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September 14, 2016

Celebrating ACT gains

BUZZ Hubbs Grove homecoming Hubbs Grove Baptist Church will celebrate homecoming at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, with music by Masterpeace and good food. All are invited.

Bishop Stika visits Maynardville Bishop Richard Stika was scheduled to be in Union County on Sunday, Sept. 11, to announce a new name for the Catholic mission here. Father Steve Pawelk explains: “On Sept. 4, Pope Francis elevated Mother Teresa of Calcutta to Sainthood. The local Catholic church in Maynardville, which began in August 2011, has been known as Blessed Teresa of Calcutta since it started in its storefront church. “Now as it celebrates five years in the community it will officially be known as St. Teresa of Kolkata. The change from Calcutta to Kolkata is because the change was made by the government of India a number of years ago.�

IN THIS ISSUE UCHS goes 3-D It’s not your daddy’s CAD. The addition this year of a 3-dimensional printer has pushed Union County High School’s computer-assisted drafting program into the next century. Technology teachers Woody Manley and Adam Cox are proud of their fifth generation MakerBot Replicator, even if it does sound like a villain from “Criminal Minds.�

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Union County High School faculty celebrated the school attaining the highest gain in the state of Tennessee on the annual ACT exam for graduating seniors. UCHS moved from a 17.4 average in 2015 to a 19.2 average in 2016. Principal Carmen Murphy (at bottom left) got a cake reading 19.2 for last week’s faculty meeting. And a Chamber of Commerce member donated $50 gift cards as a random reward. Winners (pictured at left) are: Jennifer Pointer, Lana Booker, Aileen Beeler, Lesley Sexton and Drew Richardson. Photo by Shannon Carey

‘Island Invasion’ ahead

The Norris Lake Project Team will host an “Island Invasion� 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, with four put-in spots for the cleanup crews. The team has conducted a biannual Five County Norris Lake Cleanup in September since 2011, but this year there will be a concentrated focus on islands in Anderson, Union and Campbell counties. There will be four launch points: Oak Grove, Big Ridge State Park, Deerfield and Flat Hollow Marina, where volunteers can register and get an assigned location.

Volunteers have picked up more than 17 tons of trash on the lake since 2001, says Stephanie Wells, director of the Anderson County Tourism Council. This fall’s emphasis on islands reflect their popularity as camping spots and the recognition that debris washes up there. There will be boats to shuttle volunteers to and from the islands and barges will be used to transfer the trash back to the shore. However, volunteers are welcome to bring their own boats. All volunteers are encouraged to

wear appropriate shoes, preferably boots, bring gloves and a life jacket. This year, the cleanup at Big Ridge State Park will be accessed by kayaks or canoes. The park has a limited number of kayaks available so you must call the park at 865992-5523 and reserve a kayak. Volunteers are welcome to bring their own. If all the boats are reserved and you do not have your own, there will be shoreline cleanup activities near the ramp. To page 2

Motorcycle ride to benefit Boy Scout Jonathan Miles By Shannon Carey A critically ill child, second and third opinions, multiple surgeries, out-of-town hospitalizations, pain and uncertainty. The Miles family of Union County has been through a lot since son Jonathan, now a teenager, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis back in 2009. But, Union County has a big heart, and so does adjoining Claiborne County where the Miles family also has ties. Family and friends, church family and the business community have all stepped up to help Jonathan’s parents, Mary Beth and Bruce Miles, to defray the costs of Jonathan’s medical care. That includes a benefit motorcycle ride to start from Li’l Jo’s BBQ in Maynardville Saturday, Oct. 22. Mary Beth said Jonathan was in third grade when he started

to complain about stomach pain and other issues. A visit to his pediatrician got them a referral to a gastroenterologist, where he was diagnosed with colitis and autoimmune hepatitis. While under treatment there, Jonathan got a staph infection, and the family sought care elsewhere. “The worst part is when your child asks you if he is going to die and wanting to get rid of the pain,� said Mary Beth. At one point, Jonathan was down to just 71 pounds. A new doctor changed Jonathan’s medications and eventually recommended surgeries, multiple surgeries requiring trips to Cincinnati and Nashville, plus stays at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Through all this, the family has remained as positive as they

