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UCHS to host veterans

Union County High School students and staff will be celebrating Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Registration and refreshments will be at 9 a.m. with a program starting at 10 a.m. in the auditorium. Veterans from Union County and elsewhere will be recognized and honored. The public is welcome.

TDOT spends big bucks to speed trip to Maynardville By Sandra Clark

School board Union County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the high school for a workshop followed by the regular monthly meeting. Several field trips are on the agenda, including elementary school Beta Club members attending a convention in Nashville. Carrie Beeler and Tina Roark will oversee 20 kids from Maynardville Elementary; Jocelyn Hyde will accompany 25 students from Paulette Elementary; Angela Collins and Cheryl Roark will take nine students from Sharps Chapel. Other trips up for board approval are 40 UCHS students from agriculture, consumer science, CADDY and building trades classes to Biltmore Estates in Asheville, N.C., on Nov. 21. Sponsors are Linda Baxter, Woody Manley, Keith Nease and Sharon Johnson. Fifteen students from Sharps Chapel will visit ROHO in Middlesboro, Kentucky, Dec. 9 (snow date Dec. 11) with sponsors Martha Keller and Lisa Brantley. The board may OK a committee to select new math textbooks.

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The state of Tennessee is spending almost $30 million to improve traffic flow from Halls to the Union County line – all cash and expected to be finished May 31, 2016. That’s the word from Steven Borden, Region One director and assistant chief engineer for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Borden briefed elected officials and reporters during TDOT Commissioner John Schroer’s visit to Knoxville on Oct. 16. Borden said the project now underway is phase 2 of a 3-phase project to widen SR 33 from Maynardville to Knoxville. “This will provide better access for manufacturing from Union and Claiborne counties to I-40 and I-75,” he said. The new road will also improve safety by realigning several intersections. The project was let Oct. 18, 2013, to prime contractor Charles Blalock and Sons Inc. The

TDOT’s Steven Borden describes improvements underway on State Route 33 from Halls to the Knox-Union county line. Photo by S. Clark contract is for $29,986.969.69. Another project, set to be let in fiscal year 2015, will enable a direct left-turn from Norris Freeway to SR 33. The project, a collablration with Knox County called the Halls Connector, will reduce the grass median and shift Maynardville Highway eastward from Afton Drive to Andersonville Pike,

where a traffic signal will be installed. Currently, access from I-75 along Emory Road is great until Norris Freeway. There motorists must merge onto a two-lane road and wind through three school zones to the traffic light on Hwy. 33. The alternative is to take Norris Freeway to Hwy. 33, turn right

toward Knoxville and then double back toward Maynardville. These projects, coupled with work underway on the 33 Bridge, represent a sizable influx of state and federal dollars to boost access to and within Union County. Merchants had better prepare, because some big traffic is headed this way!

Hail to Mike Hale, litter control officer By Libby Morgan In the face of rampant roadside littering, off-road dump sites and a lack of proper ordinances, Union County’s litter control officer Mike Hale has his work cut out for him. “You take 380-something miles of county roads, plus all the state roads, it’s hard for one crew to keep up,” Hale says. In a recent month, Hale’s log shows four inmate workers each work day for a total of 542 working hours. They covered 26 miles on county roads and 20.5 miles on state roads, and picked up 2.55 tons of trash and a few tires. Hale says it’s discouraging because his crew can pick up two or three miles and find new trash discarded back where they started. “It’s an ongoing thing. To catch a litterer, I have to see someone actually throw something out of their vehicle, or find names on paper in the trash.” A couple of years ago, Union County installed wildlife cameras to catch violators. The photos were not clear enough to get a tag number, Hale said, and then the cameras disappeared. “One in Sharps Chapel was 40 feet up in a metal box, and it got stolen. So we gave up on that idea.” Hale says tires are not as big a problem as in the past, but they are “still out there in places.” Discarded tires are the responsibility of the property owner and the state Department of Environment and Conservation will enforce cleanup. Scrap metal has ceased to be a problem with the opening of salvage yards, and Hale says a small payment of 10 to 15 cents per tire would clean up a lot of the rubble.

