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Benchmarks — March 26, 2016 2 THE GREENEVILLE SUN BENCHMARKS EDITION Saturday, March 26, 2016 www.greenevillesun.com Capitol Theatre Enjoys Packed Houses, New Events

BY VELMA First Friday events SOUTHERLAND planned for the LIVING EDITOR downtown area. In October, Capi- Four packed tol management houses in the past geared up for the year have been a long-standing Hal- highlight for The loween Happen- Capitol Theatre of ings by auditioning Greeneville, said people interested manager Rhonda in being horrific Humbert. presences on the In just the second premises for “The year of ownership Hunted Theatre: by Tracy Solomon, A Spooky Guided the downtown Tour.” landmark has gone The theme for from deserted to the third annual hopping and from Windows to the looking worn to a Past Festival in new paint job with June was “Thunder plans for a complete Road,” highlighting makeover. the prohibition era A Greeneville in Appalachia that facade grant led to the birth of announced in stock car racing. August 2014 Naturally, the Capi- helped kick off the tol showed 1958’s new look, and a blockbuster “Thun- $150,000 capital der Road” starring campaign, “Light Robert Mitchum. Up The Capitol,” For Greenev- announced in July ille’s Fourth of 20015, could finish July celebration, the job. The reno- “American Down- vation will include town,” the Capitol refurbishing the opened its door marquee. SUN FILE PHOTO BY SARAH R. GREGORY for two shows. An During the past Crews from Pillar Painting, of Greeneville, were busy in September putting a new coat of gray paint on The Capitol Theatre. afternoon viewing year, the Capitol The downtown landmark is in the midst of renovations to appear reminiscent of its heyday in the 1950s. of the 1996 Will has sponsored the Smith hit “Inde- sold-out perfor- pendence Day” mances of Scott Miller, the August 4 Subcontractor of the Year. The year capital campaign announced in July has was offered free. show of Emi Sunshine, the “Evening before, Solomon received the SBA’s 2014 “sort of morphed into raising money for During the annual Christmas in of Bluegrass” with Barry Bales and Small Business Person of the Year for the bluegrass series.” Downtown holiday event, the Capitol Friends, and the 2014/15 New Year’s Tennessee. “We are getting new sponsors every was open for keepsake photographs by Eve show that was part of Greeneville’s Because the Capitol management is day,” he said. “There’s a lot of interest.” Jerry Hankins. Midnight on Main. scheduling age 21 and older events, a beer At the moment, Carter stated that since permit was applied for and approved. the bluegrass revival is seen as the cor- THEATER CAMP, COMEDY CAPITOL MAKEOVER In June, the Beer Board approved beer nerstone of revitalizing the Capitol, the Veteran thespians Steve and Erin Renovation plans to restore the Art sales for on-premises consumption at the “focus is on making this a success.” Hensley Schultz conducted a week- Deco building to its 1950s-look were Capitol. The theater’s location in an area The first official show of the bluegrass long theater camp for three age groups presented to the Greeneville Historic designated as Greeneville’s “central busi- series was a March 2016 performance of children in early June. The camp Zoning Commission in April and July. ness district” overrides the restrictions on by Mountain Faith of Western North taught skills from basic movement and Both were approved. beer permits due to the location’s proxim- Carolina. The band was a semi-finalist on character development to writing and Since then, new gray paint has been ity to a church. NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” producing a script and theatre history, applied to the exterior. Inside, the With the first Saturday bluegrass series etiquette and storytelling. Erin Schul- orchestra pit is being covered. Con- REVIVING BLUEGRASS in place, Carter anticipates that other tz continues to be a board member of struction was to be completed by early In December, Carter and Keely Lowe, regular shows might be implemented. the Capitol. March. also a new board member, announced the The couple is also central to the Blue The additional space between the revival of a successful series of musical FESTIVALS Place Special comedy evenings. front row of seats and the stage can events which the two instituted several The Capitol has assumed a central posi- be used in a number of ways that will years ago. tion in a number of downtown festivals, VARIETY OF USAGE depend on the event, said Tim Carter, The two men were members of the including the new BBQ & Bluegrass, Back long ago, in its heyday, the Cap- president of the Capitol’s board of direc- board of one of the Capitol’s earlier own- which the Capitol’s board organized along itol was a movie house, and movies can tors. ers, Little Theatre of Greeneville Inc. with the Town of Greeneville. still be seen today, as Sunday Classic Plans call for a new, gray color scheme, During LT’s times in the venue, Carter October’s BBQ & Bluegrass had two Matinees, field trips for school chil- granite panels for the lower portion of and Lowe’s first Saturday bluegrass series shows on the Capitol stage. Strong Ties dren or as part of area festivals. the building, an enclosed ticket booth, was a welcome bright spot. provided a free show in the afternoon, Most of the events scheduled in new window and door trim, illuminated In that incarnation, the series grew so and a performance by Lonesome Pine the historic structure are enter- poster displays and new lighting. that it packed the theater each month. and Town Mountain carried a $15 ticket tainment, but not all. The Greene The marquee is scheduled to be Carter, Lowe and everyone else associ- price. County Sheriff’s Department and repaired, then reinstalled. ated with the rebirth of the Capitol are For this festival, the “Main Street Mile Greene County Partnership backed The fundraising campaign was understandably eager for the bluegrass Run/Walk” was revived after about two a three-day Basic Crime Prevention announced in July, when Solomon accept- revival series to catch fire as the earlier decades. The run/walk started at the Course by the National Crime Pre- ed a major award from the U.S. Small version did. Capitol. Business Administration — Region Carter said in mid-February that the The Capitol is also involved in the new PLEASE SEE CAPITOL | 3

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SUN FILE PHOTO By day, John Price, far left, can be found selling hot dogs and other tasty treats to his hungry lunchtime crowd in downtown Greeneville. However, when the Capitol Theatre was open for the first First Friday evening, the Hot Dog Man was found picking and singing in the lobby during a jam session of local musicians. 208 N. College St., Greeneville • 639-2141 Capitol Starts on Page 2 Thank you for choosing us vention Council, with the Capitol as the host for the December 2015 as Best Funeral Home! event. The Capitol has been a natural fit for the Greeneville Theatre We appreciate the confidence you Guild, which, in its first season, mounted three productions at have placed in us and look forward the Capitol. “Father Of The Bride” and “Lend Me a Tenor” to providing you the best possible were products of the guild, while “Like Kissing Moonlight” service in the future. was an original show that premiered at the Johnson City Community Theatre and was brought to Greeneville for two shows on the Capitol stage. Carter says that the SUN FILE PHOTO BY O.J. EARLY guild has four shows A video highlighting the story of Tracy Solomon, scheduled at the Capi- owner of the Capitol Theatre, and TEVET LLC, played tol this year. during a July event when Solomon was recognized by Another repeating the Small Business Administration the second year usage is by the Acad- in a row. The night also introduced the “Light Up The 51 Years 12 Years 16 Years emy of Arts, which is Capitol” campaign. producing “The Lion, Richard Jeffers Justin Jeffers Sharon Hill Janie Hicks Licensed in 1965 Licensed 2008 Licensed Funeral The Witch And The • the September kick- rish Properties’ 2016 cal- Office Manager-Emeritus Embalmer & Funeral Embalmer & Funeral Director Wardrobe” from the off event for the United endar. Director Director Narnia series. Way of Greene County; Humbert said that a In addition to numer- • the Miss Greene wedding is planned in ous single musical events County Scholarship Pag- the Capitol and there are or shows, other usages of eant; “a lot of fun and excit- the Capitol have includ- • dance recitals; and ing things, with lots of ed: • as artwork for Par- music” in the plans.

