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Obion County Cornfest Magazine
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Communities need celebrations. What better focus for one of the richest agricultural regions in the nation
than that delicious, nutritious golden com that generations of hard-working farmers have grown in the soil
of Obion County?
CornFest committee chairmen have been hard at work, along with their sponsors, to make this year's
celebration the most memorable and fun-filled ever. The focus will be on filling up with fun, whether it
comes in the form of good food, toe-tapping music, laugh-filled races, challenging and hilarious games,
fascinating exhibits, bargain-filled shopping, .opportunities to delve into artistic or musical talent, showing
off beloved pets or cheering on pretty girls. All will be part of ComFest 2014, beginning with the challenging Medallion Hunt Aug. 27 and winding down with the Miss Fall Fest Pageant Nov. 15.
Most of the fun, however, will be centered on the week of Sept. 6-14, when there will be ·six days of
non-stop activity.
Most ComFest events are free and all are fun, organizers say.
CornFest board president Lynn Glover, director and treasurer Glenda Chrisp, wbo has been associated
with the effort for several years, say they are more excited than ever about the possibilities the celebration's sponsors and volunteers are making possible.
CornFest's volunteer board members include (first
row, from left) Comf est pres;dent Lynn Glover, director and treasurer Glenda Chrisp, (second row) Stacey
Ha~nes, LaShonda Cook, Katie Keathley, Lindsay
Frilling, Keisha Hooper, (third row) Stacy Hogan, Anna
Parks, Sidney Vowell, Jessica Ryan Graves, Ginette
C,raddoclc, ( fourth row) Jared W. Hamlin, Mandy
Hinson, Micl;lele Barnes, Janie Alexander, Teresa
Dragg, (fifth i:ow) Brent Hinson, Chris Gunlefinger,
Da)).ny Hussey and Blalce Laws. Not pictured are Penny
Edi,ngton; Emily Hall, Je!:li Betti Vinson, Judy Glenn,
l<atey S wann, I(elly Key, Kelly Fi;anku:m, !,Gm Fields,
Lisa Isbell, Patti Thomas, Tammy Sparks, Trey Wood
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Au.g. 27-Sept 8 Medallion Hunt clues published
Sept. 6 ComFest Beauty Pageants at the Capitol Theatre - 10 a.m.
Sept. 6 Medallion Winner Announced
.SepL 9 Cowboy Dan at Obion County Public Library - 6 p.m.
Sept. 10 Pride of Obion County Luncheon at Hampton Centre - noon
Sept. 11 Master Gardener Luncheon at Soleil Garden Center - noon
Sept. 11 First State Bank Chalk Art Contest at Merchants' Park - 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 11 CornFest Parade through downtown Union City - 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 12 ComFest Fashion Show and Luncheon at Eddie Cox Center
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CornFest Four-Man Golf Scramble at Wynridge Golf Club in Troy - I.pm.
"Corn"Test BBQ Cookoff Set-Up in Kiwanis Park Area - 5-7 p.m.
Day in the Park Events - 8 a.m .-6 p.m.
Cake Walks at Kiwanis Park - throughout the day
Union City J'Cettes Zombie Run beginning at War Memorial Stadium 9a.m.
Pets in the Park at Kiwanis Park - 9 a.m.
Chair Auction at Kiwanis Park - 9 a.m.
Car Show on First Street - 10 a.m.
13 "Com"Test BBQ Cookoff Judging at Commerical Bank - 10 a.m.
13 Pumpkin Painting at Kiwanis Park - 10 a.m.
13 Magical Mink's Jumpers at Kiwanis Park - 10 a.in.
13 Pedal Races at Kiwanis Park - 11 a.m.
13 Petting Zoo at Kiwanis Park - 11 a.m.
13 Run for the Pig at Kiwanis Park - noon
13 Bed Races on East Church Street next to Kiwanis Park - l p.m.
13 Com Shucking & Corn Eating Contests at Kiwanis Park - 2 p.m.
13 Corn Idol Contest at Kiwanis Park - 3-5 p.m.
13 Day in the Park Awards for Contests at Kiwanis Park - 5 p.m.
13 Free Tyson Feed Adjacent to Kiwanis Park - 4-6 p.m.
13 Free concert by Lauren Adelle at 5 p.m. Nashville Singer/Songwriter
13 Free Musical Entertainment With Top Ten Idol Finalist Paul Jolley
- 5:30 -7 p.m.
14 Obion County Reading Railroad 10th Anniversary Celebration at
Discovery Park of America - 1,.,3 p.m.
15 CornFest's Miss Fall Fest Tennessee Scholarship Pageant at the Capitol
Theatre - 6 p.m.
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UC Coca-Cola
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Atmos Energy
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Commercial Bank
First Citizens Bank
First State Bank
Griffin Industries Inc.
Joint Economic Development Corporation
Leader's Credit Union
TN Corn Growers
Union City Electric
Williams Sausage
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Advanced Gastroenterology
Chocolate Bunny
Collection Management Services
Drs. Jordan & Bondurant
Essential Bodywear - Lynn Glover
Etheridge House
Farm Bureau of Obion County
JD Distributors
Kizer Pharmacy
Kohler
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
Mobile Nation/Cellular Source
Lanzer Printing
M&MRanch
Obion Grain Company
PIP Printing
Reelfoot Family Walk-in Clinic
Sweetwater Farms Residential Development
State Farm/Phyllis Edwards Agent
Thunderbolt Broadcasting
TN Tractor Supply
Westan Insurance
WLJT
Union City Hampton Inn
Wynridge Golf
ATACPA
Crop Production Services
GEMC
Herman Jenkins Motors
Little General
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Soleil Garden Center
Steve's Jewelers
Union City Parts
Reelfoot Bank
Wood Communications
Bronze
Alexander Insurance Group
Aloha Pools & Spas
Ameriprise Financial - Randy Thetford
Buddy's Wrecker Service
Century 21
Civil Air Patrol - Obion County
Collision Specialty
Discovery Park of America
Dr. Allen Bugg
Friends of the Obion County Public Library
Fuller Partners Real Estate, Inc.
