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UNION COUNTY

VOL. 8 NO. 3 A great community newspaper January 19, 2013

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Rainy day policyWith all the wet weather

we’ve been having, its good to know there is a business in Union County looking out for their customers. Food City has a rainy day policy that benefi ts not just the elderly, but anyone with a cart full of groceries trying to get to their car in inclement weather.

➤ See Cindy Taylor’s story on page 3

Meet AshleyShe may not be the tall-

est person you’ll meet (she thinks she’s short), but Ashley Padgett makes up for her height with a huge heart for Union County

farmers and 4Hers.Padgett has been with the

Union County Extension of-fice since July 2012 as admin-istrative assistant.

➤ See page 2

All about JonesBecause some still insist

Jon Gruden was available for the right price, the new-coach impact is not yet 100 percent absolutely positive but Butch Jones sure has generated excit-ing commentary.

➤ See Marvin West’s story on page 5

Two women at the well

Wells were important meet-ing places in the Bible. They were necessary in that arid land for the life-giving water they stored, and they func-tioned much as town squares do today. Someone from every household in the village went to the well at least once a day.

Lynn Hutton recounts two biblical encounters at the very same well, roughly 1,300 years apart.

➤ See Lynn’s story on page 5

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By Cindy TaylorWhile most children were home

the day after Christmas playing with new toys, Aland Atkins, 6, was busy saving his mom’s life.

While driving back from her mom’s home in Luttrell, Tameika Hardy had severe chest pains. She managed to drive home and get her youngest in bed and the others settled. Along with Aland, Hardy has children ages 5, 2 and 11 months. She was the only adult in the house when the chest pain

returned, worse than before and accompanied by nausea and a cold sweat.

Aland realized something was very wrong and brought his mom a cold cloth. He placed it on the back of her neck and stayed beside her.

“I have no idea how he knew to do that,” said Hardy. “But that is the last thing I remember until I woke up at the hospital.”

His mom passed out and Al-and got busy. He went in search

of his mom’s phone that she said took her a week to learn to use. He found the phone, unlocked it and somehow got into her contact list. He then looked for names he knew and began calling all of them, starting with his mamaw, Hardy’s mother.

Aland told everyone he called, “Mommy’s on the fl oor and I can’t wake her up.”

Within minutes relatives ar-rived, 911 was called and Hardy was on her way to the hospital

Saving a life at sixA recovered Tameika Hardy

and son Aland Atkins Photo by Cindy Taylor

By Cindy TaylorJan. 12 was a date that

had been a long time coming for Maynardville Library director Chantay Collins and her staff. The library expansion was fi-nally completed, and the renovation was open for the public to come hang out and share ice cream.

“This is huge and has been my dream for a long time,” said Collins. “We will be able to offer so much more with this ad-ditional space.”

More indeed. The new space will allow for ex-pansion of current pro-grams, additional after-school kids programs, musical entertainment, book signings, training classes and gizmo gadget classes. Collins says the possibilities are endless.

Expanding a dream

Kyla Collins gets some play

time with grandmother

Chantay in the new kids

and teens section of the

Maynardville Library.

where she had emergency gall-bladder surgery. She was later told that her gallbladder was com-pletely blocked and a gallstone had moved to the tube going to her liver. Toxins had built up and her body was shutting down. Fortu-nately, it was caught in time, the surgery was successful and Hardy is doing well now. She calls Aland her hero.

“I am so amazed that Aland

More on A-3

A new Xbox promotes reading. Kids can get 30 minutes of play time af-ter 30 minutes of reading. Elves live behind doors built at a child’s eye level as gnomes and fairies cre-ate mischief in their own spaces. The addition will house a tutoring room, recording studio, video editing room and lots of storage. Collins asked County Commission for a one-time appropriation to fund the expansion.

The entire space with its vivid colors promotes imagination and forward thinking and reflects the library motto of happi-ness, imagination, dis-cover, creativity, wonder, love, belief, vision, en-lightenment, inspiration,

More on A-3

Parents, children and

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➤ See Betty Bean’s story on page 3

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with Ashley PadgettShe may not be the tallest person you’ll meet (she

thinks she’s short), but Ashley Padgett makes up for her height with a huge heart for Union County farmers and 4Hers.