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Mike Hale in an out-of-the-way hollow where dumping continues. Instead, there’s a charge to dump tires at the convenience center. “We’ve pretty well got the dump sites cleaned up,” Hale said. “I’ve caught several people who have dumped. I’ve written several citations and a whole lot of warnings. “When they go to court, Judge (Darryl) Edmondson backs us up. He mostly gives them community service, and they can get their time in by picking up trash or helping out at the convenience

center.” In a beautiful wooded area near Texas Hollow Road, Hale sees a new problem area where a truck has backed up over the drop off and dumped a load of dirt, gravel, carpet scraps and garbage onto the creek bank. “These places where it’s this steep are hard to clean up, but we’ll get to them when the overgrowth dies back in the winter. “If someone sees litter thrown

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out, they can call the mayor’s office at 992-3061 and leave their number for me. They can give me the location of the trash and the tag number of the car, but if there isn’t a name in the trash, they would need to agree be a witness in court.” Hale says he has no authority to address problems on private property, but the state may be able to step in. One particularly trashy property is on a dead end road, out of sight from the adjacent county road. Horrible is not a strong enough adjective to describe the place. Not only is it ugly, but the smell of a dead animal pervades the area, and numerous skinny, aggressive puppies are running out in the road. Tammy Rouse, director of the Union County Humane Society, knows the place from past problems. She says the Sheriff’s Office will escort her when she checks it out. State health department officials have been notified, according to an employee of the local health department. This writer will be following up on the situation. Other than reporting litterbugs, what can the average person do to help keep Union County beautiful? “People can help us the most by adopting a road,” Hale says of the program that is administered through Keep Union County Beautiful. Sonja Hill, who has been at the helm of KUCB for more than a year, says, “We have several Adopt-A-Roads, and we can’t thank these volunteers enough for giving their time and effort to help

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Horace Maynard Middle School got a new HVAC system last week, installed by Airquest America. A project of Union County Public Schools, the new unit replaces a 38-year-old Nesbitt unit, shown here being lifted off the building by a crane. Mike Johnson, director of maintenance for Union County schools, said Archer Heating and Air is replacing several inoperable rooftop unit air conditioning compressors at the high school. “There’s lots of work to be done, but we are making progress,” Johnson said.

Out with the old, in with the new!

DeAnna Robertson hands a plush Chick-fil-A cow to Ramona Watson at the tailgate event sponsored by Y-12 Federal Credit Union’s branch on Emory Road. The rally set the stage for the annual matchup of Halls and Powell in football. Photo by R. White

New officers and board members for the Union County Business and Professional Association are Gail Corum, Gina Buckner, Shannon DeWitt and Marilyn Toppins. Photo by Libby Morgan

B&P to name UC man, woman of year Ballots are in and the Union County Business and Professional Association will name the man and woman of the year at their annual banquet on Saturday, Nov. 8. An auction will be held during the event, with proceeds going toward the association’s scholarship fund. Auction items are being collected at the Maynardville Library and the Union County Senior Center. At its October meeting, the group confirmed Marilyn Toppins as president, Shannon DeWitt as VP, and Jennifer Shipley as treasurer. New board member is Gail Corum, who works at Brantley Bookkeeping on Ailor Gap Road. Gina Buckner and Pearl Coffey will continue to serve on the board.

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Association dues will be reduced to $25 for 2015 in celebration of their 25th year. Sixty-four businesses and individuals are currently enrolled as members. Since its inception, the group has generously: awarded over $80,000 in scholarships (and currently awards three annual scholarships for a total of $4,625 to UCHS graduates); kept a two-mile stretch of Hwy 33 trash-free through the Adopt-A-Road program; held annual prayer breakfasts, golf tournaments and banquets; hosted business fairs and other functions to

Central’s Wall of Fame This year’s honorees for the Central High School Wall of Fame are: Chloe Harrington, Class of 1935, Knoxville artist; Al Bundren, Class of 1950, West Point graduate; William C. “Buddy” Helton, Class of 1952, educator; and Bill Kidwell, Class of 1954, solar construction company. The 13th annual “Wall of Fame” breakfast is 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the school commons. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the school office or from R. Larry Smith at 922-5433 or Courtney Shea at courtshea@ aol.com.