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The mission was com- pleted in the spring of 2015. Four years earlier, a group of freshmen came to Greeneville High School determined to put the softball program on the map. Last May, they left their final mark in the Lady Devils’ history book with the ultimate prize — a TSSAA state championship. Greeneville needed two games to do it against Lexington at the Star- plex in Murfreesboro, but after dropping the opener 7-2, the Lady Devils returned to win the decisive showdown 7-4 and claim the Class AA softball title. “This is incredible,” said Lorena Leon, one of six senior starters on the team. “We’ve been saying we were going to win state all year — really ever since we lost in last year’s state tournament. “We finally did it. I just can’t put it into words.” Greeneville (39-7) came into the finals out of the winner’s bracket, leaving Lex- ington needing to beat the Lady Devils twice to claim the champion- ship. SUN FILE PHOTO BY DARREN REESE The Lady Tigers The Greeneville HIgh School softball team won the TSSAA Class AA softball championship in May 2015. got halfway there as they used a five-run fifth inning to win the said. “We came back several years in the Devils claimed district goal they set for them- — both due to happi- first game and force together and did what making for the senior and region champion- selves many years ago. ness and heart break. the deciding night cap. we knew we could.” class, as they helped ships for the first time “It still seems surre- The Lady Devils lost After a two-plus hour The Lady Devils rewrite the school in school history. al to me,” said Jordan in the state sectional break between games, churned out 10 hits in record books under Jordan Fortel, Rea- Fortel, a University of round in both 2012 and Greeneville came back game two, led by the sixth-year head coach gan Lowery, Hannah Chattanooga signee. 2013, barely missing looking like a complete- two home runs and Bob Fortel. Holt, Hope Ottinger “After that last play, I out on the program’s ly different team than four RBIs from senior Prior to Fortel tak- and Lorena Leon were just fell to the ground. first-ever trip to the the one that scored just catcher Nadalynn ing over the helm, the rookies on that squad In a way, it was just state tournament those two runs — a pair of Sauceman. Leon and Lady Devils had gone — Nadalynn Sauceman so much relief because years. Jordan Fortel solo hom- Hope Ottinger each a combined 3-27 in dis- transferred in a year we’ve been working so They finally broke ers — and committed contributed two hits, trict play the previous later. hard for this for so long through that barrier in five defensive errors in while Jordan Fortel three seasons. Last year’s state and I just wanted it 2014, defeating Alcoa the opener. walked four times and Greeneville worked tournament proved to so bad for the rest of 2-0 to advance to Mur- “We had some issues scored twice. its way toward the .500 be a culmination of the these girls.” freesboro. that first game, but we Each one of those mark his first two sea- countless hours of hard Tears have come At the end of that all went our separate players were seniors. sons, and then began work and sacrifice put frequently for the ways after it was done,” The season was a cul- to really make noise in by the Lady Devils Greeneville softball senior Reagan Lowery mination of a journey in 2012 when the Lady in order to achieve a girls in recent years PLEASE SEE SOFTBALL | 19

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SUN FILE PHOTO BY DARREN REESE The Greeneville High School girls’ soccer team earned the TSSAA A/AA state championship in October 2015.

Lady Devils Soccer Overcame Odds In State Title Run Reading the Paper: BY DARREN REESE same: with a loss to CAK SUN SPORTS EDITOR in the state sectional round. Everyone was certain that The tears were flowing 2014 was the year that that as Katelynn Hadjopou- streak was going to end, but los came off the field and CAK defeated the Lady Dev- fell into the arms of head ils in the most heartbreaking coach John Eiskamp. fashion — on penalty kicks. Fellow senior Lexie The current Lady Devils Gregg sobbed uncontrol- had endured multiple sea- lably as the Greeneville sons of watching their seniors girls’ soccer team received walk off the field in tears. This its new title — State year’s group was determined Champions. to change those fortunes. The journey wasn’t easy, They wanted tears of joy, but the reward was great. not tears of defeat. Andthat’s The Lady Devils used exactly what they got. four goals from junior Jes- “They know that that feel- sica Sallah to make pro- ing is the worst,” head coach gram history on Hallow- John Eiskamp said. “We een 2015, defeating Chat- made some comments on the tanooga Christian 4-1 in way home from Murfrees- the TSSAA Class A/AA boro, just about how happy state soccer championship we were and how on the flip game at the Richard Sie- side, how dismal a ride back gel Soccer Complex. it would have been had we Greeneville finished the lost in the state champion- season with a 25-2 over- ship game. all record. One of those “There wouldn’t have losses came to the same been a celebration and there CCS team earlier in the wouldn’t have been a lot of season. happiness, that’s for sure.” “This is just a bitter- The success didn’t come sweet moment,” said Had- easy, but it was earned. Some jopoulos, one of four senior of the seniors pointed out that captains along with Han- this year’s graduating class nah Haynie, Lauren King was once larger but that it and Jamie Roths. “This is had lost girls along the way not just for grown-ups any more! what we’ve been wanting for various reasons. our entire lives. This is There were also doubters what we’ve worked for. on the journey. “This was a dream, and Prior to the state tourna- for it to finally happen ... it ment, the Lady Devils took In today’s busy times, reading the paper just doesn’t seem real. It’s offense to opponents point- just unbelievable.” ing out a “weak schedule” as No one on this year’s a reason the team wouldn’t Greeneville roster had have an extended stay in is a necessity you can’t afford to pass up! ever played in a state tour- Murfreesboro. nament. The six seniors Greeneville quickly quieted — the four captains, as that notion with a 6-0 rout of well as Gregg and Kelsey state regular and defending Our EZ-Pay Monthly Payment Deduction Makes Kershaw — had lost to tournament runner-up Notre CAK in the state sectional Dame in the quarterfinals. round the previous three The Lady Devils then eas- seasons. ily dispatched Page 4-0 in the Subscribing to the Newspaper Even Easier! They weren’t just sat- semis. isfied with making it to “We were on a mission the big dance this year, and we rode that wave all though. the way through the tour- • No Checks to write. “We had the determina- nament,” Eiskamp said tion to get it done,” Haynie “As coaches, we’re obvi- Simplify your bill-paying chore and save time and money. said. “It started back in ously always nervous about the summer and it just everything. But we just had kept building and build- a feeling that these kids ing. We didn’t want to see could do it. 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The with your best friends every Lady Devils’ softball our Customer Services Representatives at 423-638-4182. day.” team accomplished the Along the way, they added same feat in May 2015. other talented players to the “Our experience here mix, such as this year’s junior has been beyond perfect,” and sophomore classes, which Hadjopoulos said. “We’ve provided key pieces to the had so much fun, from The Greeneville Sun puzzle. the hotel to the eating, to But for all the experience, the games. This champi- and all the chemistry, and all onship tops it off, but it’s Your Hometown Newspaper since 1879! the talent, state tournament just one part of it. We’ve play had eluded this group of had such a great experi- Lady Devils throughout their ence together. We really www.greenevillesun.com entire high school careers. became closer than we Each season ended the already were.” 6 THE GREENEVILLE SUN BENCHMARKS EDITION Saturday, March 26, 2016 www.greenevillesun.com

SUN FILE PHOTO BY DARREN REESE The state championship won by the South Greene Lady Rebels this year is the program’s fifth.

Young Lady Rebels Bring Fifth State Title To South Greene BY DARREN REESE of the TSSAA Class A game. “I’m just excited Gregg said. “I just sit The two shared Dis- listened to all of their SUN SPORTS EDITOR Girls’ Basketball State for these girls. They back in amazement at trict Player of the Year accolades — it’s a great Tournament at MTSU’s deserved all that they what these girls have honors for 2015-16. accomplishment for Tay- The “Baby Rebels” Murphy Center, earn- got today. accomplished this year. Lamb was also named lor to be here,” Gregg grew up learning about ing the program’s fifth “I just can’t stop smil- It was all them. We one of just three final- said after the Miss Bas- the legacy. Now they are state title. ing.” (coaches) played a small ists state wide for the ketball ceremony, held a part of it. The Lady Rebels also South Greene accom- part in it. prestigious TSSAA at MTSU prior to the With what figured to won it all in 1987, 1988, plished the feat with “It’s been such an Miss Basketball award start of the state tour- be one of the youngest 1991 and 1992. no seniors and only enjoyable season. I wish in Class A. nament. line-ups to ever when This year’s team fin- one junior — Lyndsey it didn’t have to end. Lakelyn Bouldin of “Taylor is such an a state title, South ished with a 35-4 over- Cutshaw — on the ros- They’ve set the bar high Van Buren County won unselfish player. She’s Greene brought the gold all record. ter. Gregg started two now.” the title of Miss Basket- such a great kid, a great ball back to Rebel Hill South Greene handed freshmen (Braelyn Individually, South ball, but Lamb got the role model — a lot of earlier this month. Gibson County (37-1) its Wykle and T.K. Frank- Greene’s season was trophy she most coveted girls can look up to her On March 12, the first loss of the season. lin) and two sophomores highlighted by the one- — a state champion- because of the way she fifth-ranked Lady “I can’t think right (Kinsley Wykle and Tay- two punch of sophomore ship. Rebes defeated No. 2 now,” South Greene lor Lamb) in the state forward Taylor Lamb “To be surrounded Gibson County 61-55 in head coach Stephen championship game. and freshman point by such great athletes PLEASE SEE LADY REBELS | 19 the championship game Gregg said after the “It’s just remarkable,” guard Braelyn Wykle. — we sat up there and

