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walk a mile down the road to a nearby store just to catch the bus! But even though she lived in a farming family and often had to take time off to help with the crops, Alice did very well in school and truly enjoyed going. In fact, she knew by the third grade that she loved going to school so much, she wanted to make a career of it and become a teacher.

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the requisite two-year degree required at the time to start teaching, and then she immediately began teaching at a small school out in Coker Creek. After two years, Alice had accumulated enough money and retirement savings to afford to go back to school. She attended ETSU, and after graduation, she began teaching at McMinn County High School.

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While working at the high school, Alice met Ray Akins. One of Alice’s best friends had started dating Ray’s uncle and decided to fix Ray and Alice up on a blind date.

The date must have gone well, because they ended up getting married in 1960!

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Having a definitive goal is something Alice has always said she was grateful for – and not only that she had this goal, but that she achieved it.

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his Autumn season marks the 10th Anniversary of Monroe Life Magazine. I am overwhelmed with gratitude daily and even more so in reflection of the years past. Ten years of capturing in print and sharing the wonderful people and places of our amazing county. We invite all of you to join us at the 6th Annual Monroe Life Magazine’s Balloon Fiesta on September 1st & 2nd to celebrate this incredible publication milestone.

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This year’s Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta is taking place at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore.

The museum just completed a multi-million dollar renovation, Sequoyah himself comes to life with the use of new advanced technologies. The grounds of the museum will play the perfect host for the 20+ Hot Air Balloons with the reflection from the surrounding water creating a spectacular display of the balloon glow illuminating the sky each night. Best part is the proceeds benefit the families and children of Monroe County through CASA-Monroe. You can read more about the details on the Balloon Fiesta in this edition of Monroe Life. It is a “don’t miss” event for you and your family.

In addition to the Monroe Life Magazine’s Balloon Fiesta, there are many other exciting festivals and activities to read about and enjoy this fall, including the Autumn Gold Festival’s 50th Anniversary which has Emi Sunshine performing on opening day. The infamous Halloween trick-or-treating in downtown Madisonville or Sweetwater is the perfect place for a night filled with a few tricks and lots of sweet treats.

In this issue of Monroe Life, you will explore a wonderful day trip to Burnsville, NC and learn about a unique piece of history at the Cyclorama in Atlanta, GA. We got the chance to chat with with the “boys” of the county, The Surfers, about their lifelong friendship and their musical reunion. I am excited to have them perform at the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta this year.

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We are pleased to announce, Lon Shoopman, as a featured writer for Monroe Life. You will enjoy his first story, “Bonnetts, Beards & Buggies”, as he takes us inside the Mennonite communities of Etowah and Tellico. Most special to my heart, is the honor to feature my Aunt Alice, a true Monroe county treasure.

As school begins, it serves as the perfect occasion to share about her love for teaching and passion to encourage others.

This 10th Anniversary Edition of Monroe Life is filled with many wonderful stories of all the beautiful people and places that I know and love. I am so thankful to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers who continue to make this publication possible. It is a joy to serve Monroe County. See you at the Monroe Life Magazine Balloon Fiesta, be blessed!

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SEQUOYAH BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM, VONORE The 6th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta will return to East Tennessee at The Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee. Enjoy balloon rides, live music, food, games, an inflatable Kid’s Zone and much more all while supporting CASA Monroe. The two-day Balloon Fiesta begins on Saturday, September 1st from 2pm – 10pm, and runs through Sunday, September 2nd, from 2pm – 10pm. The finale each night will be a Balloon Glow set to music with over 22+ colorful hot air balloons beginning at dusk. “We have 22+ of the most talented balloon pilots in the country excited to entertain the community.

We invite everyone to come out and join in the celebration!”

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We will have separate gates for attendees that already have tickets.

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MEET OUT PILOTS

We are proud to present this year’s balloon pilots! These balloonists from the great states of Tennessee, Iowa, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia will be bringing over 150+ years of combined experience and a diverse collection of vibrant balloons with them to the festival. Our pilots have flown as far as Australia and Costa Rica in search of the most beautiful landscapes many people only dream about. They come from diverse backgrounds, have been in numerous competitions and races and have perfomed aerial stunts. Do not miss some of the greatest pilots in the world. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of some of the most elaborate balloons known to man.

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MEREDITH BENNETT Meredith is from Columbus, OH and has been involved in the ballooning community for over 15 years, with piloting her balloons for over 12 years. She has been travelling to rallies throughout Ohio, North Carolina, Indiana, New Mexico, and Michigan and is excited to add Tennessee to her list. This is her second time flying in the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta and is very excited to be invited to attend and fly her new balloon Moonshine for you all this year.

DAVID LITTON Living in Statesville NC, our family has always had a natural curiosity for hot air balloons. Seeing a hot air balloon in the Statesville skies was a huge thrill for my family! We have been crewing during the Carolina Balloon festival for seven years and I always had the desire to learn more.

At the 2016 Carolina Balloon Festival, I decided to make my dream of being a hot air balloon pilot a reality. I started taking lessons and became a private pilot in August 2017. My goal is to become a commercial pilot as soon as possible and continue sharing my love for ballooning with others.

My favorite thing about ballooning is that it is something that my family does together.

My crew consists of my wife Candice and our 3 children Abigail (15), Jenna (12) and Owen(8).

Steve is a new resident of Blount County with his wife Amy and their two boys, Beaux and Spruce. Amy Davis is Roy Smith’s daughter.

Steve has been a licensed pilot since 1985 and has logged more than 2000 hours in 35 states and five countries. Some of his favorite locations to fly include the mountains of Montana and Costa Rica. In the late 1990s, Steve also began using a balloon as a platform from which to skydive. This led to the involvement of performing aerial stunts involving a balance beam between two balloons, rope ladders and tea parties on top of balloons.

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KEN DRAUGHN Ken Draughn was born and raised in Burlington, NC. He is a commercial pilot and has been flying for 29 years.

BRIAN HOYLE Brian Hoyle is from Raleigh, NC, and has been involved with flight since the 1980’s, though only recently became a pilot in 2005.

Brian runs Hot Air Marketing, a marketing consulting firm specializing developing promotions, experiential marketing, public relations and social media marketing strategies with partners at the agency and brand levels. His balloon “Papa Red” is one of the nation’s few wheelchair accessible balloons. The Hoyles dedicate much of their balloon work with Papa Red and a portion of proceeds from tethered rides to Project Uplift USA, an all-volunteer group founded by Brian, committed to promoting Americanism and volunteerism through its annual Freedom Balloon Fest held Memorial Day weekend honoring Gold Star family members. Throughout the year, the organization works to provide hot air balloon experiences for military families and children living with mobility challenges and they offer free, K-12 STEM-based educational enrichment programs using hot air balloons as a teaching tool.

him busy at home. Dan was also ordained as a Minister in 2001 so as to allow him to conduct balloon weddings and cremation scattering ceremonies.

WAYNE FORTNEY JOSEPH HURDT Joseph owns Excite Tech Inc, a technology and consulting firm in Shelby, NC. He enjoys working in a field where ideas and solutions are ever-changing. As unique and exciting as his daily tasks may be, nothing compares to ballooning. Joseph’s enthusiasm for the sport began after receiving a surprise birthday flight, and he has been flying or dreaming of flying since. For Joseph, ballooning is about bringing families together; his own, as well as a growing community of pilots and crew. His greatest reward, however, is seeing the sense of wonder and amazement in the eyes of the children and families he’s met while piloting SunCatcher.

DANIEL SASSER Daniel has been involved in ballooning since he was six years old. He attended a balloon rally with his family and has been hooked ever since. Currently living in Charlotte, NC, Daniel has had the opportunity to fly all across the southeast, and has even flown in ‘the big one,’ Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico.

Daniel enjoys sharing his passion with friends, family, and all the cool people you meet along the way. He is thrilled to be returning to beautiful East Tennessee to participate in this event, which is one of his favorites, and fly along so many friends for such a worthy cause.

DANNY CAMPBELL Dan Campbell has been flying hot air balloons since 1973 (44 years) and is the Chief Pilot and Z-Balloon Adventures owner/ operator. An avid Hot-Air Balloon Pilot, Dan averages between 120 to 190 flights a year.

Dan is also a Special Shape Pilot and he owns several unique balloons. Dan holds numerous Hot-Air Balloon records and awards. In 1998 he ranked 1st in the nation in the Balloon Federation of America’s Long Jump Competition. In addition, Dan holds the distinction of being Iowa’s furthest flying pilot. In 1998 Dan also became the first pilot in Iowa in over 24 years to fly in the dark.

Dan has a LifeTime membership in the BFA (Balloon Federation of America), since 1989. Dan is also a BFA Level VII Prominent Aeronaut and a FAA Safety Wings Program Level 12 Pilot. In the last few years, Dan has flown in China, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico as well as all over the US. Campbell flies 1-2 Balloon Races a year as the balloon ride business keeps

JOHN PAISLEY During a camping trip in 1985, John, his wife, Joyce, and their 4 children attended a hot air balloon rally in Love Valley, North Carolina. That event was the beginning of a great family adventure. Flying throughout the country since the 1980’s, John has a commercial Lighter Than Air pilot’s certificate. John enjoys flying in balloon competitions, tethering campers at Victory Junction, sharing the joy of ballooning with ride passengers and meeting new friends at festivals. He is looking forward to attending the Monroe Life Balloon Festival this year.

