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BUZZ Chamber update The Union County Chamber of Commerce board of directors met April 22 and approved a working budget for fiscal year 16-17. The board extended the application process for a new president, a part-time, paid position, for May 2-9. The Chamber will host a “meet and greet� from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the Ag Extension Office. Info: 865-992-2811 or email president@UCchamber-TN. com
Daylilies are here Stewart Oakes of Oakes Daylilies hand-delivered more than 400 daylily plants to the city of Maynardville last week. The donated plants will go to beautify Highway 33 through Maynardville and public lands within the city limits. Varieties include Rooten Tooten Red, Lemon Lollypop, Mary’s Gold, Pardon Me and Siloam June Bug.
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What’s Earl up to? Union County’s native son Earl J. Loy and his sister Pearl Coffey still live on the Loy’s Century Farm; a plot of land rich with Union County history. The 150 acres has been in the family longer than Loy can remember and definitely for more than 100 years. Loy has wonderful memories of growing up on his Hickory Valley homestead. “We had lots of land to explore and a creek to play in,� said Loy. “What more could a feller want?�
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Food City celebrates Earth Day with By Shannon Carey
At Food City, Earth Day isn’t just about hugging a tree. It’s about giving back to the community. That’s why Maynardville’s Food City held a clothing drive in honor of Earth Day, recycling clothing to help friends and neighbors right here in Union County. In just four short hours April 21, Food City patrons filled two watermelon crates with clothing donations, with more to come April 22. “We want all our customers to know that we want to be good partners in the community,� said manager Scott Inklebarger. He gave credit for the drive’s success to Maynardville Food City ECO coordinator Chris Lucy. “Without folks like Chris, we’d never make it. She’s really made a big impact,� Inklebarger said. Lucy gave credit right back to the community. “Union County has just come through,� she said. ECO coordinator is a volunteer position that changes yearly, “to keep excitement up,� Inklebarger said. Every Food City has an ECO coordinator whose responsibilities include in-store recycling events, outreach to schools and checking to make sure the store’s systems are operating in the most energy-efficient way possible. So far, Lucy has participated in the Norris Lake clean-up, visited elementary schools with demonstrations and displays, and coordinated various recycling efforts. She even crocheted a handbag out of recycled plastic grocery bags. Inklebarger asked everyone to watch for the Pack the Bus school supply drive over the summer.
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Maynardville Food City manager Scott Inklebarger and ECO coordinator Chris Lucy stand in front of two bins of clothing collected in one day of the Food City Earth Day Clothing Drive. Photo by S. Carey
Harwell makes the case for GOP By Sandra Clark
Nease signs with Thunderbirds Brady Nease will travel more than 1,500 miles away from his comfortable confines of East Tennessee, all to chase a dream. The former Union County High School Patriots basketball star signed April 17 with the Casper Thunderbirds, a junior college team way up in, you guessed it, Wyoming. Nease was a prolific scorer in his time at Union County, averaging 23 points per game on 50 percent shooting in his senior season and earning AllDistrict 3-AA honors. Nease also finished second on the all-time scoring list with over 1,700 career points.
