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BUZZ Square workshop Alicia Lucy of Lucy’s Loops will hold a business workshop at Maynardville Public Library 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The workshop will cover the Square mobile payment system, the latest update and how to avoid thousands of dollars in fines. Info: 9927106
School board Union County Board of Education will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at the high school auditorium for a workshop. The regular monthly meeting will follow. Items include an update on the energy upgrades underway by Johnson Controls and discussion of renewal or nonrenewal of the contract with K12 Inc. for the Tennessee Virtual Academy. Trevor Collins will update the board on Chromebooks.
Tree lighting and cruise-in The Union County Christmas Tree Lighting and Cruise-In will be held 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the Union County Courthouse. All vehicles are welcome, including cars, trucks and motorcycles. Music will be provided by Gary’s Sound Machine. There will be refreshments and gifts for everyone, and Santa will be available for pictures. Tree lighting will take place at dusk. The event is free. Info: 992-3061
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School unites to honor veterans By Shannon Carey
The Union County High School Veterans Day program is always a team effort. From plants provided by the floriculture class to music performed by the band and chorus, the entire school plays a part. HOSA, Beta Club and FFA students greet visiting veterans at the school doors. Multi-media students create a slideshow. Art students create decorations. A fleet of students takes the stage to recite poetry or read essays. Coordinating the program is Union County General Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk Barbara Williams, who guesses that 2015 is the 16th year of the program. Every year it gets better and better, she says. “And that’s all thanks to the kids.” The school invited all veterans to attend, process into the auditorium behind a parade of flags, and be recognized by name. Union County Mayor Mike Williams gave the keynote speech. He encouraged students to appreciate the veterans’ sacrifice. “They chose to give the greatest gift that you can have. Time. Once you give it, you can’t get it back,” he said. “I am so proud of Union County High School for putting this program on as they have for many years,” Williams added. “In this day and age, isn’t it great to have young people we can be proud of?” Union County High School students Kadie Clevenger, Miranda Wilkerson, Makayla Hancock and Rebekah Berry are ready to lead the flag procession at the UCHS Veterans Day program. For more photos from Veterans Day in Union County, see pages 5-6. Photo by S. Carey
Meeting Dr. Lutz When I began winter quarter 1984 as a student at Lincoln Memorial University, I learned I had been assigned to a different work study supervisor, longtime biology professor Dr. Louis Lutz. I was absolutely terrified, for Dr. Lutz’s reputation preceded him.
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Long ride for Vols Tennessee football is an appealing, addictive drug. In pursuit of happiness with the Volunteers, fans will spend freely and defy all odds. Some will go wherever the schedule takes them. Up next is Columbia, Missouri. Challenging? Yes, but nothing like the first two weekends of September 1981.
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Bailey, Warwick are Man and Woman of the Year By Shannon Carey The Union County Business and Professional Association named Union County Commissioner J.M. Bailey and Martha Warwick Man and Woman of the Year for 2015 at the UCBPA’s annual banquet Nov. 7. The banquet marked the celebration of the UCBPA’s 25 anniversary. “I am just thrilled to see you here tonight,” said UCBPA president Marilyn Toppins. “All this started out around a lunch table with people talking about bringing the people of Union County together.” Past president and Man of the Year Marvin Jeffreys gave a brief history of the organization and its achievements, including the purchase and development of Wilson Park spearheaded by Emily Link, Union County Children’s Charities, the scholarship fund, the Meet the Merchants campaign and more. “You should be justifiably proud,” he said. “This organization has been making Union County an even better place to live and to work and to play.”
