Union County Shopper News 071313

POSTAL CUSTOMER

VOL. 8 NO. 28

IN THIS ISSUE

The Clear Branch area

Prior to the formation of Union County until present day, a settlement called Clear Branch was located between Luttrell and the present day town of Plainview.

Records show the Clear Branch Baptist Church was already a member church of the Powell Valley Association of Baptists in 1839.

Read Bonnie Peters’ report inside.

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New director for iCare program Mike Miller says he will never be able to fill the shoes of former iCare director Lanelle Mulkey.

But as a “recovering addict” he has an inside track that will take him a long way toward sustaining the job as defined by the iCare mission; that of getting and keeping drugs and alcohol off the streets of Union County and out of the hands of youth.

Read Cindy Taylor’s interview inside.

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ

Gospel Music Fest in the Chapel Blazing Star No. 455 will host a Gospel Music Festival at Sharps Chapel Park from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Local musicians and church singers will perform to benefit the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department.

Luttrell VBS Luttrell Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School with classes for all from 7 to 8:30 p.m. July 15-19. Everyone is invited. The Rev. Clyde Beeler is pastor.

UCHS schedules Union County High School students may pick up schedules and make changes as necessary on these dates/times: ■ 12th grade only – Tuesday, July 23, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

■ 11th grade only – Wednesday, July 24, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

■ 10th grade only – Thursday, July 25, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

■ These will be the only times for changes to be made.

The school office will be closed to the public July 26-29.

■ Ninth grade schedules will be given out at the orientation/ hot dog dinner 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at UCHS.

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Luttrell Festival headliners set

By LLibby ibby Morgan ib n For the fifth year, Mayme Taylor is working on the details for the big annual event in her little city. The Luttrell Bluegrass Festival is planned for Sept. 21, and – this just in – Tim Lovelace, musician, comedian and Gospel Hall of Famer, has signed up with Taylor to perform at the festival to be held at Luttrell Park.

Taylor says, “We wanted to bring shows not normally seen around here, and Tim Lovelace fits the bill. He’s hugely talented onstage, doing comedy routines between songs. He’s going to give the crowd some good clean fun.”

Outta The Blue and the Holloway sisters are also scheduled to perform. They are a family bluegrass band out of Lenoir City, featuring “hard-drivin’” bluegrass.

Mom Nancy, dad David and their daughters Michelle and Sondra Mayme Taylor at Luttrell Park, the site of the Luttrell Bluegrass Festival set Holloway make up the group. for Sept. 21. Picnic tables in the shade and the kids’ playground have great James Perry, Union County guy views of the performance stage. Photo by Libby Morgan

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Grant to fund classes, equipment

By Libby Morgan Kim Todd, director of the Luttrell Library, spent some of her first days on the job earlier this year submitting an application for a grant from the Jane L. Pettway Foundation.

The foundation’s website describes the agency’s mission as “having an interest in education, youth, social services, housing, missions, churches and other Christian organizations.”

Todd’s ideas for expanding the library’s programs fit the bill for foundation funding. She submitted proposals for providing sewing and photography classes, a continuing reading program, more books, electronic displays and curriculum.

Todd has a bachelor’s degree in education and spent a few years teaching elementary school in Knox County.

“I’ve been on a few forays to search out the equipment we’re going to be able to purchase with the grant money. Sew ‘N’ Vac in Knoxville has given us an excellent quote for sewing machines and an embroidery machine.

“We’ve got a lot of work to do, like finding our photography professionals and the best deals on a Smart Board and other electronics.

“This is a great thing for our library,” says Todd.

Upcoming at Luttrell: Tuesday, July 16, at 1 p.m. – Ranger Scott from Norris Dam State Park will show and tell with snakes and reptiles.

Tuesday, July 23, at 1 p.m. – Safe Kids of Greater Knoxville Area program, fingerprinting ID by NY Life, and a fire and smoke safety program by Michelle Liford.

Kim Todd, Luttrell Library director, celebrates with Ronald McDonald.

Photos by Libby Morgan

Budget grows, but without tax increase

By Sandra Clark Union County Commission will adopt a balanced budget in July or early August with no property tax increase and increased compensation for county employees.

Most will rejoice and many will wonder why this budget thing has been so hard in years past. It’s been hard this year too, but diligent work by two key committees should smooth the way for quick passage.

Start at the top. Mayor Mike Williams has made a professional budget process a top priority. The

commission’s Budget and Finance Committee has met every other week recently, and the school board’s Budget Committee has combed through expenses line by line.

Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter has a solid understanding of finances, and everybody’s decision to consolidate budgeting into the office of a finance director, Ann Dyer, has saved money while streamlining the process.

On Monday, the commission accepted the budgets from all departments except schools as presented by Dyer and adopted

by the Budget and Finance Committee. Vice chair Gary England said commissioners should expect a called meeting once the school board acts on its budget.

Union County anticipates $11.6 million in revenue and looks to spend $12.1 million, excluding schools.

Dyer said the commission typically appropriates a half million dollars more than anticipated because no department spends 100 percent of its budget.

Key components are $6.7 million for general government, an

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“We’re showcasing local talent with sets by David West, the Beason Family, The Gospel Strings, The Wayne Burnette Review, Billy Jo Nicely and Melba Greene.

“Victoria Welker, our music competition winner from last year, will be onstage. She’s 17, a singer and guitarist, and will be a senior at Union County High this year,” says Perry.

Aspiring performers 18 and under can sign up to be in this year’s contest, and judges are as yet to be announced. The winner of the Kids’ Music Competition wins the opening spot at the Oct. 5 Heritage Festival in Maynardville and a cash prize. To enter the competition, call Perry at 865-742-6523 or email jperry@comcast.net.

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increase of $569,429; $1.4 million for the ambulance service, an increase of $20,000; $1.99 million for highways, a decrease of $6,641; $2 million for debt service; and $2,500 for community development projects, a new budget item.

Dyer said a penny on the property tax rate equals $29,825.17, an increase of $264.38 from last year.

The assessed value of property in Union County is $331.4 million.

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New iCareUC director Mike Miller discusses community development with Emily Saunders from the city of Knoxville. Photo

by Cindy Taylor

Recovering for life hands of youth.

Miller led his first iCare meeting as director June 27 at Revival Vision Church.

During the meeting he spoke about his goals for the position he has held for less than two weeks.

“Lanelle was an excellent organizer and she had great computer skills,” said Miller. “I have neither. What I do have is a passion to do

By Cindy Taylor Mike Miller says he will never be able to fill the shoes of former iCare director Lanelle Mulkey. But as a “recovering addict” he has an inside track that will take him a long way toward sustaining the job as defined by the iCare mission; that of getting and keeping drugs and alcohol off the streets of Union County and out of the

whatever it takes to keep kids off drugs and alcohol.”

