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BUZZ School board The next regular workshop and meeting of the Union County Board of Education will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Union County High School auditorium. The workshop will begin at 6 p.m. with the meeting immediately to follow.

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October 7, 2015

New courthouse steps better, safer

Breakfast to boost Hog Club The Union County 4-H Hog Club will host a fundraising breakfast 7-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Union County UT Extension Office, 3925 Maynardville Highway.

Breakfast will include sausage, bacon and ham, along with all-you-can-eat pancakes for $5 per person. Funds raised will support the Hog Project, dedicated to giving children “hands on” experiences raising hogs.

During show season, club members will demonstrate what they have learned with a hog show, hog photo contest, hog record book contest and a speech contest. Info: 992-8038

Big Ridge Ghost House hikes Join Big Ridge park rangers for a spine-tingling night hike every Friday and Saturday in October except Halloween, Oct. 31. Cost is $5 per person, and reservations are required. Limit 30 people per hike. No children under 6 years old. Bring your own flashlight. Info or to register: 992-5523

IN THIS ISSUE RIP bad writing It was a sad/happy time for freshman English students at Union County High School Sept. 25. Teachers Rachel Hodges and Andrea Williams held a ceremony to help students put bad writing habits to rest.

The morning was filled with eulogies, funerals and burnt ashes for Terrible, Awful, NoGood Writing Habits.

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Thunder Road connection?

Rachel and Sam Mashburn got more than they bargained for in their fi xer-upper Fountain City Craftsman home.

A basement full of whiskey bottles and a secret room in the attic indicate a connection to the infamous Thunder Road.

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Stacy and Mark George and crane operator Rick Coffey

By Shannon Carey New front steps for the Union County Courthouse came in ahead of schedule, opening to public use Sept. 25.

Stacy and Mark George of George Construction tackled the project, and a giant crane, piloted

by Rick Coffey, flew the new slabs into position.

Originally slated to take four weeks, the project took only three. The front courthouse entrance was closed during that time, and courthouse visitors used the back steps near the elevator.

“You plan for the worst and hope for the best,” said Union County Mayor Mike Williams.

Since the new steps are wider, there is one less step on the upper end of the staircase. Williams said the steps are “more user friendly,” and just safer than the previous steps, which had a peb-

Union County Mayor Mike Williams and Highway Superintendent David Cox talk with Mark George To page 2 of George Construction during the placement of new courthouse steps. Photos submitted

Lake cleanup yields odd trash

By Sandra Clark Volunteers piled construction debris into a dumpster after a morning’s cleanup effort on Norris Lake.

“We found a grill and makeshift toilet on one of the islands,” said volunteer Kimberly Richnafsky. “We found a whole Richnafsky houseboat that appears to have been abandoned.”

Nothing found, however, compares with the floating carcass of a cow found one year by former resident Shirlee Grabko. (Miss you, Shirlee and Bill Manning.)

Richnafsky has lived in the Hickory Star area for 15 years after her family relocated from Ohio. She’s sponsored her sons in scouting, and she’s brought them with her for numerous lake cleanups.

“It’s about heritage,” she said.

“We want to leave it better than we found it. … And that starts with our youth.

“We must take care of our lake.”

She said after cleaning the same areas for five years, it’s difficult to assess the improvement.

You would like to clean it up and have it stay pristine, but that’s not likely to happen, she said. Especially with the limited enforcement of litter regulations on the TVA-owned lake.

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Construction debris was plentiful in the rubble collected by volunteers on Norris Lake during the fall cleanup. shore line. “We’re here to offer logistics support,” she said.

Volunteers climbing off her boat were in good spirits, heading to a picnic table where still more volunteers were serving lunch.

Cub Scout Pack 500 from Corryton was involved with the cleanup, along with the Union County High School Beta Club and Boy Scout Troop 506 from Halls and Troop 129.

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Teachers and students at the UT Extension pie crust workshop gather around the table to craft prize-winning crust. Pictured are (clockwise from lower left) Kristie Wright, Jess Hansard, Cynthia Hansard, Lydia Lekich, Dave Palmer, Pearl Coffey, Mary Morgan, Debby Morgan, Samuel Hensley, Elizabeth Hensley, Gracie Lloyd and Allyson Hanna. Photo submitted

Workshop makes crust easy as pie This crafty boot display graces the entrance of Shabby Chic 33 Boutique and Tea Room in downtown Maynardville, scheduled to open in about two weeks. Photo by S. Carey

UT Extension hosted a pie crust workshop Sept.

24 for kids and adults of all ages. Through the direction of generous 4-H volunteer leaders Debby and Mary Morgan, the participants

Tea room coming to Main Street

By Shannon Carey Visitors to downtown Maynardville have noticed something happening at 820 Main Street, the white and brick building across from the courthouse.

Tammy Beason and husband Arnold are working hard to launch a new boutique and eatery, the Shabby Chic 33 Boutique and Tea Room. They can’t serve food until they get a sign-off from the health inspector, at least two weeks out. But, they planned to have the boutique side of the store

open in time for the Union County Heritage Festival Oct. 3.

Tammy has retired from Quest Diagnostics, and she always promised herself that she would do something fun in retirement. When working in West Knoxville, she noticed tea rooms, and now she’s bringing one to Main Street.

“I just loved them,” she said.

She plans to serve specialty soups, cakes, breads, and specialty coffees and

learned tips and techniques for making a prize-winning pie crust.

