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Dennis Powers was born and raised in LaFollette and now lives in Caryville. But his heart is with the people of the 36th district, whom Powers has represented since his election to the Legislature in 2010. This includes Campbell and part of Union and Anderson counties. “My maternal grandparents, McKinley and Bedie Ellison, were from Sharps Chapel and moved to Davis Chapel in Campbell County when the dam was built,” said Powers. Meet Dennis over this week’s Coffee Break.
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Fundraiser benefits Washam The kind folks of Union County opened their hearts and their pockets once again at the Dec. 1 fundraiser for Stanley Washam. Washam, the lead singer, pianist, guitar player and bus driver for the gospel singing group of the same name, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Friends and family came together for the fundraiser to offset medical bills, offering an auction, live music and a meal featuring the famous Dollie Merritt chicken and dumplings. More than $15,000 was raised.
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How much does it cost to win? Doesn’t matter. Just write a check. If you own payments on a big ballpark, you must have people occupying seats. Pay whatever it takes to attract customers. Losing is not an acceptable alternative. It is too expensive. See Marvin West’s story on page 5
‘Fellow travelers’ There are countless ways that a humble, well-meaning husband can get into trouble with home management. Dr. Bob Collier writes that he won’t list all of them, except for a recent incident involving what he calls those pesky “fellow travelers.”
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Christmas all around By Cindy Taylor Santa had a busy day in Union County Dec. 1 making rounds at a parade, a tree lighting, a street fair and a car show. The day started with the Luttrell Christmas parade where Santa toured in a horse and buggy. Union County veterans led the parade on their float bedecked with flags. The beautiful blue skies and 60-degree weather brought more than 30 vehicles to participate as children lined the street hoping to catch candy and a glimpse of Santa. Luttrell Elementary School won best float with their depiction of the Polar Express. The best antique car trophy was awarded to Ray Lett and best horse and buggy went to Honeycutt Farms. Grand Marshal and parade organizer Jackie Roberts and Luttrell Mayor Johnny Merritt presented the trophies.
Linda and L.D. Harless have fun at the Santa parade. Photo by Cindy Taylor
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By Cindy Taylor If a parade on the morning of Dec. 1 in Luttrell didn’t get your blood pumping for Christmas in Union County, then the afternoon and evening in downtown Maynardville could still bring out the Christmas spirit. As early as noon, people began setting up for a street fair, car show, Arts Co-op open house and grand tree lighting at the Maynardville Courthouse. Vendors brought Christmas décor and gifts galore to sell at booths lining the side street. More than 40 antique vehicles made their way to Main Street while Gary’s Sound Machine Erica Berry holds son Devon Wilson as he adjusts an ornament on the May- provided Christmas melodies from the past and present. nardville Christmas tree. Additional photos on page 3. Photo by Cindy Taylor
33 Bridge delayed again By Cindy Taylor Work on the 33 Bridge has been delayed. The state Department of Transportation canceled the original contract and had planned to let a new bid on Oct. 26, but that never happened, according to TDOT representative Mark Nagi. “The 33 Bridge Project is currently in the February bid letting,” said Nagi. “We will be obtaining easement and permits from the Tennessee Valley Authority. This is due to the previous contractor encroaching on TVA land. We do not have permits from TVA at this time or easements. We are working with TVA to acquire both, as well as working with our
Federal Highway Administration partners in revising the National Environmental Policy Act documents,” Nagi wrote. State Rep. Dennis Powers is one of many who has kept a close watch on the bridge construction. “I know they have encountered some unforeseen problems underwater and TDOT’s number one priority is safety,” said Powers. “They don’t want to do anything that will compromise the integrity of the existing bridge during the completion of the new bridge. No one wants to complete this project more than TDOT, but they will never jeopardize the safety of those using the old bridge to do it.”
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Union County High School HOSA provided and served free food while Mayor Mike Williams and his staff gave out free toys, T-shirts and other goodies. The elementary schools brought ornaments to hang on the tree and New Friendship Baptist Church sang carols. Folks strolled the street from the courthouse to the Arts Co-op talking with antique car owners, vendors and artists and generally having a great time with their neighbors. Treats and local art could also be found inside the Arts Co-op. If you couldn’t get in the Christmas spirit with all of the community’s Christmas events, there may not be any choice but to declare yourself a Grinch.
