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MAY 21, 2011

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Union County line.

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Willow Ridge

makes care kitsBy Cindy Taylor

According to the United States Fire Administration and FEMA, more than 3,500 Americans die each year in fi res, and approximate-ly 18,300 are injured in fi res. An overwhelming number of fi res occur in homes, and the number of house fi res rises signifi cantly in winter months, with the use of candles be-ing a major contributing factor.

Residents at Willow Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in May-nardville work with the Union County Red Cross each year to help alleviate some of the suffering caused by house fi res. Led by activ-ity director Kelly Holt and assistant Glenda Mills, residents wrapped up Nursing Home Week on May 13 by having their annual care kit pack-aging party and picnic. Singer Tam-my Marshall entertained during the picnic.

“This is our fourth year to do care kits. Each resident has a station, and we pass the bags around, and they fi ll them up,” said Holt. “They do all the work. We have one resident who has asked to do this more than once a year, and if we have enough sup-plies we may do that.”

Personal care items such as toothpaste, shampoo, soap and combs are donated by residents, staff members and the community. Residents place the items in zipper bags to be distributed by the Red Cross to families in Union Coun-ty who have had house fi res. Red Cross team leader for Union County Shirlee Grabko drove 17 hours from Connecticut to pick up the kits.

By Cindy Taylor

Luttrell City Council members got to revisit a favorite agenda item May 16.

“We look forward to this every year,” said Merritt. “It is our op-portunity to give back to the com-munity.”

Merritt was speaking about the annual $500 scholarship the city awards to a graduating Union County High School senior who resides within the city limits of Luttrell. This year’s recipient was Penny Ewing.

“Thank you all. I appreci-ate this very much,” said Ewing. “Once I’m a doctor, if you need something, come and see me.”

Seventeen-year-old Ewing plans to attend UT to study medi-cine and is the daughter of Dar-lene Ewing of Luttrell.

Moving on to regular business, the mayor presented the annual budget for first reading, and it was a balanced one.

The eight city employees in Luttrell are budgeted for a 1.7 percent raise. Other line items discussed included $4,500 for trash pickup on city streets and $13,000 for park upkeep. Coun-cil member Sheila Buckner re-quested additional funding for the Christmas Tree Lighting and Memorial, which was approved. Even with a balanced budget, vice mayor Jackie Roberts voiced her concerns over some specific

Volunteer Lavada Aker and Willow Ridge activity director Kelly Holt pack the boxes with care kits for the Red Cross.

Aker’s son has been a Willow Ridge resident since suffering a stroke in 2006. Photo by C. Taylor

Helping hearts, helping hands

Luttrell City

Council

member

Leon Kitts

presents

the Luttrell

Scholar-

ship Award

to Penny

Ewing at

the May

16 council

meeting. Photo by C.

Taylor

Luttrell awards scholarship

line items and made a request not often heard coming from politi-cians.

“This is probably not going to be a popular thing for me to say, but I think we should all take a salary cut,” said Roberts. “Times are hard, and this could help our city.”

Resident Darlene Ewing sup-ported the council in their earn-ings of $100 per month for each council member.

“While I appreciate the fact that all of you would be willing to do this, I doubt if that amount of money even begins to cover the time all of you spend taking care of business for this city,” said Ew-ing. “I wouldn’t begrudge that at all, and I don’t think you should cut your salary.”

“None of us do this for the mon-ey anyway,” said council member Phil Ruth.

The mayor and other council members were not in disagree-ment with Robert’s suggestion but discussed that there is leg-islation in place that prohibits a salary change during office.

Sheila Buckner informed the council that she had been ap-proached by Luttrell Elementary School principal Sonja Saylor requesting that the city donate $1,000 to the school. Four new classrooms are now complete after the renovation, and the school is asking for the money to purchase tables for those classrooms. The council agreed the money would come from the city budget pend-ing research to be certain there

was no funding available from the school board budget or school renovation contingency fund.

Vandalism has decreased in the city as surveillance continues to increase. The council intends to prosecute anyone caught in any act of vandalism.

The city of Luttrell municipal election will be June 2. The pur-pose of this election is to fill the seats of three City Council mem-bers for four-year terms and also the seat for city mayor for a two-year term.

Johnny Merritt and Kevin B. Merritt are running for mayor.

Running for City Council are Sidney Jessee Jr., Ray A. Hyde, Jody Glenn Smith, Darel L. Do-nahue, Jack H. Dyer and Sheila Buckner.

Some on the ballot have ex-pressed concern regarding resi-dents voting outside their district. Union County Election Registrar Deborah Viles stated that it is the voter’s responsibility to notify the Election Commission when they have a change of address.

“We make every effort to be certain our roster of voters is cor-rect,” said Viles. “If you are on our roster, you will be allowed to vote in that district if no one present is-sues a challenge. The law is on the side of the voter, and according to state law, new voter registra-tion cards must be issued every 10 years based on the census.”