Hollywood Showcase
J'Cette's
Junior Auxiliary
Ken - Tenn Wireless
NWT Master Gardeners
Riley's Graphics
Sassafraz Restaurant
Snappy Tomato
Star Physical Therapy
State Farm/Chris Williams
Sugar and Spice
Thompson - McConnell
Tri-State International
Union City Carpet Center
Volunteer Lending
Wal-Mart
Warren's Jewelers
White & Associates
Union City Rotary Club/Reading Railroad
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September &th
Beautiful young ladies from birth to 21 years old will be in the spotlight Sept. 6, beginning at 10 a.m. at the
Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City. The annual CornFest Beauty Pageants are a magnet for pretty girls
from Obion County and the surrounding area who want to represent this community.
Entry fees are $25 for early registration and $35 at the door. Tickets for fans are $5 at the door.
To enter, contestants should fill out the forms that are available at Joann's, Obion County Chamber of
Commerce and White & Associates Insurance, all in Union City. Completed registration, including entry fee,
should be mailed to Miss ComFest Beauty Pageant, 707 South First St. , Union City, TN 38261 and the form
must be received by no later than Sept. 5.
• Baby Miss CornFest is open to contestants from birth to 23 months old and will begin at 10.
•Tiny Miss CornFest is open to contestants from 2-3 years old and will begin at 10:30.
• Petite Miss CornFest is open to contestants from 4-5 years old and will begin at 11.
• Little Miss CornFest is open to contestants from 6-9 years old and will begin at 11 :30.
•Young Miss CornFest is open to contestants from 10-12 years old and will begin at 12:30 p.m.
• Junior Miss ComFest is open to contestants from 13-15 years old and will begin at l.
•Miss CornFest is open to contestants from 16-21 years old and will begin at 1:30.
Late entries at the door must sign in 30 minutes prior to the time their division is set to begin.
There will be an optional practice from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 5 at the theater.
Queens in the Little Miss, Young Miss, Junior Miss and Miss ComFest divisions are eligible to compete in
the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Pageant, where rules from that activity will be in effect.
Kelly Key, wife of Ja Key and a customer service representative/claim representative for
White & Associates Insurance in Union City, is chairman of the Miss CornFest beauty pageants. It is a responsibility she has enjoyed for the past four years.
Kathy Johnson is a commercial lines agent for White & Associates Insurance in Union City and is married to
Rocky Johnson. They are the parents of Bobby Johnson and Cannon Johnson and the grandparents of Taylor .
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September 8th
It got off to a running start in 2013 , the inaugural year for the CornFest Medallion Hunt. This year promises
to generate even more fun, with special excitement for the winner of a fabulous grand prize.
Clues about the contest will be revealed daily, beginning today, Aug. 27, and will continue weekdays until
there is a winner, for a total of eight days. The winner will be announced at the annual CornFest pageants at
the Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City on Sept. 6.
Union City Coca-Cola is sponsoring the search, in conjunction with CornFest. The local soft drink company
will have clues as to the whereabouts of the medallion posted on the CornFest website at obioncountycornfest.
org, on Union City Coca-Cola's Facebook page at Union City Coca-Cola since 1909 on KYTN Radio and
in The Messenger. The clever clues will be thick with double meanings, veiled references and carefully-disguised hints and will be even more challenging than last year, according to Union City Coca-Cola Bottling
Co. operations manager Richard Graham.
When the medallion is uncovered, the lucky winner will be instructed to call a phone number on the back
and then to provide information that only the medallion holder would know.
The lucky winner of the 2014 Medallion Hunt will receive four tickets to Dollywood near the Great Smoky
Mountains National Park, with three days and two nights of lodging in the area, plus money for gas and food.
The vacation will be open to the winner at any time during the year, based on the availability of lodging.
"Our 2013 winner received a trip to the big race at Talladega," said local Coca-Cola sales manager Rick
Larson, who also attended the annual race. " It was a real blast. We had lots of fun with the people we traveled
with and the medallion contest winner was so enthusiastic and excited."
The medallion will only be hidden on public property, and it will be accessible and will not require any
disassembly to retrieve, Graham said. The special prize will be carefully camouflaged, however. Safety and
accessibility will be given the highest priority.
Golf courses, schools in Union City and areas around the Law Enforcement Complex will not be part of the
area searchers need to concentrate on, a spokesman said, adding, "We just want to remind all those who are
taking part in the hunt to be respectful of any property they find themselves on and to also deal kindly with
other searchers."
Employees and family members of Union City Coca-Cola and of The Messenger and CornFest board members are not eligible to participate in the hunt.
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If you haven't met Cowboy Dan and enjoyed his musical program at the Obion County Public Library, you
have a chance to see and hear him and his band perform Sept. 9 at 6 in the garden area behind the library.
This is definitely a family-friendly show that will be entertaining for everyone.
Picnic baskets, lawn chairs and quilts for spreading on the ground, along with some singing along, clapping
to the beat and even a little dancing are all encouraged for folks who want to enjoy the show, according to
librarian Michele Barnes.
"Cowboy Dan always provides first-class fun and we want to have a lawn full of fans to enjoy this special
CornFest event," she said. "Friends of the Library organization is delighted to be able to welcome our favorite cowboy back again."
Danny Hussey is the assistant director of
the Obion County Public Library and is married to Lindsay Hussey.
Michele Barnes, the dit:ector of the Obion
County Public Library, is the mother of
Brennan, Garrison and Avery Barnes and is in
her sixth year as a volunteer with ComFest. She
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September 10th
When friends and family gather Sept. 10 at the Hampton Centre, it will be to honor the 2014 ComFest
Pride of Obion County. Selected by a panel of judges from outside the community who review nominations
for several outstanding citizens, David Harris is an obvious choice.
Tickets for the elegant luncheon and awards ceremony are $15 and may be purchased at the Obion County
Public Library or from the committee co-chairman, Glenda Chrisp until Sept. 4.
"This is always a highpoint of the CornFest celebration, and we know many people will want to be on
hand to honor David," says Pride committee chairman Janie Alexander. Patti Thomas is also co-chairman
of the Pride luncheon and is a veteran ComFest volunteer.
There aren't quite enough hours in the day to do all David Harris signs on for, yet, he seems to get it all
done.
The 2014 Pride ofObion County honoree is husband to Susan, father to Bradley, longtime manager of
Walmart in Union City and a man who sees a need and fills it wherever he can.
