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VOL. 9 NO. 43

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Landmark day for Luttrell

Let’s move on downtown improvements

October 29, 2014

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Groundbreaking for new city hall

Ideas for bringing more visitors downtown, along with more opportunities for locals to invest in business there, are brought up frequently in gatherings and are the focus of Maynardville’s Downtown Revitalization committee. The group meets today, Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 9:30 a.m. at Maynardville City Hall. The agenda is mainly the “multi-modal” grant in the works, which would provide funds for crosswalks, flashing lights and sidewalks.

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Read Libby Morgan on page 3

Corker to speak The annual Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon celebrates successes and looks to the future of the outdoors. This year’s fundraising event features a speaker with similar experience in a different Tennessee city. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, who served as Chattanooga’s mayor 2001-2005, will speak at the luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, on the Urban Wilderness’s site donated by the Wood family in 2013.

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Read Betsy Pickle on page 2

■ A big crowd breaks ground for the new Luttrell City Hall in front of the existing community center/library: Earl Stowers, David Williams, Jody Smith, Barry Corum, Lloyd Raley, Mike Williams, Dennis Powers, Chuck Fleischmann, Phil Ruth, Johnny Merritt, Hannah Merritt, Steve Nisley (with Rick Walker behind him), Curtis Whitson, Andy Williams, Billy Breeding and Andrew Merritt.

By Libby Morgan In Luttrell’s 50th year, the city has seen road and sewer improvements, new bridges in the works, and now, ground has been broken for the new city hall. It will be built in front of the community building on Tazewell Pike, just south of the intersection of Highways 131 and 61. The current city hall is located on Hwy. 61, and is in “such bad shape we just decided to use the insurance money from the fire damage to put toward a new one,” says Mayor Johnny Merritt. “This is a special day. I’m very humbled to be here with all of these good people. It just

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Are we there yet? Natives are nervous. They are beginning to fidget and squirm and ask each other how long does it take. Are the famous bricks fitting together? Can you see any progress?

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Read Marvin West on page 5

A favorite room In August 1978, I entered for the first time what to me was one of the most beautiful rooms in any public building. At that time, the room was only two years old, located in an addition to a building originally constructed almost three decades earlier. The room, carpeted and curtained in earth tones and constructed on two levels had light from two tall windows and a number of fluorescent bulbs.

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ey to improve switchback curves and dangerous intersections on Hwy. 61, install bridges on Jim Town Road and Front Street and other projects. Merritt said sewer work is ongoing and on schedule. Funding for the project is a $500,000 HUD Community Development Block Grant. Local Parks and Recreation Fund grant money of $200,000 will be used at Luttrell Park, adjacent to the community center, to resurface the trail, to add a trail connecting an enlarged parking lot behind the existing center and for lighting. “We’re locking arms and we have strength in numbers. All this progress is exciting.”

Food City gives $11k to local schools

Fall is in the air, and leaves are changing, blowing everywhere. Families are stocking up with candy. Children are excited about their new Halloween costumes.

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seems everything’s going our way.” During a City Council meeting following the groundbreaking ceremony, state Rep. Dennis Powers discussed Constitutional amendments 1 through 4, and explained the history of the bills. The council approved a loan for the building for $200,000 or less. A public meeting with TDOT officials will be held on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at the community/senior center to discuss road improvements in and around Luttrell. “I hope we get a crowd for the meeting. We all need to be there,” says Merritt. The plan is funded by state road safety mon-

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Public TDOT Meeting Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. Luttrell Community Center

Scott Inklebarger and George Ries

Scott Inklebarger and George Ries from Food City visited with the school board Oct. 23, delivering checks that various schools had earned through the grocery store’s School Bucks promotion. Ries said Food City set aside $600,000 for the promotion, and Union County schools received

$11,390. Inklebarger, store manager, said Food City is happy to support local schools, and he urged the school board and schools to use Food City for purchases. “The more you spend with us, the more we are able to help you,” he said.

UCPS targets math scores for improvement By Sandra Clark Dr. Jimmy Carter, director of schools, has tasked Trevor Collins with teacher development toward a goal of improved math scores, especially in elementary schools and Horace Maynard Middle School. Collins addressed the Board of Education last week. “We’re making growth in grades 3-5,” he said. “Last year we didn’t know how teachers were doing until almost the end of the year. Now we’re seeing (test scores) every two to three weeks.” Part of the progress, he said, has come from reducing the number of tests from 27 to just six, given at the end of every unit. Teachers meet twice monthly to plan lessons. And a “math coach” helps teachers whose students are struggling. Collins shared data that could prove most anything. This writer’s takeaway is that third graders are performing better than fifth graders and seventh graders are performing better than eighth graders

