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IN THIS ISSUE Wrestling tourney Saturday, Jan. 17, 17 teams of wrestlers from a multi-state area will gather at Halls High School to participate in one of the toughest one-day tournaments in the state.
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Good-bye, friend “Irene (Tolliver Hamilton) volunteered at the Union County Museum and for many other community projects. “When Irene was working at the museum, it was not unusual for people searching for their ancestors to mention a name that Irene had known personally. Not only could she find the records, she could tell them personal stories about their ancestors, and that made their visit really special.”
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Beautiful daylilies coming to a public spot near you, thanks to a donation from Oakes farm. File photo by Cindy Taylor
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Berry Strong “Eric Berry is already a model for younger players, an example of how to do it. Before that, he was just a model citizen. I remember a high school story of him volunteering as a helper in a dentist’s office. I always suspected the receptionist was pretty. “I recall, at UT, him showing up in the equipment room the night before a game to help team managers clean and polish helmets. Think about that, star with a scrub brush.”
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Say, you there! “Every person in that study hall could be talking profusely, but at some point during the period Mr. Branum would call out, ‘Hey, Jan Freeh, bring your stuff, you’re going to the office.’ “Jan would collect his stuff, muttering under his breath in a tongue only the first two words of which were decipherable, ‘Oh, Branum, @ # $ % ^ & *!’ “Jan had not only a seat in study hall, but an alternate seat in the outer office as he was an expected daily visitor.” This week, Ronnie Mincey tackles study hall.
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By Libby Morgan Stewart Oakes, head of Oakes Daylilies in Corryton, has offered to spread the color and blooms of his families’ famous hybrids to public spaces in Union County. “It’s something we can do for the community,” says Stewart Oakes Oakes, “and we will meet with crews and volunteers to train them in planting and caring for the plants. “It’s nice to see large swaths of the same variety so there’s a big splash of color,” he says.
County Mayor Mike Williams says, “This is a great way to dress up our county. We’ll be able to plant the daylilies in Wilson Park this spring, and they’ll look wonderful at our county welcome signs. “We’ll put them everywhere we can and use trustee labor, so we’ll essentially have no cost in a project that will fit right in with our goal of making our community even more attractive.” Williams says as daylilies proliferate in Union County, the display will give Bloom Festival visitors a reason to take a driving tour through the area. The Oakes Daylilies Bloom Festival is held the last weekend
in June at the Oakes farm at the southern border of Union County in Corryton. The two-day event hosts visitors from all over the U.S. and features six acres of gardens with 1500 varieties of daylilies. Union County Arts Council chair Carol Pratt says, “The earlier-blooming daylily varieties will be perfect all through the Art on Main grounds.” The Art on Main festival is traditionally held the first Saturday in June in downtown Maynardville. Maynardville city manager Jack Rhyne says he and his wife, Marie, have always grown daylilies.
“They’re easy to grow and we love them. As soon as we (the city) get our grant for the walking trail in front of the high school, we’ll make a plan for big beds of daylilies right along the highway. I’d like to put them around city hall, too. It’ll be beautiful.” Stewart Oakes began growing daylilies with his dad Bill in the 1960s and started a mail-order business in the 1980s. In 2000, the family started another agribusiness, The Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Oakes Farm, which draws thousands of visitors every September and October. Oakes says, “This will be a good partnership for all involved.”
Losing three treasures By Libby Morgan Union County lost three stalwarts last week: Frank Grizzell of Sharps Chapel, the subject of Union County Heritage Festival 2014’s iconic photograph, passed away Jan. 3 at age 69. He was a Vietnam veteran, farmer and 39-year TVA employee. His daughter, Tabitha Estes, says, “He had a great sense of humor. When he had us working in the fields and picking up rocks, he called it ‘family bonding time.’ He was very kind and always put his family first.
“I’m a very proud daughter.” Grizzell leaves his wife, Mary Lou; daughters and their families Tabitha, Lance and Nick Estes and Tanya, Robbie and Seth Jenkins; siblings Wesley Grizzell, Modena Grizzell and Byrtle Range and many other family members and friends. Irene Tolliver Hamilton was a storekeeper for many years during World War II on what is now Kettle Valley Road. She loved sharing the experiences of her long, active life and passing on To page 3 This photo of Frank Grizzell and his grandson, Nick Estes, was the feature image for the 2014 Heritage Festival. Photo submitted
Farmers market boot camps set Farmers who plan to sell products at farmers markets will have an opportunity to learn about regulations and more at six Farmers Market Boot Camp Workshops to be held across Tennessee in February.
