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Yoakum gets Haslam nod Gov. Bill Haslam has named Eleanor Yoakum to serve on the State Museum Commission. She is a former commissioner in the Cabinet of former Gov. Don Sundquist. She chairs the board of First Century Bank with branches in Union and ot her East Tennessee counties.
Zachary Pursel to attend The Citadel Union County High School senior Zachary Pursel of Sharps Chapel has been accepted to attend the prestigious Citadel military college in Charleston, S.C. He will begin his first semester Aug. 13, and plans to major in pre-law. Pursel’s parents are Brett and Wendi Pursel, and grandparents are Pat and Bill Blackburn, all of Sharps Chapel.
IN THIS ISSUE Autism Walk 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. Info: Ashley Lay, 661-0789 or Ashleylay41@yahoo.com
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That’s my head! The best story not in the paper (and the best part of the school board meeting) came afterwards when Eugene Brantley was explaining how he almost lost his head in the drive-thru window at Hardee’s. Seems he leaned out to hand a customer her order when his belt buckle hit the “oh-goshshut-this-window-now� bad guy protection button. So there was Eugene with both arms and his head on the outside and the rest of him inside with the button he needed to hit for release. “We had to pry it open with a case knife,� he said. As they say online, “LOL.� – S. Clark
Prayer Breakfast By Shannon Carey Dale Keasling, CEO of Home Federal Bank, offered a challenge to Union County Business and Professional Association Prayer Breakfast attendees March 25. It was the group’s 20th annual prayer breakfast event. “There is a role we have been called to play as Christians in influencing our culture,� he said. He started with questions, including the first question asked in the Bible. In the third chapter of Genesis, God asks Adam and Eve, “Where are you?� “Where is your influence as Christians?� asked Keasling, citing the massive need at Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries. Sometimes, he said, that organization has trouble raising funds. Next, Keasling referenced God speaking to Moses out of the burning bush. Moses said he could not talk to Pharaoh about letting the Israelites go free. God asked, “What is in your hand?� and turned Moses’ staff into a serpent. “How often do we think we don’t have what it takes to make a difference?� asked Keasling. “If God can use Moses and a simple staff, what can he do through us today?� Keasling spoke to a packed house at the Union County Senior Center. Marilyn Toppins thanked all sponsors and volunteers. Teresa’s Bakery provided breakfast, and Flowers by Bob provided centerpieces. Jim Woods of Woods Music
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sang gospel music during breakfast. Mayor Mike Williams welcomed the crowd, and the Rev. Robbie Corum gave the invocation and benediction. UCBPA will donate proceeds from the Prayer Breakfast to the Union County Lions Club, Union County 4-H, Maynardville Public Library, Union County Children’s Charities and the Union County Community Foundation.
Jim Woods of Woods Music provides music for the Prayer Breakfast, singing inspirational tunes like “Just Wait and See� and “Revive Me.�
Donna Jones changed lives By Shannon Carey Union County Property Assessor Donna Jones’ funeral opened with a familiar song. “Thank you for giving to the Lord,� the soloist sang. “I am a life that was changed.� And on March 24, Little Flat Creek Baptist Church was full of lives touched and changed for the better by Donna Jones. Mrs. Jones served two terms as Union County Property Assessor, taking over the office from retiring assessor Ronnie Irick. She passed away March 20, after a lengthy illness and is survived by husband Randy; parents the Rev. Robert and Jean Baltimore; children Gretchen Kidd, Tina Corum, Tina Rednower Najera, Ashley Thomas,
Nicole Berry and Zachary Jones. If that seems like a lot of kids, you’re right. Mrs. Jones opened her home to foster and adopted children, too. Her obituary lists her as “second Donna Jones mother� to four more and as “GrandDonna� to 10. Her home was a place for changing lives for the better, and she took that mission everywhere she went. Mrs. Jones served in a charitable capacity all over Union County, including but not limited to the Union County Lions Club, the Union County Humane Society and the Union County Arts
Council. “We all thank God for the life of Donna Jones,� said Union County Mayor Mike Williams at the funeral. “Union County is sad today because we’ve lost a public servant. Not a politician, a public servant.� Irick took a turn at the podium, saying that Mrs. Jones’ last words to him were filled with love. “Donna was a woman full of love and compassion for her fellow man,� Irick said. Randy Turner, a member of the Property Assessor’s office staff, echoed Irick’s sentiments. “Donna wasn’t our boss. She was our friend,� he said, quoting Proverbs 17:22, “A merry heart doeth good like medicine.� “Donna was my medicine on
many occasions.� Mrs. Jones’ father, the Rev. Baltimore, and her daughter Gretchen Kidd added their voices to the celebration of Mrs. Jones’ life. Baltimore remembered her as a little girl baking her first cake, tiny with one candle and green icing. Kidd remembered a woman who sacrificed so those in her care could have a good life. “She made my dreams come true, even at her own expense,� said Kidd. Memorial donations may be made to Union County Humane Society at 719 Hickory Star Road, Maynardville, Tennessee 37807 or Little Flat Creek Baptist Church, P. O. Box 181, Corryton, Tennessee 37721.
