Wilson Park 12:00 – 4:00 November 7, 2026

The American Legion Post 212 invites you to celebrate the more than 1,200 Union County Veterans and all Veterans on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 4:00.

This is a FREE event for all Veterans, their families, friends, neighbors, and anyone else who appreciates the work and sacrifices these men and women have made for us and our country. We honor and thank our Veterans!

November 7, 2026 Wilson Park Maynardville

Calling all motorcycle riders! Join the American Legion Post 212 for this annual ride to the Veterans Overlook at Clinch Mountain, a scenic roadside memorial and viewpoint in Grainger County.

I have always been curious about the origin of unusual plant names, and with a nod towards Halloween, I thought I would embark on local plants with ominous or spooky names. So here goes:

Bloodroot: This early spring flowering plant has a large daisy-like flower and odd shaped scalloped leaves. As the name implies the roots when broken emits a bloody looking fluid, which Native Americans used for body paint and as an insect repellent

While I was growing up, I often heard the expression: “That went crossways.” Have you ever heard it? In my family, it meant that not only did something not work the way it should have, but also there was no going forward or backwards. Tim and I recently experienced this.

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
Union County High School
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026
6:00 p.m.

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Union County Veterans Gather for Breakfast and Community Update

After a hearty breakfast, NJROTC cadet Mia Tamayo opened the meeting by leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Adjutant Norman Gillen recognized the various branches of military service represented at the gathering. As a Navy veteran, he reminded everyone that Oct. 13 marked the 251st anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Navy. The group then observed a moment of silence to remember those who have fallen in service to our country.

Fear can be an icy grip that often paralyzes people. We’ve all seen or known someone who missed an incredible opportunity because they froze in fear. For example, a student who studied hard might know the answers but never advance because of apprehension. Similarly, a man might miss out on a promotion at work because his fear of failure prevents him from applying. Fear doesn’t just whisper worst-case scenarios; it shouts about possibilities, robbing us of what could have been.

After a long hot summer my favorite time of year is finally here, with its balmy days, cool nights, and eventual forest color display that everyone looks forward to. If you ever wonder why leaves change color, here’s the latest scoop.

From science class you know that a tree leaf is green because it contains a group of pigments known as chlorophyll. These are so abundant during the summer that the green color hides any other pigments present. Chlorophyll has the life giving function of catching the sun's energy and using it to manufacture food and building materials for plants. During this process the chlorophyll breaks down but is constantly replaced during the growing season.