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support Union County businesses; and contributed to the UC Lions Club, Union County Children’s Charities, the high school music program, the county’s 4-H program and the Union County Community Foundation. Meetings are normally held on each second Tuesday at noon at Hardee’s in Maynardville. Next month’s meeting has been moved to Nov. 18 so as not to interfere with Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Banquet tickets are available for $35 and can be purchased at the Maynardville Public Library and at the Union County Trustee’s Office in the courthouse. Pete’s Place will cater the event.

Gil Widener completes basic training Air Force Airman 1st Class Gil H. Widener graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, Widener San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree. Widener is the son of Charles R. and Hilda O. Widener of Maynardville. He is a 2014 graduate of Union County High School.

Women provide vet parade transport Halls Crossroads Women’s League will transport veterans to participate in the Knoxville Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The group will depart from Beaver Dam Baptist Church, and afterward will return for lunch in the fellowship hall. Veterans are invited but must call by Nov. 1 for more details and to reserve a space. Spots are limited, so call soon: Alice Loy, 922-8215.

’Tis the season for burn permits The wildfire season for East Tennessee has begun and will continue until May 15. Anyone doing outdoor burning during this time is required by state law to obtain a burn permit free of charge from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division. For more info on burning restrictions, debris fire safety or obtaining a free burn permit, call your local state forestry office, listed in your phone book under state government, or visit www. burnsafetn.org.

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Ian Kitts blows out the candles on his birthday cake after supper. He celebrated his sixth birthday at the Lions Club spaghetti supper with his family.

ghetti supper last week, and Take the antics and sto- a crowd of folks gobbled up ries of Gib Galyon and Ben piles of yummy pasta. No Easterday, add some good one knew the exact year the food and sprinkle in lots of event began, but Galyon and fellowship and you have a Easterday agreed that it was close to 50 years ago, if not recipe for a fun evening. The Fountain City Lions more. The club hosts the spaClub hosted its annual spa-

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Phoebe Campen enjoys a plate of spaghetti at the Lions Club supper last week. ghetti supper, a pancake breakfast and a chili supper every year and the funds maintain and provide improvements at Fountain City Park and Fountain City Lake.

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keep our community clean. “Mike is dedicated to our cause. In a year, he is responsible for ridding our roadsides of over 100,000 pounds of trash. Union County would be ‘garbage’ without Mike’s program.” Hale and his wife, Betty, have a farm in Sharps Chapel where they raise an assortment of livestock including cattle, goats, donkeys and horses. His daughter, Melissa

Carter, is in the Sheriff’s K-9 department with her bloodhound Josie. “We have enough convenience centers to where people could properly dispose of their garbage and recycle. Some people just don’t use them,” says Hale. Union County’s main convenience center off Hwy 370 on Wolfe Road has complete recycling services. Other centers are on Hickory Valley, Fall Creek Road,

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Dorothea Cox, Kitty Donovan and Joan Ray celebrate September birthdays at the Union County Senior Center.

Fountain City Lions Club member Dick McMillan greets guests and helps out in the kitchen during the event. Photos by R. White

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James Meltabarger, Betty Satterfield, Imogene Seltzer and Jimmy Devault celebrate October birthdays at Plainview.

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Mabry Kate’s battle By Ruth White Mabry Kate Webb was born nearly seven months ago to Kyle and Christin Rhyne Webb, and she immediately became their world. For three months, she developed normally, and then Mabry Kate developed an infection that would rock the Webbs’ world. “She progressively got worse, losing weight and experiencing a lot of vomiting,” said Christin. The Webbs took Mabry Kate to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital where all tests came back normal. A three-month battle, including trips to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and to Pittsburgh, confirmed that their infant had Krabbe (pronounced KRAH-buh) Disease, an inherited dis-

Mabry Kate Webb order that destroys the protective coating (myelin) of nerve cells in the brain and throughout the nervous system. Once symptoms occur, there is nothing that can be done for the individual. The Webbs said that if a series of

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Lettin’ the hair down Every year that I was a student at Maynardville Elementary School, our entire class was sent once every week for 30 minutes to a room inside a portable building where the procedure was unfailingly the same.

