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BUZZ Pecans are here Pecans are here for holiday baking. The Union County Lions Club’s annual pecan sale is underway. One pound packages of pecan halves and 12-ounce packages of pecans covered in white and dark chocolate are available. The cost for all bags is $10. You may purchase your pecans at Commercial Bank (Maynardville Branch), First Century Bank (Maynardville Branch) or the Trustee’s Office in the Union County Courthouse. Info: Ronnie Mincey, 865-278-6430.

Lee album premier Carly Sabrina Lee will debut her new album, “As Small as I Am,” in a free concert 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Mountain View Church of God of the Union Assembly in Luttrell. Carly, age 12, recently won first place in the Tennessee Valley Fair Young Talent Search Division. Her parents are Brad Lee and Brooke KellyEverhart. Info: 548-1709

BBQ for Hog Club Union County 4-H Hog Club will hold a hog roast and barbecue with live bluegrass music 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Union County Senior Center in Maynardville. Cost is $8 per plate with a barbecue sandwich, sides, dessert and a drink. Tickets are while supplies last and may be purchased in advance. Info: Tammie Hill, 256-3805

IN THIS ISSUE Budding newsies The journalism skinny block class at Union County High School is tackling some tough issues. Among them are school lunches and kissing in the hallways.

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Henry Clear? Recently, as I understand it, someone gifted the Diaries of Henry Clear to John Rice Irwin. There are many interesting and enlightening references to Union County people in these diaries. At some point I may write a few excerpts about those people; but, first, just who is Henry Clear?

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By Shannon Carey When the Rev. Burney Hutchison was drafted into the U.S. Navy in November 1943, he was just 19 years old. The farthest he’d ever been from home was Kentucky. Before his term of service in World War II ended, that Union County boy had traveled the world with the Navy amphibious forces in both the Pacific and European theaters, even taking part in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Looking back, Hutchison remains humble about his role in these historic events. He just feels honored to have served his country. “I wasn’t the only one,” he said. “The real heroes are the ones still over there or buried at sea. A lot of boys never did get to shore.” Hutchison said Union County alone lost three young men in the invasion of Normandy. Hutchison’s ship was LST #522, assigned to shuttle tanks, trucks and troops between England and France. While Hutchison’s job wasn’t the most dangerous in the war effort, it did have its share of risks. Frigid seas with waves sometimes 40 feet high and enemy submarines and bombers were always a threat. Once, he saw a German torpedo hit the ship ahead of his, killing five sailors. “If anyone told you it didn’t scare them, I don’t know whether I’d believe them or not. But we were assigned to do a job. We just had a job to do,” he said. His happiest memory from the war was having the good luck to meet up with his brother, Willard, in England. Willard was serving in the Air Force, and U2 bombs fell on London during their three days of leave there. In 1945, Hutchison got two weeks of leave at home, then his ship sailed for the Pacific via the Panama Canal with a load of large and small ammunition. His ship stopped in Hawaii, the Soloman Islands, Okinawa, the Marshall Islands, Corregidor, the Philippines and Korea. While they were in the Philippines, the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Japan. Hutchison returned home after an honorable discharge in April 1946 and went to work for the Southern Railroad. He married “the prettiest girl in the neigh-

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The Rev. Burney Hutchison, World War II Navy veteran, stands in front of his home on Hickory Valley Road. He served in both the European and Pacific theaters during the war, and he was part of the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Photo by S. Carey

borhood,” Evelyn Cupp, in June 1949. The two were together until she passed away almost two years ago. They had two sons and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Hutchison went into the ministry in 1966, serving at Zion Hill in Anderson County, Cedar Grove in Knox County, and Unity in Knox County. He was called to Valley

Grove Baptist, his home church, in 1977, where he served as pastor for 33 years. He was also a school board member for eight years and a Union County Commissioner for 22 years. He has also found purpose in his volunteer work with the TriCounty Veterans Honor Guard. He served as their chaplain full time until he went to part time due to

health concerns. The Honor Guard conducts military honors at veterans’ funerals in Union, Grainger and Claiborne counties. But this service, too, he approaches with humility. “All we’re really doing is paying our respects to our veterans and their families,” he said. “I just volunteer to serve because it helps somebody.”

