Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
A great community newspaper serving Maynardville and Union County
Citation preview
IN THIS ISSUE
Christmas at LMUThe Abraham Lincoln Li-
brary and Museum on Lincoln Memorial University’s main campus in Harrogate will wel-come Lincoln presenter Dennis Boggs for its annual Christmas with the Lincolns program at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec., 6.
In character as President Lincoln, Boggs will refl ect on the holiday’s history and how it was celebrated during Civil War times in both the North and South. Joining Boggs will be LMU student Mallory Tucker and Laura Jones. The production will be directed by Carol Campbell.
Admission is $4 for adults ($2 for children) and includes entrance to the galleries. Info or reservations: 423-869-6439.
➤ See special section on pages 6-7
7049 Maynardville Pike 37918(865) 922-4136
NEWS
[email protected] Clark
Libby Morgan | Bonnie Peters
ADVERTISING [email protected]
Shannon Carey
Jim Brannon | Tony Cranmore
Brandi Davis | Patty Fecco
POSTAL CUSTOMER
VOL. 8 NO. 48 November 30, 2013www.ShopperNewsNow.com www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow
Like This
SPOT?CALL ME!
BRANDI705-6416
Lock in a great auto rate with Erie InsuranceContact us to find out how:
Collins Insurance Agency 216 Maynardville Hwy Maynardville, TN 37807-2328
865-745-1687
Cost may change if you make a policy change. Not everyone is qualified to purchase ERIE Rate Lock. Insurance is subject to terms, conditions and exclusions not described in this advertisement (e.g. does not guarantee continued insurance coverage). For terms, conditions, exclusions, licensure and states of operation information, visit seriouslygoodinsurance.com. Patent pending. S1242e © 2012 Erie Indemnity Company
Check In! If you are on TennCare, medical checkups for children under age 21 are free. Call your doctor or the health department to schedule your child’s visit.
Check Up: Annual checkups are important to prevent diseases and chronic medical conditions. Your child can get a health history, a complete physical exam, lab tests (as appropriate), vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, develop-mental and behavioral screenings (as appropriate), advice on keeping your child healthy, dental referrals and medical referrals if necessary.
Check Back with your doctor by keeping your follow-up appointment, your next scheduled well-child visit or by contacting your doctor if a problem occurs.
Get help at 1-866-311-4287 or Union County Health Department at 992-3867, Ext. 131.
Space donated by
Check In! Check Up! Check Back!
The Luttrell Christmas parade is noon Saturday, Dec. 7,
at the Luttrell City Park. Call Rebecca Ailor at city hall
during business hours at 992-0870 or email Mayme Tay-
lor at [email protected] to participate.
Buster the young Clydesdale is getting ready for the Union
County Christmas parade on Sunday, Dec. 8. He’ll be bring-
ing his people, Summer and Amy Mize, to help celebrate the
season. The parade begins at 2:30 at the high school and
travels north through downtown Maynardville. Buster says
you can call Jeff Sharp at 405-2196 or Trish Collins at 973-
2279 for more info or to register for the parade in Maynard-
ville. Photo by Libby Morgan
Parades are coming!
By Libby MorganSharps Chapel artist Marty Mc-
Connaughey is having a great fall.In October, she was informed
by the Knoxville Airport Author-ity that two of her 3-D artworks, made from gourds and coiled pine needles, had been accepted into their semi-annual exhibition, Arts in the Airport.
The show is located behind the security check-in, described by show promotional literature as “the most visited site in the area.”
A couple of weeks later, the news arrived from the airport that one of those pieces, “Serenity at
“Serenity at Dusk” is Best of Show at
Arts in the Airport. Photo submitted
pp pp
McConnaughey excels with art
Marty McConnaughey was awarded
fi rst place at the Fountain City Arts Guild
Holiday Show. Photo by Libby Morgan
Dusk,” took Best of Show. On to the Fountain City Art
Guild Show last week, where McConnaughey reaped more ac-colades with fi rst place for her painting of an outhouse titled
“Knock First.”Elsewhere in this issue is a story
about McConnaughey’s illustra-tions in a newly published children’s book, “To Save a Mockingbird.”
We would have asked her what
else she has going on, but there’s only so much room on the pages of the Shopper.
McConnaughey displays some of her art at Union County Arts on Main Street in Maynardville.
By Sandra ClarkIt falls into the “get out
and get moving” category, but here’s a neat break from the norm this holi-day season. Join Friends of the Smokies for a half-day holiday hike in Sugarlands.
Danny Bernstein will join the group Tuesday, Dec. 17, for a 5-mile walk along Little Pigeon River. The hike is (relatively) easy with a total elevation gain of 800 feet.
Hikers will visit historic homesites, Sugarlands Cemetery and nearby Cat-aract Falls. Afterwards, they can warm up inside Sugarlands Visitor Center and buy stuff at the Great Smoky Mountains Asso-ciation bookstore where Friends of the Smokies members enjoy 15 percent off their purchases, ac-cording to a press release.
In honor of Friends of the Smokies’ 20th anniver-sary, the Sugarlands Visitor Center natural history mu-seum will be featured on the guided hike; donations to Friends of the Smokies have helped renovate this space and improve visitor services in the park.
This hike is $10 for cur-rent Friends of the Smokies members and $35 for non-members, who will receive a complimentary member-ship. Members who bring a friend hike for free. All registration donations are tax-deductible and benefi t the Smokies Trails Forever program. Meeting loca-tions for the hike will be
Holiday hike in the Smokies
Sugarlands Visitors Center at Great Smoky Mountains Na-
tional Park
Come here,come home …
for the holidays
in Asheville, Maggie Valley and the Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Danny Bernstein is a well-known hiker whose motto is: “No place is too far to walk if you have the time.”
He fi nished the 1,000-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail across North Caro-lina in 2011 and has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and 800-plus miles in the Great Smoky Moun-tains National Park.
According to his blog, Bernstein was in computer science “way before com-puting was cool.” He was a software developer and a college professor, teaching computer science at Kean University in New Jersey. He has authored several books and magazine ar-ticles on hiking.
Register for this holi-day hike at [email protected] or 828-452-0720.
Lincoln presenter Dennis Boggs
will return to LMU’s Abraham Lin-
coln Library and Museum for its
annual Christmas with the Lincolns
program at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
Mayor Mike’s Cruise-In
Mayor Mike’s Christmas Tree Lighting Cruise-In will ignite the season’s spirit in downtown Maynardville today (Nov. 30) from 3-6 p.m.
Mike Williams says the New Friendship Baptist Church youth singers will provide Christmas music, and both Santa and Steve Ramey, general manager of the Richard Childress Racing Mu-seum, are expected. Everyone is invited to display unique cars near the courthouse, and don’t forget your lawn chair!
Sheriff ’s Committee Sheriff’s Committee will
meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec 2, at the courthouse. Info: J.M. Bailey at 992-8560. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Christmas at Union County ArtsUnion County Arts, near the courthouse, will hold
Christmas Open House 10 to 6 today (Nov. 30) with artists on hand to assist holiday shoppers. Items include handmade ornaments, framed art, textiles, jewelry, books and recorded music.
The 4-H technology team will be taking holiday photos on the Arts Center’s Back Porch stage, where they will have a Christmas setting and some soft furry live animals for props. The group is raising money to go to San Diego next summer to attend a GPS mapping software conference.
2 • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news
ADDICTION MEDICINETreating NARCOTIC ADDICTION
with
SUBOXONEEXPRESS HEALTH CARE
865-882-9900expresshealthcare.webs.com
MAYNARDVILLE
Buying? Selling? We Can Help!
REALTY EXECUTIVES Maynardville
T. Edward (Eddie) Perry, GRI, ABR, SFR, e-PROManaging Broker TN Lic# 316360(865) 992-8326 • (865) 414-9782
Debbie Perry, Owner-Affi liate Broker(865) 809-1583
An immaculate home nestled in country setting w/grand mtn & lake views. LR has stacked
stone FP & hdwd fl r. Kit w/island & tile fl rs, MBR ste offers huge BA & closet. 2 additional BRs loaded w/closet space & main level offi ce, wrap-around covered front porch, giant rear deck. Free 1-yr boat slip rental included at Lakeview Marina which is less than 5 min away. Call Debbie Perry 809-1583. MLS # 853025 $319,000. $299,900.
3BR/2BA. Located near shopping & schools. Mins from Norris Lake. Covered front porch, lrg rear deck. Lrg
FR/LR, wood-burning stove + bonus area. All one level. Move-in ready. Bring an offer. Call Eddie Perry 414-9782. MLS # 861568 $119,900.
This is a rare fi nd! Wood siding, 2-sty, stone FP, great views, not too far out, on lg lot w/ad-ditional stg building. Call Eddie Perry 414-9782. MLS # 842074 $129,900.
Take a look at this cute 2BR home on 2.4 acres. Private, secluded land with plenty of room for gardening, animals or whatever you hobby. Hass full unfi nished basement for future expansion. Come see this one before it’s gone! Call Debbie Perry 809-1583. MLS # 867403 $59,900.
Great buy! All new int paint, updated gas fur-nace, electrical to code, gas range, updated kit fl r, aluminum siding, older home but many new updates & in very good condition, move-in ready, conv to UT, possible lease purchase w/approved credit. Call Eddie Perry 414-9782. MLS # 866520 $99,900.
Very nice all-brick rancher on 2 acres with above-ground pool, storage barn and paved driveway. This is an immaculate home with wood fl ooring, brick fi replace, new tile shower and attached two-car garage. Come see this one today! Call Eddie Perry 414-9782. MLS # 865055 $159,900.
Take a look at this almost fl at lot w/a few hdwd trees. Perfect for your fi rst home. 3BR/2BA modular has great layout, lg mstr BR & BA, split BRs, FP & much more. Call Eddie Perry 414-9782. MLS # 858842 $99,900.
Take a look at this cute cottage in a private setting with everything you need. 2BR (w/space for 3rd)/2BA, wood fl rs, beautiful sunroom & nearly level lot. Additional 40'x54' shop & stg bldg. Don't miss this one! Call Eddie Perry 414-9782. MLS # 842063 $169,900.
www.realtyexecutivesmaynardville.comrealtyexecutivesmaynardville@comcast.net
4378 Maynardville Hwy • Suite A • Maynardville, TN 37807Each offi ce independently owned and operated. Eddie Perry Rob PriceDebbie Perry Mark Mahoney Derrick Merritt
REDUCED
New de-velopment with paved road, great views of the mountains & Norris Lake! City water,
lot perks for 3 bedroom home. Neighboring lot available. Call Mark Mahoney 244-8870. MLS # 746653 $17,900.