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AA championship. in the District 1-A cham- That’s exactly what the but the girls played hard The victory gave the Prior to last year, the Greene County athletes pionship game, the North Greene Devils did. and never quit.” Astros their first title Lady Devils had gone had lots of reasons to cel- Greene softball team got Thanks to a late goal by since 2004. 14 years without a title. ebrate in 2015. revenge in a big way. freshman Josh Sanchez, ASTROS WIN APPALACHIAN Afterward, players, Now they have won two Here is a recap of the The Lady Huskies Greeneville defeated the LEAGUE TITLE coaches and team offi- straight thanks to a 3-0 last year’s sports high- defeated UH 6-1 at Madison Magnet Mus- All season long, cials were awarded the sweep of the Lady Griz- lights. ETSU’s Betty Basley tangs 2-1 in the quarter- Greeneville Astros man- Appalachian League zlies, coming by the game Field for their first region finals of the Class A/AA ager Lamarr Rogers championship trophy and scores of 25-18, 25-22 and GREENEVILLE BASEBALL title since 2008. state soccer tournament preached to his team the then celebrated by pop- 25-21. WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT at Richard Siegel Soccer importance of focusing on ping bottles of champagne “The girls played awe- DISTRICT TITLE NORTH GREENE BASEBALL Complex. the process instead of the on the field as fans who some tonight,” Greeneville Junior Lincoln Bow- BEATS SOUTH GREENE FOR The win gave the end result. had made the three-hour coach Erin Franklin said man’s strong right arm FOURTH STRAIGHT REGION Greene Devils their first- The Astros reached the trek from Greeneville after the win. “They came and a clutch hit by sopho- TITLE ever state victory in their final stop of their 2015 stuck around to enjoy the out from the start ready more Caden Ramsey in North Greene head fifth consecutive trip to season, and boy, oh boy ... moment, as well. to take charge. We had a the top of the ninth inning coach Tim Lady simply the TSSAA Spring Fling. how sweet it was. good start and it just got propelled Greeneville to a shook his head and said, Greeneville went on the GHS VOLLEYBALL WINS better and better. It was thrilling 5-2 victory over “Sometimes it’s better to STATE TRACK AND FIELD road and came out on top SECOND STRAIGHT CROWN awesome to take this one the Grainger Grizzlies at be lucky than good.” Several local athletes of an 8-7 slugfest with the The Greeneville volley- 3-0, and I really didn’t Tusculum’s Pioneer Park That’s how he described earned All-State hon- Princeton Rays in game ball team made easy work in the finals of the Dis- the final play of the ors at the 2015 TSSAA three of the Appalachian of Grainger last year and trict 2-AA Baseball Tour- Region 1-A baseball State Track and Field League Championship in doing so successfully PLEASE SEE ATHLETES | 19 nament in 2015. championship game in Championships in Mur- The Devils had to beat May 2015, as his Huskies freesboro, highlighted by Grainger twice to claim rallied for a 5-4 victory West Greene’s Kaci Ray, the title, and they did over cross-county rival who finished second in just that, taking the first South Greene for their the discus. game 7-2 to force the deci- fourth straight region Greeneville’s Katelynn sive second game. crown. Hadjopoulos placed third The extra inning cham- With two outs in the in the 400 meter dash. pionship game had sev- bottom of the seventh eral highlights, but Bow- inning, South Greene GHS TENNIS FINISHES AS man’s pitching was at the pitcher Trey Brown STATE RUNNER-UP top of the list. He went caught Dawson Russell Greeneville’s first time the entire nine innings, swinging at strike three competing in the state hurled 134 pitches, and as it broke into the dirt. tennis tournament didn’t allowed two runs, neither It appeared the Reb- end how the Lady Dev- of which were earned. els still had life and the ils had dreamed, but at It was Greeneville’s game would be headed to the end of the day there fifth straight district extra innings, as catcher was much for them to be title. Nolan Gilliam gathered proud of. the loose ball to make the Greeneville played in FIVE INDIVIDUAL TENNIS throw down to first. the championship round PLAYERS EARN TRIP TO It was a throw Gil- of the TSSAA Class A/AA Lisa Crum, Agent We’re all in this together. STATE liam had made dozens Girls’ Team Tournament 2195 E. Andrew Johnson Highway ® Five tennis individu- of times this year, only against Notre Dame in Greeneville, TN 37745 State Farm has a long tradition of being als from Greene County this time the unthink- May 2015. there. That’s one reason why I’m proud to earned a trip to Mur- able happened — the ball The Lady Irish took 639-5150 www.lisacrumagency.com support the benchmarks of our Greeneville freesboro by winning a deflected off of Russell’s three of the five singles region championship in helmet as he ran down matches and then scored and Greene County community. 2015. the base line. a doubles victory to claim Get to a better State®. Greeneville High The ensuing bounce a 4-2 victory and the pro- School brought home two proved fortuitous for gram’s third state cham- titles as Madison Hite North Greene as it let pionship in the last four and Gracie Blair claimed Elijah Sauls cross the years. the girls’ doubles crown, plate for the game-win- “It’s disappointing to while Griffin Leonard ning run. lose, but the girls have won in boys’ singles. no reason to be disap- South Greene’s duo of GREENEVILLE SOCCER WINS pointed about the season David Worley and Elijah FIRST-EVER GAME AT STATE they’ve had,” Greeneville Worells won the boys’ Greeneville boys soc- head coach Richard Tip- doubles championship. cer coach Jerry Graham ton said. “This was our 1211007 State Farm, Bloomington, IL told his players on the first time ever being at NORTH GREENE SOFTBALL bus that he didn’t want state. This was the first WINS FIRST REGION TITLE them to be satisfied with time we’ve lost this sea- SINCE SINCE 2008 just making it to state son. 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The USS Greeneville is going strong and has already had a busy 2016. The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine named after Greeneville PHOTO COURTESY U.S. NAVY recently celebrated the Sailors from the 20th anniversary of its USS Greeneville commissioning. and the Japanese The submarine was submarine Kuroshio commissioned on Feb. gather for an event 16, 1996, at the Norfolk aboard the USS Naval Base in Norfolk, Greeneville. Va.

COMMISSIONING ANNIVERSARY The submarine has spent most of its service life based at Pearl Har- bor, Hawaii. The crew of the USS Greeneville marked the 20th anniversary of the ship’s commissioning on Feb. 16 at its Pearl Har- objectives, according to ship with an extremely bor base. the release. capable crew. She might “Twenty years ago Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hatt, be 20 years old, but she today Greeneville joined executive officer, Sonar still performs as well as the fleet as the newest Technician Senior Chief our newest submarines. and most capable subma- Kevin Asleson, chief There is nothing this rine in the Navy. Since of the boat, and Cmdr. crew cannot accomplish.” then, the Greeneville Gabe Anseeuw, com- Anseeuw said the cel- has established and manding officer of the ebration “honors 20 years maintained a tradition ship, celebrated the occa- of faithful service to the of excellence and a rep- sion with the crew, cut- nation, none of which 2015 utation of accomplish- ting a cake. would have been possible APPALACHIAN ment,” a U.S. Navy news The crew took time out without the extreme ded- LEAGUE release said. to reflect on the USS ication and patriotism of The February anniver- Greeneville’s accomplish- our nation’s finest men.” CHAMPIONS sary saw the crew pre- ments over the past two “It is they who have paring for an upcoming decades. given every single day to deployment to the West- Asleson said in the news ern Pacific in support release he was “honored to PLEASE SEE USS GREENEVILLE | 9 of Navy and national serve onboard such a fine

