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August 3, 2016

Patriots work hard in the pre-season

BUZZ School calendar Union County Schools will resume this week, and the Shopper has the full year’s school calendar on Pages 4-5

Retirement party at Willow Ridge Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation, 215 Richardson Way, Maynardville, will host a retirement party for staff members Rene Cruz and Brenda Nichols, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. All are welcomed. Refreshments will be served.

Vendor Mall holds grand opening The Union County Vendor Mall held its grand-opening celebration July 30, marking a new opportunity for local artists and crafters. Owner Joanie Brock credits God with the mall’s success so far, and she’s hoping for great things to come. “By no means is this my doing,� she said. “This is all a gift from God.�

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Intern to cherish local memories Hurricane Katrina changed so many lives, some tragically for worse and some for better. For Brigitte Passman, who has served as an intern with the UT Extension in Union County this summer, that terrible storm set her on a serendipitous career path. Passman had just started fifth grade on the outskirts of New Orleans when the hurricane hit. She and her family evacuated to northern Louisiana, to a house some friends were selling.

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Peters writes: Life along the creek Looking back on the important role of creeks to our livelihood, I’ve reminisced about life along the creeks during my lifetime. To the pioneers, a hilltop for timber and as an Indian lookout, a spring and a creek for many uses were essential to survival in the wilderness. Early settlers got their drinking water from springs and watered their animals at a creek. If you didn’t have access to a creek, you had to have a farm pond to provide water for the farm animals.

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Union County High School Patriots football team members lift their helmets in salute during a practice huddle. Robert Conway took over as head coach this summer, and he’s counting on pre-season workouts and solid strategy to help the team succeed. Photos by Seth Norris

By Seth Norris It’s almost football time in Union County. Last week was the first week for high schools across the state to practice in full pads. It was also the first time new Union County High School head coach Robert Conway was calling the shots dur-

ing this exciting period for football players. “This is why you get in the business,� said Conway. “It’s the first time as a coach you have the opportunity to install your offense and your defense and put them against somebody.� Whenever there is a new coach,

it takes time for players to become familiar with their style and get comfortable under new leadership. Conway says being an assistant on the staff last year has sped up that process. “It’s very different for them to have me as a head coach, but it

does give me a leg up with them,� said Conway. “They now understand that I’m going to do everything in my power to take this program where we all want to see it go.�

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Patriot Walk to launch new year By Sandra Clark Expect some noise – cheering, music and even some fast-paced walking at Union County High School this Friday (Aug. 5). That’s when school resumes for fall semester, and new principal Carmen Murphy has called for an all-hands Murphy assembly at 8:15 a.m. in the auditorium. Murphy has “been interviewing all summer� and “will have 16 new staff or people in different places.� One is Eddie Muncey, a former detective with the Sheriff’s Office, who will teach criminal justice in the CTE department. Lance Lay is the new assistant principal, but he will continue to coach softball, Murphy said. Lay’s team went to the state tournament this spring – a first since the late 1990s when Union County High School opened. Murphy, who replaces former principal Linda Harrell, has been

an assistant principal at the high school since 2010 and previously taught business classes including computer technology. Carmen and husband Roger have two kids at the school, junior daughter Saylar and freshman son Dawson, and son Cade, who is in fourth grade at Big Ridge Elementary. Starting with Friday’s Patriot Walk, Murphy wants to instill a “culture of belonging� for every child at the high school. She wants both students and the community as a whole to take pride in the school. And that starts with telling its story – all 900 stories. One story is about the football team. When more players than expected showed up, the team was short on equipment including helmets. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter helped out and new helmets were purchased, Murphy said. Uniforms were donated by the University of the Cumberlands, also named Patriots. As to issues raised earlier this summer when teacher Chris

Richeson was non-renewed, leaving several clubs without a sponsor, Murphy said when the faculty returns this Monday she will find sponsors, including one for the gay/straight alliance. Murphy does not believe there’s a systemic bullying problem at UCHS, as charged by some students, but says “with 900 teenagers, instances will occur.â€? Those will be dealt with quickly and firmly. “If anyone feels threatened, he or she should tell an adult‌. We do a good job of keeping students safe.â€? Murphy is a product of Union County Public Schools. She earned bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees from Lincoln Memorial University. She has prepared her whole life for the opportunity to lead Union County High School. That journey will start Friday with a rousing pep talk and the Patriot Walk led by the band and cheerleaders. Community folks who love the school and the kids should drop by and lend a cheer.

New faces in new places Lance Lay - assistant principal Jeanna Faulkner - Spanish Michael Sanders - special ed, English Cory Stooksbury – English, baseball coach Hayley Brantley - science Haleigh Scarborough - band Eddie Muncey - criminal justice Kelly Hayes - intervention Melissa Horning - math Cory Miller - social studies Freda Brame - math Haley Ballew - business Andrew Trammell - English Erin Talley- educational interpreter Zach Albaba- special ed Sarah Begley - attendance secretary

TDOT Hwy. 33 projects to linger into 2017 By Sandra Clark Construction on Hwy. 33 is slowing traffic between Union and Knox counties and there’s no quick relief in sight. Last week we checked with Mark Nagi of the Tennessee Department of Transportation about two projects with separate contractors that have combined to

sandbag traffic in Halls. Nagi said the widening project between Afton Drive and Emory Road (at Commercial Bank) is expected to be complete by May 2017. “The item on the critical path of construction is the bridge widening that is occurring on the current northbound lanes between Afton

