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Meet Rebecca
Rebecca Hughes has always wanted to be an extension agent. Four months ago that dream came true when she joined the staff at the Union County Extension office. Hughes has both bachelor’s and master’s degrees with a focus on working in extension. Meet Rebecca over this week’s Coffee Break.
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Godspeed, Gloria Luttrell library director Gloria Fox has decided to retire at the end of January 2013. Fox has held the position for more than 22 years.
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Another Heisman goes astray Ho, hum, it is Heisman time again, Marvin West writes. For the 78th consecutive year, a Tennessee Volunteer will not win the trophy. If we didn’t know better, we might think the vote is rigged. Back in August, there was talk that Tyler might be a candidate. You know how that turned out.
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Plainview Alderman Josh Collins chooses a wish list from the angel tree at Tolliver’s Market as Haven Housewright places more lists on the tree. The Union County Children’s Charities/Toys for Tots angel tree at Tolliver’s is doing so well they’ve had to “restock” the wish lists twice. With 528 angel tree names this year, charity director Gina Buckner is urging everyone to take a name and bring your unwrapped toys back to any bank in Union County. Photos by C. Taylor
See Marvin’s story on page 6 Union County High School senior Tommy Foust shows off two of the poinsettias he helped grow in Linda Baxter’s greenhouse management class. The poinsettias, in an array of colors, are available for sale for $8 to $16. All are hand-wrapped with decorative foil and a ribbon. The greenhouse is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Info: Linda Baxter, 992-0180, ext. 336.
The gift She came asking for help, Lynn Hutton writes. She sat in my office and told me the truth: about her life, her mistakes, her regrets. I was stunned by her candor, her calm acceptance of her situation, her honesty about what led her into her line of work. She was young. She was pretty. She was smart. She was a prostitute.
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Clay Neely dies Mayor Mike Williams said it best: “Clay Neely was just a wonderful person, very community oriented. He did a lot for people that no one ever knew about, and he always had a smile. He will be sorely missed.” Clay Neely was an amazing community leader, Sandra Clark writes. “It’s hard to believe that one man could be so skilled at so many endeavors.” Mr. Neely died Nov. 25.
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Ann Dyer tops list for finance director By Cindy Taylor Ann Dyer will be the first director of finance for Union County, pending a salary offer, following her selection last week by a special committee. The vote was by secret ballot. While Dyer was not the unanimous choice, she was the “clear choice,” said Mayor Mike Williams, and she got a majority vote on the first ballot. Committee members were Williams, Road Superintendent David Cox, Director of schools Wayne Goforth and commissioners Dawn Flatford, Janet Holloway, Wayne Roach and J.M. Bailey. Roach missed the meeting. The new office will handle all county finances, including roads and schools, payroll and accounts payable. Its creation was a prime goal for Williams, who says it’s time for Union County to handle its finances more professionally. Dyer comes highly qualified with 19 years of business management and 11 years of business ownership. She has been the county’s bookkeeper for the past 16 months. Her department will most likely consist of a director and four others. Dyer said she hopes the accounting personnel from the other departments join her because “it
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Kenny and Ann Dyer at the finance committee meeting. Ann Dyer has received a majority vote for position of director of finance for Union County and is waiting for a formal salary offer. Photo by Cindy Taylor would be a great learning curve” if the new director to has hire a new staff. “Those who are currently in
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long lunch? My grandpa. He always had words of wisdom and enjoyed eating at delicious restaurants.
Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why? My husband. He is my greatest supporter and has helped make me a better person.
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I still can’t quite get the hang of … Driving in the snow. It’s very different from the rain in Florida.
Rebecca Hughes has always wanted to be an extension agent. Four months ago that dream came true when she joined the staff at the Union County Extension office. Hughes has both bachelor’s and master’s degrees with a focus on working in extension. “As a 4-H agent I love teaching children about the different opportunities that are out there for them, either through animal sciences, life skills, judging events or camp activities,” said Hughes. “I like to reach out to adults and give them new perspectives to think about in ways of health, financial literacy and parenting.” Hughes and husband Corey have four children: Gavin, Tessa, Zeb and Scarlett, who is two months old. They are a family that enjoys spending time together, especially outdoors, with hunting in the fall and winter and hitting the lake during the summer. “I have found a new interest and hobby in canning and preserving foods,” said Hughes. “I love making homemade goodies to share with others, especially at Christmas, which is my favorite time of year to give candies, cookies and yummy treats.” Hughes invites anyone who would like to know more about UT Extension programs to stop by the office or call 992-8038. Sit and have a coffee break as you get to know Rebecca Hughes.
What is the best present you ever received in a box? My Mathews camo and Pink Passion archery bow.
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? Tomorrow is another day.
What is your social media of choice? Facebook.
What is the worst job you have ever had? Mucking horse stalls.
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon? “Tom and Jerry.” I love the old-time cartoons because that’s what I grew up on.
What irritates you?
What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie? “Nobody puts baby in a corner” – “Dirty Dancing”
What are you guilty of? Eating spoonfuls of icing from the jar.
What is your favorite material possession? My boots.
What are you reading currently?
“Hungry Girl to the Max,” by Lisa Lillien.