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USS Greeneville party, marking the departure of the ers will participate in a meet- Long at 423-329-0400 or via email Kuroshio from Hawaiian waters. and-greet on the terrace of the at Submarine@GreenevilleSun. Starts on Page 8 “I was extremely happy to have General Morgan Inn in downtown com. this opportunity to meet with the Greeneville. officers and crew of the Kuroshio. The following day, the guests plan SUBMARINE BACKGROUND make the Greeneville the finest ship I The crew’s pride in the ship was to work on a community project yet The submarine was built by New- have ever served on. They have earned clearly evident and helped to solidi- to be announced, followed by an port News Shipbuilding, based in every accolade and recognition through fy relations. The visit was extremely informal cookout at Long’s home. Newport News, Va. A subsidiary of their hard work and personal sacri- positive,” Anseeuw said. The reunion event itself is set for that company, Greeneville Indus- fice,” Anseeuw said. “I was humbled by the extreme July 3 in the General Morgan ball- tries Inc., operated in Greeneville friendship and generosity displayed room, including a sit-down dinner for several years, but closed in the JAPANESE VISIT by our Japanese friends at the featuring speakers from the U.S. early 1990s. Recently, 30 Japanese officers and Sayonara party, partaking in the Navy and the Greeneville-Greene Long, who was a supervisor sailors from the Japanese submarine evening’s ceremonial customs and County community. with Greeneville Industries in the Kuroshio visited the USS Greeneville traditions,” he added. Then, on July 4, reunion attend- early 1990s, and who is now print in Pearl Harbor. ees from the Greeneville submarine and distribution manager for The The officers and crew of both sub- REUNION PLANNED will serve as co-grand marshals Greeneville Sun, spearheaded the marines met and learned from each USS Greeneville Inc., the local of the town’s Independence Day campaign and was joined by sev- other in what was dubbed a highly organization that successfully lob- Parade, along with local men and eral Greene County officials and successful event, according to a Navy bied the U.S. Navy to name a nucle- women who were deployed in Opera- business leaders. news release. ar submarine after Greeneville, has tion Desert Storm. After an intense campaign lobby- “During the visit, Greeneville’s crew been involved in numerous activi- On the evening of July 4, crew ing lawmakers and the U.S. Navy, showcased their tremendous warfight- ties to support and honor the ship, members plan to attend the in 1989 Secretary of the Navy H. ing capabilities and dedication to mis- its crew members and their fami- Greeneville Astros home game with Lawrence Garrett III decided to sion readiness,” the release said. lies for more than two decades. a ship representative throwing the name a new sub after Greeneville. The meeting marks the first time In conjunction with past and first pitch. Twenty years have passed quick- the Japanese have visited USS present crew members of the Additionally, during their stay, ly for former USS Greeneville crew Greeneville in recent history, solid- Greeneville, USS Greeneville Inc. the guests will visit local churches, members like Stan Simmerman. ifying the relationship between is assisting with the 20th year participate in shopping expeditions “It’s gone by very fast. I guess the U.S. and Japanese navies, the reunion of the submarine’s com- and play at area golf courses. for all the crew members, there’s release said. missioning this summer, accord- “Greeneville has played an a warm place in their hearts for Overall, the event was very well ing to a news release. active role in the life of the USS Greeneville and Greene County received by both the Kuroshio and Reunion activities are scheduled Greeneville submarine,” Long said. and all the folks down there,” he the Greeneville crews, it added. for July 1-4 in Greeneville, with “The boat and crew members will said during a recent interview. It is made even more significant approximately 100 past and pres- forever hold a place in this com- Like many former USS due to the Greeneville’s history. ent crew members and their fami- munity’s hearts. We are so excited Greeneville crew members, Sim- Nine boys and men died when the lies expected to attend, said Dale that our Navy friends are return- merman plans on attending the submarine surfaced beneath a Jap- Long, president of USS Greeneville ing to Greeneville to share the July reunion. anese fishing vessel, the Ehime Inc. celebration of the ship’s 20th anni- For more information about Sub- Maru, on Feb. 9, 2001, off Oahu. On July 1, the crew members, versary.” marine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Anseeuw was also invited short- their families and Greeneville- Anyone wanting to assist in plan- visit www.csp.navy.mil and www. ly after the tour to a “Sayonara” Greene County community lead- ning reunion activities can contact navy.mil/local/subpac/.

Cedar Creek Church of God Campground Church of God 2800 Cedar Creek Road, Greeneville, TN 4570 Asheville Highway, Greeneville, TN Christ United 423-639-3468 Rev. Stephen Aiken, Pastor Bronson Carter, Youth Pastor Andy Christiansen, Senior Pastor 423-638-6822 or 423-823-2259 E.J. Swatsell, Youth Pastor Methodist Church Worship Opportunities Worship Opportunities Oldest Methodist Congregation in Greeneville Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 307 South Main St. 638-6224 Worship: 10:00 a.m. Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m. Linda Bass, Pastor email - [email protected] Sunday Evening worship: 6:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY: 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY NIGHT MINISTRIES Worship Opportunities Children’s & Youth Ministries - Adult Bible Study Youth Ministry: 6:45 p.m. Nursery provided for all Services Adult and Children’s Bible Study: 7:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Traditional Sunday Worship 4:30 p.m. Life Tree Children & Youth 6:00 p.m. Casual Worship - Fellowship Hall First Church of God First Presbyterian Church Wednesday Night Activities: 1505 West Main Street 110 N. Main St., Greeneville 4:45 p.m. Life Tree Children & Youth 423-638-4818 423-638-4533 5:00 p.m. Fellowship Meal Dr. Nathan Leasure, Senior Pastor www.firstpresgreeneville.org 5:45 p.m. Bible Study Worship Opportunities Sunday 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Worship with Weekly Communion Morning Worship: 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages First Saturday of the Month: Sunday Evening: 6:00 p.m. 10:45 a.m. Worship (broadcast beginning at 11:00 a.m. on WSMG 1450 AM) 10:00 a.m. Artisan & Crafters WEDNESDAY: Wednesday Night Ministries Youth Fellowship Weekly & Activities for All Ages: 6:30 p.m. MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES Vocal and Handbell Choirs Monday Nights www.greenevillefcog.org and Facebook WEDNESDAY 5:00 p.m. Quilters Home of Noah's Ark Childcare After School Youth Program, Family Supper, 5:00 p.m. EverGreene Woodcarvers & Preschool Worship & Education for all

Greeneville Cumberland Freedom Fellowship Presbyterian Church Greeneville Free Holiness Greeneville 201 N. Main St. 423-638-4119 1710 Whirlwind Rd. James W. Lively, Pastor 423-823-2271 Non-denominational, Contemporary Church Andy Blackwelder, Director of Youth & Children Roy Blakeburn, Pastor of Counseling Mike Lamb, Pastor Abby Cole Keller, Pastor for Senior Ministries Casual Dress. Serious Faith. Worship Services Ministries for newborns to adults every Sunday @ 10:30 Worship Times Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:00 a.m. 3144 W. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Morning Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. www.freedomlakeway.net Ministries for All Ages Nursery Provided 1st Friday of the month: 7:00 p.m. Scott Childs 865-397-9000 .www.GCPChurch.org

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Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church Towering Oaks Baptist Church Victory Church of God 2320 Old Tusculum Blvd. 1985 Buckingham Rd. 166 Sanford Circle, Just Off Asheville Hwy. 423-798-1992 423-639-9241 • oakgrovegreeneville.com 638-7464 • Fax 638-6026 Rev. Jim Fillers, Pastor Billy Gragg, Pastor email: [email protected] Worship Opportunities Stuart Harmon, Youth Pastor Dr. James K. Pierce, III, Sr. Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Opportunities Morning Worship: 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.: Sunday School Children’s Church: 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.: Morning Worship Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship: 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.: Evening Worship/Youth Class (6-12th Grade) Wednesday Evening: 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Services: WEDNESDAY Youth Programs: Sun & 6:30 p.m.: AWANA Club All Adult, Youth and Children’s Activities Begin By 6:00 p.m. Wed 6:00 p.m. (Preschool-12th Grade) www.toweringoaks.org 7:00 p.m.: Prayer Meeting 10 THE GREENEVILLE SUN BENCHMARKS EDITION Saturday, March 26, 2016 www.greenevillesun.com www.greenevillesun.com Saturday, March 26, 2016 THE GREENEVILLE SUN BENCHMARKS EDITION 11 Community Honors Veterans With New Memorials