Padgett has been with the Union County Extension office since July 2012 as administrative assistant. She moved from her position with the Union County Soil Conservation District where she was a Hinds Creek Restoration Initiative contract worker.

“I love my job and had always dreamed of working to make a difference in agriculture and education,” she said.

Padgett has a degree in agriculture from Walters State. She grew up on the family farm where she still lives and is an active member of Warwick’s Chapel Bap-tist Church.

“I am a very headstrong but outgoing person,” she says. “I love anything outdoors. Growing up I loved roaming through the barn, playing in the creek and was into everything.”

Padgett’s family always had an array of animals in-cluding Angus cattle, chickens, rabbits, horses, Austra-lian shepherds and any other stray they could drag in. Ashley is the oldest of Allen and Ava Padgett’s three children. She has a sister, Allison, and brother, Alex. Padgett says her family is close-knit and shares every-thing. Allison attends Walters State and loves volun-teering at the Extension office. Alex is a 5th grader at Maynardville Elementary and an active member of 4H.

“My parents have always filled me with encourage-ment,” said Padgett. “They have pushed me to do any-thing I could dream of.”

Padgett loves four-wheeling, gardening and canning and has recently taken up sewing. Her favorite activ-ity is a day in the woods hunting or fishing with her sweetheart, Ethan.

“There is nothing I enjoy more than spending time and sharing a laugh with the ones I love.”

Sit and have a coffee break as you get to know Ashley Padgett.

What is your favorite quote from TV or a movie?“The main thing is to stay calm.” – Andy Griffi th

What are you guilty of?Being a little too bossy. I like to be in charge and

sometimes that’s not the best thing.

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What is your favorite material possession?My photos. They are reminders of precious memories.

What are you reading currently?I don’t really read. I’d rather be outside.

What was your most embarrassing moment? When you are clumsy you learn to not get embar-

rassed easily.

What are the top three things on your bucket list? Take a long drive out west to visit the National

Parks and Landmarks and enjoy the scenery; visit and spend some time in Amish Pennsylvania; take a Caribbean cruise with friends and family

What is one word others often use to describe you and why?

Helpful. I am always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needs it.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I would make myself a little bit taller. Sometimes be-ing short is quite an inconvenience.

What is your passion? My family and heritage. I love history and work on my

family tree frequently. I hope to put it all together some-day in a more organized fashion to share with everyone.

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have a

long lunch?My mamaw Anna Marie Hickman. I never

got to meet her but everyone says she was a smart, beautiful lady.

Other than your parents, who has had the big-gest infl uence on your life?

My mamaw and papaw Padgett. I prac-tically lived at their house during sum-mers when I was younger. They taught me many things about life that I couldn’t have learned anywhere else. They helped me become who I am and I miss them every day.

I still can’t quite get the hang of … Making homemade sweet tea. I can cook

almost anything but can never get a pot of tea just right. And it seems so simple.

What is the best present you ever received in a box?

My boots. I am a boot fanatic. I have quite the collection and I love them all!

What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

Once you start something don’t quit. Always follow through. This has helped me through many things.

What is your social media of choice? Facebook keeps me in touch and involved

with many of my old friends.

What is the worst job you have ever had?I have always been blessed in having a good job so

I can’t really complain. But … I wouldn’t recommend cleaning public restrooms. That can get pretty ugly.

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon?Looney Tunes’ Foghorn Leghorn … never a dull mo-

ment!

What irritates you?Being interrupted. I lose my train of thought and get

frustrated.

What’s one place in Union County everyone should visit?It is all beautiful, but I recommend a drive across Fox

Hunter Road where our farm is. There is a wonderful view!

What is your greatest fear? I am terrifi ed of heights. I don’t know why and I can’t

get over it. As much as I love hunting I can’t sit in a tree stand for very long.

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?Spontaneously take one of the trips on my bucket list

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With all the wet weather we’ve been having, its good to know there is a business looking out for its custom-ers. Food City has a rainy day policy that benefi ts not just the elderly, but anyone with a cart full of groceries trying to get to their car in inclement weather. Mat-thew Collins is one of the many employees on stand-by, waiting to spot a cus-tomer in need.

