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December 17, 2014

Luttrell parade

NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Elsa from ‘Frozen’ to visit Luttrell

The Luttrell Elementary PTO is bringing Elsa from the movie “Frozen” to meet and greet children on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5-8 p.m. at the school, according to Tori McGinnis.

Photos with Elsa will be available for $3 for one and $5 for two. The event is a fundraiser for the PTO.

Pecans available in new locations The Union County Lions Club is conducting its annual pecan sale. Pecans are available at the Union County Trustee’s Office in the Courthouse, Commercial Bank (Maynardville Branch), First Century Bank, First State Bank and the Union County Board of Education.

One pound packages of pecan halves and pieces or 12 ounce packages of dark chocolate covered pecans are available for $10 per package.

All funds raised from this sale go toward providing eye care services for Union County Citizens.

Big Ridge play Big Ridge Elementary will present “The North Pole Star” and classroom performances 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in the Union County High School auditorium.

IN THIS ISSUE

A festive horse and buggy join the Luttrell Christmas parade. Photos by Libby Morgan

“The weatherman was overruled and God refused to rain on our parade,” said Mayor Johnny Merritt referring to the Luttrell Christmas Parade on Dec. 6.

“A friend told me, ‘the crowd was small, but the spirit was large.’

“There were a lot of smiles generated by Dawn Knight and her parade committee, all who participated and everyone who came to watch.

“We have a lot to be thankful for, and we had a great time celebrating the birth of our Lord and the wonderful friendships we have here in Luttrell.”

Jody Smith pulls the Luttrell City float with his wife, Mayme Taylor, riding while Ruth Cooke and Mayor Johnny “Santa” Merritt prepare to board with bags of candy.

Bonnie, Ronnie and Larry V. In a series that may last as long as the Civil War itself, our historian, Bonnie Peters, continues her saga of the Road to Walker’s Ford; one of Union County’s smartest (and least athletic) guys, Ronnie Mincey, talks about the misery of his two years of high school physical education; and Larry Van Guilder ponders his new friends, now that he’s about to turn 65.

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Black and white and red all over

Danny Helton drives his train, The Tater Valley Express.

Mayor Mike Williams waves from his Intimidator van.

Marvin West talks race, while Carol Shane talks Santa.

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Walters State pulls state grant

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Johnny Raley with his trophy for Best Car in the Luttrell parade.

Walters State Community College has obtained an almost $1 million grant for workforce development through the state’s LEAP program.

The grant was funded through the Smoky Mountain Area Workforce Board for $988,000. The announcement came from Gov. Bill Haslam.

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“These types of intentional partnerships between local agencies and their colleges or TCATS are what we want to see across the state as a significant piece of the Drive to 55 initiative,” Haslam said. “Tying the training and skills that our colleges are teaching directly to current workforce needs will help more Tennesseans qualify for good paying, high quality jobs.”

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Make this an artful Christmas

Union County businesses offering special deals through Dec. 23 are: ■ A-Line Boutique and Salon

■ Li’l Jo’s Bar-B-Que

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■ Booker’s One Stop

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These intricate handcrafted wooden models are made by Charles Tantlinger of Sharps Chapel and are on display at Union County Arts. The gallery on Main Street is chock-full of Christmas décor, fine arts and crafts, all made by local artisans.

It is open Tuesday through Saturday and is participating in the Shop Local campaign going on now until Dec. 23. Photo by

■ Maynardville Subway

■ Domino’s Pizza

■ Teresa’s Bakery

■ Dukes Jewelry

■ Union County Animal Hospital

■ East Tennessee Computer Repair ■ El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant ■ Flowers by Bob ■ Food City Maynardville ■ The Kitchen Design Center

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■ Union County Arts ■ Union County Chiropractic ■ Willow Ridge ■ Woods Music

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If you want to buy local when you shop, look no further than Mom and Pop. Independent shop owners across Tennessee are looking for a bump in sales from consumers who support the retailers rooted in their own communities, according to the state Agriculture Department.

Support for those who live and give local can produce economic ripples: Tennessee’s “small batch” and artisan food makers often depend on other small businesses to sell their products.

Large box stores may be unable to carry local products because the producers can’t meet the retail chain’s large volume requirements.

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Senior happenings Betty Satterfield, Peggy Bates and Bill Corum pose with the beautiful tree they decorated at Plainview. Peggy and Bill are holding a spot for Wanza Corum, who also helped with the decorations.