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I’d like to have a new back because I’m limited now in the number of sports in which I can participate.
What is your passion? American history; especially the founding and Constitution. I occasionally teach a class at our church called, God and Government.
With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a long lunch? Former President Ronald Reagan – I think he lived and expressed his conservative values better than anyone.
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Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why?
Dennis Powers was born and raised in LaFollette and now lives in Caryville. But his heart is with the people of the 36th district, whom Powers has represented since his election to the Legislature in 2010. This includes Campbell and part of Union and Anderson counties. “My maternal grandparents, McKinley and Bedie Ellison, were from Sharps Chapel and moved to Davis Chapel in Campbell County when the dam was built,” said Powers. “Bedie had a twin sister named Birdie Wyrick and they were both from Sharps Chapel.” Powers said his Aunt Birdie eventually moved next door to his grandfather in Davis Chapel and (Powers) always enjoyed the stories of how they would load up the wagon and go to Knoxville one day a month to trade. “My grandfather farmed all of his life and neither he nor my step-grandmother ever had a driver’s license,” said Powers. Powers graduated from LaFollette High School in 1971 and has a bachelor’s degree in business from UT. He has been an insurance agent for 23 years. Powers is wellgrounded in the history of Tennessee and his own family. “My parents spent their honeymoon on a train to the state of Washington where Dad had been transferred in the Army,” said Powers. “My brother, Clyde, who also served in the Army, recently passed away on Nov. 14, and I have one sister, Betty Aiken, who just retired after more than 30 years as cafeteria manager at Jacksboro Elementary School.” Powers and wife Tracy recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. “Tracy and I worked for the same organization, ETHRA, but in different cities,” said Powers. “We met, started dating and married in 1987.” A little over five years ago the Powerses had their world turned upside down when Tracy found a lump in her breast. “We were both scared to death and we went to her OB/ GYN to have it checked,” said Powers. “He did an ultrasound and said he was 99 percent sure that it was a fibroid cyst.” This proved to be incorrect. Tracy went for an analog mammogram at the Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center where it was discovered she had cancer. “I think it was the saddest day of my life,” said Powers. “It was then that I realized just how fragile and short life really is. At that point everything else became insignificant.” The good news is that Tracy received treatment and has remained cancer-free for five years. Powers sponsored a
Tracy, my wife. She changed my life 25 years ago by being such a positive influence and helping me find my purpose in life. State Rep. Dennis Powers and wife Tracy enjoy a quiet moment during the 2012 campaign. Photo submitted
bill last year hoping to warn women with breast density issues that further testing than a standard mammogram is needed to search for undetected tumors. “I believe this bill could save lives, along with providing all the benefits of early detection,” said Powers. “It really goes to show that sometimes good things can come out of bad situations.” Sit and have a coffee break as you get to know Dennis Powers:
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What is the best present you ever received in a box? A Lionel train set when I was seven. Santa brought it. It only traveled in a small circle and I put it around the tree.
What is the best advice your mother ever gave you? She stressed the importance of a good education. When I tried to tell her I was too sick to go to school, she would tell me to drink a glass of orange juice, take two aspirin and get ready for school – my story never worked.
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Facebook – I have connected with friends and classmates I haven’t seen in decades.
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What is the worst job you have ever had?
Occasionally breaking the speed limit.
What is your favorite material possession? My golf clubs.
What are you reading currently?
Loading/unloading furniture all day – I’m sure it is one reason I have back problems today, but I needed the $1.25/hr.
What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why?
“The Founder’s Key” by Larry Arnn, president of Hillsdale College.
“Bugs Bunny” – The humor was geared more toward adults.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
What irritates you?
When I was 4 or 5, my brother pulled down my pants in front of a car driving by our home – I’ll never forget it.
What are the top three things on your bucket list? Traveling with my wife to Alaska, United Kingdom and Australia. We love to travel and have visited Hawaii, Italy, and Paris, but there is no place on God’s green earth like right here in East Tennessee.