His commitment to this community and his faithfulness, energy and enthusiasm for promoting the area,
helping meet its challenges and celebrating its successes won him the nod from several area citizens and
impressed the panel of judges who reviewed the nominations and put Harris at the top of their list of citizens
who deserve to be commended for their unselfish service.
As one of his nominating letters said, "There is some question about the existence of 'no' in David's vocabulary. Instead he has a genuine talent for making good things happen. He doesn't just throw money at problems; he's not afraid of working hard to create solutions."
"When people ask about David's attributes, you'll hear words like 'awesome,' 'amazing,' 'concerned,'
'charitable,' 'fabulous,' 'extraordinary' and 'a super man.' He is more than a businessman. He is absolutely
committed to making Obion County a better place to live and raise a family," says an admirer. There are sure
to be plenty of those at the Pride of Obion County luncheon, so get your ticket early.
Janie Alexander has the special privilege of being among the very first to congratulate the CornFest Pride of
Obion County winner each year. She has been involved with th~. celebration for three years and is a retired
employee of the Department of Children's Services. Mrs. Alexander and her husband, Roger, make their
home in the Midway community of Obion County. Their family includes two sons and daughters-in-law,
Tyler and Ansley Alexander and Ryan and Carrie Ale)(ander, all of Atlanta, and three "adorable" grandchildren, Layla, Ali and Gray.
Patti Thomas and Glenda Chrisp are co-chai~en of tile luncheon and are veteran Cornfest voluteers.
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September 11th
Troy B. Marden is coming to town for ComFest - at
least for a part of it. The star of TV's Volunteer Gardener
program, available locally on channel 11 on Charter
at noon on Saturday or on YouTube under "Volunteer
Gardener," will be the speaker at a new CornFest event
this year.
Local Master Gardeners are sponsoring a free and
what promises to be a very informative and entertaining
session with the personable host of the popular show at
noon Sept. 11 at Soleil Garden Center, which is co-hosting the event.
He will be discussing his book, "Plant This Instead,"
and will also talk about the exciting gardenfocused small group tours he hosts in this country and abroad. There will also be time for gardening-related questions.
"You don't have to be a gardener to appreciate
Troy," a spokesman for Master Gardener said.
"He is a plantsman, a garden designer and an
author with more than 25 years of experience in
every facet of tb,e horticultural industry. He also
writes for top gardening magazines and is popular with both plant lovers and foodies. He's also
just a lot of fun to meet and listen to."
A sack lunch will be available at the event.
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September 11th
It's colorful. It's imaginative. It's fun. It's free. And First State Bank makes it all possible.
The 2014 CornFest Chalk Art Contest will begin at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in the downtown area of
South First Street in Union City. ,
Students from kindergarten thr~~gh grade 12 who want to Showcase their c~eativity on the sidewalks of the city are invited to check in at Merchants' Park on the corner of South First Street and
Washington Avenue when school is out for the day.
This is the seventh year First State Bank has sponsored the popular contest and employees of
the bank say they look forward to encouraging the budding artists and then viewing their colorful
work up and down the wide sidewalks of the downtown area.
Artists must wrap up their efforts, which will stay on display to the public as long as natural elements do not wash them away, by 5 p.m. Young artists will also be able to enjoy pizza provided by
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Chalk Art Chairman Lisa Isbell, wife of Todd Isbell and
mother of Kacee and Kinley, makes her home in Union
City. She is branch manager of First State Bank in Union
City and is in her fifth year working with the popular
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The shirts are royal blue, the perfect addition to a drawer full of commemorative T-shirts marking the
history of Obion County ComFest, or a colorful new acquisition to call attention during September and
afterwards to the fun the annual event represents.
Patti Thomas, who is in charge of the informal celebration wear, says T-shirts come in sizes from
adult small to XXL and will be selling for $10.
Each shirt has a listing of CornFest's sponsors on the back.
"Show your support for the generous supporters that make these festivities possible," says Mrs.
Thomas. "We, as citizens of Obion County, are proud of the fact that we produce more corn than any
other county in Tennessee. We contribute to the economic success of Tennessee. Buy a T-shirt to show
your pride in the value we bring to this great county and our beloved state."
The shirts are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office on East Church Street in downtown Union
City. They will also be available at the table at the entrance to Kiwanis Park on Sept. 13th's Day in the
Park event, at the barbecue cook-off and at the J'Cette Fun Run and the Cruise-In Car Show.
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September 11th
An excited group of CornFest volunteers is putting together a CornFest Parade for 2014 and is signaling individuals, churches, schools, social groups, service agencies, businesses or anyone who is interested that it is time to get in gear and get ready to roll.
The parade registration and lineup will begin at 4 p.m. at Sherwin-Williams on North First Street. At
5:30, things will get underway and the colorful procession will head south down First Street and will
move through the downtown area.
There will be cash prizes in several categories.
For more information, call 731-881-7561.
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September 12th
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased from Emily Elliston at (731) 571-2216 for the ComFest
Luncheon and Fashion Show to benefit Westover Center for the Arts. The event is set for 11 :30
a.m. Sept. 12 at the Eddie Cox Center at 622 South Depot St. in Union City.
Tickets will not be available at the door.
Jared Hamlin will emcee and there will be models from local shops and artists showcasing new
fall fashions in a lively presentation. Door prizes will be awarded and there will be a silent auction
for art and items donated locally.
Support for the show will benefit those working to transition the former Westover School into a
viable Westover Center for the Arts at 314 West Florida Ave. in Union City. Volunteers hope to provide a center of learning for all ages, as well as a community celebration site.
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September 12th
Exercise, good eating, lots of fun on the links and help for friends and neighbors who are facing cancer and
could use a little assistance - it's all part of the picture for the CornFest Four-man Golf Scramble, set for 1
p.m. Sept. 12 at Wynridge Golf Course·in Troy.
Teams who pay the $100 registration fee will also be able to enjoy a free lunch at noon at the course, as
well, according to sponsor Nancy Baker. The 18-hole event will follow the meal.
All funds raised from the afternoon of golf, which has an entry fee of $25 per participant, will go to Obion
County Hometown Walk of Hope, the fundraising arm for Obion County Cancer Agenci The agency uses
money provided by donations from fundraisers throughout the year to assist local cancer patients and their
families who are facing economic stresses, in addition to the illness.
