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A trek to Market Square Folks who grew up here (and all who love Knoxville) will enjoy a weekend trek to Market Square. There’s always something going on, and you’re guaranteed to see someone you know. Sandra Clark had fun.

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Big music at Big Ridge

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Kid heaven in Little Valley I’ve found kid heaven in Little Valley, writes Libby Morgan.

A couple of dogs, a cat, a miniature goat, a pen full of chickens, a small creek, swings and slides, bicycles, riding toys, all in a lovely yard back off of the road.

Mindy and Phillip Tharp have stocked the farm with four happy kids, and the eldest, 10-year-old Kalei, is setting a wonderful example for her siblings.

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See Libby’s story on page 6

4-H chicken lunch Shannon Perrin and the folks at the Ag Extension office have perfected the art of fundraising with the annual BBQ Chicken Lunch, held this year on July 24. The fundraiser helps pay for awards, ribbons, and supplies for 4-H club meetings and afterschool activities.

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See report on page 2

Clinch Mountain At the very southeast corner of what is now Union County, a mountain formed millions of years ago suddenly ends. Clinch Mountain reaches to 3,000 feet in height and stretches more than 100 miles across southwest Virginia and into East Tennessee, ending almost at the Knox-Union County lines.

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Read Bonnie Peters on page 4

How fast is Tennessee fast?

We don’t know, at this point, how fast is Tennessee fast.

Based on what Butch Jones did at previous stops, we think he will want his Volunteers to really hurry on offense. No huddle. No standing around.

Quick glance at the defensive alignment, check the card tricks on the sideline for play selection and snap the football.

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The late Bitt Rouse, at center sawing the fiddle with his band the Union County Ramblers, at his last appearance at the Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival in 2005. Photo submitted

By Libby Morgan Thirty-two years of downhome fun, every third Saturday in August, no second chance if it rains.

In the most beautiful park anywhere: Big Ridge.

The 32nd annual Big Ridge State Park Bluegrass Festival is scheduled for the evening of Friday, Aug. 16, and everyone is cordially invited. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

“Every year, we call in volunteers and schedule other rangers to come help, and if we get a big rainstorm, we can’t get all that to happen again, so we just look toward next year,” says Ranger Sarah Nicley, organizer of years 18 through 31 or so. This year, the torch was passed to Ranger Derek Wilson.

Wilson is happy to oblige: “Union County has a strong tradition of bluegrass, old-time and country music, and I am glad to be a part of it all. It’s hard work, but I’m having fun with it.”

Wilson has lined up some familiar talent and others who have never had the thrill of playing for free to the thousands who come every year to Big Ridge. Artists perform with no compensation other than a good time playing music.

“Our musicians come out of the goodness of their hearts, and they always have,” says Nicley. “Our players like to jam up on the hill just to play together, in addition to their scheduled stage time. We usually have to go tell ’em to go on home when the festival is over at midnight.”

She originally got involved with the event 14 years ago when she was a “loaned ranger” from her post at Bicentennial Park in downtown Nashville. She landed at Big Ridge the next year.

Nicley says she has noted festival attendance has fluctuated around 4,000 most years, but approached 8,000 one recent year. They shoot for 10 bands in 30-minute time slots, so the show keeps changing.

“This event is designed to encourage our musical heritage. And the music here in Union County is amazing,” Nicley said.

The Big Ridge Family and Community Education group, formerly the Big Ridge Homemakers, are ready to serve up hamburgers, hot dogs, baked goodies and drinks at the festival.

“This is our once-a-year fundraiser. We support several non-

Clayrissa Hill is looking forward to her first appearance at the festival, where she is scheduled to play with the Circle of Friends mid-show. Photo by Libby Morgan profits, the 4-H clubs, area fire departments, other UT Extension programs, and the park,” says member Carol Pratt.

“We’ve had 32 years of practice, so we’ve trial-and-errored out most of the kinks, and we can serve up good food fast.”

Her group plans to begin serv-

Big Ridge State Park Bluegrass Festival Friday, Aug. 16, 7 p.m. until midnight Bluegrass, old-time and country music, no alcoholic beverages ■ 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Boys

■ 9 p.m. Clinch Mountain Ramblers

■ 7:30 p.m. The Valley Boys

■ 9:30 p.m. Melissa

■ 8 p.m. Just South of Heaven

■ 10 p.m. Gospel Strings

■ 8:30 p.m. Circle of Friends

■ 10:30 p.m. New Grass Gospel

Comcast service draws fire

By Sandra Clark The budget for Union County schools was adopted by the commission’s Budget and Finance Committee without dissent. Next stop is 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Union County Commission.