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hold supplies.
What is one word others often use to describe you?
What’s one place in Union County everyone should visit?
Honorable. I always stick to my word.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would like to not be so worrisome. I worry and fear for everyone and everything.
What is your passion?
Being 7 ½ months pregnant and getting stuck in my husband’s pickup from the seat belt.
To help others. I love to see people have a smile on their face.
What are the top three things on your bucket list?
With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a
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If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? – Cindy Taylor
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Master beef class grads Jamie, Dameon, and Kendall Berry Photos submitted
The 2012 Union County Master Beef class, held during October and November, had 37 participants. Graduation was hosted by Tammy McKinley, an agriculture economist from The University of Tennessee. Anderson Farms catered beef brisket for the graduation dinner.
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Graduates from Union County were Jamie, Dameon, and Kendall Berry; Marlene and Tommy Nelson; Jimmy, Noah and Josh Sexton; Curtis, Toby and Verdus Dykes; and Anthony and Bill Malone. ■
Master beef class grads Marlene and Tommy Nelson
MILESTONES Johnson retires from Air Force Master beef class grads Curtis, Toby and Verdus Dykes
Luttrell library seeks director
Luttrell library director Gloria Fox has decided to retire at the end of January 2013. Fox has held the position for Master beef class grads Jimmy, Noah and Josh Sexton more than Gloria Fox 22 years. The Union County Library Board has begun taking resumes for the position. The board is looking for an energetic leader with excellent verbal skills and a strong commitment to public service. Closing date is Dec.10. A retirement luncheon Master beef class grads Anthony and Bill Malone for Fox is planned for the next board meeting. Contact Info: brentcindyt@gmail.com
Cupcake eatery plays ‘war’ Those watching “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network last week were surprised to see Fountain City business owners Nathan and Kathleen Robinson. Nathan says the episode will be aired several times within the next few weeks and Scrumps is the first local store to appear on “Cupcake Wars.” Scrumps opened for business in July 2001 and has been in Fountain City since October 2011. After building a kitchen, the Robinsons held a “grand opening” in April 2012. Nathan and Kathleen competed in the “Elvis, King of Cupcakes” episode and were the runnersup, advancing to the final
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round where they made 1,000 cupcakes in two hours. “Cupcake Wars” starts with four pairs of contestants. “The show paid our airfare and hotel accommodations to California,” said Nathan. “Contestants pay for their ingredients.” In the first round, the show’s producers designate the main ingredients, this time banana and peanut butter. The Scrumps team made a banana cake with peanut butter icing and a marshmallow drizzle and filling. It was a winner, and they moved on. In the second round, contestants create flavors of their own choosing. Judging is by taste and decoration.
The Scrumps team made a sweet potato casserole cupcake, a chocolate pie cupcake and a coconut mango cupcake. Success! They moved on. In the final round, each team is allowed four baking assistants and a carpenter. The challenge is to make and display 250 cupcakes each of four flavors – 1,000 total – in just two hours. Nathan and Kathleen were eliminated in this round, but said the experience was great fun and hopefully will boost their business. Scrumps is located at 106 Hotel Road in Fountain City across from the park. Info: scrumpscupcakes@gmail. com. – S. Clark
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Union County native Clayton L. Johnson has retired from the U.S. Air Force. Johnson is an operations superintendent assigned to the 21st Space Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The senior master sergeant has served in the military for 26 years. He is the son of Sue Johnson of Chestnut Ridge Road. He and his wife, Teresa, have a daughter, Taylor Switzer of Biloxi, Miss. Johnson graduated in 1982 from Horace Maynard High School and received a bachelor’s degree in 1986 from Carson-Newman College. He also earned an associate’s degree in 2000 from the Community College of the Air Force, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.
SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE'S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on the 10th day of June, 2011, by deed of trust recorded in Trust Deed Book 166, page 210, in the Register's Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which deed of trust specific reference is hereby made, Brentwood Rentals, LLC, conveyed to Keith A. Nagle, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of the obligation and indebtedness owing by Brentwood Rentals, LLC, to the beneficiary therein named, The H. T. Hackney Company; WHEREAS, Keith A. Nagle, the said Trustee is unable to act as Trustee, and the owner and holder of the said deed of trust and the indebtedness therein secured has appointed the undersigned, K. David Myers, as Successor Trustee, by instrument recorded in Trust Deed Book 184, page 56, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, and to which instrument specific reference is hereby made; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said obligations and indebtedness, now past due, the entire balance of which has been declared due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and the obligations and indebtedness therein secured, and the owner and holder of said obligation and indebtedness has directed me, the undersigned Successor Trustee, to foreclose said deed of trust in accordance with the terms thereof and to sell the real property and its improvements all as therein described. NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said deed of trust , I will on the 11th day of December, 2012, offer for sale and sell the following described property, at the front door of the Union County Courthouse, 901 Main Street, Maynardville, Tennessee, at the hour of 11:30 A.M., prevailing time, at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash and in bar of and free of all equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption or otherwise, homestead, dower and all other rights and exemption of every kind expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust and to which specific reference is hereby made, the following described real property: SITUATED in the First (1st) Civil District of Union County, Tennessee, and being known and designated as all of Lot Two (2) of the Subdivision for Dan Godwin as shown on the October 29, 2005, (revised December 1, 2005), survey and plat by Dennis N. Gore, RLS, 7540 Gary White Road, Corryton, Tennessee 37721, as recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 33 B and Slide 34A, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, and to which plat specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description of the property herein conveyed. For reference see Deed Book “Z”, Series -7-, page 642, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee. Property address: Main Street, Maynardville, Tennessee 37807; CLT Map 58, parcel 57.30. CURRENT OWNERS: Brentwood Rentals, LLC OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Shirley Grey, Agent; Arch Redmon, Guarantor; David Fletcher, Guarantor. Said property will be sold by the boundary in gross and not by the acre and subject to any and all applicable easements, restrictions, reservations, and setback lines; and subject to any and all unpaid taxes, and any prior encumbrances and tax liens appearing of record; and subject to any matters which may be disclosed by an accurate survey. The title to be conveyed will be only such title which the Successor Trustee may convey pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust or at law or in equity with no further representations or warranties or any nature whatsoever. Further, in the event all unpaid indebtedness and expenses evidenced by the note are paid in full prior to the date of sale, the Successor Trustee shall have no obligation to proceed with the sale of the above described real property. In the event high bidder at the foreclosure should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Successor Trustee shall have the option of accepting the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to comply or re-advertise and sell at a second sale. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day certain without further publication and in accordance with the law upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and place of sale set forth above. This notice shall be published in the Union County Shopper-News, a newspaper published in Union County, Tennessee. This sale is being made upon request of the owner and holder of the obligations and indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, due to the failure of the makers to comply with all provisions of the said deed of trust. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the deed of trust. This 12th day of November, 2012. _______________________________________ K. DAVID MYERS, Successor Trustee 105 Monroe Street, P. O. Box l3 Maynardville, Tennessee 37807 865-992-5939 Posted: November 12, 2012; Published: November 17, 24, and December 1, 2012
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School clinics Clay Neely: on agenda
a wonderful legacy Mayor Mike Williams said it best: “Clay Neely was just a wonderful person, very community oriented. He did a lot for people that no one ever knew about, and he always had a smile. He will be sorely missed.”
Sandra Clark
Clay Neely
By Sandra Clark The school board will meet for a workshop at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the high school auditorium. The regular voting meeting will follow. Once again the issue of Director of Schools Wayne Goforth’s contract is on the agenda. If the board takes no action, Goforth’s contract will expire on June 30, 2013, leaving the system with no director. The board could opt to renew his contract for a year, as he requested, or could declare the position open
and begin a search. Action was deferred in November to give individual board members an opportunity to meet with Goforth. Laura Riggs is on the agenda to discuss school clinics. She spoke Nov. 8, and Goforth promised to check into her request and report back. Riggs said Luttrell Elementary has “inadequate” nurses to serve the students. “(Dispensing) medicine should not be left to the teachers,” she said. “It’s not their job. We need to make sure our kids are safe.” Goforth said the school
Laura Riggs, whose child attends Luttrell Elementary School, seeks support for more school nurses. system outsources the school clinics. The balance of the agenda is routine: school trips,
budget amendments and reports from committees on ethics, insurance and the school calendar.