Carter’s contract extended by BOE By Sandra Clark
Pick up extra copies at Union County Senior Citizens Center 298 Main St. Maynardville (865) 922-4136
Prayer Breakfast keynote speaker Dale Keasling, CEO of Home Federal Bank, greets Prayer Breakfast committee chair Chantay Collins after the benediction. Photos by S. Carey
It was unanimous and without discussion on March 24 when the Board of Education extended Dr. James E. “Jimmy� Carter’s contract as director of schools until June 30, 2020. Board chair Jimmy Carter David Coppock said the board is pleased with the
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direction of the schools. Marty Gibbs missed the meeting, having been called to Nashville by work responsibilities. The board previously evaluated Carter individually. His old contract ran until 2017. The only change was the addition of seven vacation days, not in the initial contract but approved by the BOE on July 11, 2013. Carter will continue to earn $93,900 annually which includes $3,600 for travel expenses within
the county. The contract enables the BOE to increase but not reduce the salary during the term. In addition, the school system provides medical and hospitalization insurance for the director, spouse and dependents as the school system provides for licensed employees in the system. The BOE maintains a $50,000 life insurance policy for Carter. The contract requires within 60 days after the effective date of the contract, the school board
and Carter shall meet to establish a system of attainable and measurable goals for the ensuing school year and an implementation plan. Each year the board and Carter will meet prior to the beginning of the fiscal year to establish goals for the next school year. Long-range plans will be established or revised in the same manner.
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DTR Tennessee to expand in Tazewell DTR Tennessee Inc. is expanding its manufacturing facility in Tazewell, investing $9 million to create 60 to 80 new jobs. It is the company’s fourth expansion since it opened in 2002. Randy Boyd, state Department of Economic and Community Development commissioner, said the expansion will bring the company’s total employment to nearly 800 by the end of 2017. “Tennessee’s automotive sector employs 111,000 people at more than 900 establishments throughout the state, and these numbers are further strengthened when companies like DTR continue to grow and create more jobs for our Team Tennessee workforce,� Boyd said. “It means a great deal when companies choose to locate in Tennessee, but when they expand their presence here, it’s a vote of confidence to the many advantages our state has to offer. I thank DTR for its
continued investment and congratulate the company on this expansion.� DTR Tennessee will increase the Tazewell facility by 66,300 square feet. The additional space will be used for increased business of anti-vibration and sound insulation polyurethane products for the automotive industry in North America. The expansion is expected to be complete by November 2016. In addition to the Claiborne County location, DTR Tennessee also has a manufacturing plant in Greene County that employs more than 900 people. DTR Tennessee is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Riko Rubber Industries, which is a leading supplier of antivibration, polyurethane and hose productions for the automotive industry. Operating globally in 23 countries, DTR also supplies products for the IT, electronics, industrial and construction industries.
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Richard Donovan and Aloma Stimmel get into the spirit of St. Betty Keen and Paris Archer dance to music by the Better Patrick’s Day with their green duds. Than Nothin’ Band. Photos submitted
UC Seniors wear the green The Union County Senior Center went on a magical journey to the Emerald Isle to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Seniors wore their best green attire, enjoyed food and fellowship, and danced to tunes by the Better Than Nothin’ Band.
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The board chair shall be responsible for conducting the evaluation of the director of schools at least annually, but not later than May 31 of each year. ■Also, at last week’s
meeting, Carter said the state education commissioner, Candice McQueen, will visit Union County on the last student day this spring to meet with teachers and administrators. He
invited board members to attend. â– The school board adopted on second reading a change in its policy to provide for monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday
of each month at the high school. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 28, with a workshop at 6 p.m. and the meeting to follow. â– James Acuff, a county commissioner from
Grainger, attended the meeting. He is a candidate for the Republican nomination for state representative from Grainger, Union and Claiborne counties in August.
