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■ The annual Union County Christmas Tree Lighting is Saturday, Nov. 29, at the courthouse, with music and festivities beginning around 3 p.m., a program from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the lighting at dusk. ■ UC Arts will hold a Christmas Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. ■ Jeff Chesney may have a special event that day in front of his almost-completed Slick’s Deli across Main Street from the art center. – Libby Morgan
Haiti mission benefit Nov. 22 Voice of Children, USA will hold a fundraiser to further their mission for children in Haiti. The group has worked for 25 years, building three schools and a children’s home and providing one meal a day in the poverty-stricken country. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Union County High School commons area, with gospel singing by the Beason Family, Jeremiah Dixon, The Betterway, Janice Berry, Temple Baptist Singers and Mike Bomgardner. There will be a silent auction, and a meal of chili and hot dogs. Info: Arnold Smallin, 865745-1324.
School board sets November meeting Union County school board will meet in workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the high school auditorium. The workshop will be followed by the regular monthly meeting. Agenda items include school trips, a review of adult lunch charges, Mike Johnson’s request to surplus an old maintenance truck and discussion of appointment of professional employees to special question committee per PECCA (collaborative conferencing). Board attorney Mary Ann Stackhouse will discuss extension of the K12 contract for the Tennessee Virtual Academy.
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UCBPA makes donations By Libby Morgan “I really can’t accept this for myself,” said Mike Williams as he accepted the Union County Business and Professional Association’s 2014 Man of the Year award, “but I accept it on behalf of the people who have helped me by doing good things for our county.” County Mayor Williams said that many of the recent improvements were ideas he gathered from listening to the citizens of Union County. Randy Turner, last year’s honoree, entertained the annual banquet crowd with a few high school high jinx stories about Williams before introducing him. Turner held up an Earnhardt “3” and told
the group he’d give them three guesses as to the new honoree. He summarized Williams’ tenure as a state senator, state representative, teacher and coach. “As mayor, Mike has saved the county thousands by putting together the central finance office and consolidating the insurance programs,” said Turner. “He also purchased the Christmas tree for the courthouse with his personal funds, and he comes up with gifts for children at the annual tree lighting.” Currently the mayor is working on a Veterans Memorial Wall to be constructed in Wilson Park. Last year’s Woman of the Year, Susan Boone, introduced Wanda Cox Byerley as this year’s honoree. Byerley had already caught on when she walked into the banquet and saw many of her family mem-
bers. “The 2014 Woman of the Year is very clever. She has gotten the County Commission to give her money more than once,” said Boone, leading up to the presentation of Byerley’s award. Boone continued with Byerley’s many accomplishments, including her service to nonprofits, her charity, her remarkable memory about people and their family connections, and her more than 45 years of teaching in Union County. Byerley is president of Union County Retired Teachers Association and serves on the boards for the Union County Museum and the Farm Bureau. While guests enjoyed the meal catered by Pete’s Place, restaurant owner Keith Nease laid aside his apron, assumed the role of auctioneer, and raised more than
$500 for UCBPA’s Scholarship Program. Shannon DeWitt, Gina Buckner and Marilyn Toppins presented donations to Union County Lions Club, Union County Community Foundation, Union County Children’s Charities and 4-H. The organization will contribute to the UCPS Music Department and Friends of Maynardville Library by year’s end. Mayor Williams installed the 2015 UCBPA officers and board of directors. Donations for the auction and door prizes were contributed by FSG Bank, Chantay Collins and “Cousin Shannon,” Melanie Dykes, Commercial Bank, Gina Buckner, Wanda Byerley, Flowers by Bob, Marilyn Toppins, Janet’s Hair Salon and Pearl Coffey. Marilyn Toppins contributed to this report.
Union County to honor volunteers Nominations for the annual Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award are now being accepted from all areas of Union County. This award celebrates the efforts of those volunteers who strive to improve their communities through service. One youth/young adult (up to age 25) and one adult volunteer will be selected to receive this prestigious award and will be recognized at the Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet on Feb. 6. Later that month they will travel to Nashville and be among recipients from all 95 counties to be honored by Gov. Bill Haslam at the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Ceremony. Nominees will be judged based on the community’s need of the volunteer service performed, initiative taken to perform the service, creativity used to solve a community problem and the impact of the service on the community. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce,
the UT Extension, and the Union County Arts Cooperative. Also, you can request a form by email at info@UCchamber-TN.com. Completed forms must be submitted to the Chamber, 1001 Main St,
P.O. Box 848, Maynardville TN 37807-0848 or by e-mail to info@ UCchamber-TN.com. All nominations must be received at the Chamber no later than Dec. 8. Chamber president Patrick
By Libby Morgan Union County business owner Denny Patterson won a preservation award at the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance meeting in Oak Ridge. He was recognized for the restoration of the Old Jail on Hwy. 33 in Maynardville. Ethiel Garlington, expert in historic renovations, was also recognized for helping to coordinate the Alexander Inn project in Oak Ridge. He was recently a volunteer consultant for window repair at the Oak Grove Schoolhouse, a Union County Preservation project. He is the grandson of the late Barbara and Russ Eldridge, who lived for many years in Little Valley.