Mr. James Clay Neely, 76, of New Tazewell, was Clay Neely was an amaz- born Dec. 17, 1935. He was ing community leader. It’s a veteran of the U. S. Air hard to believe that one man Force, a graduate of Lincould be so skilled at so many coln Memorial University endeavors. The last time I and received his master’s saw him he was engaging the degree from East Tennessee “self-service” photo maker at State University in 1968. Walgreens in Halls – making He was a founding parta passport photo for an up- ner in Quick Stop Supercoming trip out of the coun- market. He gained a reputry. And he was smiling. tation as a fair and honest I’ve known him since businessman, always smil1968 or ’69. Clay was the ing and laughing with his superintendent of schools friends and customers. in Claiborne County, elected Clay was an active volunat age 33 after two years as teer and served on the Claiprincipal at Claiborne Coun- borne County Hospital Founty High School. I’ll never dation Board. He chaired the forgot those guys from Clai- Private Industry Council of borne and Union counties. Walters State Community Clay Neely, Lowell Lynch, College, and belonged to the Gerald Simmons, Paul Claiborne County Industrial Bowman, Kyle Richard- Development Board and the son and Ronnie Irick were Claiborne County Chamber leaders of the Young Re- of Commerce. publicans when the party Clay was instrumental surged. (This was the first in the creation of the Alpha surge, folks, when the GOP School which was designed elected U.S. Sen. Bill Brock to meet the childcare needs of and Gov. Winfield Dunn (in local manufacturers’ employ1970) along with Sen. How- ees. He was a 30-year memard Baker Jr. (in 1966). ber of the Claiborne County The surge that began Planning Commission. back then culminated two Clay was also co-host of years ago when the Repub- a local gospel singing prolicans finally captured both gram which aired on the lo- View of Grainger County – the Valley of Independence – from the Clinch Mountain Overlook, 2012 Photo by Bonnie Peters houses of the Legislature. cal cable network and was Clay Neely was tall, smart an active member in the Lon White, the documenand friendly – destined for local Lions Club. In April tary was shown in the reCongress or beyond. Yet he of 1993, Clay teamed with stored auditorium. This never sought political of- Eddie Overholt to found second volume provided fice after leaving the school Claiborne Funeral Home. pictorial sketches of the superintendent’s office in Before retirement he served participants in the Battle 1979. Instead, he ventured as executive vice president into various businesses, and of Commerical Bank. of Bean Station and highon Nov. 25 he passed away He is survived by his lighted the tragedy of a at the University of Ten- wife, Santa Fay Harmon three-vehicle accident in nessee Medical Center, his Neely; daughter and sonthe 1970s that killed 14 family by his side. Funeral in-law, Jayme and Mike persons. services were Wednesday Gilliam of Johnson City; Incidentally, there is a at Midway Baptist Church, sister, Wilma Heath; and TALES OF UNION COUNTY | Bonnie Peters re-enactment of the Battle where he was a member. two granddaughters. of Bean Station planned for the summer of 2013. History buffs traveled Grainger County Ar- school was a worthy proj- Several historic homes, from far and near to at- chives was established ect. Coffey secured the schools and taverns still tend the reception and and housed in a small commitment of $100,000 stand to the memory of premiere showing of Vol- space in the old high toward the project. celebrated citizens such ume II of “The Valley of school through the perseWhat a difference this as Albert Miller Lea of the Independence,” an his- verance and hard work of has made! Lea Springs community torical documentary of Mary Lynn Stiner GilmIn addition to the auand the Tate family of Tate Grainger County. The cel- ore, who took on this proj- ditorium and the county ebration was held Nov. 17 ect after her retirement as archives, a museum has Springs, where presidents at the beautifully restored a teacher at Rutledge High been developed and is and many other elite vis10x15 $55...$27.50 Per Mo ited. old Rutledge High School. School. continuing to expand. 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Out of the shadows Woman seeks to raise epilepsy awareness By Jake Mabe They are called grand mal seizures. Heather Webb says when one happens, her body becomes rigid. Her heart beats rapidly. She falls like axed timber, losing consciousnesses. Her eyes roll back into her head. She jerks violently. Heather has epilepsy. She was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy when she was 12. “I was on my way to school and suddenly dropped my books and papers on the school bus,” she says. “I blacked out. I just wasn’t there. My sister Krissy was taking (health occupational) classes at the time and just happened to have been studying seizures. The teacher told her I needed to go straight to the hospital.” Doctors told Heather she had a 50/50 chance of growing out of it. She didn’t. Her epilepsy worsened. “I went through so many medicines. I was a guinea pig for a long time.” She and her doctors have found a trio of medications that help control her epilepsy as well as possible. In 2000, she had a vagus nerve stimulator installed, a computerized electrical device similar in size, shape and implant location to a heart pacemaker that connects to the vagus nerve in the neck. She carries a magnet with her that can be swiped near the implant to stop a seizure. “It basically saved my life.” Heather says she witnessed another person have a grand mal seizure while she was working in a restaurant. “It can be very scary for a person who witnesses it.” Some with severe epilepsy, Heather says, often live “in the shadows,” as she puts it, fearful they might lose their job. Heather has not been able to drive for eight years. She admits that epilepsy has made some relationships difficult. According to the Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee’s website, “People with epilepsy may be embarrassed or fearful about their seizures and they may have to contend with the ignorance and fear of other people. Some people work through these issues on their own, and others may need some help from a nurse or a professional counselor to deal with them effectively.” Heather is on a mission to bring the disorder out of the shadows. She has
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■ More than three million Americans have epilepsy and 200,000 cases are diagnosed annually. ■ Seizures can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. ■ If someone is experiencing a seizure, do not try to restrain them or put any object (especially a finger) in their mouth. ■ Remove any nearby dangerous objects and, if the person has fallen, turn them on their side and place something soft under their head. For more tips and info, visit www. efeasttn.org, call The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee at 522-4991 or visit www.akfus.org.
shared her story through traditional and social media during November’s Epilepsy Awareness Month. She would love to talk to middle or high school health students about epilepsy. In 2010, she was named an ambassador for the Knoxville region of The
Anita Kaufmann Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public not to fear epilepsy and seizures. It also raises money for medicinal research and to hopefully find a cure. Heather is planning to organize a benefit concert or some other event for the
Foundation’s Purple Day on March 26. Heather enjoys singing in church and says her faith sustains her. But, she admits that some days are just plain rough. “Any seizure can kill a person. You always wonder if this is the day you’re going to have your last seizure. Once, I fell and hit my head on concrete blocks. I busted my head open and lost control of my bodily functions. I woke up
in the hospital two hours later and for an hour after I awakened, my body was paralyzed.” She says some days she asks “why?” “But then, I get back up. I keep on going. If you stay down, you’re not going to get anywhere.” Anyone interested in helping Heather raise epilepsy awareness or help organize the local Purple Day event should email her at callmefeather@gmail.com.
