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Mayme Taylor has unusual hobby One of Luttrell’s most active civic volunteers is a small, blonde woman named Mayme Taylor. She’s a firefighter and a woodworker, and she often takes refuge in her wood shop. “This is what I call my Sawdust Therapy. I go to my shop, put on my dew-rag, turn up my music and start making things,” she says. ➤ Read Libby Morgan on page 2 7049 Maynardville Pike 37918 (865) 922-4136 NEWS [email protected]Sandra Clark Libby Morgan | Bonnie Peters ADVERTISING SALES [email protected]Shannon Carey Jim Brannon | Tony Cranmore Patty Fecco | Wendy O’Dell POSTAL CUSTOMER VOL. 9 NO. 35 September 3, 2014 www.ShopperNewsNow.com | www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow Now accepting NEW patients! 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He says there will be no retirement party, no gold watch, just a quiet goodbye and sincere thanks to those who helped make good times better. He smiled as he recalled young people he watched do some “grow- ing up” at the park. Dr. Jimmy Carter, director of Union County schools, worked three summers, at the boat dock and in the office. “I knew he was special,” said Howell. “He had a smile and a great attitude. Visitors could see how much he cared.” Howell said Billy Breeding, new sheriff of Union County, was a dock worker and maybe a life guard when he was in high school. “One summer he was our night watchman. That may have been the start of his police career.” Deep in the park files is an honor roll, a list of rangers, main- tenance people, housekeepers and students who eagerly accept- ed summer jobs for modest pay. Some turned into teachers and nurses and firemen and flyboys. Joe Hill became a geology pro- fessor. Roger Flatford went from principal to the UC central office. Scott Suffridge, once a life guard, son of a former park secretary, be- came the Air Force pilot of choice when Army General H. Norman Schwarzkopf wanted to go some- where in a hurry. One young park worker grew up to be Kenny Chesney. There are other surnames you may know – Sexton, Irick, Robb, Whaley, Ailor, Malone, Shoffner, Weaver, Buckner and many more – in the Big Ridge family archives. The memories please John Howell. He has always thought the park was about people, those who enjoyed it and those who made it enjoyable. Howell would never be so pre- sumptive but others say he ac- complished his mission, that this rustic gem, 3,687 beautiful acres of natural wonderland, is one of the finest retreats in the state park system. Big Ridge looks like a park. Grass is mowed. There is no litter. More than 800,000 checked it out in the past year. Some played on playgrounds. Some camped. Some stayed in cabins. Some went boat- ing. Some even caught fish. Some hiked the 15 miles of trails, up and down hills, along old roadbeds, past the grist mill and cemeteries and remnants of long- ago settlements. Some explored the north boundary, Norris Lake. Many have enjoyed annual bluegrass music festivals and Eas- ter egg hunts and ghost stories during evening hikes in October. Big Ridge is family oriented and John Howell remembers when that really soaked in. “A mother was watching her children at play when I came eas- ing along in my pickup truck. She flagged me down and my first thought was ‘Oh no.’ “She surprised me. She said ‘I love the beauty of Big Ridge Park but the best part is it is safe.’ “She had no way of knowing that was my primary goal.” Howell has lived at the park for- ever and ever. The state of Tennes- see provided basics. He is about to learn a new way of life. He has pur- chased a home. Sometime soon he will be introduced to taxes, insur- ance and utility bills. He has plans. He intends to visit Civil War battlegrounds. He hopes to read into his collection of mili- tary history books. He will build a shooting range at home. Time’s up for John Howell To page 5 The destruction of Coach Roach By Betty Bean On election night in Grainger County, supporters of longtime state Rep. Dennis “Coach” Roach got together to await the 35th House District race Republican Primary returns to come in. Their candidate had fought hard to overcome a tsunami of negative advertising financed by as much as a half-million dol- lars from out-of-state special in- terest groups blasting Roach for “ghost-voting” (the common and fairly innocuous practice of seat- mates pushing the voting button for neighbors who had stepped out to use the rest room or take a smoke). The ads painted it as a danger- ous and lazy practice, but Roach’s supporters were cautiously op- timistic that Roach, a popular teacher and basketball coach who had served since 1994, would sur- vive. “We thought Jerry was going to get his showing, but it turned out Coach Roach Jerry Sexton we got our showing,” said Grainger County Commissioner and Roach supporter James Acuff. When the final tally was in, Roach lost by nearly 1,000 votes to opponent Jerry Sexton, a preacher turned furniture manufacturer whose Facebook page autobiogra- phy describes him as, “More pro- life than your pastor, more for the Second Amendment than Davy Crockett, and more for traditional marriage than Adam and Eve.” The issue that caught the atten- tion of groups like the Koch Broth- ers’ Americans for Prosperity and the Tennessee Federation for Chil- dren wasn’t ghost voting at all. “It all came down to my vote on the vouchers,” said Roach. Roach was particularly dis- appointed in his Union County showing, where he lost 670-320. “We thought we might do a little better than that after sav- ing them $497,000 (by pushing to keep the K12 Inc. Virtual Acad- emy open against the wishes of Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman). “We helped them save that rev- enue and they ran a thank-you in the News Sentinel. But I guess what we did didn’t impress them enough to overcome those (Amer- icans for Prosperity) ads. They were good ads, but just about 99 percent false.” Roach cast the fateful vote on March 5 in the House Finance Ways & Means subcommittee (aka “the Black Hole”) opposing a school voucher bill that would have directed taxpayer money to go to private schools. “I could have very easily voted for them, and saved myself this trouble, but I’ve been in education all my life, and it’s not a real good time to be taking money out of public education,” Roach said. “I’ve run 10 times before, but I spent more money in this race than in all my other contests com- bined. “We raised about $57,000, and we spent it. The TEA did a mailer or two that didn’t cost me, spent about $7,500 or so, but you com- pare that to $400,000-something … And they did radio, too. “We came back and did what we could, but you spend what you’ve got and no more.” Final spending tallies won’t come in until October, and even then, some of the outside groups will not be required to disclose the amount they spent. And Coach Roach will be home in Grainger County when the Leg- islature convenes in January. Big Ridge Park Superintendent John Howell Genetics or something else? In reality, I’m sure both ge- netics and environment play a part in a person’s development, writes Dr. Ronnie Mincey, but my personal experience causes me to lean toward environ- ment. There are several factors that could have been blamed for my lack of success, but all were overcome by positive role models. ➤ Read Ronnie Mincey on page 4
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IN THIS ISSUE
Homecoming for Trooper Taylor
Trooper Taylor, one of the most colorful (and some might say controversial) coaches in college football, returns to Neyland Stadium Saturday as cornerback counselor for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
➤ Read Marvin West on page 5
When (and why) did Lori lose?
