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Blessed Theresa of Calcutta Catholic Church will hold the annual Kids Royalty Carnival noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, on the new church property across from Union County High School. Funds raised will benefit the church building fund. There will be music by the Better Way, the Beasons and the Valley Boys.

There will also be traditional Mexican dancers, food and games. A charity auction will be held at 4 p.m. Info: 9927222

New Horace Maynard Middle School principal Greg Clay meets students Lindsey Vanover and Kailyn Tolliver at 6th grade night Aug. 6. Photo by S. Carey

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By Shannon Carey Greg Clay knows that middle school is a big transition for rising 6th graders. In Union County, going from a small, community elementary school to a student body of 700 can be intimidating.

Clay, the new principal at Horace Maynard Middle School, draws parallels between the students’ experience and his own, going from assistant principal at K-12 Washburn School, with 40 staff and 600 kids, to “the big school,” as he’s heard HMMS called.

“I’m used to a grade of 45 students,” he said. “Here, it’s more like 225.”

But with students and teachers divided into “pods,” the impact of school size is scaled down.

The Union County Farmers Market starts back to school hours this week. The market will be open 3-6 p.m. every Friday, behind the Union County Arts Cooperative on Main Street.

Canning College Union County Extension Agent Rebecca Hughes will host a canning workshop 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, at Revival Vision Church in Maynardville. Learn to can with a water bath. Students must bring six pint jars and six half-pint jars. The class must have at least three participants, so register in advance. Minimum age is 12, and registration fee is $15. Info or to register: 992-8038 or rlhughes@utk.edu

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Luttrell Library to get 3-D printer

Breast cancer awareness The Knoxville affiliate of Susan G. Komen Foundation will present a free breast cancer education and awareness session 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Union County Senior Center, 298 Main Street. The session is for both men and women.

There will be door prizes, and lunch will be provided.

Register with Melanie Dykes, 992-0361, before Aug. 14.

IN THIS ISSUE Making Union County smile Martin Shafer has “piddled around with wood,” as he puts it, for 30 years.

“We’re on this Earth to help folks and make folks smile, and that’s what I’m trying to do,” he said.

Now, with help from graphic designer Steve Walker and a laser engraver, Shafer is offering unique pieces of Union County memorabilia.

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Luttrell Public Library will get a 3-D printer this fall thanks to a grant from the Jane L. Pettway Foundation.

“I am excited to offer the county this new innovation to help our customers make their visions a reality,” said Luttrell Library director Kim Todd. “They can make products for school, work, home or maybe even something they want to market. There are endless possibilities.”

The 3-D printing process begins with a digital designer, a patron of the library, who constructs the blueprint for the project using software at the library or at home. The printer uses the digital design as a guide as it pushes molten plastic through an extruder, laying down successive layers of material until the object is complete.

Todd also announced that the Pettway grant will provide an AWE

After School Edge Computer for children ages 6 to 12. This gives the library a total of four AWE computers, two of which are Early Literacy Station computers for children ages 2 to 8.

“Luttrell Library is inspired to continue to be a place of gathering and an environment of education and innovation,” said Todd.

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Luttrell, Horace Maynard Middle set the pace

By Sandra Clark Last week we reported that two Union County Schools – Horace Maynard Middle School and Luttrell Elementary – had been designated Reward Schools – a first for the county.

Both were recognized for yearover-year progress – as measured by school-wide value-added data.

Luttrell and HMMS were among 85 schools statewide in this category.

Ironically, other Union County schools showed remarkable progress as well and many had higher actual achievement scores. Take a look: Horace Maynard Middle School: In 7th grade math, 15.4 percent were proficient or advanced in 2014; the school grew that to 40 percent in 2015 – a gain of 24.6 percent. Scores in reading/ language arts stayed flat at 33.5 percent.

For all grade levels in math, 17.9 percent were proficient or advanced in 2014; that grew to 37.4

percent in 2015 – a gain of 19.5 percent. Again, reading/language arts stayed flat, reflecting statewide trends, at 35.7 percent.

Luttrell Elementary: In 3rd grade math, 32.2 percent were proficient or advanced in 2014; that grew to 52.8 percent in 2015 – a gain of 20.6 percent. Again, reading/language arts was flat at 33.3 percent.

For all grade levels in math, Luttrell increased from 29.4 percent to 51.3 percent – a gain of 21.9 percent. Reading/LA went from 32.6 to 36.6 percent.

Big Ridge Elementary: 3rd grade math scores increased from 36.7 percent to 62.9 percent – a gain of 26.2 percent. Overall math scores increased from 39.6 to 58 percent – a gain of 18.4 percent.

Reading/LA overall showed a mild dip from 41.8 percent proficient or advanced in 2014 to 39.2 percent in 2015.

Maynardville Elementary School: 3rd grade math scores grew from 41.6 to 55.6 percent – a

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14 percent increase; overall math scores grew from 31.5 to 45.2 percent – a gain of 13.7 percent in students advanced or proficient.

Reading/LA grew in grades 3-8 from 30.5 percent in 2014 to 32.5 percent – a 2 percent game. Contrast that with a statewide decline of 1.1 percent in this category.

Paulette Elementary: 3rd grade math scores showed an increase from 54.5 to 67.2 percent proficient or advanced – a gain of 12.7 percent; overall, math increased from 33.9 to 54.7 percent – a gain of 20.8 percent (compared to 4.3 gain statewide).

Reading/LA scores were down a bit from 39.6 to 38.5 percent overall and from 49.1 to 39.6 in third grade.

Sharps Chapel Elementary: suffered in the “progress” category by having children already at 68.1 percent proficient or advanced in 3rd grade; this year’s score was 66.7 percent – a drop of 1.4 percent but still dynamite scores. Overall in math, the school

grew the scores from 55.0 percent to 65.6 percent – a 10.6 percent gain.

In reading/LA, the school fell in 3rd grade from 54.5 percent to 38.9 percent; overall, the drop was from 50.7 percent to 46.9.