Miller has years of involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous and in working with those recovering from a life of drug and alcohol abuse. He says he is anxious to get started in his new role.

Knoxville Community Development coordinator Emily Saunders brought the survey for the next phase of PlanET. Those attending took part in the survey via iPads.

Results were tabulated and showed a strong emphasis on promoting wellness, educating and training local talent, redeveloping vacant and underutilized land and addressing drug abuse issues.

2013 is the final year of the PlanET grant. The final series of this segment of the grant is focused on actionable strategies. iCareUC meets at 11:30 each fourth Thursday at Revival Vision Church on Durham Drive.

Budget grows Budget Committee met for 3-plus hours. Carter and Dyer had received final figures on the state’s BEP contribution, but the school’s budget is complicated by the operation of the Tennessee Virtual Academy.

“We had hoped to present a budget to the Board of Education on Thursday, but we have issues and unanswered questions,” said Dyer. Preliminary fig-

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Carter and Dyer said the county will get $16,354,000 from the state, excluding the Virtual Academy.

Carter said, “We should get what we ordinarily would (under the BEP funding formula) plus 4 percent of the Virtual Academy’s appropriation.

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Let’s make puppets!

By Cindy Taylor You would think snakes and critters would be the biggest draw to the library for the “Dig into Reading” summer program; but that would be poor thinking.

More than 30 kids came to make puppets June 28, and the group was just as excited as they were during the previous programs.

Library staff had collected shiny objects of all shapes and sizes for kids to use in making their own paper bag puppet. There was garland and eyeballs, puffy stuff and pipe cleaners, beads and plenty of feathers to go around.

Library director Chantay Collins gave examples of how to start your own puppet and the kids were off and running.

On all special days during the summer reading program kids and parents are offered a nutritious lunch.

Moshe siblings Gabriel, 3, and Valentina, 5, collect items for their puppets. Photos by Cindy Taylor

cation teacher who helps with the school budget, said he and Dyer “had four different explanations in a 30-minute conversation” with state officials.

The committee asked Dyer and Carter to submit a recommended budget to the school board on Thursday to start the discussion.

Committee members present were Marty Gibbs, Gerald Smith and Brian Oaks.

REUNION NOTES ■ The Musey family reunion will be held at Blaine City Park in Blaine, starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20.

All friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Bring a covered dish, old family photos and a lawn chair. Info: David Musey, 828-5176.

SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE WHEREAS, on the 7th day of January, 2010, by deed of trust recorded in Trust Deed Book 144, page 309, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which deed of trust specific reference is hereby made, KYLE LEE RECTOR conveyed to Heather Quinn Bader, Trustee, the hereinafter described real property to secure the payment of the obligation and indebtedness owing by Kyle Lee Rector to the beneficiary therein named, Elbert Helton; WHEREAS, Heather Quinn Bader, the said Trustee is unable to act as Trustee, and the owner and holder of the said deed of trust and the indebtedness therein secured has appointed the undersigned, K. David Myers, as Successor Trustee, by instrument recorded in Trust Deed Book 157, page 57, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, and to which instrument specific reference is hereby made; and WHEREAS, default has been made in the payment of said obligations and indebtedness, now past due, the entire balance of which has been declared due and payable in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust and the obligations and indebtedness therein secured, and the owner and holder of said obligation and indebtedness has directed me, the undersigned Trustee, to foreclose said deed of trust in accordance with the terms thereof and to sell the real property and its improvements all as therein described.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by said deed of trust , I will on the 23d day of July, 2013, offer for sale and sell the following described property, at the front door of the Union County Courthouse, 901 Main Street, Maynardville, Tennessee, at the hour of 11:30 A.M., prevailing time, at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash and in bar of and free of all equities of redemption, statutory right of redemption, homestead, dower and all other rights and exemption of every kind expressly waived in the aforesaid deed of trust and to which specific reference is hereby made, the following described real property: SITUATED in the Second (2d) Civil District of Union County, Tennessee, and being known and designated as all of Lot 8, Section 2, Bell Plantation Subdivision, as shown by map of same of record in Map Cabinet D, Slide 187, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee, to which map specific reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

For reference see Deed Book “C”, Series -8-, page 165, in the Register’s Office for Union County, Tennessee.

Property address: 144 Bell Lane, Luttrell, Tennessee 37779.

CURRENT OWNER: Kyle Lee Rector OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Knox Farmers Cooperative; Automotive Credit Corporation Said property will be sold by the boundary in gross and not by the acre and subject to any and all applicable easements, restrictions, reservations, and setback lines; and subject to any and all unpaid taxes, and any prior encumbrances and tax liens appearing of record; and subject to any matters which may be disclosed by an accurate survey. The title to be conveyed will be only such title which the Trustee may convey pursuant to the terms of the Deed of Trust or at law or in equity with no further representations or warranties or any nature whatsoever. Further, in the event all unpaid indebtedness and expenses evidenced by the note are paid in full prior to the date of sale the Trustee shall have no obligation to proceed with the sale of the above described real property.

In the event high bidder at the foreclosure should fail to comply with the submitted bid, the Trustee shall have the option of accepting the next highest bid in which the bidder is able to comply or re-advertise and sell at a second sale.

The right is reserved to adjourn the day of sale to another day certain without further publication and in accordance with the law upon announcement of such adjournment on the day and at the time and place of sale set forth above. This notice shall be published in the Union County Shopper-News, a newspaper published in Union County, Tennessee.

This sale is being made upon request of Elbert Helton, the owner and holder of the obligations and indebtedness secured by said deed of trust, due to the failure of the maker to comply with all provisions of the said deed of trust. The proceeds of the sale will be applied in accordance with the terms and provisions of the deed of trust.

Library director Chantay Collins does show and tell with a sock puppet.

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Luttrell Festival

Sharps Chapel seniors The July meeting of the Sharps Chapel seniors included: (front) Ella Franks, Betty Jo Eastridge, Mary Rouse, Allena Sharp, Maggie Dyke, Betty Sharp, Leona Cotton; (standing) director Mel-

anie Dykes, Kathy Hatmaker, Reggie Cain, Nancy Cain, Joyce Hopkins, Wayne Hopkins, Tony Ozuna, Bill Pilkerton, Modena Grizzell, Donna Rogers and David Brummitt. Photo submitted

Lunch with Sonja DuBois

By Mitchell Zavadil “It is my wish to tell students from middle school and up that the holocaust did happen, and it was awful,” said Sonja DuBois, a holocaust survivor who met our group for lunch at Chesapeake’s.

