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There’s No Place Like Home

She Hath Done What She Could

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An Interview

With Joe Guy

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36 The Shugart Wedding Cory & Kristen Shugart Get Married

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A Home-Grown Wedding

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departments 4 From The Publisher 12 Master Gardener Gayle Fisher Azaleas

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Jone’s Chapel Amazing Relay For Life Team

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Letter from the Editor The spring issue of McMinn Life Magazine marks the beginning of my second year as community editor for our county. I am grateful to the folks at Bingham Group for this opportunity. I have always felt privileged to live in “God’s Country,” surely one of the most beautiful places in America. As community editor, I have the additional blessing of getting to know so many wonderful people who make things happen in the towns that comprise McMinn County. A few of them you will meet in this issue.

The lady pictured with me is Vicki Nichols. Vicki is head of the Jones Chapel Relay for Life Team that has won most money raised by a church for two consecutive years in McMinn County for this American Cancer Society event. Jones Chapel is a tiny country church, but this team has great heart, and is well on its way to raising the most money for three years in a row.

A few months ago a reader suggested that McMinn Life would be a good place to acquaint people with the leaders in our community, and she wanted Joe Guy to be the first one featured. Enjoy!

I am always open for ideas like this.

Two weddings of young couples in love are featured, and ironically, the magazine also includes the story of a church that was most likely the result of unrequited love. The story of Jenny Shelton Memorial United Methodist church was beautifully written by historians Joe Bryan and Laura Spann.

Event Connections relates a mother’s frustration with coordinating her daughter’s wedding in a community where she was a newcomer and unfamiliar with the vendors necessary for the event.

Her vision and the accomplishment of her solution are blessings for anyone in our area that plans to hold a big event.

There are two homes featured in this issue. One of them is perhaps one of the oldest, most well-known homes in our county, and the other, if not the newest home, is close to it. Both have interesting stories behind them.

Included in these pages is a story about a major renovation taking place at Springbrook Golf & Country Club in Niota. The renovation is not just about a facelift for the clubhouse and the grounds, but also an expansion of offerings to better serve the people of our community. We are extremely fortunate that we have a Master Gardener living in our county who loves to write.

Gayle Fisher’s article for our Spring Issue educates gardeners on a very popular topic – Azaleas.

Thank you for help in offering your suggestions and ideas for McMinn Life Magazine. Please keep it up! I can be reached at (423) 435-1650, or chari@binghamgroup.com.

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What’s New

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Written By Phil Roulier

As he reached his second anniversary at Cleveland State Community College, Dr. Bill Seymour, President of the college, could not help but be proud of the faculty and staff, the administrative team that he had had the pleasure of working with and the many accomplishments that they have achieved together. Chief among these accomplishments are the many students who achieve their academic goals at Cleveland State and, from their successes, realize that they are well trained and ready to satisfy the community’s incredibly diverse business and industry needs.

The college is now guided by a new Cleveland State 2020 Community First Plan developed with significant community input. The college wants our community to expect something new from Cleveland State–they have new leadership, a new plan and most importantly, they have a new attitude.

Cleveland State’s Community First Plan focuses on all five of the counties they serve.

So what exactly is new at Cleveland State?

Let’s find out, shall we…

• CSCC recently completed the SACSCOC reaffirmation process. This gold standard approval from their accreditor confirms the quality of their educational programs and the strength of their efforts to complete their mission.

• The college has fully implemented the Tennessee Promise program, increasing the number of high school students attending CSCC from their service area by 15% and making a college education more accessible for our community. To 6

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Above: Joannie Goodner of Chattanooga takes a break between classes at CSCC. Bottom right: Monroe County Mayor Tim Yates looks on as three Monroe County middle school students show him their robot design at the first complimentary STEM Camp hosted at CSCC’s new site in Vonore, located at the Tellico West Conference Center. This hands-on experience teaches young students about science, technology, engineering, math, teamwork and communication skills in a fun and exciting way.

celebrate the official start for this new class, the college was honored to have Governor Bill Haslam on campus to welcome these students.

• They have achieved the first enrollment increase since 2011. Bucking a state and national downward trend due to an improving economy, the influx of traditional aged students moved the college closer to their 5-year goal of 4,000 students.

• CSCC has opened a new Monroe County Center in Vonore, TN. This new center will focus on providing industrial training and workforce support in the northern section of their service area.

• Focusing on new courses and programs at the Athens Center with advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, business and medical office certificate and degree

programs planned for Fall 2016. The Athens Center serves 450 students and provides additional opportunities for many general education classes close to home for those in their northern service area.

• Implemented new academic programs and strengthened selected current programs to meet community needs. New programs included Medical Informatics and Paramedic. Enhancements were made to their Agriculture, Industrial Technology and Honors Program.

So what is ahead for the year to come?

• In January, the college implemented the Department of Dynamic Instruction, which will be responsible for injecting their curriculum with additional innovation, technology and enhanced modes of delivery to strengthen student engagement and success.