SENIOR NOTES â– Union County Senior Citizens Center 298 Main St. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info for all seniors groups: Melanie Dykes 992-3292/992-0361 â– Plainview Seniors Plainview City Hall 1037 Tazewell Pike Meets each first Monday 10 a.m.-12:30p.m. â– Luttrell Seniors Luttrell Community Center 115 Park Road Meets each third Monday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
â– Sharps Chapel Seniors Sharps Chapel Community Bldg. 1550 Sharps Chapel Road Meets each first and third Wednesday 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Autism Walk boosts safety, awareness may not respond appropriBy Shannon Carey Ashley Lay has taken ately,â€? she said. Lay also hopes to provide her personal journey and compassion for others and medical ID bracelets for those with autism, which turned it into a mission. Her son Aiden, now 9, can help in emergencies or was diagnosed with autism if the person wanders from at age 3. He’s what they home. There will be vendors, call “high functioningâ€? on the autism spectrum, but music, bounce houses, conthrough her work in Union cessions, a silent auction, County’s schools, Lay saw and an all-day cakewalk. many people, children and There will also be a drawadults, for whom autism is ing for a Yeti cooler. Twenty Goal keeper Kimberly Lee and teammate Elizabeth Purcel warm up during soccer practice at Sharps Chapel Park. Photo by Cindy Taylor much more of a challenge. teams of kids and adults, So, she created a non- each representing a perproďŹ t called Aiden’s Help- son with autism, will take ing Hands with a kickoff at part in the awareness walk Maynardville Elementary around Wilson Park. “There is a stigma around School last year. This year, in conjunction with Nation- people with autism, and I al Autism Awareness Day, want to take that stigma April 2, the effort has grown away,â€? said Lay. “They’re into a full-blown festival, to very loving, very sweet. When Elizabeth Purcel’s family “Over time we expanded to include she said. “We are grateful to have this be held at Wilson Park 10 They act differently, but they’re OK.â€? moved to Union County she brought home ďŹ elds in Middlesboro and New ďŹ eld. I would love to play in college but a.m. to 3 p.m. Lay thanked all event Funds raised will go to along a love for the sport of soccer. She Tazewell.â€? since my school doesn’t have a team tangible items that can help sponsors, including Food The Sharps Chapel ďŹ eld now ca- it’s hard to get seen.â€? was 8 at the time and had played since Elizabeth Purcel plays for the U19 families affected by autism. City, Reliant Family Health, she was 4. Unfortunately, there was no ters to many outside of Union County. “We’re a small county, so Grace Rehabilitation Cenorganized soccer for girls and no lo- AYSO is the only feeder soccer pro- AYSO soccer league. She has earned cal ďŹ eld open for practice. Undaunted, gram for the Bell County, Kentucky, the right to play with the U14 team it’s hard to get to services,â€? ter, Anything Imaginable, TNT Printing, Lambert’s, Elizabeth and mom Wendi set out to and Claiborne County middle and in the National Games being held in she said. Everyone with autism Lil’ Joe’s Barbecue, the PizPalm Beach, Florida, in July. change that by starting a league at high school youth soccer programs. “We see real potential for Sharps attending the event will re- za Parlor, AutoZone, Duke’s Sharps Chapel Park. Whitaker is concerned that high “I really wanted to play so mom school sports’ programs experience a Chapel Park to become a community ceive decals for their homes Jewelry, Union County Pubstarted the league here,â€? said the now real deďŹ cit when competing against focal point where families can enjoy and cars, alerting ďŹ rst re- lic Schools and Alpha and 13-year-old. “I was the ďŹ rst and only schools which have feeder programs. time with each other in a friendly, sponders to the presence of Omega Custom Calls. Info: Ashley Lay, 661She is convinced that the Sharps Cha- organized play environment for their a person with autism. player. Now I can play any position.â€? or ashleylay41@ “Because in an emer- 0789 Thanks to the Purcels’ initial efforts pel Community Park is essential to the children, “ said Whitaker. “Sports can the American Youth Soccer Organiza- growth of soccer as a viable sport for have such a positive impact on chil- gency, a person with autism yahoo.com. dren’s lives and this park can help intion (AYSO) has expanded its commu- youth in Union County. Kimberly Lee, 15, is a sophomore at uence that for years to come. The rule nity outreach by bringing intramural and competitive soccer to Sharps Thomas Walker High School in Ewing, in the league is that regardless of who Chapel. Kristen Whitaker serves as a Virginia. She has played soccer since shows up everybody plays.â€? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Marketing Children ages 3 to 18 are invited Service is making more than $26 million in grant fundRegion 551 board member, coach and she was 4. Kimberly and her family travel two hours one way in order for her to to participate in the league at Sharps ing available through the Farmers Market and Local Food referee for AYSO. Chapel Park. Info: Kristen Whitaker Promotion Program. In order to assist potential applicants “When my family got into soccer practice and play at Sharps Chapel. “My mom signed me up for soccer 606-499-7996. there was only one ďŹ eld in our region, with the grant process, the USDA is offering a Grant Writing Harrogate City Park,â€? said Whitaker. when I was a kid. I fell in love with it,â€? Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail.com Workshop 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. CST on Thursday, April 7, in the
Sharps Chapel offers league where everybody plays
USDA grant writing workshop in April
Agricultural Information and Technology Building, Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Nashville. The workshop is free and open to anyone interested, including producers, producer association, Extension agents, Farmers Market Associations and more. Lunch will be provided. Advance registration is required by April 6. Registration: UT Extension Union County ofďŹ ce, 992She took questions as 8038. Info: Joseph Donaldson, 974-7371. well. Her advice to aspiring writers: Do not write every day. “Nobody has that much The annual meeting of the Taylor’s Grove Cemetery to say.â€? Instead, read every committee will be held 7 p.m. Monday, April 4. Anyone day. “Take something in.â€? Unemployment? “There who has relatives buried in the cemetery is welcomed are so many things to be to attend. Donations for the mowing season are needed. done.â€? For instance, ďŹ gure Info: Elizabeth Williams, 992-8944; or Darrell Beason, out how to take wine into 278-3515. space. That needs to be done. Regrets? She watches “Jeopardyâ€? most days and Saturday, April 2. â– Herb class, 11 a.m. each first would enjoy being a contesSaturday. â– Dia Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturtant. “I was a wrong answer â– One-on-one classes are availday, April 30. once.â€? able by appointment for those â– The Maynardville Public At its core, her message wanting to learn how to use Library is located at 296 Main was an afďŹ rmation of black computers and other devices. St. Info: 992-7106, maynardwomen, women in general For appointment: 992-7106. villepubliclibrary.org or on and the people present. â– Small Business Expo, 9 a.m. Facebook. Don’t worry about “mistakes,â€? she said. Those were just learning experiences and many were actually fun at the time. Say “Yes!â€? And a huge thanks to Pellissippi State Community College, its president Anthony Wise, and its MagBy Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC nolia Avenue campus dean Rosalyn Tillman.
