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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.
Christmas season By Shannon Carey
The Union County Christmas Parade stepped off from Wilson Park once again Dec. 11, spreading holiday cheer through downtown Maynardville. The Union County Rescue Squad hosts the parade each year in a grand tradition that spans decades. Participants gathered and vied for awards in various divisions. They gave candy and even toys to kids along the parade route. Winners were: best horse and buggy, Faith Sadiku; best horse and rider, Angie Lampkin; best classic truck, J.D. Chesney; best antique truck, Josh and Andrea Chesney; best late model truck, Jason Morris, Chad Harrell, Jessica Morris, Courtney Wright and Eric Houston; best big trucks, Claiborne Hauling, Lonnie Harrell; best classic car, Joan and Roy Troutt; best antique car, Jim, A.J. and Lane Proffitt; best late model car, Eddie Hunley and Donna Wood; best tractor, Bradley Hutchison and dog Dyson; best religious float, Union Missionary Baptist Church; best commercial float, Cash Express; best club or organization float, Diamond Divas.
Powers gets GOP leadership post State Rep. Dennis Powers has been re-elected by his peers as Republican Caucus vice chair. Currently, Republicans hold 74 of 99 House seats. Duties of the caucus vice chair include presiding in the absence of the chair, establishing and maintaining communications with membership regarding legislative matters, assisting in caucus fundraising, along with a variety of other key tasks. Powers represents House District 36, which includes Campbell, Union and Anderson counties.
4-H hogs for sale It’s time to put in your orders for hogs r aised by the Union County 4-H Hog Club. Now in its third year, the Hog Club teaches 4-Hers about livestock rearing and business best practices. The students started raising their weaned hogs in late summer, and they will be ready for slaughter after the state 4-H Market Hog Show in January. Proceeds will defray the cost of feed, veterinary care, transportation and lodging at shows. Buyers may purchase half or whole hogs processed to order by Helms Processing. The hogs, estimated to weigh 300 pounds, will be sold at $1.50 per pound live weight. An additional 55 cents per pound is to be paid to the processor. Purchasers may also choose to pay a premium price in order to reward the 4-H Hog Club members for their hard work. Paying the premium will ensure that buyers receive higher-placing market hogs. Orders should be placed soon, as the first hogs will be delivered for processing on Jan. 19. For info or to order: Union County UT Extension, 865-992-8038.
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Logan Walker waves from the back of his horse as he steps out onto the Union County Christmas Parade route through Maynardville. Hundreds participated in the parade, hosted each year by the Union County Rescue Squad. Photos by S. Carey
Double water woes are Commission topics By Shannon Carey
Union County Commission opted Dec. 12 to table two waterline issues until the Jan. 9 meeting. The first waterline item involved the proposed use of Union County’s Community Development Block Grant application to extend Maynardville Utility District water lines to parts of Union County that do not currently have city water. Maynardville city manager Jack Rhyne said the city has used its grant application this cycle to make state-mandated improvements to the MUD sewer plant. The grants are awarded on a revolving cycle, with those receiving grants unable to apply for a new grant until the current grant is closed out, according to Nichole Britt, grants specialist with East Tennessee Development District. She said the time from application to closeout for a waterline grant is no less than two years due to required environmental studies and audits. Rhyne said he and Maynardville Mayor H.E. “Smiley� Richardson approached Union County Mayor Mike Williams in September about the possibility of the city using the county’s grant application for this cycle to place the water lines. At the time, Williams “said it was fine with him for us to do that,� said Rhyne. The city proceeded with a survey of residents and placed an ad in a local newspaper about the waterlines, an ad that Williams said he did not authorize. The survey turned up 75 families who wanted city water. In the meantime, Wil-
