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Union County Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the auditorium at Union County High School. The regular meeting will follow this workshop. The board will consider an extension of the contract for Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter. The board will vote on second reading to change the meeting date from the third to the fourth Thursday of each month. School trips include two UCHS students to TMEA allstate band and orchestra clinic April 13-16 and 25 students to SkillsUSA in Chattanooga April 17-20.
Spay Day ahead
Union County Humane Society will sponsor a Spay and Neuter Day special for cats Monday, March 28. Register by calling 865585-2025. The Humane Society’s annual fundraiser will be Saturday, April 2, with Keith Montgomery, operations manager at Big Ridge State Park, according to board member Lauri Oppel. Montgomery will relate stories from his previous job as operations manager at the Knoxville Zoo and will discuss ways to make the state parks more petfriendly.
Powers seeks re-election
State Rep. Dennis Powers (R-Jacksboro) is running for another term. District 36 includes all of Campbell and portions of Union and Anderson counties. Powers is currently vice chair of the House Republican Caucus. He and wife Tracy are members of the First Baptist Church in Jacksboro. He works as an insurance agent with Nationwide Insurance. He says the state is improving on several fronts. “I remain committed to partnering with Gov. Haslam and my colleagues in the General Assembly to ensure our community continues to be the very best place to live, start a business and raise a family.”
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Taylor is interim Chamber president By Shannon Carey It’s no secret that the Union County Chamber of Commerce has been at the center of controversy lately. And when embattled Chamber president Carl Nichols stepped down after only five weeks on the job, no one stepped forward to take his place. No one, that is, except Mayme Taylor. A Luttrell resident and 22-year city of Knoxville firefighter, Taylor was vice chair of the Chamber’s board of directors. She stepped into the new job Feb. 19 because of “my willingness to do the work and unwillingness to turn this into a personal battle. “I did not take this job lightly. I knew it was not going to be an easy job. But I also knew that I was going to show up. I knew that I was going to get in there and try,” she said. Her mission is to dispel rumors and build bridges with County Commission. At issue is how the Chamber uses county funds and proceeds from the hotel/motel tax. So far this year, the Chamber has received no county funds. “This is not a fight,” said Taylor. “It is a misunderstanding. I have no interest in bashing County Commission because a lot of these commissioners I call friend, and I still want to say hi to them in the grocery store. “They’re good folk. They just need more information, and we’re going to give them the information they’ve been asking for.” Taylor distributed a packet to each commissioner during the most recent Commission meeting detailing the Chamber’s fiMayme Taylor has stepped up as interim president of the Union County nancials. She has also invited all Chamber of Commerce. Her plan is to build bridges and strive for better commissioners to a workshop at communication between the Chamber and Union County government. 6 p.m. Friday, March 11, in the Photo by S. Carey small courtroom, to detail how the
Chamber uses funds designated for tourism promotion. “These books here at the Chamber, they’re rock solid,” Taylor said. “I am so pleased about that. I’ve not seen any reckless spending.” Right now, Taylor is working for free. That might change later, but she won’t take a salary until she’s sure the Chamber’s finances can support it. With the help of other Chamber volunteers, Taylor is also answering the office phones, updating the Chamber’s website and starting an email newsletter. Taylor grew up in Corryton and moved to Luttrell in 2008 with husband and current Luttrell Vice Mayor Jody Smith. She founded the Luttrell Bluegrass Festival, now called the Luttrell Music Festival, held each September in Luttrell City Park. Soon, folks were suggesting that she run for an elected position in Union County. “I am really not into politics,” she said, so she decided to serve the community on the Chamber board instead. “The Chamber has a large group of volunteers who are ready, willing and able to help Union County achieve a common goal of moving the county forward, whether that’s through tourism, industry or education,” Taylor said. “This is not a fight. This is a drop in communication that needs to be fi xed so (the Chamber and county government) can work together as two organizations looking for the best interest of the county.” The Chamber is still looking for a permanent president. “I’m looking forward to going back to being an officer,” Taylor said with a smile. Info: 865-992-2811 or www. comeherecomehome.com
Everything’s coming up daylilies By Shannon Carey The city of Maynardville is on a mission to make Union County the daylily capital of the world. Maynardville city manager Jack Rhyne said Oakes Daylilies in Corryton started giving daylily bulbs to Union County residents and businesses last year to beautify the county. The tradition will continue this year, and now Maynardville is making an organized effort to spread the daylily love. Marie Rhyne and Carolyn Richardson will co-chair the daylily committee, and they’re looking for volunteers to help plant the bulbs. “Boy or Girl Scouts, 4-H clubs, horticulture students, or just anybody that likes to dig in the dirt,” said Marie. “That’s me! I love it. I’m an avid gardener, and I love to be out when it’s a nice day.” The committee is also looking for businesses and residents, particularly along Highway 33, who will plant daylilies.