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workshops are open to all farmers. “It is easy for a farmer to get frustrated with some of the food processing regulations, but it is important to remember that the regulations actually serve to help vendors,” said Hal Pepper, a finan-
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Every corner of the primitive shop at The Front Porch is filled with heart-warming gifts and décor.
The Front Porch restaurant owners Cindy and Bart Elkins Photos by Cindy Taylor
Hosts Bailee Rhoton and Lauren McGill stand ready to seat diners at the opening of The Front Porch restaurant.
Exceptional Southern dining comes to Powell By Cindy Taylor
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The Front Porch menu claims exceptional Southern dining, right there in bold print. It does not lie. After months of wading through permits and prepping for handicap access, owners opened the Powell eatery for family and friends on the night of Jan. 6. The house was packed and the food did not disappoint. The menu includes steak, chicken, trout and duck, along with inspired sides and appetizers created to melt in your mouth and warm your tummy. And the homemade bread … wow! If you end up waiting for a table, a stroll upstairs
to the primitive shop will warm your heart. “I have been working here for months decorating and helping to prepare for the opening,” said primitive shop employee Wanda Carden. “When I came in tonight, the sights, smells, music, lighting and seeing all the people enjoying themselves – it took my breath away.” Located in the former George and Frona Gill home at the intersection of Emory Road and Spring Street, the restaurant offers casual ambience in a family atmosphere, with a dash of class. Even on a cold night, the porch is warm and cozy.
Owners Bart and Cindy Elkins and executive chef Cinnamon Kennedy have indeed brought a touch of Southern elegance, charm and grace to fine dining in Powell. You might see the Elkinses’ daughters Anna Grace and Sunny Day making their way among the tables, welcoming guests. The bakery/primitive shop is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and will sell pastries and coffee along with unique décor. The restaurant is open at 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday- Friday and 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday. No alcohol is served. Info and reservations: 8599260.
Eating dinner at The Front Porch are members of the Gill family: Laura Gill Bailey, great granddaughter of George and Frona Gill; her grandson, Cory Payne; (at right,) son Justin Bailey with his wife, Kristin Bailey, and their son, Everett.
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Halls wrestler Joe Fox is ranked among the top six in Tennessee at 145 pounds. Fox is pictured with Powell opponent Nathan Russell at a recent match. Photo by R. White
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Halls to host 42nd annual wrestling tournament By Ruth White Back in 1968, Halls wrestling coach Ed Simmons had the idea to host a tournament, inviting teams to attend and compete against some of the best in the area. Each year the tournament has grown, and this weekend 17 teams will gather at Halls High School to participate in one of the toughest one-day tournaments in the state. Making the trip are Brad-
ley Central, Wilson Central and McCallie (some of the top teams in Tennessee), plus Pisqah, N.C. and Abingdon, Va., as well as Tennessee teams from Blackman, Beech, Cane Ridge, East Hamilton and Red Bank. Area teams include Alcoa, Maryville, William Blount, Powell and Seymour. Halls High School has produced its share of outstanding wrestlers, including former coach Chris Van-
dergriff and his son, John; current coach Shannon Sayne and middle school wrestling coach Cody Humphrey, to name a few. Four of the teams attending the tournament are coached by former HHS wrestlers: Page High School coach is 2000 graduate Benji Gray; Powell High is coached by Larry Neely (1977); Seymour High coach is Alex Cate (2004) and Halls coach Sayne is a 1998 grad.
Wrestling begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, and will last until around 9 p.m. per coach Shannon Sayne. Duals for elementary and middle school wrestlers will be held on Friday, Jan. 16, to kick off the weekend, and a junior varsity tournament will be held on Monday, Jan. 19, all in the HHS gym. Wrestling will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday and will last until 4-5 p.m.
