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Food City brings “Caroline’s Cart” to Blaine
SCOTT HUMPHREY
GT Reporter
BLAINE – A Grainger County grocery
store now has a shopping cart especially
designed for special needs children,
helping to make shopping easier for
them, as well as their parents or
caregivers.
Food City in Blaine obtained
“Caroline’s Cart” last month. Their
corporate offices purchased one after
receiving a request by a customer.
Caroline’s Cart provides parents and
caregivers with an option to transport
a child through a store while grocery
shopping, without having the difficult
task of having to maneuver a wheelchair
and a traditional grocery cart at the
same time.
Susan Schaffer, director of Ripple
Effect, an organization that assists
families of special needs children,
made the request for the store to obtain
the cart. Schaffer said she would take
her grandson, Zachary, into grocery
stores shopping but getting him into a
ordinary shopping cart or maneuvering
a wheelchair plus a cart would be hard.
She learned about Caroline’s Cart and
approached Barry Brogan, manager
of the Blaine Food City, about the
possibility of the store getting the cart.
Schaffer later met with Brogan and his
district manager so she could tell him
more about the cart. The only Food City
in the district to have a Caroline’s Cart
was in Sevierville.
“While I was explaining it to him, the
district manager brought it up online
using his phone and by the time the
conversation was over, he placed an
order for the cart. They reacted that fast
to something that was in need by many
families in the area,” said Schaffer.
Food City in Blaine got the cart
in January, and Brogan said several
families have used the cart since
it arrived. “It gives families better
convenience to shop while being able
to attend to their special needs child at
the same time. We are very pleased to
have Caroline’s Cart here at the store to
assist with our customers here in Blaine
and the surrounding area,” said Brogan.
When not in use, the cart is kept in the
vestibule of the store.
After Food City obtained the cart,
Schaffer posted a picture of Zachary
in the cart on social media and the
post went viral. Within two days of the
post by Schaffer, company executives
with Target saw the post and issued a
statement that they would put Caroline’s
Carts in their stores.
“The social media post I made about
Food City in Blaine’s generous and kind
act caused a ripple effect of its own,”
said Schaffer.
Courtesy photo
CAROLINE’S CART See GT10
Susan Schaffer’s grandson, Zachary, gets
ready to help his grandmother shop in the
Caroline’s Cart at Food City in Blaine.
Rutledge to hire
new police officer
SCOTT HUMPHREY
GT Reporter
RUTLEDGE - The Rutledge Police
Department
will
interview
four
candidates for the position of police
officer at a special called meeting of the
Rutledge Board of Mayor and Aldermen
later this month. At the regular BMA
meeting Thursday, February 11, Police
Chief Richard McGinnis told the BMA
that he had a total of seven applicants
after the deadline passed for turning in
applications. When one alderman asked
him how many of them were certified,
McGinnis said, “four.” McGinnis said
that the other three applicants were
not certified through the state and his
practice is not to send an invitation
for an interview for those who are not
certified. “I would like for the board to be
included in reviewing the applications
of the four individuals. That way you
can meet them and learn more about
them when I conduct the interviews,”
said McGinnis. The BMA accepted the
offer and set a special called meeting
for 7 p.m. Thursday, February 25, for
the reviews to be conducted in the
BMA meeting room. McGinnis said he
hopes to conduct final interviews for the
applicants March 1.
The BMA also approved on first
reading a ServLine water leak adjustment
policy. Water customers will be receiving
a brochure about the different policies
that will be available to them in regards
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Songsmith Kim
Williams passes
BARBARA WOMACK
GT Correspondent
Valentine Royalty Photo by Robert Turner
Ray Williams was named king and Lois Looney was named queen during the Blaine senior
Valentine’s Day lunch held at Blaine City Hall, February 11.
RUTLEDGE – “He was the Einstein
of lyricists,” Cooter Daniel said in
describing the talents of award-winning
songwriter Kim Williams, who died
while vacationing in Florida last week at
the age of 68.
Williams, who was born in Kingsport,
had lived on top of Clinch Mountain in
Grainger County since the late 1990s.
Daniel said they had been friends for
nearly 20 years and had collaborated on
several gospel and country songs.
“He was a fabulous lyricist. He will
go down as one of the greatest lyricists
ever. He woke up writing and he went to
bed writing,” Daniel said.
He also described Williams as one
of the most generous people he has
ever known. That, he said, led to their
collaboration on a very special song
in Daniel’s life. “When Darla and I got
married in 2002, I wanted a special song
Photo by Tracey Wolfe
Award winning songwriter Kim Williams
passed away last week.
for her. I told him I would like for him to
help me write that song,” he said.
Williams graciously agreed and
Cooter and Darla sang the original, “One
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February 17, 2016
Early voting
numbers down
due to weather
BARBARA WOMACK
GT Correspondent
RUTLEDGE – Weather appeared
to affect early voting for the
March 1 primaries in Grainger County,
but Administrator of Elections Gina
Hipsher said activity was picking up
shortly after the office opened Tuesday.
As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, 165 people
had appeared in person since the early
voting period began last Wednesday.
Counting absentee and military ballots,
the total count was 213.
“It’s picked up this morning. We’ve
already had seven people vote and more
are waiting in line,” Hipsher said.
The election includes a Presidential
Preference Primary for Republicans and
Democrats and a county Republican
Primary for property assessor. The
presidential ballot will also include
candidates for delegates to the
Republican National Convention in
Cleveland this summer. Democrats will
choose delegates at a party caucus.
She said since this is her first election
since she took the job, it would be hard
to compare the turnout to past elections.
But she said only eight people came in
to vote the first day when it snowed, and
the office was only open until noon.
The election office will be open
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
from 8:30 a .m. until 4:30 p.m., and
Wednesday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.
until noon. Early voting ends Tuesday,
Feb. 23. Voters will need to show a
government issued photo ID in order to
be able to cast a vote.
Voters may request absentee ballots
through Tuesday. They must be turned
in time to be received at the election
office by the time the polls close on
Election Day. Anyone over the age of 60
may vote absentee based on age alone,
unless it is their first time to vote after
registering.
Inclement weather
days used
Schools facing
possible makeup day
BARBARA WOMACK
GT Correspondent
RUTLEDGE – Classes in Grainger
County were scheduled to begin two
hours late today as students returned
following four weather related days off
and the President’s Day holiday, Monday.
The snow and ice event exhausted
the system’s inclement weather days,
leaving one day to be made up later.
Jarnagin said Tuesday was an inservice
for the staff, which had been planned for
Monday.
He said no decision will be made
about making up the classroom day until
the state makes a decision regarding
granting waivers for systems that were
hit hard by weather.
The earliest it would likely occur is in
April.
Photos courtesy of Bean Station Police
Some of the cash, as well as the 21.1 grams of meth, seized by the Bean Station Police
Department.
Two arrested after
theft case turns
into drug bust
SCOTT HUMPHREY
GT Reporter
BEAN STATION - Two people have been
arrested following a theft investigation
by the Morristown Police Department
that led to a drug bust in Bean Station.
Officers took Brittany Stanley, 29,
Bean Station, and Lee McGoldrick, 52,
Rutledge, into custody the morning of
February 15, without incident.
Bean Station police were tipped off
by the Morristown Police Department
of a stolen iPad that the owners were
able to track by using a locator app.
Bean Station officers went to room 127
at the Budget Inn on Main Street where
they reportedly not only recovered the
iPad, but other items that were reported
stolen. Police recovered the items and
also discovered .78 ounces (21.1 grams)
of crystal methamphetamine, allegedly
in McGoldrick’s possession. Authorities
Lee McGoldrick
Brittany Stanley
seized $452 in the bust.
McGoldrick was charged with felony
possession of a Schedule II drug, felony
possession of drug paraphernalia and
also served an outstanding warrant for
violation of probation. Authorities said
McGoldrick may face other charges in
connection with the incident. Stanley
was charged with theft of property less
than $10,000. Both were transported to
the Grainger County jail.
Property Transfers
Linda Helton Parimore sold to Steven E.
Howerton about 8.668 acres in Rutledge
for $40,000.
Ronald A. Vandusen sold to Bradley
Rausch about 16.06 acres in Washburn
for $145,000.
Timothy C. McGinnis sold to Gregory
G. McGinnis a parcel in Washburn for
$36,600.
Charles K. and Gearlene Horner sold
to Timothy L. and Julie P. Myers lot 87
of the Deer Ridge subdivision in Bean
Station for $13,000.
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of search warrant
TRACEY WOLFE
Editor
BEAN STATION – Officers with the
Grainger County Sheriff’s Department
and the 4th Judicial District Drug Task
Force seized a number of items during
the execution of a search warrant at a
Bean Station residence, Feb. 8.
According to Grainger County Sheriff
James Harville, the search warrant
was executed at the Broadway Drive
residence of Dana Tenney, as the
result of an extended investigation
and produced several items related to
narcotics trafficking.
A pickup truck, $9,000 cash,
prescription narcotics and other
items were reportedly seized from the
residence.
Harville said evidence will be
reviewed by the 4th Judicial District
Attorney and presented to a Grainger
County Grand Jury at a later date.
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FAFSA deadline extended
for TN Promise
KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Student
Assistance Corporation (TSAC) has
extended the TN Promise 2016-17 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) deadline to midnight, Feb. 22,
due to inclement weather.
As of Feb. 7, 81 percent of Grainger
County TN Promise applicants had
completed the 2016-17 FAFSA.
Students are encouraged to take
advantage of the extended deadline to
submit completed FAFSA applications.
Students to put
pencils to paper in
TnReady tests
BARBARA WOMACK
GT Correspondent
RUTLEDGE – State tests will be
administered the old fashioned way –
with pencil and paper – during the week
of March 7, Grainger County Director of
Schools Edwin Jarnagin said Monday.
Students were scheduled to take the
yTnReady tests in English/language arts
yand math Feb. 9. They were canceled
after a major computer problem caused
a shutdown of the system while other
students across the state were taking
nthe test online the previous day. The
new test will replace the old TCAP test.
s Jarnagin said the testing period will
o
begin March 8 with Part I of the English/
Language Arts test. The first part of the
math test will be March 9 and social
studies will be March 10. Science tests
will not be given at this time.
Part II of the math and English
tests will be conducted at a date to be
determined, Jarnagin said. He said Part
I of the math test consists of solving
problems and the English test is for
writing skills. Part II is multiple choice,
he said.
“Inclement
weather
has
also
hampered our efforts to get ready for
the tests. But our students and staff
are working hard to prepare for them,”
Jarnagin said.
Heroin, Buprenorphine
drug busts on the
rise in Tennessee
Prescription drug
seizures declining
NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s nearly
half-decade long effort, dedicated to
limiting easy access to prescription
pain medications and similar opioidbased narcotics, has been successful.
Since 2012 the state has seen a steady
decline in the use and abuse of these
substances commonly prescribed by
family physicians. 2015 drug seizure
data from the Tennessee Bureau of
Investigation (TBI) shows a significant
drop in law enforcement confiscations of
prescription opioids, ie: pain pills.
The data shows there was a steep
decline of prescription opioid drug
seizures from 2012 to 2014, with 6,988
Opioid seizures in 2012 and 4,696 Opioid
drug seizures in 2014. (Opioid seizures
exclude buprenorphine and heroin and
the data does not reflect amount of drug
seized.)
This
success
coincided
with
Tennessee’s Prescription for Success
initiative, launched in 2014. But while
beneficial in reducing demand for
prescription drugs, it has resulted in
some unintended consequences.
Today, the growing appetite in most
Tennessee counties is for heroin and
the painkiller replacement medication
buprenorphine, known under brand
names Subutex and Suboxone. They’re
now widely prescribed as therapies to
ease opioid withdrawal symptoms and
cravings.
“It’s troubling to see these ‘so called’
painkiller
replacement
therapies
dispensed
by
unlicensed
clinics
getting patients hooked and dependent
on another drug, just as they were
to prescription pain pills, “said E.
Douglas Varney, commissioner for the
Tennessee Department of Mental Health
and Substance Abuse Services. “Our
statewide, multi-agency Prescription for
Success strategy did an excellent job of
reducing demand for prescription pain
opioid medications. But once again, I’m
very concerned about what’s emerging in
our state.”
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation data
on recent drug seizures for heroin and
buprenorphine shows both substances
surfacing as new illicit drugs of choice in
Tennessee.