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Republican Party chair Jody Smith was ecstastic when House Speaker Beth Harwell agreed to speak at this year’s L i nc ol n-Re aga n Dinner. Not only did she drive over from Nashville, but she did it on the weekend before the legislative session’s end – always a hectic Beth Harwell time. Harwell got a big endorsement for a possible race for governor from state Sen. Frank Niceley. “When the Democrats were in control, they raised some tax or another every year. ‌ Since 2012 (when Harwell became speaker), we’ve not raised taxes at all. ‌ and we’ve got a billion dollar surplus. “She’s not made up her mind (about running for governor), but I’ve made up my mind. If she runs, I’ll back her,â€? said Niceley. Harwell drew three standing ovations from the party faithful who filled the cafeteria at Union County High School. Also attending were state Reps. Dennis Powers, Jerry Sexton and Harry Brooks; U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann; and Union County Mayor Mike Williams, a former legislator. Harwell harkened back to the “big tentâ€? theory of the Republican Party, noting that today’s debate seems to center on groups to throw out or keep inside. But she
Former Property Assessor Ronnie Irick talks with interim assessor Randy Turner after the Lincoln-Reagan Dinner. Irick said he hired Turner in the office and he’s supporting him for election this summer. Turner stepped up when Donna Jones died from cancer. preferred to talk about the three pillars, or posts, that support the tent – the core beliefs of Republicans. ■Government is best that lives within its means, she said. Nashville Republicans have restored the state’s rainy day fund to its highest level and Tennessee is the third lowest-tax state in the nation. Tennessee is the lowest-debt state in the country. Harwell talked of Gov. Bill Haslam’s trip to New York that resulted in an AAA bond rating. “We’ve ended the death tax, re-
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Luttrell Mayor Johnny Merritt with his daughter, Hannah, an architecture student at UT. “She’s living my dream,� said the mayor, a contractor. “She will be drawing plans while I’m reading them.� Photos by S. Clark
pealed the gift tax and cut the sales tax on food twice. We reformed our pension program and are one of just five states that fully funds its pension plan. “We balance our budget and we pay as we go.� ■Government is best that governs least. “We’ve eliminated 104 unnecessary laws,� as a result of a study Harwell launched to review regulations through various state departments. She also put a cap on the number of bills legislators can introduce. “I asked them to decide what’s most important.
“As government expands, freedoms decline. ‌ Business owners say, ‘Leave me alone,’ and government does not create jobs; businesses create jobs.â€? â– Government is best when it’s closest to the people. Harwell said we need fewer federal programs in health care and education and more attention at the state and local levels. All-in-all it was a good speech for a House speaker and/or a candidate for governor. To page 2
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Commercial Bank grows again Commercial Bank, with numerous branches in Knox and Union counties, has become the seventh largest community bank in Tennessee with the acquisition of National Bank of Tennessee in Newport. Commercial Bank now has total assets approaching $1 billion. Based in Harrogate, Commercial Bank is headed by Terry Lee. It is familyowned and was led for many
years by the late Oscar Robertson. National Bank was acquired through bankruptcy proceedings earlier this year. “Customers will be able to thrive and grow as they take advantage of new technology and exciting beneďŹ ts that come with being a Commercial Bank customer,â€? said Lee.
Powers on Judicial Confirmation Committee
State Rep. Dennis Powers has been named to the Judicial Conf irmation Committee by House Speaker Beth Harwell. The app oi nt me nt comes after Powers an opening was created in the committee following former committee member Jon Lundberg being called to active duty in the United States Navy. The committee reviews the judicial nominees made by the governor and makes recommendations to the full House on whether the committee believes the nomination should move forward. In 2014, voters across Tennessee approved a constitutional amendment that
now requires the House and Senate to conďŹ rm all appellate judge appointees before they can be ofďŹ cially seated on the bench. The committee met April 12 to vet and hear from J. Ross Dyer, who was appointed by Gov. Haslam to the Court of Criminal Appeals. Recently, Powers was recognized by the Tennessee Development District Association for his work in economic development for the East Tennessee Development District. SpeciďŹ cally, the group cited Powers’ support for: â– Reallocation of oil and gas severance taxes for county governments â– Establishment of a health insurance voucher program and â– Support for schoolfunded residential internet connections for the virtual schools program.
Brock wins in photo contest Maynardville Elementary School 5th grader Lakin Brock brought home ďŹ rst place in the landscape category and ďŹ rst and second place in the animal category in the countywide 4-H photo contest. School faculty and staff congratulate her on the achievement.
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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.
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The daylilies have landed By Shannon Carey Stewart Oakes of Oakes Daylilies hand-delivered more than 400 daylily plants to the city of Maynardville last week. The donated plants will go to beautify Highway 33 through Maynardville and public lands within the city limits. Varieties include Rooten Tooten Red, Lemon Lollypop, Mary’s Gold, Pardon Me and Siloam June Bug. Marie Rhyne, who cochairs the Maynardville daylily committee with Carolyn Richardson, said locations receiving daylilies include the city of Maynardville entrance signs, industrial park entrances,
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Rep. Fleischmann had one memorable line: “Coal will never be a dirty word in my vocabulary. We need to mine it, we need to burn it, and we need to export it.� Rep. Jerry Sexton, who represents part of Union County, spoke but never mentioned his bill to make the Bible the state book. Gov. Haslam vetoed the bill and Sexton was unable to get the veto overridden. James Acuff, Grainer County guy who is opposing Sexton in the primary, worked the room. The food by Anderson Farms was superb. And Reagan was quoted more often than Lincoln.