Debby and Mary have both been winners of the Union County Heritage Festival pie-baking contest

in years past. Debby and Mary shared two secrets for success: cold and light touch.

All the ingredients were provided for the individuals to make a pie crust to bake

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■ The Maynardville Public Library is teas, “kind of like the Soup ■ One-on-one classes are available by appointment for those wanting to learn how to use located at 296 Main St. Info: 992-7106, Kitchen in Knoxville,” she computers and other devices. For appointment: maynardvillepubliclibrary.org or on Facebook. said.

The boutique side of the business will offer clothing, shoes, accessories and From page 1 home décor, including the Faith, Hope, Miracles line bled texture. The new steps are brushed concrete. of jewelry by “Days of Our “They’ll be easier to keep clean in the winter,” said WilLives” star Kristian Alfonliams. “The pebbles held water, and you couldn’t get all the so, available nowhere else in ■ Shoffner reunion, 11 water off of them no matter what you did. This just makes Tennessee. a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, it a lot better safety-wise.”

Sharps Chapel ComThe boutique will also There are no more courthouse projects scheduled for munity Building, located stock a range of Thunder now, although Williams said he is looking at some concrete beside Sharps Chapel Road themed merchanwork for the back of the courthouse.

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All friends are dise, including signs and “We’re always trying to stay ahead of things to get to welcome. Info: 805-8852 T-shirts. things before they tear up,” he said. “We’re just glad that it or 441-1731.

Info: 719-5700 got done in a timely manner.”

The Union County Heritage Festival thanks the sponsors who made our festival possible!

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REUNION NOTES

How to help children and families impacted by domestic violence Union County Healthy Families Tennessee home visitor, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee

By Tricia Davis

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or take home and finish.

UT Extension Agent Becca Hughes has hosted the contest for four years. All pie entries are sold by the slice as a fundraiser for Union County 4-H.

Luttrell Volunteer Fire Department Maynardville Police Department Okie’s Pharmacy Pro Marine Reliant Family Health Inc. Robert G. Campbell & Associates Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service Shopper News Southern Class Boutique State Farm Insurance Company Sunset Bay Owners Associaton Inc. Toppins Family Tri County Sanitation LLC Trinity Funeral Home Union County Animal Hospital, LLC Union County Government Union County Rescue Squad Union County Schools Union County Senior Citizens Union County Sheriff’s Office Union News Leader Wanda Cox Byerly Willow Ridge Care & Rehabilitation Center Woods Music

Each year, three million children in the United States witness domestic violence in their homes, a traumatic experience that can have devastating immediate and longterm consequence on the child.

Witnessing can mean SEEING actual incidents of physical and/or sexual abuse.

It can mean HEARING threats or fighting noises from another room. Children may also OBSERVE the aftermath of physical abuse such as blood, bruises, tears, torn clothing, and broken items. Finally, children may be AWARE of the tension in the home and between partners.

The ACE, or Adverse Childhood Experiences, Study is one of the largest public health investigations ever conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Kaiser Permanente to assess associations between childhood experiences and laterlife well-being . In 10 questions, the survey captures an adult’s exposure to emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse as well as household dysfunction before 18 years of age. High ACE scores have been found to be directly linked to early morbidity and mortality, health disparities, severe/ persistent mental illness, addiction and incarceration. ACEs not only influence negative learned behaviors and contribute to emotional impairment, but also may have significant negative impact on physical health. Witnessing domestic violence is one of the 10 ACES included in the study.

Some examples of short and long-term effects of domestic violence on children include:

SHORT-TERM EFFECTS ■ Generalized anxiety ■ Sleeplessness ■ Nightmares ■ Difficulty concentrating ■ High activity levels ■ Increased aggression or injury to others ■ Emotional neediness ■ Dependence ■ Insecurity ■ Withdrawal

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■ Increased anxiety about being separated from a parent ■ Intense worry about their safety or the safety of a parent

LONG-TERM EFFECTS ■ Physical health problems (COPD, diabetes, hepatitis, obesity, early death) ■ Behavior problems in adolescence (juvenile delinquency, alcohol/substance abuse) ■ Emotional difficulties in adulthood ( depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD)

The rate of domestic violence incidences in Tennessee is higher than in many other states. The Violence Policy Report 2012 ranks Tennessee as 10th in the nation.

With high rates of domestic violence in Tennessee, children are undoubtedly suffering silently at home.

So, what can we do to help these children?

There are many opportunities and existing networks of services for families at risk for domestic violence in Tennessee.

The most readily accessible program is the Tennessee Domestic Violence Helpline (1-800-356-6767). The helpline connects thousands of survivors to lifesaving services every year. All calls are anonymous.

In addition to operating the statewide helpline, Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee (PCAT) offers other programs, in collaboration with community partners, to help strengthen the safety net for families and improve outcomes for children. Each of our programs exists to support families and encourage healthy family practices. We are committed to creating communities across Tennessee where children are thriving in safe, stable and nurturing families and communities.

For more information about PCAT’s programs, please visit www.pcat.org or call 1-615-383-0994.

For more information about free parent education and support services available in Union County, please call or text Tricia Davis @ 1-423-441- 2292 or email: tricia. davis@pcat.org.

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UNION COUNTY Shopper news • OCTOBER 7, 2015 • 3

Maynardville Mayor Smiley Richardson makes his way through the breakfast bar.

