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BUZZ Leslie Corum is Chamber CEO Leslie Corum was elected president of the Union County Chamber of Commerce in votes counted Friday, June 3, in the Chamber office. Other candidates were Pearl Coffey and Teresa Jarnigan, but Jarnigan withdrew before the vote was finalized. Corum and her husband, Chris, live in Plainview off Ailor Gap Road. Interim president Mayme Taylor and the Chamber’s board of directors changed the bylaws to enable an election by the business membership. Ballots were returned by mail or directly to the Chamber office. The new president’s first order of business should be to repair relations with County Mayor Mike Williams and the Union County Commission. And that will be a challenge for sure. – S. Clark

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Young Jordan Hamlin joins in the opening prayer for the Memorial Day service and procession at the Union County Courthouse May 30. For more images from the ceremony, see page 5. Photo

School board to meet June 13

by S. Carey

There will be a special called meeting of the Union County Board of Education on Monday, June 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Union County High School Auditorium to discuss and approve/disapprove budget amendments. The board adopted its budget June 2, and it will be reviewed next by the Union County Commission.

Texas Valley breaks ground on new church

Farmers Market booms with season

By Jake Mabe They called it a historic day (May 29) at Texas Valley Baptist Church, and so it was. After a special service, members broke ground on a new church building, which will be approximately 6,000 square feet and sit on the site of the former building, which burned nine months ago. Merit Construction is the contractor. It is scheduled to be finished within one year. But that’s all the boilerplate stuff. Guest minister the Rev. Jerry Copeland read from Acts about Antioch. Allen Berry led the singing. Memories materialized – of B.F. Dalton, of Lynn Bill Brock, Vonnie Stanifer, Mae Dalton and Tyler Greenlee break ground “Chief� Brock, of on the new Texas Valley Baptist Church building. Photos by Jake Mabe

As the weather heats up the Union County Farmers Market is expanding its offerings and greens rule the day. Strawberries are on their way out but incoming offerings include a vast selection of produce from Seven Springs Farm and other vendors.

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Benefit sale June 10-11 in Luttrell A benefit/garage/yard sale is planned in memory of Union County resident Sarah Howe, 28, who died in a car accident Feb. 3 leaving behind two young boys. Donations from family and friends include personal items, antiques, collectibles, glassware, books, jewelry, scrubs, tools, furniture, swing set, and clothing – house, shed and carport are full. Cash only, no credit/debit cards. Rain or shine Friday and Saturday June 10 - 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Redbud Circle, Luttrell 37779.

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Conway to head UCHS football By Seth Norris On Wednesday morning, the news was just sinking in for Robert Conway after he had been named the next head football coach at Union County High School last Tuesday night. Conway After interviewing numerous candidates, athletic director Shane Brown decided the Georgetown, Ky., native was the best fit for the future of the program. “We need somebody that is going to stay here long term,� said Brown, “We need someone that is going to commit here, move here, and invest here.�

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Conway, 33, brings a ton of coaching experience from numerous high school and smallcollege levels on both sides of the ball. Whether it is quarterbacks coach at Greensboro College, or co-defensive coordinator at Henry County (Ky.), the former college linebacker at Thomas Moore is football through-and-through. Conway is also not brand new to the Union County area; he was hired last July under previous coach Tommy Rewis as a quarterbacks coach. After last year’s rough 0-10 season, Conway recognizes that it will take some hard work to get the Patriots going in the right direction. “This is not an overnight fix,� said Conway, “It starts with retaining the kids we’ve got and making them better. It’s going to be a three-

year rebuilding process.� Conway is adamant about getting the kids in the community interested in football. There is a stigma to the program due to the lack of success it has had in previous seasons. Conway believes that is not going to change unless the coaching staff and community get the kids on the field. “We’ve got to go out there and beat down the bushes of our own homes,� said Conway, “There is talent that shies away from football, and it’s the job of everybody to reach out to those kids.� In past years, there have been numerous athletes at Union County that either play other sports, or just don’t want to play because the team “isn’t good.� If those types of kids get interested, the Patriots and the com-

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munity could see real change in the tradition and importance of football. With changes to the press box and the relatively brand new field, Conway says these upgrades show that the potential is there. “It’s this mentality that football has never really been a big deal here,� said Conway, “The administration has now made it a big deal.� Many coaches have failed to take the job to the next level. After being around the county for about a year now, Conway sees that it’s time for the people of Union County to finally get the winning football team they want. “This is an area that is starved for it,� said Conway, “We’re going to roll our sleeves up and work hard, because I think the people here deserve it.�

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Curtis Tindell, all gone home now. Shirley Etherton attended. Seeing her brought memories of her husband, Charles “Tud� Etherton, who’s also gone now. Bill Brock, the longest tenured member of the church, said that when he looked at the ruins last year, he thought about his dad, about the people who worked so hard to build the other church back in the early 1970s. Fire is a part of the church’s history, Leann Dalton Berry said. Founded in 1873, the church building burned in January 1905. “But we’ve always rebuilt,� she said. And so they are again. Rebuilding. Rejoicing. And holding on, as the Psalm says, to that precious seed.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

