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VOL. 7 NO. 18
May 5, 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
Mother’s Day!
Troop 213 members Ben Miller, Dexter Dinsmore and Alex Ahnert work on their teepee-style shelter using bamboo and other natural items. Photo by C. Taylor
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Col. Franks and the King James David Franks told me he started cooking at age 5. His grandmother taught him to cook and would let him stand in a straight wooden chair and stir the pots on a wood burning stove.
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See Bonnie’s story on page 5
Angels in the Chapel It has been three years in the making, but Angels in the Chapel Daycare has finally opened. Owners Martha Hill and Sabrina Barbee have put together a Christian-based, child-friendly environment and are welcoming parents to bring their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years to spend time at the center. The day care is located at 1941 Leadmine Bend Road in Sharps Chapel and is convenient to many local subdivisions.
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See Cindy’s story on page 2
Catch of the day
‘End of the world,’ Echota style By Cindy Taylor The Echota District of the Great Smoky Mountain Council of Boy Scouts held their 2012 Camporee on April 27-30. The theme for this year was “The End of the World as You Know It.” The camp was all about survival skills, but fortunately weather wasn’t an issue that had to be conquered. Blue skies and sunshine prevailed as troops from Union and North Knox counties competed for the trophy. Union County’s own Troop 401 brought home the coveted title of “Best
Overall Troop” for the second year in a row. Challenges involved building shelters and starting fires. Only natural, found items could be used for any skill. Troop 213 from Northeast Knox County built two survival shelters that would be habitable once finished. “Since the Mayan calendar ends this year, the Scouts chose ‘End of the World’ as the theme for Summer Camporee,” said veteran Scout Dexter Dinsmore. “One of our shelters was disqualified because we didn’t know we
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Index Business Community Bonnie Peters Kids
around, but that’s it. The wind can be a huge factor, too.” They also built a wilderness survival shelter and did camp improvements to help guarantee their win. There was one secret challenge: a woman was parked close to the site of the Camporee with a tire out beside her car and her hood up. The challenge was to see which, if any, troops would respond and offer help. Troop 401 was on the ball seeking to assist her.
Jones seeks re-election
The Union County Rescue Squad held its 24th annual bass fishing tournament April 28 at Brogan’s free launch, and it was a beautiful day on the water. Ninety-eight boats signed in and a total of 431 pounds of fish were weighed in.
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couldn’t use rope.” For the fire challenge, troops had to build a fire that would stay under one line of string but send a flame high enough to burn through an upper string. Troop 401 used a “hot spark,” or flint and steel, and a “bird’s nest” to start their fire. Using the hot spark rather than matches, which were allowed, earned the troop extra points. “Once you start the fire you can’t add any more material,” said scoutmaster Bill Collins. “You can blow on it and move materials
Assistant scoutmaster Caleb Branum carves a walking stick.
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U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (right) talks with L.D. Monroe at Maynardville City Hall during an April 30 visit. Fleischmann addressed issues regarding postal service, Social Security, congressional salaries and capital gains tax. Photo by C. Taylor
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Mother’s Day
According to Union County Property Assessor Donna Jones, property assessment is a complex and technical profession vital to the financial health of local government. Jones will seek re-election this August. “As Assessor I have become thoroughly familiar with all the pertinent legislation and operating procedures,” said Jones. “My office has collaborated with other agencies to establish a Geographical Information System to provide faster and more efficient service to the county while maintaining a mapping system at no extra cost.” Through partnership with the 911 system, new addresses are now available in the Assessor’s office when a building permit is purchased. According to Jones, this partnership saves the county money and provides fast service to property owners. Jones said her office staff are members of the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers and all required training and continuing
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education stays up to date. “My goal as Assessor of Property for Union County is to provide a well administered office with a focus on equality, effective public relations and exceptional customer service,” said Jones. “It is an honor to serve the people of Union County and I am humbled by their trust in me. I thank them and seek their continued support as they vote for experience.”
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Union County Property Assessor Donna Jones Photo by C. Taylor
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