To book a balloon ride with John, contact him at paisley.joyce@gmail.com or call (336) 227-0218.

Wayne Fortney lives in Kingsport and has been flying his balloon named Rosie since 1996. His entire family enjoys the sport, and he even met his wife on a balloon ride in Bristol, Virginia. Wayne has attended rallies all over the US and Canada and will attend The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in October for the 12th time. Wayne’s Team Mantra: “We launch with passengers…We land with friends.”

BILL SCARBERRY, JR. ‘Bluner Bill’, Bill Scarberry Jr. is from LeSage, WV and has been flying for 31 years, clocking over 1000 hours. He has several accreditations including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certified and Commercially Rated Hot Air Balloon Pilot. In April 2000, he was commercially licensed by the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DCA) in Kenya, Africa to fly passenger balloons up to 310,000 cubic feet and to train in the 400,000 cubic feet balloon (the world’s largest passenger carrying balloon at that time). Bill was a member of the Balloon Federation of America from 1988, was a member and Piedmont Director of the Carolinas Balloonist Association, and a member of the Iredell Aeronaut Society until they ceased to be. He is currently an AAAA Member. ‘Bluner Bill’ has done business since 1991 as “Sky High Balloon Promotions” from in and around the LeSage and Huntington, West Virginia area, then Abingdon, Virginia, serving the Tri-Cities Area of Tennessee and surrounding areas, then in Concord, North Carolina. Bill and his wife, Kathy now reside in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Now semi-retired as a full time balloon pilot, he flies only for fun, sport and his and Kathy’s favorite charities.

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We’re glad to be able to participate in The Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta.

To book a flight with Buddy call (336) 317-3598.

DALE PATTYN Dale started crewing for a local balloon pilot in 2005 upon moving to Albuquerque, NM while still Active Duty Air Force and fell in love with this different way to fly. He bought his first Balloon in 2009, received an LTA rating in 2010, and his Commercial LTA rating in 2014. He has accumulated 250 hours in balloons and has been a regular instructor at Balloon Ground Schools and Safety Seminars in Albuquerque before relocating to Georgia in 2017 to be the Chief Pilot Instructor at the new Lockheed Martin Hercules Training Center located in Marietta, GA. He is a retired Air Force Command Pilot with over 5,000 flight hours having flown T-37, T-38 and various C-130 aircraft. Along with his Commercial LTA Balloon privileges, he holds an ATP, B-737, & L-382 type ratings.

JAYME NELSON DEREK BROWNING Derek has been involved with ballooning for almost 40 years. He has been a pilot since 1995 and has participated in numerous ballooning events including the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Derek and his wife are both retired from law enforcement and have 3 children.

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BUDDY CARTER Buddy became a private pilot in 1986 and a commercial pilot in 1989. He has over 660 hrs of flight time. He and his wife live in North Carolina(NC), USA. We got into ballooning to share our sport with those that may never have the opportunity to get close to a balloon otherwise. We visit schools and allow the children to come up and ask questions, touch the balloon and at times do tethers for them. We also take our balloon to Paul Newman’s Victory Junction Camp in Randleman, NC and share our balloon with the handicap children that visit the camp over 6 weeks in the summer each year. Normally we carry 3 of our grandchildren with us when ballooning, the oldest wants to become a pilot and we’re starting to work on getting her certified.

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First balloon flight was while stationed with the U.S. Army in Germany. While photographing the balloons, a German pilot asked if I wanted to go up with him. Moments into the flight I thought to myself, I want to become a balloonist.

Several years later, the desire to fly was still strong. Realizing, “life is short,” I became a balloonist that has traveled the U.S. with my wife Teri, attending over 50 ballooning events from coast to coast and Mexico.

BONNIE CLEVINGER Bonnie has been ballooning since 1994.

This has allowed me to fly east coast and west coast. Great group of people to know.

Jayme is from Anderson, SC and has been in the ballooning world since she was born. Her father, Jim Hendershot, has been a pilot for over thirty years and taught her how to fly.

She enjoys traveling to balloon events around the southeast with her parents, husband, and daughter. Her balloon, Palmetto Paws, represents her love for Clemson and her home state of South Carolina.

MARSHA TREACY “I knew this is what I wanted to do the first time I saw a balloon flying in my hometown, a small town in Michigan in the early 80s,” she recalled. “I stopped dead in my tracks and I knew I had to do that.” Within six months of her first flight, she bought her own balloon. Now, more than three decades later, she has managed and operated a fleet of hot-air balloons for well know corporations across the country. There are only a handful of hot air balloon companies across the country with the same experience Treacy has amassed. For Marsha, a magical attraction to balloons has been at the heart of a career in aerial advertising spanning 34 years. When she talks about the “child-like wonder” that hot-air balloons inspire in people of all ages, she’s discussing the personal as well as the universal experience.

That experience with the “gentle giants,” as she calls them, makes hot-air balloons great canvasses for advertising. Whether she’s flying above thousands of people gathered for a major sporting event or taking a family on a charter ride, she’s never lost sight of her good fortune of making a career out of doing something she loves.

MIKE & KRISTINE TEIS Mike has been involved in ballooning since he was 15 years old when he began volunteering to crew for Bill Smith and his Balloon “Prime Time” in Canton, OH and has been hooked ever since. Mike bought “The Endeavor” and started training for his pilot certificate in 2016. He became a private pilot in June 2018. For Mike, giving others the thrill of flying in a balloon is a great pleasure. Often, it is their first flight, and one they will always remember. Mike receives continual love and support from his wife, Kristine and daughters, Lesley, Sarah and Abby as he continues to follow his dream. This is his first time flying in the Monroe Life Balloon Fiesta and is very excited to be a part of this worthy cause.

PHILLIP MACNUTT Originally from Hammond, Louisiana, Phillip now lives in Salisbury, North Carolina with his wife Renee. In 1986 he received his private pilot’s license for hot air balloons, and then advanced to a commercial rating 3 years later. In 2001, he received his gas balloon rating. With over 1,000 hours to date in balloons, Phillip has flown in 17 states within the US, and also has flown in France, Germany, England, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Mexico, and Austria. In 1994, he built his first balloon system, and then went on to design and construct several more systems including a gas balloon that he flew several times in the America’s Challenge gas balloon race, as well as a replica of Ed Yost’s famous “Silver Fox” transatlantic gas

balloon. Phillip, along with co-pilot Richard Abruzzo flew the 2005 Gordon Bennett gas race, launching from Brussels Belgium and landing 3 days later in eastern Finland near the Russian border, a total of nearly 2,000 kilometers in distance. Phillip has also been quite involved in high altitude balloon work with 3 flights above 20,000 feet, including a flight to 32,000 feet. He has spoken on the subject as a featured speaker at a BFA safety seminar in Houston, Texas. In October 2002, BFA President Phil Bryant presented the BFA Director’s award to Phillip for his contributions and spirit in ballooning. In 2012, Phillip achieved the highest available level (Distinguished) in the BFA’s Pilot Achievement award program.

ROGER CLARK

Roger Clark is a passionate pilot with over 3,900 hours in balloons, and certified 15 pilots. He has flown in most of the largest festivals, many states and about every type of balloon. He has been a flight instructor, ground instructor, safety seminar instructor, balloon manufacturer worker (HEAD) and is currently a FAAST Team member for the Southern Region. He flew for the following major sponsors among others: Ziploc, Re/ Max, Longhorn Steakhouse, Coors Light, Crafted with Pride/Made in USA, WSPA-TV7, WESC-92.5 FM, Freedom Weekend Aloft and numerous individual banner events and sponsors. He was the staff meteorologist for the BFA Nationals in 2006 & 2008 and the weather officer for Camden Balloon Rally (1991), Balloons Over Anderson (2010-2016), Freedom Weekend Aloft (2011-2014) and the Carolina Balloonfest in Statesville (2011-2017). He has also taught at the CBA Safety Seminar in 2011 and 2014, Safety Seminar at Sea in 2012-2014 and 2018 and BFA Approved Southeast Regional Ground School/Safety Seminar in 2012 and 2013.

While his flying has been predominately in the Southeast, he has been around the BFA Nationals and the World’s and is familiar with the needs of the ballooning community at large.

To book a balloon ride with Roger contact him at roger.clark@live.com.

MARC KLINGER Marc Klinger and his wife Ursula currently reside in Troutman, NC. Marc has worked for Piedmont Plastics, Inc. for the past 25 years and is currently the company’s Chief Information Officer. They maintain a small farm in Troutman, North Carolina with some friendly donkeys, chickens and other wildlife. Both Marc and Ursula are both rated balloon pilots and have been involved in ballooning for over 27 years, clocking 750 hours. Marc is involved with the Carolinas Balloon Association, a regional balloon organization, as well the Aero Club of America, currently the only active Gas Ballooning organization in the US. Marc also flies competitively being recognized as the most improved rookie in 2016, finishing 13th nationally.

To book a balloon ride with Marc contact him at mklinger@bellsouth.net

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he Honorable Judge Dwaine B. Thomas of the Monroe County Juvenile Court takes every opportunity available to share how meaningful, valuable and needed CASA-Monroe is to the county, specifically the children. "It is truly the thing that changes children's lives, lives of families and the county", said Judge Thomas, "I encourage involvement with CASA-Monroe, it is instrumental in the function of our court, influencing and changing the county and community."

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Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse “Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse is about more than just coffee.

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endra Moreau, owner of the charming establishment will welcome anyone who comes through her door with a cheerful smile and a listening ear. Not just because of her friendly nature, but because she is sure that what she is doing is her calling.