Tennessee Virtual Academy: Operated as a Union County Public School, the online school caused a decline in the county’s overall scores. In 7th grade math, the scores grew from 14.3 percent advanced or proficient to 22.1 percent; overall in math, scores grew from 23.2 to 27.3 percent.

In reading/LA, scores were much better. Seventh graders grew from 45.6 to 48.1 percent; overall, scores fell from 42.0 to 40.7 percent.

Union County High School: The graduation rate grew from 74 to 87.1 percent; algebra II grew from 48.4 to 55.4 percent; English III grew from 39.5 to 48.9 percent. All high school goals were met.

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Library to host author rally

Linda Henry: Sharing her joy

By Charlie Hamilton and Shannon Carey Author Linda Henry hopes that readers will find hope in her stories. Inspired by her own life experiences, her novel follows a young woman through hard times and finally to redemption.

The writer’s mother passed away when Henry was 12. She survived child abuse, and at age 14 she lived on the streets after her father kicked her and her sister out of the house. Now, she has overcome those experiences and isn’t afraid to share them. Her devotion to God and the support of her family and boyfriend, Jerry Gentry, have helped her in her writing.

Henry says she and her brother, also an author, have great imaginations.

She started writing at his encouragement.

“It seemed like it just flowed so easily. I’d get home from work late and write until 5 a.m.,” she said.

The result was “The Life of a Girl Called TABBY,” a multi-part story of a girl’s struggles with life’s difficult choices. Henry said the book is for adults, as it touches on adult topics.

“I cried a little and laughed a little,” Henry said.

“It’s helped me life a burden off my shoulders.”

Henry showed the book to co-workers first, and they were enthusiastic.

“They just kept saying ‘Bring me more. I can’t wait to see what happens to Tabby,’” she said.

Author Linda Henry Carey

Photo by S.

Now, the first two parts of the book are available on the Kindle store for 99 cents each, and the third part will go on sale Aug. 30.

“I didn’t know love after my mother died until I found God’s unconditional love,” Henry said.

In addition to her writing, Henry is passing that love along to those in need.

After speaking with a representative from the Midland and Northern Baptist Association, Henry and her friend Betty Workman founded Angels of Hope for the Children, an outreach ministry for the students at Big Creek Elementary School in Kentucky.

They take birthday bags to the students once a month, including everything needed for a real birthday party, necessities like toothbrushes and shampoo, and a small gift.

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Maynardville Public Library will host the third Thunder Road Author Rally 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

“Maynardville Public Library has always been a champion of the written word,” said library director Chantay Collins.

Library staff started with small book signings for local authors, but all that changed when they took a trip to an author event. Multiple authors were in attendance with books available for purchase, interacting with readers and each other.

The first Thunder Road Author Rally had six authors. The second event had 10 authors, and the up-

shut-ins.

The effort has grown and attracted donors. They encourage donors to sign a card to the students whose bags they provided. One boy was confused by the card, saying it didn’t have his name in it. Henry told him that it was his card, signed by someone who donated his gift.

“He said, ‘I’ve never had a birthday card before.’”

Henry calls this work and her writing a joy. She plans to submit “The Life of a Girl Called TABBY” to possible publishers soon.

“People ask me what I would do if the book really takes off,” she said. “The first thing I would do would be to dig a water well in a Third World country.”

To download the book, search “The Life of a Girl Called TABBY” or L.F. Henry on Amazon.com. To donate to Angels of Hope for the Children, call Henry at 865-308-0799 or Workman at 865-688-9248.

coming rally will host 28 authors. Attendees will get to meet authors, purchase books and enter drawings and giveaways.

On the list to attend are Kim Law, Faith Marlow, T.G. Franklin, Juli Alexander, Lexi Witcher/Leanne Tyler,

J.K. Ensley, A.H. Richardson, Andrea Renee Smith, Kristie Dean, N.D. Cinniamon, Gertie King, Melanie K. Hutsell, Janae Mitchell, Jo Jewell, Stephany Faulkner Davis, Carolynn Carey, Mary A. Brantley, Mallory Kane, Donna Wright, Kate Mck-

eever, Angela Britnell, Patricia Gilliam, Elizabeth Sharp, Barbara Ebel, Rachel Rivers, Kerri Seaton, Bonnie Peters and Teddie Todd.

Collins thanked Melissa Stevens of the Illustrated Author for the design of the event logo.

Barnes & Noble partner for autism event On Saturday, Aug. 22, Artistic Spectrum and Barnes & Noble Booksellers will partner to present the Autism Family Fun & Safety Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble near West Town Mall. Admission is free and open to the public. Families are welcome to drop in for as long as they wish.

Indoor activities include art activities, sensoryfriendly dance & music mini-lessons, autism safety information and autism ID kits, a book fair, and story time to kick off Barnes & Noble’s new partnership with Artistic Spectrum and Autism Site Knoxville (ASK) for a monthly autismfriendly story time.

Parents will also be able

to meet Artistic Spectrum’s fine arts instructors for this fall’s Autism Arts Exploration series for children with autism spectrum disorders ages 5-13 and their siblings.

Outdoors, children can interact with community safety personnel and a firetruck from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. so they can become more comfortable with safety vehicles.

This is particularly important because children with autism are prone to wandering off or running away when they are in a stressful situation, which makes them four times more likely than their typical peers to suffer a fatal accident during childhood.

Information about local special needs swimming

programs will be available since children with autism spectrum disorders are seven times more likely than their typical peers to drown during childhood.

Brantley signing at Luttrell Library Luttrell Public Library will host a Coffee Shop Author Talk featuring new local author Mary Ann Brantley at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.

Brantley will talk about her new book, “Acorns from Ivy,” and sign copies for attendees. The library is located at 115 Park Road, Luttrell.