1.78 acres. Fox Hunter Road. Come see the great views from the great building site. City water available and
ready for your new home. Call today! MLS # 862261 $15,000.
Lot 25, Baker Circle. Level, rolling lot with beautiful mountain views. Very peaceful and quiet area. Almost 1/2 acre in established
subdivision. Call today. MLS # 853343 $12,500.
This is it!!! Quiet, secluded log home on 5.6 acres w/everything you would ever want! Grt mtn view, abudant wildlife, above-grnd pool, hot tub & covered shed. Open LR & kit fl oor plan, hdwd and tile fl ooring w/oversized sunroom. Call Eddie Perry 414-9782. MLS # 864215 $169,900.
SOLD!
By Libby MorganDuring home football
games at Union County High, New South Credit Union sponsors a “Kick to Win” contest to support the school’s athletic department.
Four contests were held this past season, and New South is ponying up some major bucks this time around, with two of the con-testants maxing out with successful fi eld goal kicks from the 30-yard line.
Samuel Cooper, a senior, and Drew Richardson, the
UCHS PE teacher, both kicked the football through the posts from 10, 20 and 30 yards to pocket $500 each, plus garnering $500 each time for the school.
Ninety-pound 11th-grad-er Chenoa Gallagher missed her 30-yard attempt “by inches,” she says. Give her major points for getting two fi eld goals prior to the fi nal kick. Haylea Duncan was the fourth fearless partici-pant.
“This has been a good year for the Union County
High School athletic de-partment. The contestants did really well, and we are pleased to be able to contin-ue doing this for the school,” said NSCU branch manager Tammy Hobock, a UCHS grad herself.
Altogether for the school this football season, “Kick to Win” brought in $1,100.
“Shoot to Win” contests during most home basket-ball games are ongoing, and requires contestants to hit from mid-court for the $500 prize.
Drew Richards, Samuel Cooper, Shane Brown, Tammy Hobock, Haylea Duncan
and Chenoa Gallagher celebrate a $1,100 win for the UCHS athletic department. Photo by Libby Morgan
It’s win-win with ‘Kick to Win’
The train’s engines and fi rst passenger car
are reattached in Asheville, N.C., after the
engines were serviced.
A Norfolk Southern passenger car Photos by Jake Mabe
Off it went, just as the fi rst red hues of dawn
streaked across the sky, its whistle making a high lonesome sound better than any bluegrass record you’ve ever heard.
As it made its trek from Knoxville to Asheville, N.C., people stopped to stare, to wave, to record the moment. It isn’t every day, after all, that a steam engine carrying a passenger train comes through your town.
PULL UP A CHAIR … | Jake Mabe
Traveling by train It was all part of a Norfolk
Southern excursion ride, a day to remember, the past come alive. The train left the old Southern Railway depot at 7:30 a.m. and chugged its way along the river line. Sunday morning was coming down easy, so we passed folks who were just meeting the day, others dressed for church and a few curious onlookers.
Several must have known we were coming. They were ready with smiles, waves, cameras. A few followed in their vehicles as long as they could.
Traveling by train is
relaxing, rejuvenating and revealing. You get to know your fellow passengers, who talks, who doesn’t.
One fellow was equipped with a high-powered Canon camera. He said he was a train enthusiast who likes to take pictures.
A woman sat quietly across the aisle. She read a book most of the time, saying she was there “just to take it all in.”
Two young boys were Christmas morning excited. They jumped up and down, waving and grinning, especially when they passed their mother, who had driven
Norfolk Southern volunteers help pas-
sengers reboard the train in Asheville.
up to her father’s farm to watch the train go by.
We reached Asheville in about fi ve hours, just in time for lunch. I walked up to Archer’s barbecue (highly recommended, by the way) and strolled through Biltmore Village in the drizzling rain. I couldn’t fi nd a bookstore (sign of the times), so I ducked into a Starbucks to buy a New York Times.
I got back to the train in time to watch the engines and the fi rst passenger car
reattach to the train after the engines were serviced. It was quite a sight.
We headed home at 3 p.m. sharp and were making good time until the train stopped in Newport. We knew we’d be stopping after 100 miles for service but we didn’t know we’d be picking up passengers who missed the train in Asheville. They said they thought they were on Central Standard Time. I just shook my head.
As darkness began to dim and the train rocked
to and fro, I slipped off to sleep, relaxed in a way I may never be again.
We pulled into Knoxville at 7:45 and it was time to return to reality. I heard the lonesome whistle whine and remembered a quote by Paul Theroux.
“I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it.”
For more info about this and other excursion train rides, visit the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s website at www.tvrail.com.
Cooke Mortuary, Inc.220 Hwy. 61 East
992-5456 • Maynardville, TN 37807 • www.cookemortuary.com
Why Pre-Plan?By planning now, you have the By planning now, you have the peace of mind that everything peace of mind that everything will be taken care of.will be taken care of.
Celebrate the lives of those you love.
UNION COUNTY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • 3
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZUSDA Commodity food distribu� on
Paule� e Community Building Wednesday, December 11, 2013 • 9:00 - 12:00
The program is available for all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, na� onal origin, age, sex or handicap.
Funded in part by the Tennessee Department of
Agriculture and Human Services.
6729 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN 37921www.powellauction.com • 938-3403 TN F735
REAL ESTATE AUCTION80 Bank-Owned Properties
December 7, 2013, NoonAuction conducted at 6729 Pleasant Ridge Road, Knoxville, TN 37921
Bid Live or OnlineProperties located in the following counties: Anderson, Campbell, Cocke,
Cumberland, Grainger, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Meigs, Monroe, Roane, Sevier, Union.
Great developments: Grand Vista Bay, Fairfi eld Glade, Renegade Moun-tain, Docks at Caney Creek, Tellico Village, Shagbark,
Cumberland Valley, Arlington Ridge, Hidden Ridge.Terms: 10% Buyers Premium added to fi nal bid. $1,000 or 10% down day of sale,
which ever is greater in value.See website for more info and complete list of terms.
www.powellauction.com
Union County Chiropractic Clinic, 110 Skyline Drive • MaynardvilleLocated behind McDonald’s
Mon-Fri 9-12 & 2-5 Closed Thursday, other hours by appt.
NEED A NEW HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA?
992-7000
The famous WATER PILLOW is ON SALE NOW THROUGH DEC. 31
at Union County Chiropractic Clinic!Reg. Price
$60 $50Guaranteed to be the best pillow you have
every slept on or your money back
Give the gift of a good night’s sleep!Give the gift of a good night’s sleep!mmoneey y baback
We also carry BIOFREEZE and CRYODERM in convenient gel tubes, roll-ons or spray bottles...all $12 EACH.
Great stocking stuffers with guaranteed pain relief. We also carry a full line of vitamins & supplements for joint health, circulatory problems and
gastrointestinal dysfunction.
Trudy Hughes may turn out to be Union County’s BFF (that’s Best Friend For-ever in text-speak). Hughes is a one-woman cheer squad, an advisor, a helper extraordinaire … sent to our community from the East Tennessee Foundation.
Libby Morgan
Watch the Foundation grow …
Eddie Perry (left) and K. David Myers (right), Union County Community Foundation co-chairs,
welcome new advisory board members Don and Martha Scheidler. Photo by Libby Morgan
ETF is the region’s mon-ey manager, attorney and wise friend, so to speak, for grant money and dona-tions coming in to 25 coun-ties in – you guessed it –
East Tennessee.And does ETF take a
piece of this money? The answer is “no.” In fact, it’s quite the opposite. ETF grows the money to the tune of about 12 percent.
What this does is enable the Union County Commu-nity Foundation to tell you, dear reader and Foundation supporter, that when you give the Foundation a dol-lar, you’re giving the com-munity $1.12.
Hughes met with the UCCF last week, and brought Don and Mar-tha Scheidler of Sharps Chapel. Eddie Perry im-mediately encouraged the Scheidlers to join the ad-visory board (to no one’s surprise), and the couple
graciously agreed.Martha Scheidler is a
more-than-perfect fi t for the group, as she is Lincoln Memorial University’s di-rector of foundations. Her husband, Don, is retired from a career as a building inspector in Chicago.
Look for great ideas and enthusiasm from these two.
The UCCF board voted to install Perry and K. Da-vid Myers as co-chairs, J. V. Waller as treasurer, and this writer as secretary and pub-lic relations rep.
Last week, the Union County Chamber voted to allow the UCCF to partner with the Chamber’s annual banquet in February. UCCF will operate the auction and receive the proceeds.
UCCF will be scouring the region for auction items and the advisory board members will be asking for your participation in sup-porting the community.
Auction items can be dropped off at Perry’s of-
fi ce, Realty Executives May-nardville, at 4378 Maynard-ville Highway.
In its three-year history, UCCF has awarded small grants to restore Oak Grove School, to supply Union County High departments
with books, learning aids, supplies and equipment, and to support 4-H kids and the Heritage Festival.
The goal of the UCCF is to grow its fund large enough to supply money for grants from interest earnings only.
By Libby MorganTwo Sharps Chapel resi-
dents have created and published a children’s book based on a true story about a baby mockingbird, cleverly named “To Save a Mocking-bird.”
Written by Dianne Swisher and illustrated by Marty McConnaughey, the book is out just in time for Christmas giving, and it is for sale in area shops in-cluding Union County Arts Cooperative.
The pair held a book launch in Sharps Chapel re-cently, and met a neighbor who wrote a review.
Swisher says, “The woman who wrote the re-view, Deb Orlin, is a retired 3rd-4th grade teacher who taught in Oak Ridge. I just met her on Sunday at the book launch so I didn’t put her up to writing anything. Deb lives in Norris Shores.”
Swisher shares Orlin’s review:
“Dear Dianne,“I’m sorry I couldn’t get
back to you sooner, but I don’t want to miss an op-portunity to tell you how much I enjoyed your book! It kind of surprised me that I kept thinking about it for a couple of days. So I under-stand why your grandson couldn’t wait to read it again the next morning.