Drive and Andersonville Pike. The project was designed for sequencing that the bridge widening was required to be complete prior to several traffic shifts that will be required to complete construction. “The bridge subcontractor is expecting widening of the bridge to complete this fall. TDOT continues to work with the prime

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Vendor Mall is open for business By Shannon Carey The Union County Vendor Mall held its grandopening celebration July 30, marking a new opportunity for local artists and crafters. Owner Joanie Brock credits God with the mall’s success so far, and she’s hoping for great things to come. “By no means is this my doing,â€? she said. “This is all a gift from God.â€? The mall is in the Union County Industrial Park on Durham Drive, Maynardville. The building, owned by J.T. Russell, is 17,000 square feet ready to showcase everything Union County has to offer. Right now, nine vendors are using 6,000 square feet of that space, including Brock’s own My Altar shop of upcycled and repurposed furnishings. Other vendors include the Olde Homestead, Polk Sallit Auntie, the Sunshine Shop, Shimmerville, Rocks and Rhinestones Jewelry, Robin’s Hobbies, Mimi’s Primitives and Country DĂŠcor, and local landscape artist Betty Bullen. The Vendor Mall also has a wedding rental area with country and shabby chic wedding dĂŠcor. “My concept was to create a small business environment that allows entrepreneurs to get started without having to leave their day jobs,â€? Brock said. “They all receive a website for their business, they get space here, and I’m here to man it for them. I also handle accounting and advertising.â€? The grand opening included live gospel music from many local artists, including Mark Smith with Ray Bull, Justin Smith and Johnny Smith, Lucy Fryer, Virginia Faith, Emmaline and Tamelia Jenkins,

It’s Christmas in July at this Union County Vendor Mall shop.

Local artist Betty Bullen’s shop is ready for guests at the Union County Vendor Mall.

Joanie Brock, owner of Union County Vendor Mall

it full and to increase the tourism and economy for Union County so the county can grow.â€? Brock thanked everyone This handmade apron is available at the Polk Sallit Auntie shop who helped, especially her at Union County Vendor Mall. family and church family. “I am so blessed, I really Grace Davis, Blaine’s Cha- show, plus food vendors. “I would like to compete pel Church and many more. Brock said she hopes to with the Crossville Mall,â€? am,â€? she said. “The Lord has There was an antique car see the mall full soon. she said. “I would like to see blessed me with a strong formerly occupied by the From page 1 BB&T branch bank, and company president/CEO Steven C. Smith was in Halls project was delayed due to to inspect the store and the remediation of a box cul- construction underway. vert that required additional His ďŹ rst question: “When shoring to complete. This is this road going to be remediation slowed prog- opened?â€? ress of the grading activities And thus, Steve Smith within the project limits.â€? joined the choir. Food City in Halls is Meanwhile, he said, adding gasoline pumps to “We’ve got the tanks in the create a Gas ’N Go on May- ground and will continue to nardville Pike on the site do construction with an expected opening (of Pump ‘N

Hwy 33 projects Knox/Union county line. Here’s Nagi’s response: “The widening of State Route 33 from north of the intersection with Emory Road to the Union County line and is expected to be complete by May 2017. “Current work activities include installation of a graded solid rock ďŹ ll. This

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Christian family, love and support from so many people.� Union County Vendor Mall is at 155A Durham Drive; open 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 to 3 on Saturday. Info: www.vendormall. us, 745-1561.

Go) in late August or early September.� Adding a Gas ’N Go means Food City is making a decision to remain in Halls Plaza, where it moved when the company bought WinnDixie. “Hard to believe it’s been 10 years� since Food City remodeled the Halls store, Smith said. Once construction on Maynardville Pike is complete, Food City will have a prime spot near the intersection with Norris Freeway.

Your bike, your wrist and chiropractic Chiropractic Outlook

Steve Smith loads groceries for a family at the Halls Food City.

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC

Exercise, of course, is good for you. But any forms of exercise also can expose you to the risk of injury. Riding a bicycle is a great form of exercise, but it, too, has its risks. A relatively common injury among cyclists is an irritation and inflammation of the ulnar nerve, which runs from the armpit through the inside of the elbow and into the hand and forearm. Technically, the condition is called ‘ulnar neuropathy.’ Colloquially, it’s sometimes called ‘handlebar palsy’. Holding the wrist and arms in a locked position for a long time, as you might while cycling can irritate the nerve as your arms absorb the shock of bumps transmitted through the handlebars. Symptoms can include pain and a tingling sensation in the fingers, hands and forearms.

A regimen of stretching and exercises to strengthen the muscles of the wrist and forearm can help prevent the condition from developing and can also ease the discomfort. Since ulnar neuropathy falls into the category of an overuse ailment, cutting back on your mileage or frequency of rides can also help. And, as with the equipment you would use in any sport, make sure your bike is the right size for you. Chiropractic treatment can be effective in dealing with the discomfort of ulnar neuropathy. Talk with your chiropractor for more tips on how to get the most out of your exercise plan. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.

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Passman to cherish Union County memories By Shannon Carey Hurricane Katrina changed so many lives, some tragically for worse and some for better. For Brigitte Passman, who has served as an intern with the UT Extension in Union County this summer, that terrible storm set her on a serendipitous career path. Passman had just started fifth grade on the outskirts of New Orleans when the hurricane hit. She and her family evacuated to northern Louisiana, to a house some friends were selling. Her father chose to stay behind to make sure his dad was taken care of, and they lost contact in the wake of the storm. They shared that three-bedroom, twobathroom house with 3040 people until Passman’s mother decided she’d had enough. They went to Passman’s grandparents’ house in Paris, Tenn., and Passman’s dad was there. “It was a nice little miracle for us,� she said.

