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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.
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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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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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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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With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? My grandmother Ilah Hickle. She died when I was 18 and now that I am an adult, I would like to have more of her guidance. There have been so many times that I have thought, “Wonder what Mamaw would do?”
Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life? My grandmother Ilah Hickle. She was a wonderful Christian woman. I can only hope that I can have the same impact on people that she did. She helped my parents mold me into the woman that I am today. I named my daughter Milah in honor of her.
Nicole Shoffner
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. Shoffner received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UT and was offered a teaching position at Maynardville Elementary School. After teaching 2nd grade there for seven years, Shoffner transferred to Paulette Elementary School where she teaches 3rd grade reading and spelling. The Luttrell native has a dream family as well. She and husband James dated in high school and found each other again eight years later at a Subway restaurant. They have been married for six years and have a daughter, Milah Raine, 4. Born with a heart defect, Milah had open heart surgery when she was 18 months old. She recovered and lives a normal life. Shoffner and her daughter are actively involved with the American Heart Association. With the help of students and staff at Paulette Elementary, the two coordinated the first Jump Rope for Heart at PES in 2011, raising more than $4,000. During a recent pep rally, Shoffner received a surprise visit from Carolyn Johnson, youth market director for the American Heart Association. Johnson presented Shoffner with an award for the money Paulette raised in the 2011 AHA Jump Rope for Heart. “We were 13th in the East Tennessee district territory and we are all so excited,” said Shoffner. “I am overjoyed for our school and most of all for what it represents. It is just so humbling because all of this began with devastating news when Milah was only six days old.” Shoffner coaches cheerleading and plays piano for New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she has been a member since she was 8. Sit and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Nicole Shoffner.
What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie? “Always let your conscience be your guide.” – “Pinocchio”
What are you guilty of? I have a germ phobia! I sanitize and wash constantly.
What is your favorite material possession?
I still can’t quite get the hang of… Whistling. It drives my daughter crazy that I can’t do it.
What is the best present you ever received in a box? My parents gave me a heart-shaped necklace with my daughter’s name engraved on it.
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? Be careful of what you pray for. My videos and SD cards with pictures of my daughter.
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What are you reading currently?
“If You Could See Me Now” by Cecelia Ahern.
What was your most embarrassing moment? A yellow jacket got in my dress at church this past summer. I completely came out of my dress in the church parking lot! It still stung me four times!
What are the top three things on your bucket list? 1. Go back to school and get my Ed.S. 2. Have my own developmental preschool in Union County. 3. Learn to quilt.
What is one word others often use to describe you? My husband describes me as loving because he says I think of others before myself. My mother has always said that I am strong.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I analyze everything! Sometimes I should just be freer. I have two passions ... my first is teaching! I can’t imagine doing anything else. I knew from a young age that teaching was what God wanted me to do. My new passion is working with the American Heart Association and raising awareness about heart disease.
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What is the worst job you have ever had? My senior year in high school I worked at a pizza restaurant. It was fun but I came home stinking every night.
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? “Punky Brewster.” I wanted to dress just like her.
What irritates you? People who text and drive.
What’s one place in Union County everyone should visit? My church, New Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.
What is your greatest fear? Obviously I fear that Milah may have to have another surgery someday. However, I have a daily fear of being in another car accident. My husband thinks I should be medicated for the anxiety. I’m not a very good passenger.
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Twilight wish Lorena DeVault wanted to see her friend Billie Rose Shockley one more time. Shockley is the sister of country performer Chet Atkins and moved to Nashville years ago. Thanks to Twilight Wish Foundation and SunBridge Healthcare, DeVault’s wish came true.