UCBPA scholarship golf tourney raises $7,000 By Marilyn Toppins On a warm, balmy Saturday afternoon in late May, 20 teams flooded Three Ridges Golf Course to raise money for graduating Union County High School seniors at the 24th Union County Business and Professional Association Scholarship Golf Classic. To date, UCBPA has awarded nearly $90,000 in scholarships. This year’s recipients, Hunter Collins, Rachel Pierce and Zach Pursel, volunteered to work the tournament. Lil Jo’s Bar-B-Que provided lunch with pulled pork, potato salad, slaw and baked beans. Pepsi and Cumberland Gap Distributors donated the drinks, and Subway ended on a sweet note with freshly baked cookies. Friendly competition developed early on the putting green. No one seemed to come close until Nicholas from Scott Bates’ team putted 29 inches from the cup. Vowing to beat Nicholas, Christian Chandler of Plainview City putted 26 inches. When Nicholas discovered that he had been outdone, he paid for another chance. The first putt was way off target, but his second putt was a hole in one for $50. By late afternoon, the scores revealed three top teams: first, Andy’s Team ($500); second, Kyle Beeler’s Team ($300); third, Dyer’s Flooring ($100). Chris Ayers and Colorado Abella took home antique coolers from Coca Cola complete with can colas for closest to the pin on holes

â– Alder Springs Baptist Church, located at the corner of Hickory Star Road and Little Valley, 7-9 p.m. June 13-17. Classes for all ages.

eight and 13. Porter Brown and Tyler Brown scored closest to the pin on the more challenging holes five and 16 to win four rounds of golf with carts donated by Three Ridges and Dead Horse Lake golf courses to share with their team, U.S. Architectural Millworks. Andy’s Team won first place in the Union County Business and Professional Association ScholarIn August, Wolfie of Dyer’s ship Golf Classic. They are Ryan Henry, Andy Buckner, Chase Buckner and Jack Bailey. Flooring will be at Bristol enjoying NASCAR for having the longest drive of the tournament. As a major sponsor, Food This year’s recipients of City Manager Scott Inklethe Union County Busibarger recruited several ness and Professional teams, many composed of Association scholarships Food City employees and volunteered to work vendors including Food City the tournament. They Bakery and Deli, Flowers are Zach Pursel, Rachel Baking Company, Cherokee Pierce, and Hunter ColDistributing, Eagle Distriblins. Photos submitted uting and Pepsi Company. Union County Education Association and Okie’s were also major sponsors, along with the Toppins family. American Business Equipment printed the brochures. Golfer goody bags were provided by Willow Ridge Chris Wolfenbarger of the Care and Rehabilitation Dyer’s Flooring team receives Center, Food City, Nabisco, the Longest Drive award from Flowers Bakingand and Food City manager Scott First Century Bank. Inklebarger. Door prizes and hole sponsors included Gail Corum of Brantley Bookkeeping Service, Eagle Distributvid Cox, Flowers Baking ing, Cherokee Distributing, Company, ORNL Federal Caring Medical Center of Credit Union, Patterson TN Summit Medical Group, Waste Hauling, Tolliver’s District Attorney General Jared Effler, JNC Lawn Cooling, U.S. Architectural ner, Mary Beth Kitts, Mike Market, Wanda Byerley, Care, Larry Clark’s Paint- Mill Works, Willow Creek Williams, Pam Ailor, Tri Wyrick Roofing, Pete’s Place ing, Middle Man Auction Auto, Woods Music, Bar- County Sanitation, Union and Beth’s Buttons and EnService, Paul’s Dry Wall, bara Williams, city of Lut- County Chiropractic, Union graving. Volunteers included Gina Pepsi of Knoxville, Randy trell, Commercial Bank, Pawn, Carmeuse Lime and Turner, Shafer Insurance, Cooper Container Corpora- Stone, city of Plainview, Buckner, Gail Corum, MarSubway of Maynardville, tion, Country Places Inc., Clayton Homes, Cumber- tin Shafer, Bryce Buckner, Tim Fletcher Heating and Flowers by Bob, Gina Buck- land Gap Distributors, Da- Brittany McLain, Doris

■Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway in Halls, 5:308:30 p.m. June 13-17. Ages preK through fifth grade. Theme: “Cave Quest.� Dinner provided. Info: 368-6115. ■Church of God of the Union Assembly, 336 Tazewell Pike, 6:30-9 p.m. through June 10. Ages: 3 through teens. Theme: “Deep Sea Discovery.� Supper served each night. Info/registration: Linda Merritt, 992-0682. ■Milan Baptist Church, 1101 Maynardville Highway in Maynardville, 6:45-9 p.m. through June 10. Classes for all ages. Theme: “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.� Info: 992-8128 or milanbc.org. ■Nave Hill Baptist Church, 1805 Walker Ford Road, Maynardville, through June 10; 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. ■New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road, 6-9 p.m. June 13-19. Theme: “Cave Quest.� Info: 546-0001 or newbeverly.org. ■Union Missionary Baptist Church, 940 Ailor Gap Road, 6:30-9 p.m. June 13-17. Fun Day Kick-off, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12.

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Jeffreys, Marvin Jeffreys, Rachel Pierce, Zach Pursel, Hunter Collins, Wayne Toppins and employees of Food City. UCBPA thanks all of the players, sponsors and more than a dozen volunteers who helped raise more than $7,000 to use toward scholarships. Join us next May for our 25th year!