Reunited, the family decided to stay in Paris, located in Henry County. They bought a house the following May. Passman got involved in the local 4-H, partly to connect with the community and partly to give back. When the family landed in Paris, they had only what they could fit in their cars, and the town stepped up with donated clothing and sundries. In working with the local UT Extension office for 4-H, Passman found her calling. She always thought she’d go into a medical field or the military, but her senior year of high school she decided to become an Extension agent. Her last day with the Union County Extension is Aug. 13. After that, she’ll start her senior year of college and decide whether to attend graduate school or jump right into being an agent. Passman’s work this summer has focused on the Union County Farmers

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In case you were wondering, Union County Farmers Market sales for June 2016 were up over June 2015’s sales by almost $1,000. She’s also gone on farm visits with Extension Agent Shannon DeWitt and learned what types of resources local Extension offices provide. For two weeks in June and July, Passman made another journey, this time to Nanjing, China. She went as a facilitator with several UT professors to teach EngBrigitte Passman was this year’s UT Extension intern for Union lish language skills at South County. She came to Union County via Paris, Tenn., where her Eastern University. Her 4-H family moved in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Photo by S. Carey experience helped her there as well as she used 4-H public speaking training to help The Union County Farmers Market Youth her students craft speeches. and Corn Festival will be held 9 a.m. to noon SaturShe even gave them retired day, Aug. 6, at Wilson Park. There will be corn cooking 4-H ribbons as prizes. She demonstrations, corniest joke competition, live musaid the trip was an intersic by the Union County High School marching band, esting cultural experience corn shucking, kids’ activities, a cruise-in car show and definitely pushed her and more. out of her comfort zone. Since she’s been back, Market. She’s coordinated directory and compiled a Passman has been hard and tracked advertising market analysis of sales this at work promoting a new Farmers Market event, the efforts, created a vendor season. Youth and Corn Festival set

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for Saturday, Aug. 6. “We hope that this will help promote agriculture in Union County from a different age group,� she said. There will be music, including the Union County High School marching band, along with kids’ activities, corn shucking, corniest joke contest, door prizes, corn cooking demos, a cruise-in car show and more. Passman said she will be sure to return to Union County. She plans to help with the Heritage Festival in October and with 4-H judging. She thanked Beth Bergeron, DeWitt and Rebecca Hughes for being great mentors this summer. “Everybody in Union County is very friendly and welcoming,� Passman said. “It’s like a second home to me. Thank you for allowing me to have a place to call home. It’s an experience that I will cherish for a lifetime.� Info: Find Union County Farmers Market on Facebook or 992-8038

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Celebrate Farmers Market Week with an Instagram competition National Farmers Market Week is Aug. 7-13, and to celebrate, Nourish Knoxville is sponsoring an Instagram competition with Farmers’ Market Coalition “I heart farmers markets� temporary tattoos. Customers or vendors can pick up a temporary tattoo at a participating market, place it on someone (or something) and post a photo on Instagram with the hashtag #LoveMyETNmarket, tag @nourishknoxville and name the market they love. Prizes will be given for the most “liked� posts and a judge’s favorite. Deadline for submission is Aug. 14. Participating markets include: Union County Farmers Market, Morristown Farmers Market and New Harvest Park Farmers Market in Knoxville. Info: nourishknoxville.org.

New Union County High School head football coach Robert Conway works with the team’s offense in pre-season practice. In every sport, it is essential for a team to have strong leadership among the players. With players like quarterback Tyler Mink and tight end Alec Cronin, as well as the other seniors on the squad, this senior class is key to the program taking a step forward this season. “These are guys that will make an impact in everything we do,� said Conway. “This is a hungry group that’s primed to do some good things.� With this important group of seniors on the field, they will be leading an overall young team. The Patriots suffered an unfortunate season last year on the field with injuries to key players, and it forced freshmen to step up

in a unique situation. Conway is making sure this year’s team is ready for everything with the help of a secret weapon: strength and conditioning coach Shane Vandergriff. “One of my priorities this year was to make them bigger, faster and stronger,� said Conway. “I’ve coached in college, and he (Vandergriff) does stuff that I’ve not seen at the collegiate level, and he’s done wonders.� In addition to hitting the weight room hard, Conway is installing a new defense that he believes Union County has never run. “It allows you the flexibility to be able to change what you do almost on a play-by-play basis,� said Conway. “It should put

some guys in place that are able to fi ll in gaps, and I think it’s going to be a difference maker.� On the offensive side of the ball, expect to have some fun. Conway says that this group of receivers is one of the best he has ever seen. With fast skill position players and an offense that is “more suited to the players’ strengths,� fans should be in for a more entertaining year. “The potential is there to score some points,� said Conway. “We will be a lot more fun to watch, I promise you.� The Patriots’ season opener will be Aug. 19, and they are currently prepping for a scrimmage at home on Aug. 5 against Tellico Plains High School.