“We’re trying to target as many people in the city for putting out daylilies as we possibly can,” said Jack. “We’re going to put them around our flagpole at City Hall, and when our new parking lot is done, we’re going to plant daylilies on the bank. They’re extremely easy to grow.” Several Maynardville businesses have already committed to plant the bulbs. Those interested in planting daylilies or volunteering should call Marie Rhyne at 679-1071.
Maynardville Mayor H.E. Richardson, city manager Jack Rhyne and daylily co-chair Marie Rhyne look through an Oakes Daylily catalog at Maynardville City Hall. Photo by S. Carey
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Food City started in 1955 when founder Jack Smith opened his first 8,800 square foot Piggly Wiggly in Grundy, Virginia, with the help of his father, uncle and cousin. Between 1963 and 1967 the company added three more stores in the towns of South Williamson, Pikeville and Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Mr. Smith’s Piggly Wiggly stores had grown steadily to 11 stores by 1984 when the company acquired 18 Food City stores from Quality Foods. The decision was then made to drop the Pig-
gly Wiggly franchise and convert all stores to the Food City banner. In 1989, Food City purchased 37 White Store based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, which more than doubled the size of the company. Throughout the years, Food City has built new stores from the ground up and also acquired additional stores. In July 2015, Food City purchased 29 BI-LO locations in the Chattanooga area and northern Georgia. Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, K-VA-T Food Stores (Food City’s parent company) operates 135
2 • MARCH 9, 2016 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news retail outlets throughout southeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, Chattanooga and North Georgia. The Food City name is synonymous with community involvement, and the stores raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Race Against Hunger and many other local organizations. The Food City School Bucks Program donates funds directly to area schools. To date, Food City School Bucks has donated over $16 million to the stores in the operating areas. In addition to the corporate community involvement, stores can focus their attention to local organizations and efforts in their areas. As for your local Maynardville Food City, you can count on store manager Scott Inklebarger to look out for his community. Throughout the year, May-
nardville Food City has several fund raisers that help the people of Union County such as Pack the Bus school supply drive located on-site and donations are then distributed to the local schools; a Pet Food Drive where supplies and food are donated to the Union County Humane Society; and the Union County Food Pantry Drive that donates nonperishable food items. All of the community involvement is a direct result of the loyal customers who chose to shop at Food City. Management says: “It is our commitment to provide quality products and onestop service to our dedicated customer from our fresh meat, seafood and produce departments, to our friendly and helpful pharmacy and our delicious bakery deli, all the way to our Gas N Go. “Our onsite pharmacist can answer your concerns about your prescriptions. Our bakery deli can help
you with everything from your holiday dinner plans to your big game party plans and even offers onsite decorators for special occasions such as birthdays and even weddings! “Visit the produce department for locally grown items such as Grainger County tomatoes and those amazing Scott’s strawberries. And don’t forget the Food City meat department. Did you know that Food City is one of the few grocery stores with a meat cutter on duty every day? You will always know your meat is cut fresh daily, not prepackaged.
“And of course, don’t forget about our lovely floral department. Our on staff florists can assist you with all of your floral needs. The floral department will be happy to assist you with weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, proms and all other special occasions. If the occasion calls for flowers and balloons come on by and let Kandace and the girls help you with your floral needs. “As always, we thank you for shopping at your local Food City – where our customers are treated like family.”
Fort Sumter Cemetery news
The annual meeting of the Fort Sumter Community Cemetery and the community will be 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at the Cemetery office, 4828 Salem Church Road, Knoxville. The annual report will be provided and discussed. The community is encouraged to attend. The Cemetery is accepting bids for seasonal mowing until 5 p.m. Tuesday. March 15. Info/bid forms: 660-6949.
DeRoyal president takes early retirement to join dad in business By Betty Bean A few hours after 20-year-old Bill Pittman w a l k e d across the stage in D e c e m ber 1984 to claim his UT diploma (Marketing, with honors), he was Bill Pittman u np ac k i n g his sample bag in Columbus, Ohio, as the new regional sales representative for DeRoyal. He’d been hired four months earlier, on the day DeRoyal expanded its market access by signing its first national contract with the buying group HGA. He spent one more quarter finishing up his degree and
learning the medical supply business under the watchful eye of DeRoyal founder Pete DeBusk, to whom he says he will be forever grateful “for taking a chance on a kid from North Knoxville.” He’s thinking a lot about those days as he prepares to retire from his position as DeRoyal president and chief operating officer at the end of March. Young as he was when he started at DeRoyal, it wasn’t his first job. He’d grown up helping his father (who is also named Bill Pittman) in the vending machine business he ran during his offtime as a city firefighter. The younger Pittman worked his way through college at St. Mary’s Medical Center, first washing dishes and chauffeuring nuns under the
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THROUGH SUNDAY, MARCH 20 “Monty Python’s Spamalot” production, William H. Inman Humanities Theatre, Walters State Community College Morristown campus. Presented by Encore theatrical company. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Info/tickets: etcplays.org or 423-318-8331.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Computer Workshop: “Word Basics,” 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. The Foothills Craft Guild JuryFest. Membership applicants must reside in Tennessee, and crafts must be of original design produced within the past two years. Info: foothillscraftguild.org; Bob Klassen, klassenbob0619@gmail.com, or Ken Shipley, shipleyk@apsu.edu. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Computer Workshop: “Introducing the Computer,” 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Preregistration required. Info/ registration: 922-2552. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. “Ready, Set, Sow: Don’t Jump the Gun,” Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Barb O’Neil. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Spring Porch Sale at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Features outdated stock, seconds, student crafts, unjuried work by members of the Craft Center and homemade baked goods. Sale runs for two weeks. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.
