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UNION COUNTY
VOL. 8 NO. 15 A great community newspaper April 13, 2013
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Advice on following a legend
(Dave) Hart got it right. Holly Warlick has justifi ed her promotion. Tennessee has recruited boldly. The future is bright. Holly and the legend are forever linked.
➤ Read Marvin West on page 5
GEAR UP is underway
Horace Maynard Middle School has 225 7th graders, the cohort Class of 2018 at Union County High School. GEAR UP is aimed at these students who will receive special counseling and even overnight college visits – all with the goal of getting them prepared for and invested in attending college.
➤ See Sandra’s story on page 2
The Brock community
The Brock community – probably named for A. J. and Phebe Brock – is located in the northeastern section of Hickory Valley .
➤ Read Bonnie Peters on page 4
4-H CongressThe 66th annual Tennes-
see 4-H Congress was held in March in Nashville at the State Capitol.
Among the 425 high school students attending were Mary Morgan, Michael Foust and Martin Dickey from Union County.
➤ See story on page 6
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Elbert Helton and his sawmill
By Libby MorganElbert Helton has a
building habit. His creek-side property on Archer Road is just about full with attractive cabins, homes, sheds, a smokehouse, a playhouse and logs in all stages of becoming lumber for the next project.
He has walnut, white pine, yellow pine, western cedar, juniper, white oak and red oak “on the hoof,” that is, in log form, and huge stacks of rough sawn
lumber with “stickers” in between, providing air cir-culation for even drying.
Helton’s always been a builder, and, with his son Torey, is currently involved in a big motel project. He has built custom homes “ground to key,” framed and trimmed homes for other builders, and done everything in between.
He has slowed down for the time being, though, to allow his heart to heal.
“The heart doctor told me a little over a month ago I had two weeks to live if I didn’t get surgery right away. And if I did, I might
have two to 10 years left,” he says. “I’m hoping for more.”
In addition to building adult-sized structures, El-bert loves to build minia-tures, such as birdhouses. He’s just fi nished a poplar log cabin birdhouse that features a cedar shake roof, a front porch and a wing (pun intended) out the back.
And then there’s the furniture. There are pic-nic tables, stools, chairs and benches. And pieces worthy of becoming wall art that are simply slices of Mother Nature’s cre-
Sawin’ wood
By Libby MorganThe goal of the humane
society in Union County is to become obsolete – for there to be no unwanted, no abused, no neglected animals in the whole area.
And they’re making prog-ress toward this mission.
Raising public aware-ness, spaying and neu-tering, better methods to connect lost and found animals, shelter partner-ships across the country, and effective fundraising to further all of these ef-forts have resulted in mea-surable progress in lower-ing the number of animals arriving at the shelter and raising the number of adoptions.
Tammy Rouse, a found-er of the Union County Hu-mane Society, has for al-most two decades defi ed all odds and worked tirelessly to actualize this progress. Beginning in a shed and an
A very few paid staff members depend on the many volun-
teers who come to help with the daily chores at the Humane
Society’s shelter. Halls High grad Lila Moore works there full-
time and is a pre-veterinarian student. Photo by Libby Morgan
Putting ourselves out of business
old trailer in 1996, the fa-cility has grown into a spa-cious, easy-to-clean home
for, at present, 65 dogs, 20 cats and four “loud-mouth” pet birds.
“We found Tammy’s place by calling around searching for a cat in need of a home,” said Tracy Chretien, speaking at the shelter’s annual banquet last Saturday. “But it had to be one that we knew could get along with our other cats. We lost one recently and all of us – me, my hus-band and our cats – felt a big void in our home.
“The other shelters we looked into had all the cats in separate cages. The cats at Union County were liv-ing together, in a big clean room with space to play and climb. We knew we’d found a socialized cat, we just had to pick one from all the nice ones there!
“So we made the trip up here tonight to support the shelter. We think it’s the best one around, and we are thrilled to help such a great place keep up such great work.”
The Chretiens were among more than 130 who attended the banquet and enjoyed the banter and music by board member Ralph Shick.
B&G Catering of Corry-ton served a full banquet meal, including meatless options, with help from the Union County High School Future Farmers of America.
More than 50 donated items were sold.
Mayor Mike Williams got the attention of the group by setting up a card-board Dale Earnhardt “for no reason whatsoever.”
Then, from the box Dale arrived in, Williams brought out a blue-and-white “Union County Hu-mane Society” directional sign for installation on Highway 33 at Hickory Star.
To page A-3
The beauty of natural cedar shingles on one of the Helton
homes. At top, Elbert Helton. Photos by Libby Morgan
ations, exposed by just the right angle of a cut through curly grain or the crotch of a branching tree. To page A-3
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2 • APRIL 13, 2013 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
2013 Board
Members ■ Tonya Atkins,
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■ Jeff Cooper,
Clayton Manufacturing
■ Tammy Hobock,
New South Credit Union
■ Scott Inklebarger,
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■ Johnny Merritt,
City of Luttrell mayor
■ Jack Rhyne,
City of Maynardville
■ Kay Jones,
City of Plainview
■ Tom Lammers,
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■ Janet McCracken,
UC Humane Society
■ Rebecca Mills,
Willow Ridge Care and
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■ James Mulkey,
Revival Vision Church
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■ Susan Oaks, UC Schools
■ Shannon Perrin,
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■ Debbie Perry, Carmeuse
■ Darlene Wine,
State Farm Insurance
■ Mike Williams,
Union County mayor
NEWS FROM UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Union County Chamber of Commerce
1001 Main Street
Maynardville, TN 37807
865-992-2811
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GEAR UP launches at middle school
By Sandra Clark
Studies show that one of the critical factors in student achievement is parental in-volvement, says Chamber president Julie Graham. “The Chamber recognizes the parents and families who joined their student in learn-ing about GEAR UP.”
