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Lost dog, reward Luci, a 2-year-old Great Pyranees mix is missing and was last seen at 8 p.m. Oct. 8, at Walker Ford Road and Gray Road. Luci is friendly and weighs about 100 pounds. Her owners are offering a $500 reward for her safe return. Those with information should call the Union County Sheriff’s Office at 992-4062, Charles Welch at 773-5599 or Gina Welch at 242-1903.
IN THIS ISSUE Filling vacancies Union County Commission will fill vacancies for one commission seat and two constable positions. Discussions are set for the next meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Union County Courthouse.
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Big deal Alabama Don’t choose Saturday as your wedding day. Try not die between now and then. The preacher might not be available. This is Alabama week.
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Seeking Hall of Fame nominees On April 21, 2015, the Tennessee Legislature approved the establishment of a state hall of fame. Bonnie Peters is asking anyone who believes they know someone worthy to be included in the Tennessee State Hall of Fame to send her by Nov. 1, 2015, a picture and a paragraph of justification of why this person should be included in the state hall of fame.
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On the firing line When Pastor Oliver Wolfenbarger agreed to officiate our wedding, I told him I thought it proper as I had known him most of my life and he had married or buried most of my father’s “side of the house.” He replied that he had known me my entire life and was at the hospital when I was born.
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Alicia Lucy holds the crocheted “Llama Llama” dolls she made for Maynardville Public Library. She has exclusive rights in Tennessee to make this pattern for libraries. Her home business, Lucy’s Loops, has gone international. Photo by S. Carey
Cottage industry goes global By Shannon Carey Alicia Lucy is about 30 minutes into our interview when her iPad makes the telltale “caching” of an old-fashioned cash register. It’s Etsy.com alerting her that she just made a sale, a crocheted Star Wars hat depicting Yoda’s green ears for someone in Miami, Fla. We’re sitting in Maynardville Public Library where Alicia volunteers, also the place where her business got off the ground. Now, she sells crocheted items all over the world with orders going to Australia, Norway, Germany, France, Spain, Denmark, England, Canada, and of course the U.S. Lucy started crocheting at age 6 during the Blizzard of ’93. Snowed in for weeks, Lucy got bored. Her grandmother, the late Dorothy Harris of Luttrell, gave her yarn and a crochet
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If legislative Democrats suggested raising taxes, every Republican would line up to vote no. But since the GOP now controls every branch of state government, the responsibility to run the state falls on them. And their inexperience shows. There’s a crisis that’s getting worse fast in the state’s method of funding roads. Led by state Sen. Jim Tracy, legislators met in Knoxville last week to review concerns with local officials and the public. For instance, the current project to widen Hwy. 33 in Knox County (Temple Acres in Halls to the Knox/Union county line) is costing $30 million. The project’s next phase (Knox/Union county line to just south of Maynardville) will cost an estimated $32.5 million. The highway serves 13,000 vehicles per day. Do the math. Tennessee is a pay-as-you-go state for road construction – one of just five states with no road debt. That’s great.
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“She pulled five books off the shelf about home business,” said Lucy. “She said, ‘Here is a good place for you to start.’” In November 2013, Lucy started a shop at Etsy.com, shared her story on social media and had 20 special orders by Christmas. She expanded to Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, and even started a YouTube channel featuring crochet tips and homeschool advice. Her Etsy shop has been translated into Spanish, French, German and Russian, and she’s hoping to add Italian soon. “It just really kind of expanded. It was surprising,” Lucy said. Her best seller? Shark slippers. Last Black To page 3
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hook. By high school, Lucy was making baby afghans for friends and family. Fast-forward to 2013 when Lucy and husband Matthew moved back to Union County from Knoxville. The youngest of their three daughters, Rebekah, then 2 years old, had to have an emergency tonsillectomy. Having just bought a house and now faced with medical bills, Lucy turned to crochet to bring extra money into the home. She wanted to continue homeschooling the girls, and she could crochet while teaching. Her first projects, headbands, sold so well that she launched a Facebook page for Lucy’s Loops in August 2013. Within two months, she had 50 fans and was taking special orders. That’s when Maynardville Library Director Chantay Collins took Lucy aside.