Heroin and Buprenorphine drug
seizures were on the rise from 2009 to
2014 with 82 Heroin seizures in 2009
increasing to 341 seizures in 2014.
Buprenorphine seizures have grown
from 437 in 2009 to 1,085 in 2014. (This
data indicates the number of seizures
and does not reflect the amount of the
drug seized.)
“There were very few Heroin seizures
by law enforcement in 2011 and 2012,”
said Commissioner Varney. “By 2015,
seizures were occurring routinely in
Tennessee’s larger cities and surrounding
counties. We’re very concerned about
this development as our citizens with an
addiction will often resort to obtaining
drugs, legally or illegally, any way they
can, putting themselves and loved ones
at risk of injury or death.”
The widely available opioid-based
Buprenorphine replacement therapies,
Subutex and Suboxone, are commonly
dispensed from cash-only clinics.
They’re intended to reduce patient
cravings. And much like the misuse and
abuse of prescription pain medications,
these therapies have a street value, too.
“There is no denying Heroin’s grip
on a troubling number of people in
Tennessee,” said TBI Director Mark Gwyn.
“But our agents are also encountering
the therapeutic drugs on the street
during the course of their investigations.
Clearly, there are people out there hoping
to profit from substances meant to help,
not hurt.”
Buprenorphine seizures skyrocketed
between 2011 and 2015. Approximately
half of Tennessee’s counties had
Buprenorphine seizures in 2011-12. In
2014-15 nearly 70 percent of Tennessee
counties had Buprenorphine seizures,
with East and Middle Tennessee seeing
the highest seizure rate increase.
Across Tennessee, cash-only clinics
with their replacement medications are
clearly flourishing and expanding their
operations, catering to the growing
demand to satisfy an addiction or ease
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One injured in vehicle accident
SCOTT HUMPHREY
GT Reporter
RUTLEDGE – A Grainger County
woman sustained injuries in a twovehicle accident on Highway 92,
February 11. According to Trooper Jason
Davis with the Tennessee Highway Patrol,
a 2003 Jeep driven by Noah T. Bunch,
19, Bean Station, was traveling east on
Highway 92 just before 7 p.m. when the
vehicle started to drift off of the roadway.
Davis said Bunch overcorrected the
Jeep and the vehicle started to rotate
counterclockwise.
The Jeep entered the westbound lane
and into a 2006 Toyota driven by Wendy
Burton, 42, of Rutledge.
The impact caused the Jeep to leave
the roadway and Burton’s vehicle came to
rest in the middle of the highway. Burton
was transported by ambulance to U.T.
Medical Center in Knoxville for treatment
of injuries sustained in the collision.
Bunch was not hurt in the accident.
Officers said both drivers were restrained
at the time of the accident.
Letters to the Editor
Voting Information
The Bill of Rights, Declaration of
Independence, Constitution, Pledge of
Allegiance, “One Nation Under God,” July
4, what do those words mean to you, what
do they stand for? Have we forgotten? Do
you know what they mean, or stand for?
Do we respect them and honor them? Are
we supposed to? What is our heritage?
Does it mean anything to any of us
anymore? There is a presidential election
later this year. Do we know who’s running
for the office of the President of the United
States of America? How sad it is that the
low information voter is the majority
voter now. Why? “We the people” must
counteract the low information voter
now, in this election Please vote!
Allah, Islam, muslims, Quran, sharia
law, virgins, “America is the great satan,”
“convert or kill all Jews, Christians and
infidels,” “death to America,” – these
words and sayings you must become
familiar with, you must learn, know and
understand who and what Muslims and
Islam are about. What is Islam’s dogma?
The world, our nation’s freedoms and
liberties, and our lives are in grave
danger. To own a Bible in any Arab/
Muslim country is a death sentence. Any
discussion with them about their or our
religion is forbidden. Muslims lying to us
is OK. It’s been approved. Women are to
be kept covered, uneducated, illiterate,
and can be any one of four wives. Listen,
learn and become informed as much as
you can about Islam, Muslims and Sharia
law. Allah’s command to all Muslims is
to convert the world to Islam and Sharia
law; convert all Jews, Christians and
infidels, or kill/behead them. I pray my
faith is strong, that I will not convert
to Islam or live under Sharia law, ever.
The longer “we..” do nothing, the more
dangerous and difficult it becomes.
America is a constitutional republic, our
Constitution, way of life, freedoms and
liberties are hated by and not acceptable
or tolerated by Islam and Muslims and
their Sharia law. Are we going to speak
up, vote or act? A lot of brave men and
women died protecting our freedoms and
liberties. It’s time “we..” speak up and act
now. Or are you gonna keep your head in
the sand thinking it will go away? You’re
pathetic. You’re really sad and disgusting.
Question: Why, who and what are “we..”
protecting ourselves for/from?
Does Allah reward his followers who
die by suicide, killing Jews Christians and
infidels with many virgins? It’s time “we..”
start a dialogue or we introduce them
to their virgins. Is there an objection?
Why? They’re condemning and killing us.
OK, be nice. “We” discuss them leaving
in 100 Days, they’re to go quietly, gone.
OK? Their ideology, religion, dogma etc.
is not acceptable, compatible or tolerant
of America’s way of life, freedoms, laws,
etc. They demand “we..” accept their
ideology and convert to Islam or be
beheaded. I don’t think so. It’s time they
leave America. To quote them, “America
is the great satan.” They all shout, “Death
to America.” Are “we..” that stupid? Are
we going to let our Judas goat destroy us?
Pray,vote, act! United “we..” stand. Let’s
getter done! Sadly the idiots we hired
to serve us, in our state and D.C., aren’t
going to be much help. They’re corrupt.
They’re a sad disgusting group of human
beings. I’m not going to surrender
America to Islam or a bunch of corrupt
left wing liberal socialist Democrats
and RINOs who will disarm and destroy
America. Can “we..” stand-up, protect
and defend what we believe, or should we
acquiesce and let them die in vain? Do
you still believe in “One Nation Under
God?” Do you believe, “In God We Trust?”
I do and I vote. There will be a roll call.
When? During the election. God made
the heaven’s and the earth and all things
therein and He saw that it was all good.
Anyone for ham and eggs, bacon, sausage
and a nice pork roast with a little wine?
Molon Labe`! Maybe some BBQ pork ribs?
God Bless America! It’s time to fish or cut
bait. God’s in control. Is it time we join/
help Him?
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Dear Editor,
There seems to be a lot of confusion
concerning voting for presidential
delegates in the March 1, 2016 Republican
Primary.
The National Republican Party has
allocated Tennessee 58 delegates to
the 2016 National Convention. Fourteen
of those delegates will be chosen in
a statewide vote and three delegates
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Obituaries
CHRISTOPHER
NICHOLAS COLLINS,
51, Mooresburg,
found eternal peace
Sunday, February 14, at
Morristown-Hamblen
Healthcare System
surrounded by the
love of his family and
friends. Chris was
raised in Bean Station where he grew
as a beloved member of his family and
community. During that time, he played,
laughed, loved, and collected a group of
friends that followed him through the
remainder of his life. In 1995, at Jeffrey
Chain, he met his wife-to-be, Tina.
They were married in 1996 and lived
and loved happily together for almost
20 years. Chris was an employee of
MacDermid Printing Solutions for over
16 years. He loved and was loved by his
MacDermid family and friends. Though
his work with MacDermid was his trade,
his passion was fishing, sports and
the pursuit of knowledge. He was an
avid fisherman, a fan of the University
of Tennessee, a reader of history and
other novels, and was an excellent
Jeopardy player. His driving passion
was his wife and daughters, Ambria
and Emily. To them, he was a selfless
and devoted, caring, and always loving
husband, father and best friend. Chris
passed after a hard-fought battle with
cancer. He fought with all his strength
to the very end and though he lost the
battle here on Earth, he won a place
in eternal glory with his Lord, Jesus
Christ. He loved; he was loved; and will
be greatly missed. He was preceded in
death by his grandparents, Elbert and
Tennie Bell Collins and Lacy and Juanita
“Ollie” Phillips; uncle, Dan Phillips; and
father-in-law, Kenneth Wayne Ward.
He is survived by his loving wife of 19
years, Tina Ann Collins; daughters,
Emily (10) and Ambria (21); parents,
Alvin and Wilma Collins; sisters, Robin
(Joe “Mike”) Poteete and Carmen
(Wayne) Gibson; mother-in-law, Patricia
Ward; brother-in-law, Kenny (Rebecca)
Ward; a number of special aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of
life-long friends. The family will receive
friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,
February 17, at Westside Chapel Funeral
Home in Morristown. Funeral services
will follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev.
Truman Coffey officiating. Family and
friends will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday,
February 18, at Dalton Cemetery in
Bean Station for graveside services.
Pallbearers will be Doug Splide, Rick
Mitchell, Bobby Christopher Poteete,
David Solomon, Ben Waller and Wayne
Gibson. Arrangements by Westside
Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.
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LOIS ELAINE
CLAY DALTON, 69,
Washburn, passed
away peacefully
Wednesday, February
10, at her residence
surrounded by family
and friends after a
hard fought battle
with endometrial cancer to enter her
heavenly home. She was a longtime
member of Mount Eager Baptist Church.
She was a hair dresser for 50 years
in the Tater Valley Community. She
was a wonderful cook and enjoyed
cooking and sharing her food with
shut-ins and the sick. She was a second
mom and grandmother to many of her
nieces and nephews; her home was
always a gathering place for family
and friends. She was born December
31, 1946, the daughter of the late Jim
and Ruth Clay. She was preceded in
death by her husband of 49 years,
Elvin Burnace Dalton; son, Michael
Dalton; brother, Rev. Johnny Clay;
sister, Rhonda Kiggans; father and
mother-in-law, Walter and Sarah Dalton;
brothers-in-law, Aaron (Boot) Dalton
and wife, Helen, Hubert (Judy) Dalton;
sister-in-law, Thelma (Lonnie) Collins,
brother-in-law, Doyle Vittetoe; and
sister-in-law, Irene Dalton. Survivors
include her daughter, Karen Cameron
and husband, Mike of Rutledge;
grandchildren, Katelyn Cope and
husband, Luke of Washburn; Mykah
and Kole Dalton, whom she adored and
loved with all her heart; sisters, Helen
(Roy) Williams, Linda (Jim) Greene,
Janice (Rev. Gary) Donehew; brothers,
Jimmy Clay, Tommy (Sharon) Clay,
Ronnie Joe (Lori) Clay, all of Washburn;
sisters-in-law, Stelmo (Paul) Branson
and Reba Wilmouth of Washburn; and
brothers-in-law, Bedford Dalton and
Eldon Dalton of Bean Station. Special
thanks to all her brothers and sisters,
and nieces and nephews for their help
during her sickness. Thanks to Tabitha
Clay and Tish Munsey for their help
and all the Tater Valley friends for the
food, visits and calls. Also thanks to
Covenant Hospice and the wonderful
nurse, Tabitha. Graveside service and
interment was held Saturday, February
13, at Fairview Cemetery on Tater Valley
Road, Rev. Stephen Williams and Rev.
Gary Donehew officiated with music by
David Nicley. Pallbearers were Dennis
Monroe, James (Boo) Clay, Roy Williams
Jr., Bryce Williams, Stephen Williams
and Luke Cope. Honorary pallbearers
were her brothers, brothers-in-law,
Tater Valley friends, Mount Eager
Baptist Church members and her loyal
hair clients. Arrangements by CookeCampbell Mortuary in Maynardville.
DORIS D. FARROW,
53, Bean Station,
passed away
Wednesday, February
3, at Fort Sanders
Regional Medical
Center in Knoxville.
She was a member of
Rock Haven Baptist
Church. She was
preceded in death by her mother-inlaw, Charlotte Farrow. She is survived
by her husband, Freddie Farrow of
Bean Station; son, Josh Farrow of
Bean Station; daughter, Brooke Farrow
of Bean Station; parents, Paul and
Wanda Satterfield; father-in-law, Fred
Farrow; several cousins, aunts, uncles,
nieces, nephews and sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law. The family received
friends Sunday, February 7, at Westside
Chapel Funeral Home. Funeral services
followed with the Rev. Grant Vaughn,
the Rev. J.C. Morgan, the Rev. Larry
Wolfe and the Rev. Darrel Tanner
officiating. Graveside services were
held Monday, February 8, at Hamblen
Memory Gardens. Arrangements
by Westside Chapel Funeral Home,
Morristown.