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Tuesday night quilters share more than sewing By Shannon Carey

Judee Shuler of Oliver Springs is working on restoring and finishing this antique quilt find. Photos by S. Carey

The Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee will hold their annual quilt show 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 17, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Quilting bees are open to newcomers, and several times and locations are available. Info: www.smokymtnquilters.com

It’s Tuesday night in Karns, and six friends spanning ages and walks of life are hard at work around a conference table. This is the Tuesday Night Bee, a small group of Smoky Mountain Quilters members, but their work isn’t just with thread and needle. They are at work building friendships, too. No one is quite sure when this bee got started, although most agree that it was sometime in the 1990s. Locations have changed, and some members have come and gone, but the bee remains a strong tradition for the quilters involved. And they’re always looking for new members. Shannon Auge from Andersonville guides denim and flannel squares through an antique sewing machine. The denim came from jeans she and her husband wore while renovating their Andersonville home, a task they’ve been at for 25 years. She fell in love with quilting in college when she found a book on watercolor quilting. She enjoyed matching the colors. When she moved to Andersonville, “I though I was the only quilter in 100 miles,� she says. “There was no Internet then. I joined and thought maybe I’ll meet another quilter, and boy howdy didn’t I!� Kathy Costello of Powell

is a pro at hand-stitched embroidery, and she’s pretty sure her love of handwork is why her first quilt is still unfinished. Or it could be that she’s made baby quilts for nieces and nephews for the past eight years in a row. But she loves the work, and she enjoys the fellowship of the Tuesday Night Bee. “It’s the time that I make for myself to sew,� she says. All the Tuesday night quilters echo that sentiment. Lou Watson, a retired ESL teacher from Halls, is making quilts for all her grandchildren and says, “(The bee), they’re my sounding board. They give you advice when you don’t know what to do.� Judee Shuler moved to Oliver Springs from New Jersey in November. Her specialty is working with vintage fabrics and finishing or restoring found quilts. “You find they in the strangest places,� she says. “I pulled one out of a trash can.� She joined Smoky Mountain Quilters and the Tuesday Night Bee to find friendship and learn new techniques. Pamela Werner of Corryton loves to learn and says she’s “collecting projects for my retirement.� And Tammie Smith of Powell, whose employer hosts the meetings, quit the bee for a time after the

Shannon Auge of Andersonville works on a memory quilt with the Tuesday Night Bee. It is made of pieces of denim jeans she and her husband wore while renovating their home. tragic death of one of the members, her friend Dana Gerhardt. But Smith came back for, you guessed it, the friendship she missed. “I don’t think we have a meeting that we don’t talk about (Dana),� she says. Smoky Mountain Quilters is a guild which welcomes all quilters. With meetings, or bees, scattered around the region at various locations, days and times, it’s easy for a quilter to hook in with a group, exchanging ideas and participating in challenges. They do charity work, too. Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild provides quilts for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. They worked on the Medal of Honor quilt when Medal of Honor recipients visited Knoxville last year. Quilts

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American Legion Post 212 will host its annual free fishing tournament for youth up to age 12 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Big Ridge State Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Free bait will be provided to use with bamboo pole or a rod and reel, which must be returned. Prizes for all participants; food and drinks will be served.

As the weather heats up the Union County Farmers Market is expanding its offerings and greens rule the day. Strawberries are on their way out but incoming offerings include a vast selection of produce from Seven Springs Farm and other vendors.

Cindy Taylor Seven Springs brings the “farm to table� concept home and is open at their Highway 61 location/winery through the week for those who miss the market on Saturdays. Brigitte Passman is interning at the market for the summer. Brigitte is a rising senior at UT studying agriculture leadership, education and communication. During her time with the market she will be helping with set-up and clean-up, attending other markets for ideas, acquiring new vendors, working on getting more customers to the market and writing a Farmers Market newsletter. Tomatoes are ripe and ready. Flowers both cut and live are still available along with trees and shrubs. Cabbage, beets, onions and broccoli and cucumbers are in. Honey and eggs are still available and blueberries are coming soon. New to the market is Rocking Chair Farm. Owners David and Christine Rogers raise alpacas. They brought skeins of yarn, softest you’ve ever touched, and other Alpaca products to sell. All yarn is natural with no dye. Their farm is in its second year with eight Alpacas. “Some people say there is trash fiber but I don’t believe that,� said Christine. “We don’t throw anything away.� New Roots Nursery was back with live flowers, shrubs and trees. A feature shrub was the Purple Smoke Bush. Cheddar Holler owner Chris Schoening is always on-site with

of Valor is another project. To support their charity work, the guild holds an annual quilt show, and the next one is coming up June 17-18, at the Knoxville Expo Center on Clinton Highway. While the members of the Tuesday Night Bee aren’t entering anything this year, they’ll be there as volunteers, and they have entered in the past. “We have all kinds of quilts here,� said Shuler. “At the show, you really see some incredible work. They’re works of art.� But for the Tuesday Night Bee, they love each other’s company as much as creating artwork and heirlooms. “Some people drink or do drugs,� said Smith. “We quilt.� Info: www.smokymtn quilters.com

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Farmers market summer intern Brigitte Passman assists market vendor Summer Beeler with strawberries.

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New Roots Nursery owners Vickie and Joe Elkins stand next to a Purple Smoke bush scrumptious cheeses and cheese cutting tips. Also new to the market is Betsy Davis. Davis creates jewelry and hand crafted walking sticks. “I give these away but there is a $15 transfer of ownership fee,� she said, laughing. Live entertainment continues weekly at the market. The Union County Farmers

Market runs 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday at Wilson Park.