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can, and Jonathan has been active in Boy Scouts. He was inducted into the Order of the Arrow this summer. With the surgeries and new treatments, Jonathan has gained 121 pounds, said Mary Beth. “The good part is seeing your son gain a better quality of life and finally being able to be a regular kid again,� she said. “He is off all medicine, and I hope and pray he won’t have any type of infections that would result in more surgeries.� While the experience has been harrowing, it has brought the family closer together and strengthened their faith. “We now know that with God’s will anything is possible,� Mary Beth said. “We absolutely believe that with our prayers and others’ our prayers have been answered, and we are a stronger family than

we have ever been.� Mary Beth thanked the family’s church for support, both spiritual and monetary. She thanked Jonathan’s medical team, plus anyone else involved in the medical community who helped. “For all of our family members and friends and the new people we meet daily that we now consider friends and for all their help, thank you,� said Mary Beth. “We have always helped others in need of assistance, and now we find ourselves in need of the same assistance.� The net proceeds of the benefit ride will go towards Jonathan’s medical expenses. Sponsors are Spirit Hill RC, Southern Steel of New Tazewell, Li’l Jo’s BBQ and American Business Equipment. To page 2

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Sheriff Billy Breeding talks with a visitor.

Chamber says ‘thanks!’ Leslie Corum, president of the Union County Chamber of Commerce, submitted this note (actually 16 text messages) following Leslie Corum Thunder in the Park: “Thank you to everyone who made Thunder in the Park a success. To PyroShows for the fantastic fireworks display … To Gary’s Sound Machine and Gary England’s Cruise-In which reached 200 entrants … To all the vendors who

supplied the event with wonderful food and crafts … To the businesses and elected officials who donated the prizes; the Bingo Tent was a huge success … To Southern Drift band for putting on a great show with their diverse selection of songs … To the city of Maynardville Police and Fire departments and the Union County Sheriff’s Office which did a wonderful job providing security and traffic control … To all the visitors and local citizens who attended … And a BIG thank you to Food City. Corum’s final word: “Wow!”

PyroShows delighted the crowd at Thunder in the Park, as shown in this photo by Wayne Toppins.

Gary and Diane England brought their Sound Machine for music throughout Thunder in the Park, including a patriotic fireworks show synchronized to music.

Prizes were earned by Cruise-In entrants from multiple states. Here are Tracy Hensley with daughters Riley and Savannah, all from Kentucky; and Otto Miracle from Virginia.

Boy Scout Jonathan Miles stands with Scoutmaster Linda Myers after Jonathan’s induction into the Order of the Arrow this summer. A benefit motorcycle ride will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, to help with Jonathan’s medical expenses. Photo submitted

Motorcycle ride “We also want to thank the communities of Union and Claiborne counties for their sponsorships and assistance,” said Mary Beth. “Without all of these people coming together, none of this would be happening.” Mary Beth said she hopes this is the end of Jonathan’s medical problems and the opening of a new chapter in her family’s

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This 1929 Model A Ford is owned by Doug and Peggy Marvin of Knoxville.

life. “We are looking forward to what is next and hopefully better things to come,” she said. “We would like everyone that reads this to remember that all material things can be replaced, but you cannot replace a friend, loved one or child.” Info: Bruce Miles, 865992-8678, or Mary Beth Miles, 865-256-8678.

A motorcycle ride to help defray medical costs for Jonathan Miles will be held Saturday, Oct. 22, starting from Li’l Jo’s BBQ in Maynardville. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with kickstands up at 11 a.m. There will be live music, door prizes, live auction, raffles, 50/50 drawings and a $10 per person food buffet. Registration is $20 per motorcycle, car or truck. Sponsors are Spirit Hill RC, Southern Steel, American Business Equipment and Li’l Jo’s BBQ. Info: Bruce Miles, 865-992-8678, or Mary Beth Miles, 865-256-8678.

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Sunday, September 25, 2016 University of Tennessee gardens • Knoxville, TN Registration opens at 1:00 PM • Walk Starts at 2:00 PM Did you know that 1 in 5 Knoxvillians have diabetes or pre-diabetes? Or that 1 in 3 adults in American is at risk for developing diabetes? Your East Tennessee office of the American Diabetes Association asks you and your coworkers, family, friends, neighbors and everyone you know to join us in the fight to Stop Diabetes. The Walk itself is 3-miles long, and is stroller, wheelchair and dog-friendly! There will be vendors with information and giveaways, as well as music, refreshments, contests and fun at the festival site! Anyone who raises $100 in donations will receive the 2016 event shirt!