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Moore said TDOT has 250 projects statewide, estimated to cost $6 billion. Of these, 80 percent of the design work and rightof-way acquisition is completed. All that’s left to fund is construction, about 75 percent of the cost of each project. Projects include an estimated $271 million to widen Alcoa Highway, a heavily traveled and treacherous road. “That project has been divided into seven parts to accommodate funding,” said Moore. Alcoa Highway carries 57,000 vehicles per day. Moore estimates $146.5 million to extend Pellissippi Parkway (SR 162) from Blount County into the Smoky Mountains so tourists can spend more money. He estimates State Sen. Jim Tracy talks with Jack Rhyne, Maynardville city manager, fol$52.8 million to widen Hwy. 11W lowing a legislative forum in Knoxville. Photo by S. Clark from Rutledge to Bean Station. A motorist driving 15,000 miles But the TDOT budget is fueled funding their roads,” said Bill per year will pay about $160 in by a 21.4 cents per gallon tax on Moore, a former chief engineer gasoline tax. As cars become more gasoline (18.4 cents per gallon on for TDOT. “Ten years ago it cost fuel efficient and electric/hybrid diesel fuel). The 21.4 cents yields about $35,000 per mile to re- vehicles become more popular, a $657.8 million per year. pave a county road; now it costs tax based on gallons of gasoline purchased will stall or decrease. Cities and counties share 7.9 $100,000 per mile. Do the math. cents. “This is how counties are Do the math.
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End-of-life care partnership forms Even though hospice care has been available in the U.S. for more than 40 years, many rural families lack knowledge about end-of-life care options and the role of hospice care. Faculty members in the UT College of Nursing are addressing this need through a Community Partnership for End-of-Life Care. The three-year project – developed by faculty members Sandy Mixer and Mary Lynn Brown – establishes a community-academic partnership with church and community leaders and residents in Scott County to increase families’ knowledge and use of end-of-life care services. “Hospice care attends to the patient and family using an interdisciplinary health care team to assist with pain and symptom management, p s yc ho - s o c i a l - s pi r it u a l care, medical equipment, medications and bereavement support,” said Mixer, assistant professor of nurs-
Chantay Collins, Martin Shafer and Melanie Dykes were re-elected to terms on the Union County Business and Professional Association’s board of directors. Gail Corum was elected treasurer. Photo by S. Carey Brown
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ing. “We’re honored to have the privilege of working with and serving the people of Scott County to help families understand how these services can assist them in caring for their loved ones at the end of their life. “We discovered the best way to increase their knowledge was through their churches and community members,” said Mixer. “Their residents have rich cultural values, strong family ties, a love of mountains and an especially strong faith – which is why members of the faith-based community are playing such a key role in this effort.”
Dykes raises awareness for cancer By Shannon Carey Melanie Dykes, director of the Union County Office on Aging, has added another job to her list. At the Office on Aging, she often serves as an information and referral service for folks calling in needing services. Becoming the Susan G. Komen Knoxville Ambassador for Union County was a perfect fit. Dykes spoke to the Union County Business and Professional Association Oct. 13 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She said the Ambassador program is part of a two-year grant to
target rural areas with high rates of late-stage breast cancer diagnoses. Union County is one of those areas, along with Morgan, Roane and Claiborne counties. “I really just want to focus on the education part,” said Dykes. “All women should have health screenings. The statistics are what they are. “I’m not into fundraising. I’m just into raising awareness.” Incidences of breast cancer are on the rise, and women from rural areas tend not to get the screenings they need.
“Women here focus more on their families, or they’re more afraid of the results of their tests,” Dykes said. Dykes hosts information sessions and takes informative literature to doctors’ offices, salons and other businesses around Union County. She can also refer people for financial assistance for screenings and treatment. Info: 992-3292 ■
Banquet is Nov. 7 at Senior Center
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will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Union County Senior Center in Maynardville. Pete’s Place will cater, and the theme will be 25 Years of Fun, celebrating the UCBPA’s 25th anniversary. Nominations are being accepted for Man and Woman of the Year. Submit nominations via email to hitnmis@earthlink.net or via mail to UCBPA, P.O. Box 696, Maynardville, TN, 37807, by Oct. 25. Chantay Collins, Martin Shafer and Melanie Dykes were re-elected to the UCBPA board of directors. Gail Corum was elected treasurer.
Tennova Healthcare sponsors breast screenings October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Tennova Healthcare is encouraging women to get screened for the disease. Tennova is offering a “Think Pink for Breast Cancer Detection” mammogram special at eight locations. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and appointments are necessary by calling 865-5457771.