DuBois was born in the Netherlands. Her country was invaded May 5, 1940, and her city was bombed for three straight days, leaving nothing standing. She told us how records had to be kept on all Jews, and at the end of 1940 it was rare for Jewish people to have jobs.

In a policy known as The Final Solution, Hitler’s military was told to annihilate all Jewish people.

DuBois’ parents sent her to live with a close family friend, and in August of 1942 he found a husband and wife who had secretly offered to care for a Jewish child in need. This is when DuBois became a Hidden Child. No one knew DuBois’ real name or birthday. A local doctor broke the law by examining

her and estimated her age to be about two years old.

“We would celebrate my birthday every August, since that’s when my life started with them,” said DuBois.

Most of DuBois’ family were killed in concentration camps. She said her prayer was for the prisoners in the camps to be given mercy and a quick death.

She explained how Jewish people were not allowed to own technology such as a radio, but how the lack of communication may have helped her by not allowing the Nazis to track her whereabouts.

Also, her “foster family” made sure she got food at least once a day.

Upon immigrating to the United States at the age of 12 with her foster parents, she had to sign her passport and it was in that moment that her parents told her Clara was her real name, and that she was not to ask questions about what happened.

Fast forward to the 1970s when she received a copy of a newspaper from Rotter-

Sonja DuBois, one of the Holocaust’s Hidden Children, stands with Shopper News intern Laura Beeler. Photo by Madeline Lonas dam. The friend of her birth parents who had given her to her foster parents was interviewed with the hope that DuBois would see the article and let him know if she was a “successful save.” DuBois then traveled to Europe to meet this man who helped her birth parents save her life.

DuBois also reconnected with a cousin around 2000 who told her a few more things about her birth parents. She was finally able to obtain a still photo of them from a film her cousin had of

a wedding taped in Holland before the war.

“I’ll never know my mother’s favorite color, or her hobbies,” said DuBois, tearing up at the thought. Many of the Shopper interns (and staff in attendance) cried with her.

DuBois’ words of advice to the group were to not be indifferent. “Be very aware,” she said. “One person can’t do it all, but we can all do something.”

If you’d like Sonja DuBois to speak to your group, she can be reached by emailing ronson@knology.net.

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Musician and comedian Tim Lovelace has committed to perform at the festival. Photo submitted In” for anyone who wants to show off their automotive baby. There is no registration fee, but participants need to contact Lee Carver at 606-335-5165 or l.carv@ yahoo.com.

Taylor says, “We still have space for bake sales by community groups and churches, and for crafters. We’re full up with food vendors – we’ll have Uncle Butch’s barbecue, popcorn, snowcones, and more.

“And lots of fun for the kids.

We’re still working on ideas for kids’ activities, and we have the bounce house scheduled. Of course, our awesome park playground is right in the middle of everything.

“The Fritz boys from Northern Automotive will set up the cornhole competition again this time.

“One of the most fun parts of the festival is the shade tree pickin’. I’m always amazed at all the talent we have here in Union County.

Our slogan should be ‘Raising Nashville’s Musicians!’”

The Luttrell Volunteer Fire Department benefits from proceeds of the festival. It’s a cause close to Taylor’s heart, as she is a Knoxville firefighter.

Michelle Liford, volunteering for the fire depart-

ment, has been gathering items for a silent auction during the festival, and she’s got a list of very desirable things.

So far, the highlights are: Passes to Dollywood, WonderWorks, Rock City, and the Museum of Appalachia Fall Homecoming; tickets for NASCAR Speed Park, the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge, the Gatlinburg tram, Oakes Corn Maze, and two sets of tickets to the Lumberjack Dinner and Show in Pigeon Forge.

Liford has a couple of months to beef up the tally, so there ought to be lots more great stuff to bid on.

The fire department will be serving hot dogs and is working now to sell advertisements in the festival program.

Liford says, “My goal is to get our firefighters better equipment. They risk their lives going to house fires, and they’re working with substandard backpacks. Our whole community will benefit from the help we can give them.”

Mayme Taylor can be reached at 865-992-0870 or maymejodys@aol.com for vendor registration forms.

Updated information will be posted at LuttrellBluegrassFestival.com.

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A million here or there It’s amazing what one can learn just by hanging around:

Sandra Clark ■ Gary England is a no nonsense guy.

■ Jimmy Carter is smarter than you think.

■ Carolyn Murr is funny, very funny.

■ Ann Dyer is dogged, but not Wonder Woman.

■ Marilyn Toppins is fearless and sincere, but tends toward pedantic and extends most meetings.

Am tempted to add, Sandra Clark – has no life. But let’s just say I enjoy budget meetings. Last week we had three.

Gary England showed a firm grip on the gavel at Monday’s commission meeting which he chaired in the absence of Mayor Mike Williams.

A couple of times he urged commissioners to speak up. “If you’ve got a question, now’s the time to ask.”

When Comcast VP Russell Byrd did not show, England instructed staff to, “Call him and tell him he had better be here” next month.

Several commissioners want to know when to ex-

pect high-speed Internet service in their district.

At Tuesday’s school board Budget Committee meeting, Dr. Jimmy Carter advocated a change in the deduction plan for employee health insurance premiums, taking payments out of 12 checks a year instead of 10.

Acknowledging that various groups and individuals have different opinions, Carter said he’s got one too.

He wants to spread the employees’ contribution over 12 months to help young teachers who are at the low end of the pay scale, he said.

He may or may not get 5 votes to change the current structure, but he will try.

Carolyn Murr, who heads the Union County Education Association, continued to lobby for textbooks, noting that the school board often budgets money for books and then cuts it if emergencies arise elsewhere.

Murr did not have kind words for Gov. Bill Haslam and his Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman: “Tie a knot in the rope and hang on for two years,” she said. Murr is suggesting the next election might bring changes more favorable to teachers and the Tennessee Education Association.

She could be swinging from that knotted rope for a while.

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Dr. Jimmy Carter and Ann Dyer listen as board members discuss the school system’s budget. Photos by S. Clark lyze the school system’s revenue from the state, especially since the Virtual Academy funding was bundled with the county’s local money.

Carter said he may recommend a one-time bonus to teachers rather than a 1.5 percent pay increase voted by the Legislature. Changes are coming in the way teachers are paid, with a shift to performance-based pay, and Carter doubts the state will provide funding to sustain the 1.5 percent increase if it’s built into the pay scale.

Toppins interjected: “It won’t play well when people learn that county employees are getting a 2 percent raise and teachers are getting zero.”

“Teachers get step increases,” said Dyer.