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(on average) at the middle school. As these younger students move to higher grades, the expectation would be that the higher scores move with them, even as younger students move in with still higher scores. Carter said he “made a conscious Trevor Collins decision to start with math,” for the intensive work. He wants to sponsor a math bowl (maybe an academic bowl) for grades 3-8 this spring. In other action on Oct. 23, the school board: ■ Named members of a math textbook selection committee ■ Voted to surplus a storage trailer at Sharps Chapel School ■ Increased lunch prices for adults and visitors, effective Nov. 1, to comply with federal regulations. Adult lunch prices will go from $2.50 to $3.35, breakfast from $1.50 to $2.25, and holiday

meals will be $4. Director Mary Effler said there had been no increase in at least 15 years, and federal law requires adult meals to be priced “at least the amount of reimbursement received for a free lunch plus the per-meal value of donated items.” ■ Allowed the band to replace its concession stand at the football field. Director Rodney Brown said there’s substantial decay with the current structure and it’s not worth saving. He said $1,100 in materials was donated, most from Railroad Salvage. ■ Designated Dr. Nancy Lopez as supervising physician for physician assistants working in public schools. ■ Hired Drs. Barry Golden and Joann Cady from UT’s math department in the College of Education to provide professional development for teachers at Horace Maynardville Middle School. The state required the hiring of consultants.

Wnners were Horace Maynard Middle School, $3,513; Union County High School, $1,730; Paulette Elementary, $1,688; Maynardville Elementary, $1,523; Sharps Chapel Elementary, $1,404; Luttrell Elementary, $684; Big Ridge Elementary, $646; and EMAC, $200.

Susan Oaks, supervisor of instruction, presented several students who had excelled on recent tests. Cited for special recognition were: TCAP math: Sharps Chapel Elementary: Cayden Brown, Cassie Dykes, Jess Hansard Paulette Elementary: Randy Blacher, Evan Singletary Tennessee Virtual Academy: Jason Black, Radhika Garg, Amy Johnson, Benjamin Wongmanee TCAP science: Maynardville Elementary – Kailey Muncey TNVA – Kyra Lowther and Mary Kilgore TCAP social studies: Horace Maynard Middle School – Connor Long and Ross Richnafsky Virtual Academy – Kyra Lowther End of course tests at Union County High School: Algebra I – Clayton Sexton, Matthew Woods and Amber Carter Algebra II – Cody Reece Kitts Chemistry I – Hayden Sutton

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Our graphics folks created five choices for the name (my favorite is SMG Growlers), and sure enough one group picked “Shark Tales” and the older, wiser kids picked “Grizzly Growlers.” We will invite guests from the neighborhood to be interviewed. Kids will take pictures, ask questions and write, write, write. We’ll publish weekly online and via computer printer. And the best stuff I’ll share here. Writers must believe that others care what we think. Whether we transmit by type, byte or smoke signals, self-confidence (ego) is the root of publishing. And I’m going to reach these kids with that attitude. We’re going to have fun, fun, fun – and the loudest laughs will be mine. Sandra Clark is editor/publisher of Shopper-News. Reach her at 865-661-8777 or sclark426@aol.com.

Jerry Wear says, ‘Light up Rotary’ By Sandra Clark Jerry Wear reminded everyone present why it’s benef icial for all concerned to join Rotary. “He made it come alive,” said assistant district Jerry Wear governor Randy Corlew. Wear and his wife, Linda, were guests of North Knoxville Rotary Club. The retired Sevier County educators have traveled extensively since Jerry was elected district governor, Linda said. He’s visited 51 of the district’s 65 clubs. Jerry Wear said Rotary

does a lot of good, both locally and internationally, but doesn’t do such a good job of telling about it. “It’s not bragging if you tell what you do and why you do it.” He spoke of three projects funded through the Rotary Foundation: a cleft palate program and orphanage, both in Mexico, and Rotary International’s signature project to eradicate polio. But with all the good Rotary does, “your first obligation is to serve the people around you – right here,” Wear said. Pointing to his flashy necktie, a gift from Gary C.K. Huang, Rotary’s international president, Wear said Huang’s message is “Light up Rotary.”

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Chattanooga’s outdoor success story By Betsy Pickle The annual Legacy Parks Foundation Luncheon celebrates successes and looks to the future of the outdoors in Knoxville. This year’s fundraising event features a speaker with similar experience in a different Tennessee city. U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, who served as Chattanooga’s mayor 2001-2005, will speak at the luncheon, set for 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, on the Urban Wilderness’s site donated by the Wood family in 2013. “Outdoor Chattanooga was his initiative,” says Carol Evans, executive director of Legacy Parks Foundation. “He commissioned a study for Chattanooga on what they should be, and out of that came Outdoor Chattanooga. That actually became a division of their parks department, and it really set a course for the city, I think. “It caused them to move ahead with embracing the outdoor assets – ahead of us.” In the past few years, two outdoor magazines have named Chattanooga the country’s top outdoor city. “Economically, it works,” Evans says of promoting outdoor activities and culture. “This year they transformed one of their downtown blocks into an outdoor climbing wall.” She says Corker’s appearance will not be about politics. “It’s about him being able to speak to what it means to take advantage of what you have.” The luncheon, which is expected to draw around

A peak on the Wood property in the Urban Wilderness offers amazing views of Knoxville. Photo submitted