Lori Phillips-Jones has spent her career in the District Attorney’s offi ce, but that ended last week when Jared Effl er was sworn in to replace her.
Sandra Clark speculates on when Phillips-Jones’ prospects for re-election headed south.
Also, check out the latest patent for DeRoyal Industries.
➤ Read Sandra Clark on page 4
Football resultsWhat’s NOT in this issue?
Game coverage from Friday’s Halls v. Union County foot-ball match-up. Photographer Ruth White was there, but the Union County Shopper-News goes to press on Friday at 5 p.m. in order to make U.S. Postal deadlines for Wednes-day delivery.
We’ll have pictures on Sept. 10.
Mayme Taylor has unusual hobby
One of Luttrell’s most active civic volunteers is a small, blonde woman named Mayme Taylor.
She’s a fi refi ghter and a woodworker, and she often takes refuge in her wood shop.
“This is what I call my Sawdust Therapy. I go to my shop, put on my dew-rag, turn up my music and start making things,” she says.
E-mail: [email protected] for by Powers for the People, Barbara Rinehart, Treasurer
Long-time Big Ridge Park superintendent retires
By Marvin West As sand through an hourglass,
so goes the days of our life – even in Union County.
That old soap opera theme is a reality fi t this week at Big Ridge State Park – nothing is forever, time changes things, people come and people go.
John Howard Howell, super-intendent for 35 years, is bowing out. His offi ce walls are bare and personal treasures are packed away. He says there will be no retirement party, no gold watch, just a quiet goodbye and sincere thanks to those who helped make good times better.
He smiled as he recalled young people he watched do some “grow-ing up” at the park.
Dr. Jimmy Carter, director of Union County schools, worked three summers, at the boat dock and in the offi ce.
“I knew he was special,” said Howell. “He had a smile and a great attitude. Visitors could see how much he cared.”
Howell said Billy Breeding, new sheriff of Union County, was
a dock worker and maybe a life guard when he was in high school.
“One summer he was our night watchman. That may have been the start of his police career.”
Deep in the park fi les is an honor roll, a list of rangers, main-tenance people, housekeepers and students who eagerly accept-ed summer jobs for modest pay. Some turned into teachers and nurses and fi remen and fl yboys.
Joe Hill became a geology pro-fessor. Roger Flatford went from principal to the UC central offi ce. Scott Suffridge, once a life guard, son of a former park secretary, be-came the Air Force pilot of choice when Army General H. Norman Schwarzkopf wanted to go some-where in a hurry.
One young park worker grew up to be Kenny Chesney.
There are other surnames you may know – Sexton, Irick, Robb, Whaley, Ailor, Malone, Shoffner, Weaver, Buckner and many more – in the Big Ridge family archives.
The memories please John Howell. He has always thought the park was about people, those who enjoyed it and those who made it enjoyable.
Howell would never be so pre-
sumptive but others say he ac-complished his mission, that this rustic gem, 3,687 beautiful acres of natural wonderland, is one of the fi nest retreats in the state park system.
Big Ridge looks like a park. Grass is mowed. There is no litter. More than 800,000 checked it out in the past year. Some played on playgrounds. Some camped. Some stayed in cabins. Some went boat-ing. Some even caught fi sh.
Some hiked the 15 miles of trails, up and down hills, along old roadbeds, past the grist mill and cemeteries and remnants of long-ago settlements. Some explored the north boundary, Norris Lake.
Many have enjoyed annual bluegrass music festivals and Eas-ter egg hunts and ghost stories during evening hikes in October.
Big Ridge is family oriented and John Howell remembers when that really soaked in.
“A mother was watching her children at play when I came eas-ing along in my pickup truck. She fl agged me down and my fi rst thought was ‘Oh no.’
“She surprised me. She said ‘I love the beauty of Big Ridge Park but the best part is it is safe.’
“She had no way of knowing that was my primary goal.”
Howell has lived at the park for-ever and ever. The state of Tennes-see provided basics. He is about to learn a new way of life. He has pur-chased a home. Sometime soon he will be introduced to taxes, insur-ance and utility bills.
He has plans. He intends to visit Civil War battlegrounds. He hopes to read into his collection of mili-tary history books. He will build a shooting range at home.
pp pp
Time’s up for John Howell
To page 5
The destruction of Coach RoachBy Betty Bean
On election night in Grainger County, supporters of longtime state Rep. Dennis “Coach” Roach got together to await the 35th House District race Republican Primary returns to come in.
Their candidate had fought hard to overcome a tsunami of negative advertising fi nanced by as much as a half-million dol-lars from out-of-state special in-terest groups blasting Roach for “ghost-voting” (the common and fairly innocuous practice of seat-mates pushing the voting button for neighbors who had stepped out to use the rest room or take a smoke).
The ads painted it as a danger-ous and lazy practice, but Roach’s supporters were cautiously op-timistic that Roach, a popular teacher and basketball coach who had served since 1994, would sur-vive.
“We thought Jerry was going to get his showing, but it turned out
Coach Roach Jerry Sexton
we got our showing,” said Grainger County Commissioner and Roach supporter James Acuff.
