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BUZZ Pecans are here! The Union County Lions Club has pecans for sale. One-pound packages of pecan halves are available for $10 per package. Pecans are on sale at Commercial Bank (Maynardville Branch), First Century Bank (Maynardville Branch) and the Trustee’s Office at the Union County Courthouse. Info: Ronnie Mincey, 278-6430.
Nathan Wade in leaders’ academy Nathan Wade, assistant principal at Union County High School, has been selected for the 2017 Governor’s Academy for School Leadership, a oneyear fellowship program to develop future school leaders. Greg Clay, principal of Horace Maynard Middle, has been selected as a mentor for the academy. The program pairs participants with experienced principal mentors and involves monthly group training sessions and a weeklong summer institute at Vanderbilt. Participants will intern three days a month at their mentor’s school. Upon completion of the academy, they will be expected to pursue placement as a school principal in their district or region. “We have raised expectations, invested more in education and are making huge strides in education in Tennessee. Our students and teachers have stepped up to the challenge and we need strong school leadership to support them and continue the momentum,” said Gov. Bill Haslam.
Board of Education The Union County Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, Dec. 8, in the Union County High School Library. The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting immediately following.
Clayton gives again The Clayton Homes Maynardville Pride Team has more than doubled its charitable giving in the past two years. Last year, the United Fund donated $9,286 to good causes. The year before, the total was $7,800. This year, the fund had $17,086 to help boost community efforts.
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It’s a great time for jobs By Sandra B S d Clark Cl k Three guys who visited Union County last month to talk about jobs came back last week to push the county’s economic development agenda. And they’re coming back again at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Every elected official and resident who wants new jobs in the county should pack the lodge at Hickory Star. Ed Medford, a director at KUB, is attentive to Commissioner Wayne Roach’s repeated calls for an extension of natural gas to Luttrell. Medford estimates the eight miles of pipe to the Luttrell Industrial Park would cost $4 million or more, “depending on rock.” He and Chamber president Leslie Corum toured Union County’s three business parks last Tuesday. Medford brought along Doug Lawyer, a business recruiter for the Innovation Valley, a collaborative between Knoxville and Oak Ridge. Google Innovation Valley to see a website that works. “The state is doubling down on money,” said Medford.
Leslie Corum, president of the Union County Chamber, talks with Doug Lawyer, a business recruiter, and Ed Medford of KUB during a visit to the Luttrell Industrial Park. Photo by Shannon Carey
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Legendary coach Larry Kerr coming to UCHS By Sandra Clark Larry Kerr is the new football coach at Union County High School. Principal Carmen Murphy and athletic director Shane Brown were set to make the announcement in an afternoon press conference Monday. And he’s bringing his son, former Clinton High School head coach Josh Kerr, along as an assistant. As previously reported in Shopper News, Union County withdrew its request to withdraw from the TSSAA playoffs. In the 20172021 schedule, finalized Nov. 17, Union County is in Class 4A (of six classes) Region I with Elizabethton, Grainger, Greeneville, Sullivan Central, Sullivan East and Sullivan South high schools. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter said Larry Kerr will be on a 120-day contract with the Union County Public Schools, the maxi-
mum he can work after having retired from the Anderson County system. Josh Kerr will teach drivers education at Union County High School, a program that is being reinstated, and will work full time as a teacher and coach. Larry Kerr won the state championship in Class 3A (then the largest class) in 1986 as head coach at Halls High School. In the picture Larry Kerr of Kerr hoisting the trophy, Shopper file photo Josh stands beside his dad, a little kid in a very warm-looking coat and hat. Carter said Kerr’s hiring is “for the culture (of the county’s football program) and those kids.” Team members just refused to quit, even when two head coaches left them. With an assembled staff of coaches from other
sports, the team played out the 2016 season, losing every game. That fighting spirit had to appeal to a coach like Larry Kerr. Kerr, 66, compiled a 268-112 record in 35 seasons. He left Halls for Anderson County High School in 1993, charged with rebuilding the program. And he managed to beat Halls consistently until the school stopped scheduling the Mavericks. While at Halls, Kerr was instrumental in starting a Student Assistance Program with a counselor, Kevin Purdy, who met with players and other students. After an auto accident, Kerr had asked his team if anyone knew of student drinking. Most players did. Halls’ program was ultimately implemented countywide and continues to this day, with To page 3
Union County High School honors veterans By Shannon By Shann hann nnon on C Carey are ar ey ey
Students, faculty and staff at Union County High School outdid themselves once again with their annual tribute to veterans, held on Veterans Day in the school auditorium. Coordinated by Union County General Sessions Court Clerk Barbara Williams, the program showcases the talent of UCHS students while honoring all veterans in Union County and beyond. Students provided live music, read poems and inspiring passages, decorated the auditorium and even designed the program’s multimedia presentation. Mayor Mike Williams welcomed the audience, saying, “I am so thankful that I live in a county that supports and respects the U.S. flag and the veterans that fought for that opportunity. It’s not about race, creed or color. It’s
not about that. We don’t see that. We see a veteran.” Union County’s veterans took a moment to honor one of their own, as Tom Mitchell asked Bill Rollins to stand. Harold Lett of American Legion Post 212 and Arnold Smallin of VFW Post 8682 gave Rollins a plaque commemorating his service, not just to his country, but to Union County veterans as well. Mitchell said Rollins served 21 years in the U.S. Army, serving in Korea and Vietnam. “Without his dedication and love for God and country, we would no longer have a VFW or American Legion in Union County,” said Mitchell. Rollins approached the stage and said, “All my awards today are in honor of my fellow veterans.” Retired U.S. Air Force colonel Sherrie Collins and Frank DiGennaro of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard lead the procession of veterans into the auditorium for the Union County To page 3 High School Veterans Day program.