Both the Old Jail and the Alexander Inn awards were categorized as “adaptive reuse.” The Old Jail now houses offices and retail space. More information and past award winners are available at: http://knoxheritage.org/etpa/ e a st-ten ne s se e -pre ser vat ionawards/. East Tennessee Preservation Alliance partners with Knox Heritage to serve a 16-county region: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier and Union counties. ETPA works to preserving our cultural and his- Denny Patterson holds his award. torical heritage. Photo submitted
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Christmas tree farms keep holidays green Christmas tree farms grow a completely renewable and recyclable resource which contains no petroleum products and leaves a negligible carbon footprint. A natural tree is 100 percent biodegradable, in stark contrast to artificial trees which are made from plastic and various metals, according to a press release from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Lots of people don’t think about where plastics – and therefore artificial trees – come from. Plastic is made with petroleum products. Lead is another ingredient in PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic and other metals. Plastic trees don’t biodegrade and chances are they’ve traveled a long way, leaving a huge carbon footprint to get to retail stores. About 85 percent of them start in China, but they’ll end up sitting in American landfills for centuries. Natural trees from local tree farms are completely recyclable and are close to home. While they grow, trees absorb carbon dioxide and other gases and emit fresh oxygen. Christmas trees are often grown on soil that doesn’t support other crops, and their root systems serve to stabilize soil, protect area water quality and provide refuge for wild-
life. Grown on farms, one to three new seedlings are planted for every tree harvested to ensure a constant supply. For those who already have an artificial tree or are prohibited from having a real tree indoors because of allergies, using natural wreaths and garland outside the home is a good way to minimize use of plastics. After the holidays, cut trees and other natural décor can be delivered to a local receiving site to be turned into mulch for area trails. Balled and burlapped live trees are replanted once the holidays are over. Tree farmers are happy to give tips on planting and care. Finding nearby Christmas tree farms is easy with the free Pick Tennessee mobile app. Pick Tennessee mobile app users can quickly locate farms, then use GPS mapping for directions. Or visit www.picktnproducts.org for a statewide directory of Tennessee Christmas tree farms. For more information about local Christmas tree farms, holiday recipes featuring seasonal products, seasonal farm-direct artisan foods, or businesses that create Tennessee themed holiday gift baskets, visit w w w.picktnproducts.org and follow Pick Tennessee on Facebook and Twitter.
REUNION NOTE ■ Horace Maynard High School Class of 1965 will hold a planning meeting for the 50th class reunion 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Hardee’s in Maynardville.
MAYNARDVILLE LIBRARY NEWS ■ Author Lexi Witcher will speak 3:15-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at the library. She will discuss her new release, “Twisted 16,” and her experience as an independent author.
available to businesses wanting to support the library.
■ Herb class will be held 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.
■ One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how to use computers and other devices. For appointment: 992-7106.
■ Friends of Maynardville Public Library is holding its 2014-2015 Membership Drive. Family memberships cover everyone in the family and corporate memberships are
■ The Maynardville Public Library is located at 296 Main St. Info: 9927106 or http://www. maynardvillepubliclibrary. org/.
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Union County High School students in Louisville, Ky., celebrate the local FFA chapter’s Three-Star Award. They are Nicholas Sharp, Bobby Mink, Devon Overton, Alexis Killingsworth, Miranda Dyer, Kelsie Phillips, Allison Padgett-Campbell, Isaac Capps, Tucker Edmondson, Larissa Qualls and Tyler Sweet. Padgett-Campbell is holding her new American FFA Degree. Photo submitted
Union County shines at FFA conference Former UCHS student Allison Padgett-Campbell and several current students, all members of the Horace Maynard Future Farmers of America, traveled to the national FFA convention in Louisville, Ky. Padgett-Campbell was awarded the American FFA Degree for “dedication to the organization through the desire to develop their potential for premier lead-
ership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.” She attended with her husband, Jordan Campbell, who earned the degree four years ago. To be eligible, FFA members must have earned and productively invested $7,500 through a supervised agricultural experience program in which they start, own or hold a profes-
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The nomination must include a narrative to explain what makes the honoree an outstanding volunteer, with what agencies do they serve, what type of service do they perform, how does their service impact the community, and what makes the honoree unique. Hurley said those eligible are: ■ Any individual whose volunteer activities in Tennessee benefit the community or the state of Tennessee in a substantial, important or unique way. ■ Students receiving course credits are eligible, only if the volunteer service extends beyond course requirements. This must be clearly indicated in the nomination letter. ■ National service program participants such as AmeriCorps, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, etc.) are encouraged to apply based on their volunteer involvement in their assignment. Not eligible are individuals involved in court-man-
sional position in an existing agriculture enterprise. Recipients must also complete 50 hours of community service and demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities and civic involvement. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that successfully complete an annual set of required activities encouraging members to grow as
individuals, work as a team and serve others in their communities. The Horace Maynard FFA chapter received a three-star ranking at the conference, a high level of recognition. “It was really neat to walk across the National FFA stage in front of 60,000 FFA members,” says Isaac Capps, vice president of the chapter.
