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Ronnie Mincey“Elementary school read-

ing textbooks in the 1960s and 1970s, usually at the fourth grade level, frequently selected features by noted children’s author Laura Ingalls Wilder. Michael Landon made the “Little House” series of books even more popular when the television series premiered.”

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By Cindy TaylorExcited and happy Union

County folks were lining the streets of Maynardville before 1 p.m. in anticipation of the Christ-mas parade due to begin at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13.

Young ones came for the candy

distribution while others were there for the fun of the season.

More than 200 vehicles of varying shapes and sizes, many four-footed friends and one presi-dential hopeful participated. The parade was one of the longest in its history taking more than 45

minutes for all participants to pull out of the high school park-ing lot.

The fl oat sponsored by VFW Post 8682, American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary Post 212 and Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard led the parade and won

fi rst place for best fl oat by a civic organization. Sherry and Lloyd Railey engineered and designed the fl oat.

Jim Houston and the Union County Rescue Squad have coor-dinated and sponsored the parade for more than 30 years.

Benny and Pam Gray and canine friend Smoky drive their mules Bell and Jingle. More photos by Cindy Taylor inside.

in the streetsExcitement

By Sandra ClarkBetter food choices are coming

to the cafeteria at Union County High School and ultimately to other schools because students brought a respectful re-quest for help to the school board.

Mary Effl er, di-rector of nutrition services, submit-ted a two-page

report to the Board of Education last Thursday. Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter had asked her to talk with the students and her staff following the students’ pre-sentation in November.

Effl er reported six initiatives: ■ Signage: New signs at the

high school show what a student must take for lunch at no cost to them and what they can take. Effl er said she trained the high

school cafeteria staff on food qual-ity and portion sizes. “This train-ing counted for 45 minutes toward required professional training hours that are now expected for all cafeteria staff.”

■ Last lunch: Managers were asked to have the same food choices at last lunch as at the fi rst. Effl er said food quality should be consistent. “Students shouldn’t be getting burnt food … and manag-ers were asked to share this with all of their staff.”

■ Taste tests: Eff ler led taste tests with the middle school stu-dent council and the high school student government. Then she took the responses to Reinhart, the school system’s food distrib-utor. She asked for seven items: Pillsbury strawberry and cream cheese bagels (an overwhelming student favorite), Dutch waffles, two f lavors of Sara Lee muffins, Pillsbury Cheesy Pull-a-Parts,

Magic Blends (f lavor stations with low sodium, sugar/spice blend), Ken’s Boom-Boom Sauce (a spicy alternative t o ranch dressing for chicken tenders and vegetables), and Switch (a carbonated fruit juice sold a-la-carte for middle and high school students).

“Getting new items added to your bid takes time,” Effl er said, “however, most items listed seem to be ready to go now or at the start of the New Year.”

■ Smart Choices: Effl er in-vestigated MealViewer, which makes an app for school lunches, and she is looking to partner with Coordinated School Health to pur-chase a digital menu board for the high school, perhaps in January. MealViewer’s menu boards give nutritional information for all items served each day including calories, fats and sodium. Other school information can be posted

on these boards as well. ■ Cintas: This service com-

pany specializes in products to make school cafeteria cleaning and operating more effi cient. The company has done a pilot program at the middle school for six weeks with positive feedback from caf-eteria staff. “We believe the items are more effective than those cur-rently being used,” said Effl er. She is getting cost comparisons.

■ Grab-and-go breakfast:Also at the middle school, caf-eteria staff have been offering this breakfast alternative for about seven months. The women pull a cooler to the lobby every morn-ing for kids getting off the buses close to starting time. A breakfast cart has been purchased through a HHFKA grant for $3,150, Ef-fl er said, so now the process will be more convenient for staff and easier for students to see what is available for breakfast.

Mary Effl er

Better food ahead in school cafeteriasThe parade’s smallest truck

Preston Bailey, 6, Dustin Williams and Corbin Bailey, 1,

wait for Corbin’s fi rst parade sighting to begin.

