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BUZZ Food City to host clothing drive Maynardville Food City will hold a clothing recycling drive Thursday and Friday, April 21-22. Gently-used clothing will be accepted in the store’s front lobby and will be donated to a local charity for distribution.
Chamber event Union County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribboncutting ceremony during the grand opening at Shelly’s Boutique at noon Saturday, April 23, on Tazewell Pike in Plainview. Chamber members, public officials and the general public are invited to attend.
LMU honor Joseph Johnson, a third year osteopathic medical student at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, has been elected national president of the American Medical Student Association and will begin his term on May 1, 2017. Johnson will be the first African American male to hold this position, and only the third student doctor of osteopathic medicine to serve as national president. He will move to Washington, D.C. next year to serve and will represent some 40,000 physicians-in-training. He will spend his term speaking on behalf of mental health, rural health and race relations to some of the nation’s top politicians, and will participate in a national forum on the Affordable Care Act.
Alder Springs The congregation of Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church is planning a big move to its new church – its fourth – on Sunday, May 1.
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Luttrell enjoys music, awards April 9 was a big day in the city of Luttrell. There was beautification and cleanup work done by Keep Union County Beautiful and there was also fun to be had around every corner.
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Union County High School greenhouse student Aaron O’Dell helps Susan Williams with her purchase. Photo by S. Carey
By Shannon Carey The Union County High School greenhouse is once again open for business, and Linda Baxter’s students aren’t just growing plants. They’re growing real-life career skills. The greenhouse is open to the public 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, April 16, 23 and 30. During those hours, students run the show. They answer the phones, help customers and field questions about plants. They run the cash
register and even balance the cash drawer and make the deposit. “It’s as close as we can make it to a realworld job,� said Baxter. At the end of the semester, students may use Baxter as a job reference. Student Kelsie Phillips is already putting her skills to use, applying for a job at the Walmart Garden Center. Plants include flowers, succulents, decorative plants, hanging baskets, and fruits and
vegetables, all reasonably priced. The students even have potting soil mix for sale. And the best part is that plant sales go right back into the program, keeping the class free to all students. Baxter thanked all patrons and students. She said Kelsie Phillips and Brittany Burns have been especially helpful this year. “These kids, they just have the initiative, the go-to spirit, that keeps this greenhouse going,� said Baxter.
Mayor, Chamber spar over funding He claimed that the Chamber did not get reimbursed because of lack of paperwork. In 2014, a Chamber representative brought the 3-Star application to his office two days before it was due, he said, causing the mayor’s office to ask the state for an extension. Williams said that he approached the Chamber about marketing around Thunder Road and the history of moonshine and “got shot down.� “We have to do better,� Williams said. “There is no way I could sit here and say the Chamber of Commerce has been all it could be in recent years.�
By Shannon Carey Union County Chamber of Commerce officials once again took on Union County Commission and Mayor Mike Williams April 11, this time over a recent trade show trip to the Indianapolis Boat Show. Chamber representatives attended the boat show in February, including Justin Noah of Hickory Star Marina, former Chamber president Julie Graham, and representatives of Beach Island and Lakeview marinas, six people total. Noah said all who went paid their own travel, lodging and food expenses. Cost to the Chamber was for booth space fees and set up. As to why the Chamber attended the Indianapolis show and not the Knoxville Boat Show, Noah said, “Tourists are people who live 50 miles away from where you are.� He said the Knoxville Boat Show is not as big as the Indianapolis show. “It was not just the Union County Chamber looking for a vacation,� he said. Interim Chamber president Mayme Taylor spoke about a recent budget committee meeting in which her request for funds did not receive a motion. Bills for prepaid tourism advertising are overdue, and many of those bills, for which the Chamber was planning to use hotel/motel tax funds, have been paid out of the Chamber’s general fund. “We are advertising tourism
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Interim Union County Chamber of Commerce president Mayme Taylor goes over some figures with Union County Commissioner Wayne Roach. Photo by
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now because our tourism season is about to start,� said Taylor. “The only income we have now is from our business owners. Our business owners are footing that bill, and I don’t think that is fair.� Taylor asked for feedback, public or private, from the commissioners about why the Chamber has been denied funding. “Was it because of future activities, or because there are items in the past?� Taylor asked. “I want to know what you did or
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didn’t like. Where do we go from here? I can’t answer that. What is the plan for tourism in Union County?� “Union County is going to have a Chamber, and we’re going to operate it in the best way for the benefit of Union County, not just for tourism,� rebutted Williams. He followed with a litany of past grievances against the Chamber. In 2013, he said, the Chamber received a $15,000 grant, of which the Chamber only invoiced $5,700.