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

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opinion Division with remainder With nothing wounded but my pride, I lost just enough wind to decide that maybe I should return to the house for less active play. I thought it was just my and God’s little secret until Gerrie Warwick later said, “I saw somebody fall flat on their rear end the other day!� She had seen me through her kitchen window. The creek changed with the seasons. It was someRonnie what frightening to see it Mincey become a raging torrent during spring floods (I particularly remember one TEACHER TIME such episode in 1977). Even when flooded most, I never Even though I knew none recall the creek coming any closer to the house than the of these things when my family moved there, I found corner of the wood shed. It seems the builder knew just the house intriguing from the very start. Of particular exactly where to safely build the house. interest to me was the surSometimes during rounding property. hottest summer the creek Left from Mrs. Warwick’s years of homemaking dried to a mere trickle. That’s when I enjoyed it was rhubarb that thrived most. I could throw a twig, behind the woodshed and asparagus in the back yard. leaf or small toy boat into the water and watch it float I was glad to learn about these plants, though I cared downstream. When it was stopped by a rock, tree for neither as food. root or debris deposited by Behind the house was spring floods, I could more a hayfield that was intereasily understand Mark sected and bordered by a Twain’s explanations of creek and woods on the how the course of the Misback. Through that field I roamed with my cap pistols sissippi River constantly and pop guns as I tamed an changed, how Lincoln’s flatboat became stuck imaginary and long gone on the mill dam on the western civilization just Sangamon River and how like my television heroes, the Mississippi River delta the Cartwrights. Unlike was continually fragile and them, my only enemies forming. were grasshoppers, mosThere was a spring and quitos and one green snake that was more frightened of pump house at a bend on the other side of the creek. me than I of it. There grew one of the I remember during one biggest oak trees I have chase I slipped in the mud ever seen. Jack Warwick and suffered a hard fall. I grew up in a rental house on Old Luttrell Road. This two-story, frame building was once the home of Burl and Mary Waddington Warwick. Several acres surrounding the house comprised a large working farm for the Warwick family.

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Dual-threat quarterbacks change the game Now that Joshua Dobbs is back from his airplane analysis internship, we can resume the discussion of dual-threat quarterbacks.

Marvin West

Those who can comprehend the awesome NFL numbers achieved by Peyton Manning can score debate points on the advantages of a pro-style quarterback. In theory, the pro stands tall in the pocket, protected by great blocking boulders. He looks to see if receivers went where he told them to go. He identifies the designated one or the alternate most likely to succeed and delivers a dart. This formula sounds good and often prevails, game after game, season after season, for half a lifetime in Peyton’s case. When coupled with great defense, it may win Super Bowls and lead to many lucrative endorsements of pizzas and Buicks. The dual-threat quar-

once helped me measure the circumference and calculate the diameter of the tree. So many of these people and things are gone – Jack and Gerrie Warwick, the house and woodshed, the spring and pump houses and the oak. The hayfield, creek, woods and my memories, even if altered by time, remain. Next week I’ll share a tale about a “sweet.�

terback changes the game, adds dimensions, the possibility of premeditated runs, guaranteed scrambles when the pocket collapses and blockers and rushers are falling over each other. Immediate relocation improves the temporary chances of remaining upright and may transform nothing into something. Crowds cheer. There are potential complications. If the dual-threat quarterback is to throw, it is often on the run. In theory, a moving thrower will miss a moving target more often than a pro-style quarterback might. There is another problem. Belligerent NFL linebackers, pugnacious corners and mean-spirited safeties will occasionally catch the pesky dual-threat quarterback as he zigs and zags. Their goal, at a minimum, is to discourage him, thus reducing the yards they have to sprint and the sweat to be blotted from their brows. Down deep, they would like to disable him, punish him for being such a brat. Sometimes, in their exuberance, they send him to the hospital. Think RG3,

formerly of the Washington Redskins. College football is different. The pro-style quarterback is less certain to dominate. Flaws often pop up in the protection plan. What the dual-threat quarterback adds to the game keeps defensive coordinators up late at night. Think Johnny Football – before he totally ran astray. Remember Dewey Warren? He was a classic prostyle quarterback. He stood his ground, defied the rush and completed a pleasing number of meaningful passes. He became a legend based on how long it took to successfully complete a oneyard run. Remember Condredge Holloway? He was a terrific dual-threat quarterback. Ben Byrd dubbed him “The Artful Dodger.� Even when defenses hemmed him up, they could never be sure Condredge was officially hemmed up. Condredge was more than an escape artist. He was an efficient passer. He set a school record for low interceptions-per-attempts. Only 12 of his 407 were picked off.

Jimmy Streater came along a little later. John Majors called him one of the best athletes he ever coached. In a dramatic victory over Notre Dame, Jimmy displayed versatility with a 48-yard pass completion, a 51-yard scamper and a five-yard touchdown on an option keeper. Heath Shuler was hardnosed. He liked to run into and over opponents. Sometimes he pulled the ball down and sped away when he might have been better off staying where he was. Tee Martin once completed 23 consecutive passes. He threw for 32 Tennessee touchdowns. He ran for 17. Tee, dual threat, was best known for guiding a national championship season. Peyton is in the Vol record book with 11,201 passing yards and 89 touchdowns. Except for one stunning naked reverse, Peyton runs were usually desperation moves to save his life. Dobbs can run well and throw some and think deeply. That creates numerous exciting possibilities. Getting hurt would not be the best one. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

The colorful history of ear wax In medieval times, earwax and other substances, like urine, were used to prepare pigments for writing and drawing.

Bonnie Peters

For this reason, try not to turn the old pages by licking the pages or your fingers for turning those pages! It is said that sometimes people used earwax for lip balm. Maybe if it your own ear wax it might be okay, but I don’t believe I want to use someone else’s ear wax for lip balm. Just as we used to – and sometimes still do – use beeswax on dresser drawers to make them open much more easily, ear wax was used in early times for this same purpose. I’ve read that earwax was also used on scratches or cuts to help in healing. I can imagine the wax would sooth a small wound or spot of dry skin. I also learned with a little more reading that now days testing of ear wax can diagnose exposure