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The Union County Business and Professional Association Man and Woman of the Year are County Commissioner J.M. Bailey and Martha Warwick of Union County Family Resource. Photo by S. Carey principal and homebound teacher. “She never did want anyone Previous Woman of the Year to know she did anything good,” Wanda Cox Byerley introduced joked Byerley. Martha Warwick as the next Warwick now works in Union Woman of the Year. Warwick is County Family Resource, provida former teacher at Sharps Cha- ing food, clothing and shelter for pel and Maynardville elementary Union County schoolchildren in schools and a former assistant need. ■
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Honor Guard thanks Commission Members of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard gather at the Union County Commission meeting to thank the Commission for helping fund the Honor Guard’s efforts. Honor Guard member Earl Loy presented the Commission with a thank-you card. “Thank you, each and every one of you,” he said. Photo by S. Carey
Hankins, Wood are constables By Shannon Carey Union County Commissioner Dawn Flatford told the Commission Nov. 10 that she would prefer to wait until the next meeting to make recommendations to fill the vacant Commission seat in the 4th District. The seat came open when Dennis Nicley resigned earlier this year. County Attorney K. David Myers said the vacant seat will have to be re-advertised. Flatford’s recommendations will be discussed in the January meeting. Commissioner Mike Sexton said there was only one applicant to fill
iff’s Office. Jim Greene seconded the motion, and the vacant constable po- the measure was approved sition in the 6th District. unanimously. Jeff Hankins is a lifelong resident of the 6th District ■ Sheriff ’s report and has owned and operUnion County Sheriff ated Hankins Excavating Billy Breeding said officers for 25 years. Sexton made responded to 728 calls in a motion to accept the ap- October and made 142 arplicant, Jeff Hankins. R.L. rests. Officers executed Jones seconded, and the a search warrant in LutCommission approved the trell and seized money and appointment unanimously. drugs including meth, preCommissioner Lynn scription drugs and mariBeeler nominated Harold juana. Wood to fill the vacant Two incidents of vanconstable position in the dalism were solved “pretty 7th District. Wood is a quick,” according to Breedtrained law enforcement ing. Two juveniles were reofficer with several years sponsible, and the damage served as a reserve officer totaled $2,000, he said. for the Union County SherBreeding addressed
what he called an erroneous report on local television about a marked Union County Sheriff’s cruiser for sale on Craigslist with roof lights intact. He said the vehicle is inoperable and should have been stripped of stripes and equipment before being surplussed. Breeding took full responsibility for the oversight. “It will not happen
again,” he said. Jeff Sharp, who was named in the report as the fleet manager at the time of the cruiser’s sale, asked to address the Commission. He said the television report claimed he had been fired over the incident, and the claim was false. Breeding agreed, saying that Sharp resigned as fleet manager several months before this
incident. Breeding asked the Commission for permission to surplus K-9 police dog Ceazor, saying that Ceazor is six years old, and due to advancing age has accrued about $1,000 in recent months. The Commission approved the request to retire Ceazor, who will be sold to his handler for $1.
Levi Bailey (center) joins his mother, Christy, and sister, Madilyn, on the court for 5th grade night at the Big Ridge Elementary School basketball game Nov. 13. Photo submitted
Levi’s Grace gives blessings By Shannon Carey Christy Bailey knows from experience how hard it can be to have a child in the hospital, especially near the holidays.
Her son, Levi, was born with congenital hydrocephalus, a condition that left him with severe neurological issues. Doctors said Levi would always be bedfast,
but now, at age 12, Levi is in 5th grade at Big Ridge Elementary School. He loves shooting hoops at basketTo page 4
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‘Under the Tree’ gifts needed By Shannon Carey Union County Children’s Charities is preparing for another year of helping kids in need have a great Christmas. Under the Tree, formerly known as Union County Toys for Tots, has requests for 470 children right here in Union County. To help, select an ornament from one of the
trees, located in the Maynardville Food City, Pete’s Place, Commercial Bank’s Maynardville branch, First Century Bank, New South Credit Union, Okie’s Pharmacy, Tolliver’s Market, Janet’s Hair and Tan, or Union County High School. Fulfill the wish list and return the items by Nov. 30, following the attached instructions.
Monetary donations are also needed, as are volunteers for distribution day. Union County Trustee Gina Buckner, coordinator of Under the Tree, estimates that the program is at least 20 years old. Brenda Sweet and Delores Graves started Union County Toys for Tots. This is Buckner’s 16th year. “It is unreal what we do
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Rocky Loy holds a wood piece depicting the American Flag. Each portion of the flag has special meaning, including the three Union County Trustee Gina Buckner picks an ornament from stars symbolizing the Trinity, and the three nails holding them in place. The piece is avaiable at Union County Arts. Photos by S. Carey the Union County Children’s Charities tree in the Maynardville Food City.