What is one word others often use to describe you and why? Loyal. My wife gave me this answer. I’m probably loyal to a fault to other individuals and even companies or brands.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
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What’s one place in Union County everyone should visit? Buffalo Mountain Farm.
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If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be? Sky-dive, but I hope I never have the opportunity. – C. Taylor It can be your neighbor, club leader, bridge partner, boss, father, teacher – anyone you think would be interesting to Union County Shopper-News readers. Email suggestions to Cindy Taylor, brentcindyt@gmail.com. Include contact info if you can.
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‘A compliment to the man’ The kind folks of Union County opened their hearts and their pockets once again at the Dec. 1 fundraiser for Stanley Washam. Washam, the lead singer, pianist, guitar player and bus driver for the gospel singing group of the same name, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Friends and family came together for the fundraiser to offset medical bills, offering an auction, live music and a meal featuring the famous Dollie Merritt chicken and dumplings. More than $15,000 was raised. “This indicates what people think of Stan,” said friend Jim Woods. “To come together in this season and this economy and raise that kind of money shows how much he is loved.”
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Woods said organizers spent $146 for the event and “everything else was donated.” Volunteers drove the event with dinner growing to include 36 chickens, 45 pounds of flour and 18 gallons of green beans. “The meal was fantastic,” he said. The high school parking lot was so crowded that “it looked like an elementary school basketball tournament,” said one observer. Sammy Sawyer “worked
Beta Club attends state convention The Horace Maynard Middle School Beta Club attended the state convention in Nashville Nov. 18-20. Ross Richnafsky won third place for his sculpture and Ethan Ely took fourth place in woodworking. Several other members competed at state level. Beta Club members are: (front) Brooklyn Yount, Katie Wynn, Sam Richardson, Neila Hansen, Nikki Johnson, Hannah Brown, Aimee LeFevers, Matthew Vincent, Connor Bailey; (second row) Mikenzie Zook, Gracie Reed, Tayler Brown, Zach Martin, Austin Strickland, Seth Jackson; (third row) Ross Richnafsky, Lydia Young, Sayler Epperson, Ethan Ely, Savannah Lucas, Katlin Myers, Rachel Hancock, Connor Long, Trent Williams; (back) sponsors Loretta Williams, Lauren Effler, Kelly Hayes, Jane Hansen, Tucker Edmondson, Nicholas Sharp, Edgar DeLeon, Hannah Buckner, Isaiah Shoope and Devyn Johnson. Not pictured is Charlie Hamilton. Photo submitted
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Windfall for schools Union County Public Schools could receive a $190,000 windfall by consolidating its finance department into the county’s. The school system is paying about $75,000 to Glenn Coppock and about $40,000 each to three others in finance. Because of state-mandated “maintenance of effort,” the county cannot reduce its contribution to the school system. So the county will end up paying for the workers in the new finance department but cannot deduct the salaries from money sent to schools. This could be why no one fought the transfer. – S. Clark
Big week ahead for local government Dag nab it. The county Commission chair Kyle closed down last week and it Richardson and adminisdidn’t even snow yet. trator Deborah Viles are requesting a supplemental appropriation to pay for larger quarters. Ann Dyer was selected Sandra as the county’s first finance Clark director. She agreed to work for $49,950 – a good salary but far below the amount paid to others with less reSeems the flu bug struck sponsibility. Wayne Goforth’s conkids and politicians alike. Schools closed Wednes- tract as director of schools day through Friday. The is on the school board agenBudget and Finance Com- da Thursday, Dec. 13. The mittee of County Commis- workshop starts at 6 p.m. sion had to adjourn on Tues- at the high school and the meeting follows. day without a quorum. Goforth’s contract exWith Mayor Mike Williams missing, commission- pires on June 30, 2013. er J.M. Bailey was in charge. The board can renew it for “We didn’t have a quorum, one year, as requested by Goforth, or vote not to reso I sent everybody home.” The big item when the new, opening the post for a commission meets at 7 p.m. search. Or the board could kick Monday, Dec. 10, will be the Election Commission’s the can down the road again request to move out of the and keep us newspapers having something to write about. Courthouse.