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Senior Center creepy creatures
Members of the Union County Senior Center wove their way through Union County businesses last week dressed as some of their favorite and scariest Halloween characters. Employees in the courthouse were prepared with treats to hand out and Trinity Funeral Home was besieged with ghoulish Cindy monsters. Taylor The most popular dress of the day was the Mayor Mike Williams costume. Senior Center director The two had not seen Melanie Dykes chose to each other since they were mimic the county official next door neighbors be- and at least two courtfore Shockley moved to Nashville. DeVault, 91, and Shockley, 80, have remained close friends through the years but with Shockley’s recent diagnosis of cancer, DeVault was even more desperate to see her friend. Her wish was granted Nov. 2 when she traveled to Nashville to see Shockley courtesy of Twilight Wish Foundation. “I had such a great time,” Seniors at their scariest are Margie Houser, Modena Grizzell, said DeVault, who was still Betty Jo Eastridge and Kitty Donovan. smiling from ear to ear on Monday. DeVault’s wish house employees did the the center, including Wilwas number 1,763 granted same. liams and most of the by Twilight Wish FoundaOn a less scary note, 50 county employees. tion since its founding nine people attended this year’s “We want to thank Linyears ago. chili lunch fundraiser at da Ball for making our chili, fried pies and stack cakes; Rosa Jordan for donating pies and Samantha Sharp for donating cupcakes,” said Dykes. “Everyone had a good time and we had music from local musicians including L.A. Woods and Tony Ozuha.” The event raised $300 for the Senior Center. ■
Meet the artist Artist Lisa Crist painted
Lorena DeVault greets her lifelong friend Billie Rose Shockley in Nashville. Photo submitted on location at the Union County Arts Co-op on Nov 3. Visitors to the center could meet Crist and watch her work. Crist is a member of the Crist Family gospel singing group and says art is her way of expressing a different side of her creativity. “I was so excited when Susan (Boone) asked me to do this,” said Crist. “My family will be traveling a lot in the coming year so today was my best opportunity to be here.” The Crist Family has a new Christmas CD this year. Lisa Crist’s art is on display and for sale at the coop along with many other fabulous Union County artists. The co-op will feature a different artist on location the first Saturday of each month.
Employees at Flowers by Bob take a break from holiday preparations. Pictured are (front) Ruby Collins, Ilah Washam; (back) William Hicks, Angie Blankenship, Bob Sharp and Judy Bailey. Photos by C. Taylor
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The Christmas open house at Flowers by Bob is in full swing with closeouts under the tent in the parking lot and new, unique décor and gifts to browse through inside the shop. The open house will continue until closing time today, Nov. 10, with Christmas décor available throughout the remainder of the season. ■
Artist Lisa Crist paints on location at the Union County Arts Co-op.
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WORSHIP NOTES Special services
■ Thanksgiving Community Prayer Service, sponsored by Revival Vision Church of God, Miller’s Chapel United Methodist Church and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, will be 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at Revival Vision Church of God. Miller’s Chapel pastor Ken Lutten will bring the message and Blessed Teresa Mission will provide the music. Refreshments will follow in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.
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government But what about the textbooks? I was honored to have lunch with embattled Director of Schools Wayne Goforth this week. Being a reporter, I came with a list of questions: 1. What about refinancing the county’s debt? 2. How’d we do on the state’s report card? 3. What will happen with employee insurance? 4. Is the Virtual Academy a good idea? 5. Will you keep your job? Taking it bottom to top, Goforth seemed resigned to whatever the school board might do on the next day. The board met Goforth Thursday, Nov. 8, after our press time. Goforth’s contract was on the agenda, and this writer had already predicted the contract would not be renewed. It ends June 30, 2013. Goforth said he had not lobbied the school board. “So why did you want to come back?” I asked. Goforth smiled. He didn’t enjoy sitting around drawing his pay while suspended from work. And the school board’s decision to reinstate him rather than try the case in court indicated at least some chance the board might lose. Perhaps its split decision was wrong. Wayne has had job offers – from businesses as well as other school districts – but his wife won’t leave Tater Valley. “It’s home.” He will turn 65 in March and has enough time in the system to retire. He’s got a cute granddaughter, Grace, 2, named for his mother. Wayne will be OK. “Education is the ticket,” he said. “Unless they play basketball or baseball, the only ticket out of poverty is what we offer.” Goforth has advocated for kids since he was a guidance counselor. He’ll be OK. Our fingers are crossed for the kids.