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“These residents are just won-derful,” said Grabko. “Last year, we had more fires than ever be-fore, and all the comfort kits made were delivered to residents of Union County. We really ap-preciate their willingness to help. When you have a devastating fire, the last thing you can do, or want to do, is run out and try to find ne-cessities such as these.”

Resident Kathleen Bailey helps put kits together every year.

“I am always in charge of tooth-paste,” said Bailey. “I enjoy being able to help.”

Rebecca Mills has been the ad-ministrator at Willow Ridge for more than fi ve years and is always excited when this event comes up.

“Our entire team helps cele-brate this annual event to enrich

the relationships between resi-dents, youth, community mem-bers, families and staff,” said Mills. “The residents of our center are so deserving of this kind of at-tention.”

We all hope for a year with no house fires, but it is good to know residents at Willow Ridge have their care kits ready for the Red Cross to disperse if needed.

A-2 • MAY 21, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS

There is much more to the practice of chiropractic medicine than the spinal adjustments that may

be the best-known aspect of the science. As a result of their formal education and training, doctors of chiro-practic can advise you in other fi elds. The chiroprac-tor can help you devise a plan for a healthy lifestyle. That includes nutrition.

For instance, older women with low levels of vitamin B-12 are more likely to experience bone loss. Studies have shown that such women are more vulnerable to fractures as a result of rapid hipbone loss. Milk, cheese, eggs, meat and fi sh are good sources of vitamin B-12, which is necessary for the development of red blood cells. The vitamin is also important for the health of the nervous system as well as for healthy bones.

Vitamin B-12, of course, is only one example of how your diet is part and parcel of maintaining a healthy body. Good nutrition and a regimen of exercise can also help you avoid the perils that can be brought on by obesity, say, and high blood pres-sure. At your next appointment, ask your chiroprac-tor about the roles of nutrition and exercise in your health plan.

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BankCommercial Bank was

chartered in Claiborne County in 1976. Since then, the company has added 20 branches located in seven counties in Kentucky and Tennessee, has grown to $832 million in assets and has the only bank in Lut-trell.

The bank has competi-tive rates and fees, is a mem-ber of FDIC and is an Equal Housing Lender. The bank’s two Union County branch-es won the Best of Union County contest for friendli-est bank tellers last year.

“I come here because the people are so friendly and treat me well,” said custom-er Wayne Cassidy. “This is the only bank I use.”

Vice president Brenda Sweet started out as a tell-er in 1986, moved to loans and then took the position of VP in 1998.

Staff members at Commercial Bank’s Maynardville branch are teller Pam Keck, vice president

Brenda Sweet, teller Mary West, assistant vice president Melissa Stormer and customer ser-

vice representative Leslie Hill. Photo by C. Taylor

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“We are here to do what-ever we can for our custom-ers,” said Sweet. “If they have questions or trouble with their checking accounts, we will even take their register and balance it for them.”

Commercial Bank is a full-service bank offering checking and savings ac-counts, lock boxes, CDs,

loans, insurance, merchant card services, IRAs, etc.

Beginning this summer, customers can take advan-

tage of upgraded online banking services and iP-hone transactions.

Commercial Bank in Maynardville is located at 2900 Maynardville High-way next to Rite Aid, and the Luttrell branch is near the intersection of Taze-well Pike and Highway 61. Info: www.cbtn.com.

Haslam proposes northroad projects for funding

By Sandra ClarkGov. Bill Haslam has proposed funding for two

long-awaited north area road projects for fi scal year 2012. The TDOT three-year plan was released April 28, breaking a tradition of releasing road projects af-ter the legislative session ends.

Maynardville Pike (SR 33) from Temple Acres Drive in Halls to the Union County line is funded for construction in Haslam’s plan. The 5.9 mile project would four-lane the road with a turn lane in most places.

Haslam also proposes funding right-of-way acqui-sition to improve the intersection of Tazewell Pike and Emory Road at Harbison’s Crossroads. This is the fi rst step in improving the 0.3 mile intersection.

By Sandra ClarkJust in time for summer

lawn watering and swim-ming, the board at Hallsdale Powell Utility District has modifi ed its sewer charges to refl ect actual usage. On the advice of their legal counsel, the board made the changes subject to an analysis to pro-tect bondholders.

President Darren Cardwell recommended the changes.

The fi rst would lower the sewer cap for water used in June, July and August from 12,000 gallons to 7,500 gal-lons. Since sewer charges are based on water usage, the sewer charge would be capped for water usage over 7,500 gallons per month dur-ing the summer.