She wasn’t surprised by the doubt she received. How do you know that kind of thing will stay open in such a small town?

Do you even know anything about coffee?

But Kendra didn’t let those questions that she had even asked herself keep her from diving into the task she was given.

It started with a dream, as most things tend to, but there was something very different about these dreams. God was whispering his desires to her, showing her glimpses of a place where fellowship flowed freely and the Holy Spirit reigned.

These visions didn’t stop, but became stronger everyday, pulling on Kendra’s heart and calling her out to step in faith.

There were only a couple of problems.

Kendra knew only enough about coffee to brew a pot in the morning before her shift at the hospital, and the ins and outs of running the business side of such a place were not handy tools on her belt that she could reach for. What was God thinking?

When she could take the heaviness of the calling no more, she gave a heart pounding confession to her family that God was calling her to open a coffee shop.

A small historic building in downtown was available and just itching to be restored to a glory it had never reached before.

Agreements were made and walls were erected. Floors were buffed and drywall was painted. Kendra was faced with obstacles along the way, but God always provided. She lost her baker one day and He had one walking in her door the next.

It was actually happening. The hiring process began and before she knew it, she was hanging up the sign her mother had made for her. This is a Kingdom Business.

We have given this company to the Lord and it is His. Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse has been open since March 1st. It has had its slow days and it has had days where blessings

were heaped in abundance. It’s not just a place to drink a comforting cup of coffee and satisfy your sweet tooth. The little coffee shop is about relationships.

We hope that when you walk into our door you feel the love of the Father and know that you have a home here.

Mon-Thurs: 6:00AM - 6:00PM Friday: 6:00AM - 8:00PM Saturday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM Sunday: Closed 111 North Main St. Suite A Sweetwater, TN 37874 +1 (423) 836-9696 cuprunnethovercoffee.com

The Savory Whisk The Savory Whisk and Chef Amy Ridgell believe the Best Table in Town is Yours! Easy Cooking Classes are available in Downtown Sweetwater. This class features quick and delicious recipes that are also packed with fresh ingredients. Classes are held at Sweet Station Bake Shop inside Cup Runneth Over Coffee Shop on Main Street and includes step-by-step cooking demonstrations, a full meal and recipes to take home.

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Pumpkin Bash! A Cooking Class | September 13th, 6:00-7:30, $48

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Sweet Pumpkin Crepes

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Sweet Station Bake Shop Sweet Station Bake Shop provides the sweetest of compliments to the yummy beverages at Cup Runneth Over Coffeehouse located in Downtown Sweetwater.

Freshly baked muffins, scones, cupcakes, cookies and so much more are available daily, plus a savory breakfast item option to get any day started perfectfully.

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A Beautiful Fall Table The Southern Autumn season rolls in a welcomed reprieve from the summer heat and our mind begins to set on the gathering of family and friends. It’s the festival season in Tennessee, and yes, it’s also football time, both bring out the savory recipes and decor for welcoming a crowd. Our design partners shared their creations to inspire a beautiful table for this autumn season.

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Saturday, October 13th & Sunday, October 14th It’s a big year for the Autumn Gold Festival as it celebrates 50 years of fun at Coker Creek. The Coker Creek Ruritan Club is excited to host the two day event bringing crafters, artists, food vendors, entertainers and a reunion of past festival queens and princesses to the grounds of the Coker Creek Elementary School. The festival opens at 10 am on Saturday, October 13th with the annual flag raising, national anthem and welcoming from the County Mayor. Great Music is the highlight of the day with Emi Sunshine performing at 12 noon followed by Sara Williams at 2 pm. Admission on Saturday is $10 for adults and free to 11 yrs & under. On Sunday, October 14th, the festival will kick off at 10:30 am with a Monroe County K-9 unit demonstration, followed by the Beauty Pageant at 1pm and at 3:30 pm storytime with “Bumbly Bee Can’t Fly.” Admission on Sunday is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors and free to 11 yrs & under. There is so much to enjoy throughout both days of the festival as music fills the autumn air and families enjoy amazing demonstrations that include spinning/ weaving, panning for gold and native Cherokee Indians on crafting corn husk dolls and playing stickball. Mark your calendars and don’t miss the Autumn Gold Festival in Tellico Plains October 13-14, 2018.

The Burgers

By Jennifer Porterfield

New Location in Lenoir City Back in April of 2018, The Burgers officially opened its third location in East Tennessee area in Lenoir City!

The Burgers is a full-service restaurant that serves quite a bit more than just burgers.

They offer mouth-watering appetizers like fried pickles, pork belly and chili cheese fries. They have, of course, their hand-pattied burgers, made from USDA choice ground beef as well as award-wining shrimp and fish options. If you’re craving a chicken sandwich, you will be delighted to know theirs get extra special care -- they are marinated at least 48 hours and available either grilled or lightly fried. Classic hot dog and sausage options are also on the menu, or, if you’re still sweating the scale from summertime, they even have salads!

This new restaurant location is the perfect place to sit back and enjoy a delicious meal with your family or kick back after work with some friends. They have outdoor seating and live music, as well as craft beer offerings.

The Burgers is located at 540 Highway 321 in Lenoir City. They have two other locations off Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville and on E Emory Road in Powell. For more information, hours and menu options, visit them online at www.eattheburgers.com.

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Bill Lee Wins Republican Nomination For Governor Bill Lee stepped onto the stage, “I love ya’ll, the first words from the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor. “Wow, I love ya’ll, thank you;” said Lee, who at times appeared overwhelmed and speechless. Fifteen months earlier, Bill and wife, Maria boarded a 13 year old motorhome to visit 95 counties in 95 days. The Lee campaign was considered a long shot against a heavy field of qualified and popular opponents.

On August 2, 2018, in a room packed with family and friends, the results appeared on the state television screen.

A victory speech equaled in humility as every town hall audience experience throughout the grassroots campaign. He is a man of common sense, prayerful consideration, and service.

The true heart of a servant is the only befitting description for businessman, Bill Lee complimented by the unmatched heart for others expressed in his wife, Maria.

In the last two days of this campaign, that motorhome, now 14 years old, was feeling the

weight of all the miles, but despite the failed air conditioning and hectic schedule, the Lee’s rallied home to Franklin to await election results. It was a non-stop journey, but none along the path saw the exhaustion, stress or felt hurried in conversation.

It was the opposite as they met each Tennessean with genuine sincerity, they listened, they hugged and they shared the vision for Tennessee.

Psalm 71:14; As for me, I will always have hope”, displayed on that RV, the foundation for Bill and Maria Lee, a hope for making the State of Ten-

nessee greatest in America. The results are in...

Tennesseans have spoken, placing their hope in Bill Lee for Governor.

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Bringing SMILES to Monroe County

Tennessee Smiles Orthodontics & General Dentistry, a dual service dental practice, provides excellent oral health and is bringing smiles to the kids, teens and young adults of Monroe County. Drs. Mark Britton and Andy Turner opened the practice in Madisonville, Tennessee to create a child-friendly environment, where kids can be at ease and enjoy their oral care visits. “I love working with children, getting them off to the right start, and giving them tools for healthy teeth for a lifetime,” says Dr. Britton.

The office is age-appropriately designed with game systems and toys in the waiting area, expressing the easy going, fun atmosphere from the start of the visit. During dental care, patients enjoy televisions with headphones to watch favorite shows and private rooms are available for those feeling extra anxious or needing special attention. Tennessee Smiles is determined to make every visit fun and positive, building self-confidence in each and every patient.

is in a unique position to serve the families of Madisonville, Monroe County and frankly, any kid, teenager or young adult from anywhere looking for a fun, positive visit to the Dentist or Orthodontist. Since opening the office, the growth continues to be amazing as families are proud to share about the economical and excellent dental care.

The Doctors and Staff look forward to meeting your family and giving everyone a Tennessee Smile.

Tennessee Smiles Orthodontic & General Dentistry is located at 4233 Highway 411 Madisonville, TN 37354. Schedule an appointment by calling 423-436-4800 and visit www.tnsmile.com for more information.

In addition, Tennessee Smiles has a goal to educate the children and parents of Monroe County on the importance of dental hygiene. “Educating parents on how frequently and what age a child should start visiting the dentist is key, and we want them to understand they are part of a team with their dentist,” says Dr. Britton. A child’s first birthday is the easiest way to remember starting oral care, 1st birthday equals 1st dental visit. The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a child have their first visit with an orthodontist by age 7. Providing an easy going, team environment for oral care during the developmental years is a priority at Tennessee Smiles.

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This festival offers readings from local writers over nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, writing workshops, and seminars dedicated to both readers and writers.

DAY TRIP

Burnsville, North Carolina

By Sydnee Brashears

It’s time to get out of the city and return to the small town charms of yesteryear with a day trip to Burnsville, North Carolina. With recent upgrades to the downtown and fabulous festivals, Burnsville will satisfy your craving for a simple, honest experience.

Don’t let the word upgrade fool you, however.

Though renovations were made, the buildings remain mostly as they were; the theater is still a one-movie theater with its original box office, even though new technology has been applied inside the office. With this in mind, you won’t have to worry about being reminded about the place you left behind.

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stores lining the streets, downtown always has something to behold. One of my favorite places to eat was the Snap Dragon, a restaurant named for the ship that carried the town’s namesake, Captain Otway Burns.