“Marty’s illustrations are cute, and from a teaching standpoint, very well done. A child could easily re-tell the story, with all the de-tails, just by looking at her illustrations.
“I particularly liked the
“To Save a Mockingbird” author Dianne Swisher and book illus-
trator Marty McConnaughey enjoy their creation. Photo submitted
B Libb M
Mockingbird story fl ies
bird in the cage with a pic-ture of a bird hanging on his wall! And her beaks are spot on, because that’s what those little bundles are about when they are fi rst born.
“I was glad you included actual photos. I was hoping to see the photo of the par-
ents feeding the baby, and there it was!
“You created in me a sense of worry for little Burr Dee. And I was driven to keep reading to fi nd out if he’d be okay. Although some people may disagree, for me, the climax and turning point of the story was when
the parents started caring for Burr Dee. I knew from that point on he was going to be all right.
“The ending was delight-ful. I think many people can relate to trying to save a bird. Isn’t it amazing how the adults accepted you and kept visiting.
“Great story, well worth telling! Well done, Dianne ... well done!
“I can easily see how it would lend itself to a picture book for younger children. If you decide to pursue that, I hope you will consider let-ting me share some tips I have learned through the years about writing a good picture book and about common story elements that I know children love!”
Book signing atMaynardville Library
On Thursday, Dec. 12, from 3-6 p.m. at Maynard-ville Public Library, Swisher and McConnaughey will hold a book signing.
“To Save a Mockingbird” will be on sale that day for $11.99 plus tax. Refresh-ments will be served.
CHRISTMAS PARADES ■ Clinton Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Theme: “A
Christmas To Remember.” Deadline to register: 4:30 p.m. Wednes-
day, Dec. 4. Info: 457-2559 or email accc@andersoncountycham-
ber.org.
■ Fountain City Optimist Club Christmas Parade, 10 a.m., Satur-
day, Dec. 7, beginning at CiCi’s Pizza. Lineup, 9 a.m. Registration:
$12.50. To preregister: 522-2796.
■ Gibbs Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, Gibbs High
School to the Gibbs Center (IGA). Sponsored by Gibbs Ruritan
Club. Lineup: 1:45 p.m. No entry fee; canned food donations
accepted for the Corryton Food Pantry. Preregisteration/info:
[email protected]; Larry Dougherty, 898-3532;
Eddie Jones, 789-4681.
■ Halls Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, sponsored by
the Halls Business and Professional Association. Route: Halls High
School, proceeding along Maynardville Highway, to Neal Drive.
Line up: 4 p.m. Info: Shannon Carey, 235-5324.
■ Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Luttrell
Community Park. Info/registration form: Rebecca, 992-0870 or
email [email protected].
■ Union County Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
Begins at Union County High School. Info: Jeff Sharp, 405-2196, or
Trish Collins, 973-2279.
Delivering more …Call your sales rep to place your ad here.Ask about frequency discounts.disco
e un
reour ad
s.
…d ere.
www.ShopperNewsNow.com 922-4136
4 • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news
Bonnie Peters
Bull Run Creek Bull Run Creek ApartmentsApartments
$99 Security Deposit
$100 OFF first month’s rent
Celeste McClure, Property ManagerOffice: 992-5888 • Fax: 992-9374
1330 Main Street • Maynardville, TNAcross from Food City
“Finally a place you can call home”
Does not apply to transfers. Must meet resident selection criteria. No exceptions. Expires Dec 31, 2013.
Member FDIC
Online Banking Check balances, view transactions and
transfer funds with our iPad or iPhone app.
Halls • Powell • Fountain City • West Knoxville Maynardville • Luttrell ׀ www.cbtn.com
All Are Welcome!
Sponsored by: Cedar Ford Baptist Church • Clear Branch Baptist ChurchFellowship Christian Church • New Friendship Baptist Church
Union Baptist Church • Warwick’s Chapel Baptist Church
Christmas Drive-Thru Exhibit
746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell, TN
7:00 – 9:00pm
The Life of Christ
Fellowship Christian Church
Friday, December 6, 2013Saturday, December 7, 2013
On Nov. 15, 2013, Alco Cox left us for glory. Most people did not even know, but Alco was suffering with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).
Alco Cox’s journey
Farewell to ‘Tractor Man’
Bureau, president of the board of Union Farmers Co-op and president of East Tennessee Two-cycle Trac-tor Club.
The wheat threshings grew as the years went by, and some years’ attendance reached an estimated 1,000 people. These threshings were a history lesson for the young, a celebration of the harvest, and a grand picnic for all with plenty of blue-grass music.
The wheat threshing be-came a regional event, cov-ered by the Knoxville News Sentinel and featured in the Farm Bureau publication , The Cooperator, in 1997. Both were shared by Alco’s niece, Jane Effl er Hansen.
Alco may well have had a second nickname: “Tractor Man.”
He and his brother, Tim Cox, jointly owned 65 John Deere tractors. Sym-bolic of his love for the tractors and the legacy he wanted to leave, his nieces and nephews were each presented at his funeral with a miniature John Deere tractor.
The funeral fl owers were yellow and green, the John Deere colors. From his funeral at Alder Springs, Alco’s remains were pulled on a fl atbed by his John Deere tractor driven by nephew Josh Sexton and great nephew Eben Hansen to Butcher Cemetery where he was laid to rest.
To his widow, Shirley Hurst Cox; his daughter, Beverly Cox Carr; his son, Keith Cox; and all the Cox family we send our deepest sympathy.
Charlie Boyd Acuff, 93, of Alcoa passed away Nov. 22 at Asbury Place. A noted fi d-dler, he was a Union County native.
Mr. Acuff retired from Alcoa Inc. with over 40 years of service. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Wallace Acuff; son, Randall Howard Acuff; parents, Ev-art and Reva Acuff; brother, Gale Acuff; sisters, Imelda Nicely and Marie Cham-bers.
Survivors include sons, Boyd Acuff and Gordon Acuff and wife Shirley, sev-eral grandchildren and spe-cial musician friend Juanita Johnson.
Funeral services were Nov. 24 at Smith Trinity Cha-pel, with interment at Sher-wood Memorial Gardens.
The Jubilee Arts Center posted: “We are mourning the loss of old-time fi ddler Charlie Acuff. Charlie came from a Union County family well known for fi ddle mu-sic and fi ddle making. He learned from his grandfa-ther and began performing publicly in the 1930s with his brother, Gale, playing regularly on WROL radio in Knoxville.
“He performed at the Lau-rel Theater often and was a favorite at the annual Jubilee Festival; he also performed at national festivals such as the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes. In 2005 he received the Tennessee Governor’s Heritage award.”
Watch Charlie on You-Tube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzXmdSm iSSE.
Charlie Acuff passes
Marvin West
In summation: Ouch!
He was named for his maternal grandfather, Alco Oaks. When Alco and Shirley’s fi rst grandson was learning to talk he had diffi culty pronouncing Alco, so he started calling his grandpa “Uncle Coy.” The name stuck, and Alco became Uncle Coy to all the nieces and nephews.
Alco loved and was faithful to his Lord and his community. He was a member of Alder Springs Baptist Church where he served for many years as church treasurer. One of his spiritual gifts was that of “soul winner.” He invited the unchurched to Alder Springs, and he brought his family members to church there.
As a philanthropic proj-ect to support the mainte-nance of Butcher Cemetery, Alco began the celebratory wheat threshings at the old Buckner School on the third Saturday of each July. This event continued for at least 20 years. Alco was active in many community organizations including serving as president of the Union County Farm
Tennessee football fans are again divided. They can’t agree on what they have seen. Was this a con-tinuation of crumbling? Was this season as bad as it appeared or just the deep darkness before dawn?
Team 117 was not what we thought it would be. It was confusing. It pulled one upset but failed to build on it. It got hit with basketball scores, 58 by Oregon, 55 by Auburn. It never learned how to hem up running quarterbacks.
You have heard the Vols were sleepy slow. They were fast enough to run with Georgia, all the way to over-time.
As great philosophers have declared, you are what your record says. Optimists are crushed. Pessimists are just disappointed. They ex-pected to snicker at a minor bowl bid, infl ated to sound like a signifi cant accom-plishment.
Here’s where it hurts: Re-
alists are beginning to real-ize 2013 results were worse than the talent.
Oh no, you say, don’t go there. That might lead to a discussion of Butch Jones and how much tougher is the Southeastern Conference than anywhere he has been. It might even include what he said about the best coach-ing staff in the country.
Let it cool. This is no time to evaluate coordinators and schemes and decide what we got for our money, whether the team improved from week to week. Such talk might take a radical turn and conclude that go-ing gray doesn’t win games. It doesn’t even win the fi rst quarter.
One of the great fan bases in the world feels the same pain but has differing opin-ions about treatment and rehabilitation.
Shopper readers are mixed up, too. A week ago one said all I am is old, that I don’t know the fi rst thing about football. Now I hear, from an ex-Vol no less, that I have seen it all, going back to General Robert R. Neyland. Was this the worst ever?
Well, it was bad enough.Fans are deeply divided
about who to blame. A few
To page A-5
I have often wondered why Pope Gregory didn’t make the Gregorian calen-dar and the Church year match. The beginning of the Church year is a season called Advent, which begins with the fourth Sunday be-fore Christmas Day, and ends at midnight on Christ-mas Eve. The Church year ends with Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday be-fore Advent begins again.
So Advent begins on Sun-day, Dec. 1. Will anyone at church wish you a Happy New Year? Probably not.
The sermon I heard on Christ the King Sunday, however, set me to thinking. We heard a sermon about Christ the King – the fi gure described in the text from Revelation above – the Son of Man, with eyes of fl ame and a voice like a rushing river. The pastor paid heed to the fact that on the fol-lowing Sunday, Christ the King would be a baby.
From baby, to man, to fi -ery angel, then back to baby again. It is enough to give us all whiplash.
And then it hit me that our New Year does the same thing. The old fi gure of Fa-ther Time, with his scythe and his hourglass, gives way on New Year’s Eve to a bouncing baby boy with the numbers of the new year blazoned on a sash across his naked body. Our calen-dar turns from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1, and the whole thing starts again, in much the same way the Church cal-endar turns from Christ the King to Advent I.