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dated community service or those serving as loaned executives or persons who watching the weather for By Betty Bean receive compensation for Spencer McDonald has 24 hours. The original plan service rendered. Volunteers may be nomi- soloed on his 16th birthday. was to go wheels up at 2 p.m., but the afternoon forenated by anyone or may cast was dismal, so instrucnominate themselves. tor Robert Deaton opted for The nomination letter 10 a.m. should specifically be formatted for the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards according to the judging criteria listed. Hannah Chea Brown If it is written as a nomicelebrated her 13th birthnation for another award, day with a it will not be given to the karaokejudges for consideration of dancethis award. movie party Judging criteria include: attended by ■ Need: Service adher friends dressed a specific need in Spencer McDonald, 16, and famthe community (i.e. pov- prepares for his first solo flight. ily. Parents erty). are Chip ■ Action: The nominee and Missy Exactly two years earlier, was actively involved and he’d celebrated his 14th by Brown of Corryton. Grandtook initiative. ■ Innovation: The taking his first flying lesson parents are Hobert Brown nominee used creative on the first day he could le- of Corryton, Judy Gideon of Corryton, Don Gideon of methods to solve commu- gally do so. This year, the Central Halls and the late Beulah nity problems. ■ Impact: The activity High School sophomore Brown and Wanda Brown. or service produced positive honor student (who wants Hannah is an eighth grade changes and provided an to study aerospace engi- student at Horace Maynard neering at MIT) had been Middle School. example to others.
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Veterans give brotherly love Richard Anderson has where they fought, their recently found a new home divisions, their positions in in Union County. combat. He’s been asked to He moved here some join all of the veterans’ orgaLibby months ago from “out in nizations in the county. the country” in Kansas, and Morgan At 75 years of age and allived in his daughter’s home most 50 years past his hellon the lake, but decided ish experiences in Vietnam, he’d find a place of his own he says, “Today is the first shortly thereafter. time I have been able to talk A self-professed loner, he phone numbers, shared about any of that. I’ve been says he likes his cabin in the their contacts with vets’ ser- needing to find my brothvices, offered to help. They ers.” woods. On the day before Veter- made connections with Well done, veterans. ans Day, he happened upon Marilyn Toppins at the dump and asked her for directions. Those of us familiar with Marilyn know she sees more than what’s on the surface. And like most Union Countians, she’s never met a stranger. She struck up a conversation, finding he was new here, and that he is a veteran. She encouraged him to come to the high school Veterans Day program. He came in full Army uniform, tall and handsome. When Arnold and Brenda Smallin were told he might be there, they found him in the lobby after the program, looking a little forlorn and a lot shy. Richard Anderson with fellow Army veteran Bennie Capps at After a bit of friendly the Veterans Day luncheon at J. C. Baker Lodge. persuasion, the Smallins convinced him he would be more than welcome at the lunch for the veterans a block away at the J.C. Baker Lodge. Anderson served two tours in Vietnam, 1965-67, and says he has suffered from PTSD since. He readily admits to struggling mightily with his demons. “I lived with bullets, booby traps, snipers, leeches, ticks and two-steps. You know what a two-step is? It’s a snake so poisonous, if it bites you, you’ll get two steps before you fall down dead. “Since then I’ve been sittin’ way out in the country in Kansas. Maynardville is a big city to me.” He says he has just recently been able to ask for help, and is having a difficult time dealing with the VA for health care. Union County vets to the rescue: His comrades at the lodge surrounded him with warmth, gave him their
Another excellent Veterans Day program in the high school auditorium is presented by Julia Sharp (second from left) and students in her multi-media class, Blake Summers, Connor Mize and Gus Simpson. Photos by Libby Morgan
Christmas Open House Union County Arts will hold a Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 29, featuring Christmas items such as quilted table runners by Carol Ostrum, tutu outfits and Christmas bulb hot pads by Robin Witt, rustic reindeer by Dennis Greminger and felt applique ornaments by Cindy Vorce. The crafters are among the 30 local artisans stocking the shop on Main Street in Maynardville.