Ethel Johnson shows off the beautiful poinsettia she won in a drawing presented by Plainview Mayor Gary Chandler.

Plainview seniors Kay Jones, Bobbie Thomas and Patsy Shoffner celebrate December birthdays. Photos submitted

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Two-year-old Elijah Williams is on Santa’s lap at the foster care Christmas party. His parents, Pam and Tim Williams, adopted Elijah and twin 13-year-olds after raising two of their own.

Mike Gibson, Paul Hicks, Kim Raley Bouchard, Allen Beeler and Troy Dunn pose at Cancun Grill in Halls with a few of the toys that were collected in the “For The Children” drive to benefit children in Union County’s foster care program.

Adoptee Alexis Bullen enjoys watching the party.

Lots of Santas for foster kids Last week was a good one for fostered and adopted children in Union County.

On Saturday night, their families gathered for a big dinner to enjoy crafts and fellowship with those who support them through the Department of Children’s Services (DCS), and on Sunday, a group of friends who comprise the “For the Children” fund celebrated their collection of toys and money.

Then last Monday, Kim Raley Bouchard, who heads up For the Children, delivered the gifts to the Union County Children’s Center in Maynardville.

“This is our second year of doing this, and it is so much fun and so satisfying,” says Bouchard. “We started with just a few friends who

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graduated together in Maynardville in 1982, and then the Confederate Drifters Motorcycle Club joined us.

And two more motorcycle clubs got on board this year.

“We exceeded our goal by far. We raised $1,151 in cash for gift cards for the older children and about $1,200 in toys. We’re thrilled.”

Pam Williams, TENNderCARE outreach worker with the Union County Health Department,

says, “We had a lot of fun going through the gifts. It’s wonderful to have the support of the ‘For the Children’ group. Our caseworkers will deliver the presents, and the children will have extra DCS worker Merita Cotton and her daughter, Aleighana, help with Christmas crafts. smiles on Christmas morning.”

Robyn Witherspoon, who heads up DCS for the area, says there are 60 children in the foster program in Union County, and there is always a need for volunteers, foster parents, and families who can give a child a permanent home.

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opinion PE (Personal Embarrassment) There were many differences between secondary physical education class at Horace Maynard High School and what I had been used to in elementary school.

The first was that the high school had two PE teachers, Ms. Pat Baker for the girls and Max Branum for the boys. Each class began in separate locker rooms and was conducted on different sides of the gym, separated by a huge set of curtains.

This first separation of genders, coinciding with kids’ crucial hormonal changes, served to increase (at least the boys’) interest in the opposite sex. I remember that the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms, though entered through separate doors on opposite ends of the gym, were actually located next to each other.

A cinder block wall divided them, but some of the boys in our class discovered that the wall did not rise very far above the suspended ceiling. By climbing onto a shelf, the boys could lift the ceiling tiles and see into the girls’ locker room. Some of our fourth period class members did this while the girls were “dressing out.”

The outraged girls reported them to Ms. Baker, and then the “real” excitement began. That particular trick was never repeated.

I am almost half a century old, but I can truthfully tell you that I have found few – if any – things in life more uncomfortable than high school PE. I endured PE for two years without one redeeming skill

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME to sustain me. My selfconsciousness was compounded by the fact that we were required to “dress out,” an indignity that Ms. Murr never inflicted upon us in elementary school.

On sunny days Mr. Branum would take us to the football field via the catwalk over Main Street. On one particular day, Ms. Baker also had her class outside.

I can still hear one of the girls shout out in amazement, “Look at Ronnie Mincey’s legs!!!” I never wished harder without avail to be able to vanish completely into the ground. It was to be 20 years before I voluntarily wore a pair of shorts in public.

Another trauma introduced by Mr. Branum was the expectation that after PE we take showers in the locker room’s community shower. This would have required a public display of nudity that seemed to defy our Christian upbringing.

Several of us had our mothers write letters requesting that we be excused from showering. Mr. Branum’s verbal reply was, “If you want to go to the rest of your classes stinking, that’s your business.”

I can only remember one student taking a shower during either year of the PE classes I took.

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Beyond Walker’s Ford This is a continuation of Brigadier General O. B. Willcox’s account of the skirmishes around Walker’s Ford. The accounts here are excerpts from General Willcox’s diary.