HPUD allows customers to pay $375 for an irrigation meter to be installed for wa-ter used outside the sewer system. The customers also must buy a backfl ow preven-

HPUD adjusts sewer fees

HPUD General Counsel Bud Gilbert

ter if they don’t have an air gap system.

The second change is for residents with swimming pools. Cardwell recommend-ed that customers be credited for sewer charges on water used to fi ll an empty pool with no credit given for top-ping off the pool or for level adjustments. The exemption is allowed only for those cus-tomers whose pool is not con-

nected to the sewer system in any way, and each customer must pay in full for the water used.

Board chair Jim Hill not-ed that HPUD has discussed these changes for several years and has heard from customers asking that HPUD come into line with other utilities.

The changes were OK’d, subject to legal approval.

Memorial service atCabbage Cemetery

The annual memorial services will be held at the Cabbage Cemetery in Grainger County at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 29. The meeting will help raise funds to maintain the cemetery, and offi cers for the year will be elected at this time. Lunch will be served immediately following the services. In case of rain, the services will be held at Black Fox Primitive Baptist Church. Donations should be mailed to Bennie Capps, P.O. Box 91, Maynardville, TN 37807. Info: 992-5571.

UT Extension plans farmer education programs

UT’s agriculture department will host the annual Beef and Forage Field Day starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9,

at the East Tennessee Ag Research and Education Center near Knoxville, 4341 UT Farm Road, Louisville. There will be a trade show, speakers and demonstra-tions on a variety of topics. Attorney Anne McKinney will address family planning for farm succession and future generations. Cattle farmer and RFD-TV host Todd McCartney will give a cattle handling demonstration. Several UT ex-perts will address many topics, includ-ing Angus herd management, selling timber and more. The event is free, but registration is required by June 3. Info or to register: 992-8038 or 974-7201.

GOP to meetThe Union County Republican Party

will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, in the small courtroom of the Union County Courthouse. All members are encouraged to attend.

TENNderCare available for childrenThe TENNderCare program wants

babies, children, teens and young adults to get the health care they need. Good health begins at birth, so it’s important to “Check In, Check Up and Check Back” with your doctor every year. The program continues to increase the rate of children receiving health care services every year. Call today to set up a TENNderCare visit with your doctor or go to the Union County Health Department. Your health plan will help. Info: 1-866-311-4287 or www.tennessee.gov/tenncare/tenndercare.

Cancer support group to meetThe Union County Cancer Sup-

port Group will meet at 7 p.m. every third Thursday at Fellowship Christian Church. Info: Debbie, 659-1052.

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GIBBS AREA - Walking distance to Gibbs High School. Brick home on corner lot, professional land-scaping, sidewalk, 8x10 storage building, sunroom, storm doors, drop-down ladder for storage ac-cess & work bench in garage. All appliances and washer/dryer to re-main. $149,900. Call Debbie Perry 865-809-1583.

RARE FIND - Priv 3BR/3BA rustic cottage on 2.20 acres. Updated + new lrg master w/whirlpool tub, huge W/I closet. Kit w/range/oven, SubZero ref/freezer, micro. LR w/tongue & groove cath ceil & stone woodburning FP. Offi ce/craft rm, laund rm., lrg cov screened porch, 4 yr metal roof, outside is stone, stucco, hardy board. 2-car det gar, workshop, 2 H&S units, garden spot, lake access mins from home. Nice patio area. $149,900. Call Debbie Cox 865-679-7084.

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Youth football andcheer sign-ups

Union County Youth Foot-ball and Cheerleading will hold sign-ups at the Union County High School football fi eld 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur-day, May 21. Parents should bring a photo ID and original birth certifi cate. Sign-up fee is $100. Info: 201-5249.

GED test dates setThe Union County Adult

Education Center will be giving the GED exam May 23 and 24, and June 20 and 21. The test will begin each day at 4 p.m. and will be paid for by the center. The state requires each individual be given a pretest before the of-fi cial GED. The pretest takes approximately two hours and should be taken two weeks prior to taking the GED. Ap-pointments can be made for the pretest by calling Melissa

Carter at 992-0805.The offi ce also has a rep-

resentative, Vickie Thal from UT, who will help fi ll out the fi nancial aid forms and offer career advice. Thal is at the center on Tuesdays and is available by appointment by calling the number above.

Contact Humane Society for lost pets

The Union County Humane Society asks that pet owners contact them immediately if a pet becomes lost. Pets without identifi ca-tion and rabies tags are only required to be held for 72 hours by Tennessee state law. The Humane Society makes every effort to place animals in “forever homes” as soon as possible. Timely contact will ensure that your lost pet is not adopted by new owners. Remember, identifi cation and rabies tags are your pet’s protection. Info: 992-7969.

HPUD installed 18 wa-ter meters in April and in-spected six sewer hookups. The district treated 214.8 million gallons of water and 318.8 million gallons of wastewater.