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Retirement sell-off furniture liquidation Name brand furniture will be sold at a fraction of the original value! Mynatts Furniture is celebrating the retirement of Tommy and Jewell Walker, the owners of the company. After proudly serving the furniture industry since 1957, Tommy and Jewell are moving in a new direction. It’s the end of an era. To send them off in style, come join us for the biggest retirement sale in the history of Mynatts Furniture now in progress. As a special thank you to their loyal customers, every living room, every dining room, every bedroom & every piece of premium bedding will be offered at the biggest discounts in Mynatts Furniture’s history! This event is anything but ordinary with 30,000 plus sq.ft. of unexpected values throughout the store. Truck loads of new merchandise are arriving daily for this one-time sale event. Never before and never again will you be able to purchase name-brand furniture and mattresses at unbelievable prices.
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■ Bean bags $39 ■ TV consoles $187 ■ Chair and 1/2 $88 ■ Sleeper sofa $598 ■ Futons with mattress $188 ■ Wood daybed $188 ■ Reclining sofa $688 ■ Dinette chairs $48 See these & much more: wicker & rattan furniture, patio sets, porch swings and more. The more you buy, the more you save! So hurry in for the best deals in town. Special hours for the sale are: Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mynatts Furniture is located at 6805 Maynardville Highway, Knoxville (Halls Crossroads). Phone: 922-7557. Be early for best buys!
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Another Heisman goes astray Ho, hum, it is Heisman time again. For the 78th consecutive year, a Tennessee Volunteer will not win the trophy. If we didn’t know better, we might think the vote is rigged. Back in August, there was talk that Tyler might be a candidate. You know how that turned out. Heisman hype and hardware almost always go to the best player on a good team. The harsh exception to that standard happened in 1956 when Paul Hornung won and John Majors lost. Hornung was the golden
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boy, an all-around busybody for Notre Dame. The Fightin’ Irish won two games that season. They were not particularly impressive. Paul was good. He carried the football 94 times. He gained 420 yards, as in wow. He completed 59 of 111 passes for about 900 yards. Just how outstand-
ing and valuable and at least slightly sensational can you be if your team staggers in at 2-8? Hornung was the first Heisman winner to not win in first-place votes. Majors was the all-American leader of a 10-0 Tennessee team, No. 2 in both polls. Majors was player of the year in the Southeastern Conference. He was a smart coach on the field and one of the best two or three tailbacks I ever saw. Hank Lauricella wasn’t too bad. He was the Heisman runner-up in 1951. Heath Shuler was runner-up in 1993. He threw for 2,353
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One of the Pharisees asked him over for a meal. He went to the Pharisee’s house and sat down at the dinner table. Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the Pharisee, came with a bottle of very expensive perfume and stood at his feet, weeping, raining tears on his feet. Letting down her hair, she dried his feet, kissed them, and anointed them with the perfume. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man was the prophet I thought he was, he would have known what kind of woman this is who is falling all over him.” (Luke 7: 36-39 The Message) She came asking for help. her mistakes, her regrets. I She sat in my office and told was stunned by her candor, me the truth: about her life, her calm acceptance of her
Lynn Hutton situation, her honesty about what led her into her line of work. She was young. She was pretty. She was smart. She was a prostitute. That conversation happened three years ago. To that point, I had led a sheltered life, but I realized, in that moment, that in my new job, I was going to learn things I never expected to know. Several months after
yards with 25 touchdowns and did more than his fair share in winning nine games. I thought second-best in the country was about right for the quarterback. The vote that still causes acute indigestion was 1997. From the day Peyton Manning played band director, from the moment he announced he was returning for his senior season, he was the Heisman favorite. ESPN, motivated by money, cost him the trophy. It shamelessly promoted defensive back Charles Woodson because ABC had TV rights to the Rose Bowl and Michigan and Charles were going to Pasadena. Woodson helped himself. He was spectacular against
Ohio State just before balloting. Woodson’s overall production did not compare to Manning’s 36 touchdown passes, 60 percent completions and nearly 4,000 yards – in the SEC, no less. OK, he couldn’t beat Florida. Which was best? The NFL said Peyton. Tennessee, with four second places, leads the country in coming relatively close. Maybe that doesn’t mean much but being mentioned is better than not. In 1939, all-American tailback George Cafego was fourth in voting. He was the first pick in the pro draft. In 1940, guard Bob Suffridge was sixth. In 1964, Tennessee middle guard Steve DeLong
Tennessee’s Heisman runners-up are featured in Marvin West’s coffee-table book, “Legends of the Tennessee Vols.” Signed copies are available by mail from WESTCOM, PO Box 38, Maynardville, TN 37807. Send a printed return address and a check for $25.
that first meeting with her, I pulled into the parking lot one sunny morning, got out of my car, and walked toward the door. She was standing there, waiting for me, smiling. She had a book in her hand. “Here,” she said. “This is for you.” It was a slim volume called “Leadership Prayers,” written by Richard Kriegbaum. (I recommend it to anyone who is a person of faith in a leadership position of any kind!) It sits on my desk to this day, and I pick it up whenever I need a word of wisdom, or just an “Oh, help!” moment.