The crowd was bit small-er than hoped for on a sunny Tuesday evening. Seventh graders and their parents and caregivers were invited for dinner to kick off the county’s second GEAR UP program.
Horace Maynard Middle School has 225 7th graders, the cohort Class of 2018 at Union County High School. GEAR UP is aimed at these students who will receive special counseling and even overnight college visits – all with the goal of getting them prepared for and invested in attending college.
Both Walters State and Pellissippi State community colleges set up information booths on April 9. Each stu-dent was given a backpack with information about pro-grams, study skills, tutoring and more.
“The purpose is to intro-duce the students and the parents to the support sys-tems available that will help the students realize their dream,” said Graham.
Jamie Branton, GEAR UP site coordinator, said three adults will accompany eight
students on a 2-day trip to Trevecca Nazarene Univer-sity in Nashville this spring. She urged students to apply.
“All activities are free, provided by the (GEAR UP) grant,” said project director Susan Oaks. “I hope to get to know you well (during the program),” she told the students and parents.
“This is not a one and done deal,” said David Burk, assistant principal at Horace Maynard Middle School. “This is a seven year program designed to get your child into college.”
Branton urged parents to explore TN Achieves, a program started by Knox entrepreneur Randy Boyd, which helps students fund their fi rst year at the state’s community colleges.
Two of three counselors from Union County High School were on hand Tuesday, along with principal Linda Harrell. “I’m here as a parent tonight,” she said, introducing husband Mark and son Jake, a 7th grader at HMMS and a member of the cohort.
Dual Enrollment: This program, in conjunction with Walters State, allows stu-dents to take college classes while in high school, and those credits are transferable to any state public funded two- and four-year school.
The benefi t to the stu-dent and family is money saved by earning credits in high school. The GEAR UP grant does provide funding for the program, and private donors such as the Chamber and individuals have donat-
Charlie Hamilton introduces
himself to speakers at the
GEAR UP program: middle
school assistant principal Da-
vid Burk, project director Su-
san O aks and site coordinator
Jamie Branton. Photos by S. Clark
Cadie Chapell, 7th grader, enjoys a Petro with mom
Christy Chapell.
Education is Chamber priority
ed to support scholarships and funding for books.
For a student interested in pursuing a career in the sciences or technology, it is great to get that freshman English course out of the way or for the humanities/ English/ History major to complete the math require-ment.
TN Achieves is also avail-able to students at UCHS. This program provides last dollar scholarships for students at-tending Walters State, Roane State or Pellissippi State.
Local volunteers provide the mentoring required to support UCHS students with this program, said Graham. Many job vacancies exist in East Tennessee and the need for technical or skill trained students is on the increase. These jobs include welders, construction, machinists and other emerging technologies for which the community col-leges and technology centers
are currently creating pro-grams.
Entrepreneur Center opens
And for the individual who wants to own their own business, A ribbon-cutting was held for the opening of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center last Friday.
This center is designed to serve the region, providing space to encourage budding entrepreneurs and to assist with resources and support business dreams.
PR Web and VocusTwo press releases are
being sent to regional and national media outlets each month that promote an aspect of Union County and tourism. This month’s articles include a focus on the marinas and an article about Trails and Byways in Union County.
Future articles will in-clude features on local mu-sic, Civil War, Big Ridge State Park, hiking, birding and fishing.
The Chamber is asking local festivals to submit an article to promote their event. Articles must be re-ceived 90 days in advance of the festival date.
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“This is in memory of my dog Dakota, a great friend to me,” said Williams.
Margaret “Pid” LaWare, the new president of the board of directors, an-nounced a plan of action for the coming year, cit-ing as priorities furthering public awareness and rais-ing funds, to be addressed by continuing the low price spay and neuter programs, publishing a quarterly newsletter, and holding a golf tournament and a mo-torcycle run.
“The community is our partner in this endeavor. We couldn’t have done it with-out all our efforts together,” said Rouse to the banquet crowd.
“The most important thing we can do is reduce the population.
“We spayed or neutered
Humane Society From page A-1
Sawin’ wood From page A-1
The sawyer cuts the boards on three sides, leaving the natural edge, allowing the installer to create a work of art by nailing the pieces up with the edges exposed. The Heltons make wood shingles, too, for siding and roofi ng.
Elbert reminisces about his early building years.
“I bought the fi rst load of concrete from Jim George (Union Concrete on Hwy. 33 at the time) in 1972 for $12 a yard. Now it averages $123 a yard, and you’ve gotta be an engineer to order concrete, with all the different mixes
for different purposes,” says Elbert. “Torey’s become our expert.”
Torey is the owner of Hel-ton Concrete, headquartered on the 10-acre Helton land, and says his company does pours all over the region.
“We have poured con-crete over pipes for many years,” says Torey, refer-ring to fl oors heated with hot water running through the concrete. “They used to use copper pipe, but copper will corrode in contact with concrete, and PEX is now the way to go. PEX transfers
There are several structural works of art on the Helton
property. Elbert in the doorway of the smokehouse
which is set up to infuse hams and bacon with hickory
smoke; even the birds have a handcrafted mansion; the
cabin on the lake looks like it could be in the Rockies;
and a playhouse has a loft inside.
heat just fi ne, needs less fi t-tings because it’s fl exible, and will last longer.”
Torey has a limited num-ber of stamps for concrete, but looks forward to being able to buy more patterns as the need arises.
“We color concrete, too, but I’m not a fan of stain-ing it after the pour. It will eventually wear off. We col-or the whole mix so the col-or stays through any surface treatment, even grinding. Exposed aggregate is also a great way to make a con-
1,100 animals in 2012, and Dr. Carson Hutchison is to thank for being such a force in reducing populations out there. He did 5,000 animals at fi ve shelters last year. Just think of the impact.
“We had almost 500 fewer animals come in to the shel-ter in 2012 compared to 2011. We are making progress.”
“We returned 68 lost ani-mals to their owners. Call the shelter if your animal is lost. We will help.”