Chamber kicks off Shop Local campaign By Shannon Carey Union County Chamber of Commerce kicks off its Shop Local campaign this week. Twentyfour local businesses are offering great specials through Dec. 23, when you present a coupon from the Shop Local flyer, found in participating businesses and on page 4 of this week’s Shopper News. Though the campaign comes just in time for the Patrick Hurley holidays, Chamber president Patrick Hurley says he hopes Union County residents will keep in the habit of shopping local throughout the year. “This is not a charitable action,” he said. “There are good benefits to the customer to shopping local. “I hope this will resonate with people all year

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Bob, Jaxx Drive-Thru and Jaxx Gold and Silver Exchange, Teresa’s Bakery, Maynardville Subway, Mary’s Home Furnishings, Hickory Star Event Center, Okie’s Pharmacy, Bull Run Creek Apartments, Li’l Jo’s Bar-B-Que, Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation, Union County Arts, Union County Animal Hospital, Southern Class Boutique, Union County Humane Society, Maynardville Food City, Jay’s Striper Guide Service, Booker’s One Stop Markets, the Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Union County Chiropractic and Beach Island Resort and Marina. Participation was free for Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Info: 992-2811, www.comeherecomehome. com See page 4 for the Shop Local coupon sheet.

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Hand-painted Union County Heritage ornaments, including this one of Thunder Road, are available at Flowers by Bob. Customers can even bring a photo of their own church or homeplace for a custom ornament.

Flowers by Bob now carries the acclaimed brand of Willow Tree figurines, including this stunning tree topper. Photos by S. Carey

Tuition equality bill heads back to Legislature By Shannon Carey It’s time to take your Christmas decorating to the next level, and Flowers by Bob in Maynardville can help you get there. Flowers by Bob owner Bob Sharp hosts a Christmas Open House each year to help customers get a jump on holiday décor and gifts. This year’s event runs through Nov. 14, with refreshments, prize drawings and great discounts. From one ornament to the whole tree, Flowers by Bob has got you covered. You can also find a special gift for a loved one or treat yourself with Harry London candles, Carson wind chimes, and new this year the full line of Wil-

low Tree figurines. Gourmet chocolates and Rocky Mountain Wassail mix are also available. Union County Heritage ornaments, hand-painted by local artists, would make a delightful gift or addition to your own tree. The ornaments depict historic places in Union County like Highway 33 Bridge and the old bank building on Main Street. You can even bring a photo of your church or home place for a custompainted ornament. Flowers by Bob is located at 215 Highway 61 East, Maynardville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Info: 992-8148

By Betty Bean Last session, the Tennessee General Assembly came within a hair’s breadth of passing a bill that would make the undocum e n t e d children of Fran Ansley i m m ig r a nt parents eligible for in-state college tuition. The Senate approved the bill 21-12, and House members voted 49-47 in favor – one vote short of the 50 required for the bill to pass – which sent it back to the Calendar and Rules Committee. Two members thought to be sympathetic to the bill

were absent, so it should be an easy lift to get over that 50-vote threshold, right? Maybe not, says retired UT law professor Fran Ansley, one of the state’s most eloquent tuition equality supporters. Ansley and her allies are ready to give it another go when the Legislature reconvenes in January, but the anti-immigrant tone of much the talk generated by the Republican primary has her concerned. “Despite how close we came last year, there’s been a lot of hateful rhetoric coming out of the primary season so far and I worry about the effect it’s going to have on this issue.” As the law stands now, students who aren’t citizens

Come to the water “Then taking the seven loaves he gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to distribute.” – (Mark 8:6) Jesus gave thanks. Do we? There is so much complaining and blaming … and so little thanking. Yes, Fr. Steve Pawelk the world is a mess. Yes, there is war, poverty and racism. Yes, there is injustice and corruption. I know all that. But so does our Lord. Complaining won’t change any of it. Yet giving thanks for what we have might. I am thankful that Jesus, God’s only Son, has saved me and everyone. I am grateful that Jesus shows mercy to me and every sinner. I am grateful for eyes which can see the natural beauty of East Tennessee. I grateful to my fellow ministers who share the Word of God with others. I am grateful for fingers that can type this column. I am grateful for friends and family. I am thankful for my parishioners. As I start this small list, so many more things come to mind, and I find a great peace and warmth in my heart. What is your list? Complaining saps our energy and can make us angry or depressed. Yet giving thanks brings hope and life. It

can bring us out of the depths and into loving action. Remember the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves. People were hungry. The disciples said, ‘we cannot feed them, send them home.’ Jesus said, ‘bring me what we have.’ He gave thanks for that. Then he broke it, making it even smaller. However, in the sharing came the multiplying. It was an act of true faith awarded by satisfied people – with an abundance left over. This is how God works. He sends no one away. He takes the little that we have and multiplies it. Then He invites us to share this blessing with others. This formula of bringing light into the darkness and hope to the hopeless needs only a little from us. It needs us to give thanks for whatever we have and offer it to God. God will do the rest. Next time you feel like complaining or think the world is a mess, just pause and begin your list of thanks. Then offer your list to God. Let him break it open and share the results with others. You and others will discover abundance.

