Archie Reynolds addressed the November meeting of the Union County Historical Society (UCHS). He spoke of the traditions of Native Americans. He explained how warrior societies were formed to carry on the culture and sacred beliefs of indigenous people.
Volunteers from Milan Baptist Church who logged 324.5 volunteer hours during National Collection Week 2022, November 14-21
Maynardville, TN, November, 2022 — Union County churches, groups and individuals want children in need around the world to receive a gift this Christmas season and to experience the love and hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.
People from our area partnered with the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, to make a difference in the lives of children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine.
The Union County Lions Club annual pecan sale is now underway. You can purchase one pound packages of pecans for $10 at Commercial Bank and First Century Bank (Maynardville branches only) during their normal business hours. Regular pecans are available in half pieces. Pecans covered with white or amaretto chocolate and chocolate dipped peanuts are available while they last.
For additional information contact Ronnie Mincey (865-278-6430).
It’s time for Christmas lights, so you know what that means: “Light It Up” is back! UT Extension has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce again to host the annual Light It Up contest for the county.
Union High School students are surprised with their names on a plaque by Ace Hardware. Photo by Helina Bailey
On Monday, November 28th, a group of hardworking students at Union County High School received special recognition for going above and beyond the school standards. These youngsters were surprised to find their names emblazed on a plaque from Ace Hardware when they were called into the business technology classroom during lunch.
The Union County Board of Education will have a new sound system that will include individual microphones that can be controlled by the member and a central location such as the chairperson. The board's action at its November meeting addresses concerns from board members and parents who had difficulty hearing the discussion at the meetings. Chip Brown offered the board several options but recommended the local vendor known as Avco because of the high quality at less expense.
The Union County Commission faced several agenda items concerning pay issues at its November meeting. The first item to be resolved involved confusion regarding a motion in the minutes of the October 24 meeting to distribute bonus pay to essential workers with funds from the Capital Projects Budget. The commission was unaware of a law that passed in 2016 that reduced the majority vote requirement if a member had a statutory conflict.
Union County Business & Professional Association enjoyed quiche, coffee, and sweet treats during a morning Meet 'n Mingle on December 7, 2022. The event was held at Emily Cooke's Buttercup Bakehouse. Members chatted and visited to the smell of fresh baked cinnamon rolls. Shannon Brooks of First Bank organized the event with incoming president Tammie Hill of Realty Executives. UCBPA meets monthly on the second Tuesday at noon at Li'l Jo's in Maynardville.
Mark your calendars! Union County Rescue Squad is hosting their annual Christmas parade on Sunday, December 11th, at 2:20pm. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the festive event.
MES 5th Community Service officers
are Chloe Harvey, Vince Jolly and
Makinzee Eubanks
Once again, 4-H members in each elementary school are collecting pop top tabs for their community service project and the first full jugs have been turned in! All tabs will be donated to our local Ronald McDonald House for recycling.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee Extension is recognizing the importance and value of its family and consumer sciences program and agents on Friday, December 2 during National Family and Consumer Sciences Day.
If your college student is home for the holidays, you might want to have a discussion with him or her about the benefits of chiropractic treatment during the school year. After all, chiropractic treatment is not just for older adults with back problems. It’s beneficial for all people, and college students are among those poised for benefit. long hours of studying spent hunched over a textbook or laptop can strain muscles and cause misalignment in many parts of the body.
Ezekiel 3:8-9 KJV: [8] Behold, I have made thy face strong against their faces, and thy forehead strong against their foreheads. [9] As an adamant harder than flint have I made thy forehead: fear them not, neither be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.
Did you think of the old nursery rhyme, “Three Blind Mice,” when you read the title? I was raised on fairy tales and nursery rhymes, but I did not like that one. That makes what happened to me very ironic.
Most of us probably don’t put much thought into the history of the roads we drive every time we leave the house. Matter of fact, we probably complain about the roads more than we appreciate them. Complaints like the pavement is rough or the roads are too curvy. Many of the roads we drive on today were a beaten path that horses pulling wagons used to travel.
Hardy Otto Johnson at the end of fighting in 1953 at DMZ in South Korea
December 15, 1952: It was cold—very cold—in the 26th Signal Corps compound at Inchon, South Korea. Hardy Johnson still wasn’t acclimated to the harsh winter conditions he was experiencing there, nor the stark living conditions that the South Koreans had to endure in 1952.
They had nothing, living in 6 ft. by 8 ft. mud and straw huts, sleeping on dirt floors with no furniture, no water, heated by a tunnel dug in the floor as the hut was built, filled with anything that would burn and covered with dirt.
The Christmas season is upon us. Christmas trees, live garland, wreaths and other evergreens deck our halls. To make our homes more inviting we introduce the smells of the season: cinnamon, spruce, apple, orange, clove and a plethora of other spices. Poinsettias, rosemary and Christmas cacti are strategically placed for just the right pop of color. Where would our holidays be without the enhancement of plants?
For now, I would like to focus on the Christmas cactus and the conundrum associated with it.
Once again, the Christmas season is approaching. Christmas presents a marvelous opportunity each year to make new memories. Reflecting on the memories of past Christmases is also refreshing. Let me take this opportunity to share a few random memories of Christmases past.
I have a number of leftover turkey recipes. If you have leftover chicken, that works, too. One thing about cooked meat is that it can be put on the table in a hurry. Most of the time in less than 30 minutes. I have a collection of quick supper meals.
When buying either a cut or live (balled) Christmas tree, a few extra minutes spent checking it over prior to purchase will make sure you bring home a healthy and attractive tree.
Before you bring a tree home, decide where you will display it to determine the size and shape you can handle. The most important consideration when selecting a tree is freshness. A fresh tree retains its needles longer and is more fire resistant. Freshness can be determined by doing the following checks. Bend the tree's needles, which should be supple and springy.