Great advice from a kindred spirit By Sandra Clark Poet and Knoxville native Nikki Giovanni dazzled an overow crowd recently, speaking here as part of Pellissippi State’s Beyond the Common Book Club and Common Academic Experience. She is now a distinguished professor at Virginia Tech University. She read two poems and talked about coming-of-age as a black woman in Knoxville. But her wise one-liners drew laughter and respect. Try these: ■Get rid of people that make you crazy. ■Don’t put pressure on yourself to change the whole damn world. Just do what you can do. ■Quit letting the haters determine how you look at yourself. ■Do the things that make sense to you. ■The answer is yes – always yes. In fact, tear out this advice and post it on your wall. Giovanni understand Appalachia and its people.
Nikki Giovanni speaks to an overflow crowd at Pellissippi State’s Magnolia Avenue campus. Photo by PSCC She said it’s better to have car trouble in “some holler� around here than in some city up North. “I’m no fool,� she said. Things were not peaches and cream in Knoxville. Now 72, she recalled when black kids were not allowed in Chilhowee Park. “I can’t stand amusement parks to this day!� Black citizens could not eat at lunch counters downtown or attend mov-
Veterans sought Union County Mayor’s OfďŹ ce is currently accepting applications for plaques to be placed on the veterans’ wall. Info: 992-3061.
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ies. “I remember walking up those steps (to the balcony for blacks) at the Bijou.â€? But she saluted the spirit of those East Tennesseans who stood with the Union during the Civil War. She nodded at the white families who “would not send people back to be enslaved.â€? She saluted the West Virginians who said, “We will not send our sons to die so Shenandoah can have slaves.â€? And she acknowledged teachers from Austin High School, Ms. Emma Stokes (French) and Ms. Alfredda Delaney (English) as great inuences. Her grandfather, John Brown Watson, was a longtime Latin teacher at Austin High. According to her biography, her grandmother Louvenia “cheerfully volunteered her granddaughter Nikkiâ€? to protest segregated dining facilities at Rich’s department store (now the UT Conference Center) on Henley Street. “It’s a wonderful thing to be black. I recommend it,â€? she said at Pellissippi State.
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A woman’s body goes through dramatic change during pregnancy. Of course, it is a joyous time as a mother-to-be and her family prepares to bring new life into the world. As wonderful as it is, pregnancy is physically taxing. Chiropractic treatment has been proven to help with the new demands on a woman’s body. The change in a pregnant woman’s center of gravity can cause misalignments and discomfort. One area that is particularly subject to stress during pregnancy is the pelvis. The pelvis is a ring of bones made up of the two hip bones, the sacrum, which is a wedge-shaped vertebra at the base of the spine, and the coccyx, which is sometimes called the tailbone. Ligaments and other connective tissue hold them together.
In a pregnant woman’s body, a hormone called relaxin, which is produced by the placenta and the ovary, is present at 10 times its normal level. The hormone relaxes the ligaments in the pelvis and softens and widens the cervix to prepare the body for delivery. Chiropractic care aims not only to ease the discomfort brought on by the everloosening ligaments, but also to stabilize the pelvis. If the pelvis goes out of line, it can cause a condition called intrauterine constraint, which may actually reduce room available to the fetus. Talk with your obstetrician – and your chiropractor – as to whether you might beneďŹ t from chiropractic treatment. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.