Info: 992-0208

Commission passes budget

By Shannon Carey The budget that failed July 30 was approved Aug. 3. The deciding factor was the presence of commissioners Chris Upton and Jonathan Goforth, both of whom were absent July 30, and both of whom voted for the budget Aug. 3.

J.M. Bailey made the motion to approve the budget,

and Janet Holloway seconded. Voting against the budget were Lynn Beeler, Bill Cox, Jim Greene, Kenny Hill, Mike Sexton and Tony Strevel. Dennis Nicely was absent.

The county’s property tax rate was approved July 27, with the commission voting to raise taxes from $1.79 to $2.17.

Chamber lodging survey To make it convenient for tourists and visitors to find a place to stay in Union County, the Union County Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey of available lodgings.

Those who rent lodging to visitors for less than 30 days may submit information online at www.surveymonkey. com/r/K6L5DSM. The survey takes a few minutes to complete.

Visitor lodging may in-

clude motel rooms, cabins and homes, apartments, house boats, floating houses, RV camps and other places in Union County that are available to visitors on a short-term basis. The Chamber will make lodging information available to encourage people to stay right here in Union County, said president Pat Hurley.

Info: 992-2811 or info@ UCchamber-TN.com

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Mason Simpson of the Sharps Chapel Volunteer Fire Department asked the commission to reconsider budget requests from the county’s fire departments.

Mayor Mike Williams said that the commission could not consider the issue Aug. 3, but could revisit it at a later date.

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Martin Shafer’s Tic Tac Toe game features a hidden compartment with black and white beans as the game pieces.

A Union County coaster made from wood from Martin Shafer’s property.

Martin Shafer: Making folks smile

By Shannon Carey Martin Shafer has “piddled around with wood,” as he puts it, for 30 years.

His antique gas engine hobby led him to exhibit at the Museum of Appalachia.

Since one of his engines runs a reciprocating hacksaw, he started using it to cut wood, then put the logs on a lathe to make small rolling pins and yo-yos for museum-goers.

“We’re on this Earth to help folks and make folks smile, and that’s what I’m trying to do,” he said.

Now, with help from

graphic designer Steve Walker and a laser engraver, Shafer is offering unique pieces of Union County memorabilia.

Originally from Fountain City, Shafer moved Paulette 20 years ago. Most of his pieces are carved from locust or cedar found on his own property. The laser engraver has allowed him to create wood coasters featuring a map of Union county. But the special upcoming piece is a Union County map puzzle.

The puzzle is plywood painted white. The laser en-

graver adds a smoky patina to the wood. The map shows the names of various Union County communities, including Lickskillet and Sharps Chapel, along with flags and a moonshine jug.

Under the puzzle is a history of Union County provided by historian Bonnie Peters.

“I like for people to be able to enjoy the result of what I do, and this is something everybody can do,” Shafer said. “I want the pieces to be big enough for a child to do it.”

Each piece is one-of-a-

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Shafer has leant his talents to several projects in Union County. He is doing the engraving of plaques for the Veterans Memorial near Wilson Park, and he built picnic tables for Maynardville Public Library and the Art on Main event.

“I’m not good, but I have a good time,” said Shafer.

The puzzles will be available for purchase at the Union County Arts Cooperative soon.

Info: unioncountyarts. com or 865-992-9161

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“Even though it’s big, you try to make the school small,” he said.

Clay grew up in the Tater Valley community, attending Washburn School, where he played basketball and graduated in 1986. He attended Walters State Community College and later UT for a degree in business, then worked at Plasti-Line in Powell before moving to New Mexico. There, he went back to school for a certification in elementary education.

“It was something I’d always thought about doing,” he said. “Business just wasn’t very fulfilling. Being with the kids is fulfilling and just fun.”

Clay taught math, science and social studies, including one semester

at HMMS when current Director of Schools Dr. Jimmy Carter was principal there, but most of his teaching career has been at his home school in Washburn, where he also coached basketball. He got a master’s degree and became assistant principal there, a position he held for 10 years.

Clay kept in touch with Union County schools over the years and applied for principal at HMMS when the position came open.

“I just liked what was going on here,” he said.

The announcement that HMMS is a state Reward School was a nice surprise for Clay, showing the faculty, staff and students’ hard work. His

goal for the 2015-2016 school year is to maintain that momentum.

He’s also looking forward to building relationships with the staff and students.

“I’m a very visible guy. I like to be out and about,” he said. “I’ve told the kids I’ve met so far to tell me their names a few times. It’s going to take awhile to learn 700 names.”

Clay met with the entire faculty and staff for the first time Aug. 3, and he was impressed at how many people work at the school. He asked them to be at school early Aug. 7, to welcome the kids.

“I’m just really excited to get started,” he said.

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Woodcarver Martin Shafer displays a new Union County puzzle, soon to be available at the Union County Arts Cooperative Photos by S. Carey

WSCC offers class for personal trainers Walters State Community College is offering a course to prepare individuals for careers as certified personal trainers through its Center for Workforce Training.

The college will host a free information session 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Call 423-585-2675 to reserve a seat.

“The training can create a tremendous opportunity for individuals as America becomes more focused on fitness,” said Dr. Nicole Cardwell-Hampton, coordinator of workforce training.

“This is a six-week class that builds from the basics up. No prior experience or knowledge is required.

Graduates will be able to lead group exercise, senior fitness, youth fitness, aqua fitness and personal training sessions. The six weeks are challenging. Each student also completes an internship with a local gym,” Cardwell-Hampton said.

The class will meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 19-Nov. 14, at Walters State’s Morristown campus.

The cost is $769, which includes the cost of certification exams.

While the class is not eligible for most financial aid, the cost may be covered by veterans’ educational benefits, including the Montgomery G.I. Bill and the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

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opinion The devastating flood of Barren Creek A cloudburst in August 1916 caused a flood that killed several people and swept away homes and barns. This is the first of a three-part series on that flood.

As I understand it, this cloudburst came in the middle of the night when most people were sleeping. I read of people watching houses and chicken houses with animals on top floating down the river. This must have been below where the present Johnson Mill is located.