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If you love 4-H … vote! Farm Credit is hosting an online contest to decide which organization will receive $100,000 to be split among four states. (Tennessee will receive $25,000.) More than 184,000 4-H members, 7,400 volunteers and countless supporters can make a difference by voting at http:// promotions.e-farmcredit. com/299Thanks/. You can vote once per day on a different device (personal computer, smartphone, iPad, tablet, etc.), and you can vote using a different browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, etc.) each time from now until Jan. 1.
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opinion Thunder Road Author Rally Life was all abuzz on Nov. 8, when Maynardville Public Library hosted the Thunder Road Authors Rally. Library director Chantay Collins’ mother, Valalee Smith, hosted the refreshment table with hot wassail, red and orange velvet muffins, chips and dip. Juli Alexander of Seymour brought her young adult fiction books “Under Cover with the Hottie,� “Stirring up Trouble,� “Investigating the Hottie,� “My life as the Ugly Step Sister,� “Karma Beat� and “Three Wishes.� Brandi Kennedy, contemporary romance writer from Powell, brought “Fat Chance,� “Fighting for Freedom,� “Prescription for Love,� “Wrestling for Harmony� and “Selkie.� You can find her on YouTube, Amazon or blogspot.com. The prolific Jennifer Ensley brought copies of “Enthroned by Amethysts,� “Destroyed by Onyx,�
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“Cursed by Diamonds,� “Blessed by Sapphires� and “Dark Games.� Check out her rainbow hair the next time you see her. Her daughter Hannah came in costume to help fetch and carry books for mom. Look for Jennifer at JKEnsley. com. TG Franklin of Powell brought “Heavenfall.� Look her up at tgfranklin.com. Poet William S. Tribell came from Cumberland Gap to check out the rally. He works for LMU television and is on Facebook. I was there with Union County histories and got to meet some little friends and share some ideas for
Writer Juli Alexander shows some of her work at the recent Thunder Road Author Rally. Valalee Smith with the goodies papers with the youth. Dana Williams, who is headed to Middle Tennessee State University to study business and marketing, stopped by to chat. I know she will do well at MTSU. Juli Alexander sold out of her book, “Karma Beat.� Who says Union County doesn’t read! Chantay Collins adds this: “We had five authors and
a poet participate by signing books they had for sale and answering questions about the world of self-publishing. “We had two locals, J.K. Ensley and Bonnie Peters, a noted local historian, along with participants from the Knoxville area. This event was declared a success by all who attended. We hope this event continues to grow and attracts more authors from the area.�
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Order in the court! Attorney Scott Frith is speechless as “defense counsel� Danea Summerford makes air quotes to convey her skepticism over testimony in the mock trial Frith arranged for the newspaper club at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. Shopper-News is sponsoring the club which meets each Wednesday after school at the school. Some 20 kids are participating. Their work will be displayed on our website at www.ShopperNewsNow.com. Photo by Tyree Gibson
On my first full day as an eighth-grade student at Horace Maynard High School, I was trying in frustration to find my second-period science class. I had used most of the five minutes between classes and didn’t seem to be getting anywhere. I risked the wrath of an upperclassman and asked where room 114 was. He pointed straight over my head. I was standing right in front of the door. I was only to have this teacher for the first semester, as he retired midyear. I already knew something about him from my mother, who had known his wife’s family from her years of residence in the Bear Creek area of Claiborne County.
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to learn bad enough would “dig until they got it.� Unfortunately, many high school students are not self-motivated, and that fact, coupled with this teacher’s philosophy, led to frustration for both teacher and students. There are those people who have what I will term “individual peculiarities.� One of mine is at times stating aloud the name of someone who intrigues me. My wife finds it frustrating that at odd times and for no apparent reason, I yell out “BEN.� I am referring to one of my favorite television characters, Ben Cartwright from “Bonanza.� Mrs. Mincey says that nobody knows what I’m talking about, and others think I’m crazy. The teacher under discussion had his own peculiarity: he prefaced many things he said with the word “ohm.� This seemed appropriate, at least to me, as that is a scientific word, and he was a science teacher. Many times, when Mr. J. B. Mitchell’s frustration
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Missouri: Then and now When it comes to Missouri football, there is an alarming difference in perception and reality. In August 2013, the Tigers were thought to be target practice for the really big guns in the Southeastern Conference. What happened was 7-1 in the league, several romps, 12-2 overall and No. 5 national ranking after the bowl victory over Oklahoma State. In August 2014, Missouri was awarded fourth place in the SEC East forecast, behind the powerhouses but ahead of you know who.
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Many Tigers had departed and returnees did not impress the elite media panel that owned the crystal ball. There was open debate about whether quarterback Maty Mauk was the real deal.
