Union County Shopper-News 051116

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Alder Springs Church ‘traveling on’

BUZZ Budget work Sheriff Billy Breeding and Highway Superintendent David Cox got a warm welcome from the Budget Committee of Union County Commission last week, with their budgets gaining unanimous approval. But the stalemate over funding tourism through the county’s Chamber of Commerce continues with very little change.

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Read Sandra Clark on page 2

Retiring duo Union County native the Rev. James Whitson retired from the city of Maynardville April 29 after more than 38 years; the day after his wife, Mary, announced her retirement. “I told him he was not quitting one day before me,� said Mary.

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Read Cindy Taylor on page 3

Election correction We incorrectly stated the date of the liquor by the drink referendum in last week’s edition. That election will be held, in the city of Maynardville only, in conjunction with the election for city council members on Tuesday, June 28. The county general election at state primaries are Aug. 4 as stated.

Meet the Lay boys The saying “Two is better than one� is personified with fraternal twins Alec and Austin Lay. The juniors at Union County High School are two of the best athletes the Patriots have to offer on the basketball court and the baseball field. The two complement each other well in both sports.

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UT celebration Today we celebrate academic progress by Tennessee athletes. Everybody got at least a passing grade. Thirteen of Tennessee’s 18 sports teams scored higher than the national average. Baseball, cross country, combined swimming and diving, combined tennis, women’s basketball and women’s track were among the programs with perfect 1000 APRs for the past academic year.

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Poke sallet A few messes of poke was always on my mother’s menus. The family loved it.

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By Shannon Sh hannon Carey y Blue sky broke through rainclouds, a young colt frisked in a nearby field, and voices uplifted in praise echoed off the spring-green hills as Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church made the journey from the old church building to the new on May 1. The congregation walked down Hickory Star Road to their new building, located at the corner of Hickory Star and Little Valley Road. “The Lord has been so good to me, I feel like traveling on,� they sang in perfect harmony. “Until that blessed home I see, I feel like traveling on.� There has been an Alder Springs Church near the intersections of Hickory Star, Little Valley and Hinds Creek roads since 1849. The church moved into the most recent sanctuary on May 7, 1967, according to Carl Coppock, the church’s oldest member and oldest deacon. “I helped build this one, and I was ordained in the building before this,� he said, calling the move bittersweet. Indeed, tears were shed during the final songs and prayers in the old sanctuary. Previous pastor the Rev. Dewey Raley thanked God “for everything that has been given to us here.� Worshipers filled the new sanctuary to capacity for a jubilant dedication service. “Folks, we made it,� said pastor Jimmy Davidson. “We made it on

Building committee members Bruce Williams and Glenn Cooke lead the way as the congregation of Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church walks down Hickory Star Road from their old sanctuary, seen on the hill above, to the new building. Photo by S. Carey God’s amazing grace. To him be the glory.� The new church sits on 9.5 acres, giving Alder Springs plenty of parking and room to grow. The

building’s sanctuary can seat just The church’s youth have already less than 300. The building also raised money for a playground, has 10 Sunday school rooms and and work will begin on that proja fellowship hall with a full com- ect as soon as a site is selected. mercial kitchen. More pictures on 5

May 19 is last full day of school By Sandra Clark The final full day of school for students is Thursday, May 19, but the actual final day, a half day, is Wednesday, May 25. Union County Schools had three remaining snow days left, so Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter secured state permission to convert the final two instructional days to professional days. Because the school year must end with a student day, the half day on May 25 remains in the schedule. ■Brian Oaks: The 12-year school board veteran opted not to seek re-election in August. He served four years as board chair. EMS director Andrew Reed is running unopposed for the seat. Brian Oaks “We accomplished a lot,� Oaks said after the meeting. “We’ve come a long way. Our school system is something to be proud of.� Oaks said Jimmy Carter has put politics aside and “that’s been a good thing.� He recalled colleagues past and present, saying he was honored to have served with such fine people. He specifically mentioned David Coppock, Gerald Smith and former member Mark DeVault. ■Paperless: The BOE is going paperless. Carter said the May meeting was the last with packets of papers for board members. “In June, the Board of Education will be assigned Chromebooks (computer tablets), and your