Luttrell Commissioner Brenda Jessee spoke harshly about the lack of a school resource officer (SRO) at every county school. “You can’t put a dollar sign on a human life,” she said.

Dr. Jimmy Carter said the county has four SROs – all employees of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Under a memorandum approved by the school board and Sheriff Earl Loy Jr., the school system will reimburse the Sheriff’s Office for 10 months (200 days) pay at the regular rate of a “road officer.”

Carter said he’s looking for

a grant to fund SROs at other schools.

Ann Dyer, finance director, said a deputy will make $30,300 with the 2 percent raise in this year’s budget. The SROs will be paid $25,261, she said, with the option of working during the summer to cover the other months.

■ Julie Graham, board member and former president of the Union County Chamber, asked for and received $5,793 from the hotel/motel tax for four “wayfarer signs” and advertising in state tourism brochures. The signs will be installed near state parks to direct visitors toward commercial districts in the county.

■ The Election Commission had requested an increase from $125 to $200 per day for election workers, but no one came to argue the case and the request

died for lack of a motion.

■ Greg Webb and a neighbor from the Joe Cooper Road area, asked the county to “do something” to force Comcast to extend service. “I want more Internet than I have,” said Webb, who operates a home-based business.

“I want Comcast to treat our citizens as humans. They need to show that they are not discriminating,” Webb said.

County Mayor Mike Williams said Comcast has “not fulfilled the empty promises they made” when getting the contract to serve Union County. “And now they won’t even come to talk with us.”

Comcast’s Russell Byrd is on Monday’s agenda. He failed to show at the commission’s July meeting.

Commissioner Mike Sexton says the lack of cable “affects our commerce and our tax base.”

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ing food a few hours prior to the start of the music at 7 p.m.

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Maynardville nixes liquor making

By Sandra Clark The words “Nashville” and “liquor” in one sentence were way too much for the City Commission of Maynardville.

In a called meeting Aug. 6, the commission opted out of a new state law that would let a distillery operate within the municipal limits of cities that may or may not be the size of Maynardville, even though no one has shown the slightest interest in wanting to do so.

City Attorney Darryl Edmondson summed it up: “My daddy was a Baptist preacher. ….”

Tim Young couldn’t make the meeting and Jeff Chesney asked why the issue was such a priority. Vice Mayor Len Padgett said, To page 2

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4-H fundraiser hits the spot

Eating chicken are Gary Kitts, Tim Bailey, Ronnie Irick and Chris Rynes.

By Sandra Clark The secret to a successful fundraiser is to provide a great service at a fair price. Make it handy and on a regular schedule. Get folks salivating at the thought of next year’s event.

That’s what Shannon Perrin and the folks at the Ag Extension office have done with the annual BBQ Chicken Lunch, held this year on July 24. The fundraiser helps pay for awards, ribbons, and supplies for 4-H club meetings and afterschool activities.

Sponsors were Food City, Knox-Union Cattlemen’s Association, Booker’s One Stop Market and Farm Credit Mid America.

Perrin called the volunteers “awesome,” saying, “It took the whole community to pull this off ... the Senior Center, Heritage Festival, Union County High School FFA, Soil Conservation, the entire Courthouse and many local businesses.

“Community members baked desserts for us, and we want to thank each and every one!

“Ronnie Irick, David McDaniel and Danny Bullington showed their expert grilling skills on the grill borrowed from the high school FFA. “Candace Lamb, Terry Close, Beth Bergeron, Eric and Gloria Holcomb, and Connie Sherritze volunteered to cook, assemble and deliver lunches!

“4-Hers were present to help including Emmaline Perry, Alex Padgett, Joshua Sherritze and Alyssa Lamb.”

And yes, folks are already marking their calendars for next year’s great feast. It’s a marvelous fundraiser for a most deserving group of great kids.

Ronnie Irick, retired property assessor, returns each year to grill the chicken.

4-H Club member Emmaline Perry (at right) delivers a tasty lunch to Brent Buckner.

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“There’s something behind this that we don’t know.”

And Edmondson added: “The prudent thing is to pass this resolution.”

He said the city could not stop someone from opening a distillery unless it had opted out of the new law by Aug. 14. He said a case could be made that the city is not within the population range

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Mayor H.E. “Smiley” Richardson read the resolution: “To prohibit the manufacturing of intoxicating beverages … to opt out of the state law …”

The motion was approved 3-0-1 with Chesney passing.

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Sunny Saturday Folk lks who h grew up here her Folks d all ll who h love l ll (and Knoxville) will enjoy a weekend trek to Market Square. There’s always something going on, and you’re guaranteed to see someone you know.

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The Farmers Market is spectacular – in full bloom.

It covers the mall and extends along Market Street in front of Home Federal.