WAYNE DOUGLAS
HUDSON, 72, Bean
Station, formerly of
Bulls Gap, passed
away Tuesday,
February 9, at his
residence. He was
a member of First
Baptist Church of
Morristown. He was
owner and operator of Pilot Knob
Game Preserve and was a lifetime fox
hunter. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Samuel and Nettie Newsom
Hudson and brother, Fred S. Hudson.
He is survived by his wife, Andrea Jean
Anderson Hudson; daughters, Anna
Marie Beatty of Annapolis, Maryland,
Judith Ann Hudson of Knoxville, Betty
Jean Brown and husband, Jeffrey of
Baileyton, Joy Elaine Stueckler of
White Plains, Maryland, and Ashlee
Jane Hudson-Rodriguez and husband,
John of Fort Benning, Georgia; sons,
Jeffery Allen Hudson and wife, Ginger
of Leesburg, Virginia, Matthew Brian
Stueckler of Shady Side, Maryland,
and Samuel Wyatt Hudson of Bean
Station; 16 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; brother, Donald Grey
Hudson and wife, Margaret of Upper
Marlboro, Maryland; and sister-in-law,
Cornelia Hudson of Washington, DC.
Visitation was held Friday, February 12
and Saturday, February 13, at Broome
Funeral Home in Rogersville. Funeral
service was held Saturday, February
13, in the funeral home chapel with Dr.
Dean Haun officiating. Burial followed
in Pilot Knob Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to The Wounded Warrior Project,
P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Broome Funeral Home in Rogersville
is serving the Hudson family. Online
condolences may be made at
www.broomefuneralhome.com.
Cooke-Campbell mortuary, InC.
“Maynardville’s Most Preferred for over 105 Years”
220 Highway 61, East • Maynardville, TN 37807
www.cookemortuary.com
Mortuary: (865) 992-5456
Fax: (865) 992-0773
FREDERICK SCOTT LONG, 52, Mascot,
passed away Wednesday, February 10.
He was a member of Washburn Baptist
Church. He loved working in the yard
and caring for others. He is survived
by his parents, Rev. Raymond and
Patsy Long; sister, Patti Ford; nephew,
Zachary Bradley; niece, Abby Ford;
and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Special thanks to the Provision Center
for Proton Therapy, Dr. Hannah and
staff at the U.T. Cancer Center, and
Amedisys Hospice. Funeral services
were held Friday, February 12, at
Bridges Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Rose
officiating followed by the interment at
Lynnhurst Cemetery. Pallbearers were
Zachary Bradley, Norman Miller, Steve
Long, Jeff Rose, Tom Ford and Kenny
Bradley. The family received friends
Friday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430
Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.
bridgesfuneralhome.com
GRACIE MAE “BATES” OSBORNE,
70, Knoxville, passed away peacefully
February 9 at U.T. Medical Center.
She was a member of Sunrise
Baptist Church in Rutledge, and was
employed as a caregiver by Senior
Home Assistance in Knoxville.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Hobert “Jim” Osborne and
parents, Claude and Ella Mae Bates.
Survivors include her sons, Dale
Brown, Danny Brown and Jimmy
Brown; granddaughters, Kelly Hansel
and Sarah Brown; grandsons, Jimmy
Brown, Michael Joe Brown and Tyler
Brown; great-grandsons, Isaiah and
Abram Hansel, and Brantley Brown;
brothers, J.D., Claude, Robert, Archie
and George Bates; sisters, Ruby Dunn
and Rosemary Swiney; special friend,
Bradley Bush; and several nieces,
nephews and a host of other relatives
and friends. Funeral services were held
Friday, February 12, in the chapel of
Smith-Reagan Funeral Home. Graveside
services were held Saturday in Sunrise
Baptist Church Cemetery. The family
received friends prior to services at the
funeral home. Arrangements by SmithReagan Funeral Home.
www.smithreaganfuneralhome.com
OMA CLARA BAILEY, 64, Knoxville,
passed away Tuesday, February 9. She
was of the Baptist faith. She was a
certified nursing assistant (CNA) for 27
years. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Franklin Bailey; father,
Fred Kitts; mother, Mozella Kitts; sister,
Alma Bruner; and grandson, J.J. Bailey.
She is survived by her sons, James
Bailey and wife, Karen, and Bill Bailey
and wife, Tina; grandchildren, Jeremy,
Cory, Allyn, Rose, Blake, Spencer and
Miracle Grace; brother, Marshall Kitts
and wife, Lanore; brother-in-law, Bobby
Bruner; and devoted canine companion,
Charlie Brown. Funeral services were
held Friday, February 12, at Bridges
Funeral Home with Rev. Lee Wayne
Grubb and Rev. Eddie Seals officiating.
Family and friends met Saturday at
Beeler Cemetery in Luttrell for an
interment. The family received friends
Friday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430
Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999.
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meeting, Aldermen Mark DeWitte urged
the Rogersville Board of Mayor and
Alderman to proceed cautiously about
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February 17, 2016
Sports
Lady Pioneer JV wins Middle
Eight Conference tournament
ELMER SMITH
GT Correspondent
WHITE PINE – In the Middle Eight
Conference girls JV tournament, played
at White Pine, the Rutledge Middle School
Lady Pioneers won the championship
trophy in the snow-delayed tournament.
After going undefeated in the
conference and suffering only one
two-point loss in the regular season,
the top-seeded Lady Pioneers took
on White Pine in the first round game
that was played, Saturday, February 6.
After taking a 13-4 lead after the first
quarter and then expanding the lead
to 19-6 at the half, Rutledge closed out
the game by scoring 21 third-quarter
points and coasting to a 40-9 victory.
Tori Rutherford scored 15 points to lead
the seven Lady Pioneers who scored in
the game. She was followed by Lauren
Longmire who tallied nine points and
Kolbi Walker who added eight.
Rutledge Middle 34
East Ridge 18
In a tournament semifinal game
against East Ridge, played Monday,
February 8, the Lady Pioneers continued
to play awesome defense as the they
streaked to a 12-3 lead after the first
quarter and expanded that lead to 30-11
at the end of the third quarter. After the
Lady Pioneers bench was emptied in the
final quarter, Rutledge completed the
impressive 34-18 victory. Tori Rutherford
recorded a whopping 22 points with
Lauren Longmire adding four. Four other
Lady Pioneer players added two points
each.
Courtesy photo
Pictured above are the Rutledge Middle School Lady Pioneer JV team that was undefeated in regular season conference play and took the
championship trophy in the conference tournament.
Rutledge Middle 36
West View 20
Due to the snow, the tournament
championship game was delayed from
Tuesday, January 9, to Thursday, January
Grainger takes
two wins at
Pigeon Forge
ELMER SMITH
GT Correspondent
PIGEON FORGE – A break in the
cold and snow last Friday allowed the
Grainger High School basketball teams
to travel to Pigeon Forge to take on
the Tigers in their regularly scheduled
games.
The first quarter of the boys game
was a preview of what was to come as
six Grizzlies scored and three players
knocked down threes for Grainger. Justin
Warner, with six points, led the Grizzlies
who got treys from Nathan Hayes,
Marquice Fifield and Andrew Robinson
and two points each from Dalton Conn
and Jacob Bunch as the Grizzlies raced
to a 21-8 lead after the first quarter.
In a second quarter that featured
treys from Jacob Bunch, Bryce McBee
and Dalton Conn, Grainger pushed its
lead to 40-20 at the half.
The points continued to mount up
for the Grizzlies in the third quarter as
Dalton Conn connected on another pair
of treys and a deuce while Justin Warner
knocked down a trio of deuces to push
the Grainger advantage to 60-30 heading
to the final eight-minute quarter.
In that final quarter, the Grizzlies got
a free throw, a deuce and a trey from
Darren, a trey and a deuce from McBee
and a trey from Kyle Combs to stretch
the final margin of victory to 81-45.
The Grizzlies had 10 players breaking
into the scoring column; six players
connecting on one trey each, a pair of
treys from McBee and a trio of treys from
Conn. Justin Warner led Grainger with 16
points and was followed by Dalton Conn
with 10. In addition, the Grizzlies got 10
points from Nathan Hayes and Bryce
McBee, eight from Jacob Bunch, seven
from Andrew Robinson and six each
from Marquice Fifield and Darren Goen.
In the first quarter of the girls game,
the Lady Grizzlies got a trey from
Christian Morton, two points each from
Karli Combs, Ashlyn Hodge and Kenzie
Conn and a free throw from Kaitlin
Simon but still trailed the Lady Tigers
12-10 after the first quarter. A trio of
two-pointers in the second quarter by
Combs and a strong performance by
the Grainger defense, which held Pigeon
Forge to five points, allowed the Lady
Grizzlies to take a 22-17 lead into the
dressing room at the half.
With the Lady Grizzly defense
allowing only six third-quarter points,
Grainger got a deuce and a trey from
Simon and Combs to push the Grainger
advantage to 37-23 entering the final
quarter. Eight fourth-quarter points
from Combs allowed the Lady Grizzlies
to maintain their 14-point margin and
post a 52-38 victory. Karli Combs led the
Lady Grizzlies with 21 points and was
followed by Ashlyn Hodge with eight,
Kaitlin Simon with seven, Kenzie Conn
with six and five each from Christian
Morton and Marisa Hipsher.
After playing their final regular
season game against South Greene
and celebrating senior night Tuesday,
the Grainger teams will see their next
action, Saturday, in the District 2-AA
tournament which is being held in
Greeneville. The Lady Grizzlies, who
are regular season champions, will play
Saturday against the winner of the first
round game between the fourth seed
and the fifth seed. Also Saturday, the
Grizzlies, who took second place during
the regular season, will take on the
winner of the first round game between
the third and sixth seeded teams.
The
girls
championship
and
consolation games will be played,
Monday, with the boys championship
and consolation games to be played,
Tuesday. The times of the games have
not been established pending a coaches
meeting.
11 when the Lady Pioneers took on West
View.
That championship game played out
the same as the first two tournament
games as Rutledge jumped to an 11-5 lead
after the first quarter and continued to
pull away in posting the 36-20 victory.
Once again Tori Rutherford led the Lady
Pioneers with 13 points.
She was followed by Lexie Sykes who
added eight points.
They were followed by Alayna Sneed
and Manny Tanner, who added four
points each.
Grainger,
Washburn play
rescheduled games
Last Saturday,
in a rescheduled
game at Hampton,
the Grainger High
School basketball
teams played a
pair of exciting,
low scoring games
against the homestanding Bulldogs.
In the girls game,
a pair of treys and
a deuce by Karli
Combs were the
only first-quarter
points for Grainger who trailed 12-8 at
the end of the first quarter. A three and
a pair of twos by Combs and one basket
each by Ashlyn Hodge and Kenzie Conn
in the second quarter sent the game to
the half with Hampton leading 31-19.
The Lady Grizzly defense, which
held Hampton to two points in the third
and seven points in the fourth, allowed
Granger to close to within one point,
40-39 at the game’s end. Combs, who
knocked down five treys, led Granger in
scoring with 23 points. She was followed
by Marisa Hispher with seven, Kaitlin
Simon with five and two each from
Hodge and Conn.
In the boys game, in spite of six
points from Justin Warner, five from
Bryce McBee and three from Nathan
Hayes, the Grizzlies trailed 19-17 after
the first quarter.
A seven-point second stanza allowed
the Bulldogs to increase their lead to 3024 at the half.
Much like the second half of the
girls game, the Grizzly defense kicked
in and held Hampton to eight points in
the third quarter and nine in the fourth
quarter.
After Grainger cut the Hampton lead
to 38-34 at the end of three quarters,
the Grizzlies got a trey and two free
throws from Hayes and a pair of baskets
from Marquice Fifield to send the
game into overtime tied at 47-all. In the
overtime period, Grainger got treys from
Hayes and Fifield and a free throw from
McBee but dropped a heart-breaking
58-54 decision. Nathan Hayes, with 13
points, led the Grainger scoring. He
was followed by Justin Warner with 12,
Marquice Fifield with nine and Bryce
McBee with eight.
Washburn basketball
In a game played at Northview
Academy last Thursday, the Washburn
High School Lady Pirates couldn’t find
the range in the first quarter as the Lady
Cougars ran out to a 19-0 lead and then
coasted to a 58-16 district victory over
the Lady Pirates.