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have to pay out-of-state tuition (about three times as much as in-state tuition) at Tennessee’s colleges and universities, even if that student’s parents have lived and paid taxes in the state for years. High school guidance counselors and college administrators went to Nashville to tell legislators about the stifling effects this has on ambitious young people who find educational opportunities foreclosed to them through no fault of their own. “It’s crazy to have these young people growing up here, getting an education in Tennessee public schools and facing this insurmountable barrier. I think there is in fact broad public support for the idea that Tennessee

should be educating all its young people,” Ansley said, emphasizing that the bill does not include any kind of financial aid. Obviously, Democrats alone cannot pass bills in a legislature where Republicans hold a supermajority in both houses, and some of the state’s most conservative Republican legislators supported the tuition equality bill last year. Its Senate sponsor was Todd Gardenhire of Chattanooga, and Knoxville’s Eddie Smith cited his mother’s admonition to the right thing when he signed on as a co-sponsor in the House. Ansley, who was a law professor at UT for 20 years To page 3

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Students find voice in journalism class By Shannon Carey This reporter had the honor to meet the Union County High School skinny block journalism class Nov. 5, and the passion the students showed for writing blew me away. And kids, remember how I told you to write a lead sentence for stories? Well, that’s how. But I digress. The journ a l i s m s k i n n y block is an enrichment auxiliar y to the full newspaper class at UCHS. Teacher NiBowling cole Bowling assigns topics to the students, and they submit their writings to the school newspaper staff. To pass the class, each student must have one story published in the school newspaper by the end of the semester. Journalism students get to take hall passes, interview teachers and fellow students,

and incorporate those findings into their stories. Keely Booth said getting to “go out and mingle with the students,” is her favorite part of the class. For the most part, Booth journalism students have written opinion pieces this semester. Bowling said seeing their opinions published boosts their confidence as writers. “They’re high school kids,” she said. “They’ve got lots of opinions. They like it more than we thought they would.” Subjects have included school lunches, inspiring acts of kindness, and even kissing in the hallways. Zachery Zecchino said the subject of in-school public displays of affection (PDA) was important to him. His story about PDA made it into the school newspaper. “I’m in a relationship,

and I was wondering what was acceptable for me,” he said. Unsurp r i s i n g l y, teachers t u r n e d out to be staunchly against PDA, but “students Zecchino were all over the place,” he said. Emily Wallace took a firm stance against PDA at school. “We’re at school to learn,” she said. “It’s disrespectful to other people who don’t want to see that.” Wallace Arielle Monroe wrote what could be seen as a controversial piece about PDA, one that didn’t make it into the school newspaper. She tackled the issue of homosexual PDA. She looked up facts about LGBT teens and used

them in the article. “Gay PDA is not really addressed here,” she said. “If straight PDA is OK, gay PDA should be, too.” Journalism student Monroe Mad ay a Evans has gone in a different direction for her work in the class. She is researching why Union C o u n t y High School no longer offers Drivers Education. “I just don’t understand why we don’t Evans have that class,” she said. Like so many media outlets these days, the UCHS newspaper is available in digital format only. QR codes posted in the hallways give students access to the publication.

community Tuition equality (and ranked first in her class when she graduated in 1979), said her interest in this bill grew out of her study of the effects of plant closings in Tennessee, which led her to travel south of the border to look at the effects of international trade agreements on poor and working people. She argues that slamming the door on educational opportunities for ambitious students because of where they were born is having a detrimental effect on American democracy. “This migration wasn’t the result of individual decisions by migrants to come here and break our law, but were decisions made on very high levels, to cut these trade agreements, causing out-migrations from those places to begin to spill out over here,” she said. “What happens to our own economy and our own labor standards if we allow the fact that our immigration system has gotten broken to create a new underclass of people

From page 2 among us? What happens to our democracy if we allow a broken system to produce a group of 11 million people who are not allowed to vote or benefit from the sales taxes and income taxes they pay? It’s very dangerous.” If the bill passes, Tennessee will join 25 other states with tuition equality bills in place. It has been amended to cover students who have already applied for “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” (DACA) status, which allows students a temporary but renewable status that carries a two-year deferral from the threat of deportation, a work permit and a social security number, making it one of the country’s most restrictive. It is supported by Republicans who believe it will grow the tax base, increase tuition paid to the state, supply skilled labor to business and align with the governor’s “Drive to 55” initiative, which aspires to see 55 percent of Tennesseans equipped with college degrees or certificates by 2025.