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Union County Sheriff Billy Breeding addressed some eyebrow-raising concerns that the jail administrator had been seen buying flat-screen televisions with a female officer at the Walmart in Halls. Breeding tackled accusations of misuse of jail funds and a possible romantic relationship between the two head-on. The TVs were for use as monitors for the jail security system, Breeding said, and were not paid for by taxpayer funds. Rather, the money came from commissary and phone card sales in the jail. The purchase was authorized through Breeding’s office with a purchase order on file in the finance office.
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Bills to benefit veterans adopted By Sandra Clark With the Legislature set to adjoin this week, state Rep. Dennis Powers said several bills to beneďŹ t veterans have been adopted. House Bill 1491 was approved which will make it easier for veterans across the state to obtain a handgun carry permit. Under the legislation, a carry permit applicant would not be required to comply with the mandatory classroom and ďŹ ring range hours if the applicant is an active, honorably discharged or retired veteran of the Unites States Armed Forces. The person would have to present a certiďŹ ed copy of their certiďŹ cate of release or discharge from active duty, a Department of Defense form 214 (DD 214), that documents a date of discharge or retirement that is within ďŹ ve years from the date of application for the permit. Powers said the legislation “will eliminate an unnecessary burden on our state’s veterans in the permitting process and is part of the legislative
Martha Warwick of the Union County Family Resource Center Photo by S. Carey
package sponsored by the Legislature aimed at helping veterans and their families.â€? Another bill will allow the ďŹ ve soldiers killed in the Chattanooga terrorist attack in July 2015 to be eligible for the “Tennessee Powers Fallen Heroes Medal.â€? Previously, the medal was awarded to Tennessee residents killed while serving on active duty or engaged in military support operations involving a conict with an opposing foreign force. Powers was a co-sponsor. A third bill, the National Guard Force Protection Act, enhances protection at Tennessee National Guard facilities and military installations. The bill follows hearings regarding the safety of military installations by the state’s top leaders. To fund the bill, the governor’s budget includes $1.6 million for emergency phone systems, window ďŹ lm, magnetic locks, security camera systems,
privacy screens and bollards to protect soldiers at state military installations. A fourth bill will strengthen and make the Veterans Education Transition Support (VETS) program available to private, non-proďŹ t institutions of higher education throughout the state. Legislation to help support PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) counseling for combat veterans and their families was set to be heard by the House Finance, Ways & Means Committee. As introduced, the bill creates a specialty license plate which can be customized with a sticker to represent the veteran’s speciďŹ c military branch with proceeds going to support these services.
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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Further, the two ofďŹ cers were on their way to Knoxville to pick up a female inmate, Breeding said. The law requires that a female ofďŹ cer be present, and the two are not romantically involved. The Union County Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce Shoe Fund. Several house responded to 686 calls in March and By Shannon Carey Martha Warwick of ďŹ res this school year have made 458 arrests. the Union County Fam- left children without clothily Resource Center shocked ing and basic necessities. members of the Union But it’s not just school-age Union County Commission apCounty Business and Pro- children that Family Re- proved a motion to apply for a fessional Association April source helps. It’s the whole 12, when she said that 2,424 family. children and 986 families “I beg a lot for underwear were served by Family Re- and diapers,â€? said Warsource in 2015. wick. “Also formula. 4-H Family Resource is a state has helped with toiletries, program, Warwick said. which Food Stamps do not Every school system gets a cover. Family Resource Center to “I’d do anything for any see to the needs of students child up here.â€? and families experiencing difďŹ culty at home. But, the center deals in no money. Scholarship Golf Classic Warwick and coworker Debcommittee chair Gina Buckbie Gillenwater ďŹ nd help ner said the golf tournament through donations. “The worst case I’ve will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, seen is three children who May 21, at Three Ridges in went without food for three East Knox County. Hole sponsorships are $50, and days,â€? said Warwick. “We help with every- players and sponsors are thing. Bedbugs. Getting needed. Prayer Breakfast chair eyeglasses.â€? Shoes, 763 pairs in 2015, Chantay Collins said the came from the Scottish Rite event collected $900.