Tennessee did not participate in that discussion. The Vols knew all they wanted to know about Mauk. As dual threats go, he is a dangerous man. He passed and ran the Vols dizzy last November in Columbia – 13 rushes for 114 yards and 12 completions for 163 and three touchdowns. It was humbling. It was embarrassing. The Mannings, our good friends Archie and Peyton and Eli to a lesser extent, didn’t do us any favors by inviting Mauk to their summer quarterback school. Maty said he became more
conscious of the nuances of the position. Thanks guys, that really helps. If there is a bright side, what he did last year and this summer and last week was then and this is now. Tennessee is thought to have more defensive speed and improved firepower, even if we can’t prove it with statistics. Tennessee needs a victory to achieve bowl eligibility. That has long been the burning desire. Missouri is a meaningful challenge. This one really matters. The result is certainly uncertain. These Volunteers are very confusing. In theory, you are what the numbers say you are. In truth, Ten-
Thunder Road revisited In carrying out my civic duty, I recently voted in Farragut’s early voting, and one of the controversial issues this year is allowing wine to be sold in Farragut’s grocery stores. This issue reminded me of a similar referendum in 1961 when Knox County voted to legalize whiskey sales in package stores and, and finally, liquor by the drink in 1972. Referenda to legalize whiskey sales in Knox County date to 1941, and the proposal was placed on the ballot five times during that 20-year period until it was finally approved. The vote brought together two interest groups that would normally oppose each other; most Christian ministers opposed legalization based on “moral issues,” and area bootleggers opposed it for economic issues. But the real losers when the vote carried were the whiskey runners. Many kids considered these fear-
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less drivers to be heroes, and for rural mountain boys, it was an occupation that could quickly lift them out of poverty. Of course, one such driver’s adventures were the subject of the 1958 movie “Thunder Road” starring Robert Mitchum, and I dare say there were few teenagers who missed seeing this flick because it involved “souped up” Fords that most kids dreamed of owning. But the real “Thunder Road” that spurred the beginning of NASCAR racing occurred in 1954 when I was a sophomore in high school, and one of my classmates
was witness to the event. John Fitzgerald related the story to me many times, and many writers who have written about the famous crash consider John’s account the most credible. John passed away several years ago before the 60th anniversary of the event. At a picnic last week, members of our 1956 class reminisced about John and his ofttold story about being on the scene shortly after the crash. John had stopped to air up his bicycle tires at a nearby service station when he became aware that there had been a crash just down the road. He told me he could see a fire and knew something big had happened. When he arrived at the scene, police officers related the story to him. The driver, whose name John later regretted he never learned, was wellknown to federal, state and local authorities, who had
nicknamed him Tweedle O’Twill. There had been two roadblocks set for the elusive driver. Since the authorities were not sure which road he would take – Papermill or Kingston Pike – the first roadblock was set up just a few hundred yards west of the intersection. The second roadblock was at the present-day Gallery shopping center. Through his driving skills and some luck, he was able to get around the first roadblock and probably thought he was in the clear, but when he saw the second block, he knew this one would be much harder to break. The road and grade have been altered since the early ’50s, when a steep red clay bank was on the south side of the Pike. His intent was to jump a ditch, climb the bank and somehow bring his car back to the road past the roadblock. But jumping the bank broke the tie-rods
nessee numbers are not very good. In reality, the team is not very good. It is exciting. It competes. It projects promise. There was a time, when the offense was worse than it is, that the defense saved a few days and thwarted disaster. More recently, that defense has been found out. That’s what happens in the SEC. Coaches are average or better in intelligence. Rivals find flaws faster than they can be fi xed. This Tennessee offense has demonstrated more potential but it, in the middle of November, is not yet dependable on critical shortyardage plays that traditionally require a surge up front and a hard-nosed run-
ning back following a lead blocker. No can do. Or maybe. But, don’t count on it. This is the segment of the season when the difference in winning and losing is magnified. Talent is comparable. Freshmen are almost one year old. Outcomes are often determined by motivation or the medical report or precise execution or a terrible blunder, as in one big play. The next two Saturdays will forever define this group of Volunteers. Optimists see opportunity. Little bowl scouts are all around. Some of us are biting our fingernails.
on his car, making it impossible to steer. The car careened across the road and ran through a chain-link fence surrounding an electrical substation. Sparks from the substation ignited the broken whiskey bottles, creating an inferno. And as the song says: “The devil got the moonshine and the mountain boy that day.” During my high school years, Dixie Lee Junction was a favorite gathering spot after a night football game. And part of the entertainment was watching whiskey haulers come through the Junction at high speeds just like “Thunder Road.” A well-known Knoxville bootlegger owned a fleet of black “souped up” Mercurys. The cars had exhaust headers that could be heard for several miles down U.S. Highway 70. Running out of Nashville, they always ran four or five together and maybe only one or two actually contained bottled whiskey. The other cars were used as decoys or to block police cars so the cars with the whiskey could get away. During those roman-
ticized years of whiskey haulers, the moonshine usually came out of North Carolina or Kentucky, while the bottled whiskey came from Nashville or Bristol, Va. The border between Tennessee and Virginia runs through the middle of Bristol, but whiskey was legal in Virginia and illegal in Tennessee. So the bootlegger could simply buy whiskey by the case on the Virginia side where it was legal and deliver it to markets in Tennessee. Today, liquor by the drink is taken for granted and diners can enjoy cocktails at most restaurants. I suspect that most of the younger generation would find it amusing that liquor was so hard to get not so long ago. Private clubs often sold whiskey at very high prices. Some restaurants allowed you to bring your own bottle but supplied expensive setups. And I bet the younger generation would find it even more amusing that 60 years ago, people actually risked their lives to deliver whiskey to markets that are now served by distributing vendors.