Area dates and locations are: Oct. 21 – Physicians Regional Medical Center, 900 E. Oak Hill Ave.; Oct. 22 – North Knoxville Medical Center, 7565 Dannaher Drive, Powell; Oct. 29 – Tennova South, 7323 Chapman Highway; Oct. 30 – LaFollette Medical Center, 923 E. Central Ave., LaFollette. One in eight women will be diagnosed
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with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death among women in Tennessee. Although the causes of breast cancer are still unknown, there are many factors including advancing age and family history that may increase someone’s risk for breast cancer. “Mammograms save lives,” said Janine
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Friday, she received five special orders for the slippers from Germany. “I never knew Europe had a shark shoe shortage,” she joked. Lucy field-tests her ideas for new items with the teens who gather at the library. They’ve also given suggestions, like making Doctor Who and Star Wars fan items. 2015 has been a tough year for the Lucys. With several deaths in the family, Lucy had to take a break from the business in March, but her customers didn’t mind. One customer from Finland waited two months for two pairs of shark slippers. “She could have bought them from three other Etsy shops, but she wanted us to have her money,” Lucy said. Now, Lucy is back up and running. She’s homeschooling daughters Madeline, Sarah and Rebekah and helping raise nephew Ayden, age 3. How does she find time for everything? “By the grace of God, a wonderful husband and a good schedule,” she said. “Everything we do is on a schedule. My day starts at 5:30 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. But it is so nice to be able to say, it’s going to get done because there’s a time slot for it.” And she’s glad that she
By Shannon Carey The Union County UT Extension Office hosted a fundraiser breakfast during Fall Break last week to support the 4-H Hog Project. There were all-you-could-eat pancakes, plus everyone’s favorite breakfast meats: sausage, bacon and ham. Thirteen of the 20 Hog Club members were present, along with parents. UT Extension Agent Shannon DeWitt said fundraising for the project will be ongoing to help pay for prizes and hotel rooms for out-oftown competitions. About 60 community members stopped by for breakfast. DeWitt thanked Benton’s Bacon for donating a ham to be raffled off, along with Food City of Halls, United Grocery Outlet of Halls and all parents for donations of food and time. The Hog Project helps students learn important livestock skills through raising hogs. The students raise the hogs during the fall and winter, then show them in competitions in January. Then, the students may have the hogs processed and sold, retaining the profits. Info: 992-8038
can make money doing something she enjoys. “It was relaxing,” she said. “It was a way to spend time with my grandmother. Now, it’s a way to remember her, and it’s something I can pass along to my children.” Lucy will share her knowledge of running an online home business in the Maynardville Public Library Cottage Industry workshops next month. Find Lucy’s Loops on Facebook or at www.etsy. com/shop/LucysLoops05. For information about the Cottage Industry workshops, visit www. maynardvillepubliclibrary. org or call 992-7106. Maynardville Public Library will host a series of free Cottage Industry workshops for those wanting to start their own business: Saturday, Nov. 7, Gail Corum of Brantley Bookkeeping Service will cover taxes and accounting for small businesses and cottage industries. Saturday, Nov. 14, Alicia Lucy of Lucy’s Loops will cover creating a successful Etsy shop and online branding. Classes begin at 10 a.m. and last for one hour. Info: 992-7106
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4-H Hog Club members Derek Norris, Austin Berry, Jeremiah Tindell and Conner Chesney serve breakfast to Connie Dickey. Photos by S. Carey
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opinion Tennessee Hall of Fame forming On April 21, 2015, the Tennessee Legislature approved the establishment of a state hall of fame to be located in the ClarksvilleMontgomery County area. Dr. Dewey A. Browder has been appointed to chair the steering committee to establish the Tennessee State Hall of Fame, and Dr. Ellen Kanervo has been appointed as vice chair. The group has applied to the Internal Revenue Service for 501 (c)(3) status, and the formation process is evolving. The 15-member steering committee hopes to have members from all three sections of the state, and county historians from the 95 counties will serve as ex-officio members. I am privileged to have this opportunity. Although the 501 (c)(3) nonprofit status has yet to be approved, nominations are being called for. The steering committee has asked for nominations by Nov. 12, 2015. While you can be sure that I will have quite a list of Union Countians nominated for recognition, I may not be aware of some of the most important accomplishments. Therefore, I am asking anyone who believes they know someone worthy to be included in the Tennessee State Hall of Fame to send me by Nov. 1, 2015, a picture and a paragraph of justification of why this person should be included in the state hall of fame. Since I may have additional questions, please also include a phone number and, if you
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have one, an email address so we can communicate. My address is 3212 Curtis Lane, Knoxville, TN 37918; email bhpeters@ att.net or phone 865-6873842. The following is an excerpt of House Joint Resolution 324 defining the intent of this resolution and the breadth of the contributions to be recognized: “WHEREAS, the State of Tennessee, throughout its long and storied history, has been blessed to be the home of many people who have achieved greatness throughout their lives, bringing fame and fortune to themselves and to our State; and “WHEREAS, Tennessee continues to be fertile land, blessed by many citizens who bring honor and accolades to the volunteer State; and “WHEREAS, these sterling business pioneers, civil servants, military heroes, elected officials, cultural figures, education experts, medical leaders, artists, musicians, writers, and scientists deserve a dignified place of recognition in which their names and contributions may be recorded and displayed for all to see; and …” I look forward to hearing from my readers.