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In honor of 911 Appreciation Week, Maynardville Cash Express staff members dropped by the Union County E-911 office with a cake. Pictured here are Cash Express assistant manager Laura Schrimph, Marty Smith and Brittney Crawford of E-911, and Cash Express manager Latecia Masingo. Photo submitted
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Stewart Oakes of Oakes Daylilies gives Marie Rhyne, Carol Pratt and Carolyn Richardson pointers on separating and bagging daylilies. The plants will be placed along Maynardville Highway and on public lands to beautify Maynardville Photo by S. Carey
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Chiropractors have a variety of treatments at their disposal. They may be best known for using their hands in adjusting your spine and joints, but they are also trained in the use of an assortment of techniques and equipment. One of them is ultrasound, which uses low- or highfrequency sound waves to penetrate and warm muscle and tissue. The chiropractor will ďŹ rst apply a gel to the skin in the area of treatment, then use a hand-held wand to direct the waves generated by the ultrasound machine, which is a small desk-top console. The procedure is totally painless. Ultrasound is effective in treating muscle spasms and tightness by relaxing those muscles. The treatment can also hold down inammation and speed
healing by stimulating blood ow in an injured or tightened area. Physical therapists also routinely treat patients with ultrasound. One of the beauties of chiropractic treatment—in addition to the fact that it is a drug- and surgery-free form of treatment—is that it’s not a one-form-ďŹ ts-all type of care. A doctor of chiropractic can treat patients with an array of approaches, ultrasound being one of them. Massage, recommendations on diet, lifestyle, and establishing an exercise program are all options. Talk with your chiropractor about what form of treatment is best for you. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.
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By Cindy Taylor
Earl Loy in front of what may have been the first homestead on the Loy farm.
Looking back, stepping forward Union County’s native son Earl J. Loy and his sister Pearl Coffey still live on the Loy’s Century Farm; a plot of land rich with Union County history. The 150 acres has been in the family longer than Loy can remember and definitely for more than 100 years. Loy has wonderful memories of growing up on his Hickory Valley homestead. “We had lots of land to explore and a creek to play in,� said Loy. “What more could a feller want?� Even so, when Loy hit his late teen years he tried his hand at making moonshine. “I made it and gave it away until my dad caught me. My dad never cussed except for that one time. I tore down the still not long after.�
1969 and 1970, was a member of the Army National Guard from 1975 to 1998, is a lifetime member of VFW Cindy and American Legion and is Taylor the current vice commander of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. “I’ve had many different The former Buckner jobs and been married so School can be seen from the many times I should have old home place. Loy’s moth- written a book,� he said. “I’ve er, Edna Gilbert, taught never been interested in there. The Alco Cox family reading or spelling but show wheat threshing is still held me once how to tear down a on the site and draws hun- motor and I can do it.� dreds of folks each year. The Though well-traveled, family cemetery is also lo- Loy still says there’s no cated on the Loy farm. place like home. Well known in Union “The biggest changes County, Loy has held mem- I’ve seen through the years berships in the Ruritan is what Cecil Butcher did Club, Optimist Club, J.C. to help our businesses and Baker Lodge and is a 32nd how many new people have degree Mason. moved here. Right here in Loy was in the Army East Tennessee and Union
County is the best place I’ve been in my life.� These days Loy is retired (sure he is), drives around town in his well-loved 30 year old Chevy pickup and stays busy raising cattle and keeping bees. He gives away more honey than he sells. He is also in process of renovating his childhood home. Loy can often be found in the vicinity of the Maynardville Hardees if it’s close to meal time. Loy loves being around people and staying active in the community. He is stepping into the future as he makes a run for the office of road commissioner for District 4 in Union County. If that doesn’t work out he can always step back into history doing work on his farm. Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@ gmail.com