The spring TNReady tests were canceled for grades 3-8 when the state vendor, Measurements Inc., was unable to meet its contract terms. Some students already had taken exams in March. High school tests were delivered on time and taken by students as usual. ■Football: Carter said Thursday the search continues for a head football coach at UCHS. Coach Tommy Rewis resigned during spring practice for personal reasons. Carter said he Tommy Rewis Coach Kathy Cox congratulated her tennis seniors for their hard work, both talked with Reacademically and athletically. She said all maintained a B-plus average while wis and understands his situation. practicing and competing in tennis. Pictured at the school board meeting That said, the team had no assisare Sierra Womble, Cox and Zachary Walker. Not pictured is Sierra Clabough. tant coaches and no one stepped up Photo by S. Clark to continue spring practice. The TSSAA allows 10 days of agenda will magically appear,� he ing was held in the cafeteria where practice during a period of 15 said. “From this point on, no more acoustics are sketchy at best. The school days. meeting was disrupted at times agenda packets.� Rewis spoke to the Board of This has got to be good news for by custodians pushing carts over Education in April, requesting adDr. Ronnie Mincey, supervisor of tile floors as they worked to get the ditional pay for assistant coaches. federal programs who doubles as school ready for the next day. The board took no action, but Afterwards, we complained Carter said Thursday he had told secretary to the BOE. Mincey totes a large plastic container filled with to board chair David Coppock: Rewis he would try to work it into agenda packets from his office to “Couldn’t hear a darn thing!� the budget for the next fiscal year. board meetings and back, storing Slowly and with a sly grin he re■TSSAA: The board discussed it in the trunk of his car. plied: “That is the plan.� briefly a suggestion from Dr. Jack Here are the meeting’s high- A. Parton, director of schools in The May agenda packet was about 50 pages, carefully copied, lights as we heard them: Sevier County, that the Board of ■Tests: Carolyn Murr, presi- Control of the Tennessee Secondcollated and stapled with colorful cover sheets so members can dent of the Union County Educa- ary Schools Athletic Association be find them quickly during discus- tion Association, asked if test re- changed to provide for representasion. The electronic agendas will sults from March will be shared tion by directors of schools. save everyone time, but now we’ve with teachers. Carter said: “My “We’ll start by asking (for the got to work on the sound at board understanding is the state will change), and then we’ll ask state send us raw scores but we won’t legislators to require it,� Carter meetings. With a student event in the au- get the data that we are used to ditorium, last week’s BOE meet- getting.� To page 3

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2 • MAY 11, 2016 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news Interim president Mayme Taylor presents the Chamber’s budget request to the county’s Budget Committee. At right is Commissioner Lynn Beeler, who ultimately offered a motion to approve. It died without a second. Photo by S. Clark

Sheriff, highways get OK from Budget Committee By Sandra Clark Sheriff Billy Breeding and Highway Superintendent David Cox got a warm welcome from the Budget Committee of Union County Commission last week, with their budgets gaining unanimous approval. But the stalemate over funding tourism through the county’s Chamber of Commerce continues with very little change. Interim president Mayme Taylor omitted three items from a previous request including reimbursement for expenses incurred at last year’s Indiana boat show. Commissioner Wayne Roach asked Finance Director Ann Dyer how much the county receives from the hotel/motel tax. Dyer said $21,000 last year and $21,998 the year before. Commissioner Chris Upton questioned the Chamber’s investment in the recent Norris Lake cleanup. “We ran six pontoon boats around the

lake during the cleanup. (Volunteers) threw trash onto a barge,� said Taylor. Upton also questioned $1,500 for advertising on the website of National Geographic. “We get a lot of hits on that site,� said Taylor. “We’ve invested in several things and haven’t seen results,� countered Roach. Mayor Mike Williams added, “It appalls me how (the Chamber) operates and what you’re doing is ignoring what the people of this county want.� Taylor said a new president will be hired from three applicants. The position is part-time with a monthly salary of $1,000. Roach suggested changes in the Chamber’s board. “The history has been a couple of people making decisions.� Commissioner Lynn Beeler moved to approve Taylor’s request but no one seconded his motion. “Thank you for your time,� said Taylor.

Roach said afterwards that the county commission is not interested in keeping and spending the hotel/ motel tax revenue but it’s also not interested in turning it over to the Chamber of Commerce unless that group makes changes. Commissioners present included Beeler, Upton, Roach, J.M. Bailey, Dawn Flatford, Stan Dail and Janet Holloway. Soil conservation: Dail sharply criticized the commissioners for not supporting a $5,000 requested increase from the Soil Conservation District. “This is ridiculous,� he said, explaining that the three counties served by a grant-writer

were asked for $5,000 each with the state matching half of his salary. “He brings in about $400,000 in grant money for farmers,â€? said Dail, who said he’s an alternate board member of the district. Commissioner Holloway amended her motion to include the $5,000 after Dail’s explanation and the budget item passed unanimously. Pay raises: Most ofďŹ cials are requesting a two percent pay raise for employees. Finance Director Ann Dyer will bring revenue ďŹ gures and estimates to the June committee meeting so commissioners can decide if projected revenue will enable the raise. Otherwise,

most ofďŹ cials are presenting at budgets. Sheriff’s Office: “We’ve done a lot of cutting back,â€? said Sheriff Billy Breeding. He was able to present a budget with only a .62 percent increase while asking for a part-time animal control ofďŹ cer and jailer and a full-time court ofďŹ cer. “Well, that’s never been done before,â€? said Commissioner J.M. Bailey. Then he asked about Breeding’s inmate garden. “We’ve saved about $10,000 in food costs,â€? said Breeding. Highway Department: Superintendent David Cox, who is wrapping up his ďŹ rst term and seeking re-election

with opposition in August, said he’s asking for a three percent raise for his employees – his pay range is $11.98 to $13.97 for folks who lay asphalt all day. “They work hard in the sun and deserve it.â€? Cox said the state is dividing a surplus of $42 million among county road departments which should enable him to pave three times the number of roads as usual this year. With that, Cox got atta-boys from Bailey and Roach and his budget sailed on to the full commission without change. Fund balance: Dyer had projected a $108,865 surplus for the current ďŹ scal year, but settlement of an unanticipated lawsuit upset the plan. Dyer will report in June on the anticipated surplus. From the capital budget, the county will spend $15,000 to resurface the Courthouse and $13,500 for law enforcement vehicles.

