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High school to honor veterans Union County High students are readying for a Veterans Day program to be held at the school auditorium at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, with a meet and greet preceding. “We’ve had some really nice programs the past few years,” says program coordinator Barbara Williams, circuit court clerk. “The students have always been very well-behaved and respectful.” Guest speaker will be former Army Staff Sergeant William Satterfield, a graduate of the school. Letters inviting area veterans have been sent out by students, and photos of veterans related to the students have been collected. Julie Sharp’s multi-media class will provide a slide show of videos and still shots to be shown while poems are recited. HOSA club members will speak. The chorus, the band, the FFA, the floriculture class, and the Beta Club will also participate in thanking our veterans. Everyone is welcome to attend and a written invitation is not necessary. Following the program, the J.C. Baker Masonic Lodge No. 720 will sponsor a luncheon for all veterans and their spouses at the lodge, adjacent to Rocky Top Shell station. Info: Barbara Williams at 992-5493.

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Turner, Boone are Man, Woman of the Year By Sandra Clark Great food, great fun, great fellowship. What more could one ask from an evening of entertainment at the Business and Professional Association’s annual banquet. President Brad Davis and board chair Marilyn Toppins even got us out at halftime of the UT-Missouri game. Oh well, no evening can be 100 percent. Randy Turner and Susan Boone were honored as Man and Woman of the Year. The club raised more than $1,400 for scholarships as everybody’s favorite guy, Ronnie Irick, sold off gift baskets. And Keith Nease and his crew from Pete’s Place served up the most exquisite pork chops and chicken breasts and baked potatoes on the planet. The chocolate cake was to kill for. In fact, someone named it killer cake. Randy Turner has worked for 21 years in the Property Assessor’s Office and is an example of a true “public servant,” said Brad Davis, last year’s honoree.

Turner is a deacon and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church and he heads the kitchen team during Vacation Bible School, feeding 160 to 200 each night. He has served on community committees including Parks and Recreation, ChildHelp, Senior Citizen Advisory Council and Keep Union County Beautiful. He volunteers with the Heritage Festival, the annual Crusade for Christ, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Toys for Tots and he aided a Girl Scout troop with their project to clean up the veterans memorial site at Maynardville Elementary School. At last year’s Toys for Tots distribution, he gave out 100 coats to both children and adults. “Randy never tires in his goal to help as many around him as he possibly can,” said Davis. Susan Boone founded the Arts Cooperative in Maynardville. A native of Goodlettsville, she moved to the area 30 years ago. She worked in her father’s flower

Randy Turner and Susan Boone are the 2013 Man and Woman of the Year for Union County. They were honored Saturday at UCBPA’s annual banquet. Photo by Katey Boone

shop and took over management when he passed away. Later she sold the business and worked at an art and framing shop. When that store closed, she opened her own business. Along the way, she authored a book on barns. “The Union County Arts Cooperative is one of the county’s little treasures,” said Brandi Davis, last year’s recipient of the award. Boone said, “A couple of years ago I needed something to jump

into. My daughter, Katey, help me clean up and organize the Arts Cooperative. We have 30 artists out there now, and lots of good merchandise.” Officers installed by Mayor Mike Williams are: Brad Davis, president; Shannon Perrin, vice president; Brandi Davis, secretary; Jennifer Shipley, treasurer; and directors Gina Buckner, Darrell Johnson, Marilyn Toppins, Kathy Chesney, Chantay Collins, Melanie Dykes and Pearl Coffey.

Extension agent Shannon Perrin with Union County 4-H Technology Team Joshua Sherritze, Jeremiah Kadron, Dakota Sherritze, Martin Dickey and Nathanael Kadron, working on the Big Ridge State Park maps. Photo by Libby Morgan

Book fair at UCHS The UCHS Library will have its annual book fair this week, Nov. 11-15. This year’s theme is Reading Oasis. In addition to purchasing books, students and teachers will participate in Egyptianthemed games and activities throughout the week. The book fair will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Family members are also welcome to come by and shop for books. The library will benefit from the fair by being able to purchase books based on the total sales.

IN THIS ISSUE The end of war At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, in the year 1918, World War I – the “war to end all wars” – officially ended. It was only two years ago that the last U. S. veteran of that war died: Frank Buckles, of West Virginia. Twenty-nine years after the “war to end all wars,” World War II began.