IN THIS ISSUEGerri George honored at Milan

Between the two of them Gerri George and her husband, Jack, have ministered to the Milan Baptist Church family for more than a century. Gerri has served as pianist for 63 years and Jack is in his 63rd year as choir director.

➤ Read Cindy Taylor on page 5

Football honoreesSeven players at UCHS have

received special post-season awards in football.“These young men worked hard during the season and deserve to be recognized,” said coach Tom Rewis.

➤ Story on page 7

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The late morning sun refl ects off the sparkling 12-foot tree in

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Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker, 7 p.m., Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. Info/tickets: Ticketmaster outlets, the Tennessee Theatre box offi ce, and 800-745-3000.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 31New Year’s Eve Gala, 10 p.m., World For Christ

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SUNDAY, JAN. 3Advance screening of the fi rst hour of “Downton

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WEDNESDAYS, JAN. 20, 27“Beautiful, Vibrant Alcohol Inks” class, 10

a.m.-1 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registration: knoxart.org.

“Mosaics Keepsake Box” class, 2-4 p.m., Knox-ville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive. Cost: KMA members $50/nonmembers $65. Info/registra-tion: knoxart.org.

MONDAY, FEB. 1, 8, 15“Mask Making and Face Jugs” (clay sculpture)

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By Cindy TaylorHalls residents Tom and

Carolyn Jensen have set many personal records. They have been married for 55 years, traveled to more than 50 countries and been honored by Wallace Memo-rial Church for teaching Sunday School together for more than 40 years.

A 12-foot Christmas tree is the highlight of their liv-ing room and a smaller tree resides next to the window in their bedroom. Even with two trees Carolyn has run out of room to display her assortment of more than 200 ornaments collected from the couple’s extensive travels.

With both Christmas trees fi lled, the Jensens’ home is still full of orna-

ments lingering in remote places. Some ornaments are placed on desks and tables or add a splash of color in an unexpected area of the home. Some even play mu-sic. The dining room chan-delier is draped with break-able ornaments that hold special meaning.

“I got my fi rst interna-tional ornaments then from England, Austria, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Holland, Portugal, Switzer-land, Spain and Italy,” said Carolyn. “The ornaments from Portugal were very in-expensive and I wish I had bought more. That was the trip that got me started.”

The couple began their world travels in 1966 with a tour of Europe. Tom trav-eled with a group to China

when it fi rst opened up to the west. One of Carolyn’s favorite ornaments from Venice is made of hand-done Venetian glass. The ornaments from farthest away are from Australia and Africa. Tom was a pilot so there are several airplanes adorning the trees.

The couple have learned a lot about Christmas tradi-tions of other countries as they traveled.

“I didn’t exactly do re-search,” said Carolyn. “I just talked to the people we met there.”

There are ornaments from the U.S. as well. Some are more precious than oth-ers; such as an ornament made by Carolyn’s mother and one that belonged to her grandfather.

The Jensens do all the decorating themselves. Sur-prisingly, their dog Reagan doesn’t bother any of the decorations, except for oc-casionally pulling a plush toy from under the tree.

“Our grandson does put the tree together,” said Car-olyn. “I have to use a step ladder to decorate to the top.”

The couple love to take their children and grand-children when they travel now. They still fi nd new and exotic destinations where Carolyn continues to make purchases. Her eyes twinkle and she laughs when asked about adding to the collec-tion.

“I guess if I continue col-lecting ornaments I’ll just have to put up more trees.”

A Nativity handmade by Carolyn is featured in the kitchen.

Venetian glass ornaments, at left, adorn the dining chandelier.

A blue, silver and white tree matches the bedroom decor.

Carolyn and Tom Jensen at home. Old-timers will remember Tom Jensen as House Republican Leader in the 1970s, and Carolyn

as executive director of the YWCA. She later was fi eld rep for U.S. Sen. Bill Frist. Photos by Cindy Taylor

One of Carolyn’s most cher-

ished ornaments was hand-

made by her mother.

One of the Jensens’ oldest or-

naments came from Carolyn’s

grandfather.

A hand-carved camel from

Egypt dons a Christmas bow

for the season.

A hand-painted Venetian

glass ornament hangs on the

bedroom tree.