Alongside the bright tomatoes and vibrant string beans, a nice couple sold worm droppings. In fact, Vern and Caye of Etowah have made their living off worms for a couple of years now, Caye said.

And what’s lower than a worm? Why “worm castings,” an indoor/outdoor organic fertilizer, according to the WormWorks website.

We moved on.

Lunch at Café 4 was terrific, but we could have eaten on the sidewalk from one of a half dozen food trucks. Then it was off to Union Ave Books where Dr. John Hodges was signing his new book. The store was packed with customers who quickly exhausted the supply of “Delta Fragments: The Recollections of a Sharecropper’s Son.” Little Isabella “Izzie” Wilson sat enthralled. She wants to be a writer and has a great start. Asked how old she is, the kid said, “Seven.”

She’s really only six. “Go into reporting,” I advised.

Her mom said Izzie has always loved to read. “She’s reading on fifth grade level and starting into first grade (at Thackston School).”

“I “I rreally eall lly like lik li ke my (b (book) k) cover,” said d Hodges, d a retired professor of religious studies at UT, winding up to read from his book. “This cover represents who I am.

The sharecroppers’ home shows flat ground and an outhouse. That’s where I came from.”

The second picture shows Hodges engaging students – a man who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, studied abroad, and challenged students for many years. The pictures illustrate the contradictions in his life.

Growing up in the Mississippi Delta was tough, with uncles who gambled and a mama who gave whippings “at least once a week.”

His stepfather drank on weekends and had a terrible temper. “But he gave me a most wonderful gift,” said Hodges. He offered to work twice as much to enable his son to attend school.

“At age 7, we were expected to go to the (cotton) fields. But my stepfather told the boss, ‘I want my son to go to school.’

“I started going to school and thought I would never stop.”

Hey, a choice between school and the cotton field is a no-brainer every time.

I drifted by the Rally for Trayvon Martin in Krutch Park. It may be cultural, but liberals are awful at organizing anything (except the Barack Obama campaign, but that’s another story).

The rally still hadn’t started 40 minutes after the announced time, and I drifted toward the car.

At the edge of the crowd stood two of Knoxville’s finest, there to protect against an outbreak of violence, I suppose. They wore shorts and rode bicycles.

The fountain on Market Square invites the warm and warmer to cool off.

Izzie Wilson, 7 or 6, is a writer.

Vern Redmile and Caye Stafford make a living selling worm poo. Find WormWorks at www.wormworkstn.com or by calling 423-263-0621. Photos by S. Clark Dr. John O. Hodges talks about his book’s cover.

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Christ shared by Catholics, Jesus knew this would not be Baptists, Methodists, easy. So His final prayer at Pentecostals and anyone who the last supper was “ I pray believes that Jesus is God and not only for them, but also He died for our sins so that for those who will believe in all who profess in Him may me through their word, so have salvation and receive that they may all be one, as eternal life. you, Father, are in me and I Living our common in you, that they may be in us, that the world may know Christian faith in harmony will lead more folks to come that you sent me, and that to the waters of life. you loved them even as you loved me.” (John 17:20-21).

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Clinch Mountain: A Union County height

At the very southeast corner of what is now Union County, a mountain formed millions of years ago suddenly ends. Clinch Mountain reaches to 3,000 feet in height and stretches more than 100 miles across southwest Virginia and into East Tennessee, ending almost at the Knox-Union County lines.

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According to “Ramsey’s Annals,” when Grainger County was formed Ramsey gives these boundaries: “Beginning on the Main Road leading from Bull’s Gap to Haine’s iron works on Mossy Creek, at the house of Felpa Read; running a direct course to the Kentucky road on the north side of Holston River; thence, north fifty degrees west with said line to a point northwest of the end of Clinch Mountain; thence a direct course to the end of Clinch Mountain; thence with the ridge that divides the waters of Richland and

Flat Creek. ...”

The “end of Clinch Mountain” portion of Grainger County became a part of Union County on Jan. 13, 1850.

As the settlers forged West in the late 1700s, there are many written references to mountains, ridges, creeks, branches, valleys, gaps and the like. At that time there were no roads and those places were named to provide directions for those who followed.

The valley referred to in historical writings as “the great valley” includes both the Shenandoah Valley and the Valley of East Tennessee. Place names given were practical names and when designated with a story these names were easy to remember. It is interesting that both the mountain and the river are named Clinch. One story that has passed down through the years is that a young boy was drowning in the Clinch River and yelled “clinch me, clinch me;” but that seems not to fit.

Both the river and the mountain had been there long before that event. I’m betting that a long hunter or a settler was named Clinch. If anyone

The Ballad of Clinch Mountain Goin’ for salt thru the Buck Lick Gap, Fare thee well to dear mother, goodby old pap.