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Success! 4-H group maps Big Ridge trails By Libby Morgan Perseverance pays. After a false start this summer, a group of 4-H-ers has hiked all 11 miles of trails at Big Ridge State Park while successfully downloading GPS coordinates with software by a company called Esri, for Environmental Systems Research Institute. The kids are creating an accurate map of the park trails for printed maps, online info and eventually a mobile app. A “blueway” around the lakeshore of the park will also be shown as a trail, according to project leader Martin Dickey.

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Mapping done by the group will be enhanced with information provided by O’Neill Bergeron, who walked the park this summer to find flora, fauna and points of interest. Bergeron, a Union County resident, is an ecology student at Princeton. A grant written by Julie Graham through the Union County Chamber of Commerce enabled the funding for the software. “We’ve got a lot of work to do to the files, cleaning up the images and smoothing the lines we traveled, and a lot of decisions to make on how to present the information,” says Dickey. “We’re work-

ing to develop maps for Big Ridge visitors and another version for an Esri contest.” Dickey attended the Esri international conference earlier this year, where he represented the National 4-H Council and accepted an award for Special Achievement in GIS for the council. “I learned a lot there. I was there among 14,000 professionals using Esri’s software. We listened to the CEO’s dreams about what can be done with GIS software, how 911 operators use it to track ambulances and lots more uses. He talked for hours,” Dickey says. The group plans to raise funds

so the three older project participants, Dickey, Nathanael Kadron and Dakota Sherritze, can attend the Esri conference in San Diego in July. ■

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During downtown Maynardville’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Cruise-In on Nov. 30 from 3-6 p.m., the 4-H-ers will have a Christmas portrait backdrop set up on the art center’s “Back Porch” stage. A small fee will be charged to use the backdrop for self-made photos, and the team will be on hand to take photos with a 4- by 6-inch print for $5 and a disk of photos for $15. For $25, the team will do a precise calculation of parcels for farmers so that their fertilizer, seed and pesticide applications will be accurate. More photos on page 3

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Colton Edlin (banana man) and Madison Donehew (pig) are ready for the show. What story do they represent? “None,� said Madison. “I picked this costume because it’s warm. I’m not sure Regenia Conner and Linda Bowman, both members of Clear about him.� Springs, wear a lilac hat and hair to greet visitors.

Margo Saunders and Charline Pratt dress as witches, scary for sure but with candy galore.

New owners for Big Oak Shoes John and Diane Raymondo are retiring after 42 years as owners of the Big Oak Shoe Store and are sellDebbie Carpenter, director of ing the business to Danny the Random Acts of Christian and Carol Maples. Kindness (RACK) Ministry at John’s dad, John Sr., Clear Springs Baptist Church, opened the store in what talks with parking attendants was then the Big Oak Shopduring setup for the annual ping Center in August 1971, Trunk ‘n’ Treat at the future and the store has stayed in David Savage is a pensive Tin site of the church on Tazewell Halls for 42 years. Man in the elaborate Emerald Pike. Carpenter expected to “We will miss our famCity display. Hope the Cow- serve 1,500 kids before the ily of customers, but I know ardly Lion made it on time. event ended. Photos by S. Clark Danny and Carol will carry on the tradition of Big Oak Shoes,� said John Jr. He acknowledged his many loyal employees through the years, especially Margie Collins, Georgie

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Owners John and Diane Raymondo (seated) are selling Big Oak Shoe Store to Carol and Danny Maples (standing). Photo by Ruth White

TVA. The families have been friends for many years. “Over lunch one day, we discovered that John was planning to retire this year,� said Danny. “Carol has talked about opening a retail store for several years and I was ready to quit traveling. Our younger son is a senior in college and our older is living and working in Nashville, so the timing is right.�

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Both Carol and Danny are excited about the new opportunity and will take ownership of the store in January. Big Oak Shoe Store will be moved to the Food City Plaza on Maynardville Highway, and is scheduled to open there on Friday, Jan. 3. “We are moving to a larger retail space and plan to add a few new brands and styles including some children’s shoes,� said Carol. “John and Diane have a tremendous and loyal customer base and we plan to continue their tradition of providing excellent customer service and quality brand shoes at discount prices. Having John’s 42 years of knowledge in the shoe business available to us through this transition and new venture is invaluable.� John’s retirement sale started Oct. 28 and will run through the closing. He hopes everyone will come by and see him and Diane so they can say goodbye and thank each customer for a great 42 years.