Making them cry, leaving them laughing What do we do and why do we do it? Betty Bean spoke recently to Dr. Mark Harmon’s UT journalism class. She brought the ďŹ nal copy of the old Knoxville Journal. There’s a staff picture on the front page. Bean stands alone, far in the back, not quite part of the gang but still there as the proud old daily coughed and folded. “Tell those kids to study for a job with a future,â€? I advised; but I know she didn’t. Bean is a true believer. That same week, a reader from Halls wrote in part ... “Please forward – as I type this through the tears still on my cheeks – my thanks and appreciation to Betty Bean for her article, ‘A Killing at Danny MayďŹ eld Park.’ “Not being a Knoxville native, I found it to be not only an outstanding piece of history but an opportunity for my own heart’s reection on faith, gratitude, compassion and caring.â€? I forwarded the email to Bean with a note: “You’ve made another one cry.â€? Bean later said she had expected readers to cry: “I was crying when I wrote it.â€? So for every person who calls to complain about our delivery system, another calls to request delivery or extra copies. Very few write

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to thank us, and that’s OK. We’re already out chasing the next story.

What we do The Shopper News team publishes eight unique newspapers weekly. Roughly half of the content is consistent, while the rest is unique to each zone. I’m the overall editor and “last eyes� on each page before it’s printed. Also, I coordinate government and business coverage, manage the columnists and go boldly where most reporters fear to tread: MPC sector meetings and Union County Commission. North: Shannon Carey coordinates local content for Halls/Fountain City (our oldest paper), Powell, Union County and North/East (our newest zone). Ruth White, a Shopper veteran, covers our North kids beat, takes most cover photos and generally gets around the area, assisted by Cindy Taylor. West: Sherri Gardner Howell coordinates local

Chiropractic and “the popsâ€? Chiropractic Outlook By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC One of the little details that have become synonymous with the notion of chiropractic care is the “poppingâ€? or “crackingâ€? sounds that sometimes occur when a chiropractor is adjusting the bones of the spine, or other of the body’s joints. There’s nothing unusual about it. The body’s joints contain a lubricant called synovial uid. The uid is a source of nutrients for the cells that maintain the cartilage in the joint. The synovial uid includes dissolved gases—about 80 percent carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen. Each vertebra has two sets of facet joints, which allow for exibility, including moving your head and neck. In the course of a spinal adjustment, it’s not uncommon for a gas bub-

ble to escape from a facet joint with a sharp popping or cracking sound. It’s similar to the sound that happens when a person cracks his knuckles. The noise is actually the result of a phenomenon called joint cavitation, a change of pressure inside the joint. It takes 15 to 20 minutes for gas to reabsorb into the joint, which is why you can’t repeatedly crack a knuckle. In fact, if there is repeated noise from a joint, it may be caused by a tendon or ligament moving over it. Talk with your chiropractor for more information on the care of your joints. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.

content for Bearden, Farragut, Karns/Hardin Valley and South Knox. Sara Barrett covers the West kids beat. Freelance writers are Betsy Pickle (South), Wendy Smith (Bearden), Carolyn Evans (Farragut) and Nancy Anderson, Karns/Hardin Valley. Graphics: Carol Springer, Kathryn Woycik and Jodi Littleton put the pages together. In addition, Jodi manages our website. Ad sales: Coordinated by the News Sentinel team headed by Steve Bowman, the Shopper sales manager is Amy Lutheran, assisted by Patty Fecco, Tony Cranmore and Beverly Holland. Circulation: Shoppers are distributed inside the News Sentinel for Knox County subscribers each Wednesday and we “wrap� the TMC – Total Market Coverage – delivery of preprints and grocery circulars in Knox County. Union County papers are mailed to boxholders. Every home should get a Shopper each Tuesday or Wednesday.

A sample of last week’s work: North, South, East, West

Shopper News is leading efforts to develop Powell Station Park. At top, seniors enjoy a school-sponsored cookout at the park. Home Depot guys donate picnic tables.

What’s next? As the former Scripps papers are assimilated into the USA Today network, we will change. Shopper pages will be produced by pagination software. The classiďŹ ed pages already are. The website hopefully will be robust with easy-tosearch digital archives. We will always be challenged to do more with less.

Luckily, the Shopper does that well – having started with a pencil and a drop box.

So what? You keep reading and we’ll keep writing. That’s our bargain.

Betty Bean features Brian McDaniel, who crafted the Knoxville montage above; and yes, that’s the MPC northwest county sector plan meeting at right.

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James Whitson with family at his retirement party; Pictured are Whitson, wife Mary, son Bobby Kitts, granddaughter Kristen Beaty, sister Pat Laney and brother Curtis Whitson

James and Mary Whitson: Retiring duo Union County native the Rev. James Whitson retired from the city of Maynardville April 29 after more than 38 years; the day after his wife, Mary, announced her retirement.