The John Adair Oak Tree Highly respected local arborist, William James “Jim” Cortese, ISA, recently used his expertise to age the stately white oak tree (Quercus alba) which stands a lone sentinel just behind Food City in Lynnhurst Cemetery on West Adair Drive. There has long been speculation about the age of the tree and whether John Adair’s reinterrment in 1926 was under the shade of that tree for a reason. Adair’s great-grandson, James Harvey Smith (18401932) had assisted his father in removing the last remnants of historic Fort Adair. Had Smith advised the Daughters of the American Revolution to choose that site because of its historic significance, possibly because it was within in the perimeter of the fort? After viewing the sole available historic photograph of the tree, making current measurements and returning to his office to study the information and consult his reference works, Cortese sent the following email: “I have run the age of the Adair Oak two different ways: “1) (The age factor in the 1988 “International Society of Arboriculture Guide for Tree Appraisal” for white oak, Quercus alba, is 5 times the tree diameter.) The tree’s current diameter at 4.5 feet off of the ground is 52.84 inches multiplied by 5 equals 264 years or

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HISTORY AND MYSTERIES circa 1751. “2) Using a millimeter ruler I measured the diameter of the current tree with Dr. John Tumblin in the photo. It is 21 mm in diameter. Tumblin’s head is 3 mm wide which is equal to an average approximate head diameter size of 6.5 inches. “In the 1926 photograph, the tree is 23 mm diameter and the gentleman’s head is 5 mm diameter. Based upon this information and running an algebraic equation, it is my opinion that the tree is approximately 212 years old, circa 1803. “(Again) based upon my figures, it was approximately 120 years old in 1926. Trying to be a good scientist, if we average the two methodologies; then the tree would be 238 years old, circa 1777. The fort and stockade date to 1788. Thus it is conceivable that this tree was standing when the fort was built. It would have been, again in my estimation, about 3-5 inches diameter and about 15-20 feet tall in 1788.” Only hours later, Cortese would advise that he had run the age of the tree a third way:

“3) Back in the early 1990s, I had my tree crews measure the diameters and count the age via growth rings of trees that we were cutting down. There were six white oaks in that paper work. I ran the numbers on these six trees. Their average diameters were 23.03 inches. Their average age was 88.17 years. Utilizing the algebraic equation that I utilized previously, the large 52.84 inch diameter white oak is 203 years old. “Thus, we have 264 + 212 + 203 equals 678 divided by 3 equals 226. This would put the tree circa 1789.” Over the years several research efforts have been made to discover the exact location of Fort Adair, efforts that have so far failed to establish that footprint. The late Katherine Keogh “Kate” White (1853-1938), historian of the Bonny Kate Chapter of the DAR and honorary historian of the Tennessee DAR, who was a charter member of the East Tennessee Historical Society and its vice president, wrote perhaps the most informative article on the subject. Her article in the Knoxville Sentinel (predecessor to the Knoxville News Sentinel) on July 22, 1923, is entitled, “Where Trolleys And Autos Now Run John Adair Built His Stockade While Indians Peered Down From Black Oak.” White interviewed John Harvey Smith (probably James Harvey Smith) who was then living

in the historic Smith house on the southeastern section of John Adair’s 640-acre land grant (present location of CiCi’s Pizza). There are several significant quotes in the article: “What was then far out beyond the extreme frontier of this city in 1788 and where now is a part of busy North Knoxville out on the Fountain City road (now Broadway) in beautiful Lynnhurst cemetery, in the extreme north, between the deep cut driveway and a large lonely oak tree, sleeps John Adair. This place was always known as Adair Burying Hill, and the Hill graveyard on Adair Creek. “Recently Lynnhurst was being put in order, some bones of early settlers were found, and reinterred in Lynnhurst and Greenwood cemeteries. It was thought that John Adair and wife were among these, but a great-grandson of John Adair, John H. Smith (sic), who lives on the Adair estate in the large brick house between the Fountain City railway tracks and Broadway pike, remembered where his great-grandfather was buried and the rocks that were used to mark his grave. He helped his father to pull down the old Fort and house of John Adair. “The Brick House was built by the late John Smith, the second, in the year of 1839. The Fort, stockade, and house of 1788 stood on the west side of the asphalt road to Fountain City, be-