‘Let’s Get Healthy’ schedule “Let’s Get Healthy� countywide walking program has the following walks scheduled. For more info or to sign up to lead a walk: 992-8038. ■Every Saturday, 9 a.m. – meet at the Farmers Market, walk UCHS, Main Street, Wilson Park – find a group and a distance that suits your needs. ■Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:45 a.m. – join Debbie and friends at the Sharps Chapel Senior Center and walk the Union Gets Movin’ Trail at the park. ■Every Tuesday and Thursday, 4 p.m. – Join Randy Turner at the Union County Courthouse for a walk downtown.

HEALTH NOTES â– PK Hope is Alive Parkinson Support Group of East TN will meet 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Kern UMC Family Life Center, 451 E. Tennessee Ave. in Oak Ridge. Speaker: Kelly Arney from Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. A light lunch will be provided by East Tennessee Personal Care Service. Info: Karen Sampsell, 482-4867, or e-mail: pk_ hopeisalive@bellsouth.net.

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Rebecca Hughes and her daughter Scarlett demonstrate a fundraiser for the 4-H Technology team – a Christmas photo op backdrop on the Union County Arts’ Back Porch stage to be held Nov. 30, complete with live animals.

Cedar Ford Baptist celebrates 180 years Cedar Ford Baptist Church is celebrating 180 years of service. Located in Luttrell, the church is now in its fourth church building, which is located in the same general area. The church has had 24 pastors. Sunday services are at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday service is 7 p.m. Pictured are deacon Tony Aparijo, pastor Jeff Leach, deacons chair Mark DeVault and deacon Wynn Greene. Photo submitted

Shoebox collection for Operation Christmas Child

Trick or treat for cans! Halloween is normally a time for children to dress up and knock on their neighbors’ door begging for candy. Well, not for these three young men. Eli Boggs the baseball player, Hunter Boggs the nerd, and Andy Oliver the cowboy, recently went trick or treating for canned goods. The boys are from Sharps Chapel and visited the residents of Sunset Bay. They collected several hundred pounds of non-perishable items and will be donating them all to the Union County Food Pantry. Knowing that the pantry is in need of extra items with the holiday season upon us, these boys decided to help out. They walked away with quite a bit of candy too! Photo submitted by Jenny Boggs

Milan Baptist Church, 1101 Maynardville Highway near Paulette Elementary School, will be the dropoff point for churches and individuals in Union County who wish to prepare shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. National collection week is Nov. 18-25. Shoebox gifts may be dropped off at the church anytime during the following schedule: noon-8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 18, 19, 21, 22; noon-6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24; and 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 25.

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The group on the shore of the park at an old foundation, where Sherritze holds a vacant hornet’s nest found on the trail. Photos submitted

Spirit Week supports Komen Corryton Elementary kicked off Spirit Week on Oct. 25 with a ‘Pink Out’ Day. Students dressed in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Students made donations totaling $118 to Susan G. Komen in honor of survivors, victims and those currently fighting breast cancer. Student Council officers tabulating the donations are Zach Hopson, Meredith Mincey, KaLynn Graves and Kameron Tedesco. Photo submitted

Come to the water “How can you say to your brother, “Brother, let me remove that splinter in your eye” when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? You Hypocrite! Remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter in your brother’s eye.” (LK 7:20) Fr. Steve Pawelk

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and overcome my own faults. If I am serious about helping others live right and make better decisions, I need to spend more time on improving myself and less time discussing the problems of others Therefore, the best way for me to help someone else is to become a better person, a better friend, and a better Christian. Am I kind and supportive? Am I optimistic and hopeful? Am I honest and merciful? Do I demonstrate patience, love and encouragement? Is what I do and say in keeping with the way of Christ and affirmed or guided by the Bible? Do I forgive others as God forgives me? The power of the Holy Spirit will transform us so we may be “Perfect just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) So if I wish to help others, I need to improve myself first. Then, If I am following Jesus, my example will lead others to what is right and life giving. Words of critique will not even be necessary.

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government Maynardville goes pink! There was a pink glow at the Union County Courthouse last Tuesday, but it wasn’t a long distance reflection from Sunset Bay. The county had installed pink light bulbs outside during October to increase awareness of breast cancer, said Mayor Mike Williams. Nice. The county’s Budget and Finance Committee seemed generally receptive to the Trane proposal by Nancy McBee to examine the county’s school buildings with an eye toward funding upgrades through energy savings. McBee said the county’s $1.98 per square foot annual energy expense could be dropped to $1.20 or lower with upgrades. Trane would “underwrite the repayment stream” if the county borrows the money for the improvements. “There would be no tax money required” for the self-funding program, McBee said. Mayor Mike Williams asked her to meet with the full commission this week at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. The school board has already reviewed the proposal, which is similar to one currently used in Knox, Campbell, Claiborne and Jefferson counties. ■

