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VOL. 7 NO. 45 NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
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November 10, 2012
Walking the line By Cindy Taylor Students at Union County High School showed their support for Red Ribbon Week during the month of October with sobriety challenges and visits from district attorney Lori Phillips-Jones, the Maynardville Police Department and iCare Union County. Jones spoke during a general assembly Oct. 23. “Our drug problem is at an alltime high,” she said. “Some might say the solution is to put them all in jail. Every day at the office I am visited by a family asking for help
Square dance club Anyone interested in a square dance club in Maynardville should meet with the caller at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at the Union County Senior Citizens Center, 298 Main Street. Classes will be offered if a club is formed. The club requires at least 30 members, ages 10 and older. Info: Arnold Smallin, 745-1324 or 405-0099.
IN THIS ISSUE
Coffee Break
Nicole Hickle Shoffner is living her dream. She became an elementary school teacher in Maynardville, at the same school she attended. She is now at Paulette. Get to know this outstanding teacher who just received an award from the American Heart Association (and is glad every day that she’s not working in a pizza restaurant.)
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See Coffee Break on page 2
iCare coordinator Lanelle Mulkey assists freshman Hannah Padden as she tries out the intoxication goggles. Maynardville police officer Brandon Ford helps Padden stay on the yellow line. Photos by C. Taylor for someone addicted to drugs. We can’t just turn a blind eye to the Union County students look on as problem. We must have vision and freshman Melanie Cox, with the help we must work together.” On Oct. 30, Maynardville police of intoxication goggles, discovers that driving while intoxicated might officers brought intoxication goggles to the school. The goggles simulate not be easy.
impairment, and students wore them while attempting to walk a yellow line. Most were unsuccessful. “This proves to the students that they cannot consume alcohol and attempt to drive,” said iCare coordinator Lanelle Mulkey. “Kids
think they can drive if they only have one or two drinks, and this teaches them that drinking totally messes with their judgment.” Students got stickers, bookmarks and free brochures concerning drug and alcohol issues.
Vandy on the way
My Vanderbilt insider says the worm has turned. The Commodores are on their way. Great coaching, bold recruiting, exciting format. They look to the future with optimism. The future is Saturday. For generations Vanderbilt has boasted of academic excellence as if athletic success was insignificant or incompatible. Heaven help us if the already unbearable Commodores develop into a Southeastern Conference football power.
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Read Marvin West on page 6
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Health care at home By Cindy Taylor November is National Home Health Care month. Amedysis Home Health Care in Maynardville kicked it off by inviting Union County Mayor Mike Williams as a surprise ride-along on a home visit. Elizabeth Reavis was surprised when the mayor showed up. Williams got a surprise as well when he found that he and Reavis had friends in common. Old times were revisited while occupational therapist Ryan Cline set up for Reavis’s therapy. Reavis and Williams also discussed needs in Union County for seniors and disabled residents who have difficulty getting
to the store or doctor. Director of operations Debbie Hammontree oversees the Maynardville operation of Amedysis. “We provide personalized, professional care for patients in the comfort of their homes and treat every patient the way we would treat a member of our own family,” said Hammontree. “People don’t have to be completely homebound to take advantage of our services.” “Amedysis has helped me so much,” said Reavis. Amedysis is a leading provider of home health and hospice care and is located at 3933 Maynardville Highway. Info: 992-1540. Williams signed a proclamation declaring November as Na-
Amedysis Home health patient Elizabeth Reavis (seated); with occupational therapist Ryan Cline, Amedysis director Debbie Hammontree and Union County Mayor Mike Williams Photo by C. Taylor tional Home Care month in the county and encouraging citizens to support and participate in learning more about home care and hospice concepts for the elderly and disabled. During the month of Novem-
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