800 attendees, is being held at the Wood site off Taylor Road “to call attention to what we hope will emerge out of that property and out of the end of the James White Parkway,” Evans says. “The big vision would be that the end of the James White Parkway is not an end; it’s a beginning and an entry into the Urban Wilderness and a beautiful gateway into South Knoxville. … There are 11 acres at the end of the parkway that TDOT owns and has indicated they would like for the city to have. Hopefully that can be land that we end up connecting to the Wood property.” The land is adjacent to South-Doyle Middle School and its outdoor classroom, providing an opportunity to connect students with areas

where they can walk and play. At last year’s luncheon, Gov. Bill Haslam announced a $200,000 Recreational Trails Program grant for Legacy Parks to create trails on the Wood land. The funds were delayed for 2014 disbursement, but Evans says that has worked to the advantage of the site. Legacy Parks had come up with a trails plan, but while waiting for the money to come through, they were approached by the University of Tennessee’s Landscape Architecture program. Faculty and students have been working to assess and inventory the property and to make recommendations. Evans says the trail designs can be modified based on the group’s findings. “It’s not just thinking of

Preventing abuse of painkillers … By Bonny C. Millard The abuse of powerful prescription drugs has become the biggest challenge in fighting drug addiction. That was the sobering message brought by Karen Pershing, the executive director of the Metropolitan Drug Commission. Pershing said the organi-

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the 100 acres as a location for trail, but truly as an open forest and what should we be doing with that,” she says. While Legacy Parks is primarily known for helping the city develop parks in South Knoxville, the group is creating a stormwater demonstration park in Northwest Knox County, working on creating public access points along the French Broad, Holston and Tennessee rivers, and developing equestrian trails in East Knox County. Legacy Parks also helped raise funds for Clayton Park in Halls and managed Seven Islands Wildlife Refuge for four years until it became a state park. Luncheon tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 per table. For reservations call 525-2585 or visit www. legacyparks.org.

have come to expect pain management to mean no discomfort or pain at all, adding that 99 percent of the world’s hydrocodone usage is in the United States, which has only five percent of the world’s population. “That just shows you how much we like our drugs in the United States.” Last year in Tennessee, 921 babies were born with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome or NAS, she said. These babies go through painful drug withdrawal, and the long-term effects are not known.

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Let’s move on In last week’s front page story, Sandra Clark reminded Union Countians “It’s coming” with a story about Hwy 33 improvements from Halls to the county line. In Union County, the state is buying property along the highway from the Knox/Union line to the Maynardville city limits for the not-so-distant plan to widen the entire length of road. It is coming. There’s an undercurrent of optimism and pride bubbling to the surface more and more all the time. And in the center of Maynardville’s universe, facing the front of the courthouse, a building that once housed a row of busy small businesses sits blank and empty, a reminder that Maynardville’s heart has a hole it in. A big, in-your-face hole. Just like the hole in the roof of said building. One county official says, “If you’re up on the roof of the courthouse, you can see a big hole in the roof that’s been there for years.” The location is key to

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downtown revitalization plans, and seems to be locked up tight. It was built in the early ′60s and has housed the Maynardville Post Office, a printing business, a busy breakfast and lunch café, a consignment shop, even a chocolate factory. A couple of blocks south of the courthouse, the old movie theater also sits empty and rapidly degrading. “It’s just a cryin’ shame that historic building is just sitting there, going downhill,” says one old-timer. “We used to leave school and go watch a movie for 10 cents. It was a wonderful experience. It’s such a coollooking building, too.” Within a block of the courthouse, the Chamber office and Union County

Arts anchor a hopeful resurgence of retail presence downtown. County offices, an insurance office, a barber shop, the funeral home and attorneys’ offices are just about all that’s left of older businesses, staying steady with their crucial services. The progress of Jeff Chesney’s new building a block north of the courthouse is on hold for the time being while he heals from an injury. He plans to open a café and ice cream parlor. Quite a few of the downtown dwellers maintain their historic homes beautifully. Bob and Catherine Monroe live in the house her ancestors built on Main Street nearly 100 years ago. From outside appearances, it looks just as it did then. “We’ve remodeled the inside several times,” says Catherine. She and her husband do everything they can to keep their neighborhood vibrant. The couple hosts trick-ortreaters every year with

Facing the courthouse was a “Café” where breakfast, lunch and gossip were on the menu.

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spooky decorations. Catherine says she’ll be the scary witch again this year. Just before a recent Friday afternoon farmers market, Bob noticed the lawn behind Union County Arts needed mowing, and just went over and did it, apologizing for the quality of the job. He says his mower isn’t the greatest.

Ideas for bringing more visitors downtown, along with more opportunities for locals to invest in business there, are brought up frequently in gatherings and are the focus of Maynardville’s Downtown Revitalization committee. The group meets today, Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 9:30 a.m. at Maynardville City

Hall. The agenda is mainly the “multi-modal” grant in the works, which would provide funds for crosswalks, flashing lights and sidewalks. The owner of the building across from the courthouse, who also owns the old movie theater, declined to comment.

MAYNARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY ■ October is “Late Fee Forgiveness Month.” Bring in any overdue books and the late fees will be waived. Fines due to loss or damage will not be waived.

want to support the library. ■ One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how to use computers and other devices. For appointment: 992-7106.