Loy finds peace in father’s woodshop By Shannon Carey Cop Rocky Loy remembers helping his father, the late Bishop Taylor Loy Jr., in his woodshop near Big Ridge State Park. “B.T.” as he was known made furniture and mantelpieces, a business he started in 1958. “I thought man, this is the boring-est thing,” Rocky said, recalling his teenage self. But when his father passed away in 2008, he left the woodshop to Rocky. To Rocky’s surprise, he discovered that he loved working with wood. At the time, he was working at Clayton Homes in Maynardville. Now, he’s retired and running his own woodworking business, Bishop Taylor Mountain Crafts, named for his father. “I just fell in love with it,” he said. “It’s a way to unwind. Everything else leaves, all your worries, until you get done with that piece.” Woodworking has also been a test of what Rocky could do on his own. He is largely self-taught, and he continues to figure out the
patterns his father left behind. “There are some things in the shop that I still don’t know what they do,” he said. Rocky’s larger pieces include porch swings and picnic tables, built to last out of good, sturdy wood, but with pricing that doesn’t put them out of reach of most people. He makes mantelpieces like his father, along with shutters and some art pieces. He also repairs, refi nishes or repurposes old furniture pieces. He’s even experimenting with techniques to distress furniture to give it an antique patina. “I’ll build you a brandnew antique today,” he joked.
Wood is sourced locally when he can. He uses old barn wood, pallet pieces, and even trees from his own land. Rocky’s brother-inlaw works with a sawmill, so he can get wood to a custom thickness. Rocky said his Christian faith has inspired several of his pieces. One wall-hanging representation of the American Flag has symbolism in every board, including three stars representing the Trinity, held on with three nails. He’s also made crosses and items for local Vacation Bible Schools. “I really like helping the churches,” he said. And of course, Rocky enjoys building quality items that can bring people joy. His slogan, “Furniture built the way it used to be, with loving hands and real wood,” proclaims his commitment to craftsmanship. This self-proclaimed “low-tech guy in a hightech world” sells his pieces on Craigslist and at Union County Arts on Main Street. “I wish more people patronized that place from around the county,” he
said. “For a lot of people, this is their only place (to market).” Info: Bishop Taylor Mountain Crafts, 754-1464; Union County Arts, 9929161.
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Introduction to Dr. Lutz
When I began winter quarter 1984 as a student at Lincoln Memorial University, I learned I had been assigned to a different work study supervisor, longtime biology professor Dr. Louis Lutz. I was absolutely terrified, for Dr. Lutz’s reputation preceded him. I had heard Bonnie much about his fearful dePeters meanor and what a terror he was. With assignment in hand, I went to Dr. Lutz’s office on alry, buried Sharp-Chesney the ground floor of Farr Hall Cemetery Martin Lincoln Peters, to arrange my schedule. His CSA veteran, buried Ar- door was slightly ajar, and I could see him sitting at his cher-Peters Cemetery Lewis Snoderly, Co. H, desk, back to the door. He 9th Cavalry, buried Loy- was a rather small, elderly Hutchison-Lyons Cemetery man. I knocked, and he quiCalvin Sullivan, buried etly said, “Yes?” and turned in my direction. Big Barren Cemetery My first impression was UCCA plans to set stones and host a dedication in the that he looked older than God. I knew I had been asspring of 2016. signed to Dr. Lutz for him to
Civil War soldiers’ graves to be marked With the assistance of U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, Union County Cemeteries Association has been able to obtain Civil War markers for those whose service had not previously been recognized. Thanks to the research and documentation of Gay Morton and other Union County Cemeteries Association members, Union County Cemeteries Association has just received official Civil War markers for these soldiers who fought in the Civil War and are buried in Union County cemeteries: Gideon Chesney, CSA Co. C., 4th Tennessee Cav-
Duncan speaks to veterans By Sandra Clark U.S. Rep. John Duncan Jr. spoke at a Veterans Day ceremony last week at Sherrill Hills ret irement community in West K nox v i l le . Although D u nc a n Duncan Jr. lives nearby, he said it was his first visit to the senior living facility. Duncan served as a captain in the U.S. Army and the Tennessee National Guard. He praised Gerald Clark as a “main organizer” who worked to get the Ben Atchley Veterans Home built in West Knox County. Duncan said we are blessed to live in the United