Cindy Taylor James Whitson with former co-worker Kyle Richardson; Richardson hired Whitson for the city. Photos by Cindy Taylor “I told him he was not quitting one day before me,� said Mary. Whitson was joined at a surprise retirement party by friends and family. He says he is the oldest person with the longest employment history to retire from a position with the city. Whitson’s job involved a lot of outside work that kept

city water lines up and running. “I’ve known James since I took my position with the city,� said city manager Jack Rhyne. “He has been a good employee. We kid him a lot and give him the blame when things go wrong.� Whitson was hired to work for the city by Kyle

Richardson. “James is a good man and a good worker,� said Richardson. “Kyle gave me a chance when I needed help so I could provide for my family,� said Whitson. “He is a Christian brother and a friend.� Whitson may be retiring

from the city but when he talks about his future itinerary it doesn’t sound like he will be any less busy. He is an ordained minister, a former pastor, a plumber, a fisherman and a builder. Those are a few of the things he says he will continue to do. He and Mary both say they love to fish for anything that bites. “We have a lot of friends and family who own boats,� he said. “When any of us has something the other needs we always share.� The couple have been married 46 years. Both say they are looking forward to some uninterrupted, quality time together. “We’re going to sleep in and do nothing but we’re going to adopt some new rules at home,� said Mary. “The first rule is that the last one up makes the bed.� Contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylorsn@gmail. com

Veterans sought Union County Mayor’s Office is currently accepting applications for plaques to be placed on the veterans’ wall. Info: 992-3061.

Leonor Perez joins the Blessed Theresa of Calcutta Dancers in a traditional dance.

Diversity at the library By Shannon Carey Maynardville Public Library celebrated Diversity in Action Day April 30, with special programs and a visit from the Blessed Theresa of Calcutta Mexican Dancers. The library had handouts in various languages, including fire safety information from the Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department. They also gave information on the Tennessee Electronic Library Power Speak program, which is designed for English language learners. The pretest for U.S. citizenship is even available online. The Blessed Theresa dancers treated the group to a performance of traditional Mexican dance to finish the day. Info: maynardvillepubliclibrary.org

Scareltt Zammarron performs a traditional Mexican dance during Diversity in Action Day at Maynardville Public Library. Photos by S. Carey

! + ("& &" & * " ) ' $ !! The Board of Education recognized school winners in this year’s spelling bee: Anna Hansard, Sharps Chapel; Scarlett Gwaltney, Big Ridge; and Trayven Farmer, Luttrell. Not pictured are Savannah Paul, Maynardville Elementary; Emma Moyers, Horace Maynard Middle School; and Brayden Williams, Paulette. Anna Hansard also won the countywide contest.

Last day of school said after the meeting. The Board of Control has nine representatives from public schools and three from private schools. All public representatives are high school administrators. â– Dress Code: Susan Oaks deferred this item until June, pending development of the student handbooks. â– School bus contracts: The school board no longer votes on bus contractors. Finance Director Ann Dyer announced winners in the sealed-bid applications for the next school year: Luttrell: Tenika Hopson Paulette: Anna Todd, Sharron Elkins (2), Lois Hubbs (2), Andrea Meyers and Tenika Hopson Big Ridge: Sharron Elkins, Cindy Hopson (2), Andreay Meyers (2) Sharps Chapel: No bid awarded Maynardville Elementary: Lois Hubbs, Cindy Hopson, Tenika Hopson

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Celebrate! Good news at Tennessee The University of Tennessee has a fair share of problems, starting with a perceived lack of leadership. To fund or not to fund the unusual diversity movement is a really big deal. Legislators are assisting in this decision. Prone protestors have clogged campus sidewalks. Several professors who weren’t otherwise busy have emerged with carefully considered opinions. Heavy, heavy hangs the Title IX lawsuit as a very dark cloud over many heads. The baseball team goes right on losing in the final year of good guy Dave Serrano’s coaching contract. Gentle leader Dave Hart may have to make a move. With no idea of how far away are the Bristol seats from the players, excitable football fans want the Vols to schedule at least one game a year at the race track. About this daydream the boss can smile and remain relatively calm. Occasional positive news flows from the university but it arrives quietly and causes much smaller headlines. For example, today we celebrate academic progress by Tennessee athletes. Ev-

Role models I have always liked and been drawn to elderly people. I suppose this is due in great part to the fact that I was the youngest child to both my father and mother, both of whom were older than my friends’ parents. Most of my public school teachers were also close to my parents’ ages.

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I was pleased to have the opportunity to attend college with several students who were non-traditional per age. Two of these individuals served as role models for their younger classmates. During my freshman year at Lincoln Memorial University, I took Dr. Alex Buckland’s introduction to art class. We met in the lecture room on the basement floor of Farr Hall each Tuesday night during Fall Quarter 1983 from 6-9 p.m. I sat on the front row next to a lady named Vestina Minton. Vestina was probably in her late fifties or early sixties at the time, a charming, talkative lady. She and I formed a bond as we were both education majors. Her friendliness was a comfort to me in the newness of the college environment. Dr. Buckland guided our class through examination of various pictures of fine art in our text. We had to learn the style, medium and a few facts about each. My favorite memory of Vestina was her consternation as to why a bronze sculpture of a beer can qualified as art. Similarly, we never could quite understand what made Jackson Pollock’s “drip painting� technique fine art, as it seemed that even a kindergartener could dip a brush into paint and sling it onto a canvas. I never had another class with Vestina. I understand that she finished her coursework, successfully completed student teach-