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Irene Tolliver Hamilton
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stories she heard from her grandmother, who remembered when Indians still roamed the area. Hamilton was 96 and lived her last few years with her daughter and son-inlaw, Betty and Stan Bullen, who have preserved the family home, a log cabin built around 1840. The complex of the home, garden and Irene’s store has been placed on the National Reg-
ister of Historic Places. She passed away just before Christmas. Lee Berry, a farmer with deep Sharps Chapel roots, passed away Jan. 4 at age 88. He served as a very young soldier in the Army in World War II, and his family says he let everyone know that he learned to drive on Germany’s Autobahn. He leaves behind almost 40 children, grandchildren
and greatg r a ndc h i ldren, most of whom still reside in Sharps Chapel. The TriC o u n t y H o n o r Lee Berry Guard performed graveside military rites for Mr. Grizzell and Mr. Berry.
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander came to Tennessee Friday with President Barack Obama, but he was not on board with the president’s proposal. “The right way to expand Tennessee Promise nationally is for other states to do for themselves what Tennessee has done. Then, instead of creating a new federal program, the federal government can help in two ways. “First, reduce paperwork for the ridiculous 108-question student aid application form which discourages two million Americans from applying for federal Pell grants that are already available to help pay community college tuition. “Second, pay for the new Pell grants that will be awarded if other states emulate Tennessee Promise and if Congress reduces paperwork and allows students to use Pell grants year-round.”
farmers will learn about food safety regulations for their products as well as liability risk and other pertinent topics. We encourage everyone to preregister early.” Those planning to attend may register for the workshops online at tiny.utk. edu/fmbootcamp. The $20 registration fee includes lunch. Preregistration is required at least five days prior to the workshop. Space is limited. The workshops will be held in Cookeville (Feb. 16), Alcoa (Feb. 17), Greeneville (Feb. 18), Covington (Feb. 24), Clarksville (Feb. 25) and Franklin (Feb. 26). Check-in begins at 9 a.m. local time, and sessions will last from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The workshops are intended for farmers who plan to sell at farmers markets and will cover these topics: Understanding the Need for Regulations on Processed Fruits and Vegetables Be Outstanding in Your Field with a Fabulous Farmers Market Display Are You Covered When Selling Fruits and Vegetables? Be Informed About Product Liability Risk Retail Meat Sales Guidelines Plant the Right Fruit and Vegetable Seeds to Grow Your Bank Account Resources for Specialty Crop Growers Through the Center for Profitable Agriculture Updates: Milk Sales and USDA Poultry Exemptions Introduction to Whole Farm Revenue Protection Attendance at these workshops fulfills a Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) requirement in only these sectors: Fruits and Vegetables and Value-Added Diversification sectors. For additional informa-
From page 1 tion regarding educational programs for TAEP credit, contact Erica Alexander at the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, 615-8375344. Fruit production and direct marketing workshops offered Fruit production and marketing are among the first topics to be discussed by University of Tennessee Extension experts in 2015. The UT Center for Profitable Agriculture is offering day-long workshops to producers interested in growing and direct marketing fruit through pick-yourown and on-farm retail markets. These workshops will include educational sessions about fruit production, good agricultural practices and food safety, financial analysis, risk management and marketing. Instructors will be UT Extension’s Dave Lockwood, Faith Critzer, Megan Bruch Leffew and Alan Galloway. Participants will also hear from a fruit producer with real-world experience in pick-your-own and onfarm retail. Weather permitting, each workshop will include a farm tour. The workshop will be repeated on Jan. 21, 22, 27 and 28 at Hardeman County, Marshall County, Greene County and Monroe County respectively. Registration and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m. (local time), and sessions will begin at 9 a.m. The workshop will end by 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Registration and a $15 fee is required by five business days prior to the workshop date. Register with a credit card at https://tiny. utk.edu/PYO or call the Center for Profitable Agriculture at 931-486-2777.
Artists’ works on display Three artists will be featured during January at the Parkside Gift Shop, formerly known as the Parkside Open Door Gallery in Fountain City. Fountain City residents Denae Oglesby will feature hand-crafted silver jewelry and Kate McCullough will feature watercolors. Mary Secrist of Halls
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What’s your name? Both Max Branum and I were new to Horace Maynard High School in fall 1978, he as a teacher and football coach and I as an eighth grader. Both of us were there the exact same number of years. I experienced classes with Mr. Branum four of five years. In eighth and ninth grade, he was my PE teacher. He being the only male PE teacher, and the class required for eighth and ninth grades, there was no other option.
Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME The man never used my first name. He attempted to call me by my last name, Mincey, but I never once recall him pronouncing it correctly. To him on some days I was known as “Muncey,”
others “Nicely,” even “Misery,” which came closest to describing my state of mind in his PE class. His continual mispronunciation drew much unwanted attention from my classmates through my futile attempts at correction. Based upon such experiences, it might surprise some that I chose to be in Mr. Branum’s health class during sophomore year. This decision was made over the phone with my friend Randy Gaut just before spring registration for fall classes. Randy and I knew we would have several classes that were expected to be very difficult: English II (Eileen Monroe), Biology I (Peggy Cosby, later DeBusk), Spanish I (Vauda Lee
Needham), and Algebra II (Ms. DeMarotta). Even though we were taking a study hall, and it was an option to have Ms. Cosby for health, we decided we needed at least one “crip course.” Mr. Branum’s reputation identified his health class as such, and we were not disappointed. Fate decreed that Mr. Branum would cross my path one last time during junior year. Guess which teacher was assigned second period study hall in the cafeteria? This study hall was rather large, and Mr. Branum did not require absolute silence. I always sat at a table with my friend Jan Freeh. In this particular situation I might have been blessed that Mr.
A tribute to
Irene Tolliver Hamilton
We were saddened this Christmas season by the death at age 96 of Irene Tol l i v e r Hamilton on Dec. 14, 2014. I r e n e was a lifelong and well-known Hamilton resident of Union County. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Stan Bullen; her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debra Hamilton; grandchildren Johnny Hamilton and Glenda Hamilton and her partner, Steve Thompson; great grandchildren Taylor and Autumn Hamilton; stepgrandchildren Butch and Lynn Bullen, Dr. Michael Bullen; step-great grandchildren Grant Bullen, Lara Lynn Bullen Goodman and husband Nick; Emily, Anna, Katherine and Luke Bullen.
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Irene was born in the historic Hamilton-Tolliver log house and for many years looked after the HamiltonTolliver complex, which also includes the Hamilton Store and the Norris Dam Brand tomato cannery. As long as she was able, Irene grew many vintage flowers – one which she called widow’s tears or mother’s tears. Irene was a source I frequently relied upon for information about Union County history, and Irene could almost always answer my questions. Irene had a keen sense of what was historically significant and kept a good file of many, many interesting events concerning Union County.
She shared Valentine sayings, which I have previously shared in my column. I understand she did a compilation of her own stories, and we thank Irene for that. During World War II she ran the Hamilton Store across from her home and could tell about the rationing of items and how she tried to keep needed items in stock. She later worked in Walt Baker’s store, which was at the intersection of Main Street and Academy Street. After Walt died, Bill “Willie” Wills ran the store and Irene continued to work there. Laura Catherine Monroe now owns this property. Irene volunteered at the Union County Museum and for many other community projects. When Irene was working at the museum, it was not unusual for people searching for their ancestors to mention a name that Irene had known per-
sonally. Not only could she find the records, she could tell them personal stories about their ancestors, and that made their visit really special. When Irene began to think about crossing the bar, she left for her family and friends, a poem written long ago and attributed to Edgar A. Guest, Betty Miller Davis or Anonymous: When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, I want no rites in the gloom filled room – Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little – but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared, miss me – but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the master plan – a step on the road home.
Branum couldn’t remember my name, but he never from day one had a problem remembering Jan’s. Every person in that study hall could be talking profusely, but at some point during the period Mr. Branum would call out, “Hey, Jan Freeh, bring your stuff, you’re going to the office.” Jan would collect his stuff, muttering under his breath in a tongue only the first two words of which were decipherable, “Oh, Branum, @ # $ % ^ & *!” Jan had not only a seat in study hall, but an alternate seat in the outer office as he was an expected daily visitor. I did not have Mr. Branum during my senior year, and fate decreed that our
paths would cross no more after May 1983. Though he couldn’t remember me from one day to the next, he lives forever in my long-term memory of happy days gone by. Next I will share a high school lesson that caused a college problem.
GOV NOTES ■ The Union County Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Union County High School Auditorium. The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.
