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Janet Holloway, founder of the Walk for Beth, with Leigh Ellington
Walking for Beth “In this economy I was really worried about raising funds this year,” said Janet Holloway, Walk for Beth founder and parent of the walk’s namesake, Beth Holloway. Beth passed away a few years ago due to cystic fibrosis, and her mom decided four years ago that she would start the walk to benefit the CF Foundation. Turns out that Holloway had no reason to worry. The fourth annual walk garnered fewer walkers than usual but raised more than $13,000. “They are just so close to a cure,” said Holloway. “I am so thankful for everyone who has come out and who donated. The lives of CF people are so much better than 30 years ago.” “We do six walks in East Tennessee,” said Leigh Ellington from the ETCFF. “Janet does an incredible job here and has a really special thing going. The support she gets from the community is empowering and such an encouragement to all the other walks. She sets a good example for us.” As always, a silent auction and bake sale accompanied
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Leadership Union County 2011 board and graduating class members are: (front) Lisa Clapp, Sara Collins, Kay Jones, GariAnn Anesko, president Brandi Williams Davis; (back) Brenda Sweet, Melinda Wilson Sharpe, David McIntosh, Mason Simpson, Liz Chadwell, Joyce Meltabarger and Jenny Boggs. Not pictured are Bryan McAdams, Jonathan Goforth, Julia Gibbs, Cindy Taylor, Dean Hill and Debbie Perry. Photos by C. Taylor
must complete a community service project. This year’s class chose to give money to the Union County LibrarCindy ies for a matching grant in Taylor the amount of $1,000. They raised almost all of their money and the Leadership Board has agreed to provide the walk. a check for the remainder to Holloway thanked Hunter allow the class to complete Liebo, who has CF, and his their project.” “Posse” who have partici“This was a wonderpated in the walk for the past ful experience for me,” said two years and who raised class member Kay Jones. “I $3,600 for this walk. Hunter was awarded a trophy and a learned so much about Union CF blanket. A special thanks County that I never knew.” Davis said that the proalso went to Sally Ann, Beth’s gram is in transition and dog, who raised $2,600. looks for next year to be an even better experience for ■ 2011 Leadership the Class of 2012.
class graduates
Leadership Union County Class of 2011 attended their graduation at the Plainview Community Center on Sept. 24. Leadership Board president Brandi Williams Davis greeted class members, thanked each person who attended and thanked the city of Plainview for donating their center. “Thank you to the class members who participated,” said Davis. “Each year’s class
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Farmers market winding down
brought daylily experts from Oake’s Farm, who had beautiful plants to sell at very reasonable prices. The Tharps brought vegetables and tried to keep everyone fed with samples of delicious homemade chocolate and butternut squash pie samples. Those were gone before 10 a.m. Other farmers continue to offer peppers, tomatoes, okra, green beans, corn and now gourds for fall. Union County High School joined the farmers with a flea market to raise money for a trip to Italy. Oct. 1 will see the market at the Heritage Festival rather than the usual location in front of the high school. Oct. 9 and 29 will feature area crafters. Market managers hope to continue the free plant exchange throughout the remainder of the season Beth’s dog, Sally Ann, leads off the walk accompanied by friend and Everything Mushrooms Bobette Smith. will participate Oct. 17. Managers also hope to provide live music for attendees to liven their Saturdays for the next few weeks.
Oct. 29 is the date to mark on your calendars. If you haven’t been to the Union County Farmers Market, that day will be your last chance this year. For now, the market is still going strong and will be right up until they close their sidewalks the last ■ Saturday in October. Sept. 24 at the market
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Sunset Bay to host Chillbillies
Oct. 8 is the date for the Sunset Bay annual meeting for the election of officers and directors for the homeowners association. This year, residents have plans to spice it up with a performance by the well known Chillbillies Band, who will perform 4-8 p.m., and with visits from government and local officials. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. under the “big tent” in the parking lot. There will be vendors, speakers, guests and a short member business meeting. Home Federal Bank will provide dinner, and Commercial Bank will provide snacks. A cornhole competition is planned, and an exhibit of arts and crafts produced by Sunset Bay members will be displayed in the library and lounge areas located on the first floor in the clubhouse. Attendance is expected to total more than 300 members and their guests, so come early. The swimming pool will be open for this day, as
The Campers continue to bring new ideas to the market, like this handmade wreath. will the marina dock area. Guest speakers will include U.S. Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, state Rep. Dennis Powers, Union County Mayor Mike Williams, Union County Chamber of Commerce president Julie Graham,
Steve Walker from Home Federal Bank, Louis Kneeling from the American Red Cross and Wendi Purcel of Union County Youth Sports and Little League. Contact Cindy Taylor at brentcindyt@ gmail.com.
Can you just imagine the love and the fun these precious little pups could bring to your life? Visit us at the shelter or log onto www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org to see all our dogs and cats. Let’s put puppy mills out of business. Adopt your puppy from a humane society. You’ll be helping to stop the growing problem of homeless animals. You’ll get a healthy puppy with all its shots, that’s spayed or neutered, and with a microchip so your precious new friend can be identified if they are ever lost or stolen .
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