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Finance Director Ann Dyer is attempting to bring order to the county’s sometimes chaotic personnel policies. She reported to the Finance Management Committee last Tuesday. Present were Dyer, Williams, Dr. Jimmy Carter, David Cox and commissioners Janet Holloway, J.M. Bailey, Wayne Roach and Dawn Flatford. Dyer said elected officeholders can maintain their own system, but if they opt to come under the county’s handbook she wants the vacation and sick day accruals to be consistent. “It is hard to keep up when it’s based on someone’s anniversary date,” she said. The county pays employees every other week – 26 paydays per year. Most offices give two weeks of

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vacation per year, but some use a calendar year, some go from Sept. 1 through August and others use the fiscal year, July 1 through June. Issues include carryover days, if any, and how overtime or comp time is handled. “We’ve got to make (our policy) match the federal labor board,” said Roach. Bailey asked if deputies could accrue comp time to cash in when they retire. Dyer said there is no money budgeted for that. “I have to show our liabilities at the end of each year.” “They can choose overtime or comp time, but it should be paid out each month,” said Roach. Meal reimbursement was another discussion point. The county allows $1015-25 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but requires receipts. The school system goes cheaper, $6-8-14, without receipts. ■

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The Sheriff’s Office needs new cruisers, says Officer Mike Butcher, and can make a deal with the Jacky Jones dealership of Georgia to get six new ones with the county paying for two a year for three years. Discussion ensued. Officer Jeff Sharp, who maintains the sherriff’s fleet, said, “We’ve got 3 to 4 deputies sharing two cars. Under questioning, he said three cars were wrecked. “How many while in pursuit?” asked Commissioner Jeff Brantley. “One ran a red light, one backed into another car, another one got tangled up.” Are officers turning in reports,” asked Roach. “Some is, some ain’t,” said Sharp.

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Haslam held hostage Ron Ramsey’s going to put his big boot down on Gov. Bill Haslam. If Haslam’s thinking about bringing his long-awaited Tennessee Plan for Medicaid expansion to the General Assembly, Ramsey’s going to mess it up. The lieutenant governor is putting stuff like this on his website: “If Obamacare is implemented, it will be near impossible to roll it back. We must do what we can while we can.” Last week Ramsey told Capitol Hill reporters that the governor is wasting his time even thinking about presenting a plan to get federal money to buy health insurance for 330,000 uninsured Tennesseans. When they went running up to Haslam’s office for comment, his people told them that Ramsey’s ruminations won’t affect the governor’s deliberations, which are into their second year.

OK, then. Meanwhile, staunch Haslam supporters like the Tennessee Medical Association and the hospital lobbyists, who evidently haven’t found tort reform to be the solution to their financial problems, are ramping up the pressure to get him to sign on to the Medicaid deal so they can get reimbursed for treating the poor and the sick. Vanderbilt Medical Center is getting ready to lay off 1,000 workers; rural hospitals are threatening to close, leaving Haslam to take the fall when communities end up without access to medical care. This is devil and the deep blue sea territory, and surely not what Haslam anticipated when he rolled over

deferential and there was no problem a phone call from his daddy couldn’t go a long way toward solving? Heck yes. He had a sweet ride over here. Maybe he’s been thinking about that since last March, when, after months of deliberation, internal debate and just plain dithering, he announced what everybody already pretty much knew – that he was turning down $1.4 billion the federal government stood ready to fork over to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. No healthcare for you, 300,000 uninsured Tennesseans. And if you’re waiting on that Tennessee Plan, which is supposed to leverage those federal dollars to buy private health insurance for poor people, don’t hold your breath. It’s a will o’ the wisp. Bill Haslam is not the most powerful guy in Nashville.

Tennessee basketball? Myth or maybe? We have been told this will be Cuonzo Martin’s best basketball team at Tennessee. That won’t take much. The previous two lost in the opening round of the NIT, at home, to Mercer and MTSU.