As precious as the gift of the book itself, however, is what she wrote to me on the flyleaf: “… you were there for me at a very crucial point … and you made a difference when no one else cared.” With the book was a card she had made. The front of the card was an original watercolor drawing: a picture of a little girl, kneeling in the sand, looking out across the sea to just the suggestion of a sunrise. She had signed it in the lower righthand corner. Inside, there was yet another surprise. In beautiful calligraphy, she had penned, “We serve the
God of redemption Who buys back Our sins And weaves them Into the fabric of a Beautiful future.” I will never again hear the story of the woman who bathed Jesus’ feet with her tears without thinking of my friend, who has the wisdom to understand what redemption means, and the faith to believe that God has a sunrise in mind for her. Two women – who lived 2,000 years and half a world apart – who had hard lives, hearts full of love and the humility to offer grace to another.
finished eighth in the Heisman poll. In 1967, center Bob Johnson was sixth and quarterback Dewey Warren eighth. In 1969, linebacker Steve Kiner was ninth. Receiver Larry Seivers and quarterback Condredge Holloway were very, very good but didn’t make the top 10. Will a Volunteer ever win? Seventy-eight to zero says no. The Heisman is a popularity contest and seemingly sane sports writers sometimes vote in crazy ways. One told me orange is a disturbing color. I wish.
Mountain 4H speech contest Paulette Winter Wonderland is Dec. 14 Smoky The annual Smoky Mountain 4-H speech McKenzee Petree and Emmaline Perry with Paulette Elementary PTO will present the Paulette Winter Wonderland 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14. This year’s event will include a visit with Santa and handmade crafts for the children to make. At 7:30 a fun family event featuring the
WBIR Channel 10 Heartbreakers basketball team against Paulette staff and basketball coaches from Luttrell, Maynardville and Big Ridge Elementary Schools. Admission is $1 per person. Crafts are $1 each and concessions will be available.
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contest was held Nov. 13. Junior blue ribbon winners were Jeremiah Kadron, Allyson Hanna and Emily Hocutt. Red ribbon winners were Joshua Sherritze, Jackson Mulrooney and Kammie Huffman. Junior high blue ribbon winners were
The Union County Library Board is now taking resumes for Director of the Luttrell Public Library. Applicant should be an energetic leader with a strong commitment to public service. Applicant will be an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills and have an open-door policy for both staff and patrons. Director will work and comply with the seven library board members supplying data and records as needed. Applicants should be familiar with current library technology and electronic and Internet technologies, be willing to participate and plan adult and children’s activities, be knowledgeable about long-range planning and grant procedures, be versed in traditional library skills, and maintain and run a yearly budget. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, Some college preferred but not necessary. Experience in public library service. Closing date: Dec.10.2012. Qualified professionals should send a cover letter and resume, including 3 references, to: Sheila Buckner Union County Library Board Chair 234 N Ridge View Rd Luttrell, TN 37779
red ribbon winner William Mulrooney. Senior blue ribbon winners were Nathanael Kadron, Martin Dickey, Mary Morgan, Bethany Long and Nathan Long. Senior red ribbon winners were Kailey Huffman, Joshua Dutoon, Dakota Sherritze and Sarah Morgan.
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Kicking to win
Tait receives scholarship Terry Uselton with the Knox County Retired Teachers Assocation presents a scholarship to Sara Tait at a recent luncheon. Tait attends the University of Tennessee and is doing her student teaching at Powell High School. Photo by Ruth White
Union County High School and various field goal kickers have earned checks from New South Credit Union. Pictured are: (front) Roger Murphy, a UCHS teacher and kicker; New South manager Tammy Hobock, athletic director Shane Brown; (back) kickers Wilson Pruitt, Seth Norris, Zach Massengile and Sarah Atkins. Photo by Cindy Taylor
By Cindy Taylor New South Credit Union in Maynardville carried on the tradition of “Kick to win” by awarding a $500 check to the athletic department at Union County High School. Branch manager Tammy Hobock presented the check to athletic director Shane Brown on Nov. 20. New South has been making a donation to the school each year since 2008. The credit union also gives matching funds to those who kick 10-, 20- and 30-yard field goals. “Our CEO loves doing this and being active in the
community,” said Hobock. “We plan to continue this for basketball and possibly add other sports in the future.” “The credit union has been doing this every year since I came here in 2008,” said Brown. “They do this for basketball as well and it really helps out our athletic department.” A 10-yard goal kicker wins $50; a 20-yard goal kicker wins $100 and a 30-yard goal kicker wins $500. New South matches the funds paid to the kickers and presents that money to the school.
Putting a stop to bullies By Cindy Taylor The Bully Prevention Program is up and running at Luttrell and Maynardville elementary schools. All schools deal with the issue of bullying. According to school counselor and certified Olweus trainer Karma McNew, Union County schools have taken proactive steps to prevent bullying by adopting the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. McNew says this research-based school wide “systems-change” program has been used successfully in schools all over the country and around the world with positive results. This program is not a curriculum that students participate in for only a few weeks. It is a coordinated effort by all the adults in the school to supervise and intervene when bullying happens. As part of the program, students participate in weekly class meetings to learn about the effects of bullying, what they can do about it, and how they can work with adults at school to put a stop to it even as bystanders. Parents also will meet so they can support the messages students are getting in school. “This type of program is about changing the whole school climate to make it a safer, more positive place to
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l e a r n ,” said McNew. “One c h a n g e that many schools have noticed after using this Karma McNew program for a year or two is that students actually like school better. It makes sense. It’s hard to learn if you’re afraid or if other students are mean to you.” McNew says implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program is a long-term commitment to making Union County schools a safer, more positive place to be. For more information about the program and/or ways to become involved, contact McNew at karma. mcnew@ucps.org or 9923441 or 992-8391.