Adair Oak Tree (1926). Unveiling the tombstones of Revolutionary War soldiers John Adair and Edward Smith by the Bonny Kate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are: Sarah Smith Sanders, J. Harvey Smith, Mary Boyce Temple, Sarah Smith McCampbell. Oct. 26, 1926. Lynnhurst Cemetery. (McClung Historical Collection #200-001-278)

Adair Oak Tree (2015). Dr. John D. Tumblin stands under the Adair Oak recently to provide a means of comparing the current size of the tree to its 1926 size. (Photograph submitted) tween it and where Adair Creek runs, just below the graveyard. Mr. Smith said there were two springs one on each side of the stockade, which supplied the settlers, and that always a sufficient amount of water was brought in during daylight, and someone with a rifle stood guard while the women and children brought in the supply.” The cutline for a photograph of the Smith House

illustrating the article contains this sentence, “Adair fort was located directly between this house and the grove, and is indicated by a large stone marker, though this stone is not shown in the picture.” Thanks to Jim Cortese and his expertise in aging trees we may be a step closer to locating the exact footprint of John Adair’s 1788 fort. If only trees could talk.

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Before computers, electronic calendars and “personal assistants,” to say the least it was difficult to keep track of appointments, events and meetings. As history becomes more accessible to us, I’m finding that it was customary for professional people as well as business people to keep a diary. Some time ago I transcribed the diary of James C. “Jim” Hubbard, a former Union County tax assessor. Recently, as I understand it, someone gifted the Diaries of Henry Clear to John Rice Irwin. His assistant, David Campbell, has transcribed the diaries, and Mr. Irwin and Mr. Campbell were kind enough to share a copy of the transcription with me. There are many in-

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teresting and enlightening references to Union County people in these diaries. At some point I may write a few excerpts about those people; but, first, just who is Henry Clear? Peter Clear was born in Germany in 1781. He, with his brother Henry, came to the United States in 1798. Peter Clear settled on a farm just north of the village of Andersonville, Tenn. There, having married Margaret Damewood in 1809,

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he reared his family. To this union were born nine children. Henry, the author of these diaries, was the oldest, being born May 29, 1810. Little is known of the early life of this pioneer family except that Peter Clear lived and died at the homestead, which he cleared out of the wilderness of Anderson County. Henry Clear, the brother who came with Peter from Germany, separated from Peter and went into what is now White County. Nothing was ever definitely heard from him. It is believed that Peter Clear was a pious Christian, a Methodist of the John Wesley type, his home a house of prayer and a home for the itinerant ministers of the frontier. He exemplified the words of Joshua, “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” It was in this humble home that the first Methodist class north of the Clinch River in what is now known as Anderson County was organized in 1836, and is known as Clear’s Class. It is my understanding that

Many times it’s not what’s said but how it’s said. Two personal experiences will illustrate.

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When I was in high school, report cards were handed out in homeroom. Students carried their cards to classes throughout the

day for the teacher to handwrite grades on them. One day in W. A. Hartsell’s economics class, mine was returned with no grade recorded. I was now faced with an opportunity to make either a good choice (e.g., privately and calmly drawing the teacher’s attention to his oversight) or bad (e.g., writing in my own grade). So what did I do? I took the card up to Mr. Hartsell and said, “Hey, W. A., what are you trying to pull? Where’s my grade?” He

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promptly took my grade card and wrote the fattest “C” imaginable. Next choice? I questioned the “C” with much more humility than I had pointed out the latent oversight. Mr. Hartsell explained that my chapter outlines could be more detailed, etc. Perhaps if I had been more diplomatic (tactful) in pointing out my teacher’s oversight he would have written a fat “B” or even “A” in the blank space. Nevertheless, my complaint was registered, situation recti-

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these “classes” were to prepare persons as pastors and ministers of the Gospel. The class continued meeting in the home of the Clears until 1844, when

a log house was built and dedicated to the worship of God. The name chosen was Macedonia. The church is the Macedonia Methodist Church at Andersonville.