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Your feet are the foundation on which your body stands and functions. Chiropractors recognize that one of the keys to spinal health, and therefore the maintenance of overall health, is taking good care of the feet. A foot injury can lead, for instance, to limping. And when the body starts compensating for a limp or for any joint that can’t pull its weight, the overstressed parts will start to ache. Most likely the other leg or hip will start to ache. Next may come lower back pain. Feet are complicated parts of the anatomy. They are an intricate latticework of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles that work in unison to let us walk and stand

properly. They absorb and spread considerable pressure with each step that we take. If something is off in the biomechanics of the foot, there can be serious repercussions for the rest of the body. If you have injured a foot and it has changed your gait, causing pain in your hips or lower back, you might want to visit a podiatrist, a doctor whose specialty is the foot and lower extremities. And one important fact to keep in mind is that sturdy footwear is essential to keeping your feet operating correctly. Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn. 992-7000.

Volunteers can trade their trash bags for a free “Island Invader” T-shirt at all four locations. “We conduct these cleanups to not only clean up the illegally dumped trash but to also raise public awareness,” said Julie Graham, Executive Director of Middle East Tennessee Tourism Council. “We want to encourage boaters, campers and other users of the lake to dispose of their trash properly and eliminate the need for these cleanups.” The Norris Lake Project Team is a grassroots effort of individuals, organizations, businesses and agencies to preserve the water quality of Norris Lake, conserve the land surrounding the lake and encourage the stakeholders of the lake to do their part in keeping Norris Lake the cleanest and safest recreational asset in Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger and Union counties. Volunteers can register the morning of Sept. 17. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and have a registration and release form signed by a parent. Info: norrislakeproject.com or 800-524-3602.

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At the winners’ table are Mildred Ramsey of Tazewell and George Massey of Knoxville. Hamilton Racing was represented by multiple vehicles including this 1937 Ford owned by Sam Hamilton. His son, Charlie, had a 1952 Ford F-1 in the show; while daughter Samantha kept the family organized. Photos by S. Clark

Thunder in the Park By Sandra Clark PyroShows brought a phenomenal ďŹ reworks performance to Union County Sept. 3 for a Chamber of Commerce-sponsored extravaganza called Thunder in the Park. Gary England, who chairs the Union County Commission, organized a Cruise-In which brought 220 cars, trucks and assorted vehicles to the county. Visitors were from a multi-state area in-

cluding Kentucky and Virginia. We spotted folks from Halls, Powell and Farragut. Leslie Corum, Chamber president, wrote a “thank you� printed on Page 2. She organized Vendors’ Row, which included free setup for Union County businesses, both store front and home-based. Mayor Mike Williams was all smiles, and law enforcement had a full crew keeping the peace.

Librarian Chantay Collins praised the organizers, noting the number of young families present. Food vendors ran out – always a good sign – and the band Southern Drift had everybody rocking. As the sun set, folks migrated to the highest point at Wilson Park. The patriotic ďŹ reworks show was amazing. And the ride home was illuminated by the blue lights of the Maynardville city police making

sure everyone was safe. When Knoxville gave up Boomsday, we hoped someone with vision would take it up. Thunder in the Park comes mighty close. Can’t wait until next year!

The General Lee, a Dodge Charger driven on “The Dukes of Hazard.�

SENIOR NOTES ■Union County Senior Citizens Center 298 Main St. Monday-Friday • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Upcoming event: Penny auction, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19. Main dish: chicken and dumplings. Bring a covered dish, salad or dessert. Everyone welcome.

Info for all seniors groups: Melanie Dykes 992-3292/992-0361

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

â– Plainview Seniors Plainview City Hall, 1037 Tazewell Pike

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

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

Upcoming event: Sharps Chapel seniors will host a Fish Fry from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. Bring a side dish or dessert.

Meets each third Monday • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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Farm Bureau annual meeting The Union County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Farm Bureau OfďŹ ce, 3020 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. All members are invited.

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opinion Left behind to move forward It would be interesting to take a survey to find what people think is the most important thing our ancestors left our generation.

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME It would also be interesting to know what motivated our ancestors to live as they did. Early American history indicates the first settlers came in pursuit of three “Gs.� The first “G� was gold. Some of our ancestors were motivated by money, though this can be in vain. A preacher once told of a man who kept his money in the attic directly over his bed. The man told his wife that when he died he would grab his fortune as he ascended to Heaven. The second the fellow drew his last breath, the wife rushed upstairs and was pleased to find the cash still there. Happily she exclaimed, “I always knew he’d go the other way!� The second “G� was glory. There are those who did things to be remembered long after their earthly departure. For them, the greatest fear was being forgotten. Internet credits Scottish poet William Motherwell with writing, “What is glory? What is Fame? The echo of a long lost name.� It is indeed sad to walk through a cemetery and see a moss-covered stone with the words “Gone but Not Forgotten.� Often unkempt graves and crumbling markers give the lie to these words. Not many are honored for very long after death – there have been