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January 2, 2017 (Monday) – Observe New Year’s Day – Holiday for Students and Teachers January 3 (Tuesday) – Admin Day (2.5) – No Students January 16 (Monday) – Martin Luther King Day – Holiday for Students and Teachers

AUGUST August 1 (Monday) – In-service (1) – No Students August 2 (Tuesday) – Admin Day (1) – No Students August 3 (Wednesday) – First Day for Students (1/2 Day) ½ Admin Day (1.5) for Teachers following Student ½ Day August 4 (Thursday) – Election Day – In-service (2) – No Students August 5 (Friday) – First Full Day for Students

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2017 JANUARY

January 2, 2017 (Monday) – Observe New Year’s Day – Holiday for Students and Teachers January 3 (Tuesday) – Admin Day (2.5) – No Students January 16 (Monday) – Martin Luther King Day – Holiday for Students and Teachers

AUGUST August 1 (Monday) – In-service (1) – No Students August 2 (Tuesday) – Admin Day (1) – No Students August 3 (Wednesday) – First Day for Students (1/2 Day) ½ Admin Day (1.5) for Teachers following Student ½ Day August 4 (Thursday) – Election Day – In-service (2) – No Students August 5 (Friday) – First Full Day for Students

FEBRUARY

February 20 (Monday) – President’s Day – In-service (4) – No Students

MARCH March 13-17 (Monday-Friday) – Spring Break March 20 (Monday) – Professional Development Day (3) – No Students

SEPTEMBER

April 13 (Thursday) – In-service Day (5) – No Students April 14 (Friday) – Good Friday – Holiday for Students and Teachers

MAY

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– Calendar Summary – This calendar provides for 180 instruction days and stockpiles 13 days for students (10 weather and 3 professional development) by adding 30 minutes to each day (required 6.5 and students attend 7 hours per day).

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6 • AUGUST 3, 2016 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news

Basketball interrupts football countdown

Green as a gourd

We interrupt this mad dash to a football championship with a basketball alarm. Ding, ding, ding, ding. Whether Rick Barnes’ “So, you’re going to teach ferred just about the time I next Tennessee team will be increased the rigor. He then at Luttrell. This is how you good or bad is not the subwanted to transfer back, do it. Stay in your room, ject. Expectations are low. It but it seems he was a little keep your door closed and has been said the Vols may, keep your kids quiet – keep too late. indeed, lose to ETSU and With greater rigor came them so busy that they Chattanooga. don’t have time to look up.â€? increased parental conThe current concern is cerns. One morning Ms. Jessee met me when I came the year after, better identified as recruiting. A more into the building and told me that I had a mad parent definitive way of putting Ronnie in the principal’s office. The that is the shortage thereof. Here’s what I am hearing Mincey guy who thought he knew it all came unglued. “What do ‌ The coach has signed I do?â€? I asked. nine players in his first year “You stand your ground,â€? TEACHER TIME and not one was a five-star Diane Jessee commanded. prep prize or even a top 100 “You’re doing exactly what This is the advice I prospect. Some fans find you’re supposed to do. Don’t received from one of my you cow down to anybody!â€? that hard to believe. former teachers when she Great players, good playI took this advice, and it heard I had been assigned ers and very ordinary playto teach at Luttrell Elemen- served me well. ers cost one scholarship God puts people where tary. The problem was, I each. Enormous effort and a they need to be. Without was trained to be a high brilliant sales job are often Ms. Jessee’s helpful asschool English and history the separators. Recruiters sistance I’m sure I would teacher. I didn’t exactly not have survived that first form long lines to compete know what I could expect year. Not only did she guide for top prospects. Tennessee third-graders to be able to is signing futures where the me in the finer points of do, especially those with lines are shorter. organizing and conducting special needs. We’ll find out later a live class of third-graders, The first two or three whether three-stars, propher instruction helped days went perfectly. Not erly instructed, can beat me pass the essay test to one child made a peep – receive my master’s degree. then it seems almost all One of the questions was, of them woke up simul“You’ve just been hired to taneously. It seems I was teach elementary reading. not following the advice I Tell how you would proceed had been given, so Diane Jessee, my third-grade col- (program, etc.).â€? Looking back on the imMy response began, “It league, gave me a pointed portant role of creeks to our would be most helpful at “refresher course.â€? “If you don’t get a handle this point to know the exact livelihood, I’ve reminisced about life along the creeks on these kids, they’re going situation (contained classduring my lifetime. room, departmentalized, to run you off.â€? There – Title I, etc.). I will assume point blank –I determined for purposes of this quesit was me or them, and I tion that we are speaking needed to eat. I listened of a contained classroom carefully to Ms. Jessee’s situation.â€? Then I explained explicit instructions of Bonnie how exactly to prepare and Ms. Jessee’s and my proPeters gram. I received 10 of 10 implement sound thirdpoints on that question and grade teaching. obtained a master’s degree I obviously executed the in curriculum. plan well. I remember one To the pioneers, a hilltop I learned more from student in particular who for timber and as an InDiane Jessee that fi rst year transferred into my class dian lookout, a spring and than in my entire college because he heard from my a creek for many uses were education program. Next I other students that I was essential to survival in the will tell of another mentor easier than Ms. Jessee. wilderness. Early settlers who shaped my future. Unfortunately, he transgot their drinking water from springs and watered their animals at a creek. If you didn’t have access to Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will host his fifth an- a creek, you had to have a nual back to school bash from 3-6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at farm pond to provide water the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Highway. for the farm animals. Kids get free school supplies and health screenings, The efficient washday have a Shoney’s KidCare ID made, and enjoy activities, setup was to have an iron special programs, vendors and more. It’s free and open to kettle to heat the water near the public. the creek side and to boil the The fifth annual back to school bash is sponsored by the white clothes. A washtub Knoxville Expo Center, Star 102.1 radio and UnitedHealth- and washboard would also care Community Plan. be nearby. Washday was major, and as many family