Also included are some excerpts from the diary of Colonel F. W. Graham. This documentation is contained in War of the Rebellion, Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 31, Part I. Tazewell, Dec. 20, 1863 (Received 21st).

General: Major Conover scouted from Mulberry Gap up Sneedville Road, and across the Clinch to Sneedville, within six miles from Flat Gap. Except a few guerrillas in the mountains, he has driven out what rebels there were this side of Clinch River. He reports that the rebels are throwing up works in Flat Gap and Union Gap, and posted artillery. Now would be a grand opportunity for a descent on the salt-works from Berlin. If we had the cavalry it would be a good thing also to burn the New River railroad bridge. I have authorized Major Conover to promise $5,000 to Union men who might do the work.

I am waiting orders with regard to the Twenty-third Corps. O. B. Willcox, Brigadier-General.

Major General Foster,

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Near Walker’s Ford, Dec. 21, 1863.

General: I arrived here last evening with the available force of my command.

Part was detained above till this noon by reports of the enemy’s crossing Clinch River, the truth of which is not known yet. After leaving a sufficient force at Tazewell, of course I am far from strong. Wagons are out for subsistence, and I expect them in this evening.

I have started an ammunition train to Knoxville, 18 wagons loaded with Enfield rifle ammunition, caliber .58, which I made up on seeing your dispatch to General Grant. Your dispatches with

regard to the Twenty-third Corps, dated 17th and 19th instant were received yesterday. Please relieve me as soon as possible from the unpleasant state of suspense in which I have been placed for nearly three months about my command. I have been without a positive command, and tied to six-months’ troops and recruits, while my juniors have been commanding corps. If this continues I must resign or cease to be a man. You will appreciate my feeling, and I have every confidence in your justice.

I remain, general, very respectfully, your obedient servant, O. B. Willcox, Brigadier-General.

The following notes are those of Colonel F. W. Graham: Major-General Foster, Headquarters Second Brigade, Dec. 5, 1863.

General: The scouting party that went to Powder

Spring Gap reports a large number of campfires on the road leading from Blain’s Cross-Roads to Rutledge.

The soldier that I started with dispatch to Knoxville did not get through, but returned this morning and reported a column of rebels passing on the road leading from Knoxville to Blain’s Cross-Roads; that the column continued all night; that they remarked, on the road, that they were going to Virginia. They expected the Yankees had them surrounded, and that they expected to fight their way out. From all information, it appears that they are moving in the direction of Virginia. Whether their object is to move in our rear or not, I cannot tell, as their movements are mysterious, and hard to understand.

My headquarters will be, this morning, eight miles from the river. Respectfully yours, F. W. Graham, Colonel Commanding.

P. S. My patrol just returned reports, as far as can be relied on, no rebels in the direction of Clinch, except small scouting parties; that they expected to leave here, and would take everything of any value.

Time marches on, except when it sprints

No sense in denying my innate charm any longer.

I’ve gained many friends, and the only thing that’s changed is the approach of my 65th birthday.

It could be that air of wisdom that surrounds us elders, even though most of my new friends want to sell me something. But, heck, we all have to make a living.

Strangely, an inordinate number of my new pals work for, are affiliated with or tout insurance companies. All sell Medicare supplement plans, and they all want to make sure I choose a plan that’s right for me.

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR GIVING…

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I haven’t been treated to such consideration since my drill sergeant showed me the “right” way to align items in my foot locker.

The grocery stores and drugstores have been my buddies for a while now, offering me senior discounts.

Now if they would only offer me discounts on things I really need, like astronomically expensive prescription medications.

My good buddies at AARP are now among my closest friends.

Their newsletter advises me on how to avoid scams aimed at doddering fools like myself. Since they’re dealing with a person who once purchased a Chevrolet Vega, that’s a tall order.

The newsletter also inspires me to look my best with regular cover photos of 70-year-old celebrities who don’t look a day over 45.

So what if these gorgeous senior specimens are godparents to their plastic surgeons’ children? By purchasing the nutritional supplements and preparing the healthy recipes sprinkled throughout the newsletter, I can look just as good!

Happily, just when I thought the federal government no longer loved me, the Social Security Administration demonstrates its

undying devotion by making a monthly deposit into my checking account!

For all these acts of kindness and more, I intend to write thank you notes as soon as my AARP-recommended vitamin and mineral memory-enhancing pills kick in and I find those addresses!