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to Anderson County schools at no cost to Union County, and they rely on Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department for fire protection. He said Union County Roads Superintendent David Cox comes every spring to patch their potholes, though. Now, however, the subdivision needs Union County’s help. Due to the recent drought, the community’s self-maintained water system has run nearly dry. “We need water,� Abernathy said. “We are in a water problem, and we don’t think we can maintain our system any longer. We respectfully request assistance.� Abernathy said Anderson County Water Authority is willing to run 6-inch pipe to connect Mill Creek to its water system at a cost of $48,000. He said the subdivision’s homeowners association can pay $13,000 out of money set aside for maintenance to their Allen Abernathy of Mill Creek subdiprivate water tank. He asked that vision in Andersonville speaks with ■Water to Mill Creek Union County shoulder the other Union County Commission about Allen Abernathy of Mill Creek $35,000. the subdivision’s water needs. Photo “We’re in a panic to get water,� Subdivision in Andersonville by S. Carey didn’t mince words when he ad- Abernathy said. “We need a comdressed Union County Commis- mitment ASAP to get us on the schedule.� liams learned that Union County sion. County attorney David Myers EMS would be replacing two “I drove 26 miles to get here, 10 ambulances, a cost of $135,000 of those through Anderson Coun- asked Abernathy to ask ACWA to send Union County a proposal and each, in 2017, an expense that the ty,� he said. county could use the CDBG grant Mill Creek near Point 19 is in to submit a proposal for the resito cover. one of the areas cut off from the dents’ $13,000 as well. “We don’t want to spend It would be February 2019 be- rest of Union County by the imfore the county could apply for a poundment of Norris Lake. Aber- $35,000 and not be able to comCDBG grant for the ambulances, nathy said the community, con- plete the project,� Myers said. Abernathy said he would get said Britt. sisting of 120 lots and 51 homes, “One of the responsibilities of pays $54,000 in property taxes the proposals in order and visit the county mayor is to inform the every year, yet receives few county the commission’s budget commitcommission of issues before the services. School-age children go tee meeting Jan. 3. county,� said Williams. “If you do give the grant to (the city of Maynardville), we probably will not be able to apply for a county grant for two years. I know that city residents are also county residents. You make the decision.� Rhyne argued that the city has closed out CDBG grants on a tighter timeline than two years. Britt maintained that this is impossible. The conversation became heated. “I wish it were possible, but it is physically impossible,� said Britt. Commissioners asked for answers. “I still don’t understand which one of you is right on the grant,� said commissioner J.M. Bailey. “We need the facts.� On a motion by Bailey and second by Bob Bowers, the commission voted to revisit the issue in January. Britt said this would still leave time to apply for the grant, as applications are due in February.
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Emma Bowling takes a ride out the sunroof of this Jeep driven by Mark Bowling of Misfit Jeepin’.
The Union County Chamber of Commerce holds a ribbon cutting ceremony at Rustic-Re-Do in Maynardville. Pictured are chamber board member Jake McCollough, employee Phyllis Wright holding the shop’s furry mascot, shop owner Jeannie Cox, Debra Keck of the Union County Mayor’s Office, and chamber president Leslie Corum.
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Faith and Luan Sadiku ride a cart pulled by little Coco. This team won the parade’s prize for best horse and buggy.
The Union County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome Rustic-Re-Do to the neighborhood. Located at the corner of Highway 33 and Hickory Star Road, the shop offers unique, repurposed and gently used furnishings and dĂŠcor. It also offers custom work. Rustic-Re-Do owner Jeannie Cox opened the shop three months ago. Formerly a nur se at Der-
matology Associates in Knoxville, Cox said opening this shop is a dream come true. She started repurposing furniture in her garage as a hobby. “I love it so much,� she said. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Info: Find Rustic-Re-Do on Facebook or call 865257-4540.
This refinished and quilted bench is one of the redone furnishings you’ll find at Rustic-Re-Do.
The Boy Scouts of Troop 401 get ready to ride in the Union County Christmas Parade. They are Valik Vermillion, Seth Jackson, Michael Cattafi and Jeremy Woods.
Union County High School band members Beth Suffridge, Delaney Singleton, Moriah Collins and Leilu Conaway carry the band’s banner in the Union County Christmas Parade.