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New sign for EMAC Christmas came early for the staff and students at the Elementary Middle Alternative Center. Teacher Lee Oszust shows students the school’s new sign, assisted by its designer, Kevin Mullins. A freelance graphic artist for Shopper-News, Mullins’ design was selected by students from three submitted. Principal Lisa Carter facilitated the vote and Shopper-News paid for the sign. EMAC is located on the campus of Maynardville Elementary School. It serves students in grades 3-8 assigned there by their home school principal. And now, with a sign, you can find it. Photo by S. Clark
Get ready for a unified finance department By Sandra Clark Why should the average resident care about the person who handles the county’s accounting? It’s important as a county moves from a rural, decentralized operation to a more urbanized, organized operation. Mayor Mike Williams drove this idea, and it’s a good one. Knox County has not yet consolidated its accounting, despite considerable savings if implemented. It’s quite remarkable that Williams was able to pull this off, because to do so required overcoming considerable turf tussles. Roads chief Clayton
Helms retired after almost 30 years. The new guy, David Cox, supported the change. Glenn Coppock, longtime finance guy for the school system, has been on sick leave and is set to retire. And Ann Dyer, hired by Williams as an administrative assistant and later as the county’s bookkeeper, had the credentials and respect of the selection committee. Her first day as the new finance director was Dec. 3. Her salary is $49,950. Her priorities are to meet with the bookkeepers from various offices to see if each will join her department. She will start attend-
Dyer plans to visit other counties to learn from those more experienced than she. “I’ve already got three on my target list,” she says. As a bookkeeper, she held an 8 to 4 job. Now she will work considerably more hours. She values the support of her husband, Kenny, who said, “You’re doing the right thing for the right reason at the right time.” She sees the job as a way to give back to her adopted home county. Dyer came to the United Ann Dyer States from Germany as a 9-year-old. Her family ing meetings of the school moved directly to Maynardboard, admitting that she ville where she has lived knows the least about school ever since, with the excepfinance. tion of time in college. She
was naturalized in 1986, becoming a U.S. citizen. She holds a master’s degree from LMU with an emphasis on business administration. She worked for DeRoyal Industries in middle management for 14 years. For the past 11, she and Kenny have operated a window treatment and home furnishing business. Williams and Dyer want to centralize purchasing for the county and get all the accounting onto the same software. Both feel efficiencies (and cost-savings) will come. Centralized accounting will help commissioners and citizens understand how funds are spent. Dyer defines herself as decisive and open. Expect to get a straight answer if you’ve got a question about Union County finances.
The city of Plainview will conduct a public hearing 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, on the following: ■ Ordinance #111 (Adopting Design Review Regulations) ■ Ordinance #112 (Amending the Zoning Ordinance, Article IV, Application, as it relates to the rebuilding of residential structures on property zoned C-1 Commercial) ■ Ordinance #113 (Amending the Zoning Ordinance, Article IV, Application, as it relates to signs).