Until then I can ponder the big questions that surround reaching 65: What the heck happened?

Yesterday I was 40!

Do I really need to change my socks every day?

Will anybody notice?

When did pickle jars become so hard to open?

Why are those other drivers honking at me?

For answers to these questions, stay tuned to this column.

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Holiday fun with the KSO Your Knoxville Symphony Orchestra has been very busy lately.

By the time you read this, the KSO will have finished up performances of “The Nutcracker.”

Also, string quartets from the orchestra have visited North City and Rogers Creek elementary schools in Athens, Tn., and Cedar Bluff and Dogwood elementary schools here in town.

And there have been holiday concerts at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate and First Baptist Church in Dandridge. Many seasonal favorites were performed, including Leroy Anderson’s popular “Sleigh Ride.” Principal trumpeter Phillip Chase Hawkins has played it countless times.

And boy can he make that horse “neeeeeiiiiggghh” at the end!

Here’s why: seems that Phillip once played the piece in Kentucky – where they know how horses sound – and was taken down a peg

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by an audience member for his unrealistic bray.

When’s the last time you were told that your horse impression wasn’t very good? Those folks up there in Bluegrass Country are mighty particular. Chase did some woodshedding, and now his neigh is wellnigh perfect.

And you can hear it starting this Friday, when the KSO will present its Clayton Holiday Concerts at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. It’s Maestro Lucas Richman’s last time at the podium during the holiday season here.

Also joining in the fun are the Knoxville Choral Society, Go! Contemporary

Dance Works, the Webb School Madrigal Singers, the Church Street United Methodist Treble Choir, the University of Tennessee Herald Trumpets and Santa Claus.

So bundle up the kids and get on down to the Civic Auditorium this weekend for the biggest and best holiday concert in town. And this year it’s “An Olde English Christmas,” so get ready to raise a glass of wassail and sing merrilie!

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra’s Clayton Holiday Concerts will be presented at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7.30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20, at 3 and 7.30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m.

Tickets range from $14-$45 and children’s tickets start at less than $8. Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets at a discounted rate by Santa Claus and Maestro Lucas Richman work the crowd in the KSO’s Clayton Holiday Concerts. calling 521-2337. For tickets and info, call 291-3310 bye to them. or visit http://www.knox- Lewis to his all-time All- Hall of Fame.

My audience was propAmerica team as of 1900.

Lester remembers that villesymphony.com.

This was the beginning of erly impressed. when they drove away was “So, you do know some- the first time it hit him. He diversity.

A personal friend, Presi- thing,” said the white guy. was the first black, the only I told them some of what I black, in a strange, new dent Theodore Roosevelt, who just happened to be a know about Lester McClain. world.

Harvard alumnus, decided The Nashville receiver was “Lester McClain, what in 1903 that Lewis was the No. 2 in Doug Dickey’s inte- have you done?” this discussion. best man in America to gration plan, roommate for He did great. He caught a “Long before Lester,” serve as U.S. Assistant At- Albert Davis of Alcoa. The pass from Bubba Wyche in said I. torney General. Critics tried university chose not to ad- the first UT game on artifiThat was the introduc- to explain away the appoint- mit Albert. cial turf. tion to William Henry Lew- ment by saying Lewis was Kentucky signed two Condredge Holloway, in is, Amherst College, center, “so light in color that only black football players before “The Color Orange,” says evcaptain and class orator, his intimate friends know Tennessee signed Lester, erybody needs to know who 1891. This son of a preacher him to be a negro.” but he was first to play a sig- Lester McClain is. man went on to Harvard The New York Times nificant role in the South“We all owe him a great Law School and played did not capitalize Negro in eastern Conference. deal of respect and honor some more football, which 1903.

He arrived in August because he went through a made him the first black The memory of William 1967, 13 years after the Su- lot of adversity for us. After athlete at two schools.

Henry Lewis lives on. In preme Court’s Brown vs. him, it became easier.”

After that, he coached at 1980, the Virginia Sports Board of Education deciLester made it look easy.

Harvard for 12 seasons. He Hall of Fame remembered sion. I was out front at He caught 70 passes. He racked up a 114–15–5 record that he grew up in Berkley Gibbs Hall when his father scored 12 touchdowns. He because a lot of other teams and Portsmouth. Bingo, and brother helped him won respect. He maintained didn’t know what they were you’re in. move his belongings from dignity. He still does. doing.