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Top left: CSCC recently unveiled the new Studio Connect space at its Athens Center, which offers a relaxed, high-tech space for students to gain experience using emerging technologies, providing an opportunity to enter the workforce highlighting their skills and experience. Pictured from left to right:(Seated) Kelly Blevins, PC/Network Technician, Kim Harris, Admissions Recruiter, Stefanie West, Assistant Director, Athens Center and Ken Phillips, Title III Grant Project Coordinator. (Standing)) Wanda Lane, Keyboarding Instructor, Rebecca Decker, Librarian, Marchelle Wear, Secretary and Patty Weaver, Director of Off-Campus Centers. Top right: CSCC is home to the OneSource Workforce Readiness Center made up of mechatronics assessment machines that assess an individual’s aptitude and skill set for electrical, mechanical and PLC (programmable logic control). This method of assessment and training is unique to the region. Pictured: CSCC Student Mitchell Norwood uses one of the machines to assess his skills. Bottom left: Monroe County middle school students attended the first complimentary STEM camp hosted by Cleveland State during their fall break at the new Vonore Center. Bottom right: Penni Jo Wilson, Associate Professor of Biology (center) and two of her students in an Anatomy Lab.

• The college will start a new Cleveland State Advisory Board. Representatives from each of their five counties along with key staff will establish an ongoing vehicle for communication, advice and feedback to enhance their commitment to the ideal of “community first.”

• This spring, Cleveland State will inaugurate the Community First Awards to honor community individuals from their five counties who exemplify the ideal of putting community first before self.

• Cleveland State is currently establishing the Tennessee Valley Early College at Cleveland State–an opportunity for local

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high school students to complete an Associate Degree while earning their high school diploma.

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I chose Cleveland State for the great academics, athletics and the beautiful campus.”

Casey Griffin Current Student

As you can see, Cleveland State is gaining a great deal of momentum that will power them toward the level of excellence that is expected and required. None of this could be possible without the inspiration and support

received from the community they serve.

With all of the changes and progress, one might be overwhelmed. But the truth is, a college education is pretty much a necessity in today’s society, and with the increased competition, those campuses that are not stepping up their game will fall by the wayside. Cleveland State’s changes will not only bring a new spark and a chance to shine; it will also help give a new chance for many in East Tennessee who wish to enhance their career, their education and their lives.

More information on the Cleveland State 2020 Community First Plan and enrollment can be found at www.clevelandstatecc.edu.

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WELCOME SPRING! Dress up the porch for early gatherings with a vibrant arrangement made from scratch! To begin, you’ll need one household urn. Use tulips, roses, and other greenery to accentuate the piece with a variety of colors and textures in the body. You can even throw a cabbage in for extra flair! Don’t forget to add some blue delphinium for height.

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Written By Gayle Fisher

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f you have lived in the South for longer than 3 years, there is an unwritten rule stating that you must own an azalea. Azaleas arrived to the South from Japan in the 1800s and became an instant favorite. Azaleas are not your polite, retiring Southern belles; they are in-your-face vibrant harlots.

Azaleas belong to the Rhododendron genus, which has over 900 species. There is a large range of colors, including pink, white, red, salmon and lavender; they are born on funnel-shaped blooms. When choosing your azaleas, be sure that you purchase them while blooming. It is disappointing to water and care for a group of azaleas through summer, fall and winter, then to have one explode in a shocking red the following year when all her neighbors were the lovely shade of purple you had chosen. Because their color is so vivid, you need to plan carefully. To be safe, choose plants of one color so they won’t clash. If you have to have a combination, limit it to no more than two colors, which harmonize with similar shades of the same color. Pastels and whites are the easiest to work with.

Local discount stores have azaleas for sale at unbelievable prices, like $1.50 for a one-gallon stick plant. These can be great for naturalizing your woods, but remember that bloom times vary, so your display could be sporadic. Azaleas look best when planted in graceful sweeps.

These painted ladies will perform for years with the proper planting and maintenance.

Azaleas like acid soil with a ph of 5.5 to 6. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, and make sure that your soil drains. Lousy drainage is the number one killer of azaleas. Azaleas need lots of organic matter. Thoroughly mix leaf mold, aged grass clipping, wood chips or peanut hulls with soil, then toss this mixture into the hole before planting. Unlike most plants, azaleas can be planted almost 2 inches above the ground level. Azaleas are shallow rooted and moisture loving. Make sure that you mulch to retain moisture, to protect from the cold and to prevent weeds. They’ll need a soaking once a week for the first year. Light shade is also important. After blooming, some the petals will turn brown and stick to the bush. If you can’t stand this ugly stage, you can sweep the dead blooms off with a kitchen broom.

These Southern streetwalkers can be seen blooming in our yards each spring. The only thing that can stop them is a late spring freeze. Azaleas are not heavy feeders, and since they are shallow rooted, fertilizer can burn new roots. In the spring after they have flowered, use a slow release 12-5-9 fertilizer.

This will keep your plants looking their best. Epsom salt is hydrated magnesium, and working a small bit into the soil around each plant will acidify the soil and provide magnesium. You can also just buy azalea fertilizer.

Expect your standard azalea to grow six feet tall and six feet wide. Unfortunately, everyone has seen them pruned into a square when they become too large for a foundation planting around a house. Hybrids come in all sizes now, so it is easier to choose a plant to fit your location. Pruning should occur after they have finished blooming. Don’t prune after the first of July, or you’ll be cutting off next year’s flowers. Dead branches can be pruned at anytime. We have azaleas growers in our area so that we don’t have to buy Florida azaleas. Look for a local grower so that your plants won’t be shocked or die when the temperature drops to -10 degrees.

A soft spring rain and beautiful azaleas are the perfect setting for relaxing in a rocking chair on the porch. Get a tall glass of sweet iced tea with a sprig of mint. This makes for an afternoon of just enjoying being alive. Or in Scarlett O’Hara’s case, “I won’t think about that now. I’ll think about that tomorrow.”

After the azaleas stop blooming.