At the time it was estimated that about 50 people lost their lives to the flood.

In Big Valley (Sharps Chapel) on Aug. 3, 1916, Robert Johnson, his wife and two children; Mrs. Crockett Edmondson and her infant child; Porter Walker and his wife and child, and two

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unknown girls ages 3 and 5 were found about 14 miles from where the flood began.

About 20 miles below the flood section the lifeless body of a boy was reported to have been seen as it floated on out of sight. I’m told the victims’ bodies were found as far away as Lenoir City.

At one point these people were reported missing: Mrs. Sam Wylie and two children, Bunk Ferguson and his wife, Crockett Edmondson and eight children; A. L. Johnson and his wife. Six in

Wish fulfilled I don’t know what caused me at the age of seven to have a strong desire to attend Sunday School. My father in those days did not attend church, though he would drive my mother and me every Sunday morning to Maynardville Baptist Church for regular worship.

Dad could be stern, and I dreaded to ask him if he would take us to church one hour earlier so we could go to Sunday School. He agreed without “batting an eye,” and faithfully delivered us at the appointed time every Lord’s Day.

Ronnie Mincey TEACHER TIME My first Sunday School teacher was Mary Nell Hurst. Some will remember her father “Smitty” Smith from Ailor Mortuary, where he worked many years. I remember Ms. Reban also.

From Mary Nell I learned that a “job” (short vowel)

4 • AUGUST 12, 2015 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news the Edmondson family and two Wylie children.

The swollen waters of Big Barren Creek broke loose and the mill dam across the stream at the mill of John W. Thompson, two miles south of New Tazewell in Claiborne County, gave way under the terrific force of the water of the raging river.

To give you some idea of the magnitude of this flood, it washed away four mills, five residences, one storehouse, hogs, sheep, cows and three large barns.

One mile of pike road was reported destroyed. The downpour is said to have extended about a mile wide and six miles long from the headwaters of Big Barren Creek due west to the Clinch River.

Parts of the Southern Railway track were washed out between Oakman and Snodgrass beyond Tazewell.

The train from Middlesboro to Knoxville was also forced to turn back at Snodgrass until the two washed out trestles and the tracks could be repaired. Southern Railway services to Middlesboro, Cumberland Gap and Louisville were suspended

down and fruit was stripped from the trees. This was especially hurtful to the small farm families, leaving them penniless.

Nine inches of rain was said to have fallen between midnight and 4 a.m. Some estimated 12 to 15 inches of rain fell during the night. To my knowledge that is still a record for the area. The rain had begun in upper East Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky about 8 o’clock that Wednesday night, but the cloudburst hit about 2 a.m. while the people were sleeping and many were unable to save themselves from the flood. Property because of the washouts washout. The telephone and damages were first assessed and remained so for several telegraph wires were taken at $40,000, then $50,000 days. out by the wind and rain. and that later $100,000.

A washout of the L&N Many homes and barns were This amount translated to Railroad near Elys caused removed from their founda- current dollars is a terrific that train to stop there, but tions and otherwise dam- monetary loss in addition to the passengers were some- aged by the storm. Crops that of human life and that how transferred around the and gardens were beaten of livestock.

is work but that “Job” (long vowel) was a person in the Bible. I also learned that the “P” in “Psalms” was silent.

Mary Nell, an avid reader and book lover, later came to know my cousin Bertha Lay, with whom she shared these qualities.

As time passed our group matured and had other teachers such as Carolyn Richardson, Ronnie and Linda Irick, Carlie Gentry, Mike Byrge, Mike and Diane Hubbs, Shirley Robbins and Jean Maggard, and John Walker. Even I taught that class in my later years as a member of Maynardville’s First Baptist Church.

Class members changed

throughout the years, but some I remember best are Ted and Edward Archer, Jim and Scott Maggard, John R. Monroe, Phillip Richardson, Jim Miracle, Amy Richardson, Jeff Hensley, Lisa and Lana Booker, and Chris and Sherrie Robbins.

My mother enrolled in the only Sunday School class she ever attended at the First Baptist Church, the TEL (Timothy, Eunice, Lois) class, comprised of the older ladies. When she first enrolled, she was the youngest member. I remember many of these dear ladies well, particularly Ella Wilson Johnson, Kate Johnson,

Come to the water “Leave me Lord. I am a sinful man.” (Luke 5:8) When I visited Hank in a Georgia county jail, even the guards were scared of him. He told me and them that he was the Fr. Steve Pawelk devil’s helper.

Hank was in jail for drug abuse, stealing a car and running from the police. Hank was not from Georgia but his parents called me as the local priest to visit him. They said they were done with all his lies, drugs and cheating and wanted him to stay in jail. Yet, they also loved their son and asked that I would visit him as he was raised in the Catholic Church.

Every week I visited him.

Eventually arrangements were made for him to come to the mid-week services. He would sit in back handcuffed with his police escort next to him. After about six months, Hank finally began to tell me the truth of his history, of the choices he had made, and slowly he came to know that Jesus really did love him. He repented and received Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

Hank’s big issue was he felt he had done so many sins that there was no hope for him.

Therefore he might as well continue to be as evil as imaginable and give himself over to the

devil. Yet, it is for people like Hank, really like me and you, that Jesus came. (See 1 John 1:6-10).

Peter’s response to Jesus is “Leave me, Lord. I am a sinful man.” Jesus says, “The healthy do not need a doctor; sick people do. I have not come to invite the self-righteous to a change of heart, but sinners.” (Luke 5:32) Matthew, Peter, Mary Magdalene and other disciples and followers of Jesus came from the ranks of sinners. Please remember that no sin is too great, no person is so evil, no one is beyond redemption. Jesus loves every child, every man, and every woman unconditionally. He died just for you and me!!