There is value in this jux-taposition, I have decided. It helps us grasp the divin-
LynnPitts
CROSS CURRENTS
Son of Man and
Son of Mary Then I turned to see whose voice it was that spoke
to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands I saw one like the Son of Man, clothed with a long robe and with a golden sash across his chest. His head and his hair were white as white wool, white as snow; his eyes were like a fl ame of fi re, his feet were like burnished bronze, refi ned as in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of many waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and from his mouth came a sharp, two edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining with full force.
(Revelation 1: 12-16 NRSV)
ity as well as the humanity of Jesus.
Yes, he is the King of Kings, Lord of Lords, the Son of Man, the Alpha and Omega. But he lived on this earth, with all its joys and its sorrows.
He ran on the hillsides of Nazareth; he craned and gawked at the wonders of the Temple in Jerusalem; he loved the wildfl owers beside the Sea of Galilee; he had friends; he brought the wine to a wedding, his sermons held huge multitudes in rapt attention, he laughed and told wonderful stories.
However, it is also true that he was born in a cold stable; he worked in a car-pentry shop; he was baited and harangued by the Sa-ducees and Pharisees; he was betrayed by one of his own, denied by another, in the end, abandoned by all except the women who loved him; and at the last, he was buried in a borrowed tomb.
Here is what Christ the King Sunday and Advent I teach us, I think: neither a manger nor a tomb, nei-ther a cathedral nor a small country church can contain the Son of Man. He lives in the hearts and the minds and the lives and the deeds of those who love and serve him.
or visit us online at hallscinema7.net
MOVIE LINE 922-2187 3800 Neal Drive
Adults $6.25 all dayChildren/Seniors/Military $6 all day
$1 drinks/$1 popcorn$1 candy
half off nachos
NOW SHOWING THROUGH DEC. 5THOR: THE DARK WORLD (PG13)
1:00; 3:30; 6:05; 8:45
LAST VEGAS (PG13) 1:10; 3:20; 6:15; 8:40
FREE BIRDS (PG) 1:15; 3:50; 6:50
ENDERS GAME (PG13) 8:55
NO PASSES FROZEN (PG) 1:15; 3:50; 6:30; 9:00
HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (PG13) NO PASSES
1:05; 3:10; 5:10; 7:50; 8:30
NO PASSES THE DELIVERY MAN (PG13) 12:50; 3:25; 6:35; 9:05
**TUESDAY SPECIALS NOT VALID ON
NO PASS FEATURES. BOX OFFICE OPENS
AT 12:30PM
WE ARENOW 100% DIGITAL!
CHRISTMAS IS GETTING CLOSER! Give the gift of entertainment!
MOVIE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
UNION COUNTY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • 5
Summation: From page A-4
still focus on my good friend Phillip Fulmer. He let it slip. Far more critics point at for-mer athletic director Mike Hamilton, he who fi red Ful-mer on homecoming week without a replacement plan. Fulmer might have won eight and earned an extension.
Some now understand that if Lane Kiffi n couldn’t cut it at Southern Cal, he was a doomed failure-to-be at Tennessee. Trojans play softer schedules.
Much of the load is dumped at Derek Dooley’s doorstep. He had three years to improve recruit-ing and restore order. Fuad Reveiz calls him Doofus. We got the orange dog and shower etiquette but his football program regressed.
Four consecutive losing seasons is a risky pattern with Tennessee’s heavy indebted-ness and almost no rainy day fund. Who would pay the in-terest if faithful fans lost in-terest? Donations are critical. Ticket sales are important. Souvenir discounts can only go so low. Leftover popcorn is a total loss.
Butch is the immediate future but it doesn’t look all that hot. The coach will push winter workouts. He will look to spring practice with unbridled optimism. He will fi ght on to improve the recruiting class. He and his helpers will scramble to hold most of what is committed.
There is less to sell than there was. Tradition is slip-ping away, overcome by los-ing, replaced by whims.
A year ago, for a few mil-lion and loose change, Dr. Jones accepted the chal-lenge of curing the negative culture. It hasn’t happened. The vaccination against de-feat didn’t take. What to do? Stronger medicine and an-other shot. Ouch!Marvin West invites reader reaction. His address is [email protected].
West Knoxville resident Mary Ann Fennell remem-bers going to the Knoxville Nativity Pageant as a little girl.
“It used to be outside, in the courtyard of the Civic Coliseum,” she says. “There was always a soloist. One year it was Mary Costa!”
Now Fennell is the or-chestra contractor for the pageant. In a season when musicians are scurrying all around town from church to concert hall to private par-ty, Fennell is the one who makes sure a select group is there when music direc-tor Eugene Hattaway begins rehearsals.
“She always gets me the best people in town,” says
Carol Zinavage
Carol’s Corner
Knoxville’s beloved Nativity Pageant begins its 44th annual run on Dec. 14. Photo submitted
A gift to the communityA retired minister of mu-
sic, he led the choir at Knox-ville’s First Baptist Church for 25 years, and continues his music ministry now at Tellico Village Baptist Church. But the sheer scale of the pageant is something special to Hattaway.
“I enjoy having that huge choir and a full orchestra. I look forward to it every year.”
The Knoxville Nativ-ity Pageant has been a local fi xture for 44 years, having been established as a non-profi t corporation in 1969. Volunteers of all ages (from 8 up) are invited each year to make up the 120-mem-ber cast. Local farmers lend live animals to enhance the
realism of the setting. The 22-member board of direc-tors, which includes many local business leaders, over-sees around 10 profession-als in the fi elds of music, or-chestra, theater tech, drama and set design.
The family-friendly event is free to all, but there is a $5 parking fee. The doors open one hour prior to performance. Because the show begins in total dark-ness, audience members are requested to allow plenty of time to get in, fi nd seats and get settled. Each perfor-mance lasts approximately one hour.
Spanish translation is provided by the Rev. Alfon-so Marquez. Those wishing to hear the translation are asked to bring a radio with headset. In addition, the Sunday and Monday perfor-mances will reserve part of Section N in the coliseum for the deaf and hearing im-paired.
Performances take place at Knoxville’s Civic Coli-seum 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, and 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16. Info: www.knoxvil-lenativity.com or 865-258-9985.
■ MandolinworkshopMandolin enthusiasts:
mark your calendars for
a special event. Guitarist Steve Kaufman, three-time winner of the National Flat-picking Championships, will offer an all-level man-dolin workshop in Alcoa/Maryville on Jan. 24 and 25. The workshop will be held at MainStay Suites, 361 Fountain View Circle, in Alcoa. The event begins Friday night with a ses-sion from 7-9 p.m. and will cover core picking skills and techniques, repertoire and building blocks for im-provement. On Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Kaufman will address right and left hand technique, drills and skills, and oth-er valuable aspects of the mandolin. Small groups and some individual atten-tion make this workshop a must-attend for all levels of experience.
The fee is $90 per per-son. A nonrefundable de-posit of $45 is required to hold a space, with the re-mainder due the day of the workshop. Preregistration is required, and seating is limited.
Slots are going fast, so make your reservationsnow. Call 865-982-3808 or email steve@fl atpik.com to enroll. For special room rates at MainStay Suites, call Teagan at 865-379-7799.Send story suggestions to [email protected]
Hattaway, “so things go very smoothly.”
Hattaway, who’s been music-directing the pageant for the past nine years, has already been rehearsing the 150-voice “angel choir” for the spectacular show.
“It’s pretty thrilling to put a program like this to-gether as a gift to the com-munity.”
By Cindy TaylorOnce a month for the past 15 years
Christ United Methodist Church has hosted Scout Pack 506.
The Cub Scouts Rain Gutter Regat-ta was held Nov. 16 at the church.
Scouts assemble and decorate small boats from kits, then compete by blowing them down a 10-foot rain gut-ter track. The track consists two 10-foot sections of rain gutter mounted parallel in a wood frame. The boats are completely “Scout powered.”
Pack results for the 2013 Regatta
are fi rst place, Aidan Hodges; second place, Austin Westin and third place, Michael Cantrell.
Other winners for the Tigers are: fi rst place, Evan Dossett; best de-sign, Devin Wolfenbarger; Wolves: fi rst place, Nathan Morgan; best de-sign, Brady Hodges; Bears: fi rst place, Blake Goosie; best design, Ben Mon-eymaker; Webelos: fi rst place, Austin Western; best design, Jacob Hensley.
Catamarans are not allowed in the Pack but Skylar McDermott did not know that. He was allowed to race
since he was unaware of the rule and beat everyone. He received a trophy for fi rst place in the Outlaw Class.
Pack leaders Scott Thomas, Steve Cantrell, Ben Hardy and Danielle Mal-loy worked the Regatta.
Cub Scout Pack 506 meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Christ United Methodist. First through fourth grade boys are welcome to attend and join at any meeting. The Webe-los II class will be earning the Arrow of Light award in January and cross over to Boy Scouts.
Michael Cantrell and Aidan Hodges race in the Rain Gut-ter Regatta held at Christ Unit-ed Methodist Church. Photo by Cindy Taylor
Sharing space with Scouts
2322 W. Emory Rd.1-800-237-5669 • www.knoxvillerealty.com
Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life of all those God places in our path by building on our experiences of the past, pursuing our vision for the future and creating caring life-long relationships.
865.947.9000Offi 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”
e’re back in POWELL!NEW LOCATION:
1 1 D S
New Wig
Arrivals!
< UNION COUNTY – 40 acres wood-ed w/stream and so much more all close to town. $95,000 (866247)
COMMERCIAL – Property fronts Maynardville Hwy & Spring St for prime locaton. The 60 storage units rent for $40.00 & $60.00 mth. $279,000 (837893)
16 ACRES – 3BR/3BA, B-ranch w/approx 4 acres of pasture & wooded for privacy featuring everything on main w/sep living down including full eat-in kit, lg rec rm w/wood stove, full BA & laundry. Rec rm could be converted into BR or could fi nish 12x14 unfi nished stg area. 2-car gar on main & 1-car/wkshp down, 10x40 covered front porch w/ceiling fans, 2 decks in back & many updates. $349,900 (674848)
NORRIS – Lake view 1+ acre cor-ner lot. This 2BR fi xer-upper would make a great weekend getaway. Features: Walking distance to lake & seasonal lake view along w/view of 22,000 acre Chuck Swan Wildlife Reserve. Optional HOA for 5 acre community park w/waterfall &walking trail. $79,900 (824729)
MAYNARDVILLE – Timber Creek 5-10 acre tracts close to schools & shopping. Sewer & underground utilities. Starting at $29,900 (837594)
HEISKELL – Almost an acre ready for building. All utilities available at the property. $17,500 (864296)
NORRIS LAKEFRONT! This 3BR/2BA sits on 1.54 acres w/over 200' waterfront. View of Waterfront Marina. Private setting. Features: New floating boat dock, boat ramp, oversized detached 2-car wkshp/gar & carport. Features: Covered outdoor kit w/gas FP, lg open great rm & granite/tile in kit. $499,900 (867623)
6 • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news UNION COUNTY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • 7
SPONSORED BY SHOPPER-NEWS AND UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Come here, come home …for the holidays
WOODS MUSIC
Music self-played is happiness self-made1768 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-0000
Woods Music is a center of musical creativity, with qual-ity stringed instruments and lessons from area players going on all week.