“But not when we top out at 20 years,” said Toppins, “and now that’s being cut (by the state Board of Education) to 11. They want us to work more and earn less.”

The state BOE also wants to eliminate the supplement for advanced degrees over a master’s, but Carter said the change would not be retroactive. “No teacher would make less” if the change is adopted.

The school board was set to meet Thursday (after our print deadline). Unless Dyer and Carter got answers to their questions, the board could not adopt a final budget.

But the school board and commission seem to want to pass a budget as soon as possible, so watch for a called meeting of both bodies, possibly before month’s end.

Drawing of the Clear Branch Settlement

The sparkling waters of Clear Branch Prior to the formation of Union County until present day, a settlement called Clear Branch was located between Luttrell and the present day town of Plainview.

Commission vice chair Gary England talks with finance director Ann Dyer on Monday.

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Powers lists area art grants The Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded two grants to area artists, according to state Rep. Dennis Powers.

The recipients include Kathy King of the Appalachian Arts Craft Center and Peggy Mathews of the Campbell Culture Coalition.

The grants were among some 900 grants for the 2014 fiscal year. These grants go to impact communities and enable art programs in both urban and rural areas.

Powers said, “The grant money is made possible through an appropriation of state funds by the General Assembly, federal funds from the National Endowment of Arts, and from Tennesseans who purchase specialty license plates.

“Tennessee has a proud history which includes many famous artists, musicians and writers. We want to encourage the next generation to continue this great state tradition.”

(“Tales from the Hills and Hollows of East Tennessee,” p. 47-48)

Records show the Clear Branch Baptist Church was already a member church of the Powell Valley Association of Baptists in 1839. I do not know if a definite date of establishment has been determined. The church had been keeping records since about 1895.

The Rev. James C. Davis, who married Mae Kelly, pastored Clear Branch Church from 1928 to 1939.

Another long-serving pastor was the Rev. Herman Lakin (1975 to 1987).

Before roads were built, a good way of describing or giving directions would be by naming a branch, creek, cave, hollow or ridge. It is believed that Clear Branch was named for what at the time was a free-flowing clear branch with several tributaries – more like a creek – and much larger than is visible today.

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Kelly Mill operated on Clear Branch on the left side of Wolfe Road and Kelly Distillery was across the road from the mill. The distillery is believed to have been operated by Campbell Kelly, who was killed in 1904 when a train hit a wagon he was riding in at the intersection of Old Broadway and Whittle Springs Road in Knoxville.

Many legal distilleries operated in Union County prior to Prohibition.

Cox Writing School operated on Wallace Road in the 1800s (“Union County Schoolday Memories” has some photographs of this school), and I’m told there was an Indian settlement along Clear Branch on the right side of Tazewell Pike going north.

It is said that Revolutionary War soldier John Hubbs owned tracts from Clear Branch to Grainger County.

He donated the land for an early school there called Luttrell School. He is buried in the John Hubbs Cemetery in this community.

A genealogy of this family called “Descendants of John Hubbs and Allied Families” was published by Karen Cooper and Ruth Hart.

Many thanks to Carl McDaniel, Linda Wolfe Riffey, Betty Kelly Satterfield, Marilyn Toppins and Ruby Zachary Corum for providing their recollections of this community.

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UNION COUNTY Shopper news • JULY 13, 2013 • 5 Memorable: McKeefery helped redesign the state-ofthe-art training center that was under construction. He led a Vol bonding climb of Mount LeConte. McKeefery departed with Dooley.

With Jones came Lawson, main man for Butch’s six previous seasons as head coach. Lawson is an oldfashioned, blue-collar worker. He had no use for some of the fancy equipment UT had purchased but he was polite and left it in the building.

“It’s very nice,” Lawson said.

This man is definitely old-school. In addition to reshaping bodies, he seeks to instill mental toughness.

Be ready. Take nothing for granted.

Dave tries to teach play-

ers to become confident with the unpredictable, comfortable with the uncomfortable.

Some workouts begin late at night. Some start at 5:30 in the morning. The exercise with the SEALS tipped off at 3:30.

Ready to roll? Can you believe 52 sprints of 110 yards each?

Some Vols grimace. Some shake their head and smile.

Nobody quits.

Lawson has heard that the SEC is the most competitive conference in the United States. He says intensity has to be at a very high level all the time.

No problem. That is the Lawson way.

“That’s who we are around here.”

There is always a shortage Bigger, faster, stronger – it is not exactly Mission Im- of leadership. In the absence possible but it is a challenge. of an elected captain, most young people are reluctant to step forward and take charge of informal workouts.

There is a need for superMarvin glue bonding, learning to West stick tight together under adverse circumstances, all for one, one for all. Togetherness is advantageous for Much is expected of the goal-line stands, frantic finstrength and condition- ishes and other pivotal moing coach. Since the inven- ments that define victory or tion of summer football, defeat. the problems have been the At Tennessee, fixing all same. Players are never fast this and preparing for Auenough or strong enough gust is the delegated duty or big enough. OK, in some of Dave Lawson, summer godfather and possible cases, they are too big.

miracle worker.

Under the guise of time off, NCAA rules prohibit position coaches from directing drills this time of year.

Butch Jones puts it all on Lawson’s plate and recognizes the importance of the assignment.

The boss says Dave is “probably the most important individual on the staff.

He sets the temperament for the team. We talk about mental conditioning for success. That’s all born in the weight room.”

I had no idea the job was so critical. This new information might explain previous failures.

Since Johnny Long and other stability went away with the departure of Phillip Fulmer, Tennessee has had a revolving door for strength coaches. Many came and went. You can count ’em.

Mark Smith, Dec. 19, 2008, to May 22, 2009; Aaron Ausmus, some of 2009; Bennie Wylie, most of 2010; Ron McKeefery, 2011 until late 2012.

I thought McKeefery was a keeper. He had matured during 11 seasons at South Florida and was the 2008 national strength and conditioning coach of the year.

He had a more distinguished job, human performance coordinator for U.S. Army Special Forces at Fort Campbell, Ky., when Derek Dooley brought him in.

The auld sod

My first glimpse of the “auld sod” was just that: a glimpse.

Cross Currents Through the plane’s window, between the scudding Lynn clouds, I saw, at last, the land Hutton of my Dunn ancestors: Ireland, the land of blarney and leprechauns, of Saint Patrick rocks and shillelaghs. and Saint Brigid, of shamThe fields below me were

as deeply green as I had imagined they would be.

They lay stitched together by hedges and stone walls, looking like nothing so much as a patchwork quilt. We landed amid scores of Aer Lingus planes wearing huge shamrocks painted on their tails.