Way up on Clinch Mountain, wandering along, Drunk as the devil and a long way from home.

Corn liquor, corn liquor, corn liquor I cry, If corn liquor don’t kill me, I never will die.

Clinch Mountain, filming toward the northeast from about an eighth of a mile inside Knox County. has documentation of this name, please let me know.

Now, Clinch Mountain has two interesting characteristics – rocks and grease.

Lots of rock formations date back millions of years.

Trilobite fossils are found in the Clinch sandstone and can be seen in the rock wall at the Highway 25E overlook.

Another characteristic unique to the sandstone of Clinch Mountain and the water of the Clinch River is that in certain places both the rock and the water are “greasy.” Oil has been found in the area. I expect that gave us the name “Greasy Hollow” in Claiborne County.

There is a walking trail to

The history of the uppin block Without knowing a little about transportation in the 19th century, one might pay little attention Malcolm to uppin blocks, anomalies Shell located in front of houses and storefronts.

Although they vary in size, most are about four feet square and about granite with a step cut in three feet in height. And the back. These curiosities most are either marble or are found in several loca-

tions in Old Concord, and as a child we often used them to play “King of the Hill.”

But their real purpose was to enable ladies with their hoop skirts, many layers of undergarments and high heel shoes, to board carriages and horses in a more graceful manner without showing the

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the top of Clinch Mountain at its Union County termination. Some Luttrell Happy Hikers on this mountain were the late Margie Booker and Blonde DeVault. Bernice Nisley of Luttrell was among the group. There may have been others. Because of its rich history and fairly easy access, it would be nice if a park could be developed there similar to what has taken place on House Mountain.

This song was shared with me by William S. Trent and is contained in his book, “Across the Mountain Over on Clinch.” For copies of his book, write to W.S. Trent at P. O. Box 816, Talbott, TN 37877.

lower part of their leg. Morality in the 19th century was a bit different than it is today, and only a “loose woman” would allow a man to see her ankle. Not every home had an uppin block. Indeed, only the most aff luent families could afford them, which made them a status symbol.

Several years ago, I was conducting a tour of the Village for a church group, and I overlooked the uppin blocks. Finally one of the ladies in the group said, “What’s that?” pointing to a rather large block in front of a home. I explained that they were called uppin blocks or platforms that allowed ladies to board carriages in a graceful manner. They wanted to stop the bus and try the block for themselves. Their next question

I’ll face the freezing fog, I’ll drink the driving rain, I’ll keep on a goin’, cause I’m feelin’ no pain.

Way up on Clinch Mountain wandering along, Drunk as the devil and a long way from home.

I’ll eat when I’m hungry, drink when I’m dry, Way up on Clinch Mountain, Where the wild geese fly high!

If I get to feeling much better, I’m going to sprout wings and fly.

Corn Liquor, corn liquor, corn liquor I cry.

If corn liquor don’t kill me I never will die.

I’ll string up my fiddle. I’ll rosin my bow.

I’ll make myself welcome wherever I go.

Way up on Clinch Mountain wandering alone Drunk as the devil and a long way from home.

Corn liquor and wild women have been my downfall They’ve kicked me and stomped me, But I loved them all.

Way up on Clinch Mountain wandering alone, Drunk as the devil and a long way from home.

Corn Liquor, corn liquor, corn liquor I cry.

If corn liquor don’t kill me I never will die.

was, “How did they come to be called uppin blocks?”

For that question, I had no answer.

The blocks also allowed women to remain on a boardwalk or other hard surface area without having to step into the street, which was either mud or dust depending on the weather. Of course, covered boardwalks between stores also kept the elements at bay. In Old Concord, much of the main commercial area was fronted by covered boardwalks and false fronts, just like in old western towns.

From 1887 through about 1920, Concord’s economic underpinning depended on a large marble quarrying operation.

It was also the transfer point for marble quarries located further east along the river. By using large

f lat barges, marble blocks could be f loated down the river, where they were transferred to trains for shipment throughout the eastern part of the country. I assume the origin of the blocks was from those quarries, and probably someone who had an affiliation with the quarries had a better chance of getting one.

With the advent of the automobile, running boards made uppin blocks relics of the past. And the paving of road surfaces removed the danger of ruining a dainty pair of shoes by stepping in a mud puddle. And there can be little doubt these two changes – running boards and paved roads – deprived many men the opportunity to see a woman’s ankle. And To page 5

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to that end, it undoubtedly preserved the ladies’ good reputation and alleviated the possibility of being called a “loose woman.”