Any time you walk into Woods Music, you’re likely to step into a music jam to join in or to simply enjoy.
Find new instruments such as Blueridge, Morgan Monroe and Kentucky and lots of gently used Martins, Taylors and Fenders.
The place is fi lled with acoustic and electric basses, gui-tars, mandolins and banjos. Strings for all the instruments are available, as are amps, sound systems and parts.
Jim Woods is at the store six days a week.On Sundays you can fi nd him at church. He and his wife,
Diane, have been married for over 46 years.
Tonya Atkins has been providing accounting services to her friends and neighbors in Union County for 21 years.
Her fi rm, A & B Bookkeeping and Tax Service, with Jessica Dyer as offi ce manager, does income taxes, pay-roll accounting and general bookkeeping for businesses throughout East Tennessee.
Atkins is from Luttrell, and she is active in the com-munity, currently serving as treasurer of the Union County Heritage Festival, board member of the Union County Chamber, and secretary of Woodmen of the World Lodge 1072.
A & B Bookkeeping will be open during the tax season Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A & B BOOKKEEPING
AND TAX SERVICE
A & B is ready for tax season2945 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn..
865-992-2010
Jack and Brandi Bunch have built their Jaxx Convenience Store and Drive Thru from the ground up over the last eight years.
The couple have added on to the building twice since opening, and one area is dedicated to Jack’s gold and silver brokerage.
The convenient drive-through window around back makes for a quick stop to get all your convenience items, with soft drink and beer specials, cigarettes and deep discounts on fresh bread and popular grocery items.
“We stock the largest selection of electronic liquid vapor cigarettes in the region,” says Jack. “And they’re selling like crazy.”
“Everyone who smokes wants to quit, and this product replaces the nicotine when you’re not smoking cigarettes.”
Jaxx is family-owned by Union County folks with deep roots. Jack’s great-grandmother had a store nearby called Shipley Grocery back in the 1930s.
JAXX
Everything but gas1784 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn. • 865-992-0785
THE CO-OP: UNION COUNTY
FARMER OWNED
Union Farmers Cooperative3035 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
992-5518
When you purchase an item from Union Cooperative, your money supports farmers in Union County, because the place is owned and operated by the farmers.
“When we make a profi t, every bit of it stays in the com-munity,” says Will Phillips, Union Farmers Cooperative manager.
And when it comes to gifts, everywhere you look are use-ful, high quality items such as several brands of footwear including Red Wing boots, Liberty overalls, tools, toys, sleds, tires and more.
Warm mom’s heart and home with a new heating stove. Keep dad’s feet dry with waterproof boots. Entertain the kids with miniature versions of farm equipment. Give the young driver in your life some new, safer tires.
Keep your money home and shop at the co-op.
REALTY EXECUTIVES MAYNARDVILLE
Global services from a local friend4378 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-8326
Eddie and Debbie Perry are dedicated to their community. The couple serve others through church, through the Union County Community Foundation and the Chamber, and have become Union County’s go-to property agents as owners and brokers of Realty Executives Maynardville.
“Our affi liation with the worldwide network of the Realty Executives organization gives us the opportunity to offer not only Realtor services, but we can help people relocate or buy property anywhere,” says Eddie.
“We are using the training and tools of a huge company to improve our personal service. Our agents are dedicated to learning the needs of our clients and making the complicated process of property transfer seamless and trouble-free. We guarantee it.”
Jared V. Graves, DVM, gets around. He’s the old-fashioned animal doctor, making calls all over East Tennessee and even into Kentucky and Virginia to care for large animals where they live on farms and ranches.
He also cares for cats and dogs – diagnosing, prescribing medicine, doing surgery and dispensing advice to owners at his clinic just off Maynardville Highway in Maynardville.
Union County Animal Hospital employs nine ani-mal lovers, three of whom are licensed technicians.
Graves, born and raised in Union County, says, “I enjoy serving my hometown community.”
The hospital is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-day and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thurs-day and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
UNION COUNTY
ANIMAL HOSPITALCaring for animals large and small596 John Deere Drive, Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-7181
The staff of Flowers by Bob keeps the Christmas spirit year-round, and the shop is wrapped up in ornaments, trees and this year’s trends in holiday decorating.
Special ornaments on display are Union County Churches, hand-painted on large glass spheres by Linda Myers. No two are alike, and any church can be custom-painted.
Having a festive gathering? Make it even more special with a custom-made centerpiece or buy one of the many on display.
Since 1974, Union Countians have depended on Bob Sharp to create attractive and tasteful arrangements and to deliver them on time to grieving families in the county and all of the surrounding area.
Flowers by Bob delivers, designs and creates wedding fl owers and party décor and does in-home and commercial decorating.
Stop in Flowers by Bob and discover Christmas by Bob.
FLOWERS BY BOB
Serving your fl oral needs for 40 years215 Hwy. 61 East, Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-8148
It’s easy to imagine yourself relaxing at home in one of the expertly designed “rooms” in Mary’s Home Furnishings II showroom in Maynardville.
Judy Collins, store manager and designer, completes each vi-gnette with matching décor to suit your taste, with name brand quality furniture from Ashley, Lane, Pulaski, Howard Miller, Southern Motion and more.
Walk in and discover the living rooms, bedrooms, media rooms and dining rooms. Sit down and feel the comfort – try out the chairs, couches and settees, fi nd your favorites, and Mary’s staff will bring it into your home and set it up for you for instant comfort and style.
A huge selection of furniture, lighting, custom window treatments, framing, dinnerware, framed art and mirrors, thousands of decorating accessories, ceramics and more ensure you’ll fi nd a curio or a whole houseful of quality for your home.
Financing is available, and Mary’s has free layaway.
MARY’S HOME FURNISHINGS II
Surround yourself with comfort and style3401 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-2101
Jim Woods
Judy Bennett, Karen Wenger and Gina Shelton
Jack Bunch
Tonya Atkins and Jessica Dyer
Union County Churches ornamentsJudy Collins
Amy Mize and Jared Graves with Leo the dog
Eddie and Debbie Perry
6 • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news UNION COUNTY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • 7
SPONSORED BY SHOPPER-NEWS AND UNION COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Come here, come home …for the holidays
WOODS MUSIC
Music self-played is happiness self-made1768 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-0000
Woods Music is a center of musical creativity, with qual-ity stringed instruments and lessons from area players going on all week.
Any time you walk into Woods Music, you’re likely to step into a music jam to join in or to simply enjoy.
Find new instruments such as Blueridge, Morgan Monroe and Kentucky and lots of gently used Martins, Taylors and Fenders.
The place is fi lled with acoustic and electric basses, gui-tars, mandolins and banjos. Strings for all the instruments are available, as are amps, sound systems and parts.
Jim Woods is at the store six days a week.On Sundays you can fi nd him at church. He and his wife,
Diane, have been married for over 46 years.
Tonya Atkins has been providing accounting services to her friends and neighbors in Union County for 21 years.
Her fi rm, A & B Bookkeeping and Tax Service, with Jessica Dyer as offi ce manager, does income taxes, pay-roll accounting and general bookkeeping for businesses throughout East Tennessee.
Atkins is from Luttrell, and she is active in the com-munity, currently serving as treasurer of the Union County Heritage Festival, board member of the Union County Chamber, and secretary of Woodmen of the World Lodge 1072.
A & B Bookkeeping will be open during the tax season Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A & B BOOKKEEPING
AND TAX SERVICE
A & B is ready for tax season2945 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn..
865-992-2010
Jack and Brandi Bunch have built their Jaxx Convenience Store and Drive Thru from the ground up over the last eight years.
The couple have added on to the building twice since opening, and one area is dedicated to Jack’s gold and silver brokerage.
The convenient drive-through window around back makes for a quick stop to get all your convenience items, with soft drink and beer specials, cigarettes and deep discounts on fresh bread and popular grocery items.
“We stock the largest selection of electronic liquid vapor cigarettes in the region,” says Jack. “And they’re selling like crazy.”
“Everyone who smokes wants to quit, and this product replaces the nicotine when you’re not smoking cigarettes.”
Jaxx is family-owned by Union County folks with deep roots. Jack’s great-grandmother had a store nearby called Shipley Grocery back in the 1930s.
JAXX
Everything but gas1784 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn. • 865-992-0785
THE CO-OP: UNION COUNTY
FARMER OWNED
Union Farmers Cooperative3035 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
992-5518
When you purchase an item from Union Cooperative, your money supports farmers in Union County, because the place is owned and operated by the farmers.
“When we make a profi t, every bit of it stays in the com-munity,” says Will Phillips, Union Farmers Cooperative manager.
And when it comes to gifts, everywhere you look are use-ful, high quality items such as several brands of footwear including Red Wing boots, Liberty overalls, tools, toys, sleds, tires and more.
Warm mom’s heart and home with a new heating stove. Keep dad’s feet dry with waterproof boots. Entertain the kids with miniature versions of farm equipment. Give the young driver in your life some new, safer tires.
Keep your money home and shop at the co-op.
REALTY EXECUTIVES MAYNARDVILLE
Global services from a local friend4378 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-8326
Eddie and Debbie Perry are dedicated to their community. The couple serve others through church, through the Union County Community Foundation and the Chamber, and have become Union County’s go-to property agents as owners and brokers of Realty Executives Maynardville.