relatively few Washingtons and Lincolns. The third “G� represented God, broadly interpreted historically as the spread of religion. This was perhaps the most complex of the motives of our ancestors, for there were many different ideas of the true nature of God and which was the true religion. The idea of God became further complicated when people used religion to obtain gold and glory. Nevertheless, it is interesting that one thing that indicated a civilization in early world history was existence of established religion. One thing that can truly be said of our ancestors is that they gave us life. Without our ancestors, none of us would exist. The world’s population would be smaller if anyone who produced children had never been born. It is said that Lincoln in early life grieved during a period of melancholy that he had not accomplished one thing for which he would be remembered. He certainly overcame this in later life. Several other presidents suffered disappointments and failures before achieving ultimate success. Sadly, some achieved success followed by overwhelming mistakes and poor judgment. For each of us, every day is a new day, a chance to do better than the day before. Though often difficult, problems and obstacles are best if viewed as opportunities for improvement. None of us are perfect, so let’s try not to be too hard on each other as we travel the journey of life together. Rather, let’s try to do all we can to make the world better for our descendants. Next week I’ll share about one of my favorite ancestors.

REUNION NOTES â– Beason family reunion will be held at noon Saturday, Sept. 17, in the Big Ridge State Park recreation hall. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.

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Saluting labor

Mr. Haynes and his working mule drag his field. Circa 1930s.

In 1894, Congress passed legislation honoring the country’s laborers.

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This Labor Day marked the 123rd anniversary of this American holiday. Certainly this country is what it is because of the philosophy that if a person is able that person should earn his/her keep. Thessalonians 3:10: “if any of you would not work, neither should he eat.� When Paul was talking to the Thessalonians he addressed the topic of “work;� and I’m sure that in his writing he meant the people “who are able.� Nevertheless, it gets across the idea that working is the honorable thing to do. Earning a living now may not be the easiest thing going, but what if you had to follow a horse and plow all

day long? When we then spoke of “all day long� it didn’t mean nine to five. It meant daylight until the field was plowed or it was too dark to see. One thing about farming is, though the job may not be easy, it is rewarding. Assuming there isn’t a drought like this year, enjoying the fruits of your labor is rewarding. Workers, and especially young workers, need to understand why they are asked to do the job they are doing. I’m reminded of the story of two men assigned to dig a ditch. After digging the designated depth and length,

Schedule fillers No doubt you are excited, maybe joyous and possibly exuberant about Ohio University football coming soon to Neyland Stadium. I understand. You believe the Vols can handle the Bobcats. This is not considered a big game for Tennessee. Tickets cost less. Professional sellers are asking $20. Your neighbor may have some to give away. Foes such as Ohio U. are schedule fillers for Tennessee – same principle as the meat industry using cereal to stuff hot dogs. Even famous brands can’t afford fillet of beef, as the Vols can’t play Alabama every week. Thank goodness. The Bobcats will get a million and change for driving down from scenic Athens and lining up at high noon. They will be expected to soak up some ambiance, see how life is in the highrent district and absorb a routine defeat. There is

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no shame in playing above your talent level. The chance to balance the budget and possibly upset the big guys makes it acceptable and worthwhile. The visitors have some credibility. Their coach, 71-year-old Frank Solich, has 30 years of Nebraska background and has won 76 games in his decade at Ohio. He is paid a lot less than Butch Jones, and less is expected. This is not a home-andhome arrangement, but you might want to go to Athens sometime: college town, 80 miles southeast from Columbus on a side road, site of the PawPaw Festival, the

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they were told to stop digging and fill the ditch. As soon as that ditch was filled, they were instructed to dig another ditch. The same thing happened, and the men were so upset they walked off the job thinking the work made no sense. When the boss bothered to explain, the men realized they were looking for a leak in a water system. When the workers understood the purpose of their work, they were glad to continue. Whatever path we choose, in order for us to be happy, workers we must understand work’s purpose. Meaningful work is

a gift. It is sometimes hard to remember that at 6 a.m. on Monday, but to have the health and opportunity to work is a blessing. Think of all the very wealthy people who choose to work. They want to make a difference, and they believe in what they are doing. We all need to believe our life has value. We need to remember work is for the greater good – for our families, for our communities, for our churches and for those less fortunate. Celebrate your ability and opportunity to work.

Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center and a good journalism school. I’ve been there as a visiting professor. Contrary to rumor, Ohio did not lose accreditation. Going back to the General himself, such opponents are part of Tennessee football tradition. The record is 38-2-2 against Chattanooga, 25-1-1 versus Maryville, 12-0 versus Carson-Newman, 22-1 against Memphis and 75-29-5 against Vanderbilt – oops, wrong list. You do get the idea: reduced challenge, enhancement of the coach’s career record, assistance as needed toward six victories annually and bowl eligibility, opportunity for reserves, possibility for Scouts and 4-H clubs to secure end zone seats under the Jumbotron. Don’t be discouraged if you miss this one. Tennessee Tech is coming on Nov. 5 for Homecoming. Indiana State and UMass will be here next year. East Tennessee State and TexasEl Paso are on the 2018 schedule. Georgia State, Chattanooga and rejuvenated Alabama-Birmingham will provide entertainment the following year. It is a way of life for big-

money programs, seven home games for seasonticket fans. There are better and worse ways of pulling it off. Some cupcakes appear more competitive. Alas, the Ivy League won’t take the bait, and Southern Methodist and Utah State can play only 12 games each season. Truthfully, Ohio U. is some better than that. The Mid-American Conference is no place for sissies. The Bobcats have several impact players – linebacker Quentin Poling, defensive linemen Kurt Laseak and Tarell Basham and wideout Sebastian Smith. They do not have tailback A.J. Ouellette. He was injured in the opening loss. They do not have veteran quarterback J.D. Sprague. He gave up the game in the middle of August for health reasons – thoracic outlet syndrome. Yes, I had to look it up. Solich says he remains excited about this team and this season. “I really like this group. I think we’ll be hitting on all cylinders.� We’ll see who does the hitting.

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Former Register of Deeds hits 100 By Seth Norris

Cuba Cox Wilson served as Union County Register of Deeds from 1938 to 1978, and she celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 6. Cuba, however, is and was more than just a 40-year public servant. She is a sister, a mother, a grandmother and a survivor. Physically, she is as “healthy as a horse,” but as she has struggled with memory problems for the past decade she has been staying with caregivers in West Knoxville. Her story lives on through her daughter, Judy Pruitt, and her grandson, Wilson Pruitt. Cuba grew up in Maynardville with five brothers, three of whom fought in World War II, and two sisters. There was no car. There was no grocery store to go grab some pizza rolls. Times were different. Judy and Wilson remember that Cuba would tell them about taking trips to Knoxville via a horse and buggy to get goods they couldn’t get here. The trips took two days. Cuba has been alive through a ton of changes in this world, from fire cooking to a microwave, horses to cars. She has seen a lot. “I can’t imagine anybody in any other time in history that could see as many changes that she has seen during her life,” said Judy. “It’s just amazing.” Cuba has even lived through some drastic changes of her own. When Cuba was young, she was on the way to a baptism with her family in a flatbed truck. She loved going to church functions, but there was something off about this one, according to Judy. “Mother was the only one in the family that didn’t want to go,” said Judy. “She just

Judy and Wilson Pruitt hold a portrait of former Union County Register of Deeds Cuba Cox Wilson, who recently turned 100 years old. Photo by S. Norris felt like she shouldn’t go.” It turns out her instinct was right. As they rounded a corner down old Highway 33, another truck came around on the wrong side of the road and turned the vehicle with Cuba and her family over, pinning her leg between the truck bed and a rock. Her leg had to be amputated at the knee. Cuba has lived as an amputee for around 85 years. She never let that get her down though; even when she had a wooden leg, she got on with her normal activities. Before she got a car, she would walk five miles every day to work. Coincidentally, her husband, Robert, who died in the 1980s, was also an amputee below the knee from his own accident. Growing up with parents who had been through life-altering situations was helpful to Judy. “They never complained,”

said Judy. “They were always very positive people, and it gave me strength.” Strength, positivity and “integrity” are words that come up a lot when talking about Cuba. “I just saw a lot of strength in Mother, and she just had a lot of integrity about everything she did,” said Judy. “She always wanted to do the right thing and do the same for everybody.” When Cuba wasn’t serving in public office, she was a librarian, she was a secretary for the Red Cross, and when she retired she volunteered with the Salvation Army. Judy recalls that she used to just drive people around to doctor appointments or the grocery store because she enjoyed helping. These traits made Judy always want to emulate her mother. “I remember in school we