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME Some of us liked to sit at the round table closest to the door so that when everyone was inside and settled, we might get the honor of being the one addressed, “Miss (or Mr.) _____, get the lights, please.” When the lights were turned off we were treated to a short 16 mm film. I’m sure we were shown more than one film, but the only one that stands out in my memory is “Rapunzel.” It was done in stopmotion animation, like Rankin-Bass’ “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” I wonder how many schoolchildren today know the story of Rapunzel? The short version: Rapunzel was locked in a tower by a wicked witch. Over the years Rapunzel’s hair grew very long, and when the witch wanted to go up in the tower, she would call out, “Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair.” Obligingly, Rapunzel did as she was told, and the witch climbed the makeshift ladder. Later, this same method allowed

a handsome prince to visit. If you’d like to know more, be old-fashioned and find it in a book. For those more technologically inclined, you can find it online. Over the years I must have watched Rapunzel let her hair down at least 100 times (and a few in reverse). After the weekly movie, we were each asked to place any book we had brought with us in a designated location and were offered the opportunity to check out another book for a week. Each student was only allowed to choose one book, and only if it were returned the following week could another choice be made. No student could keep the same book for more than one week. My first choice of the year was an Abraham Lincoln biography, and I rarely read any other book I chose until I could check out that autobiography again. I probably read that Abraham Lincoln biography about as many times as I watched Rapunzel let her hair down. I’m sure by now you’ve guessed that I am talking about the weekly visits our classes made to the Maynardville Elementary School library. I can still remember that wonderful smell of books and binding glue. The librarian for all my years as a student there was Ms. Betty Huddleston Johnson. One of my greatest joys was the perfect order and ritual Ms. Betty maintained. It was then, and continues in my memory, most comforting. Next week will bring more library tales.

As the Museum of Appalachia celebrated its 35th Fall Homecoming, I went out on Wednesday afternoon to set up my table. It was a beautiful day.

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With the staff’s help, the setup was a breeze. Since the Walton Farms people were setting up and I could pull my car very close to their display, I took the opportunity to purchase my annual sweet potato squash. It’s big and it’s beautiful. Someone asked me how many pies I can get from it; I’m guessing six. Obviously I’ll freeze most of it and make a pie or two as desired. What you may not know about Walton Farms is this: my classmate Irene Walker married into the Walton family, which continues to operate Walton Farms in the Corryton community. Last year they told me they had already contracted to sell all the pumpkins, gourds, squash, cushaws and the like that didn’t sell at the Homecoming. I’ll bet the same is true this year. I had a ball seeing all my friends from across the world. Billy Kennedy was back and brought his brother, Gary, for his first trip to the United States. Billy writes for the Belfast News Letter in Northern Ireland and has authored books on Scots-Irish. Dave Tabler, who runs

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Even local races are hauling in record mounds of cash, as Betty Bean recently reported in the ShopperNews. Haslam family members contributed $15,000 to Tracie Sanger’s school board campaign. Sanger is a likely swing vote on a multiple personality board, proteacher and pro-McIntyre. Sanger’s election wouldn’t topple represen-

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Author/playwright Lisa Soland helps entertainer Russell “Russ” Jeffers show off his Martin guitar. website appalachianhistory. net, was back again from Delaware and stopped by to tell me that Karen Spears Zacharias, author of “Mother of Rain,” has won several awards for that book. In particular, she won the Weatherford Award by the Center for Appalachian Studies at Berea, Kentucky. Her commentary has been featured in The New York Times, CNN and other notable media outlets. But she grew up at Christian Bend in Hawkins County near Sneedville. I had the privilege of doing her book review for her publisher, the Mercer University Press, for which Dave had recommended me. The awards were good news. We got bad news from Sweet Potato Man. He has sweet potatoes; however, with the continuing rain, he is afraid his sweet potato

crop is going to rot before it gets dry enough for him to harvest them. Entertainer Russell Jeffers stopped by as he usually does to find out what is going on in Union County. He is one heck of a nice guy. He and his wife, Becky, are from Clinton but now live at Nashville. They at times perform at the Grand Old Opry and are Homecoming regulars. Russell let writer/playwright Lisa Soland try out his Martin guitar and gave her some pointers to look for if she shops for a Martin. One quality of the Martin he owns is that the strings are closer to the fingerboard than on most guitars, and that helps the player’s fingers a lot. Tom Brown, collector of heritage apple trees, did not make the Homecoming this year, but a newcomer on the

scene was carving appleface dolls. As she gets a face carved, she soaks the apple in water, the juice of a lemon and about a teaspoon of salt to give the face a “good complexion.” An absolute must for all country people is the newly discovered Nut Wizard! The walnut cracker – yes the Homecoming has a person cracking walnuts – was showing off the Nut Wizard, which allows you to pick up nuts without bending over. There are different varieties of the Wizard for walnuts, hickory nuts, pecans or whatever kind of nut (except human) you want to collect. It rained every day of the Homecoming this year, but the loyal participants refused to allow the rain to dampen our spirits. We just chose to have buckets of fun anyway.