“Our affi liation with the worldwide network of the Realty Executives organization gives us the opportunity to offer not only Realtor services, but we can help people relocate or buy property anywhere,” says Eddie.
“We are using the training and tools of a huge company to improve our personal service. Our agents are dedicated to learning the needs of our clients and making the complicated process of property transfer seamless and trouble-free. We guarantee it.”
Jared V. Graves, DVM, gets around. He’s the old-fashioned animal doctor, making calls all over East Tennessee and even into Kentucky and Virginia to care for large animals where they live on farms and ranches.
He also cares for cats and dogs – diagnosing, prescribing medicine, doing surgery and dispensing advice to owners at his clinic just off Maynardville Highway in Maynardville.
Union County Animal Hospital employs nine ani-mal lovers, three of whom are licensed technicians.
Graves, born and raised in Union County, says, “I enjoy serving my hometown community.”
The hospital is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednes-day and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thurs-day and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
UNION COUNTY
ANIMAL HOSPITALCaring for animals large and small596 John Deere Drive, Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-7181
The staff of Flowers by Bob keeps the Christmas spirit year-round, and the shop is wrapped up in ornaments, trees and this year’s trends in holiday decorating.
Special ornaments on display are Union County Churches, hand-painted on large glass spheres by Linda Myers. No two are alike, and any church can be custom-painted.
Having a festive gathering? Make it even more special with a custom-made centerpiece or buy one of the many on display.
Since 1974, Union Countians have depended on Bob Sharp to create attractive and tasteful arrangements and to deliver them on time to grieving families in the county and all of the surrounding area.
Flowers by Bob delivers, designs and creates wedding fl owers and party décor and does in-home and commercial decorating.
Stop in Flowers by Bob and discover Christmas by Bob.
FLOWERS BY BOB
Serving your fl oral needs for 40 years215 Hwy. 61 East, Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-8148
It’s easy to imagine yourself relaxing at home in one of the expertly designed “rooms” in Mary’s Home Furnishings II showroom in Maynardville.
Judy Collins, store manager and designer, completes each vi-gnette with matching décor to suit your taste, with name brand quality furniture from Ashley, Lane, Pulaski, Howard Miller, Southern Motion and more.
Walk in and discover the living rooms, bedrooms, media rooms and dining rooms. Sit down and feel the comfort – try out the chairs, couches and settees, fi nd your favorites, and Mary’s staff will bring it into your home and set it up for you for instant comfort and style.
A huge selection of furniture, lighting, custom window treatments, framing, dinnerware, framed art and mirrors, thousands of decorating accessories, ceramics and more ensure you’ll fi nd a curio or a whole houseful of quality for your home.
Financing is available, and Mary’s has free layaway.
MARY’S HOME FURNISHINGS II
Surround yourself with comfort and style3401 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville, Tenn.
865-992-2101
Jim Woods
Judy Bennett, Karen Wenger and Gina Shelton
Jack Bunch
Tonya Atkins and Jessica Dyer
Union County Churches ornamentsJudy Collins
Amy Mize and Jared Graves with Leo the dog
Eddie and Debbie Perry
8 • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news
Locally owned & operated 24/7 Hr. Service / 365 days a yearMajor credit cards
150 Court StreetMaynardville, TN
992-6511Agents:
Von Richardson & Kenneth Janeway
COUNTY BAIL BONDINGFreedom is just
a Call Away
B&C Properties
660-2035566-8221 or
992-5515
3% commission off ered to
buyer’s realtors178 Summerset Way, Maynardville1,100 SF, 3BR/2BA, 100% fi nancing available
w.a.c., estimated payment $629 including taxes and insurance.
509 Stowers Drive, Corryton1,688 SF, 4BR/2BA, 2-car garage, 100% fi nancing
avaiable w.a.c., $139,900. Estimated payment $899 including taxes and insurance.
Trinity Funeral Home, LLC228 Main Street • Maynardville, Tennessee 37807
Ph: 992-5002 Fax: 992-9007 • www.trinityfuneralhome.net
Please plan to join us on Saturday, December 14, at 4 pm
for our annual
Christmas Memorial Service
Th ere will be music and a Christmas message presented.
Refreshments will be served.
Th is service is open to anyone.
T
kids
All DistrictFour 8th grade members of the Horace Maynard Middle School football team made All District:
Sawyer McCoy, Tanner Edwards, Thomas Roberts and Austyn Dunsmore. The boys were recog-
nized at the championship game Oct. 26 at Grace Christian Academy and received plaques from
the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association.
S o p h o -more Sierra C l a b o u g h has come back strong and is dyna-mite on the b a s k e t b a l l court, scor-ing 18 points against Clai-borne County and hitting four of four three-pointers.
“We’re a lot better this year. Our freshmen have stepped up, we’ve all im-proved, and we’ve got a good chance to go to postseason play,” says Clabough.
Coach Roger Murphy is happy to report that Sierra is the leading scorer for the Patriots.
Sierra is this week’s Ath-lete of the Week at Union County High. She is the daughter of Pam Clabough.
Brady Nease, a junior,
Patriot Athletes of the Week
Clabough Nease
is a guard on the P a t r i o t s ’ court, and is coach S h a n e B r o w n ’ s pick for Athlete of the Week from the
boys’ team.“Brady’s been scoring
about 30 points each game. He plays hard for us, and he plays year-round, so he gets a lot of practice and keeps building his skills. He’s a good kid from a good fam-ily,” Brown says of Brady and his parents, Kelvin and Joy Nease.
Facing three home games over the Thanksgiving holi-day, Nease said he was ready to beat Morristown West, Kings Academy and the team’s biggest rival, Gibbs.
Kammie Huff man won
the junior division
Shirley Debusk, Union County 4-H volun-teer leader, judged the recent Smoky Moun-tain 4-H poster competition at the Union County Senior Center in Maynardville.
Participants included Lily Foust, Amos Foust and Joanna Kadron, pre 4-H; Kaleb Hanna, Miya McDonald and Nehemiah Foust, explorers (4th grade); Kammie Huff-man, Beth- anie McDonald, Evelyn Foust, Savannah Isbel and Allyson Hanna, juniors
(5th and 6th grades); Caleb Key, Joshua Sherritze, Jeremiah Kadran, Emily Hocutt and Kaleb Huffman, junior high (7th and 8th grades). Meredith Key, Emmaline Jen-kins, Cassie Anne McDonald, senior level one (9th and 10th grades); and Martin Dickey, Miranda Key, Kailey Huffman and Nathanial Kadran, senior level two (11th and 12th grades).
This poster by Caleb Key won the junior high division.
Explorer Kaleb Hanna
holds his fi rst place post-
er at the recent Smoky
Mountain 4-H Club com-
petition.4-H poster winners
USDA commodity foodThe USDA commodity
food distribution will be 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Paulette Community Building. The program, funded in part by the Tennessee departments of Agriculture and Human Services, is available for all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.
Special services ■ Alder Springs Baptist
Church, 556 Hickory Star
Road, will hold the Hang-
ing of the Greens Christmas
service 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec 1.
Refreshments will be served
following the service. Every-
one welcome.
WORSHIP NOTES
Call Libby at
922-4136
Got school news?
www.ShopperNewsNow.comwsNow.co
22
w.com
Li
2-
om
bby
413y
3t
6
UNION COUNTY Shopper news • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • 9
UNION COUNTY SERVICE GUIDE
Home Improvement & Repair
BILL’SBILL’S
• Kitchen/Bath Remodels
• Room Additions
• Floors, Doors & Windows
• Electrical
• Custom Tile
• Custom Woodworking
• Service Calls
No Job too small or too large
25 YEARS EXPERIENCE
992-2573 or
(408)893-7164
FOR SALEHOUSE & LOT
534 Monroe Rd., Maynardville3BR/1BA, carport. Payments $455.87 includes tax & ins.
Glenn Cooke 254-9203
FOR RENT2BR
APARTMENT300 Cross Creek Rd., Maynardville
$460/mo865-992-5515
Ray Varner
2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • 2026 N. Charles Seivers Blvd. • Clinton, TN 37716Clinton, TN 37716457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561457-0704 or 1-800-579-4561
www.rayvarner.comwww.rayvarner.com
SPECIALS OF THE WEEK! SAVE $$$
Dan Varner
Price includes $399 dock fee. Plus tax, tag & title WAC. Dealer retains all rebates. Restrictions may apply. See dealer for details. Prices good through next week.
Travis Varner
'11 Lincoln MKZ, loaded, leather, moon roof, low miles, MUST GO! R1463 ........................ $19,996'13 Ford Escape SE, 2.0 ecoboost, AWD, below book value! R1459 ............................... $22,476'13 Ford Taurus, limited, loaded, certified pre-owned, 100K mile warranty! R1441 .....$25,996'13 Lincoln MKS, only 5K miles, extra clean, wholesale price! R1475 ..................................$31,500
CallCall
Since 1971
925-3700
SSoutheastoutheastTERMITE AND PEST CONTROL
Rated A+
Few forms of exercise are more accessible and benefi cial to you than an invigorating walk. The chance for injury is mini-mal (watch out for cracks in the sidewalk) and the only possible expense is an investment in a sturdy pair of shoes designed for walking. The American Chiropractic Association recommends walking as a way to stay fi t. Whenever starting an exercise pro-gram, you should check with your regular physi-cian to make sure you’re up to it. And as with any
exercise program, don’t overdo it at the beginning. Overdoing could lead to soreness, or even a minor injury, that will keep you from exercising. A fi ve- to 10-minute walk three to fi ve times a week is a good way to start. You can build up from there. Stretching a bit both before and after your walk will protect your muscles and keep them limber.
Walking will strength-en your lungs, heart and circulation. It will ease stress and tension, improve your cholesterol
levels and ratchet up your metabolism, which will help you control your weight and blood pres-sure. It will also tone the muscles in your legs and abdomen. And all of this will reduce your risk of stroke and heart attack. Talk with your chiroprac-tor and your general phy-sician about the benefi ts of walking.
Brought to you as a community service by Union County Chiro-practic; 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN; 992-7000.
Chiropractic OutlookBy Dr. Darrell Johnson, DC
Benefi ts of walking
A free informational meeting for those interest-ed in becoming volunteers with Human Animal Bond in Tennessee (HABIT), an animal-assisted therapy program, will be held at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine, Room A118, from 10 a.m. until noon Satur-day, Dec. 14. Doors open at 9:30 for registration. Park-ing is available in Lot 66 lo-cated behind the veterinary college.