■ Friends of Maynardville Public Library is holding its 2014-2015 Membership Drive. Family memberships cover everyone in the family and corporate memberships are available to businesses that

■ The Maynardville Public Library is located at 296 Main St. Info: 992-7106 or http:// www.maynardvillepubliclibrary.org/.

SCHOOL NOTES ■ Veterans Day program will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Union County High School auditorium. Registration and refreshments, 9

a.m.; program recognizing and honoring veterans from Union County and elsewhere, 10 a.m. The public is welcome.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS ■ Ghost House Hikes at Big Ridge State Park. Cost: $5. Reservations required. Info/ reservations: 992-5523.

contest, lots of treats. Info: 925-2668. ■ Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, North Side Y. Free and open to the public. Inflatables, games, food and more.

■ Halloween Indoor Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapp’s Chapel Road, Corryton. Games, candy and music. Info: 687-4721. ■ Oakes Farm Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, 8240 Corryton Road, is open Thursdays through Sundays through Saturday, Nov. 1. Two mazes, hayrides, pumpkin patch and more. Info: http://www. oakesfarm.com. ■ Safe Trick-or-Treat, 5:30-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, Elmcroft of Halls, 7521 Andersonville Pike. Food, games, a costume

■ Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Branville Baptist Church, 7716 Millertown Pike. Inflatables, popcorn, snow cones, games, face painting, trunk or treat begins when it gets dark. Children encouraged to wear their costumes.

Union County Senior Citizens Center held a PINK OUT with the Maynardville Library and the Union County Finance Office to remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and to support those whom they know and love who are battling it. Photo sub-

HEALTH NOTES ■ Free mobile medical clinic provided by St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic will be 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

■ Trick Or Treat Halloween party, 6-7 p.m., Willow Ridge Center, 215 Richardson Way, Maynardville. Open to the community. Info: 992-5816 or www.genesishcc.com.

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A display case on the upper level contained mementos from the county’s and building’s past, but the feature that caught the eye almost immediately upon entering was a huge portrait of the gentleman for whom the county seat and building was named. The room was the Horace Maynard High School Ronnie (HMHS) library, and the Mincey portrait was of one of the founding fathers of Union County, The Honorable Horace Maynard, attorTEACHER TIME ney and statesman. Union County’s seat of governand a number of fluorescent ment and the county’s only bulbs. The furniture, all high school (both the first brand new when the room and second buildings) were was constructed, had been named for him in appreciation of his efforts in defendcarefully maintained.

The room In August, 1978, I entered for the first time what to me was one of the most beautiful rooms in any public building. At that time, the room was only two years old, located in an addition to a building originally constructed almost three decades earlier. The room, carpeted and curtained in earth tones and constructed on two levels, was painted a bright shade of white. It had light from two tall windows

ing Union County against a lawsuit that threatened its continuing existence as a Tennessee jurisdiction in the early 1850s. The HMHS library and its artifacts were meticulously maintained by Ms. Kathleen Graves. Ms. Graves served not only as librarian, but also as the journalism instructor. The journalism classes published the Horace Maynard High yearbook, The Echo. The yearbooks edited by Ms. Graves and her students were of superb quality – I am doubtful if one grammatical error can be found in any Echo pages. Ms. Graves was a helpful, kind and gracious librarian, a most genteel lady, talented

Old-time Halloween:

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Still, many children do not celebrate Halloween now because of some harmful incidents in the recent past. Nowadays, to provide a safer environment for our children, churches are hosting trunk-or-treat. Others go in groups to local corn mazes and pumpkin festivals. Perhaps the fall pumpkin chunkin [pronounced punkin chunkin] compares to the tomato wars of sum-

mer as a fun outing for kids. The winner is whoever can toss the pumpkin the farthest. This is not the way I remember celebrating Halloween. First of all, people were not afraid of being harmed. Kids were welcomed, and every treat was safe; no one even thought of harming our children. There were no party stores back then, so buying a costume was unheard of. Anyway, farm people would have considered it a gross waste of money to buy a costume to be worn once and passed on. I do not remember anyone having a Halloween party when I was growing up. I do remember there was no need to pre-

pare 50 bags of goodies as is expected today, because there were not that many children within walking distance of us. What I also remember is the creativity in figuring out how to create a costume and how to disguise ourselves in a fun way. We might walk three miles just to go to three or four houses. One disguise was for boys to dress as girls and girls as boys. Some would use lamp black (soot) to blacken their faces, use lots of really red lipstick or put a white paste on their faces to be a ghost. Overalls and an old straw hat helped to create the scarecrow look. A white sheet or cloth

Horace Maynard’s portrait was moved from the building in which it had resided for almost half a century to the Union County Genealogical and Historical Society, where it continues to be proudly displayed. In continuing respect for the services Mr. Maynard rendered to Union County, his name continues to grace the second building that bore his name, presently called Horace Maynard Middle School (HMMS). While my memories of the Horace Maynard High School library are warm, I didn’t see that room on my first day as a HMMS student. Next week I will recall my first memorable day as an eighth grader at HMMS.