Woodhill Elementary School no longer exists, but for those who attended there the school history is very much alive in their hearts. Woodhill alumni held their 23rd reunion April 9 at Pleasant Gap Church to share a few of those memories. With very little written history on the school, there are only a few students remaining who can tell the tales of Woodhill. Mary Gaylor Summers said her husband, Everett, and his older brother Earl Summers (both now deceased) attended the school. Everett was allowed to start at the school when he was only 4 because Earl refused to go without him. The two brothers were often the first to arrive on winter mornings. Their role was to help principal and teacher, Alberta Coomer Loy, start the fire so the building would be warm when the other students got there. Loy has also passed. Madge Cain is a sister to Loy. One of Cain’s prize possessions is a copy of her sister’s journal, which documents the starting of her career at the one-room Hill School in 1936. First through 6th grade students were taught in the single room. Loy had two years of training and was single. Those were two of the requirements at the time for female teachers. She was at Hill School until it burned. According to the journal, Woodhill School was built on Hill Road in 1937, combining Hill School and Woods School into one. With three classrooms that schooled
Woodhill students Dorothy Breeden and Ronald Hill stand in front of the school during a Tom Thumb wedding circa late 1940s; Hill’s grandparents donated the land for Woodhill School. Photos submitted grades 1-8 and a cafeteria, the new school was a real step up for Loy. The land for the school was donated by the Nevada Hill family. Loy tells in her journal of arriving early on winter school days to get the fire started in the wood stove, the only form of heat in the school at the time. She was the first principal and taught at the school for nine years. Loy’s journal may contain some of the oldest documented history of the school. More than 20 alumni attended the reunion including sisters Ruth Norris Ballard and Louise Norris Fraker. Fraker was in the first class to attend Woodhill in 1937. Alumni Ronald Hill brought the most extensive collection of information and past photos; many dating back to the late 1930s and early 1940s. According to those at the reunion, the last class at Woodhill School was held in 1964. Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com
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Stuart Wyrick: Making Union County proud
Cheers!
William Faulkner wrote in Light in August, â€œâ€Śhow false the most profound book turns out to be when applied to life.â€? This is a polished way of saying that the “idealâ€? is always better than the “reality.â€?
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I have found this true in most of my undertakings, but not in my experience as a freshman student at Lincoln Memorial University. LMU was to me “better than the book.â€? I thought it the most perfect place on earth, in great part due to its atmosphere of acceptance. I entered LMU as a 120-pound wonder wearing plastic framed glasses over a face full of acne. This was in fall of 1983, and though my “wardrobeâ€? of permanent press, bell bottoms and leisure suit coats had been out of style for years, I never felt I was treated with any less respect by professors, university staff or other students than the “preppiestâ€? student enrolled. It amazed me how a few hundred resident students from such different backgrounds could live in tight quarters in such peace and harmony. This was the era when Cheers was a popular television show, and soon many of us did come to know everybody’s name. It was comforting to return after a weekend at home to a place â€œâ€Śwhere everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came.â€? LMU was truly a “melting potâ€? of students of diverse talents, physical disabilities, ethnicity, religious preferences, income levels, athletic ability and
countless other traits. Everyone just accepted (or at least tolerated) each other’s differences (and occasional indiscretions). I’ve never felt more comfortable anywhere else in my life before or since. But even as we basked in such a glorious atmosphere of tranquility, our beloved university was not exempt from stereotyping. LMU’s location in the heart of the Appalachians influenced the thinking of people from other parts of the country. During my sophomore year, I had an economics professor who had previously been in the upper management of a prominent grocery chain in a northern state. When he told his wife that he was going to interview to teach at LMU and told her its location, she began to form an image of life close to Daniel Boone’s Cumberland Gap in Harrogate, Tenn. Her thoughts might possibly have been influenced by The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction, for her husband stated that her amazement grew as the distance to LMU shortened. She made statements such as, “These people are wearing shoes! They have electricity and telephones! These people have nice homes! Look how well dressed they are! They have fast food restaurants!â€? Throughout the years, LMU has expanded and modernized. Present LMU students have access to multiple courses of study leading to career pathways that were not available in the 1980s. Even so, on my infrequent visits to LMU, I never fail to see someone who still â€œâ€Śknows (my) name, and they’re always glad (I) came.â€? Next week I’ll share about faith well placed in another. Dr. Ronnie Mincey is supervisor for federal programs for Union County Public Schools.