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Still on the firing line I’ve heard him preach on The Prodigal Son many times, and it is my favorite sermon of his. Each time he preaches it I wait eagerly for my favorite verse, Luke 15:17 KJV: “. . . How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hungry [sic]!” When Pastor Oliver Wolfenbarger agreed to officiate our wedding, I told him I thought it proper as I had known him most of my life and he had married or buried most of my father’s “side of the house.” He replied that he had known me my entire life and was at the hospital when I was born. And he has continued to be there – when I was seven and visited with family in Knoxville and first heard him preach at Hoitt Avenue
Ronnie Mincey Baptist; when he conducted prayer meeting at our house to minister to my father; on “The Way of Life” broadcast many Saturday afternoons from 1 until 1:30 on WKXV radio, AM 900; and on my at least annual visits to Loveland Baptist to get my “dose of Wolfenbarger.” For close to six decades this Man of God has dedicated his life to the Gospel. Dynamic though he is, his method is not to drag or scare “sheep into the fold.” I view him as a “cheerleader for Jesus,” never judgmental, always an encourager in
how good the Christian way of life really is. I have heard Billy Graham called “The Presidents’ Pastor,” as he has conferred personally to so many throughout his ministry. Oliver Wolfenbarger has without doubt been the “Mincey Family Pastor,” even to those who were not actually his church members. A lot of my family attended Hoitt Avenue when Preacher Wolfenbarger pastored there, and it was a blow to us all when he was called to Morristown. How thrilled we were when he was called back to Knoxville to pastor Loveland. Yesterday was his 86th birthday, and he is in his 35th year as pastor of Loveland.Additionally, his radio broadcast is still on the air, same day, time and station.
The Preacher says that some occasionally ask him when he plans to retire. He says he doesn’t have plans to retire, he’s making plans to refire!” One of the things that has undoubtedly sustained the Pastor over the years is his sense of humor, a most endearing trait. We “get tickled” at him frequently. He said a lady once told him not to be hurt when we laugh, but that if he could see himself the way we do he would understand. He said he thought, “If you could see yourselves the way I do, you’d understand why I act this way!” Bad as I sometimes am, I hate to think where I’d be without his guidance. His teaching has always comforted, especially when I felt my own lacking. Next I return to the classroom to remember one instrumental in teaching me composition.
Commission to fill vacancies By Shannon Carey Union County Commission will fill vacancies for one commission seat and two constable positions. Discussions are set for the next meeting, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Union County Courthouse. Commissioners Sept. 14 gave County Attorney David Myers the go-ahead to pursue ouster lawsuits against 4th District Commissioner Dennis Nicley, 6th District Constable Darrell Beeler and 7th District Constable Chad Faulkner due to reports that they had moved away from their districts. Oct. 13, Myers announced that he had received resignation letters from all three. Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the resignations.
■ Jesse Ellis, Union County jail administrator said the jail’s state-certified status should earn the county $13,000 per month for housing state inmates, and the state may pay the county back payments of up to $27,000. The money will go to the general fund. Ellis said he is taking steps to keep the jail’s certification, such as instituting monthly meetings to go over a five-year plan for the jail and installing additional security equipment. ■ Ann Dyer, director of finance, said spending is below budget for now, but some of the county’s funds are “the lowest I’ve ever seen it.” Dyer attributed this to the nearness of property tax season, noting that tax notices have gone out, and
taxes will be collected soon. The commission voted to give one-time allocations of $1,000 each to the volunteer fire departments in Sharps Chapel, Luttrell and Northeast Union. The measure was approved in the budget committee meeting. The commission had originally excluded the fire departments from non-profit funding in the 2015-16 budget year. On a motion by James
Greene and a second by Kenny Hill, the funding was approved with R.L. Jones and Mike Sexton voting against. Sexton asked if anyone could donate a bicycle to replace one stolen from one of his constituents. “He rides a bicycle from Satterfield Road to McDonald’s every day to be at work at 6 a.m.,” Sexton said. “Someone stole his bike, and now he’s walking.”
Luttrell sets Christmas parade The city of Luttrell Christmas parade will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 5. The registration form for parade entries can be found on the city of Luttrell Facebook page or by calling 992-0870. The city of Luttrell will provide Santa; no other Santa will be allowed in the parade.