Joining the CHS Wall of Fame

More tricks than treats

Fall is in the air, and leaves are changing, blowing everywhere. Families are stocking up with candy. Children are excited about their new Halloween costumes.

writer and historian. The first of her writings that I read was an article in the Union News Leader titled “Eulogy on the Passing of a Friend,” written in honor of my former teacher and Ms. Graves’ friend, Ms. Marie Lynch. I remember Ms. Graves describing Ms. Marie as “always impeccably dressed.” Ms. Graves also co-authored several books that have kept Union County history alive, most notably “Our Union County Heritage (Volumes 1 and 2)” with Ms. Winnie McDonald and “The Last Echo” with Lois Campbell Hartsell. When the newly-constructed Union County High School opened in 1997,

wrapped over the shoulders let you go as an angel with cardboard wings. A witch could be created by wearing a black dress or robe, wearing a tall cone hat and straddling a broom. I don’t remember exactly what was used, but I think it was a black chewing gum put over your front teeth to make a snaggle-toothed person. The best costume I can think of at the moment is when a friend went “Halloweening” in a cardboard refrigerator box painted up as radio station BR 1549. He cut out the eyes, the nose, mouth and arms to wear the box. It was a hoot. Happy Halloween!

This year’s honorees are: Chloe Harrington, Class of 1935, Knoxville artist; Al Bundren, Class of 1950, West Point graduate; William C. “Buddy” Helton, Class of 1952, noted educator; Bill Kidwell, Class of 1954, solar construction company. Central High School’s 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 by contacting Larry Smith at 9225433 or Courtney Shea at courtshea@aol.com.

Museum of Appalachia is rated ‘best’ The Museum of Appalachia was named Best Museum in East Tennessee by readers of The Tennessee Magazine. Hundreds of entries were submitted nominating the best food, attractions and accommodations across the state. The annual statewide awards program seeks to determine the best of all Tennessee has to offer. The ballot is divided into six categories – eats, destination and recreation, the arts, getaways, shopping and events. A complete list of winners, etc. is available on the magazine’s website at tnmagazine.org.

GOV NOTES ■ The Union County Democratic Party will have its regular meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Hardee’s, 2825 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Info: Pearl Coffey, 992-3174. ■ Early voting hours are 9 a.m.-

noon every Monday through Saturday through Thursday, Oct. 30. All early voting is conducted at the Election Commission Office, Suite 108 of the Courthouse, 901 Main St., Maynardville. A federal or Tennessee state government

issued photo ID is required to vote. Info: 992-3461. ■ A public meeting with TDOT officials will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the community center to discuss road improvements in and around Luttrell.

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How long to rebuild? Natives are nervous. They are beginning to fidget and squirm and ask each other how long does it take. Are the famous bricks fitting together? Can you see any progress? Mike Strange, classy columnist in the other Knoxville paper, asked interesting Tennessee-type questions last week. Do you quietly covet Gus Malzahn or Hugh Freeze for their quick turnarounds at Auburn and Ole Miss? Are you a little worried that Mark Stoops is doing for Kentucky what James Franklin did for Vanderbilt? Do you still cling to the plan that 2015 will be a breakthrough year? Or have you pushed it back to 2016? Do you believe the quarterback of the future is on campus or on the commitment list? There are other ques-

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tions Mike didn’t ask. If youth and inexperience in the offensive line are valid excuses for losing Southeastern Conference games, how come senior linemen with extensive experience didn’t win more last season? Oh, I remember, the defense was too slow and there was a shortage of receivers. And the Vols couldn’t gain a yard when the need was critical. Last season ultimately came down to two lategame drives that Tennessee couldn’t stop, one by Georgia, one by Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs drove 75 yards

and tied that game with five seconds left. They won in overtime after Pig Howard lost his grip on the football while flying to the pylon. The Commodores, aided by an overturned fourthand-inches play, scored the winning touchdown with 16 seconds left after driving 92 yards. This year is coming down to dramatic improvement in November or another bowl season by the fireside. The Vols still have four chances to win three. History says things are generally unsatisfactory when a coach is fired and a new guy comes in. There are different degrees of bad. Tennessee was medium low but above awful. Facilities weren’t the problem. There were resources and tradition. I’m reasonably sure recovery depends on inher-

And the winners are Everything you ever (didn’t) want to know about Knox County politics. Larry In about a week, those Van who didn’t take advantage Guilder of early voting will cast their ballots in local and state general elections. Feel free to use the peerless prognostications below as a guide to tasting the Stewart or Stephen Colbert, thrill of victory by voting for but the good doctor’s core the winning side. values are little different from the man he looks to ■ State Senate District 7 replace. A line in the modern HipRepublican candidate Richard Briggs is regarded pocratic Oath reads, “I will as the un-Stacey, a dignified prevent disease whenever I upgrade from the clownish can, for prevention is prefCampfield. erable to cure.” It’s not likely that Briggs Briggs, a respected surwill become a target for Jon geon, opposes Medicaid ex-

pansion and the Affordable Care Act, despite the latter’s emphasis on preventive medicine. Go figure. In contrast, Democratic candidate Cheri Siler favors healthcare reform. She supports an increase in the minimum wage, a position Briggs considers a “job killer.” Not surprisingly, she’s been unsuccessful in luring her painfully shy opponent to the debate platform. In this overwhelmingly Republican district Briggs has nothing to gain from a moderated debate. Residents of the 7th District deserve more than just an upgraded vocabulary in