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Santa, an elf and the missus arrive via boat thanks to the Union County Rescue Squad.

Kallie Buck rides Bat-

man in the parade.

There is a ministry that has been around in Union County for so long it has been through two name changes. What was once known as Toys for Kids be-came Toys for Tots and is now known as Under the Tree.

What started years ago with a group of women handing out toys has be-come one of the largest charitable organizations in the county. Gina Buckner has been a part of the chari-ty since 1994 as a member of the UCBPA. She now chairs the yearly event.

“I remember the fi rst time I worked the toy dis-tribution was at the May-nardville Senior Center,” she said. “I loved seeing the

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UCHS students and teachers line up to offl oad gifts for Under the Tree.

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gifts for Under the Tree in the UCHS commons area.

Under the Tree dren received toys and from former recipients who are now adults and are helping fund the program.

“You can tell that people really appreciate what we are doing and it is a needed service,” said Buckner.

A few years ago Justin Collins wrote a computer program that allowed the charity to start logging names with numbers and setting up Angel trees. Ac-cording to Buckner things have come a long way since then and everything is com-pletely computerized.

Angel Trees are set up throughout businesses in the county so that people can take names. This year folks could choose from trees set up at Food City, Okie’s Pharmacy, Tolliver’s Market, Pete’s Place, Commercial Bank, First Century Bank, New South Credit Union,

Janet’s Hair and Tan, and Union County Beta Club.

Buckner sends out a spe-cial thanks to businesses and individuals who made monetary contributions and to local churches for their help on distribution day. She is grateful for Carol Pratt, Gloria Holcomb, Judy Gray, Freddie Simmons and all volunteers for their help in making sure kids get what they ask for.

Through the years more than 10,000 children have been served and in the last past few years at least 500 have been helped per year.

“This is what Christ-mas should be about,” said Buckner. “My own chil-dren, Bryce and Briley, have grown up being involved with this. They both still work with me in the pro-gram every year. It makes our Christmas.”

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Buckner says in those days toys were lined up on tables and each child could choose one toy then have their picture made with Santa.

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TEACHER TIME Bonnie Peters

Have you ever wondered why evergreen trees – fi r, yew, cedar and pine – are used for Christmas trees? It is symbolic of Everlasting Life with God. There’s noth-ing like the fragrance of a live Christmas tree – espe-cially cedar.

Elementary school reading textbooks in the 1960s and 1970s, usually at the fourth grade level, frequently selected features by noted children’s au-thor Laura Ingalls Wilder. Michael Landon made the “Little House” series of books even more popular when the television series premiered.

I remember watch-ing the original airing of the “Little House on the Prairie” movie. I was at my Aunt Fleetie’s house. Even though I was 9 years old, the Indians seemed to scare me, and I sat on the arm of her chair for comfort.

However frightening the Indians might have been, I was mesmerized by what I call the “Christmas section” of the movie. That was the part where Mr. Edwards crossed a freezing stream in his long-handled drawers to deliver presents to the Ingalls girls, who otherwise would have had a bleak Christmas indeed.

And what presents he brought them. I seem to remember they got a tin drinking cup, a piece of fruit and a stick of candy. Even Ma Ingalls was mesmerized when Mr. Edwards, for whom she previously had little regard, presented her with sweet potatoes for Christmas dinner.

When I taught at Luttrell Elementary in the 1990s, reading was departmental-ized, and I was privileged for a few years to teach the fourth grade level. I always showed the “Little House” movie every year around Christmas. It was a wonderful opportunity to explain to students how much easier times had become, and how little it had taken to please people in the pioneer days of our nation.

Christmas movie magic

When I was growing up, every year two weeks before Christmas the four-foot artifi cial tree with its worn but loved decorations came out of storage. It was decorated with items that now seem to be increas-ingly diffi cult to fi nd. It had a 10-light set of C-7 bulbs, blue being my favorite color. The lights had a fl asher, so that all 10 lights fl ashed on and off, much like a neon sign at a hotel. It also had icicles, strands of shimmering silver tinsel. Immediately after Christ-mas, the tree and decora-tions went back into storage to sleep until two weeks before the next season.