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Bonnie Caughorn Heiskell has died Heiskell, age 75, of 5600 Abbeville Highway, Anderson, S.C., passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014, at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., on June 10, 1939, she was the daughter of the late James Caughorn and the late Marie Roberts Caughorn. For 55 years, she was the loving and devoted wife of Jack D. Heiskell, of the residence. Mrs. Heiskell’s primary pastime was sewing, and she worked in sewing with DeRoyal Industries at Maynardville. She was a faithful member of Neals
By Bonnie Peters Bonnie and Jack Heiskell lived in Union County all their married life until 2003 on what is now John Deere Drive. Some years ago, health issues led them to move to Anderson, S.C., to be near their daughter, Karen Heiskell Kohlmayer, and her family. A few months ago, Bonnie was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. This blood cancer progressed swiftly and last Tuesday evening Bonnie died. The following is her obituary: Bonnie Joe Caughorn
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Neither Allen James nor anyone he has asked will admit to sending his resumé to Salem Baptist Church. But it got there, and on Sunday, Nov. 2, James made his first appearance behind the pulpit as the new pastor. James says it went well. Church members are in agreement. “The Sunday services were great,” said veteran member Carolyn Nelson. “Pastor James has a wonderful presence. He spoke about unity and moving forward.” James and wife Nova left their church in Bradenton, Fla., where James had pastored since 2008. Three dogs made the trip north with the family. Their first week here was the coldest in East Tennessee for this season. James says the canines are still trying to figure out what frost is all about. He says he and Nova aren’t accustomed at all to cold, but he could get used to Krispy Kreme doughnuts because they’re obviously good for you.
“We weren’t looking to go anywhere at all, but finding a Krispy Kreme bakery was a win,” he said. “I didn’t even know Salem had my resumé. The Lord obviously brought us here.” Nova James plans to enjoy being a homemaker for a while and work alongside Allen in his ministry at Salem. The couple have one child, Abigail, who is a firstyear student at Berry College in Georgia. James comes highly qualified with almost 20 years in ministry, a B.A. from Memphis State University and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. “My prayer and desire for Salem is to continue heading in the direction they are already going,” said James. “There are a lot of young families in this community and we want to do all we can to remain a multigenerational church.” Salem Baptist Church is at 8201 Hill Road. Info: 865-922-3490.
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UCHS boys basketball team: (back) Jordan Oaks, Alec Lay, Brady Nease, Bryce Buckner, Justin Hill, Austin Lay, Luke Shoffner; (front) Cameron Smith, Austin York, Weston Griffey, Trent Cooper, Nathan Capps and Cody Grace. Photo submitted
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The 2014-2015 Union County Patriots Basketball team is coming off a 16-10 record last year. Head coach Shane Brown, who is beginning his sixth year with the team, says of the season ahead, “Brady Nease will lead the Patriots this year as a senior and Bryce Buckner, also a senior, will see increased minutes. “Luke Shoffner will start again at the guard position along with returning starter Austin Lay. Austin York will start at the point guard position for the Patriots, and Capps, Weston Griffey, Alec Lay and Cody Grace will all push for playing time. “We have a good group of kids this year that has worked very hard every day in practice. We have been hit with the injury bug a little bit as of late with Oaks, Hill and Griffey all being out of practice for extended time, but those three are all getting healthy and will be back soon. “Brady will lead us again on the offensive end of the floor and will also be every opponent’s main player they key on, so he will be called on a lot to contribute to both ends of the floor.
FFA holds Warm for the Winter campaign The Horace Maynard FFA is holding a clothes drive for anyone in need. There will be many sizes and types of clothing, according to Matthew McGinnis, ag teacher at Union County High and sponsor of the student project. The clothing distribution will take place on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. until noon in the high school commons area, just inside the front entrance.
“Shoffner and Austin Lay are both returning starters that will have to contribute every night. Bryce and York both played some minutes in varsity ball last year, but both will see increased minutes. We have been pleased with these guys so far in the season. “Our bench is going to need to be able to bring some energy when they come into the game. Cody, Alec, Griffey and Nathan are all capable of bringing different things to the team. Our younger team members, Cam Smith, Trent Cooper, Cedric Brown and Cole Cunningham, are progressing well.”