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Virtual Academy: “It’s an awful idea because it pulls needed money away from public education,” I provoked him. “The Virtual Academy is public education,” he said, making the case that it’s not been around long enough to judge. “It’s not like those principals from other districts are sending us their best students.” Insurance: The state sends back money for health insurance, based on the BEP formula, for about 200 certified personnel, but Union County Public Schools has about 260, so the county already is making up the shortfall, Goforth said. The idea of paying 100 percent for teachers was negotiated by the teachers’ union. Cafeteria workers are eligible for CoverTN, but their families/spouses are not eligible. Goforth wants better benefits for families, without reducing the amount paid for individuals. State Report Card: Not great scores, said Goforth. (More next week). Refinancing debt: Goforth is concerned about the county’s bond rating, and he says if the county saves money on a refinance, then the school system should get a break on the $500,000 annual payment to the county for construction of the high school. Textbooks? At Tuesday’s committee meeting, the schools asked to transfer $75,000 into insurance from textbooks and supplies. Not one commissioner questioned what textbooks or why. Goforth said the money will offset much of the increase in health insurance premiums, and the textbooks “probably would not be purchased” anyway.
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Williams advocates refinance of county debt By Sandra Clark Mayor Mike Williams says Union County is at a crux. “We need to do things on a business model rather than the way things have been done.” Williams wants to refinance much of the county’s debt to save interest. The plan presented by Scott Gibson of Cumberland Securities Co. Inc. would not extend the length of repayment. The county’s Budget and Finance Committee passed along the proposal to the full commission for con-
sideration at its December meeting. Gibson rolled a hodgepodge of debt into $7.8 million general obligation refunding bonds. The only debt not included is the 2009 bonds used to build Paulette Elementary School and extend utilities to the site. The wheel tax is supposed to repay these bonds. The chief savings will come from paying off a 30year Rural Development Loan. If carried to its full term in 2050, the principal repayment of $481,114 would require interest of $406,795.
The Union County Chamber is seeking $5,123 for tourism advertising. Chamber president Julie Graham attended Tuesday’s meeting of the Budget and Finance Committee. “We passed the hotel/ motel tax to promote tourism,” she said. The tax has generated some $20,000, mostly from state parks and marinas. Graham showed commissioners examples of the brochure the Chamber distributes at state visitors centers and an ad broadcast in Knoxville hotel rooms. Asked by Commissioner
Mike Sexton who enforces the hotel/motel tax, Graham said the Chamber does. “The big contributors are the marinas and the state parks. We look for vacation getaways in private homes, for instance. It’s not fair to the county or the businesses that collect the tax (not to enforce it equally).” The committee unanimously approved the request, sending it to the full commission which will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the courthouse. Not faring as well Tuesday was Administrator of Elections Deborah Viles
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ordes of critters come out after dark, and hunt, catch, and eat things that are out there trying to hunt, catch and eat other things. Most of us don’t realize how much activity bursts forth when the sun goes down. Think about moths, for example. There are way more night-f lying moths than there are day-f lying butterf lies – about 11,000 species of moths in North America to about 600 species of butterf lies. And most of us don’t realize that more than a few of the more spectacular ones are out there.
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“You are not extending your debt,” Gibson stressed. “But with interest costs lower, you can pay off your principal faster.” The committee’s vote on Tuesday gave Gibson a green light to submit his proposal to the state “for oversight.” He said Cumberland Securities will not buy the bonds, but will market them to secure the lowest bidder – the bank or investment company which offers the lowest interest rate. He said the new bonds would pay out in 26 years. Williams said afterwards
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for rent and utilities at $12,300. Commissioner Dawn Flatford said the commission is short of space “only two weeks every two years,” and no one offered a motion on Richardson’s request. Williams asked Viles and Richardson to return to the Budget and Finance Committee in December after meeting with him and searching for space to secure the voting machines. “We want to help,” said Commissioner Wayne Roach as the two left, presumably to count votes in a cramped space.