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$250,000 state matching grant to install a splash pad at Wilson Park. The motion involved no commitment to build the splash pad or accept the grant, only to apply for the grant before the April 22 deadline. Janet Holloway made the motion with a second from Stan Dail. The motion passed with Doyle Welch and Mike Sexton voting against it. Audit ďŹ ndings The Union County Audit Committee reported its ďŹ ndings. Committee member Gail Corum said the com-
mittee reviewed independent audit ďŹ ndings and found them to be “fairly presented.â€? The committee has contacted county departments that were reported to have “internal control weaknesses,â€? including the Ambulance Service, Clerk and Master, General Sessions Court Clerk, Register of Deeds and Sheriff’s OfďŹ ce. Of those, the Clerk and Master and Ambulance Service have responded with action plans to correct the problems.
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MAYNARDVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 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– Dia Day, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Promoting Diversity in the library and offering information about programs available to all the members of the community. â– The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra (KSO) will visit the library 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, for a story time performance. â– The Maynardville Public Library is located at 296 Main St. Info: 9927106, maynardvillepubliclibrary.org or on Facebook.
Chiro and your flexibility Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC As we age, maintaining the exibility of our bodies is an ever-increasing challenge. Flexibility is key to ďŹ ghting off the stiffness that comes with aging. Also, the more exible you are, the better you’re able to keep your balance and avoid an accident like a fall at home. So whatever sort of workout regimen you follow, be sure to incorporate some activity that is aimed at improving exibility. A chiropractor can help you tailor a program of stretching and exercising to your body type and lifestyle. For instance, if you’re a golfer or skier or tennis player, there may be particular parts of your body or muscle groups that you want to concentrate on. But even if you’re not athletic at all, and regardless of age, you can improve your exibility with a little work.
Talk with your physician before you start any new exercise program. Overdoing anything, including stretching and exercising, can lead to injury. Listen to your body. It will tell you when you are overdoing something. When stretching, don’t use a bouncing or jerking motion, especially when working with your leg muscles. Stretch slowly until you can feel the tug and hold that position for 10-15 seconds. Warm up before stretching. A brisk 10-15 minute walk should do the trick. It’s also good to stretch when you’re cooling down after physical activity, as well as during the warm-up too. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.
Union County High School science teachers Danny Satterfield, Aileen Beeler, Linda Baxter and Kristin Wilson attended the National Science Teachers Association conference in Nashville. Not pictured are attendees Matthew Edwards and Spencer Ezell. Photo by S. Carey
Conference boosts UCHS science By Shannon Carey Six Union County High School science teachers attended the National Science Teachers Association conference in Nashville, and the experience is already launching new opportunities in the classroom. Teachers attending were Matthew Edwards, Spencer Ezell, Danny SatterďŹ eld, Aileen Beeler, Kristen Wilson and agriculture teacher
Linda Baxter. Funded by the GEAR-UP program, the trip came at no cost to the teachers or the school. The teachers chose from hundreds of sessions with professional educators and scientists from across the nation and around the globe. Many of the sessions were hands-on, including the chemistry of wine-making session Baxter attended.
With a winery now open in Union County, her students need exposure to the grapegrowing industry, Baxter said. She plans to ask representatives from the Winery at Seven Springs Farm to visit her classes and discuss the science behind grapegrowing and wine-making. “I was just like wow!� said Baxter. “I got to go do what (winemaker) Nikki Riddle does.� Beeler learned how to make penguins out of water bottles to show how the animals’ natural insulation helps them survive ex-
treme cold. Wilson learned about a two-week biodiversity program in Costa Rica, and all the UCHS science teachers applied to attend. Prize drawings were also held in each session. Teachers came home with lab equipment, kits and even dissection specimens. “It was good to see the various methods of instruction and connect it to stuff we do,â€? said SatterďŹ eld. The teachers thanked Jamie Branton of the GEARUP program and school administration for their support.