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Alabama remains a big deal Don’t choose Saturday as your wedding day. Try not die between now and then. The preacher might not be available. This is Alabama week. This is another opportunity for Tennessee to discover who it is. The game obviously means more to us than them. The Crimson Tide leads the series by 14. Just guessing, but the Vols probably think they can again stun the world. Well, maybe. Just guessing that Lane Kiffin sees Tennessee weaknesses that will lead to sure touchdowns. We don’t know how it will turn out but we know how it has been. Nick Saban is 8-0 against Tennessee. His teams have won by a combined 28395. During this little streak, Alabama has more national titles than Tennessee has winning seasons. Here’s the real rub: Tennessee still measures itself against Alabama. Robert Neyland started that yardstick stuff, saying he could never tell about a young Volunteer until he had played against Alabama. With just a little help from Butch Jones and the orange, white and gray, this could again be an interesting rivalry. There are priceless landmarks, generations of respect, victory cigars, table dances and the
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infamous Memphis market which led to a federal conviction and bitter Alabama probation. Heroes of what used to be the Third Saturday of October: Gene McEver, George Cafego, Snake Stabler, Albert Dorsey, Steve Kiner, Johnnie Jones, Dale Jones, Peyton Manning, Peerless Price, Jay Graham, Casey Clausen and Phillip Fulmer (11-5 record). Not so good: Gary Wright, Condredge Holloway. ■
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Kicking contest, 1932: On a very wet Saturday, Beattie Feathers averaged 48 yards on 21 punts. Johnny Cain averaged 48.1 on 19 – using the same soaked, slippery football. Eventually Cain misfired. Feathers scored. Tennessee won, 7-3. Famous ’39 run: Johnny Butler twice reversed his field and unraveled a serpentine 56-yard touchdown that remains one of the best ever on Shields-Watkins Field.
Battered but unbowed: Alabama allAmerican Harry Gilmer took a terrible beating from Tennessee tackle Dick Huffman in 1946. Gilmer finally limped off the field – to a standing ovation from UT fans. Tipoff: Alabama scouts claimed 1956 guard Bill Johnson tipped off Tennessee plays. Tide defense was told to watch foot alignment for clues. Alas and alas, Johnson suffered a sprained ankle in practice and did not play. Tennessee won, 14-0. Clock stopper: Kenny Stabler’s 1965 famous spike saved just enough time for Alabama to have won with a field goal. There was a catch. Snake’s spike was fourth down. Unusual punishment: Gary Wright, Tennessee kicker from Heflin, Ala., missed a short field goal, leaving the Tide to celebrate an 11-10 win in Knoxville. The cruel and heartless remember Gary as “Wide Wright.” Big beginning: Alabama grad Bill Battle, Tennessee coach at 29, led a romp over the Tide and legendary Paul Bryant in 1970. Vols picked off eight passes. That never happened again. Fumble: Tennessee dominated 58 minutes in 1972 but Alabama struck
for two late touchdowns. Big play was a Holloway fumble. “Fumbling against Alabama was the worst of bad times,” said Peanut. “I remember Coach Battle telling me a man wasn’t really a man until he had made a fool of himself in front of 70,000 or so. I suppose that was the day I became a man.” Bad block: In 1990, Tennessee’s late field-goal try was blocked. The ball rolled so far in the wrong direction, Alabama gained position for a winning field goal. Foul play: David Palmer scored a two-point conversion with 21 seconds left to give the Tide a dramatic 1717 tie. Alabama subsequently forfeited the game for using an ineligible player. Shockers: Manning and Kent once combined for an 80-yard touchdown on the opening play. Vol tailbacks Johnnie Jones and Jay Graham had very long TD runs. Peerless Price returned a kickoff 100 yards and changed the tense 1998 game into a rout. Miracle: It was fourth and 19 in the 2003 second overtime when Clausen connected with CJ Fayton and allowed the Vols to fight on. They won in five overtimes. No miracles lately. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
Beeler, Seymour, Tharp pass Glena Beeler, 43, Union County High School cheerleading coach, passed on Oct. 14. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Her father was the late Willis Wynn. She is survived by husband Gary Beeler; children Haley Beeler, Tyler Wynn and Hunter Beeler; mother Mildred Wynn; siblings and brotherin-law Paula and Ronnie Wynn, Nellie Wynn and Ricky Napier. Katherine Seymour, 55, of Maynardville, passed away Oct. 1, in an automobile accident. She owned
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and spouses Susan and Paul Bowman, Kimberly Collins, Dionne Collins, Vernon Collins. Lena Mae Tharp, 80, of Luttrell, passed on Oct. 2. She was a member of
There are parts of the Church who maintain that Jesus was an only child; that Mary remained a virgin her entire life. However, it is possible to read the Christmas story as proof that Jesus was not an only child, because he is clearly identified as Mary’s “firstborn,” not simply her “son,” which implies that there were subsequent births. Jesus refers to his “brothers,” (Matthew 13:55). The same passage refers to “all his sisters.” So, Jesus had siblings, and as the eldest, I am sure he did his share of child care. He knew how to hold a child on his lap. The story of Jesus blessing the children made me begin to wonder. And imagine. I wouldn’t be surprised if, during the Sermon on the Mount, a baby got restless, hungry or tired. Did Jesus take him onto
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his lap, rock him, soothe him, let him drift off to sleep, then hand him back to his mama? Did that start a line of children coming to be cuddled? What a lovely thought! Earlier in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus provided food for one crowd. Why not child care? Imagine Jesus bouncing a toddler on his knee while he taught the people “many things” (Mark 6:34)! I hope, with all my heart, that some of those children remembered that day as long as they lived, and that some of them grew up to be preachers, teachers, and apostles!
Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is Nov. 16-23, says Union County coordinator Holly Simmons. Churches and individuals may drop off their shoeboxes at Milan Baptist Church next to Paulette Elementary School during these hours: 10 a.m. to noon and 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16; 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17; 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18; 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19; 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22; 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Nov. 23.
New Friendship Baptist Church and served as Sessions Circuit Court Clerk in Union County for 20 years. Her husband was the late Fred E. “Red Eye: Tharp. Parents were the late Trula and Cecil Lody. She is survived by children and spouses Denny and Marty Tharp, Conley “Abe” ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church will host a Trunk-orTharp, Randy and Pauline Treat, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. Tharp, Fred A. Tharp and 30, at the new church site, Betty While, Charles and Hickory Star Road in MaynardDoris Tharp; special sister ville. Pat Johnson; sister-in-law Nellie Corum; and many ■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway grandchildren and great33 across from Tolliver’s grandchildren.
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People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. (Mark 10: 13-14 NRV)
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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. ■ Mount Harmony will host a benefit singing for Melissa Dake Aldridge, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with Barry Rowland & Deliverance. A love offering will be taken.
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Oakes Farm By Sandra Clark If it’s fall it must be time for the Oakes Farm Corn Maze. This North Knox County attraction gets better every year. First, it’s much more than a maze. For the youngest kids there are sand piles, swings and a room-sized box of shelled corn to play in. We spotted one kid trying to do the backstroke in the corn. For the toddlers to schoolaged youngsters there’s a huge bouncy pillow, king of the hill in sand and tractor tires, and a neat petting zoo. Teenagers can get lost in the 9-acre corn maze. You can hear others, but can’t see them through the dense vegetation. Then, when you think it’s hopeless, you come to a checkpoint with ad ad for the lawyers Ogle, Elrod and Baril. Good grief. They’re everywhere! Grownups will enjoy the fresh air and squeals from
their kids as they test muscles and experience life on a working farm. There are plenty of tents for shade, a centrally located “outhouse,” and refreshments of all types. We even saw a food inspector from the health department. They, too, are everywhere. At night, Oakes Farms takes a turn for the spooky with its flashlight corn maze and the Trail of Doom. Little kids should stay home when the vamps and vampires come out after dark to terrorize all those who enter. The Trail of Doom has special pricing. It features a haunted corn field, haunted woods and breath-taking surprises. Regular admission is $10.95 for those 11 and older; $8.95 for kids 3-10; and free admission for those two and younger. Add $5 for a pumpkin of your choice. (Just remember, when grabbing the biggest one in sight, you’ve got to carry the thing
‘Nevermore’ By Carol Shane Halloween approaches, and costume parties are in the planning. But the main event of the night is always trick-or-treating, and the main participants are the kids. It’s only fitting, then, that the Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present “Quoth the Raven: the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe,” a story drawn from the stories and poems of the original king
of horror, beginning this Friday. KCT artistic director Dennis Perkins wrote the script for the production, which is “a story loosely drawn from Poe’s life that incorporates three of his stories – ‘Hop-Frog,’ ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ – and five poems – ‘The Raven,’ ‘Annabel Lee,’ ‘The Conqueror Worm,’ ‘The Bells’ and ‘Song.’
Rake carefully Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC There’s something almost pleasant about the idea of spending a cool, crisp autumn afternoon in the front yard, rake in hand. But be careful; raking can turn into fairly vigorous exercise, something that can be potentially harmful if you don’t approach it the right way. Here are some tips chiropractors offer to make sure your afternoon on the lawn provides you plenty of exercise without injury. Loosen up a bit first with some walking, or jogging in place and mild stretching. Stand up straight while you rake. Don’t bend at the waist and strain to reach forward. Alternate the positions of your legs and arms. Start with either your left or right foot forward and the other back, and then switch after five minutes or so. Switching back and forth will
minimize the likelihood of repetitive motion injury. Likewise, switch up on the positions of your hands on the rake. When it’s time to transfer your piles into the bags, bend at the knees, not at the waist. let your leg muscles do the balancing and lifting. Keep your back straight. And again, as with any physical activity, don’t overdo it. Take a few minutes’ break when you feel winded. Whatever the cleanup job, whether it’s leaves, brush or the inside of a cluttered garage, don’t feel you have to do it all in one day. Get some advice from your chiropractor on how to exercise and work safely.