HABIT is a nonprofi t group of volunteers work-ing together to promote the bond between people and animals. HABIT sponsors animal-assisted therapy programs for all ages in a variety of settings such as nursing and retirement homes, assisted living cen-ters, hospitals, physical rehabilitation centers and area schools.
Attendance at an infor-mational meeting is re-
quired before a person can become a HABIT volunteer, but attendance does not im-ply any obligations. Attend-ees are asked not to bring pets to this meeting.
There is no fee or ad-vanced registration re-quired. However, call the HABIT offi ce to ensure enough handouts are avail-able. Info: Karen Armsey, HABIT program coordi-nator, [email protected] or 974-5633.
Judging the quality of hay by its look, feel and smell is an important part of raising cattle, as
demonstrated by Steve Williams, Professor Gary Bates, Earl Loy, Joshua Hooper and Denny Pat-
terson prior to their last class in the Master Beef Producer Program.
Get into the HABITAnimal-assisted therapy program to hold
meeting for potential volunteers
Master Beef Producers add 13By Libby Morgan
Another class of Master Beef Producers has “gradu-ated” in Union County, marking about 10,000 cat-tle farmers who have gone through the educational program, according to Gary Bates, director of the UT Beef and Forage Center.
The group’s last class was on hay and pasture,
taught by Bates over din-ner at Pete’s Place in May-nardville. Extension agent Shannon Perrin presented certifi cates to Keith Beason, Tim Campbell, Pearl Coffey, Jeff Coppock, Cody Haynes, Joshua Hooper, Shirley Kitts, David Linkous, Earl Loy, Ashley Padgett, Denny Patterson, Jerry Walker and Steve Williams.
Previous classes have covered nutrition, genetics, health, marketing and other subjects related to raising cattle for meat production.
Holders of the Master Beef Producers certifi cate are eligible for substantial discounts on equipment for raising cattle, such as hay and grain storage units.
Three of Union County’s new Master Beef Producers are: Shirley Kitts, Extension offi ce adminis-
trative assistant Ashley Padgett and Pearl Coff ey. Photos by Libby Morgan
Delivering more … reaching homesin Union County
www.shoppernewsnow.com • 922-4136wwwww.sh
D
ww.sho
eliv
w.sho
ve
shop
erin
hop
(865) 215-6599 www.young-williams.org
Visit our two Knoxville locations to find a dog, cat or other furry friend in need of a loving
home. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, vet exam and much more.
Your new best friend is waiting at Young-Williams
Animal Center.
Open every day from noon-6 p.m.
3201 Division Street Just off Sutherland Avenue
6400 Kingston Pike On Bearden Hill
Adopt a pet today!
Adopt a cat or kitten at a special price !Adoptable kittens are available for $50; adult cats for $25; and senior cats for $10.
Regular adoption fees are $150 for kittens; $75 for adult cats; and $50 for senior cats.
Visit today to adopt a cat or kitten who needs a home for the holidays — and always!
FALLin love with Cats!
7049 Maynardville Pike • 922-4136
Count on us.
Cherokee Auction Co.10015 Rutledge Pike, Corryton, TN
465-3164TAL2686 FL5626
For pictures visit auctionzip.com & enterAuctioneer ID #22892.
AUCTION Saturday, Dec. 7, 10AM
VIEWING 9AM - 10AM START YOUR CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING WITH GIFTS YOU WILL NOT FIND AT THE MALLS.
Huge collection of Hot Wheels, Craftmans Air Compressor 150 PSI 2hp 26 gallon, Drill Press, Belt Sander, Huge collection of Beer advertising mirrors and metal signs, Drum
Set, Mandolin, two guitars, recliners, furniture, retro bar and stools, lots of tools, music
accessories, KISS Mask, miscellaneous car parts, John Deere child’s tractor, Schwinn
Sting Ray, 51" Samsung & much, much more.
COURT-ORDERED SALE OF HOUSEHOLD & COLLECTIBLES!
10 • NOVEMBER 30, 2013 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news
SATURDAY, NOV. 30Fifth Saturday Night Singing, 7 p.m., Union
Missionary Baptist Church. Singers include: Greena-cres Baptist Church, Tony Gray and Family, David Serratt, and Lucas and Jamie Mills.
Holiday Open House hosted by the Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway in Nor-ris. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
Gospel concert, 6 p.m., Washington Pike Baptist Church, 1700 Washington Pike. The church choir and the Judy’s Barn Singers will sing. Free admission. Info: D.C. Hale, 688-7399, or Judy Hogan, 254-4921.
Holiday open house, Union County Arts, located in the historic Dr. Carr house adjacent to the Court-house on Main Street. Homemade goodies, hot cider and live music.
Christmas Photos, 3-6 p.m., Union County Arts Co-Op in conjunction with the “Lighting of the Christ-mas Tree.” Photos taken by the Union County 4-H Technology team. Info: Martin Dickey, 992-3629.
Gospel singing, 7 p.m., Oaks Chapel Church, Rac-coon Valley Road. Featuring the Clinch Valley Church Singers. Everyone welcome.
Gospel singing, 7 p.m., Mount Harmony Baptist Church, 819 Raccoon Valley Road NE, Heiskell. Every-one welcome. Info: Michael Parsley, 257-8419.
SUNDAY, DEC. 1Sammy Sawyer (Barney Fife) and the May-
berry Crew, 11 a.m., Son Light Baptist Church, 6494 Son Light Way. Everyone invited. Info: 688-7990.
MONDAY, DEC. 2Tai Chi for Arthritis Open House, 10:30 a.m.,
Halls Senior Center. Learn about this ancient Chinese form which is designed to improve your balance, your stability and strength. The open house is free. Les-sons begin Jan. 6. Info: email Don Parsley, [email protected].
MONDAY-TUESDAY, DEC. 2-3Auditions for WordPlayers’ production of “A Wom-
an Called Truth” by Sandra Asher, Fourth United Pres-byterian, 1323 N. Broadway. Appointments: 6-7 p.m.; Open call: 7-7:30 p.m. Seeking: one African-American
man, 18-35, two African-American women, 22-60, one European-American man, 30-60. For appointment: 539-2490. Info: visit www.wordplayers.org.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4KSO Musical Storytimes for Kids, 11 a.m., Halls
Branch Library, 4518 E. Emory Road. Presented by members of the KSO string quartet for pre-school aged children and their parents. Programs are free and open to the public. Info: 922-2552.
Merry, Merry at the Library with Santa Claus, 4 p.m., Corryton Branch Library, 7733 Corryton Road. Info: 688-1501.
FRIDAY, DEC. 6The Halls B&P annual Christmas Banquet,
6:30 p.m., Beaver Brook Golf & Country Club, 6800 Bea-ver Brook Drive. Guest speaker: WBIR-TV News Anchor John Becker. Silent auction; Halls Man and Woman of the year and incoming offi cers will be named. Tickets: Sue Walker, 925-9200.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 6-7“The Life of Christ” Christmas drive-thru
exhibit, 7-9 p.m., Fellowship Christian Church, 746 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell. Area churches taking part in this event are: Cedar Ford, Clear Branch, Fellowship Chris-tian, New Friendship, Union, Warwick’s Chapel. Free event. Everyone welcome.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7The Halls Christmas Parade, sponsored by the
Halls Business and Professional Association. Route: Halls High School, proceeding along Maynardville Highway, to Neal Drive. Line up: 4 p.m.; step off: 6 p.m. Info: Shannon Carey, 235-5324.
Soy Candles, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; instructor: Victoria Nicely; Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Anderson-ville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Dec. 1. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
Luttrell Christmas Parade, noon-1 p.m., Luttrell Community Park. Info/registration form: Rebecca, 992-0870 or email [email protected].
Clinton Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Theme: “A Christmas To Remember.” Deadline to register: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. Info: 457-2559 or email [email protected].
“The Messiah” performed by the Tri-County Cho-rus and Orchestra, 7 p.m., Norris UMC, 62 Ridgeway Road, Norris. All invited.
Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Inskip UMC, 714 Cedar Lane.
Stargaze: Comet ISON, 7:30 p.m., Roane State Community College Tamke-Allan Observatory. An 8 p.m. presentation followed by telescopic viewing. The observatory is located between Kingston and Rockwood, near the intersection of Caney Creek and Joiner Hollow Roads. Directions: www.roanestate.edu/obs. Info: Dr. David Fields, fi [email protected].
Fountain City Optimist Club Christmas Pa-rade, 10 a.m., beginning at CiCi’s Pizza. Lineup, 9 a.m. Registration: $12.50. To preregister: 522-2796.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 7-8Inaugural St. Nicholas Christmas Market
hosted by the Philoptochos Society of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 4070 Kingston Pike; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday. Crafts, jewelry, handmade cards, Tea & Treasures, aprons, Loucoumades, KARM, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, handmade baby items, Premier Jewelry and more. Info: 522-5043.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8Gibbs Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m., Gibbs High
School to the Gibbs Center (IGA). Sponsored by Gibbs Ruritan Club. Lineup: 1:45 p.m. No entry fee; canned food donations accepted for the Corryton Food Pantry. Preregisteration/info: [email protected]; Larry Dougherty, 898-3532; Eddie Jones, 789-4681.
“The Hope of Christmas” children’s Christmas play, 6 p.m., Son Light Baptist Church, 6494 Son Light Way. Everyone invited. Info: 688-7990.
Smocked Christmas Ornaments, 2-4 p.m., instructor: Janet Donaldson. Appalachian Arts Craft Center, 2716 Andersonville Highway 61 in Norris. Registration deadline: Dec. 3. Info: 494-9854 or www.appalachianarts.net.
The Union County Christmas Parade, 2:30 p.m. Begins at Union County High School. Info: Jeff Sharp, 405-2196, or Trish Collins, 973-2279.
“The Messiah” performed by the Tri-County Cho-rus and Orchestra, 5 p.m., Oak Ridge Unitarian Univer-salist Church, 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. All invited.