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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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Randy and Donna Hall take a break on the arbor swing in their back yard.
Rock n’ fun and clean up in Luttrell April 9 was a big day in the city of Luttrell. There was beautification and cleanup work done by Keep Union County Beautiful and there was also fun to be had around every corner. Keep Union County Beautiful presented beautification awards at the homes of two Luttrell residents. Randy and Donna Hall purchased their property more than 38 years ago. They have planted trees and flowers and renovated existing buildings on the property. According to the Halls, five babies have been born in the original house where they now live; including their own son, Ryan. The couple received the Luttrell 2016 Beautification Award for Outstanding Beauty. Jody Smith and Mayme Taylor have nourished a rock monster at the entrance to their home on Tazewell Pike since they first built on the property. Jody did the origi-
Ethan McMahan, 2, searches for treasure on the grounds.
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nal painting but says he just used what was on-hand. Artist Teresa Collins had passed by the monster for years before she finally approached the couple to ask if she could enlarge on their vision. “Every time I passed by this dude (rock monster) he was like ‘Teresa fi x me. I know you can,’� said Collins. “So now he’s going to be like ‘Teresa feed me.’�
The two contracted with Collins who took the rock monster from sedate to a real traffic stopper. The couple received the Luttrell 2016 Beautification Award for Most Improved for their rock monster garden. Down the road a piece the first Acorns from Ivy Ministry Awareness Event and Luttrell Community Fun Fest was in full swing. Author Mary Ann Brantley along with Janice Grasty, Michelle Liford Faulkner and Sonya G. Smith put together a day of food, games, music and fun. Ministries and local vendors could set up booths at no charge but the cold weather kept the crowd to
Kaitlyn Brantley, 10, enjoys the bounce house slide
a minimum. Brantley promoted her inspirational books that are given free to nursing homes and other facilities. Any donations are used to fund that ministry. “Weather has dampened our festivities,� said Brantley. “We hope to make this an annual event. Maybe we’ll do it later in the season next year and hope for warmer weather.� Open Door Ministries had a booth to promote their upcoming Camping with Christ event. The event will be held July 31-Aug. 6 at Big Ridge State Park and is totally free of charge. Info: 224-9064 or 232-3842. Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com
Artist Teresa Collins poses with the renovated rock monster at the Smith/Taylor driveway.
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Maynardville resident and musician Virginia Faith, 16, performed at the Fun Fest.
Blake, Eden Rose and Vanessa Washam head up the trail.
MILESTONE Crowley to attend Leadership Summitt Breana Crowley, a junior at Union County High School, has been selected to attend the three-day NCCEP/GEAR UP Youth Leadership Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., this summer. Breana is one of only two students chosen to represent the state of Tennessee. While attending the summit, she will participate in training sessions and workshops to maximize and develop leadership skills. Breana is the daughter of Sandra Crowley. Tim, Pam and Eli Williams talk with author Mary Brantley and Sandy Coward at the Luttrell Fun Fest.