BY SARAH R. GREGORY could be completed. STAFF WRITER The piece, engraved by Tusculum Monu- Monuments honoring ment, includes three all Greene Countians massive granite slabs who have served in the that tip the scales at U.S. Armed Forces were over 4,000 pounds. unveiled in late 2015, The Memorial Stone but work continues at sits on a 36-foot circu- the newly dedicated Vet- lar concrete base. The erans Memorial Park. entire site is handicap- A special ceremony accessible, utilizing a on Nov. 11, 2015, made stamped concrete fin- Veterans Day a land- ishing safe for wheel- mark day at Veterans chairs. Memorial Park on For- est Street. MORE MONUMENTS For the first time, PLANNED the local Veterans Day The Veterans Memo- Service was held at rial Park Committee is the park, rather than continuing its fundrais- in front of the Greene ing efforts to develop County Courthouse. the next phase of the On Veterans Day 2014, park. the park was rededi- That part of the proj- cated as a permanent, ect will include instal- public space to pay trib- lation of “War Stones,” ute to Greeneville and bearing the names of Greene County’s veter- all Greene County vet- ans. erans killed in action in In 2015, at the end World War I, World War of the Veterans Day II, the Korean War, the service, a large stone Vietnam War and wars monument dedicating SUN FILE PHOTO in Iraq and Afghani- the site to all local vet- A Memorial Stone with an inscription dedicating Veterans Memorial Park to all Greene County veterans and a stan. About 250 soldiers erans was unveiled. vacant seat awaiting the return of prisoners of war and those missing in action, unveiled in late 2015, makes from Greene County The “Memorial Stone” for a solemn scene during snowfall earlier this year. perished in those wars. bears engravings of The final phase — and a full-color Ameri- likely the most difficult can flag, the Prison- of Greene County who constructed with the known as Forest Park, the site’s development — will include reserach er of War/Missing in served in the armed assistance of the Roll- and dedicated it to kicked off. to create stones that Action flag, emblems forces of the United ing Thunder organi- the county’s Gold Star Numerous individu- list the names of all of the branches of the States of America to zation, a nationwide Mothers — those who als, churches, civic Greene Countians who U.S. armed forces and preserve our freedom” group of motorcyclists have lost sons and organizations, busi- have served in the vari- a brass eagle over an and “Freedom is not dedicated to Prisoner of daughters in service to nesses and others ous conflicts. inscription. free.” War/Missing in Action the nation. have chipped in for the The committee must “It’s an awesome Another feature advocacy. Upon completing effort. raise funds and deter- sight,” said Veterans unveiled during the that project, Mill- “We’ve had a lot of mine the logistics of Memorial Park Com- ceremony will serve IN DEVELOPMENT SINCE er approached the help from a lot of busi- such a significant mittee Chairman and as a solemn tribute to 2012 Greeneville Board nesses,” Barefield said, undertaking, Barefield American Legion Post prisoners of war and The idea for a perma- of Mayor and Alder- noting that many have said. It is estimat- 64 Commander Grady those missing in action. nent place to honor local men to urge the town contributed services, ed that 5,000 Greene Barefield after a tarp An empty chair is roped veterans was sparked to formally dedicate equipment and man- Countians have served was removed from the off in the center of the in 2012 at a meeting the space as Veterans power to develop the in times of war. monument. site, where a plaque of the Greene County Memorial Park. site. Members of the com- “No other city around dedicates the seat as Veterans Association, Town officials agreed, Notable among mittee guiding the us has this stone,” reserved. Barefield said. and, at a Memorial Day them was Greeneville park’s design have been Barefield said. “Others “No one will sit in this A search for the prop- service in 2014, a tem- businessman and adamant that the site have war stones, but chair,” Barefield said, er site began around porary sign bearing the philanthropist Scott will honor all of Greene not color monuments.” adding that it is to be that same time. new, permanent name Niswonger, who County’s service mem- The stone bears the kept empty as it awaits In early 2014, Eagle was unveiled. provided funds to bers — those killed inscription, “Honor- the return of those who Scout Evan Miller In late 2014, a commu- ensure the park’s ing and remembering are missing. installed a bench at nitywide capital cam- primary monument, the men and women That monument was the park, historically paign to raise funds for the Memorial Stone, PLEASE SEE VETERANS | 12

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in action, those who served and returned alive, prisoners of war and those missing in action. “This is going to be something the commu- nity can be very, very proud of,” Barefield said. “This will remember those who died and honor those who returned.” Another project at the site, installation of a new flagpole that will feature the U.S. and POW/MIA flags, will be installed as a future Eagle Scout project, while new lighting, installed by the Greeneville Light & Power System, will shine on the new monuments and flags. So far, no timeline has been outlined for the next phases of work. Committee members remain active in their fundraising efforts. Anyone wishing to help with the park’s devel- opment can contact Barefield for more informa- tion at 552-8838 or maxbare4ut@embarqmail. com. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the Greene County Veterans Association, ear- SUN FILE PHOTO marked for Veterans Memorial Park, at P.O. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Chairman Grady Barefield speaks after unveiling the park’s primary monu- Box 803, Greeneville, TN 37744. ment, the Memorial Stone, during a communitywide Veterans Day service in 2015.

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Summer St. 423-639-9013 • 423-329-3539 14 THE GREENEVILLE SUN BENCHMARKS EDITION Saturday, March 26, 2016 www.greenevillesun.com 2015 ATHENA Award Winner Is Former Educator BY VELMA SOUTHERLAND at Vanderbilt University fol- LIVING EDITOR lowed in 1968. Beginning in 1973, During a red-carpet Johnson taught in the gala on June 16, 2015, Greeneville City School educator Joyce Johnson System from elementary was announced as the to high school. She created recipient of Greeneville’s the first fitted program for second ATHENA Leader- elementary students. ship Award. She taught Spanish at The event was held in Greeneville High School the ballroom of the Gen- from 1986-99 and at Car- eral Morgan Inn. son-Newman College from ATHENA Leadership 1999-2001. Awards are backed by From 2001-06, she taught ATHENA International, Spanish at Tusculum View “a non-profit organiza- Elementary School. tion that supports, devel- She has served on the ops and honors women board of directors for the leaders nationally and Tennessee Foreign Lan- internationally, inspiring guage Teaching Association women to reach their full and as president of Youth potential,” said Gregg Builders of Greeneville Inc. Jones, who presented the Johnson is credited with award to Johnson. Jones the 2006 development of is co-publisher of The a cooperative ministry of Greeneville Sun, which First Presbyterian Church presented the award and Asbury United Meth- locally. odist Church that offers free The ATHENA Awards English classes for Spanish have been presented in speakers. other cities, states and SUN FILE PHOTO BY BRIAN CUTSHALL She continues to interpret countries around the Eleven of the 12 finalists for the 2015 ATHENA Leadership Award hold roses presented to them during for teachers and provide world since the early the 2015 award program at the General Morgan Inn. Shown, left to right, are: Angelia Forby-Manuel, Paige transportation to medical 1980s. The honorees have Mengel, Betty Fletcher, Sarah Webster, Debbie Oldenberg, Laura Pendleton, 2015 ATHENA recipient Joyce appointments, courts and included Pat Summitt, Johnson, Tammy Albright, Vicki Culbertson, Dr. Linda Stroud and Dr. Cindy Bowman. Not pictured is the 12th schools for those in need. Marlo Thomas and Billie finalist, Mary Fitzpatrick. She also volunteers with Jean King, among others, Spanish-speaking stu- Jones said. Angelia Forby-Manuel, dents at Tusculum View The first Greene Coun- Paige Mengel, Debbie Elementary School. ty award was presented Oldenberg, Laura Pend- Johnson has been a to Dr. Drucilla Miller, leton, Dr. Linda Stroud member of First Presby- dean of Walters State and Sarah Webster. terian Church since 1975 Community College’s Jones explained that and an elder for more Greeneville-Greene the selection of the award than 25 years. She has County campus, in 2014. recipient was made by an served on several church The announcement of anonymous and diverse mission trips. the 2015 recipient was five-member committee She serves on the Ses- made by Pam Johnson, not connected with the staff sion, coordinates an adult owner of Roberts Furni- of the Sun or its parent Sunday school class, par- ture, Bedding and Gifts, company, Jones Media Inc. ticipates in the choir and which sponsored the 2015 bell choir, and serves as ATHENA Leadership JOHNSON’S BONA FIDES a deacon. She served as Award. Johnson is a retired for- youth ministry coordina- “This is quite an honor,” eign language and cul- tor from 1976 to 1987. Joyce Johnson said to the tural skills educator and “Joyce is always ready approximately 200 peo- volunteer mentor. She has to reach out in support ple attending the dinner developed and implement- of others. She sees the event. “My family won’t ed numerous language and opportunities for growth believe this, but I don’t cultural programs over the in other people and know what to say.” years. encourages them to grow To her fellow nominees She is a 1964 magna cum and learn. Her friends, for the ATHENA award, laude graduate of Carson- fellow church members Johnson said, “Ladies, Newman College, now Car- and educators turn to you all have so many tal- son-Newman University, her often for the vision ents.” with a bachelor’s degree in and energy that she so Selected as final- elementary education and readily shares,” her pas- ists with Johnson were a minor in Spanish. tor, Dr. Dan Donaldson, Tammy Albright, Dr. A master’s degree in spe- SUN FILE PHOTO BY BRIAN CUTSHALL wrote in his nomination Cindy Bowman, Vicki cial education from Pea- Joyce Johnson accepts the 2015 ATHENA Leadership Award from Greeneville Sun of her for the ATHENA Culbertson, Mary Fitz- body College of Education Co-Publisher Gregg Jones. Award. patrick, Betty Fletcher, and Human Development Eighteen Years In A Row! Give Your Tusculum Heat Pump Monument Company the OK with Serving The Greeneville, Service You Greene County Area Since 1969 Can Count On.