ca. Our largest is the fearsome Great Horned Owl, powerful enough to subdue a skunk or a rabbit. The smallest is the little Screech Owl, very difficult to see, with its feathers a perfect tree-bark pattern of camouf lage. The least common is the pale, ghostly Barn Owl, who seems the least comfortable around humans. And my favorite, the big, round, fluffy Barred Owl. It is the one by far the most likely to be seen during daylight hours. Instead of the fierce intense gaze of the big yellow eyes of the other three, the dark brown eyes of the Barred Owl look at you with a gentle and benign curiosity. We used to have a Barred Owl that came and sat on a branch over the driveway and stared at the cat, and the cat would sit and stare back at the owl. I had been hearing an occasional “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for youall” hoot-owl call from the creek bottom this summer and fall, but two weeks ago I got a rare treat. The current creek-bottom Resident Owl paid a daytime visit to my yard! About 5 p.m. one clear afternoon I had just put up the mower and was enjoying the quiet, when I heard a peculiar bird-type noise that I wasn’t familiar with. As I closed in on the noise, a big stocky silent bird f lew right in front of me and glided smoothly up into a cedar tree. It perched, looked up, looked down, and then, satisfied that everything else was OK, settled down to stare at me. After enjoying the great look at the seldomseen bird, I eased into the house and got Grandma and the camera. The owl perched patiently, and stared at us both with those big, dark eyes. Our owl was still sitting there quietly when we had our fill and finally headed back into the house, but it was already gone by early the next morning, undoubtedly having spent the night terrorizing the local neighborhood mice and, hopefully, dining on several of them. Welcome to our yard, owl.
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Helping Claire By Cindy Taylor When Charles and Kathy Pittman retired to Union County last year they brought Santa. Charles Pittman was the official Santa Claus for the Governor’s Mansion in Mississippi from 200411. He is bringing his Santa Claire Cox talent to Union County during this Christmas season to help raise needed funds to offset the tremendous medical expenses incurred by his granddaughter Claire Cox, 3. Claire suffered a stroke before birth because of a blood clotting disorder. The stroke left her unable to use the right side of her body, mostly her right arm and fine motor control of her right hand. She also lacks balance from a weak
right leg that requires a brace, and she is at great risk for seizures. Claire is one of a few patients accepted into AQUIREc, a world-renowned therapy program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This therapy has already helped Claire in walking, daily living skills and recovering the use of her arm. She can benefit most by attending this therapeutic program five times (once per year) before she is five years old. Her fourth session will be in May 2013. Each session costs $15,000 and is not covered by health insurance. Santa Claus will be available to Union County businesses, schools, senior centers/nursing homes, Christmas parades, parties and visits to private homes to all believers, young and old alike. Contact Charles Pittman at charlespittman@ centurylink.net, by calling 5 5 5 or byy mail at P.O. 585-8152
JV Hoppers on to playoffs The Union County Youth football JV Hoppers have qualified to play in the VFC 2012 Playoffs. Team members are: (front) Logan Sweeney, David Hopkins, Sylus Murray, Schuy Craig, Peyton “Bam Bam” King; (second row) Kenny Johnson, Caiden Graves, Jaxon Williams, Tanner Henry, Joseph Harvey, Antonio Grasty; (third row) Parker Hodge, Braxton Graves, Braxton Buckner, Hunter Delph, Carson Kitts; (back) assistant coach Ronnie Graves, assistant coach Matt Graves, head coach Jeff Chesney and assistant coach Joe Hall. Not pictured is assistant coach Brent Buckner. Photo submitted
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Barbecue on the Bay By Cindy Taylor Sunset Bay has welcomed new homeowners David and Pam Bell, Dale and Jan Doss, Jack and Annie Grau, Edward and Jennifer Rugg, Don and Diane Simerly, and Glenn and Sue Shadoan. Home Federal Bank provided lunch for the annual meeting and New Union Grass entertained. Resident artists had works for display and sale. They donated sale proceeds to the Union County Humane Society and Heritage Christian Academy. A corn hole tournament was held and officers for 2012-2013 were elected. New officers are ARC liaison Bill Kramer, president David McIntosh, vice president Kevin Laware, treasurer Sandy Devery and secretary Bob Scott.