When the fi nal tally was in, Roach lost by nearly 1,000 votes to opponent Jerry Sexton, a preacher turned furniture manufacturer whose Facebook page autobiogra-phy describes him as, “More pro-life than your pastor, more for the Second Amendment than Davy Crockett, and more for traditional marriage than Adam and Eve.”
The issue that caught the atten-tion of groups like the Koch Broth-ers’ Americans for Prosperity and
the Tennessee Federation for Chil-dren wasn’t ghost voting at all.
“It all came down to my vote on the vouchers,” said Roach.
Roach was particularly dis-appointed in his Union County showing, where he lost 670-320.
“We thought we might do a little better than that after sav-ing them $497,000 (by pushing to keep the K12 Inc. Virtual Acad-emy open against the wishes of Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman).
“We helped them save that rev-enue and they ran a thank-you in the News Sentinel. But I guess what we did didn’t impress them enough to overcome those (Amer-icans for Prosperity) ads. They were good ads, but just about 99 percent false.”
Roach cast the fateful vote on March 5 in the House Finance Ways & Means subcommittee (aka “the Black Hole”) opposing a school voucher bill that would have directed taxpayer money to
go to private schools.“I could have very easily voted
for them, and saved myself this trouble, but I’ve been in education all my life, and it’s not a real good time to be taking money out of public education,” Roach said.
“I’ve run 10 times before, but I spent more money in this race than in all my other contests com-bined.
“We raised about $57,000, and we spent it. The TEA did a mailer or two that didn’t cost me, spent about $7,500 or so, but you com-pare that to $400,000-something … And they did radio, too.
“We came back and did what we could, but you spend what you’ve got and no more.”
Final spending tallies won’t come in until October, and even then, some of the outside groups will not be required to disclose the amount they spent.
And Coach Roach will be home in Grainger County when the Leg-islature convenes in January.
Big Ridge Park Superintendent
John Howell
Genetics or something else?
In reality, I’m sure both ge-netics and environment play a part in a person’s development, writes Dr. Ronnie Mincey, but my personal experience causes me to lean toward environ-ment. There are several factors that could have been blamed for my lack of success, but all were overcome by positive role models.
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By Libby MorganOne of Luttrell’s most
active civic volunteers is a small, blonde woman named Mayme Taylor.
Her appearance belies not only her career choice, but her hobby, too.
She’s a fi refi ghter and a woodworker, and she often takes refuge in her wood shop.
“This is what I call my Sawdust Therapy. I go to my shop, put on my dew-rag, turn up my music and start making things,” she says.
You might see her work at Union County Arts, where she stocks cedar shoe racks and, during the holidays, wooden toys. Sometimes she has time to take her items to a booth at an event.
She runs into people who underestimate her abilities: “A guy asked me at a show, ‘Did you make these? Do you have a picture of you doing this?’ I didn’t know what he was getting at at fi rst. Then I realized he didn’t believe I could do this!”
Asked how she got start-ed, she says, “When I was 14, Momma taught me how to sew, and after that, it just made sense to me how all this stuff goes together. Woodworking is sewing; you’re just working with a different medium.”
She keeps a can of pink spray paint to mark her tools.
“That’s how I keep my husband from taking my tools,” she laughs.
Taylor and Jody Smith met as cadets in fi refi ghter training and moved to Lut-trell.
The couple have become advocates for the city, he running successfully for city council and she, well, getting involved in every-thing good in town: orga-nizing trash pickups, lead-
Mayme Taylor touts
Relaxing in her “Chair Garden” on an Adirondack chair, one of
her trademark items. Photos by Libby Morgan
‘sawdust therapy’
ing beautifi cation efforts, maintaining the park, serv-ing on the Chamber board and generally helping out across the county.
In the forefront of Tay-lor’s efforts for the next few weeks is preparing for the Sept. 20 Luttrell Music Fes-
tival. It’s been “her baby” since its inception in 2009. She’s still looking for craft vendors and entrants for the Kid’s Music Competition.
And after it’s over, she’ll be able to spend precious time with her pink power tools.
Taylor rips her cedar plank on a tablesaw while wearing her
pink bandana and dust mask.
Celebrating their birthdays at Plainview in July are Barbara Johnson, Peggy Bates and Jack
Stroud
Happy Birthday, Seniors!
Luttrell July birthdays are Fran Hanson, Gene Ford and Evelyn Taylor. Photos submitted
Plainview August birthdays are Mary Margaret Corum and
Ethel Johnson
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Union County has been well represented in the Arts in the Airport juried exhibi-tions.
Marty McConnaughey won the top prize in last year’s fall exhibition, and
her work has been accepted in several of the shows.
P a t Clapsaddle and Ralph S h i c k , among oth-ers from
Union County, have also had work accepted for the semi-annual exhibitions, which are hosted by the Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the airport.
The sad thing is, no one but travelers who have passed through security have seen the exhibit up close and in person.
All we can do is brag about it, and maybe see it online.
The deadline for entries in the next show is Sept. 7, and Carol Pratt, board chair of the Union County Arts Council, is encourag-ing all artists to participate by entering their paintings, graphic arts, photography and three-dimensional art-works to continue showing the traveling world just how much talent is here.
This exhibit will show from mid-October through April 8, and will feature pieces from artists from the 33 counties of East Tennes-see. Joshua Bienko of UT’s School of Art will judge the competition.
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■ Yoga retreat set for Sept. 13Way, way upstream on
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Jamie Myers gets a lesson in handling the paddleboard from Andrew Ludwig of River Sports
Outfi tters during the Union County Chamber’s demo day at Hickory Star. Photo by Libby Morgan
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The Testerman home, a big two-story frame farm-house, has been restored and now houses rooms to sleep 21 with nine bathrooms and a group meeting area.
The retreat is part of the 850-acre Kyle’s Ford Wild-life Management Area, and the Nature Conservancy has been involved with the proj-ect, in part to protect the threatened rare freshwater mussels in the upper reach-es of both the Clinch and the Powell.