When you are lonely And bury your sorrows and sick of heart, go to the in doing good deeds. Miss friends we know: me – but let me go.
‘H’ is for hypocrite A more fitting name for the Harvard Crimson might be the fortuitously alliterative “Harvard Hypocrites.”
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As the New York Times recently reported, it isn’t love for the Crimson that’s behind the red faces of Harvard faculty members. Turns out they’re indignant about being introduced to the reality of health care reforms many of them supported. Ivy League, meet The Rest of Us. Confronted with increased out-of-pocket costs for health care, resulting
in part from provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the agitated academics are questioning the university’s data. Some have gone so far as to devise spreadsheets to crunch the numbers – no mean feat for professors more at home with Aphrodite than annuities. One Harvard veteran called the changes “deplorable, deeply regressive,” while another said the outof-pocket costs were “equivalent to taxing the sick.” As a member of the unwashed masses who has forked over my “sick tax” for years, it’s hard to overlook their hypocrisy, much less generate sympathy for them. Hypocrisy in academia is at least a change of pace from rampant political hypocrisy.
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Prayer meeting time I do believe it is prayer meeting time. The sports forums I follow, starting with Scout’s VolChat and Rocky Top Board, tell me Tennessee people are praying for one of our favorite sons, Eric Berry. So are Georgia people and Kentucky people and some from Florida and even Alabama. Out in Kansas, concern for Berry is big. Eric is 26, a two-time All-American Volunteer, recipient of the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s best collegiate defensive back. The Chiefs selected him fifth in the 2010 draft. He has been that good or better in the NFL. That was then. The now part is a fight for his life against Hodgkin lymphoma. He is favored
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to win, a high percentage do, but he is too special and this is too serious to take for granted. Peyton Manning has checked in. He sees this as a tough fight, understands the treatment is challenging, but says Eric is a fighter. “I reached out to him and told him he’s in a lot of people’s prayers and thoughts.” Phillip Fulmer is optimistic. “He was always up to the challenge. I believe he will be in this case.” Ex-Vol Inky Johnson,
inspiration for many, close friend to Berry, says Eric is doing well. “He’s doing great. He comes from a great family. Most importantly, Eric knows who’s in control of his situation and that’s God. When you know who’s in control, you’re at peace with it. So Eric will be fine.” Maybe you know that Berry chose Kansas City number 29 in recognition of Inky. He was 29 at Tennessee. We don’t know when the cancer started but we know when it was found. Quirky story. Late November, Berry put a big hit on Oakland running back Marcel Reece. The other safety, Husain Abdullah, came flying in to get a piece. He also got some of Eric. Berry got up clutching his
chest. “You all right?” Abdullah asked. “I’m good,” Berry replied. Later, his shoulder wasn’t so good. An X-ray didn’t show anything but when orthopedic physician Cris Barnthouse examined him, things didn’t add up. Berry hurt when he moved his arm but was not sensitive to touch, nor was his strength affected. If his chest was bruised, he would have felt pain in all three tests. Barnthouse recommended an MRI. There it was, the intruder, a mass that didn’t belong. Eric chose Atlanta as the battleground, Emory’s cancer institute. Dr. Christopher R. Flowers, a Stanford man, is calling the plays. He says the affliction is potentially curable with standard chemotherapy. Radiation is a secondary approach. Stem cell implants are out there somewhere, if needed.
Flowers did not discuss future football. Or hair loss. I lack the wisdom to explain why really bad things sometimes happen to really good people. I do know the NFL generates a bunch of ugly headlines. None belong to Eric. He is considered a rock-solid pillar among the Chiefs, a natural leader who plays the game the right way and didn’t flaunt his wealth or honors. Eric is already a model for younger players, an example of how to do it. Before that, he was just a model citizen. I remember a high school story of him volunteering as a helper in a dentist’s office. I always suspected the receptionist was pretty. I recall, at UT, him showing up in the equipment room the night before a game to help team managers clean and polish helmets. Think about that, star with a scrub brush.
I never saw Eric turn cartwheels or otherwise celebrate an interception or touchdown. He just handed the ball to the nearest official. He has always been substance over style. BerryStrong is the getwell theme but Kansas City defensive end Mike DeVito tweeted a verse from Psalms that I’m going to keep handy, just in case: “O Lord, my God, I cried to You for help, and You have healed me.” Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com.