The magic dimmed a little in the hurry and scurry of locating luggage, wending our way through the airport, finding our guide for the tour.

My fellow travelers (members and friends of the Knoxville Choral Society) perked up considerably when we heard music – Irish music – in the terminal. A small group of smiling musicians were sitting in the concourse playing harps, and fiddles, and

bodhrans! It was a true and lovely welcome to their land, a welcome that lifted our travel-worn spirits.

In the days to follow, I learned many things about Ireland.

First, to my delight, I began to realize that all the stories of the blandness of Irish food had been terribly wrong. We ate well and heartily: lamb and chicken and occasionally beef, with potatoes (always with potatoes!) sometimes prepared two different ways on the same plate. (I wondered if the Irish people were paying homage to that staple of their diet. When the potato crops failed from 1845-47, about 750,000 people died

of starvation and disease.)

The brown bread was fabulous – crusty and nutty and fully up to withstanding the spreading of cold, real butter.

(I managed to get home with a recipe for it!) The sweet carrots were cut lengthwise, and the coffee was strong and full of cream.

It is a tribute to how much we walked that I did not gain weight on the trip. We walked in towns and villages, in the rain and sun, to shop, to worship, to sing.

It was a singing tour, and we sang!

Let me assure you that singing in the cathedrals of Dublin and Kilkenny and Sligo was a blessing beyond telling. Those old churches were

built of stone, and their parishioners have eschewed the comforts American congregants seem to find necessary: there were no cushioned seats, no carpeted floors, and therefore, the acoustics were amazing. When we finished the last note of “May the Road Rise Up to Meet You” (a setting of an Irish blessing), the sound lingered like the benediction it was.

As always, I love to travel: to see, to learn, to experience. This time, my husband of two months traveled with me, so it was like an extended honeymoon. The trip was a joy and a dream come true, and like Mary of Nazareth, I will keep all these things and ponder them in my heart.

fer a grant program designed to help local governments fund green infrastructure and low-impact development projects.

A total of $200,000 in grant funds will be available for allocation over the next two years. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 will be awarded to local governments through a competi-

tive process for projects such as rain gardens, green roofs, pervious concrete applications, trees and tree boxes, in addition to outreach and education efforts designed to promote green development in Tennessee communities.

The grants require a 20 percent local match.

This year’s grant cycle represents only the third

time the Green Development Grants have been offered to local governments. Communities selected during the 2013 grant cycle will join the cities of Athens, Chattanooga, Lakeland, Memphis, Knoxville and Nashville, which have received funding since the grant’s inception in 2008 for various projects ranging from pervious

concrete parking or walking paths to green infrastructure improvements to community recreational areas.

“This is a great opportunity for Tennessee Stormwater Association members to implement innovative stormwater management techniques that are designed around green technology and that benefit the local communities,” said

TNSA president Chris Granju.

Applications are due by Aug. 15, and grant awards will be announced by Sept.

30. Grant applications will be reviewed and ranked by a team comprised of representatives from each of the partner agencies.

Info: www.tn.gov/ environment/greendev/ or www.tnstormwater.org/.

Strength coach time to shine

But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

(Luke 2:19 KJV) I am of Ireland And of the holy land of Ireland.

Good sir, I pray of ye For saintly charity, Come dance with me.

(Anonymous 14th century Irish poet)

Green development grants available The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will again partner with the Tennessee Stormwater Association, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Tennessee Department of Transportation to of-

Support your local Cat House.

Come to the water “Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build.

Unless the Lord guard the city in vain does the guard keep watch.”

(Psalm 27:1) Fr. Steve Pawelk Building one’s own house has often been a dream for many families. To build the house that fits your family, that incorporates your enjoyments and tastes, and that represents the pride of years of hard labor and work can be very fulfilling. Yet, unless it is built with faith as its foundation it will not stand.

Our dormitory style living for homeless cats is one of the best shelter concepts in the country, but it’s in need of some fixing up. It needs some new doors, some new cabinets and painting. If you have the materials, skill, time or money to help, it would be greatly appreciated. And it’s tax deductible.

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Dreaming of a city where there is plenty of jobs for everyone, a place where there is no murder or crime, and where there are many beautiful places to walk and take your kids is terrific.

Yet, unless it is under the protection of our Lord it will fall.

Following Jesus is not something just for Sunday or something that we pull out of our pockets when we face a tragedy or need a prayer.

Faith in Jesus is a way of life.

Everything we do, think and

feel needs to be in line with the Spirit of Christ. That can be a huge challenge. Yet, with God nothing is impossible.

Whether we rent or own our physical house, each of us creates a home, a space that is ours. It does not matter how much our house is worth, if Christ is the heart of our home, it will be a place of beauty and peace.

Whether we are a temporary visitor, a lifelong citizen of our community, or a new resident, our community will be strong if each citizen is dedicated to doing right and loving as Christ loves us.

There are many steps to build a beautiful home and a safe community and each begins with Jesus. If each person embraces the way of Jesus …. love, mercy, justice and hope …caring more about others than themselves, that person will change, their family will change and the community will change …all for the better. Together in Christ we can build a wonderful home and safe community.

Fr. Steve Pawelk, Pastor Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 992-7222.

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NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY’S FARM FAMILIES

Homesteaders make rustic art for the birds

By Libby Morgan You have to look twice when you see an eight foot tall birdhouse creation in a pickup pulling a trailer load of more birdhouses – especially the ones handcrafted by a couple up in Black Fox. “People flock to our truck when we stop anywhere with a load of our birdhouses,” says Alvin Eldridge. He and his wife, Gretchen Whitt, make the artistic creations at their home in Black Fox. “We use the stuff most people throw away,” he says of the sawmill leftovers, knots, driftwood and branches that are fodder for their gnome-home style of residences. Most are made from cedar, are rot-resistant and have a lovely aroma.

“A friend just gave me a barn, and old barnwood’s my favorite thing to work with. I’ll probably wait until it falls, though. I’m not sure I want to be the one to tear it down.

“Our birdhouses are in four countries and all 50 states,” Eldridge said, and they are in several stores in the surrounding area.

A good selection is at J B Produce on Tazewell Pike.

The artists live a simple life without computers, TV or even a phone, says Whitt, so if someone wants to buy a birdhouse from the source, they invite visitors to choose from the selection at their home at 820 Black Fox Road north of Maynardville, “open 365 days a year, dawn to dusk.”

Farmers Market opens Wednesdays, Saturdays

A multi-birdhouse creation strapped in the pickup for travel

Agritourism safety workshops in July People are visiting Tennessee farms to purchase fresh products or to enjoy some good farm fun. These guests may not be aware of dangers that are just part of everyday life on a farm.