Morgan Harville, who scored five
points, led the Washburn scorers which
included three points each for Sara
Parker and Brandy Beeler with Conner
Bowlin adding the final three points to
the total. Parker, with seven rebounds,
and Beeler, with six, led Washburn on
the boards.
In a game that was rescheduled to
Saturday due to the snow and cold
weather, the Lady Pirates traveled to
Cosby to take on the Lady Eagles, the
second team in District 2-A. An excellent
first period, in which Washburn scored
13 points while holding the Lady Eagles
to eight, set the stage for an exciting
game.
A seven-to-six point advantage in
the second stanza allowed the Lady
Pirates to hold a 20-14 lead at the half.
However the Cosby defense, which held
Washburn to five points in both the
third and fourth quarter, allowed the
Lady Eagles to hand the Lady Pirates
a disappointing 33-30 loss. Morgan
Harville scored 12 points for the Lady
Pirates and was followed by Sara Parker
with 10 points and Brandy Beeler with
eight.
Parker pulled down seven rebounds
for Washburn with Beeler adding four to
the Lady Pirate total.
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Arrest Reports
February 7: Alexandria Gabrielle West, 28,
Tazewell, was arrested and charged with
possession, manufacture, sale and delivery
of a Schedule III drug, possession of drug
paraphernalia and possession of prohibited
weapons.
February 14: Nathan Andrew Armstrong,
21, Talbott, was arrested and charged with
DUI and simple possession of a Schedule
VI drug. John Allen Doe, 46, Petersburg,
Virginia, was arrested and charged with
DUI.
February 8: Arlie Ronald Owens, 53,
Rutledge, was arrested and charged with
driving on a revoked/suspended license.
February 15: Lee Allen McGoldrick, 52,
Rutledge, was arrested and charged with
the manufacture, sale and delivery of
methamphetamine, possession of drug
paraphernalia and violation of probation.
Christopher Shannon Mitchell, 41,
Strawberry Plains, was arrested and
charged with public intoxication. Brittany
Ashley Stanley, 29, Bean Station, was
arrested and charged with theft of property
over $1,000.
February 10: Klarissa Lenee Blair, 25,
Morristown, was arrested and charged
with violation of probation. Kayla Nicole
Campbell, 29, Rutledge, was arrested
and charged with violation of probation.
Kristina Faye Foirster, 37, Bean Station,
was arrested and charged with domestic
assault. William Brandon Hartness, 35,
Jefferson City, was arrested and charged
with domestic assault. Daniel Stephen
Krill, 41, Bean Station, was arrested and
ordered to serve time per judge. Jeffrey
Gale Lovin, 41, Bean Station, was arrested
and charged with domestic assault. Joseph
Lamar Norris, 27, Tazewell, was arrested
and charged with failure to appear. Merle
Loyd Spoonire, 78, Bean Station, was
arrested and charged with vandalism.
Michael Shane Wayman, 41, Luttrell, was
arrested and charged with driving on a
revoked/suspended license.
February 11: Kenneth Junior Bell, 40,
Rutledge, was arrested and charged with
public intoxication. April Dawn Burkhart,
38, Rutledge, was arrested and held
for Jefferson County. Eric Lynn Dalton,
20, Bean Station, was arrested and
charged with public intoxication. Cynthia
Marie Isbell, 32, Newport, was arrested
and charged with driving on a revoked/
suspended license and violation of the
financial responsibility law.
February 12: Justin Kevin Hoskins, 30,
Bean Station, was arrested and charged
with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Brenda Sue Shelnutt, 55, Mooresburg,
was arrested and charged with passing
worthless checks.
February 13: Larry Wayne Perrington, 64,
Mooresburg, was arrested and charged with
driving on a revoked/suspended license,
fourth offense.
CRIMINAL COURT
The following cases were heard in Grainger
County Criminal Court January 25 with
Judge O. Duane Slone presiding.
Sabrina Christine Allen, pled guilty to two
counts of burglary and three counts of
theft over $1,000, was sentenced to four
years at TDOC with all time suspended to
supervised probation after serving 90 days
in jail, ordered to pay restitution, ordered
to have no contact with the victim or
co-defendant, attend a NAS/VLARC class
within 60 days of release from jail and
submit to random drug tests.
Gerald Alvin Atkins, pled guilty to
aggravated assault, possession of a
Schedule II drug for resale and introducing
contraband into a penal facility, was
sentenced to 10 years at TDOC, fined
$2,000 and ordered to have no contact
with the victim.
Buddy Boatman, pled guilty to criminal
facilitation of theft over $500, was
sentenced to two years at TDOC with time
suspended to supervised probation except
for 30 days in jail, ordered to pay court
costs and restitution of $1,250, submit to
random drug screens and attend a NAS/
VLARC class within 60 days of release
from jail.
Matthew Derrick Coffey, pled guilty
to evading arrest, was sentenced to
11 months 29 days in jail with time
suspended to time served with balance on
community corrections and ordered to pay
court costs.
Billy C. Ellis, pled guilty to possession of
cocaine with intent to sell and distribute,
simple possession of drugs and possession
of drug paraphernalia, sentenced to eight
years at TDOC with time suspended to
supervised probation except for 180
days in jail, fined $2,900, ordered to pay
court costs, must submit to random drug
screenings, attend a NAS/VLARC class
within 60 days of release from jail and
have no contact with co-defendant.
Timothy Kurt Glutch, pled guilty to DUI,
sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in
jail with time suspended to time served
and remainder on unsupervised probation.
Marilda Evon Green, pled guilty to forgery,
sentenced to two years at TDOC with time
suspended to supervised probation except
for one year in jail, ordered to pay $3,420
in restitution plus court costs, have no
contact with victim’s family and attend a
NAS/VLARC class within 30 days of release
from jail.
Michael Lynn Hickey, pled guilty to
possession of methamphetamine with
intent to sell and deliver, DUI, fourth
offense, driving on a revoked license,
possession of drug paraphernalia and
joyriding, sentenced to 10 years at TDOC
with time suspended to supervised
probation except for 365 days in jail to be
released only to a long term inpatient drug
rehabilitation program after serving jail
time, fined $5,200, submit to random drug
screenings, must attend a NAS/VLARC
class, must attend a repeat offender DUI
school, agreed to be declared a habitual
motor vehicle offender and license is
revoked for eight years.
Dustin Keelen, pled guilty to DUI, fourth
offense and driving on a suspended,
cancelled or revoked license, sentenced
to two years at TDOC with time suspended
to supervised probation except for 150
days in jail, fined $3,050 and court
costs, driving privileges revoked for eight
years, must complete alcohol and drug
assessment, attend a DUI school for repeat
offenders, attend a NAS/VLARC class
within 60 days of release from jail and be
declared a habitual motor vehicle offender.
Tia M. Key, pled guilty to possession of
marijuana for resale and facilitating the
possession of a Schedule IV drug with
intent to sell and deliver, sentenced to
two years at TDOC with time suspended to
supervised probation, fined $4,000 plus
court costs, must complete an alcohol
and drug assessment, submit to random
drug screenings and attend a NAS/VLARC
class within 60 days of being placed on
probation.
Bradley Earl Lee, pled guilty to possession
of marijuana with intent to sell and
facilitating the possession of drugs with
intent to sell and deliver, sentenced to
two years at TDOC with time suspended to
supervised probation, fined $4,000 plus
court costs, must complete an alcohol
and drug assessment, submit to random
drug screenings and attend a NAS/VLARC
class within 60 days of being placed on
probation.
Christopher Purkey, pled guilty to
manufacturing methamphetamine and
attempted child neglect, sentenced to
four years at TDOC with time suspended
to time served with balance on supervised
probation and fined $2,000 plus court
costs.
Michael Dean Simpson, pled guilty to theft
of property between $1,000 and $10,000
and two counts of DUI, sentenced to four
years, 11 months and 29 days at TDOC
with time suspended to time served and
balance on supervised probation, fined
$350 plus court costs, ordered to pay
restitution, must complete an alcohol and
drug assessment, driving privileges revoked
for one year, must perform 24 hours of
litter pickup, must attend a DUI school,
attend a NAS/VLARC class, ordered not to
consume alcohol and have no contact with
the victim.
William Thomas Tomblin, pled guilty
to theft under $500, two counts of
aggravated burglary and theft over $1,000,
sentenced to six years at TDOC with time
suspended to supervised probation after
serving 180 days in jail, ordered to pay
restitution, must complete an alcohol and
drug assessment, submit to random drug
screenings, have no contact with victim
and attend a NAS/VLARC class within 60
days of release from jail.
Terry Huck Trammell, pled guilty to seven
counts of identity theft, sentenced to seven
years at TDOC with time suspended to
time served and remainder on supervised
probation, ordered to pay restitution and
court costs, have no contact with the
victim and attend a NAS/VLARC class
within 60 days of release from jail.
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on available space and publication is not guaranteed. The
deadline for inclusion of items in the weekly planner is the
Friday prior to the publication date, with no exceptions.
Sunday, February 21
New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, located at
6320 Lakeshore Drive in Rutledge, will have the Gloryland
Trio singing at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 21. Rev. Randy
Beeler invites everyone to attend.
Monday, February 22
Area homeschooling moms are invited to “Gifts from the
Heart,” ways any mother can show the love of God to her
children. The program will be presented by Shelley Hendry
from “History Comes to Life” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, February
22, at Hardee’s in Maynardville. For more information,
contact Connie Dickey at (865) 992-3629.
Tuesday, February 23
The Clinch River Regional Library Board will meet jointly
with the Scott County Library Board at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,
February 23, at the Oneida Public Library, located at 290
South Main Street in Oneida. The boards will discuss library
service in Scott County. The Clinch River Regional Library
Board represents Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger,
Jefferson, Morgan, Scott, Sevier and Union counties. Clinch
River Regional Library provides services to public libraries
throughout the nine county area. For more information, call
(865) 457-0931.
Wednesday, February 24
Monday, March 7
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The GFWC Rutledge Woman’s Club will meet at 7 p.m.
Monday, March 7, at the Olde Jail in Rutledge. Elizabeth
Sheppard, fine arts department chair, will present the
program. Guest speaker will be Stephanie Wesson with
Habitat for Humanity. Members are encouraged to bring
a guest to the meeting. Hostesses for the meeting will be
Barbara Smith and Shirlee Johnson.
Narrow Ridge invites you to join them for their silent
meditation gathering Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon at
Narrow Ridge’s Mac Smith Resource Center located at 1936
Liberty Hill Road in Washburn. Narrow Ridge also offers yoga
from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. every Sunday at the same location.
To participate in yoga, individuals will need to bring a yoga/
pilate mat or any other nonslip rug or mat. The gatherings
are intended to be inclusive of people of all faiths as well as
those who do not align themselves with a particular religious
denomination. For more information, contact Mitzi at (865)
497-2753 or send an email to community@narrowbridge.
org.
Friday, March 11
The Grainger Bandits Baseball Club, in co-operation
with Modern Woodsman of America, will hold a chili supper
fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Rutledge
Middle School’s cafeteria. A $5 donation per person is
requested and that includes chili with sides, drink and
dessert. All proceeds will go to the Grainger Bandits USSSA
13 and under baseball team.
Wednesday, March 16
Oakland Baptist Church, located at 15050 Lakeshore
Road in Rutledge, will hold its food pantry food box
distribution from 9 until 11 a.m. the following dates: March
16, April 20, May 18 and June 15.
Saturday, March 19
The Clinch Valley Beekeeping Association will host a
free beginning beekeeping class from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday,
March 19, at Treadway Fire Hall, located on Highway 131,
in Thorn Hill. For more information, call Wanda Coleman at
(423) 944-3230.
The “Richland Creakers” seniors will meet at Mouth of
Richland Baptist Church in Blaine at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday,
February 24. There will be a fellowship meal and a program
of music by John Clark. All seniors of the community are
invited to come and enjoy our fellowship.
Johnson’s Chapel Church Outreach Program invites
everyone to enjoy a free meal and fellowship every third
Wednesday of each month. The church will serve the meal
in its fellowship hall located beside the church from 7 to 8:
30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
The Bean Station Volunteer Fire Department has free
smoke detectors for residents who are in need of one.
Residents can either arrange to pick up a smoke detector
or fire officials will deliver and install the detectors at the
residence. Call (423) 293-4987 for more information.