Sunset Bay vacation residents Anne and Jim Zettler and permanent resident Stephanie Newcomer enjoy the beautiful fall weather and décor in front of the Sunset Bay clubhouse. Photo by C. Taylor
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Has the worm really turned? 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. Imagine that, “Commodores” and “football power” in the same sentence. Just in case they destroy this Tennessee season, here
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are some memories from the good, old days. Save them for medicinal purposes. In 1926, Nathan W. Dougherty hired Robert R. Neyland with a firm suggestion to stop Vanderbilt domination. It took a few minutes. The new coach had to gather better players. His Flamin’ Sophomores, seven in the starting lineup, ended the foolishness.
Don’t leave me here The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger. (Exodus 16: 2-3 NRSV) Did you ever set off on an adventure, anticipating Cross a wonderful time, only to Currents discover that things were Lynn a lot tougher than you exHutton pected? I readily admit that my mental picture of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt is shaped as much by Ce- Ten Commandments” as by cil B. deMille’s movie “The my reading of the book of
Since 1927, the record is 71-9-2. My favorite game was 1994, Tennessee 65-0 in downtown Nashville. That was a Saturday the Commodores were hoping to become bowl eligible. Unmerciful? Reserves played. The Vols gained a thenrecord 665 yards. Freshman quarterback Peyton Manning showed promise. Nine Vols scored touchdowns – James Stewart, Nilo Silvan, Billy Williams, Aaron Hayden, Joey Kent, David Horn, Chester Ford, Ronnie Pillow and Jay Graham. So many extra points and kickoffs caused John Becksvoort’s leg to cramp.
I still treasure 1963. Mallon Faircloth, the last singlewing tailback, ran for 179 yards. Frank Emanuel recovered a fumble to set up a Stan Mitchell touchdown. Tennessee defeated Vandy 14-0 in Jim McDonald’s final day as coach. There was a crazy comeback in 1987. The Vols couldn’t stop the option and trailed 28-3 in the second quarter. They finally figured it out and won, 38-36. Reggie Cobb, William Howard and Jeff Francis were pacesetters. Vanderbilt was always George Cafego’s game back when Tennessee had coaches who knew who he was. The Hall of Fame tailback and longtime assistant, the epitome of a Volunteer, hated the Commodores with a purple passion. The impoverished lad had
escaped the coal mines in scruffy Scarbro, W. Va., and arrived at UT with holes in his shoes and overalls. His worldly possessions were in one cardboard suitcase tied up with string. Yes, this is one of my favorite things. Vanderbilt was another world, easy street, linen napkins, silver spoons. Cafego was never clear on the spelling or definition of pomposity but he was convinced Vanderbilt was full of it. For years, Vanderbilt week was his turn to motivate. His pep talks were “colorful.” George died in February 1998. For the Vanderbilt game, equipment man Max Parrott wrote “Coach Cafego” on the blackboard in the locker room. The game was dedicated to his memory. Tennessee won, 41-0. So many warm and
fuzzy recollections … Willie Gault returned the 1980 second-half kickoff for a touchdown and John Ward said “he’s running all the way to the state capitol.” Dale Carter may have triggered the pregame fight in 1991. In 1993, Tennessee scored 27 in the second quarter and romped, 62-14. Charlie Garner was good. Vandy almost cost Tennessee the 1951 national championship. Bill Wade passed the Vols dizzy. UT got a clinching TD from Andy Kozar with five seconds to spare, making it 35-27. The afternoon ended with an old-fashioned free-for-all. Tennessee won.
Exodus. I mean, I am pretty clear that the pharaoh Ramses looked just like Yul Brynner. The Israelites had not been out of bondage in Egypt for long when they began to look back wistfully at their life as slaves. “At least we had food in Egypt,” they complained. “Meat stews, and nourishing bread! Now we have nothing! What good is freedom if we starve?” They had left behind the fleshpots – those bubbling meat stews. The Children of Israel were in a wilderness where water was scarce, animals were wild, crops were impossible, and shelter was difficult. Worse still, the Land of
Milk and Honey was still a distant dream, or worse, a mirage. So what does one do when one finds oneself stuck in an untenable position? Stuck, for example, in the no-man’s-land between the fleshpots and the milk and honey? When realization dawns, one cries, “Don’t leave me here! Get me out of here! Help me!” And therein lies the Good News. God never leaves us where God finds us. God will nudge, push, pull, coax, lead, entice, call and command, but God will never give up on us. Now, to be fair, that is also the Bad News.