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Now’s the time to go for grants. Gov. Bill Haslam and his commissioner for economic development, Randy Boyd, are both from Knoxville. Both have visited Union County recently. Both have targeted 17 counties labeled “distressed” for special incentives. Commission chair Gary England, Commissioner Bill Cox and Debra Keck from the office of Mike Williams represented the county Wednesday. Luttrell Mayor Johnny Merritt was there, as were Mayor H.E. “Smiley” Richardson and city manager Jack Rhyne from Maynardville. A smattering of Chamber officers rounded out the crowd. We all fit at one table with no need for a microphone. Gary Human, regional director for the state Department of Community and Economic Development, listed a myriad of available grants and incentives. Many involve tax abatement for job creation. Andy Lawson, economic developer officer for TVA, asked: What do you want? Rhyne responded: “Sustainable living with amenities for different ages of people.” Lawson said the county must do a better job of marketing its assets. Big companies hire recruiters whose job is to eliminate unsuitable prospects until
a special site emerges. TVAsites.com is a free website – a comprehensive database where recruiters start their search. When this process began, Union County had just two listings of available property on that site and both were outdated. Now, working with Property Assessor Randy Turner, Corum is finding property and getting it posted to the TVA site. Government-owned land, like the industrial parks, is listed easily. Privately owned land is eligible, but must be accompanied by a letter from the owner saying it is for sale. “This website is a portal for people who want to locate (in the Southeast),” said Lawson. “And they want to know, ‘How together is this community?’” Lawson said TVA’s tech services team can help. “I am your point of contact. Being competitive means having a building site with utilities in place on a visible website.” Union County is operating with virtually no budget for marketing. The Chamber’s only employee, Corum, is part time. That’s why these public meetings are so important. Everybody doing a bit can accomplish a lot for the county. And there’s never been a better time.
USDA Area Specialist Chuck Morris, Aida Holland of the state Value Added Producer Grants program, and USDA Rural Development State Director Bobby Goode get a tour of the production area for the Winery at Seven Springs Farm, and a taste of the latest harvest, from James R. “Rick” Riddle, president of the Appalachian Region Wine Producers Association. Photo by S. Carey
Appalachian wine, Seven Springs Winery get huge grant boost By Shannon Carey Visitors packed Maynardville’s Winery at Seven Springs Farm for a special announcement Nov. 15, as local and regional winemakers celebrated the awarding of nearly $300,000 in grants from the USDA. The Appalachian Region Wine Producers Association, of which Seven Springs Farm’s James R. “Rick” Riddle is president, received two grants. A two-year, $25,000 Specialty Crop Block Grant will help establish an American Viticultural Area, or federally recognized grape-growing region, in East Tennessee. A three-year, $250,000 Value Added Producer Grant will be used to create new opportunities for East Tennessee winemakers, including the Nine Lakes Wine Festival, set for May 19-20, 2017.
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm received a $49,500 Value Added Producer Grant to purchase equipment to produce sparkling wines. USDA Rural Development State Director Bobby Goode said he was honored to attend the celebration and present the grants. “I applaud the efforts of the ARWPA and the Winery at Seven Springs Farm as they continue to explore additional applications for their locally owned businesses,” Goode said. “These projects are a perfect example and testament that illustrates how the VAPG program can assist our local ag producers.” Riddle thanked Goode and the USDA for all three grants. “We are going to try to put East Tennessee on the wine lover’s map,”
Riddle said of the ARWPA grants. “We’re going to bring wine drinkers into the region to enjoy our wine.” About the grant for the Winery at Seven Springs Farm, Riddle said that sparkling wine is the fastest-growing wine market, but only two or three Tennessee wineries have the specialized equipment to produce it. Sparkling wines must be produced and bottled under pressure, so the tanks must be able to withstand that pressure. “We are tickled to death to be able to offer sparkling wines to our customers,” he said. Riddle said he hopes to have sparkling wine available at the Winery at Seven Springs farm by spring 2017. Info: www.wineryatsevensprings farm.com
Members of the Clayton Homes of Maynardville Pride Team give a $2,805 donation to the Union County Children’s Charities Under the Tree program. Clayton employees donated more than $17,000 to their chosen charities this year. Pictured are Anthony Rynes of UCCC, David Turk of the Clayton Pride Team, UCCC Under the Tree chair Gina Buckner, Clayton Pride Team chair Matthew Lucy, Brooke Simpson of UCC, and Jimmy Muse of the Clayton Pride Team. Photo by S. Carey
Clayton charitable giving grows By Shannon Carey The Clayton Homes Maynardville Pride Team has more than doubled its charitable giving in the past two years. Clayton Maynardville employees may elect to give a portion of their paychecks
to the Clayton United Fund each week. At the end of the year, the Pride Team, made up of all employees, selects local charities to receive the funds. Last year, the United Fund donated $9,286 to good causes. The year be-
fore, the total was $7,800. This year, the fund had $17,086 to help boost community efforts. Bill Monroe, human resources director for the plant, said the growth in giving reflects a great year for Clayton Maynardville.
Growing sales mean more people hired, and more employees mean more charitable giving. The Pride Team presented $2,805 to the Union County Children’s Charities Under the Tree program Nov. 17, a huge increase over last
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year. The program, formerly known as Union County Toys for Tots, provides Christmas presents to children in need in Union County. This year, the program will provide Christmas gifts for almost 500 children. Under the Tree chair Gina Buckner’s eyes widened when she heard the total gift, and she thanked the Pride Team for everything Clayton Maynardville does in the community. Other charities receiving funds include the Ameri-
can Cancer Society, $935; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, $2,805; Washburn Fire Department, $561; Union County Children’s Center, $935; Manna House of Claiborne County, $935; Union County Rescue Squad, $561; United Way of Union County, $3,740; East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, $1,309; Union County Humane Society, $500; Shriners, $500; Pat Summitt Foundation, $500; Union County Senior Center, $500; and J.C. Baker Lodge, $500.