Johnson’s Chapel Church, located on Highway 131, will
host Revelations To Recovery starting at 7 p.m. the second
and fourth Thursday of every month.
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Narrow Ridge will hold its bimonthly film showing at 7
p.m. Friday, February 26, at Mac Smith Resource Center at
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center, located at 1936 Liberty
Hill Road in Washburn. The film will be the PBS production,
Making North America: Origins. Popcorn and beverages will
be provided. For more information, contact Mitzi at (865)
497-2753 or send an email to community@narrowbridge.
org.
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Bee Friends club will host a free beginning beekeeping
class Saturday, March 5, from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at First
Avenue meeting hall, across from Duncan Lumber, in New
Tazewell. The guest presenter will be John Hamrick, U.T.
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United Way of Grainger County will hold a pancake
breakfast and silent auction benefit from 8 to 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 5, at Green Tomato Grill, located at 802
Old Highway 11W in Mooresburg. Breakfast is $8 per person
and includes pancakes, sausage and coffee or orange juice.
Proceeds will benefit the United Way of Grainger County. For
tickets, contact Marty Mansfield at Clayton Homes at (865)
828-5771, Charlie Hemphill at Norris Homes at (865) 9937905 or George Shirley at Citizens Bank and Trust at (865)
828-5237.
Early voting will start in Grainger County Wednesday,
February 10. Early votes can be cast at the Grainger County
Election Commission office in Rutledge.
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“But I say to you,
offer no resistance
to one who is evil.”
(Matthew 5:39)
H
ow seriously do we take
this command of Jesus?
The question of evil and how we
respond to it has been a struggle
for Christians throughout our
history. Yet, Jesus does show us
a way…a way many find hard
to follow.
Here are just a few Scriptures
for our reflection on this topic:
“When someone strikes you on
your right check, turn the other
one to him as well.” (Matthew
5:39)
“But I say to you, love your
enemies, and pray for those who
persecute you, that you may be
children of your heavenly Father
. . . “ (Matthew 5:44-45)
“Put your sword back into
its sheath, for all who take the
sword will perish by the sword.
Do you think that I cannot call
upon my Father and He will not
provide me at this moment with
more than twelve legions of
angels?” (Matthew 26:52-53)
“Do not repay anyone evil for
evil; …do not be conquered
by evil but conquer evil with
good.” (Romans 12:17, 21)
Those of us who follow Jesus
Christ are called to respond to
evil differently than our popular
culture. We need to be more
creative and more visible in
how we do good in the face of
evil. We must live in a way that
demonstrates love of our enemy.
How do you love the people of
the opposite political party than
yourself? How do you do good
in the face of the evil of ISIS?
How do you respond to personal
betrayal by a family member?
Jesus chose to accept His unjust
conviction of death rather than
to strike back with violent force.
This is the example that needs
to guide our response to evil.
Whatever our response, it must
be rooted in love.
Courtesy photo
The song “Three Wooden Crosses”, by Randy Travis, reached number one in both country and Christian genres and was the winner of the
CMA, CCMA, GMA, NSAI and ACM song of the year. The album, “Rise And Shine”, won a Grammy. Pictured are: Kim Williams, Phyllis
Williams, Randy Travis, Lib Hatcher, Doug Johnson and Lisa Johnson.
Photo by Tracey Wolfe
Kim Williams (left) and Amanda Williams perform during the 2012 Tomato Festival’s Grainger County Opry.
KIM WILLIAMS from GT1
Love” on their wedding day. Williams and
his wife, Phyllis, were there to witness the
occasion.
Daniel also mentioned a couple of
other songs the two men wrote together.
One was a Christian song, “The Crosses
We Bear,” and another a country song,
“The Apple Don’t Fall Far From the Tree.”
“It was a great song, but it was never
recorded,” Daniel said.
Their relationship began when Daniel
was starting his Studio One recording
studio in Knoxville in 1996. He asked
Williams for some demos he could give to
the artists he was representing.
“He sent me two CDs full of demos,”
Daniel said.
He said he once asked Williams where
he got his ideas for songs. “He told me,
‘I read a lot of books.’ He used to go to
bookstores and buy 10 or 15 paperbacks
at a time,” Daniel said.
He said another characteristic of
Williams’ writing was that he never went
back and tweaked a song, once it was
written. “Once he wrote a song, he never
went back and changed it. Once he wrote
it, it was written.”
Daniel also recalled a Saturday
afternoon several years ago when
Williams called and invited him and Darla
up to Clinch Mountain for a visit. He said
he wanted them to meet someone, but he
wouldn’t say who.
“We thought maybe it was Garth
Brooks or somebody like that. But it
was Bill and Gloria Gaither,” he said. He
said the legendary gospel songwriters
had been working on some songs with
Williams.
“We got to spend the day with them.
We stood by the piano while (Bill Gaither)
played. We sang one of my songs,” he said.
Daniel said one of his most compelling
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The special cart is named after
Caroline, the special needs daughter of
Drew Ann and David Long of Birmingham,
Alabama.
The Long’s journey began in 2000
when their daughter Caroline was born
with multiple disabilities. Drew Ann
discovered that as Caroline got older,
it became harder to place her into a
traditional grocery cart, and nearly
impossible to maneuver a cart and her
wheelchair at the same time. That is
when she started to design a cart that
would serve as both. Drew Ann created
Parent Solution Group, LLC, applied for a
memories of Williams was his generosity.
“He was generous to everyone who knew
him,” he said.
Perhaps his most well-known song,
which he wrote with fellow songwriter
Doug Johnson, was “Three Wooden
Crosses.” It was recorded by Randy
Travis and reached number one of the
Billboard Country Charts. In 2003, it was
the Song of the Year in both the Country
Music Association and the Gospel Music
Association.
He also co-wrote “If the Devil Danced
(in Empty Pockets)” for Joe Diffie and
“Papa Loved Momma” and “Ain’t Going
Down ‘Till the Sun Comes Up,” both
recorded by Garth Brooks.
He was a member of the Nashville
Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Funeral arrangements were still
unknown Tuesday afternoon.
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patent and pushed forward to bring the
cart to being built by Technibilt in North
Carolina.
Drew Ann’s hope is that one
day all retailers will provide an equal
opportunity shopping experience for
parents and caregivers of special needs
children by furnishing them the option of
a Caroline’s Cart.
Schaffer’s organization helps families
with special needs children in Grainger
County and the surrounding area. For
more information about Ripple Effect,
contact Schaffer at (865) 257-3325 or
(865) 828-3388.
withdrawal
symptoms.
Treatment
medications, under the brand names
of Subutex and Suboxone, need to be
prescribed by responsible physicians
who offer treatment to people with
addiction problems.
“While there may be a legitimate need
for therapy drugs in our communities,
like any substance, there is always a
potential for illicit abuse,” said Gwyn.
“We are committed to working with
our local, state and federal partners
to identify and hold accountable
those contributing to every drug issue
impacting Tennessee.”
hearing was held on the matter and no
one spoke either in favor or against the
annexation.
A letter from Mike Collins was read
to the BMA, expressing thanks to the
town road crews for clearing the recent
snow off the streets. Mayor Danny Turley
commended the street department for its
hard work in the process.
After announcing that he would
not seek reelection, Alderman Larry
Winstead said, “I would like to make a
motion that after the next election where
a new alderman will be chosen, the pay for
aldermen be increased to $30 a year and
$50 for the mayor’s position.” The motion
received a second from Alderman Fred
Sykes. The motion passed unanimously.
Currently, aldermen in Rutledge, along
with the mayor, are paid $1 a year for
their service to the town. When the other
BMA members were asked if they were
intending to run again, only Alderman
Ed Boling confirmed he would. The rest,
including the mayor, are undecided.
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to possible water leak problems they may
encounter. The BMA requested that a
representative from ServLine be present
at the board’s next meeting to answer any
questions they, or the public, may have
about the proposed policy. Officials said
the basic policy protecting customers
from an excessive bill from a water leak
starts at $1.85 a month, but only protects
against one leak a year. Other policies are
more enhanced and more expensive.
The BMA also held a second and final
reading to annex Bryan Road. A public
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Tensions reach boiling point in BMA meeting
SCOTT HUMPHREY
HT Reporter
MT. CARMEL - The Mt. Carmel Board
of Mayor and Aldermen appointed a new
vice-mayor during a heated meeting,
Tuesday, February 9.
When the floor was opened for
nominations,
Mayor
Larry
Frost
recommended Vice-Mayor Paul Hale
retain his seat. Other nominations
included Alderman Chris Jones and
Margaret Christian, but Christian
declined the nomination. Hale then asked
for the floor to make a comment.
Hale accused some of the aldermen
of verbally attacking and threatening
him, as well as Frost, over the senior
center closing. “I took the oath of office
November 27, 2012 to faithfully serve and
impartially discharge the duties of my
seat as an alderman for the betterment
of Mt. Carmel. One alderman demanded
the mayor to fire two employees, or she
threatened it would be bad, and she
closed that department down,” Hale said.
“He refused to comply with her demands,
and since has shut the department down.
She also tried to get the votes to replace
our city recorder. All personal attacks
and irresponsible choices have cost
the taxpayers thousands of dollars that
could have been used for upgrading Mt.
Carmel,” added Hale. “The employees
of this town are fearful for their jobs
and it caused unnecessary stress. The
unruliness of the board has also caused
turmoil within the city as a whole and
made the voters feel unsettled with
their choices of candidates in the last
election,” said Hale. “Is this the oath you
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Grammy winning songwriter
Kim Williams passes
TRACEY WOLFE
Editor
BEAN STATION – Grammy winning
songsmith Kim Williams died last week
while vacationing in Florida. He was 68
years old.
Williams grew up in the Poor Valley
area of Hawkins County, near Pressman’s
Home. He was one of eight children in
a musically active family but he didn’t
initially choose songwriting as a career.
During a 2012 interview with Grainger
Today, Williams said he spent six
months in the hospital after a traumatic
work accident that occurred while he
was working at AFG Glass. He suffered
severe burns to more than 45 percent of
his body and underwent more than 200
medical procedures. He said he didn’t
know he wanted to be a professional
songwriter until he went back to school
following his accident.
He was close to achieving his
bachelor’s degree in psychology when he
overheard a group of young men talking
about the area of focus they planned to
enter in the field of psychology. He said
he noticed they mostly spoke about going
into those areas where they might make
the most money. He realized he wasn’t
that interested in making money and
felt there were more important things
in life. He went home and told his wife,
Phyllis, he wanted become a songwriter
and immediately began working toward
that goal.
He said he had probably written about
5,000 songs, with 2,500 of those demoed.
He estimated 150 to 200 of those that
were demoed had been recorded by an
artist, with 50 to 60 of those considered
“prime money making cuts.” An avid
reader, he said he got many of his ideas
for songs from books, newspapers,
magazines and other literature.
He has written or co-written several
number one hits throughout the years,
performed by country music and gospel
artists. Joe Diffie, Garth Brooks, Reba
McEntire, Kenny Chesney, Clay Walker
and Randy Travis are only a few of the
artists who performed hits written
or co-written by Williams. He was the
1994 American Society of Composers,
Authors and Publishers Songwriter
of the Year and was inducted into the
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in
2012.
Photo by Tracey Wolfe
KIM WILLIAMS See HT5
Award winning songwriter Kim Williams passed away last week.
Commission
candidates
questioned in
pre-election interview
BARBARA WOMACK
HT Correspondent
In an effort to assist citizens with learning about those who are vying
for their vote in the upcoming primary election, Hawkins Today conducted
interviews with candidates for the office of county commissioner in the
6th District who agreed to participate.
The same questions were asked of each candidate and the candidate’s
answers to each question are printed, verbatim. Candidates are listed in
alphabetical order.
Nancy L. Barker
1.) What made you decide to seek this office?
I have been involved at some level with government in my job as
director of the (Hawkins County) Chamber of Commerce. I attend a lot
of the meetings, and I have some insights I could share. I work on a lot
of the same projects with them. I decided it was time to get my feet wet.
2.) What is the greatest need facing the county currently, and
what is your plan to meet that need?
Jobs and industrial development. Young people are leaving the county
because there are no job opportunities.
3.) How will you implement that plan?
Snow Days
We need to look at all opportunities. As chamber director, I am
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A cardinal lights on a snowy perch in Hawkins County during a recent snow.