Appalachia CARES/AmeriCorps member Leslie Ellingburg’s service project at the retreat is coming up on Sept. 13. “Yoga on the Clinch” combines a yoga retreat with energy conser-vation education and river adventure in a one-day, two-night session.
Participants will stay in the Testerman home, prac-tice yoga with Ellingburg and guest yoga instruc-tor Susan Oliver, fl oat on the Clinch River, and learn about energy conservation.
“I’ll be leading informa-tive sessions on home and water conservation, and conserving your body’s en-ergy by staying physically fi t,” says Ellingburg.
“The event is open to only 20 people, so act fast!”
In and around the WMA are a campground, cabins for rent, River Place Market gen-eral mercantile store, canoe rentals, bait store and café.
Find it by following High-way 33 almost to Kentucky.
Ellingburg can be reached at 865-828-5927, and information and res-ervations for lodging on the property is at 423-733-4400.
■ Kayak tryoutMore than 60 people
came out to the Union County Chamber’s kayak and paddleboard demon-stration day at Hickory Star
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to try out several different models provided by River Sports.
Those going out on unfa-miliar vessels risked a dunk in the water on an extremely hot day, and others dumped over on purpose.
Up at the dining room in the lodge, Tim Pruitt gave out TVA information, maps, and talked about the health and well-being of Norris Lake, blueways plans and new no-wake zone proposals.
“We will probably see a no-wake zone established by the Big Ridge camp-ground shore soon, with the
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“We keep a close eye out for eagle’s nests. We know
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Chamber prez Pat Hurley says, “This was a great turnout. We’re happy so many people enjoyed it.”
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There are so many Sharp connections in Union Coun-ty history that I cannot be-gin to connect all the lines; however, we found these people in military records and it is likely that at least some of them are related:
Union County Sharps in Civil WarCaptain John Sharp
monument – Gone but not
forgotten. The monument
is believed to have been
carved by Asa Napoleon
Heiskell who operated
monument shops at Lut-
trell and Middlesboro. Mr.
Heiskell is known for carving
drapes, Bibles/books, Ma-
sonic emblems and trains
on monuments.
Elihu M. Sharp, Union Army, Company A, 1st Ten-nessee Infantry. He is docu-mented in “Union County Faces of War” and the 1890 Census. He is also listed on Find a Grave No. 2972238, plot 16 in National Cem-etery at Knoxville.
Captain John Sharp, Union Army, b. April 2, 1824 d. Oct. 11, 1888, Co. B, 8th Tennessee Cavalry Volun-teer; fought under General Burnside at the Battle of Fort Sanders at Knoxville. He received an honorable
discharge Feb. 7, 1865. He married Elizabeth E. Rus-sell Oct. 24, 1847, in Carroll County, Indiana. They had three children – Mary Em-aline, James Howard and Sarah C, who died at age 8. He is buried in Carr Cem-etery at Maynardville. Lee Hensley Zagorky provided infor mation from his pen-sion records.
Cpl. John E. Sharp, Union Army, Co. D, lst Ten-nessee Volunteer Infantry. He was born in 1818 and died in 1900. He applied for
a pension in 1890, accord-ing to Union County Deed Book , p. 227. He is buried in the Effl er-Sharp Cemetery located at 9214 Welch Road in Union County.
Sgt. Richard Green Sharp, Union Army, Co. C, lst Light Artillery Battalion. He was born Oct. 16, 1833, and died July 30,1916, and is buried in the Richard Green Sharp Cemetery lo-cated on Postmaster Road at Sharps Chapel.
Thomas Shields Sharp, Union Army, Co. F, 3rd Ten-nessee Infantry, He was born Sept. 28, 1841, and died Dec. 1, 1902, and is buried in the Old Sharp Cemetery located at 237 Keystown Road at Lut-trell.
W. S. Sharp, UnionArmy, Co. F, 3rd Tennes-see Infantry. He was born Sept. 28, 1828, and died July 25, 1902. He is the son of Thomas and Catherine Foust Sharp, buried in the Old Sharp Cemetery at 237 Keystown Road, Luttrell.
Ronnie Mincey
TEACHER TIME
There has for years been a great educational debate concerning which has the greater effect on childhood development – genetics or environment. In plain Eng-lish, this means: are kids just born a certain way, or do their surroundings while growing up determine their future?
In reality, I’m sure both aspects play a part, but my personal experience causes me to lean toward environ-ment. There are several fac-tors that could have been blamed for my lack of suc-cess, but all were overcome by positive role models.
Both my father and mother suffered from lack of education. My father went “to” (not “through”) second grade, and my mother never passed third grade, but both realized
R.M.’s role models with thriftiness – she could stretch a dollar further than I can stretch a twenty now. She always had something tucked away for the “rainy day,” and though she lived her entire life in poverty, she saw that we never lacked for any necessity. Her infl uence brought me to and kept me in church, where so many of the faithful infl uenced my moral and spiritual devel-opment.
I was the 10th and last of my father’s children, born late in his life in his second and fi nal marriage. I am 22 years younger than his next youngest child.
During my childhood I often visited my eight sur-viving older siblings. They were positive role models in so many ways, but one thing stood out – if they had all been successful in spite of being raised in poverty by their grandparents/aunt and uncle after their mother died young, so could I.
And then there was the infl uence of friends. From earliest childhood to the present, I have been sur-rounded by so many people that I can call friend. In next week’s article I will refl ect on some of these friends and what makes them so special.
Opportunity might limit where a child can go, but education opens the door to the imagination. A child who is a good reader can use a book to “virtually” travel to places others will never go. Good readers can expe-rience the ultimate “high” of “taking a trip and never leaving the couch.” The best gift any writer can give the world is a story well told. The best gift any parent can give their child is to read to them and pass on the enjoy-ment of reading.
So many people have been such great role mod-els for me. I only hope I can pass the favor to others.
the value of education and pushed me to stay in school and do well. It was in school that I met many adults who wisely helped me make good choices that positively affected my future.