to your car.) Of course, that handy hay ride to and from the pumpkin patch drops you off at the parking lot. So save this adventure for last. You’ll appreciate the chance to sit awhile, even if it’s on a hay bale. And keep an eye out for a deer or fox as you ride through the woods, past a lake and into the pumpkin patch. Now in its 15th year, Oakes Farms Corn Maze continues to amaze. Special events: Sunday, Nov. 1, is Praise Day from 1-6 p.m. with special guest, former UT football standout Inky Johnson, speaking at 5. Admission is $6 with proceeds donated to the Corryton Food Pantry. This event is targeted at teens and youth ministries. Thursday, Oct. 29, is Light up the Night with a pumpkin carving contest to benefit Alzheimer’s Tennessee. Register for $10 and get a free pumpkin.
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This panorama from a bridge in the corn maze shows the multiple games and exhibits at Oakes Corn Maze. This was a mid-afternoon shot, after the school buses had left but before the evening crowd arrived. Photos by S. Clark
Touring Oakes Farm are kids from Gibbs Elementary School: Landon Dobbins, Amie Wood, Layla Hill, Levi Dunlap and Dimitri Dima. The Oakes Family has been involved in farming for three generations in the Corryton community. After years of growing tobacco and raising beef cattle, the family began growing daylilies, a hobby which has grown into a nationwide mail-order nursery, Oakes Daylilies. Paradise Garden, a specialty nursery, was added in 2004. It is located on Corryton Road between Emory Road and Tazewell Pike. Info on dates, times Congressional goats: With one headed left and the other headand special deals: 865-688- ed right on a narrow ramp, there can be no good outcome here. Photo by S. Clark 6200 or oakesfarm.com
“We weave all the works into the story as a part of the action, and most of the poems work that way, too.” The story is told through a series of memories, flashbacks, dreams and nightmares as well as events in the play’s present time, roughly 1840. “The plot, if you can call it that, moves back and forth through time, in and out of Edgar’s memories to create an understanding – fictional, of course – of what gave Poe his macabre bent. “Was he vengeful, warped by emotion or drink or was he just mad? That’s what the play explores. It’s a theatrical piece that’s often a little creepy and has a few good scares for Halloween.” An education-based non-profit, The Knoxville Children’s Theatre produces professional plays for children, by children. The organization is committed to providing opportunities for children to acquire and hone skills that enhance creative thinking, public speaking, project manage- The Knoxville Children’s Theatre gets creepy with their producment, personal responsi- tion of “Quoth the Raven: the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe,” which bility, leadership and team runs through Nov. 8. Photo submitted
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work. KCT fosters a creative atmosphere where imagination thrives, self-esteem develops, and students learn the many life lessons that creative dramatics can teach. “We’re currently in rehearsal to try and send a shiver up your spine!” says the organization’s Facebook page and indeed, what better time of year is there for such an ambition? “Quoth the Raven: the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe” will be performed at 7 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 23, at 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Subsequent performances will follow this format: Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 5 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., with the last performance on Sunday, Nov. 8. All performances take place at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 East Churchwell Avenue in Knoxville. Info: 865-208-3677 or knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com. Send story suggestions to news@shoppernewsnow.com.
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Winners of the Union County Heritage Festival 2015 Quilt Show are: Best of Show, Carol Ostrum; Heritage Quilt 2015, Marilyn Toppins; Handmade first place Ella Bruner, second place Mildred Norris, third place Mary Miracle; Large Quilts first place Janet Dean, second place Pat Andrews, third place
Laura Reynolds; Medium Quilts first place Mary Miracle, second place Pat Munsey, third place Doris Coker; Wall Hangings/Small Quilts first place Savannah Jones, second place Pat Munsey, third place Doris Coker; Miscellaneous Quilts first place Carolyn Camp, second place Carol Ostrom, third place Agnes Jackson.
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Coloring contest winners Sharps Chapel Elementary School students took part in the Shriners Coloring Contest. Classroom winners were: Graciella Linkous (2nd grade), Chloe Hollen (1st grade), Austin Nicley (1st grade), Hope Kitts (2nd grade), Teagan Monroe (3rd grade), Laisey Greene (5th grade), Avery Brantley (4th grade), Wyatt Lampkin (Pre-K), Jasper Brown (kindergarten). School winners were Laisey Greene in first place and Teagan Monroe in second place. Photo submitted
Savannah Dyer and Gail Woolard enjoy the Grandparents Day Breakfast at Sharps Chapel Elementary School. Photos submitted
Madilynn Weaver, Della Shoffner and Gabby Greene settle in with a good book at the Sharps Carolyn Brantley, Katelyn Brantley and Jasmine Brantley at the Grandparents Day Breakfast Chapel Read with Grandparents Night.