Rainy day policy2013 elected offi cers for

the Union County Chamber

Board: vice chair Debbie

Perry, secretary Shannon

Perrin and treasurer Kay

Jones. Not pictured is chair

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Ella Bruner gets a helping hand to her car on a rainy day from

Food City employee Matthew Collins. Photos by C. Taylor

Mark Whitmill takes advantage of the TEL Website to listen to

his favorite music in the computer room at the Union County

Senior Center.

“It’s not just me,” said Collins. “I have a lot of other duties, but I like doing this.”

“We have a lot of em-ployees who participate in this service,” said Food City manager Scott Inklebarger. “It isn’t just our store either. It is the entire Food City company.”

■ Pancake breakfast and dinner dateThe Union County Senior

Center will host a pancake breakfast from 7-9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 14, at the center. Cost will be $5.

A drawing will be held that morning for a dinner date with Union County Mayor Mike Williams. Tick-ets are $5 and are available

now through Feb. 14 at the senior center.

Seniors may purchase tickets for $2. All proceeds from the breakfast and tick-et sales for the dinner date go to the center. Info: 992-3292.

■ TEL benefi ts seniorsThe Tennessee Elec-

tronic Library (TEL) sys-tem has many benefits, and those who frequent the senior center often take advantage of them.

Mark Whitmill spends at least one day each week at the center.

“Mark is in here a lot and loves listening to mu-sic on the computer,” said Senior Center director Melanie Dykes. “There is a lot more the site offers that people don’t know about.”

The site is fi lled with stu-dent resources such as the World Book Encyclopedia and lesson plans. There is also consumer health in-formation, magazines and journals and how-to videos.

“There is something there for everyone,” said Maynardville Library di-rector Chantay Collins.

Access TEL at tntel.tnsos.org.

■ Chamber elects 2013 offi cersThe Union County

Chamber of Commerce has elected board officers for

the 2013 business year.Rebecca Mills was elect-

ed as chair, Debbie Perry as vice chair, Shannon Perrin as secretary and Kay Jones will continue as treasurer. New mem-bers Janet McCracken, Jim Mulkey and Debbie Perry were welcomed.

The Chamber had been discussing placing a bill-board in Union County but went in another direction; choosing instead to use

Web-based press releases.“We would probably be

better served to advertise on the Web and the cost would be less,” said presi-dent Julie Graham.

Graham also spoke briefly about current is-sues in Union County in-cluding roads, broadband, the Three Star program and the need for local tech-nical training.

The annual Chamber banquet will be held Fri-

day, Feb. 8, at Rutherford Memorial UMC from 6-8 p.m., and the next Cham-

ber meeting will be at Trin-ity Funeral Home, Tues-day, Feb. 19, at noon.

found my phone, unlocked it and knew how to scroll through my contacts to fi nd and call people he knew,” said Tameika.

She asked Aland why he didn’t call 911 as she had taught him, and he said, “Mommy, I don’t know the address here and I don’t know how to tell them to get here. So I called the person I knew would get here the fast-est and that was Mamaw.”

“I am so grateful to my family who rushed over and also helped during my hos-pital stay,” said Hardy. “My mom Tina Poindexter, Vikki and Charlie Cooper, Lisa Poindexter and my sister Cynthia Houser and her fi -ancé Tim Wyrick.”

Wyrick made the deci-sion to call 911. Hardy was

told that she would probably not have survived the ordeal had it not been for the quick reactions by Aland and her family.

“This made me realize I need to slow down and take time with my children,” said Hardy. “I thank God that I am still here and that my son was smart enough to know he needed to call somebody. I am so much closer to God, my children and my family. I look at life very different now.”

It may be years before Aland truly realizes the role he played in saving his mom’s life. For right now he is a man of few words.

“I saw mommy fall and called Mamaw,” he said.Reach Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@

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Saving a life From page A-1

Volunteers serve ice cream at

the Maynardville Library grand

opening. Photo by Cindy Taylor

Expanding a dream From page A-1

laughter, beauty, create and dream.

Paul Carter at Fun Cen-ter donated hundreds of DVDs and shelves for the new space, and Chris Ed-mondson and Jason Al-exander worked tirelessly on the renovations. Artist Brandi Walker donated an original painting that will be hung in Collins’ of-fice. Collins is grateful for everyone’s hard work and dedication.