My father suffered from alcoholism for most of his life, but he constantly told me not to do as he had done in this respect. My father loved me in a gruffl y over-protective way and provided me with the values of disci-pline and honesty.
My mother was gifted
Lori Phillips-Jones has spent her career in the Dis-trict Attorney’s offi ce, but that ended last week when Jared Effl er was sworn in to replace her.
When did Lori lose?
Effl er will do a super job. He certainly is loved in his native Union County where he outpolled Phillips-Jones 5 to 1.
When did Lori lose?Was it when her uncle,
longtime DA Paul Phillips, retired in 2012 to give her a head start?
Was it when she opted to handle February’s Kenneth Bartley re-trial that saw the young killer walk free for time served?
Was it when she fi red Effl er when he asked for earned time off to cam-paign?
Or was it the day she was born a girl?
Can a woman be elected the top crime-fi ghter in ru-ral East Tennessee? Maybe, maybe not.
But it’s not happened yet. ■ DeRoyal Industries
Inc. has secured a patent for a system that reorders durable medical equip-ment when the product is removed from its storage bin.
The trade-marked Con-tinuum system correctly associates the product with the fi tter, the patient and the billing codes while automatically replenishing inventory, said company
president Bill Pittman.We’ve got a suggested
additional use for the new product.
Send it to Knox County Schools Superintendent James McIntyre so he can keep up with his frequent-ly-fl ipped principals.
■ Tony Strevel upset incumbent Commissioner Brenda Jessee 176-171 in Luttrell (District 2) in results now certifi ed by the Union County Election Commission.
That’s a fi ve-vote margin, folks.
■ Union County Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the courthouse.
■ Congratulations to John Howell, retiring as park manager at Big Ridge.
■ Margaret Scobey attended UT when I did and we took many of the same classes. She went on to become U.S. Ambassa-dor to both Syria and
Egypt, while I, of course, maintained a living with the Shopper.
Hey, we can’t all be pub-lishers!
Scobey is retired now and back home. She spoke last week to the North Knoxville Rotary Club, say-ing, essentially,
... Hey, if you’ve come to hear me make sense of the Middle East or to outline a great solution to the prob-lems there, “Sorry!”
Always knew there was a reason I stayed in Halls (and Union County)!
Scobey
UNION COUNTY Shopper news • SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 • 5
Marvin West
John Howell From page 1
Trooper Taylor, one of the most colorful (and some might say controversial) coaches in college football, returns to Neyland Stadi-um Saturday as cornerback counselor for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Trooper returns to town
Red Wolves? For genera-tions, that team was called Indians. Political correct-ness caused the change.
Blaise Taylor, 5-9, 170-pound freshman defen-sive back, son of the coach and lovely Evi, will also arrive as a Red Wolf. I remember him as a 10-year-old playing for the Knoxville Fire.
The Taylors were in town for four years. They left af-ter the 2007 season when Phillip Fulmer hired Dave Clawson as new offensive coordinator of the Volun-teers. Trooper wanted that job and when he didn’t get it, he moved on – to Okla-homa State as I recall.
Clawson failed but insid-ers understood Fulmer’s logic. In a whisper, they said Trooper stood out in recruiting and sideline
exuberance, marked by a waving towel and cap worn backwards so as not to in-terfere with chest bumps. Indeed, Taylor has a fl air for the dramatic.
Years ago I liked him. I think I still do. Trooper pro-fesses to believe the hand of God guides him to the right place at the right time.
In 2009, that was Au-burn. Soon and very soon the school reported NCAA violations related to some-thing called the Big Cat re-cruiting weekend. The New York Times said Trooper Taylor was quarantined for several months.
Next was the Cam New-ton saga. Cam’s dad, the
Rev. Cecil, and a fi nancial representative supposedly passed the collection plate and offered the quarterback to the highest contributor. Several schools were on the fringe of this transaction. Cam, who had no idea what was going on, chose Auburn.
The NCAA shook its fi st but couldn’t fi nd the jail key. Nobody said Trooper did it.
In the spring of 2010, Auburn reported a few mis-steps linked to the Tiger Prowl and stretch limos and Hummers. Trooper may have been docked for suspi-cion of creative recruiting.
Auburn had a little prob-lem with grade changes and a cash offer to a player to skip the NFL draft. Out in the real world, people with no true facts thought of Trooper and said where there is smoke, there is of-
ten a hot torch.It was obviously unfair
to blame everything on Trooper just because he was there. We do believe he was investigated for resound-ing recruiting success in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Meanwhile, Auburn won a national championship and Trooper got a big ring. Players loved him. His pay went up to $475,000. Dur-ing a team visit to the White House, he chest-bumped Barack Obama. I am not making this up.
A strange story popped up in Memphis. Auburn signed Jovon Robinson but the NCAA ruled him in-eligible because of falsifi ed grades. Again, some of the fallout found Trooper but nothing happened. Paid investigators fell short of proof.
Summation: Recruiter of the year, often envied, sometimes accused, never convicted.
Eventually, Trooper’s boss, Gene Chizik, was fi red for not winning enough na-tional championships. Au-burn asked Trooper to stick around, to hold the recruit-ing class together during the search for a new coach. In-teresting, very interesting.
Gus Malzahn did not retain Trooper Taylor but Auburn paid him for 2013 and six months of this year. He coached last season at Auburn High, where Blaise played.
Sources say father and son were not a package deal at Arkansas State, just a bold hire and nifty recruit-ing.Marvin West invites reader reaction. His
The great Good News of the Bible is that God loves His children, is crazy about us, and never gives up on us. That is really and truly amazing grace.
The human error that sometimes results from that Good News is this: we sometimes think it is a “Get Out of Jail Free” card, and act accordingly. We seem to assume that because God is infi nitely merciful, and that every morning we start with a clean slate, God doesn’t really care what we do. We like to think that somehow God’s commandments are
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CROSS CURRENTS
The catchThe steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his
mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
(Lamentations 3: 22-23 NRSV)
Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided; great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! (“Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” Thomas O. Chisholm)
Wrong, again. There is, you see, a catch.God does not simply say,
“Oh, that’s okay. I know you
didn’t mean any harm. I know you just slipped up.”