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superstars focused on the NBA. What follows are words I keep hearing, anonymous for two reasons: I don’t know who said what and they might not have said anything if they had to be identified and knew their thoughts would be offered to the world. Career summation: Barnes won at Texas with talent. So far he hasn’t done that kind of recruiting at Tennessee. Top prep players don’t even mention us. Nobody is saying Barnes has lost his touch, but I’m worried. Sure hope the big guy who visited (Chinedu Uyaelunmo, 7-footer from Nigeria via a couple of prep schools in Miami) wasn’t just sightseeing. More caustic critics are beginning to suspect Rick

picked his first best offer, Tennessee, as a soft landing for the completion of his career. Dave Hart added a few million to the retirement fund. As for me, I would not jump to that conclusion. Barnes loves to coach. He can coach. And he works at it. Kevin Punter is an excellent example of what a smart coach can do with a good idea and commitment. There was a time somebody on Barnes’ staff at Texas could recruit. That somebody might not be at this UT. Restrictions may be tighter here. Hart was hurt by the Donnie Tyndall blunder. Or, Barnes may realize he can’t sign big names and is aiming lower. Or, Barnes may have chosen a better way of life. Preparing teams, coaching games and even fussing about referees is fun in comparison to the drudgery of recruiting. I will pass along this thought for consideration: Other coaches with far less impressive credentials have had significantly better re-

sults in first-year recruiting. There is a vivid example at Mississippi State. Now is when good things are supposed to start happening here. Strangely enough, nobody is talking about the big upswing coming in Tennessee basketball. Top recruits aren’t even visiting. Oh, you say it takes time to erase black marks in the background. Is it still relevant that Bruce Pearl was fired during an NCAA thunderstorm? Do high school players care that Cuonzo never felt wanted? I suppose Donnie’s NCAA sentence did rock the boat. Here’s what I see: SEC basketball was sixth in conference comparisons. Tennessee recruiting was seventh in the SEC. The big tournament is way out there somewhere. The obvious question is how do we get there from here? Second obvious question: Is it closer than it was or farther away? Third thought: It’s almost football time in Tennessee. Marvin West welcomes reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.

Life along the creek

Knox County back to school bash is Aug. 8

Baptizing in Bull Run Creek members as were available and able to participate did so. A scrub brush was used on the most soiled clothes, particularly overalls. Very early camp meetings by circuit-riding preachers were held near springs and creeks. As people expressed their faith, believers were

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immersed (baptized) in creeks. Many gristmills were powered by water from creeks. These mills served as community centers where people came not only to have their corn and wheat ground, but also to gather socially to discuss the neighborhood matters and the news. Creeks were the local car wash of the day, and at tobacco-setting and sweet-potato-setting time, farmers brought barrels by wagon to the creeks, filled them and hauled water back to their farm so they could water the tender plants. No doubt some people who lived near a creek took some homemade soap down to the creek and bathed. Mell Fall Creek in Lead Mine Bend and Fall Creek in Hickory Valley were dammed by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a place of recreation near their camps. Over time, I have learned about four major creeks in Union County. Flat Creek, which I imagine originates in Grainger County, runs through the Luttrell area and is still a major source of water there. There are many stories of baptisms in Flat Creek, and this creek was used as a baptismal site for Cedar Ford Baptist Church until they built a church with a baptistery. There are also newspaper stories about finding diamonds in Flat

Creek. In fact, my cousin, the late Janie Heiskell Donahue, found one, and it was written up in the old Knoxville Journal. The find, however, did not make her rich. Bull Run Creek originates near Booker-Needham Cemetery in Grainger County. This creek runs across Union County and into Knox and Anderson counties where it flows into the Clinch River. Bull Run Creek has many good fishing and swimming holes, where families with children can enjoy the water. Bull Run and perhaps other creeks are a habitat for snapping turtles. Lost Creek originates just off Loop Road in Sharps Chapel. Legend has it that this creek disappears into a cave for a distance; therefore the name Lost Creek. Several gristmills were in operation along Lost Creek. Hinds Creek, named for the Hinds family, as is Hinds Ridge, flows from Warwicktown in Union County beyond Norris Freeway and into Anderson County. Until the gasoline engine came along, about all people had was manpower, brain power and water power – remember the Helve Hammer that I have previously written about. I’m interested in the headwater of all our creeks; and, if anyone can tell me the location and even send me a picture, I would be most grateful.

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Road closed Barbara Atkins, Ted Greene and Sadie Davidson rock off their Cracker Barrel breakfast on a Senior Center trip to Cherokee, North Carolina, July 21. Photos submitted

Summer fun keeps rolling for seniors

Luttrell seniors Evelyn Taylor and Gene Ford celebrate their July birthdays.

REUNION NOTES ■Fulton High School Class of 1966 50th reunion, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Calhoun’s on the River, 400 Neyland Drive. Cost: $25. Info: Dougwelch1948@yahoo.com. ■South High Class of 1966 50th reunion, 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, Knoxville Marriott, 501 E. Hill Ave. All South graduates invited to attend at 7:45 p.m. Info: Gayle Burnett, cgbur01@aol.com or 604-7079.

Phil Norman celebrates his July birthday at the Union County Senior Center in Maynardville.

