All those who have an interest in antique farm machinery, be sure to mark August 16 on your calendars.   That is the day of the Antique Farm Machinery Show to be held behind the old F&C Bank, in the parking lot.  The show is the July Sesquicentennial event for the month.
The show will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and should be a fun day for all who are antique machinery enthusiasts.
According to coordinator Donald Daugherty, “We should have two to three dozen tractors there and there will also be hand tools and different farm machinery.”  Demonstrations will be going on all day and coordinators will be on hand to answer any questions the public might have about the machinery.
“I feel confident we will have a good showing as I have received a lot of commitment from different collectors,” said Daugherty.
The parking lot will be blocked off Friday night, so everyone can set up their machinery on Saturday morning.  There will also be a train set up to run around the parking lot for the children to take free rides in.
“We will have both antique (up to 1930) and classic tractors there,” said Daugherty.  “Also on hand will be stationary engines, antique farm machinery, horse drawn equipment, and farm-related hand tools.”
There will be a canopy set up on the lot to give people information and answer questions about the show and the Chilhowee Antique Farm Machinery Collectors organization.  They, along with the sesquicentennial committee, are co-sponsors of the event.
“There will be ice water available and free treats for the kids, as well as the free train rides,” said Daugherty.  “We encourage anyone in the community who may have something they want to display in the show to come out and bring their items with them.  People usually want to know the age of the item and who brought it, so we will tag that information on the machinery for the public.”
For more information on the show, one may contact Daugherty at 732-6690 or Gary Strate at 732-6409.
So, for a fun day of browsing and getting an education on antique machinery, or just to visit with local farmers and citizens, stop by the Antique Farm Machinery Show on August 16 and enjoy the show!
By Dana Neubert
Staff Writer



The Holden School District has announced back-to-school information necessary for  enrollment for the next school year.
For elementary school (grades K-five) Back to School Night is August 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Meet the teachers and visit classrooms.  Class lists will be posted that night at all main entrances to the building and outside the classroom doors.  Students are encouraged to bring their school supplies with them.
Middle School - Sixth grade orientation - August 6 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This is a one-day orientation for incoming sixth graders that will be spent getting students ready for a successful year in middle school.  Students will receive their locker assignments and class schedule.  Locker assignment and schedule pick-up in Middle School commons - August 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days; Parent Night - August 19 at 6:30 p.m.  Parents are invited to follow their student’s daily class schedule and meet the teachers.
High school - Freshman transition - Eagle Kick-Off - August 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.  This is the first step in the freshman orientation process to Holden High School.  It is a one-day orientation for incoming ninth graders that is led by a staff of Holden High School students and teachers.  Locker assignment and schedule pickup at elementary library - August 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and August 5 from 1 -7 p.m. for sophomores, juniors and seniors; Parents Night - August 19 at 6:30 p.m.  Parents are invited to follow their student’s daily schedule and meet the teachers.
New student enrollment - August 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and August 5 from 1-7 p.m. at the elementary library.  Parents/guardians need to bring the following documents to aid in enrollment: proof of residency (a bill with guardian’s name and address listed), student’s birth certificate, student’s social security card, and student’s immunization record.  District counselors from each building will be available to aid in the enrollment process and to answer questions regarding the upcoming school year.
Immunizations - August 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Johnson County Community Health Department will be at the elementary library between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.  Immunizations will be administered at no cost.  Varicella (chickenpox) will NOT be available.  If one has had prior immunizations done through the JCCHD, please call 660-747-6121.  This will allow for immunization records to be on site.  A parent and/or guardian is required to accompany students.
Parents meeting with activities director - August 10 at HHS; 6 p.m. Parent meeting with AD for all parents of high school students participating in activities; 6:30 p.m. parent meeting with AD for all parents of middle school students participating in activities.
First day of fall practices - August 11 - fall sports practices begin.
Meet the Eagles and Blue-White Scrimmage - August 15 at 6 p.m. at the high school.
Champions of Character - August 18 - 6 p.m. for high school and middle school students; 7 p.m. for parents of high school and middle school students.  The Champions of Character program will be held at the Holden High School on August 18 to kick off the season of athletics and activities.  The guest presenter, Rob Miller, will speak to both parents and students.  He will speak to all students who plan to play in any sport or participate in any activity such as cheerleading, band, color guard, choir for the 2008-2009 school year at 6 p.m.  Then, Mr. Miller will have a special presentation for parents at 7 p.m.



The third annual Kingsville Community Day was held at Kingsville ballpark on Saturday, July 19.  The event was sponsored by the Kingsville Recreation Club and the day was filled with food, fun and friends, according to organizers. 
The final T-ball games of the season kicked off the day’s activities.  Players were awarded trophies following each game in recognition of their team participation.
The flag pole dedication ceremony was held at 11:30 a.m. with more than 150 people in attendance.  Jessica Stever and Lauren Shull played a saxophone duet of the National Anthem as the flags were raised for the first time.  Tammy Aldridge delivered the dedication speech in memory of Jerry Christian, Sr., Jeff Swanson and Nathan Bass Saunders.  Aldridge shared special memories about Jerry, Jeff and Nathan which focused on this year’s theme “For the Love of Family, For the Love of the Game.”  To finalize the memorial dedication, 100 balloons were released as community members watched them float away into the clouds.
Afternoon activities included baseball and softball competitions for fielding, batting, throwing and base running.  Dustin Stout presented first and second place medals to competitors in each category and age division.  The afternoon was also filled with some old-fashioned competitions.  These athletic competitions included gunny sack races, human wheelbarrow, and a three-legged race.  Face painting, tattoos, balloons, bounce house, obstacle course, frisbee toss, dunking booth and games of skill were also part of the fun provided by the recreation club.
Alumni softball and baseball games were played later in the day with a variety of ages participating on the alumni teams as they set out to prove they could still play.  In the end, the final scores were closer than any of the age differences as everyone walked away a winner.
The evening ended with a spectacular firework display donated by All Star Fireworks and presented by Neil O’Hare.  The display was so amazing that even if one wasn’t at the ball park, they could still hear it.  It was a perfect end to a perfect day, organizers added.
The Kingsville Recreation Club thanks everyone who helped make the day a huge success.  Anyone wishing to become involved with the recreation club and their projects is encouraged to contact Tammy Aldridge or Dustin Stout.