States: The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave. He said 58 percent of the world’s people lives on $4 or less per day, while 60 percent of the U.S. citizens need to lose weight. When the background video played President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s address to Congress declaring war after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was introduced by then-Speaker Sam Rayburn. Duncan told those gathered that Rayburn was born in East Tennessee, moving to Texas when he was five. He served as House speaker for 17 years. “You would never see that happen today. ... “Our veterans are a national treasure.” The most senior veter-
Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME break my spirit, much as a cowboy would tame a horse. In a quavering voice I said, “D-Dr. Lutz?” “Yes,” he replied. “I’m your new work study student.” “Oh, good! Good!” he exclaimed. “Are you a biology major?” I explained that I was an education major, and he proceeded to curse the university for sending him these g-- d--- education majors that didn’t know a d--- thing about biology. I immediately proceeded to apologize for my lack of biological knowledge, but
he said, “That’s fine. Just write down the times you can work on this piece of paper, and go on and have a nice rest of the day.” Feeling a need to ingratiate myself to this fearsome individual who held part of my immediate future in his grasp, I offered to begin working that very minute. “No, that’s fine.” He repeated, “Just write down the times you can work on this piece of paper, and get the h--- out and have a nice rest of the day.” Still not getting it, I offered one more time to stay and work and he boomed, “DO YOU HAVE A G-- D--HEARING PROBLEM? I said write down the times you can work and get the h--- out of here!” I wrote and left as quickly as possible. So began my relationship with one of the best supervisors that could
be wished for. Dr. Lutz simply assigned tasks and left me to complete them without interruption. My main job was typing tests for his general biology classes. Dr. Lutz would pull an old biology text from his shelves and mark definitions in the glossary. From these I was to create monstrous matching tests. The first section would have as many as 200 terms in alphabetical order with pages of single spaced definitions on succeeding pages. I could have made a fortune selling these tests, and I could have used the money, but thoughts of what that man would do to me if I were ever caught kept me honest. Dr. Lutz might have been a biology professor by trade, but I learned two interesting lessons from him about other things that I’ll share next week.
Levi’s Grace
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ball games and even took the court at 5th grade night. But five years ago, Levi was hospitalized with what his parents thought was a stomach virus. Levi ended up in critical condition for two and a half months. “It was right square in the middle of holiday season,” said Christy. “It hit our family really hard, but fortunately we had a great support system.” With another child at home, gas back and forth to the hospital, eating meals in the hospital cafeteria, Christy and her husband Darren found themselves having to choose between
ans at Sherrill Hills are Jim Allen and Hazel Adams, a WAVE in WWII. Surviving spouses of veterans were also recognized: Patsy Lane (husband, Bill); Betty Lucas (husband, Donald); and Juanita Caroom (husband, Hiram). The keynote speech was given by another Sherrill Hills resident, retired Lt. Col. Dean Schiller. “From Bunker Hill to Baghdad, there have always been brave men willing to defend freedom,” he said. “Veterans make our community better.” He urged support for veterans’ benefits. Schiller, now almost 90, served in World War II, KoThe city of Luttrell will rea and Vietnam. He served host its annual Christmas 30 years before retirement parade at noon Saturday, from the U.S. Army. Dec. 5.
putting gas in the car and paying their KUB bill. “These are things that I had never really considered,” said Christy. “It starts to build up really quickly.” Levi came home the day before Thanksgiving, on a ventilator and under 24hour home nursing care. Since then, he’s made a remarkable recovery, and Christy had some time to reflect. She wanted to do something to help families in the same situation as she found herself in. Christy established Levi’s Grace on Levi’s first birthday after coming home.
She asked people to make a contribution to the charity in lieu of gifts. That day in 2011, Levi’s Grace received almost $2,000, and Christy started pursuing nonprofit status. Levi’s Grace accepts monetary donations and gift cards for gas, groceries and necessities for families with children in the hospital. They focus on the holidays with a fund drive, but the effort goes on all year. “We’ve been blessed,” said Christy. “Let us bless you.” To contribute to Levi’s Grace, visit their Facebook page or their page at www. gofundme.com/v94364gc.