ing, graduated, but never sought employment as a teacher. I think for her the intrinsic pleasure of obtaining a college education was the ultimate reward. Vestina’s lesson – often the best rewards in life come from the inner joy of accomplishment. Her success instilled confidence in me that I too could be successful. I was 21 years old when I graduated from LMU in May 1987. The oldest member of our graduating class was a 71-year-old lady named Leafy. I had never heard of her until our graduation, and I wondered why such an elderly person would just be obtaining her bachelor’s degree. Obviously she, too, was fulfilling a lifelong dream of obtaining a higher education. Leafy’s lesson is best summed up in the words of a poem I once read: “It’s never too late, ’til the tired heart ceases to palpitate.� Both Vestina and Leafy served as examples that there never comes an age when a person automatically fails to be productive. Anyone can set and attain meaningful goals as long as there is breath in the body and reason in the mind. Ironically, Vestina and Leafy seem younger to me with each passing day. Next week I’ll share humorous memories of an elderly lady who was also a good friend.

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erybody got at least a passing grade. I propose a raise for Dr. Joe Scogin, senior associate athletics director, assistant provost and director general of Thornton Athletics Student Life Center (wow, what a title). The Thornton Center provides academic support and assists with personal and career development. Numbers and beneficiaries say Scogin actually makes a difference. Thirteen years ago, the NCAA concocted an academic progress formula – points for eligibility, retention and graduation of student-athletes – to gain a glimpse into whether schools were actually requiring players to go to school. I don’t want to know the complicated details but the magic number is a fouryear APR of 930. Above that score are degrees of OK, good and great. Below brings the threat of

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Derogatory comments are out of style, no longer appropriate. Through the years, Tennessee may have had a dumb jock or three. One comes to mind. There have also been academic giants, going back to Everett Derryberry and Nathan Dougherty and moving forward to Vols who earn undergraduate degrees and add master’s within four years. Derryberry, former halfback, went on to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in English. For 24 years, he was president of Tennessee Tech. Dougherty, former tackle, supposedly made A in everything. He is in the College Football Hall of Fame. He hired Bob Neyland as coach of the Vols. He helped organize the Southeastern Conference. The UT engineering building honors the great dean’s name. Former center Bob Johnson, College Hall of Fame, NFL standout, prominent Cincinnati business leader, is a member of the all-time Academic All-America team. That’s as good as it gets.

stems. The tender stems can be cut and cooked with the poke or rolled in meal with salt and pepper and fried. If you choose to fry the stems, be sure to soak them in salt water before frying. “Look for any bugs that may have taken up residence on the leaves and wash it in two rinse waters. If you have time before your meal, shake some salt on it in the first water. The salt makes the bugs come to the top so you can dispense with them early on. “Place the clean poke in a pot with plenty of water. Bring it to a boil and cook it until tender – about 30 minutes would be plenty. Take the poke out of the water (drained) and into an iron skillet. There will be enough liquid left so that it does not burn. “For an 8-inch skillet of poke I add about two teaspoons of bacon grease, about a teaspoon of salt and cook it on medium heat while I hold the poke with a fork and cut it with a knife. By the time I finish cutting the poke, it will be done and ready to eat. Poke, cornbread and boiled eggs make a mighty good meal.� Pokeweed is a perennial, and for those who spin and weave, it’s a nice ornamental with dark purple berries that form in grape-like pods. In olden times the juice of these berries was used as ink and as dye for yarn or linen. Pokeweed is grown from seed, and if you wish to grow a little poke-

weed, save the seed. Otherwise, birds may do the work for you as they feed on the seeds and scatter the plant from their droppings. I’m told and have read that the root of poke and poke berries are poison. I also have seen people eat one poke berry and tell me it prevented some ailment. I can’t remember what the ailment is. As information in case a child should happen to eat a poke berry, symptoms of poisoning are: A burning sensation in the mouth, salivation, gastrointestinal cramps, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Depending on the amount consumed, more severe symptoms may occur such as anemia, altered heart rate, convulsions and respiratory failure. In some of the folk medicine writings, pokeweed is promoted as a dietary supplement to treat mumps, arthritis and various skin conditions. The medical community, of course, does not buy this argument. Native Americans and early settlers used the root in poultices to cure skin diseases and rheumatism. Allens, the company that sells those wonderful green beans, also sells canned “poke salet.� Poke Sallet Festivals are held in Gainesboro, Tenn.; Arab, Ala.; and Blanchard, La., outside of Shreveport. There is also a song by Tony Joe White called “Polk Salad Annie.�

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penalties, probation, loss of scholarships and, Heaven help us, even bowl ineligibility. Tennessee football scored 956, up 11 points over last year, up 24 from two years ago and up 32 from three years ago – back when things were bad. Butch Jones gets a $50,000 bonus for 945 or better. He gets $100,000 if academic progress reaches 965. The coach is in charge of motivation. Thirteen of Tennessee’s 18 sports teams scored higher than the national average. Baseball, cross country, combined swimming and diving, combined tennis, women’s basketball and women’s track were among the programs with perfect 1000 APRs for the past academic year. You may have heard there was a time when college classes meant little or nothing to college athletes. It was said that going to school was just something that had to be done to be eligible to practice and play and make normal progress toward professional millions. “Dumb jocks� was a favorite put-down among critics of college sports.