Back at work Monday, Rouse hit the ground run-ning for another week’s start.
“The banquet was a great success. A lot of the people there had not attended before. It is good to see so many people who care enough about our cause and our mission to give up a beautiful Saturday evening to join us for this event. We raised more than $14,500,” said Rouse.
“I would like to thank all of our table hosts who did a great job of getting folks there, as well as our event sponsors and everyone who donated to our silent and live auctions.”
To donate your time or money to the Union County Humane Society, call them at 992-7969, email [email protected], or post to P.O. Box 625, Maynardville, TN 37807.
crete fl oor really nice, too.”And if all that isn’t enough
to do, the family raises hogs on other land and uses time-
honored methods for curing the meat, using sugar and hickory smoke.
Elbert’s other son, Lee, is
in the wood business, too, as a crew leader for Wolf Tree, a 90-year-old company in Knoxville.
New friends of the Union County Humane Society and execu-
tive director Tammy Rouse (center), Roland and Tracy Chretien
of Knoxville attended the agency’s annual banquet to show
their support. Photo by Libby Morgan
“Peace be with you.” (John 20:19)
Have you been betrayed by a family member or
trusted friend? Just imagine if you were at work and your companions were stealing, but they blamed you and you were fi red. How would you respond to them the next time you saw them? I doubt your words would be “Peace be with you.”
Jesus is betrayed by his friends. Most of them run away. One of the closest in his circle, Peter, denies him. Yet, the fi rst time He sees them, after rising from the dead, is “Peace be with you.” Not once, but three times he greets them with “Peace be with you.” (John 20: 19,21,26).
This is the incredible grace of Jesus Christ. He did not judge his friends nor speak harsh words to them. He forgives them in saying “Peace be with you.” This is what so many of us are seeking. A deep sense of peace and forgiveness. We need a sense of belonging and knowledge that we are
Come to the waterokay with God. We need to have confi dence that even though we may have sinned, forgiveness and a new beginning is possible.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ conquers all evil, including death. As Paul writes in Romans, “ “Death is swallowed up in victory. Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is law. But thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom. 15: 54-56).
One of the most basic truths of faith is that Christ has conquered death, releasing new life for all. Every deadly sin and action is forgiven. God’s peace is freely offered. The resurrected Christ greets us just as He did His frightened disciples: “Peace be with you.” That is the power and reality of unconditional love. When we allow Christ to enter our hearts and souls, He frees us from shame, evil and the hurts we carry. He sets us free. He gives us peace!!
Fr. Steve Pawelk, PastorBlessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission, 4365 Maynardville Hwy. 992-7222.
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Paul Hill returns to road commissionFormer Commissioner Paul Hill was selected by
County Commission last week to re-place Allen Collins on the Union County Road Commission. Hill was defeated by Collins 535-517 in 2010, according to the WATE-TV website.
Road Superintendent David Cox said Hill was recommended by his col-leagues after Collins moved out of the fi rst district and resigned. The Road Commission meets monthly to oversee operations of the road department.
Hill is a former she riff.
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As I write about many Union County place names you will see “located in Hickory Valley” because Hickory Valley crosses Union County. It runs along Walkers Ford Road to the northeast. Hwy 33 divides sections of Hickory Valley Road as does Hickory Star Road and Highway 61 to the west in the Big Ridge community. Hickory Valley Road ends at the intersec-tion of Norris Freeway.
Bonnie Peters
All this is to say the Brock community – probably named for A. J. and Phebe Brock – is located in the northeastern section of Hick-ory Valley .
A one-room school was in operation in the community down on Dotson Creek as early as 1920. This was in the area to be fl ooded by the new Norris Lake, so it was neces-sary to have a relocated new school.
A deed registered May 19, 1935, granted by O. N. and Lillie Walters and Frank and Lottie Walters transferred a
Brock Elementary School in 1920 served grades 1-8. Photo by B. O. Duggan
parcel of land to Union Coun-ty Board of Education for $75. This property had pre-viously been owned by Scott Brock.
However, the one-room school was in the community before 1920. My friend Char-lie Haynes spoke with his Uncle Earl Walker who is 94 and still as sharp as an axe.
Mr. Walker, who is the twin brother of the late Ire-land Walker Cooke, recalled that the two-room Rosen-wald design school was ready
when he started to school at Brock in the fall of 1925.
Brock must have been one of the fi rst schools built by this design as many of them were built in the 1930s. I expect the land holding was expanded or perhaps the original deed may have been in Grainger County. Maybe there had not previously been a deed. Sometimes it is very hard to piece together the history.
Charlie Haynes also spoke with his brother, O. L. Haynes, a retired engineer
who left Tennessee after col-lege to work at Cape Canav-eral. O. L. thinks he may have a more specifi c note about the naming of this community. If he does, I’ll write about it later.
The Brock CommunityCenter is located beside Hick-ory Valley Baptist Church on Walkers Ford Road. Some names synonymous with the Brock Community are Brock, Butcher, Campbell, Chesney, Edmondson, Haynes, Shu-mate, Walker and Walters.
The Brock communityFather Steve Pawelk and attorney K. David Myers
The ballad of good and evil
Ponder with me the relative danger of making funny about a priest or a lawyer. Both can cause grave harm.
That said, I just couldn’t resist the headline with the picture at right.
Mayor Mike Williams invited Father Steve Pawelk to speak to the County Commission last week. Williams and everyone else was impressed with Father Steve’s remarks at the UCBPA Prayer Break-fast (printed in last week’s Shopper).
So he came to the com-mission to bring his mes-sage of togetherness, unity and common purpose. His talk was wonderful, marred only by an intermittent short in the microphone.
When Father Steve sat down, the resident com-mission curmudgeon, J.M. Bailey, asked for the fl oor. “I’ve got a motion,” he said.
“Wow!” I thought. J.M. is going to give money to the school system or the jail in the spirit of unity!
He cleared his throat while we waited expec-tantly.