Between the atmosphere and the delicious food, I definitely recommend. Once you’re done eating and want to explore the downtown, there are lovely antique shops like Off the Beaten Path, or boutiques like The Grapevine, ltd. If you want something a little more unique and homemade, One of a Kind Art Gallery hosts local artists’ works like pottery, quilts, and jewelry, all for sale. If you need to rest your legs but also need to see some fine acting, the Parkway Playhouse has entertained audiences for over 70 years.

Burnsville, North Carolina has more than a great downtown; it also displays fabled festivals.

Carolina Mountains Literaryl Festival September 6-8 The Carolina Mountains Literary Festival held from September 6th-8th. Given the amount of artists showcased, it’s only fitting that wordsmiths find their own spotlight.

Old Timey Fall Festival September 29 If you’ve ever wanted to go back to the good old days, this is the perfect place to do so.

Hosted by the Yancey History Association, craftspeople such as basket-makers offer authenic, high-quality crafts and demonstrations. Other activities include an antique tractor parade, live music, arts and crafts, kids games, a farmer’s market, and local food.

Toe River Festival November 30 - December 2 Toe River Studio Tour, which is a free self-guided tour of artists studios. Approximately 100 artists participate each time, and it’s very popular. The next tour is Nov. 30-Dec. 2.

Burnsville may be a small town, but it holds huge potential as an entertaining day trip.

Transport yourself back to the simple life, and then come back for a longer trip for hiking, historic inns, and even more of that Snap Dragon goodness. We’ll see you there.

The Mount Mitchell Byway is a very scenic 52mile mountain drive, packed with vistas among the peaks and valleys. This official North Carolina Scenic Byway begins on the highest peak east of the Mississippi and traverses Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Toe River Valley is the cultural heart of the Mount Mitchell Scenic Byway. It’s an area full of artist studios and quilt trails. Some of the best-known glass blowers on the East Coast are located in the Celo community, just off N.C. 80.

The N.C. 80 portion of the drive concludes in Micaville. From there, the byway runs four miles westward into Burnsville, via U.S. 19E. The route passes Town Square, a one-acre green space, and continues down the Main Street of Burnsville, a Norman Rockwell kind of place with plenty of shops and restaurants.

The byway’s final leg goes nearly 17 miles westward along U.S. 19 to Madison County, where it intersects with Interstate 26. Go east on I-26 to return to Asheville.

The Mount Mitchell Scenic Drive takes 1.5 hours to drive. It crests the Eastern Continental Divide, bisects the Pisgah National Forest and passes 46 WNC Quilt Trails blocks.

One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-weather months, and backpacking opportunities abound, including entry onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. A concession area and a full-service restaurant serve visitors from May to October.

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OCTOBER 20-21, 2018

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WOOLLY WORM 41ST Annual Festival If you’re looking for a family-friendly festival that’s maybe not warm but certainly offers lots of fuzzy, look no further than the Woolly Worm Festival in Banner Elk! The festival originated from regional folklore about woolly worms – those fuzzy little caterpillars – being used to forecast the weather and a need to help drive local tourism to the area.

The concept? An annual festival where they would pit woolly worm against woolly worm in a race to see which one could be trusted the most to predict the weather.

The first year was very cold, so the worms didn’t go very fast, and there were only three or four vendors. The event has since

grown over 40+ years to now having 160 vendors and hundreds of people who come out each year. The event costs $6 for adults, $4 for children (ages 6-12) and children 5 and under are free. All proceeds go back to the community.

For more information, visit www.woollyworm.com.

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SEPTEMBER 7-9, 2018

Written By Jennifer Porterfield The family-owned Land of Oz located on Beech Mountain in North Carolina is once again open to the public! The park is available for events only, but the upcoming Autumn at Oz Festival, September 7 - 9, 2018, is the perfect opportunity for you to come journey down the Yellow Brick Road

and meet classic characters like Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.

The Oz Theme Park has never been about roller-coasters or thrill rides but instead about creating an emotional experience.

So many people know and love L. Frank Baum’s classic story about Dorothy’s adventures in Oz. With the Autumn at Oz Festival and Journey with Dorothy events in June, you can truly become a part of the magic that is Oz. For more information, visit www.landofoznc.com.

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A Beautiful Table

By Carrie Sims Grey With Braden’s Lifestyles Furniture Fall is such a wonderful time of year and, without doubt, my favorite with its cooler temps, lower humidity, bluer skies and those autumn leaves! Not only does the fall bring with it some of East Tennessee’s most gorgeous weather, but it ushers in the holiday season!

Holidays are those times of year that we’re sure to spend with those closest to us, and quite often, enjoy some of our favorite traditions and meals.

Whether or not we’re inclined to celebrate the seasons with special seasonal décor, one thing holds true for us all--if our holiday celebrations are centered around a meal, the meal will be centered around the table. Why not take a few extra steps to decorate the table, prepare a lovely gathering spot and ensure a memorable holiday experience for all? Here are a few basic tips to ensure a beautiful table:

PLAN AHEAD. If you’re going to go the extra mile and are breaking out the china and silver, be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get them washed/polished and ready for use. The last thing you need or want is major menu prep, house cleaning and this type of task bearing down on you at the last minute. Even though you’re hosting, this should be an enjoyable process for you too. Also, if you’ve given yourself a bit of extra prep time, you can give yourself plenty of time to peruse design ideas online (Pinterest is a great source) to see what table top styles appeal most to you.

Carrie, a Knoxville native, has been with Braden’s Lifestyles Furniture for the last five years since her return to Tennessee after a brief stint in Northern Ireland and travels throughout the UK, parts of Europe and even Asia. She and her son share a cozy cabin in Seymour, TN and are taking to the quieter life. She loves everything home décor, and especially fabrics, and would love to partner with you on your next project! Call Carrie for an appointment at Braden’s Showroom: 865.777.4059 LINKS to Braden’s Fall Pinterest Boards: *Fall Décor for the Home: https://www.pinterest.com/ bradenstyle/fall-decor-for-the-home/ *Fun Thanksgiving / Fall Ideas for Kids: https://www. pinterest.com/bradenstyle/fun-thanksgiving-fallideas-for-kids/ *Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas: https://www. pinterest.com/bradenstyle/thanksgiving-table-settingideas/

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KEEP IT SIMPLE, BUT BE WILLING TO TRY NEW THINGS. Obviously, a beautiful table is a great goal when entertaining, but more than that, an enjoyable gathering for all is first priority.

Be sure to create place settings and table top displays that are not too distracting or overwhelming. If something sticks out to you in various seasonal tablescapes, try it on your table!

CONSIDER NATURAL ELEMENTS. To me, some of the most beautiful items used for table top décor are those that are natural. Various fruits, greenery garlands and of course, pumpkins and gourds are easy go-to items for your holiday table.

CHOOSE YOUR PLACE SETTINGS. Are you going formal or a bit more casual?

Choose your dinnerware, stemware and serving ware and set your table well in advance. Give a little extra thought to name cards. Thanksgiving is a great time to let those you are sharing the day with know how thankful you are for them.

Get creative on how you tell them!

Spend time on the details UNTIL your guests arrive and then focus only on them.

There’s no such thing as perfection, so save yourself the trouble and don’t act like there is! Focus on your friends and family and everyone will enjoy their time together.

Lastly, but most importantly the table top should be a reflection of your preferences.

Don’t be afraid to mix or blend styles. It’s YOUR table, have fun with it!

Important pieces for the table: Charger, Dinner Plate, Salad Plate, Bread Plate, flatware, stemware, napkins, place cards and centerpiece/table top decor

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Alice Akins Russell I

A Legacy of Encouragement

f there is one thing that can be said for certain about Alice Akins, it’s that she truly loved school.

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Alice was born in 1932, the middle of five children. As a child, her mother always used to say, “Go to school. Go to school.” And so she did.

walk a mile down the road to a nearby store just to catch the bus! But even though she lived in a farming family and often had to take time off to help with the crops, Alice did very well in school and truly enjoyed going. In fact, she knew by the third grade that she loved going to school so much, she wanted to make a career of it and become a teacher.

She attended Green Hill, which was close to her home and close to her church, Rocky Springs Baptist. Back then, you had to walk most everywhere – there were no buses until high school, and even then, Alice had to

Having a definitive goal is something Alice has always said she was grateful for – and not only that she had this goal, but that she achieved it.

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the requisite two-year degree required at the time to start teaching, and then she immediately began teaching at a small school out in Coker Creek. After two years, Alice had accumulated enough money and retirement savings to afford to go back to school. She attended ETSU, and after graduation, she began teaching at McMinn County High School.

While working at the high school, Alice met Ray Akins. One of Alice’s best friends had started dating Ray’s uncle and decided to fix Ray and Alice up on a blind date.

The date must have gone well, because they ended up getting married in 1960!

The following fall, Alice began what would really be

the crux of her career when she took a job teaching at Tellico High School.

Alice started off as an English teacher but has also taught History and Geography. The majority of her career was spent in the halls of Tellico High School -- around 30 years minus a few years she taught at Madisonville Junior High to be closer to her children, Scarlett and Wally. But Alice decided middle school students didn’t quite suit her, and she quickly returned to the school where she truly felt at home, TPHS. Whether on the job or at her church, Alice has made a huge impact on many lives.

Back before her teaching career really took off, she was involved in establishing Bible schools through Rocky Springs Baptist.

She’d started seven Bible schools by the time she got married. She’s also served as the GA Director and WMU Director for many years in her church.