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distinct seasons, the gentleness of jonquils, summer cookouts, autumn leaves in a variety of colors, an occasional snowfall. Knoxville is big enough to have malls and traffic lights but small enough to get from here to there. Tennessee football has We are told Butch Jones tradition. Prep prospects is about to succeed as Tenmay not make the connecnessee football coach. It is tion past Peyton Manning hard to fail. Check the facts. Marvin but parents might rememRecruiting success West ber the most recent of six proves that young people national championships. who get a glimpse of the Some may recall Reggie university are willing to White. consider it for four of the Tennessee has a forever most important years of the success of Robert Reese their life. Neyland, legendary coach, record of 813-367-54, eighth And why not? The school army general and vision- best. The Vols are second is in a beautiful part of the ary extraordinaire. Neyland among SEC programs. They world, on the banks of the was wise enough to once de- have won 13 conference Tennessee River. The Great cline the honor of his name crowns. OK, none lately. Tennessee has 19 former Smoky Mountains are a on a mediocre basketball spectacular backdrop. building. For foresight, he players and four former coaches in the College FootThe stadium is a show- was awarded first prize. place, an awesome sight and It is truly difficult to fail ball Hall of Fame. Many sound when filled to over- as Tennessee football coach. others have been honored flowing. Even when empty, The region is blessed. There for smarts. Their real-world it is a stately monument to is fascinating weather, four contributions are invaluable.
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Colorful Tennessee football sidelights include checkerboard end zones, the Vol Walk and Vol Navy. The team runs onto Shields-Watkins Field through a giant T formed by the Pride of the Southland marching band. The Vols have a mascot unlike any other, a genuine bluetick coonhound named Smokey. He howls in perfect harmony when the band plays Rocky Top. Rare, indeed, is the mascot with a book about his heritage. See “Smokey� by Tom Mattingly, UT Press, 2012. There was a time when Tennessee overspent on facilities. It has recovered. The prime purchase was a world-class building for training. Not far away are a state-of-the-art broadcast center, additional practice fields and a next-generation dorm under construction. There is even the possibility of green grass on the stadium field. Rented heat
Quilting in Appalachia March 19 was National Quilting Day!
Bonnie Peters
Even before I read that I had decided to write about quilting in Appalachia. It’s something I grew up with, but have not yet mastered. Lots of things make quilts collectible – bright colors, appealing patterns, delicate stitching, home decor, examples of American Folk Art, and the sentimentality of the effort and/or talent and time put into a family heirloom. Technically, a quilt is a bedcover generally pieced in a pattern of bright and nowadays at least somewhat matching colors. Before central heat and air, quilts and feather ticks kept us from being seriously uncomfortable in winter. Cotton was then the filling of choice; although I’ve heard of used blankets being used as filling. The lining of old was muslin. The lining
Double wedding ring quilt was plain and the quilt was “quilted� or tacked. Names of some of the quilt patterns throughout Appalachia are: Log Cabin, Double Wedding Ring, Lone Star, Grandmother’s Dream, Bow Tie, Dutch Doll, Maple Leaf, Dresden Plate and Drunkard’s Path. As weaving skills waned, the quilt took over from the linsey-woolsey as the most
likely bedcover. Also, many families did not own a spinning wheel or a loom on which to weave. In pioneer families, sewing was a necessity. The sewing machine was invented around 1875, and wellto-do families were quick to take advantage. In many families, a sewing machine was a luxury. Girls were sewing by the
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‘Don’t do it, Ben!’ Two episodes of my favorite TV western, “Bonanza,� contain the phrase, “Don’t do it, Ben!� This always reminds me of one of my great aunts, Laura Orlean Nicely Collins. She was called by her middle name, spelled on one document I have as “Orlene� and as “Orlean� in the “Ailor Mortuary Records 1984-1999� compiled by Martha Jean Atkins Carter. In our family her name was always pronounced as “ar LEEN.� She was the ninth of 14 children and the seventh daughter born to Thomas and Sarah Munsey Nicley on Feb. 11, 1897. Her oldest sister was my paternal grandmother, Mary Katherine Nicley Mincey. Aunt Orlean and her husband Robert “Bob� Collins had seven children. Sadly, he passed away in the summer of 1976. My father occasionally took me to visit Aunt Orlean in the summer when I was younger, and we always sat on her porch. She lived in a weatherboard house on Hogskin Road just past its intersection with Dotson Creek Road. The weatherboard of the house, still standing, was covered in tarpaper with a red brick pattern. A kind girl once gave me a picture of this house, which I still have. I was never inside Aunt Orlean’s house until I be-
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gan driving. I once visited when the weather was chilly and knocked on her door. It took her some time to open all the locks. She said, “They say it’s easier to break out of Brushy Mountain Prison than it is to get in here.� As we visited, she fed me pound cake and sweet iced tea. On another occasion my mother and I went to see Aunt Orlean. This was in summer, and we sat on the porch. Aunt Orlean said to me, “Lord, Honey, you’ve got an awful good mammy, ayah, ayah. You ought to be just as good to her as you can, ayah, ayah. Your mammy come to see me one time, I never will forget it, she had little ol’ Jerry (my half-brother) by the hand. She said, ‘Aunt Orlean,’ and I said, ‘What honey?’ She said, ‘I’m gonna marry Frank. I said, ‘Lord, Honey, don’t you do it!’� My mother kept looking at me over Aunt Orlean’s shoulder and shook her head. After we left, Mother told me, “That never happened.� To page 5
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lamps encourage off-season growth. Jones couldn’t find a valid excuse for losing even if he looked. He has almost unlimited recruiting funds, enough to go anywhere in pursuit of prospects. He is top 10 in salary with enough left over to attract any assistant he wants (Bob Shoops’ $1.15 million per year did not wreck the budget). There is always enough to bring in celebrity speakers to encourage or enlighten the team. Tennessee has terrific people supporting football, academic leaders, NFL connections, business contacts, a few hundred Vols for Life. Tennessee has a history of successful coaches. Neyland went 173-31-12. Bowden Wyatt, Hall of Fame as a player and coach, peaked quickly. His mark was 49-29-4. Doug Dickey, excellent organizer and strategist,