“Safety and emergency preparedness are important Gretchen Whitt and Alvin Eldridge with their woodsy birdconsiderations for farmhouses Photo by Libby Morgan

ers inviting people to their farms. The last thing any farmer wants is for a guest to get hurt or to be unprepared in an emergency,” says Megan Bruch, marketing specialist for the UT Center for Profitable Agriculture.

“We are pleased to offer these workshops to help

farmers prevent, identify and fi x safety hazards.”

The free workshop will be offered July 24 at Deep Well Farm in Lenoir City and July 25 at Bottom View Farm in Portland, Tenn.

Pre-registration deadline is July 18. Space is limited.

Info: 931-486-2777.

In addition to the regular Saturday mornings at the high school, during July the Farmers Market will open from 4-6 p.m. at the Ag Extension office.

Harvests are accelerating, with blueberries, beans and summer squash already coming in and eggplant, melons and okra expected soon.

Beef and eggs are also available.

Teresa’s Bakery will bring freshbaked whole wheat, sourdough, white and cinnamon raisin bread to the Wednesday market.

Pre-order with Halford Farms at 3100120, Seven Springs at 803-0281 and Camper Farm at 992-9254.

On Saturdays: Kids, grab your Treasure Hunt card from the market manager and see what treasures are hiding at the market!

Bring the whole family for Walk the Market; stop at the market manager’s table for info, to sign in and pick a route.

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UNION COUNTY Shopper news • JULY 13, 2013 • 7

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Rachel Strange, Natasha Peat and Caleb Strange, who were visiting from Taiwan and California, receive planting instructions from Knoxville Parks and Recreation coordinator Debbie Jackson.

Outside the box in North Knox

Family law attorney Wanda Sobieski stands next to a rendering of the Women’s Suffrage Memorial. She led fundraising in excess of $400,000 to have the statue made and installed.

Women’s history with Wanda Sobieski

By Cindy Taylor Fellowship North Knoxville Church shared a different sort of worship service on Sunday, June 30, when it held “Outside the box in North Knox.” Members went throughout the Fountain City area and beyond during their usual worship time to help with yard work and upgrades to existing structures at local organizations.

One group headed to Fountain City Park to give the large gazebo a new coat of paint. Another made their way to Northgate Terrace for a makeover with new flowers. Debbie Jackson has helped maintain the Northgate Terrace gardens for more than 10 years and was excited about the volunteers who came to beautify the grounds.

“Most of our residents are independent but a couple of our floors offer special services,” said Jackson.

“The work being done here today will make our gardens more beautiful for all of them.”

Other church members served at KARM, Northwest Middle School and Whittle Springs Middle School. Volunteers also served in the church nursery to care for children while parents worked in the community.

Lead pastor Michael Thomas hopes the church can make an impact on the community with days such as this one.

“When we asked the people at these locations if we could come and help them out we were met with a lot of blank looks,” said Thomas. “We are blessed to be a

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Leonora Fortes, 2, helps out by painting the gazebo, and herself, at Fountain City Park.

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part of this community and want to have a positive impact by extending Christ’s presence to those who may never attend a service in our building.”

Fellowship North Knoxville launched its Fountain City campus in April. The church is located in Fountainhead Commons at 3203 Tazewell Pike. Worship time is 10 a.m. on Sundays.

Family law attorney Wanda Sobieski is extremely knowledgeable of women’s history and the suffrage movement.

Sobieski told the Shopper interns about a time in America when women not only didn’t have a say in their country’s future, but they didn’t even have a say in their own children’s futures. “Your husband could literally give your children away without your input,” said Sobieski. “And often, they did.”

The movement for women’s suffrage formally started with the Seneca Falls Convention in New York July 19-20, 1848. Leaders were Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

“A lot of women gave their entire effort and fortune so you can vote,” Sobieski told the females in the group.

Use the opportunity wisely.”

After 72 years, the U.S. Constitution was amended

thanks to Tennessean Harry Burn, a member of the state’s general assembly.

His mother, Febb, wrote him at the last minute and said he should “be a good boy” and vote for the amendment to pass. He took his mother’s advice, knowing at age 24 he would never do anything so important again.

Sobieski fundraised for 11 years before reaching the goal of $375,000 for a statue that currently stands in Market Square in memory of women who helped change history.

Another $60,000 was raised for its upkeep and maintenance.

A second statue is being planned to honor Febb and Harry Burn. It will be erected in Krutch Park.

Sobieski said to use the work of those who fought for women’s suffrage as an example. “If something’s worth doing, you have to keep after it.”

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Union County youth football Union County Youth Football (UCYF) is offering football (full pad/full contact) to five- and six-yearold children and their siblings under the age of 12.

Info: Wally or Grasha Goodman, 599-7644 or Donny Lock 661-8062.

Check In! Check Up! Check Back!

Check In! If you are on TennCare, medical checkups for children under age 21 are free. Call your doctor or the health department to schedule your child’s visit.

Check Up: Annual checkups are important to prevent diseases and chronic medical conditions. Your child can get a health history, a complete physical exam, lab tests (as appropriate), vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, developmental and behavioral screenings (as appropriate), advice on keeping your child healthy, dental referrals and medical referrals if necessary.

Check Back with your doctor by keeping your follow-up appointment, your next scheduled well-child visit or by contacting your doctor if a problem occurs.

Get help at 1-866-311-4287 or Union County Health Department at 992-3867, Ext. 131.

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Professional athletes know the importance and financial reward of staying healthy and prolonging a career. This is why the incorporation of chiropractic treatment is increasing daily in sports areas, from the top ranks of the pros— National Football League teams have chiropractors on staff and Tiger Woods has extolled the benefit of chiropractic treatment, just as two examples— through Olympic and collegiate athletes. Chiropractic adjustments help these athletes keep their bodies tuned so they can reach top performance. And they know that a finely tuned body may give them the competitive edge they need to win.

The specialty of a chiropractor is treatment of dysfunction in the muscles, nerves and bones, referred to as the biomechanical and neuromusculoskeletal systems. Spinal alignment is central to the practice because the spinal cord, which carries signals to and from the brain for all parts of the body, runs through the vertebrae—the bones that make up the spine.

Nerves emanate from the cord, through the vertebrae, to all the parts of the body. If vertebrae are not lined up just the way they’re supposed to be, they can impede the function of a nerve, and, hence, the body part it controls. If professional athletes recognize the advantage chiropractic care gives them, think what it might do for your physical performance. Make an appointment to see a chiropractor and talk it over.

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THURSDAYS THROUGH NOVEMBER New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www. knoxcounty.org/farmersmarket/index.php.

SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School.

Info: 992-8038.

Work days at the Community Garden “Glorious Gardening” located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH OCT. 2 Farmer’s Market, 4-6 p.m., Union County Extension Office on Maynardville Highway. Features local produce, including vegetable, fruit, beef, and bakery items.

TUESDAY, JULY 16

Ranger Scott from Norris Dam State Park will show and tell with snakes and reptiles, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Info: 992-0208, luttrelllibrary@comcast.net.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Union County Retired Teachers Association meeting, noon, Hardee’s. Bring dues if they have not been mailed in.

Red Gate Rodeo and Festival, Red Gate Farm.

Gates open 5 p.m. Live musical, carnival rides, pony rides, fair food vendors, fireworks. Info: 992-2811.

Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE, Heiskell.

Maynardville Kid’s Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Maynardville Goodwill, 3049 Maynardville Highway.

Fire trucks, crafts and prizes, light snacks and refreshments.

Big Ridge State Park Volunteer Day, 9 a.m.noon. Volunteers needed for trail and lake cleanup.

Meet at the Park Office. Donuts and coffee provided.

SATURDAYS, JULY 13, 20, 27, AUG. 3 Fall League baseball signups for 4U-14U teams or individuals, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Halls Community Park. Info: www.hcpark.org; hcpsports@msn. com; 992-5504.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Gospel singing featuring Michael and Delilah Kitts, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Baptist Church Road. Info: 546-0001 or www. newbeverly.org.

MONDAY, JULY 15-THURSDAY, JULY 18 Camp Art-A-Palooza, a free camp for children to express themselves artistically, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. Info: 5222364.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Luttrell Seniors covered dish, 10 a.m., Union County Senior Center.

Pottery For Kids, 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6-10 (rising 1st-4th grade), 2-5 p.m. for ages 11 and up (rising 5th grade and up); instructors: York Havercamp and Alison Greenhouse; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: July 16. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

FRIDAY, JULY 26

THURSDAY, JULY 18 Free block party, 6:30-9 p.m., City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. Bounce house, games, live music, hamburgers and hot dogs and more. Info: 522-2364.

Summer Library Club presents the Zoomobile, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 Mad Science 4H style with Shannon!, 1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 992-7106.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JULY 19-20 Southern Women Expo, the Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. Show floor hours: noon-7 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday. Vendors, special guests, fashion, live entertainment, silent auction, prizes and more. Info: Jennifer Johnsey, 257-2458 or jennifer@nightmoonproductions.com; or www. southernwomenexpo.com.

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TUESDAY-THURSDAY, JULY 23-25; TUESDAY, JULY 30

TN Jeep Talk Rideout for Helen Ross McNabb starts at the Knoxville Expo Center. Day-of-ride registration is $30. For info or to register: Anthony Rathbone, 659-9005 or akrathbone@knology.net.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Pet rocks rock!, 3 p.m., for ages 5 and up. Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552.

Benefit for the Union County Foster Care kids, 10 a.m., Wilson Park. Free hot dogs, drinks, popcorn, sno cones, cotton candy; free haircuts donated by Super Cuts; raffles; games, music, Bounce House, clown.

Last day to turn in tickets for Summer Reading, Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 992-7106.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 End of Summer Water Party with prizes and rewards, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Maynardville Public Library. Info: Chantay Collins, 992-7106.

Intensive Throwing, One Day, One Bag!, 9 a.m.4 p.m.; instructor: Sandra McEntire; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Registration deadline: July 24. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Miss Lynn, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road.

Info: 689-2681.

SATURDAYS, JULY 27, AUG. 3, 10 Intermediate Photography, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; instructor: Bob Stephenson; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Registration deadline: July 20. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 28 Eco Craft Camp, 1:30-4:30 p.m., for kids and parents; instructor: Kat Havercamp; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Registration deadline: July 17. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 “X” marks the spot Pirate Parrrrty, 4 p.m., ages 4 and up, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road.

Info: 922-2552.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JULY 20-21

SATURDAY, AUG. 3

Wheel Thrown Functional Teapots class, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with Katie Cottrell, Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline July 13. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

Saturday Stories and Songs: One World Circus, 2013, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

SUNDAY, JULY 21 Homecoming, 10:30 a.m., Pleasant Gap Baptist Church, 4311 Pleasant Gap Drive. No Sunday school or evening services. Everyone welcome.

Bluegrass Festival at Big Ridge State Park featuring many talented local and regional performers, 4-11:30 p.m. Free. Festival seating, bring a chair and picnic. No alcoholic beverages.

TUESDAY, JULY 23

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

Agent Orange Town Hall meeting, presented

by Chapter 1078 Vietnam Veterans of America, 6-9 p.m., Community Action Center, 2247 Western Ave., Knoxville. A program to explain benefits that may be available to Vietnam veterans, dependents and their survivors; info also available for all veterans of all conflicts.

For veterans of Knox and surrounding counties. Info: Don Smith, 615-828-5014; Gary Ellis, 865-548-6408.

Safe Kids of Greater Knoxville Area program, 1 p.m., Luttrell Public Library. Fingerprinting ID by NY Life, and a fire and smoke safety program by Michelle Liford. Info: 992-0208, luttrelllibrary@comcast.net.

Introduction to Wet Felting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; instructor: Tone Haugen-Cogburn; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris.

Registration deadline: Aug. 17. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 Golf tournament to benefit the Union County Humane Society, Woodlake Lodge and Golf Club, Tazewell. Info/to receive registration form: Pid LaWare, uchs.org@gmail.com.

POWELL AUCTION & REALTY, LLC 4306 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville

Call The Phillips Team • 992-1100

Justin Phillips • 806-7404

Visit online at www.powellauction.com or email missypowellauction@gmail.com

Visit online at www.powellauction.com

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345 SWAN SEYMOUR RD – Landmark, lakefront home on Norris Lake. Known as the "WinD Mill House".

Lake views from every window. 3BR/2BA, wrap deck, open LR/DR area. Kit cabs galore, brick FP. Lrg laundry, extra strg closets, cath ceils in LR/kit w/beams. All appl. Needs updating.Probably one of the most admired lots on Norris Lake. Offered at $578,600 $499,900.

1931 HICKORY POINTE LN, MAYNARDVILLE – Beautiful, tri-level. 3BR/3BA, 2.42 acres, 495' yr-rnd lake frontage. Cherry kit cabs, S/S appl, granite counter tops, eatat bar, DR, half BA, open LR with cath ceil. Stone FP & french drs galore to deck. Level 2 has 2BR suites/full BAs complete w/marble flooring. Bsmnt level has 1BR/full BA, extra strg & spacious 2-car gar.