watchful eye of Sister Mary Ethel O’Shaughnessy, then in materials management where he started learning about the medical device industry from a hospital’s point of view. “I was working night shift when the fellow I worked for said, ‘You need to meet Pete DeBusk.’ I said, ‘Sounds good,’ and then he told me he’d gotten me an interview the next morning at 8.” Researching the company on such short notice was impossible those preInternet days, but Pittman had a bit of an additional ‘in’ because his father had already met DeBusk at a facility opening in Maynardville and wrangled a promise of an interview for his son. DeBusk finished up the interview with what Pittman
calls “the assumptive close:” “He said, ‘I can’t tell you where you’re going to be, but you’re not going to be in Knoxville.’” Pittman had to remind DeBusk that he hadn’t quite finished school yet, so DeBusk instructed him to come out to the DeRoyal campus that afternoon to start learning the business from the ground up. Pittman spent his first day labeling products, his day second loading trucks. The next week he was on a sewing machine. At the end of fall quarter, he got his degree and hit the road for DeRoyal. “I really enjoyed Columbus, and learned a lot. My manager gave me real good piece of advice: ‘You see those blue signs with the white H? That’s where you
THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 10-11 AARP Driver Safety class, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Karns Senior Center, 8032 Oak Ridge Highway. Info/ registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY, MARCH 10-12 Powell Playhouse presents “Harvey,” Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. matinee Saturday. Tickets: $10; $5 senior discount for matinee only. Tickets: powellplayhouse.com or at the door.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Knox County Health Department Community Room, 140 Dameron Ave. Info: Katheryne Nix, Katheryne.nix@knoxcounty.org or 215-5170.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12 “Art Journaling and the Joy of Doodling” class, 1-3 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sarah Brobst. Registration deadline: March 5. Info/registration: 4949854; appalachianarts.net. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Open Studio, 2-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Hosted by Sheri Burns. Cost: $10. All ages. Info/early registration: 494-9854 or appalachianarts.net.
MONDAY, MARCH 14 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie: “Self/Less,” 10:30 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Family Movie Night: “Hotel Transylvania 2,” 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Free event. Info: 525-5431. Young-Williams Spay-Neuter Shuttle, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info/appointment: 525-5431.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St.,
pull off the road and try to sell something.’ We captured all the business with burn centers in the territory, and after four and a half years I was asked to move back to Knoxville to be a sales specialist in that area. Burn care became the wound care division. I saw some terrible burns, and to this day, I always remind people to turn their pot handles inward on the stove.” Pittman continued his upward progression by becoming DeRoyal’s first product manager. He enrolled in an in-house MBA program with Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk started for his employees, got his master’s and acquired seven patents along the way. He was named president and COO in 2010, and would
have been happy to stay on the job for years to come, but has decided that it was time to go to work with his father at Pittman Properties, a rental business they started in North Knoxville that has grown to nearly 100 single family homes and duplexes from Fourth & Gill to Fountain City. He knows he’ll miss DeRoyal, but he’s looking forward to spending time with his dad and seeing where they can take their business, which he says is in “expansion mode.” “I’ll always be loyal to DeRoyal, and first and foremost to Pete, who expects a lot out of people, but more of himself,” Pittman said. “A lot of the good deeds Pete has done are common knowledge. Many more are not.”
Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Computer Workshops: “Internet and Email Basics,” 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 18-20 “Printmaking” class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: John Allen. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop Series. Registration deadline: March 10. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Arbor Day celebration, 1-5 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway. Free; donations appreciated. Info: marblesprings.net; 573-5508; info@ marblesprings.net. East Tennessee Kidney Foundation’s Lucky Kidney Run and Irish Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Market Square. Festival features: live music, dancing, vendor booths, and kids’ inflatables and midway games. Info/ Run or walk registration: etkidney.org. Free beginning beekeeping class, 1-3 p.m., Treadway Fire Hall on Highway #131. Presented by Clinch Valley Beekeeping Association. Info/registration: Wanda Coleman, 423-944-3230. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. “A Night in Old Havana” ETTAC fundraiser, 6:30-10 p.m., Lighthouse Knoxville Event Center, 6800 Baum Drive. Includes: authentic Cuban food and music, a Latin dance showcase, casino game tables, a silent auction, a coffee and dessert bar, cigars bar and door and raffle prizes. Tickets: $25. Tickets: ettac.org/nohregistration2016.html; 219-0130, ext. 221. Info: Mat Jones, 219-0130, ext. 228, or mjones@ettac.org
UNION COUNTY Shopper news • MARCH 9, 2016 • 3 class of 2016 will have a better opportunity to engage in life after high school. Leanne Friebel, special education coordinating teacher and work-based learning coordinator for Union County Public Schools, explains. “Work-based learning helps students to create both hard and soft job readiness skills, job exploration, effective communication, conflict resolution in the workplace, job interviewing skills and application guidelines,â€? she said. “This is the Kelley Croisdale, Leanne Friebel and Bridget Calfee work with special needs students looking first program of its kind in for life advice after high school. Photo by Cindy Taylor Union County Schools.â€? The WBL vision began in June 2015. Friebel says Union County already has a great CTE program for career and technical education. Work-based learning is different. WBL addresses the 21st century skills needStudents with special or even if they have the sup- ed to get special needs stuneeds are sometimes overport they might need for dents to jobs. looked after high school. their choice. “WBL offers guidance While many graduates are Thanks to a dedicated for special needs students Cindy already well on their way to group of educators, those who may not necessarily Taylor college or a career, there are with special needs in the be college bound,â€? she said. those who haven’t decided Union County High School “It is a training ground for what they want to pursue,
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trained and trusted professional,� Sheth said. “Consumers should turn to a registered dietitian nutritionist.� Registered dietitian nutritionists meet stringent academic and professional requirements, including earning at least a bachelor’s degree, completing a supervised practice program and passing a registration examination. RDNs must also complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration. More than half of all RDNs have also earned master’s degrees or higher. “Congress and federal health agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have recognized that registered dietitian nutritionists’ expertise in nutrition and health is more extensive than any other health profession,� Sheth said. The majority of RDNs work in the treatment and prevention of disease (administering medical nutrition therapy, as part of medical teams), often in hospitals, HMOs, public health clinics, nursing homes or other health care facilities. Additionally, RDNs work throughout the community in schools, fitness centers,
food management, food industry, universities, research and private practice. “Conversations about nutrition are happening almost everywhere – in homes, classrooms, workplaces, restaurants, government facilities and doctor’s offices. It is also in all of these places that you can find RDNs working to help everyone understand the role that food plays in
their lives, reach and maintain a healthy weight and prevent and manage diseases, all while enjoying delicious foods that fit their lifestyles and tastes,� Sheth said. Basic Healthy Cooking classes are being offered monthly at UT Extension Union County. Info: 992-8038 or check out Facebook - UT Extension Union County.
CALL FOR ARTISTS â– The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is seeking nomination for Poet Laureate for the city of Knoxville. The deadline for nominations to be received is Friday, April 1. Info/nomination forms: knoxalliance.com/poet.html, or send an SASE to Liza Zenni, Arts & Culture Alliance, PO Box 2506, Knoxville, TN 37901. â– Knoxville Photo 2016 Exhibition: juried exhibition of photographic works to be held June 3-24 in the main gallery of the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St. Entries must be original works completed within the last two years. Entry deadline: Sunday, April 17. Info/application: knoxalliance.com/photo.html.
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The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in the field of history. The annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, programming and interpretation of the region’s history. The postmark deadline for award applications is April 8. Info/nomination form: 215-8824; eastTNhistory.org; East Tennessee Historical Society, PO Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901.
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Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME I refer to my experience of working in the 1995 SCES Fall Carnival. I volunteered to sit in the dunking booth that was set up just outside the front doors. There were other volunteers, and we worked in shifts. I followed Ms. Joan Rowe. I watched Ms. Rowe, and she seemed to have done all right, but perhaps she only made it look easy. First lesson – if you don’t like water, avoid dunking booths. I have never loved any amount of water greater than that necessary to take a good bath, and even then I don’t like my feet to float. I bet I hadn’t been in that dunking booth five minutes until I was dunked. It happened so suddenly – one second I’m perched on the slightly uncomfortable sitting board, the next I have suddenly dropped into the cool, liquid abyss. I hardly had time to register what had happened. I almost choked from the water I swallowed and breathed in. I think I still have some of that water in
my left ear. Then I had to fight the water to get back up on the sitting board to finish my time of torture. Second lesson – never enter a dunking booth in a Tennessee sweatshirt and blue jeans, for these items become very heavy when soaked. Additionally, the waistband of my jeans was slightly too large, and I feared they would fall around my ankles and expose more of me than should be seen. Third lesson – never enter a dunking booth if you are short legged and don’t swim. I had the hardest time getting back up on that sitting board. The water seemed to resist my efforts to rise and my soaked clothing seemed to beckon me to remain on the bottom. To help me, I asked for a folding metal chair. I had intentions of using the chair as a kind of step stool to help me climb back onto the sitting board. Unfortunately, the chair proved practically worthless as it folded up and sank immediately to the bottom of the tank. I had to dive down to retrieve it, and then there was the danger that the next dunk would send me crashing into the unfolded chair, causing injury. Notwithstanding, I survived my assigned hour of duty with only a bruised side from crawling back onto the sitting board so many times. I did win an award, though there was no trophy presented – the award of being dunked more times than anyone else in attendance. This stint in the dunking booth served double duty as my first and last. Next I’ll share the first of another of one of my life experiences.