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Union County High School juniors Ali Patterson and Zak Simpson choose wish lists from the BETA Club angel tree. Photo by C.Taylor
High school angels Union County High School BETA Club placed an angel tree in the lobby of the high school. By the week of Thanksgiving all names were chosen. Many children in
Protect your joints Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC The spine is not the only joint that’s essential to good health and the ability to have a quality lifestyle. Protecting all of your body’s joints is a goal that your chiropractor shares with you. The joints in your feet, ankles and knees have to support the weight of your body, so one piece of advice is to do your best to keep your weight under control. Excess weight strains all your joints, especially those in the lower extremities. A good way to control weight is to exercise regularly and one of the best forms of exercise you can pick is walking. It’s good for not only the joints in your feet and legs, but for your cardiovascular system and for your overall health. In whatever activities you pursue during the day, be sure to wear supportive footwear that’s appropriate to the task. Here are some other tips. Be careful with your back, arms and legs. For instance, when you have to lift something heavy or unwieldy, bend at your knees—not at the waist—and use those strong leg muscles to maintain balance and do the lifting. If a cane makes walking easier, go for it. Don’t be embarrassed. You should take advantage of any device, like a cart for luggage, say, that makes everyday routines easier and less stressful. Talk with your chiropractor about other ways to protect your joints during the course of an ordinary day. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
Union County will have a better Christmas thanks to the generosity of students and staff at the high school. – Cindy Taylor
Union County High School Athlete of the Week Seth Norris By Cindy Taylor Union
County senior basketball player Seth Norris comes from a family of sports enthusiasts and has played basketball Seth Norris since he was just a kid. Two games into the season with a 2-0 record, he says the Patriots are playing better than ever.
“We’ve won the first two games and are playing more as a team this year,” said Norris. “We’re going to surprise a lot of people.” “This is Seth’s fourth year with me,” said coach Shane Brown. “He has grown up with me and this team. He is a good kid and extremely hard worker. This group of seniors has worked harder than any group I’ve had so far.” Norris plans to attend either UT or LMU to study communications for a future in sports broadcasting.
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This year Roger Murphy, Seth Norris, Zach Massengile and Sarah Atkins each kicked a 20-yard field goal. Wilson Pruitt kicked a 10yard field goal. “I play soccer and got volunteered to do this,” said Atkins. “I made the 30-yard (kick) in practice but only 20 in the competition.” The total came to $450 but New South always presents a minimum of $500 to the school for “Kick to win.” “Shoot to win” is going on now at home basketball games.
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SATURDAYS THROUGH DEC. 29 Turkey Shoot and Trade Day, 8 a.m., 6825 Tindell Lane, off Tazewell Pike. Fundraiser for summer baseball team.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, THROUGH DEC. 17 Food drive held by the Edward Jones office of Justin Myers, 713 E. Emory Road, Suite 102, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring nonperishable food items to be donated to local food pantries to help those in need this holiday season. No cash or checks as donations can be accepted. Info: Barbara Allison, 938-4202.
SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Christmas tree lighting, 3-6 p.m., Union County Courthouse. Cruise in, craft show, entertainment, food, door prizes and visit from Santa. Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-Along, 7 p.m., Norris UMC, 62 Ridgeway, Norris. Presented by Clinch Valley Community Chorus and Orchestra. Audience participation voluntary. Info: Sandy Wells, 659-0840. “Beaded Christmas Earrings” 1-4 p.m., with Kathy Seely, at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris. Registration deadline: Nov. 26.To register: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. City of Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon. Halls Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Benefit event to assist Stanley Washam with cancer treatment expenses, 5 p.m., Union County High School. Gospel singing, food, auction and door prizes.
Open house, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., hosted by Union County Arts Co-op, 1009 Main St. in Maynardville. Locally made crafts, Christmas gifts and decorations. A drawing will be held to win a bag of handmade Christmas ornaments. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., North Acres Baptist Church, 5803 Millertown Pike. Everything from baby toys and cribs to toddler, teens and adult clothes. Concessions sold all day. Proceeds to college ministry Overflow trip to Passion 2013 in Atlanta. Info: 454-5652 or www.northacres.net. Singing, 6 p.m., Community Baptist Church, located on Highway 61W. Special singers: Heavenly Aires, Wayne Lovelace and Out Community Church Singers. Everyone welcome.
up in Luttrell and will include photos of well-known community members serving cake and punch. Needle-Felted Snowmen class, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the The Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline, Dec. 3. Info or to register: 494-9854, www. appalachianarts.net or stop by the center.