This year's match is being sponsored in memory of Doug Cunningham, a Wynridge member since the
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September 12th &September 13th
The exquisite smell of grilled chicken and more mouth-watering outdoor cooking will fill the air in downtown Union City Sept. 12-13. The annual BBQ Cookoff known as "CornTest" has been moved to the parking
lot next to the Obion County Chamber of Commerce, across East Church Street from Kiwanis Park.
"We wanted to combine the contest and Tyson's annual free Family Feed event in one location," says
LaShonda Cook. "Tyson will be providing all the chicken for the contestants to prepare on site. These cooks
can certainly add to their basic chicken menus to compete in additional categories like corn, pork, ribs and
other pork cuts. There is also an 'anything but' category that covers all meat that is not chicken or pork. Teams
can cook whatever they want to, as long as they are prepared to give it all away."
Entry forms are available from Tyson Foods at 886-4752. Only 30 teams can be accommodated, so those
interested in cooking are urged to apply soon and be ready to fire up the grills Sept. 12, and those interested in
good eating are reminded to follow their noses Sept. 13, when the finished product will be ready for sampling
at CornTest BBQ Cookoff.
Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. on the stage of the CornFest free country music concert near Kiwanis
Park.
Sidney Vowell of Hickman, Ky., is the plant human resources manager at Tyson Foods-Union City. She is married
to Dale Vowell. Their family includes Josh, Caleb and Emily Garrity and Michael, Tyler and Megan Vowell. This is
her fifth year as a ComFest volunteer.
LaShonda Cook is complex human resource manager at Tyson Foods. She and her husband, Chad Cook, live in
Martin. They are the parents of Jayce, who is 6, and Brice, who is 10.
Ginette Craddock is the complex secretary at Tyson Food lnc.-Obion County Complex in Union City. A volunteer for the past 13 years, Mrs. Craddock has been married to Johnny Craddock for 29 years and is the mother
of Matt and Clay Craddock. They make their home in Union City.
Blake Laws, a resident of Union City, is chairman for Day in the Park. This is his second year as a ComFest volunteer. He is a Tyson employee.
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September 13th
It's a day packed with free events and affordable contest opportunities for the whole family.
ComFest's annual Day in the Park is a highlight of the celebration and always attracts hundreds of area
residents. The fun begins with the J'Cettes Fun Run - featuring zombie "chasers" this year. Sign-up is set for
8:00 a.m. at Union City High School.
Other fun events planned throughout the day include Pets in the Park, with more opportunity for animal
fun at the Junior Auxiliary Petting Zoo and the beginning of the artistically motivated chair auction and the
deliciously inspired cake walks, all getting under way at 9 in Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City. In addi' tion, artists, craftspeople, hobby artists and non-profits will be opening their booths and exhibits for sales, and
concession stations will be up and running.
At 10, the Cruise In car show will be ready to welcome visitors.
Children can also begin exercising their artistic talents with some Pumpkin Painting fun at 10, and young artists who need to stretch their muscles can do so all day at the park, once Mink Jumps opens at the same time.
At 11, the Pedal Car Race will get under way, with the Run for the Pig event claiming an earlier starting time
than usual.
Then it's the annual Bed Race, following at 1.
The Comhole Tournament will be ongoing from 2-5, and Com Eating and Corn Shucking contests will be
claiming their own share of attention at that same kick-off time.
The Corn Idol Contest, which attracts some outstanding talent in two divisions, will begin at 3, with the Tyson
Free Community Feed following from 4-6.
Finally, the free CornFest Concert featuring Paul Jolley, a top ten finalist in Com Idol, will take place at 5:307, under the stars. Lauren Adelle, a singer/songwriter from Nashville, will start things off at 5.
, And the smell of the annual CornFest barbecue cook-off, which actually begins on the evening of Sept. 12
' and is taking place downtown near the park this year, will no doubt hang in the air, stirring up appetites all day
long.
Most events are free to participants and fans, although some, such as the petting zoo and the bed race and Idol
competition, require entry fees. Applications for contests are all available from the website at obioncountycomfest.org or from the Facebook page. Those interested may also call (731 ) 431-8132 to get applications.
Penny Edington makes her home in Central City, Ky., but is a native of Obion County and has been
drawn "back home" to lend her talents to CornFest and make sure the Day in the Park event is a success
for several years. A homemaker and artist, she is married to Larry Dale Edington and is the mother of
adult sons, Zac and Jon.
Teresa Dragg, a State Farm Insurance agent in Union City, makes her home in town. She is married
to David Dragg and is the mother of adult daughter, Heather. This is her second year as a CornFest
board member and she has been ,involved with the Creative Chair event and is chairman of Day in the
Park.
Brent Hinson has been working with ComFest for 3 years and, this year, will be 'T he Voice" of the
fun-filled Day in the Park event. He is a DJ and tb,e on air talent at KF99/KQ105 WENK radio and is married to Mandy Hinson. They are the parents of Xavier Hinson.
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September 13th
It starts the annual Day in the Park focus off with a rush: the annual J'Cette sponsored 5K event that will
have an extra "zing" this year. Organizers are styling the racing opportunity a "Zombie Run," and they are
excited about the possibilities.
"Where else can you get chased by zombies?" ask co-chairmen Stacy Hogan and Anna Parks.
Registration will be at 8 a.m. at Union City High School, with participants heading out at 9. Runners, walkers and zombies looking for a thrill will want to be on hand. They are being encouraged to sign up early,before
Aug. 30, with registration forms available at several businesses in Union City. They may also contact event
co-chairmen 446-9411 to sign up and be on their way early that morning. Early registration fee - $15. Race
day fee - $20.
Runners are advised to take panic pills before beginning the run and to be on the lookout for creepy strangers.
Stacy Hogan is chairman of the J'Cette SK Zombie Run, set for Sept. 13. She is employed by
Union City Schools as a speech language pathologist and lives in the city with her husband, Pat
Hogan Jr. , and their son, Will Hogan, who is 13. This is her first yeaF as a CornFest volunteer.
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Organizers always knew a parade of pets through Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City would be a success with the community. But each year, it seems they may have underestimated just how popular the event
truly is.