Maynardville has expansion plans, pains

By Shannon Carey Members of the administrative offices for the city of Maynardville hosted a meet and mingle breakfast Sept.

25 for community business owners.

Mayor H.E. “Smiley” Richardson was available, along with City Manager Jack Rhyne and members of the City Council, to talk with community members and business owners.

“We wanted to thank the businesses in the city for the work that they do in keeping their businesses going and for their community involvement,” said Rhyne. “We appreciate them so much.”

Rhyne joked that he brought wife

Marie to the breakfast in honor of her birthday the next day. Carolyn Richardson, wife of Mayor Richardson, mentioned that her birthday was the same day as Marie’s.

Rhyne distributed a survey asking attendees for opinions on what they liked about Maynardville, what services they would like to see added and how the city could help grow their business. Business owners were also asked to express their concerns, improvement ideas and changes they would like to see.

Business owner Denny Patterson said among other things he would like

City Manager Jack Rhyne and Denny Patterson talk seriously about Maynardville expansion. Photos by Cindy Taylor

FCE is ‘All Dolled Up’

By Terry Reinitz On Sept. 24, approximately 25 Union County Family and Community Education (FCE) members and guests attended the fall luncheon at Sharps Chapel Community Center.

The theme was “All Dolled Up For FCE.” Sharps Chapel FCE club hosted the event. The center was decorated with a variety of colored tablecloths, round mirrors, dress-shaped cookies from Teresa’s Bakery, high-heeled shoes filled with flowers, and handbags stuffed with gifts.

Deep thanks to Bob Sharp at Flowers by Bob for the unique floral displays in memory of Maggie and Alma Sharp.

Union County FCE president Gloria Holcomb opened the meeting and welcomed everyone, including new member Stephanie

Williams and guest Pat Owens. Patsy MacKenzie led the flag salute, and Becca Hughes led the FCE Creed.

Sue Ross gave the devotional, written by Norma Hubbard about having a loving relationship with God. For the ice breaker, Gloria read an interesting story while a wrapped gift was passed around at each table whenever Gloria said right or left. The member left holding the gift at the end won the prize. Thanks to Gloria for donating the gifts purchased at Union County Arts.

Gloria explained how the $5 yearly FCE dues are distributed: $2 goes to state, $2 goes to region, and $1 stays in Union County. This money is used to sponsor regional and state events/ activities. Gloria encouraged members to enter cultural arts and fashion re-

to see Maynardville expand the sewer system.

“I’d like to see more things happen here in the city,” he said. “What I see right now is that the Gibbs community is really growing and it will probably have a good effect on us. Once Maynardville Highway is finished that should make an impact for Maynardville too because new Halls businesses are going to have to come our way.”

Displays were set up showing future plans for the city and for Thunder Road Park. Rhyne said the city has applied for a grant for the proposed seven- to 10-year project.

Carol Sharpe won Best Outfit with her “cereal killer” costume.

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Birthday girls Marie Rhyne and Carolyn Richardson

view items next year. Local winners go on to region and state.

The FCE elected new County Council officers to two-year terms. President is Gloria Holcomb. Vice President is Carol Pratt. Secretary is Terry Reinitz, and treasurer is Mary Johnson.

Holcomb was nominated to represent Union County FCE for “Best of the Best” at the Eastern Region FCE Conference.

Connie Buckner received certificate and 50-year pin from state (TAFCE).

Instead of a guest speaker, a non-traditional fashion show was held. Rita Poteet moderated and described what each participating fashion show member wore. Carol Sharpe, dressed as a “cereal killer,” won for best outfit. Other winners were Joyce Rush (outfit for retirement), Pat Owens (fur jacket) and Leslie Sharpe (tarred and feathered). Thanks to Car-

olyn Shields for donating the gifts.

After the meeting adjourned, Wanza Corum gave the blessing, and attendees enjoyed a delicious potluck luncheon.

After lunch, auctioneer Carol Pratt held up handbags donated by members and filled with gifts, de-

Carol Pratt auctions handbags while Carol Sharpe looks on. scribed the weight, and encouraged bids. The floral high heels were also auctioned off. This money goes into the FCE county treasury and helps support the many worthwhile FCE activities.

Upcoming events in-

clude: Flannel blanket workshop 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Hubbs Grove Baptist Church or UT Extension office; wreath workshop with Becca Hughes in late October or November.

Terry Reinitz is FCE secretary.

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I.A. Wilson: Union County doctor

Shoes for sure But his father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; And put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet: Luke 15:22 (KJV)

The verse above is from the Biblical parable of the Prodigal Son. While I was never a prodigal in the true sense of the word (“prodigal” means extravagant and wasteful, according to “Webster’s New Universal Unabridged Dictionary, Barnes & Noble, 1994”), there was a fine gentleman who put many shoes on my feet.

Ronnie Mincey

That’s how I first met Mr. Ed Collette. Mr. Collette worked for the Union County Board of Education many years, ending his career as attendance supervisor.

While many students mainly remember Mr. Collette for shoes, there are others who remember him as the “truant officer,” a challenging role for the times as compulsory school attendance laws perhaps then did not have the rigor they now possess.

My young mind never quite understood how Mr. Collette knew I needed shoes, but at random times throughout my elementary school days he would appear and ask my teacher to see me out in the hall. There he had a few boxes of new shoes in yellow and blue boxes that said “Blue Gold Shoes by McCallie Shoe Co.” Mr. Collette always used the fitting opportunity to

exchange a few pleasant words and to give gifts of a small package of paper and a lead pencil.