In 1974, the Federal Election Commission was established to enforce the provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. Individual contributions to a campaign were capped at $1,000, and contributions over $100 had to be disclosed. But federal law placed no restriction on contributions to party committees from individuals and corporations. By the mid-1990s, both major parties were swimming in “soft money,” unregulated and unrestricted. Following several failed attempts to plug that loophole, Congress passed the reform act known as McCain-Feingold in 2002. McCain-Feingold closed the door on large contribu-

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Lane Kiffin returns as guest Twice I have written “The seem to recall the multitude end” columns about Lane cheering when Mike HamKiffin. Maybe this is it. ilton, after an intensive, nationwide search (of agent Jim Sexton’s files), selected Kiffin to coach the Volunteers. Old NFL warhorse Al Marvin Davis said some very ugly West things about young Lane, his former employee. Flatout liar was the punch line. The warning fell on deaf Please do not heckle, ears. Lane and lovely Layla hassle or otherwise annoy were our version of the KenLane on Saturday. Trying to nedys and their neighborsatisfy Nick Saban is a very hood way out west on the stressful job. The roar of water would probably be100,000 just breathing will come Camelot. be enough to ramp up the There may have been difficulty. One segment of yellow caution lights – thin Tennessee’s team might be a resume, more hat than cattle, probation clouds over problem. No piling on. Alabama offensive coor- Southern Cal – but nobody dinator Lane Kiffin returns noticed. Kiffin was a faas a guest. He has been re- mous name and, for a mere cycled. For a time, he was $2 million more, the famous supposedly one of us. I father was coming along to

teach the Tampa 2 defense and smother wildcat formations. It was an exciting time. At young Kiffin’s introductory press conference, he said he was looking forward to “singing Rocky Top all night long” after the Volunteers whipped up on Florida. Media types chuckled. Next, he hired Ed Orgeron to rip open his shirt, pound his chest and generally stir the pot. I thought it was such a nice touch that Lane and Layla named their new son Knox. The next few days were a bit more complicated. Kiffin accused Florida coach Urban Meyer, a saint in Southeastern Conference eyes, of committing an NCAA violation. How dare he call prep prize Nu’Keese Richardson while the prospect was vis-

ange Pride episode, friendly female students from the University of Tennessee visiting high school games to tell football youth why they should become Volunteers for life. The New York Times made it worse than it was. Assistant coach David Reeves, Lane’s brother in law, took the fall. If you don’t look too closely at talent evaluation, ethics, principles and the 2009 Mississippi game, the Kiffin year wasn’t too bad. It was better than some that followed. That a few of Lane’s signees bombed out and one or two went to jail

was unfortunate. It happens in the best of families. Kiffin’s hasty departure was awkward. Depending on your point of view, going was good or bad. Nothing terrible came of his time here. He returns as a visitor, programmed to appear low key. The moral of this essay is us, Tennessee civility, no more vulgar chants, not even crudeness or rudeness. Think of the good things Lane Kiffin did the last time around. Keep thinking. There must be some.

iting the Vols. Oh my, that one backfired. Meyer was exonerated and Kiffin was charged with a secondary crime for mentioning Richardson by name. The coach also received a reprimand from SEC commissioner Mike Slive for hoof-in-mouth disease. Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley was so angry, there was a hint of bodily harm – or legal action. There was a minor dustMarvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com up with Saban about Memphis recruiting. The “you’ll be pumping gas if you go to South Carolina” quote bestowed on Alshon Jeffery riled Steve Spurrier. ■ Basketball league signups for children ages 5-12 will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 1, 8 and 15, at Lil Jo’s Barbecue in Naughty, naughty, we Maynardville. Games and practices held at Big Ridge Elementary don’t talk that way in the School. Cost: $20 cash. Info: Jessie: 809-3877. SEC. But you might get away with mentioning food ■ Registration open for Upward Basketball/Cheer through Nov. 11. Cost: $75/child; includes basketball jersey or cheer top/skorts. stamps. Info/to register: www.corrytonchurch.com or 219-8673, ext. 1. We’ll never forget the Or-