Growing numbers of pet owners bring their shaggy dogs, their fluffy cats, their fin-ny friends, their mopeared bunnies, their slithery snakes, their winged wonders and more - including some critters that don't
have much to say or do but simply ser\re as cuddly buddies - to help kick off activities at Day in the Park.
This year, the fun will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 13 and all area residents with pets of any kind they want to
show off are welcome to take part.
Wags and Whiskers members will serve as judges after observing the contestants and their owners circling
the park and then putting on special smiles in front of those charged with choosing the outstanding representatives in several categories.
Children (or adults, too) who want to dress in costume and bring along their stuffed animals for a special
division of the contest are encouraged to do so. Living, breathing pets and owners may also feel free to dress
up in whatever style suits their fancy.
There is a $5 charge to participate in the parade; however, pet owners are responsible for keeping their pets
under control at all times and for seeing to it that the park is kept clean and free of "accidents." Vaccinations
must also be current.
Children who take part must be accompanied by an adult if they are 12 years old or younger.
T-shirts will be awarded to the first 50 pet owners who sign up that day at the event. For more information,
call 885-2666 or visit the CornFest website at obioncountycornfest.org.
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If it involves pets, it involves Zoe Ramage. Miss Ramage, who is a customer service.manager at Kizer Pharmacy in
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Union City, has been involved with the ever-popular Pets in the Park event for several years and her enthusiasm never
wanes. She makes her home in Union City.
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The Gallery in Union City is sponsoring the perennially popular Creative Chair Silent Auction during Day
in the Park on Sept. 13. Bids will be accepted throughout the day, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m.
The opportunity to claim a unique artistic focus attracts attention from a large number of people each year
- those who appreciate the colorful statements made with the utilitarian seats and those who are pleased with
the effort to repurpose and recycle chairs that might have passed their "sell by" dates otherwise. There are
also fans of newer models that simply provide a pleasing canvas for creative efforts.
Funds raised will be donated to a charity that will be announced by Sept. 1, say co-chairmen Georgianna
Scarborough and Stacy Jordan. Prizes will be awarded to all winners, courtesy of The Gallery, which is
owned by the chairmen of the event.
Anyone can bid on a chair and local artisans or businesses or creative residents who wish to "adopt"
a chair, decorate it and then display it for bids are
encouraged to get out their paints and brushes and get
started, they say.
The unusual chairs are displayed at the park and
always attract viewers and many interesting comments,
in addition to the silent bids.
Applications for those who want to decorate chairs
are available at The Gallery at 621 East Reelfoot Ave.
in Union City. They can also be downloaded from
obioncountycornfest.org or from the Obion County
CornFest Facebook page, where it is necessary to click
on the event's link.
Budding artists who would like to try their hands
at decorating chairs this year can sign up for classes at The Gallery which will ~e devoted to this effort.
Supplies are also available there. Go to The Gallery Facebook page for more information.
Decorated chairs should be dropped off at The Gallery by Sept. 12, so they can be transpored to Kiwanis Park for the
event.
Stacy Jordon is co-owner of The Gallery in Union City. This is her first year as chairman of the event, but she and her cochairrnan have donated chairs to the fundraiser in the past, so she is familiar with, and supportive of, the unique opportunity. She
is married to Dr. Rob Jordan and they are the parents of Eli Jordan. They make their home in Union City.
Georgianna Scarborough of Union City is the wife of Dennis Scarborough, is co-owner ofThe Gallery in Union City,
and is the hostess to several animals and beloved pets at her country home.
She has been fascinated by antiques all her life and her second passion is playing duplicate bridge, she says.
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Locally grown pumpkins, paint and brushes will all be provided, free of charge, to young artists under the
big tent at Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City Sept. 13 for the annual Pumpkin Painting event.
The artistic fun, which will focus attention on the upcoming harvest season, will begin at 10 a.m. and will
be up and running until later in the afternoon, with a usual closing time of around 2.
Soleil Garden Center owner Crystal Meade, who is in her second year as chairman of the creative event,
says boys and girls of all ages will be welcome at the tent, where the fun is artsy, creative and free.
Pumpkins will be on display while they dry and children may then take their creations home with them.
Soleil Garden Center is sponsoring the activity again this year, after a highly successful effort in 2013, and
Mrs. Meade says supplies will be offered as long as they are on hand. She encourages interested young artists to stop by early and prepare to "get messy" as they complete their artistic projects.
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Some are woolly; some are slick. Some are cuddly; some are free-spirited. Some are noisy; some are quiet
as can be.
The animals featured in the Junior Auxiliary Petting Zoo at Day in the Park come in all shapes and sizes
and cover a wide range of appearance, talent and temperament, but all seem to love children and to delight in
the attention - and the free snacks - little ones offer them. It all happens during Day in the Park festivities
at Kiwanis Park on Sept. 13 in downtown Union City.
The small price tag of $1 for a child's visit to the variety of farm animals and pets goes to an excellent
cause. Junior Auxiliary's focus is children and their needs, and the funds raised through this popular event
help them assist many little ones in Obion County.
Animal owners Danny and Debbie Burress of Trenton also provide special food for purchase and they say
their treats are well received by all the animals
under their care.
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Ask Cruise-In co-chairman Katie Keathley if anything funny has happened in the three years she's been
working with this event and she'll tell you, "I think four girls who don't know the first thing about antique
cars putting on a Cruise-In event says enough. Huge thanks to Charlie Conn and Jesse Whiteside for being our
saving grace throughout this event."
On Sept. 13, the main business district in downtown Union City along South First Street will be lined with
antique autos. Car lovers can browse and discuss from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at no cost - for lookers or owners.
Sign-in will take place the day of the event at the registration tent in the downtown area.
"The Obion County Cruise-In gives us the opportunity to bring more excitement and action right to the door
for downtown businesses. Between all of the events going on at Day in the Park, as well as the Cruise-In,
there will be lots of entertainment for people of all ages and all interests. Since the Cruise-In is always a popular event, we encourage downtown business owners to take advantage of the opportunity and really sell their
products," say event chairman Keisha Hooper and co-chairmen Katie Keathley, Lindsay Frilling and Stacey
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Haynes.