And just how much her church and her students love her is evident in the way they rallied around her when Ray got sick. Illness often puts a strain on family finances, and when times were tight, the church helped out, and the TPHS Drama Club even put on plays and would bring Alice the proceeds from admissions.

Ray passed away in 1983, but through friends at her trusted church, Alice met and later married her second husband, Scott Russell.

Though Alice retired in the early ‘90s, she’s never truly “quit.”

According to her daughter, Scarlett, “She’s stout as an ox – too feisty to lay down and quit.” Alice is a two-time cancer survivor who, even after retirement, continued to substitute teach for a

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few years. She went on road trips all over the country with Scott. She has a huge flower garden and also grows her own vegetables. And, of course, she remains active in her church.

Alice’s “never quit” attitude has made her a true model of strength and encouragement. Her daughter says this is really how she’s made the biggest impact: she’s an encourager. This is a key quality in a truly great teacher, and evidence of what will surely be Alice’s lasting legacy can be found in the words of one of her former students, William Bell.

Mrs. Akins was always an encourager to me. I knew in my heart she felt I was special…Mrs. Akins was not just my history teacher, she was my motivator, my encourager, and she was a spiritual guide for me all through the years…Mrs. Akins, I love you for touching my life in so many wonderful ways.

If there is one thing that can be said for certain about Alice Akins, it’s that she truly loved school…and in return, she was truly loved.

“I have thought of you often over these last 56 years. You gave me my first miniature tea set, my first chastizement for talking too much!!! and my love of school. I hated first grade in South Carolina and would pretend to be sick so I could go home... but never in your classroom. My memory is vague as to how long and what months I was your student but a memory of your warm presence has always stayed with me. I have shared that memory with most of the people in my life.”

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Bonnets, Beards, and Buggies Photography and Story by Lon Shoopman

In Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Alice is a young girl who on a golden afternoon falls down a rabbit hole and tumbles into a fascinating world very different from her own.

Driving along Fairview Road, outside of Tellico Plains, you see a white sign directing you to the Tellico Community Farm Market. Turning onto the gravel road will lead you to the market and into a world very different from the one you know.

Many modern farmers bob along atop massive tractors and other farm machinery, often in air conditioned cabs. However, the work on this farm is done mainly by hand, much as it was one hundred years ago. The men have beards.

The women wear bonnets. The people move about in horse drawn buggies.

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Menno Simons was a priest in the Catholic Church. In 1525, following the Protestant Reformation, he began to teach that baptism should only be for adults. Others accepted his beliefs. They met in secret and re-baptized each other, even though they had been baptized as infants in the state church.

This group was referred to by two names.

Some called them Mennonites, after their founder. Others gave them the name Anabaptist, which means re-baptizers.

Their belief in adult baptism, separation of church and state, and non-violence was considered radical. They were persecuted by both Protestants and Catholics. Many were tortured and killed. The list of Mennonite Martyrs numbers in the thousands.

Who are these people? How did they get to Tellico Plains? Why do they choose to live this way?

In time, many from this group made their way to the United States seeking a place to escape persecution and live in peace with their neighbors.

Many of the locals refer to these peopleas “The Amish.” In fact, they are not Amish.

They are Old Order Mennonites.

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the Old Order Mennonites. David Habegger, one of the ministers in the Tellico Community, explains: “Jesus lived a life of simplicity and humility. He was not focused on the world but on the Kingdom of God. As His followers, we feel we need to follow his example by also living a simple, humble life with God’s Kingdom being the focus.”

The Old Order Mennonites moved into our area in 2002. A group from Scottsville, Kentucky were joined by others in purchasing a farm in Polk County near Delano. Their aim was to allot each family approximately 20 acres on the farm and create a close knit community of Christ followers.

Soon people from Polk and surrounding counties began travelling to the Mennonite farm to purchase fresh grown vegetables and fruit as well as homemade baked and canned goods.

When most of the farms were filled in Delano, the group purchased a second farm near Englewood. In 2014 the Delano farm was once again in need of additional space.

Marlin Rhodes and another man were

appointed as a land committee to seek to purchase a third farm. They acquired a 550 acre farm near Tellico Plains.

Marlin Rhodes, his wife and eight children were the first family to move to the new property.

They moved, September 8, 2015, into a dilapidated old house that already existed on the farm. They were soon joined by five other families. These six families were asked to create a community where none had existed before. Marlin began work on his house in October and moved in the following February. Houses, barns, a meeting house, a one room school and a farm market were all under construction. The six families were assisted by brethren from Delano and Englewood. The farm market was opened in 2016.

Today, there are 12 families living on the farm.

There is enough land to eventually accommodate 25 families. The individual farms are laid out like a patch work quilt stretching across the 550 acres.

One of these is the Meeting House.

Mennonite communities have plural ministers. There are two ministers in Tellico, David Habegger and Marcus Martin. They were chosen from among the brethren. Each Sunday morning every person in the community comes to the meeting house for 2 ½ hour worship service. Most Sundays the service is followed by a fellowship meal.

A one room school stands next to the meeting house. Mennonite children attend school for eight years. A 1972 United States Supreme Court ruling allowed the Amish and Mennonites to cease formal education after eighth grade. A member of the community is chosen as teacher. The school term begins on the Tuesday following Labor Day and ends in April. The Mennonites do not observe holidays and the students attend school every day including Christmas.

The Old Order Mennonites are deeply religious, live close to the land, work hard, value humility, dress modestly, help their neighbors and are non-violent. They believe this is the life the Bible teaches them to lead. They do not use electricity and rigidly abstain from most technology believing it might lead them into the world and distract from their focus on following Jesus and His teachings.

The third place central to community life, the one most seen by the public, is the farm market. Each morning of the week, except Sunday, the various farm families bring the produce they wish to sell that day to the basement of the market. Each has an area reserved. The market managers catalog and price the produce then take it upstairs for the public to purchase. Those purchases sustain the Mennonite families.

In addition to the family farm, there are three other central places in Mennonite life.

Every man among them takes responsibility for one or more tasks to benefit the

community. For instance, Norman Martin has taken on the task of “trying.” He serves as the horticulturist of the group. Norman “tries” growing a variety of plants to see which are best suited to the soil and climate. They have discovered even peanuts and rice will flourish in the Tellico soil.

A visit to the Tellico Farm, watching families toiling in the fields, informs you that these Mennonites are an industrious people. Visiting their homes and learning about their community lets you know they are also ingenious people As for the beards and bonnets. The men do not shave their beards because Isaiah prophesized that Jesus would have his beard plucked out at the time of the crucifixion (Isaiah 50:6). They reason, if Jesus had a beard they should have one as well. The tradition of the bonnet is based on 1 Corinthians 11.

There Paul says a woman should have her head covered when she prays. The Mennonites do not use the word bonnet. Instead, they refer to it as a covering.

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While the Mennonites feel called to live apart from the world, that does not mean they do not want to help their neighbors or share their faith with others. They welcome seekers.

If someone wants to embrace their faith and adopt their lifestyle, they would be welcomed.

The process would not be instantaneous, but it is possible. One seeker, Sarah Graziano, a teenaged girl from Georgia, has spent a portion of her summer living with a family on the Tellico farm. “I love this life,” she said.

When asked, “Why?” she was quick with her response. “I love these people. They are warm and welcoming. I admire their faith and even enjoy working in the fields. I want to be a Mennonite!”

David Habegger offers another thought.

“Each of us are called to be as a city on a hill,” he noted. “I would hope any Christian reading about our lives and faith might be encouraged to take one step more in their walk with Jesus, wherever He might lead.”

The days of summer are beginning to wane.

Soon the hills of East Tennessee will be awash with color. You might think the season for gardens has passed for another year. It has not! There still is time to visit the Tellico Community Farm Market.

The Farm Market is located at 1472 Fairview Road in Tellico Plains. The hours of operation are 9-5, Monday through Saturday. The market is open April through November.

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Cyclorama

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n the last decades of the 19th century, Imassive paintings, 360-degree renderings

not created to last long and eventually were privately purchased or discarded.

of war toured America. Originally intended as tribute to the Union Victory in the Civil War, the popular cycloramas were about making money just like most films of today.

Each tour stop lasted about a year or two before moving to another round building to bring in new crowds. The paintings were

The July 22,1864 Battle of Atlanta was painted to cyclorama by the American Panorama Company, debuting in 1886 to the public at a Minneapolis cyclorama. The unique fact to this particular painting was not promoted until 1892 when the tour

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ended in Atlanta. After a few adjustments to the painting, it was promoted as the “Only Confederate Victory ever Painted.�

The adjustment of frightened rebel prisoners repainted to fleeing Union soldiers worked, it was a great success.

That success lead to a permanent placement for the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama in 1921 at Grant Park. A 3-D effect was achieved in

the 1930s with replica cannons, railroad tracks and plaster soldiers built between the painting and viewing platform. At the 1939 premiere of “Gone with the Wind,” Clark Gable visited Grant Park, after which a Rhett Butler figurine was added to the diorama, it was rumored to be at his request.

After 97 years at Grant Park, the aging building and needed expansion for the Atlanta Zoo brought the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama to a February 2018 moving day. The preparation for this immense move began in 2016 with conservators going inch by inch over the 42 foot, 359 in circumference foot painting. Twin 45 foot mechanical scrolls were assembled so the painting could be rolled, taking four days to completely roll and secure for move.