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Gibbs Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m.; line up at 1:45 at Gibbs High School. No entry fee, donated canned food accepted for the Corryton Food Pantry. Info or preregister entry: Larry Dougherty, 898-3532; Eddie Jones, 789-4681; or email gibbschristmasparade@gmail.com. Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-Along, 4 p.m., Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. Presented by Clinch Valley Community Chorus and Orchestra. Audience participation voluntary. Info: Sandy Wells, 659-0840. “A Very Merry Anti-Malaria Holiday Concert,” 4 p.m., Beaver Ridge UMC, 7753 Oak Ridge Highway. Donation offering will be taken to support Holston Conference pledge to help eradicate malaria. Info: 690-1060, www. beaverridgeumc.com.
Luttrell Senior Center community outreach event, sponsored by the Union County Office on Aging. Info or appointment: 992-0361 or 992-3292.
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The Life of Christ Christmas Drive-Thru exhibit ,7-9 p.m., 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Hosted by Fellowship Christian Church. Also participating: Cedar Ford Baptist, Clear Branch Baptist, New Friendship Baptist, Hubbs Grove Baptist, Union Baptist and Warwick’s Chapel Baptist. All invited.
Weaving 201, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with Carol Pritcher, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 4. Info: www.appalachianarts.net.
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Take Your Pottery to the Next Step, 1-4 p.m., with York Haverkamp, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 7. Info: www. appalachianarts.net.
Book signing by Betsy Stowers Frazier of her new book “Can You See God,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Luttrell Library. Book includes stories about growing
SUNDAY, DEC. 9 Union County Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m. beginning at the Union County High School parking lot. Info: Jeff Sharp, 405-2196, or Trish Collins, 973-2279.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19 Sharps Chapel Senior Center community outreach event, sponsored by the Union County Office on Aging. Info or appointment: 992-0361 or 992-3292.
MONDAYS, JAN. 7, 14, 21 AND FEB. 4 Mindfulness and Clay, 6-7:30 p.m., with Sandra McEntire, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 10. Info: www.appalachianarts.net.
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232 HILL STREET, LUTTRELL – Great move-in condition cottage. Lots of updates done. Approx 1016 SF featuring 2BR/1BA, beautiful wood flooring, tile counter tops, new oak cabinets, S/S fridge, smooth-top range, W&D to remain. 1-car carport, central H&A, out building for extra storage. Priced to sell at only $54,900. Directions: North on Tazewell Pike into Union County. Right on Hwy 61 East to left on Cedar at Post Office to top of hill. Right on Hill to house on left. Sign on property. 176 GRANDVIEW DR, MAYNARDVILLE – Needs TLC. Home features over 2200 SF. 3BR/2BA, kit/dining combo w/all appl. Full unfin bsmnt w/rear entrance gar. Cov front porch, back deck. Nice yard. Just mins to marinas & beautiful Norris Lake. This is a foreclosure property sold AS IS. priced at $100,000. REDUCED! Now only $72,800. 209 GRACE AVE, LUTTRELL – Great affordable home. Level lot. Good starter home or investment for rental property. Foreclosure. Sold AS IS. Bring all offers. Must have proof of funds. Offered at only $38,500. 371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Nothing spared. Custom Norris Lake front home approx 3200 SF. On main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. A mstr suite WITH BA fit for a king! Gleaming hdwd flrs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, stainless appl. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rms except kit, 8 patio drs, sky lights, cath ceilings, septic approved for 2 BRs, home has 3 offices/dens, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending length of home, gently sloping lot w/boat launch & dock. Truly a must see home. Priced below appraisal. Offered at $479,000. HWY 33 thru Maynardville to right on Hickory Valley to end. Left on Walkers Ford to 1st left on Circle to 1st left on Swan Seymour. Home on left. Sign on property. 817 BEARD VALLEY RD, LOT 7, MAYNARDVILLE – Great conv. Only mins to Halls or Big Ridge Park area. All level yard. Full unfin bsmnt. All appliances. In need of minor repairs/updates. Offered at only $75,000. Directions: From Knoxville go Hwy 33N. 2 miles from Knox Cnty line turn right at Little D’s Market onto Beard Valley Rd.
LOTS/ACREAGE BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900.
8.5 ACRES Spring Creek Rd, Maynardville. Rolling property, all wooded, sev homesites, lots of wildlife.Priced at $9,900. Directions: N. on Hwy 33, cross 33 Bridge, left on Sharps Chapel Rd. Right on Joe Davis, left on Oak Grove Rd. Pass rock quarry and continue straight. Turns into Spring Creek Rd. 18.41 ACRES Hickory Springs Rd, Lot 3, Maynardville. All wooded, Sev homesites & wildlife. Priced at $29,900. Directions: Hwy 33 North through Maynardville to right on Hwy 61 East towards Luttrell, straight onto Walkers Ford Rd to right on Hogskin Rd to left on Black Fox Hollow. COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000. GORGEOUS LOT w/over 115' of frontage on Holston River. Level 0.88 acre lot. The best lot offered in River Point 2. $69,900. HUNTER’S RETREAT located on Ailor Gap. Over 118 acres of woodland w/creek through prop. Several nice bldg. sites. Offered at $174,000. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $59,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $79,900. AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $19,900. 5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $27,500. SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. Starting at $24,900. OK for dbl wide homes. Owner financing NOW available with 0 down. Call Tina for more info: 938-3403.
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