SPORTS NOTES ■ Baseball signups for 3U-14U will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, at Halls Community Park. Info: hcpark.org or hcpsports@msn.com.
Mary Boyce Temple (1856-1929) HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin Those who followed the Washington he was an early and persistent promoter of scene in the 1950s, particularly during improvements in agriculture and transporPresident Truman’s administratation. tion, will remember Perle MesOf his four published books, ta. She was the socialite who “East Tennessee and the Civgave the parties that evil War” (1899) has been the eryone aspired to attend. most influential, with its When Truman appointdetailed account of the ed her U.S. Ambassaevents leading up to dor to Luxembourg, Tennessee’s secession, she continued her the Bridge Burnlavish parties there. ing Incident and the Long before that Great Locomotive time, Knoxville’s Chase. Mary Boyce Temple From 1862 to 1865, moved into either the Temple family Washington’s Maylived at Melrose Esflower or Willard hotel tate, among the finest during each winter’s in Knox County, where social season. There she they entertained many practiced the skills that visiting dignitaries. Now had made her mother the site of UT’s Hess Philanthropist, socialite and suffamous for hosting at Hall, Temple’s 20 fragette, Miss Mary Boyce Temple her Melrose Estate, acres contained the (1856-1929) was active in Knoxville, entertaining celebrii mpresNashville and Washington. Photos courties such as Gov. Wilsive Melrose mantesy of the C.M. McClung Historical Collection. liam G. Brownlow, sion, experimental presidential candiflower and vegetable date John Bell, and Civil War generals John gardens, an extensive fruit orchard and G. Foster and Ulysses S. Grant. an outstanding collection of ornamental Born on July 6, 1856, Mary Boyce shrubs and trees. Temple was the only child of Judge OliMary Boyce attended local schools but ver Perry Temple (1820-1907) and Scotia obtained much of her education from freC. Hume Temple (1832-1889). O.P. Temple quent travel with her family, as well as from was a staunch Unionist in the days lead- the family’s extensive library. She matricuing up to the Civil War and became one of lated at Vassar College, then an exclusive the most celebrated jurists of his day. He school for women only, and graduated with was a busy practicing attorney before he a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1887, the first became chancellor of the Eighth Chancery southern woman to graduate from the coldistrict (1866-1870) and of the Second Dis- lege. Founded in 1861 in Poughkeepsie, trict (1870-1878). At one point he had the N.Y., Vassar is on the banks of the Hudson highest personal income of anyone in Knox River, halfway between the capital, Albany, County. As a member of the University of and New York City. No doubt its location in Tennessee board of Trustees for 54 years, a center of so much of America’s history en-
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Adair Monument in Lynnhurst Cemetery. On Oct. 26, 1926, Mary Boyce Temple represented the Bonny Kate Chapter of the D.A.R. at the dedication of John Adair’s monument. In the front are Sarah Smith Sanders, J. Harvey Smith, Temple and Sarah Smith McCampbell. hanced her interest in the subject. When she returned to Knoxville, she found her mother in ill health, and the two traveled widely seeking a physician or climate that would help her. However, Scotia Hume Temple passed away in May 1889 while they were in New York City. Her body was returned to Knoxville and interred in Old Gray Cemetery where a tall obelisk was placed in her honor. Miss Temple lived with her father for many years in a home at the southeast corner of Market and Cumberland. The house also became a center of Knoxville’s social life, where Mary Boyce assisted her father in hosting and with the research and writing that would result in the publication of his four books. Her father passed away in 1907, and she completed the editing of his fourth book, “Notable Men of Tennessee (1833 to 1875),” which was published in 1912. Along with Lizzie Crozier French, Miss Temple organized the Ossoli Circle in 1885 and was elected its first president. Ossoli, the South’s oldest federated women’s club, chose promotion of its members’ intellectual and moral development as its first goal. Later, they chose projects that would aid in the education of mountain children and in other social, economic and civic activity. In 1893, she organized the Bonny Kate Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.), named for the second wife of John Sevier. She served as regent of the chapter for many years and also served as vice president-general of the national D.A.R. (1898-99). Eventually she was named life regent of the chapter. She always attended the national congresses; she was often called upon to preside and was said to have a “particular genius” in conducting the meetings.
