Crossville Chronicle, Crossville, TN

AROUND THE TOWN: Word origins can be fascinating
I have always been interested in words, their meanings and, just as often, their origin. For example, I was delighted to learn that the Hebrew word "nasa" means lift off. Makes sense then that the National Aeronautic and Space Administration would want an acronym that means lift off.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU: Beginning Nov. 9
Habitat for Humanity holds home dedication
Leah Donnelly’s dream of a stable home in which to raise her children and to grow old in came true on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 3 p.m. when Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity held a blessing/dedication celebration in her honor.
Helping Hands Ministry needs volunteers
Calling all Helping Hands Ministry members and potential volunteers. Helping Hands Ministry has a big job to do Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
127 SENIORS: Members enjoy Halloween festivities
Members of the 127 Seniors group gathered last Friday, Oct. 30, in the rain again.
MAYLAND SENIORS: Center to celebrate Thanksgiving
The Mayland Seniors' last meeting was Friday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. Bingo was sponsored by Woodmen of the World representative Todd Martin, who furnished all the lovely gifts.
FAIR PARK: Country dance to benefit FPSC
Fair Park’s Thursday evening line dancing group will be holding a benefit dance that you won’t want to miss on Friday, Nov. 6, from 7-10 p.m.
WILDSIDE: Time to clean feeders and get seed stock ready
I’ve got a lot of things on my mind for this column, so forgive me if I don’t dwell long on any one subject. First, even though this is the beginning of November, I need to give you the date of Saturday, Dec. 5, to put on your calendar. This is when TWRA is sponsoring the Hiwassee Shore Bird and Waterfowl Festival along the river near Dayton.
Daughertys receive Miracle Partner Certificate
Bon Air Railroad Section House Museum sets grand opening
The Bon Air Mountain Historical Society cordially invites everyone to attend a grand opening event of the one-of-a-kind Railroad Section House Museum, set Nov. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
ART CIRCLE LIBRARY: Learn to make crafts, bread
'Watercolor on Rice Paper' workshop offered
Sheryl Reeser, one of the Art Guild’s most popular teachers, is offering a half-day workshop titled “Watercolor on Rice Paper.”
And the award goes to...
Since 1946, the Business and Professional Women’s Club has made it its mission to promote the leaders of the community and acknowledge their accomplishments.
AROUND THE TOWN: Ghosts, goblins out in full force Saturday
Power Rangers, Harry Potters, Indians, firemen and the requisite ghosts and goblins will be out in full force Saturday night as Halloween 2009 lands on the Plateau.
Learn to bake artisan bread Nov. 10
Cynthia Engelke of “Knee Deep In Weeds,” of the Crossville Homesteads, presents an Artisan Bread making workshop.
Quilters make pillows for patients
Quilters on the Mountain quilt group had a PJ party on Friday, Oct. 16, and made 40 heart shaped pillows for breast cancer patients.
Fundraiser for new Peavine Care Center begins Nov. 2
The fundraiser for the new Peavine Care Center/Food Bank will begin on Nov. 2. Businesses along the Peavine Corridor will have containers for your monetary donations throughout the month.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU: Beginning Nov. 2
127 Seniors declare Music of the Cumberlands show a great success
Members and guests of the 127 South Senior Center group gathered again in the rain for coffee and banana nut and blueberry bread furnished by president Shirley Phillips along with lots of chatting.
Melissa O'Neal is 2010 Miss Food City
Melissa Lynn O'Neal, of Crossville, was crowned the 2010 Miss Food City.
MARRIAGE LICENSES: Published Oct. 28
Who will be crowned the Glade American Idle?
Who will be crowned the Glade American Idle? Who will solve the mystery of the night and become known as the Glade’s super sleuth?
Brew up something spooky this Halloween
Boo! In the Halloween spirit yet? I hope so because I have some more Halloween recipes for you.
Joyce and Mike Ferry to receive Golden Deeds Award on Oct. 29
Volunteer efforts are very important to our society and should not go unnoticed.
Simms wins 'Best of Show'
Find unique crafts at annual Adshead Bazaar
The crafty talented ladies of Pleasant Hill have been creating handmade articles for the Adshead Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 14, all year.
Art Guild's annual Bowl 'N Roll set Nov. 3
Specially made bread trays will be featured at a silent auction during the Art Guild’s annual Pasta Bowl ‘N Roll event to be held on Nov. 3.
FAIR PARK: Take charge of your health
Returning to Fair Park in November will be the “Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program,” sponsored by the U.T. Extension Office.
PLEASANT HILL NEWS: Pleasant Hill plans a party
The annual "spooky" time, known as Halloween, is about to assert itself. No doubt moms, and maybe dads, are being urged to help their children get a really spooky, scary, funny, pretty, different (well, you know) costume for the school parade and go "trick or treating" for Halloween or, well, whatever the mind of mom, maybe dad, or your "little darling" may think up.

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