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No Heisman for Dobbs It is with considerable sadness that I report Joshua Dobbs probably won’t win the Heisman Trophy as the finest college football player in the United States of America. He is bigger than life as a student athlete at the University of Tennessee. He has already generated the most positive headlines since the long-ago days of Peyton Manning. Dobbs’ studies in aerospace engineering put him in the elite 2 per cent of athletic academics. Quick mind and quick feet make him an exceptional quarterback. He is a natural leader, mostly by example, with a
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touch of logic and a dash of dignity rather than flaming adjectives made famous by Al Wilson. Joshua, under duress, appears unflappable. He says he appreciates recognition but does not allow fame to sweep him up, up and away. He credits his parents for the firm foundation in his life. He has many times demonstrated an awareness
of priorities. There was an interesting example in high school, Alpharetta, Ga., a schedule conflict between band class and physics, one or the other. He had played the saxophone since fourth grade. Gosh how Josh hated to give it up but where he was going, he had to know more about Einstein’s theory of general relativity, about thermodynamics of black holes and about loop quantum gravity. Dobbs aced the tests but, contrary to rumor, there were better players. ESPN said there were 20 better in Georgia his senior season. Butch Jones picked a goodenough one. Alas, no Heisman. The betting line favors Clemson quarterback DeShaun Watson. The bookmaker says there are several better Heisman prospects in the
Southeastern Conference, including running backs Leonard Fournette of LSU, Nick Chubb of Georgia and Bo Scarbrough of Alabama. Ole Miss quarterback Chad Kelly is a better bet. TV likes his colorful past. Unlikely that Joshua gets the Heisman, even if the offensive line is strong and he improves dramatically as a down-the-field passer. He has a problem on his own team. Jalen Hurd will split the vote. For 80 years we journalists have been trying to get Tennessee and Heisman into the same sentence. Close once or twice, but no cigar. The idea of a trophy for the most outstanding player came out of a 1935 card game and sipping session among gentlemen of distinction at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City. As the story goes, two
favored an award for Ivy League lacrosse. Football won. No Volunteer has won. Four could have. At least one should have. There wasn’t much of a race between Princeton tailback Dick Kazmaier and Tennessee tailback Hank Lauricella in 1951. The Eastern bloc was in awe, 1777 to 424, of great Kaz victories over NYU, Navy, Penn, Lafayette, Cornell, Brown, Harvard, Yale and Dartmouth. Wow, what a run. John Majors made it close against Paul Hornung of Notre Dame in 1956. The vote was 1066 to 994 for the best man on a 2-8 team over the multi-talented leader of a great team. Incidentally, some thought Syracuse had an even better player but Jim Brown was black. Tennessee quarterback Heath Shuler finished second in 1993 to Florida State
quarterback Charlie Ward. The margin was worse than three to one. As a former Sunday school teacher and Cumberland Presbyterian deacon, I cannot say what I really think about the 1997 election. I will say that Peyton finished second because ‌ No, I won’t even say that. Others said there was a backlash because he had a famous father and had long been on a pedestal with his very own silver bowl and spoon. He was just too polished, too good to be true. Others said Peyton took a hit because the Vols couldn’t beat Florida. Others said ESPN clearly had an agenda. The vote was 1,815-1,543. I have trouble remembering who won, Charles what’shis-name. If you want to tell Marvin West what you think, his e-mail address is westwest6@ netzero.com
The tragedy of Hunley Rock House In the early 1990s Theadore “Thea� Hunley told me this story:
feet long, 55-60 feet wide at the widest point and 35 feet high. Near the center of the rock there is a large room which measures 50 feet long, 25 feet high and 10-15 feet wide. Bonnie At the back of this room, Peters at the top, there is a hole about 20 inches square. Thea said he and his friends would built fires in this About a mile due east room and this hole acted of Big Ridge State Park in as a chimney, pulling the Union County, there is a smoke out. It is believed that Indians rock formation known as the Rock House. Back in once lived there. Thea said the early 1900s, this was they found flint stones and the farm of William “Bill� arrowheads in and around the Rock House. Hunley. The room in the winter The dimensions of this rock are approximately 270 was warm and in the sum-
Out in the yard? If you asked people today to define the word “outing,� you would undoubtedly receive several responses. Some would probably say it was a type of occasion, like a day of leisure “out� with friends or family. There was a time, though, when the word was pronounced “outin’� in our rural area and referred to a type of material for making clothes. I would say there are probably few people today who ever used the word in that context. According to a tale related to me by my brotherin-law Cecil McMurray, several family members were gathered at Grandpa J. L. “Fate� Mincey’s house when the talk turned to domestic matters. Sometimes what is said and how it is heard are entirely different. Somebody asked, “What’s outin’ a yard?� (Meaning – “What is the store price of ‘out-
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ing’ material per measured yard?�) Aunt Duskie Mincey Jones went to the window, looked out, and said, “I don’t see a thing!� (Aunt Duskie thought somebody wanted to know, “What was out on the lawn?�) I have spent extra time this year listening to what people actually say in comparison to what they mean. Oftentimes people are so entertaining when they “misspeak� because they don’t have a clue what they have actually said. When I was principal of Sharps Chapel Elementary a student asked me when I was “up for election.� I explained that principals were
mer it was cool. Andy Hunley kept his cattle in there. People would pick beans on Friday and Saturday and store them in the room until Monday when Thea’s dad would take the beans to market at Knoxville. He said the beans stayed as fresh as when they were picked. In 1913, the last Sunday in February, the weather was unusually warm. Ten of the neighborhood boys got together and went to play at the Rock House. Six of them decided to go through the cave. They were Edgar and John Hunley, Dewey, Curtis and Clyde Hutchison and William “Ake� Settles. They ranged in age from
about 12 to 16. Edgar was the oldest. Before entering the cave, each gathered an armful of sage grass to use as torches. Upon entering the cave, there is about a five-foot drop and then the floor levels out. After they all got in the cave, one of the boys lit the sage he had rolled up. When he did, there must have been a draft that pulled the flame back on his hand. He dropped his torch and the others panicked and dropped their torches in a pile which ignited instantly. The boys all started for the exit at the same time, scrambling and running, trying to get out.
