wanda Cox Byerley greets visiting author Bill Landry, host of the Heartland Series.

This pencil drawing by 11th grader Laura Maples won the Art Show Heritage Award and Best of Festival Award.

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UNION COUNTY Shopper news • OCTOBER 14, 2015 • 7 Millie Norris stands with her harvest quilt at the Union County Heritage Festival Quilt Show.

Sandy Manter takes part in a jam session at Union County Arts during the Heritage Festival.

Winners of the Hillbilly Olympics skillet throw are (front) Joannah Kadron, first place, 18 and under; Gracie Tindell, second place, 18 and under; (back) Linda Perrin, first place, 50 years and over; Elizabeth Tindell, first place, 30-50 years; Allison Campbell, first place, 18-30 years. Photo submitted Laura Maples, 11th grade, won Best of Festival and Best Heritage Award. For pencil and charcoal drawings, Sierra Clabough won first place, Hannah Bridges won second place, Briana Stevens won third place, and Alex Maples was an honorable mention. For color drawings, Olivia Wynn won first place, Madison Booker was second place, Austin Hickman was third place, and Destini Thomas, Kauri Miracle and Syndey Cooper were all honorable mentions. For paintings, Haley Jackson won first place, Sierra Womble came in second, Alexis Young was third, and Courtney Detherage, Halle Headrick and Rebekah Berry received honorable mentions. For mixed media, Madison Booker won first place, Robert Charrette was second, and Cadie Chapell was third. Additional Heritage Festival competition results were not available at press time and will be printed as they become available.

Kevin Merritt and Susan Lohrber stir the bean pot in the MounMartin Shafer works his wood lathe at the Heritage Festival. tain View Church of God booth at the Heritage Festival.

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MAYNARDVILLE LIBRARY ■ Herb class, 11 a.m. each first Saturday. ■ One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how to use computers and other devices. For appointment: 992-7106. ■ The Maynardville Public Library is located at 296 Main St. Info: 992-7106, maynardvillepubliclibrary.org or on Facebook.

Luttrell Senior Center volunteer Linda Damewood celebrated her September birth- Plainview seniors celebrated August, September and October birthdays Oct. 5. They are: (front) Imogene Seltzer, Margaret day. Corum; (back) James Meltabarger, Bill Corum, Betty Satterfield, Curtis Bates and Jimmy DeVault. Photos submitted

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CALL TO ARTISTS The Knoxville Watercolor Society is currently accepting membership applications for artists who work in watercolor and other water mediums. Applications for jurying process are due Oct. 27. Info/applications for jurying process: knxvillewatercolorsociety.com.

meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

Bring a dish to share. Fun, laughter, bingo and good food.

FRIDAY, OCT. 16

TUESDAY, OCT. 20

Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Movies on Market Square: “A League of Their Own” (PG, 1992); 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.

Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 256-5415. “Seasonal Sensations” cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/registration: 922-9916; avantisavoia.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 16-17 Friends Mini Used-Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: knoxfriends.org.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 17

Powell Lions Club and 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.

Benefit supper and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. Proceeds will assist Vickie Peoples with medical and related expenses. Fall Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Washington Presbyterian Church, 7405 Washington Pike, Corryton. All things apple and delicious, plus kids’ activities, music, more. FARE Walk for Food Allergy, 8:30 a.m., Festival Lawn of World’s Fair Park. Proceeds go to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). Activities include a costume contest, trick-or-treating (nonfood items) and teal pumpkin painting. Info/registration/volunteer: foodallergywalk.org/Knoxville2015. Phil Campbell and Lulu Roman will entertain, 7 p.m. Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike. Proceeds go to the church choir. Info/tickets: christumcknox.com or 922-2890.

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.

THROUGH SATURDAY, OCT. 24

SUNDAY, OCT. 18

Tickets on sale for the Hoot ‘N Holler Autumn Express train excursions. Schedule: 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 24 and 31; 1 and 4 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. Info/tickets: threeriversrambler.com.

Gospel singing, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. Featuring: the Washams. Free; love offering will be taken. Info: 5460001 or NewBeverly.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14

MONDAY, OCT. 19

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

Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch

“Getting Your House in Order,” 10-11 a.m., Tennova Health & Fitness Center, 7540 Dannaher Drive. Free end-of-life planning seminar. Limited space; registration required. Info/registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23 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.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, OCT. 23-24 Craft fair, 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Alice Bell Baptist Church, 3305 Alice Bell Road. Info: alicebellbaptistchurch.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 24 Craft fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fountain City Lions Club building. Handmade items, quilt items, jewelry, wreaths, crocheted and embroidered articles, candy bouquets and more. Info: 689-9647. Kick-off event for the new Thunder Road Wine Trail, noon-5 p.m., Spout Spring Estates Winery and Vineyard, 430 Riddle Lane, Blaine. Featuring: classic cars, corn-hole games, free wine tasting, local food from Cruze Dairy Farms and Jason’s World Famous Bar-BQue, local artisans. Info: ThunderRoadWineTrail.com.

SUNDAY, OCT. 25 Fall festival, 5-7 p.m., Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road.

Happy Travelers trip to Carver’s Orchard and Applehouse Restaurant departs 9:15 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Cost: $30. Deadline to register: Oct. 15. Info/registration: Derrell Frye, 938-8884. Luttrell seniors meeting and lunch, 10 a.m., Luttrell Community Center. Membership not necessary.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 22

TUESDAY, OCT. 27 “Autumn in Appalachia” cooking class, 6:308:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/registration: 922-9916; avantisavoia.com.

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