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‘Under the Tree’ need bigger than ever By Shannon Carey Union County Trustee Gina Buckner has been coordinating Union County Children’s Charities’ Under the Tree campaign, formerly known as Union County Toys for Tots, for more than 20 years. This year, the list of Union County children in need of Christmas presents has grown to 480 names long. Under the Tree volunteers, including Buckner’s office staff, go through Union County schools for referrals of children in need. They compile the names into a database and set about to fill those Christmas wishes. Distribution day is set for Saturday, Dec. 10. Also helping is a long list of volunteers, including the Union County FCE Clubs and Carol Pratt. These
women carefully inspect each donated bag of toys to make sure every child’s needs are fulfilled. “It is very much needed,” said Buckner. “The need blows my mind every year. You don’t know what people are going through.” Christmas trees decorated with ornaments bearing each child’s Christmas wishes have gone up in local businesses, and everyone is encouraged to pick an ornament and shop for a child. Toys should be returned to the Union County Trustee’s Office by Monday, Nov. 28. Trees are located in all Union County banks, New South Credit Union, Food City, Tolliver’s Market, Janet’s Hair Salon, Okie’s Pharmacy, Shabby Chic 33 Boutique and Tea Room, Rhonda’s Restaurant in Sharps Chapel, Pete’s Place
and Union County High School. Monetary donations are also welcome. Union County Children’s Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so donations are tax deductible. Buckner said the organization welcomes all donations, toys and money, but they can often make monetary donations stretch further with their tax-exempt status and deals with the local Kmart and Big Lots. Monetary donations may be mailed to Union County Children’s Charities, P.O. Box 1033, Maynardville, TN 37087. Also needed are volunteers for the Friday before distribution day and the day itself. Church groups or students in need of TN Achieves hours are encouraged to attend.
Carol Pratt visits Union County Trustee Gina Buckner’s office to pick up a bag of toys donated for Union County Children’s Charities’ Under the Tree campaign, formerly known as Union County Toys for Tots. Christmas trees with ornaments listing the needs of local children are now available in local businesses. Photo by S. Carey
Local churches and service groups also attend the distribution day to give out coats, books, hygiene items, gloves, hats, socks and more. “It’s pretty neat what all we have on that day,” Buck-
ner said. Buckner said she and her family get a lot out of working with Under the Tree. “It really is my Christmas and my children’s Christmas,” she said. “It’s a blessing when you think about
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U.S. Army veteran Bill Rollins receives a plaque honoring his service from Harold Lett of American Legion Post 212 and Arnold Smallin of VFW Post 8682. Photos by S. Carey
Retired U.S. Air Force colonel James R. “Rick” Riddle gives the keynote speech at the Union County High School Veterans Day program.
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James R. “Rick” Riddle gave the keynote speech. Riddle served for 20 years in biomedical sciences, shaping and developing health preparedness initiatives for the armed forces. A Claiborne County native, he now lives in Union County where he and his family own and operate Seven Springs Farm. Riddle spoke about character traits necessary for success. “You need to understand that true success must be selfdetermined,” he said. “Your limitations are truly self-imposed.” He also praised veterans for their service and encouraged students to follow their example. “Everyone in here should recognize that each of these men and women agreed to give their life in defense of this country,” he said. At the program’s close, UCHS principal Carmen Murphy thanked the gathered veterans for attending. “What an honor and a privilege that you would choose to spend your Veterans Day with us,” she said.
contract counselors from social service agencies. It was featured on national television. Larry and Janie Kerr were active in the Halls community and he was named Man of the Year. Josh Kerr played offensive line for his dad at Anderson County High School. He played college football at the University of Georgia and later at East Tennessee State University. He was head coach at White County in Sparta for two seasons and head coach at Clinton High for six years, resigning just this month. Carter is best known for academics, but by hiring Larry Kerr he could have set in motion his legacy as the man who fi xed Union County football. Time will tell.
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Just a-scootin’ I started dating my wife in 1998 when I was the ripe old age of 33. She endeared herself to me early in our relationship by proclaiming, “Ronnie Mincey, I’m going to cook you a mess of taters. ‌â€? And she did. Someday I hope she’ll cook me another. It seems my wife had another love interest besides me. He was known as QVC, and my wife was not the only woman allured by his charms! One of her QVC purchases figured into the first supper that Mark Martin had with the future Dr. Ronnie and Ms. Mary Ann Mincey. My wife loved to make chicken pot pie, and was quite good at that dish. We decided we would like to have our good friend Mr. Martin come over for a supper of this fine fare. The house smelled good, and we wasted no time getting to the table when dinner was served. Mr. Martin dove right in and started shoveling the delicacy down his throat. It also seemed he was imbibing a huge quantity of fluid as well. I took my first bite, and immediately realized the need for a great amount of liquid myself. As Mr. Martin continued to eat and drink, I thought I would do the same. Neither of us commented on the food. Then the future Ms. Mincey sat down and took her first bite. She choked and sputtered, “What the @#$%’s wrong with that pie?â€? It didn’t take long to discover. Mary Ann had purchased from QVC a cooking product that substituted a “scooterâ€? and “scooteeâ€? for what I can only assume would be called a “teaspoonâ€?
Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME or “tablespoon� (or maybe quart) in regular recipes. Whatever the case, Mary Ann got the measurements mixed up and put a tremendously greater amount of salt into the chicken pot pie than was required. I’m sure many guests thus served would never accept another supper invite (unless it was to dine out). Such was the nature of Mark Martin’s friendship that he ate many more meals at our home. The last time Mr. Martin came for supper was during the terrible ice storm in early 2015. Everyone had been stuck inside for days, and cabin fever was rampant. Mr. Martin accepted the invitation to come have some vegetable soup and cornbread. To make a long story shorter, Mr. Martin got stuck on the icy road behind the house. He could hardly eat his food for worrying about how he would get his car and himself back home. Thanks to our good neighbor Marty Gibbs and his four-wheel-drive truck, Mr. Martin was pulled safely back to Walker Ford Road and made it safely the less than two miles home. As we enter the holiday season, I’m reminded of many meals shared with friends and loved ones in the past. I’m also reminded of one holiday meal I never got to eat, and that is what I will share next week.
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With the sudden change in weather from hot summer to chilly, I thought the instruction of how to build a fire would be timely. Don’t laugh – you may need to give a copy of this to your grandchildren. To make a fire in a stove or range, take off the covers, brush out the ashes and knock all clinkers from the sides of the fire box. Open all the dampers. Bring shavings or paper, wood and coal. Cover the grate with shavings or loosely crumpled pieces of paper. Lay in crosswise small pieces of wood and on top of these large pieces, being careful to fill all corners of the firebox. Leave spaces between for the passage of air. Light the fire from underneath. When the wood begins to burn, put on coal, pressing the wood down to the grate. Add more coal after the first supply kindles. As soon as the fire burns freely, close the back damper. Never allow the coal to come above the edges of the fire box.
Every stove or range has at least two dampers – one to allow the air to pass up through the fire and another to allow the gas to escape up through the chimney and to complete the circulation of air. When the oven is to be used, the dampers should be regulated to allow the heated air to pass around the oven. Never use coal oil to kindle a fire! To keep the fire overnight, close the front damper and leave the back one partly open, put on fresh coal; and, after it has kindled, open the cooling doors to admit cold air over the fire. Note: The author of this instruction is unknown, but it was written about 142 years ago. In driving this morning, I saw smoke coming from several chimneys. This seems to have been
Same old scene: Vandy chance to ruin UT season Here we go again, familiar scene, Vanderbilt approaching the Tennessee game in Nashville with eager anticipation. The Commodores see another chance to scar or spoil the Volunteer season. So it has been for 90 years. The result is almost always the same. Tennessee wins. There have been Nashville exceptions: 1932: Scoreless tie was the only blot on the Vols’ perfect season. 1948: Vandy won 28-6 in a rare down year (4-4-2) for Robert Neyland. Fans fretted that the General was out of touch. He didn’t seem too worried. Most every week, his freshmen beat the varsity in scrimmages. 1954: Tennessee went 0-4 in November and lost to the
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Commodores, 26-0. It was Harvey Robinson’s final game as coach. The postgame fight was exciting. 1964: Vandy won 7-0 and stuck Doug Dickey with a losing season. Vandy ran the Statue of Liberty play, a naked reverse. Coaches nicknamed it Sally Rand after the famous stripper of that era. 1974: Tennessee and Vanderbilt fought to a 2121 tie. Weather was miserable in Nashville. There were highlights. Condredge Holloway and Tommy West linked up on an 81-yard pass play that didn’t score. Vandy was eight up in the final minutes when Barry Burton dropped a perfect punt snap. It hit him in the hands, bounced off his chest and fell to the ground. Unbelievable. The Vols got the ball at the 12 with 47 seconds remaining. Stanley Morgan scored. Tennessee needed two to tie. Holloway threw to Larry Seivers, the player who could catch anything he could touch. A forever question emerged: Did he catch this one? The simple answer is the official on the spot
The pass was batted down. 2012: Vanderbilt had a good third quarter, three touchdowns before Tennessee made a first down. The home team won 41-18 but did not spoil a good season. There wasn’t much the Commodores could have done to make it much worse than it already was. Correction: Coach James Franklin did call a “kneel downâ€? at the end to avoid running up the score and being accused of unsportsmanlike conduct. That was embarrassing, very embarrassing. The beatdown was the seventh SEC loss for Derek Dooley’s Volunteers. Nothing like that had previously happened. The conference was formed in 1933. Vanderbilt is an important part of Tennessee football history. Long, long ago it was a measuring stick. When the proverbial worm turned, it took off in the new direction. Tennessee eventually won 22 in a row. The Vols once prevailed by 65-0. Then came 2005, when Tennessee couldn’t make one lousy yard to move the chains, keep the ball and save the day. I am not over that. This game might be an emotional mismatch. If the Vols win, people will say sowhat. If the Vols lose ‌ Oh my. Seek immediate help. Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
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raised both hands skyward. That generally means touchdown. Seivers’ explanation: “The ball hit me right in the hands. It was raining and freezing cold; I couldn’t feel my hands. And the ball rolled down my body so nice that it probably looked like I was tucking it in. But I didn’t catch it. After the play, I was on the sideline with my head down.� Surprise, surprise, the game was not televised. There was no replay. As fans booed and Vandy coaches waved their arms, West and at least three Commodores engaged in fisticuffs. Others joined in. Whether Larry caught the ball suddenly became secondary. As we survivors finally departed Dudley Field, most agreed Tennessee had won a tie. 1982: The Commodores triumphed, 28-21. Vandy fans later selected the game as their No. 1 favorite from half a century of combat. John Majors didn’t see it that way. The coach, to this day, remembers the 65-yard pass play that carried to the UT 8 and spoiled a really good contest. The home team surged ahead with 2:58 remaining. The Vols fought back and threatened. The ending was sad. Alan Cockrell was sacked. Only four seconds remained. Cockrell threw toward Willie Gault.