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More volunteers than ever at Under the Tree By Shannon Carey
Union County Trustee Gina Buckner said she was blown away by two things at the Under the Tree distribution day this year: the number of volunteers and the generosity of the givers. Coordinated by Union County Children’s Charities, Under the Tree (formerly Union County Toys for Tots) provides Christmas gifts to qualifying children referred by the school system, children who would not receive Christmas gifts otherwise. This year, the charity served more than 400 children. Buckner has chaired the effort for many years. She said this year she saw more volunteers than ever before on distribution day, which was held Dec. 10. Also, those who selected children from the trees located around the county did a wonderful job. “It’s unreal,” Buckner said. “They went above and beyond with their generosity.” Also astounding were the monetary do-
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nations, including gifts from individuals, organizations and local businesses. Buckner thanked everyone who gave and volunteered. Also attending distribution day were several churches and organizations that gave items to those receiving gifts. First Baptist Church of Maynardville provided coats, and the church’s WMU had gloves and scarves. Alder Springs Baptist Church gave out hygiene items, St. Theresa of Kolcata Catholic Church distributed books, and Irwin Chapel gave out socks. Cedar Ford Baptist Church gave out laundry detergent, Hickory Valley Missionary Baptist had school supplies, and Old Rugged Cross gave out food and gloves. Buckner added special thanks to the Union County Business and Professional Association for its continued support. The original Union County Toys for Tots organization was founded by the UCBPA, she said. “There wouldn’t be any of this if it wasn’t for the UCBPA,” Buckner said.
Union County High School students Aubrey Booker, Kailyn Griffey, Rieli Cox and Neilea Hasen are ready to greet Under the Tree recipients as they volunteer on distribution day. Photo by Ayla Griffin
Riders on the Sweet Southern Tumbling float are (front) Hayden Welch, Ryleigh Haley, Katina Canter, Weslyn Grace Hunley; (back) Lexi Carter, Hannah Foust, Cara Arnwine and Natalie Bailey.
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Young Kyle Jenkins waves to the crowd as Sherry Jenkins holds the reins in the Union County Christmas Parade.
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A pistol-packin’ Christmas
I had a conversation with my good friend Chip Brown the other day about an incident that happened in our sixth-grade class in 1976. Strangely enough, he and I had quite different memories about the incident.
I also remember another student in our class really liking my cap pistol, and I traded him the ďŹ rearm for his gift, which has passed completely from memory. Chip remembers it differently. Possibly Chip was not as sophisticated as I had him pegged. Chip says he kept the cap pistol for about ďŹ ve days. He took it with him on a ride in the Ronnie family’s Oldsmobile. Mincey There was a loose piece of metal in the car that made a sound. Chip’s father We both agreed that when (who many will remember as Maynardville TV sales our class “drew namesâ€? for the traditional, voluntary gift and repair man Hobert Brown) couldn’t ďŹ gure out exchange, I got Chip’s. It fell what the sound was, and at my mother’s lot to purchase one point stopped the car to the gift I would give Chip at investigate. Finding noththe class party held on the ing, the trip resumed. last full day of school before Chip says at this point he Christmas break. ďŹ red the cap pistol, resultI was most distressed ing in an unexpected noise when Mother bought a cap that unnerved his already pistol for me to give Chip. somewhat distraught While I at the ripe age of father. Hobert Brown, mut11 still enjoyed the fantasy tering an oath, grabbed the world of “Bonanzaâ€? and other westerns, I knew that by now infamous weapon, rolled down the car winmost sixth-graders had dow, and hurled the object moved to other interests forever beyond anyone’s and would not ďŹ nd such a concern, with the exception gift appropriate. of the present missive. Nonetheless, it was the So who has the best cap gun or nothing, and memory, Chip Brown or the only thing worse than giving an immature gift to a me? When considering the sophisticate such as Charles importance of matters, the Walter “Chipâ€? Brown would question is often asked how important the incidents be to give no gift at all. I will be 100 years from now. spent a miserable night, I know the answer to that anticipating the ridicule to which I would be subjected one – it will be just about as important then as it is now for the audacity of present40 years after the fact. I ing such a crude gift. I remember the exchange leave that deduction to your discretions, kind readers. going pretty much like I I wish each of you a joyexpected. I remember reous Christmas holiday ďŹ lled solving the issue by trading with delight at the real the highly appropriate, cool Frisbee I received to Chip so Reason for the Season. Next week we’ll put one he could have a cool gift. I happily got my cap gun back. to bed and raise up another.