For the 59th consecutive month, there were no envi-ronmental violations at the wastewater treatment plant.

The board authorized Cardwell to respond to calls for assistance from Greene County following the tornado disaster. They stressed that no ratepayer funds would be donated; aid would be people and equipment with expenses reimbursed by the requesting agency.

Payments in excess of $617,000 were approved to contractors on various proj-ects. The next board meet-ing will be 1:30 p.m. Mon-day, June 13, at the district offi ce.Ruth White contributed to this story

UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 21, 2011 • A-3 community

The Union County Farmers Market is bringing shoppers together with fresh produce and the friendly, local farmers who produce it. Held 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday at Union County High School, the mar-ket hosts free special events each week.

Last week’s event was a plant exchange, in which people could bring a plant and swap it for another plant. Gar-lic chives were available. Don-na Riddle of Seven Springs Farms had a booth with fresh-from-the-garden salad greens. Bill Tharp of Tharp’s Plants and Produce had some good-looking tomato plants for sale. Beth Bergeron was market manager for the week.

Today, May 21, will see greens, onions, tomato plants, pepper plants, cucumber plants, molasses and potted plants available for purchase. 4-H members working to promote energy awareness will be giving out free com-pact fl uorescent light bulbs to customers who sign en-ergy promises. Allen Beeler will have his handmade soy candles for sale. There will be a free Zumba class and dem-onstration at 9 a.m.

McBee’s Dairy Farm will be at the market June 4 for National Dairy Month. On June 11, Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service will have craft signs for sale.

Later events will include presentations by Oakes Day-lilies, Everything Mushrooms, Allen Beeler of BeeGreen Nursery and Union County High School horticulture

Cindy Taylor

Tharp’s Plants and Produce displayed

beautiful tomato plants for sale.

Farmers market is fresh, friendly shopping

Randy Jones and Union County Mayor Mike Williams were

among those who came out to help with litter pick up in

the Big Ridge area May 14. Photos by C. Taylor

Donna Riddle brought salad fi xins’ from Seven

Springs Farm. All you add is dressing.

teacher Linda Baxter, just to name a few.

Chamber approves ■

brochure The Union County Cham-

ber of Commerce met May 17 and approved a brochure to promote Union County. This brochure will be placed at fi ve welcome centers in Tennes-see. It features many photos from local artists. Chamber president Julie Graham of-fered up a special thanks to volunteer Beth Weiss for de-signing the brochure.

The Chamber plans to set by-laws regarding Chamber

donations to outside organi-zations. Plans were also made to begin seating a board for the Tennessee Achievers Program. Once in place, the board will seek mentors for the students who will be sponsored by this program. Students who qualify for the program may receive college tuition in exchange for com-munity service.

The Chamber and the Union County Business and Professional Association continue to host a series of Business After Hours events. These are great opportu-nities to meet with other business owners, share in-formation or promote your business. The next event will be 5 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Nordstrom’s Galley. Info: 992-2811.

The Chamber offi ce will be closed May 20 through June 2.

Saturday nights ■

at WMRD WMRD Studios features a

free concert at 7:30 p.m. each Saturday at the Main Street studio. Last week’s performers were Kathy Chesney, Anna Let-ner, Chief Gray Wolf, Rebo and Jenny, and The Hootin’ Holler Scalawags featuring Billy Joe Nicely.

This week’s featured perform-ers will be J.B. and the Hillbillies, By Faith Singers, and many regu-lars. Music is country, gospel and bluegrass. Future performers are Felix Brock, Shiela Reed and God’s Little Voices. Find WMRD on the Web at www.shoutcast.com. Put WMRD in the searchwindow, push the play button and enjoy.Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@gmail.com.

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A-4 • MAY 21, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS

Touring The

Hermitage NASHVILLE – The 8,000-

square-foot Grecian Re-vival mansion that Andrew Jackson called The Hermit-age sits at the end of a road called Rachel’s Lane.

Which is apropos because in so many ways this grand old estate serves as Old Hick-ory’s love letter to his wife. Ironically, Rachel Jackson wouldn’t live to see the home that visitors tour today.

The original Hermitage mansion, a Federal-style brick building, was complet-ed in 1821. Prior to that, the Jacksons lived in a log home that was later converted into slave quarters. Jackson had a formal four-square Eng-lish garden designed for Ra-chel while the mansion was being built.

He paid it no mind, at fi rst, but Rachel loved it, leading one visitor to ex-claim, “I never saw anyone more enthusiastically fond of fl owers.” In 1825, she pur-chased fl owering plants, in-cluding geraniums, daisies, wallfl owers and polyanthus, from Cincinnati.

When Rachel died, weeks after the bitter election of 1828, Andrew had her bur-ied in the garden, originally under a small grave house.