With commercialism becoming ever more perva-sive, it seems Christmas is celebrated practically from the Fourth of July. I make it a task e ach year to see when the fi rst Christmas com-mercial is aired, and it gets earlier each year. I fear that such an overemphasis has minimized the magic of the season – more and more, it seems that people take the season for granted.

And that makes it harder for the message of the true meaning of Christmas to be spread. All I have to do is think back to Bible Lady Marillyn Adams and her fl annel board and remem-ber her telling the story of a baby in a manger. Oh, what a gift she gave.

Echoing the words of Clement C. Moore, “Merry Christmas to all. …”

Next week a tale of new beginnings.

Why we have Christmas traditions

In very early churches, Christmas Eve was called Adam and Eve Day. The tree was then representative of the Garden of Eden.

The fi rst known use of a decorated tree at Christmas was in the town square of Riga, the capital of Latvia, in the year 1510. Young men and women were said to have danced around the tree, which had been deco-rated with apples, nuts, dates, pretzels and paper fl owers. After the dance on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, the tree was then set on fi re.

In the 16th century, German preacher Martin Luther may have begun the tradition of bringing the tree inside the house. Christmas lights became symbolic of the stars in the heavens, and laurel wreaths or headpieces are symbols of success and the victory of God over evil.

Are you wondering

why rosemary plants are sheered to resemble Christ-mas trees? Some people be-lieve rosemary was Mary’s, the mother of Jesus, favor-ite plant. Some people call rosemary the friendship plant. Often during season you may be given a name tag with a sprig of rosemary or a place card attached to a sprig of rosemary. This is for sure a Victorian tradi-tion.

Holly and ivy were origi-nally used to help celebrate the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. The prickly leaves of holly rep-resent the crown of thorns

that Jesus wore when he was crucifi ed. The berries represent drops of blood shed by Jesus for the remis-sion of our sins. In Scandi-navia, holly is called Christ thorn. Ivy has to cling to something to support itself. The tradition is that ivy re-minds us that we need to cling to God for support in our lives.

Before electricity, can-dles had been used to light Christmas trees. Of course, this was a fi re hazard, so be-cause of the danger of fi re, in 1895 Ralph Morris, an American, invented the fi rst electric Christmas lights.

Many towns, villages and cities have grown their own Christmas trees, which they decorate and have an offi -cial tree lighting ceremony.

Gift-giving is a sign of love and friendship; and while we all can’t be gifted with a 69 carat pear-shaped diamond that Richard Bur-ton gave to Elizabeth Taylor in 1970, just knowing that we are thought about and included is a wonderful gift. If you are reading this, you are one of my gifts.

Thank you! Have a won-derful Christmas and a Blessed and Happy New Year.

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There is a story that lives in my family lore. I had not thought of it in years and years, until this Christmas. I was stunned and saddened by how true and relevant it is in this season.

All of this happened almost a hundred years ago. In those days, cars were scarce, telephones (at least in the country) were rare and television was not yet invented.

Neighbors visited each other by walking from one house to another, and in nice weather, their visit was most likely to occur on the front porch.

One evening, when the visit was over, the neigh-bors said their good-byes and went home. My grandfather and grand-mother and assorted chil-dren stayed on the front porch a while.

A bit later, their neigh-bors returned, sheepishly. It seems they had forgot-ten to retrieve their sleep-ing baby who had been

… the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”

(Luke 2:10-11 NRSV)

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deposited on Papa’s bed for the duration of the evening visit.

I have known that story for most of my life, but it wasn’t until recently that I began to think of it in terms of today’s Christ-mas celebrations.

Too often, I think, folks are more concerned about Christmas shopping and gift giving and parties and festive food than they are about the birth of “a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” They forget the Baby who was born in a stable because the inn was full. They for-get because their lives are too full of other thoughts, other things.

Please, don’t forget the Baby this Christmas!

Marvin West

As Farmer Charlie might say to Butch Jones in the next Farm Bureau commer-cial, let’s sing along in the same key this time, hi-ho, the merry-oh, a bowling we will go.