On both long sides of each shoe box were stereotypical pictures. On the left was a little girl in a ruffled dress holding a doll; on the right was a boy in an old fashioned suit with short pants.

The suit’s “blouse” was buttoned up to the neck.

The boy had a patch on his left eye and a skinned left knee. Two stars surrounded each child’s picture, and the box lid had two stars in the bottom corners. None of the shoes he gave me have survived the passage of years, but I still keep one of those old shoeboxes to remember Mr. Collette.

Years later, when I was in my early years of teaching at Luttrell Elementary, Mr. Collette was in his final years before retirement. A group of us teachers were talking to Mr. Collette one day in the hallway. Perhaps reflecting on his long educational career, maybe overcome that one on whose feet he had fitted so many shoes had become an educator, Mr. Collette looked at me and exclaimed, “Mincey, it’s a gol-durned miracle!”

At that point I quite agreed with him, not because I had attained, but because I had survived!

Mr. Collette retired and passed away several years ago, and the provision of shoes for needy students now is done by several community organizations, no-

Wilson is a name of significance in Union County. There is a very brief genealogical sketch in “Our Union County Families,” p. 313, but there is also a family history by Gaines Wilson and Sonya Wilson Robinson and information here is taken from that writing.

died at 20 months in 1876 and she was buried beside him in the Ousley-Graves Cemetery at Sharps Chapel.

Following Nancy’s death, Dr. Wilson married Esther White April 28, 1883, in Union County. They were married by Thomas Weaver, minister of the gospel and for whom a Union County road is named. Esther was 16 and Dr. Wilson was 48, according to Bonnie their marriage certificate.

Peters Isaac and Esther had five sons and one daughter – Charles Blain in 1884, Hiley Rosey in 1886, Corum Esco Isaac Alvis Wilson was in 1887, Fredrick Barger in born Dec. 6, 1834, in Camp1889, Alvis Sherman in 1891 bell County, Tenn. Andrew and Vertrue in 1893.

Jackson was President of Rosey died in 1889 at the the United States and Davy age of three and is buried in Crockett was serving Tennesthe I. A. Wilson Cemetery in see in Congress. Tennessee’s Union County. Their son, Vergovernor was William Carroll, true, died in 1895 at age 2-1/2 and Nashville had finally been and is buried near his sister. established as Tennessee’s capiAfter 40 years of walking or tol. Union County had probably not riding horseback to treat his paeven been thought of at the time. tients, Dr. Wilson retired from the Isaac was the first child of Lydia practice of medicine in 1915 and sold Wilson and he was raised by Lydia and his farm Feb. 13, 1915. Isaac and Esther his step-father, Captain John Wilson, who lived for a time with Isaac’s son Henry Scott served in the Union Army during the Civil Wilson near Mossy Springs. In 1916, Dr. WilDr. Isaac Alvis Wilson War. Isaac’s mother, Lydia, died in 1889 at son and Esther moved to Campbell County, where they lived with their son Alvis Sherage 73 and Captain John Wilson died in 1901 at age 88. Isaac was one of 12 children. man Wilson.

Dr. Wilson died there March 9, 1920. Alvis Sherman At age 26, Isaac married Martha J. Graves, in 1860 or 1861, in Claiborne County, Tenn., and they had two chil- Wilson purchased his father’s coffin from the Roach Fudren – James Rosen in 1862 and Henry Scott in 1867. neral Home in LaFollette and his body was returned to Sadly, Martha Wilson died Jan. 1, 1868, at age 28. At the Union County where it was placed on the porch of his son time the Wilson family history was published (1993), the Henry Scott Wilson for a brief time before burial in the I. authors had not located Martha’s grave although Daniel A. Wilson Cemetery, located on Dr. Wilson’s farm in White Maynard Wilson stated in his manuscript that she was Hollow. He and Esther had been married 37 years.

After Dr. Wilson’s death, Esther, age 53, traveled to buried in the Ibby Graves Cemetery.

Isaac married Nancy Nash Oct. 18, 1868, in Union Iowa, Illinois, and Michigan with her son Alvis Sherman County. The marriage was performed by William Sharp. Wilson and his young family of four sons.

Esther White Wilson died Sept. 8, 1933, in Monroe, Isaac and Nancy had three sons and a daughter – Samuel Sheridan in 1872, Nathaniel Green in 1874, Lydia Magg Michigan, at age 67 and was interred in the Woodland Cemetery there. One year later, Alvis Sherman Wilson died Nila in 1877 and Paris Lafayette in 1879.

I do not know where he studied or under whom he read and was buried next to his mother.

A full Wilson genealogy by Gaines Wilson and Sonja medicine, but Dr. Wilson began his practice of medicine in 1875. Isaac’s wife, Nancy, died Nov. 6, 1882, in Union Wilson Robinson is “Descendants of Dr. Isaac Alvis WilCounty, at age 31. Their son Nathaniel Green Wilson had son, Country Doctor, Union County, Tennessee.”

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UNION COUNTY Shopper news • OCTOBER 7, 2015 • 5

More to Georgia-Tennessee than A phenomenon missed

Herschel and Bates

This is for the children who came in late.

There is more to Tennessee-Georgia football than Herschel Walker bumping into Bill Bates.