Stacey Haynes, a resident of Troy, is married to Second Mate Josh Haynes, who
works for AEP River Ops. They are the parents of Walker Haynes, who is 6 years old
and attends Lake Road School. Mrs. Haynes is co-chairman of the CornFest Obion
County Cruise-In and is employed at JD Distributors Inc . .in Union City, working in
inside sales.
Keisha Hooper is an accountant at JD Distributors Inc. in Union City and makes her
home there with her husband, Rance Hooper, who is an engineer at Greenfield Products,
and their children, 10-year-old Alexus and 6-year-old Jfarrison, who both attend Lake
Road School. She is chairman of the Obion County Cruise-In Car Show and has been
working with CornFest for three years.
Katie Keathley, who works with the Obion County Chamber of Commerce as membership director,
lives and works in her hometown and enjoys promoting the things that make it a special place to live.
She is the daughter of Barry and Janet Keathley of Union City.
Lindsay Frilling, economic development director of the Obio11 County
Chamber of Commerce, is married to Eric Frilling and is the mother of Alli
Kate. She lives in Union City.
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Children who are 3 years old or older get to experience the thrill of the chase as they pedal against opponents their own age in the CornFest Bring Your Own Big Wheel Race or Pedal Car Race.
Farm Bureau is sponsoring the opportunity, which is open to riders of 3- or 4-wheel riding toys and tricycles.Two-wheel bikes, scooters and motorized vehicles will not be allowed. Racers must provide their own
pedaled rides.
Age divisions will include 3-5 years old, 6-7 years old and 8-10 years old.
All racers will receive a ribbon and there will be prizes in each age group for the fastest racers. A "Best
Decorated Wheels" award will also be made.
Free registration is at 10 a.m. Sept. 13 at Kiwanis Day in the Park, with the fun getting underway officially
at 11, say chairman Kelly Frankum and co-chairman Kirn Bacon Fields, who say they are well-qualified to
handle this event because they have "racing" children themselves.
This is a relatively new addition to the CornFest family fun Kids Komer at Day in the Park, having made
its debut in 2013, but it is already a popular event with both the children who participate and the adults who
cheer them on.
For more information, call Mrs. Frankum at 446-8132.
Kelly Frankum of Union City is in her second year as chairman of the race, which was introduced in 2013. She is employed at Family Cancer Center in Union City and is the mother of B.J.
Jorge, Rose, Davey and Dani Frankum and the stepmother of Gracie and Katy
Lane Frankum. She serves on the committee with her twin sister, Kim (Bacon)
Fields, also of Union City.
Mrs. Bacon is married to Kevin Fields. They are the parents of 2-year-old
Brody Fields, and she works for Alexander Thompson Arnold in Union City.
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Kids are literally bouncing with excitement during Day in the Park's many family-centered events.
Magical Mink's Jumps will be making a return visit to Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City on Sept. 13,
beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the day, to allow little ones to work off lots of energy, organizers say.
Last year was the first time local businessman Larry Mink had brought his fun bouncy houses and other
toys to the park, and the addition proved to be a huge success.
Children are invited to enjoy all the fun activities at Magical Mink's comer in the park, and parents are
encouraged to bring along cameras to record the fun.
Best of all, the fun will be free to all area children.
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Mandy Hinson, Chris Gunlefinger and Katie Swann will be overseeing the fun when the free piggy
chase gets underway during Day in the Park activities Sept. 13 at Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City.
The fun will get under way at noon, a change of time for the annual race, which is popular with pork
lovers of all ages.
Those interested in taking part will be given the opportunity to enter a drawing in the park earlier in
the day. Names that are selected randomly in the drawing will get the chance to catch the greased piggy
and win a prize, the chairmen say.
Mrs. Hinson, who has been involved with the popular event for five years, says no explanation is necessary when it comes to describing the attraction of this event. "What could be more fun than watching
folks chase down a greased pig to win a great prize? Every year, I really enjoy seeing folks in the community get together, have a great time with their family and friends and just enjoy each other. It's a terrific time for fun."
Mandy Hinson, a five-year volunteer with CornFest, has her finger in several "pies" during the celebration. She
is chairman of the Run for the Pig event, as well as the ComFest Idol competition, and she handles promotion
for the annual harvest season focus on fun. A resident of Union City, she is the manager of individual giving for
WUT-TV public television for West Tennessee in Martin.She is married to Brent Hinson, on-air talent for KF-99
KQ 105 and emcee for ComFest Day in the Park. Their son, Xavier, is 7 years old and will be in second grade at
Union City Elementary School this year.
Chris Gunlefinger of Martin, assistant education director at Discovery Park of America, is
working with CornFest for the first time this year. He is married to Katey Swann, who is also
working to make Run for the Pig a success.
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Neatness counts when it comes to making up a bed - unless that bed is flying down a city street, propelled on its way by a four-man crew who are urged on by a sleepless rider who directs all activity from
atop the mattress.
Five men (or women or any gender combination of team members) compete with carefully "made up"
single-size beds in this hysterical race that takes place annually in the afternoon at Day in the Park on East
Church Street, adjacent to Kiwanis Park. There is a $10 entry fee, but spectators always watch for free.
The teams will begin zipping up and down Church Street and making the requisite stop to change out the .
position of teani members beginning at 1 p.m. Sept. 13. For more information, call 796-6000.
Robin and Pat Wood of Union City are sponsors of the annual CornFest Bed Race. They are the owners of Wood
Communications-Cellular Source Ken-Tenn Wireless in Union City and Verizon Premium Retail. They have six grandchildren and
make their home in Union City.
It's an old game, probably started in Europe more than 100 years ago, that is enjoying a fantastic revival of
popularity in the United States. Corn Hole is a sure-fire attention getter and a favorite with both participants
and their fans, so the contest always garners lots of attention during CornFest. The fact that the competition is
so aptly named doesn't hurt, either.
The Corn Hole tournament is one of the contest planned during Day in the Park at Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City Sept. 13. The fun will begin at 2 p.m. and continue until approximately 5.
Fans can watch for free, but there is a $10 participation fee that is payable at Obion County Chamber of
Commerce office on East Church Street. Applications are also available online at www.obioncountycornfest.
org and registration will also be accepted the day of the tournament.