Two holes were opened on the Grant Park building roof, followed by large cranes lifting and placing the scrolls onto flatbed trucks. The two trucks with the covered scrolls traveled by night on an undisclosed route to the Atlanta History Center.

With the 12 mile journey from Grant Park to the Atlanta History Center complete, the Battle of Atlanta has found a permanent, custom built 23,000 sq.ft home in the Lloyd and Mary Ann Whitaker Cyclorama Building. The custom design allowed for the restoration of nearly 8 feet of sky, 6 feet of a battle scene and other deleted pieces of artwork. The exhibits presented include context about the battles for Atlanta, the Civil War and history of cycloramas. Multiple perspectives interpret the painting as a single battle and a national battle with a country divided by war, including the impacts on American history. Patrons view from 15 feet above ground on a platform to see the entire painting at once.

In addition, new exhibits and “behind the scenes” tours are available for better understanding and enjoyment of this history. The experience is enhanced with

the placement of the restored 1856 Texas locomotive at the museum entrance.

The Texas , a famed locomotive that played a pivotal role in the 1862s Great Locomotive Chase has been on display with the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama since 1927.

It also required a move and restoration, which was managed by the North Carolina Transportation Museum. The Texas is one of only two surviving Western & Atlantic locomotives, originally built in 1856 with continual upgrades throughout its life of service. The restoration date chosen was 1886, the same year of the Battle of Atlanta cyclorama being painted. It can be viewed in a glass-enclosed exhibit at the front of the museum building, visible at all hours. It the winter of 2018, the Texas, will open to the public with exhibition tours highlighting the nearly 51 years of service on the Western & Atlantic Railroad in Georgia, running between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Preservation of history is important as growth and development change the landscapes of life. Originally produced to make money, the Battle of Atlanta made its way to the very place it depicts with a story behind the artwork that larger in life, an historical treasure reminding us that significant events happen. With amazing engineering and care, history was moved making it easier to view, understand and enjoy.

The Atlanta History Center is located in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. The 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, enchanting gardens, interactive activities and year-round programs for every age. The Atlanta History Museum is located at 130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Visit www.atlantahistorycenter.com or call 404-814-4000 for more information.

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“A child without education is like a bird without wings.”

Tibetan proverb

Winning a scholarship helps open doors to new educational experiences, the benefits of which can last a lifetime.

Champions for Dreams

By Deanene Catani

he first East Tennessee Foundation scholarship fund was established in 1988, and now, thanks to the generosity of our donors dedicated to investing in the future of the students in our region, ETF currently administers more than 65 scholarships. Often, our scholarship applicants face daily challenges. Many, if not most, would not be able to afford college without the help of ETF scholarships, and several are the first in their families to attend college.

Scholarships offer benefits for students beyond money. As one ETF scholarship recipient commented, “Being picked for this scholarship gave me a huge confidence 52

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boost.” In addition, the act of applying for a scholarship is a learning experience for the student, and it can help the student clarify his or her goals.

Our scholarship recipients are not just names to us; they are individuals, growing and dealing with what life brings them. One of our scholarship graduates was one of six siblings raised by a single mother. She was in a serious car accident during her second year in college resulting in time spent in intensive care and extended hospitalization. We granted her a leave of absence with the knowledge that her scholarship was secure. She initially returned part-time, and when she was ready, full-time.

She sent us an invitation to her graduation with a note saying, “I will be graduating with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and another in Psychology, and that is all with your help.

The combination of the support you have shown me and my desire to pursue social work continues to drive me to give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help others achieve their goals just as you have helped me. I want to change the world, one person at a time, and I will be able to start that dream with my education backing me.”

ETF scholarships not only touch the lives of the recipients; they also impact communities in our region. Our scholarship graduates have returned to the region to work as teachers, social workers, nurses, doctors, veterinarians, engineers, lawyers, active community volunteers, and more. Donors are moved by the thank you notes written by scholarship recipients; it gives them tremendous satisfaction knowing that the scholarships they established are changing lives.

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Scholarship applications available for 2018-19 academic year visit, etf.org/scholarships

February 15, 2019 Scholarship application deadline for most ETF scholarships

ETF SCHOLARSHIP FACTS

The Foundation’s 66 scholarship funds have been established to help fulfill the dreams of students wishing to obtain a post-secondary education, whether they are graduating high school seniors or returning adult students.

ETF administers over $21 million in scholarship funds.

Over the past 32 years, more than 1,200 students received scholarships.

Scholarships are available to residents in all 25 counties in our service area and 12 outside ETF’s region.

Scholarship funds are endowed funds, and scholarship awards range from 1 year to 4 years and from $700 to $40,000.

HOW DO I ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP?

An ETF scholarship is a gift that keeps on giving as recipients, their families, communities, and our region continues to benefit for generations.

Scholarship funds are endowed funds, and therefore, will continue to be awarded for years to come.

A scholarship fund may be established with $5,000 if there is a reasonable expectation that the fund will reach $25,000 within three years. Awards are not made until the balance has reached $25,000.

To calculate the amount available for disbursement as scholarship awards, the Foundation uses an annual spending rate, which is adopted by the Board of Directors upon advice from its Investment Committee.

The current spending rate is 4.5% of a twelve quarter (3 year) average of ending market values of a fund.

Before 12:00 PM on 10/27 - $25 8:00-9:00am - $30

Judging at 9:00 AM

Sponsor the 5K with a logo or name on the back of all shirts! Deadline for sponsors is Monday, October 15th.

Funds must be at ETF for one year before disbursement.

Interested? Contact Beth Heller, Vice President of Scholarship Programs at 865-524-1223 or bheller@etf.org

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GARDENING FALL 2018

Fall is in the air! Well, at least some days it is. We have been gifted with some lovely cool temperatures and a fair amount of rainfall this year, so I hope you have been able to get outside and enjoy your yards.

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any people think of spring as the primary gardening season, but Fall runs a very close second.

There are several things that should be done to get your yard ready for winter.

Here are the most important tasks on your fall to-do-list:

Go out and do a walk through of your yard. Go all the way into those back corners that you haven’t taken a good look at since you moved in. While you are there I want you to check up, down, and all around.

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Look up at tree canopies to check for damage from spring storms. Check the trunk and branches for lichen (fuzzy grey or green stuff), shelf mushrooms and woodpecker holes. Check around the base for lawnmower or weed whacker damage. If you have a sick or damaged tree, you want to know about it before it lands on your house. We can help you treat them or give you the number of an arborist if necessary.

Look down for mole hills or small holes that could indicate a rodent problem.

(Moles don’t actually damage anything other than your ankles when you step in a hole, but Voles use those tunnels to chomp on roots.) Peer into small shrubs, annuals and perennials and see if there are insects or diseases growing in there. You still have time to treat those problems so that they don’t stick around until next year.

Look around at your entire yard, and make a list of all the things that need to be done.

Do you have plants that need to be pruned, moved, divided, or composted? Do you have

an area of your yard that just isn’t working?

Do you have an area that you love that you want to expand? Do you want to add a water feature or a fire pit or a sitting area? Are you tired of working in your yard and want to take out beds? Do you want to have a vegetable garden? Take notes and use your imagination.

After you finish your walk, do a good cleanup. This is especially important if you have any insect or disease problems.

Remove infected leaves so that the insects and fungal spores don’t overwinter in your yard. Pull up ugly annuals and cut back leggy perennials. Pull up or treat weeds and use a pre-emergent such as Preen to prevent weed seeds from germinating.

Important note: do not use a pre-emergent and then plant seed!

Amend your soil. If you add compost and other organic matter to your yard now it will have all winter to break down and add nutrients to the earth. While those of you from the Midwest may curse our clay, it does have an excellent ability to retain nutrients.

Amending it helps to break up the clay so that it is easier to work with.

Fall is a good time to plant many trees and shrubs as long as you are prepared to

water them. September and October have been dry the last couple of years, so you must be able to supplement Mother Nature if the rain stops. As a rule of thumb, trees and shrubs will need at least 1” of rainfall per week. If we don’t get that, you will need to drag out the hose. No, sprinklers are not adequate!! Your goal is to get water to the bottom of that root ball at least once a week.

Drip irrigation, hand watering or using water holding devices is critical.

Fall is also a good time to plant winter annuals and perennials with one caveat: you have to get them in by mid-September so that they can get their roots down before our first frost (usually mid-October). Pansies and Violas can be pushed back to October if necessary because they actually enjoy the cooler temperatures. Don’t forget to change your containers for the fall and clean out and bring in any that will not survive the winter.

This includes clay, Talavera, and cheap ceramics. If you had fungal problems, give the pots a rinse with a mild bleach solution.

If you did not mulch this spring you may need to add a fresh layer now. Mulch helps hold in soil moisture and keeps ground temperatures more stable. Good hardwood mulch, pine needles or bark also decompose and add nutrients to your soil. It is

unnecessary and harmful to have mulch that is deeper than 3”, and you should never pile mulch around your trees! It should always look like a donut, not a volcano!

I hate to even mention pruning because some of you just lose your minds when you get a pair of pruners in your hand, but you can prune out any dead, diseased or broken branches. You can do minor shaping on evergreens, but please call us before you start whacking on blooming shrubs.

If you have houseplants that have spent the summer outside, look them over closely so that you don’t bring unwanted houseguests in with them. I usually give mine a shower with the hose and treat them with a systemic insecticide before I bring them in. Also check the pots for ants, as I have moved an entire colony into my house by mistake!

I will finish by reminding you that Meadow View is open year round, and we have a wonderful selection of fall plants and décor.