had to write about somebody we admired,” said Judy. “I always thought if I could be like her I’d be a special person.” That has since passed on to Cuba’s “pride and joy,” her grandson, Wilson. She is the “greatest human being on the planet,” if you ask him. “I feel like I have such a great role model,” said Wilson. “Because of her I am able to say no matter what happens, you can always have a good attitude and make something good out of any situation.” One such situation is dealing with the fact that their pillar of strength cannot remember who they are sometimes. They say she has good days and bad days, and Wilson cherishes the good ones. “The other day I was over there and she didn’t talk the whole time, but as I was leaving I kissed her on the head and told her I loved her,” said Wilson. “She just grabbed my hand and kissed it and you could just tell that she knew she loved me.” Although she is not capable of doing much now, she is remembered as someone who got things done. Whether it was staying up and watching the Atlanta Braves, riding a motorcycle for the first time on her 80th birthday with her son-inlaw, Greg, or being ahead of her time as the primary breadwinner for the family while her husband stayed home with Judy, Cuba checked things off the list. Although Cuba may not be fully aware, Judy knows she would be happy to have reached 100. “I think she’d be very excited about being 100,” said Judy. “She would be glad that God has blessed her with a long life and such a good family.”

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There is a season For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven. … (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NRSV) For everything, turn, turn, turn, There is a season, turn, turn, turn, And a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to gain, a time to lose; A time to rend, a time to sew; A time for love, a time for hate, A time for peace, I swear it’s not too late. (Ecclesiastes, adapted by Pete Seeger) September: the season of turning leaves, rolling school buses, blue skies and a time of harvest. It is a time of memories: of death and loss, of beginnings and endings, of mistakes and triumphs. There are American Indian names for the moon, depending on the season. Among the Cherokee, September is the Nut Moon. I can understand that! I remember a September when I was almost 11 years old. The oak trees around our house produced a jillion acorns! We raked, shoveled, swept and hosed until we were heartily sick of acorns. Still loved the oak trees, but we could have lived a long time without seeing another acorn. The bountiful harvest of acorns proved to be providential for the squirrels and other critters. That winter we had over 60 inches of snow, thankfully not all at one time! In fact, we missed so many school days, we actually had one Saturday make-up school day. That was less than popular with students and parents alike! Those of you who are Knox Countians of a certain age remember, right? There are folks who dread fall because winter is not far behind. I love it because the skies are so blue and the air is so crisp! It’s time to put on jeans and a jacket and roast marshmallows around a campfire!

FAITH NOTES Community services ■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway in Halls, will distribute food to needy families in the community 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the fellowship hall. Info: 922-1412 or office@christumcknox.com. ■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668.

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Teacher Adam Cox stands with UCHS’s new 3-D printer.

UCHS juniors Charlie Hamilton, Isaiah Shoope and Kassidy Knight look toward a wall of drawings for the 3-D printer.

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Teacher Woody Manley reviews a 3-D house plan designed by Charlie Hamilton.

Isaiah Shoope measures salvaged machine parts (center) with a caliper to create 3-D images on his computer.

Teachers rescue items like this bicycle from trash dumps so students can measure parts for 3-D drawings (see above). Story on next page.

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SCHOOL NOTES â– Paulette Elementary PTO, 1001 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, will host a flea market, 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. Spaces: $5; reservations advised. Info/reservations: Kandas Bailey, 386-4929.

Patterson wins Eagle Award

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

Luttrell Elementary shows school spirit Gavin Savage and Aubrey McBee of Angela Wood’s Luttrell Elementary School kindergarten class show their school spirit by wearing school colors on Show Your School Spirit Day, held Sept. 2. The special day was a project of the school’s True Blue Committee. Photo submitted

3-D printer adds new dimension to CAD classes By Sandra Clark It’s not your daddy’s CAD. The addition this year of a 3-dimensional printer has pushed Union County High School’s computer-assisted drafting program into the next century. Technology teachers Woody Manley and Adam Cox are proud of their fifth generation MakerBot Replicator, even if it does sound like a villain from “Criminal Minds.� CAD was the rage in vocational classes just a few years back. Brought to this area by TVA, the classes offered a computer and software that linked straight to TVA’s headquarters in Knoxville. Engineers men-

tored students who learned real-life skills that often led to internships or even jobs at TVA. Flash forward to 2016. A mix of boys and girls are intently focused on computer screens where their 3-D drawings can now be printed across the hall. Already the kids have made two bird houses. Kassidy Knight has completed a drawing for a train engine; Isaiah Shoope measures old machine parts with a caliper to type in mechanical specs to replicate them in 3-D. Charlie Hamilton is creating the floor plan for a 1,500-squarefoot house. It’s got all the fi xtures of a home – every-

thing but the dog and cat. All plan a career in engineering – Charlie and Isaiah in mechanical or electrical engineering, and Kassidy in automotive engineering. Isaiah’s goal for college? MIT. All juniors, the three students are earning dual credits from Walters State Community College. Charlie says he will have Âź to ½ of the credits needed for an associate’s degree when he finishes high school. These three are CAD II students. CAD III will be offered in the spring semester. Behind them, several CAD I students worked on projects in Manley’s classroom, even as a few listened to the in-