Our sinfulness – which is both congenital and a matter of our own personal choices – is an affront to God, a great sadness to the Son who died to pay our debt, a “Thanks, but no thanks” to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, not to men-tion a source of pain and suffering in our world.
And God, the Almighty Father, will forgive us.
But we have to ask. Hum-bly. Confessing outright.
When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we say – out loud, and most often publicly and in unison – “Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.”
The catch is right there, and we just sail right over it without a thought: we ask God to forgive us exactly to the same extent as we for-give others.
Oops.So, if I am holding a
grudge or planning to avenge some grievance, I had best not count on being
forgiven for anything. Only if I am willing to admit my own sinfulness and admit my own need to forgive oth-ers – and then do it! – do I have any hope of being for-given.
I remember the pastor friend of mine who said (with a twinkle in his eye, thank goodness!), “I will be happy to ask forgiveness for my sins – if I ever commit any sins!”
And no fair comparing yourself to anyone else, and saying, “Well, at least I don’t ____________ (fi ll in the blank) like Mrs. __________ (fi ll in the blank) does. What a hypo-crite she is!”
I know what my sins are. You know what yours are. Own up to them. Confess them to God. Ask for for-giveness. Promise God and yourself that you are going to pull some weeds in that particular garden.
And remember: “Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see!”
Guns have been a small part of his professional life and a major hobby.
He was the armorer for the entire park system, trained at Smith and Wes-son headquarters in Spring-fi eld, Mass., to explain and demonstrate, to disassem-ble and repair anything the company made.
When rangers gathered for training, Howell in-spected the hardware.
“I once had a gun collec-tion.”
How many?“One hundred ninety-
six.”Others are now the own-
ers.John Howell has sur-
vived and succeeded as an “outsider” in Union County. He came with outsider ex-perience. He was born near Murfreesboro but some of his schooling was in the Ba-
hamas.“My father was in charge
of a communications proj-ect. I was the only American in the big public school. Not only did I look different and lack the British accent, I spoke Tennessean. Some of the kids decided I didn’t be-long. I learned to fi ght.”
Becoming a park ranger was a natural progression. Brother David worked at Cedars of Lebanon. A rang-er at Montgomery Bell was the clincher.
“He answered a hundred questions. He allowed me to ride with him as he toured the park. I was hooked.”
Howell joined up soon after birthday 21. He served 45 years. He deserves ap-plause and maybe a plaque – but that wouldn’t be his style. He believes the park is the story.Marvin West invites reader reaction. His
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A new school year is here. One of the essential pieces of equipment to be purchased is the new backpack. Your child is going to spend a lot of hours with this item strapped over his or her shoulders. It’s important for comfort, safety and future health that you get your child a back-pack that’s just right. An ill-fi tting, ill-adjusted backpack can put consid-erable strain on young backs, shoulders, muscles and bones. Here are some things to consider when buying a backpack:
• The backpack should not be wider or longer than the child’s torso. The more the backpack hangs below the waist, the greater the pressure it puts on the shoulders. This will make your child lean forward while walking.
• The backpack also
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• Look for a backpack that has various com-partments. They help with even distribution of the weight.
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Eli Turner is UCHS Athlete of the Week. In the
Patriots sea-son opener a g a i n s t G r a i n g e r County, the wide receiv-er wowed the crowd with nine catches for 223 yards
and three touchdowns, lead-ing the team to a 24-8 win.
“It was pretty good, but we could have done better,” Turner says.
He is considering play-ing basketball this year and the senior’s future plans are to “go to the best college he can get into.”
He is the son of Scott and Kim Turner, and his brother Emmett is attending UT.
Athlete of the Week Sa-vannah Rouse, a senior, is
on the soc-cer team, and is look-ing forward to an active season.
She is in the process of becom-ing a Li-censed CNA
through the HOSA depart-ment at UCHS.
“I’m really excited to be able to visit the nursing home with my class,” she says.
LMU and Carson-New-man are in her sights for pre-med, and she plans to become a pediatrician.
Her parents are Mark and Brandi Rouse.
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The Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard gives tribute to Earl J. Loy for founding the group 10 years ago and for serving as commander since its inception.
Honor guard member Frank DiGennaro sent these comments:
“Aug. 19, 2014 will be re-membered as we honor Earl J. Loy, commander of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard, for the passing of the position to our newly elected commander Harold Miller.
“Earl was born and raised in Union County. This fact has been very benefi cial for his knowledge of the overall area and has helped us to locate the various places we serve in Union, Claiborne
and Grainger counties in or-der to perform the military services of our passing vet-erans. He knows these coun-ties like the back of his hand.
“He has played a major role in collaborating with the county governments in per-petuating the organization.
“Earl started the Honor Guard in 2004 with 25 members. Presently we have 21 members and we meet at the VFW Post 8682 on Vet-eran Street in Maynardville. Our group consists of all military branches and con-fl icts from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm.
“Earl enlisted in 1969 in the Army and spent two years on active duty and 26 years in the Reserves in
Earl J. Loy is presented a
plaque for service as founder
and commander of the
Tri-County Veterans Honor
Guard by new commander
Harold Miller. Photo submitted
Commander Earl J. Loy honored
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Athletes of the Week
Padgett, Miketo wed
Ashley Marie Padgett and John Ethan Mike will be married 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at First Baptist Church of Maynardville.
The bride is the daughter of Allen and Ava Padgett of Maynardville and the granddaughter of David Sr. and Lori Hickman of St. Louis, Mo. She is employed by UT Extension-Union County.
MILESTONE
The groom is the son of John and Kathern Mike of New Tazewell and the grandson of Buddy Mike of Middlesboro, Ky., and Rosa Keck of New Tazewell. He is employed by the city of Maynardville.
All friends and family are invited.