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Trupovnieks: Roots, Vol memories, Rhonda I have been remiss in holding back the Jani Trupovnieks story. Last week was a start but, borrowing from song, film and politicians, “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”
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The former Tennessee tackle, largest director of the UT lettermen’s club, is in the midst of a satisfying career in international sales. He has come far from Hopedale, Ohio, but that trip does not compare to his roots. His father, Janis, was born in rural Latvia in 1919. In an upset of tradition, he was allowed to leave the family farm at age 12 for advanced study and a chance at a better life. He beat long odds and was admitted for university pre-med. When World War II broke out, Latvia was caught in the middle. Germans threatened but the Soviet Union occupied his country. When
ordered into that army, Janis fled, 300 miles on foot through Lithuania and Poland, then as a stowaway on a small freighter across the Baltic Sea to Germany. He was caught but his medical training saved his life. He was assigned to field hospitals. When Hitler’s Germany fell, Janis became a displaced person. He boarded a crowded train for Göttingen with the idea of finally becoming a full-fledged doctor. All along the way, thousands of other refugees tried to climb aboard, even when the train was moving. Janis Trupovnieks, standing in a coach doorway, held on with one hand and reached the other out to clasp the hand of a young woman. He pulled Ingeborge Matilda Altmann aboard. She was from East Germany, on her way to be a Red Cross nurse. She never made it. Gottingen orphanages needed nurses. Three days later, she accepted Janis’ marriage proposal. “I recently found the manifest showing their passage into the United States, at Ellis Island,” said Jani.
“My father had made arrangements for them to stay with a Latvian couple in Quincy, Ill.” The young doctor did an internship in Cleveland. He heard about an opportunity in Hopedale. He stayed there all his working life. He became a legend of kindness, for giving back, for caring even for those who couldn’t pay. Young Jani grew tall and strong. He was going to play college football at Notre Dame (father’s choice) or Pittsburgh, 45 minutes away, mom’s preference. Alas, the Pitt coaches moved to Tennessee. Jim Dyar turned Jani into a Volunteer. “Jim Dyar was and always will be the greatest influence in my life. Jim was a fantastic coach and recruiter, but an even better man.” Jani’s parents moved to Knoxville to see him play for the famous John Majors. Phillip Fulmer was line coach. Trupovnieks was injured as a junior. He started as a senior. Without meaning to, he helped Reggie White refine his swim move in daily practices. Trupovnieks, James
Berry, Bill Bates and other teammates endured the opening 44-0 loss to Georgia and the 43-7 loss to Southern Cal but eventually made it to the Garden State Bowl. Highlight of his time at Tennessee came before that, in the summer of ’79. He and other Vols were on Cherokee Lake, in a friend’s boat, “admiring the shore scenery and not paying a lot of attention to what was in front of us.” Jani heard a scream but it was too late. The boat struck a raft. Rhonda Brimer was aboard. “Once we made sure she was OK, I got her in the boat, begging her not to sue me. After that, I never let her out of my sight. “I really impressed her on our first date. It was quarter beer night at a Knoxville baseball game.” OK, so Jani crashing into Rhonda’s float as an introduction to an eventual marriage wasn’t as good as his dad helping Ingeborge Matilda Altmann onto the train but it’s the best I can do for now. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
Nell Hamilton turns 100 Nell Lay Hamilton turned 100 years on March 1, 2016. Nell was born to Oscar and Ida Monroe Lay on March 1, 1916. She grew up in the Hubbs Grove Community of Union County and attended Hubbs Grove
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School, where she says the boys were seated on one side of the room and the girls on the other. By the 1940s this practice had changed, and students were seated alphabetically. The school she attended was within a few feet of the old Hubbs Grove Church that was converted into the fellowship hall where her party was held on Feb.
Nell Hamilton at her 100th birthday party.