In 2009, Lewis was elect- the family car to the dorm. I Marvin West invites reader reactions. His Walter Camp named ed to the College Football said hello to him and good- address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Black and white talk A white man and a black man, more than lunch counter acquaintances, perhaps co-workers, were talking Tennessee football.

The white man said the Volunteers are mostly black.

To be politically correct, he said African-Americans.

The black man chuckled, disagreed gently and started listing white positions: the kickers, a receiver with promise, some offensive linemen and two quarterbacks.

“And most of the coaches.”

The white guy grinned and said something about

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trading in one or two for another Tommy Thigpen, zesty recruiter.

I pretended not to hear such heresy but both knew I had been listening since the first mention of Tennessee.

The white man asked, pointedly, when was college football integrated? He knew just enough about Lester McClain to be dangerous in

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house. Inside, there are new toys and decorative items that have been set aside throughout the year for the event.

Forty families were invited to shop at this year’s Christmas Mall. They were chosen by volunteers who know their situations, Earl says. and Latin minister Juanita He was a pastor before he

By Wendy Smith On the first of Angelic Winters, who all agree that began directing the work at Ministries’ two-day Christ- it’s a privilege to serve fami- Angelic Ministries.

“I’ve learned more here mas Mall, the Harper fam- lies in crisis.

“It’s an honor to be the in eight years than in 20 ily was ready to wrap gifts.

Seven siblings were on hands and feet of Jesus,” years of pastoring.”

There are three primary standby with scissors and says Winters.

The Christmas Mall is components to the organibows. The eighth, a freshman in college, was disap- an especially festive time zation’s work. One is helppointed to miss her family’s to serve. The entrance to ing families in crisis with Christmas tradition be- the ministry, located in basic needs like clothes, the former Merita Bread shoes, hygiene items and cause of finals.

“We get blessed more building at 1218 N. Central small appliances. The warethan we ever bless anyone,” Street, is lined with Christ- house opens its doors to mas trees that shoppers the first 25 who show up on Angelic Ministries founder Betsy Frazier makes jewelry for the Christmas Mall in her craft room. says mom Angie Harper.

This sentiment is echoed can take home. A wall of Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Photo by Wendy Smith by Angelic Ministries’ wreaths, many of them cre- Some arrive at 5:30 or 6:00 With a referral, clients establish a home, like fur- rent and utilities at group founder Betsy Frazier, ex- ated by Frazier, greets shop- a.m. with the hope of getcan also receive items to niture, linens and a box of homes. pers as they enter the wareting in at 8 a.m., he says. ecutive director Tony Earl kitchen items – one time.

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(Luke 1: 11-14 NRSV) Odd, isn’t it, how frequently in the Bible a bit of news is delivered to an unsuspecting person by an angel? I notice how the recipient of said visitation is always frightened and how angels are often forced to begin their message with “Fear not.”

Zechariah was in the sanctuary, offering incense.

It was an honor to do so, a privilege bestowed on a priest by the drawing of lots.

An angel came to Zechariah, starting the conversation with “Do not be afraid.”

Yeah, right. Angels were impressive, apparently, and scary. The truth is, one never knows what an angel is going to ask one to do!

Zechariah’s angel gave him good news: “Your wife will give you a son. You will have joy ….” But Zechariah knew that his Elizabeth was past the age of childbearing, so he said (essentially),

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The angel took offense, retaliating with, essentially, “For that bit of disbelief and disrespect, you will be unable to speak until the child is born.”

As I consider all this, I wonder how joy is different from happiness. Webster differentiates thusly: happiness is a state of well-being and contentment. Joy is great pleasure and delight.

Sort of like the difference between water and champagne.

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■ Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 9711 Norris Freeway, will present the Christmas program “Why Christmas?” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Everyone welcome.

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Hickory Pointe HOA supports schools

By Libby Morgan The Hickory Pointe Homeowners Association has donated $100 to each of the five elementary schools in Union County.

Under the leadership of HOA officers Tom Lammers and Dave Brader, the residents also support the Northeast Fire Department, the Union County Rescue Squad and Luttrell Elementary.

Tom’s wife, Dianne Lammers, has volunteered at Luttrell Elementary and is currently spending time with fourth and fifth graders at Big Ridge.

“I help the students with math and English, in oneon-one sessions in the classroom,” she says. “The kids need it, and I really enjoy doing it.”