HEALTH NOTE■ Community Medic Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12,
in Room C-11, Health Science Classroom, Vocational Hall, Union
County High School. The community drive is hosted by HOSA to
help the Rev. Mike Viles.
a man who never quits until the job is done. Earl doesn’t just look around and see things that need to be done. He takes action.
“We are proud to present him a plaque to commemo-rate his outstanding service to the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard.”
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Fashion design challenge: Create an outfi t with trash bags and things at hand
Students in the UCHS Cosmetology department held a fashion show featuring designs made
from trash bags. Modeling the group’s creations are (front) Sierra Walton in “Down Home De-
sign,” Ashlee Strange in “Space Adventure,” Leah Carroll in “Dale Sr.,” Charity Sweet in “Candy
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REUNIONS■ Beason family reunion, noon Saturday, Sept. 6,
Big Ridge State Park rec hall. Food served 1 p.m.
■ The Welch family reunion, noon-4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7, Big Ridge State Park rec hall.
Bring a covered dish and drinks. Info: Wanda
Graves, 922-4325.
HOSA winnersGraduates of Union County High won accolades this summer at the National HOSA
Competitions in Orlando. Kaycee Roark won the fi rst place recognition award for HOSA
Happenings, Mackenzie Graves won fi rst place for outstanding HOSA chapter, and Taylor
Harrison and Corryne Huxley were recognized for their work in the national HOSA service
project for Cystic Fibrosis. Photo submitted
8 • SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 • UNION COUNTY Shopper news
THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 5Seeking vendors for Craft Fair and Community
Yard Sale to be held Saturday, Sept. 13, North Side Y, 7609 Maynardville Pike. Space: $20; tables: $5 each. Info/to register: 922-9622.
THROUGH FRIDAY, SEPT. 12Exhibits on display at Fountain City Art Center:
“A QuARTet of Visions” by Aleex Conner, J. Austin Jennings, Kay Jursik and Linda Leilani Bohanan; student exhibits feature watercolors by students of Mary Secrist and Kate McCullough. FCAC address: 213 Hotel Ave. Info: 357-2787.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3Networking Today North Knoxville meeting,
9 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Meets each Wednesday. Info: Brian Williams, [email protected].
Free music lessons by Eric Holcomb, 3-5 p.m., UC Arts on Main Street in Maynardville. Donation to gallery encouraged. Continues each Wednesday.
Vintage Fashion Show and Sale to benefi t Goodwill Industries-Knoxville Inc., 6 p.m., Downtown Knoxville Hilton. Tickets: $40 each or $375 for a table of 10; must be ordered in advance. For tickets: 588-8567.
Bee Friends beekeeping group meeting, 6:30 p.m., Walters State University Auditorium on Tazewell Campus. Speaker: Stephanie Tarwater, president of Blount Co Beekeepers Assoc. Topic: preparing hives for winter. Info: 617-9013.
Free movie and popcorn, 11:15 a.m., Humana Guidance Center, 640 Plaza, 4438 Western Ave. Movie: “Now You See Me” with Morgan Freeman and Isla Fisher. Info: 329-8892, TTY: 711.
Kids Rocket Science with Miss Shelley, 10 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 5-12. 4-week class. Cost: $40/child; $20/sibling. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com.
Art with Miss Shelley, 11 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 5-12. 4-week class. Cost: $40/child; $20/sibling. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com.
Fun Science with Miss Lindsay: Electricity Fun, 4 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 5-15. Cost: $10/child; $5 for sibling. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com.
Twinkle Toes Trio with Miss Lindsay: “Happy Feet,” 5 p.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 2 1/2-5. Cost: $10/class; $40/month. . Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com.
Mom’s Night Out Book Club: “Elizabeth the Queen: The Life of a Modern Monarch” by Sally Bedell Smith, 6:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market,
Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Ages 13 and up. Info/to preregister: 947-7789 or www.imaginationforest.com.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, SEPT. 5-6Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Faith UMC, 1120 Dry
Gap Pike. Variety of items including baked goods. Info: 688-1000.
Rummage sale, 8:30 a.m., Christ UMC, 7535 Maynardville Highway. A little bit of everything.
Children’s consignment sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday/8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Bookwalter UMC, 4218 Central Avenue Pike. Info: bookwalter-umc.org or 689-3349.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6Cades Cove tour with Bill Landry, 9 a.m.,
departing from the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in Townsend. Tickets: $50 per person; includes light snacks and a cold beverage. Reservations required: 448-8838.
Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.
Yoga, 9-10:15 a.m., Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, 1936 Liberty Hill Road, Washburn. Bring yoga/Pilates mat, towel, water. No fee; donations accepted. Info: Mitzi Wood-Von Mizener, 497-3603 or www.narrowridge.org.
Walk A Thon and Memorial Balloon Launch, 11 a.m., Lil’ Jo’s Barbeque, 2805 Maynardville Highway. Hosted by Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services. Live music, noon-2 p.m. Info/walking forms/ memorial balloon cards: Kim Partin, 964-5367, or Joanne Rosenbalm, 423-259-1108.
Celebrity Waiter Dinner, 6:30 p.m., hosted by the American Cancer Society, 205 Main in Clinton. Info: Kelly Lenz, 457-1649 or [email protected].
Friends Mini Used Book Sale, 1-4 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Info: 525-5431.
Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 387-5522. Deadline for craft and food vendor applications
for Louie Bluie Music and Arts Festival, to be held 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, Cove Lake State Park in Caryville. Info/craft vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/vendor-application/; food vendor application: http://louiebluie.org/louie-bluie-food-vendor-applic/.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9Knoxville Civil War Roundtable meeting,
7 p.m., Buddy’s Banquet Hall, 5806 Kingston Pike. Speaker: Dr. Earl J. Hess, local historian. Topic: “Petersburg, Battle of the Crater.” Dinner: $15 members; $17 nonmembers; lecture only: $3. RSVP by noon Monday, Sept. 8: 671-9001.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10Networking Today North Knoxville meeting,
9 a.m., Imagination Forest, 7613 Blueberry Road. Meets each Wednesday. Info: Brian Williams, [email protected].