As rivalries go, this is a strange one. The schools played long, long ago, became charter members of the Southeastern Conference but didn’t play for 31 years. Some wonder why.

Robert R. Neyland found Athens to be inconveniently located. He viewed it much as he did Auburn. He wasn’t convinced it had electric lights and running water.

He wasn’t overly impressed with Georgia coach Wally Butts, who won national championships while the General was busy elsewhere.

The schools finally resumed relations in 1968.

The world was different.

Neyland Stadium capacity was 64,420. Tickets cost $6.50. Gas was 34 cents a gallon.

That just happened to be the year Tennessee covered Shields-Watkins Field with Tartan Turf. Georgia felt it did not receive proper notice. Unkind thoughts festered and boiled over. The Bulldogs threatened to void the contract, boycott the game, just stay home and let the Vols stage a very exciting Orange and White scrimmage.

Bob Woodruff, rarely masterful at public relations, did everything he could to heal the breach, including offering free turf shoes.

The unhappy Bulldogs came, played and went home unhappy.

Bubba Wyche led the Volunteers from eight points behind in the final moments, tossing a TD pass to Gary Kreis and a two-point conversion to Ken DeLong for a tie at 17.

Georgia still thinks Kreis dropped the ball.

A year later was my favorite trip to Athens. Lots of folk were still disgruntled.

And it rained. Then it rained some more. Tennessee fullback Curt Watson chewed up the grass between the famous hedges and gained 197 yards.

Historic occasions? In

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1973, Tennessee was leading 31-28 with 2:27 remaining, fourth and two, wrong end of the field. Bill Battle called for a fake punt, spotted a problem, tried to change the play, but couldn’t get the message to all concerned.

Fullback Steve Chancey took the snap and was swarmed. Georgia cashed in. Battle carries the scar.

In 1980, young Herschel made his debut, stormed up the middle, ran over Bates, scored a touchdown and triggered this exclamation from Georgia announcer Larry Munson: “My God, a freshman!”

Tennessee won nine in a row in the next decade.

In 1992, Heath Shuler told interim coach Phillip Fulmer not to worry, he’d take care of the little problem.

The quarterback patted the coach on his broad bottom and completed the famous fourth-and-14 pass to Ronald Davis.

In 1994, Todd Helton got his lone win as a starting quarterback – because James Stewart rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns against the Bulldogs.

Peyton Manning almost killed ’em. In three appearances, he completed 88 of 119. In 1997, the Vols racked up 628 yards, including a late TD pass. What Georgia coach Jim Donnan said to my friend Fulmer cannot be repeated in a family newspaper.

In 2001, freshman David Greene led a great comeback against No. 6 Tennessee and made the winning play in the closing seconds. Announcer Munson

again made news: “We just stepped on their face with a hobnail boot and broke their nose.”

John Ward would never have talked like that.

Tennessee scored 51 in 2006. Tennessee had one net yard rushing in 2008. A year later, Jonathan Crompton riddled Willie Martinez’ Bulldog secondary for 310 yards and four touchdowns.

Martinez survived and now coaches Tennessee defensive backs.

In 2010, Derek Dooley returned to his hometown as new coach of the Vols.

His diplomatic dad, former Georgia coach Vince Dooley, skipped the game and worked in his flower garden.

His mom, Barbara, accepted a starring role. Her attire was half and half, red pants and orange jacket.

The game wasn’t nearly as colorful.

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

The earth quakes before them, the heavens tremble. The sun and the moon are darkened, and the stars withdraw their shining.

(Joel 2: 10 NRSV) Like many of you, I missed the blood moon and eclipse. I was in the mountains, where the clouds completely covered the event. To say I was disappointed is an understatement.

I love the moon and the stars and frequently step outside at night to check in with them. I suppose it fulfills some need for wonder, mystery and vastness. I am fairly certain that it is also a security thing: I am reassured that God’s in His heaven; all’s right with the world!

I like to think that God spangled the heavens for us, as a lover showers the beloved with gifts. Instead of placing His jewels in our hands, however, God flung them across the skies for our amazement and pleasure, for all of us to share.

I pity people who live in large cities, where lights completely obliterate the heavens. Surely, they haven’t a clue what they are missing, or they would do something about it!

Cross Currents

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I am grateful I have had the opportunity to witness the stars in the deserts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. Away from towns, away from neon, away from noise, the stillness is filled with wonder and overlaid with grace.

As I have pondered all of this, I also worry about our little planet.

Will smog and dust replace clean air and laughing streams? Will green plants live only in greenhouses? Will there be a day when we have fouled the nest to the point of unsustainability?

I pray that we will reconsider our habits, our pleasures, our faults, our foolishness, our stubbornness, and love this lovely blue orb that is our home.

Pastor Viles dies at 40 The Rev. Floyd “Michael” Viles II passed away at his home Sept. 19 after an 18-month battle with stomach cancer. Mr. Viles, 40, had served as pastor of Milan Baptist Church since 2007.

He was pastor at Clear Branch Baptist Church from 2004-07 and also worked at Axis Fabrication.

Michael Viles Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Tracy; parents, the Rev. Mike and Debbie Viles; sister and brother-in-law Dawn and Shawn Proffitt and their children, Andrew and Abigail; mother-in-law, Louise Boling; brother-in-law, the Rev. Kenny (Ann) Boling and their children, Josh and Naomi.