Early telephone service in Union County Early telephones operated on batteries and didn’t have numbers to dial as today’s telephones do. The old telephones were operated by hand cranks; for example, a number might be one long and two short cranks or two long and one short crank.
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There were several early switchboards in Union County, including Paulette Switchboard, which started out with Dr. M.L. Jenkins and wife Bertha in a large two-story house on Highway 33. The phone service was later changed and became known as the People’s Telephone, because the ones who had a phone paid and kept up the lines. There were about eight or 10 on the line. After moving from the first location, the people who had phones bought some land and built their own building for an exchange. Other early exchanges in Union County were the Jasper Exchange, located in the old Hamilton Store building at Hamilton Cross Roads, now Walker Ford Road and Mill Pond Road. Herbert Lay operated the store for many years, and the property is still owned by the Lay family. The Jasper Telephone Exchange was ďŹ rst operated in the Jim Lay home (near the store) on Mill Pond Road. Nell Monroe operated the switchboard there. Around 1915, the Exchange was
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moved to the second story of this store and was operated by Monte Monroe and Attie Lay. Neighbors who had no phone came to the store to use the direct line to Knoxville; this trunk line ran from Atlanta to Cincinnati. Each subscriber was responsible for the cost of the wire and the poles that connected his phone to the trunk line. The Davis Exchange was in Sharps Chapel in the early 1900s. The switchboard was operated by Ms. Winnie Davis and other family members. They received the weather report from Knox-
Bowl game is for seniors Special reader Bill Young (not THE Bill Young, he used to say, early in our correspondence) picked up on my disregard for the upcoming bowl game. He didn’t disagree that next year should have already started and is of far greater concern than salvaging and reassembling fragments from the recent mess. Bill simply sees the bowl from a different perspective. “When this senior class signed on, the program was in shambles. We are no
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would go for their bowl opportunity. Regarding the seniors, large Charles Folger deserves a medium medal. The defensive tackle walked on during the Derek Dooley disaster and never gave up. He practiced every day and got in one game in 2014 and one in 2015. Butch Jones recognized tenacity and rewarded it with a scholarship for this season. Folger made three tackles against Tennessee Tech, one for a three-yard loss. Teammates cheered. Defensive tackle LaTroy Lewis and linebacker Kenny Bynum followed the same timeline but played a lot more. End Jason Croom played
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Memorable was his pinchhit job at center in the victory over Florida. Opponents running away from Derek Barnett ran into Corey Vereen. He had six sacks and 10 tackles for losses this season. If the defense had stopped anybody in November, he might have been mistaken for a star. Hopefully, some will forever remember Jalen Reeves-Maybin. The best linebacker was lost from the lineup early in the season. Four years ago, Jalen was an early commitment who helped the Vols before he arrived. He was a beacon in Butch’s ďŹ rst recruiting race. Three highlights of Cameron Sutton’s career were punt returns for touchdowns. His 467 yards last year broke Bobby Majors’ school record set in 1969. Fourth highlight was winning an Al Wilson Award for leadership. Fifth or ďŹ rst was what he gave in rehab to get back on the ďŹ eld after suffering a fractured
ankle in the Ohio game. Sutton never whined about probable NFL money lost in returning for this senior season. Joshua Dobbs became the face of the franchise. He played through assorted criticisms (lack of accuracy, can’t throw deep). He sometimes erred in how badly he wanted to win. He gave up interceptions he should not have thrown. He lost the ďŹ nal crucial fumble of the season. Some Saturdays Dobbs performed rather well. He threw four touchdown passes in breaking the Gators’ grip. He passed for 398 yards at Texas A&M. He ran for 190 against Missouri. He completed 31 of 34 against Vandy. He produced 8,951 career yards and 83 touchdowns. Only Peyton Manning had more. Two more victories might have made these seniors famous. Marvin West invites reader reactions. His address is westwest6@netzero.com
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in three games in 2012, endured two season-ending injuries but never surrendered. I think I remember his ďŹ rst catch was a touchdown against Oregon. Malik Foreman engaged most of the bumps and stumbling blocks in the defensive backďŹ eld but made one spectacular hustle play against Texas A&M. He chased down Trayveon Williams on a 71-yard run late in the fourth quarter, knocked the ball loose and helped force the game into overtime. It was unforgettable but, alas, not enough. Offensive lineman Dylan Wiesman is mental toughness personiďŹ ed. Minus injuries, he might have been Tennessee’s best blocker.