“I move that we spend whatever it takes to fi x that microphone!” he said.
In the spirit of unity, his motion passed unani-mously.
In fact, everything passed unanimously on Tuesday except when Mike Sexton voted against giving $2,000 to support the an-nual Heritage Festival.
James Russell suc-cessfully argued for up to $5,000 for a feasibility study on land in the indus-trial park for Rick Spears, owner of Malibu Collision on Hwy. 33, to construct a carbon-fi ber factory.
“This is a well of op-portunity, but sometimes you’ve got to prime the well before you can drink the water,” said J.T., waxing almost as poetic as Father Steve.
When Finance Direc-tor Ann Dyer said the county had funds available ($77,000 unspent in the community development line), Jonathan Goforth led efforts to fund the study.
“This makes a statement to other businesses,” said Russell.
■ Road Superinten-dent David Cox was allowed to borrow $58,000 to buy two short-arm mow-ers. He and Dyer said the 3-year fi nancing could be repaid with savings in his department where he now has seven fewer employees than the previous superin-tendent.
■ A gate for Hickory Pointe was deferred after county attorney K. David Myers said it’s “a criminal act” to construct a gate on a county road.
■ Commission OK’d Cox to pave city of May-nardville streets, with costs reimbursed.
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We complain about pay-ing taxes; it’s right there in the Bill of Rights: “Ameri-cans have the right to com-plain about sending part of their hard-earned money to Washington.”
Well, maybe it isn’t there in so many words, but still…. The fact that we
surrender some of every paycheck throughout the year, then take the time (and effort) to cope with a Form 1040, and actually sit down and write the check for what we owe (even if we grumble as we do so!) is a testament to the American spirit of patriotism.
The harder halfThey sent some Pharisees and followers of Herod to bait
him, hoping to catch him saying something incriminating. They came up and said, “Tell us:… Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” He knew it was a trick question, and said, “Why are you playing these games with me? Bring me a coin and let me look at it.” They handed him one. “This engraving who does it look like? And whose name is on it?”
“Caesar,” they said.Jesus said, “Give Caesar what is his, and give God what
is his.”Their mouths hung open, speechless.
(Mark 12: 13-17 “The Message”)
I love this country, and I pay my taxes. It is how we Americans keep a govern-ment in place. I know that the system isn’t perfect, but a government is a whole heap better than anarchy.
The Jews knew that, too. They may have hated Rome and despised Caesar, but there was peace through-out the Mediterranean at the time, and although the Jews had to pay taxes (sometimes exorbitant taxes!), they were allowed to live and worship as they saw fit.
We read this passage and think, “Yeah, OK, so I’ll pay my taxes already
and make Caesar happy! And I’ll go to church, too, so that God gets God’s por-tion as well.”
But there is the rub. What exactly is God’s por-tion?
A lot of people f linch at the notion of tithing. And maybe Jesus was talking about money in that por-tion of his statement too: “Give Caesar his taxes and God His tithe.”
Except for one thing. The words of C. S. Lewis keep running through my head. Possibly the most breathtaking, frightening description of what it real-ly means to become God’s man or God’s woman is de-scribed in this paragraph from Lewis’ “Mere Chris-tianity:”
“Christ says ‘Give me All. I don’t want so much of your time and so much of your money and so much of your work: I want You. I
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How to follow a legend
Marvin West
Following a legendary coach is a daring high-wire act. History says there are far more missteps, slips, falls and crashes than hap-py landings.
Robert R. Neyland? Harvey Robinson didn’t want to be head coach of Tennessee football in 1953 but accepted the call and tried to pick up where the General left off. He lasted two seasons.
Paul “Bear” Bryant? Ray Perkins might have made it but that dreadful 5-6 sea-son told Alabama boosters what they already feared, that the replacement was a mere mortal. The Crimson Tide could not tolerate hu-
man mediocrity. Perkins recovered but was never appreciated. An attractive offer from the Tampa Bay Bucs caused him to leave his alma mater.
John Wooden? Gene Bartow never accom-plished perfection but had a very good record in two seasons at UCLA. He did not enjoy his work. Gene discovered unreasonable
expectations and unsa-vory happenings behind the scenes, packed his bags and moved to Alabama-Birmingham.
Bobby Knight? I didn’t even remember who was next after Indiana fired Knight. I had to look it up. The answer is Mike Davis. Tough act to follow.
Pat Summitt? Replacing one of the greatest coaches ever, historic ambassador of women’s basketball, was a monumental challenge compounded by the depar-ture of five Tennessee reg-ulars. Holly Warlick, 54, jumped at the opportunity. Pat passed the torch and handed Holly her whistle.
The transition was not uncomfortable. The two had been partners almost forever.
In the beginning, Holly was a track star at Bearden High. She came to UT on a track scholarship and walked on for baskets. She became Summit’s three-time all-American guard (1977-80).
Holly went away for a few minutes, came back when called and was a very capable and totally loyal Summitt assistant for 27 seasons. All that made her part owner of eight NCAA championships.
Tennessee hung Holly’s No. 22 from the arena raf-ters. The Women’s Hall of Fame bestowed full hon-ors. God gave her a star for doing her best as acting
coach for “Season Impos-sible,” last season when Pat was ill but still on the bench.
About this time last April, Dave Hart rewarded Holly with the official as-signment and a salary of $485,000. She assembled an excellent staff and gen-erated some excitement but there were doubts.
Southeastern Conference coaches, asked to vote in a preseason poll, smiled and picked Tennessee to fi nish fi fth. Holly did not fl ee.
Tennessee lost the opener at Chattanooga. Holly was shocked but hung in there.
Injuries hit hard but the new coach stayed steady in the boat.
That isn’t right. There was a lot of yelling and jumping around and run-
ning up and down the side-lines to get her message across. All this was punc-tuated with shrill whis-tling. It sounded like shift change at the factory.