to pollutants in the body and can be used to diagnose physical conditions. To my surprise, chewing generally clears the ear canals. With more modern technology, ear wax has been found to contain anti-microbial properties. Our ancestors must have been correct about its healing qualities for wound care. The thing that got me interested in this subject is – I have little or no ear wax and my ears frequently itch! I also swam at the YWCA downtown for many years. Sometimes the water didn’t drain out of my ears, and I would use a few drops of peroxide or vinegar in my ears. That seemed to solve the problem. Now, when my ears itch, I grab whatever is nearest – peroxide, vinegar or Tea Tree Oil. Either is a temporary fi x. I have gone with other family members to an ear specialist for ear washes to clean out the wax. They would have been popular people in the early days because they could have sold their ear wax. I remember one of my brothers going to the ear doctor, and he had so much wax buildup the doc-

tor sent him home with eardrops and told him to come back in about a week so he could wash out his ears. I don’t remember, but the eardrops may gave softened the wax and it may have just fallen out. I haven’t tried it but I’ve read that sterile warm water, soda water or sterile saline solution also works well to free your ears of wax. Ear candling is another procedure that was once used to remove ear wax; but that can be very dangerous. Candling is performed by lighting the end of a hollow candle and placing the other end in the ear canal. Supposedly the smoke will go down into the ear canal and heat the wax so that the wax attaches to the end of the wick and can be pulled out. Since I don’t have ear wax I don’t have that problem. For anyone who is troubled with too much ear wax – by all means let the doctor do a preventive cleaning once in a while. From what I’ve read, suction would now be the preferred method of cleaning away ear wax. Tell the doctor you want to take the wax to treat your drawers.

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cross currents Lynn Pitts lpitts48@yahoo.com

We need each other

Boy Scouts from Troop 401 lead the Memorial Day procession down Main Street in Maynardville. They are Draven Vermillion, Draven Vermillion, Jessie Kaizer and Jarrett Cox-Jones. Wade Jones and Harold Lett salute during the playing of Taps at the Memorial Day ceremony. Photos by S. Carey

UC veterans By Shannon Carey Union County officeholders, veterans and citizens gathered on the courthouse steps May 30, for the annual Memorial Day ceremony and procession in downtown Maynardville. Mayor Mike Williams gave the keynote speech. “If it weren’t for our veterans, we would not be here today,� he said. “They made the ultimate sacrifice, and I

From page 1 am proud to say that we live in a county that does not take them for granted.� Williams added that the Veterans Place memorial wall at Wilson Park now has 130 names listed. “No veteran should ever go unnoticed,� he said. Frank DiGennaro and Union County Mayor Mike Williams salute during Taps in memory of Union County’s fallen veterans.

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Army National Guard comes to Halls By Ruth White Tennessee Army National Guard has opened a recruiting office in front of Halls High School, staffed by four guard members. The team helps each individual interested in signing up to identify and meet needs. “The main benefit is to serve their country,� said SFC Fred Mize. In addition to service, those who sign up for the National Guard receive pay and college benefits. The center is located at 7413 Maynardville Highway in Will’s Village and serves the Halls, Fountain City and Powell areas. Individuals 17-35 years old (high school juniors and seniors on track for graduation) are eligible to enlist

Tennessee Army National Guard members Fred Mize, Ciji Dunn, Joshua Butler and Jeremie Lindsey work at the new recruiting center, recently opened in Halls. and will serve one weekend a month and two to three weeks in the summer.

McDaniel was a Lion for all seasons I can’t remember when I didn’t know Carl McDaniel. He was just always around, helping folks with vision problems or spearheading some new fundr a i s i ng scheme for Halls Carl McDaniel the Lions Club. When he died on May 24 at age 80, the community lost a fine leader. I connect Carl with George Davey; both were Lions and both lived on Cochise Drive up by Beaver Brook Country Club. George was from the north, I think, and was a more aggressive fund-raiser. When George died, Carl led a delegation of Lions into the Fountain City United Methodist Church. They were awesome in their Lion regalia and we appreciated their show of respect. Carl worked for KUB as a power operations supervisor for 33 years. As an adult, he earned a bachelor’s degree (1989) and a master’s degree (1993) from UT. He then took a job with the state Emergency Man-

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Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner‌. So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then he took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. (Genesis 2:18, 21-23a NRSV) I am reading a book about the War of the Roses in medieval England, and am about to embark on another one. Those were perilous times for everyone in the country: men were subject to conscription by their lords, women were largely subject to their husbands, and children were subject to their parents, but also to diseases and early death. We tend to think of that period as one of chivalry and honor, a glamorous, romantic period. It was, in some ways, depending on one’s status. However, as I read, I found myself considering the lack of toothbrushes and toothpaste, antibiotics, and Kleenex, for heaven’s sake! (It spurred me to plan a “goodie boxâ€? to send to someone, anyone – near or far – who doesn’t have such amenities.) I also considered the way we take such things for granted, ignoring the needs of others. I thought about how we categorize people, based solely on where they live, how much money they have (or don’t have) – without giving a thought to what they might need. The truth is, sometimes the best gift we can give someone is recognizing them as a fellow human being, who has feelings, aspirations and dreams!

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son; special brother, Donnie Boles; and a host of friends. Services were Friday at Sharon Baptist Church and the interment was Saturday

morning at Sharon Baptist’s cemetery. Arrangements were by Mynatt Funeral Home of Fountain City.

â– Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church, 4365 Maynardville Highway, will host an open house of appreciation and farewell for Craig Digmann, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at the church. Everyone in Union County and the Washburn area is invited. Info: 992-7222.

■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

■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.