I had no idea. Here are the unspoken keys to this being a good team: Antonio Barton, fifth-year senior imported from Memphis as a surplus Tiger, must move the ball at a faster pace, get out on the break, feed the big bullies inside. Stokes really needs a short jump shot. Has he developed Marvin one? We’ll see. West Here’s one of the myth-ormaybe parts: Can Tennessee guard guards? Perhaps Barton or freshman Darius Perhaps you have heard Thompson or multi-talented that three Volunteers, Jor- Josh Richardson or somedan McRae, Jarnell Stokes body deeper on the bench and Jeronne Maymon, are can make critical stops. The all-Southeastern Conference previous two teams boosted types. One might even make several opposing guards toward fame and fortune. all-America. Hope so. Earlier, there was fear of Trae Golden, since departhype overload and excessive ed with only rumored explaexpectations. Not so much nation, was at the forefront now. Florida and Kentucky of that problem. He lacked and maybe Alabama are pro- quick, nimble feet. But he jected as superior in the con- could hit clutch free throws. ference. Tennessee opened Replacing poise at the foul at No. 26 in the Associated line is another unspoken key. Press preseason top-25 poll. In theory, there will be One computer forecast says more free-throwing. Officials 33 in the country. have been told to remove The great Dick Vitale, breathless with excitement, says Tennessee is No. 23 until further notice. His analysis was powerful: “Stokes will be a key up front. A healthy Maymon will help.”

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some of the toughness from defense. If it really happens, that is bad news. Defensive toughness, not yet developed, was supposedly one of Cuonzo’s hallmarks. Here is the other unspoken key to significant improvement, another mythor-maybe segment: Has Tennessee developed an offensive strategy for attacking zones? If it remains the same, bombs away, can highly regarded newcomer Robert Hubbs or McRae or Richardson hit the required percentage of threes? Martin thinks Tennessee will be a pretty good team. “I think the most important thing is not to get caught up in what other people are saying … we know what we need to do to be successful.” Coach wasn’t talking about me. I hadn’t said anything at the time. There are encouraging signs of success – more talent, more experience, more depth, more matchup flexibility. Leadership is strengthened with Maymon’s return.

He tried during his sit-out season but there is a significant difference in talking a good game and playing one. Maymon can play. Stokes has lost a few pounds and appears a bit quicker. He got that message last spring when NBA evaluators shocked him with several reasons he should remain in college. At heart, Jarnell is a gladiator who goes hard to the boards. He generally maintained effort last season even when he didn’t get the ball. Stokes is a winner if the refs will let him breathe. McRae is one of the better developmental stories in the country. As Vitale likes to say, he has come a long way, baby. He may actually be an NBA scorer. Hubbs, top new talent, is also a shooter. Alas and alas, Tennessee must play with just one ball at a time. That probably means more games will be won or lost on defense. Marvin West is the only Tennessean in the U.S. Basketball Writers’ hall of fame. He invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

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The end of war When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age? Jesus answered them, “Beware that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah!’ and they will lead many astray. And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. (Matthew 24: 3-6 NRSV) At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, in the year 1918, World War I – the “war to end all wars” – officially ended. It was only two years ago that the last U. S. veteran of that war died: Frank Buckles, of West Virginia. Twenty-nine years after the “war to end all wars,” World War II began. Ironically enough, Mr. Buckles would become a prisoner of war in that conflict. After his service in World War I, he took up a career as a ship’s officer on merchant vessels. He was captured by the Japanese in the Philippines during World War II, and held prisoner of war for more than three years before he was freed by U. S. troops. So far, wars have not ended war, nor have they been accurate predictors of the end of the world. Jesus was right: “the end is not yet.” So the end of the world is somewhere in the future. Tomorrow? Next week? A millennium from now? Two millennia? If this little blue planet is home, and we are unable, so far, to escape its environs en masse, why can’t we stop killing each other? Rodney King asked plaintively after the riots in Los Angeles, “Why can’t we just get along?” Well, it seems we just

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can’t. Because we can’t seem to get over those seven deadly sins: wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy and gluttony, all of which (it seems to me) boil down to selfishness. So when a man gives his life for a cause larger than himself – say, the salvation of the world – it is an act of total heroic unselfishness. We all need heroes. At times, history provides an opportunity for men and women to do heroic things. Sometimes God provides such an opportunity for us – you and me: a chance to stand up and be counted, to take a stand, to perform a service, to do a task, to be a hero. There are heroes among us – quiet heroes we don’t notice – who are faithfully doing the right things, the necessary things, the difficult things. It is my prayer that we will watch for them, study them and emulate them. And if we are called on to be a hero, even for a moment, we will hear that call, answer the summons and faithfully do our best.

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‘Sew Creative’ at Luttrell Library By Libby Morgan Kimberly Todd, Luttrell Library director, says, “Our program is going great!” about the “Sew Creative” class ongoing at the library. Todd’s first days as head of the library were spent writing a grant to Jane L. Pettway Foundation, proposing, among other things, to buy sewing machines for classes at the library.