When God gets hold of us, and has work and purpose for us, God is tenacious, persistent, even insistent. God may well call us out of our comfort zone, into places we never expected to be, knowing things we never expected to know, working with people we never expected to meet. In my mind, this phenomenon is best summarized by Albert Schweitzer’s final paragraph in his book “The Quest for the Historical Jesus.” As is so often the case, I learned this text by singing it, in a wonderful setting by composer Jane Marshall. I keep these words posted on the fridge in my kitch-
en, and on the bulletin board in my office at work: “He comes to us as One unknown, without a name, as of old by the lakeside, He came to those men who knew Him not. He speaks to us, He speaks the same word: “Follow! Follow! Follow thou Me!” And sets us to the tasks which He has to fulfill for our time. He commands. And to those who obey Him, whether they be wise or simple, He will reveal Himself in the toils, the conflicts, the sufferings which they shall pass through in His fellowship. And as an ineffable mystery, they shall learn in their own experience who He is.”
Several other Vanderbilt stories are in Marvin West’s first book, Tales of the Tennessee Vols. Signed copies are available by mail for $20 from WESTCOM, PO Box 38, Maynardville, TN 37807.
Runaway Bride (and bridemaids) at Luttrell Elementary Luttrell Elementary staff dressed in character on Halloween. Dressing as “Runaway Bride and her bridesmaids” are: (front) Lei Faust, Laura Griffey, Pam Luttrell, Lora Graves, Lynda Ruth, Cathy Buck; (back) Stacy Lamb, Natasha Williams, Lisa Smith, Stephanie Jackson, Mary Kitts, Tracie Hawkins and Carla Johnson. Photo submitted
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Monsters roam the haunted hallway at Paulette.
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Pawlapalooza The second annual Paulette Pawlapalooza was great fun. Folks lined up early and there was a steady crowd coming into Paulette Elementary all evening. PTO president Teresa
Williams said the carnival raises funds for the BETA Club and purchases that improve the school and aid the students, the most recent being the purchase of letters for the school sign that was donated by SIRT Signs.
Kids gather in the cafeteria at Paulette to decorate their own pumpkin. Photos by C. Taylor
The carnival featured games, vendors, a silent auction, bounce house, haunted hallway, concessions and hayride. Pumpkin decorating for the kids was a big hit. – Cindy Taylor
Brothers Brody Henderson, 3, and Lucas Henderson, 5, choose the bean bag toss for their first game at Paulette.
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Second grader Seth Begley First grader Jacie Hawkins shows off a balloon animal enjoys a snow cone at the at the Luttrell Elementary Luttrell Elementary Carnival. Photos submitted Carnival.
Trick or Treat in Luttrell Union County High School Athlete of the Week Mark Terrones By Cindy Taylor Senior
Mark Terrones p l a y e d middle linebacker and fullback on the Union County High School football team. The season is over and TerTerrones rones says his football career is as well. “I’m injured and have bulging discs in my back so I’m
Students from April Donaldson’s Luttrell Elementary kindergarten class trick-or-treat at the Luttrell Library: Madison Lawson, Nicoliah Hutchison, Joshua Hensley, Sabrina Switzer, librarian Kim Todd, Macy Leonard, Natali Perez, Michaela Noe, Jonathon Ellison, Devon Wilson, Emma Johnson and Toni Pollard. The Luttrell Library invited students for story time, crafts and treats as Luttrell Elementary School held its annual carnival Oct. 26. At the school, teachers and parent volunteers set up booths with games and
activities for the students and their families. These included a cake walk, balloon animals, snow cones, bonfire and more. Shoney Bear greeted visitors. – Cindy Taylor
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Brinkley Greer Davis was born Oct. 18, weighing 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Brinkley is the daughter of Brad and Brandi Davis and has an older brother, Jackson. Grandparents are Ralph and Barbara Williams of Maynardville and Mike and Libby Davis of New Tazewell.