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I ran into Sandra Greene, a Stuart Wyrick cousin, last week and she gave me an update on a friend and great musician who is adding to the musical map of Union County.
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My first question and her answer put me into research mode. He’s playing banjo with the Dale Ann Bradley Band and on some Saturday nights at Cumberland Gap Music Show at the LMU Convention Center. Tentative dates are May 28, June 18 and July 16, 2016; however, dates are subject to change so be sure to check before driving the distance. Now, I’m the first to tell you I’m not up to date on current music and musicians. Tennessee Ernie Ford, Roy Acuff and Dolly Parton are more my speed. But I do my research, and now I feel like I know Dale Ann Bradley. She was born and raised in Bell County, Ky., where her father was a Primitive Baptist preacher, close to and in a similar setting as Loretta Lynn. She’s won
Spring assessment: “We’re really a bad football team. We have a long way to go, we really do. The passing game is terrible from an execution standpoint. The running game is nonexistent, and really, that’s about it. The kickers and punters are below average.� Scrimmage summation: “We weren’t very good. We were poor in protections. We were poor in routes, we were poor in throws. The passing game didn’t look very good.� Spring game stats: Thirty pass attempts, five completions. Summer perspective: “We’re not good enough anywhere right now. When you say ‘compete for an SEC championship,’ which
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took a knee to avoid another touchdown and being ripped for running up the score. Marvin Try to remember what West was said and done during the Dooley days. Together they form a very sound baseline for determining is what we need to be do- where we are in comparison ing here in this program, it’s with where we were. I fret when Joshua Dobbs hard to say there’s one position that is ready to compete can’t connect with deep refor an SEC championship. ceivers. Skip that part. He It’s everything – there is no can run and is very smart, one area. We’re improved, good leader, good at managbut there’s a long way to go.� ing a game. I was never convinced that Bray cared. *** I grumble that Butch As you may have surmised, those tidbits are Jones doesn’t know when to from the Derek Dooley era go for two. His accomplishof Tennessee football. The ments are far beyond Doolshort set of numbers, five of ey’s reach. I sometimes chuckle at 30, belonged to Tyler Bray. Tennessee went 5-19 the endless flow of wasted against SEC foes in Dooley’s words, each and every, three seasons. Highlight coach-speak on a loop. In was the inexplicable 52-14 retrospect, the Jones script rout of Ole Miss on home- is terrific compared to how coming 2010. The Vols led to take a shower. Brick-by-brick recon21-0 after a quarter. I remember wondering how did struction was one year that happen, where did it slower than it had to be but Jones, after three years, is come from? Lowlight was the 10-7 so far ahead of where Doolloss to Kentucky when the ey left off after three, it is Wildcats deployed a wide difficult to compare. You do remember Sal Sunseri, dereceiver at quarterback. Correction: Worse was fensive coordinator? He had the 41-18 loss to Vander- connections to 2012 school bilt when the Commodores records – most points per-
mitted (428) and most yards allowed (5,657). Optimism regarding this upcoming season is running briskly ahead of logic and reality. Tennessee is good but not good enough to take any SEC foe lightly. You will see in late September that Florida does not give up a decade of domination without a fight. A week later, Georgia will convince you that a new coach does not mean starting over. I can almost guarantee that Tennessee at Texas A&M will be a street brawl on beautiful green grass. These are hurdles along the route to the SEC championship game that some of my friends are taking for granted. Go ahead, invest boldly in tickets and choice lodging. Somebody will be playing in Atlanta in December. It can be the Volunteers if they all get well, do almost everything right, catch a few breaks and survive the heavyweight fights. Obvious: This is the best team Tennessee has had in several years. Obvious 2: Dooley and Jones are from different worlds. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
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her band, Phil Leadbetter, was nominated Dobro performer of the year in 2014. The title cut for her album, “Somewhere South of Crazyâ€? was written by Dale Ann and Pam Tillis and released in 2011. Now about Stuart Wyrick ‌ Stuart joined the Bradley band a number of years ago on the five-string banjo. He performed with Brand New Strings and the band that won in the SPBGMA Band Contest in 2009. Stuart cut his teeth on the musical strings of his father, Theodore “Tedâ€? Wyrick, in the Little Tater Valley com-