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In recognition of her work at the local, state and national level, Gov. Benton McMillan appointed Temple to represent Tennessee at the Paris Exposition in 1900. She would later represent the state in Stockholm and Rio de Janeiro. She attended the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 as the lone woman on the Jury of Higher Education, and in 1913 she helped organize Knoxville’s National Conservation Exposition. When developers threatened to raze Blount Mansion in 1925, Mary Boyce wrote her personal check for $100 to secure the option for the D.A.R. She became the first president of the Blount Mansion Association and means were found to save the mansion. An ardent suffragist, Temple became president of the Knox County chapter of the League of Women Voters in the 1920s. In 1922, Mary Boyce moved to 623 Hill Ave. and lived there until her death. Originally occupied by the Chambliss family, the house had several owners and underwent many structural changes after her death and was scheduled for demolition. Fortunately, Brian Pittman, a local architect, purchased it in 2006 and has expended much effort in its authentic restoration. The two-story house includes a Colonial Revival style porch, bay windows in the parlor and master bedroom and original exterior brick and iron. The interior features elegant woodwork, including an oak staircase and two impressive pocket doors. A lifelong member of Second Presbyterian Church, Mary Boyce Temple passed away on May 16, 1929, leaving a lasting legacy as a welfare worker, preservation activist, philanthropist, historian and author. Her services were conducted by Dr. Clifford Barbour and she was interred with her parents in Old Gray Cemetery.
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Words for 2015 from pastor Alan Price can change the heart, but He chooses to use us in that process.” P r i c e says the c h u r c h makes a concer ted effort to reach the community for Christ. Alan Price He says it is a mission field and needs to be treated as such. During the past few years, Beaver Dam has started many new ministries such as Jeans for teens, a prison Bible study and minors’ care for single mothers. A group of young women began a ministry to the students at Adrian Burnett Elementary: feeding 40
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Luttrell fifth graders post gains: Cameron Kitts, 29 percent growth in English and language arts; Marcquis Buckner, 40 percent growth in science; and Austin Acuff, 52 percent growth in math. Photos submitted
Luttrell achievers in fourth grade: Michael Buckner, 49 percent growth in math; Emily Corum, 31 percent growth in science; and Michael Keck, 45 percent growth in reading and language arts.
Luttrell students raise the bar Luttrell Elementary is celebrating “These students have made excepthe success of nine students who have tional progress,” says principal Sonja shown the most progress in English, Saylor. math and science according to District Last year, the school began using a Assessments. Data Room to track all of the students’
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Achievers at Luttrell in third grade: Tanner Jones, 41percent growth in science; Kierra Gerber, 44 percent growth in math; and Hannah Aljumaily, 55 percent growth in reading and language arts.
Luke Shoffner stands under his father’s retired jersey.
Shoffner, Clabough athletes of week Shannon Carey (in back) leads a medieval dance with members of the SMG newspaper club. Photos by Ruth White
Dancing with the SCA Ever wonder what happened to Shannon Carey when she stopped coming so often to Union County?
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She’s in a management program at Shopper-News which has recently included serving as sales manager. For 2015, Shannon is tackling a couple of new projects including learning about newspaper production technology and working to develop our newspaper in Farragut. Meanwhile, we can count on her to help with Shopper projects such as our newspaper club at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy. Shannon and Zac Carey of the Society for Creative Anachronism provided a change of pace for the news-
paper club recently when they dropped by in period costume to talk about life in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Shannon is known in the Barony of Thor’s Mountain as Lady Muirenn ingen Ui Dunchada, a member of the Irish nobility. Her husband, Zac, is known as Brewer, a name that suggests his ancestors’ craft. Zac let the kids try on helmets and hold a sword of the type used in simulated combat. He talked about production methods of blending iron with alloys to make lighter-weight yet still protective armor. He said his older brother got him hooked on SCA by taking him to an event. Shannon brought home the high death rate of the Middle Ages by having everyone stand up and then calling them to sit as members of their imagined age group died. Very few lived past 50, and 30 was considered “old” during that time.