ville each day and issued it to the community at large. Telephone subscribers’ dues were 25 cents per month. The late Pauline Houser Smith was a good resource on the early telephone system. Over the years she had spoken with a number of people about these phones. Among them were Rose Lester, Myrtle Fields, Georgia Sharp, Stella Houser and Benton Graves. The Jenkins house that housed the Paulette Exchange had once belong to the Dr. W. P. Wood family. This home burned several years ago, but the doctor’s
ofďŹ ce is still there on Old Maynardville Highway. After it became the People’s Exchange, the Paulette Exchange was located between the Benton Graves farm and the Frank DeLapp farm. Horace Lester bought this property after it ceased to operate. Some of the early operators were Dan Raley, Adrian Kitts and his wife; Edd and Myrtle Fields; Bill Sands and his wife. The company that owned the area-wide system was the People’s Telephone and Telegraph Company, 313 Commerce Ave. in Knoxville. Apparently, People’s published all its exchanges in one directory. The following are exchanges listed in a directory about 1911: Andersonville, Ball Camp, Beech Springs, Paulette, Dandridge, Davis, Halls Crossroads, Harbison’s Crossroads, Jasper, Luttrell, Mount Olive, Boyd’s Creek, Goin, Lone Mountain, Powell, Raccoon Valley. (Note: Information taken in part from “Our Union County Heritage, Vol.1.â€?) A telephone exchange known as Union County Telephone Exchange was installed at Jack Sexton’s house in 1922. The switchboard was moved to the home of John Gilbert before being sold to the Halls Telephone Exchange in 1925. At that time, it was more fondly known as the Halls Grapevine. When electricity came after the completion of Norris Dam, the phones were still eight-party lines into the 1950s, when improvements began and some private lines became available.
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Eli Muncey as the angel tells Mary Magdalene, played by Kandi Muncey, that Jesus is risen from the dead as little angel Kaitlyn Muncey (back) looks on.
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Keep the main thing the main thing! In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.… All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2: 1-7 NRSV)
Jeremy Thomas as Jesus prays in the Garden of Gethsemane.
FAITH NOTES Special services ■ 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, 992-0185 or eva.thaller@att.net.
I love Christmas! I enjoy all the hurry and bustle, the planning, the preparation, the anticipation. But there is always a magic moment – almost always when I least expect it – that my heart is overwhelmed by the Good News, and my eyes well with tears, my throat tightens, and I know that Christmas has come at last. In all the hustle of the season it is easy to forget the point; it is tempting to get so tied up in all the doing that we miss the being. I think of Mary and Joseph, whose plans were rearranged and made difficult by this unexpected, unimaginable, unbelievable, but very real miracle. They managed to do what they had to do, that is, make the inconvenient, uncomfortable journey to Bethlehem for a government census, of all things. As we prepare for Christmas these 20 centuries later, let’s remember that this was God’s greatest gift to His creation because He loves us – His only, his beloved Son! May your Christmas be blessed and merry!
Community services ■ 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.