During the grand open-ing folks were able to tour the library without trip-ping over each other or furniture as they had in the former space. The com-puter center is now a pri-mary focus, and the open-ness of the library makes everything more acces-sible. Collins and the staff invite everyone to stop in and visit the new commu-nity library.

“What we can do for the community with this

space,” Collins said as her voice broke. She had even more than the usual spar-kle in her eyes, but for once in her life, no more words.

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School board member Marty Gibbs talks with Bryan Burklin,

an auditor from the state comptroller’s offi ce, at the January

meeting of Union County Commission. Photo by S. Clark

By Sandra ClarkCounty Commission and

the school board continue to discuss the county’s decision to merge all accounting into a centralized offi ce under May-or Mike Williams.

“I’m for it,” said Commis-sioner Mike Sexton, “but my understanding was we would bill (the schools for services).”

Bryan Burklin, a CPA and auditor for the state comp-troller’s offi ce, visited with commissioners on Jan. 14 to discuss the program.

He said a bill will be intro-duced this year to clarify and expand it. (See Betty Bean’s report below.)

“Most counties I audit bill the school department (for the cost of accounting),” Burklin said. “One county does not bill. How a county handles it is up to you all.”

The school board, meeting on Jan. 10, debated whether to replace Glenn Coppock, the fi nance director who retired after an on-and-off yearlong medical leave of ab-sence.

Director Wayne Goforth said the position is budgeted and he plans to hire some-one at a reduced salary to help with the workload in ac-counting.

Board member Marty Gibbs asked the county’s new fi nance director, Ann Myers, to respond, and Myers said, “I’ll make myself available two days a week to work in your offi ce so you don’t have to spend that money.

“I’m here to help ... and am willing to learn.”

Her offer drew applause from people in the audience who were present to lobby for funding for school nurses.

Centralized accounting will start July 1, the beginning of the county’s fi scal year.

At Monday’s commission meeting, Commissioner Jeff Brantley directed pointed questions to Burklin: What happens if the school board refuses to pay the county for accounting services?

Burklin: “This should be worked out in the budget process.”

Commission debates fi nance law

Brantley: “We can’t tell (the school board) how to spend its money.”

Burklin: “I’ve never seen a county that could not work it out.”

Voice in the back: “Wel-come to Union County.”

A fi nal wrinkle came from county attorney K. David Myers: “We write the checks once we take over. They can-not refuse to pay.”

Burklin: “It’s not unusual for there to be fear of change

... fear of loss of control.”Marty Gibbs, speaking

only for himself: “I don’t think our school board wants to work with centralized ac-counting. School fi nances are very complex with (report-ing requirements associated with) federal funds and nu-merous grants.”

Mike Williams: “How could anyone not be on board? I still think (central-ized accounting is) the right thing for our county.”

By Betty BeanThe state comptroller’s

offi ce is pushing a new bill called the County Financial Management System Act of 2013 that will move school and general government fi -nance departments into the

Proposed law will move all county

fi nance to mayor’s offi ceoffi ce of the county mayor.

It is a local option bill, which means that counties can opt in by a 2/3 vote of county commission. It is not expected to apply to Knox, Davidson, Hamilton or Shel-by counties, which have char-ter governments, and it has not yet been fi led.

“It is not in any shape, form or fashion mandatory,” said Jason Mumpower, chief of staff to state Comptroller Justin Wilson.

Currently, counties are operating under the Finan-cial Management Act of 1981. Before that, the most recent overhaul of the Financial Management Act was in 1957.

“Those two (dates) alone

might tell you it’s time to adopt an updated act,” Mumpower said. “It is not mandatory – we’re just pro-viding another tool.”

Mumpower said the pur-pose of the bill is to set up centralized fi nance offi ces to take the burden off individu-al offi ces.

“There are several coun-ties in the state that have cen-tralized fi nancial offi ces,” he said. “It doesn’t run rough-shod over anybody.”

He said this measure will not result in a loss of auton-omy for school systems or other departments.

“No, I wouldn’t say that’s what it is. It’s simply a new structure,” Mumpower said.