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popular, and growing, Fourth of July Celebra- the mural at City Garage and there’s no way we can started off with a bang — Downtown Halloween Happenings, tion. Car Museum. tell,” she said. She lists more than 350 people for which is huge, according Rose, with the Town of The vendors reported the attendance number as its first performance the Starts on Page 13 to Mirkov. Greeneville, said that she that this was the best thousands. first Thursday evening in “There were probably is definitely seeing growth year ever for the event, The number of vendors 2014 — and has grown to which started as a festi- about 5,000 people last as the third parade, held and that sentiment was and activities, however, average about 550 people val and will sometimes, year. We’ve always had in 2015, had a lot more echoed by Andy Daniels, are countable and keep per performance in 2015. but not always, be orga- over 4,000,” she said, entries. a member of the mural growing. Last year, there Audiences for some per- nized to bring the public acknowledging that She set the attendance committee. were approximately 150 formances topped 600 downtown as local shops the good weather prob- number at thousands but Festivals don’t have vendors, including food, people, Mirkov said. remain open for extend- ably accounted for the has no real count because to be young to continue arts and crafts, and mer- The weekly concerts ed hours. First Friday increase. of the scope of the event. growing, and the vener- chants. are on the lawn of the is being celebrated by “It’s a safe place for peo- Another third-year able Iris Festival, which is The 2016 festival will Dickson-Williams Man- towns all across the ple to bring their children event that continues to in its 22nd year, is proof. add a car show and a sion and feature music by nation. to trick-or-treat,” Mirkov grow is the annual “Win- Vickie Andrew, vice Depot Street farmers regional artists. “It’s not meant to be a said. dows to the Past Festival,” president of chamber oper- market. “With so many differ- big festival. It’s about get- Some businesses, such held in June. The 2015 ations with the Greene A more recent addition ent events in downtown, ting people to shop locally. as The Greeneville Sun, theme of “Thunder Road” County Partnership, said to the downtown area there seems to be a shift It’s a ‘bring life to the were so swamped with put the focus on cars, and the Partnership does not is Lyrics on the Lawn, in focus on downtown,” heart of the town’-type trick-or-treaters they art teacher Sherry Hens- do head counts. organized by Main Street: Mirkov said. “We’re head- event,” Britton said. reported running out of ley’s design was used for “The streets are full Greeneville. The event ed in the right direction.” “Depot Street had a candy. whole new positive vibe Growth was easier to Friday night. Stores were gauge at Town of Green- open with shoppers after eville’s “Midnight on dark,” Rose, who helped Main.” plan the festivities, said Rose said attendance at days after the first event. the event tripled in just “Live music brought danc- its second year. ers and foot-tappers of all The Capitol Theatre ages. It was exciting to was sold out for its concert see the community sup- that featured three acts: port for this event, and I High Culture, Sunflowers hope it continues.” & Sin and Shiloh. Spokes- First Friday was held person Rhonda Humbert in conjunction with Main said that 340 tickets were Antique Guide Street: Greeneville’s sold for the concert event. annual “Christmas in The General Morgan Downtown” in December Inn and the Catalyst Cof- and the Town of Greenev- fee Company offered free ille’s “Midnight on Main” musical performances by Antiques Only New Year’s Eve party. the Johnson City-based Both holiday events band The Whiskey Sticks, ARK HOUS reported increased atten- bluegrass musician Josh American Road P E dance. Miller, vocalist Zachary Jann Mirkov, executive Wampler and Middle Ten- Antiques director of Main Street: nessee State University Pat Lee - (423) 638-1534 ANTIQUES Greeneville Inc., noted recording industry major that it is difficult to gauge Tyler Warren. Outbuildings open on Saturday or by request TOM AND BENNIE LANE the attendance at the On the terrace of the Christmas event, which is General Morgan Inn, a 21- 6125 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. Open Tues-Sat OWNERS/DEALERS spread out. and-older crowd enjoyed a (Hwy 11E Outside Greeneville) 10:00am - 5:00pm She noted that, follow- 1980s-themed party with Afton, TN 37616 Closed: Mon & Sun ing the lighting of the tree a $10 cover charge and on the courthouse lawn, Robbie Britton providing ANTIQUES, there were more than 150 the entertainment. 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PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE SUN The cast of “Like Kissing Moonlight” included, from left: Paige Mengel, Matt Quick, Melanie Yod- kins, Dave Hutton, Larry Bunton, Joy Nagy, Karen Mabe, Emily Nagy and Hunter Hall. The Greeneville Theatre Guild brought the production by the Johnson City Com- munity Theatre to the Capitol Theatre for two shows in April 2015. Theatre Guild To Ramp Up After Opening Season