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Smith reported raising R. Larry Smith prevailed $43,802.35 in one report- against two other oppoing period. (Note: $5,645.35 nents. Of course, we won’t of this total was transferred know until election night if And one first-time can- from an earlier 2006 cam- Tracie Sanger’s fundraising didate is raising a lot of paign account. You can view will be enough to win. She’s Smith’s complete Feb. 2, facing strong opposition money. It’s been widely reported 2010, disclosure at knox- from neighborhood activthat second district candi- votes.org). As Smith’s dis- ist Jamie Rowe and retired date Tracie Sanger raised closure shows, quite a few educator Charlotte Dorsey. Early voting is underway. $43,045 during the last donations came from outside the district – just like If you live in the second disreporting period. Sanger trict, the outcome may be up has faced criticism because Tracie Sanger’s. Not surprisingly, strong to you. some of that money came Frith is a local attorney. You can from high-profile donors fundraising correlates with Scott reach him at scott@pleadthefrith.com. (i.e. the Haslam family) who a strong campaign. In 2010, live outside the district. From the coverage, you’d think no candidate has ever raised this much money in a district race or has ever ac- ■ The Union County Democratic Party will have its regular cepted campaign donations meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Hardee’s, 2825 Maynardville from outside the district. Highway, Maynardville. Info: Pearl Coffey, 992-3174. It’s more common than ■ Early voting hours are 9 a.m.-noon every Monday through Satyou might think. urday through Thursday, Oct. 30. All early voting is conducted at Just four years ago, forthe Election Commission Office, Suite 108 of the Courthouse, 901 mer seventh district county Main St., Maynardville. A federal or Tennessee state government commissioner R. Larry issued photo ID is required to vote. Info: 992-3461.

Dollars and data: campaign 101 Early voting is underway, and the campaigns that most effectively use money and voter data may be best positioned to win. As you may remember, when you registered to vote, you provided your name, address and telephone number to the election commission. What you may not know is that after each election, the election commission keeps a record of whether or not you voted, and (if applicable) whether you voted in a republican or democratic primary. All this information is public record and available free-of-charge at the election commission office. This kind of voter data is incredibly valuable for well-

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at dinnertime) know your home telephone number? They likely got that information from voter registration data. In a local school board race such as the current hotly-contested battle for second district, campaigns have most likely targeted about 8,000 households for direct mail, phone calls, and door-to-door visits. This is two to three times as many voters as a typical school board election, because this special election is being held during a November election cycle, not in May or August. Reaching more prospective voters costs more money – especially for a first-time candidate with low name recognition.

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FAITH NOTES ■ Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Rd., is seeking vendors for its Christmas Bazaar, to be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8. Each spot is $25 total for both days. To reserve a spot: Shirley Mason, 216-2974. ■ Union Missionary Baptist Church, Ailor Gap Road, will host Fifth Saturday Night Singing, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. Featuring: Mark Walker and Trinity Faith Gospel Group. Everyone invited.

HEALTH NOTES ■ Free mobile medical clinic provided by St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at the Northside Community Center, located behind the school in Washburn. Services include: primary care, urgent care, chronic conditions, patient education and disease prevention. Bring all medications. Walk-in patients welcome.

■ TENNder Care is Tennessee’s program for well-child visits for children under age 21 on TennCare. “Check-In” with your child’s doctor or health department to make an appointment for your child’s free checkup. The annual “Check Up” will help prevent diseases and chronic medical conditions and provide information and advice on how to keep your child healthy.