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ROGERSVILLE – The Hawkins County
Praise and Worship Rally previously
scheduled to take place Saturday, Feb.
27, has been cancelled.
Representatives of Expecting God’s
Help, the organization which hosts the
event, said a lack of interest, inclement
weather and additional considerations
led to the event’s cancellation.
Weather affecting
early voting numbers
BARBARA WOMACK
HT Correspondent
ROGERSVILLE – Bad weather is being
blamed for holding down the turnout in
the first days of early voting for the March
1 Presidential Preference Primary and
Hawkins County Republican Primary.
As of the close of business Saturday,
512 people had cast ballots during
the four days since voting began last
Wednesday. For the same period during
the 2012 primary there were 818 votes.
The two voting locations were closed
Monday for Presidents’ Day.
“That is definitely the reason. I have
heard comments from several people
who told people they are going to wait
until the weather gets warmer before
they vote,” said Election Administrator
Donna Sharp.
Republicans are voting for their
choice for a presidential nominee, as
well as delegates to this summer’s party
convention in Cleveland. Democrats will
choose only a presidential candidate
with delegates to be selected later by
party leaders.
The county primary includes a race for
property assessor and special primaries
for a vacancy on county commission in
the 6th District and constable in the 7th
District. A special primary is also being
held to complete the late Mike Faulk’s
term as circuit judge in the 3rd Judicial
District. Early voting will continue
through next Tuesday at the election
office in the courthouse in Rogersville
and at the Clay Lodge in Church Hill.
Hours for Rogersville, in the
courthouse, will be 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. until
noon ,Saturdays. The office will be open
until 8 p.m. the last day of early voting.
Hours at the Church Hill location,
111 Hamilton Street, will be 9 a.m. until
6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8
a.m. until noon, Saturdays. The location
will also be open until 8 p.m. the last
day of early voting. Voters may request
absentee ballots through Tuesday. They
must be returned in time to be received
at the election office by the time the
polls close Election Day. Anyone over
the age of 60 may vote absentee based
on age alone.
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ROGERSVILLE – Hawkins County
Board of Education member Chris
Christian has filed his petition to seek
reelection in the August 4 nonpartisan
election in the 2nd District.
County voters in the 1st and 5th
Districts will also be filling seats on the
board.
Jonathon Lovelace of Church Hill
has taken out a petition to challenge
Christian, but has not returned it yet.
Qualifying for the school board and
for the state primary is now underway
with a noon deadline of April 7 to
qualify. State offices to be filled are
State Senate 8th District, State House
of Representatives 9th District and U.S
Congress 1st District.
Roe to hold Rogersville
town hall meeting
SCOTT HUMPHREY
HT Reporter
ROGERSVILLE
–
U.S.
State
Representative Phil Roe, M.D. will hold
a town hall meeting for constituents in
the 1st District Monday, February 22.
The meeting will be from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. at the Hawkins County Education
Center, located at 1722 East Main Street,
in Rogersville.
The town hall meeting is free and open
to the public. No tickets are required to
attend.
Roe will be present to speak with
constituents about issues facing the area
today, as well as assist with questions
regarding social security, disability,
financial aid, entrance to U.S. service
academies, veterans claims and other
topics.
Roe represents 12 counties in East
Tennessee including Hawkins.
Child abuse case
under investigation
HT Reporter
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Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
(423) 272-4834 or (423) 272-3767
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February 17, 2016
CHURCH HILL – The Hawkins County
Sheriff’s Department, along with the
Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department and
the Department of Children’s Services,
is looking into the reported abuse of a
seven-year-old female. According to the
report, a Unicoi County deputy said that
a high school student and her younger
sister were abused while visiting a
family member in Church Hill, February
4. Hawkins County authorities were
notified of the incident February 8 by the
Unicoi County Sheriff’s Department.
The abuse was reported to have
occurred when the younger child did
not want to sleep alone after being put in
her own room.
The child was reported to have had
significant marks and discoloration on
her buttocks and legs. Authorities said
in the report that the alleged abuse was
caused by a boyfriend of the child’s
mother while the children were visiting
her in Church Hill.
The children are now in the care of a
relative in Unicoi County. The incident
remains under investigation.
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Man sentenced to prison
for home invasion
SCOTT HUMPHREY
HT Reporter
ROGERSVILLE – A Rogersville man
was sentenced to prison by a Hawkins
County criminal court judge February 5
for crimes he committed during a home
invasion. Court officials said Phillip Paul
McKinney, 30, Rogersville, entered a
plea of guilty to one count of aggravated
burglary and three counts of aggravated
assault stemming from the May 20, 2015
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Middle School.
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Department, along with other law
enforcement agencies, joined together
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in the search for McKinney that lasted
more than two hours. A law enforcement
helicopter
was
brought in to aid
authorities
and
three
schools
were placed on a
lockdown status while
officers searched for
McKinney. The county
Phillip McKinney was already on edge
from the murder of
Margaret Sliger that
took place roughly 48 hours prior to the
home invasion by McKinney.
Authorities caught a break in the
search when McKinney reportedly called
someone on his cell phone to come to
the area to pick him up. As McKinney
entered the vehicle, which was occupied
by three individuals, officers swarmed
in. The three in the vehicle were arrested
after a brief pursuit. McKinney got out
and attempted to flee but was captured.
In court February 5, McKinney was
sentenced to three years in prison and
ordered to pay more than $1,600 in fines.
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Arrest Reports
February 8: Joshua Lynn Reeves, 27,
Rogersville, was arrested and charged with
failure to appear. Stella Barbara Gray, 40,
Surgoinsville, was arrested and charged
with DUI, driving on a revoked license and
driving left of center.
February 9: James Adam Foster, 27,
Rogersville, was arrested and charged
with violation of probation. Joshua Allen
Tipton, 28, Rogersville, was arrested and
charged with violation of the registration
law, violation of the financial responsibility
law and driving on a revoked/suspended
license, fifth offense.
February 10: John Cody Boutilier, 32,
Church Hill, was arrested and charged
with possession of a Schedule VI drug and
simple possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ronema Delight Widner, 56, Surgoinsville,
was arrested and charged with violation
of probation. Kelly Douglas Sandidge, 29,
Surgoinsville, was arrested and charged
with violation of community corrections.
Steven Ray Testerman, 41, Rogersville,
was arrested and charged with public
intoxication.
February 11: Kenneth Wayne Cradic, 65,
Rogersville, was arrested and charged
with two counts of aggravated assault.
Lisa Marie Whitaker, 51, Rogersville, was
arrested and charged with failure to appear.
Matthew Scott Forbis, 19, Church Hill,
was arrested and charged with violation
of probation. James Michael Whitaker,
52, Rogersville, was arrested and charged
with failure to appear. Kimberly Jasmine
Thurman, 29, Kingsport, was arrested and
charged with violation of probation and two
counts of failure to appear.
February 12: Jonathan Paul Gibson, 33,
Rogersville, was arrested and charged
with violation of probation. Charles Boyd
Blair Jr., 32, Mosheim, was arrested and
charged with violation of probation and on
attachment for child support. Christopher
Lynn Delph, 35, Surgoinsville, was arrested
and charged with violation of parole.
Michael Lyle Sizemore, 46, Bulls Gap,
was arrested and charged with violation
of probation. Terri Lynn Shellnut, 34,
Mooresburg, was arrested and charged
with two counts of failure to appear.
Steven Douglas Merrill, 24, Bulls Gap, was
arrested and charged with three counts
of violation of probation. James Ralph
Hagood, 35, Church Hill, was arrested
and charged with aggravated burglary.
Gregory Wayne Johnson, 46, Rogersville,
was arrested and charged with violation of
probation and failure to appear.
February 13: Harold Gene White Jr., 44,
Kingsport, was arrested and charged with
DUI, violation of the implied consent
law, driving on a suspended license and
violation of the financial responsibility law.
Jonathan Paul Gibson, 33, Bean Station,
was arrested and charged with aggravated
domestic assault. Damean Wheeler Chapin,
22, Church Hill, was arrested and charged
with possession of methamphetamine,
possession of a Schedule VI drug and
possession of drug paraphernalia.
February 14: Sheila Ann Petty, 43,
Rogersville, was arrested and charged with
violation of probation. Andy Carnelious
Hickman, 39, Kingsport, was arrested on
attachment for child support. Hunter Lee
Tomlinson, 20, Rogersville, was arrested
and charge with failure to appear.
February 15: Eli Lincoln Wood, 25, Church
Hill, was arrested and charged with public
intoxication. Melissa Anne Hurd, 35,
Rogersville, was arrested and charged with
contempt of court.
February 16: Nikki Marie Lawson, 25,
Eidson, was arrested and charged with
theft of property under $500.
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Saturday, February 27
Rogersville Arts Council will
hold registration from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturday, February
27, for Honk!JR, an educational
and performance opportunity for
students in grades K-8, made
possible with funding support from
the Tennessee Arts Commission. A theatre camp will be offered
March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Students will learn
and rehearse the musical as they
receive instruction in acting,
stage movement and singing. The
camp will culminate in public
performances Friday, April 1, and
Saturday, April 2, at 7 p.m., and
Sunday, April 3, at 2:30 p.m.
All rehearsals and performances
will take place at Rogersville
Playhouse, located at 1924 E.
Main St. in the upper level of the
American Legion. The camp fee
is $25 and includes the script,
CD, and T-shirt. Contact director
Amanda Campbell by email,
[email protected],
message her on the RAC Facebook
page or call/text (423) 307-2341.
Road in Whitesburg, continues
the first Friday gospel concert
series March 4 at 7:00 pm. The
featured groups will be Grafted
In from the Rogersville area, and
Masterpeace, a bluegrass gospel
group from Luttrell. There is
never an admission charge. There
will be food and door prizes. For
more information, call 423-2356152 or visit the website at www.
theleevalleymusicbarn.com.
Tuesday, March 1
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Hawkins County Rescue
Squad will be doing its annual
door-to-door fundraiser starting
March 1. Anyone who participates
with a $20 or more contribution
will receive one free 8x10 family
portrait. The rescue squad thanks
the public for their support.
The Tennessee Master Gardener
Program is offered to all gardening
enthusiasts,
beginner
and
professional. The course covers
several subject areas including,
soil health, botany, plant diseases
and insect problems, fruit tree
management and more. The fee
for the course is $150 per person
or $275 per couple. The fee covers
the training materials and other
course expenses. The course is
limited to the first 20 people that
Friday, March 4
The Lee Valley Music Barn,
located at 500 Lee Valley
register. Call 272-7241 or email
Jack Price at [email protected] for
additional information.
Open Arms Mission, located
at 208 Calvary Church Road in
Mooresburg, will have Sunday
School at 4 p.m. and services at
5 p.m. each Sunday. Wednesday’s
services will be at 7 p.m.
Every third Tuesday at 9 a.m.,
the Mobile Food Pantry will be
at Open Arms Mission on Calvary
Church Road.
Anyone who has an hour a
week to spare and would like a
local volunteer opportunity in
Mooresburg,
please
consider
delivering meals to seniors in
town. There are two delivery days
available, Monday afternoons and
Wednesday mornings. Each route
makes about 10 stops and takes
an hour or less. Assistance with
fuel expenses is available. Anyone
who would like to volunteer should
call (423) 923-1488.
AA meetings will be held every
Wednesday and Sunday, at 7 p.m.,
at the Mooresburg Community
Center. Expecting God’s Help Prayer
Group meets at Keplar Elementary
School each Wednesday, at 6
p.m., and at Bulls Gap Elementary
School each Monday, at 6:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend.
The Friends and Neighbors
Thrift Store, next to the Mooresburg
Post Office, will now be open from
10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Thursday,
Friday and Saturday.
Expecting God’s Help Prayer
Group meets at Mooresburg
Elementary School each Monday
at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to
attend.