All w/french doors to tri-level decking. Sloping lot has amenities of its own: trolley/tram & private dock.

Way too much to mention. Home offered fully furnished, just bring your lake gear! Priced at only $396,300. Directions: Hwy 33 N through Maynardville (past Food City) to left on Hickory Valley (Hwy 170) to R into Hickory Pointe past clubhouse to R into Vista Shores to 2nd home on left.

371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE NOTHING SPARED! Custom Norris Lake front home on main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. A master suite w/BA fit for a king! Gleaming hdwd flrs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, stainless appliances.

Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for flat screens in all rooms except kit, 8 patio doors, skylights, cathedral ceilings, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending length of home, gently sloping lot w/ boat launch & dock. Truly a must-see home. Offered at $525,000.

206 REMINGTON DR. – 4BR/3BA. Beautiful facade w/3600 SF. Screened-in porch w/access to pool area. Master w/trey ceil, priv entrance w/ access to patio. Oak flrs, oak staircase. 2-car attached gar w/access to kit. All-brick patio, IG salt-water pool w/fountains.

Offered at $367,300. I-40 to exit 640 Broadway to N 441 to Maynardville to L @ 2nd light to R on John Deere Dr. to L into Twisted Gables. Home on right.

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or email justin@powellauction.com 191 SWAN SEYMOUR RD – This custom lakefront cabin offers over 4500 sq.ft. of enjoyable living space. 4 sleeping qtrs, 3.5BAs. Main floor w/open living spaces. Cath ceiling in the LR bosts gorgeous round log collar ties. 2-story stack stone FP gas or wood burning w/stone hearth. Log columns flow into the custom-designed kit with hickory cabs offers lots of granite cntr space and eat-at island. Hickory flrs throughout. 2 BRs w/cath ceils, both with views of the lake.

One full shwr BA w/cath ceiling. Balcony hallway overlooking the LR. Golden Oak floors down with its own balcony living area w/full BA and utility room. Private balcony BR with extra lrg W/I closet. Roll-up gar door in bsmnt. Property has professional landscaping, irrigation sys, concrete driveway w/lighting. 2-car att gar on the main. Wrap-around walkway to lakeside deck. Stairs down to enjoy the lower patio and beautiful Norris Lake. Offered on 1.02 Acres w/over 500 ft. of water frontage. Fully dockable. The property is fully equipped with sec cameras and alarm sys for your comfort. Located in one of Norris Lake's most sought-after areas. Within minutes to 4 Marinas by water.

Within 10 miles to Food City in Maynardville. Priced at $699,500. Owner/Agents 232 HILL STREET, LUTTRELL – Great move-in condition cottage.

Lots of updates done. Approx 1016 SF featuring 2BR/1BA, beautiful wood flooring, tile counter tops, new oak cabinets, S/S fridge, smoothtop range, W&D to remain. 1-car carport, central H&A, out-building for extra storage. Priced to sell at only 162 BOWMAN LN – Foreclosure sold $49,900. Call Mitch 865-621-7998. Directions: North on Tazewell Pike into Union County.

Right on Hwy 61 East to left on Cedar at Post Office to top of hill. Right on as is. In need of minor repairs. 1-level, Hill to house on left. Sign on property.

111 DANTE RD, KNOXVILLE –

3BR/2BA, fenced level back yard, concrete patio & parking area. Nice walls in DR. Open LR/DR/kit. Strg bldg to remain.

Offered at $75,100. Directions: N on Hwy 33 to Maynardville, 3rd light turn right on Main St. to right on Prospect Rd to right on Bowman Ln. House on right.

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Very nice 1/2 acre lot Zoned C-3 Commercial. Great location just off I-75 at Callahan Dr behind Weigel’s. Offered at only $95,000.

Call Justin today. Directions: I-75 to Callahan Dr (exit 110), right on Callahan to 111 Dante Rd. on left.

2936 WALKER FORD RD – Cozy in the Country this little charmer has beautiful Norris Lake access just across the street. Screened-in front porch complete w/swing! Nice pine floors & pine walls throughout the home.2BR/1 full BA. Open floor plan. Lots of landscaping & great garden spot. 2-car gar is attached by breezeway. Lightly restricted neighborhood. Deeded lake access across the street. Priced to sell at $139,500. Additional 1.60 adjoining acres available for $39,900. North on Hwy 33 to Right on Hickory Valley to Left on Walker Ford Stay Left at Tower Rd to continue on Walker Ford to home on right. Sign on Property.

5100 WINFIELD, LOT C/1, KNOX, 37921 – Very nice brick rancher in Cumberland Estates, hdwd flrs, fenced backyard, corner lot. Roof was new in 2007, 3-yr old HVAC w/gas heat, windows 5-yrs old, owner said "SELL SELL SELL." Approx 1334 SF to be verified by buyer. Offered at $131,000. Dir: Head southeast on Pleasant Ridge Rd toward Old Callahan Dr, turn right onto Sullivan Rd, turn right onto Bluefield Rd, take the 1st left onto Winfield Ln NW, destination will be on the left 5100 Winfield Ln NW Knoxville, TN 37921. Call Justin to see this great home 865-806-7407

560 BLACK FOX HARBOR – Norris Lake front.Gated community.

3 BA , 1.41 acres of level land on Norris Lake in beautiful East TN. Constructed in '97. Open LR and kit combo on main. kit w/huge island.

3BRs up with walk-out porches. 2 full BAs up. One in master BR. Basement has plumbing for kitchenette but not installed. Laun rm and wash sink in bsmnt. Basement is fin and features a full BA w/easy access to outside. Storg rm, crawl space under porch. Does not have a gar but the site was leveled to include one if you wish to build it. The S/D is gated.

Please call to set up an appt before driving to the property. I can email directions to Black Fox Harbor in Union County and the gate code once you set up an appointment. If you want to view the house by water, turn right at Point 29. It's the dbl-decker alum dock on the right shoreline into the back of the cove. Real estate sign on dock and property. Dock is INCLUDED in the sale. Was built in 2011 by Aluma Dock measuring 35' x 51' with a 50'x 5' walkway to shore. 2 boat lifts installed in the slips. Slips measure 30' x 10'. Dock has ceil fans, elec & lights. Priced at 699,900 849 STINER RD, SHARPS CHAPEL – 2BR/2BA, charming Norris Lakefront cottage has beautiful views from all windows. Yearround deep water, approx 110' of frontage w/floating dock & private boat ramp. Great potential as residence or vacation home or possible rental. Too much to mention! Detached 1-car gar w/carport & extra parking area.

Central H/A. This cottage has a park setting for a front yard. Offered at $285,000.