“I think that some of our friends out there may have been a little confused about what’s in the bill because there were early drafts fl oat-ing around, and as we heard from concerned county offi -cials, we made changes based on their suggestions. We have not even fi led the bill yet, and I think their concerns will be soothed by the new draft.

“We would view this as a way to move this great state forward. It will be like moving from an old adding machine to a state-of-the-art comput-er. And two-thirds of County Commission is a high bar.”

Finally, Mumpower said the bill’s prime sponsors are well acquainted with the needs of county government. Sen-ate sponsor Ken Yager served 24 years as Roane County mayor/county executive and House sponsor Bob Ramsey previously chaired the Blount County Commission.

Bad jokes and good ideas at school board

Wayne Goforth wants to know when a school board member calls one of the board’s attorneys, but that can’t happen.

Wayne, they’re talking about you!

Goforth says without knowing who called and when, he can’t reasonably pay the bills.

As the debate raged, Marilyn Toppins raced to the microphone and said:

“If you can’t trust your lawyer, fi re your lawyer!”

Marilyn, you trust law-yers?

Marty Gibbs doesn’t. “I trust a lot of people,” he said, “but I prefer checks and balances.”

Henry Bledsoe, found-er and CEO of Professional

Educational Services Group, introduced himself to the school board in an effort to assist with placing non-certi-

fi ed personnel, particularly substitute teachers.

Bledsoe’s company serves the Great Lakes region although he lives in Nashville. He employs more than 22,000 substitute teachers, offers training and saves money for school districts, he said.

Board chair David Coppock appointed a bud-get committee to consider how to pay school nurses. Members are Marty Gibbs, Gerald Smith and Brian Oaks.

Carolyn Murr, repre-senting the teachers’ asso-ciation, got in her usual jab about textbooks (she wants new ones) and then noted the school calendar:

“It’s got us working on President’s Day and off for Martin Luther King Day.

“There would not have been a Martin Luther King without presidents.”

Bledsoe

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Because some still insist Jon Gruden was available for the right price, the new-coach impact is not yet 100 percent absolutely positive but Butch Jones sure has generated exciting com-mentary.

None of what follows is necessarily the offi cial posi-tion of the Shopper-News. I didn’t even do this. It is a mix of heard and read, third-cup-of-coffee philoso-phy, e-mail exclamations, anonymous radio call-in spillage and distilled wis-dom from fan forums:

“This guy gets it.”

All about Jones

“That letter to parents was almost brilliant. It appears none of those support people are editors.”

“I am almost as excited about the hiring of Butch Jones as I was the fi ring of Phillip Fulmer.”

“Unlike his predecessors, Jones has a background that

suggests he is capable.”“Butch is very encourag-

ing. Do you think it is too early to rename a street?”

“As Jack Kile said, it is good to have somebody who really wants to be here.”

“Jones earned this job. It is OK that part of his dream was getting paid millions for doing something he enjoys.”

“He sure has come a long way from Ferris State Col-lege, wherever that is.”

“Coach Jones faces a se-rious challenge. He has to consistently recruit bet-ter than Alabama, LSU, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, the Mississippis and several others or coach better than Saban, Miles, Muschamp,

Spurrier, Richt, etc.“Catching up is hard to

do.”“It seems this guy gets

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“Butch Jones said no one’s expectations will surpass his. I like that.”

“You can’t tell if a coach will be successful until he is or isn’t.”

“Butch Jones has a plan. His system has produced re-sults. The previous coaches tried to hide their won-lost records.”

“This is a great time for football. Coach Jones is un-defeated in press conferenc-es, interviews and hospitality meetings with former Vols.

Reality will start to show up on national signing day. Spring practice will provide some information. We’ll all know more in late October.”

“Butch Jones is the real deal! This guy lives and breathes football! If it wasn’t for reading his background, you might think he has been Tennessee since birth. His at-titude is contagious!”

“I was a little skeptical at fi rst, but the more I see, the better I feel.”

“He said his program is ‘infallible’ and that is either complete confi dence or pure smoke.”

“I like Butch. Won’t it be wonderful if he can coach?”

“Butch Jones sounds a lot like Bruce Pearl. I do hope

Butch follows the letter of the law.”