Hank walked a hard life and endured more suffering than necessary. His parents were injured by his actions and suffered along with him. Yet, in the end with steadfast love and the power of the Holy Spirit, he found his way home to Jesus.

He and his parents were reconciled once he became reconciled with Christ.

F. Aaron and Sarah Johnson and their 10 children.

Mr. Johnson’s mother and father died in the terrible flood. The children are: Jake wearing hat, Roy, Burlin, Raymond, Lola, Lela, Dulith, Arthur, Robert and Mildred sitting on her mother’s lap.

former neighbors Myrtle Carter and Susie Jessee, Dramma Beeler, little Bessie Buckner, faithful Bessie Bridges, Nell Hartgrove, Veda Moore, Ellen Goff Adams, Ruth Cooke.

Ms. Alvelva Carr is the only surviving member. I always enjoyed these ladies, and in later years I always asked to teach that class on Youth Sunday.

Mother undoubtedly felt comfortable with these ladies and the teacher, Ms. Jessie Buckner, who was married to our former landlord Kenneth “Buck” Buckner. Ms. Jessie was the freshman English teacher at Horace Maynard High

School for many years.

Mother also enjoyed many of the teachers who succeeded Ms. Jessie: Dot Lovelace, Barbara Archer, Sheila Hall.

These people and many others are those who were so instrumental in keeping the faith and passing it along to future generations.

Sunday School is one of the church’s best ministries.

The generally small groups also provide for more intimate Christian fellowship.

In Sunday School the Bible is studied much more in depth than any preacher can explain in a 20- to 30-minute sermon. Next week I will share memories of preachers and pastors.

Who was the first to break your heart?

As with the seasons of the year, there are four distinct levels of Tennessee football fans: 1. Aware. 2.

Interested. 3. Enthusiastic.

4. Passionate.

We’ll leave three groups to their wider screens and higher def and address the fourth, especially those who turn cartwheels and backflips about the Volunteers.

You know who you are.

Your neighbors know, too.

You wear orange to mow the lawn (new Nikes, not outdated adidas). There is a power T on the back of your Toyota. Your mailbox is orange. Your cell phone acknowledges calls with a few bars of Rocky Top. At the stadium, you refuse to sit down – even

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during timeouts. You’d skip weddings and funerals before you’d miss a big game.

I’ve heard you when you didn’t know I was listening: “Without UT football, my life is a shallow pit of nothingness.”

“My life is orange and white – and I am not going gray.”

“I love Tennessee football and live and die with wins and losses. I know I shouldn’t be that way but I

just can’t help it.”

There was a time when setbacks destroyed Sundays and left you miserable all week. Not so much anymore. The Vols have lost so many, even passionate fans have learned to handle it.

Many still care deeply.

Just the other day, I walked into a conversation about heartbreak, a continuation of a forum discussion about which Vols and foes were first to break your big orange hearts. Think about that.

I’ve missed stories that really hurt but never endured sports heartbreak.

I did think of what Hank Lauricella did to thousands

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In memory of Cecil What became of the lions’ den, the cave of the young lions, where the lion goes, and the lion’s cubs, with no one to disturb them?

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Working bloodhound Rogue and handler Ben Crisp meet Peyton Thomas at the Faith Against Hunger event.

Amelia Granger gets her face painted by Aubrie Goodnoe during Faith Against Hunger.

Bo Blakely grins as he meets Glenn Jacobs, also known as WWE superstar Kane.

Photo by S. Carey

Kane, Journey Church tag-team hunger

By Shannon Carey A dream team tackled hunger July 30, as Journey Church and Glenn Jacobs, also known as WWE wrestler Kane, drew a crowd for the Faith to End Hunger event in Wilson Park. Proceeds boosted the Union County Food Pantry.

For a monetary or canned food donation, attendees enjoyed inflatables, food from

Pizza Plus, a dunk tank, visits from Union County K-9s, and of course a chance to meet Jacobs in person.

This is the second year of the event. The Rev. Nick Maples of the Journey Church said Jacobs has been involved both years, donating his time and money to help make Faith to End Hunger a success.

“We’re wanting to prove to our community that if ev-

erybody does just a little bit, it will bring a big outcome,” said Maples.

This year, the event raised $958 and collected two pick-up truck loads of food for the Union County Food Pantry.

“This hardly places a dent in the pantry’s budget, and we realize that,” said Maples. “We mainly want people to know that the ser-

vice is there, and that if we all pitch in, our neighbors who are in need can rest a little easier.”

Maples said that depending on the time of year, the food pantry serves between 200 and 450 families.

“They provide a service that is irreplaceable in my opinion,” he said. “We are glad to help them.”

Info: visitthejourney.com

Mardian Angelo of St. Malachy Parish in Geneseo, Ill., gives school supplies to a youngster at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Maynardville.

I can understand hunting a wild animal if one is hungry and needs to provide food for one’s self and one’s family. I understand that some wild animals become dangerous rogues – dangerous to the inhabitants of the area – and must be eliminated for the safety of many.

What I can’t understand is killing the king of the jungle for sport.

What right does a human have to kill a magnificent animal so he can mount the head of the beast on the wall of his den?

If one is going to hunt lions in Africa, shouldn’t one carefully investigate the rules and laws involved, ascertain that his guide is knowledgeable, and that the lion he has in his crosshairs is not legally protected?

I mourn for Cecil, the lion. I mourn for all the great cats, who are just trying to earn a living, as well as the dogs and kitty-cats and bunnies and groundhogs who get slaughtered on

the roads.

I can even find it in my heart to grieve for the coyotes and the snakes, who find their habitats shrinking every day, as fields and forests fall prey to subdivisions.

Even with my bird phobia (and before you wonder, let me assure you, I have never seen the movie!) I love to hear their songs and watch them as they carefully, patiently build their nests.

(Needless to say, I watch through a window!)

The words of the old song come to mind: “Bless the beasts and the children, for in this world they have no voice, They have no choice.” (by DeVorzon and Botkin)

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in the 1952 Sugar Bowl. Tennessee had a great team and New Orleans was the hometown of the all-American tailback. The stage was set for coronation of the king.