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The difference between chronic and acute back pain is the duration of the pain. An acute condition generally lasts from a few days to a few weeks, whereas a chronic condition is one that endures for three months or more. And lower back pain is an experience that more than 30 million Americans share. The pain affects men and women in equal numbers, most often between the ages of 30 and 50. Lower back pain can be a result of an injury, of a sedentary lifestyle or simply a result of aging. Whether it’s considered chronic or acute, the pain can range from a low-grade, relatively tolerable muscle ache, to stabbing and shooting pain that limits motion, prevents a person from standing and makes it nearly impossible to find a comfortable position. If left untreated, an acute condition can deteriorate and become more serious. Lower back pain is unusual in children. However it is not unheard-of. It can be brought on by, among other things, using a heavy, ill-fitted backpack. Chiropractic treatment, specifically a spinal adjustment, which is a manipulation of the bones of the spine to make sure they’re in proper alignment, has been proven effective in easing the discomfort of lower back pain. Talk with a chiropractor about steps you can take to avoid developing lower back pain. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
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THROUGH NOV. 22 Annual fruit sale at Union County High School. Info available through CTE students. Navel oranges, juice oranges, tangelos, grapefruit and apples. Expected arrival is Tuesday, Nov. 27. Additional info: 992-0180.
SATURDAYS THROUGH DEC. 29 Turkey Shoot and Trade Day, 8 a.m., 6825 Tendell Lane, off Tazewell Pike. Fundraiser for summer baseball team.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, THROUGH DEC. 17 Food drive held by the Edward Jones office of Justin Myers, 713 E. Emory Road, Suite 102, 8 a.m.4 p.m. Bring nonperishable food items to be donated to local food pantries to help those in need this holiday season. No cash or checks as donations can be accepted. Info: Barbara Allison, 938-4202.
SATURDAY, NOV. 10 Emergency Services Day, see behind the scenes of emergency services, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Union County High School. Educational displays from Union County Rescue Squad, Maynardville Fire Department and other organizations; many activities. Free.
SATURDAY, NOV. 10-SUNDAY, NOV. 18 “9 Lives for 9 Dollars” feline adoption event, Union county Humane Society. Info: www. unioncountyhumanesociety.org or 992-7969.
SUNDAY, NOV. 11 Singing, 11 a.m., New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 7115 Tipton Lane off East Beaver Creek, featuring Michael and Deliah Kitts. All invited.
MONDAY, NOV. 12 Master Beef Producer class: “Forages,” 6:30 p.m., Union County UT Extension office, 3925
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 Luttrell Senior Center community outreach event, sponsored by the Union County Office on Aging. Info or appointment: 992-0361 or 992-3292.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15 Master Beef Producer class: “Environmental Concerns and Food Safety,” 6:30 p.m., Union County UT Extension office, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Info: 992-8038.
FRIDAY, NOV. 16 Soup Kitchen, 5-8 p.m., Cedar Ford Baptist Church, Luttrell. Free. All welcome. Info: Jennifer, 274-9538. Free Senior Line Dancing classes, noon-1 p.m., Senior Center in Maynardville. No experience necessary. Info: Kathy Chesney, 566-3289.
Square Dance Club forming in Maynardville. Info meeting with caller, 7 p.m. at the Union County Senior Citizens Center, 298 Main St. 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.
SATURDAY, DEC. 1 “Beaded Christmas Earrings” 1-4 p.m., with Kathy Seely, at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Registration deadline: Nov. 26.To register: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. City of Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon. To register to participate: 992-0870. Fountain City Christmas Parade, 9 a.m.-noon. Halls Christmas Parade, 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8
SATURDAY, NOV. 17 Annual banquet for Union County Business & Professional Association, 6 p.m., Maynardville Senior Center. Pete’s Place will cater. Man and Woman of 2012 will be announced. Tickets: $35. Tickets/info: Brad Davis, First Century Bank; Marilyn Toppins, 992-8272; Debbie Cox. First Team Realty; Brenda Sweet, Commercial Bank, all board members.