The azaleas that we are the most familiar with are the evergreen type, meaning that they keep their leaves in the winter. Recently I’ve noticed more native azaleas (deciduous) available to the public. They are not as particular about soil acidity and winter shade, but they are more sensitive to summer heat.

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An Interview With Joe Guy Written By Chris Hari Photography By Bruce Hari & Walter Krogh

Joe Guy has established a reputation in Southeast Tennessee as an author, historian, and law enforcement officer. He is an intriguing man with a quiet, confident, and competent presence. When a reader asked me to do an article on him, I jumped at the opportunity to find out …what makes Joe Guy tick.

Joe Guy’s descendants moved to the Burger Branch Community in McMinn County, near the Monroe County line, in 1830. Joe’s ancestors never left there, and Joe and his family live there still.

As a boy, when his peers were playing, he was sitting at the feet of his elders. “I loved listening to old people talk…it seemed as if everything was much more interesting back in their day.” He also collected Native American artifacts and rocks that were abundant in the area, and kept them in a box under his bed. He liked to think about the hands that used the tools and what the people must have been like.

A storyteller at heart, Joe began to write down the stories told to him by his grandparents. At first he wrote to be able to remember, but as time went on he began to write about the tales his grandparents told from the perspective of the person that the story was about, whether it be a tale of tragedy or heroism. It never ceased to amaze him how people today make fundamentally the same mistakes as those who came before them. “The Bible says there is no new sin, and that about sums it up”, says Joe. Joe Guy has spent untold hours combing the hills, graveyards, abandoned houses, and the numerous historic archives available in McMinn County, to obtain documentation 16

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Blessed are the Peacemakers Who’ve walked upon these grounds In the faces on these walls Their pride and courage still are found.

And when you pass this way, recall Fallen comrades brave and bold And find yourself a worthy heart To wear their Badge of Gold.

- Joe Guy and photographs to confirm or dispute the tales told by his elders. He was often accompanied by his boys, Brady, Jackson, and Will, but always accompanied by his wife, Stephanie. “I couldn’t have explored my historic interests without Stephanie’s support. She has accompanied me down country roads, taken photos, and spent an enormous amount of time in waiting rooms of archives while I explore historic documents. In return, she always gets a shopping trip…seriously, she is a great partner – priceless.” His research has resulted in three nonfiction books on Southeast Tennessee, the latest being The Hidden History of Southeast Tennessee.

I wondered how someone with such a passion for history and writing ended up in law enforcement.

“I am a third-generation police officer. My grandfather was a well-known officer in Etowah, and my dad was a deputy sheriff and also worked for the Athens Police Department. It was inevitable that I would follow in their footsteps.” Joe Guy is currently the Sheriff of McMinn County.

Ironically, his career in law enforcement further built the foundation and reputation of Joe Guy the writer.

Early in his career, Joe answered a call and had the terrible experience of having a three-year-old child die in his arms as he worked to resuscitate her. The family was crying, demanding that she be saved, but there was nothing he could do. It was too late. Joe had serious Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following that incident. His oldest son was also three, and Joe just kept

seeing the little girl’s face when he looked at his son. He wrote the tragic story in third person to remember it, and realized that the writing of it was cathartic, releasing the pent up tension and emotions that haunted him.

“In law enforcement not a lot of debriefing goes on. So we talk to each other, relating our experiences – some funny, and some not so funny.” Firefighters, EMTs and deputies shared the highs and lows of their work days with each other. Joe began to write, not only about his encounters, but composite renditions of stories told by his peers. Responders to wrecks and other situations appreciated seeing their experiences incorporated into Joe’s writings. This was the beginning of Beyond the Blue Line, a collection of real life experiences of first responders. Initially it ran as a column in The Daily Post-Athenian, but eventually Joe published the collection as a book.

Just as his role in law enforcement has enhanced his writing career, the reverse

is also true. Joe’s steadfast search for the hidden history of our region has given him knowledge and insight into the people he serves. He knows who is related to whom, and where they live. And often, what their issues are. Knowing the people you serve is a great asset in serving, bonding, and communicating well with them. “I know the people of Southeast Tennessee, and it helps me to be a better sheriff. I would not want to be sheriff anywhere else.”

“The lack of this kind of bonding is a recipe for disaster as we’ve seen in Ferguson and Baltimore…It’s easy to blame law enforcement, but the big picture is that it is complete failure on everybody’s part.”

When the community doesn’t get involved in local government, and law enforcement doesn’t reach out to communicate well with the people to let them know what they do, polarization and misunderstanding occur. All sides need to work more closely together and know where each other is coming from to avoid the kind of problems that have been happening in our nation.

Will, Jackson, Joe, Stephanie, Brady, and Winston Guy, along with future daughter-in-law, Cam Jackson.

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Jones Chapel’s

Amazing Relay for Life Team Written By Chris Hari

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ones Chapel United Methodist Church is quite possibly the most beautiful old country church in McMinn County. It is located quite far out in the country near Claxton Community. With its white clapboard structure and view of the mountains, the church looks like it should be featured on a calendar or postcard.

On a good Sunday, 48 people gather to worship at Jones Chapel. Out of that 48, 30 are members of the church’s Relay for Life Team. These remarkably active people have won first place two years in a row for the most money raised by a church team for the

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event in McMinn County. They are well on their way to winning three consecutive years.

The team was formed in 2005, when Mike Crabtree, a member of the Jones Chapel congregation, was diagnosed with cancer.