In Tennessee’s century and a fi fth of football, the Volunteers have played in 50 bowl games. Some were delightful. Many were meaningless. Four were monumental.

The 1938 team went 10-0. It scored 293 points and gave up 16. It won the South-eastern Conference cham-pionship. The 17-0 victory over previously undefeated Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl validated those ac-complishments. The romp helped the rest of the world accept the fact that Tennes-see was pretty good.

As the late Hall of Fame tailback George Cafego said more than once, that game in Miami was one of the roughest (and maybe dirti-est) in bowl history. Some holiday outings are just va-cations and vigorous ver-sions of tag. This one was bone-bending fi erce. There were 242 yards in penal-ties (16 for 130 against Ten-nessee) levied for clipping, slugging, kicking, profane

Four bowl games were big

taunting and irreverent quarreling with offi cials.

Cafego never said much about his spectacular knockout block of Sooner star end Waddy Young on the fi rst play but he was very proud of how the Vols domi-nated – 268 in total offense to 94 for the Sooners.

Cafego’s favorite example from the combat zone: Rob-ert R. Neyland sent in sec-ond-team center Joe Little to talk to the team in the huddle and “settle every-body down.”

The message was “The Captain says cool it, guys, keep your poise.”

Two seconds after his fi rst snap, Little got into a scuffl e with two Sooners. One went down hard from a right hook. Offi cials im-mediately concluded Joe had been dispatched as the designated troublemaker. He was ejected.

Neyland’s reaction was classic: “What the hell is go-

ing on out there?”The 1951 Cotton Bowl

was signifi cant because it set the stage for a national championship.

A pre-game moment was unforgettable. I heard this one from Hall of Fame tail-back Hank Lauricella: “We were in the locker room and the General was talking to us but we had a hard time hearing him because their band was just outside the door playing ‘The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You.’

“The General paused, lis-tened for a minute and said: ‘When this game is over, they’ll be playing ‘The Ten-nessee Waltz.’”

He got that right – only it was the Pride of the South-land doing the playing. The Vols went to Dallas as No. 4 in the country. They de-feated No. 3 Texas, 20-14. Lauricella had a legendary 75-yard run. Andy Kozar scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

Tennessee fans have lift-ed the 1986 Sugar Bowl well above reality because it was such a joy to behold. Second-ranked Miami, brashness personifi ed, thought it was really No. 1 but fretted that a rout of the mismatched Vols might not provide enough

By Cindy Taylor Between the two of them

Gerri George and her hus-band, Jack, have ministered to the Milan Baptist Church family for more than a cen-tury. Gerri has served as pi-anist for 63 years and Jack is in his 63rd year as choir director.

Church members recog-nized Gerri with a special service in her honor Dec. 13. Husband Jack led the congregation in song before taking the pulpit to speak about his wife.

“Everyone knows Gerri, my wife. By my calculations Gerri has played at more than 11,000 events here at Milan,” he said. “That doesn’t include events out-side the church. Gerri can play by ear and she can play by note. If you can hum a song she can play it.”

Both Gerri and Jack have attended Milan since birth.

The couple dated for three years before marrying in 1951. Gerri was elected as pi-anist at Milan the next year.

Gerri says she has taken pi-ano lessons her entire life. She taught piano to Patty Helms, who now serves at Milan as pianist and organist.

“I talked my daddy into letting me quit lessons be-cause I had other interests, namely Jack,” said Gerri. “My teacher came after me and made me keep taking lessons.”

Gerri says two of her fa-vorite songs are “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and “It is Well with My Soul.” She says weddings always made her nervous no matter how many she played. Her least favorite memory is playing a funeral for a young woman who was murdered. Her favorite mem-ory is of getting married to Jack at the church.

Milan interim pastor, the

FAITH NOTES ■ 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.

■ Miller’s Chapel UMC, 2719 Maynardville Highway, Maynard-

ville, will hold a Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m. Thursday,

Dec. 24.

Gerri George receives a certifi cate of appreciation for her years of

service from the Rev. Mike Viles on behalf of Milan Baptist Church.