An article and picture were printed in a local newspaper – probably the Clinton Courier – in the 1950s, but I do

fied and explanation given. The deed was done, the die was cast. What did I learn from this experience? Obviously not enough. During my freshman year at LMU, I was assigned to the then director of public relations as a work study student. My main job was to deliver the daily FYI newsletters to various locations around campus. My work study supervisor was a very attractive, rather personable young woman who was engaged to be married in the not too distant future. Her office was located in the University Advancement suite then located on the top floor

of Duke Hall. Several other women worked in that suite. One Thursday my supervisor was in an exceptionally great mood. She was almost giddy as I left to deliver my fliers. It never occurred to me that on the next day she would present a drastically different mood. When I reported on Friday, my supervisor had fi xed her hair a different way. I walked straight up to her, and in (what I considered, anyway) a joking manner, I said, “Your hair looks awful.” The next thing I heard was a tremendous burst of uncontrollable laughter, not from my supervisor, but

from the other ladies who worked in the office suite. They were no more amused than my supervisor was enraged. She practically threw the newsletters at me and ordered me out of her sight. Unfortunately, I was too dumb to realize what I had done. When I followed her into her office to apologize for whatever I had done, she informed me that I had embarrassed her in front of her coworkers. I spent a long weekend agonizing over this mishap, dreading the following Monday. Next week I’ll share the effect this particular lack of tactfulness had on the next stage of my college career.

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Not much about North Texas All I intend to say about Tennessee against North Texas in football is that Vol basketball, ready or not, is moving toward the national spotlight. Big deal coming up for Thanksgiving weekend – fourth annual Barclays Center Classic in uptown Brooklyn, presented by Honda. Last year’s show was presented by Continental Tires. Thought you might want to know, just in case you are considering tires or cars. There are two divisions to this unusual basketball event. In the junior division, Gardner-Webb will play at UT at noon on Nov. 22. Army will visit on Nov. 24 for a 7 p.m. game. Other games are other places. The senior division matches Cincinnati against Nebraska and George Washington against Tennessee on Nov. 27 in New York City. Check local listings. The next day, losers play at noon and winners go for the championship at a more convenient 2:30. The junior division, which includes the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions and Southeastern Louisiana ordinary Lions, doesn’t get to play in the big house, capacity 17,000 or so. It as-

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sembles at West Point. Barclays Center is the really big time, home to the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA and New York Islanders of the NHL. Other events horn in. The Ultimate Craft Beer Festival has come and gone. Disney on Ice will have its hundred-year celebration. Rock bands Yes and Toto were there. Barclays has passed Madison Square Garden as the highest-grossing venue in the United States for concerts and family shows, not counting sports events. ■ Suggestion: If you are going to New York for Tennessee basketball, stay over a day and enjoy Handel’s Messiah at Carnegie Hall. Discount tickets available. ■ Whispers: Longsuffering faithful fans are nervous about what they are not hearing about Tennessee basketball recruiting. Rick Barnes is teaching technique and trying to

develop what he has inherited. Rob Lanier, ace talent solicitor, is not listed among those in pursuit of four and five-stars that Kentucky doesn’t want. Barnes was even quoted as saying star ratings don’t matter. Fans suffered the shakes. ■ Developments: Young Kyle Alexander came from Canada as a Volunteer of the future, 6-10, athletic but very inexperienced, a project for next year. He is suddenly a now. ■ Translation: A basketball miracle has transpired or the other big man, junior college transfer Ray Kasongo, has a potentially serious eligibility problem. Kasongo, 20, has many transcripts. He has been going to school long enough to have two high school diplomas. He got some secondary education in Toronto, one of his hometowns. In 2012 he was “going” to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia but I couldn’t swear he ever attended. His “mentor,” Brandon Bender, a key figure in AAU basketball circles in Kentucky, showed him the way to East Ridge High in Lick Creek, Ky., and then on to Pikeville, for more and better basketball exposure. He

supposedly graduated. He was to get more education at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wis., but didn’t stay long. He did OK at Phase I Academy in suburban Phoenix, committed to University of Oregon, de-committed, recommitted, signed and was denied admission in June 2014. Transcript credibility issues or maybe the “mentor” made the NCAA nervous? Hmmm. Kasongo played at College of Southern Idaho last season. The recruiting world was surprised when he signed with Tennessee. Mississippi State thought he was a Bulldog. In a long and strange process, others had interest, according to Kasongo or Bender or both: UCLA, Arizona, LSU, Southern Cal, N.C. State, California, Memphis, Stanford, Indiana, DePaul, Iowa, Texas, UConn, West Virginia, Michigan State, Cincinnati, Ohio State, Florida, Wright State and Kansas. There are valid reasons. Kasongo looks like an NBA power forward or maybe an NFL tight end. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