Her grant was funded, and students are learning sewing skills on the six new machines. More advanced classes are planned. Todd is looking for experienced sewing volunteers with sewing experience to help with the once-a-month classes, and donations of fabric and good working machines are welcomed. Info: 992-0208.

Russell is Athlete of the Week Steven Russell is the Union County High Athlete of the Week. He is a safety and a receiver on the football team, and made “a couple” of touchdowns this season. An Steven Russell a l l-a rou nd athlete, he is a member of the basketball team and will run track later this school year. He says the coaches “are great, and the program here at the high school ought to continue to improve under their leadership.” As a senior, Steven plans to attend ETSU to study

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Three join retired teachers The Union County Retired Teachers Association grew by three members this year. Pat Walker was a kindergarten teacher at Maynardville Elementary School; Marilyn Toppins, who has held almost every position available including temporary director of schools; and Robert Smith, who taught American history and government at the high school. The group’s next meeting will be Friday, Dec. 13, at 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center in Maynardville. The UCHS Chorus will be performing songs from their Christmas program. Photo submitted

Halloween fun at senior center Samantha Sharp, Betty Moyers, Joan Ray, Linda Ball, Melanie Dykes, Joyce Kitts, Nancy Kane, Dinnah Muller and Shirley Hammock. The Union County Senior Center would like to thank Brenda Sweet with Commercial Bank for donating the Halloween cake for our party, the musicians who came and played for us and all the seniors who came and enjoyed the day! – Melanie Dykes

CHURCH NOTES Community services ■ Fellowship Christian Church will host a free clothing drive for the residents of Luttrell from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Bates Market & Deli in Luttrell. ■ Hansard’s Chapel UMC, 328 Maynardville Highway, will host Second Harvest Food Pantry at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16.

Food banks ■ Dante Church of God, 410 Dante School Road, will be distributing Boxes of Blessings (food) 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Anyone who would like to come and receive a box of blessings is invited. You must be present to receive a box of food. One box per household. ■ Cross Roads Presbyterian hosts the Halls Welfare Ministry food pantry 6-8 p.m. each second Tuesday and 9-11 a.m. each fourth Saturday. Info: 922-9412.

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Special services ■ Hansard’s Chapel UMC, 328 Maynardville Highway, holds worship and prayer 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Thursday.

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Poster contest winners The Union County Soil Conservation District poster contest winners are from Tracy Johnson’s 5th grade class at Paulette Elementary School. Pictured are Sandra Greene, Union County SCD office administrator; teacher Tracy Johnson; Isaac T. Atkins, first place winner; Isiah James Bruner, second place; Nathanial Esco Reynolds, honorable mention; and Jason Bailey, principal. Atkins’ poster will be entered in the state contest. Photo submitted

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Churches join to fight human trafficking A road race to raise awareness of human trafficking in East Tennessee is coming to Knoxville, and Pam Cantrell wants everyone to know about both the race and the problem. “It’s called Run for Their Lives and will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at Market Square,” said Cantrell, who is race coordinator for Alice Bell Baptist Church. She said both sponsors and runners are needed. The date coincides with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, with races and other events across the country. Overall sponsor is Freedom 4/24.org where details can be found. Freedom 4/24 exists to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women and children around the world and to provide financial support to partner organizations dedicated to furthering justice, according to the website. Human trafficking is a $32 billion global business with ties to Knoxville because of the confluence of interstates here, according to local organizations. Both Firewall Ministries and the Community Coalition against Human Trafficking will benefit from the local race. Beth Brinson is race director in Knoxville. She can be reached at bethbrinson@ tds.net.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 9 Turkey Shoot sponsored by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 10 a.m., Shooters Shack located on Maynardville Highway and Hickory Valley Road; 12 rounds, $3 per shot. 12-gauge shells provided. Proceeds shared by Boy Scout troop and Blessed Teresa Catholic Mission building fund. Harvest Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Norris Religious Fellowship, 23 Dogwood Road across from Norris Middle School. Booths selling used books, CDs, and puzzles; baked goods, candy and snacks; crafts; vintage jewelry; toys and other children’s items; snack bar; white elephant sale; and silent auction. Craft bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cross Roads Presbyterian Church, 4329 Emory Road. Crafts, gifts, Christmas shop, sewing shop, jams/jellies, Halloween shop, lunch, fresh homemade goodies. Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Faithway Baptist Church, 4402 Crippen Road. Info: 922-3939. Communitywide Book Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Beaver Dam Baptist Church fellowship hall. Most books $1 or less. Appalachian Arts Craft Center Chili Supper and Silent Auction, 5-8 p.m., Norris Community Building, 20 Chestnut Road. Homemade chili, cornbread, dessert and drink: $7.50. Live music by the Woodpickers. Dancing led by Tim Klein. Featured auction item: Half day guided bass fishing trip with Frank Venable. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