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High cost of losing How much does it cost to win? Doesn’t matter. Just write a check. If you own payments on a big ballpark, you must have people occupying seats. Pay whatever it takes to attract customers. Losing is not an acceptable alternative. It is too expensive. Consider the Tennessee cost of not winning enough football games. The buyout for Phillip Fulmer was $6 million. That was to head off a decline in revenue. Alas, matters got worse. Imagine paying an ex-
penses for all the Derek Dooley aides. Some didn’t stay long enough to establish voting privileges. Marvin The cost of firing Dooley West for failure will be a longterm burden, another $5 million plus. Should Tennessee have been patient? Of course ecutive search company not – unless going broke is for finding the likes of the new goal. Lane Kiffin. Take into acWait, wait, you say, it count the $3.6 million Ten- is unfair to set the bar so nessee used to hire Kiffin high. Why should we exassistants. It was a world pect a man paid millions to record! OK, Lane’s daddy win games to actually win got more than half. games? The Southeastern Losing costs so much. Conference is a tough place Think about moving ex- to play. Look at people in
Those pesky ‘fellow travelers’ NATURE NOTES | Dr. Bob Collier There are countless ways that a humble, well-meaning husband can get into trouble with home management. I certainly won’t list any of those here, except for the one that is our subject for today. This particular shortcoming has a specific name, which I first saw in print years ago in the Last Page column of an issue of Wildlife in North Carolina. The author called this sin “tracking in,” and he blamed it on his faithful old work boots. He even scolded them, saying “bad boots!” and put them out on the back porch. Well, maybe that worked for him, but it sure wouldn’t fly around my house. Now, miscellaneous leaves, shop shavings and grass cuttings can possibly be stopped outside the back door, especially if those errant boots happen to be in a cooperative mood that day. But then, as is so often true in life, there are problems out there that prove more difficult. Some things just won’t stop at the door. We used to tell the 3rd and 4th graders on Ijams Nature
Center walks that we call this group of troublemakers “fellow travelers.” Fellow travelers are those pernicious little weed seeds that have managed to work out, over 150 million years or so, ingenious ways of getting themselves spread all over the place, often far away from their original Mother Weed. Just think about such botanical friends as beggar’s lice, Spanish needles and the delightful cockleburs. They use a variety of clever devices to latch on to us. Cockleburs are so effective they became the basis for the idea behind Velcro, invented by a Swiss engineer in 1948. They have the hooks, we are the loops. Humans weren’t around when all these devices first showed up on the scene, but there were plenty of furry creatures around, on which they could hone their latching-on skills. If you think Skippy the golden retriever is a mess after a romp in the cockleburs, just imagine what a wooly mammoth or a giant ground sloth would have tracked in! Through the eons, most
every plant has developed a strategy for getting its seeds spread around as widely as possible in order to sprout and grow in as many places as possible. Early on, back in the Coal Age, clubmosses and ferns, which often grew to be tree-sized, used microscopic spores, so small they floated away on the air currents, to seek out new territories. Then plants figured out flowers and produced a wide variety of fruits, like blackberries, grapes, cherries and apples, which were good food. This enticed the birds and animals to eat the fruits and disperse the seeds abroad. Using a different idea, the touch-me-nots have developed seed pods that, when ripe and then touched, snap open with such force that it tosses the seeds some distance from the plant. Plants use some sneaky strategies, too. Take the trilliums, for example. Trilliums produce a fat-rich food body called an elaisome, attached to the outside of the seeds. These food bodies attract ants and yellow jackets, which then nab the seeds and
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government. They keep their jobs without producing anything. Come to think of it, we don’t know if Dooley knew what he was doing and might have eventually produced a big winner. We may never know. Tennessee has not yet added up all the negatives of the past four years. Empty seats were an indication of lost ticket revenue – serious money. Linked to that were sagging concession profits and a sharp fall in sales of souvenirs and orange attire. You should see the racks of leftovers at Penney’s. The loss of enthusiasm meant a drop in donations. And, oh my, consider the reduced value of Tennescarry them off to colony or nest. There, the fat body is eaten and the seed is tossed aside, hopefully to sprout and grow far away from the original trillium plant. And some of the more interesting flower seeds, like fern spores, depend on the air and the wind to disperse them far and wide, those little tiny seeds with fluffy parachutes. Who hasn’t puffed away a cloud of dandelion seeds from their round seed head? And others, such as thistles, milkweeds and clematis vines, use variations on that same theme. But, back to our fellow travelers. These guys get themselves spread around by using us (and getting us outdoor types in trouble at home). They don’t just drop off harmlessly. They cling tenaciously to shoe laces, socks and pant legs until they land on destinations such as carpets, couches and bedspreads, and to other clothes in the dryer. Some are worse than others. Spanish needles can be plucked off fairly easily. The little round sticky seed balls from bedstraw aren’t too hard to remove. But those tiny adherent triangles of beggar’s lice, known in some places as tick-trefoil, can be a chore to dislodge when they attach to clothing by the dozens. And they seem to keep on turning up for days. Among the champions
see football to advertisers. How would you like to be First Tennessee or Food City or Dish? Tennessee has leaked money and squandered respect. Not being relevant in the big market is so discouraging. Tennessee hasn’t been in a Southeastern Conference race since 2007. Some fans recognize the dilemma. One summed it up nicely, recalling the new rule about scalping tickets in proximity to Neyland Stadium. “Scalping? What a joke!” OK, I’ve been told that you can’t win ’em all, that losing is part of the game. College football runs in cycles and the secret is to not stay down any longer than
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Milkweed seeds of fellow-travelling are the cockleburs. The plants can grow to be five feet tall and can produce more than 5,000 sticky burs covered with hooked spines, each containing two seeds, or a total of more than 10,000 seeds per plant. And when you try to remove the attached burs, unlike the more benign beggar’s lice,
the cockleburs bite back with those spiny things. I suppose all those plants with clinging seeds are just trying to make a living too. But I sure wish they would figure out a different way to disperse their young, or at least cling to something besides me. It’s tough being in trouble all the time.