Shoffner, Courm lead Heart Walk Milah Shoffner and Callie Corum, both congenital heart defect survivors, were asked to lead the 2015 Greater Knoxville Heart Walk for the American Heart Association Sept. 20. Both girls had teams of family and friends and raised money for the walk. They are also involved in raising awareness of children born with CHD and being heart healthy. Photo submitted

FAITH NOTES ■ Alder Springs Baptist Church, 556 Hickory Star Road, will host a “Chicken-N-Dumplin’ Dinner” in the fellowship hall 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Dine in or carry out. All donations go to Alder Springs Church WMU projects.

■ Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike in Halls, will host Phil Campbell and Lulu Roman for a choir fundraiser 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Info/tickets: christumcknox.com or 922-2890.

■ Hansard Chapel Methodist Church, located on Highway 33 across from Tolliver’s Market, hosts a food pantry 6-7 p.m. each third Saturday. Gently used clothing is also available.

Info: the Rev. Jay Richardson, 776-2668.

■ Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE, Heiskell, will host an outdoor gospel singing 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the church. Everyone welcome.

Frozen Shoulder Union County Retired Teachers meet Union County Retired Teachers met Sept. 16 at Hardee's in Maynardville. Pictured here are (front) Pat Walker, Pam Hampton, Barbara Holz; (back) Ginger Ailor, Freda Beeler, Gloria Stansberry, Marilyn Toppins and Debbie Gillenwater. The group voted to help judge the county spelling bee. The next meeting will be in December at the Union County Senior Citizens Center in cooperation with the Union County Seniors and the Union County Business and Professional Association.

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“Frozen shoulder” is the loss of arm movement at the shoulder joint.

The shoulder is the third most common object of chiropractic treatment (the lower back and the neck being the two most common). Frozen shoulder can be brought on by the trauma of a fall or a car accident, or it may develop gradually as a result of muscle imbalance, overuse and irritation.

Shoulder pain often stems from a problem in the cervical spine, the upper portion of the spine that constitutes the neck.

Nerves that send and receive signals from the shoulders, arms and hands pass through the vertebrae in that part of the spine.

If these nerves are being obstructed by a vertebra or vertebrae that are out of line, shoulder muscles

can grow tight or weak and pull the joint out of line.

Golf, tennis or any sport or regular activity that requires repetitive motion of the shoulder can strain the muscles and cause pain.

As the pain intensifies, people tend to reduce use of the shoulder. This is a problem because all the parts of the joint will gradually adjust to the reduced range of motion. Without treatment a person will eventually lose use of the shoulder. Chiropractic treatment can address cervical spine issues if they are at the root of the problem.

Talk with your chiropractor about maintaining the proper function of your shoulders.

Presented as a community service by Union County Chiropractic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, Tenn.; 992-7000.

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More than they bargained for Rachel Mashburn puzzles over a tricky fitting with the basswood shutters she got on Craigslist.

Photos by Carol Shane

By Carol Shane Stacy Edwards, Bobby Mink, Lucas Masingo and Tony Wallace placed fifth in automotive mechanical at the fair. Photo submitted

UCHS auto teams place at fair

Tyler Brown and Cody Ray brought home second place in automotive electrical from the Tennessee Valley Fair.

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Rachel and Sam Mashburn of Fountain City are like many other homeowners who want to save money on their fi xer-upper.

But even among dedicated thrifters, the couple has taken bargain rehab to a whole new level.

“This,” says Sam, “is the house that Craigslist built.”

On a recent evening, Rachel sat on the living room floor surrounded by slats, dowels and frames. She found thousands of dollars worth of basswood shutters online for a total of $160.

Pointing out a big picture window, she says, “Why, doing this one window would probably run to $3,000!”

Rachel doesn’t worry about measurements before she jumps on a deal. She makes the big buy and then fits the shutters to her windows.

It’s that kind of ingenuity – with heaps of patience and willingness – that’s rebuilding, detailing and furnishing their Fountain City Craftsman home, built in 1920.

They bought the 3700square-foot house around Halloween of 2014. After spending nine months addressing structural, plumbing and HVAC issues, they and their pets – dogs Cleo and Dobie, and cat Mr. Monk – moved in last July.

The couple decided to go with a mini-split, or ductless, system for their heating and cooling. Sam, who is a software designer, believes, “This is the future of HVAC.” They’re very pleased with it.

That’s one of the few things they didn’t get secondhand.

Pointing out a magnificent set of wood-framed glass doors, Sam says, “these were originally $3,000 apiece. We got both of them for $600.” They

came from someone who had planned to use them, then didn’t. Not everyone, after all, can use doors that are eight feet tall. But the ceilings in the Mashburn house allow for that height.

They access their washer and dryer through a frosted glass door with “Laundry” etched on it. It was bought from a local vendor who didn’t need it anymore.

“We’ve worked a lot with downtown vendors,” says Rachel. “We’ve gotten some good deals that way.”

The master bath sports beautiful subway tile. “We bought that new,” says Sam, “but we found our tile guy on Craigslist!” Another secondhand-but-unused find is the large soaking tub with an infinity rim, sitting in the middle of the floor, yet to be installed.

Most of their finds have been local, and they haven’t had to go too far to retrieve the others. “We went down to Chattanooga, but that’s about it,” says Sam. They’ve found other treasures within the house itself. “We saved and restored all the door hardware,” Rachel says, pointing out the beautiful Craftsman-era knobs, “and there are some things here that are older than the house, like that doorbell. It was brought from somewhere else.”