â– Plainview Seniors Plainview City Hall, 1037 Tazewell Pike

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Back pain can be more than an annoying inconvenience. Both personally and collectively, back pain accounts for hours of time away from work, which translates into decreased productivity and lost earnings. Another insidious side effect is the psychological toll it can take in keeping people from functioning and enjoying life as they’d like. Here are some basic suggestions for avoiding back injury: Be careful even when heading for bed at the end of the day. Make sure you have a mattress and pillows that are supportive. Sleeping on your back increases the pressure on your spine. If you prefer to sleep in that position, put a pillow under your knees. It will ease some of that pressure. ■When reaching for something above head level, stand on a step ladder. Straining to get to something

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Softball team makes state, preps for 2017 season By Seth Norris

The Union County High School softball team’s season has come to a close, but not before making history. The team traveled to Murfreesboro, becoming the first team in any sport at Union County High School to make a state tournament (we make no claims about state appearances by Horace Maynard High School.) After a loss at home to CAK in the region championship May 19, the Patriots were sent on the road the next day to Elizabethton for their first sub-state game since 2013. They bounced back with a 9-2 Union County High School softball senior Rachel Pierce at bat win over Elizabethton, in the state tournament. and, according to senior outfielder Rachel Pierce,

there was no pressure going into the game. “We had a team meeting before the game and said, win or lose, all glory goes to God,� said Pierce, “We’ve made it this far, stay behind each other.� It was an exciting time for the community with the players receiving television and online attention. However, the trip to Murfreesboro did not go as planned, as the team lost to Waverly on Tuesday and to Dyersburg on Wednesday. But, according to head coach Lance Lay, being there served as a message that Union County is no longer to be taken lightly “I hope we start a standard for other teams to

shoot for,� said Lay, “And let other schools know that Union County is not going to sit by, and we’re going to push the limits as much as we can.� Now, the program and the returning players must keep moving forward. The softball team loses seniors Rachel Pierce, Sarah Wilkerson and Bre Dunsmore. Lay believes their presence will be missed on the field, and it is time for the younger girls to show what they learned from them. “We’re going to do our best to minimize the changes to our defense because that was our strongest ability,� said Lay, “These girls have got to start making their offense come more

alive and step up.� Lay says he will get back to work and develop a schedule for the girls in the offseason to help get them back to the state. With new expectations set for the softball program, Pierce believes that she and the other seniors have helped lay the foundation. “I hope that we’ve inspired them, no goal is too big. You set it, you achieve it, and you stay behind each other,� said Pierce, “I think they’ll make it back next year.� With the historic season at an end, the softball team has a lot to be proud of, and Union County will have its eye on the Patriot softball team next season.

Youth softball coming to UC By Shannon Carey Union County Little League president Josh Schwartz says the 2016 season was super. See his letter of thanks on page 7. But he wants to make 2017 even better, and part of that plan is to start Little League softball for girls 6-10. Girls in the 3-5 age range would stay in tee-ball with the boys. “We have girls in Little League baseball, and they’re great,� Schwartz said. “But past a certain age we’d like to transition them into softball. We want to keep these kids in Union County, and right now we’re losing a lot of girls to Knox County. “We just need support of parents and players. We’d like you to bring your kids back to Union County.� According to Schwartz, Little League in general is losing participants, but Union County’s numbers this year showed a slight increase over 2015. Schwartz coached a coach-pitch team this season. He said his favorite memories of the season are of seeing kids’ faces light up when they make contact with the ball. “That was great for me,� he said. “I like seeing the kids get out there and mix it up with other kids and not sitting at home playing video games constantly.�

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Another Little League season in the books By Josh Schwartz, Union County Little League President

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It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of May and another Little League season has come and gone in Union County. It seems like just yesterday we were getting our season started but as the old saying goes, “Time flies when you’re having fun!� That’s exactly what we hope the kids in Union County have had these past two months in our league. This was my second year as president of our league, and we were able to incorporate a few changes into our league this year. We started in late 2015 by participating in the local Christmas parades with board members and kids advertising our sign-ups for the upcoming 2016 season and spreading the word about the league. We were able to put up some new signage at our ball park dealing with sportsmanship and some no smoking signs around where the kids are playing. We were able to put in some very nice benches in our dugouts, along with some new helmet and bat holders that were made by sponsor Richard Phillips and his company, Wonderful Wooden Things. We also brought in some new elements to the draft process, including an evaluation day for our players early in the season. This allowed us to spread the talent around our league, which I believe has made our league more competitive in the divisions we have. This year we had five divisions of baseball action. We had our 3- to 4-year-olds playing wee ball. We had our 4- to 6-year-olds participating in some tee-ball action. Our next division was coach pitch which was our 7- and 8-year-old kids, and we had two kid pitch divisions: 9- and 10-year-olds and 11- and 12-year-olds. Our league is run by a group of people who volunteer their time to try and make this league fun and enjoyable for the kids in our county. Our elections for our board take place in September or October of each year, and that information will be posted on our Facebook page and our other Union County Little League page. There are a lot of behind-the-scenes activities that make this league go, and I want to take a minute

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to thank the people for making that happen. Our league plays five days a week, and some people are at the field each and every night, and even some that aren’t at the field are doing things in the name of the league and their time is truly appreciated! I want to say thank you to Wendy Wood for her continued work as our scorekeeper at the games each and every night. She keeps our scorebooks and is the voice that all the kids hear announcing their names when they come up to bat, and the smile they get when they hear that name called is unbelievable. She does a great job up there, and we truly appreciate her time that she puts in for us at the field. Thank you to our treasurer, Gwen Schwartz, for keeping all the financial records in check and keeping an eye on our budget as we progress through the season. She takes care of the bills for the league and handles getting the concession supplies ordered and keeping the concessions stocked throughout the season.