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email event information to
[email protected]. Obituaries
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CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS COLLINS, 51, Mooresburg, found eternal
peace Sunday, February 14, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System
surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Chris was raised in
Bean Station where he grew as a beloved member of his family and
community. During that time, he played, laughed, loved, and collected
a group of friends that followed him through the remainder of his
life. In 1995, at Jeffrey Chain, he met his wife-to-be, Tina. They were
married in 1996 and lived and loved happily together for almost 20
years. Chris was an employee of MacDermid Printing Solutions for
over 16 years. He loved and was loved by his MacDermid family and friends. Though
his work with MacDermid was his trade, his passion was fishing, sports, and the
pursuit of knowledge. He was an avid fisherman, a fan of the University of Tennessee,
a reader of history and other novels, and was an excellent Jeopardy player. His driving
passion was his wife and daughters, Ambria and Emily. To them, he was a selfless and
devoted, caring, and always loving husband, father, and best friend. Chris passed
after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He fought with all his strength to the very
end and though he lost the battle here on Earth, he won a place in eternal glory with
his Lord, Jesus Christ. He loved; he was loved; and will be greatly missed. He was
preceded in death by his grandparents, Elbert and Tennie Bell Collins and Lacy and
Juanita “Ollie” Phillips; uncle, Dan Phillips; and father-in-law, Kenneth Wayne Ward.
He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Tina Ann Collins; daughters, Emily (10)
and Ambria (21); parents, Alvin and Wilma Collins; sisters, Robin (Joe “Mike”) Poteete
and Carmen (Wayne) Gibson; mother-in-law, Patricia Ward; brother-in-law, Kenny
(Rebecca) Ward; a number of special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and a
host of life-long friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,
February 17, at Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown. Funeral services will
follow at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Truman Coffey officiating. Family and friends will meet
at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 18, at Dalton Cemetery in Bean Station for graveside
services. Pallbearers will be Doug Splide, Rick Mitchell, Bobby Christopher Poteete,
David Solomon, Ben Waller and Wayne Gibson. Arrangements by Westside Chapel
Funeral Home in Morristown.
TONY ALAN FERRELL, 54, Surgoinsville, passed away Monday,
February 15, after an extended illness. He was a mechanical
technician for Courtesy Chevrolet dealership for 27 years. He was
preceded in death by his father, Joseph Marion Ferrell Jr.; son, Daniel
Ferrell; and special grandparents, Oscar and Matilda Gatewood and
Joseph Marion and Ruby Ferrell Sr. Survivors include his son, Kenny
Alan Ferrell and wife, Brook of Kingsport; daughters, Brandi Jones
and husband, Aaron of Mosheim and Courtney Ferrell of Rogersville;
mother, Louise G. Ferrell of Surgoinsville; grandchildren, Adyson
Ferrell, Wendell Ferrell, Haley Ferrell, Nathan Ferrell, Cooper Jones and Noraa Jones;
sister, Penny Hall and husband, Jeff; special partner, Carolyn Lee Cox; special friend;
Augie Johnson; and two nieces and a nephew. A private graveside service will be held
at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jessie Hartgrove officiating. Online
condolences may be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com. Broome Funeral Home
in Rogersville is serving the Ferrell family.
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KIM WILLIAMS from HT1
Arguably his biggest hit, “Three
Wooden Crosses,” recorded by Randy
Travis, was the 2003 Song of the Year in
both the Country Music Association and
the Gospel Music Association.
He wrote several hits performed
by country music star Garth Brooks,
including “Ain’t Goin’ Down Till the Sun
Comes Up,” “Papa Loved Mama,” “It’s
Midnight Cinderella,” and “She’s Gonna
Make It.”
Following Williams’ death, Brooks
posted an Opening Night Facebook Live
video on his Facebook page in which
he said, “I lost a good, good buddy and
great song writer, even greater friend,
yesterday in Kim Williams.” He declared
the night “Kim Williams Night” and said,
“So Kim, I know you’re listening, I know
you’re watching. I love you pal. And I’m
going to tell everybody out there – you
got a buddy, you got a friend? Just right
now, pick up, call ‘em, text ‘em, go hug
‘em, and tell ‘em you love ‘em.”
Funeral arrangements were unknown
as of Tuesday afternoon.
Courtesy photos
Kim Williams had four number one hit singles with country music performer Garth Brooks.
Pictured (l-r) are: Kim Williams, Garth Brooks and Kim’s brother, Larry Williams.
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Sports
Cherokee cheerleaders
Bears top the Chiefs
RANDY BALL
HT Correspondent
ROGERSVILLE – The Cherokee Chiefs
played their final home game of the
year, February 11, as the Sevier County
High School Bears came calling. Despite
breaking out to an early lead, the Chiefs
eventually fell, 53-43. The Chiefs led 13-8
after the first quarter, but Sevier County
took the lead before halftime and used
a dominant fourth quarter to win. The
Chiefs’ three seniors led the way in
scoring with Teagan Trent earning 11
points, Kendall Felder with eight points
and Josh Drinnon with seven.
The Lady Chiefs had a slow start,
scoring only two points in the first
quarter and lost to the Bearettes 53-32.
Harper Russell and Brittany Nielsen had
six points each. Senior Madison Andrews
had two points in her final home game.
Photos by Randy Ball
Lady Chief Madison Andrews
Kinsey Trent gets into the lane.
Josh Drinnon surrounded by Bears.
Chiefs wrap up
regular season
RANDY BALL
HT Correspondent
DANDRIDGE – The Cherokee High
School Chiefs finished regular season
play with a rare Saturday game on the
road at Jefferson County. The Chiefs
struggled to score, tallying only five
points in the first quarter and 12 in the
first half, eventually losing to the Patriots
80-36. Seth Forgety led Cherokee with
seven points.
The Lady Chiefs fell to the Lady
Patriots, 58-47, in the girl’s game.
Falcons visit Crockett
RANDY BALL
HT Correspondent
JONESBOROUGH – The Volunteer
High School Falcons visited David
Crockett High School, Saturday, for a
rescheduled game with the Pioneers.
The Falcons were no match for a talented
Crockett team, falling 78-35.
In girl’s action, the Lady Pioneers
defeated the Lady Falcons, 46-31.
Hilltoppers defeat Falcons
RANDY BALL
HT Correspondent
CHURCH HILL – The Science Hill
High School Hilltoppers defeated the
Volunteer High School Falcons in Church
Hill, 75-64, Wednesday, February 10.
The Falcons fell behind early, trailing
24-11 after the first quarter. Their play
improved during the final three quarters
but could not catch the Hilltoppers.
Brock Jennings and Mason Jackson each
had 17 points to lead Volunteer.
The Lady Falcons couldn’t match the
Lady Hilltoppers, falling 61-32. Trinity
Hammons had 14 points and Josie Salyer
added 13.
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involved in the 3 Star programs for
the county. It has four pillars; efficient
government, health care education and
public safety.
4.)
Name two additional needs
facing the county. Do you have a plan
to meet those needs?
We need to work on improving
education and improve the perception
of the county. People don’t realize how
much education has improved. Our
ACT scores have gotten better, and our
graduation and attendance rates have
improved. Our graduation rate is now
above the state level. We need to work
on improving the crime rate and the drug
problem.
5.) What is the greatest number of
personnel you have managed in your
career? In what capacity and where?
I have one or two part-time employees
at the chamber. But I have coordinated a
lot of community events that require a lot
of volunteers. That’s where I display my
management skills.
6.) What experience do you have
implementing and managing budgets,
and what is the largest budget you
have managed in your career?
We have several programs at the
chamber. The chamber budget is about
$100,000 a year; Rogersville Main Street
project, about $50,000, and the leadership
program, $30,000.
7.) What experience do you have
working with grant applications/
funding? Do you plan to seek grant
funding? Grants are an opportunity to do things
we couldn’t do otherwise. I have been
applying for 3 Star grants for 18 years
and also some USDA grants and tourism
grants. I have helped other organizations
in town and I am working on a grant for
Swift Park.
8.)
Are you currently actively
involved in the community? What
are some examples of you current
community involvement?
I have served on the board of the
Boys and Girls Club for eight years. I
volunteer with the Main Street project
and volunteer at church. I am secretary
of Hawkins County Republican Women
and vice chairman of Hawkins County
Republicans. I have also worked with
Clinch-Powell RC&D since 1997. I have
been named the Oliver Sanders volunteer
of the year by the Rogersville Rotary
Club and received the Robert W. Smith
award for leadership in education by the
Tennessee Association of Community
Leadership.
9.) How many commission meetings
have you attended in the past six
months? How many in the last four
years? I have attended five of the last six
meetings and probably all but one
meeting a year the last four years.
10.) What is your plan for meeting
attendance if elected to office? If I am elected, I have taken on the trust
of the county. I should be at all meetings.
11.) If elected, what changes do
you think need to be put into place
involving personnel and various
countydepartments?
We have some great elected people in
our offices. We need to let each (public
official) run his own office. We need to
work with them to make sure they are
serving the community.
12.) What are the duties of the
position?
We need to carry out the laws,
resolutions and ordinances of the county
and scrutinize the budget. We need to
look for opportunities to improve the
community and carefully with the issues
that are properly brought before the
commission. We need to make sure we
are abiding by the letter of the law. A lot
of people don’t realize we have a lot of
state mandates we must follow. And we
need to increase the tax base.
13.) Are you willing to engage in an
open debate with your opponents?
Yes.
Rick Brewer
1.) What made you decide to seek
this office?
After I moved back to Hawkins County
(from Bean Station), a lot of my friends
said I should run for county commission.
When Gary Hicks resigned, a lot of
people approached me about a possible
appointment. But the seat wasn’t filled,
so I decided to run.
2.) What is the greatest need facing
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We’ve got to do something to keep the
tax rate at the level it is now. We need to
get more business and industry so we
can keep property taxes level. Hawkins
County is now $80 million in debt.
3.) How will you implement that
plan?
I am just one of 21 members of County
Commission. I can’t do it all on my own.
We need to work to get a consensus and
strive to do what’s right.
4.)
Name two additional needs
facing the county. Do you have a plan
to meet those needs?
We need to make sure the law
enforcement officers and firefighters are
taken care of in Hawkins County.
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8.)
Are you currently actively
involved in the community? What
are some examples of you current
community involvement?
None.
9.) How many commission meetings
have you attended in the past six
months? How many in the last four
years? I have attended all the meetings in the
past six months.
10.) What is your plan for meeting
attendance if elected to office? You need to be present at every
meeting because every vote should
count.
As mayor of Bean Station I managed
the city employees, about 12 to 15 people.
11.) If elected, what changes do
you think need to be put into place
involving personnel and various town
departments?
6.) What experience do you have
implementing and managing budgets,
and what is the largest budget you
have managed in your career?
I prepared budgets for 10 years as
mayor and we did a pretty good job.
7.) What experience do you have
working with grant applications/
funding? Do you plan to seek grant
funding? As mayor, I worked on several grant
applications. We need to go after every
grant we can get.
8.)
Are you currently actively
involved in the community? What
are some examples of you current
community involvement?
I serve on the Hawkins County Utility
Board and in my church.
9.) How many commission meetings
have you attended in the past six
months? How many in the last four
years?
I have attended the last six meetings.
10.) What is your plan for meeting
attendance if elected to office? If elected, you need to be there.
11.) If elected, what changes do
you think need to be put into place
involving personnel and various town
departments?
We do not need to get involved in the
mayor’s job.
The main duty is to be receptive and
listen to the people in my district. We
also need to work on problems that need
to be resolved.
13.) Are you willing to engage in an
open debate with your opponents?
Yes.
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Hard-hitting News
I have been involved with grant
applications on an academic level, but
never on a government level. The county
needs to work for more grants, if possible.
5.) What is the greatest number of
personnel you have managed in your
career? In what capacity and where?
12.) What are the duties of the
position?
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funding? 1.) What made you decide to seek
this office?
I ran in 2014. I wanted to run again
to change the demographics on the
commission. It’s time for a change to a
younger generation.
2.) What is the greatest need facing
the county currently, and what is your
plan to meet that need?
The budget.
There is a lot of
wasteful spending a lot of money spent
unnecessarily.
3.) How will you implement that
plan?
We need to look at a lot of things that
have a lot of miscellaneous items and a
lot of items we need to know more about.
We need more transparency.
4.)
Name two additional needs
facing the county. Do you have a plan
to meet those needs?
We need to look at the school board
and the school budget and also at public
safety in Clinch.
5.) What is the greatest number of
personnel you have managed in your
career? In what capacity and where?
I have never worked in a managerial
position.
6.) What experience do you have
implementing and managing budgets,
and what is the largest budget you
have managed in your career?
None.
7.) What experience do you have
working with grant applications/
funding? Do you plan to seek grant
I would have to look at that more
closely. Right now, everything seems
fine.