Hank threw three interceptions and fumbled a kickoff return and Maryland won by more than the 28-13 score. Ouch.

Old friend Karl Kremser inflicted pain and suffering when he missed a field goal in the closing moments of the 1968 Orange Bowl. That 26-24 loss to Oklahoma wasn’t really his fault. The Sooners built a three-touchdown lead because the Tennessee defense didn’t show up until the second half. A furious comeback provided the last-minute chance to win.

Heartbreak conversation included injuries, poor decisions, talent wasted and other misfortunes. Former Vols who erred, drunken drivers who killed people, hurt and embarrassed many others. Tony Robinson’s untimely knee injury and drug conviction may never go away.

Some bled when Heath Shuler didn’t stay for his senior season.

Jerry Colquitt waiting his turn to play quarterback and going down in the first series of his first game was a heartbreaker. Chuck Webb hobbling off ShieldsWatkins Field remains a sad

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image.

What happened to Inky Johnson would be a devastating memory if not for what he has done on the rebound. It does appear God had a hand on that bad shoulder.

The small cluster of fans talked about more trivial heartbreaks – the convoluted loss to Memphis State, an Arian Foster fumble, Mike Hamilton hiring Lane Kiffin and Derek Dooley. Oh my.

I thought of the tragic wreck that snuffed out three Tennessee coaches.

There are other things I didn’t and don’t like – disregard for tradition, moving the third Saturday of October, playing Vanderbilt any time except the final Saturday, alternate uniforms and nobody from Tennessee being in charge of anything.

Irritating – but not exactly heartbreakers.

There is so much good, so much excitement, so much color and pageantry in the Tennessee scene, it is hard to maintain a consistent frown. This doesn’t greatly impact levels 1 and 2 fans.

Level 3 enthusiasts are encouraged. The passionate, naturally optimistic, believe really good times are just around the corner.

Wouldn’t it be something if the Volunteers win 10!

That would cure a lot of ills.

Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is westwest6@netzero.com

FAITH NOTES Community services

Mardian Angelo, Leigh Boorn and Debbie Mattan, volunteers ■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 from St. Malachy Parish in Geneseo, Ill., brought donated across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each school supplies to be distributed from Blessed Teresa of Calthird Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available. Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668. cutta Catholic Church in Maynardville. Photos by S. Carey

Catholic church hosts school supply giveaway Three Catholic churches came together to donate school supplies to Union County children in need.

The supplies were distributed Aug. 5, at Blessed Theresa of Calcutta Catholic Church in Maynardville.

Volunteers Mardian Angelo, Leigh Boorn and Debbie Mattan of St. Malachy Parish in Geneseo, Ill., visited Maynardville with a load of school supplies donated by parishioners. Accord-

ing to Fr. Steve Pawelk of Blessed Teresa, St. Malachy “has adopted us.”

Additional school supplies came from donors at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Farragut and St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Halls.

Pawelk said this is the first school supply distribution at Blessed Teresa. Leftover supplies will be donated to the local elementary schools.

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Hunters huddle in small groups waiting for registration to end. The dogs and their owners are grouped in casts of four and go out to wooded areas across East Tennessee to hunt raccoons. Each pickup contains a dog cage. Photos by Bill Dockery

East Knox coon club holds last hunt

By Bill Dockery On Gov. John Sevier Highway about a mile from where it dead-ends into Asheville Highway, a weathered green-and-white sign points toward a one-lane track that skirts a yard and disappears into the woods.

Follow the track around a couple of potholes, past a stack of logs and around a blind curve. Where the driveway to a house forks uphill to the left, keep right through a tight tunnel of overgrowth, past a pasture waist-high in weeds and wildflowers, into another blind curve, and finally to a well-mown clearing surrounding a blue tin shed with a single door.

The Tri County Coon Club and also the Byerley’s Bend club call this place home, including the 90-odd

acres of surrounding woodlands they lease from a local landowner.

“Our clubs date back to the early ’70s. Byerley’s Bend used to be in Mascot, but they moved down here several years ago,” said Marty Bollinger, who in his other life works for the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

On the evening of July 4, the hillside has filled up with men in pickup trucks as the clubs host a regional qualifying event for the United Kennel Club’s world championship coon dog competition.

The UKC is an international organization based in Kalamazoo, Mich., that sponsors events for hunting dogs of all breeds. In the past, the Tri County group has been one of UKC’s top

The following positions are immediately available at Douglas Cherokee Head Start in Union County Preschool Teacher: AS or BS degree in Early Childhood or related degree and experience teaching preschool children required. Will supervise/interact with children in daily activities; organize and maintain safe, healthy learning environment; observe, refer, and evaluate child’s progress; plan activities on individual needs; maintain classroom discipline using positive guidance. Will conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences. Strong organizational skills required. Directly supervises center staff. F/T 37.5 hours/week. EOE Teacher Assistant: Must have CDA, ECE degree (or degree in other area of study and prior experience with preschool children). Will consider applicants who are currently enrolled in CDA or degree program. Assist in classroom and supervise/interact with children in daily activities. Must have valid TN driver’s license and ability to pass DOT physical and obtain CDL after hire (must be at least 21 with 5 year driving history). Will be bus monitor and drive bus on occasion. F/T average 30 hours/week. EOE Benefits include: vacation, sick days, holidays, includes partially paid health insurance and retirement. Pay based on education and related experience. Cut-off to apply is 12PM 8/14/2015. Applications available at www.dceaheadstart.org or in person at:

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GOSPEL MUSIC’S FAMILIES singing many of the songs they have written!

“THE ROARKS” When: Sunday, August 16 • 6pm Where: New Beverly Baptist Church

3320 New Beverly Church Rd., Knoxville, TN 37918

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Directions:

I-640 to exit 8. Go north on Washington Pike to red light @ Greenway Rd. (facing Target), turn left, church is ¼ mile on the right.