SUNDAY, NOV. 18 “A Holiday Concert,” presented by the Walters State Community Concert Band, 3 p.m. in the “Z” Buda Assembly Hall and Gymnasium. No tickets or reservations required. Info: 423-585-6922.
MONDAY, NOV. 19
Needle-Felted Snowmen class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the The Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline, Dec. 3. Info or to register: 494-9854, www. appalachianarts.net or stop by the center.
SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Union County Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m. beginning at the Union County High School parking lot. Info: Jeff Sharp, 405-2196, or Trish Collins, 9732279.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 Luttrell Senior Center community outreach event, sponsored by the Union County Office on Aging. Info or appointment: 992-0361 or 992-3292.
THURSDAY, DEC. 13
Master Beef Producer class: “Marketing, Graduation, and Dinner,” 6:30 p.m., Union County UT Extension office, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Info: 992-8038.
Free Quilting Class, 7 p.m., at Adult Day Services, 1545 Maynardville Highway. Info: Kathy Chesney, 566-3289.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 21
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19
Sharps Chapel Senior Center community outreach event, sponsored by the Union County Office on Aging. Info or appointment: 992-0361 or 9923292.
Sharps Chapel Senior Center community outreach event, sponsored by the Union County Office on Aging. Info or appointment: 992-0361 or 9923292.
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Thanksgiving Open House, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, in Norris. Enjoy hot cider and pastries while you shop. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
Master Beef Producer class: “Herd Health,” 6:30 p.m., Union County UT Extension office, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Info: 992-8038.
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Visit us online at www.powellauction.com or email us at sold4u314@aol.com 232 HILL STREET, LUTTRELL – Great move-in condition cottage. Lots of updates done. Approx 1016 SF featuring 2BR/1BA, beautiful wood flooring, tile counter tops, new oak cabinets, S/S fridge, smooth-top range, W&D to remain. 1-car carport, central H&A, out building for extra storage. Priced to sell at only $54,900. Directions: North on Tazewell Pike into Union County. Right on Hwy 61 East to left on Cedar at Post Office to top of hill. Right on Hill to house on left. Sign on property. 176 GRANDVIEW DR, MAYNARDVILLE – Needs TLC. Home features over 2200 SF. 3BR/2BA, kit/dining combo w/all appl. Full unfin bsmnt w/rear entrance gar. Cov front porch, back deck. Nice yard. Just mins to marinas & beautiful Norris Lake. This is a foreclosure property sold AS IS. priced at $100,000. REDUCED! Now only $72,800. 209 GRACE AVE, LUTTRELL – Great affordable home. Level lot. Good starter home or investment for rental property. Foreclosure. Sold AS IS. Bring all offers. Must have proof of funds. Offered at only $38,500. 371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Nothing spared. Custom Norris Lake front home approx 3200 SF. On main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. A mstr suite WITH BA fit for a king! Gleaming hdwd flrs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, stainless appl. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rms except kit, 8 patio drs, sky lights, cath ceilings, septic approved for 2 BRs, home has 3 offices/ dens, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending length of home, gently sloping lot w/boat launch & dock. Truly a must see home. Priced below appraisal. Offered at $479,000. HWY 33 thru Maynardville to right on Hickory Valley to end. Left on Walkers Ford to 1st left on Circle to 1st left on Swan Seymour. Home on left. Sign on property.
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LOTS/ACREAGE 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. COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL LOT just inside Union County. 1.29 acres w/346 ft. on Tazewell Pike. All utilities avail. $24,900. Owner financing NOW available with 0 money down! COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/ frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000. GORGEOUS LOT w/over 115' of frontage on Holston River. Level 0.88 acre lot. The best lot offered in River Point 2. $69,900. HUNTER’S RETREAT located on Ailor Gap. Over 118 acres of woodland w/creek through prop. Several nice bldg. sites. Offered at $174,000. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $59,900. 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 $79,900. AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $19,900. 5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $27,500. SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. Starting at $24,900. OK for dbl wide homes. Owner financing NOW available with 0 down. Call Tina for more info: 938-3403.
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