“Do not jump to conclu-sions. Butch has been work-ing in another world.”

“This man has been here six whole weeks and no-body has said anything bad about him.”

“Butch Jones must be very smart. For some strange rea-son, he believed he was going to be the Tennessee coach long before Tennessee fi g-ured it out. Look how many jobs he turned down waiting for us to fi nd him.”

“Tennessee will win a na-tional championship with Butch Jones as coach – but not this year.”Marvin West invites your comments. His

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Wells were important meeting places in the Bible. They were necessary in that

arid land for the life-giving water they stored, and they functioned much as town

CrossCurrents

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Two women at the wellWhile Jacob was still speaking with them, Rachel

came with her father’s sheep; for she kept them. Now when Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother’s brother Laban, and the sheep of his mother’s brother Laban, Jacob went up and rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the fl ock of his mother’s brother Laban.

(Genesis 29: 9-10 NRSV)

A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Je-sus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food). The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?

(John 4: 7-9a NRSV)

squares do today. Someone from every household in the village went to the well at least once a day.

The custom, scholars tell us (and it makes perfect sense), was to go early in the morn-ing to draw the water for the day’s cooking and the needs of the household. It was a chore

usually done by the women, and thus the visit to the well became a social occasion too. The women visited, caught up on village news, gossiped, joked, teased, empathized and encouraged each other, much like women of today.

The snippets of Scripture quoted above, however, re-count two encounters at the very same well, roughly 1,300 years apart.

These stories are strange to us, and at the same time, they are very familiar.

Jacob looked at Rachel, saw a beautiful young woman and fell in love. Jesus, on the other hand, saw the Samari-tan woman, looked deep into her soul, and told her the truth about herself.

Important things hap-pened at that well. Jacob found the love of his life. The Samaritan woman found truth, meaning, freedom and a Savior.

Where are the places and the moments in our own lives when love and truth intersect?

It is vital for each of us to have someone in our lives who loves us enough to tell us the truth. That person can be a parent, sibling, child, spouse, friend, pastor or colleague. And we, for our part, have to be willing to hear that truth.

Like Joseph, we may come to the well seeking only water and fi nd that we have discov-ered love.

Like the Samaritan wom-an, we may come to the well

seeking only water, and fi nd – to our surprise – that we have discovered truth, direction, meaning, liberation, salvation.

Both Joseph and the wom-an were surprised. That is how God works.

Sometimes, God sneaks up on us and pours out blessings, drenching us with love, laugh-ter, joy, freedom, content-ment. Other times, we have to make the trek to the well, and we have to carry that heavy container to hold the water. Then, and only then, will we receive what God has stored up for us.

My prayer for you is that God will bless you today and every day in all the ways that lead you to drink deeply of His goodness, mercy and love.

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Nicelys mark 50th Joe and Rosella Williams

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Union County High School Athlete of the Week

Jake SavageBy Cindy Taylor

Union County High School sophomore Jake Savage is well-rounded. For the moment his sport of choice is wrestling. Savage had not taken part in the

sport prior to this year but when he decided to get in shape, wrestling seemed like the way to go.

“Our coach is all about cardio,” said Savage. “I chose wrestling to get in better physical condition and I thought it would be interesting.”

Savage said he likes the sport and plans to continue wrestling next year. He says the team is doing well and the coach is very good at what he does.

“Jake is a wrestling team captain and also the No. 1 golfer at the school,” said coach Frankie Morgan. “He is the most dedicated and most improved wrestler I have.”

Shoveling snow may seem like an easy way to get a workout. But it can be risky business. You should check with your physician to see if it’s an activity your general state of health can tolerate. If an enterprising neighborhood youngster wants to make a few dollars, you should encourage his ambition and spare yourself the work. But if you’re fi t enough and you have to shovel yourself, here are some ideas to keep in mind so that you’re not left aching, or worse:

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• Layer your clothing so you can shed a layer as you perspire.