ited players, prep and junior college evaluations, recruiting skills, motivation, organization, development and luck. Lumped together, the solution is called coaching. Most of all, recovery depends on whether the new coach can change the culture and has or can get a quarterback. Some coaches know what they need and find a fit. Others adapt to what is available. Example: We now know it is virtually impossible to operate a zone read offense without blocking and a quarterback who can run at least some. We also know there is very little mystery in what passes for zone read if there is no quarterback threat. Replacement coaches come with different strengths and weaknesses. Butch Jones is paid at a championship level to produce excellent results. I think he is a world-class salesman. He is producing recruiting results. If he can keep doing it without win-

ning, he is indeed amazing. The UT problem is different from Auburn’s before Malzahn. The Tigers had players and surprisingly poor coaching. Tennessee was/is short on talent. The Mississippi rise is more relevant. Freeze implemented a dramatic switch from negative to positive. Development was rapid. Young Rebels seem advanced. Hard to explain Franklin at Vanderbilt. For generations the school bragged only about academics and alumni. Suddenly, there were football victories. And

their next state senator, but they aren’t going to get it. Briggs rakes in 70 percent or more of the vote.

same schtick in a television commercial. Like Kiffin, said the announcer, Johnson’s strategy was to “take the money and run.” Johnson might consider countering with an endorsement from Bo Wallace, the giant-slaying Ole Miss quarterback who led the Rebels to a recent win over Kiffin’s Alabama Crimson Tide. If Wallace isn’t paid it shouldn’t violate NCAA rules. If Johnson really wants to play hardball, use six degrees of separation to link Smith with Derek Dooley and give Kiffin haters a run for their money. Johnson has earned another term, but this one will be close. When time expires, Johnson 52 percent, Smith 48.

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Otherwise known as the race for State House District 13, the contest has taken a turn for the bizarre. A flyer recently mailed by a PAC supporting Republican candidate Eddie Smith compared Democratic incumbent Gloria Johnson to Lane Kiffin, “all talk” and “promises, promises.” If nothing else, this Hail Mary tactic demonstrates that no idea is too desperate or too shopworn not to be repeated. In 2012, Tennessee Republicans employed the

bowl games. And scandals. The Commodores certainly changed and came from nowhere to somewhere very quickly. Was the surge solid? Can they stay? Kentucky restoration looked better for half a season that it really is. But, the Wildcats are going in the correct direction. Oh my, I just noticed something alarming, comparison of Vanderbilt and Kentucky recovery with Tennessee. Poor choice, apples and oranges. Marvin West invites reader reaction: westwest6@netzero.com.

SPORTS NOTES ■ 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 Maynardville. Games and practices held at Big Ridge Elementary School. Cost: $20 cash. Info: Jessie:

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In the best of all possible worlds, Republican Mark “Coonrippy” Brown would be squaring off against Democrat Charlie Brown for the governor’s chair. “Coonrippy” wants the state to give back his “rescue” raccoon it seized and released into the wild. Charlie wants his own party to support him. Both are likely to be disappointed. In the real world, Charlie Brown opposes Republican incumbent Bill Haslam. Even Lloyd’s of London wouldn’t give you odds on the Democrat’s chances. Brown captured 30 percent of likely voters in an August Rasmussen poll. I’d be surprised to see him reach that percentage on Nov. 4.

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FAITH NOTES ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church, Hickory Star Road, will hold a Revival beginning Sunday, Nov. 16. Evangelists: the Rev. Tim Inklebarger and the Rev. Billy Moore. Pastor: the Rev. Jimmy Davidson. Everyone welcome. ■ Highland Baptist Church, 6014 Babelay Road, 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.