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PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe

Andrew and Rachel’slove story

A view of The Hermitage from the back of the house. Photos by Jake Mabe

Andrew and Rachel Jackson are buried side by side in the gar-

den. David Morrison built this Grecian Revival tomb for Rachel

in 1831. Andrew joined her in 1845. His tombstone simply reads

“General Andrew Jackson.”

In 1831, he hired David Mor-rison to build Rachel a tomb based on a Grecian monu-ment. The domed limestone structure with a copper roof was completed the follow-ing year.

Andrew grieved over Rachel’s death, blaming

his one-time friend and presidential opponent John Quincy Adams for the ugly rumors spread about Rachel during the ’28 campaign.

It went back to the 1790s, when Andrew mar-ried Rachel Donelson be-fore her divorce from Capt. Lewis Robards had been completed. The Jacksons married again in 1794, but reports of bigamy would dog Andrew through his

second bid for the presi-dency.

Rachel died, of a heart attack, on Dec. 22, 1828. Andrew, believing the con-troversy had hastened her death, never forgave Quin-cy Adams.

Andrew’s favorite por-trait of Rachel hangs in the President’s Room at The Hermitage, just as it did in the White House. She had picked out the home’s wallpaper, hand-painted in France using 80 different colors, which tells a story based on Greek mytholo-gy. Today, tourists visiting The Hermitage are treated to an excellent self-guided digital audio tour, which now features a separate se-ries of stories about Rachel at each stop.

The Hermitage was en-larged in 1831 to include a library and dining room because Jackson knew he would need enough space to entertain a presidential-sized party. A fire in 1834 necessitated another re-design, which led to the

Grecian Revival home that stands today. It was com-pleted in 1837.

The dining room walls are painted a unique shade of blue. The venetian blinds on the windows were con-sidered old-fashioned even in the 1830s. It is said that

Jackson liked to sit in the middle, rather than at the head, of the table so he could enjoy his dinner with a lady seated on either side. Dinner was served at 3 p.m., so that visitors would have enough time to get home.

Jackson’s hand-picked successor, Martin Van Bu-ren, won the presidency in

1836. They rode together to the inauguration in March 1837, starting a trend that continues to this day. The carriage that took them to the Capitol is on display in the visitor’s center mu-seum.

Old Hickory returned to The Hermitage looking rather old, indeed. One of the many portraits that Ralph Earle painted of him shows the lion in winter, haggard and tired. He had been sickly as president, suffering from abdominal pains, headaches, a persis-tent cough and – maybe – a broken heart.

It is said that Jackson daily walked to the garden he once ignored to visit Ra-chel’s grave during his fi-nal years. He joined her for good following his death on June 8, 1845.

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UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS • MAY 21, 2011 • A-5

Good neighbor Carl used to say “dad gum” if he spilled

coffee on his Sunday suit or a tire went fl at or it rained on the family picnic.

So it is for Tennessee tim-ing in the saga of NCAA sins.

You might call it bad luck that the university faces the judge just as hanging becomes fashionable. If the committee on infractions is really look-ing to make an example of somebody, the Volunteers are the chosen ones. Next month, downtown Indianapolis, day of reckoning, public spank-ing, embarrassing probation, loss of scholarships, no telling what else.

Compared to other institu-tions of higher learning, north and south, Tennessee is rela-

tively inexperienced in getting caught cheating. Kentucky basketball once endured a one-year shutdown. Alabama football was under consider-ation for the death penalty. Both fretted and frowned but went on living. Both were caught again.

Purchasing prospects and academic fraud are capital crimes. Lying to investigators is high on the list. Murder is some worse.

Strange, indeed, that Bruce Pearl compromised Tennes-see’s reputation, such as it was, and set up the Vols for severe penalties with noth-ing to show for his misdeeds. If you rob a bank, you usually get money. If you risk recruit-ing violations, there should be

measurable results, say 6-10 and 245.

If the whole truth has been told, Pearl and his people got little or nothing for excessive phone calls, extended bumps and fi bbing about where was the cookout. Coaching careers are damaged and maybe to-taled. UT basketball is left with the threadbare welfare look.

I’m guessing Tennessee gets off light for what went down during the Lane Kiffi n era. I remain surprised there were no more football charg-es. I thought I recognized fa-miliar fi ngerprints previously seen on the front of the Reg-gie Bush case at Southern Cal. Could be wrong. I am no more than an amateur detective.

TALES OF TENNESSEE | Marvin West

Dad gum and tough stuff

I do know Tennessee is in a deeper mess than ever before. Two points of reference:

In the mid-1980s, Tennes-see football was called onto the carpet for recruiting viola-tions, extra benefi ts to a quar-terback on the team, use of that ineligible player and false certifi cation of his eligibility. The penalty was modest, one year of probation, a public reprimand for the head coach and disassociation from two generous boosters.