27. Nell recalled classmates Jack Warwick and Frennie Dew Dyer. Nell married Carl Hamilton March 30, 1937, and they lived on Spring Street in downtown Maynardville with To page 5
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Lutherans install church sign Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sharps Chapel has installed a sign to mark the site of its future church building. The property is located on Sharps Chapel Road across from the turn for Norris Shores. The only Lutheran church in Union County, Chapel of the Good Shepherd currently holds 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services in the Community Center, 1542 Sharps Chapel Road. “We are a new congregation who began worshiping together just nine months ago,â€? stated Paul Kritsch, pastor of the church. “It is exciting to follow the Good Shepherd’s lead.â€? The church grew out of the neighborhood Bible study in Sunset Bay. Last fall on 9/11 Chapel of the Good Shepherd hosted a Patriot Day Dinner to honor the Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce, the Volunteer Fire Department and the Emergency Rescue Squad. Currently, the church is holding a Diaper
Looking back – moving forward Do you have eyes, and fail to see? Do you have ears, and fail to hear? And do you not remember? (Mark 8: 18 NRSV) Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. – George Santayana
Derby to gather disposable diapers for families in need. The community is invited to join in this effort. Kritsch added, “Our church’s focus is summarized by what Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote many
Nell Hamilton the same good neighbors for years and years – Doris and Coy Graves, Ronald Browning, Mary Nell and James Hurst, and the James and Edna Phillips family including Ann Phillips Richardson, Catherine Phillips Capps, James Jr. “Brother,â€? Ike and Debbie Phillips Cox. Many of these are still around and attended Nell’s party. Daughters Judy and Betty and other family members served as hosts for the party. Many members of Nell’s family were in attendance: Judy Hamilton George and husband Jim, grandson son Anthony, granddaughter Jennifer George Garren and husband Greg; great granddaughter Madeleine Garren, who incidentally is about to ďŹ nish medical school. (We’re proud of you, Madeleine!) Also present were daughter Betty Hamilton Hill and husband Paul. The Hill grandchildren are: Keith
From page 4 and Alicia Hill, great-grandchildren Jessica and Cade; Kelvin and Laura Hill, great grandson Reed; Kendall and Sonia Hill and great granddaughter, Izzy Hill. Jessica’s children are Lily, Danielle and Wyatt. Cade’s children are Aerial and Quinton. Many nieces, nephews and cousins greeted Nell and enjoyed the delicious refreshments and beautiful decorations of yellow tulips and jonquils which added a breath of spring for us all. Kendall, the computer geek, had pieced together a movie of family photos of great times together from past years for all to enjoy at the party. Nell now resides at Willow Ridge. If any of you would like to send her a card, the address is: Nell Hamilton, Willow Ridge Health Care Center, 215 Richardson Way, Maynardville, TN 37807.
decades ago: ‘Christ leads the way, stay close to Him.’� Chapel of the Good Shepherd cordially invites its neighbors and friends to join it for 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. In addition, all are invited to the upcoming
Autism Awareness walk, festival set Autism Awareness Fun Festival and Walk will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 2, in Wilson Park. Activities will include: concessions, music, silent auction, jump/ bounce houses, the walk, balloon release, vendors and more. Vendor fee is $20. Donations and items for the silent auction are needed. All proceeds will go to the Aidens Helping Hands fund. Info: Ashley Lay, 661-0789 or Ashleylay41@yahoo.com.
Veterans sought Union County Mayor’s OfďŹ ce is currently accepting applications for plaques
The word remember appears 115 times in the King James Version of the Bible, an indication that maybe memory is important! I admit that until I began to consider the importance of the concept, I had failed to see the full import of the word. If dismember means to take apart, then logically, to re-member must mean putHoly Week services: Palm ting back together. Sunday (3/20) at 10:30 a.m., And that is exactly what Maundy Thursday (3/24) at we do when we remember. 6 p.m., Good Friday (3/25) We re-call, re-think, re-see, at 6 p.m., and Easter Sunday re-consider, and re-under(3/27) at 10:30 a.m. stand a comment or a quote Info: church ofďŹ ce at or even an event or a scene. 865-279-1279. Some memories are happy and healing. Others are sad and depressing. But all memories are part and parto be placed on the vetercel of who we are, who we ans’ wall. Info: 992-3061. have become over the span of years we have lived. And, it seems to me, the longer we live, the better our perspective on those memories. Looking back, I remember things I wish I had not done. I remember words
MAYNARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS
â– One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how to use computers and other devices. For appointment: 992-7106. â– Small Business Expo, Saturday, April 2. Deadline for applications: March 17. Info: www. maynardvillepubliclibrary.org. The Maynardville Public Library is located at 296 Main St. Info: 992-7106, maynardvillepubliclibrary.org or on Facebook.
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WORSHIP NOTES Community services
■Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668.
Fundraisers
â– Alder Springs Baptist Church, Hickory Star Road, will host a pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. Saturday, March 12. Includes: pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee. All donations will go to Alder Springs WMU projects.
Special services
â– Nave Hill Baptist Church, 1805 Walker Ford Road, Maynardville, will present an Easter play 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19.