Thank you to Chris Martin for stepping up this season and being our equipment manager. He and his wife, Sara, worked with the coaches and myself at the beginning of the year to keep track of who was receiving what equipment. They are also working with those coaches here at the end of the year to get all the equipment turned back in so we can see what equipment needs repaired, fixed or replaced for the 2017 season. You may have noticed an increase in signage this year at our field. That is all due to our sponsorship coordinator, Nick Maples. He worked hard at trying to get out and spread the word about us trying to continue to build up our league and keep progressing. We were able to add new sponsorships around our field this year because of Nick’s hard work, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you once again to our field group. We have a group of guys that have been working on the field for several years now. Kermie Holloway, Scott Johnson

Free GED classes, tests available

Head Start accepting applications

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.

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, 8286123.

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and Dave Patterson continue to work on our field to make sure it’s ready for ball games throughout the week. Whenever we have something come up with the field we try and come up with a solution and those guys work on it and get it ready for us to play, and we appreciate their time and effort. We also had at different times throughout the year others step up and help with field maintenance, and I want to make sure those guys get named as well. David Wood, Scott Eubanks, Brian Henderson, Nick Maples, D.J. Phillips and Chris Wyrick have all stepped and helped with the field. It may have been dragging the field before the games or helping put field conditioner on or whatever it needed at the time, but again they volunteered their time to help when needed. We also want to say thank you to Chris Wyrick who has been our main umpire the entire 2016 season, working behind the plate for the majority of our coach pitch and kid pitch games. He has also

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worked some tee-ball for us as well. We appreciate the time and effort he has put in this season. Our league of course couldn’t run without the coaches that volunteer their time week in and week out to try and make an honest impression on your children’s lives as they try and teach them this wonderful game of baseball. I want to take a minute to recognize each and every one of the managers from this year. Karen Peace and Josh Orrick were the managers for our wee ball teams this season. Nick Maples, Roy Kelly, Joseph Finley, Matt Coaker and Benji Harless all stepped up to manage our tee-ball teams. Matt Cooke, Roy Kelly, Kermie Holloway and I were the managers for our coach pitch teams this year. Mike Hodge, Kermie Holloway, Donald Cook and Ryan Bailey were the managers for our kid pitch and Little League teams this year. Each one of these men had wonderful assistant coaches helping them, and you can ask them and they would tell you that they couldn’t do it without their assistant coaches help. Again, I truly appreciate each and every one of our managers and coaches for taking the time to work with these kids throughout the season. It is truly remarkable to watch some of our teams begin the season with never meeting each other before to see what they have accomplished at the end of the season. This shows the commitment and time that these people put in with the kids of our league. I want to thank all our sponsors from this year, both new and old. As I mentioned earlier, Nick Maples was able to bring in some new sponsors this season, but we also have sponsors that have been with the league for years now, and without your sponsorship we can’t continue to try and build on what we already have. This year we offered banner sponsorships and team uniform sponsorships. With our banners we do a two for one special where you pay one fee and we will customize your banner and put it up for two years. We hope to have some new sponsors hanging up at our field next year. We thank you all for your support of our league. We want to thank Union County government and Union County Public Schools for their continued support of our league. Some of our teams practiced at Luttrell Elementary and Paulette Elementary schools this season and we truly appreciate the principals for allowing us time to use their ball fields. We also thank the Maynardville Elementary School principal for allowing us to do our chili dinner fundraiser at the school back

in February. I also want to thank Dr. Jimmy Carter for working with me on helping us get our school enrollment forms completed last month as one of our preparations for all-stars. With our season ending and summer and fall coming, we hope to have some projects taking place at the ball field. With the help of our fundraising this year we are going to be getting some quotes for our batting cage and pitching areas this offseason and continue to upgrade and replace some of the older equipment that we have collected throughout the years. One thing we are looking forward to getting implemented for the 2017 season is bringing softball back to Union County for our younger kids. That’s one thing that I’ve been really looking at since I took over and we are hopeful that in 2017 that we are able to get Little League softball started back up in our county. Come out and support our all-stars this season. All-star tournaments start June 18 at various locations, but we are hosting the 9- and 10-year-old all-star tournament here in Union County this year. Come out and cheer on your favorite little leaguer and enjoy some great baseball. It is truly an honor to be representing our league in the capacity that I am and I have enjoyed this thoroughly. I hope that people can look around and say that we are making a difference with the kids in this county and continuing to try and build up this league. We want to be able to provide a fun and competitive environment all at the same time and hope the kids go home at the end of the season happy. Then, years down the line, they can look back and say “I remember when I played Little League in Union County.� In closing, I want to thank everyone that has helped with this season, the board members, the coaches, the volunteers for our concession stands, and especially the parents for getting your kids signed up and getting them to practices and supporting them throughout the season. I want all parents to know that any time you see me at the ball field and have a question or concern please let me know. It has truly been a pleasure to serve the families and most importantly the children in our community for the 2016 Union County Little League season. We hope for many great years moving forward! Info: Josh Schwartz, littleleagueunioncounty@ gmail.com, or find Union County Little League on Facebook.

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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, JUNE 8 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 JUNE 9 AAA’s Roadwise: Safe Driving for Mature Operators, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Eight-hour course approved by the state of Tennessee for insurance premium discounts for eligible drivers. Info/registration: Kate, 862-9254, or Stephanie, 862-9252. Halls Book Club: “Pigs in Heaven,� 1 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. All welcome. Info: 922-2552. The Heiskell Seniors monthly meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Center, 1708 W. Emory Road in Powell. Speaker, 11 a.m.; lunch, noon; bingo, 1 p.m. Bring a dessert and a friend. Info: Janice White, 5480326. “Killer Tomatoes vs Tomato Killers,� 3:154:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Presented by Master Gardeners Joe Pardue and Marcia Griswold. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892. Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Pizza Ha’s, 8-9:30 p.m., Pizza Hoss, 7215 Clinton Highway. Free stand-up comedy show featuring local comedian Sean Simoneau. Shakespeare for Kids, 3 p.m., Norwood Branch Library, 1110 Merchants Drive. Presented by the Tennessee Stage Company; featuring “The Merry Wives of Windsor� and “King Lear.� Info: 688-2454. Super Hero Storytime and Costume Party with Spider Man, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Movie in the Park, Luttrell City Park. Free. Bring chairs or blanket. Movie starts at dusk. Cancelled if raining. Info: 992-0678. “Plan to Can and Preserve Food,� 9-10 a.m., Union Farmers Co-op, 3035 Maynardville Highway.