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Facts are relevant By Cindy Taylor Knoxville native and Fountain City CPA Tommy Daugherty has a passion for history, especially Christian history. That passion inspired him to spend the past three years writing the book “Why Your History Matters.� This is Daugherty’s first published work. He says that while he felt compelled to write the book he certainly doesn’t recommend giving up your day job to become an author. He has spent the past three years doing research and writing the book while running his own business. The concept for the book goes back much further. “The seed for this book was planted more than 30 years ago when I was in college,� he said. “Surprisingly it was during a study of “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight� in English Masterpieces.� Daugherty says his college years were the most formative for him as far as his
personal spiritual growth. “Why Your History Matters� tackles many tough questions, the most prevalent being, will Christian history survive the Information Age? In attempting to answer that question and others Daugherty spent countless hours doing research and studying the Christian faith among many different denominations. When asked why this book and why now, Daugherty has an instant response. “This book is an easy read and the subject matter is relevant to where our culture is right now. We are in danger of losing our identity as Christians. This book is for believers and non-believers alike and pertains to all denominations. This is a factual book and focuses on a subject we should all be concerned about. I hope to whet the appetite of my readers to do their own research.� In the near future Daugherty is looking at teaching
a class at his home church Buffat Heights Baptist based on the content of his book. “I believe this book is very timely. The Bible tells us that there is nothing new under the sun. We need to reconnect to our Christian heritage to rediscover and embrace the history that connects and unites us. I am a seeker of truth in both my spiritual and business life so researching history for this book was a great outlet for me.� The book has already been well received by scholars and laypeople. Daugherty says he is not a scholar but a history buff. Since it is the height of tax season, Daugherty says his main focus needs to stay on his primary profession for right now. Once the month of April passes, Daugherty plans to start promoting his book with signings and possibly a book launch. Future plans include many more projects.
Of blood and parachutes Then he took a cup and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:27-28 NRSV) Tommy Daugherty with his new book, “History Matters.� Photo by Cindy Taylor
“Getting published was very difficult,� said Daugherty. “This has been an exciting journey but I’m thankful the book is finally finished and available for purchase.� “Why Your History Matters� is available on Kindle. Print version will be available on Amazon April 1. Daugherty can be reached at www.dcpllc.org or tommy @dcpllc.org
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nity to stretch her talents. Some of those she has met on By Cindy Taylor Mandi Meek is a third grade teacher at Powell Elemen- mission trips have now visited her here in the U.S. She says she always looks forward to the trips but is also scared tary School and a member of the worship team at Felto death. lowship North Church. She hasn’t met an instru“I don’t think of myself as a missionary,� ment she can’t play or a child she can’t teach. she said. “I’m just an ordinary person.� She makes use of both talents when on According to Meek she constantly mission to Poland where she leads muwitnesses God’s hand working in her sic and works with children. life. One instance in her most recent Having just returned from Szctrip is a prime example. Originally zecin, Poland, last week, Meek is Meek had the opportunity to fly still recuperating from jet lag but back home through Brussels. This is already looking forward to her could have placed her in the midst next trip there. When Meek was of the terrorist attack that took presented with her first opportuplace March 22 at the airport. The nity to go on a short term mission attack killed, at this writing, more trip to Poland five years ago she than 30 people. Instead, she opted was hesitant. to return to the states through Ber“I wasn’t sure I could do it,� she lin and Munich. said. “Now I know that going to Po“A few months ago God impressed land is answering God’s call in my life.� me to not take that path through BrusMeek says she is still exploring what sels,� said Meek. “God is so good. You God intends for her but moving to Podon’t need to have it all together land for a longer period could to do missions. Just go and God definitely be in the picture. will supply. � She says serving in Poland Missionary Mandi Meek blows out the candles on Meek has already made arhas deepened her relationship a cake baked by Huddle group members who are rangements to return to Poland with God and with those she is seeing her off to Poland. Writing on the cake says again this June when she will serving. Each trip brings new prayers and chocolate for Mandi. Photo by Cindy Taylor spend two months. friendships and more opportu-
First Baptist Church to host Karen Kingsbury By Carol Z. Shane “Unforgettableâ€? and “unput- dow nableâ€? are two of the many ways critics describe the novels of Karen K ingsbur y. Fans of the popular auKingsbury thor of the “Baxter Family Seriesâ€? and the “Angels Walking Seriesâ€? will get to meet her in person when she visits First Baptist Church of Knoxville this Sunday for “A Night with Karen Kingsbury and Her Family.â€? Kingsbury’s impressive rĂŠsumĂŠ includes a degree in journalism from California State University Northridge and a stint as a writer – covering sports and, later, crime – for the Los Angeles Times. After selling a true crime story to People magazine, she was contacted by a literary agent who wanted her to develop the story into a book. She wrote a propos-
al; the resulting bidding war brought her more money than she made in a year. As she says on her website: “I quit my job the next day. I’ve been home writing books ever since.� Though she continued to write books about crime and murder, she grew dissatisfied with such distressing topics. Devoutly Christian, she began to pray for another direction in her work. “In 1995 I read Francine Rivers’ book, ‘Redeeming Love,’� she says, “and I knew I wanted to write books that glorified God for the rest of my life. That spring I wrote my first novel – ‘Where Yesterday Lives.’� Though her publisher loved it, “without sex scenes and strong language, they didn’t know what to do with it.� She received 30 rejection letters from other publishers. Finally Multnomah Publishers indicated interest, not only in the existing book, but in the possibility of two more.