Free music lessons by Eric Holcomb, 3-5 p.m., UC Arts on Main Street in Maynardville. Donation to gallery encouraged. Continues each Wednesday.
Computer Workshops: Word 2007 Basics, 2 p.m., Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. Requires “Introducing the Computer” or equivalent skills. Info/to register: 525-5431.
Maynardville. All veterans are invited. Info: 278-3784.Cruise Night, 6-9 p.m., 6215 Riverview Crossing
Drive in front of old Food Lion at Asheville Highway. All makes, models, years and clubs welcome. No charge. Door prizes.
Fall festival, 4-6 p.m., Morning Pointe of Powell, 7700 Dannaher Drive. Classic car show, food, entertainment, bounce house for kids. All free; public invited. Info: 686-5771 or www.morningpointe.com.
Living with Diabetes: Putting the Pieces Together, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Fountain City Branch Library, 5300 Stanton Road. Info: 689-2681.
6-8 p.m., Broadway Academy of Performing Arts, 706 N. Broadway St. Ages 16 and up. Fee: $35 or $15 for individual class. Covers acting basics, movement/stage combat and auditioning techniques. Info: 546-4280 or [email protected].
FRIDAY, SEPT. 12Farm Fresh Fridays: Union County Farmers Market,
4-7 p.m., downtown Maynardville. Info: 992-8038.Free movie in Luttrell Park: “The SandLot”
will be shown at dusk. Bring chairs/blankets. Will be canceled if raining.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13Thunder Road Gospel Jubilee, 7 p.m., 1388 Main
Street. All gospel singers welcome. Info: Joe, 201-5748.
VERY NICE 3BR/2BA! 1740 SF, nice level 1.27 acre lot w/hdwd fl oors, ceramic tile in kit, corner stone FP, cathedral ceilings, split BRs. Attached 2-car gar, 40x36 metal barn/storage. Priced to sell at only $199,500. This home is a must see! Call Justin today to set up your showing – 865-806-7407. North on Broadway, right on Tazewell Pk into Plainview. Left onto W. Mtn View Rd, property located on left. Sign on property.
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.
849 STINER RD. SHARPS CHAPEL,TN – Vacation retreat or full-time residence.Great home w/lots of updating, from tile to appliances. Way too much to mention. Park-like front yard, fruit trees & garden spots. Gentle slope to waterfront of 110' of beautiful Norris Lake. Private boat ramp & fl oating dock. Way too much to mention. All on 2.73 level acres. Priced to sell at $293,000. 613 WALKER FORD
RD. MAYNARDVILLE TN Rancher in grt location. Oak kit cabs,NO appl, formal DR, spacious LR, sunroom just added. Extra strg shed, master w/private BA. Home in need of TLC from fl oor coverings
to paint. Decks need some work. Foreclosure being sold AS IS. Priced at $82,00.00
creek. Great views of Clinch Mtn. Mins from Blaine, mins from Hwy 61 or 131! All hook-ups to water & elec are in front of property. Only 2 miles from Grainger/Union Cnty line – 5 miles from 131/61 split. Call Justin for more info 865-806-7407. NOW REDUCED TO $218,900! Motivated seller, bring all offers!
LOTS / ACREAGEROCKY 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.
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. 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 9NICE 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.
LOTS 92,103,104 LEONS ROCK S/D – BEAN STATION – Building lots with breathtaking views of Cherokee Lake and Mountains. German Creek Marina nearby and 15 minutes from Morristown shopping and services. Lots
Range from 1.12 to 1.54 Acres. YOUR CHOICE LOT FOR 6,000.00 EACH. Directions: Hwy 25 N to Left on Lakeshore Road. Approximately 4 miles to Rocky Springs Road. Right to Leons Rock
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.
LOT 110 HICKORY POINTE S/D – One of the best lots offered on main channel of Norris Lake. 1.01 acres, gated comm,
wooded. Lays great all the way to the water. Dockable. Over 100' of shoreline. All ammenities of clubhouse, pool, boat launch. Priced to sell at $279,900.
REDUCED!
835 HICKORY POINTE , MAYNARDVILLE TNHome on level 1.05 acre lot w/seasonal lake & mtn views. Ready to Move In. Lots of crown molding throughout. Lots of custom tile fl oors & hdwd fl oors. Extensive columns; All open LR/Kit, formal DR, LR w/all tile hearth gas FP w/dec accent area. Master BA w/whirlpool tub,dbl vanity, separate W/I shwr, tile fl oors, sitting area, and chandelier. Kit w/all tile fl oors
& gallery cabs covered in beautiful granite and complete with S/S appl & multi-level eat-at bar. Att 2-car gar. Concrete driveway.All the amenities of Hickory Pointe incl use of clubhouse & pool, priv community marina and boat launch. This is a MUST see home. OFFERED AT $515,900
120 HONEY RIDGE WAY – Beautiful end unit, featuring 3BR/2BA, over 1700 SF. Trey ceils in LR w/corner FP and built-in TV cab. Spacious, open LR/DR/Kit w/eat-at prep bar. Split BR. Oak fl ooring in foyer. All appl surrounded by beautiful maple cabinetry w/some glass front accents. Sep laun rm, 2-car gar w/attic strg. Offered at only $159,900. Directions: I40 to Exit 398 Strawberry Plains Pike, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right on
Asheville Hwy, Left onto Strawberry Plains Pike, Right into Trentville Ridge to Home on Corner. Sign in Yard.
3242 HIGHWAY 61 E LUTTRELL Home is sold as is. Foreclosure property. Over 1600 sq.ft. 4 bedrooms, could have 3 full baths. New addition started, just needs fi nished (Large Bedroom and full Master Bath) with separate entrance. Huge kitchen with lots of oak cabinets. Wood fl oors, Vinyl siding on block ftnd with crawl space. All
light fi xtures are missing, needs sheetrock work, No appliances. Offered at only $59,000
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