Teams can win cash prizes, with the division of the "loot" up to team members, says contest chairman Trey
Wood.
For more information, call 335-0222.
Trey Wood comes from a family long involved in community activities. He was born and raised in Union City and
is employed at the family business, Wood Communications,
as a two-way radio service technician/sales associate.
He has a son, Cohen.
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Without volunteers, there would be no CornFest celebration.
Without volunteers who know the program inside and out and are willing to work tirelessly to make sure it
all comes together; there might be a celebration of sorts, but it would certainly lack the opportunities for so
much free or low-cost top-quality fun aimed at families.
CornFest board president Lynn Glover began as a volunteer working on a committee and soon stepped
in to a leadership role for the entire project. She has been working closely with longtime volunteer Glenda
Chrisp, who is board director and treasurer and, this year, is helping stage the Pride of Obion County luncheon.
Mrs. Chrisp's involvement with the project began when she was Main Street Union City director, and she
has played an ongoing and substantive role for years.
Working with these two enterprising, energetic and knowledgeable ladies are many committee chairmen
and those who volunteer with them to offer everything from chalk art contests to com eating championships;
from free concerts to free food, and everything in between.
This year, some new or renewed opportunities will be offered, including a CornFest parade, a Master
Gardener luncheon, cake walks on Day in the Park and a Reading Railroad wpistle Stop event. There will
also be a change of venue for the Com Test barbecue cookoff to the downtown area.
Tyson Foods ~nd .Union City Coca-Cola head a stellar list of CornFest sponsors who provide the financial
u~derwriting -:- arid many of the volunteers - to create the celebration and to offer it in such an ac~essible
way for all Obion Countians and their neighbors throughout northwest Tennessee.
So if you're looking for a family-friendly, aff<:>rdable and very enjoyable way to mark the harvest season,
with a focu$ on one of the crops that makes Obion County a standout agricultural area in Tennessee and
tbroughout the sout~east, look no farther than Obion County CornFest 2014. It's all here - just waiting for
you and your family, thanks to your friends and neighbors who have volunteered to make it all happen.
Lynn Glover is CornFest's longtime president and has been a volunteer with the program since retiring to this area
with her husband, David, 14 years ago.
A partner in Glover Farms, she is also a consultant for Essential Bodywear.
Mrs. Glover and her husband are the owners of Sweetwater Farms Residential Development, also in Troy. They are
the parents of two and the grandparents of four, with another little one on the way in October.
Glenda Chrisp, director of CornFest, as well as the organization's treasurer, and the 2014 co-chairman of the Pride
of Obion County luncheon, is the wife of Tommy Chrisp. The family includes three adult daughters - Stephanie,
Gaye and Jan - and their families, as well. Mrs. Chrisp is a devoted grandmother and is also a part-time employee of
Sugar and Spice in downtown Union City.
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You don't have to nibble at warp speed or shuck on down to have fun at the annual CornFest corn eating
and corn shucking contests that are a part of Day in the Park on Sept. 13, beginning at 2 p.m. Everyone is
welcome to participate or to become part of the cheering session for the many participants of all ages and
stages who demonstrate their mastery in one of two ways over those golden ears of corn.
Corn eating contestants are charged with cleaning a cob with their teeth as quickly as possible and c;orn
shuckers have to demonstrate how fast they can strip off the protective outer layers of the ears. Dozens of
contestants take part in both contests, working over more than 400 ears of corn in the process.
"These are hilarious contests to watch, so we encourage folks to come on out and cheer on friends or
strangers - anyone who captures their attention as a contestant, either for their skill, their speed or their
technique," said a CornFest volunteer familiar with the fun from years past.
There is no charge to attend or be a contestant. Sign-up is at the event.
Ryan and Jessica
Graves, owners of All
Dolled Up in downtown,
Union City, are the new
chairmen of a pair of
com-centered events the Com Eating and Com
Shucking contests - this year. They make their home
in South Fulton and are the parents of Kylie Graves, 8;
Kensley Graves, 6; and Rylan Graves, 2.
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Music lovers can count on plenty of top notch free entertainment at CornFest Day in the
Park Sept. 13.
The increasingly popular Cornldol competition will kick off at 3 p.m. and anyone who enjoys
good music will want to be on hand to see local talent compete. There is a $10 entry fee, but the
audience can tap their toes for free. Because of time constraints, the number of contestants for this
popular show must be limited, so performers are encouraged to sign up early, according to chairman Jared Hamlin and co-chairman Mandy Hinson.
Applications are available on the CornFest website. There will be two age categories (15 years
old and younger and 16 years old and older) and the winner of each will take home $100 in prize
money.
"We have so much talent in Obion County and the surrounding areas and it is so much fun to
come out and listen to your friends and neighbors perform on stage," Hamlin says.
Following the CornFest Idol competition, and begining at 5:30 a Top Ten competitor in the
American Idol contest - Paul Jolley of Weakley County - will present a free concert at Kiwanis
Park, as well.
Lauren Adelle a singer/songwrighter from Nashville, will get the audience in the mood with her
opening act at 5.
Jared W. Hamlin lives in Union City, with his sp<;>iled Schnauzer, Harry, and is .sa~es manager at
Steve's Jewelers. He has been involved with the competition for four years.
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CornFest has it all: a delicious grilled chicken picnic meal, top quality entertainment all day long and into
the evening and an opportunity to visit with friends and neighbors in a beautiful and relaxing setting. It's all
great and it's all free.
The annual Tyson Family Feed at Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City will begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 13. The
event is eagerly anticipated each year and in 2014 is being moved from a lunch-time treat to a late afternoon
supper opportunity.
Tyson 1s providmg 2,000 generous servings of grilled chicken, with corn chips, a dessert and a drink to area
residents who show up at the parking lot across the street from the park to begm winding down the Day in the
Park fun that Saturday.
Cookers participating in the CornTest BBQ Cookoff will also be in the area, grilling up even more chicken
that has been provided by Tyson, plus some extra goodies of their own, for guests who come out for the fun.
And it's all free, including the spectacular country music concert featuring recording artist and Top Ten
American Idol finalist Paul Jolley at 5:30. Singer/songwriter Lauren Adelle will kick things off at 5, the finale
for a day packed with fun.