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Four Luttrell students publishedFour 5th-grade students in Brooke Hess’s reading class at Luttrell Elementary School have

had their poetry chosen for publication in the Young American Poetry Digest 2012. Pub-

lished poets pictured are Marissa Hickman, Leonor Perez, Hess, Kailyn Griff rey and Skylar

Bates. The students said they wrote the Haiku poems for fun, never expecting they would

be published. Photo by C. Taylor

Each January, 4H sponsors a poster con-test, and students have been hard at work to design the winning entry. 4H members helped younger students create competitive posters by giving them artistic tips and in-spiration. 4Hers also made mini billboards.

Posters will be accepted until Jan. 22, and winners will be announced at the county-wide 4H Public Speaking Contest to be held at 5:30 that evening at Horace Maynard Middle School.

– Cindy Taylor

Lucas Nicely

4Hers Laina Chapell, Cadie Chapell, 4H leader Meredith Key, Emma Parker and Morgan Fraley

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By Cindy TaylorUnion County High School

senior Lucas Nicely has been honored by Berea College for his accomplishments in the fi eld of music. He received the 2012 Berea College Pin-nacle Scholars Award of Ex-cellence.

Nicely was singled out from the more than 400 nominees. He was nomi-nated by Kendall Kobler and Rodney Brown.

“It’s very gratifying to receive such an esteemed award just for doing some-thing you love,” said Nicely. “It’s also nice to be noticed and appreciated for the many hours of practice I put into it.”

Nicely is the son of Bobby and Louanne Nicely, who serves as librarian at Big Ridge Elementary School.

He began his musical journey at age 7. He plays several instruments but his favorite is the piano. He also teaches, has played at local events and often accompa-nies the UCHS chorus dur-ing their concerts.

Nicely planned to major in music but decided his real in-terest lies in physics. He will minor in music. With a 4.0 GPA at Berea, he has been accepted and offered schol-arships at several colleges, including UT, ETSU, and Carson-Newman.

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THROUGH THURSDAY, FEB. 7

Foothills Craft Guild Exhibit and Sale, Fountain City Art Center; 213 Hotel Ave. Also showing: artwork by students from Karns area Knox County schools. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Info: fcartcenter@knology.net, 357.2787 or www.fountaincityartctr.com.

SATURDAY, JAN. 19

Comedy Night – Rhythm & Laughter, 7:30 p.m. at Jubilee Center, presented by the Powell Playhouse. Tickets: $10 at the door only. Info: 256-7428.

“The role of Knoxville in the Civil War: What civilian life was like in a city of divided loyalties from 1861 to 1865, including the role of the Ramsey Family during that time,” a free presentation by the Knoxville Civil War Roundtable, 2 p.m., the Historic Ramsey House Visitor Center. Info: 546-0745 or www.ramseyhouse.org.

MONDAY, JAN. 21

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Parade, 10 a.m. Info and application to participate: www.MLKKnoxville.org.

TUESDAY, JAN. 22

Global Open House, K-Town Sound Show Chorus, 6:30 p.m., Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel St. New members welcome. Chorus is a member of Sweet Adelines International. Info: Jo Ann, 483-8790 or 742-5537; email membership@ktownsound.org; http://www.ktownsound.org.

Pizza Pizzazz! cooking class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/reservations: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23

Bits ‘n Pieces Quilt Guild meeting, Norris Community Center. Social time, 1 p.m.; meeting, 1:30 p.m. Guests and new members welcome. Info: Cyndi Herrmann, 278-7796, or email bnpquilt@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JAN. 25

Union County Little League meeting, 7 p.m., Union County Court House. Will include election of new officers, scheduling sign-ups and planning the season. Board members, volunteers, coaches needed.

SATURDAY, JAN. 26

Saturday Stories and Songs: Georgi Schmit, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Saturday Stories and Songs: One World Circus, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

“Talk is Cheap” Tour to Tickle Funny Bones, 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. show, Alumni Gym on the Maryville College Campus. Features Bill Landry, Sam Venable, Jim Claborn and Elizabeth Rose sharing their Appalachian tales. Special reception 6-7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Hearing and Speech Foundation Ticket info and reservations: 977-0981 or email Amanda@handsf.org.

Gospel singing, 7 p.m., Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Everyone wel-come.

SUNDAY, JAN. 27

Youth service, 10:40 a.m., Mountain View Church of God. Dramas and the play, “The Effects of Sin” will be pre-sented. Singing, 6 p.m. service, featuring Mavis Hughes, Angie Lewis and Lorie Beeler.