TUESDAY, DEC. 10“Classic Gingerbread House” class, 6-9 p.m.,
Avanti Savoia, 7610 Maynardville Pike. Cost: $60. Limited seating. To register: www.avantisavoia.com or 922-9916.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12The Cumberland Mountain Music Show, 7:30
p.m., LMU Cumberland Gap Convention Center. Tickets: $12, available at the door. Season passes will be hon-ored. Info/reserve tickets: Donna Sullivan, 606-269-3404 or [email protected].
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, DEC. 13-14Victory Sports Indoor Motocross Racing, 7
p.m., Walters State Community College’s Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center. Admission: adults, $15; chil-dren 4-11, $10; children 3 and under, free. Info: Sam Gammon, 423-323-5497.
Send items to [email protected]
ShoppernewseVents
Pre-ArrangementsFull Service Funerals • Cremations
After-Care
“Family Serving Families”B Byrd’s Mortuary
Clarence Byrd – Funeral Director/OwnerBryan McAdams – Funeral Director/Embalmer/Pre-need ConsultantE.J. Smith – Funeral Director • Sherré Bowen – Office Manager
205 Monroe Street • Maynardville992-5555 • www.byrdsmortuary.com
We LOVE to see you SMILE!
Dogwood Family Dentistry
(865) 223-6183
First Impressions Dental of Fountain City
(865) 687-1886
Offer Expires in 30 days. Includes exam, cleaning and x-rays.New Patients Only. Affiliated with Dental Partners
A Proud Member of the Dental Practice Group of Tennessee:D0150, D0330, D0272, D0210, D1110, D0140, D0220, D0230, D9972
F
$59NEW PATIENT
WELCOME
PACKAGE
With several locations in Knoxville... We’re right in your neighborhood!
&
We work with & we have as well as
for up to 12 months.
We don't think your should cost extra
& 2
$20
or we'll fix it at no charge
First Impressions Dental of Fountain City(865) 687-1886
2939 Essary Drive, Suite 2 •Knoxville, TN 37918
www.fountaincitydental.com
Dogwood Family Dentistry(865) 223-6183
6502B Chapman Highway • Knoxville, TN 37920
www.dogwoodfamilydentalcare.com
Call The Phillips Team • 992-1100Visit online at www.powellauction.com
or email [email protected]
POWELL AUCTION & REALTY, LLC4306 Maynardville Hwy., Maynardville
Justin Phillips • 806-7404Visit online at www.powellauction.com
or email [email protected]
162 BOWMAN LANE, MAYNARDVILLE – This is a foreclosure sold as is. In need of minor repairs. Great one-level living w/all fenced level
backyard. Concrete patio & parking area. Nice picture frame walls in DR. Open LR/DR/kit. Storage building to remain. Approx 976 SF. North on Hwy 33 to Maynardville. 3rd light turn right on Main St. to right on Prospect Rd to right on Bowman Ln. House on right. Priced to sell at $68,000. Call Justin for more info.
400 CABBAGE CEMETERY RD, WASHBURN 3.36 ACRES! Spacious, 2-sty Architectural home. Covered porch w/verandas. Very private setting, mostly wooded. Circle drive in front. Over 5000 SF, 6BR/3.5BA, open foyer to FR, gas log FP and wood fl ooring. Open, spacious kitchen, and eat-at bar. Breakfast room,
sunrm with lots of great views currently used as an offi ce. Master on main w/lrg picture windows & gas log FP w/mantle and master BA w/spa tub. Open sitting area in upper foyer w/views of the front grnds. Bsmnt w/lrg rec room & plumbed kit w/cabs (needs fi nishing), 2BR/1BA. Lots of storage. A MUST SEE home within mins to lake access. Offered at only $279,000.
6362 MAYNARDVILLE HWY, MAYNARDVILLE – Investment property located within a min to
Norris Lake (33 Bridge area). Est older bar (Judy's Bar) currently rented for $700/mo. 3BR/2BA,16x80 single-wide rented for $400/mo. Single-wide has kit w/oak cabs. Good cond. Shared well, sep septics. All on 1.35 acres on Maynardville Hwy. North on Hwy 33 7 miles N of Maynardville. Sign on property. Offered at only $99,900.
4632 NATHAN DR., KNOXVILLE – All brick rancher. 3BR/2BA. Lots of new upgrades including carpet, vinyl, paint, doors, stainless appliances, garage door/opener, fi xtures, etc. This great home is all maintenence-free exterior with great mountain views off back deck. Open kitchen, dining room & living room with cathedral ceilings. Gas heat/central air. Move-in ready and priced to sell! Only $124,750.
BRING ALL OFFERS
371 SWAN SEYMOUR RD, MAYNARDVILLE NOTHING SPARED! Custom Norris Lake front home on main channel of beautiful Norris Lake. A master suite w/BA fi t for a king! Gleaming hdwd fl rs, lots of ceramic tile, crown molding, granite counters, S/S appliances. Massive great rm
w/bar area, + gas FP, wired for fl at screens in all rooms except kit, 8 patio doors, skylights, cathedral ceilings, stamped concrete patio, covered decks extending length of home, gently sloping lot w/ boat launch & dock. Truly a must-see home. Offered at $525,000. $479,000.
CONTRACT
PENDING!
LOTS/ACREAGE
ROCKY TOP RD, LUTTRELL – All wooded 2.73 acres on outside entrance of SD. Sev home sites. Cnty tax appraisal $31,300. Sign on property. North on Tazewell Pk to Luttrell. R on Hwy 61E. Straight at curve at Water Dept. Cross RR tracks, turn L on Main, L on Wolfenbarger to Rocky Top Rd. Sign on property. Offered at only $19,900.
HOLSTON SHORES DR, RUTLEDGE – Lot 18 in River Island. Beautiful .70 acre with frontage on the Holston River. Great for trout fi shing. Lot has city water and electric in front of it. Already approved for septic. Lot lays gentle all the way to the river. Offered at only $49,900.
MONROE RD, MAYNARDVILLE – Over 4 acres all wooded. Creek through property. Unrestricted. OK for mobile homes. Utility water available, electric. Perk test done. Make offer today. North on Hwy 33 to R on Academy across from Okies Pharmacy to R on Main Street to L on Monroe to property on right. Sign on property. Offered at only $15,500.
104 SWAN SEYMOUR, MAYNARDVILLE – Approx 1040 SF. Lake views. Within walking distance to Norris Lake. 3BR/2BA, oak fl rs, oak kit cabs, all appl, new int paint, 2-car gar & 1-car det gar. Fruit trees, sloping yard. In need of minor repairs. Lake access around the corner. Sold as is. Priced at only $82,300. Dir: N on Hwy 33 thru
Maynardville to R on Hickory Valley, L on Walker Ford, L on Circle, L on Swan Seymour, home on right.
111 DANTE RD, KNOXVILLE – Very nice 1/2 acre lot Zoned C-3 Commercial. Great loc just off I-75 at Callahan Dr behind Weigel’s. Offered at only $95,000. Call Justin today. Dir: I-75 to Callahan Dr (exit 110), right on Callahan to 111 Dante Rd. on left.
TATER VALLEY RD, LUTTRELL – Exceeding horse farm. 15 acres. All level/partially fenced. Mostly pasture. Very nice 40x100 barn with concrete fl rs, 13 lined stalls, tack rm, wash bath. Also offi ce in barn. Unrestricted mtn views. Offered at only $115,900. North on Hwy 22 thru Maynardville, right on
Hwy 61E towards Luttrell to left on Tater Valley to property on left.
370 OLD LEADMINE BEND RD., SHARPS CHAPEL – Move-in ready. Partially furn single-wide home. 2BR/2BA. All fenced. .66 acre close to public boat launch in area of Pinnacle Point. An addition of 303 SF, sunrm on front w/free-standing, wood-burning stove
& 2 window units that will remain. Back has nice, screened-in porch w/entrance from both sides. 2 strg buildings will remain, 2 carports to remain. Great garden spots. Kit w/cabs galore. Eat-at bar, stove & S/S fridge. Cent air, elec heat + the extras in sunrm. PermaRoof Steel roof only 7 yrs old. Very clean & well-kept Offered at only $53,700.
COMM PROPERTY W/RENTALS on Rutledge Pk. Mins to interstate. 2 houses, mobile hm, det 3-car gar. All currently rented and sitting on over 5 acres w/frontage on Rutledge Pk. Offered at only $479,000.
GREAT WATERFRONT LOT on Holston River. 1.60 acres, semi wooded, corner lot. Great homesites. Utility water, elec. Priced at only $46,900. Located in River Island. Lot 9
NICE CUL-DE-SAC LOT in River Point II S/D. 5.70 acres. Gently sloping w/great views of the Holston River. Public access in devel. Lot 161. Priced at only $64,500.
AWESOME MTN VIEWS from this homesite in Lone Mtn Shores. Architecturally restricted comm. Close to Woodlake Golf Club. Lot 614. 2.80 acres. Priced at $17,500.
5.69 ALL WOODED ACRES. Very private. Great for hunters retreat. Located in North Lone Mtn. Shores. Lot 1046. Inside gated area. Priced at $10,000.
SEVERAL BEAUTIFUL LOTS in Hidden Ridge S/D. Over ten 1/2 acre lots to choose from. NOW YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR ONLY $15,000! Call Justin today!
VERY NICE LEVEL LAKE-VIEW LOT in Mialaquo Point S/D of Tellico Village. Seller says "BRING ALL OFFERS". Great summer-time home or weekend get-away!! 0.28 acres. $12,500. Directions: Tellico Parkway to Mialoquo S/D. Left on Elohi, Right on Noya Way. Just past Lgoti Ln. Lot on left.
BEAUTIFUL. GREAT CONV. LAKE LIVING – 2.18 acres. Gently rolling to the water. Views of 33 Bridge. Over 800' lake frontage. Will perk for 3-4BR home. Wooded, private, lightly restricted. Located on Swan Seymour Rd., Maynardville. Offered at only $199,900.
152 ACRES
BANK OWNED! BRING ALL OFFERS! 9310 PORT-WOOD LN, POWELL – 152 acres. 2 homes, 2 out-bldgs, (barn & shed). Flat/rolling fi elds, spacious wooded areas, beautiful creek bed, fenced-in barn structure & pull-in shed-style bldg. Great investment opportunity. Priced to sell at $465,000. Exit 117 (Raccoon Valley Rd) to R on Raccoon Valley Rd. towards 441. R on 441 towards Halls to L on Miller Rd to L on Portwood to dead end to driveway.