Many of their improvements are handcrafted, such as faux paneling made from fiberboard in the large firstfloor hall, and the coffered kitchen ceiling, constructed the same way. Both Sam and Rachel are fortunate to have master carpenters in their extended families.

Have there been any surprises? Well, yes – rather big ones. Ones that the previous owner, who lived in the house for 23 years, didn’t know about.

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Like the shoebox full of papers, postcards, bank deposit receipts, ledgers and historical documents that fell out of the ceiling.

And early-20th-century whiskey bottles found “all over the place” in the house’s nether regions.

And a secret room on the second floor.

All of which brought the Mashburns to a startling conclusion. “This house,” says Rachel, “was built on bootleg money.”

After all, “Thunder Road” – the legendary nighttime route for moonshiners – was said to run from Harlan, Ky., to Knoxville.

“I swear,” says Rachel. “I mean, look at this receipt for a bank deposit! It’s for $350!

In 1907! And they were very well-traveled. They went everywhere – but it was all big liquor towns like Chicago and San Francisco.”

As for the secret room, it can only be accessed by crawling through a short passage along the back of the house. But it wasn’t always so.

“We found the outline of a door in the back of a closet. I mean, why would you put a door in the back of a closet?”

Both Mashburns are convinced their historic house had shady beginnings. “I just connected the dots,” Rachel says, grinning.

They still have a long way to go with the rehab, but they’re looking forward to Halloween. It will be the first anniversary of their purchase, and they plan to celebrate it by welcoming all the young goblins and ghosts afoot in the neighborhood.

“I’m going to put spider webs and skeletons all over,” Sam says. “It’ll be great!”

Do they have any advice for anyone who’s thinking of rehabbing a house?

Sam says, “The best thing is to build a network of people who’ve done this kind of thing before.” Though the two of them are at the heart of the project, putting in many hours every day, they’re grateful for all the guidance and assistance they’ve gotten. And they’ve enjoyed watching their circle of friends widen as they’ve worked on the house.

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Freshmen Makayla McClain, Shali Glenn, Sarah Smallwood, teacher Rachel Hodges, Slone Crutchfield and Miranda Burnett place their bad writing habits into a mini casket for cremating. Photo by Cindy Taylor

No-good writing habits get burned she said. “This led to us having a bad It was a sad/happy time for fresh- writing habits funeral. We are putting man English students at Union Coun- bad writing habits to rest because we ty High School Sept. 25. Teachers don’t want to see them anymore.”

Hodges says students have writRachel Hodges and Andrea Williams held a ceremony to help students put ten challenging words and phrases on cards which will be placed in mini casbad writing habits to rest.

The morning was filled with eulo- kets. Students will speak eulogies over gies, funerals and burnt ashes for Ter- the caskets, cremate the cards and rible, Awful, No-Good Writing Hab- then bury them.

The funeral service came comits. Hodges saw the idea online, took it and transformed it to fit the needs plete with a program, guest book of her classes. This is the second year signing, welcome, music by members freshman students have participated of the UCHS band and presentation of eulogies given by freshman Engin the event.

“The students have done their first lish students.

Students cremated overused writing assignment for the year and we (teachers) have noticed the same phrases, common grammatical ermistakes and issues on their papers,” rors, text speech, slang and misused

By Cindy Taylor

words. They gave examples such as sit vs. set, there vs. their, to, too and two, and lie vs. lay. Hodges wrote and recited a Pledge of Remembrance along with a Poem of Remembrance.

One group of students wrote and performed a song.

Hodges says a student suggested they bury the ashes on campus and plant a tree over them. Hodges hopes they can complete the project in that way.

“Even though the tree would represent bad writing habits it would give the students something they can say they contributed to,” said Hodges.

A celebratory feast for attendees was held immediately following the service.

Olivia Thorpe makes apple-scented play-dough.

How do you like them apples?

Luttrell Elementary School kindergarteners learned about folk hero Johnny Appleseed and apples in general during fun-filled lessons in September. Students made apple-themed crafts and tasted apples and food made from apples.

Kinnedy Long tastes apples and food made from apples.

4-H NOTES ■ Shooting Sports Club will meet 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 8 and 22, at Big Ridge State Park.

■ Sewing Club will meet 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13-14, at Luttrell Library.

The Union County High School girls golf team celebrates its second consecutive district win. Pictured are coach John Edds, Alyssa Cox, Destiny Johnson, Kayla Williams and coach Gary Chandler. Photo submitted

Patriot golfers score second District win The Union County High School girls golf team brought home its second consecutive district tournament win in September. The tournament was held at Ruggles Ferry Golf Course. The Patriots beat out second place Meigs County by 16 shots.

Rockwood came in third.

Senior Kayla Williams led the Patriots by shooting 86. Alyssa Cox, also a senior, carded a 91 to give the Pats the runaway victory.

Sophomore Destiny Johnson finished with a 97.

Coach Gary Chandler said he is proud of the team.

“To be from a rural school,

doing it twice, that’s really difficult to do,” said Chandler. “We don’t even have a golf course in this county.

These girls are really dedicated. They work hard, and they’re fun to be around.”

Chandler credited the grandfathers of Williams and Cox with the girls’ de-

■ Horse Club will meet will meet 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays,

Oct. 13 and 27.

■ Hog Club will meet 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 19 and 26.