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UCHS Beta Club members Madison Steiner, Dustin Hill, Hayden Sutton, Tristan Zook, Rachael Webber, Reagan Collins, Madissen Roark, Hannah Young and Bethany Kitts show the collection of supplies for their big donation to the Union County Humane Society, their September club project. Photo submitted

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Homecoming candidates at Union County High raised almost $15,000 for their school. Caitlyn Carroll, the new queen, raised $4,909 in support of her cheerleading team. She is the daughter of Christy and Tony Carroll. Makenzie Dyer, who ran for the boys basketball team, is first runner-up with a total of $3,044.35. Her parents are Kim and Jeff Dyer. Second runner-up is Courtney Booth, who raised $2,186 for the girls soccer

team. She is the daughter of David and Tracy Booth. Other candidates are Jessica Bravo (baseball), parents Steve and Celissa Bravo; Michal Cole (football), parents Aaron and Nancy Cole; Courtney Deatheridge (art), parents Tina and Steven Berry; Misty Hampton (dance), parents Mandy Hampton and K. C. Keck; Chasity Henderlight (girls golf,) parents Troy and Angela Henderlight; Ariel Rutherford (band), parents L. R. and Peggy Rutherford; Cassidy Sands (cosmetology), parents Carmen and

Benny Sands; Katelynn Thorpe (HOSA), parents Deborah and Scott Thorpe and Kayla Williams (boys golf,) parents Stephanie and Darin Williams. A percentage of the money raised by the candidates goes to the school as a whole. Rainy weather right up to kickoff caused the homecoming parade to be cancelled, and the crowning of the queen was held in the auditorium. The Patriots fell to King’s Academy with a final score of 38-8.

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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.

bake sale, baskets, Rada knives, pecans, white elephants, and new and used Christmas items. Breakfast and lunch served. Fall festival, 4 p.m., Chestnut Grove Baptist Church, Jettle Hollow Road in Maynardville. Food, games, facepainting, crafts, chili cook-off. Trunk-or-treat, 6-7 p.m. Everyone welcome. Info: Joe Nicely, 254-9600, or Jason Muncy, 403-2627.

SUNDAY, OCT. 26 Fall festival, 5-7 p.m., Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Road. Free. Games, hayrides, food, classic cars and more. Info: 922-3490 or www.salembaptisthalls.org. Scholarship Day, noon-2 p.m., Pellissippi State Community Collete, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Includes info to help eligible students sign up for Tennessee Promise by the Nov. 1 deadline. Info: www.pstcc.edu/ promise or 694-6400.

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 The Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., Norris Community Center. Members will share their “UFO’s” (Un-Finished Objects). New members and guests welcome. Info: Pat Melcher, 498-0124, or bnpquilt@gmail.com. Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431. Chili lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Senior Center, 298 Main Street, Maynardville. Cost: $5: chili, dessert, drink. Everyone welcome. Info: 992-3292.

Burlington LEGO Club, 6 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For grades 1-5. Free. Registration required. Info/to register: 525-5431.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 Fall Fest, 5:50-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway. Free. Fall festival, 6-8 p.m., Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell gym, 7212 Central Avenue Pike. Children invited to dress up. Candy, games, food, sodas, crafts, fun, cakewalk. Info: 938-2611.

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THURSDAY, OCT. 23 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.

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.

Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 9928038. Beans and cornbread supper/silent auction, 5:30-7 p.m., Shannondale Presbyterian, 4600 Tazewell Pike. Entertainment by Dr. Hugh McCampbell. Tickets: $10. Info: 456-6923.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Adopt A Golden Knoxville Golden Run, Tommy Schumpert Park, 6400 Fountain City Road. Schedule: check-in/registration, 8-8:45 a.m.; race, 9 a.m.; awards/festivities, 10:20 a.m. Vendors: Lucky Dog Hot Dog, Frosty Paws Doggy Ice Cream and refreshments for runners and walkers. Deadline to register: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Info: Jessica Popek, Jessica.popek@ gmail.com. Church bazaar, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Crafts, country store,

MONDAY, NOV. 3 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522. Private Applicator Certification training, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., UT Extension Union County, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Cost: $40. Info: Shannon Dewitt, 992-8038 or sdewitt@utk.edu.

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277.

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Seminar luncheon sponsored by Trinity Funeral Home, 11:30 a.m., 228 Main St., Maynardville. Guest speaker: attorney Anne McKinney. Topic: Estate planning and the future Tennessee inheritance tax laws. Offered to all business owners and professionals in Union County. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 3: 992-5002.

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Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038. Fall Fun Fest, 6:30 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Hosted by the Christ United Methodist Men’s Club. Food, games, contest for the best food dip. Entertainment by Highway 33. Info: 922-1412.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Thunder Road Author Rally, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-7106 or http://www. maynardvillepubliclibrary.org/.