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“Tonight’s event will determine who advances to the UKC’s world hunt in Indiana,” Bollinger said.

The men make their way a few at a time to the brightly lighted shed, registering for the event at $20 a dog.

Then they spread out across the clearing, clumping in small groups to talk quietly one to another.

There is little barking from the cages in the trucks until one hound lets loose in a strong baritone that a few other dogs begin to answer.

Off to one side, Martha Hayes has set up a display of bright collars, leads and other hound gear she and husband Tony sell. Her son stays busy making ID tags to attach to dog collars. The family lives in Seymour, and Tony Hayes has a dog in this hunt.

“We started going to shows this year, hoping to make a business of this,” Martha Hayes said. She is one of the few women on the hillside.

Another is Jasmine Carrigan, a trainer and handler who is showing off Waylon, a 6-month-old Treeing Walker pup. She hopes the dog will catch the eye of one of the coon hunters who might need another dog.

“His registered name is ‘Ladies Love Outlaws,’ but we call him Waylon for short.”

As the sun sets and shadows of the surrounding woods begin to darken the clearing, the men gather for the formal start of the night hunt. They take their baseball caps off as Bollinger offers a prayer; then he reviews the rules for the hunt.

The men will go off in casts of four, taking their dogs to remote woodlands in rural counties across East Tennessee. There they will release the dogs to search out a raccoon and give chase till they tree the animal. The dogs are trained to “open” or bark as they follow the scent of their quarry. When the raccoon climbs a tree, the dogs’ barking alerts the men, who come and verify the treeing.

“The raccoons aren’t killed. The men take the dogs to another location and start a new hunt,” Bollinger says. “No animal is harmed in this hunt.”

A judge scores the dogs’ performances by which dog barked first and treed the raccoon first. The dogs’ barks are distinctive, allowing the judges to determine which dog was most prominent in a given cast. Scorecards must be returned to the Coon Club shed by 5 a.m. Sunday.

As Bollinger finishes speaking, another hunter steps up and thanks the Tri County Coon Club for its work. “Thank you for host-

Start the day right Chiropractic Outlook

By Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC

Starting your day the right way can give your body a little boost as it prepares for activity ahead, whether that be work or play. Here are some tips: • When you get out of bed, greet the day with some stretching. There are lots of different stretches, but try this: Stretch your arms above your head and hold for 10 seconds and feel your spine straighten out. Put your hands on your hips and rotate gently at the waist. Hold for 10 seconds to the right, and then 10 seconds to the left.

• Think about your back during the day. For instance, when brushing your teeth or rinsing off a plate at the kitchen sink, don’t hunch over the sink.

Maintain good posture and stand erect.

• If you are a stay-athome parent, handling kids all day can twist you into all kinds of positions.

If you’re picking up a child, particularly a squirming toddler, don’t bend at the waist. Bend your knees and lift with the strong muscles of your legs. Lifting from a bent-waist position puts all the strain on your lower back, and that’s a recipe for injury. You should use the same technique, by the way, for lifting any heavy or bulky object.

• Finally, pinching a phone between your ear and shoulder is another way to put inordinate strain on the joints of the upper, or cervical, spine.

Talk with your chiropractor about other best practices so you can start your day right – and keep it that way.

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Jasmine Carrigan puts “Ladies Love Outlaws,” aka “Waylon,” into bench position at the recent Tri County Coon Club bench show and field trial. Waylon is a Treeing Walker pup, just 6 months old. ing the qualifying event and for all your work. I’m sorry this is your last hunt.”

The men gather around the door to the shed as Bollinger begins to call out the men in each cast. They hurry away to their pickup trucks, and within 10 minutes the clearing is almost empty.

“We are shutting down

both clubs. The lease on our land has gotten too expensive for us to continue,” Bollinger explains. “Some of us may transfer to the Holston club in Kodak, but this is the end for these two clubs.”

With that, he walks back into the shed to sit through the night with others who will accept the scorecards that come in around 5 a.m.

LUTTRELL EVENTS ■ There will be a free movie in Luttrell City Park Friday, Aug. 14.

Movie starts at dusk. Watch for flyers around town about special events before the movie. Info: Fran, 992-0678 ■ Luttrell Senior Lunch will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, at Luttrell Senior Center. Bring a dish to share. New people always welcome for Bingo, laughter and fun.

Shoot for hunter education A turkey shoot to boost JAKES Day will be held 8 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 22, at Krazy Kester’s, 212 Maynardville Highway. Shells provided. No modified guns or chokes.

The shoot will run until all prizes have been won JAKES Day, which stands for Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship, is an educational day at Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area for youths age 17 and younger. Set for Sept. 19, the event includes archery, skeet shooting, turkey calling, tree stand safety classes, fishing and many more fun activities. Norris Lake Longbeards, the local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, sponsors the day. Info: 773-3600

Class of ’65 to meet Horace Maynard High School Class of 1965 will hold a quarterly meeting 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Hardee’s in Maynardville to discuss plans for quarterly luncheon in December. Info: Pearl Coffey, 256-5315.

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Future Farmers of America members Kelsie Phillips, Emma Parker, McKenzie Sharp, Lyndon Kitts and Johnathan Loveday are ready to greet incoming freshmen.

Welcome, Patriots!

Union County High School welcomed the Class of 2019 during freshman orientation Aug. 6. Students and families met with

homeroom teachers and received class schedules.

Student organizations were also on hand to recruit newcomers.

Freshman Ashlee Crawford tries on a Class of 2019 T-shirt. tos by S. Carey

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4-Hers win scholarships

English teacher Rachel Hodges talks with freshman Chris Braden about his class schedule.

Carol Pratt of iCare Union County talks to a parent about free drug-testing kits.

Two Union County students won 4-H scholarships at the 4-H Roundup at UT this summer.