A few other bad days en-croached but Holly Warlick walked that high wire and led her team to the SEC champi-onship. It reached the Elite Eight in the big tournament. Some of us were disappoint-ed with the ending.
Guard Meighan Simmons summed up the hurt of fall-ing short of the Final Four.
“Holly deserved it.”Hart got it right. The
coach has justified her pro-motion. Tennessee has re-cruited boldly. The future is bright. Holly and the legend are forever linked.Marvin West invites reader reaction.
His address is westwest6@netzero.
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WORSHIP NOTES
Revivals ■ Church of God of Knoxville, 5912 Thorn Grove Pike, will
hold revival services 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, and 10:30
a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14. Evangelist: Nesley
Jean-Baptiste of Far Rockaway, N.Y. All welcome. Info:
748-5403.
have not come to torment your natural self, but to kill it. No half-measures are any good. I don’t want to cut off a branch here and a branch there. I want to have the whole tree down….The moment you put your-self in My hands, that is what you are in for. Noth-ing less, or other, than that. You have free will, and if you choose, you can push Me away. But if you do not push Me away, understand that I am going to see this job through. Whatever suf-
fering it may cost you in your earthly life, whatever inconceivable purifi cation it may cost you after death, whatever it costs Me, I will never rest, nor let you rest, until you are literally per-fect — until my Father can say without reservation that He is well pleased with you, as He said He was well pleased with me. This I can do and will do. But I will not do anything less.’”
That is the harder half. Makes paying taxes look like child’s play, doesn’t it?
6 • APRIL 13, 2013 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
Pilkerton joins Phi Theta KappaKesha Pilkerton, a general science major at Wal-
ters State Community College from Sharps Chapel, has been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the interna-tional honor society for community colleges students. To qualify for mem-bership, students must have at least a 3.5 GPA after at least 15 hours of college credit. Students must also be
enrolled in a degree program.
When the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers squared off at Super Bowl XLVII in February, the teams brought their ‘A’ games to New Orleans. They also brought their team chiropractors. Just about all professional sports organizations and ath-letes recognize the benefi t of having their bodies in proper alignment before a competition. And profes-sionals from motocross and bull riders to NFL play-ers and golfers get relief after the competition from chiropractors. The chiropractors aim to ensure that athletes’ joints and limbs are functioning at maxi-mum capacity for optimal performance on game day.
Chiropractors who work with NFL teams said players will generally get adjusted the night before the game. Overall, the Professional Footbal Chiro-practic Society estimates that during the course of the 16-game regular season, NFL team chiropractors administer between 16,000 and 27,000 treatments to the members of the league’s 32 teams.
The Ravens, of course, won the big game 34-31. If elite professional athletes recognize what a chiro-practic tune-up can do for their already highly-tuned bodies, think what a chiropractic adjustment might do for your game, whatever it may be.
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The 66th annual Tennes-see 4-H Congress was held in March in Nashville at the State Capitol.
Among the 425 high school students attending were Mary Morgan, Michael Foust and Martin Dickey from Union County. Spon-sors who made the trip pos-sible were:
Union County Farm Bu-reau, Farm Bureau Women, Commercial Bank, FSG Bank, First Century Bank, Union County Chamber of Commerce, Woods Music, Krazy Kesters Fireworks and Sidney Jessee. 4-H vol-unteer Debby Morgan chap-eroned the trip.
4-H delegates learned parliamentary procedure by participating in a “Know Your Government” session in which they sat in the Sen-ate and House chambers and conducted a mock leg-islative session. Their bills pertained to cyber-bullying, drug testing for teens, new school snack guidelines, school dress codes, and the placing of armed resource offi cers in all schools.
Delegates also partici-pated in a “Let Your Voice Be
Michael Foust, Mary Morgan and state Rep. Dennis Powers during legislative visits at Tennessee
4-H Congress. Photo submitted
Students visit Nashville
Heard” session where they discussed politics during the time of Andrew Jackson’s presidency. The 4-Hers were divided into the two political parties of that time, Union-ists and Federalists.
4-H Congress culminat-ed three 4-H state competi-tions: public speaking, citi-zenship, and leadership.
Martin Dickey was a fi -nalist in the 4-H state public speaking contest.
In addition, 4-Hers weretreated to a ride on the Gen-eral Jackson Showboat, par-ticipated in 4-H offi cer elec-tions for governor, speakerof the House and speaker ofthe Senate.
Pilkerton
Call to artisansThe Union County Art in the Park committee is send-
ing out a call to artisans of all types of fi ne art, especially those with unusual items and talent, to join in the third annual artist’s Festival “Art on Main” on Saturday, June 1 at Union County Arts Center and on Main Street. For vendor form/info: UC Chamber of Commerce, 992-2811 or [email protected].
School attendance policyDr. Jimmy Carter of Union County Public Schools
asked that we print the specific state law that outlines school attendance policies:
1. Children between the ages of 6 and 17 years, both inclusive, must attend a public or private school.
2. A parent/guardian or legal custodian who be-lieves that their child is not ready to attend school at the designated age of mandatory attendance may make application to the principal of the pub-lic school which the child would attend for a one semester or one year deferral in required atten-dance. Any such deferral shall be reported to the director of schools by the principal.
3. Under certain circumstances, the Board may tem-porarily excuse students from complying with the provisions of the compulsory attendance law.
4. Any child residing within the state who is or will be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 31 for the 2013-2014 school year and on or before Aug. 15 for all school years thereafter, who makes application for admission, shall be enrolled in the school des-ignated by the Board.
5. If a child will be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 30, such child’s parent(s)/legal guardian(s) may request that the child be admitted into kindergar-ten. Upon a request, the director of schools shall administer an evaluation and examination. If the
results indicate that the child is sufficiently ma-ture emotionally and academically, then the child may be enrolled into kindergarten. The director of schools shall develop procedures and forms to implement the provisions of this policy. No child shall be eligible to enter first grade without hav-ing attended an approved kindergarten program.