BY VELMA SOUTHERLAND prop and costume stor- with “Playing a role in LIVING EDITOR age. the community,” while the back features the logo. The Having adopted the mis- VOLUNTEERS WANTED lettering is in white and the sion “to enrich, entertain The guild continues to logo is green and white. and educate our commu- encourage participation by Shirts are available in nity through high-quality everyone in the commu- small, medium, large and theatrical presentations,” nity — those interested in extra-large in purple, char- the Greeneville Theatre acting and/or those who coal gray and black. Guild has announced five prefer to remain in the The T-shirts are $20 each. shows for its second sea- background. There are Anyone interested in vol- son. numerous ways a person unteering or purchasing a The group formed in can assist the guild with- shirt can contact the guild on 2014 and produced two out ever treading the stage the Facebook page at https:// shows in its inaugural boards, Mengel said. www.facebook.com/Green- season of 2015: “Father “We can always use evilleTheatreGuild/; at the of the Bride,” directed by more,” Mengel said. guild’s website www.green- Bill Regan, and “Lend evilletheatreguild.org; Me A Tenor,” directed by FUNDRAISER T-SHIRTS by writing to Greeneville Steve Schultz. To raise funds, the Theatre Guild, P.O. Box The guild also present- guild has had a num- 2002, Greeneville, TN ed “Like Kissing Moon- ber of T-shirts made up. 37744; or calling 470- light” to Greeneville. The The front is emblazoned 2792. latter work was written and directed by regional playwright Stacey Brac- SUN FILE PHOTO ey. It premiered at the Steven Ayers, left, displayed his winning logo design Johnson City Community for the Greeneville Theatre Guild, as David Hendrick- Theatre. The JC produc- sen, secretary of the guild’s board of trustees, holds tion included a number checks totaling $500 that were presented to Ayers, of Greene Countians in who donated a portion of his prize to the art depart- the cast. ment at Chuckey-Doak High School. The new season is heavily sprinkled with comedy, Southern-style, the community who stage of The Capitol as it begins with two are new to directing, Theatre of Greeneville shows that focus on rela- according to Paige for its shows. tionships defined by that Mengel, business coor- Since the guild has geography. dinator for the guild. access to the Capitol On the menu for the Three coordinators for only the last week guild’s second season are responsible for the before each opening are: day-to-day guild busi- night, the sets, props • “Southern Fried ness: Sandy Neinaber, and costumes must be • TV Inspection w/Line Location Funeral” — which ran artistic coordinator, accumulated and stored March 11-13 and 18- Christy Hoeke, educa- off-site. • Drain Cleaning Any Lines 21, a comedy about tional coordinator, and Frank and Paige family directed by Bill Mengel. Mengel have purchased Regan, which focuses The board of trustees a building on Depot • High Pressure Water Jetting on the best and worst is responsible for fund- Street, which they are of human nature when raising and oversight of leasing to the guild. • Septic Tanks Pumped a loved one dies; the coordinators. The The first part of the • “Dixie Swim Club” board is comprised of building was purchased — May 6-8 and 13-15, a Pat Russo, president; in March 2015, and the Call comedy directed by Jim David Hendricksen, final portion of the Holt that is a tale of secretary; Walt Bru- same building was pur- school friendships that mit, treasurer; Dr. chased in January. 423-636-ROTO continue and evolve Melinda Dukes, Stuart Located at the corner SEWER-DRAIN (7686) over the years; Hoeke, Andy Daniels, of West Deport and Cut- or 423-639-1221 • “The 25th Annual Dr. Jerry Ward, Dr. ler streets, the guild is SERVICE Putnam County Spell- Thomas Beckner and calling the location the Mike Harrell - Owner ing Bee” — June 17-19 Ruth Moss. Theatre Depot. It is and 24-26, directed by being used for rehears- Brian Ricker, which will LOGO CONTEST HELD als, set building, and Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Municipal be the guild’s first musi- Very early in 2015, the cal comedy and, despite guild held a competition the spelling bee story- from which it selected a line, is typically staged logo designed by Steven with young adults as Ayers, who won $500 the show features some for first place. adult themes; The other finalists The Bottle Shop • Agatha Christie’s were designs by Patri- mystery/thriller “The cia Brady and Paige Mousetrap” — Sept. 16- Mengel, who won $200 18 and 23-25, directed when the decision was Party Haus by Steve Schultz, the made in February world’s longest running 2015. stage play; Wine • “Stocking Stuffers” REHEARSAL AND SHOW — Dec. 8-11, will be LOCATIONS Liquor a variety of vignettes At the moment, the directed by people of guild is leasing the Wine High Gravity Beer Spirits 2318 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy. 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The petals were barely wilted from the death of Greeneville’s Random Acts of Flowers when the Healing With Flow- ers ministry burst into bloom. The mission of both organizations is to recy- cle flowers and deliver smiles. Healing With Flowers will mark its first anni- versary April 10. HWF delivered its 5,000th bouquet on Feb. 25, according to Cindi Laws, treasurer of the HWF board, and Gypsy Tweed, board president. HWF’s arrangements are created from flowers donated after weddings, funerals, church services and the events of local clubs and organizations, as well as flowers donat- ed by grocery store floral departments. The new arrangements are delivered to patients and residents of hospitals and nursing homes and those in hospice care. The Knoxville-based Random Acts of Flow- ers lasted in Greeneville barely one year before closing the office Feb. 23, 2015, due to financial shortfalls. The local branch had opened in January 2014. SUN FILE PHOTO The 501(c) 3 organization Former Random Acts of Flowers Greeneville Executive Director Angee Woody, right, delivered flowers to Lucille Casteel Johnson at Laugh- had concluded that its lin Memorial Hospital in January 2014. Mrs. Johnson died April 22, 2015, at 99 years of age. The Greeneville chapter of Random Acts branches need to be locat- of Flowers closed Feb. 23, 2015. ed in cities larger than Greeneville in order to be self sustaining, according volunteers are coming on flowers into buckets by to get something out comes out looking gor- General Market is, at the to a spokesman. board about every month type and color, making of this and to feel that geous. It’s amazing how corner of the U.S. 11E Each month, the local from all walks of life. the new arrangements they’re making a differ- it just comes together.” Bypass and Industrial branch’s expenses totaled Even icy January had 25 and delivering the floral ence,” she added. “A lot Anyone who wishes to Road. nearly $5,000. Included or so who managed to gifts to their destina- of people have never done donate ribbon (5/8-inch is The organization’s web- in that amount were show up and get the work tions. flower arranging before idea l) or vases shou ld ta ke page is located at www. rent, utilities, materials, done. HWF delivers to the and don’t think they can. them by Copies Unlim- healingwithflowers.org. an amount for corporate two local hospitals, six It makes them smile ited, which is located in The group also has a and the salaries of two WISH LIST different nursing homes, when the arrangement the center where Dollar Facebook page. employees. Nearly all supplies are two assisted living loca- Even as RAF was strug- donated by the Greene tions, the soup kitchen gling with whether the County community, Laws and two companies who local office would close said. manage houses for dis- or remain open, the seed Leftover flowers, small placed Greene Valley of a new non-profit orga- to medium vases and rib- residents. nization was germinat- bons are daily needs. In addition, some vol- ing in the mind of Cindi “We always have flow- unteers go to the HWF Laws, of Greeneville, a ers on Mondays, but the site, pick up ribbon and volunteer with RAF. other days are sometimes make bows while watch- “We wanted to restart sketchy,” Laws said. ing TV, Laws said. something smaller that While the site is open HWF has partnered we could just run in seven days a week, nor- with Holston United Greeneville indepen- mally it is just Laws who Methodist Home For dently, and not have a is in unless HWF has Children in delivering the corporate entity to report a supply of flowers, she flowers. Both organiza- Quality Garment Cleaning & Customer Service to,” said Gypsy Tweed, said. tions believe the Holston president of the Healing Laws and Tweed elab- Home children benefit by with Flowers board, for orated that monetary interacting with elderly an October 2015 story. donations are welcomed and/or ill people and that • Professional Alterations & Repairs Money “We really feel like this is as there are some items the recipients are cheered a ministry in the commu- that are not gifted to by the young people. • Return of Your Garments When Promised Back nity. The volunteers that the organization: wires To volunteer for any • Free Cleaning of the American Flag Service are keeping this going for the bows, card hold- step in the process or to Guaranteed feel very strongly about ers, flower food, gas for donate flowers, call 423- & Military Discount it.” the delivery vehicles and 708-HEAL. Healing With Flowers some tools used in mak- The organization has has eliminated most of ing the arrangements. just started giving a the expenses RAF paid. “Our biggest wish right HWF T-shirt to one vol- Convenient drive-thru service for drop-off & pick-ups The new organization now is a van for delivery,” unteer per month. Each is enjoying donated space Laws said. time a volunteer works, Two locations to serve you: in the former Pet Milk that person writes his building, sharing space VOLUNTEERING OR name on a slip of paper 1407 Tusculum Boulevard 227 W. Depot with Gifts for Kids in DONATING and puts it into a vase a warehouse owned by People are needed for from which the winning Greeneville, TN Downtown LandAir Transport Inc. every step of the Healing slip is drawn. Utilities are also With Flowers process: “We’ve just started that 423-639-1407 423-638-8141 donated. All the work is picking up the donated and it’s been a huge hit,” performed by volunteers arrangements, decon- Tweed said. Monday - Friday 7:30 - 6:00 • Saturday 9:00 - 2:00 who do not take a salary. structing the arrange- “We want anyone who Tweed said that new ments and sorting the participates at any level Locust Springs Thrift Store • Household Decor • Clothing/Shoes/Accessories • Small Household Appliances • Dishes • Home Furnishings • Linens & Bedding • CD’s & DVD’s & Many More Bargains! Printing

