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Does Your Heart Need a Check Up? Or Maybe Your Lungs? Could you be at risk for a stroke, heart disease, or even lung cancer? Henry County Medical Center is now offering several procedures that can give you peace of mind by checking your heart, lungs, and vascular system. Stroke, Cardiac Scoring and Lung Cancer Screenings $125* for the Ultrasound Vascular Stroke Screening $99 for the CT Calcium Scoring Test $275.00 for CT Lung Cancer Screening *Medicare will pay for one vascular screening with physician order. Tests are available anytime during the week. These screenings last approximately 30 minutes and no physician order is needed, but you must pre-register by calling Centralized Scheduling at 731-644-8486, option 1. 731-644-1220 www.hcmc-tn.org WOULD YOU LIKE A “SWEET” HOME PURCHASE EXPERIENCE? At MBC/FB we can make that happen with our in house “Home Sweet Home Loan.” Your entire loan process is serviced and managed locally. “Investing in those things which will outlive us.” 1137 East Wood St Paris, TN 38242 731-642-3130 Six Locations to Serve You McKenzie Paris Alamo Jackson Obion Paris Landing www.bankmbc.com www.foundationbank.org 14201 Hwy 79 N Eagle Creek Plaza 731-641-8885 EDITOR’S NOTES — TENTH ANNIVERSARY Henry County and the Lake Area PARIS! Editor and Publisher Smantha Parker Contributing Editors Holly Barker, Mary Lodge, Megan Montgomery, Larry Ray, Cindy Snyder, John Watkins, Jennifer Wheatley Since the early days of PARIS!, staff and readers alike have thought of it as a showcase for the best of what Paris, Henry County and the Lake Area have to offer. And over the years it’s done just that. Our readers have learned a great deal of area history, enjoyed hundreds of local recipes, become acquainted with Henry Countians who have lead amazing lives and been exposed to local businesses that are second to none. They’ve picked up a number of car care tips, become more in tune with their gardens, gotten in touch with their artistic side, and found new ways to spend leisurely weekends. Of course PARIS! has had it’s blue notes, as well. In one short decade we bid farewell to wonderful Art Nellen, one of the magazine’s founding partners. We also said goodbye to Gary Powley, who left this world much too soon. He worked along with Gaines Hedges, as the magazine’s first advertising staff. Staff meetings and writing were all done in an office that Gaines affectionately dubbed “The Fish Camp.” Susan remembered Art telling a friend, “It’s hard to think of this magazine as work. After all, we’re writing about a place we love, and our office is called The Fish Camp!” It was a great moniker for a place that produced its share of articles about the home of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry. But more than that, it reflected the laid back atmosphere that somehow came through in the pages of PARIS! Eventually, when Susan was ready to move on to other endeavors, I became the keeper of PARIS! With our roots proudly planted in Henry County soil, my husband, Kyle and our daughters, Savannah and Addy Kate, invite you to enjoy the tenth anniversary of PARIS! Contributors Susan Jones Shannon McFarlin Editorial Advisory Board Robin Hickman, Noragene Harding, Mike Key, Mary Kate Ridgeway, Tim Williams Printing West Tennessee Printing, Paris, TN PARIS! is published five times annually by Parker Publishing for Paris, Tennessee and the surrounding communities. All contents copyright 2014 by PARIS! Reproduction or use of the contents without written permission is prohibited. Comments written in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the ownership or management of PARIS! All subscriptions, advertising inquiries, remittances or reader inquiries should be made to the editor: PARIS! 230 B Tyson Avenue, Suite 134 Paris, TN 38242 On The Cover Our tenth anniversary cake, courtesy of Frosting Fantasies by Jerry Joyner, was photographed in downtown Paris by Jennifer Williams, owner of Jack's Java. 2 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 (E) [email protected] (V) 731-363-8992 www.MyParisMagazine.com This magazine accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photography or artwork. All submissions may be edited for length, clarity and style. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com AROUND OUR TOWN Be Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT When Holly Met Dolly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DINING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 FACES & PLACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 FEATURE Henry County Sheriff's Office Animal Shelter: Dog's Best Friend . . . . . . 24 FEATURE Teachable Moments during National Car Care Month. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 HEALTHY IDEAS The Great Outdoors: Mother Nature Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 HOMECOMINGS Home At Last: A Henry County Marine returns from overseas deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 IN THE GARDEN The Gardening Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 JUST FOR FUN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 PARIS CUISINE Oranges: A Taste of Sunshine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 REMINISCENCE Mules, Sweet Potatoes & Catfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SPOTLIGHT Ten Years of PARIS! Magazine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 THE CLUBHOUSE Paris Photography Club: Casual, Yet Sophicated . . . . . . . . . 