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An interview with Tekilla By Mary Ann Brantley
And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.� Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Corinthians 12:9-11, New King James Version) A couple of weeks ago I visited a resident in Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center who attended my biweekly book reading, Tekilla Frisbee. Tekilla has mountainous faith from which she draws massive strength. She shared her story with me, and it has left me in awe. Her wisdom and understanding of God’s ways inspire me to stop and acknowledge His love, look for Him in every challenge, and praise Him through every trial. After mulling over her words, I wonder. How many treasures have I forfeited because I failed to turn my eyes to see Him? Tekilla has Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare disorder that causes a person’s own immune system to damage their nerve cells. It causes muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis. GBS symptoms usually last for a few weeks, and most people recover completely. But some have long-term nerve damage. Some die. Tekilla is one of those with severe and long-lasting effects. Though it has weakened her body, her spirit has grown stronger, and she has found new purpose in living. Here is her story told in her own words. “I just had a birthday. I’m 34. I got Guillain-Barre syndrome after taking a flu shot. My body started to destroy itself. I was in a coma for a year, and I can’t remember my life past two years ago. GBS has affected my nervous system and my speech. Doctors say I may have 10 years left to live. “When I first woke from the coma I was scared and very upset. I didn’t understand why this happened to me. A good friend of mine, who is very religious, used to come to read the Bible to me three times a week. She read the Book of Job to me all the time. “Everything that Job goes through, he doesn’t stop, he still tells everyone how much he loves God. He does not
give up. I use that as my reason to keep going. “God loves me so much that he woke me from a coma, he gave me the ability to use my arms and legs a little bit. He said I was doing good enough that I didn’t have to be with a specialist anymore, so I came here. I’ve been Tekilla Frisbee here a little over a year now. I have Laura as a roommate. And even though I might not have that much time left, every day is a blessing for me. I got saved now, so that will be forever. God is so wonderful to us. I wish that more people would realize that. Some people, when they are sick, blame everything on God, and ask, ‘Why did God let this happen to me? What did I do?’ But I don’t think that it’s God that did it to us because God is good, and he doesn’t do stuff to hurt us. But, I think there is something He needs us to do, and the only way to get there is through our trials and suffering. “I have some days still when I get very scared and sad, knowing I don’t have a very long time left, but it’s OK, for there are people in here who don’t have any time left at all. I have days when I want to stay in bed and be a lazy bum, and I let things get me down. Everyone has those days. But, those are the days when I say ‘Hey, Jesus, I know you’re in there.’ (She taps on her chest as if waking Jesus from sleep in her heart). ‘Wake up and come help me today.’ “I used to be afraid to go to sleep at night, because I was afraid I wasn’t going to wake back up. Now I realize it’s OK, whenever God wants to call me home, because it means I did what He wanted me to do. But I use what God gives me every day to go around and spend time with other people, to try to get them motivated and such. “Nobody has to go through what Jesus went through. He went through way worse than we ever have to. He didn’t want to die, either. He was scared and he cried. He said, ‘Father if it’s your will then let it be done.’ He told his disciples, ‘Don’t fight, just let this happen.’ He was Jesus. He could have stopped everything from happening, but He didn’t. He let them whip him, beat him, put thorns on his head, and nail him to that cross so we could all be saved. So I think there’s no reason why we can’t go through what we go through every day to make something
better for somebody else. We have the Holy Spirit living in us to help us and to keep us safe. When people say, ‘help me, help me’, it’s not about you needing help. It’s about you getting up and helping yourself and others. “My family says I used to be the one who took care of my grandmother (and my mom, because she is schizophrenic and bipolar), but now they come here to see me instead of me taking care of them. But it’s all right, because God must have wanted them to do things for themselves. “I’m busy here all the time. One of the things we do here is called the welcoming committee. We welcome new residents when they come. I show them where things are. Activities (directors) come around and give me blankets, and I take them around and say welcome to the building. We have a Pal Program. I visit with other residents who don’t get many visitors. We play games and talk or whatever they want to do. It helps them to not be sad here. There are things to do here every day.� I asked her if there were worship services she could attend. She said, “Norris Chapel comes on Sundays to have worship service. One or two times a month we have St. Francis Church in the evening time, Verna Day comes on Tuesdays, and others too. I can’t remember all the names. Also, one of the other residents who lives here holds a prayer service once a month. We talk about what has happened to us and how God has helped us. It’s the only way we can help others see that what’s happened to them is not as bad as what they think it is. Because, if Jesus didn’t love us he wouldn’t have died for us and went through what He did. God wouldn’t have made a whole world for us if he didn’t love us. “Some people say they don’t see God in the world anymore, but He’s here now more than ever. They’re just not looking. He wakes us up every day. You can feel Him when you go to your heart. Too many people keep their heart door closed and say, ‘No, I don’t want you in there, leave me alone.’ We shouldn’t be like that, because Jesus knows everything. We shouldn’t do that, because we’re not strong enough on our own. I get really upset when some people don’t believe in God. I just want to shake them and say, ‘Open your eyes. We wouldn’t be here without Him.’� Mary Ann Brantley conducted this interview as part of her Acorns from Ivy Christian Book Ministry. To contact Mary Ann, email acornsfrom ivy@gmail.com.
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Fountain City Presbyterian team repairs flood-damaged home in West Virginia By Jake Mabe Chances are you didn’t hear about this flood on the news back in June. More than 20,000 homes were destroyed and 23 people died in or near the small town of Elkview, W.Va., June 23 when the Elk River flooded. It was the area’s worst such disaster in a century. But a group of old pros from Fountain City Presbyterian Church, who call themselves the Home Repair Team, jumped into action. Powell guy and Shopper News columnist Dr. Bob Collier, who spearheads them, said the team had helped repair damaged homes over a five-year period in Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. “We have some Habitat for Humanity builders in our group and people with various skills of this type,� Collier said.