That year, the team, including his wife Nancy, walked in honor of him. In 2006,

they walked in his memory. All of the team’s members have been touched by cancer whether it be family or friends, and because of it they are a very dedicated group. The team leader is Vicki Nichols, whose late husband, Curtis, was also claimed by the insidious disease. She is also active in the county’s Relay for Life Committee and is in charge of luminaries.

Says Vicki of her Jones Chapel team, “I have never seen such a loving and giving group of people. They will do whatever it takes to achieve our goals for Relay for Life and our church goals.” Last year the team raised $8,400.

So far this year, they are up to $5,900, due to the success of two of

“I have never seen such a loving and giving group of people. They will do whatever it takes to achieve our goals for Relay for Life and our church goals.”

- Vicki Nichols Vicki Nichols

their major events – Critters for a Cure in the Fall, and their annual Valentine’s dinner. Everything for these events is donated by team members, so all monies raised go to the American Cancer Society.

They still have an event coming up in the Spring, and according to Vicki, they make a lot of money at the Relay event itself. “Our team grills approximately 200 hamburgers at our tent the night of the Relay. One hamburger meal includes a burger, chips, drink and dessert for only $5.00. Our team, along with all the other teams, donates a nice gift for the auction held on Relay night.”

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is the largest fund-raising event in the world to end cancer. It celebrates people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and unites all who have been touched by cancer and want to fight back. Last year, McMinn County teams raised $138,390.

This year’s event in McMinn County will be Friday, May 13th, at Market Park in downtown Athens, from 5 p.m. until midnight.

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Jordon and Robert

A Home-Grown Wedding Written By Chris Hari | Photography By Brittany Toomey Casavant

There is nothing more heart-warming than a love story that ends happily ever after in a beautiful wedding. The wedding of Robert Nelson and Jordon Bridges was particularly special because the deep roots of family and community were woven into the fabric of the wedding day.

Robert Nelson and Jordon Bridges were both born and raised in Athens. They both graduated from McMinn County High School, and subsequently from Tennessee Wesleyan College. They started dating while attending TWC, and married shortly after graduation. The wedding was beautiful, as are most weddings. What is remarkable is how the location of the wedding and reception reflect the ingrained involvement of the couple and their families in the community.

Robert’s parents are Jim and Freddie Nelson,

long-standing members of one of Athens oldest churches, Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, founded in 1823. Robert grew up attending church at Mars Hill. The lovely, historic building was the perfect place for the couple’s wedding.

Jordon’s parents are Kent and Donna Bridges. Donna is the daughter of Don and Lynn McKeehan who owned Don’s Foods, a favorite family-owned grocery store on Madison Avenue for many years. Donna worked there for 20 of those years, making her a familiar face in the community. What also made her a familiar face, was her very active involvement in the Living Heritage Museum across the street from the store.

If there was a fund-raiser or event at the Museum, chances are Donna had a hand

in making it happen. Her daughters, Jordon and Taylor, most always accompanied Donna when she volunteered at the Museum, playing when they were little, helping as they grew older.

Under the leadership of Executive Director, Ann Davis, the Living Heritage Museum has become intricately involved in the region for more than just historic information and beautiful displays of times past. Recently, it has become an event venue, providing a unique place to turn events into historical occasions. When the Museum became an option for a reception venue, there was no question in Jordon’s mind that it would be where her wedding reception would be held.

Left: Jordon and her mom, Donna Bridges (also her wedding planner). Right: Robert and Jordan with their “baby”, a 4 year old boxer/pit mix named Violet.

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Jordon wore her grandmother, Lynn McKeehan’s, wedding dress for many of her bridal photos. The dress was displayed in the alcove at the entrance of the Guild Room where the reception was held, along with many old family photos and artifacts.

The wedding ceremony was performed using a treasured 175 year old family Bible.

The wedding day went off without a hitch, thanks to the hard work of Jordon’s mom, Donna Bridges, who is a wedding planner, and the many other vendors needed to provide the perfect event. The one thing that Donna had no control over was the rain that suddenly moved in just in time for the bride to walk around to the front of the church to make her entrance. The rain didn’t put even a minor damper on the wedding – or the reception. A new generation was born.

The photo above is of Robert and Jordon with The Bible, a 175 year old family treasure.

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Forest Home Athens Historic Icon Written & Photographed By Chris Hari

Forest Home is the correct name for the beautiful, majestic home known to most Athenians as “The Keith Mansion.” The home was built for Alexander Hume Keith and his wife, Sarah Ann Penelope Keith, in 1858.

They named their new home “Forest Home” and lived most of their married lives in the gracious Greek Revival style home located on 300 acres which they farmed. Historic records indicate that Alexander Keith died there and viewing was held in the parlor of Forest Home.

The structure is a classic example of Greek Revival, an international architectural style which flourished in America in the mid1800s, especially among wealthy farmers and planters. The Forest Home has the characteristic large columns across the wide front porch, and the simple and solid doorway and molding designs, prominent in this type of architecture.

The house was owned by descendants of the Keith family for well over 100 years. The current residents are Kent Cormack and Bill Pugh, most recently from Manhattan, Kansas. People usually migrate to Tennessee for its natural beauty, temperate climate, and southern hospitality. Not so in this case.

Kent and Bill came here specifically for Forest Home. They love restoring old homes, and this one is their third project.