TUESDAY, JAN. 29

La Technique: The French pastry class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/reservations: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

THURSDAY, JAN. 31

Leave No Trace Principles workshop, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tea Room at Norris Dam State Park. Includes planning session for next Norris Lake cleanup. Lunch provided; seating is limited. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 25: info@yallcome.org or 1-800-524-3602.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, FEB. 1-2

Rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church on Hines Creek Road.

SATURDAY, FEB. 2

Demolition Derby, 7-10 p.m., Walters State Community College’s Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center. Admission: $10, adults; $5, ages6-12; ages 6 and under free. Info: 674-6000; 423-318-2720; www.ws.edu/expo.

Free women’s self-defense class, noon, Overdrive Krav Maga & Fitness, 7631 Clinton Highway. Info: www.overdrivema.com or 362-5562.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Kindermusik, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sale, Son Light Baptist Church, 6494 Son-Light Way. Proceeds will support Guatemala Mission Team. $15 per dozen: milk chocolate, white chocolate or mixed chocolate. Pick up 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Info/orders: Dororthy Myers, 659-5565, or Michelle Kitts, 387-8269.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5

Sushi 101, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Avanti Savoia’s La Cucina, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Space is limited. Info/reservations: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.

Public Roundtable Discussion, hosted by the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC), 3-5 p.m., Beck Cultural Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. Free event; RSVP required. Info or to register: 615-253-1608 or http://knoxvilleroundtablediscussionthrc.eventbrite.com/.

FRIDAY, FEB. 8

Union County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Auction, 7 p.m., Rutherford Methodist Church, Corryton. Everyone invited. Ticket sales or info: Kathy Chesney, 745-1626; Darlene Wine, 992-5268; or Rebecca Mills, 992-5816.

SATURDAY, FEB. 9

Saturday Stories and Songs: Laurie Fisher, 10:30 a.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.

Saturday Stories and Songs: Emagene Reagan, 10:30 a.m., Powell Branch Library, 330 W. Emory Road. Info: 947-6210.

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MAYNARDVILLE – 1.2 acres w/2-story brick home features 4BR/2BA w/attached 2-car garage, 40x24 brick & metal bldg w/electric & water great for home business & 12x24 metal shed. Lots of possibili-ties, additional acreage available. Reduced to $132,900. (798562)

< UNION COUNTY – 15.9 acres zoned agricultural. Wooded and mostly level. $119,900. (817515)

REDUCED!

Offi ce is independently owned and operated.

Larry & Laura BaileyJustin Bailey

Jennifer Mayes

We’re back in POWELL!NEW LOCATION:

1715 Depot St.567-2654

www.amazingwigsboutique.comFormerly

“Across The Creek”

COMMERCIAL – Property. Fronts Maynardville Hwy & Spring St for prime locaton. The 60 Storage Units rent for $40.00 and $60.00 month. $279,000 (790739)

PICTURESQUE OLD FARM HOUSE ON 5.36 ACRES w/creek 2BR/1.5BA, beautiful mtn views, pasture & wooded. Adjacent 53 acres for sale separately $99,900 (815325)

POWDER SPRINGS – 53+ acre farm w/beautiful mountain views. This property is fenced with pond, spring & 2 barns. Mostly pasture w/some woods. Plenty of wildlife and waiting for your dream home. Reduced $212,000 (765179)

<HALLS – Wow 2900 SF, brick rancher. 3BR/2BA on almost 1 acre features: Offi ce/rec rm off mstr BR, fam rm off kit. Newer roof & HVAC 3-5yrs. Lg crawl space. Convenient location. $225,000 (810932)

8 • JANUARY 19, 2013 • UNION COUNTY SHOPPER-NEWS

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Knoxville, TN 37938Across from the Post Office

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Lenoir City, TN 37771Next to Bojangles

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Miller’s Landing

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Morristown, TN 37813Across from Frank Lorino Park

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3955 W. A. J. Highway

Morristown, TN 37814Across from Ingle’s

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2004 N. Roan Street

Johnson City, TN 37601Between Starbucks and Taco Bell

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2518 East Stone Drive

Kingsport, TN 37660Next to Lowes

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