And they jumped back into action this month after the news of the Elkview flood. Collier said the crew spent Nov. 4-12 repairing a flooded single-wide trailer in the area. “We put four new tires on our work trailer, and off we went. It’s a five-hour drive from here, so people could come up for part of the week and work if needed. At our max, we had 25 people working.� Collier said the Presbytery of West Virginia, which is made of 135 churches, many with 10 or fewer members, organized a wellrun disaster team in 2002. The Fountain City team was housed at nearby First Baptist Church of St. Albans. “They had actually just outfitted the church with showers and two rooms for disaster team workers like us to stay in a month before that flood happened.�
The father of the family whose residence was damaged is physically disabled. He and his wife have three children. The eldest, 16, helped the Fountain City crew repair the trailer. The younger children are both adopted and have severe illnesses. “The girl has a peculiar illness that affects her movement, and she sometimes has to use a wheelchair. So, we built an ADAaccessible bathroom and bedroom door. And the little boy, Christopher, who is 9, also has a rare illness. We added a 12x12-foot wooden addition onto the trailer, and built him his own bedroom. “He’d never even had his own bed and slept on the couch. When he saw it, he was so excited.� The family had gone to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital when the flood hit.
More than 6 inches of water damaged their home, to which they couldn’t return for two weeks. “And the floor had fallen through. We cut out the old drywall and insulation, and we put in all new doors, both on the interior and exterior of the trailer.� The crew also removed the roof and siding, and installed drywall in two new bathrooms as well as new interior fi xtures and furnishings. “We’re planning on going back at the first of December to put the new flooring down. They taught us while we were in Mississippi that you never really finish a mission trip like this.� Jimmy and Robin Lamy joined the Fountain City team. It was their way of saying thanks. “Theirs was the first home we worked on after Katrina. They drove all the
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Recapturing glory The sun rises and the sun goes down, and hurries to the place where it rises. (Ecclesiastes 1:5 NRSV) There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; indeed, star differs from star in glory. (1 Corinthians 15:41 NRSV) When I was a kid, I did not see many sunrises. I was a late sleeper whenever I could manage it. Easter Sunrise services were the only time I actually enjoyed seeing the sun come up! I look to the sky many times a day, to admire its varying shades of blue, to watch the clouds as they form and shift and move, to find the evening star, to be assured that the Big Dipper is still there. It was William Wordsworth, however, who, in the midst of his own lonely pain, wrote: The rainbow comes and goes, And lovely is the Rose. The Moon doth with delight Look round her when the heavens are bare, Waters on a starry night are beautiful and fair. ‌ But yet I know, where’er I go, That there hath past away a glory from the earth. (“Intimations of Immortalityâ€?) So, what is Wordsworth’s “gloryâ€? that has passed away? Perhaps the fault lies not in the earth, but in our lack of attention! We tend to walk looking down at the path, failing to look up at the trees, the skies, the sun. The glory has not passed away at all. It is there, steadfastly waiting to be noticed, to be appreciated, to lend its beauty to our lives. Perhaps the glory that has passed away is in our hearts! What if we re-introduced wonder into our lives? If we stood still and listened, or if we looked up in awe?
Community services ■Clapp’s Chapel UMC, 7420 Clapps Chapel Road, will host a free Thanksgiving lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24. Free and open to the community. Reservations requested. Info/reservations: 687-4721.
â– Trinity Funeral Home, 228 Main St., Maynardville, will have a Christmas Memorial Service, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Chapel. The service, which is open to the community, will celebrate the memories of the lives lost this past year. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
■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.
■UPLIFT, a nondenominational study/prayer group for Universal Peace, Love, Inspiration, Faith & Truth meets 11 a.m.-noon Sundays in the conference room at Hardee’s, 2825 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Info: Eva 9920185 or eva.thaller@att.net.
way from their current residence in Corpus Christi, Texas,� said Collier. The trip was dedicated in memory of team member John Biddle, who passed away a month ago. His wife, Joan, and children Johnny and Cindy Biddle joined the team in Elkview.
“We always say we get more out of it than we give,� Collier said. “It’s a week that will change your life forever. Every one of us who went feels that way. You think you know what it means for someone to be poor, but we didn’t really know what poor was.�
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 9923292/992-0361 ■Plainview Seniors Plainview City Hall, 1037 Tazewell Pike Meet each first Monday • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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Members of the Union County High School boys basketball team are (front) Cole Cunningham, Dawson Epperson, Landon Oaks, Cameron Smith, Connor Smith, Aaron Shoffner, Tanner Mon- Members of the Union County High School girls basketball team are (front) Briley Buckner, Saroe; (back) Cody Grace, Nathan Capps, Trent Cooper, Austin Lay, Alec Lay, Barron Nease and brina Boggs; (back) Jacqueline Bailey, Ella Johnson, Makenna Nease, Skylar Bates, Chloe MagHolden Headrick. Photos submitted gard, Brittany Hurst, Aimee Lafevers. Not pictured is Mallory Carter.
Patriots to host basketball tournament By Seth Norris The Union County High School Patriot basketball teams kicked off the season last week with wins in Oneida. Both boys and girls teams are coming off successful 2015-16 campaigns that extended into postseason play. This week, they are hosting the annual Union Discount Pharmacy Classic that started on Monday against Sunbright and will run until Friday. Let’s first look at the boys. ■
Boys look to repeat Region run
The Patriots opened the season with an 82-69 win over the Indians last Tuesday. The team surrendered a double-digit lead, but ultimately, head coach Shane Brown said, they pulled together when it mattered most. “They stuck together and played as a team,” said Brown. “That’s what it’s going to take to get back to a region game.”