Today, we have become so accustomed to hard surface roads, it’s hard to envision streets with deep ruts and standing water, but an 1890s photo of Old Concord shows those conditions.

Stones were placed at intervals and a plank was laid over the stones to provide a dry entryway into someone’s home. I have often talked to people who were in Oak Ridge during the beginning of the Manhattan Project, and asked them to talk about their most vivid memory of those early days. Almost to the person, the answer was the same. It was the mud.

With the popularity of large sport utility vehicles, which are often two feet off the ground, and

the fact that they are the vehicle of choice for many women, one might think uppin blocks could have a place in our modern society.

But they are doomed to remain a part of history because today’s standards are much different than in the past. Today, a woman wearing a long dress with multi-layered, frilly undergarments would be more of a spectacle than one wearing short shorts and a halter top.

I personally like 21st century women’s attire, and I doubt that any fashion designer would ever attempt to send a model down the runway dressed in a f loor-length dress with undergarments. But some might argue that female dress of that period would certainly have added a sense of “mystery of wonderment” that is not present today.

They might even get tired and make a mistake. Fatigue is a terrible affliction.

Tennessee will not get tired. That has already been decided. Tennessee might cash in. We’ll see.

So, how fast is Tennessee fast?

Former Volunteer allAmerican Bob Johnson, hall of fame center, distinguished NFL alum, prominent Cincinnati businessman, has considerable insight into Tennessee possibilities. He has seen several years of previews.

“My impression of Butch Jones is that his aggressive offense and defense match

his personality,” said Johnson. “I really like him. All the serious Bearcat fans really liked him.

“From what I remember, the Bearcats ran a very high percentage of no-huddle – mostly shotgun – most plays started with play-action fakes – he really wants to spread the field – create chances for one on one for ball carriers.

“I think the pace was a big portion of University of Cincinnati’s success. I think they out-conditioned some of their opponents.”

Johnson recognizes pluses and minuses but, overall, he likes no-huddle offenses,

going all the way back to when Sam Wyche coached the Cincinnati Bengals.

Yes, Sam is ol’ Vol Bubba Wyche’s big brother. It’s all in the family.

“Sam, who is a great friend of mine, was a real proponent of no-huddle. He would say that the disadvantage was that offenses had to be simplified.

“Even with the large sideline signs that Butch Jones uses, formations and even play design are limited.

Even with limitations, hurry-up puts pressure on the defense. There are chances for errors by the defense if they try to make changes between no-huddle plays.

“In addition, it’s entertaining. Things happen quickly. Athletes have to

The voice of reason When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time. Then he said to them, “Fellow Israelites, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men…. I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; because if this plan or this undertaking is of human origin, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them – in that case you may even be found fighting against God!” (Acts 5: 33-35, 38-39 NRSV) Gamaliel is a Hebrew name which means “reward of God” or “God is my reward.”

Gamaliel shows up only twice in the New Testament: here, where he stands up for Peter and the other apostles, using his power of reasoning, and invoking the law of unintended consequences to calm the murderous mob. Later in Acts 22: 3, he is referred to again, when Paul names him as his early teacher, saying he was

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that counted: parents who loved him and taught him the difference between right “brought up in this city at and wrong, enough work to the feet of Gamaliel.” teach him the value of acThat is not a bad track re- complishment, friends who cord: Gamaliel saved Peter’s respected and encouraged life, and is credited with him, and one woman who teaching Paul all that he loved him thoroughly and knew of the Torah. steadfastly (and still does to We need men like Gama- this day). liel.

He was a quiet-spoken, He reminds me a little of easygoing and reasonable my father. personality, but it was said Daddy grew up poor, by those who worked with like most every child did on him in business or comfarms in rural Knox County munity projects that when in the 1920s and 30s. He Ernest Whited rocked back was rich in all the things on his heels you could be

react instinctively. Defenses can be driven into assignment errors.”

Here’s the punch line: “I think we Vol fans will be very happy with Butch in the next few years.”

I think Bob is correct.

Butch got off to a fast start.

Tennessee fans were quick to forget about Jon Gruden and other pipe dreams. For most of us, recruiting hustle reduced the restoration job from awful to just difficult.

The show is underway and still picking up speed.

Sometime soon we’ll find out how fast is Tennessee fast – and whether it makes a difference and does it produce immediate results.

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

assured that his mind was made up and that was that.

At that point, it would be easier to move the Rock of Gibraltar than to change his convictions about the question at hand.

Gamaliel was such a man.

Gamaliel knew what was right. He recognized wrong about to happen. He also recognized foolishness when he saw it. And he was willing to stand up and be counted.

That takes courage.