Lonas Hunley, Burl Hutchison, Don Settles and Thea Hunley were playing outside. Thea said he was 7 at the time and he thought the others were about the same age. When these little boys saw what was happening, they helped to pull the other boys out. If they had not been there the situation would have been even more tragic. Since Edgar was the oldest, he was helping the younger ones to get out first. Edgar’s clothes caught fire, but he got out and started home with his clothes still on. His home was about a quarter of a mile away, but he was able to get home with
the help of Curtis Hutchison and Ake Settles. Everything burned off him except his shoes. The accident happened about 3:30 p.m. and Edgar died about 10 o’clock that night. Now we know that if Edgar had rolled in the dirt he would probably have lived. Dewey and Clyde Hutchison were severely burned, but they did recover. I do not know where Edgar is buried. If anyone knows the exact location of the Rock House, has a picture to share or knows where Edgar is buried, do please call me at 865-6873842.
appointed by the school board and superintendent. I asked the student if he would vote for me if I had to run for office, a risky question as he had been sent to the office for a discipline problem. He replied, “I don’t know – are you Republican or Democrap?� Once when I was a teenager I visited my nephew who was several years younger than me and had no knowledge of or experience with acne. He looked at me in amazement and exclaimed, “God! You’ve got chicken “pops� all over you!� Just last evening I had a conversation with a gentleman regarding the current occupant of the White House. I seemed to be having a hard time making my point, and I soon found out why. Instead of hearing the word “Obama,� he was hearing “embalm him.� And there is the example of the educated minister who received his divinity
degree from the Southern Baptist Theological “Cemetery� (not “Seminary�). There is a jovial doctor somewhere who is hard to contact by phone. All you get when you call him is an “animated� (rather than “automated�) message. At
least you get a funny “message,� not a “massage.� Some of the funniest misspeaks happen in church. A deacon once had a part in a church play. He had one significant line – “Who fired that pistol shot?� Unfortunately, he got his vowels re-
versed in the last two words of his prominent line and exclaimed, “Who fired that p_stol sh t?� (I leave the gentle readers to fill in those blanks.) Next week there’ll be “cheers� for you friendly, faithful readers.
Kaleb Hanna receives Best of Show in the Smoky Mountain 4-H photography contest from judge Marvin Jeffreys. Photo submitted
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The Smoky Mountain 4-H Homeschool group had some great entries at this year’s annual photo contest. Parents and organizers thanked judge Marvin Jeffreys for volunteering his time and giving the group some pointers to capture great photos. Kaleb Hanna won Best of Show. In 11th-12th grade, participants were Meredity Key and Jim Morgan. In 9th-10th grade, participants were Joshua Sherri-
tze, Robert and Zab Schlachter, Caleb Key, Elizabeth Hensley, Jessica Lowery and Jeremiah Kadron. In 7th-8th grade, participants were Allyson Hanna and Noah Walker. Grades 5-6 participants were Kaleb Hanna, Samuel Hensley, Megan Walker and Laine Collins. Fourth grade participants were Travis Hanna, Jeremiah Tindell, Joannah Kadron and Jonathan Tindell.