Luttrell sets Christmas parade The registration form for parade entries can be found on the city of Luttrell Facebook page or
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Long ride, two setbacks, 87-7 score Tennessee football is an appealing, addictive drug. In pursuit of happiness with the Volunteers, fans will spend freely and defy all odds. Some will go wherever the schedule takes them. Up next is Columbia, Missouri. Challenging? Yes, but nothing like the first two weekends of September 1981. That little trip led to the most unlikely travel story in the history of Tennessee football. Two really good guys, Tom Mattingly and Doug Jones, planned brief vacations to match the UT schedule. Tom had been mid-state, promoting the upcoming World’s Fair. Doug had been busy managing others’ money. Time out, they said, to shoe-horn as much football fun as possible into eight days. Being precisionists, they had carefully scripted a trip to see Tennessee engage the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens and Southern Cal Trojans in Los Angeles. It turned out to be a fine time to be somewhere else, anywhere else, but they stuck with the itinerary. They saw Herschel Walk-
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er carry the ball 30 times and gain 161 yards. Georgia romped, 44-0, the most lopsided victory for the red team in the long and honorable rivalry. Losing participants included Reggie White, Bill Bates, Anthony Hancock and James Berry. “The highlight of the game for us was when Mike Cofer blocked a punt and returned it for a TD,” recalled Jones. “And just like the day had gone, we had lined up offside and the play was nullified.” The travelers drove to Atlanta, to the Marriott near the airport. There they encountered the unfortunate New Orleans Saints, awaiting execution by the Falcons. Mattingly mentioned how ironic it was to see the worst college team and worst NFL team in the same day.
Jones and Mattingly flew to San Francisco (cost advantage) and decided to check out Berkeley and the Cal campus. The football team was strolling in for practice. It was open to the public. Of course the travelers observed. Irony 2 was that the Golden Bears were beginning preparations for Georgia. An assistant coach was choosing a scout team. He couldn’t find anybody to play the role of Herschel. The travelers made it to Los Angeles in plenty of time to explore the historic Coliseum. Historic it is, the only facility in the world to play host to two Olympiads (X and XXIII), two Super Bowls (I and VII), one World Series (1959), a Papal mass and visits by three U.S. Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Richard M. Nixon and Ronald Reagan. It is a big building. The Billy Graham Crusade set an attendance record of 134,254. The multitude got to hear George Beverly Shea sing “How Great Thou Art.” All this preceded Marcus Allen running over, around
and through the Volunteers – 22 carries, 210 yards and three touchdowns, mostly in the first half. After that, he rested. Final score was 43-7. The Vols got a TD pass from Alan Cockrell to Randall Morris. Southern Cal got six touchdowns. Mattingly was seriously concerned that Charger, Trojans’ mascot, might keel over during one of his sideline celebration sprints. “We so hoped Tennessee would not cause the death of that fine horse.” Homeward bound, the airport departure gate was next to an outbound crowd going to Pago Pago. Mattingly could not resist. “With proper planning, we could have gone there.” Said Jones: “Looking back on that trip of 34 years ago, 5,800 miles, two losses by a combined 87-7, I am reminded of that old line, “Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?” Columbia, Missouri? Less mileage. Tennessee might win. No Herschel. No horse. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
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The last leaf All their host shall wither like a leaf withering on a vine…. (Isaiah 34: 4b NRV) I glanced out our kitchen window the other morning and was surprised to see that most of the leaves had fallen. We had been away for a continuing education event, and had arrived at home in darkness. The maple trees were almost completely bare. With one vibrant exception. There was one stubborn, determined, diehard, faithful golden leaf clinging to the maple tree outside the kitchen window. It was a rainy, dreary morning, so the bright spot of yellow against the green foliage behind it made the leaf even more brilliant and cheerful. I thought immediately of the O. Henry shortshort story “The Last Leaf.” (O. Henry was a pen name; his real name was William Sydney Porter.) When I was in high school, some television network aired a version of the story. I have never forgotten it. I commend the story to you, along with many other Porter’s writings, especially “The Gift
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of the Magi,” a Christmas tale of love and sacrifice. “The Last Leaf” is available on-line; look it up. At its heart, “The Last Leaf” is a story of faith and faithfulness. I studied my stubborn golden leaf. It seemed like a gift of true gold, a talisman of brightness and warmth on a dark and gloomy day. Occasionally I stop to ponder God’s gifts to us, large and small. God’s greatest gift, of course, was His Son, who became one of us, to show us how to live and to save us from our sins. But God also blesses us with golden maple trees, dark pines for contrast, purring kitty cats, rollicking Irish setters, faithful golden retrievers, dear friends, blue skies, glorious sunsets, starry nights and precious family!