She’s now a New York Times No. 1 Bestselling Novelist with more than 25 million books in print, and America’s favorite inspirational author. Her latest book, “Brush of Wings,� was released yesterday, March 29. She and her husband, Don, run the “One Chance Foundation� which is dedicated to “bringing home orphans.� They have six children, three of whom are from Haiti. FBC’s senior pastor, the Rev. Dr. Tom Ogburn, says, “We’re excited about bringing Karen Kingsbury to Knoxville. Her writings are encouraging, hopeful and redemptive, and we believe this evening with her and her family will reflect this same heart and spirit.� “A Night with Karen Kingsbury and Her Family� happens at 7 p.m. this Sunday, April 3, at First Baptist Church, 510 W. Main Street in Knoxville. Info: 546 9661 or visit fbcknox.org
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I have donated blood to the Red Cross for years. There is a saying among Red Cross volunteers: “Blood is like a parachute; if you don’t have it when you need it, you won’t ever need it again.� In this Easter season, I think about the blood of the Lamb of God, poured out for our sakes. He freely “donated� that blood we so desperately need, giving it willingly, out of obedience to the Father and love for all of us. I have known pastors who were squeamish about blood, avoiding any mention of it during Holy Week. But the Jews of Jesus’ day understood about it. And Jesus understood that he was taking the place of the Jewish Passover lamb, becoming the sacrificial Lamb for all of humankind. Herod and Pilate sent Jesus back and forth, each trying to avoid responsibility for Jesus’
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fate. Herod had his soldiers flog him and put an elegant robe on him to mock him, then sent him back to Pilate. Pilate was uneasy about Jesus’ blood being on his hands, and so publicly tried to wash away his guilt in the matter. He ultimately left Jesus to the angry Passover crowd, who were shouting for Jesus’ execution. (Isn’t it odd that not one of that bloodthirsty crowd bothered to stand at the foot of the Cross and actually witness the agony of their victim?) The triumph of Easter is that untold millions stand at the foot of an empty cross and today worship a living Lord!
Darrell Malone Darrell Malone, 68, longtime school counselor at Gibbs High School, passed away March 17 at the home of his brother, Malone Bill and Alice Malone, after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was a Union County resident and native, active in his church and the Union County Lions Club. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from East Tennessee State University and his master’s in counseling from UT Knoxville. He retired after 39 years of service in Knox and Union county schools. He was a member of the Union County Historical Society and the Retired Teachers Association.
In services at Trinity Funeral Home, Maynardville, the Rev. Robbie Helton called Mr. Malone a man of peace and of prayer. The Rev. Jimmy Davidson, his pastor for 15 years, said he was a true friend. Deloris Anderson gave a eulogy. Singers were Ken and Tina Venable and Zola Tharp and Chuck Harrison and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Martha Malone; brothers, Bobby and Kenneth “Sonny� Malone; sister, Anna Lou Young; and nephew, Preston Malone. He is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Alice Malone and Ray and Phyllis Malone; several nieces, nephews and friends. Interment was March 20 at Beeler Cemetery in Maynardville.
‘Don’t do it, Ben!’
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Maybe so, maybe not, but it sure did make for a good story that I have enjoyed ever since I first heard it. Mother’s marriage to my father had a few ups and many downs. Aunt Orlean’s sister, the great Aunt Lidia Nicley Mincey, once said, “Lizzie, why don’t you leave Frank and you, me and Ronnie can rent us a little
house somewhere.� Mother replied, “Aunt Lidia, I married him for better or worse, and it keeps getting worse all the time.� Aunt Orlean passed away on Nov. 28, 1987, and rests in Maynardville’s Monroe Cemetery, though in my memory she’ll always live. Next I’ll “carry� a tale of another of my great aunts.
■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.
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Paulette PTO sets flea market Paulette Elementary School PTO will host its annual flea market 8 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the school. Community members are welcome to rent a space for $5 and sell their wares. Space is limited; reservations recommended. Rain date is April 23. Info/reservations: Teresa Williams, 992-7033.