All they did was provide free motel lodging for players and relatives and loan cars to the QB. The cars were the sexy part of the story: Porsche, Jag-uar, Corvette and an almost new Chevy Blazer.

In bringing down the cur-tain, Frank J. Remington, chair of the NCAA Committee on Infractions, made Tennes-see feel almost heroic with his summation:

“Where evidence of viola-tions was found, the univer-sity was forthright in admis-sion of responsibility and has taken signifi cant remedial ac-tion on its own. …

“The committee notes with

appreciation the cooperation of the university, and par-ticularly the candor and com-mitment to rules compliance demonstrated by President Edward J. Boling.”

Tennessee football was penalized in 1991 for imper-missible recruiting in the late 1980s. An assistant coach, charged with unethical con-duct, lost his job. The Vols lost some scholarships and oper-ated one coach short in 1992.

The assistant was blamed for an assortment of improp-er contacts and for provid-ing free airfare so a prospect could attend summer camp. An attempted cover-up com-pounded the case. The coach asked an associate to report false and misleading informa-tion to university and NCAA enforcement staff members.

Bingo!Tennessee was put on pro-

bation for two years. Coaches got additional instruction on compliance issues. The sum-mer camp was discontinued. The head coach was found not guilty in that he didn’t know. The terminated assistant pur-sued other career interests.

The NCAA summation said: “Because of the institu-tional corrective and disci-plinary actions, the commit-tee did not impose additional penalties. … Had the univer-sity not taken the actions it did to correct violations, dis-cipline the assistant coach who was primarily involved and self-impose penalties on its football program, the committee would have con-sidered imposing additional penalties.”

What happened then and happens in most NCAA vio-lation cases infl uenced Ten-nessee treatment of Pearl and staff. Athletic director Mike Hamilton made a pre-emptive strike. He fi ned and restricted the coaches. He proclaimed support, but when the heat did not subside, he paid them to go away.

The difference in two de-cades ago and now is NCAA disposition. If the governing body is serious about discour-aging cheating, Tennessee has a problem. As Carl might say, “dad gum.” He might go so far as “tough stuff.”Marvin West invites reader reaction. His

address is westwest6@netzero.com.

CROSS CURRENTS | Lynn Hutton

Trader God

Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness. (Psalm 115: 1 NRSV)

O God, I will give you my fear, if you will give me your peace. (Leadership Prayers, Richard Kriegbaum)

She is pretty, in spite of some hard knocks, and

street-smart in ways I will never be.

She sat in my offi ce and told me more than I ever wanted to know about what life was like for her and oth-ers like her. She was proud of the brave pieces, shrugged off the hard parts, laughed about some of her more gull-ible moments and smiled ruefully over the sum total.

I have thought about her often and wondered how she was doing. And then one fi ne spring morning, she was waiting for me outside the building.

“Do you remember me?” It took a moment. She was

prettier than I had remem-bered, or maybe just happier than she was last time I saw her. She handed me a slim volume of prayers and medi-tations on leadership.

“You helped me when I was here before. I found this and thought of you.”

Tucked inside the book was a card she had made, complete with an original color drawing on the front and a sweet note written in beautiful calligraphy inside. I glanced at it and looked up at her smiling face.

“You should be doing this

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Community services

Graveston Baptist Church ■ ,

8319 Clapps Chapel Road, is

enrolling children 11 months

through Pre-K for Parent’s Day

Out. Info: 465-9655 or www.

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Millers Chapel United Meth- ■

odist Church, across from

McDonald’s on Maynardville

Highway in Maynardville, spon-

sors Food for Friends from 5-7

p.m. on the last Wednesday of

every month. This is a free meal

for anyone in Union County

who could use “on the house”

soup and sandwiches. All those

professionally,” I told her. She smiled, “I’ve thought

about it.”I thanked her again and

went inside. I sat down and read the fi rst two chapters.

I have never thought of myself as an “out in the front” leader. I am always happiest in a No.2 or No. 3 position, a second lieutenant, maybe.

Since that morning, I have developed the habit of reading at least a page or two of that little book every morning. There is great wisdom there, and courage. There is humil-ity and no little fear. There is stark honesty, pleading with-out desperation and matter-of-fact plainness.

But perhaps the best les-son for me, or for anyone who deals with people and pro-vides direction for an effort of any kind, is this: leadership begins on your knees.

Between the dream and the reality lie many steps: the vision, the sharing, the plan, the buy-in, the work, the adjustment. Through it all, however, there must be prayer.

And from the book came the words that leapt off the page and lodged in my mind: “Oh God, I will give you my

fear, if you will give me your peace.”

It sounds suspiciously like bargaining with God, and maybe it is. But one thing I have learned in my life is this: if I am asking God for some-thing, I may have to put down everything else I am holding onto in order to accept what God is about to place in my hands.