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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. Savine Hogan, Matt Conn and Rebecca Mills of Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation helped provide lunch at J.C. Baker Lodge for veterans on Veterans Day.
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Brent Sorley of the U.S. Army enjoys lunch at the J.C. Baker Lodge in Maynardville with TriCounty Veterans Honor Guard member Frank DiGennaro. Lodge members provided free lunch for veterans on Veterans Day. Photos by S. Carey
FAITH NOTES ■ 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. ■ Miller’s Chapel UMC will host the fifth annual Union County Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23.
The Rev. Paul Kritsch of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will deliver the message; the combined choir of Miller’s Chapel UMC and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church will provide special music. All pastors, Christians and people of goodwill are welcome. ■ Mountain View Church of God in Luttrell is hosting a free community dinner
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of turkey, dressing and trimmings noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21. Pick-up at the drive-thru. ■ 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.
Different stretches have different functions. Some focus on a particular muscle or muscle group, and improve movement. Others, sometimes referred to as “active” stretches, are intended to increase strength. These three exercises are designed to do both with your back: The bridge: Lie on your back with your knees pointing up and your feet flat on the floor. Tighten your buttocks and stomach muscles and slowly raise your hips. Hold for a count of 10, and lower your hips. Do 10 repetitions. (Whenever you’re doing an exercise that requires you to lie on your back on the floor, you should roll up a small towel and place it under the small of your back to maintain your natural spinal curvature.)
Leg raises: Lie on your stomach. Tighten the muscles in one leg and lift it a couple of inches. Hold for a count of 10 and then lower. Do the same with the other. Repeat 20 times. The pointer: Get down on your hands and knees. Raise your left arm and point it forward and, simultaneously, extend your right leg. Hold that pose for 10 seconds and then do the same with your right arm and left leg. Do 10 repetitions. This is an excellent strengthening exercise. These are great exercises to strengthen the body’s core—the muscles of the abdomen and back. Talk with your chiropractor about other ways to strengthen your back. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn.; 992-7000.
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Union County Mayor Mike Williams touches the plaque placed in honor of his brother, Ralph Williams. Photos by S. Carey
Veterans Place plaques unveiled By Shannon Carey Attendees of the Union County High School Veterans Day celebration walked under beautiful blue skies up the hill to the Veterans Place memorial wall overlooking Wilson Park. There, the first plaques honoring veterans living and deceased were unveiled. Among them were the five soldiers killed in
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Chattanooga this summer. The plaques are black marble engraved by Martin Shafer. Those interested in adding a plaque for a loved one should contact the Union County Mayor’s office at 9923061. Those added to the wall must be honorably discharged U.S. veterans, and a DD 214 must be provided at the time of application.
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Union County Commissioner Stan Dail and Lonnie Bates visit the Veterans Place memorial wall.
HOSA and Beta Club members (front) Reece Edmondson, Luke Shoffner; (back) Kaitlyn Daugherty, Megan Wilson and Madison Booker are ready to greet visiting veterans for the UCHS Veterans Day program.
Brent Sorley of the U.S. Army holds a salute during the National Anthem.