Plainview Police Chief David Tripp supervises Plainview seniors Jim Webber and Paris McBee as they grill hamburgers and hot dogs July 11.

SENIOR NOTES ■Union County Senior Citizens Center 298 Main St. Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Info for all seniors groups: Melanie Dykes 992-3292/992-0361

■Luttrell Seniors Luttrell Community Center, 115 Park Road Meets each third Monday • 10 a.m.12:30 p.m.

â– Plainview Seniors Plainview City Hall, 1037 Tazewell Pike

â– Sharps Chapel Seniors Sharps Chapel Community Bldg. 1550 Sharps Chapel Road

Meet each first Monday • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Meets each first and third Wednesday • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, but Peter was standing outside at the gate. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out, spoke to the woman who guarded the gate, and brought Peter in. The woman said to Peter, “You are not also one of this man’s disciples, are you?� He said, “I am not.� (John 18: 15-17 NRSV) Oh, Peter. Impulsive, bungling, fearful, lying, cowardly, dear Peter! On our trip west, I saw a road sign on a gate in Montana that said: “Road Closed to St. Peter.� I am assuming that St. Peter is the name of a town there, but I couldn’t prove it by looking in my road atlas. However, you know where my mind went. The road is closed? To St. Peter? I thought St. Peter was the one who would welcome us at the Pearly Gates! The one who would check his list (much like Santa Claus) to see who would be admitted into glory! Peter is one of my favorite people because he was so very human! Lloyd Douglas called him “The Big Fisherman� in the historical novel he wrote about Peter, and it’s true: Peter was big in everything he did. He messed up big-time, loudly denied ever knowing his Lord, repented heartbrokenly and lived the rest of his life telling the world about Jesus. He was crucified, as was his Lord, except that Peter’s humility was such that he felt he was not worthy to be crucified like Jesus and so was crucified head down. I truly hope the road is not closed to St. Peter. I want to meet the Big Fisherman!

TN Promise student volunteers participating in the workday at Big Ridge State Park include: Josh Waddell, Brittany Haun, Colby Wolfenbarger, Taylor Jones, Charlie Mubarak, Jonathan Magana, Scott Barlow, Joshua Clevenger, Alec McMurray, William Brock Woods, Chase Wolfenbarger, Camber McDaniel, Shad Dyer, Persephone Herndon, Avery Cate, Dominic Lee, Timothy Harce, Grace Davis, Kellan Powell, Matt Dziuba, Gavin Davis, Joshua Barber, Samuel Bowling and Roger Johnson. Not pictured are Dakota Mann and Pamela Venkova. Photo submitted

TN Promise volunteers boost Big Ridge Big Ridge State Park superintendent Keith Montgomery reported that there were 26 student volunteers at the Big Ridge TN Promise Volunteer Work Day held July 23. The group divided into smaller groups with ranger staff to do trail maintenance

WORSHIP NOTES Community services ■Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668.

Fundraisers â– Alder Springs Baptist Church, 556 Hickory Star Road, will host a pancake breakfast in the new fellowship hall 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Breakfast will include: pancakes/waffles, sausage, juice and coffee. All donations will go to WMU projects. Everyone welcome.

Meeting/classes ■Beaver Dam Baptist Church Women’s Ministry (WOW – Women of Worth), 4328 E. Emory Road, is holding the Beth Moore Simulcast, “A Day with Beth,� on Saturday, Sept. 17. Salem Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Church are partnering, and other community churches are invited to join. Cost: $10; includes boxed lunch. Info: 922-2322.

and undergrowth clearing. “The weather was miserably hot and humid, but all fared well and accomplished a huge amount of work for the day,� said Montgomery. “The park staff gave accolades to the TN Promise students that participated.�

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3 Chalk on the Walk, 11:30 a.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, AUG. 4 Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Tazewell Campus of Walters State Community College. Guest speaker: Aaron Burns from “The Burns and the Bees� will speak about organic beekeeping. Info: 423-648-4785.

FRIDAY, AUG. 5 Exhibit opening: “Connections� by Renee Suich, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, Broadway Studios and Gallery, 1127 N. Broadway. Exhibit on display through Saturday, Aug. 27. Info: 556-8676, BroadwayStudiosAnd Gallery@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, AUG. 6 Beekeeping workshop, 11 a.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Cost: $20. Info/registration: 573-5508 or marblesprings.net. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org. Tour the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Sam Venable, 9:30 a.m., GSM Heritage Center, Townsend. Cost: $60. Advance reservations required. Info/reservations: 448-8838. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair

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or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org. Welcome home barbecue and picnic for Gulf War veterans (1990-2016) and their families, 10 a.m.2 p.m., The Cove at Concord Park, 11808 Northshore Drive. Hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America, Bill Robinson Chapter 1078. Free food and drink. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Info/registration: vva1078.org.

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Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Kitten and cat adoption fair, noon-6 p.m., West Town PetSmart adoption center, 214 Morrell Road. Sponsored by Feral Feline Friends of East Tennessee. Info: www.feralfelinefriends.org.

FRIDAY, AUG. 19

Einstein Simplified Comedy Improv troop, 8 p.m., Scruffy City Hall, Market Square. Free admission.

Meet the Artist: Lela E. Buis, 5:30-8 p.m., Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center, 1127B Broadway Ave. Buis’ exhibit, “Whimsical Creatures,� will be on display through Oct. 31. Info: 523-1401.