He was able to say to an angry mob, “Think about what you are doing. Be reasonable, friends. What if you are wrong in your estimation of these men? Sure, they may be wrong. But what if they are not? What if they really are sent from God to tell you what you need to know? What if their words are the most important words you will ever hear? What then?”

Gamaliel was well and truly named. He was a “reward of God,” a hero given to the children of Israel at a crucial moment.

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NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY’S FARM FAMILIES

Kid heaven in Little Valley

By Libby Morgan I’ve found kid heaven in Little Valley. A couple of dogs, a cat, a miniature goat, a pen full of chickens, a small creek, swings and slides, bicycles, riding toys, all in a lovely yard back off of the road.

Mindy and Phillip Tharp have stocked the farm with four happy kids, and the eldest, 10-year-old Kalei, is setting a wonderful example for her siblings.

Kalei is getting ready to take six of her hens to sell through the 4-H Chick Chain program Tuesday evening at the Union Farmers Co-op.

“It’s fun, but it’s hard work,” says Kalei, the day before she goes back to school to the fifth grade at Paulette Elementary. “Dad helps me. The bucket of water is heavy.”

I’d say a bucket of water probably outweighs her.

“The hens like to peck at my toenails,” she say of her bright yellow nails when she slips in the hen pen, which is a varmint-proof chainlink cube made by a relative in the fence business. “We lost a couple before we got this pen.”

(Everybody loves a chicken dinner. Especially raccoons.)

Kalei is among 35 Union County 4-H Club members who have been caring for pullets since early March.

Her hens have just started laying a few eggs.

“We learned that young hens don’t start laying quite as soon if you wait to put the nesting boxes up, so we just

Ethan and Jordan Tharp love their miniature goat.

4-H Chick Chain Show and Sale Kalei Tharp is mother to a dozen healthy hens through the 4-H Chick Chain. Photos by Libby Morgan

put them in a few days ago.

We wanted to let them get strong,” she explains.

Kalei has quite a few accomplishments already. She won a savings bond for her artwork in kindergarten, she was a finalist in a recent 4-H poster contest, she won a 4-H speech contest, and she’s going back to school as a Beta Club member for her good grades.

She works with her church to raise funds to buy Bibles for the Gideons, and loves to do things to help the environment. Her impressive artwork is stored neatly in a binder.

And she handles her 11-month-old baby sister like a pro. Or more like a second loving mother.

I’m going to grab a kid (or not) and go back to play soon.

Tuesday, August 13 Show at 6 p.m.

Sale at 7 p.m.

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Sarah Morgan of Sharps Chapel was recognized at Tennessee 4-H Roundup in Knoxville with the Vol State award, the highest level of recognition a Tennessee 4-H member may achieve. Vol State is presented to high school juniors and seniors in recognition of excellence in all phases of 4-H work, as well as service and leadership rendered in their communities.

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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, 2-story stack stone FP. Hickory cabs, granite cntr, hickory flrs throughout.

Property has professional landscaping, irrigation sys, 2-car att gar on the main. Offered on 1.02 Acres w/over 500 ft. of water frontage.

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

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, S/S 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. $479,000.

TATER VALLEY RD, LUTTRELL – Exceeding horse farm. 15 acres. All level/partially fenced. Mostly pasture.

Very nice 40x100 barn with concrete floors, 13 lined stalls, tack room, wash bath. Also office in barn. Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900.

North on Hwy 22 thru Maynardville, right on Hwy 61E towards Luttrell to left on Tater Valley to property on left.

The crops are really coming in! Everything is a little later than usual, so we still have some crops that are usually gone by August.

Produce expected: Blueberries, beans (all sorts), beets, cabbage, chard, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, kale, okra, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, turnips and summer squashes (zucchini, yellow and others). Melons should be in soon, some of the winter squashes have begun to arrive with more expected at the end of the month.

Nursery products, beef and eggs: Available weekly!!

Crafts: Soaps, candles, scarves, wood crafts (chairs, marionettes, carpenter bee traps …) and more.

Bakery items: Teresa’s Bakery has added fresh yeast rolls to the list of baked goods.

Weekly Events: Kids, grab your treasure hunt from the market manager and see what treasures are hiding at the market!

Walk the Market. Bring the whole family and stop at the manager’s table for more info, to sign in and to pick a route. We’d like to see neighborhood walking groups established with some goals and incentives during our last six weeks of the market. We’re looking for neighborhood leaders.

Plant share program will resume in the fall.

Special Events: Saturday, Aug. 10, join us as we celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 4-10. Meet your farmers and learn more about where and how they farm. From 9-10 a.m., join Becca Hughes for a Pressure Canner Lid Testing session.

Remember … when you buy from our local farmers, your food dollar stays in our community! Join us on Facebook.com/Union CountyFarmersMarket.