Grandparents welcomed at Sharps Chapel Sharps Chapel Elementary School welcomed some special people to the school during the last week of September. Grandparents packed the cafeteria for the Grandparents Day Breakfast Sept. 22 and 24. The school also started
a new tradition with Read with Grandparents Night Sept. 28. Event organizers said the evening drew many participants and was a great success. The school’s faculty and staff thanked everyone who attended.
SCHOOL NOTES ■ Big Ridge Fall Carnival will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, with an auction starting at 8 p.m. There will be food, games, prizes, princess photos, hayride, haunted office, dance party, face painting and carnival games. ■ Luttrell Fall Carnival will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. There will be family fun with games, drawings, food and a
car bash. ■ Union County High School Veterans Day Program is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11, with registration and refreshments at 9 a.m. and program starting at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to take part in this program. Special recognitions will be given to veterans. There will be music, readings and speakers. Info: 640-5670
‘America the Beautiful’ Aland Atkins joins Carole Norman in singing “America the Beautiful” during a presentation at Luttrell Public Library about Native American culture. Carole and husband Phil Norman (not pictured) invited the 4th grade at Luttrell Elementary to attend, as they are currently studying Native Americans. Photo by S. Carey
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collectables, and more. Info: alicebellbaptistchurch.org. Friends Mini Used-Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: knoxfriends.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 23-25 2015 Knoxville Horror Film Fest. Friday and Saturday, Regal Downtown West; Sunday, Market Square’s Scruffy City Hall. Weekend passes: $60. Info: www.knoxvillehorrorfest.com.
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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.
SEEKING VENDORS Christ UMC is seeking vendors for its fall arts and crafts festival, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Info/application: bsstair@comcast.net or Sherry, 776-1100.
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8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $50. Info/registration: 922-9916; avantisavoia. com. “Earring Extravaganza!,” 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Kathy King. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net. “Grieving: Hurting, Helping & Healing,” 11 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.
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Computer Workshop: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Community carnival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Highland Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road. Games, food, equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. prizes. Everything free. Info: 216-2974 or 742-4184. Fall fest, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church of Craft fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fountain City Lions Club Fountain City, 5364 N. Broadway. Games, door prizes, building. Handmade items, quilt items, jewelry, wreaths, candy, cake walk, Trunk or Treat. crocheted and embroidered articles, candy bouquets and Fall fun fest, 6-8 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 more. Info: 689-9647. Maynardville Highway. Hosted by Christ UMC’s Men’s Craft sale/fall fest/trunk or treat, Trinity Group. Games, food, prizes, best carved or decorated UMC, 5613 Western Ave. Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. features pumpkin contest for kids under 12. Pumpkins must be bake sale, homemade vegetable beef soup to go, hot done at home. Info: 922-1412. tamales and chili, home canned items, holiday crafts Fall festival, 6-8 p.m., Glenwood Baptist Church, and decorations; fall fest, 4-7 p.m. featuring games, 7212 Central Avenue Pike. Free food, games, candy. The hamburgers and hot dogs, music; trunk or treat, 7 p.m. community is invited. Info: 938-2611. “Don’t Treat Your Soil Like Dirt: Prep Now for Your Spring Planting,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, Demonstration Garden at All Saints Catholic Church, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Speakers: Master Gardener Barbara O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-2340. AARP Driver Safety Class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Fall gift and craft fair hosted by the Powell and Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/registration: Halls Lions clubs, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Powell Auto Auction, Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road. Harvest festival, 5-7 p.m., Emerald Avenue UMC, 1620 N. Central Ave. (Oakwood Community). Turkey Dinner, baked goods, used book sale. Info: 523-7150. Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Kick-off event for the new Thunder Road Wine Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091. Trail, noon-5 p.m., Spout Spring Estates Winery and Men’s Health group: “How To Get the Most Out Vineyard, 430 Riddle Lane, Blaine. Featuring: classic cars, corn-hole games, free wine tasting, local food from of Doctor Visits,” 12:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: Cruze Dairy Farms and Jason’s World Famous Bar-B329-8892, TTY: 711. Que, local artisans. Info: ThunderRoadWineTrail.com. Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Singing, 7 p.m., Ailor Dale Baptist Church, 351 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. Beard Valley Road, Maynardville. Featured singers: Crossroads and Rogers Memorial Baptist Church. Everyone welcome.
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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.
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THURSDAY, OCT. 22 “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.
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Trail or Treat, 5-7 p.m., Luttrell Park. Volunteers or participants welcome. Info: Margaret, 318-2175.
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