Stop by and pick out pansies and mums from my family’s farm, pumpkins and corn stalks from local growers, and decorations for inside and out. We are always glad to answer any questions that you may have and would love to help you create a beautiful yard. Stop and see us soon!

Proud to be an authorized retailer of the “HGTV Home Plant Collection”.

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Sequoyah Wins the “County Cup” of Soccer Photography by: Jerry Denham

made it a Monroe County ThesweepChiefswinning the match up against

rival Sweetwater earlier this year. Wins and more wins would be the headline throughout the season as the Sequoyah High School Boys Soccer team showed determination, practice and playing together brings success. It was an historic season as the Chiefs earned an undefeated regular season, claimed the district tournament championship and secured the school’s first invite to sectionals.

“We set the bar high,” Sequoyah Coach Manuel Orozco said, “One game at a time.” With a priority of getting the players in focus and in shape during the

preseason, the impressive leadership of team seniors caught the attention of coaches during the season. It was that leadership that continued the motivation and concentration on the field needed for defending and winning. There were many double overtimes with penalty kicks before the Chiefs claimed victory, a streak that continued until the sectional game against Loudon ended the road to the state championship.

“They are amazing guys, great players, and even greater season”, reflected Orozco, a Math Intervention and Special Ed Teacher beginning a 3rd season coaching next spring. When asked about the past two

years, the coach talked about the long drive to work from his home and the offers from other schools. Coach Manuel ‘Manny” Orozco replied,

“I would drive any distance, no matter how far to coach these kids, these Sequoyah High School kids, any distance”.

Congratulations to the Sequoyah High School Chiefs Boys Soccer Team on a Great Season! Congratulations and Thanks to Coach/Teacher Manny Orozco for all you do!

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BIRTHPL ACE MUSEUM

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Majestic mountains, picturesque roadways and stately forests…these are just some of the offerings you will find in the land of quiet beauty that is Monroe County. Located just southwest of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Monroe County boasts Tennessee’s only National Forest, Cherokee National Forest; the Cherohala Skyway, one of America’s Byways; and fantastic attractions like the Lost Sea, Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Fort Loudoun State Historic Park and Tsali Notch Vineyard.

With a variety of fun for all ages and friendly faces aplenty, Monroe County is your perfect family vacation destination.

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9th Annual

Feet of Faith 5K Fund Raiser September 8, 2018

8:00 a.m.

Hiwassee Church of God 470 Short Bark Rd Madisonville, TN 37354

The Loaves & Fishes Ministry will be sending backpacks full of food home for less fortunate kids in Monroe County Schools over Christmas Break. We are thankful for any and all support we get.

It all works together to help us reach our goal for these kids.

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The Surfers Mike “Slick” Anderson, Bobby “Cobb” Moser, John “Boo Worm” Byrum and Jim “Farmer” Samples, four friends who loved music decided to have a little fun, form a band and have a blast. That is exactly what happen, playing all through their high school years in and around Monroe County.

“We established a following, people going from place to place, supporting us,” reflected Mike Anderson, “we drew signs by hand, put them up around town ourselves.”

Over the next few years, they treated their passion like a job, practicing and performing whenever possible. Then in 1970, while playing at the Sweetwater National Guard Armory, they decided to break up the band.

Returning from a break in the playing set, they announce to the crowd, about 500 people, they were burned out and needed to move past the band. That was it for The Surfers...or was it.

The Surfers got an opportunity to play a local popular venue, the cost to rent the stage was $20.00, the four boys wanted to play on that stage so badly they booked it immediately. Then came the nerves, not about the music or playing for a crowd, it was that looming $20.00. The days before the event, they gathered every dime possible from their odd jobs, still coming up dollars short...but they went for it. The admission that night was $1.00, so with passion and faith they played and at the end of the night tally, they not only paid that $20.00 fee, each went home with $50.00. Success had come to The Surfers.

Over 50 years later, The Surfers, those four boys from Monroe County are back. The Surfers hosted a reunion party at the Madisonville Primary School, where they played and premiered the documentary “Let the Good Times Roll” about the band. They are more than bandmates or friends, they are brothers who never lost contact with each other over the years. Back together now playing and writing music, not wasting a minute. The schedule has them shooting a video to their new song “You are the One for Me,” on August 23, 2018.

Check them out at www.facebook.com/ The-Surfers.

The year was 1966, NASA launched the first U.S. Spacecraft to orbit the moon, Batman and Star Trek debuted on television and four Monroe County teenagers became “The Surfers.”

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78th Annual Membership Meeting Greenback Public School Saturday, October 6th, 2018

ting - 2016 Greenback Annual Mee

• Registration - 7:30 a.m.

• Meeting - 9:30 a.m.

• First 500 members to register receive $20 FLEC credit toward their electric bill.

• Free breakfast • Many door prizes - beginning at 8 a.m.

• Entertainment by Josh Goforth at 9 a.m.

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm www.flec.org

The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us. (Ps. 67:6) New friendships abound at First United Methodist Church, Madisonville.

Our autumn schedule includes: • Sundays: Sunday School for all ages at 10 AM and Worship Services at 11 AM. • Wednesdays: IGNITE program for K – 5th, Youth Fellowship activities 6th – 12th, starting with dinner at 6 PM. • Sunday, September 16: Children’s led worship service, chili cook-off and a petting zoo Consult our website for the full autumn event

Pick a Sunday and worship with friends. Make our church your church home this autumn.

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Reverend Keith G. Knight Pastor 143 College Street, Madisonville, Tennessee, 37354 423-442-2471 www.firstumcmadisonville.org

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Welcome To TELLICO PLAINS The gateway to the Cherohala Skyway and the Cherokee National Forest. Here in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, a simpler way of life prevails. Enjoy the bakery and the other shops in town that sell fine arts, crafts and furnishings. There are plenty of restaurants and places to stay. www.tellico-plains.com

The Bookshelf The Bookshelf is a quaint little bookshop in the Historic District just off the Town Square. Celebrating 10 years as Monroe County’s only full-service bookstore, they offer new local history books and gently used books in all categories. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff also offers free out-of-print book searches.

Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 10am-5pm 108 Scott Street, 423.253.3183 www.tellicobookshelf.com

Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center The Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains is a “must stop” before starting up the Skyway.

Come by between 9am and 5pm daily for free maps of the Skyway and Cherokee National Forest, Skyway driving conditions and local area souvenirs and gifts. Picnic tables and spotless restrooms are also available, with friendly staff waiting to welcome you with important Skyway and area information!

225 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.8010

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Charles Hall Museum and Gift Shop A local historian and collector since boyhood, Charles also served as mayor of Tellico Plains for 31 years. Showcased in two museum buildings are his magnificent collections of historical local pictures and documents, antique telephones, guns, Native American artifacts, coin and currency collections, a moonshine still, a 1922 Motel T Ford telephone repair truck and so much more. Admission: Free Open Daily: 10am–5pm, 229 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.6767 Email: charleshallmuseum@hotmail.com

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Tellicafé

The Leudemann family can now boast twenty years and four generations of good service and good food at the county’s only sit-down restaurant employing an executive certified chef. The Tellicafe is open seven days a week all year round serving lunch and dinner. Our professional staff can easily serve one person or one hundred with friendly, efficient service. Specialties like Fried Green Tomatoes, Trout Cakes, Fresh Prime Rib, BBQ Menu and Country Cooking keep customers coming back time after time.

128 Bank Street, 423.253.2880 www.tellicafe.com

Tellico Mountain Realty Helping you make our hometown your hometown.

Stop by and see one of our seasoned agents with expertise in our historic and scenic area.

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Tellico Kats Deli Located on the river with a wonderful view for lunch, Tellico Kats Deli has daily specials as well as homemade salads, goodies and soup. Join them for gourmet coffee or Luzianne iced tea and a friendly hello.

1829 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.3411

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The Bears Den Rich Leudemann, Owner of The Bears Den and Tellicafe, located in Tellico Plains, TN, grew up in the restaurant business. His father was a restaurant owner and passed his love of the business on to Rich. Over the years Rich has been around the business in almost every aspect. Rich’s latest endeavor, The Bears Den, a pizza restaurant heavily influenced by his Italian heritage, is now open and already hosting live music and other wonderful events. With seating for over 80 people you are sure to find your place. Menu consists of New York Style and Sicilian Pizza. We also have Specialty Pizzas and Dessert Pizzas. Cold beer, Hoagies and wings.

9188 New Hwy 68, 423.253.3361

www.bearsdentellico.com

Everhart Lumber Company, LLC Everhart Lumber Company offers wood products from contemporary to rustic styling including wide wood slabs, post and beams, wood flooring and paneling and custom-made cabinets, furniture, millwork and mantels. Everhart has created a niche for Extra Wide Wood Slabs from huge trees that are carefully selected for their distinctively unique grain, coloring and textures. We build magnificent furniture and countertops from reclaimed materials and other sources such as Douglas Fir, Native Hardwoods, Southern Yellow Pine & Western Red Cedar. Please visit our Showroom in Tellico Plains and our online store.

Tellico Vacation Rentals Savor the serenity of your own cabin in the mountains! Choose from one to five bedrooms, sleep from two to ten guests. Select a cabin with a hot tub on the deck, a cozy stone fireplace or a pool table in the game room. Our cabins are ideal for a romantic getaway, a wedding or hoeymoon, a family vacation or reunion. With your own kitchen, multiple bedrooms, comfortable living areas and outdoor decks, you’ll find cabin rentals to be a fabulous value for extended vacations for several couples or extended families.