Would I be willing to give up my fear for God’s peace?

In a heartbeat.

in need are invited. Info: Beth,

857-6281.

New Hope Baptist Church ■ ,

7602 Bud Hawkins Road,

Corryton, will host Celebrate

Recovery with special guest

speaker and singer Heather

Lane at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24.

All are invited. The program is

for those dealing with addic-

tive issues or emotional distress

due to life’s hurts, hang-ups

and habits. Info: 688-5330 or

300-5350.

Fundraisers Hines Creek Baptist Church ■

will hold a fundraising rum-

mage sale for the church’s food

pantry starting at 10 a.m. Sat-

urday, June 4, in the parking lot

of the former Bi-Lo in Halls. All

donations will be accepted and

appreciated. Info: 497-2495.

HomecomingsAilor Dale Baptist Church ■ , 351

Beard Valley Road, will have

homecoming Sunday, June 12,

with services starting at 10:30

a.m., and lunch to follow. Every-

one welcome. The Rev. Adam

Nicely is pastor.

Men’s programsRevival Vision Church ■ , 154

Durham Drive in Maynardville,

holds a men’s prayer breakfast

at 7 a.m. each Wednesday. All

are invited to join in praying

and fasting for Union County.

Info: Jim, 684-8916.

Music servicesWMRD 94.5 ■ FM hosts “Tra-

ditional Hymns Hour” with

Kathy Chesney from 8:30 to

9:30 a.m. every Sunday. Call in

your requests or dedications to

745-1467, and tune in to listen

or sing along.

Ailor Dale Baptist Church ■ , 351

Beard Valley Road, will have a

special singing at 6 p.m. Sun-

day, June 5, with the Matchless

Grace Singers from Monroe,

Mich. Everyone welcome. The

Rev. Adam Nicely is pastor.

RevivalsFellowship Christian Church ■ ,

746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell, will

have revival starting at 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 22. Evangelists

will be Joe Norris and Kevin

Sexton. All are welcome.

Special servicesFirst Comforter Church ■ , 5516

Old Tazewell Pike, will host

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the Tomb and Resurrection,”

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Saturday, May 28. Evidence will

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A-6 • MAY 21, 2011 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS kids

By Cindy TaylorIt’s a Big Ridge Elemen-

tary School tradition to have fun and kick back with PJ Reading Day each spring. Kids and teachers wear their favorite pajamas for a re-laxed day of reading. The fo-cus is on learning about oth-er countries and cultures.

This year’s celebration was held May 16, and pajama-clad Big Ridge students “vis-ited” countries like Japan and Mexico through reading and activities. Librarian Louann Nicely coordinates the event.

“I got the inspiration from Dolly Parton and her Imagi-nation Library,” said Nicely.

“A lot of our students benefi t from her books. This is our ninth year, and next year for our 10th we are planning a big blowout.”

Chantay Collins of the Maynardville branch of Union County Public Library has participated in the event for all nine years.

“The kids do crafts and read about other countries and learn how to say hello and goodbye in the lan-guage of that country,” said Collins. “Louann Nicely is the brains and does an amazing job, and I get to introduce the students to summer reading.”

Parent volunteer Linda Myers (center) reads about Mexico

to 1st grade students Gracie Cooper and Eben Hansen in

Jeanie Bowling’s class. Photo by C. Taylor

Pajamas, books and fun

The Union County High School drama class took a line from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” literally. They invited local elementary schools to “be their guests” for a special production adapted from the Disney classic.

With a cast of 16 and a stage crew of eight, the students brought the movie to life. Sydney Myers provided set and costume design, and Kristen Wynn made her own costume, Belle’s iconic blue dress. Cyndi Hansard directed the play.

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The castle residents are ready to welcome Belle

in the Union County High School drama class’s

production of “Beauty and the Beast.” They are:

(front) Buck Bailey as Lumiere, Sydney Myers as

the feather duster; (back) Abigayle Hankins as the

wardrobe, Courtney Wright as Cogsworth, Felisha

Ray as Chip and Taylor Cowell as Mrs. Potts.

Beast, played by Keith Metcalf, surprises a read-

ing Belle, played by Kristen Asbury.

Audrey Bruner is Lefou, Travis Walker is a wolf, and

Jamie Turner is Gaston in “Beauty and the Beast.”

Cattle farmers association to meetAn organizational meeting to start a Union County cat-

tle farmers association will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. TCA area president Mike Sharp of Morgan County will speak, as will Tammy McKinney, an agriculture agrono-mist. Location to be announced. RSVP or info: 992-8038 or sperrin@utk.edu.

School system seeks surplus proposalsUnion County Public Schools recently declared seven,

960-square-foot portable buildings located at Maynard-ville Elementary School and two standard size storage buildings at Union County High School surplus. Anyone interested in purchasing or removing surplus buildings should submit proposals to Union County Board of Educa-tion by 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 31. Info: 368-7682.