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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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The Uni Un Union ion County County ension office held a Extension workshop rkshop for 4Her’s to prepare a float for the Union County Christmas parade. Orange slices had been drying for days in the office lending a great Christmas scent to the workshop. Students created popcorn garlands and wrapped pretend presents to place on the float. The Union County Christmas parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, leaving from the high school at 2:30 p.m. – Cindy Taylor
Union County High Ag students pack bags of food to be given to elementary school students in Union County. Photo by C.Taylor Ayla Griffin wraps presents for the 4H float. Photos submitted
Union County 4Her’s Clay Foust and Dalton Bradshaw string popcorn and oranges for the float.
SPORTS NOTES ■ Basketball sign-ups for kids ages 6 to 12 years old as of Sept. 1 will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Food City. Cost is $15 for each child. Practices and games at Big Ridge Elementary School. Info: Jessica West, 809-3877 or e-mail jwest@acs.ac.
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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
Union County High School Athlete of the Week Madison Brantley By Cindy Taylor
Union County High School freshman Madison Brantley l o v e s basketball. She has played since she was a child, even Brantley though no members of her family were involved in sports. She plays forward for the Patriots – a very young team.
“I always had a ball in my hands when I was little and just grew into it,” said Brantley. “We are young and aren’t doing too badly, but when our freshmen get to be seniors, watch out.” “Madison is first year but is leading us in scoring and rebounding,” said coach Roger Murphy. “She has had one double double and two 20-point games. She has the ability to score inside and outside, and the sky is the limit for her.”
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Ag students help out Ag students in John Fugate’s class packed food bags for the Food for Kids Backpack Program to send home with elementary students whose families
are less fortunate. The school had helped in the past, but Fugate and his students revived the program this year. Second Harvest provided cereal,
Importance of sleep Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC
A good night’s sleep is a critical component in your pursuit of health and happiness. The mind and the body refresh themselves for the next day’s tests during those eight or so hours you spend asleep. Some people who have trouble sleeping resort to medication, which can leave them with unpleasant aftereffects. It’s the belief of chiropractors, who do not prescribe medicine whatever the ailment, that lifestyle changes are effective in addressing any sleep issue their patients may have. For instance, regular exercise is, of course, a good thing. But exercising at night may actually stimulate the body to the point that it hinders sleep. Likewise, don’t eat just before going to bed. The digestive process can disrupt sleep. Eat a few hours before hitting the sack. Try to develop a pattern for sleep. As much as possible, go to bed and rise at the same time each night and morning. Naturally a good mattress and pillows will help. The mattress should support your body but not be so rigid as to be uncomfortable. Special orthopedic pillows are available if you have trouble at night with neck, shoulder or back discomfort. Talk with your chiropractor about techniques for getting a good night’s sleep. Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
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Senior birthday Ricky Ping celebrated her birthday at the Union County Senior Center on Nov. 20. Flowers were provided by Flowers by Bob for flowers and Teresa’s Bakery provided the birthday cake. Photo submitted
Hopson family says thanks The family of Ray Hopson would like to thank the community for “everything that was said or done during the loss of our loved one. “Please continue to pray for the family, that they will have comfort in the days ahead.”