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Herb class, 10 a.m., Maynardville Public Library, 296 Main St., Maynardville. Guest speaker: Victoria Nicely, owner and operator of Nicely’s Goat Milk Soap. Info: 992-7106 or http://www. maynardvillepubliclibrary.org/. Harvest Celebration, Thorn Grove Baptist Church, 10200 Thorngrove Pike. Breakfast, 7 a.m.; live auction, 10 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Children’s activities, baked and canned goods, live entertainment and more. Proceeds to benefit church’s building fund. Info: 933-5771 or 216-3193. Fall festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road in Corryton. Fun, food, music. Info: 687-4721. Benefit singing, auction and dinner, 6-8 p.m., Washburn Community Center. Proceeds to benefit Johnny Atkins of Luttrell with his medical bills and other needs. Singers incude: The Valley Boys, The New Crownsmen and Johnny’s grandchildren. Donations or items for auction: Ashley Malone, 258-2667. Donations can also be made to: http://gofundme.com/ fundjohnny2014.

SATURDAY, NOV. 1 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Chili Supper, 5-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Cost: $10. Includes: homemade chili, cornbread, dessert, drink. Live music by the Woodpickers. Silent auction. Info: 494-9854, or www.appalachianarts.net.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 8-9 Handcaning workshop, 1-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Betty Newman. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Registration deadline: Nov. 1. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts. net.

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849 STINER RD. SHARPS CHAPEL,TN – Vacation retreat or full-time residence.Great home w/lots of updating, from tile to appliances. Way too much to mention. Park-like front yard, fruit trees & garden spots. Gentle slope to waterfront of 110' of beautiful Norris Lake. Private boat ramp & ﬂoating dock. Way too much to mention. All on 2.73 level acres. NOW REDUCED TO $279,500!

120 HONEY RIDGE WAY – Beautiful end unit, featuring 3BR/2BA, over 1700 SF. Trey ceils in LR w/corner FP and built-in TV cab. Spacious, open LR/DR/Kit w/eat-at prep bar. Split BR. Oak ﬂooring in foyer. All appl surrounded by beautiful maple cabinetry w/some glass front accents. Sep laun rm, 2-car gar w/attic strg. OFFERED AT ONLY $159,900. Directions: I40 to Exit 398 Strawberry Plains Pike, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right on Asheville Hwy, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right into Trentville Ridge to Home on Corner. Sign in Yard.

909 TATER VALLEY RD., LUTTRELL Spacious kit w/lots of cabs and center island. Corner FP in LR. DR, den, large utility room, master w/10x10 WIC. All on over 1 acre. Driveway is an easement. Seller to give $3000.00 carpet allowance. $69,900

LOTS / ACREAGE ROCKY TOP RD, LUTTRELL – All wooded 2.73 acres on outside entrance of SD. Sev home sites. Cnty tax appraisal $31,300. Sign on property. North on Tazewell Pk to Luttrell. R on Hwy 61E. Straight at curve at Water Dept. Cross RR tracks, turn L on Main, L on Wolfenbarger to Rocky Top Rd. Sign on property. Offered at only $19,900. HOLSTON SHORES DR, RUTLEDGE – Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout ﬁshing. Lot has city water and electric in front of it. Already approved for septic. Lot lays gentle all the way to the river. Offered at only $49,900.

VERY NICE 3BR/2BA! 1740 SF, nice level 1.27 acre lot w/hdwd ﬂoors, ceramic tile in kit, corner stone FP, cathedral ceilings, split BRs. Attached 2-car gar, 40x36 metal barn/storage. Priced to sell at only $199,500. This home is a must see! Call Justin today to set up your showing – 865-806-7407. North on Broadway, right on Tazewell Pk into Plainview. Left onto W. Mtn View Rd, property located on left. Sign on property.

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. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $46,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $64,500.

3242 HIGHWAY 61 E LUTTRELL Home is sold as is. Foreclosure property. Over 1600 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms, could have 3 full baths. New addition started, just needs finished (Large Bedroom and full Master Bath) with separate entrance. Huge kitchen 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, LUTTRELL – Exceeding horse farm. 15 acres. All level/partially fenced. Mostly pasture. Very nice 40x100 barn with concrete flrs, 13 lined stalls, tack rm, wash bath. Also office in barn. Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900.