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BY LISA WARREN by Greeneville-Greene County Community Minis- STAFF WRITER tries, a multi-faceted outreach of the Greeneville- Despite lean times, Greene Greene County Ministerial Association. Greene Countians are often known for a spirit The Coal Fund program was established years of giving. Countians continued to support a ago to provide financial assistance to those who Through the years, people here have generous- need help heating their homes. Although the annu- ly supported various charitable causes — even variety of causes during the past al official campaign begins on Thanksgiving and during times when funds are tight for most continues through the end of the year, Coal Fund households. year through charitable fundraising donations are accepted year-round. Despite lean times, Greene Countians contin- The Coal Fund also guides people to use the ued to support a variety of causes during the campaigns, sponsored walks and Wood Ministry, which chops, cuts and delivers past year through charitable fundraising cam- wood to needy families with wood stoves. paigns, sponsored walks and many other ways. many other ways. Among those was the annual Greene County OTHER MAJOR DRIVES United Way Campaign, which directs funds Numerous other local groups have also seen toward 24 partner agencies and programs. continued support for their fundraising walking Since 1958, the United Way of Greene County events held in Greeneville during the past year, has been conducting an annual fundraising have, to date, raised just over $69,000, according including: campaign for services that aid citizens in a wide the Greene County Relay for Life web page in • Last year’s Greeneville March for Babies, variety of ways. mid March. a community fundraiser for the March of This year, the organization hopes to reach a Since the Relay for Life’s founding in 1995, sup- Dimes, netted nearly $54,000 to benefit the fundraising goal of $600,000, which officials porters have raised nearly $2.5 million for the organization that works to prevent birth say will be used to help 30,000 Greene County fight against cancer. defects and premature births. This year, residents. This past year, one longtime volunteer became March for Babies organizers hope to raise involved in the East Tennessee regional fund- at least $60,000 as part of the walk set for RELAY FOR LIFE raising effort. Sunday, May 1, at the Laughlin Memorial Several charitable walks and other annual The American Cancer Society Mid South Divi- Hospital walking trail, which is located on fundraising efforts also continued successful sion named Greeneville resident Nicki Sentelle the hospital campus. campaigns during the past year — especially to serve on the Division Relay Leadership Team. • The annual Greeneville MS Walk held last the Greene County Relay for Life, an annual In this role, Sentelle is the volunteer lead for all April resulted in just over $21,000 being collect- community fundraiser for the American Cancer counties serviced by the Johnson City and Knox- ed to aid multiple sclerosis research and patient Society. ville markets. services. This year marks the 21th anniversary of the The team, made up of volunteers from across Contributions raised through this annual walk, Greene County Relay for Life. Although a variety the six-state division, oversees the execution of which is hosted each year by the Greeneville MS of fundraising events are already being sched- divisionwide strategy and new volunteer support Self-Help Group, benefit the National Multiple uled by teams participanting in the fundraising, initiatives for the region’s Relay for Life organi- Sclerosis Society. This year, event organizers the main event is scheduled for Saturday, June zations. hope to raise at least $25,000. 11, from 1-11 p.m. at the Greeneville Middle The 2016 Greeneville MS Walk is set for Sat- School Track, located at 433 E. Vann Road next COAL FUND urday, April 23, on the campus of Tusculum to Hardin Park. This past year’s Coal Fund campaign, sponsored College. Registration for the event will begin at While final totals won’t be counted until later annually by The Greeneville Sun, raised more than 9 a.m. at the Tusculum College Indoor Sports this year, so far, there are 31 teams and 230 par- $117,000 to aid local needy families. Complex, located just off Shiloh Road beside the ticipants signed up for this year’s relay, which The Coal Fund is administered free-of-charge football field. People’s Choice GUIDE

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year. We came down here know- Sauceman hit two home runs in ing we could win it.” the finale, and her tears started Athletes Softball Lowery agreed, saying, “We falling as she embraced Leon Starts on Page 7 Starts on Page 4 were probably a little timid last after the game. year, but it was good for us to “I can’t describe this moment,” experience that and get a feel Sauceman said. “You always say expect that. game, center fielder Selena for everything. I think that was your goal is to win a state cham- “I am really proud of the girls. They came Leon — one of only two seniors the main difference between last pionship, but to go out and actu- ready to play today and took care of business.” on the squad, along with Sarah year and this year.” ally do it — it’s unbelievable. Luttrell — sat down in the out- Greeneville went 4-1 at the “I think back on all the hours CHUCKEY-DOAK SOCCER SETS SCHOOL RECORD FOR field and began crying. 2015 state tournament, rolling we’ve put in, all the hard work, WINS “I can understand the emotion through Lexington, CAK and just to see it all pay off.” The Chuckey-Doak girls’ soccer team had that Selena was feeling because Chattanooga Central before suf- The Lady Devils declared a season to remember in 2015 as the Lady she has watched it come full fering a setback against Lex- before the season started that Knights set a school record for wins (19) and circle,” coach Bob Fortel said at ington in the finals. The Lady they were going to win a state advanced to the state sectional round for the the time. “She was here when we Tigers had to beat GHS twice championship. But it was harder second time in three years. were not so good and now they to capture the title, though, and to put into words the night the are getting opportunity to go Greeneville responded with a 7- dream had been realized. TUSCULUM INTRODUCES ODOM AS NEW FOOTBALL win it all.” 4 win. “We’ve been saying all year COACH The Lady Devils had the chance Third baseman Hope Ottinger that we were going to do this, Tusculum College in December announced to win it all the year before the gloved the final ground ball and but now that we finally did it ... Jerry Odom as the new head football coach state title game, but in reality, threw it to first. Cayla Woods I can’t even explain it, it’s just after the school parted ways with long-time they weren’t ready, according to caught it and the celebration incredible,” Leon said. coach Frankie DeBusk following the 2015 some of the members of this ensued. Fortel added, “This is just season. year’s team. “It felt amazing,” Ottinger something that started off as a Odom was formally the defensive coordina- Greeneville finished fourth at said. “All season, our goal was to dream, but every year we saw tor at Jacksonville University. the 2014 state tournament. “I make sure we got back here so it get a little bit closer and clos- think last year we came in a that we could finish this time. er, and that just made us work GREENEVILLE’S FOSTER WINS STATE TITLE, DEVILS little nervous,” Holt said in 2015. It’s something I will always harder and harder.” ADVANCE AS TEAM “There was none of that this remember.” After six minutes of a knock-down, drag-out style fight, Nick Foster found enough gas left in his tank to get one more take down and win a state championship in the 220-pound weight the season at the state Morristown West. The Greene a year ago, as class at the TSSAA Class A/AA Indiviual tournament, as she Lady Trojans made it to well, and she said the Wrestling Champion- ships at the Williamson Lady Rebels recorded a total of 80 state, as well, in Class familiarity of playing County Ag Expo Center in Franklin. points and 33 rebounds AAA. on the big stage helped “This feels amazing,” Foster said. “It was an Starts on Page 6 in three games. For her The Lady Rebels her this time around. awesome match and we went back and forth, efforts, she was named defeated North Greene “I had a lot of nerves but I knew if I just kept pushing him, eventu- carries herself and her the tournament’s Most for both the District 1-A last year,” Lamb said. ally he would try to push back and give me an work ethic. She’s such a Valuable Player. and Region 1-A titles, “I was really uptight. opening. As soon as we got to overtime, I got a humble kid and doesn’t Cutshaw and Wykle and then thumped Mid- I was more loose this new energy and just told myself I’m not going really want to talk were also named to the way in the state section- year and more upbeat, to lose the state championship.” about this kind of stuff, All-State Tournament al game to earn a trip because I was more At the state duals wrestling tournament, but she is so deserving Team. to Murfreesboro for the comfortable with my Greeneville finished fourth, losing to Alcoa of this recognition.” Three of South second straight year. surroundings. That both in the opening round and later in the Lamb played some of Greene’s four losses Lamb was one of the really helped me this third-place matchup. her best basketball of this season came to key players for South year.” People’s Choice GUIDE

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