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the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Female Vocalist of the Year five times. She is now located in Hillsville, Va., as home base for her national and international tours. She produced her latest album of 12 songs with the title cut called “Pocket Full of Keys.� This song was co-written with Si Kahn. She also wrote “Soldiers, Lovers and Dreamers� with Bill Tennyson. Bradley has won the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass of America (SPBGMA) seven times now, and the Dobro player in
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munity of Union County. Many people enjoyed Ted’s music over many years at his weekly performances at Museum of Appalachia at Norris. During my frequent trips to the Museum, I always made it a point to chat with Ted and his wife, Dorothy, when she came along. Others who entertain at the Cumberland Gap Music Show are Steve and Linda Gulley of New Pinnacle as well as guests from the Renfro Valley Barn Dance, where our own Esco Hankins played for many years. General directions are: Take Highway 33 to the Ewing, Va., exit on the right (which is just before the tunnel – don’t go through the tunnel!) and then take the Cumberland Gap exit which is the first exit on the left and follow the signs to the theater. Stuart was a founding member of the gospel group New Road that recorded six albums. He recorded four albums with Better Way Quartet. His original group was known as The Tater Valley Boys. Stuart grew up on a farm and worked the tobacco and hay fields between musical practices and jams. Stuart is a banjo player and vocalist to watch. The Union County Museum may just have to make room for another name on its wall!
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Land, building plans for Lutheran church A sign of the times By Shannon Carey
Almost a year ago, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church held its first service in Sharps Chapel, the first Lutheran church in Union County. Now, the intrepid congregation has land and plans to build a church on Sharps Chapel Road. The church, led by Sunset Bay resident the Rev. Paul Kritsch, has been meeting in the Sharps Chapel Senior Center. Congregants Bill and Dawn Protzer recently gave the church a plot of land directly across Sharps Chapel Road from Old Valley Road. “It was very generous, and it’s a beautiful location,� said church president Gary Krueger. Now, the church is raising money to build. Krueger donated a five-acre tract in Norris Shores to the church and hopes that proceeds from its eventual sale will help fund the building, or the tract can be used as collateral for a loan through the Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Church leadership is looking at costs for various types of buildings and will present those to the congregation at the end of April. Kritsch plans to gather the congregation at the site May 22 to celebrate the church’s anniversary and bless the
[Jesus] answered them, “When it is evening, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.’ And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times.� (Matthew 16: 2-3 NRSV)
The Rev. Paul Kritsch and Gary Krueger of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church stand on the future site of the church’s permanent building on Sharps Chapel Road. Congregation members Bill and Dawn Protzer donated the land. Photo by S. Carey
site through prayer. Right now, church services draw around 10 people each Sunday. But since many congregants are retirees who travel, Kritsch estimates that “if everybody was in one spot,� the count would be 20 people. With the nearest Lutheran church nearly an hour’s drive away, Kritsch anticipates growth. “We are positioning our-
selves for the people who are already here and the people who are going to move in,� said Kritsch. “It’s exciting. We have a chance as a congregation to put our stamp on something that’s new. We’re waiting for our Lord to return, and in the meantime we’ve got things to do. We’ve got to share his love with people.� Krueger thanked the Protzers and everyone who
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sure, for the aurora to be so visible as far south as Tennessee. It does get one’s attention. Which was, I think, Jesus’ point. We take note of things that get our attention, and sometimes fail to attend to the things that are really important. So what is important? What are the signs of our times? I believe we need to be kinder, gentler, more generous, more forgiving toward each other. I believe we need to be thoughtful about the future of our homes, our land, our nation, our dear little world. I believe.