Free GED classes, tests available Anyone in Union County seeking to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma should sign up now for GED classes provided by Clinch Valley Adult Education. The state of Tennessee is currently paying all test fees for qualifying students. Free classes and resources are also available. Info/registration: Union County Adult Education, 992-0805.
Paulette Elementary School’s Beta Club pin ceremony included these 5th graders who were members but not pinned last year. They are Kenlei Johnson, Cayden Duncan, Liberty Wade, Anna Douglass, Max Richardson, Hunter Terry and Caden Walker.
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Head Start accepting applications Douglas Cherokee Head Start is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. The child must turn 3 or 4 years old by Aug. 15. Info/application: Corryton/Luttrell or Paulette/Big Ridge, 992-4155; Maynardville or Rutledge area, 992-8146; Central Point and Bean Station area, 828-6123.
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.
Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resources development. University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provide equal opportunities in programs and employment.
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Paulette Elementary School 4th graders inducted into the Beta Club include (front) Breana Woodie, Breanna Mayes, Hadlie DeFoe, Bree Corum; (back) Annabelle Schwartz, Alexis Balogh, Logan Sweeney, Braxton Buckner, Johnathan Russell; Micah Treece and Brayden Williams. Photos by S. Carey
Union County High School tennis schedule set 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 Gatlinburg-Pittman ++ 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 ++
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 Documentary Series: “Years of Living Dangerously” – Episode 5, 7-9 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: 497-2753 or community@narrowridge.org. 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. Line dancing, noon-1 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. “Spring Fling,” 5:15 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Includes: entertainment by The Blair Experience, silent auction, raffle of an Archie Campbell print and dinner. Cost: $7, or $24 for family. Info/reservations: 922-1412.
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 First Friday Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Saw Works Brewing, 708 E. Depot Ave. Free comedy showcase featuring Atlanta comedians Ian Aber and Hayley Ellman. First Friday Knoxville “The Next Level!!!” 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jubilee Banquet Facility, 6700 Jubilee Center Way. Adult party featuring multiple DJs. Advance tickets: $10, 1stfridayknoxville-tnl.eventbrite. com; Simply 10, 2043 N. Broadway; Gams’ Hair Fashions, 1524 University Ave; 615-995-9093. Opening reception for exhibit by Owen Weston, 5-9 p.m. Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Exhibit on display through April 30. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGalley.com.
THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS, APRIL 1-17 “Annie, Jr.,” Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays. Info: 208-3677; knoxvillechildrenstheatre.com; info@ childrenstheatreknoxville.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 2
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 South Northshore Drive. Registration: Paul Johnson, 675-0694. Info: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822. Bluegrass, noon-3 p.m., Marcos Pizza, 7121 Maynardville Pike. Info: 377-4403. “Drip Irrigation: Putting it Together,” 10:30 a.m.-noon, Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, All Saints Catholic Church, 620 N. Cedar Bluff Road. Presented by Master Gardeners of Knox County. Free and open to the public. Info: 215-2340. 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. “Maximizing Your Social Security” workshop, 10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by Darrell Keathley, COFFE. Info: 922-2552. “Mosaic Stepping Stone” class, 1-6 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Jessica Kortz. Registration deadline: March 26. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net. Open music jam, 7-9:30 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: 4972753 or community@narrowridge.org.
Casual Comedy, 7-9 p.m., Casual Pint-Hardin Valley, 10677 Hardin Valley Road. Free stand-up comedy showcase featuring Derek Sheen from Seattle. Host: Shane Rhyne.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 2-3
Community Fun Fest and Ministry Awareness Event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Luttrell Park. Luttrell. Activities include: vendors, silent auction, play area, bounce house, singing food, fun crafts and more. Evening of Storytelling, 7-9 p.m., Mac Smith Resource Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Info: 497-2753 or community@narrowridge.org. 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.
Auditions for Shakespeare on the Square, Emporium Building, 100 S. Gay St. Hosted by Tennessee Stage Company. Times: 1-3 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. All auditions by appointment only. Info/ appointments: 546-4280; tennesseestage@comcast.net; tennesseestage.com.
MONDAY, APRIL 4 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522.
MONDAYS, APRIL 4-18 “Handbuilding With Clay” class, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Janet McCracken. Info/ registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.
MONDAYS, APRIL 4-25 QED Experimental Comedy Lab, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 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, APRIL 7 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212. Celebrate National Poetry Month with Rose Klix, noon, Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Participants receive complimentary poetry book from Klix. Info: 922-0416.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Happy Travelers Trip: “The Nerd,” 1 p.m. CST, Cumberland County Playhouse. Bus leaves North Acres Baptist Church, 9:30 a.m.; Expo Center, 10 a.m.; Flying J, 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Cumberland Mountain State Park. Reservation deadline: Monday, April 4. Info/reservations: Derrell Frye, 938-8884 or 2548884. Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212. “Salvage Jewelry” class, 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sarah Brobst. Registration deadline: April 5. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.
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