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not have a copy and I do not know the exact site. Peter Clear was the main influence in building this church house, and being one of its charter members he became its first exhorter. He retained this position until his death in 1884. It was as a loyal Methodist that he maintained his place, rearing three sons and six daughters. He, like Paul, fought a good fight, and had reserved for him a crown of life. When, having spent his life in the interest of his church, and having burned his candle out in service to his fellow man, he came to die, he sent for his pastor inviting him to, “Come and see a Christian die.” His pastor hastened to his bedside, and was there when he fell asleep in the arms of him who had been his captain of life and his salvation in death. At Peter Clear’s death, it fell upon the shoulders of his oldest son, Henry Clear, who had through those years been the class leader of this band of Methodists, to accept the mantle of leadership. There were two younger brothers of Henry Clear, both of whom were also licensed as local preachers in the class at Macedonia. The

Rev. Caperton Clear and the Rev. Rowan Clear both served for some years as capable and worthy men. Henry Clear writes of them regularly in his diaries. The six daughters were all public-spirited and did active service in the church until their deaths. It was Henry Clear, however, who maintained the leadership of the class at Macedonia and the upkeep of the family and the old homestead. Henry Clear made his home a Christian home and kept the fires burning night and morning upon the family altar. As a class leader he could not be excelled. He held his regular class meetings every three weeks, and looked after the spiritual welfare of his flock. He was noted for his piety and Godly walk. He was a man of few words, but one of spiritual demonstration. On Monday the 5th of June, 1852, Serena Clear (Henry’s sister) married Henry Snodderly. This left Henry and Peter Clear to take care of themselves, but Henry soon resolved to change that. He says, “After considerations and prayer, I paid my address to Miss Mary Scruggs and soon concluded a marriage contract with her and

Luttrell sets Christmas parade

The city of Luttrell Christmas parade will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 5. The registration form for parade entries can be found on the city of Luttrell Facebook page or by calling 992-0870. The city of Luttrell will provide Santa; no other Santa will be allowed in the parade.

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we were married by the Rev. G. W. Baker on last Tuesday the 18th to the seeming satisfaction of all concerned. May the Lord guide us in ways of Holy living, that neither of us may ever regret our union.” Other records indicate he married Mary Scruggs July 15, 1854. To this union were born three children, Dr. John Clear, Mrs. Margaret Clear Peterson and Luther Clear.” Serena Clear, whom Henry mentions frequently in his diaries, was the Serena Clear Snodderly (Snoderly?) who was later murdered in the infamous Snodderly Murder in Union County and which resulted in the only hanging to take place in Union County.

■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668. ■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE, will host a special singing 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, featuring Rick Alan King. ■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church will have a community food drive for the Pantry on Saturday, Nov. 14, weather permitting. Dona-

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Sciatica and pregnancy Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through many changes. Obviously, it’s a wonderful time in a woman’s life. But it’s also a challenging time. Extra weight brings a shift of the center of gravity. This causes new sensations, and, in some cases, discomfort. One of the more common complaints during pregnancy is a condition called sciatica, a sharp, shooting pain that starts in the buttocks and radiates down the leg into the calf and sometimes all the way into the foot. The pain is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve, which, at roughly the diameter of a finger, is the largest nerve in the body. Pregnancy-related sciatica generally develops in the second or third trimester, when the baby is approaching its peak weight. Chiro-

They have treated the wound of my people carelessly, saying, “Peace, peace,” when there is no peace. (Jeremiah 6: 14 NRSV) God made the World in six days flat On the seventh He said, “I’ll rest.” So He let the thing into orbit swing To give it a dry run test. A billion years went by, Then He took a look at the whirling blob. His spirits fell as He shrugged, “Oh well, it was only a six-day job!” (Rhymes for the Irreverent, Chad Mitchell Trio) Call it Armistice Day or Veterans Day, Nov. 11 is a day of remembrance, of gratitude, of pride and of grief. It was set aside to honor the sacrifice of those Americans who fought in World War I. Still today, those who fought and lived, as well as those who fought and died are remembered and honored at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month. There have been other wars since, long, agonizing wars, and those veterans are also included in the tribute paid to their service. One would think that by this time, the inhabitants of Planet Earth would have figured out that maybe, just maybe, we should learn to peacefully share this home we have. As Rodney King so

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plaintively asked, after riots and beatings and killings in California, “Why can’t we all just get along?” Why, indeed? This sweet little blue planet that we call home is big enough to allow us all to live here, and to get along! Surely we could take care of it and of our fellow humans! But no, we fight over land and water and oil and mineral rights and politics and religion! We kill each other in wars and riots and on our highways. God forgive and help us!