She says she’s working through a knee problem that’s been keeping her away lately, but hopes to get to the school more often after the holidays.

Horace Maynard Middle School special ed students in Sarah Maness’ class made the painted wooden ornaments hanging on the tree in the Board of Education lobby.

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Jimmy Carter accepts checks for the county’s elementary schools from Tom Lammers, Hickory Pointe HOA president. Photos by Libby Morgan ■

HMMS band director Hannah Haynes accepts a donation from Dawn Patelki of the Union County Retired Teachers Association. Brass quartet members Alexandra Moshe and Audrey Gibson are in the background. Two quartet members not pictured are Alex Padgett and Jacob Campbell.

Retired teachers give to band

The Union County Retired Teachers Association met and enjoyed a mini concert by the Horace Maynard Middle School brass quartet, and presented them with a donation.

Band director Hannah Haynes says, “We’ll use the money for badly needed music stands and sheet music. We’d love to have any extra music stands people may have, too. There are 96 children altogether in our music classes, with as many as 40 in the classroom at once.”

This is Haynes’ first year as director. Craig Valentine retired last year.

“I’m so proud of all of my young musicians. It takes a lot of work and patience but it’s worth it. With less than four months since the beginning of the school year, they have played their concerts impeccably.”

Fun at the Powell Parade

By Sandra Clark Perfect weather marked the 2014 version of the Powell Lions Club Christmas Parade. A highlight was the float from Morning Pointe Assisted Living. The staff Retired Knoxville firefighter John brought a 1924 pumper truck up from Simmons rides in a vintage 1924 Chattanooga. Sitting proudly in the front seat was John Simmons, a Morning Pointe pumper truck. Photos by S. Clark

resident who retired from the Knoxville Fire Department. “I drove a 1934 and (19)39 truck,” he said. “The 39 was a lot like this one.” Behind the fire truck was a van filled with Santa-hat-wearing seniors, waving to the crowd.

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Union County High Patriots Athletes of the Week are wrestler Cole Durbin and basketball player Desirae Wilson.

Durbin, a senior, is sporting a black eye Durbin from a recent tournament, where he took fifth place in a 32-place bracket.

The wrestling season continues through February. His win-loss is 6-2 for the season.

Durbin plans to major in civil engineering, and will decide where he will attend college after he explores his options for a wrestling scholarship.

Chris and Wendy Durbin are his parents.

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THROUGH WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 Christmas in Old Appalachia at the Museum of Appalachia, 2819 Andersonville Highway. Info/schedule of events: 494-7680 or www.museumofappalachia. org.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17 International Folk Dancing, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road. Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Folk Dancers. Holiday potluck supper, 6:30 p.m. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724 or www. oakridgefolkdancers.org.

KSO Musical Storytimes for Kids, 11 a.m., Carter Branch Library, 9036 Asheville Highway. For pre-school aged children and their caregivers. Free and open to the public. Info: 933-5438.

Merry Merry! Santa’s on his way, 3 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.

Merry Merry! Santa’s on his way, 4:30 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.

Merry Merry! Santa’s on his way, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 19-21 “Christmas in the Cave,” 5:30-9 p.m., Historic Cherokee Caverns, 8524 Oak Ridge Highway. Public tours, photos with Santa ($10), music, vendors, kids’ activities. Admission: $8, ages 5 and up. Info: www. cherokeecaverns.com.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

Old Fashioned Gospel Singing, 7:30 p.m., Ridgeview Heights Baptist Church, 7809 Ridgeview Road in Corryton. Everyone invited. Info/directions: 712-1835.

SATURDAY, DEC. 27 Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.

MONDAY, DEC. 29 Burlington Lego Club, 6 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Grades 1-5. Info: 5255431.

THURSDAY, DEC. 18 AAA Driver Improvement Course, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Downtown Knoxville AAA Office, 100 W. Fifth Ave. Cost: $30 members; $35 nonmember. Must preregister. Info/to register: Kate, 862-9254, or Don, 862-9250.

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MONDAYS, JAN. 12, 19, 26 Handbuilding with Clay class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken.

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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 17-18 Sets class, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Instructor: Anderson Bailey. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Registration deadline: Saturday, Jan. 10. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

MONDAYS, MARCH 16, 23, 30 Handbuilding with Clay class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken.

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MONDAYS, MAY 11, 18, 25 Handbuilding with Clay class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken.

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