Jessica and Lucas Nicely are Mary and Joseph with the Christ child in the Luttrell community drive-through Life of Christ exhibit. Photos by S. Carey
Churches unite for Life of Christ exhibit Several local churches combined their efforts to create a unique worship experience Dec. 9 and 10. The drive-through Life of Christ exhibit was held on the grounds of Fellowship Christian Church of Luttrell, but other churches provided volunteers, set pieces and costumes, including Cedar Ford Baptist Church, Fellowship Christian Church, New Friendship Baptist Church, Union Baptist Church, Warwick Chapel Baptist Church and Mountain View Church of God. Attendees drove after dark through lighted scenes from Jesus’ life to narration from a CD given out at the gates. At the end of the drive, a choir sang Christmas carols, and each child received a special gift.
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Posing for a family photo with Santa at the Paulette PTO fundraiser breakfast are Emily Helton, Caylei Cyrus, Ridge Helton, Jaidyn Cyrus and Dallas Weddle. Photos by Ayla Griffin
Paulette PTO hosts Breakfast with Santa By Ayla Griffin Paulette Elementary School’s PTO went above and beyond with the school’s first Breakfast with Santa fundraiser Dec. 10. Teachers decorated their classroom doors and the halls in the spirit of Christmas. The PTO provided a pancake breakfast and crafts and even a small gift shop where kids could shop for their families. Principal Jason Bailey thanked all the parents and fac-
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Baylee Woods (front, seated) gets ready to sign to play softball at Cleveland State Community College. With her are Cleveland State softball coach Katie Willingham, and parents Kevin Woods and Michelle Whitaker Woods. Photo by Lance Lay
Members of the Sharps Chapel Elementary School cheerleading squad are: (front) Madison Patterson, Savannah Dyer, Katelyn Brantley; (second row) Sophie Queener, Kailey Munsey, Gabriella Linkous, Kassidee Weaver, Brystol Bailey; (back) Alexis Harvey, Graciella Linkous, Kelsey Munsey, coach Cheryl Roark, Avery Brantley, Emma Houston and Kailey Harvey.
The Sharps Chapel Elementary School boys basketball team won first place in the countywide tournament. They are (front) Branson Roark; (second row) Landon Wilson, Jared Weaver, Jordan Hamlin, Jace Walker, Eli Wilson; (back) Shawn Ray, Eli Boggs, Joseph Harvey, Ty Edds, Caedan Cooper, Chasten Blanton and Carter Nicley. Not pictured is coach John Edds. Photos submitted
Sharps Chapel Elementary celebrates season
Baylee Woods signs with Cleveland State By Seth Norris Union County softball had yet another signee last week. Senior Baylee Woods inked her spot at the next level with Cleveland State Community College. For Woods, after all these years, the wait was worth it. “It’s beyond rewarding,” said Woods. “I have played softball since I was 4. After putting in so many years of work into it, it makes it worth it.” College sports are much more demanding than high school athletics. More workouts, more practices, and add on schoolwork, being a student-athlete is a tough gig. With that in mind, Woods made sure she found a place where that workload can still be fun. “When I went for my tryout I got to meet the team, and they have a great atmosphere,” said Woods. “They all seem to have a lot of fun around each other, and that makes sports much more enjoyable.” Woods will be joining former teammates Sarah Wilkerson, Rachel Pierce
and Bre Dunsmore as a CSCC Cougar. She believes this will give her an edge as she joins the team next year since she is already familiar with their style of play. Woods is a career .361 hitter and hit .389 last season, driving in 37 runs and hitting two home runs. Woods is a catcher and will play that position at Cleveland State. With a season still to play, she plans to do everything she can to get ready for the next level and help both teams win. “I plan on getting stronger and continuing to make myself a better player to be contributing to the team in any way I can,” said Woods. Oh and of course, she doesn’t want to leave out her family. After all, what are we all without our loved ones? “I have been blessed with such great support from my family. They always push me to work harder and encourage me when I get down on myself,” said Woods. “None of this would be possible without them.”
The Sharps Chapel Elementary School girls basketball team came in second in the countywide tournament. Pictured are team members (front) Madi Weaver, Savannah Creech, Jenissy Hamlin, Autumn Foust, Peytin Warner; (back) Aleyia Satterfield, Katie Dykes, Katelyn Combs, coach Toby Dykes, Teagan Monroe, Emily Price and Taryn Carter.
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