12.) What are the duties of the
position?
We need to see that the county is wellrun.
13.) Are you willing to engage in an
open debate with your opponents?
Yes.
Tonya A. Stout
1.) What made you decide to seek
this office?
I initially decided to seek the office
of 6th District County Commissioner
as a way to ensure the Hawkins County
citizens, like me, that live outside of town
and over the mountain have a voice in
the decisions that affect our county.
However, as of late, there has also been
an unrest brewing within the board of
county commissioners. I have heard
many unfavorable jokes, read unflattering
articles and listened to angry complaints
about the commissioners and the
direction in which our county leadership
may be headed. I think it is time for an
infusion of new ideas. While I may not
have spent my entire life here, and did
not grow up in Hawkins County, I chose to
live here… on purpose. I sincerely hope
to make a difference, and bring a much
needed fresh perspective to the board of
county commissioners.
2.) What is the greatest need facing
the county currently, and what is your
plan to meet that need?
One of the greatest needs facing our
county, and one I intend to improve,
is ensuring fiscal responsibility and
accountability when it comes to the
budgets and spending across the various
departments. It is imperative that our tax
dollars are spent wisely and result in the
greatest impact for our communities.
3.) How will you implement that
plan?
One way to accomplish this is to
commit to thoroughly reviewing and
researching the budgets, including any
new requests as well as variations from
one year to the next, to ensure needs
are being met and finances are not being
squandered.
4.)
Name two additional needs
facing the county. Do you have a plan
to meet those needs?
Over the last few weeks, in an attempt
to learn about what is important to my
fellow citizens and neighbors, I have spent
many hours on the telephone speaking
with members of my district. While there
are many concerns, some of the biggest
complaints in my district include: 1.) the
lack of economic development, including
job availability, which can lead to higher
crime rates and drug abuse issues; and 2.)
the need for improved road development
and maintenance in the outlying areas.
As just one person, I cannot magically
correct these issues. However, I can
promise to work with the other elected
officials, business owners, the Chamber
of Commerce and our citizens to create
more economic opportunities within our
county. As far as the road conditions, I
can ensure that I ask the right questions,
request and recommend solutions as
necessary and ensure the citizens’
concerns are heard and addressed.
5.) What is the greatest number of
personnel you have managed in your
career? In what capacity and where?
While working for a large real estate
developer as a compliance officer, I
effectively managed over 40 multifamily
housing properties, including a staff
of 10-15 persons. As a government
regulatory
contract
compliance
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Photo courtesy VHS NJROTC
The VHS Air Rifle Team members (l-r) are: Dylan Coffey, Kimberly Harr, Breeaunna Beavers and Josey Stone.
VHS Air Rifle Team, captain win national competition
BILL JONES
HT Correspondent
CHURCH HILL – Volunteer High
School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps (NJROTC) Air Rifle Team
recently won the U.S. Army National
Air Rifle team championship and the
team’s captain and co-captain earned
top individual and third-place individual
honors as well.
After three months of state
competitions, more than 1,000 junior
marksmen, representing 24 states, shot
in the qualification rounds with the
top 10 teams and individuals receiving
invitations to compete in this year’s U.S.
Army National Air Rifle Championships
at Fort Benning, Georgia.
When the last shots had been fired,
Volunteer High School Rifle Team
Captain Kimberly Harr had taken top
honors by shooting a two-day total of
1201.4.
That earned her first place individual
overall honors and placed her as the top
shooter in the nation.
Josey Stone, the VHS Rifle Team Co-
captain, finished third-place overall in the
Army Air Rifle National Championship by
shooting a two-day total of 1187.8. That
performance placed her as the number
three shooter in the nation.
Harr and Stone were among dozens of
the nation’s top juniors between the ages
of 14 and 18 from around the country
who recently competed for national
titles at the US Army National Air Rifle
Championship.
The Volunteer Alpha Team, comprised
of Kimberly Harr, Josey Stone, Breeaunna
Beavers and Dylan Coffey also ranked as
the number one team in the nation after
shooting a two-day total of 2340.
In an interview with the public affairs
officer covering the story at Ft. Benning,
Georgia, Kimberly Harr was asked to
comment on the following questions:
Was the team excited to win?
“The team was very excited to have
won the Sporter Team Championship,”
Harr said. “Going into the match there
was a lot of anxiety; the team really felt
the pressure that comes with a national
competition. After the match was over
and the team found out they had won
the national title, the team felt a great
sense of accomplishment. All the hours of
practice, as well as hours of travel to and
from competitions, had finally paid off.”
When asked what was the importance
of the Army National Air Rifle event in
regards to other competitions, Harr said,
“this event was especially important to
us because it was a national competition.
We intended for this match to be a warmup for the upcoming JROTC Service
Championships next week in Anniston,
Alabama. The anxiety and pressure we
felt at this match we will also experience
next week and later on in the season in
other national-level competitions. The
more exposure we have to this level of
competition, the better we will perform
and deal with match anxiety and
pressure.”
When asked what she believed were
the VHS team strengths, Harr said, “Team
commitment. Our team strengths come
from diligent and extensive practices, as
well as each other. Before a match, it
is not uncommon to find us practicing
long hours every day leading up to the
competition. So much time together
creates a powerful bond – we are
family. The team feeds off one another’s
positive energy while shooting. We are
very competitive with ourselves and
each other. We always strive to beat
our personal best every time we shoot.
We celebrate each other’s successes,
regardless of our placement at a match.
This positive spirit of competition helps
us achieve the great results we have
enjoyed this season.”
When asked how did this event allow
her team to use its strengths, Harr said,
“Team and individual expectations at
national matches are always high. The
team becomes more competitive, not
only with the other teams, but also with
each other. This drives the shooters to
be more focused on each and every shot,
which often results in the team shooting
personal best scores.”
U.S. Navy Chief (retired) Norman
Greear, the VHS rifle team coach, said,
“I’m proud of our team. This is our
first national championship title. We’re
excited about the win and I feel we are
better prepared for the upcoming state
and national matches later this season.”
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took as aldermen? I think its time to attack the vicemayor now,” said Hale. Alderman Eugene Christian
addressed the comments Hale made and said it was time
to take Mt. Carmel into a new, positive direction and that
was the only reason for the suggested change for vicemayor. The discussion was closed, and the BMA faced a
vote between Hale and Jones. Jones was appointed the
new vice-mayor of Mt. Carmel by a vote of four to three.
Aldermen Eugene Christian, Margaret Christian, Wanda
Davidson and Jones voted for Jones while Aldermen Carl
Wolfe, Hale and Frost voted for Hale.
In other business, the BMA considered a resolution to
place visitor’s comments back towards the beginning of
the agenda, instead of near the end. The matter passed
unanimously. Residents of Mt. Carmel will now have a
chance to voice their concerns or comments to the BMA
right after the board’s approval of the minutes.
The BMA then discussed moving the time and date of
their regular meetings to 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of
every month. The original motion indicated a start time
of 6 p.m., but 6:30 p.m. was agreed on to give constituents
more time to get to the meeting after getting off work.
The ordinance, on its first reading, passed five to two
with Hale and Frost casting no votes.
Tensions rose again when an ordinance regarding the
hiring of a part-time city administrator was considered.
A motion was made to transfer the remaining fund left
in the senior citizen center account to the general fund
and place $5,000 towards the hiring of the part-time
position until the next fiscal year that starts June 30.
Hale amended the motion to take $65,000 out to hire a
city administrator for an entire year, with benefits.
“Why not get someone that is experienced and
educated as our city administrator?” said Hale. “You are
not going to get anyone with experience and education
for $5,000 from now until June,” added Hale. The BMA
knocked down the amended motion five to two with Hale
and Frost casting the only yes votes. Another vote was
cast for the original motion to take $5,000 and apply it
to a part-time city administrator position, as well as the
creation of the position, and that passed five to two with
Hale and Frost voting no on first reading. The BMA will
be responsible for the hiring of the city administrator
since Frost was stripped of his hiring and firing power
last month by the board.
A proposed library expansion took center stage for
the BMA with library officials requesting more room as
new shelves and books are coming in. But the city is out
of storage room for its records and is possibly looking at
the expansion as a new home for the records. Frost said
there is a major problem with security issues and storing
of the records and the addition to the library could be
used to properly store them. City officials must keep
payroll records for decades and tickets forever. Those
items, along with any documents containing personal
information, are currently kept in a secure area, but
all other documents are stored in an unsecured area.
Library officials said expanding the current library in
the rear of the building was not possible because of right
of way conflicts with the railroad and expanding into the
current parking area would take away parking spots.
The issue will be addressed again at a future meeting.
The tension hit a peak when Jones asked for a special
called meeting near the end of the session. The request
was answered by Frost who said, “Do you realize what
these special meeting are costing?” “Do you realize how
much you have cost the city?” replied Jones. Frost said
the only cost was what he has been paid to be mayor at
a total of $6,200. “Is there enough time to have another
meeting this soon?” asked Frost. The city attorney
confirmed there was given the fact that nine days would
be ample notification. “We are spending roughly $1,500
a meeting and all of these special called meetings have
cost roughly $30,000 of the taxpayers money,” said Frost.
Alderman Eugene Christian then addressed Frost and
said they needed to get the senior citizens’ lease on the
agenda and finish approving the agreement as soon as
possible. Alderman Margaret Christian said the aldermen
have a right to ask to put items on the agenda. When she
asked the city attorney if he received notification from
her of items to be placed on the agenda, he confirmed
he did but said there wasn’t room to place the items
on the agenda for the meeting. When Hale questioned
her purpose, she told Hale, “We have a right as elected
officials to ask for things on this agenda because there’s
other things going on than what you have got in your
little tiny mind.” Hale muttered something that was not
clearly audible to those in attendance but was clear
enough that Christian heard it. “He called me a very ugly
name,” Christian said. A call for a vote for the special
called meeting motion was then made and it passed.
The Mt. Carmel BMA will meet next for a special called
session at 6:30 p.m. February 18 at city hall.
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specialist, I monitored approximately
50 properties and provided contract
compliance seminar/conference training
and development for up to 300 staff
members across various organizations
and private entities.
6.) What experience do you have
implementing and managing budgets,
and what is the largest budget you
have managed in your career?
Over the past 20+ years, one of my duties
was being responsible for monitoring the
budgets of approximately 50 multifamily
properties. Any discrepancies were
noted and corrections were required
within specific time frames. Budgets
of greatly varying amounts were also
reviewed regularly, as properties were
required to submit budgets for approval
when requesting federal rent adjustments
and increases.
7.) What experience do you have
working with grant applications/
funding? Do you plan to seek grant
funding? As part of contract funding negotiations
with the federal government, I often
assisted in specific aspects of the funding
proposals. While I have reviewed many
grant applications within the housing
industry, I have not specifically processed
grant applications personally. I do plan
on gaining some education regarding
grant writing once elected. I want to
explore any available opportunities
of grant funding to bring high-speed
cable internet services to our county. I
also plan to attend the Certified Public
Administration Certification program
that is available to all elected county
officials.
8.)
Are you currently actively
involved in the community? What
are some examples of you current
community involvement?
I am attending a master gardener
course at our local extension office
and will be volunteering there and at a
planned neighborhood garden in the near
future. I am active at the Local Artist’s
Gallery, am a member of a few local book
clubs and plan to become involved in
some of our local historical societies. I
am also involved with the local chapters
of the Daughters of the American
Revolution and the Colonial Dames of the
Seventeenth Century.
9.) How many commission meetings
have you attended in the past six
months? How many in the last four
years? I have not attended the commission
meetings in person, but plan on doing
so from this point forward, starting with
next week’s meeting.
10.) What is your plan for meeting
attendance if elected to office? I plan to attend all regularly scheduled
commission meetings.
11.) If elected, what changes do
you think need to be put into place
involving personnel and various
county departments?
I have no plans to make changes
in personnel and departments. I plan
to listen, observe, evaluate and make
informed decisions based on the
information obtained.
12.) What are the duties of the
position?
The board of county commissioners
serves as the executor of our local
government in many capacities. In
general, commissioners levy taxes,
administer road maintenance and
public works, review and approve
budgets, manage courts, jails, deeds,
property registrations and building code
enforcement, etc.
13.) Are you willing to engage in an
open debate with your opponents?
I would be open to fostering amicable
discussions amongst the candidates. Hawkins TODAY
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