Benefit of chiropractic treatment for seniors Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC Increasing aches and pains are, alas, a natural part of the aging process. Decreased exibility, range of motion and problems with balance often come with the territory. But you don’t have to resign yourself to suffering with them. Regular chiropractic treatment can offset the advance of some of these problems. Some of the aches and pains of old age could be related to misalignments in the vertebrae (the individual bones that make up the spine). The spinal cord travels through the vertebrae, and nerves that run to every part of the body emanate between the vertebrae, carrying signals back and forth between the brain and the body. If a misaligned vertebra is interfering with the operation of a nerve, it
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I wish I had not said. But those things are irretrievable, irreversible. I can’t un-say, or un-do, or even un-think those things. All I can do is learn to do better. To remember more carefully what I need to remember. To let go more quickly the things that I need to let go. So, when Jesus said “Remember me,� he was saying two things to his followers: Don’t forget what I have taught you, and remember what you have seen and heard. Those words still apply to his disciples – us! Remember him. Remember what you have learned. Keep him whole in your heart and mind.
will cause a problem. A chiropractic adjustment of the spine may be the corrective measure you need. Chiropractic treatment can also help with exibility and range of motion. Treatment, along with the exercise regimen a chiropractor sets up for you, can help keep your back and joints limber. And that means more days – and years – you’ll have to pursue your passions, whether they include gardening or playing with the grandchildren. Increased exibility also lessens the likelihood of falling, a leading cause of injury for the elderly. Talk with your chiropractor about steps you can take. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.
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Union Uni Un io County students ion stu tud dents dent and teachers had fun last week to celebrate beloved author Dr. Seuss’s birthday. These photos from Paulette Elementary School’s Crazy Socks and Hair Day tap into the wacky spirit of Dr. Seuss.
Tuesday, March 22, 4 p.m., vs Central Wednesday, March 23, 4 p.m., vs Fulton ++ Thursday, March 24, 4 p.m. vs Gibbs at Tyson Park* Monday, March 28, 4 p.m., vs Cumberland Gap Tuesday, March 29, 4 p.m., vs Meigs Co. ++ Thursday, March 31, 4 p.m., vs Austin-East ++ Monday, April 4, 4:30 p.m., vs J. Frank White Academy Tuesday, April 5, 4 p.m., at Claiborne High* Wednesday, April 6, 4 p.m., vs Halls Thursday, April 7, 4 p.m., vs GatlinburgPittman ++ Tuesday, April 12, 4 p.m., vs Rockwood ++ Thursday, April 14, 4:30 p.m., vs Harriman ++ Friday, April 15, 5 p.m., girls only at LMU (Gateway)* Tuesday, April 19, 4 p.m., at Pigeon Forge* ++ Thursday, April 21, 4 p.m., vs Grace ++ Tuesday, April 26, 4:30 p.m., vs Carter ++ Tuesday, May 3, 4 p.m. – Coaches meeting to seed Friday-Saturday, May 6-7, singles/doubles District at Pigeon Forge Monday-Tuesday, May 16-17, singles/doubles Regionals, venue TBD Tuesday-Friday, May 24-27 – State finals * away games
Fourth graders Bree Corum and Hadlie DeFoe look like the just stepped out of Dr. Seuss’s Whoville.
Paulette’s 5th grade had fun with their funky hair and socks. Pictured are Zoey Hankey, Kenlei Johnson, teachers Jocelyn Hyde and Hannah Karras and Samerya Coffey. Photos by S. Carey
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TennCare Kids provides services TennCare Kids is Tennessee’s commitment to see that children and teens have the best start to a healthy life. TennCare Kids is a free program of check-ups and health care services for children from birth to age 21 who are TennCare eligible, including health history, complete physical exam, lab tests as appropriate, immunizations, vision and hearing screening, developmental and behavior screenings as appropriate, and advice on healthy living. Union Countians interested in the program should contact the Union County Health Department’s community outreach representative, Pam Williams. Info: 992-3867, ext. 131.
First grader Nick Risinger and kindergartener Levi Muncey went all out for Crazy Socks and Hair Day.
Speaking award Preston Hall, a fifth grade student at Maynardville Elementary School, earned first place in the countywide 4-H speaking contest. He traveled to Newport to compete in the regional contest. Principal Lisa Carter said, “Congratulations, Preston. MES is proud of you.�
Kindergarteners Callie Williams, Emily Woodie and Eudora Carroll show their crazy styles.
Jacquelyn Moshe and Janae Chapell got creative with their Dr. Seuss fashions.