Veteran James Hooks greets his niece, Union County High School student Autumn Shepherd. Union County General Sessions and Juvenile Court Clerk Barbara Williams directs Sherrie Collins and Frank DiGennaro, who will lead the procession of veterans in the Union County High School Veterans Day program. Photos by S. Carey
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Brantley signs with Carson-Newman Union County High School senior Madison Brantley (second from right) signs to play basketball for Carson-Newman University as brother Josh Brantley and parents Richard and Stochia Brantley look on. Also attending the signing were UCHS basketball coach Roger Murphy, Tennessee Fury AAU coach Jack Williams, and the UCHS girls basketball team. Photo by S. Carey
Spirit Week at LES Miss Tennessee visits Big Ridge Big Ridge Elementary School student Ava Biggs meets Miss Tennessee, Hannah Robinson, on Robinson’s visit to the school. Robinson spoke in an assembly and encouraged students to never give up. Photo submitted
Pre-K students Zoey Stair and Aubrey McBee both dress as Thing 1 for Dr. Seuss Day. Photos submitted
Luttrell Elementary School Pre-K teacher Stephany Clark dresses as the Cat in the Hat and Summer Corum dresses as Cindy Lou Who for Dr. Seuss Day, Luttrell’s kick-off for Spirit Week. Students and teachers dressed up as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters.
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MAYNARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS ■ Herb class, 11 a.m. each first Saturday. ■ One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how
to use computers and other devices. For appointment: 992-7106.
located at 296 Main St. Info: 992-7106, maynardvillepubliclibrary.org or on Facebook.
■ The Maynardville Public Library is
Boy Scout Varian Stephens of Troop 506 meets Union County Mayor Mike Williams as part of his work toward becoming an Eagle Scout. Stephens interviewed Williams about various subjects, including his opinions on the 2nd and 8th Amendments. He will write his findings in his Eagle manual Photo by S. Carey
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18 “End-of-Life Plan,” 2:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: Susie Stiles, LCSW. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711). “Using Legal Tools for Life Decisions,” 1:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speaker: elder law attorney Monica Franklin, CELA. Info: 329-8892 (TTY: 711).
THURSDAY, NOV. 19 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Rock the Red Kettle Concert featuring Rhett Walker Band, 8 p.m., The Square Room, 4 Market Square. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign. Info/tickets: SalvationArmyKnoxville.org or 525-9401.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21 Emory Road, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting 10:30 a.m., East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St. Speaker: Sonja DuBois, a WWII Holocaust survivor. Topic: “Preserving the Legacy.” Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Unity of the Community, Building Community through the Heart of Yoga, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lindsay Young Downtown Y, 605 W. Clinch Ave. Light refreshments, yoga classes and more. Info: 622-9025.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 21-22 Foothills Craft Guild Fine Craft Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jacob
Building in Chilhowee Park. Includes a free “Kids’ Make It & Take It Booth” sponsored by the Appalachian Arts Craft Center. Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors; children 13 and under are free.
Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills. Registration deadline: Nov. 29. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAY, NOV. 24
MONDAY, DEC. 7
Happy Travelers’ Thanksgiving lunch and gathering, 10:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church fellowship hall, 5803 Millertown Pike. Music by Eternal Vision. No charge; suggested contribution, $7. Deadline to sign up: Friday, Nov. 21. Info/sign-up: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.
American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 27-28
Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.
Open house, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Info: 494-9854 or appalachianarts.net.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOV. 28-29 Auditions for “The Last Five Years” by Jason Robert Brown, a musical being produced/performed at Theatre Knoxville Downtown, 319 N. Gay St. Times: 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday and 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Seeking one female and one male who can play an age range of 25-40. Performance dates: Feb. 12-28. Info: info@ theatreknoxville.com.
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THURSDAY, DEC. 10 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 2783784.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” performed by The WordPlayers, 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Community College, 10915 Hardin Valley Road. Info/tickets: wordplayers.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 3 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.
SATURDAY, DEC. 5 Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville.org.
“Let’s Build a Santa with Wool,” 1-4 p.m.,
International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 11-13
International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 12 “Holiday Art Blitz!,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. All-day small giftmaking workshops, $25 to make five gifts. Info/ registration: 357-2787; fcartcenter@knology.net; www. fountaincityartctr.com. Holiday Market, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Garden of Eden Preschool/Berean Bible Church. 2329 Prosser Road. Lots of vendors in the gym. Market Square Holiday Market, noon-6 p.m., with farm vendors selling until 3 p.m. near the Market Square stage, and craft vendors and food trucks open until 6 p.m. on Union Avenue adjacent to Market Square and along Market Street. Info: MarketSquareFarmersMarket.org or NourishKnoxville. org.
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