TennCare Kids provides services TennCare Kids is Tennessee’s commitment to see that children and teens have the best start to a healthy life. TennCare Kids is a free program of checkups and health-care services for children from birth to age 21 who are TennCare eligible, including health history, complete physical exam, lab tests as appropriate, immu-

nizations, vision and hearing screening, developmental and behavior screenings as appropriate, and advice on healthy living. Union Countians interested in the program should contact the Union County Health Department’s community outreach representative, Pam Williams. Info: 992-3867, ext. 131.

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terviews. Manley has worked at UCHS for 19 years, after a 23-year career at TVA. A Halls resident, he says he is old enough to retire but he comes to work every day because he loves to teach technology. He’s proud of his graduates, especially one young fellow named Adam Cox, who returned to the high school to teach after graduating in 2001. “Adam is so smart,� says Manley. “He’s the one we call when we can’t fi x something.� Cox just laughs. He says it’s easy to teach something that you’re passionate about. He demonstrates the 3-D

printer. A more sophisticated one has “printed� a car at Oak Ridge. President Obama came to see it last year. The printer works by heating plastic to about 400 degrees, he says. Various colors are wound on spools which fit into a slot. The plastic is wrapped on the spool like weeder string. It’s fed into the printer, melted and spun out based on computer specs to produce a product – jewelry, machine parts, even a spider. Manley and Cox prowl junkyards for products – gears and such – which students can measure and program to print. Manley said the Auto

Ali Patterson Patterson is a communications major with a minor in political science. She plans to attend law school after graduating from college.

CAD used in his classes used to cost $3,000 a chair. Now it’s free to schools and he has licenses for 100 chairs. He mentioned a program called TinkerCad, used in middle and even elementary schools. Cox said a website called Thingiverse.com shows how to print a prosthetic limb. Hmmm. Body parts. It really does sound like “Criminal Minds.� Meanwhile, Manley is building up steam to ask for a 3-D scanner. Charlie Hamilton sums up the program: “The 3-D printer helps us understand what we can do. We can visually see what we design.� And he’s planning to go for an even bigger house.

Come to the Water “I thirst.â€? (John 19:28) These final words of Jesus from the cross were painted on the dining room wall under the crucifix where Mother Teresa and her religious sisters ate every meal. She dedicated her life to responding Fr. Steve Pawelk to this plea of Jesus. “I was thirsty and you gave me to drinkâ€? (Matt 25:35) was followed literally by Mother Teresa. She felt that for every poor and dying person she gave a drink of water to, she was giving a drink of water to Jesus on the cross. In every hungry child on the street, every dying man in the gutter, and every beggar there was Christ. “Amen, I say to you whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.â€? (MT 25:40). Mother Teresa was canonized a Saint on September 4th as an example of one who practices Christ’s mercy. She is to inspire each of us to see the face of Christ in the poor, in the prisoner, in the refugee, the immigrant, the single mother, and the drug addict. We are to give a glass of water (figuratively) to everyone who thirsts ‌ for truth, for love, for meaning, for hope, for

Ali Patterson, a Union County High School graduate and junior at CarsonNewman University, was awarded the Eagle Scholar Award Aug. 29. It was the third time she has received the award – which is given to Carson-Newman athletes to recognize academic achievement – in her college career. Athletes receiving the award must have a 3.25 or higher GPA. Patterson also made the Dean’s List last year. Patterson is a cheerleader at Carson-Newman. The Eagles cheer team placed first in their division at the UCA College Camp in Myrtle Beach this summer. They received a Silver Bid to the College National Championships as well.