Basketball camp upcoming

Union County High School will host a sum-mer basketball camp for boys June 13-16. Grades 2-5 will meet 9 a.m. to noon. Grades 6-9 will meet 1-4 p.m. Cost is $60 per player. Camp schedule will include station work, three-on-three and five-on-five games, daily com-petitions and an awards program June 16. Info: 368-7682 or 640-3114.

Career Service Day upcoming

The Union County Vo-cational Rehabilitation Of-fice, 115 Wilson Lane, will host Union County Career Service Day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 2. All are invited to come for job search assistance, resume building and interview tips. For an appointment, call 992-1756.

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REUNIONSThe Buckner Reunion ■ will be-

gin at noon Saturday, June 18,

at Wilson Park in Maynardville.

Bring a dish to share, a chair

and a drink. Info: Jean Mize,

992-3674; Linda Cox, 992-8565;

Carolyn Norris, 992-8321.

The Cupp Reunion ■ (fam-

ily and friends of P.H. “Hurb”

and Martha Cupp) will hold a

reunion 1 p.m. Saturday, June

18, at the Fountain City Lions

Club Building at Fountain City

Park. Bring a covered dish and a

2-liter drink. Bring memorabilia

to share. Info: Brenda Clabough

Smith, 748-1658, or Jimmy

Cupp, 423-626-3643.

Horace Maynard High School ■

Class of 1971 is planning its

40-year reunion. Those who

would like to help get things

started are encouraged to

contact Donna Bailey Jones,

992-1555 or ucar1@bellsough.

net, or Vickie Eastridge Keck,

910-580-4843.

SCHOOL NOTESThe Union County School ■

Board has approved the

following calendar for the remainder of the school year:

The last full day of school

will be Monday, May 23.

Tuesday, May 24, will be a

half day for students.

Wednesday, May 25, will be

an administrative day with no

students.

Thursday, May 26, will be

the last day of school, a half day

for students.

Big RidgeKindergarten graduation ■ will

be 9 a.m. May 23. Awards day

for 3rd-4th grades will be 10:30

a.m. May 23, and for 1st-2nd

grades 12:30 p.m. May 23.

Horace MaynardEighth grade awards day ■

will be 1 p.m. May 23. Eighth grade graduation will be 7

p.m. May 24, at Union County

High School.

Outen signs with

King CollegeBy Cindy Taylor

Jonathan Outen re-ceived a full scholarship to King College in Bristol due to his academic record and his record in track and field with the discus and the shot put. As far as any coach can remember, Outen is the first gradu-ate of Union County High School to receive a schol-arship for track and field. His coaches are quick to tell you about this young man’s achievements both on the field and in school.

“He has worked hard these last three years,” said coach Sonny Evans. “He’s broken as many re-cords as he has set and

has won every meet this year except one. He has been right on the verge of winning state a couple of times. He goes to sec-tionals tomorrow, and if he places first, second or third, he will go on to state. The first time he broke a record, he threw 107 feet and this year he threw 143 feet.”

In fact, Outen got sec-ond place at sectionals with a distance of 141 feet. He will compete at the state tournament May 27.

“King College offered me the best deal,” said Outen. “I have a full schol-arship for track and field, and it is a very nice col-lege. I want to thank my coaches for all their help and training.”

Union County High School discus star signs to do track and fi eld at King College. Pictured at the signing are: (front) cousin

Todd Mulkey, aunt Lanelle Mulkey, Jonathan Outen, uncle Jim Mulkey, family member Dana Converse; (back) coaches Whitney

Williams, Sonny Evans and Tim Keith, and athletic director Shane Brown. Photo by C. Taylor

Union County High School Athlete of the Week

By Cindy TaylorAs this school year draws to a close, so do

sports competitions. Three students compet-ed in track and fi eld subsectionals last week. Jonathan Outen brought home second place for discus throwing, Todd Mulkey beat the Union County High School record for the 800 meter while competing in subsectionals and Sarah Atkins won second place in girls 100 meter hurdles with a time of 19.44. George White also advanced to sectionals for discus.

“The competition wasn’t that stiff at sub-

sectionals,” said Atkins. “Sectionals will be tougher.”

Mulkey is a junior and has been attempt-ing for some time to break the school record for the 800 meter. The record was held pre-viously by Daniel Grasty with a time of 2.13. Mulkey beat that time by one second.

Atkins and Outen progressed to section-als held at Christian Academy of Knoxville on May 17.

Outen placed second at sectionals and will go to the state tournament May 27.

Union County track and fi eld stars Todd Mulkey, Jonathan Outen and Sarah Atkins. Not pictured

is George White. Photo by C. Taylor

Union County track and fi eld winners

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