6. A child entering a special education program shall be no less than 3 years of age.
7. A person 18 years of age or older who applies for admission must have the application approved by the principal and director of schools when:
a) He/she fails to enroll within 30 calendar days after school offi cially starts; or b) He/she has dropped out of school and wants to re-enter.The compulsory attendance law shall not apply to the
following:1. A student who has received a diploma or other cer-
tifi cate of graduation;2. A student who is enrolled and making satisfactory
progress in a course leading to a GED;3. A student who is 6 years or younger and whose
parent or guardian has fi led notice of intent to con-duct home school with the director of schools; or
4. A student enrolled in a home school who has reached the age of 17.
1931 HICKORY POINTE LN, MAYNARDVILLE – Beautiful, tri-level. 3BR/3BA, 2.42 acres, 495' yr-rnd lake frontage. Cherry kit cabs, S/S appl, granite counter tops, eat-at bar, DR, half BA, open LR with cath ceil. Stone FP & french drs galore to deck. Level 2 has 2BR suites/full BAs complete w/marble
fl ooring. Bsmnt level has 1BR/full BA, extra strg & spacious 2-car gar. All w/french doors to tri-level decking. Sloping lot has amenities of its own: trolley/tram & private dock. Way too much to mention. Home offered fully furnished, just bring your lake gear! Priced at only $396,300. Directions: Hwy 33 N through Maynardville (past Food City) to left on Hickory Valley (Hwy 170) to R into Hickory Pointe past clubhouse to R into Vista Shores to 2nd home on left.
Call The Phillips Team • 992-1100Visit online at www.powellauction.com
or email [email protected]
POWELL AUCTION & REALTY, LLC4306 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville
232 HILL STREET, LUTTRELL – Great move-in condition cottage. Lots of updates done. Approx 1016 SF featuring 2BR/1BA, beautiful wood fl ooring, tile counter tops, new oak cabinets, S/S fridge, smooth-top range, W&D to remain. 1-car carport, central H&A, out building for extra storage. Priced to sell at only $49,900. Call Mitch 865-621-7998.Directions: North on Tazewell Pike
into Union County. Right on Hwy 61 East to left on Cedar at Post Offi ce to top of hill. Right on Hill to house on left. Sign on property.
LOTS/ACREAGE
BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900. 18.41 ACRES Hickory Springs Rd, Lot 3, Maynardville. All wooded, Sev homesites & wildlife. Priced at $29,900. Directions: Hwy 33 North through Maynardville to right on Hwy 61 East towards Luttrell, straight onto Walkers Ford Rd to right on Hogskin Rd to left on Black Fox Hollow.COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000.GORGEOUS LOT w/over 115' of frontage on Holston River. Level 0.88 acre lot. The best lot offered in River Point 2. $69,900.GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $59,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $79,900.AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $19,900.5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $27,500.SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. NOW YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR ONLY $15,000! Call Justin today!VERY NICE LEVEL LAKE-VIEW LOT in Mialaquo Point S/D of Tellico Village. Seller says "BRING ALL OFFERS". Great summer-time home or weekend get-away!! 0.28 acres. $12,500. Directions: Tellico Parkway to Mialoquo S/D. Left on Elohi, Right on Noya Way. Just past Lgoti Ln. Lot on left.
Justin Phillips • 806-7404Visit online at www.powellauction.com
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1726 OLD CALLAHAN DR., LOT 2R, KNOXVILLE – Great commercial corner lot on Old Callahan Dr. Zoned C-3. .049 of an acre. Offered at $200,000. Call Justin Phillips for more info & showing.
111 DANTE RD, KNOXVILLE – Very nice 1/2 acre lot Zoned C-3 Commercial. Great location just off I-75 at Callahan Dr behind Weigel’s. Offered at only $95,000. Call Justin today. Directions: I-75 to Callahan Dr (exit 110), right on Callahan to 111 Dante Rd. on left.
2936 WALKER FORD RD – Cozy in the Country this little charmer has beautiful Norris Lake access just across the street. Screened-in front porch complete w/swing! Nice pine fl oors & pine walls throughout the home.2BR/1 full BA. Open fl oor plan. Spacious kit/DR/LR w/free standing wood stove. Fully equipped kit & fully equipped laundry rm! Built-in bunk w/stg. Beautiful yard w/lots of landscaping & great
garden spot. 2-car gar is attached by breezeway. Centricon System is installed. Lightly restricted neighborhood. Deeded lake access across the street. Priced to sell at $139,500. Additional 1.60 adjoining acres available for $39,900. North on Hwy 33 to Right on Hickory Valley to Left on Walker Ford Stay Left at Tower Rd to continue on Walker Ford to home on right. Sign on Property.
1033 TAZEWELL PIKE, LUTTRELL, TN. Ready to move in rancher home featuring 5BR/3 full BAs. Gleaming oak fl rs. Spacious kit w/oak cabinets & island, all appl. Split BR layout. Handicap accessable, new roof, central H/A. Nice covered deck on back. Private setting w/extra lot. Next to Plainview Community Center w/access to walking track. Offered at only $129,900.
849 STINER RD, SHARPS CHAPEL – This charming Norris Lake-front cottage has beautiful views from all windows. Year-round deep water, approx 110' of frontage w/fl oating dock & private boat ramp. Great potential as residence or vacation home or possible rental. On main: Screened-in porch, spacious LR/DR combo, woodburning brick hearth FP, mstr on main w/full BA. Kit has new tile fl rs, stainless appl & plenty of cabinets. Walk-out bsmt has spacious den/rec.rm w/half-wall stone hearth w/woodburning stove. Concrete patio area. BR 2 has dbl closets & full BA in bsmt. Lots of recent updates from tile, carpet, paint, stainless appl, toilets. Too much to mention! Detached 1-car gar w/carport & extra parking area. Central H/A. This cottage has a park setting for a front yard. Offered at $285,000.