Dakota Sherritze of Sharps Chapel was recognized as a Level II state winner in the engineering/ safety science project. Dakota received a $1,000 college scholarship.

Martin Dickey of Luttrell received the $800 Earl M. Knepp Scholarship based on his 4-H accomplishments, academic achievement and financial need. The scholarship is provided by friends

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and relatives in memory of Mr. Knepp.

Also attending was Jim Morgan of Sharps Chapel, a finalist in the Sheep Project group. Debby Morgan attended as chaperone.

Lay named to regional team Union County High School junior Alec Lay has been named to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Team in USA Baseball’s National Team Identification Series. Lay is a southpaw pitcher for the Patriots baseball team.

USA Baseball is the national governing body for the sport of baseball. Regional teams will compete against each other in September for inclusion on the National Team. Lay attended tryouts against baseball players from several states to win this honor.

Alec Lay “He is just beside himself,” said mother Kelly Lay. “We’re excited for him.”

Alec plans to play baseball in college and major in wildlife management and forestry.

Alec’s parents are Glenn and Kelly Lay. He has a twin brother, Austin.

Freshman Madison Loepp and mother Letisicia McQueen meet cosmetology teacher Kim Malone.

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SATURDAY, AUG. 15 House Mountain Hoedown music festival, 1-9 p.m., WPC Community Park and Pavilion, 7405 Washington Pike in Corryton. Admission: $12 advance; $15 at the gate. Concessions available. Info/tickets: 3142161 or housemountainhoedown.com.

MONDAY, AUG. 17 Luttrell Senior Lunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Center. Bring a dish to share.

Tickets on sale for “The Music and the Memories” show featuring Pat Boone and Knoxville swing orchestra The Streamliners, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Oak Ridge Performing Arts Center, Oak Ridge High School, 1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Info/tickets: KnoxvilleTickets.com or 656-4444.

TUESDAY, AUG. 18

Computer Workshop: Word Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway.

Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431.

Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans invited. Info: 256-5415.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19

Heiskell Seniors meeting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Heiskell Community Center, 9420 Heiskell Road.

Speaker: Susan Long from CAC. No charge, donations appreciated. Info: Janice White, 548-0326.

Preparing Your Book for Self-Publication workshop, 6-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Instructor: Kathleen Fearing. Registration deadline: Aug. 6. Info/ registration: 494-9854 or appalachianarts.net.

VFW meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 13-14 Rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rutherford Memorial UMC, 7815 Corryton Road, Corryton.

FRIDAY, AUG. 14 “Free Movie in the Park.” Movie starts at dusk, Luttrell City Park. Activities before the Movie. Info: Fran, 992-0678.

Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

BRIDGES Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m., Carter Branch Library, 9036 Asheville Highway. Info: 933-5438.

Computer Workshops: Internet and Email Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/registration: 525-5431.

Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Carter Senior Center, 9040 Asheville Highway. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits.

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Senior Ballroom Dance, 7-9 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road. Admission: $5. Live music

by Mood Swing. Info: 922-0416.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 26

Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 9-10 a.m., Halls Senior Center, 4405 Crippen Road.

One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for VA benefits.

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Road, Washburn. Bring covered dish to share. Info: 4973603 or community@narrowridge.org.

Fish Fry Fundraiser, 4 p.m., Powell Masonic Lodge #582, 7700 Fersner Road. Live music by David

An Evening with Al Wilson and Friends, 6:308:30 p.m., East Tennessee Technology Access Center, 116 Childress St. Tickets: $50. Tickets not available at the door.

ETTAC fundraiser. Info/tickets: 219-0130 or ettac.org.

Praise Song Fest, 6:30 p.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. Featuring: Highway 33, Sarah Holloway, Katelyn Parker and Nancy Hodges. Cost: $10.

Nursery provided. Info: 922-1412.

FRIDAY, AUG. 21 Big Ridge Bluegrass Festival, Big Ridge State Park. Arts and crafts demonstrations and booths, 4 p.m.-dark; music, 7 p.m.-midnight. Info: tnstateparks. com/parks/events/big-ridge.

Knox County Veterans Service Office visit, 9-10 a.m., Karns Senior Center, 8042 Oak Ridge Highway. One-on-one assistance to explain VA benefits, answer questions, and assist veterans and family member with filing for their VA benefits.

Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

“So You Want to Start Anew ... Perennial Garden,” 3:15-4:30 p.m., Humana Guidance Center, 4438 Western Ave. Speakers: Extension Master Gardeners Carolyn Kiser and Barbara Emery. Free and open to the public. Info: 329-8892.

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, AUG. 27-28 AARP Driver Safety class, noon-4 p.m., Halls Senior Center, 4410 Crippen Road. Info/registration: Carolyn Rambo, 382-5822.

FRIDAY, AUG. 28 Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, AUG. 29 Gospel singing, 7 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE. Featuring: Crimson Ridge.

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Union County Farmers Market, 4-7 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

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UNION – 142.9 acres on Co line.

61.57 acres in Knox Co & 81.33 acres GIBBS AREA this 6+/- acres is level in Union Co. Branch runs across both with creek access. This is part of a ends of property & has a spring fed larger tract of land also available. pond. Property has a brick bldg near Call for details. $85,000 (927701) road. $599,000 (874441)

MAYNARDVILLE – Like new! This 3BR/2BA brick rancher has handscraped hdwd flrs, open flr plan, lg BRs. Mstr suite w/walk-in closet & full BA. Wood fenced backyard.

2-car gar. $129,900 (916665)

NORRIS LAKE SUGAR CAMP NORRIS LAKEFRONT DEVELOPMENT! Potential subdivision development or private retreat with subdivision access.

50 Acre tracts starting at $250,000 1 Acre tracts starting at $29,900 Seller will divide.

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SHARPS CHAPEL – 5.05 acre lake view wooded lot in Norris Shores. $25,000 (914844)

NORRIS LAKE – Almost 1 acre lot. Seasonal lake access in cove. Lake & mtn views. $89,900 (922155)