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Of stars and words Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades, or loose the cords of Orion? Can you lead forth the Mazzaroth in their season, or can you guide the Bear with its children? Do you know the ordinances of the heavens? Can you establish their rule on the earth? (Job 38:31-33 NRSV)

Hands are raised and tears are shed as the Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church choir leads the congregation in the last song in the church’s old sanctuary, built in 1967.

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Sometimes when I am looking for something else, I stumble across a Biblical text which I have somehow missed (or forgotten). That is how I discovered the word Mazzaroth. I was wandering around in Job’s frustration, and there it was. Say, what? Who? So I looked it up (which my mother taught me so well to do: “Let’s look it up,� she always said) and there it is: Mazzaroth! Which, of course, sent me to the footnotes. No meaningful help there. That is where the allknowing Internet came to the rescue. Mazzaroth is a very old name for the 12 constellations of the Zodiac; it is a tool that uses the stars to tell a story. Fair enough. However, there is more learning to be done! The word Mazzaroth is also a hapax legomenon! (Could I possibly make this stuff up?) A hapax legomenon is a word that appears only once in a text. Really, I worry about the scholars who go through books looking for hapax legomenons. Do they truly have nothing else to do? And then I begin to wonder if legomenons is actually the correct plural form of legomenon. Turns out, it isn’t; the correct plural is legomena. (Begins to sound like “Leggo my Egg-o, doesn’t it?) If you have read thus far in these musings, I suspect you are one of “us� – those people who love to learn, and especially love to learn unusual and very new, or very old words!

FAITH NOTES This special display in the new Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church foyer holds the communion flask and glasses from the original church, built in 1849.

■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.

Loretta Staley shakes hands with the Rev. Jimmy Davidson as she arrives at the first service held in the new Alder Springs Missionary Baptist Church.

Hines Creek Food Pantry brings decades of care By Cindy Taylor Once each month the Hines Creek Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall is filled with carts and bags of food to be distributed to those in need in the community. Church member Irene Sherritze was instrumental in the startup of the church in 1952 and the first food pantry in the mid-1980s. At 88 she continues to be a part of the church ministries and volunteers every month at the food pantry. “We found out about an opportunity to help the community and got this food pantry started,� said Sherritze. “A revival was held in my old home place and the church started from that meeting. The good Lord did it through me.� Food for the pantry comes from Second Harvest and Midwest Food Bank. Any money donated to the pantry goes directly to purchase food. Any costs are funded by the church. An 80-year-old neighbor comes each month to pick up food for himself and his wife. “We are on a fi xed income and can barely make it. This helps us so much,� he said. “My wife made us chicken and dumplings last month from some of the food.� Volunteers come from across communities and local churches including Union Baptist in Maynardville, Dante, Bethany, Blessed Theresa of Calcutta in Maynardville and others

to volunteer with the ministry. Emily Beason directs the pantry. “We didn’t exactly start out as a food pantry,� said Beason. “We had some community members who needed help when they lost their homes to fire. We provided blankets, clothes and canned food and it developed from there.� Hines Creek Baptist Church has an average attendance of around 70 each Sunday. With more than 200 people making use of the food pantry each month the church serves an amazing number of people for its size. “Early on in the history of the food pantry there was a Food pantry volunteers Emily Beason and Pat Queener load groresident in the community, ceries into the car for a community resident. Photos by Cindy Taylor Jimbo “Anderson� Caldwell, who lived in a house with no running water or electricity,� said Clarissa Sherritze. “We would take him groceries and bring him to church. He was one of the first people our food pantry served.� Through the years church members have also built houses for residents and provided transportation to many area children for Sunday school and VBS. “Volunteering here at the food pantry is much better than just sitting,� said Irene Sherritze. The Hines Creek Missionary Baptist Church Irene and Clarissa Sherritze prep food bags for the Hines Creek Food Pantry is open at 1 Food Pantry. p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. The church is at 1000 Hinds Creek Road in Maynardville. The Rev. Bobby Kitts is pastor.

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SENIOR NOTES ■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: Gala Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 13. Bring a dish to go with barbecue. ■Plainview Seniors Plainview City Hall, 1037 Tazewell Pike Meets each first Monday • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ■Luttrell Seniors Luttrell Community Center, 115 Park Road Meets each third Monday • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Upcoming event: Barbecue lunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 16. Entertainment: Tommy White. Bring dish to share. ■Sharps Chapel Seniors Sharps Chapel Community Bldg. 1550 Sharps Chapel Road Meets each first and third Wednesday • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Upcoming event: Fish fry, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18. Bring a side dish.

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Twins Austin and Alec Lay are teammates on the basketball court and the baseball diamond. Photo by S. Norris Members of the Union County High School girls track team are Emma Hickman, Alexandra Moshe, Rebecca Hickman, Brianna Hurst and Allisa Hawk. Not pictured are Kassidy Knight, Brittany Hurst and Macayla Henderson. Photos by S. Carey

Track team sprints through great season By Shannon Carey The Union County High School track team has had a banner year. Thirty students came to tryouts this year, and the girls team had enough members to win meets. And win they did, coming in first at the Central High School meet and second at Gibbs. Coaches Aileen Beeler and Kristen Wilson attribute their numbers this season to their challenge to the girls soccer team, which they also coach. They told the girls they would be required to run three miles in under 30 minutes. Now, six girls are going on to sub-sectionals in Greeneville May 10. If they place fi rst or second, they will progress to sectionals at CAK, and then to the state tournament if they qualify. They are Allisa Hawk running the mile; Alexandra Moshe in discus; Emma Hickman in the 100- and 200-meter dashes; Kassidy Knight in the high jump and 400-meter dash; Brittany Hurst in the long jump, triple jump and 300-meter hurdles; and Makayla Henderson in the