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Celebrating 40 years United Grocery Outlet/ two manufacturers. Grocery Outlet would like to No one ever dreamed celebrate with you and our it would grow into the community!! 36-store chain, with about We are celebrating four 750 employees, reaching decades of serving custom- over five states that it is toers and the community! We day. The headquarters and urge you to mark your cal- distribution center are loendars for Saturday, Nov. 1, cated in Athens, Tenn. as we are inviting you to our We would like our cusCustomer Appreciation day tomers to “Shop Us Firstâ€? at your local United Grocery and then go to the conventional grocery store for the Young actors Alex Carter and Ben Barber portray the “cursedâ€? Maestro James Fellenbaum, conductor of the KSO’s lively Outlet/Grocery Outlet! As the largest close-out remaining necessary items. Baskervilles in the Knoxville Children’s Theatre’s current pro- Young People’s Concerts, reacts to an explosion in the 2012 duction of “Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Basker- performance of “Scientific Symphony.â€? This year’s concert se- grocery company in the Most customers find only a southeast, we thank you for few items are needed from villes.â€? Photo by Dennis Perkins ries is entitled “Are We There Yet?â€? Photo submitted your support and commit- the conventional grocery ment to our company as we store, which saves them continue to serve you and considerable money. the community. When shopping one of United Grocery Outlet/ our stores, you will not find Allen is one of the co- Grocery Outlet is a family- the same items all the time. This week, kids and their type’ adventure with Indi- legend of a ghostly, diaboliparents can take advantage ana Jones’ distant cousin, cal hound that has roamed founders of the seven-year- owned company. We are It is a treasure hunt of sorts. of some terrific arts experi- Tennessee Smith,â€? she says. the moors and stalked the old company, which has very proud to have been We only buy the items we ences around town. University of Tennessee the- Baskerville family for gen- produced over 60 plays. serving and to be able to can offer our customers at The current production, continue to serve for the exceptional savings. We ater department professor erations. When Sir Charles Basker- adapted by Allen, has a cast past 40 years. now buy from hundreds and local actor Terry Weber We began in the small of manufacturers. This alwill be playing the role of ville is found dead with of 14 young actors, ages 11 Tennessee Smith, leading enormous paw prints near- to 17. “It’s sort of thrilling,â€? east Tennessee town of lows our customer to find the students in an interac- by, the case grabs the at- he says, “and pretty spooky Etowah and were known anything from basic food to Carol tive adventure. The kids tention of Sherlock Holmes when the hound starts as the Bargain Barn. The high-end gourmet items. Shane We can’t believe that it founders were Doug, Carol must find clues to help them and Dr. John Watson. Can howling! “But,â€? he points out, and Michael Tullock, a teen- has been 40 years of serving figure out where they are they solve the mystery of traveling next. “Some of the the phantom hound before “there’s no better place to be ager at the time who has our communities! Come join us for the fun clues will be hidden right in another Baskerville falls scared than the theater. It’s now become the company a safe place.â€? as we celebrate this monupresident. On Wednesday, Thurs- the orchestra,â€? says Harrell. victim to the legend? “Sherlock Holmes and Old Sherlock never seems The original concept for mental occasion on Nov. 1! Young performers will be day and Friday, the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra featured, including the West to lose his popularity, and the Hound of the Basker- the business was that cus- We have a lot of fun activiis presenting kid-friendly African Drum and Dance KCT executive director Zack villesâ€? runs through Nov. 9, tomers “Eat Better For Less.â€? ties planned for you such morning concerts. If your group from Austin-East Allen thinks it’s because he with performances Thurs- Beginning with $1,000 of as: treasure hunt, sidewalk child hasn’t experienced the Magnet High School. Spe- “embodies the best and the days and Fridays at 7 p.m.; working capital and using event, and the first 40 cussights and sounds of a real cial effects, including white- brightest in us. He’s a care- Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 5 the corner of an antique tomers get a free goody bag! As our company presilive symphony orchestra, water rapids and fireworks, ful observer, but he also ap- p.m.; and Sundays at 3 p.m. store as their store front, Info: http:// Michael and his parents dent would say, “We will will provide excitement for plies his knowledge. I think now is the time. The Sheena McCall Young the audience. “Tennessee of him as a ‘mental super- knoxvillechildrenstheatre. started purchasing closeout, KEEP ON serving you and com/ or 208-3677. seconds and irregulars from bringing extreme values.â€? People’s Concert, named for Smith unfortunately gets hero.’â€? its benefactor and entitled doused in a couple of Euro“Are We There Yet?,â€? will pean rivers,â€? Harrell says, feature music from all over with a sly grin. 1964. accredited by the National The concerts are geared the world. Maestro James Margaret Schantz, one of Association for the EducaFellenbaum, well-known to for third- to fifth-graders. the founding teachers, said tion of Young Children and area children as the popu- Many school groups plan to there were no public kinder- is a child-centered, curricular conductor of the annual attend, but individual tickgartens at the time, an ob- lum-based program. fall concerts, will be leading ets can also be purchased. servation that was echoed It has been overseen for the KSO in a musical travel- At press time, there were by assistant minister of edu- the past 30 years by Susan still some available. ogue. cation David Hazlewood. Todd. Performances are pre“We will explore music The church’s program is in a fun way, from Russia sented Wednesday, Oct. 29, to Austria, from Africa to and Thursday, Oct. 30, at Mexico. Not only will stu- 9:30 and 10:45 a.m., and dents hear what different Friday, Oct. 31, at 9:30 a.m. Margaret Schantz, left, is a founder of the Fountain City UMC parts of the world sound at the Knoxville Civic Audipreschool. With Margaret are Nancy Hazelwood and her hustorium. like, but – through use of Info: www.knoxvillesym- band, David, assistant minister of education. Both remember video projection – they can the church’s education building going up in 1965. see where these countries phony.com or 523-1178. Elementary Sherlock are located,â€? says FellenA different kind of expebaum, who is the father of a rience awaits you and your 3-year-old daughter. Jennifer Barnett Har- youngsters as Knoxville rell, the KSO’s director of Children’s Theatre presents education and community “Sherlock Holmes and the bursting with a very special By Carol Shane partnerships, says she is Hound of the Baskervilles,â€? This time of year, fami- one – the 50th anniversary very excited about the per- a new adaptation of the clas- lies are looking forward to of the church’s preschool. Only a third of parents talk to their teens about the risks of using sic mystery by Sir Arthur multigenerational celebraformances. Generations of students drugs and alcohol, despite research showing that kids are less “The idea is that we’re Conan Doyle. and teachers got together to tions and get-togethers. likely to use if parents have these conversations. The story centers on the going on an ‘Indiana Jones Recently, on a picture- share stories and memories postcard October after- of the highly respected edunoon, Fountain City United cational program. Telling your teen that drugs and alcohol are not allowed – and The preschool began in Methodist Church was outlining the consequences for breaking the rules – are important steps to keeping your child drug-free. Smoky Mountain Home members gave demonstraSchool 4-H Club met at Big tions: Martin Dickey and Ridge State Park on Oct. Nathanael Kadron. Project Teens whose parents are involved in their lives are less likely 11, 2014. The pledge to the reports were given by Alito use illicit drugs or alcohol, or to be involved in other risky American flag was given by son Hanna, Caleb Hanna behaviors. Talk to other parents about their rules and level of Evelyn Foust. The pledge and Joshua Sherritze. involvement, too. Project plans were given to the 4-H flag was given by Joshua Sherittze. The by Mary Morgan, Martin thought for the day was giv- Dickey, Jim Morgan, BethKnow what your children are doing when they are away from you, any Long, Alison Hanna, en by Michael Foust. where they go, and who their friends are. 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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29 Fall Fest, 5:50-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist of Fountain City, 5364 North Broadway. Free. Family Palooza, 6-8 p.m., Union Baptist Church, 6701 Washington Pike. Carnival games, cake walk, candy, inflatables, food and more. Info: 687-4500, www.discoverunion.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 30 Cruise Nights Trunk or Treat, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. Decorated classic cars. All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes. Public Reception to honor UT Professor Emeritus William M. Bass, 5:30 p.m., UT’s John C. Hodges Library, 1015 Volunteer Blvd. Lecture by Bass, 6:30 p.m., in the Lindsay Young Auditorium. View items from the Dr. William M. Bass III Collection in Special Collections. Info: http://www.lib.utk.edu/bass.