Jordan Oaks (back injury) and Justin Hill (ankle injury) round out the Patriots’ roster for the season. “We know our district play is going to be very tough again, with a lot of talented players in the league again this year. We have a tough schedule ahead of us, but I feel that this is the way to get ready for the January and February part of the schedule. We are looking forward to the season starting. The kids are ready to play someone besides each other every day in practice,” says Brown. Coach Brown will again be assisted by Jonathan Smith and Mike Johnson.
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Masingo, Womble are athletes of the week Two students have been named athletes of the week for Union County High School. Jesse Masingo, fullback for the football Patriots, says, “I feel pretty good about the season. Some games we should have won, but we had fun and learned a lot.” As a senior, he is looking forward to graduation and attending Tennessee College of Applied Technology in pursuit of an associate
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THROUGH MONDAY, DEC. 8 “Big Red Bow Project” donation collection for individuals facing Alzheimer’s and dementia in Knox, Anderson, Blount and Loudon counties at Lexus of Knoxville, 10315 Parkside Drive. Info/wish list: www. alzTennessee.org/big-red-bow-project or 544-6288.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19 Young Professionals of Knoxville membership meeting, 5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park, 525 Henley St. YPK Impact Awards recipients will be announced.
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Pre-Black Friday, a small business and pre-holiday shopping show, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way.
SUNDAY, NOV. 23 Hard Knox Roller Girls intraleague bout featuring Black Bettys vs Lolitas Locas, 6 p.m., Smoky Mountain Skate Center, 2801 E. Broadway, Maryville. Open skate, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices include skate rental. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls.com. Smocked Christmas Ornaments class, 2-4:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet Donaldson. Registration deadline: Nov. 16. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAY, NOV. 25 Joint meeting of the Clinch River Regional Library Board and Claiborne County Library Board, 5:30 p.m., Barbara Reynolds Carr Memorial Library, 1304 Old Knoxville Road, Tazewell. Info: 457-0931. Happy Travelers’ Thanksgiving luncheon, 10:30 a.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Music and song provided by Eternal Vision. Reservation requested. No charge, but $7 contribution suggested. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884.
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AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964. Burlington Game Night, 5:30-8 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Gamers of all ages, types and skill levels are welcome. Info: 525-5431.
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Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.
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“The Crucible” presented by the Powell High School Drama Department, 6:30 p.m., at the school. Tickets: $6. Public is invited. Info: 938-2171.
American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522. Deadline to reserve an adapted battery-operated toy from East Tennessee Technology Access Center and for holiday party to be held 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec, 8 at ETTAC’s office, 116 Childress St. Info/to register: 219-0130.
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Dinner theater featuring: “Tennessee Smith and the Quest for the Golden Relic” presented by the Freedom Academy drama club, 4615 Asheville Highway. Tickets: $10. Dinner: chili, chips, cheese, drink, dessert. Dinner: 5:45-6:45 p.m.; show: 6:30 p.m. Info/ tickets: 525-7807.
UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Deadline to reserve tickets for “Traditional family Christmas dinner at the Historic Ramsey House,” to be held 7-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Dec. 7-11, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Limited seating. Info/reservations: 546-0745 or judy@ramseyhouse.org.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 21-22 Christmas Craft Sale, 5-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Good Shepard, 5409 Jacksboro Pike.
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Christmas Arts and Crafts Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 4365 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Photos with Santa, 9-11 a.m. Saturday. To participate: 992-7222.
Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Turkey Shoot, 9 a.m., corner of Hickory Valley Road and Malone Gap in Maynardville. Hosted by the American Legion Post 212.
201-5748. City of Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon, beginning at Luttrell Park. “Best Little Christmas Sale Ever,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Callahan Road Baptist Church, 1317 Callahan Road. Halls Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Info: Shannon Carey, 922-4136 or Shannon@ShopperNewsNow. com/.
SUNDAY, DEC. 7 Hard Knox Roller Girls intraleague bout featuring Black Bettys vs Lolitas Locas, 6 p.m., Smoky Mountain Skate Center, 2801 E. Broadway, Maryville. Open skate, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices include skate rental. Info: www.hardknoxrollergirls. com. Let’s Build A Snowman With Wool class, 1-4 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills. Registration deadline: Nov. 30. Info: 4949854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAY DEC. 9 “Building Your Own Classic Gingerbread House” class, 6-9 p.m., Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $60. Info/to register: 922-9916 or www. avantisavoia.com.
THURSDAY, DEC. 11 VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.
SATURDAY, DEC. 13 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.
TUESDAY, DEC. 16 UT Hospice Adult Grief Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m., UT Hospice office, 2270 Sutherland Ave. A light supper is served. Info/reservation: Brenda Fletcher, 544-6277. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.
SATURDAY, DEC. 20 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748. Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835.
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SATURDAY, DEC. 6 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe,
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Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.