Union County High School track team member Michael Cox won best overall at the Big Ridge State Park Ridgerunner 5k. long jump and triple jump. The team also had a great showing at the Big Ridge State Park Ridgerunner 5k, with boys team member Michael Cox winning best overall. Coach Kristen Wilson was the fastest female runner. Emma Hickman won in the 16-18 age group. Stephanie Padden was second in the 12-14 age group, and Scarlett Muncey also placed in her age group. Coaches Wilson and Beeler have also improved the program’s infrastructure, applying for grants from donorschoose.org to get hurdles, relay batons, an equipment wagon and ladders for practice.

Everybody’s talking about the Lay boys By Seth Norris The saying “Two is better than one” is personified with fraternal twins Alec and Austin Lay. The juniors at Union County High School are two of the best athletes the Patriots have to offer on the basketball court and the baseball field. The two complement each other well in both sports. In the gym, Alec is a perimeter player who is not

afraid to shoot the three, while Austin makes his living down low. The duo helped guide the Patriots to the region tournament for the first time since 2009 on the hardwood this past season. Unsurprisingly, they both averaged just over 11 points a game. On the diamond, the Lay boys helped lead the Patriots to a 20-9 regular season record. Alec was named District 3-AA pitcher of

Luttrell Elementary honors Bates, Buck Luttrell Elementary School principal Sonja Saylor announced that Steva Bates is the school’s Teacher of the Year, and Destinee Buck is staff member of the year. “Both of these ladies are dedicated and loyal to the students and serve in various capacities throughout the year,” said Saylor. Bates is a 5th grade English/Language Arts teacher, as well as an after-school tutor, boys basketball coach

the year, and his catcher, of course, was Austin. Alec was quick to praise the advantage of having his twin behind the plate. “He knows what pitch I want during certain counts,” said Alec. “We know what each other’s strengths and weaknesses are.” While they work well as a team, they are also competitive with each other. “I’m jealous of him in baseball, and he’s jealous of me in basketball,” said Austin. It’s not as cut and dried as that though; it’s not the sibling rivalry that you might expect. When talking to them you get a feel for their contrasting personalities on and off the field. The real competitive edge would have to go to Alec. “I like to leave everything out there on the field or court,” said Alec, “I try to give it my all every pitch, every possession.” Meanwhile, Austin takes a less serious approach; it’s simple, and something people sometimes forget to do. “I like to have fun,” said Austin, “I’m not as competitive, and try to have fun

while it’s lasting.” While it’s lasting, the twins still have another year ahead of them, and look to have even more success. They will be holding each other accountable to do so. “If we think one of us is slacking, we try to pick him up,” said Alec. “We’re always there for each other.” You have to wonder if the two will try to continue to play on the same teams in college, but that’s not the case for the Lay boys. Alec, who has already received some offers to play college baseball, plans on living out his dream of being a collegiate baseball player. Austin on the other hand, wants to “be in charge.” He has already made plans to go to the University of Tennessee for education administration and supervision. “I feel like I’d be a good principal,” said Austin, “I’ve just always wanted to be in charge.” With this year school year almost at a close, and a senior year around the corner, who knows what success Union County will see from them? But you can be sure they will be pushing each other.

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Amanda Sauer and Trey McCoy will be married June 4 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church with a reception following at the Buck Bates Standard Knoxville. and Junior Beta Club sponThe bride is the daughsor. Buck is a special educa- ter of Dominic and Cindy tion assistant, bus assistant Sauer of Norris. She is a and girls basketball coach. 2015 graduate of UT and is employed by CUB as a staff accountant. The groom is the son Douglas Cherokee Head Start is accepting applications for of Chris and Janet McCoy the 2016-2017 school year. The child must turn 3 or 4 years of Andersonville. He is a old by Aug. 15. Info/application: Corryton/Luttrell or Pau2016 graduate of UT with lette/Big Ridge, 992-4155; Maynardville or Rutledge area, a sports management and 992-8146; Central Point and Bean Station area, 828-6123. business degree. He is cur-

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rently a personal trainer and is working at the YMCA. After a honeymoon to Cancun the couple will reside in Andersonville.

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& Honor Union County High School’s Top Seniors

Madison M. Booker Plans to attend: LMU Major: Biology Extra curricular activities: HOSA, Beta Club, STEM Mentor

Shelby Howard Plans to attend: Pellissippi State Major: Biochemistry Extra curricular activities: Student Government, Beta Club

Hunter L. Collins Reece Edmondson Plans to attend: Plans to attend: UTK TN Technological Major: Engineering University Extra curricular Major: Music activities: education and Hunting, oboe performance Basketball, Soccer Extra curricular activities: TN Wind Symphony, Beta Club president

Sydney Cooper Plans to attend: Austin-Peay Major: Radiology Extra curricular activities: Beta Club, HOSA, Soccoer, Tennis, Cheer