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. The Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War, Lucinda Heatherly Tent 3 meeting, 1 p.m. Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Speaker: John Hitt. Topic: “Love, War, and Tragedy,” based on a Union letter written in 1862. Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Waggin’ Tails 5K Fun Run, 8:30 a.m., Tommy Schumpert Park, 6400 Fountain City Road. To benefit Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. Info/to register: humanesocietytennessee.com. Annual barbecue supper, 5-8 p.m., Corryton Masonic Lodge #321, Emory Road. Donation: $8, 2 for $15, kids under 6 free. Info: 216-9956.

SUNDAY, NOV. 2 Opening reception for Knoxville Watercolor Society open media exhibit, 3-5 p.m., The Omega Gallery, Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City. Exhibit open through Dec. 3. Gallery hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 471-4985.

MONDAY, NOV. 3

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, OCT. 30-31

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.

AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6

FRIDAY, OCT. 31 Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 9928038. 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. Halloween Party, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Union County Senior Center, Main Street in Maynardville. Wear costume and bring snack food. Live music. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, NOV. 1 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Chili Cookoff fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 13, 5-8:30 p.m., Fountain City Lions Club. Entry fee for cookoff: $20. Admission: $5; kids under 5, free. Includes all you can eat chili, drink, dessert. Silent auction. Info: Dave, 659-9626. 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. 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

line: Nov. 8. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts. net.

SUNDAY, NOV. 16 Snowman Beads class, 1-3 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Renee Mathies. Registration deadline: Nov. 9. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, NOV. 18 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

SATURDAY, NOV. 22 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Turkey Shoot, 9 a.m., corner of Hickory Valley Road and Malone Gap in Maynardville. Hosted by the American Legion Post 212.

SUNDAY, NOV. 23 Smocked Christmas Ornaments class, 2-4:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet Donaldson. Registration deadline: Nov. 16. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

MONDAY, DEC. 1

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. Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Auditorium of Walter State University Tazewell Campus. Program: free honey tasting. Info: 6179013.

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. City of Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon, beginning at Luttrell Park.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

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/.

Let’s Build A Snowman With Wool class, 1-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills. Registration deadline: Nov. 30. Info: 4949854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 8-9

THURSDAY, DEC. 11

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.

VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

THURSDAY, NOV. 13 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

TUESDAY, DEC. 16

SATURDAY, NOV. 15

Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835. Soy Candles class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Victoria Nicely. Registration dead-

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835.

POWELL AUCTION & REALTY, LLC 4306 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville

Call The Phillips Team • 992-1100

Justin Phillips • 806-7407

Visit online at www.powellauction.com or email missypowellauction@gmail.com

Visit online at www.powellauction.com

or email justin@powellauction.com

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ED! C U RED DALE RD, POWDER SPRINGS – 53 beautiful acres, 2 barns, shed, lrg stocked pond, fenced w/ creek. Great views of Clinch Mtn. Mins from Blaine, mins from Hwy 61 or 131! All hook-ups to water & elec are in front of property. Only 2 miles from Grainger/Union Cnty line – 5 miles from 131/61 split. Call Justin for more info 865-806-7407. NOW REDUCED TO $218,900! Motivated seller, bring all offers!

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.

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

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.

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.

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