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Last season, the Patriots were runners up in the District 3-AA tournament to the Fulton Falcons. That earned them the right to host a Region 2-AA game, in which they lost a close one against Alcoa. It was also their first appearance in the region tournament since 2009. Brown knows it’s a tough league, but with a team returning every player but one from last season, he believes they are experienced enough to get back. “Our goal is to get back and host a game,” said Brown. “It’s a tough league; we’ve been there long enough that there’s not a fear factor going to Fulton or Austin-East to play.” The Patriots “shocked” Austin-East in the district playoffs last season to get to the championship game against Fulton. With four seniors on the court and several underclassmen returning with playing experience, they are now looking to take a leap forward. “I hope we’re ready to take the next step and win a region game,” said Brown.
“We upset Austin-East last year and shell-shocked some people, so there won’t be any more of that. We have to be ready.” With a surplus of players returning, this is one of the deepest teams Brown has had in his tenure at Union County. From seniors on down to freshmen, he said they can keep a rotation of eight players and “not really lose much.” However, nothing is ever perfect, and if the team wants to reach its goal of getting back to regions, they need to get better on defense. “It’s early, we got a lot of work to do,” said Brown. “But as long as the kids keep working hard and buying in to that defensive end, I think we’ll be all right.” ■
Senior girls to lead young team
The girls team won its opener against Oneida 6351. Head coach Roger Murphy and the Patriots are coming off a historic season for the program. They se-
cured the first district title for Union County girls basketball since 1985, as well as a win over Scott County in the region tournament. The Patriots enter the season without three key players from last year. Murphy is now looking to seniors Briley Buckner and Sabrina Boggs to carry the load this season. “We’re going to have to lean on those two a lot this year,” said Murphy. “I’m really looking for Briley and Sabrina to step up for us on and off the court and be good leaders.” Like the University of Tennessee women, the Patriots have only nine players on the roster this season. There are four freshmen and two sophomores to go along with the seniors, and junior Mallory Carter. Despite the youth on the team, Murphy still recognizes that the previous seasons have raised the expectations for the program. “When you have success, your opponents are going to bring a better effort because of the type of program we’ve had the last two or three
years,” said Murphy. “Teams don’t look at us as a walkover game anymore. There are more expectations, but at the same time, different year and a different team.” Murphy said this year’s team will rely more on the perimeter shot than teams in the past. Murphy said there are five girls who can consistently shoot the three, and that can be a dangerous weapon for the Patriots. However, the shots won’t always fall, and Murphy believes they need work on rebounding and post play to be a more complete team.
At the end of the day, if the Patriots want to get back to where they were last year, Murphy said they need to continue to work on the little things. “You just got to work each day,” said Murphy. “Hopefully at the end of the year, we put ourselves in position to do something again.” Both boys and girls teams play Wednesday as the Union Discount Pharmacy Classic continues against Cocke County. Friday, the girls will take on Central, and the boys will face King’s Academy.
‘Breakfast with Santa’ at Paulette Elementary Paulette Elementary PTO will host “Breakfast with Santa” 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the school, 1001 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville. Activities will include a pancake breakfast, Santa Shop, crafts, vendors and, of course, Santa. There will be a small charge for all activities. The PTO is also seeking vendors for the event. Anyone who does direct sales, crafts or offers a service is welcome. Spaces are $5 each and you must provide your own table. To reserve a vendor spot, call 3864929.
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Horace Maynard Middle School students of the month Faculty and staff of Horace Maynard Middle School recently announced the students of the month for October, chosen for citizenship and academic achievement. They are (front) sixth-graders Caleb Brook, Kendra Thomas, Gracie Cooper, Bridgett Maples; (second row) seventh- graders Kelly Hunter, Sam Meyers, Makenna Satterfield; (back) Matthew McCarty, Bridgett Atkins and Hunter Boggs. Photo submitted
Union County High School athletic director Shane Brown receives the $500 Kick to Win grant from New South Credit Union branch manager Tammy Hobock.
New South Credit Union boosts Patriot athletics
Packed house for Hog Club fundraiser There was a line out the door for the Union County 4-H Hog Club fundraiser dinner at the Union County Senior Center Nov. 11, with more than 250 people in attendance enjoying a delicious pulled pork dinner. The event raised money for the 4-H Hog Club, giving children experience with raising and selling livestock. 4-H students helped serve the meal, while Newgrass Gospel provided live music. 4-H organizers and parents thanked everyone who helped make the evening a success. Trevor and Melissa Jones donated the hog to be roasted. Helms Slaughterhouse processed the hog for free. Jimmy England and friends smoked and prepared all the meat. The Winery at Seven Springs Farm and Middle Man Auction allowed students to sell
By Seth Norris New South Credit Union donated $500 to the Union County High School athletic department last week. The donation is a part of the “Kick to Win� program that NSCU sponsors every football season. Contestants had three chances to win money. They get one shot at a 10-yard field goal for $50, a 20-yarder for $100, and a 30-yarder for $500. The winners this year were Josh Steele, Tyler
Capps and Nathan Capps, who brought home a total of $150 after connecting on the 10-yard field goal. Every year, NSCU matches the amount of money that is won, and if it is under $500 they donate that amount to the athletic department, which is what they did last week. New South has always been very generous with its donations, said UCHS athletic director Shane Brown. “All of our sports are very thankful for them.�
Sharps Chapel Elementary thanks community The faculty and staff at Sharps Chapel Elementary School thanked the community for recent donations to the school. Oak Grove Baptist Church donated $50 gift cards to each classroom, PreK through fifth grade. Sharps Chapel Christian Church and Land of Brothers RC donated many boxes of school supplies, including backpacks, markers, pens, pencils, crayons, scissors and much more. Alder Springs Baptist Church donated new clothing. The donations had a combined value of $1,500.