THURSDAY, AUG. 11

SATURDAY, AUG. 20

Greenway Corridor Project public meeting, 5:30 p.m., John T. O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. Ross/Fowler landscape architects will present its findings, and city officials will discuss the immediate opportunities in moving ahead with the comprehensive greenways build-out plan. Info: Eric Vreeland, 215-3480. “Grow a Rainbow: How to Cultivate Irises in East Tennessee,� 3:15-4:15 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Free presentation by master gardener Christine Jessel. Info: 329-8892.

Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 11-12

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 24

Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road in Corryton.

International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUG. 12-13 Church rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Beulah Baptist Church Fellowship Building, 1138 Raccoon Valley Road, Maynardville. Proceeds to benefit pastor Larry Cooper, who has cancer. Spaghetti, pinto beans, hot dogs and baked goods will also be available for purchase.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16-17 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Larry Cox Senior Center, 3109 Ocoee Trail. Info/registration: 382-5822.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers. org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, AUG. 18 Family Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m., Halls

SUNDAY, AUG. 21 Vintage baseball, noon, 2:30 and 4 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 25-26 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/registration: 922-0416. AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway. Info/registration: 382-5822.

SATURDAY, AUG. 27 Lego Club, 3 p.m., Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Stargazing Workshop, 9:30 p.m., Marble Springs State Historic Site, 1220 W. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Cost: $1 donation. Includes indoor video/lecture on Venus and Jupiter and outdoor viewing of the conjunction of the two planets. Info: info@marblesprings.net or 573-5508. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038. Vintage baseball, noon and 2:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorn Grove Pike. Games and parking free; concessions available. Bring lawn chair or blanket for seating. Info: ramseyhouse.org.

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Anna Bell Nelson and sister Katelyn Nelson enjoy fun activities during Luttrell Public Library’s Summer Reading program. Katelyn was a library volunteer for the summer.

Local artist Betty Bullen leads a pizza and painting class for adults and teens during Luttrell Library’s Summer Reading program. Photos submitted

Luttrell reading wraps up Luttrell Public Library’s Kim Todd said this year’s Summer Reading program was “more than great.� Patrons of all ages read for a total of 15,420 minutes. “I am so proud and ecstatic for the readers and also the parents and guardians who care enough to bring their children to participate and are able to bring them,� she said. The top readers this year were: Dorothy Hodge in the adult category, Jessica Collins in young adult, Callie Arnberg in easy readers, and Gracie Atkins in junior readers. Young readers looked forward to reading to Mojo the HABIT beagle every week before the Summer Reading program, and Otto the HABIT cockapoo, who visits the library once a month on a Saturday. “Liz Chamberlain and Erica Greene, the dogs’ owners, have a love for children and animals,� Todd said. “Our HABIT workers encourage the children to

Antonio Gratsy reads with Mojo the HABIT dog and Mojo’s owner, Liz Chamberlain, during Luttrell’s reading program. want to read, which brings a new excitement for reading.� The HABIT dogs will continue to visit the library. Information on their schedules can be found on Facebook or the library’s website.

Programs included a visit from Ranger Derek Wilson of Big Ridge State Park, a pizza and painting class for adults and teens with local artist Betty Bullen, and much more. Info: www.luttrelllibrary. org

Maynardville Public Library news One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how to use computers and other devices. For appointment: 992-7106. The Maynardville Public Library is located at 296 Main St. Info: 9927106, maynardvillepubliclibrary.org or on Facebook.

Library volunteer Casey Bush makes a maxi dress during a Luttrell Public Library Summer Reading sewing class.

Ayden Wilkerson tied for first Rebekah Lucy tied for first place in the Maynardville place in the Maynardville Summer Reading listeners Summer Reading listeners group. group.

Maynardville’s program makes a splash Maynardville Public Library’s Summer Reading program ended with a splash July 23, with a water party behind the library and senior center. This year’s reading hours totaled 13,050, with 327 readers completing the program. In the adult category, Fran Hanson won first place, Amber Hall won second and Alicia Lucy came in third. In the teens category, Ayla Griffin won first place, Mary Woodward won second and Makayla Balogh placed third. In the reader group, Gracie Atkins won first place, Madeline Lucy came in second and Sarah Lucy came in third. In the listeners group, Rebekah Lucy and Ayden Wilkerson tied for first place, with Nicholas Griffin in second and Sophia Loy coming in third. The library staff thanked Dana Williams, Rachel Pierce, Isaac Arthur, Mackenzie Wynn, Katie Sav-

Dallas Weddle blows bubbles at the Summer Reading splash party. age, Colton Travis, Paris Knighten, James Pack, Logan Pack, Nikki Lemmons and Sarah Rose for volunteering at the splash party. They also thanked Friends of MPL, Union County Business and Professional Association, Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department and the Maynardville Volunteer Fire Department, who all volunteered their time and services to the summer reading program, and interim Property Assessor Randy Turner for the free ice cream cards.