Tyson volunteers will not only provide, cook, pack and hand out the meals - one per person - but will
also set up lots of tables and chairs up and down Church Street so diners can take in any activities still going
on in the park and can prepare in comfort for the concert.
There will also be picnic tables scattered through Kiwanis Park, and diners may bring their own chairs, if
they wish.
Tyson proves itself a friend to the community in many ways throughout tbe year, CornFest OJ,"ganizers say,
but the annual Family Feed is truly one of the most popular and "taste"ful ways to showcase that spirit.
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He's been singing for as long as he can remember, but the first "concerts" he can recall were when he
was about 5 years old and he raised his voice in praise and worship in Union Chapel Church of Christ in
Weakley County.
On Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., Paul Jolley of Nashville - a native of Palmersville - will be presenting a free
rock and roll concert to close out Day in the Park in downtown Union City.
"I have a lot of friends and family that are excited I'm going to be back there," the Idol Top Ten finalist
says of his upcoming appearance.
It is an area that feels almost like home, since he was a frequent contestant at talent shows at the Obion
County Fair and at the Union City Civic Auditorium when he was growing up.
"My parents took me around to perform wherever I could and that's what got me where I am today," the
personable young singer, guitarist and songwriter says of his journey.
He was also a frequent guest at the Reelfoot Lake Craft Fair in October.
These days he's busy at work on a new release that will hit the market on the same day he performs in
the free CornFest concert at Kiwanis Park. He'll have copies of the CD with him for sale and, in addition
to being the artist on the songs, he can also claim co-writing credit for several of them. He describes his
music as rock and roll with a touch of country and says he's planning a high energy concert locally, with
lots of fun and excitement.
And while he says his favorite food is pizza, he 's also looking forward to some of the grilled chicken
that will be served up just prior to his concert at Kiwanis Park.
It's all free and it's all top quality, because it's CornFest good.
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Singer/songwriter Lauren Adelle of Nashville, a Dallas talent and the
niece of Lynn and David Glover of Obion County, will start things off at the
CornFest Day in the Park free concert at 5 p.m.
The talented young lady co-writes for country and pop artists (Spanish/
English) and is writing for her own next album these days.
Fans can enjoy her songs and those interested in checking out the new talent
before she arrives in town can access some of her work at https://soundcloud. ·
com/lauren-adelle-crowder. For more information, go to https://www.facbook.
com/pages/Lauren-Adelle/7 4044645425.
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Making Day in the Park an even sweeter event this year will be the day-long Cake Walk opportunities at Kiwanis Park in downtown Union City.
This is the second year for the event. It will be held throughout the day and funds raised will go to local
animal rescue units.
Tickets will be available for purchase at a booth in the park and the walks will be announced in time to
give participants an opportunity to get their entry fee and find a spot to stand on, according to committee
chairman Teresa Dragg.
Anyone who would like to make a donation of funds to go to the animal rescue services may contact Mrs.
Dragg at 446-8727.
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Reading Railroad Whistle Stop event will get underway at Discovery Park of America Sept. 14 from 1-3
p.m., with several free and very family-friendly events.
This opportunity will focus on the importance of reading and will be the perfect place to register Obion
County children from birth to 5 years old for the Governor's Books from Birth Foundation, a partnership with entertainer Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. In Obion County, the program is called Reading
Railroad and it is one of the most successful in the state at providing free high-quality and specially selected books which are mailed to all participating children in the preschool age range each month.
The state-wide focus on reading is being heralded by a visit from a specially outfitted bus which will be
at DPA, along with several other reading-focused and fun-filled opportunities for little ones.
Plans are still being made, but organizers say fam.ilies can count on entertainment by magician Larry
Mink, music by entertainer Olivia Faye and opportunities to board the big red Reading Railroad caboose.
There will also be prizes for children who have graduated from the Reading Railroad program and who
bring their copy of the last book each child receives, "Entering Kindergarten," to the event.
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September 15th
The Miss Fall Fest pageant is celebrating a decade of association with Obion County CornFest with the
Nov. 15 pageant this year.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the stage at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City will be filled with beautiful young women seeking to claim the crown and then to represent this community at the Miss Tennessee
Scholarship Pageant in 2015.
Contestants must be at least 17 years old and inust be seniors in high school or beyond to participate in the
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Contestants must preregister by Nov. 6 at jbvincent@atacpa.net.
The pageants are always crowd pleasers, and those who plan to attend may do so by purchasing tickets for
· $10 afthe door.
The Miss Fall Fest queen will go on to the Miss Tennessee Pageant and, hopefully, to Miss America.
Miss Tennessee commits to spending a busy year traveling across the state and visiting schools to promote Character Counts as a positive reinforcement tool for Volunteer State children. Miss Fall Fest cochairmen Tammy Sparks; her daughter, Jeni Beth Vincent; and family friend Michele Creswell say contestants
in the local pageant should focus on winning and should also realize that, if they are victorious at the Miss
Tennessee Pageant as well, they will be in for a busy year.
"Being Miss Tennessee is the equivalent of having a full time job," says Mrs. Sparks. "It's so much more
. than just a crown and a title and a big boost to covering college expenses - although it certainly is all that.
It is also an important commitment to exemplifying the highest standards of young womanhood and conveying that to youngsters and their families across our great state. Miss Fall Fest is a wonderful beginning for
· such an opportunity."
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Jeni Beth Vincent works well with her mom, Tammy Sparks, and family friend Michele Creswell to put together
an outstanding pageant. She is married to Josh Vincent and is the mother of two children. She is also an accountant at
Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC in Union City.
Michele Creswell is executive director of United Way of Obion County and is married to Al Creswell. They have an adult son, a
daughter-in-law and two grandchildren and make their home in UnionCity.
Tammy Sparks, the wife of Art Sparks and a mom and grandmother, is an educational assistant at Vnion City
High School. The Sparks make their home in Union City and she has been involved with pageants for several
years.
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Production
Services
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Profit from
our Experience...
Our Mission
We are committed to being the leading agricultural
retailer in each of our markets.
We will attract and retain outstanding employees
by motivating and rewarding them for their
accomplishments in providing exceptional service to
our valued customers.
Crop Production Services cares ... ·
It's our pledge.
530 N. Fifth Street
Union City, TN 38261
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