Our cabins are private and comfortable, each totally unique. A change in altitude creates a change in attitude!

The Windhorse Center The Windhorse Center is a quaint little Yoga Studio in Historic Downtown Tellico. We study and practice Iyengar Yoga in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. All levels of yogi’s are welcome and treated as family. We are open during classes up to 6 days a week. Please check out our schedule on our website and Facebook.

911 Highway 165, 423.253.2323

206 Cherohala Skyway, 866.253.2254

106A Scott Street, 423.442.6368

www.everhart-lumber.com

tvr@tellicovacationrentals.com

www.TheWindhorseCenter.com

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Buckets & Brew The great reviews just keep coming, the simple and distinct menu, friendly service, quality food, hospitality and friendship found at Buckets and Brews is unmatched! Serving lunch & dinner with imported and domestic beer options in a family friendly atmosphere. Outdoor seating, game room with pool table and catering available. Like them on Facebook @BucketsBrewsBistro to view the menu and upcoming events.

123 Main Street, 423253.2322 Visit us on Facebook

Skyway Realty Land and Homes Skyway Realty's associates create home and land dreams​for buyers and sellers. For buyers, we hone in on and help you select the places you are most likely interested in buying. Sellers have new dreams we help them find as we sell their current properties. We love being helpers in one of the most important decisions of your lives. We make the real estate experience enjoyable from the first call to the close and enjoy win-win transactions with everyone at the table talking to each other as friends...that's what we all like about Tellico Plains, it’s warm, friendly, peaceful and successful. Call today 423.253.7100. Email us at info1@tellico-tn. com. We are ready to go. Stop in and see us at our office on the Skyway...where the bears are.

411 Cherohala Skyway, 423.253.7100

www.tellico-tn.com

Mountain View Cabin Rentals If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a cabin in the mountains, Mountain View Cabin Rentals has just the spot…all 44 units have unique décor and are located on the beautiful Tellico River, at the top of a hill, in the woods or on a private pond. Amenities include hot tubs, game rooms and grills, with prices starting at $39.95. Mountain View Cabins is biker friendly and open all year. You are sure to find something to fit your dream and your budget!

1006 Cherohala Skyway, 423.519.2000

www.tellicologcabins.com

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Nice to be Kneaded Massage A boost to the immune system, pain relief, better sleep, headache elimination and stress reduction are just a few of the many effectives of massage.

Get in Touch with the many benefits of a Nice to Be Kneaded Massage and feel a better you today!

Massage by appointment only, book online.

Hours: 11am-7pm 108 A Scott Street, 423.836.4245

www.NiceToBeKneadedMassage.com

Providing care for the whole family, with focus on older adults, in our office or in your home.

Complete care for the elderly  Medicare Annual Wellness Visit  Home Visits  Nursing Home Care  Alzheimer Support Group*

Brooke Torbett, MSN, is the Nursing Director at Access Medical & Jamie Daugherty, MSN, are two of the faces seen by our home based patients. Both are local residents who bring their understanding & involvement within the community combined with years of clinical experience to our Home Visiting Team.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Support and Resources for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Second Tuesday of Each Month Starting at 6:00pm Please join us to share experiences, struggles and learn more about Dementia with support and resource information. This is a free service.

Brooke Torbett, MSN

Jamie Daugherty, MSN

423.442.8084

4233 Highway 411 North Madisonville, TN 37354 www.accessmedicalmonroe.com

For more information call Linda -

(423) 442-8084

COME Madisonville JOIN Presbyterian US Church Sundays:

10am 11am 12pm

Tuesdays:

5pm

Sunday School Worship Service Fellowship

Community Dinner

Wednesdays:

4:30pm Presbyterian Women (Every 3rd Wednesday)

6:00pm Youth Group 7:30pm Choir Practice

423-442-2170 201 W. Main St., Madisonville, TN 37354 www.madisonvilleprestn.org

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MAIN STREET BOUTIQUE

Proverbs 31:25 She is CLOTHED in dignity and strength is the verse that spoke to my heart and led me to start this clothing and jewelry boutique.

106 Main Street, Madisonville 37354 | 423.404.3297

Gold &Diamonds Direct

Monroe County's Diamond Specialist 520 G Cook St. Madisonville, TN 37354

(423) 420-0770

www.goldanddiamondsjewelers.com

Home of

“All-You-Can-Eat-Fish”

www.countrysiderestaurant.com

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(423) 884-6673

2021 US-411, Vonore, TN 37885

MEMBER BENEFITS • Farm Bureau Insurance • Auto, Home & Life • Farm Bureau Health Plans • Farm Bureau Tax Service • Tennessee Livestock Producers • Identity Theft, Restoration & Consultation OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: • 20% discount at Choice Hotels • 10% discount on Enterprise car rentals* • Discounts at Dollywood, Splash Country and Biltmore* • Discounts on other major electronics, travel, health, security and apparel products • $500 Bonus Cash on Eligible Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Models

MADISONVILLE: 423- 442-2011

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SWEETWATER: 423-337-9001

SPEEDY SERVICE QUALITY REPAIRS AFFORDABLE PRICES Shop Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Towing & Roadside Assistance Available 24/7 (423) 746-2600 | www.jproservicecenter.com 107 Decatur Pike, Athens, TN 37303

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Plan Ahead

With Kyker Funeral Home

Pre-planning is a matter of taking the time to think about your end-of-life desires. By pre-planning your traditional funeral service, cremation or memorial with us, you’re assured that your final wishes are known. Once done, you can relax, knowing your plans are in the hands of reliable friends or family. For more information on how to get started visit our website, www.kykerfuneralhomes.com.

Sweetwater Kingston Harriman (423) 337-5033 (865) 376-6531 (865) 882-1515

423-442-4228

Across from the A&W Drive-In

A Unique Mix of Antiques and Collectibles on Historic Main St. in Sweetwater.

OVER 8,000 SQUARE FEET! Everyday 10-5pm | 423-351-9480 Open ‘til 8pm on Fridays 309 N Main St., Sweetwater, TN

Find us on Facebook and Instagram!

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A vaccination today can keep the Shingles away!

Shingrix: Proven to be more effective and longer lasting than Zostavax!

Facts about Shingrix � 91% effective � For ages 50+ � Reduces risk of PHN � Call us today to schedule � Covered by most insurance � Call for more details

Shingrix is a new vaccine for Herpes Zoster, also known as Shingles. It has been shown to be more effective and provide longer lasting protection than previous vaccines.

The CDC recommends adults ages 50+ receive Shingrix, including those who previously received Zostavax for greatest efficacy against shingles and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).

We offer Medication Management that limits the trips you have to make to the pharmacy, monthly reviews of all the medications you are taking and special packaging that helps you take your medications on time every day.

Please compare our medication prices to any pharmacy.

Ask about our Free Vitamin Program for adults and children, because we care about your family’s health.

510 South Main St. Sweetwater 423-337-7933 Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-6pm, Saturday: 8:30am-1pm www.littledrugs.com

1121 Hwy 411, Vonore 423-884-6274 Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6pm Saturday: 8:30am-1pm www.vonoredrugs.com

707 Veterans Memorial Dr., Tellico Plains 423-253-6003 Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm Saturday: 9am-1pm www.tellicofamilyrx.com

Download Our Apps from our websites

PEOPLE YOU KNOW. PEOPLE YOU TRUST.

Joyce Terry Sandra Lemons

Tom Hughes

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Southern Food served with a friendly smile! open daily at 6 am Full menu available.

SOUPS

Homed Cooked Buffet

SALADS

MEATS

Breakfast served all day.

VEGETABLES

DESSERTS

Family Restaurant. family priced.

I-75 & Oakland Road (Exit 62), Sweetwater, TN

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phone 423.337.5825

Take-Out 423.337.0948

Visit Our Tellico West Branch – A Full Service Location!

Save Time and Money With Our: Low interest rate car, boat, camper and mortgage loans Free Checking Account with Digital Banking, Mobile Deposits, Debit Card On/Off and much more!

Tonya Fell, Branch Manager

www.atfcu.com

Tracy Kennedy. Assistant Manager

160 Deer Crossing • Tellico West Industrial Park, just off Hwy 72 • Vonore, TN 37885 • (423) 884-6124 • (800) 404-5008

Whether you’re considering assisted living or memory care for yourself or a loved one, we invite you to schedule your personal tour today.

2317 US 411 South, Maryville, TN 37801 865-238-53338 | Cloverhillseniorliving.com

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SHOP. DINE. REPEAT. Located just 35 minutes south of West Knoxville along Interstate 75, the perfect destination for the curios traveler’s day trip patiently awaits. Unique and unforgettable shopping, attractions, dining and recreation proudly distinguish Sweetwater, Tennessee, from the typical “Southern Small Town.” The town has been awarded national recognition for its diverse attractions and events for the visitor and resident alike. Travelers are welcomed with a friendly greeting to a hassle-free environment where it is easy to kick back, shop, dine, explore and relax while enjoying this treasure nestled at the foothills of the Cherokee National Forest in beautiful East Tennessee.

The Lost Sea and Tsali Notch Vineyard, Tennessee’s largest muscadine vineyard, are both located just a short drive from the heart of the town.

It’s not hard to see, a day trip to Sweetwater, Tennessee, will leave visitors with memories of a unique and quaint town that calls them back for a quick getaway time and time again.

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