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eBird is amazing! eBird is indeed amazing. Maybe not so much for those of you in the computer generation, who learned to count at the age of 1 by playing kiddie computer games, and who are able to fluently communicate your lives minute by minute on the social media. However, it’s a fact that I can remember my grandmother’s crank, 4-party-line telephone from when I was small, and I still tell errant callers on my home phone that they have “dialed� the wrong number. So maybe you can understand why I am in awe of a system that can collect 10 million bird sightings from around the world, over a 4-day period, and have them all neatly stored away, to be accessed and used in every way imaginable. That amazing process would be eBird, developed and housed at Cornell University. These days, the big bird doings at Ithaca happen at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, set high on a wooded hill above the town. Spouse and I included it on the itinerary of one of our spring, Northeast birding trips, and had a really fine visit there. The lab consists of a big main building nestled in the woods, with huge two-story windows looking out over a beautiful treelined lake. The lake has an active great blue heron nest, and there are bird feeders everywhere, with birding scopes set up to watch them with. Off the main lobby, you can access the famous Macaulay Library of bird songs and calls, the largest collection of bird songs in the world. A person can sit in there and listen to most any bird in the world, one by one, to their heart’s desire. And behind the scenes,
of us amateurs “citizen scientists,� and happily gather our millions of observaDr. Bob tions and bird lists into a Collier giant data base of information that they can organize, use and study in ways that no group of researchers or academic institutions could there are lots of labs and ever achieve. That is where cubicles filled with bright eBird began. young computer-savvy orNow with all the data nithology-type people doing they have collected, they amazing things with birds, have produced animated computers and data. maps for individual speThe Cornell folks call all cies of migrating birds,
with subtitle dates like the TV weather maps, showing the tsunami-like waves of birds ebbing and flowing to and from North and South America season by season. The folks at eBird have come up with a lot of other fun and interesting things. Probably the biggest is the system whereby individuals can sign up for membership, and then can at any time send in a list of birds you’ve seen, on a walk around the yard, a trip to the beach, wherever. Your sightings go into the huge data base, but they are also stored specifically for you, so you can
check on your own list of birds and sighting records any time you wish. Yet another program, called ebird-alert, lets you subscribe free to receive daily emails from any state you wish, reporting the locations of especially-interesting or rare birds, complete with detailed Google maps of their locations, so you can hop in the car and go find them. It even tells you the locations of the nearest good places to eat! And then there’s the program called Merlin, a free app for your mobile device that helps you identify the
most common 400 birds in the US, especially helpful for beginning and intermediate birders. We just finished the Great Backyard Bird Count on Feb. 12-15. People from all over the world counted birds anywhere they wanted and sent in their results to eBird. Incredibly – they have so far received 157,272 checklists, listing a total of 5,545 species of birds (over half of all known species on earth!) for a total of 18,117,713 individual birds seen. Not bad for a bunch of amateurs! Err, I mean, citizen scientists.
Tennova taps Clyde Wood as north leader Clyde Wood is the chief executive officer of North K nox v ille M e d i cal Center ( Te n n o v a North), eff e c t i v e March 14. Wood has been serving as CEO Clyde Wood at Lakeway Regional Hospital in Morristown since February 2013. He replaces Rob Fol-
lowell who relocated to the Nashville area as administrator of four hospitals. Wood also served as CEO at Tennova Healthcare - Volunteer Martin, and Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, Missouri. He has held other administrative roles at hospitals in Louisiana and Missouri. During his tenure at Lakeway Regional Hospital, Wood steered several capital projects and equipment purchases, such as
extensive renovations to the medical-surgical and intensive care units. He successfully recruited primary care and specialty physicians to the medical staff, including orthopedic, urology and family medicine physicians. Under Wood’s leadership, Lakeway Regional Hospital has experienced positive gains in both employee and physician satisfaction over the past three years. “As a highly respected member of Tennova’s leadership team, Clyde is a great
choice for this position,� said Neil Heatherly, CEO of Physicians Regional Medical Center and Tennova Healthcare’s East Tennessee market leader. Dr. James Griffin, an internal medicine physician and chair of the CEO interview committee at Tennova North, said, “Clyde has the right combination of experience and skills to make a positive impact on the quality of care we provide to patients and families in this community.�
Wood started his career in healthcare as a licensed physical therapist. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri; a master’s degree in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis; and a master’s degree in health administration from Missouri State University in Springfield. Wood also served in the United States Army Reserve for eight years.
Fountainhead College comes home
Fountainhead College of Technology has returned to Fountain City. The 30-year technical school has moved back to its previous location at 3203 Ta z e wel l Rackley Pike, the former Smithwood Elementary School. In 2014, Fountainhead moved to West Knoxville. While that move allowed the
college to grow in new ways, CEO Richard Rackley said the staff and students missed the Fountain City building. So in December, the college began making the move back to the former Smithwood School, near the corner of Tazewell and Jacksboro pikes. Fountainhead had been in the 33,000-square-foot historic school since 1984 and had already retrofitted it with high-speed Internet connections, improved labs for true hands-on training and updated interiors to create
a comfortable and inviting space to study and learn. The college, nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, felt right at home. “It’s like we never left,� says Rackley. While the physical location may be rooted in the past, the college’s curriculum continues to focus on the future. Fountainhead College’s eight degree programs – seven of which can be completed online – prepare students for careers in information technology,
network security, wireless technology, electronics and health-care technology. The fast-track schedule allows students to complete a twoyear degree in 16 months and a four-year degree in 32 months. Small class size allows for individualized instruction, and free services are available to assist students with financial aid and in-field job placement upon graduation. The college, established in 1947, was originally at 422 Gay Street and was called Tennessee Radio Ser-
vice School, then Tennessee Institute of Electronics. Initially, its primary function was to prepare graduates for entry-level jobs as electronic technicians in radio and television communications. But as technology evolved, the school outgrew its original mission and location. It changed its name to Fountainhead College of Technology in 2003, to reflect both the expansion of its curriculum and its place in the community. Info: 865-688-9422 or fountainheadcollege.edu
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