Caleb S. Rhodes Plans to attend: Tennessee Tech University Major: Pre-Physical Therapy Extra curricular activities: Baseball, STEM Mentor, Union County Rescue Squad

Mikayla Huxley Plans to attend: University of Tennessee Major: Biology Extra curricular activities: Mock Trial, HOSA, Stem Mentor

Brianna M. Reynolds Plans to attend: University of TN at Knoxville Major: Biological Sciences Extra curricular activities: Beta Club, HOSA, Student government

Ashley S. Widner Plans to attend: LMU Major: Nursing Extra curricular activities: Band, HOSA

Kadie G. Clevenger Plans to attend: Roane State Major: Dental Hygiene Extra curricular activities: HOSA, Beta Club, Soccer, Softball

Zachary Walker Orrin Warwick Plans to attend: East Plans to attend: Tennessee State ETSU University Major: Engineering Major: Mechanical Tech Engineering Extra curricular Extra curricular activities: activities: Boy Scouts, Beta Club, UCHS Venturing Crew Tennis, Honorary member of the N. Ingram Society

Sierra Womble Plans to attend: Pellissippi State Community College Major: Education Extra curricular activities: Tennis, Volleyball, FCA

Isaac “David� Capps Plans to attend: Pellissippi Major: Computer Science Extra curricular activities: FFA president

Rachel E. Pierce Plans to attend: Cleveland State Community College Major: Nursing Extra curricular activities: Softball, HOSA, Beta Club

Tameka Chesney Plans to attend: UTK Major: Sociology/ Computer Science Extra curricular activities: Reading, Hanging out with friends, Watching cat videos

Breanna M. Dunsmore Plans to attend: Tusculum College Major: Dental Hygienist Extra curricular activities: Varsity Softball, Beta Club, FCA

Augustus Simpson Plans to attend: Middle Tennessee State University Major: TV & Film Production Extra curricular activities: Drinking Coffee, Playing with cats, Trying to sleep

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5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Union County Family Community and Education (FCE) clubs spring luncheon and meeting, 10:30 a.m., Community Baptist Church on Highway 61West. “Music in the Air ... the Musical Heritage of East Tennessee� covered dish luncheon will be hosted by the Big Ridge FCE Club. Guest speaker: Jack Neely, executive director of the Knoxville History Project. Info: Gloria Halcomb, 585-4774. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 12-13

THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 22

AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Registration: 922-0416. Info: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

“Snow White and Rose Red,� 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/tickets: knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com; info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com; 208-3677.

FRIDAY, MAY 13

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, MAY 11 Computer Workshop: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer’ or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolk dancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 “Getting Your House in Order� seminar, 2-3 p.m.., Physicians Regional Medical Center, 900 East Oak Hill Ave., Emerald Room. Free; registration required. Info/registration: 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682) or Tennova.com. “Grow Veggies Anywhere,� 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardener Amy Haun. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Halls Book Club: “The Rosie Project,� 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library,

Free Movie In The Park at Luttrell Park. Movie begins at dusk. Bring chairs or blanket. Free Movie Night at Beaver Dam Baptist Church featuring “Woodlawn,� 7 p.m., third floor education building, 4328 E. Emory Road. Free popcorn and drinks. Info: 922-2322. Gala Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Union County Senior Citizens Center, 298 Main St., Maynardville. Bring dish to go with barbecue. Info: 992-3292 or 992-0361. Halls Middle School Spring Carnival, 4:30-8:30 p.m., 4317 E. Emory Road. Activities include: carnival games, live bluegrass music, basket auctions, silent auction and more. Free admission. Unlimited carnival game wristbands: $5. Food available for purchase: Buddy’s BBQ, Bruster’s, pizza and more.

Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Instructor: Tommye Scanlin. Bring a frame loom and lunch. Info/registration: appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; in person at the Center.

MONDAY, MAY 16 Senior lunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center, 115 Park Road. Lunch will be barbecue; entertainment by Tommy White. All seniors welcome. Bring a dish to share. Monday Night Book Club: “Women of the Silk,� 6-8 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

TUESDAY, MAY 17 “Carbs: the good, the bad and the ugly,� 10 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Followed by a healthy cooking demo at 11. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 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. Sharps Chapel Seniors Fish Fry, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sharps Chapel Community Building, 1550 Sharps Chapel Road. Bring a side dish. Info: 992-3292 or 9920361.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14 American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, 4-10 p.m., Fountain City Park. Theme: “Paint Your World Purple.� Activities include: food, games, a silent auction, entertainment and opportunities to support the American Cancer Society; survivors and caregivers will be recognized along with a special luminaria ceremony. 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. Spring East Tennessee Plant Swap, 10 a.m., New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane. Setup begins 9:45. Potluck lunch 11:30 a.m.; verify potluck and list of food on Swap Forum. Info/rules/link to forum: www. easttnplantswap.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 14-15 “Tapestry Weaving Basics,� 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,

Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Shakespeare for Kids, 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Presented by the Tennessee Stage Company; featuring “The Merry Wives of Windsor� and “King Lear.� Info: 689-2681.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Children’s Festival of Reading, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., World’s Fair Park on the Festival Lawn and Amphitheater. Kick off celebration for the Knox County Public Library’s summer reading programs. Free admission. Featuring: world-class authors, illustrators, storytellers, musicians and more. Info: knoxlib.org.

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