SATURDAYS, NOV. 9, 16 Norris Lions Club Turkey Shoot, 8 a.m.noon, on Highway 61 East toward Andersonville, just more than 1 mile past the traffic light at Hwy. 441. Proceeds to support community projects such as the Norris Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Remote Area Medical organization, Kids Sight Screening, eye exams and glasses, and hearing aids for the hearing impaired.

SUNDAY, NOV. 10 “A Sunday Serenade,� 4 p.m., St. Paul UMC, 4014 Garden Drive. Piano, harp and vocal featuring pianist Peggy Hinkle with some vocals by Josh Golden, choir director. Supper provided by the church, 5 p.m. Community welcome. Veterans Appreciation Brunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Elks Lodge 160 Banquet Hall, 5600 Lonas Drive. Any veteran, with proper I.D., will dine free; all others will be charged $5. The public is invited. Veterans needing transportation: 588-1879 after 4 p.m. weekdays; 2 p.m. weekends. Holiday Earring Extravaganza!, 2-5 p.m.; instructor: Kathy King; Appalachian Arts Craft Center,

2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Info: 4949854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12 Wall Plaque/Yard Marker, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; instructor: Shelley Mangold; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Nov. 8. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Union County Little League board meeting, 6 p.m., Union County Court House. New officers for 2014 will be elected. Positions open on the board.

THURSDAY, NOV. 14 New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Vendors include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

FRIDAY, NOV. 15 Buttonwillow Civil War Dinner Theater trip, sponsored by North Acres Baptist Church Happy Travelers. Cost: $59, all inclusive. Departs North Acres, 7:45 a.m.; Expo Center, 8:15 a.m.; West Knox pickup, TBD. Deadline for sign-up and payment: Thursday, Nov. 7. Info: Derrrell Frye, 938-8884.

SATURDAY, NOV. 16 Concert in honor of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, 2:30 p.m., Holy Ghost Church, 1041 N. Central St. Presented by the Pope Benedict XVI Shola. No charge for the program, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Winter Solstice Corn Shuck Doll, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.; instructor: Anne Freels; for ages 12 and up. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Nov. 10. Info: 4949854 or www.appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY, NOV. 18 Luttrell Seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., community center. Bring a traditional side, salad or dessert and enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner. Turkey and ham are provided.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 AARP driver safety class, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 584-9964.

THURSDAY, NOV. 21 New Harvest Park Farmers Market, 4775 New Harvest Lane, 3-6 p.m. Vendors include local farmers, crafters and food trucks. Info: http://www.knoxcounty. org/farmersmarket/index.php.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 23 Smocked Christmas Ornaments, 10 a.m.-noon, instructor: Janet Donaldson. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Nov. 18. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net. Clear Springs Baptist Church G.A.L.A., 9 a.m.3 p.m. Children’s and adult crafts will be sold. Craft vendors welcome. Info: Deanna Brown, 742-2948.

SATURDAY, NOV. 30 Let’s Build a Santa with Wool, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., instructor: Nancy Shedden. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline Nov. 24. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

MONDAY, DEC. 2 Tai Chi for Arthritis Open House, 10:30 a.m., Halls Senior Center. Learn about this ancient Chinese form which is designed to improve your balance, your stability and strength. The open house is free. Lessons begin Jan. 6. Info: email Don Parsley, dparsley@ comcast.net.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 KSO Musical Storytimes for Kids, 11 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by members of the KSO string quartet for pre-school aged children and their parents. Programs are free and open to the public. Info: 922-2552.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7 Halls Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Halls Business and Professional Association. Route: Halls High School, proceeding along Maynardville Highway, to Neal Drive. Line up: 4 p.m.; step off: 6 p.m. Info: Shannon Carey, 235-5324. Soy Candles, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; instructor: Victoria Nicely; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Dec. 1. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net. Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Park. Info: Jackie Roberts, 705-4755. Clinton Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Theme: “A Christmas To Remember.� Deadline to register: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. Info: 457-2559 or email accc@ andersoncountychamber.org.