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The reason they selected this particular house is that it has been very “sensitively cared for.” An extensive remodeling in 1939 was done with respect for its past history to keep renovations in accordance with the original structure. Says Bill, “the house was remodeled, not re-muddled.” The architect of the remodeling was William Crutchfield, grandson of Thomas Crutchfield, who is credited with the design of the original structure. With interior walls three bricks wide expanding to seven bricks wide in the basement, the house was built to last!

During the 1939 remodeling project, the outside kitchen was torn down and a kitchen and service wing were attached to the house. Brick from the demolished kitchen was used to veneer the new construction so that it would match the 1858 home. Four modern bathrooms were added as well as central heating. The work in 1939 was of similar quality with all copper plumbing, and electrical wiring in metallic sheathed cable. The original front porch was torn down and replaced. The hand railings from the old front porch are now on the back porch, the upstairs balcony, and the kneeler at Keith Memorial United Methodist Church. Over succeeding years all of the farm buildings have been demolished but one. A sturdy brick smokehouse survives at the rear of the property.

Kent and Bill have spent three years so far restoring the house, doing most of the work themselves. In addition to inside renovations, they have turned the outside into lovely gardens everywhere you look and have planted over 30 trees.

Both have an amazing knowledge of horticulture, architecture, design, antiques, music, history, and the skills necessary for restoration work such as plumbing and electrical work.

It is obvious that the Forest Home is beloved today as it was in 1858. Bill and Kent are constantly improving and working on projects. As Kent puts it, “we want to leave it better than we found it.�

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Springbrook has it all Meeting Spaces

Onsite Technology Golf Courses Bar and Grill Onsite Catering Special Events Spaces 123 Country Club Lane Niota, TN 37826 Tel. (423) 568-2215 . Fax (423) 568-2216 www.springbrookgcc.com

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There’s No Place Like Home Written & Photographed By Chris Hari

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he house in Keith Meadows on the corner of Ivy and Lynnwood Streets is beautiful on the outside. What makes it outstanding is what’s on the inside.

The house belongs to Janice Hysell.

She and her late husband, Ray, owned the lot for quite some time with plans to build their forever home on the site.

Although plans

changed when Ray became ill, the house contains many of the features he wanted Janice to have. Early in their marriage, a tornado ripped through their Cleveland neighborhood demolishing most homes surrounding theirs. The Hysell home became a communication center for police and rescuers since it still had phone service.

Their son, Greg, was home at the time and safe, but after that experience, a storm cellar was a “must have.” The Hysell storm cellar is a formidable fortress against tornados.

It is adjoined by a comfortable bedroom, bathroom and television so when bad weather threatens, Janice can rest in the

bedroom tuned in to the weather channel and be in the shelter at a moment’s notice.

Ray’s lengthy illness resulted in another feature showing great foresight. The house is equipped with a caregiver’s apartment that is compact, cozy and inviting, with its own storage and entrance.

The most remarkable thing about the Hysell home though is that it was built by Greg with craftsmanship and attention to detail second to none. His heart was definitely in this project done out of love for his mother, and to the specifications of them both. Says

The kitchen cabinets have lights inside, over and under, making it an inviting place to work and visit. The kitchen also sports a pot-filler water spout over the stove. This unique feature eliminates the need to go between sink and stove during cooking..

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Janice, “I wanted a home to entertain in – a place where people can be comfortable and if something spills, it isn’t important.

Greg put his life on hold for 18 months, and put so much of himself into it that I would never sell it.”

Greg works as an RN, but carpentry is where his heart lies. All the aspects of building a home from design, plumbing, heating and air, right down to the detail and finishing work was learned working alongside his father, Ray Hysell, and grandfather, Paul Jones, for many years. Greg enjoys the challenge of constructing a sturdy, timeless home, but says, “anybody can build a structure. It’s attention to detail and the little things that make a house a home.”

The five/six bedroom, four bath Hysell home is filled with “the little things” that make it more comfortable, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing. Some are very subtle, such as the use of lighting throughout the home. Artwork on the wall is enhanced by soft focused lights to show it to the best advantage. Recessed lights in a hand-built hall tree, welcome Janice home at night with a warm cozy glow instead of darkness.

The entire home is guarded with security cameras and wired for whole home audio.

Janice has a lot of family and friends, including a group of 14 women that have remained close since high school.

Her home is a perfect place to entertain them, just as she envisioned. The floorplan is open, spacious, and easily accommodates many people comfortably. For Janice Hysell, there’s ‘no place like home.’

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She Hath Done What She Could Written By Historians, Joe Bryan & Laura Spann

“She Hath Done What She Could”…so reads the epitaph of Virginia (Jennie) Muncy Shelton. It was her life and death that led to the formation of The Jennie Shelton Memorial Methodist Church South in 1900. Today, 116 years later the church building sits abandoned in a state of disrepair in the Lamontville community of McMinn County, west of Calhoun.

Born August 30, 1869, Jennie descended from one of McMinn County’s most prominent pioneer families. Her greatgrandfather, James Shelton and his wife Betsy Lawson, made the long journey by flatboat in 1819 from Greene County to a newly acquired tract of land on the Hiwassee River. Their land grant followed the Hiwassee Purchase of 1819 in which the Cherokees ceded their land to The United States. Soon after arriving Betsy died and James married Sarah Hooper, Jennie’s great-grandmother.

Jennie’s ancestors first built a log cabin and started carving out a farm along the river bottoms. In 1820 they built a two-story frame home, perhaps one of the first in the county. The Sheltons prospered and their family grew. They established a small community around their settlement known as Raht, Tennessee. They acquired more land on the opposite side of the river. A store, post office and ferry were located on the family farm, and the family wealth continued to grow.