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practic treatment, including massage, can be effective in easing the discomfort. Among steps a woman can take to minimize the likelihood of developing sciatica is wearing sturdy, supportive shoes—flats, or those with a small heel. These shoes are helpful in keeping a pregnant woman’s weight balanced. It’s also helpful to avoid sitting for long periods. Sleeping on a firm mattress is also important for supporting your back. Talk with your chiropractor for other recommendations on treatment or lifestyle adjustments you can make to avoid or get some relief from pregnancy-related sciatica. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn.; 992-7000.

tions may be dropped off 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Heiskell Fire Department, 9444 Heiskell Road. ■ Mountain View Church of God in Luttrell is hosting the following events: 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 – breakfast of biscuit/gravy, ham and sausage available for a small price followed by an old fashioned cake walk and bake sale; noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 – free community dinner of turkey, dressing and trimmings, pick-up at the drive-thru. ■ Oaks Chapel American Christian Church, 934

Raccoon Valley Road, will begin a revival 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.13. The revival continues 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Speakers will be the Revs. Jerry Epperson and Richard Nicely. Everyone welcome. ■ Rutledge Pike Missionary Baptist Church, 10316 Rutledge Pike, will host a benefit singing 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. All donations and proceeds will go to Texas Valley Baptist to help with rebuilding the church which burned in August.

President & CEO

The Union County Chamber of Commerce seeks candidates for President & Chief Executive Officer. This part-time position is responsible for oversight of day-to-day activities of the Chamber under direction of the Board of Directors. The President is the principal representative of the Chamber. The Chamber is a not-for-profit 501(c)6 corporation dedicated to economic & community development in Union County, TN. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. For more information or to apply, please contact recruiting at

info@UCchamber-TN.com or call 865-992-2811.

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Jim Woods of Woods Music is donating CDs of his songs “Union County Dirt” and “Union County DNA” to local schools. Photo by S. Carey

Woods grows pride from ‘Dirt’ By Shannon Carey Local musical powerhouse Jim Woods got a pleasant surprise recently. A friend said he’d played Woods’ single “Union County Dirt” for a program at an Horace Maynard Middle School girls basketball team won the Clinch River Tip-Off Classic. Pictured are team members Jaiden elementary school. The kids Cox, Jennah Cox, Makenna Nease, Skylar Bates, Ella Johnson, Makayla Cooper and Kaitlyn Woodie. Photo submitted loved it and shouted how proud they were to be from Union County. The song, recorded by Woods and the Union County Dirt Band, is a fun manifesto of community pride. Now, Woods is donating CDs of “Union County Dirt” and another single, “Union County DNA,” to Union The Horace Maynard and advanced to the semi- Johnson and all-tourna- head coach Gary Chandler. County’s schools for posMiddle School girls basket- finals as the Number One ment selections Jaiden and “We have a lot of work to do, sible use in music classes. “Union County DNA” foball team started the 2015- seed in their pool. They Jennah Cox led the HMMS and our district schedule 2016 season off with a bang followed this with another team. Skylar Bates and will be a challenge, but I’m cuses on musical talent that runs strong in Union Counby winning the Clinch River win over Lake City and ad- Makenna Nease provided pleased with our start.” Tip-Off Classic at Norris/ vanced to the finals. In the important contributions to Clinton. The Devils won all title game, the Devils took the winning effort. Makayla five games, starting with a on Grace Christian again, Cooper and Kaitlyn Woodie win over Grace Christian. and won by 10 points after a also played key roles. The team went on to win tight game throughout. “I’m very proud of my over Norris and Lake City Tournament MVP Ella girls for their efforts,” said Nov 12 Thur Jacksboro * JVG

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ty with many famous musicians like Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins and Kenny Chesney hailing from here. “I think it will help pump the kids up a little bit,” said Woods. “You have to understand where you are to see where you’re going to go.” The CDs come with instructions for teachers to ask the kids if they’re proud they come from Union County dirt. For kids who have moved to the area, the question can be, “Are you proud you’re rooted in Union County dirt?” “I don’t want anyone to feel left out,” said Woods. “I’m proud of our transplants. People ought to feel good about where they come from.”

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