Matt and Mandi Suddath control the fire hose during the Maynardville Public Library Summer Reading splash party. Both are volunteers with Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department, and Mandi works at Maynardville Public Library. Photos by Ayla Griffin

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health & lifestyles

If at first you don’t succeed

Dail finds vast improvements in CPAP second time around Hard work helped make this country great. Union County Commissioner Stanley Dail believes that with all his heart, and he has a work ethic that dictates selfsufficiency and getting the job done no matter how long it takes. At 67, Dail can look back with pride on a lifetime of hard work. But it’s ironic that he has more energy for work now during his retirement years than he did a decade ago. It’s because he’s getting the right amount of sleep, something he couldn’t say even a few years back. Dail credits the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. “They do a tremendous job,” Dail says. “Everyone here has been wonderful, from the receptionist to the technicians and the doctor who worked with me.” Tossing, turning and snoring, Dail had been aware he wasn’t sleeping well for a while. But in 2009, when a coworker mentioned that she had been in a traffic accident caused by her drowsy driving,

Dail sat up and took notice. When he told her he’d also had trouble staying awake behind the wheel, she told him to go to the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional. Dail didn’t need to be persuaded further because, already having had two surgeries at Fort Sanders, he was fully aware of the hospital’s reputation. “When I had my knee replacement, that was the best experience I’ve ever had in a hospital,” Dail says. “I would not recommend that anybody go anywhere else. That’s how much I’m sold on it.” After participating in a sleep study at the center, Dail was prescribed a CPAP machine. Unfortunately, that CPAP didn’t work very well for Dail back then. “I hated it,” he says flatly. “I was working two jobs, and it was hard to get home in time to put it on, it was a full face mask, and it was dry.” Dail couldn’t make using the CPAP a regular routine, and ended up turning the equipment back in. The CPAP was no longer a part of his life, but the sleep problems were still there. In 2015, Dail decided it might be worth trying again because, after all, he believes in working hard till you finish what you start, and this predicament clearly wasn’t finished. The quality of his sleep had not changed, and he’d also begun to hear good things from other people about the newer CPAPs. “I have three cousins who are on CPAP, and they do very well Farrukh kh Siddi Siddiqui,i MD MD, M MPH on them,” Dail says. He returned to the Board Certified in Sleep Medicine Sleep Center, and went Clinical Interests: through another sleep

Sleep-disordered breathing Insomnia Hypersomnia Parasomnias Narcolepsy Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Residency: Occupational Medicine, Harvard University Family Medicine, East Tennessee State University Fellowship: Sleep Medicine, University of Michigan For an appointment or more information, call: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Sleep Disorders Center 501 20th Street, Suite 303, Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 541-1375

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Stanley Dail in the Fort Sanders Sleep lab, where the solution to his problem started.

study. “The staff here does a tremendous job of working with you,” Dail says as he sits comfortably in one of the sleep study rooms. Several CPAP masks were tried before he bedded down for the night. When he awoke around 12:30 a.m., a technician switched his mask, and he drifted off to sleep within minutes. “The next thing I remember was hearing her talking to me through the intercom saying, ‘Stan, it’s 6:30 – you said you wanted to wake up at 6:30.’” It was the first time in a long time that Dail had slept so peacefully for that many hours. Having been through the process before, Dail knew this meant he would have to get in the habit of using a CPAP machine all over again, but this time it was different because CPAP machines have come a long way. Instead of a full face mask, his new CPAP is compact, it settles just under the nose, and is easy to wear. Modern CPAP machines also include

Sacrificing sleep z z If you try to wind down at night by scrolling through Facebook or catching up on emails, you may be doing yourself more harm than good. The director of Fort Sanders Regional Sleep Disorder Center says the very tools you’re using to wind down could be winding you up, instead. “That blue light is more of an alerting stimulus,” says Thomas Higgins, MD, director Sleep Disorders Center at Fort Sanders Regional. “So it’s a good idea to turn off all your electronic devices 30 minutes to an hour before you go to bed.” Another common barrier to a Thomas Higgins, good night’s sleep is a hard day’s MD work. Participants in a recent study who reported sleeping six hours or less at night usually reported working an average of one to two hours more per day than their counterparts who slept longer. You may be getting more hours of work in when you sacrifice sleep for your job, but Higgins says the quality of your work is probably suffering in the process. “Every part of the body is affected by sleep, including the brain,” Higgins says. “Emotional stability, concen-

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water, so they don’t leave the wearer dry. The dramatic change in the machine made a dramatic difference for Dail. “I use it every night, and I look forward to getting to bed now to get my rest,” Dail says. “I’m alert, I’ve not had drowsy driving in months, and I’m just very pleased.” It’s a far cry from the way he felt about his old CPAP machine. “I don’t hate it at all!” Dail says now. A farmer, a collector of relics and serving his community on the Union County Commission, Dail continues to put his work ethic to the test every day, well rested and always ready to go. “If you have a sleep problem, snoring, drowsy driving – go to the sleep center and get it taken care of,” Dail says. You can learn more about sleep disorders and how the Sleep Center at Fort Sanders Regional can help by visiting fsregional.com/sleepcenter or calling 865-541-1375.

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tration, and alertness are affected and things we learn are processed while we sleep.” Higgins says recent studies have shown that the brain produces chemicals while we’re awake that need to be cleared out during sleep. “If you’re not getting enough sleep, it can actually physically damage the brain,” Higgins says. “People who have sleep apnea and insufficient sleep are more likely to develop Alzheimer ’s disease at an earlier age, depression, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart problems.” Sleep deprived workers are more likely to overeat, too. Higgins says insufficient sleep over a period of time affects brain chemistry and the hormones that help regulate appetite, so you tend to eat more high carbohydrate, fatty foods. While there’s no magic number of hours every person needs to sleep, Higgins says most adults should try to get 7 to 9 hours of shut eye, and teens should sleep for 8 to 9 hours every night. If you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep most nights but still feel sleepy during the day, you could be suffering from a sleep disorder. Visit fsregional.com/sleepcenter to learn more about sleep disorders and how the center may be able to help you get the rest you need.

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