■ October service project will be collecting holiday mail for heroes. Bring old Christmas cards for military members.

■ Info: 992-8038

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velopment as golfers, teach- ■ Maynardville Elementary will hold its Fall Carnival 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the school. Activities will include games, inflataing them the game and takbles, food, live music, “Haunted Classroom” and craft vendors. ing them to the golf course.

“We’ve just reaped the benefits of what those two grandfathers have done,” he said.

The Patriots advanced to the regional tournament, held Oct. 1 in Sevierville.

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Brown Drive. Info: Vivian Baker, 382-3715.

Fall festival, 3 p.m., Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Featuring: gospel singing, food, games, tractors, antique cars, crafts. All welcome. Info: fccltn.org.

“Fire & Fright,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike. Featuring: hot dogs, beverages, s’mores and spooky ghost stories around a bonfire. Admission: $10; kids 6 and under free. Info: ramseyhouse.org or 546-0745.

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SUNDAY, OCT. 11 SEEKING VENDORS Powell Lions Club and the Halls Lions Club are seeking vendors for their Fall Gift and Craft Fair, to be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Powell Auto Auction, 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road. Info/registration form: E-clubhouse.org/sites/powelltn.

THROUGH THURSDAY, OCT. 22 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.

Chili supper, 5-8 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Cost: $10. Includes chili, cornbread, dessert, drink, music and silent auction. Info: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

Free drop-in art activities for families, 1-4 p.m., Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive.

Docent Tours in English, 2 p.m., and in Spanish, 3 p.m.

Info: knoxart.org.

Tennessee High School Cycling League Mountain Bike Race, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Knoxville Urban Wilderness.

Info/registration: tennesseemtb.org.

TUESDAY, OCT. 13

Appalachian Arts Craft Center Fall Porch Sale begins, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Runs about two weeks. Featuring outdated stock, seconds, student crafts, unjuried work by members of the Craft Center and baked goods. Info: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

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

“Glass Fusing Workshop,” 6-8:30 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris.

Instructor: Kathy King. Registration deadline: Oct. 8.

Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

Knoxville Civil War Roundtable meeting, 8 p.m., Bearden Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Terry Winschel. Topic: “Vicksburg: Crucial to the Outcome of the Civil War.” Cost: $5 lecture only; $17 lecture and dinner. Dinner starts at 7 p.m. RSVP by noon Monday, Oct. 12. Info/RSVP: 671-9001.

Paulette 6th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Paulette Elementary School cafeteria. Info: 9925212.

FRIDAY, OCT. 9

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14

Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091.

Kick-Off event for the new Thunder Road Wine Trail, 5:30-9 p.m., Blue Slip Winery, 300 W. Depot Ave. Featuring: ribbon-cutting, music by Blonde Bones, train car tour, free wine tasting. Info: ThunderRoadWineTrail.com.

Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

International Folk Dance Class, 7:30-10 p.m., Claxton Community Center, 1150 Edgemoor Road, Clinton. Info: Paul Taylor, 898-5724; oakridgefolkdancers.org; on Facebook.

THURSDAY, OCT. 8

SATURDAY, OCT. 10 Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dante Baptist Church, 314

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Karaoke, 6-10 p.m., Bubba Brew’s Sports Pub & Grill, Beach Island Marina. Info: 992-3091.

Movies on Market Square: “A League of Their Own” (PG, 1992); movie begins at dusk. Hosted by the Knox County Public Library. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on; well-behaved dogs welcome. Info: 215-8767 or knoxlib.org/movies.

Union County Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m., 1009 Main St., Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 Benefit supper and silent auction, 5-7 p.m., City View Baptist Church, 2311 Fine Ave. Proceeds will assist Vickie Peoples with medical and related expenses.

Fall Apple Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Washington Presbyterian Church, 7405 Washington Pike, Corryton. All things apple and delicious, plus kids’ activities, music, more.

FARE Walk for Food Allergy, 8:30 a.m., Festival Lawn of World’s Fair Park. Proceeds go to Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE). Activities include a costume contest, trick-or-treating (nonfood items) and teal pumpkin painting. Info/registration/volunteer: foodallergywalk.org/Knoxville2015.

Phil Campbell and Lulu Roman will entertain, 7 p.m.

Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Pike. Proceeds go to the church choir. Info/tickets: christumcknox.com or 922-2890.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, OCT. 17-18 Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Beaver Ridge UMC, 7754 Oak Ridge Highway. “A Rhyme Must Come to an End” performed by the Beaver Ridge Mission-Aires. Proceeds go to Hands-On Missions. Info/tickets: 690-1060 or 680-7032.

SUNDAY, OCT. 18

THURSDAY, OCT. 15 Plainview 7th District Neighborhood Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Plainview Community Center. Info: 992-5212.

“Salvage Jewelry,” 6-9 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructor: Sarah Brobst. Registration deadline: Oct. 8. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

Gospel singing, 6 p.m., New Beverly Baptist Church, 3320 New Beverly Church Road. Featuring: the Washams. Free; love offering will be taken. Info: 5460001 or NewBeverly.org.

“Let’s Create Pumpkins and Witches With Wool!,” 1-5 p.m., Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway, Norris. Instructors: Nancy Shedden and Karen Bills. Registration deadline: Oct. 11. Info/registration: 494-9854; appalachianarts.net.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20 Honor Guard meeting, 7 p.m., 140 Veteran St., Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 256-5415.

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