See you at the market!

400 CABBAGE CEMETERY RD, WASHBURN 3.36 ACRES! Spacious, 2-sty Architectural home. Covered porch w/ verandas. Very private setting, mostly wooded. Circle drive in front. Over 5000 SF, 6BR/3.5BA, open foyer to FR, gas log FP and wood flooring. Open, spacious kitchen w/all appl and eat-at bar.

Breakfast room, sunrm with lots of great views currently used as an office. Master on main w/lrg picture windows & gas log FP w/mantle and master BA w/spa tub. Open sitting area in upper foyer w/views of the front grnds. Bsmnt w/lrg rec room & plumbed kit w/cabs (needs finishing), 2BR/1BA. Lots of storage. A MUST SEE home within mins to lake access.

Offered at only $279,000.

120 HANSARD RD, MAYNARDVILLE – 2-story, brick home on 1.2 acres. 4BR/2BA, 2BR on main with attached 2-car garage. 40x24 brick & metal bldg w/electric & water. 12x24 metal shed. Addtional acres available. Call Justin for more details. OFFERED AT ONLY $132,900.

CED! REDU 162 BOWMAN LN – Foreclosure sold as is. In need of minor repairs. 1-level, 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. $71,500. 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.

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 111 DANTE RD, KNOXVILLE – 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.

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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.

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. Basement is fin and features a full BA w/easy access to outside. S/D is gated.

Please set up an appt before driving to the property. If you want to view by water, turn right at Point 29. It's the dbl-decker alum dock on the right shoreline into the back of the cove. Dock is INCLUDED in the sale. 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'.

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.

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4-H members win awards Connie Buckner (standing), host of the countywide Family and Community Education Club potluck luncheon, is with longstanding (some 50 years) club members Margie Collins of the Big Ridge chapter and Edith Kitts and Peggy Warwick of the Hubbs Grove chapter. The three remember the very early days (“We were just kids,” said Warwick) of the Homemakers Club, where they made mattresses, decorated aluminum trays with acid etchings and tooled copper.

Dakota Sherritze of Sharps Chapel was recognized as the Level I 9th and 10th grade state winner in the electric project at the Tennessee 4-H Roundup held at UT. From left are David Callis, Tennessee Electric Cooperative (donor); Dakota Sherritze; Spencer Lim, Level II winner from Jackson; and James Swart, UT Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science Department. Dakota received a $500 college scholarship.

Photos by Libby Morgan

FCE celebrates with luncheon

MOMS Club The MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) of the Maynardville area is being restructured.

Info/questions: Darlene, 712-4560, or Eden, 687-2469.

Chiropractic and carpal tunnel syndrome Chiropractic Outlook

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Square Dance Club Union County Square Dance Club meets 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Union County Senior Center. Info: Arnold Smallin, 745-1324, or the Senior Center, 9923292.

Upcoming events at Union Church Historical Trio band members Eric Holcomb, Clayrissa Hill and Betty Norris entertain for the FCE of Union County. Norris, who played like a pro, said she started to play the bass 10 years ago.

Home school meeting set for Big Ridge Park pavilion Persons interested in home schooling are invited to join the support group for a picnic and meeting on Monday, Aug. 19, at Big

Ridge State Park at the pavilion above the pool.

The schedule is: 6 p.m., gather and get acquainted; 6:30, potluck with ice and

paper products provided; 7:30-8, meeting.

Info: Tamelia Jenkins, 705-4284, or Connie Dickey, 992-3629.

reunion Aug. 31 at 205 Main St. in Clinton. Classes from ’66 through ’69 are also invited.

Cost is $50 per person and includes food, a DJ, games and a free class memory CD.

Info/reservations: Becky Calloway Rosenbaum, 457-259, or Bunnie Brown Ison, 599-4749.

Send checks to: CHS Class of 1967, 607 Greenwood Dr., Clinton, TN 37716.

REUNION NOTES ■ Wilkerson family reunion will be held 1-5 p.m. at Big Ridge State Park Recreation Hall on Sunday, Aug. 11. Bring a covered dish.

■ The Clinton High School Class of 1967 will hold a

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Union Missionary Baptist Church, Ailor Gap Road, will be holding Homecoming Service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. The Vineyard Family will be singing during the morning service.

There will be an afternoon service after lunch. The church also will host a singing 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Featured singers will include The Beason Family.

Everyone is invited to both events.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful condition that occurs when the median nerve, the nerve that runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, gets compressed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway between ligament and bones at the base of the hand. The median nerve and tendons pass through it. Thickening from irritated tendons or other swelling can narrow the tunnel and compress the median nerve. CTS can cause pain, numbness and/or weakness in the hand and fingers. Those symptoms may radiate up the arm.