Hope Candle aids Hurricane Sandy survivors Hurricane Sandy is projected to be the third most damaging hurricane in history. The late-season post-tropical cyclone, swept through the Caribbean and up the East Coast in late October, leaving a death toll of 149, thousands homeless and millions without power. The Red Cross continues to work in an effort to bring basic necessities to those impacted and the thousands rendered homeless. BrandVision Marketing, a Knoxville-based advertising and marketing services provider since 1993, is working with the Red Cross in an effort to raise money. BrandVision is offering The Hope Candle for sale through Feb. 28. It costs $10 per candle and half of the proceeds will be donated directly to the Red Cross and the victims of Hurricane Sandy. The Hope Candle is a 9-ounce white candle which burns with the scent of “Jack Frost.” The candle comes with the Hope label and serves as a reminder of the hope brought by caring people who are willing to band together to help others. Info: 531-5874 or brandvisionmarketing.com.
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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.
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“All-American Christmas” Christmas musical, 6 p.m., Paulette Elementary School gym. Directed by Robert McKenzie, music director. Free event. Fingerprinting and identification cards for kids, 4:30- 6:30 p.m., Kid -N- Me Child Care Center , 7323 Tazewell Pike, in the Gibbs Center. Free service; open to all children. Info: 247-5284. Public hearing, city of Plainview, 7 p.m.: Ordinance #111 (Adopting Design Review Regulations), Ordinance #112 (Amending the Zoning Ordinance, Article IV, Application, as it relates to the rebuilding of residential structures on property zoned C-1 Commercial), Ordinance #113 (Amending the Zoning Ordinance, Article IV, Application, as it relates to signs).
MONDAY-FRIDAY, THROUGH DEC. 17 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 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.
Luttrell Senior Center community outreach event, sponsored by the Union County Office on Aging. Info or appointment: 992-0361 or 992-3292. A visit from Santa Claus, 4:30 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.
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THURSDAY, DEC. 13
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. 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 up in Luttrell and will include photos of well-known community members serving cake and punch. Christmas bazaar, 1-5 p.m., City on a Hill Church, 3001 Knoxville Center (formerly East Town Mall), located next to The Rush. Admission: $1 per person. Vendors include: Thirty One, Premier Jewelry, Sail-Away Candles and Lamps, Arbonne, Signature Formal, Art by Jackie, Homemade Goods and more.
Agenda, city of Plainview Planning Commission, 7 p.m., 1) Call to Order; 2) Approval of Minutes – Nov. 8, 2012; 3) Zoning Officer Report; 4) Workshop – Zoning Map; 5) Adjournment.
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.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14 Paulette Winter Wonderland, presented by Paulette Elementary PTO, 6 p.m. Admission: $1. Events include visit with Santa and crafts for children to make. Crafts: $1 each. WBIR Channel 10 Heartbreaker’s basketball team verses the staff of Paulette and basketball coaches from Luttrell, Maynardville and Big Ridge elementary schools at 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15 Book signing by Jennifer Ensley, 11 a.m.2 p.m., Luttrell Library. Featuring her new book “Cursed by Diamonds.” “The Wonder of Christmas” Christmas program, 6 p.m., Unity Baptist Church, located in Scenic Woods Subdivision off Norris Freeway. Everyone is invited.
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Christmas play, 6 p.m., Nave Hill Baptist Church, Nave Hill Road. Everyone invited.
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.
SUNDAY, DEC. 23 Candlelight service, 6 p.m., Nave Hill Baptist Church, Nave Hill Road.
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.
TUESDAYS, JAN. 8 AND 15 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.
SATURDAYS, JAN. 12 TO FEB. 16 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.
FRIDAY, FEB. 8 Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Auction, 7 p.m., Rutherford Methodist Church, Corryton. Everyone invited. Ticket sales or info: Kathy Chesney, 745-1626; Darlene Wine, 992-5268; or Rebecca Mills, 992-5816.
MONDAY, MARCH 4 Boot Camp for farmers: Learn marketing and business management to successfully sell your products at farmers markets. UT-sponsored workshop, 9 a.m.2:30 p.m. Register at least five days ahead with Nancy Austin, 974-7717 or naustin@utk.edu.
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