Free pressure gauge testing; free food preservation and nutrition information. Bring the canner lid, gauge and seal. Info/appointment: Becca Hughes, 992-8038, rlhughes@utk.edu.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 10-11 The McKameys’ annual Hometown Singing, Second Baptist Church in Clinton. Friday: 7:30 p.m. special guest The Inspirations from Bryson City, N.C.; Saturday, 6 p.m. special guest The Primitive Quartet from Candler, N.C. Reserved seating, $16; general admission, $13. Info/tickets: 457-3678.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Bark in the Park, 3-8 p.m., World’s Fair Park Festival Lawn. Fundraiser for the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley. $5 donation at the gate includes: Kid’s Korner, Grayson Subaru Misting Tent, pet contests and more. Info: humanesocietytennessee.com/bark-in-the-park/. Chalk on the Walk, noon, Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. “Killer Tomatoes vs Tomato Killers,� 1:30-2:30 p.m., Bearden Branch Library, 100 Golfclub Road. Presented by Master Gardeners Joe Pardue and Marcia Griswold. Free and open to the public. Info: 588-8813 or knoxlib.org. Mid South Navy Nurse Association meeting, 9:30 a.m. Homewood Suites conference room, Turkey Creek. All nurses who served in the Corps are invited. Info: 938-1996. Saturday Stories and Songs: Dancing Spider Yoga, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. For children ages 3-9 and parents. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Statehood Day celebration, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Marble Springs, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Includes: guided tours, encampments, open hearth cooking demonstrations, 18th century music. Info: 573-5508 or marblesprings.net. Statehood Day celebration, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Crescent Bend House & Gardens, 2728 Kingston Pike. Free admission. Info: 637-3163 or crescentbend.com. Statehood Day celebration, noon-3 p.m., Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Includes: free tours with a birthday cake celebrating the birthday of the state of Tennessee as well as the birthday of Col. Francis Alexander Ramsey. Info: 546-0745 or ramseyhouse.org. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 11-12 Antique car show and street fair, Historic Rugby. Car show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday; free to spectators. To preregister vehicles: 423-628-2441; day of show registration, $10, space permitting. Street fair, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days, featuring: crafts, antiques and gift vendors. Info: historicrugby.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Coffee, Donuts and a Movie: “Creed,� 10:30 a.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Family Movie Night: “Peanuts,� 5:30 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431. Knoxville Zoomobile, 3 p.m., North Knoxville Branch Library, 2901 Ocoee Trail. Info: 525-7036. Magician Michael Messing, 2 p.m., Carter Branch Library, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: 933-5438. QED Experimental Comedy Lab, 7:30-9:30 p.m., The Pilot Light, 106 E. Jackson Ave. Free weekly comedy show blending stand-up, improv, sketch and other performance styles. Donations accepted.

TUESDAY. JUNE 14 Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212. Knoxville Zoomobile, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15

Memoir Writing, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. A Featured Tennessee Artist workshop. Registration deadline: June 9. Info/ registration: appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; in person at the Center. Magician Michael Messing, 4 p.m., Mascot Branch Library, 1927 Library Road. Info: 933-2620. Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212. Shakespeare for Kids, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Presented by the Tennessee Stage Company; featuring “The Merry Wives of Windsor� and “King Lear.� Info: 947-6210.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 2 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 17-18 “Night at the McClung Museum� family sleepover, 7 p.m.-8 a.m., McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture, 1327 Circle Park Drive. For children ages 5-11 and their parents. Tickets: $40 per person members; $50 nonmembers. Info/tickets: 974-2144 or mcclungmuseum.utk.edu. Quilt show, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Hosted by the Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee. Admission, $7; two-day pass, $10. Info: smokymtnquilters.com or on Facebook.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Lavender Festival and A Taste of Tennessee Wines, Historic Jackson Square in Oak Ridge. Festival, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; A Taste of Tennessee Wines, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Portion of proceeds go to the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge. Info: jacksonsquarelavenderfestival.org. Make Your Own Kite!, noon-1 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Mosaic Stepping Stones, 1-6 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway. Instructor: Jessica Kortz. A Featured Tennessee Artist workshop. Registration deadline: June 11. Info/registration: appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; in person at the Center. Saturday Stories and Songs: Faye Wooden, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 “If You Build it, They Will Come,� 1-2 p.m., Davis Family YMCA, 12133 S. Northshore Drive. Presented by Master Gardener Amy Haun. Info: 777-9622. Knoxville Zoomobile, 2 p.m., Carter Branch Library, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: 933-5438. Monday Night Book Club: “What Alice Forgot� by Liane Moriarty, 6-8 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUNE 20-24

Computer Workshop: Introducing the Computer, 2-4:15 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Preregistration is required. Info/registration: 525-5431. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

Kids’ Craft Camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Road, Norris. Instructor: Sheri Burns. Bring a sack lunch each day. Registration deadline: June 10 or until filled. Info/ registration: appalachianarts.net; 494-9854; in person at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

Awesome Science with Dr. Al Hazari, 2 p.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

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