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New chapter for Alder Springs
This little blue orb
By Shannon Carey Since 1849, there has been an Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church where Hickory Star Road intersects with Little Valley and Hinds Creek. On May 1, the congregation will move into the fourth church building, starting a new chapter in that rich history. It’s a project five years in the making. The current building was running short on space, especially parking space, for the growing congregation. In 2009, the church formed a building committee and started raising funds, eventually buying three plots at the corner of Hickory Star and Little Valley, for a total of 9.5 acres. After buying the land, the building fund held $400,000. According to building committee member Bruce Williams, all funds came from donations and tithes. After the first construction bid came back too high for the church to afford, the building committee reached out to congregation member and general contractor Glenn Cooke. “We took our $400,000 and came down here and started putting in a foundation,� Williams said. With Cooke overseeing the process, a combination of volunteers and subcontractors brought the new church to life. The new church can seat just less than 300 people. There are 10 Sunday school rooms and a fellowship hall with full commercial kitchen. The church’s youth group has already raised
And God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.� And it was so. God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1: 9-10 NRSV) We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. (Native American proverb) Earth Day is two days away. It is a day for us to pause, look around, and give thanks for this one and only home we have – so far, at least. And I, personally, am not ready to set off on a journey to Mars to check out the neighborhood. So, I want us to take care of this little blue orb. God put us in charge of it, appointed us as gardeners and left it up to us. As one wise man put it to me, “We should not foul the nest.� That means we should use our resources carefully, not be wasteful, and not be careless with what we throw away. I get really irritated when I see cans thrown out on the highway. I am saddened when I see trees cut down for no apparent reason. I have been known to take recyclables out of other peoples’ trash.
Stained glass above the baptistery in the new Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church sanctuary depicts John the Baptist baptizing Jesus. Photo by S. Carey enough money to install a playground, which will go in as soon as a site is selected. Williams thanked all who have helped in the process, including the Rev. Dewey Raley, all subcontractors and the church members. Building committee members are Williams, Cooke, Bill Malone, Denny Bates and the Rev. Jimmy Davidson. “The Lord’s been awfully good to us,� said Williams.
You’re invited! All are invited to the Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church Moving Celebration, 9:45 a.m. Sunday, May 1. Attendees should park in the new church parking lot and take the shuttle to the old church. The group will then walk down to the new church for a dedication service. Golf carts will be provided for those who cannot walk. The church is located on Hickory Star Road at the intersections of Little Valley Road and Hinds Creek Road.
Cross Currents
Lynn Pitts
All it takes is caring enough to leave a better world to our children. God made the world in six days flat, On the seventh, He said, “I’ll rest.� So he let the thing into orbit swing, To give it a dry run test. A billion years went by, then He Took a look at the whirling blob; His spirits fell, as He shrugged, “Ah well, It was only a six-day job.� – E.Y. Harburg
FAITH NOTES ■Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church will hold a moving celebration into its new building Sunday, May 1. Meet at the new location, corner of Hickory Road and Little Valley, 9:45 a.m. for parking and busing to the old location. The walk to the new location will begin 10:15 a.m. Golf carts and gators will be available for those unable to walk the distance. In the event of rain, meet at the new location for 11 a.m. service. Everyone invited. ■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.
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.
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.
Five earn state FFA degrees Five Union County High School students in the Horace Maynard Chapter of Future Farmers of America earned state degrees at the state FFA Convention in Gatlinburg. This is the highest high school honor in the FFA, requiring a 2.5 GPA, participation in five FFA activities above chapter level, earning the Greenhand and Chapter degrees, serving on chapter committees or in chapter offices, earning $1,000 or working 300 unpaid hours in agriculture, and giving a fi ve-minute speech. Pictured are (front) state degree holders Isaac Capps, Tyler Sweet, Kelsie Phillips, Shawn Long; (back) FFA advisors Linda Baxter, Maegan Cantrell and John Fugate. Not pictured is state degree recipient Alexis Killingsworth. Photo submitted
UCHS tennis schedule
* away games ++ district matches
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
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 behavMonday-Tuesday, May ior screenings as appropriate, and advice on healthy liv16-17, singles/doubles ing. Union Countians interested in the program should contact the Union County Health Department’s commuRegionals, venue TBD Tuesday-Friday, May 24- nity outreach representative, Pam Williams. Info: 9923867, ext. 131. 27 – State finals
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THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 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.
THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Online registration open for the Marine Mud Run, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Individual waves, 8 a.m.; team waves, 11:30 a.m. Course: 3 miles of offroad running, which entails some obstacles, hills and mud pits. Registration deadline: Friday, Sept. 16, or until total registrants reaches 3150. Info/registration: knoxmud.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Computer Workshops: Excel, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Word Basics� or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. “Grieving: finding the new normal,� 2:303:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 3298892, TTY: 711. “Harry Potter and the Nineteenth-Century Dream-Child,� 5 p.m., UT Medical Center’s Health Information Center Conference Room, 1924 Alcoa Highway. Presented by guest speaker Dr. Amy Billone as part of the “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine� exhibit. Exhibit on display through May 21. Info: 305-9525. 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 21 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.
Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212. Writing a resume to get the interview – interviewing to get the job, 4 p.m., Murphy Branch Library, 2247 Western Ave., LT Ross Bldg. Info: 5217812.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 22-23 Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: knoxfriends.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Cruise Against Cancer, 6 a.m.-midnight, Lowe’s Home Improvement, 120 Epley Road, Newport. Rain or shine. Featuring music, T-shirts, a bake sale, games, a benefit auction and more. Info: 548-6152 or on Facebook. Fourth Saturday jam session, 7 p.m., Old Rush Strong School in Sharps Chapel. Featuring bluegrass, country and gospel music. Pickers, dancers and spectators welcome. “Plantin’ and Pickin’: A Summer Guide,� 12:30-2 p.m., CAC Beardsley Community Farm, 1719 Reynolds St. Presented by Master Gardener Marsha Lehman. Free and open to the public. Info: 546-8446 or beardsleyfarm.org. Powell River Kayak and Canoe Regatta. Race begins at Well Being Conference Center in Tazewell and ends 12 miles downstream at Riverside rentals. Non-racers welcome. Return shuttles will be provided. Info: PowellRiverBlueway.org and www.Facebook.com/ PowellRiverRegatta. Teen Shakesfest, 2-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Featuring: games, crafts, cake and an interactive presentation from the Tennessee Stage Company. Info: 525-5431. UT College of Veterinary Medicine open house, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UT agricultural campus, located on Neyland Drive. No registration necessary; do not bring pets. Tours are self-guided. Info: tiny.utk.edu/ VETMEDopenhouse or 974-7377. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Grand opening of the BSG Marketplace, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Weekly juried outdoor market where vendors who specialize in art, fine craft, and antiques can engage with and sell to the public. Cost: $25 per space. Open each Sunday through June 26. Info: BroadwayStudiosAndGallery.com.
“How to Buy a Healthy Plant,� 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Relay For Life East Anderson County, 2 p.m., downtown Clinton on the streets around the courthouse. Closing ceremonies, 10:30 p.m. Info: Kelly Lenz, 457-1649 or cptcklenz@aol.com; relayforlife.org/ eastandersontn. SCHAS Union County’s Ride for Independence, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Li’l Jo’s Barbeque on Maynardville Pike. Fee: $20, single riders; $30, couples. Includes T-shirt and meal. Live music, silent auction and door prizes. Info: events@schas.org or 992-9886. Singing, 7 p.m., Oaks Chapel American Christian Church, 934 Raccoon Valley Road. Many singers expected. Everyone welcome. Singing, 7 p.m., Union Missionary Baptist Church. Featuring: The Going Home Singers, Grace to Glory, Green Acres Baptist Church and Washburn Baptist Church. Everyone welcome.
MONDAY, MAY 2 American Legion, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522.
THURSDAY, MAY 5 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.
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Bits â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;N Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., the Community Center in Norris. Program: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Modern Day Quiltingâ&#x20AC;? presented by Diana Bishop, owner of Stitches â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stuff. There will be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sit and Sewâ&#x20AC;? at 9:30 a.m. Bring your own project and a bag lunch or break for lunch at our local restaurant. Info: Mary Jane Berry, 494-7841. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potter, Higher Education and Popular Culture,â&#x20AC;? 5 p.m., UT Medical Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Information Center Conference Room, 1924 Alcoa Highway. Presented by guest speaker Professor Jake Hamric from Pellissippi State Community College as part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicineâ&#x20AC;? exhibit. Exhibit on display through May 21. Info: 305-9525. 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.
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