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Jennie’s parents were John Ellsworth Shelton and Lucinda Perrin Shelton.

They had taken a portion of the original family farm north of the Hiwassee River about a half-mile from the first Shelton homestead. From all accounts, Jennie was a lovely woman. Her letters indicate that she was both refined and intelligent, and photographs confirm reports of her beauty.

Jennie had a strong religious faith and had taken an interest in the church nearby at Chestnut Grove. From all indications, Jennie had acquired the strength and determination of her pioneer ancestors,

and had become a loving and vital part of the community of Raht.

It was on January 13, 1900 that tragedy struck the Shelton family and the surrounding countryside. With no indication at hand, Jennie took her own life by shooting herself in the abdomen. She remained alive and lucid for several hours afterward, but eventually succumbed to her wounds. Her despondency was perhaps indicated earlier in a letter she wrote to her Uncle Sam Shelton following a break-up with her sweetheart. Other factors of her life that perhaps contributed to her

depression were the death of her brother, Felix, a few years earlier at age 34. She was now left at home with a younger brother, Jasper, and he too passed away three years later at the age of 29. Nine years later another brother, Benjamin, passed away at age 49.

Perhaps Jennie sensed an affinity for an illness among her family that was characterized by a wasting away of the body.

Jennie’s sisters were both married and happy. Her mother and father were dead.

She had leaned upon her Uncle Sam as a guardian, and this security was shattered when at a mature age, he took unto himself a wife. Whatever the reasons, Jennie’s death was unforeseen and devastated the lives of those who loved her. She was buried down the road in the family cemetery. She was now reunited with the family she had loved.

January 13, 1900 could have ended the legacy of Jennie Muncy Shelton, but by her deathbed request, the portion of the John Shelton estate that was hers was to be sold to the other heirs and the money raised was to be used to build a new church for the family and community. The edifice

was dedicated to her memory and named The Jennie Shelton Memorial Methodist Church, South. It was completed in 1901 and stands in the northern portion of the old John E. Shelton farm. It was a most impressive structure for the day having two towers, two entrances, Victorian trim, stained glass windows, and an ornate ceiling in natural wood. It must have reflected the life of Jennie. For almost 40 years following her death the church provided a place of worship, community gatherings, weddings, funerals, and yearly homecomings. Its bell rang across the community each Sunday inviting all to gather for worship. The church served on various circuits of The Holston Conference of the Methodist Church. Sadly, as the Shelton’s moved away and the population in the area began to decline, so did the church. Membership fell, and by the 1940’s the conference voted to close the church.

Throughout the years following her death, Jennie’s sisters and other family members continued to visit the abandoned church.

There perhaps they could catch of glimpse of Jennie and remember the beautiful life of one that ended at such an early age.

Time has taken a toll on the old building.

Visitors today still stand in awe at its beauty and presence. The dedication window which read, “Virginia Muncy Shelton” “August 30, 1869–January 13, 1900” “She hath done what she could”

was removed years ago and remains in the family of Jennie’s ancestors. The window opposite it held the inscription “God is Love-1901”, a reminder to the family and friends of Jennie Shelton that during the saddest of times, there is One who will carry you through. Perhaps too The Jennie Shelton Memorial Church “hath done what she could”, as she sits deserted in the woods as the elements of time and nature take her closer to a final death.

Whatever its fate, those who visit today are still spiritually renewed as they look upon this monument of time, and once again hear the bell calling everyone inside.

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Event Connections Everything you need for a beautiful event

Bakeries

Event Decorating

Venues

Eva Gay 423-263-0083 evasbakeryetowah@gmail.com Facebook.com/evasbakery

Kathy Fesmire Kathy@shindigseventdecorating.com Facebook.com/shindigseventdecorating

Sandy Neyman 423-506-9274 elliottfarmeventbarn@gmail.com Facebook.com/elliottfarm

Eva’s Bakery

ShinDigs Event Decorating

Catering

Framing/Printing Services

Elliott Farm

Hiwassee River Weddings & Events

Ruthie Burris 423-462-4015/ 423-252-0242 ruthiescakes@comcast.net Facebook.com/kat-a-ru catering

Fuller’s Frame Shop & Printing Studio Timberly Guffey/Lisa Bell 423-745-7489 fullersframeshop@yahoo.com lisa.bell.studios@gmail.com

Bill Collins 423-836-6681 riverfishone@mac.com Instagram: @hiwasseeriverweddingandevents Facebook.com/hiwasseeriverweddings

Tasteful Gatherings

Photography/Videography

McMinn County Living Heritage Museum

Kat-a-Ru Catering & Baking

Dee Johnston 423-337-1887 A. Goodman Productions Shari Lovsey 423-716-7962/ Edward Goodman 423-381-0757 423-716-2343 agoodmanproductions@gmail.com tastefulgatherings13@gmail.com www.agoodmanmedia.com www.tastefulgatherings.com Facebook.com/tastefulgatherings Hometown Photography

Renee Nicolo 423-506-3657 Cosmetics/Mary Kay reneenicolophotography@hotmail.com Melissa Coffey 423-568-2870 mcoffey1@marykay.com Tanasee Photography Cindy Jenkins 423-421-5983 Bruce & Chris Hari 423-745-4485 cj8778@yahoo.com bhari2@yahoo.com

Entertainment

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MP Entertainment DJ, Live Sound & KJ Terry McKee 423-462-1880 Sherry McKee 423-519-6926 mckeepromotions@aol.com www.mckeepromotions.com Facebook.com/mpentertainment