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ED! C U RED DALE RD, POWDER SPRINGS – 53 beautiful acres, 2 barns, shed, lrg stocked pond, fenced w/ creek. Great views of Clinch Mtn. Mins from Blaine, mins from Hwy 61 or 131! All hook-ups to water & elec are in front of property. Only 2 miles from Grainger/Union Cnty line – 5 miles from 131/61 split. Call Justin for more info 865-806-7407. NOW REDUCED TO $218,900! Motivated seller, bring all offers!
849 STINER RD. SHARPS CHAPEL,TN – Vacation retreat or full-time residence.Great home w/lots of updating, from tile to appliances. Way too much to mention. Park-like front yard, fruit trees & garden spots. Gentle slope to waterfront of 110' of beautiful Norris Lake. Private boat ramp & floating dock. Way too much to mention. All on 2.73 level acres. NOW REDUCED TO $279,500!
120 HONEY RIDGE WAY – Beautiful end unit, featuring 3BR/2BA, over 1700 SF. Trey ceils in LR w/corner FP and built-in TV cab. Spacious, open LR/DR/Kit w/eat-at prep bar. Split BR. Oak flooring in foyer. All appl surrounded by beautiful maple cabinetry w/some glass front accents. Sep laun rm, 2-car gar w/attic strg. OFFERED AT ONLY $159,900. Directions: I40 to Exit 398 Strawberry Plains Pike, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right on Asheville Hwy, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right into Trentville Ridge to Home on Corner. Sign in Yard.
909 TATER VALLEY RD., LUTTRELL Spacious kit w/lots of cabs and center island. Corner FP in LR. DR, den, large utility room, master w/10x10 WIC. All on over 1 acre. Driveway is an easement. Seller to give $3000.00 carpet allowance. $69,900
LOTS / ACREAGE ROCKY TOP RD, LUTTRELL – All wooded 2.73 acres on outside entrance of SD. Sev home sites. Cnty tax appraisal $31,300. Sign on property. North on Tazewell Pk to Luttrell. R on Hwy 61E. Straight at curve at Water Dept. Cross RR tracks, turn L on Main, L on Wolfenbarger to Rocky Top Rd. Sign on property. Offered at only $19,900. HOLSTON SHORES DR, RUTLEDGE – Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout fishing. Lot has city water and electric in front of it. Already approved for septic. Lot lays gentle all the way to the river. Offered at only $49,900.
VERY NICE 3BR/2BA! 1740 SF, nice level 1.27 acre lot w/hdwd floors, ceramic tile in kit, corner stone FP, cathedral ceilings, split BRs. Attached 2-car gar, 40x36 metal barn/storage. Priced to sell at only $199,500. This home is a must see! Call Justin today to set up your showing – 865-806-7407. North on Broadway, right on Tazewell Pk into Plainview. Left onto W. Mtn View Rd, property located on left. Sign on property.
BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $46,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $64,500.
3242 HIGHWAY 61 E LUTTRELL Home is sold as is. Foreclosure property. Over 1600 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms, could have 3 full baths. New addition started, just needs finished (Large Bedroom and full Master Bath) with separate entrance. Huge kitchen with lots of oak cabinets. Wood floors, Vinyl siding on block ftnd with crawl space. All light fixtures are missing, needs sheetrock work, No appliances. OFFERED AT ONLY $59,000 Cash only offers.
104 SWAN SEYMOUR, MAYNARDVILLE – Approx 1040 SF. Lake views. Within walking distance to Norris Lake. 3BR/2BA, oak flrs, oak kit cabs, all appl, new int paint, 2-car gar & 1-car det gar. Fruit trees, sloping yard. In need of minor repairs. Lake access around the corner. Sold as is. Reduced to $74,300. Dir: N on Hwy 33 thru Maynardville to R on Hickory Valley, L on Walker Ford, L on Circle, L on Swan Seymour, home on right. LOTS 92,103,104 LEONS ROCK S/D – BEAN STATION – Building lots with breathtaking views of Cherokee Lake and Mountains. German Creek Marina nearby and 15 minutes from Morristown shopping and services. Lots Range from 1.12 to 1.54 Acres. YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR 6,000.00 EACH. Directions: Hwy 25 N to Left on Lakeshore Road. Approximately 4 miles to Rocky Springs Road. Right to Leons Rock LOT 110 HICKORY POINTE S/D – One of the best lots offered on main channel of Norris Lake. 1.01 acres, gated comm, wooded. Lays great all the way to the water. Dockable. Over 100' of shoreline. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool, boat launch. Priced to sell at $279,900. TATER VALLEY RD, LUTTRELL – Exceeding horse farm. 15 acres. All level/partially fenced. Mostly pasture. Very nice 40x100 barn with concrete flrs, 13 lined stalls, tack rm, wash bath. Also office in barn. Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900.