Gerri and Jack

George at the

piano in Milan

Baptist Church. Photos by Cindy Taylor

Gerri George: More than a century of service

Rev. Mike Viles, and church member Tim Sexton spoke during the service about Gerri and her faithfulness to the church.

“When I fi rst visited Mi-lan many years ago I re-member meeting Gerri,” said Viles. “She and Jack have been a permanent fi x-ture here for many years.”

“Gerri was my fi rst Sun-day school teacher,” said Sexton. “If you were a boy raised in Milan during the last 53 years you were spoiled by Gerri. I know

Gerri loves me because she has told me that probably every time she has seen me.”

Jonathan Goforth sang special music during the service.

Jack likes to say he and Gerri have really been to-gether for 67 years since they dated for three. The pair will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary Dec. 27.

Milan Baptist Church will hold a special winter VBS at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 27-30 at the church. Info: milanbc.org or 992-8128.

faith

boost to take the title from Oklahoma.

There was a rout, alright, as in 35-7 Tennessee. Da-ryl Dickey was better than Heisman hopeful Vinny Tes-taverde. The Ken Donahue-designed defense picked off three passes and sacked Hurricane quarterbacks sev-en times for minus 84. What a night in New Orleans!

The 1999 Fiesta Bowl qualifi es because we now know national champion-ships are few and far be-tween. Tee Martin threw well. Peerless Price caught four for 199 yards. Dwayne Goodrich picked off a Flor-ida State pass and hauled it back 54 for a score. The Vols won, 23-16.

Ah yes, those were the days.Marvin West invites reader reaction. His

address is westwest6@netzero.com

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This vehicle belonging to Josh Chesney is defi nitely a low rider.

Jake Jones works on the Union County chapter of the National

Wild Turkey Federation fl oat.

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Hayden and Breann Welch and Nikki Riddle of Seven Springs Winery receive the trophy for Best

Commercial Float.

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If your college student is home for the holidays, you might want to have a discussion with him or her about the benefi ts of chiropractic treatment during the school year. Aft er all, chiropractic treatment is not just for older adults with back problems. It’s benefi cial for all people, and college students are among those poised for benefi t.

Long hours of study spent hunched over a textbook or laptop can strain muscles and cause misalignment in many parts of the body. Carrying a heavy backpack, particularly if it’s just slung over one shoulder, can play havoc with alignment of the vertebrae in the spine.

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UNION COUNTY Shopper news • DECEMBER 23, 2015 • 7 kidsTalent Show winners

Union County High School Talent Show winners are Bry-

an Nelson, junior, second place; Trenton Washam, senior,

fi rst place; Joe Ryals played guitar for junior Jeremiah

Tharp who won third place. Students were judged by

audience applause. The show was held as a fundraiser

for the soccer team. More than $1,000 was raised to help

pay for soccer balls and referees. Photo by Cindy Taylor

By Cindy TaylorSeven young men at

Union County High School have received special post-season awards in football.

Tyler Mink was named Offensive Player of the Year; Shane Brown, Defensive Player of the Year; Zach Wright, Lineman of the Year; Zane Headley, Region 2-4A Academic team; Dal-

ton Truan, Coaches Award.Tyler Mink, Zach Wright

and Corey Newman re-ceived the Captain’s Award. Shane Brown, Tyler Mink, Gino Alonzo, Zane Headley and Zach Wright were All-Region 2-A.

“These young men worked hard during the season and deserve to be recognized,” said coach Tom Rewis.

Named All Region for Union County High School are Tyler Mink, Zane Headley, Shane Brown,

Zach Wright and Gino Alonzo.

Receiving individual team awards at Union County High School are Shane Brown, Dalton Truan,

Zach Wright and Tyler Mink; not pictured: Corey Newman, Captain’s Award.

Seven Patriots honored

UNION COUNTY SERVICE GUIDE

Hannah Chea Brown celebrated her 14th birthday Aug. 25 with family andfriends, including her best friend Slone.Hannah is a freshman at Union CountyHigh School. Parents are Chip and MissyBrown of Corryton. Grandparents are JudyGideon of Corryton, Don Gideon of Hallsand the late Hobert, Beulah and WandaBrown.

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Angelena and

Buddy Lampkin

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