371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE NOTHING SPARED! Custom Norris Lake front home on main channel of the beautiful Norris Lake. A master suite w/BA fi t for a king! Gleaming hdwd fl rs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, stainless appli-ances. Massive great rm w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for fl at screens in all rooms except kit, 8 patio doors, sky lights, cathedral ceilings, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending length of home, gently sloping lot w/ boat launch & dock. Truly a must-see home. Offered at $525,000.
106 WOODMONT CIR, CLINTON, 37716 – Very nice fi rst time buyers home or rental. Not many to choose from in the area. Very nice area next to river. Approx 1100 SF, 3BR/2BA. Dir: 25 W to left on Seivers Blvd, left on Meadow Brook, right on Woodmont to house on right. Call Justin for more info.
7236 AGATHA RD, HARBISON PLANTATION – Immaculate one-level living. Split fl oor plan, 3BR/2BA. Oak hardwood fl ooring, open kitchen, oak cabinets, all SS appl, cathedral ceilings. Expensive decking with above-ground pool, privacy fence. Oversized 2-car garage, storage shed. Priced to sell $129,900
UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • APRIL 13, 2013 • 7
Pre-ArrangementsFull Service Funerals • Cremations
After-Care
“Family Serving Families”B Byrd’s Mortuary
Clarence Byrd – Funeral Director/OwnerBryan McAdams – Funeral Director/Embalmer/Pre-need Consultant
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A refl ection of this barn can be seen in a creek
off Dolly Parton Parkway in Sevierville.
Forney Mill is mirrored in
this pond, located just over
the Alabama state line.
Below, the stillness of a pond
captures the image of this
rustic old Georgia farmhouse,
with its faded reds and grays. Photos by K. Woycik
Rustic refl ectionsThis week, I was sent a photo found
by a friend on the internet. It was a pic-ture of a barn refl ected in a pond.
Well, it inspired me to dig through my collection of photos. These are a few of the rustic refl ections that I have captured during my travels.
Anyone wanting to share the story of their barn can contact me at [email protected].
Barnyard TalesKathryn Woycik
Farmers market seeking vendors
Seeking all “Pick TN Produce” vendors: small fruit and vegetable growers; farmers with eggs, honey, dairy and meat products; nurseries; and crafters making home/handmade crafts for the Union County Farmers Market. Applica-tion and one-time fee of $10 required. The farmers mar-ket will be open 8-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 4 to Oct. 26 in the front parking lot of Union County High School. Info: 992-8038.
UCHS Athletes of the WeekZach Walker, a 9th grade
student, is on the tennis team and is currently unde-feated. He has played since 7th grade and currently plays No. 3 seed in singles. He is 3-0 in the district and credits his private coach
Jim Meenagh for his suc-cess on the court.
Kaycee Roark, a junior, has played tennis since the 8th grade. Her current re-cord is 2-2 and she is the No. 1 seed in singles and in doubles for her team.
Walker Roark
Kitts heads to Roane StateUnion County High School senior Tayte Kitts signed to
play basketball at Roane State Community College next
year. Kitts was recruited for the UCHS team in the 9th
grade by Shane Brown and has been “a pleasure to be
around. He’s made great improvements over his four
years here and has worked hard year round to improve,”
said Brown.
Kitts holds the school record for blocks (73) and is
an honor student. While at Roane State, Kitts plans
to study humanities and would like to teach. He was
joined at the signing by Brown, assistant coach Mike
Johnson and his parents Phil Kitts and Khristy and Matt
Barton. Photo by Ruth White
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John & Kim’s new place! Grand OpeningSharps Chapel seniors Joyce Hopkins, Jim Houston and Idella Masingo celebrate their birthdays together on March 20.
Luttrell senior citizens James Israel, Sallie Ruth, Melba Lawson and Alvin Merritt pose for their March birthdays in front of the Easter Tree. Photos submitted
Celebrating March birthdays at the Union County Senior Center on March 19 are: David Brummitt, Mark Whitmill, Nancy Kane and Ronnie Jordan.
Seniors celebrate birthdays
8 • APRIL 13, 2013 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS
TO SATURDAY, JUNE 1Registration open for American Museum of
Science and Energy’s Science Explorer Camp for rising 5th (10 years old), 6th and 7th graders. Info: www.amse.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13Gospel singing 7:30 p.m., Judy’s Barn, behind
Big Ridge Elementary School off Hickory Valley Road in Union County, featuring area gospel singers. Free admission. Info: Jim Wyrick, 254-0820.
Yard sale, Revival Vision Church, 154 Durham Drive. Clothes, dishes, books, etc. Everyone welcomed.
SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 13-15
Old Time Gospel Singing, Clear Springs Baptist Church, 8518 Thompson School Road; 7 p.m. Saturday and Monday, 6 p.m. Sunday; featuring Clear Springs Baptist Church Choir and Orchestra. Info: 688-7674, www.clearspringsbaptist.net.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14Great Southern Gospel Singing, 6 p.m., New
Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. Featuring: Eternal Vision; Mike, Gail and Shannon Shelby; and Stuart Stalling. Admission is free, but a love offering will be taken. Info: 546-0001 or email [email protected].
MONDAY, APRIL 15Senior program, Luttrell Public Library, 10
a.m.; special guest, Sue Hamilton, an author and the Director of University of Tennessee Gardens. Info: 992-0208.
TUESDAY, APRIL 16Spring Concert performed by the Horace
Maynard Middle School and Union County High School choruses, 7 p.m., Union County High auditorium.
TUESDAYS, APRIL 16-MAY 21Juggling Made Easy class, 7-8 p.m., led by Clay
Thurston, for adults and kids 8 and up, Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Ave. Info: [email protected]; 357-ARTS (2787); www.fountaincityartctr.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 18Health fair, 8:30-11:00 a.m., hosted by the Union
County Senior Center. Info: 992-3292.Charity pre-event consignment sale, 6-8 p.m.,
Clear Springs Baptist Church, 8518 Thompson School Road; $5 admission; proceeds to purchase medicine for Evangelism/medical mission trip in June. Info: www.clearspringsbaptist.net, [email protected].