Keena Witt, Abigail Foust and Kristi Parker serve delicious pork barbecue at the 4-H Hog Club fundraiser dinner.
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4-H students Travis and Caleb Hanna serve drinks at the 4-H Hog Club fundraiser hog roast. Photos by Elizabeth Tindell
Luttrell Elementary announces 4-H poster contest winners Luttrell Elementary School fourth-graders getting honorable mentions in the 4-H poster contest are Janson Shupperd and Macy Leonard. More on page 8
tickets to the hog roast at their businesses, and the Union County Senior Center allowed use of the facility free of charge. Parents made side dishes and desserts for the din-
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ner, and many people made and donated items for the silent auction. The parents also thanked UT Extension Agent Shannon DeWitt for working so hard with the Hog Club and 4-H.
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Luttrell Elementary announces 4-H poster contest winners
Luttrell Elementary School fifth-graders winning the 4-H poster contest are: first place Amber Luttrell Elementary School fourth-graders winning the 4-H poster contest are: first place Seth Faulkner, second place Noah Phillips, and third place Rebecca Boynton. Grigsby, second place Braden Cantrell and third place Madison Lawson. Photos submitted
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WEDNESDAY, NOV. 23 Union County Humane Society spay-neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Info/appointment: 992-7969.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 2
Park Road, Luttrell. Info: 992-0208.
Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Luttrell Public Library, 115 Park Road, Luttrell. Info: 992-0208.
TUESDAY, DEC. 13
Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon, Luttrell Community Park. 992-0870 or email cityofluttrell@ yahoo.com.
“Christmas at the O.K. Corral” presented by Maynardville Elementary third, fourth and fifth grade students, 1:30 p.m. in the school gym, 635 Main St., Maynardville. The show is free. Info: 992-8391. Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 992-5212.
MONDAY, DEC. 5
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14
American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.
Union County Humane Society spay-neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Info/appointment: 992-7969.
SATURDAY, DEC. 3
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
Fourth Saturday Jam Sessions, 7 p.m., old Rush Strong School. Bluegrass, country and gospel music performed by local musicians. Snacks available. Donations appreciated.
THURSDAY, DEC. 15
Union County Humane Society spay-neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Info/appointment: 992-7969.
Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.
MONDAY, NOV. 28
THURSDAY, DEC. 8
TUESDAY, DEC. 20
Union County Humane Society male cat neuter day. Cost: $10 to neuter a male cat. Info/ appointment: 992-7969.
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.
Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.
THURSDAY, DEC. 1 Big Ridge 4th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Big Ridge Elementary School library. Info: 992-5212.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 Union County Humane Society spay-neuter clinic. Dogs, $60; cats, $35. Vaccinations, $10 each. Info/appointment: 992-7969.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9 Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Luttrell Public Library, 115
City of Luttrell Parade December 3, 2016 at Noon Registration Please complete this form, email to cityofluttrell@yahoo.com, call 865-992-0870 or mail to:
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Event Instructions: Plan to arrive at Luttrell Community Park at 10:00 am to line up. Please enter Park Rd. in Luttrell from Corryton Luttrell Rd. to get in line. This will help with traffic. The route of the Parade will start at Luttrell Park making a right onto Tazewell Pike, then right onto HWY61E continuing on to Park Rd. The parade will start and end at Luttrell Community Park.
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Peyton Warner won first place in the fifth grade for the Sharps Chapel Elementary School 4-H Poster Contest.
Winning first place in the fourth grade in the Sharps Chapel Elementary School 4-H Poster Contest is Katie Dykes.
Fourth-grader Jenissy Hamlin won second place in the Sharps Chapel Elementary 4-H Poster Contest.
Sharps Chapel 4-H poster winners
Aleyia Satterfield won third place in the fourth grade for the Sharps Chapel Elementary 4-H Poster Contest.
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LUTTRELL – 18.41 Acres with HEISKELL - Private setting. This 17.67 acres is mostly wooed. barn. Approximately 8 acres of Cleared and Graded for home site with views of Cumberland pasture and utilities available Mountains. 3-bay shed on property and utilities available at road. $129,900 (981786) on road. $99,900 (967145)
KN-1365833
Fourth-grader Jordan Hamlin received an honorable mention in the Sharps Chapel Elementary 4-H Poster Contest.
Justin Bailey
CORRYTON – Mini farm with 7.69 acres, creek and barn. 3Br 2.5Ba brick 1.5 story with bonus rm Above ground pool, Fenced & cross with automatic watering system for livestock. $375,000 (978091)
UNION CO -This Move in Ready 2Br 2Ba features 2 bedrooms on main and Rec Rm with closet & full bath down. 1-Car
$99,900 (984172)
NORRIS LAKE - Private and gated 2.08 acre lakefront peninsula on Norris Lake. 4Br 3Ba features: year round deep water on all sides, elevator, open floor plan, custom kitchen,w/breathtaking views of Norris Lake views, boat dock, launch ramp, concrete/steel catwalk and handicapped 6.47 ACRES in private accessible. $899,000 (981728) wooded setting with 3 Br 2 Ba custom built log home. Open 10 +OR- beautiful acres and split bedroom floor plan Updates include: remodeled just 2 miles to Big Ridge State kitchen with new appliances, Park. This 3Br 2 Ba home cabinets, granite counter top & granite sink. Enjoy the quite features: road frontage on two setting & wildlife from the wrap roads. Lot of possibilities and around screened porch or back deck. Relax by the creek additional acreage available. or above ground pool. Bring your horses with 3 fenced fields Call for details $199,900 with water & 2 stall 48x14 barn with 10ft overhang, hay area & (957802) tact room. $299,900 (973928)
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