Wedding Planners

Bella Cross Wedding & Event Planning Donna Bridges 423-506-8526/ 423-368-1571 bridgesdonna56@gmail.com

Ann Davis, Executive Director 423-745-0329 adavis@livingheritagemuseum.org www.livingheritagemuseum.com

Ramble Creek Vineyard & Events Jenny Yates 423-271-5642 ramblecreekevents@gmail.com www.ramblecreekevents.com

The Browder House

Sandy Layman 423-435-2491 farmwife629@aol.com www.browderhouse.com

Wedding Gowns/Tuxedos Consignment Gowns & Tuxedo Rentals & Sales available

Athens Flower Shop/Goins Creations 203 W. Washington Ave, Athens, TN Rebecca Houk 423-744-9472 www.goinscreations.net

Event Connections Written & Photographed By Chris Hari

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The Event Connections concept was the idea of Rebecca Houk following a domino effect series of occurrences in her life that resulted in the founding of Event Connections.

Clayton and Rebecca Houk and their three children are from Missouri. Many years ago they vacationed in Florida, passing through McMinn County on their way home. Says Rebecca, “it was an Oh My God moment… it is so beautiful here!” The seed was planted and then nurtured when the family later visited relatives here. It took root when someone asked the Houks if they would be willing to sell one of their 40

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properties in Missouri. They did, and within six weeks all of their properties were sold.

After relocating to Athens, the Houks purchased Goins Creations Flower Shop in its old location on Washington Avenue.

The next huge factor in the founding of Event Connections was that Danika Houk met her future husband after the family settled in their new home. The wedding date was set and the planning began, but the process was difficult and frustrating, especially for someone new to the area. The Houks didn’t know who to contact for the many services needed for a wedding and reception and wound up contacting vendors they were unfamiliar with. Meetings with vendors at various local restaurants were far from ideal. Says Rebecca, “the restaurants were noisy, you felt obligated to order food, and there was no privacy.”

The wedding did successfully occur, but out of the process, Rebecca couldn’t help but think there must be a better way to effectively plan a wedding. The notion of a place where people could come to one place to shop for vendors for all the services needed for big events was already planted in her mind. She thought how wonderful it would be if vendors were able to display their work, provide contact and other information, and in the same area have access to a comfortable and private meeting room to talk with potential clients. The old Goins Creations location was just too small to pursue Rebecca’s dream.

The breakthrough came when a large historic house on the corner of Washington Avenue and Hill Street went on the market. It was big enough to house both the flower shop downstairs and Event Connections upstairs.

Rebecca and her family (by then all of the family was helping in the business in some capacity) jumped at the opportunity.

Rebecca Houk with her daughter Danika at her wedding.

Event Connections reached out to vendors in the community and many quickly came on board with the idea.

There are currently 17 vendors offering a variety of price ranges, and venues from rustic to elegant, and everything in between. Services on display include caterers, entertainment, venue locations, photographers, and wedding planners.

Wedding gowns and formal dresses are for sale on consignment and tuxedo rentals are available.

It is Rebecca’s goal for the vendors to be successful and clients to be more than satisfied. To that end, she provides Facebook and Pinterest services to showcase the Event Connections vendors.

She also coordinates periodic “vendor mixers” to enable the vendors to get to

know each other, and be aware of services provided, and venues available.

The comfortable private meeting room Rebecca envisioned for vendors to meet with potential clients is now a reality.

There is a large screen computer in the room so customers can see more than what can be shown by the vendors on their displays. For people who can’t meet during regular business hours, a corner of the lovely front porch has been turned into an outdoor meeting area for after hours.

For further information visit Goins Creations at www.goinscreations.net or their Facebook page. Click on “Event Connections” to view what is available. Or, better yet, stop by the shop and see what Event Connections has to offer first-hand.

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Springbrook Golf & Country Club The year was 1929. The Great Depression had officially begun with the crash of the stock market on October 29, 1929, following years of economic problems. What ensued was the most severe economic downturn of the 20th century, with unemployment at an all- time high. A most unusual time to open up a golf course/country club, but that is exactly what H.A. Collins of Niota did. On land he owned, Collins opened up Springbrook Golf & Country Club, a 9 hole golf course with an old house on Highway 11 serving as the clubhouse.

The golf course created some employment opportunities for young Niota lads who hung around the golf course hoping to be hired as caddies. “Carrying one bag around the course was worth 50 cents. If you were lucky enough to carry two bags, that was worth $1.00,� relates Bill Snyder, one of the boys who took advantage of caddying opportunities. In 1945 as a young adult, Bill went to work at Springbrook, keeping up the grounds and facility maintenance until 1950 when he went to war in Korea. Bill and his wife, Joy, still members today, are great resources for the history surrounding Springbrook.

By the 1960s, Springbrook Golf & Country Club was thriving. A new clubhouse built to accommodate the growing membership, provided an atmosphere of both comfort and elegance. Mature evergreens, large oaks,

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white fences, ponds, and meticulous landscaping on the golf course expanded to 18 holes, made Springbrook one of the most beautiful country clubs in the region.

In addition to golf, the country club offered tennis, a large swimming pool, and fine dining – a place for entire families to come and spend quality time.

There was a time when Springbrook’s membership was bursting at the seams.

But times have changed as lifestyles have become faster and faster paced. Mom and dad both work, and time is usually taken up with chauffeuring children from one sports practice and activity to another. Declining memberships reflected the changing cultural environment.