While carpal tunnel surgery is common, there are any number of non-invasive therapies available for treatment. If your chiropractor diagnoses you with CTS, he or she might recommend joint manipulation and/or stretching and strengthening exercises. Yoga has been found to be helpful in dealing with CTS. Research into other therapies, including acupuncture, is underway. There’s also some thought that preemptive action, such as learning how to move hands, wrists and arms ergonomically, can stave off the likelihood of developing CTS. Talk with your chiropractor about carpal tunnel syndrome, its causes and treatment.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 10 Paulette Volunteer Fire Department Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Paulette Volunteer Fire Department Station 61, 451 Hwy. 61 West. Info: Terrie Bruner, 992-6700; Debra Caldwell, 992-6035; or Sheila Rice, 603-0396.

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

Applications available to farmers with single crop items, even for only one day. Also available: pressure cooker top testing. Info: 992-8038.

Work days at the Community Garden â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glorious Gardeningâ&#x20AC;? located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

SUNDAY, AUG. 11 Gospel singing featuring the Roarks, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. Info: 546.0001 or www.newbeverly.org.

MONDAY, AUG. 12 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adventures in Tennessee State Parks,â&#x20AC;? 2 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. John and Nancy â&#x20AC;&#x153;Docâ&#x20AC;? McEntee, who have visited all 53 Tennessee State Parks, will speak about their adventure. Info: 922-2552.

Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Venders include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

Cruise Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 226-7272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

Creek Baptist Church, 9132 East Emory Road, Corryton.

Lunch will follow service.

North Acres Baptist Church Homecoming, 10:15 a.m. Special singing, the Camerons. Message by former pastor Charlie Lynch. No Sunday school.

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

Luttrell seniors meet for fellowship and lunch, 10 a.m. Bring a covered dish. New members welcome.

Opening reception for three new exhibits: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Magnificent Seven,â&#x20AC;? works by former Knox County art instructors; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Handmade Booksâ&#x20AC;?; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wonderful World of Transparent Watercolor.â&#x20AC;? Free, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave., next to Fountain City Park. Exhibits run to Sept.

12. Info: fcartcenter@knology.net or 357-ARTS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains!â&#x20AC;?

6:30-7:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Meet Ryan Webb, author of the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Buddy: Dog of the Smoky Mountains.â&#x20AC;?

The story follows Buddy, Bill Landryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actual dog, on one of his adventures into the Smoky Mountains. Info: 689-2681.

Free bluegrass concert, 2 p.m., Union County Arts Co-op, 1009 Main St. Features awarding winning bluegrass band Scenic Roots. Local musician, Sarah Morgan, will also be performing.

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.

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, AUG. 16-17 Book sale sponsored by the media center of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the fellowship hall. New and used books, DVDs, CDs and more will be available for all ages.

SATURDAY, AUG. 17

Talking to Kids about Cancer, 6-7:30 p.m., Cancer Support Community East Tennessee, 2230 Sutherland Ave., Knoxville. Discussion addressing the needs of children and the tools that can help them when cancer affects a family. Supportive supervised play can be provided with advanced notice. RSVP: 546-4661.

4-H Chick Chain Show and Sale at Union Farmers Co-op, Hwy 33, Maynardville. Show starts at 6 p.m., auction at 7. Bid on pens of six black sex link hens ready to start laying eggs.

Fish Fry fundraiser, 3 p.m., Powell Masonic Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road. David West, owner of Ciderville Music, will be performing country and bluegrass music. All invited.

Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., front parking lot of Union County High School. Applications available to farmers with single crop items, even for only one day. Also available: pressure cooker top testing. Info: 992-8038.

Work days at the Community Garden â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glorious Gardeningâ&#x20AC;? located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

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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.

Cruise Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all makes, models, years and clubs welcome; 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing Drive, in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. No charge, 50/50 and door prizes. Info: Jill or Blake, 226-7272; Josh or David, 523-9334.

SATURDAY, AUG. 24 Benefit for Leann Tolliver, 4-8 p.m., Luttrell Elementary School. Hot dog dinner, silent auction, basket raffle; music by the Valley Boys and the Heavenly Heirs.

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

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glorious Gardeningâ&#x20AC;? located at Rutherford Memorial UMC in Corryton. Work in the garden and receive some of its produce as a result. Info: 687-8438.

Live country, bluegrass and gospel music, 7:30 p.m., WMRD 94.5 FM, 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All pickers and singers welcome.

SUNDAY, AUG. 25 The Hymnsman will sing, 10 a.m., Church of God at Maynardville. Info: 387-0261 or 705-6963.

THURSDAY, AUG. 29 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.

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