has contributed to the church so far. But, he said, everything that has happened so far or will happen in the future is in God’s hands. “I’m not in charge,� he said. “God’s going to move in the way he wants to move. I don’t know if I’m riding shotgun or in the backseat, but God’s driving.� Info: goodshepherd sharpschapel.org or 865■Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church will hold a moving 279-1279
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Tomorrow is an opportunity By Cindy Taylor The highly anticipated reveal of the new Clear Springs Baptist Church on Tazewell Pike is just around the corner. At 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, church members and any who would like to join the parade will proceed by motorcade from the present facility to the new one. Worship will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the new sanctuary. The parade to the new facility will most likely take around 30 minutes give or take. Overall the journey to the new facility has spanned 119 years. According to senior pastor the Rev. Jerry Vittatoe, Clear Springs Church was originally launched at the corner of Thompson School Road and Woods Road in Corryton. “Four facilities served us there with one being a brush-arbor dwelling,� he said. “With each new facility God richly blessed the church.� In 2004, with seating and parking at a premium, Vittatoe says it was concluded that to expand further the church would need to relocate. That same year 30 acres at Harbison Crossroads became available and the church made the purchase. The new church facility has numerous features which make it more accommodating including level parking, no entrance steps
On a recent April morning I looked out our kitchen window toward the west and saw a sky that was blood-red. It was both beautiful and frightening, and odd, I thought, for the western sky to be red in the morning. It reminded me of the old saw, “Red sky at morning, sailor take warning.� It also reminded me of a story my mother used to tell of a morning long before I was born. One winter morning, a neighbor left his house to milk his cows and saw the aurora borealis streaking up the northern sky. He apparently didn’t know about the northern lights and was certain that it forebode the end of the world. I think it was my grandfather, who lived across the road from him, who assured him that there was nothing to fear. It was unusual, to be
Clear Springs Baptist Church senior pastor, the Rev. Jerry Vittatoe, enjoys the view from his unfinished office in the new church building last May. Much has changed since then both inside and out.
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. ■Oaks Chapel American Christian Church, 934 Raccoon Valley Road, will hold revival at the following times and dates: 7 p.m. Friday, May 20; 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21; 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22; 7 p.m. weeknights. Evangelists are the Rev. Boyd Myers and the Rev. Phil Seaton. Everyone welcome.
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and high visibility. The church will be accessible from both Emory Road and Tazewell Pike. The new sanctuary will seat 1,200 with plans in place to open a 500-seat balcony when it is needed. Until then the balcony area will be used for Sunday school classes. “This has been a journey of faith from the beginning,� said Vittatoe. “People of vision led us to operate our church for many years based on only three Sunday offerings each month. The second Sunday offering was given totally to our building fund. God blessed this plan in some amazing ways.� According to associate pastor the Rev. Eddie Perry, the church was a hidden gem on Thompson School Road for years. Now it can be a beacon on the hill on Tazewell Pike.
“Tomorrow is always an opportunity to witness,� said Perry. Vittatoe says Clear Springs Baptist Church is a progressive family of believers with just a touch of old fashioned. The choir and orchestra are renowned for their powerful, Sprit-filled worship. The preaching is a bold and loving proclamation of truth. “Exciting is the word that best describes the overall tenor of our worship. We have every reason to believe God is going to continue to lead us on this journey.� Pastors on staff at Clear Springs Baptist Church include senior pastor the Rev. Jerry Vittatoe and associate pastors the Rev. Damon Patterson, the Rev. James Marion and the Rev. Eddie Perry. Beginning May 1, Clear Springs Baptist Church will
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 Upcoming event: Health Fair, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 28. 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.
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hold worship services in the new building at 7350 Tazewell Pike in Corryton. Info w w w.clearspringsbaptist. net or 688-7674.
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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.