The grand 85-year-old country club needed to change with the times to succeed and thrive. Says office manager, Tara Crisp, “membership will always have its perks, but people need to know that we are here for

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everybody. There is a large segment of the community that doesn’t have access to things Springbrook has to offer – for instance, there is only one public pool in our area. We need to find affordable ways to meet these needs.”

The reinvention of Springbrook has begun, starting with a facelift for the facility and grounds. Phase one, renovation of the ballroom, is complete with the Garden Room slated to be next. Once that is done, work will begin outside and the tennis courts, which haven’t been used in years, will be completely redone.

The physical renovation is important to Springbrook’s reinvention, but just as important is expanding services to the community. “Proms are going to Knoxville, while we have this beautiful facility here in

our community, “says Crisp. And that is just one example.

Springbrook may be most well- known for its golf course, a popular site for employee golf leagues, corporate tournaments, many community benefit tournaments, and golf clinics.

It is also the perfect location for corporate meetings, events and workshops, with rooms to accommodate all group sizes.

Catering to onsite meetings and events is an attractive and convenient option. Onsite technology, such as WIFI, projector and screen, is also available.

The country club can accommodate just about any imaginable special event, such as class reunions, receptions, pool parties and celebrations. Events can be customized to suit whatever is needed. There is dance floor space, and an area for a band or DJ in one room, with a buffet set up in another room.

Tara Crisp, Officer Manager; Richard Spraker, PGA certified pro; and Robin Mitchell, Event Coordinator

Robin Mitchell, Event Coordinator, is passionate about helping people pull together the best outcome for their needs. “We are everyday people. I will absolutely work with any budget to provide prices better than most anywhere in McMinn and Monroe Counties.

We treat people like they want to be treated.�

Above: Newly renovated Ballroom set up for a work conference. Left: This very old picture is of the Ballroom as it was in the 1950s era.

For information on planning an event at Springbrook, contact Robin Mitchell at (423) 568-2215, or visit www.springbrookgcc.com.

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The Shugart Wedding Written & Photographed By Reneé Nicolo

All weddings are magical. A bride spends a lifetime thinking of that day; dreaming of putting on that beautiful wedding gown and having the man she loves wait for her at the end of the aisle smiling, happy for the next chapter in their lives.

The dream includes being surrounded by the people they love to celebrate this big day. The picture is complete with sunshine, smiles and a perfect setting.

Kristen Dockery and Cory Shugart were no different. They planned for years for this day. They knew each other while attending Central High School, but it wasn’t until they were in their early 20’s when they reconnected. Kristen worked at Maytag and Cory at the Great Lakes Naval Academy in Chicago. He invited her to Chicago and the rest is history.

Middle East in 2015, she worried and prayed for his safe return. They knew their lives as a couple would be a challenge, but they were determined their love would prevail.

It didn’t surprise me when Kristen decided that their wedding would take place in a barn. She loved horses and was more comfortable in boots than heels. Cory wore his Navy dress blues.

They chose a beautiful outdoor wedding venue at Tsali Notch Vineyard located in Sweetwater. The ceremony would take place on top of the mountain with two bales of round hay with their initials on them setting the backdrop. The lists were made and everything was just like it was supposed to be for a perfect day.

Their friendship grew into love over many letters and long distant phone calls. Kristen took her first flight to see him in 2012. Chicago was different than the small, quiet town of Etowah, Tennessee. They shared each other’s lives as often as they could. When he was deployed for ten months in the

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The tent was up and the cakes and flowers delivered. Friends were darting here and there making sure everything looked just right. It was a perfect day.

The bride and groom smiled from the window as they watched their guests arrive. Then the skies opened, and their best planned day took a different turn. A strong gust of wind blew the tent down and within seconds the rain began.

Those loved ones who came to smile and support sprang into action. They gathered their umbrellas, carried flowers, cake, tables and chairs to the barn out of the downpour. Her father and brother ran more than all the others, became soaked, but smiled through it all. Laughter rang out through the crowd, with all still cheerfully anticipating a great celebration.

No one seemed concerned as all waited for the rain to stop. It was a storybook day, even with the rain. For everyone’s view in the barn that day was a beautiful bride, as she walked down the aisle toward the fellow of her dreams, supported by the smiles of her friends and family. It was the start of a wonderful adventure.

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Reliance Fly & Tackle

Hiwassee River’s Only Fly Shop Authorized ORVIS Dealer Spin & Fly Tackle Cabin & Campsite Rentals Non Ethanol Gas Hunting & Fishing License

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588 Childers Creek Rd. Reliance, TN 37369

P: (423)338-7771 F:(423)338- 5110

Serving the area for 30 years!

Fuller’s Frame Shop specializes in professional custom framing, large Art Gallery with national and local artists.

Cayce Rountree, R. Carter Runyan and Stacy Edwards, CPAs and Partners

Now offering Wide ´ Printing Format Giclee

Monday - Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm

302 W. Bank St. Athens 423.745.7489

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INTERNAL MEDICINE Thomas S. Evans, M.D. Sweetwater Hospital Association Sweetwater Professional Building 2 304 Wright Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 (865) 213-8595

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EMERGENCY MEDICINE Celia Harrison, M.D. Sweetwater Hospital Association Emergency Room 304 Wright Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 (865) 213-8510

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PODIATRY Andrew W. Lynn, D.P.M. Sweetwater Hospital Association Sweetwater Professional Building 2 304 Wright Street Sweetwater, TN 37874 (800) 422-3338 (865) 481-3338

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