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forgiveness. Jesus is found in the least of our brothers and sisters. Our final judgment before the throne of Christ, according to Matthew 25:31-46, will depend on how well we live this out. Matthew 7:21 warns us “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.� Mother Teresa of Kolkata (formally Calcutta) demonstrated her faith every day with prayer, simple living, and direct service to the dying without judgment. The impact of her humble and saintly life lead to thousands of Hindu’s becoming Christians. She was awarded a state funeral equal to Mahatma Gandhi who led India to independence. She began working on the streets alone in 1948 and today there are more than 5,000 Missionaries of Charity carrying out this mission to the poor in 139 countries. The Catholic Church in Maynardville bears her name. She is held up as a model for us to follow Jesus by serving the poor, the lost and hopeless. She should challenge each of us to judge less and to serve more. Like her, we need to respond to Jesus’ cry, “I thirst� with action.

Fr. Steve Pawelk, Pastor Blessed Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Church 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 865-992-7222

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14 Union County Humane Society Spay-Neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Appointment: 992-7969.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 Online registration deadline for the Marine Mud Run, to be held Saturday, Sept. 17. Individual waves, 8 a.m.; team waves, 11:30 a.m. Course: 3 miles of off-road running, which entails some obstacles, hills and mud pits. Info/registration: knoxmud.org.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 350 W. Ninth North St., Morristown. Featured premiere guest artist: Aurora Harrison Bull. Free admission. Activities include: live entertainment, demonstrations, food, children’s art activities and more. Info: Peggy Brewer, 423-312-8325, pbrewer@charter.net; morristownart.org. Paulette Elementary PTO Flea Market, 8 a.m., 1001 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Spaces: $5; reservations recommended. Info/reservations: Kandas Bailey, 386-4929. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20 Homeschoolers @ the Library: Meteorology with Matt Hinkin, 11 a.m.-noon, Halls Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Info: 922-2552. Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 21

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5

Union County Humane Society Spay-Neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Appointment: 992-7969.

Union County Humane Society Spay-Neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Appointment: 992-7969.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22

THURSDAY, OCT. 6

Maynardville 1st District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Union County Courthouse. Info: 992-5212.

Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 24

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Fourth Saturday Jam Session, 7 p.m., old Rush Strong School, Sharps Chapel. Bluegrass, country and gospel tunes performed by local musicians. Free. Snacks available, donations appreciated. Luttrell Music Festival, 10 a.m., Luttrell Park, 115 Park Road in Luttrell. Senior ballroom dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission: $5. Live music provided by the Nigel Boulton Band. Info: 922-0416. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038.

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

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 Union County Humane Society Spay-Neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Appointment: 992-7969.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1 BBQ and Bluegrass festival, 4-8 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway in Halls. Live music by Highway 33 and Caney Creek Co.; free barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, snacks and beverages; cornhole; kids games; climbing wall; and more. Community invited. Info: 922-1412 or office@christumcknox.com. Union County Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon, Wilson Park. Info: 992-8038. Union County Humane Ride Like an Animal Motorcycle Rally. Registration begins 10 a.m., bikes leave out for 100-mile ride at noon. Includes: prizes, drawings, T-shirts for every rider and passenger, music, BBQ and more. Fee: $20 one rider, $30 one rider with passenger. Info: 992-7969 or uchs.org@gmail.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 3 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.

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l l e r t t Lu us ic M Festival Sept. 24th 10am-6pm.

Come join us for FREE fun, food and music featuring local and regional talent! Cruise in, Children's activities, a bounce house, crafter booths, bake sales and kettle corn. Food vendors from Uncle Butch BBQ and hamburgers from Luttrell Volunteer Fire Dept. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. Check us out on Luttrell Bluegrass Festival. Or visit our webpage luttrellbluegrassfestival.com

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 10.00 -10:30 10:30- 11:30 11:30 - 12:00 12:00 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 2:00 3:00 3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 5:00 5:00 - 6:00

Opening Ceremony Channing Eleton Josh Cottrell The Beasons Christopher Muncey Tennessee Valley Cloggers David West and Ciderville Gang Phil Burnette and Masters 3 Tim Lovelace Kids Music Competition

Sponsored by: The City of Luttrell. With assistance by: East TN Foundation and TN Arts Commission.

TUESDAY, OCT. 11 Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12 Union County Humane Society Spay-Neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Appointment: 992-7969.

THURSDAY, OCT. 13 Sharps Chapel 5th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Sharps Chapel Community Center. Info: 992-5212. VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Woods and Wildlife Field Day for Urban Environments, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., UT Arboretum, 901 Illinois Ave. in Oak Ridge. Registration fee: $10; includes lunch. Preregistration: 483-3571 or utforest@ utk.edu by Oct. 5. Info: forestry.tennessee.edu.

SATURDAY, OCT. 15 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.

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