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Nease signs with Casper By Seth Norris Brady Nease will travel more than 1,500 miles away from his comfortable confines of East Tennessee, all to chase a dream. The former Union County High School Patriots basketball star signed April 17 with the Casper Thunderbirds, a junior college team way up in, you guessed it, Wyoming. Nease was a prolific scorer in his time at Union County, averaging 23 points per game on 50 percent shooting in his senior season and earning All-District 3-AA honors. Nease also finished second on the alltime scoring list with over 1,700 career points. He gave himself credit for his success as a Patriot, but knows it would not have been the same without the help of his family and head coach Shane Brown. “I just worked hard and tried to be the best I could be,� said Nease, “Coach put me in great positions to make plays, and I’m thankful for my family making the sacrifices they have, because none of this is possible without them.� This will not be his first college team, though; he is currently enrolled at Roane State Community College and was a member of the Raiders basketball team this
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The Casper College Thunderbirds have had several players sign to D1 schools in the past, like Northern Colorado, Portland State, Nevada, Utah State. Casper is frequented by D1 scouts. Nease says Casper’s coach, Dan Russell, reached out to him after hearing from Curtis Condie, a former assistant at Utah Valley who recruited Nease when he played for the Patriots. After sending fi lm and being in contact with Russell, the rest was history, and Nease ultimately signed to play for the Thunderbirds. The decision to leave Maynardville and family was not an easy one, though. “It was tough, because of course my mom and dad want me to stay home,� said Nease, “but at the same time, I feel like it’s best for my basketball career to possibly earn a scholarship out there.� To be a successful athlete Union County High School graduate Brady Nease signs to play in any capacity takes sacriwith Casper College in Wyoming. Photo submitted fices, and he says he is willing to do that to reach his season. Nease did not see Nease. “It really helped me.� goal. “It’s just about sacrifice, any playing time this year. This leads to the quesAs a redshirt freshman, he tion of “Why leave so soon?� what you’re willing to give sat out to improve on his For Nease, it was simple: a to get what you want,� said game. He feels his short time better opportunity. Nease Nease, “I don’t want to sit there will be beneficial when is going after a dream many around all my life and think he heads up to Casper. don’t think is possible, and ‘What if I wouldn’t have “I got adjusted to the that’s to be on a scholarship done this?� Nease will officially enspeed of the game and hit for a Division I basketball roll to Casper in August. the weights hard,� said squad.
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Union County High School sophomore Breana Crowley was selected to attend the three-day NCCEP/GEAR UP Youth Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., this summer. Students submitted applications and essays for the chance to represent Tennessee, and
only two students were selected across the state, one male and one female. Students will participate in training sessions and workshops to maximize and develop their leadership skills. Breana is the daughter of Sandra Crowley.
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The Dollywood Penguin Players will perform a storybook after school, 3:30 p.m., Luttrell Public Library community center room. A popcorn and water snack will be provided. All ages welcome.
“The Best Man” performed by the Encore Theatrical Company, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Walters State Community College Morristown campus. Info/tickets: etcplays.org or 423-318-8331.
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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 27 Bits ‘N Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, 1 p.m., the Community Center in Norris. Program: “Modern Day Quilting” presented by Diana Bishop, owner of Stitches ‘N’ Stuff. There will be a “Sit and Sew” 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. “Harry Potter, Higher Education and Popular Culture,” 5 p.m., UT Medical Center’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 “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 28 Robotics at the Library, 5 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. For teens. New members welcome. Info/registration: Nicole Barajas, nbarajas@knoxlib.org, or 525-5431.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, APRIL 29-30 Annual rummage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 4365 Maynardville Hwy, Maynardville. Items include furniture, appliances,
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Church rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Fountain City UMC, 212 Hotel Road. Rain or shine. $3 Brownbag-a bargain, noon. Oak Ridge Community Orchestra concert, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Market Square. Part of the Dogwood Arts Festival events. Free. Everyone welcome. Relay For Life East Anderson County, 2 p.m., downtown Clinton on the streets around the courthouse. Activities include: walk, silent auction, food, car show, entertainment. 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., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE. 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.
“The Best Man” performed by the Encore Theatrical Company, Walters State Community College Morristown campus. Performances: 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Info/tickets: etcplays. org or 423-318-8331.
SATURDAY, MAY 7 “College Financial Planning” workshop, 10:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by Darrell Keathley, COFFE. Info: 922-2552. Plant sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell UMC, 9420 Heiskell Road.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 7-8 Blooms Days Festival and Marketplace, 9 a.m.5 p.m., UT Gardens, 2518 Jacob Drive. Cost: $8, one day; $12, both days. Featuring: specialty plants, unique garden goods, live music, garden workshops, children’s activities and more. Info/schedule of workshops: utgardens.tennessee.edu.
TUESDAY, MAY 10 Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.
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American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522.
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.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 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, MAY 5 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.
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