SUNDAY, DEC. 8 Smocked Christmas Ornaments, 2-4 p.m., instructor: Janet Donaldson. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Dec. 3. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.

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Beta Club induction The Union County High School Beta Club has inducted 37 new members. The new officers are president, Kaycee Roark; vice president, Ashby Bird; Secretary, Leslie Beeler; treasurer, Ali Patterson; historian, Patrick Ball; and reporter, Jeremiah Turner. The club held a potluck dinner in celebration of their new and current members. Each officer listed the club’s requirements and expectations for joining before naming the new members and asking them to come forward to receive their official pins. President Kaycee Roark administered the Beta Pledge and led the officers in lighting all of the member’s candles, representing the passing of knowledge. Following this symbolic gesture, the inductees became official members. With this year’s members, the Beta Club organization plans to have an impact on the community. The Beta Club sponsors are Donna Campbell and Sherrie Collins.

New inductees into the Union County High Beta Club are: (back) Megan Wilson, Reece Edmondson, Luke Shoffner, Aleeah Weeks, Madison Booker, Kayla Thatcher; (next row) Summer England, Sara Wilkerson, Zach Walker, Michelle Thompson, Jessica Bravo, Hunter Collins, Paige Turner, Brittany Donahue, Tristan Zook; (next row) Amber Carter, Sierra Womble, Sydney Cooper, Cassidy Daugherty, Kaitlyn Dyke; (front) Taylor Cattafi, Julie Edwards, Kaitlyn Daugherty, Mikayla Huxley, Brittany Haun, Haley Jackson, Brianna Reynolds, Lori Terrones.

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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, 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.

6362 MAYNARDVILLE HWY, MAYNARDVILLE – Investment property located within a min to Norris Lake (33 Bridge area). Est older bar (Judy's Bar) currently rented for $700/mo. 3BR/2BA,16x80 single-wide rented for $400/ mo. Single-wide has kit w/oak cabs. Good cond. Shared well, sep septics. All on 1.35 acres on Maynardville Hwy. North on Hwy 33 7 miles N of Maynardville. Sign on property. Offered at only $99,900. 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.

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162 BOWMAN LANE, MAYNARDVILLE – This is a foreclosure sold as is. In need of minor repairs. Great one-level living w/ all fenced level backyard. Concrete patio & parking area. Nice picture frame walls in DR. Open LR/DR/kit. Storage building to remain. Approx 976 SF. North 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. Priced to sell at $68,000. Call Justin for more info.

LOTS/ACREAGE ROCKY TOP RD, LUTTRELL – All wooded 2.73 acres on outside entrance of SD. Sev home sites. Cnty tax appraisal $31,300. Sign on property. North on Tazewell Pk to Luttrell. R on Hwy 61E. Straight at curve at Water Dept. Cross RR tracks, turn L on Main, L on Wolfenbarger to Rocky Top Rd. Sign on property. Offered at only $19,900. HOLSTON SHORES DR, RUTLEDGE – Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout fishing. Lot has city water and electric in front of it. Already approved for septic. Lot lays gentle all the way to the river. Offered at only $49,900. MONROE RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Over 4 acres all wooded. Creek through property. Unrestricted. OK for mobile homes. Utility water available, electric. Perk test done. Make offer today. North on Hwy 33 to R on Academy across from Okies Pharmacy to R on Main Street to L on Monroe to property on right. Sign on property. Offered at only $15,500. BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900.

BANK OWNED! BRING ALL OFFERS! 9310 PORTWOOD LN, POWELL – 152 acres. 2 homes, 2 out-bldgs, (barn & shed). Flat/rolling fields, spacious wooded areas, beautiful creek bed, fenced-in barn structure & pull-in shed-style bldg. Great investment opportunity. Priced to sell at $465,000. Exit 117 (Raccoon Valley Rd) to R on Raccoon Valley Rd. towards 441. R on 441 towards Halls to L on Miller Rd to L on Portwood to dead end to driveway.

COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/ frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000. GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $46,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9 NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $64,500. AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $17,500. 5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $10,000. SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. NOW YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR ONLY $15,000! Call Justin today! VERY NICE LEVEL LAKE-VIEW LOT in Mialaquo Point S/D of Tellico Village. Seller says "BRING ALL OFFERS". Great summer-time home or weekend get-away!! 0.28 acres. $12,500. Directions: Tellico Parkway to Mialoquo S/D. Left on Elohi, Right on Noya Way. Just past Lgoti Ln. Lot on left.

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