This week’s Union County High School Patriots athletes, Luke Shoffner and Sierra Clabough, are not only starters on their respective basketball teams, but are academic achievers with GPAs of 3.8 or more. Shoffner has big shoes to fill. His dad, Sharps Chapel Elementary School principal Bryan Shoffner, held the UCHS career scoring record in basketball. His jersey was retired and hangs above the court where Luke now plays point guard. Luke, a junior, is a starter and leading scorer, and has played basketball since he was four years old. His dad and mom Wendy ■
Taylor Styles lifts her arm to allow Zac Carey to move underneath. This dance from the Middle Ages is called Tangle Bransle. The Careys and other SCA members speak at schools without charge to show young people a far different way of life. Members gather on weekends at regional events to “live the dream” through dressing in costumes of
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have another son, Aaron, who Luke says is a good player on the HMMS team. Sierra Clabough is back on the girls basketball team as a starter and recently Clabough had a great game, scoring 16 points against Scott County. She is a member of the volleyball team and will start the tennis season soon as first seed. Her mother is Pam Clabough and her older sister is Savannah.
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THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Tickets available for Rhythm N’ Blooms music festival, on stages set exclusively along downtown Knoxville’s historic Jackson Avenue. Features firsttimers, chart-climbers and highly lauded acts from varied musical backgrounds. Info/tickets: www. rhythmnbloomsfest.com.
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Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Faye Wooden, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main St., Maynardville. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 17-18 Sets class, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Anderson Bailey. Part of the Featured Tennessee Artist Workshop series. Info: 494-9854 or www. appalachianarts.net.
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Road. Info: 689-2681. Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmitt, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.
MONDAY, FEB. 2 American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 3875522.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7 Hot Chocolate and Cool Crafts, 2-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Jan. 31. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
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Luttrell seniors luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center off Tazewell Pike. Fried chicken is main dish; bring sides and desserts.
VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.
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“Remembering Red,” A Tribute to Red Skelton featuring Brian Hoffman, 4 p.m., Historic Grove Theater, 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge. Tickets: www. KnoxvilleTickets.com, 656-4444, 877-995-9961 or at the door. Special Group rates: 288-0672.
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FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JAN. 16-FEB. 1 “Huckleberry Finn” presented by Knoxville Children’s Theatre, 109 E. Churchwell Ave. Performances: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Info: 208-3677, knoxvillechildrenstheatre. com or info@childrenstheatreknoxville.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 24 Saturday Stories and Songs: Brianna Hanson, 11 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 West Emory Road. Info: 947-6210. Saturday Stories and Songs: Melissa Mastrogiovanni, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
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SATURDAY, JAN. 17 A Night of Improv, 7-8:30 p.m., Nita Buell-Black Auditorium, Powell High School, 2136 West Emory Road. Presented by the Powell Playhouse. Tickets: $10, ages 5 and under free. Featuring a special Powell Playhouse performance. Ticket info: 947-7428, 256-7428. Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II concert, 8 p.m., Civic Auditorium, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Part of the Knoxville News Sentinel Pops Series. Tickets: $35-$89. Tickets: 291-3310 or www.knoxvillesymphony.com.
MONDAY, FEB. 16 Kaleidoscope Magic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Bob Grimac. Open to students age 10 to adult. Brig lunch. Registration deadline: Feb. 9. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.
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AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/to register: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.
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Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagen, 11 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton
American Legion meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522.
Come to the water “Amen, I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43) In December, a 14 year old related to folks near here, committed suicide. Some folks wonder Fr. Steve Pawelk if someone who commits suicide can go to heaven? The answer is “YES!” There are three ways to approach this. First in the last milla second before death, a person can say I am sorry, repent of all sins and be saved. This is the hope given by the thief on the cross who Jesus rewards with salvation. Only God knows what happens in those milla seconds before death. Another possibility, is that a person who commits suicide is not in their right mind at the moment. Our criminal system does not hold people with mental illness as culpable in the same way it does someone who is sane. God, who is the just judge, would hold to a similar if not higher standard. “For God delivered all to disobedience, that he might have mercy upon all. Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God. How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways.” (Romans 11:32-33)
Thus, the final response is that God is love (1 John 4:7,16) and God is merciful. Mercy means giving pardon to those most lost, confused and despairing. If we broken and sinful people would make room in our hearts to forgive and grant the child a place in heaven if it were in our power, would not God who is all love and all merciful do the same? Remember:
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