Super Senior Bingo, 2-3 p.m. No cost to participate; prizes awarded. Refreshments and prizes provided by Always Best Care Senior Services. Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6-7 p.m., everyone invited. Elmcroft of Halls, 7521 Andersonville Pike. Info: 925-2668.
Healthquest Seminar: “Cancer Prevention Tips” presented by Dr. Jose Malagon, 6:30 p.m., Clinton Physical Therapy Center, 1921 N. Charles G Seivers Blvd. Info/preregister: 457-8237.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19Homeschool Friday Program, featuring
“Butterfl ies” at Freels Bend Cabin in Oak Ridge for grades K-2 at 10:30 am; Grades 3-6 at 12:30 pm. Hosted by American Museum of Science and Energy. Info: www.amse.org.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 19-20Children’s and Teens’ Spring Consignment
Sale, Clear Springs Baptist Church, 8518 Thompson School Road; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Info: www.clearspringsbaptist.net, [email protected].
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 19-21
Baseball tournament, open/travel teams 8U-14U only. Rocky Top State Challenge T-ball tournament, Rec teams only – T-ball and 6U coach pitch. Halls Community Park. Info: 992-5504, [email protected] or hcpark.org.
Spring gourd festival, “Home Grown and Hand Made,” hosted by the Tennessee volunteer Gourd Society, at Bledsoe Community Complex, 234 Allen P Deakins Road, Pikeville. Free admission. Info: www.tennesseevolunteergourdsociety.org.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20National Wild Turkey Federation annual
banquet, Union County High School. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner begins 7:30 p.m. Silent auction, live auction, drawings, raff les.
North Hills Garden Club perennial plant sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., North Hills Park. Also food, bake sale, arts and crafts booths, face painting for kids. Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Hills-Garden-Club-Annual-Perennial-Plant-Sale/183224971706866.
Singing featuring Roger Helton, 6 p.m., Bells Campground UMC, 7915 Bells Campground Road. Singers welcome. To participate: Jackie, 278-2022. Everyone welcome!
Gospel singing 7:30 p.m., Judy’s Barn, behind Big Ridge Elementary School off Hickory Valley Road in Union County, featuring area gospel singers. Free admission. Info: Jim Wyrick, 254-0820.
Union County Rabies Clinic, $10 for 1-year vaccination. Sharps Chapel Elementary, 9-10 a.m.; Luttrell Elementary, 10:45-11:45 a.m.; Union County Health Department, 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Big Ridge Elementary, 2:15-3:15 p.m.; Paulette Elementary, 4-5 p.m.
Plant giveaway for Luttrell Beautification Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Luttrell City Park. Last day to register for the Beautification Competition. Info: 992-0870.
MONDAY, APRIL 22High Tower & Hoop Growing Techniques:
“How to extend your spring and fall growing seasons,” 5 p.m., Seven Springs Nursery, 1474 Hwy 61 E; “Farmers Markets” and the farmers perspective, 6 p.m. and a demonstration on “Preparation of Produce for Public Tasting,” 6:30 p.m., UT Extension Offi ce, 3925 Maynardville Highway. Info: 992-8038.
“Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast” fundraiser, 7:30-
9:30 a.m., Union County Senior Center; $5 per person. Everyone welcome. Info: 992-3292.
TUESDAY, APRIL 23Healthy Choices, a plant-based free cooking class,
to help prevent/reverse some cancers, diabetes, heart disease and obesity, 6 p.m., North Knoxville 7th-Day Adventist Church fellowship hall, 6530 Fountain City Road. Space limited. To register: 314-8204 or www.KnoxvilleInstep.com.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24Central High/Halls High baseball game at
Tommy Schumpert Park, 5:30 p.m. All gate receipts will benefi t the Chris Newsom Memorial Scholarship Fund.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27Gospel singing 7:30 p.m., Judy’s Barn, behind
Big Ridge Elementary School off Hickory Valley Road in Union County, featuring area gospel singers. Free admission. Info: Jim Wyrick, 254-0820.
Luttrell volunteer clean-up day, 9 a.m.-noon; meet at Luttrell City Park. Beautifi cation Competition judging; Catagories: Most improved residence, Most improved Business and Long Standing Beauty. Info: 992-0870.
Heiskell Elementary School reunion, 1-5 p.m., old school building, now the Heiskell United Methodist Church and Community Center. There are no charges; donations appreciated. Bring pictures and memories. Info: Bobbie Kennedy, 257-1283, or Janice White, 548-0326.
SATURDAYS, APRIL 27-MAY 4Introduction to Crocheting, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.;
instructor, Brenda Bottoms; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 near Norris. Registration deadline: April 20. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28The Singing Crossroads in concert, 6 p.m.,
Union Missionary Baptist Church, Ailor Gap Road. Everyone welcome. Info: 924-7750.
TUESDAY, APRIL 30Deadline to enter samples of handmade
crafts to participate in the New Member Jurying Process at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Jurying packet available at the center. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
SATURDAY, MAY 4Caring for the Caregivers, a resource fair for
senior adults and caregivers of all ages, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Drive. Speakers: Bob Coyne and Blake McCoy. Several exhibitors. Free and open to the community. Info: 688-4343, www.wmbc.net.
Union County Walk-A-Thon and Memorial Balloon Launch hosted by Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services, 8-10 a.m., Wilson Park. Prizes for most money raised. Info: Kim Partin, 992-9886, 964-5367 or email [email protected].
Gospel singing 7:30 p.m., Judy’s Barn, behind Big Ridge Elementary School off Hickory Valley Road in Union County, featuring area gospel singers. Free admission. Info: Jim Wyrick, 254-0820.
Union County Farmers Market, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Union County High School parking lot. Info: UT Extension, 992-3083.
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