16 WHEN BULLETS FLEW Jack Hinson: Famous Union Encounters. . . . . . . . . . . . 37 WHO KNEW? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WISH YOU WERE HERE Cultural Delights of China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Spring 2014 3 WILLIAM R. NEESE ELLEN NEESE ADAMS NEESE L AW F I R M When you first met her, you knew instantly Attorneys and Counselors at Law 314 North Market Street Paris, Tennessee 38242 www.neeselaw.net Real Estate • Title Services Contracts and Transactions Business and Corporate Law Civil Litigation • Commercial Law Phone 731-642-2188 Fax 731-642-2184 Title Dept. 731-642-2189 you would love her forever. Start your forever with her diamond from Murray McKenzie. 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Buy or sell through us and use our van FREE! 4 1 0 T Y S O N AV E N U E • PA R I S , T N 3 8 2 4 2 731-642-5093 or Toll-Free 1-800-642-5093 4 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 [email protected] www.moodyrealty.com visit www.MyParisMagazine.com AROUND OUR TOWN Be LOCAL By Jennifer Wheatley C arlton Gerrell spends his days supporting our community, through his job as executive pastor of Tennessee Valley Community Church, his work as a Paris City Commissioner, his commitment to the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce and any board lucky enough to get him. But he had been keeping one project in the back of his mind for several years, and it was finally revealed last fall at the Chamber’s Small Business Expo. Gerrell is the chairman of Paris-Henry County’s “Be Local” campaign and it is a project straight from the heart. “Eat Local. Shop Local. Live Local. Be Local.” is about encouraging all of us to keep our money at home because that keeps our tax revenues at home – obviously important to a City Commissioner – but it is about more than money to the former food executive turned pastor. Gerrell believes it is really about “public awareness and creating community pride, encouraging everyone to make an effort to shop here when we can.” He also sees it as more than consumer driven and believes that local businesses “have to take responsibility to provide excellent customer service to encourage everyone to shop at home.” Gerrell focused on the relevance of the Chamber during his term as president and ongoing training for business owners. The “Be Local” campaign, modeled after one suggested by David Hamilton, CEO of the Henry County Alliance, began with a booth at the Chamber’s Expo and a t-shirt blitz. Several local banks and other offices wear the red t-shirts on Fridays. (Shirts are available at the Chamber office, 2508 East Wood Street, and in downtown Paris at My Favorite Things.) Signage went up after the Expo at local intersections as people began their visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Carlton Gerrels holds a Be Local campaign sign. PARIS! in the Spring 2014 5 2305 East Wood Street Paris, Tennessee 731-642-8667 www.trolingers.com holiday shopping. A new push will be introduced during the Easter season. Gerrell describes the long-term strategy of the campaign as being targeted “to specific buying times to create awareness of the impact of local dollars.” He is quick to point out that “Be Local” is not negative, but “a positive thing to make our community better.” He was “surprised by the buzz” created after launching the campaign but knew it was doing what it was designed to do – get people talking about how their spending choices impact the services they receive from their local governments and how our schools, police and fire protection, as well as jobs created by local retailers are all impacted by local revenues. Gerrell was not surprised by the endorsement of both the city and county governments. “It is a major part of revenue for the City of Paris,” he said. “But the city and county were already talking about it.” He praised County Commissioner Marty Visser for his work with the endeavor. Visser helped spread the word about the campaign, worked the Expo booth and arranged a photo shoot of all the Henry County commissioners wearing their “Be Local” shirts. While enjoying the success of the campaign, Gerrell is quick to point out that the committee works hard. He serves with Laura Dougherty, PMB; Tory Daughrity, Henry County Medical Center; Henry County Commissioner Marty Visser; My Favorite Things owner Mary Beth Puckett; Chamber President Andrea Lamb, Commercial Bank; Henry County Alliance CEO David Hamilton; Gary Benton, WMUF/ WLZK and Peddler Advantage; Danny Peppers, The Paris Post-Intelligencer; and Jennifer Wheatley, Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. Gerrell discusses “Be Local” as an effort that can last for several years and sees supporting our local merchants as everyone’s investment in Paris and Henry County. Jennifer Wheatley is the Executive Director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce Moon’s Jewelry & Repair — Service with Quality & Experience — In-Store Jewelry Repair • New and Pre-Owned Jewelry Gold & Silver • Watches 124 W. Washington Street Paris, Tennessee We Buy Scrap Gold! 642-5132 114 N. Market Street • Paris, TN 38242 • (731) 642-0881 Paris Karate Teaching traditional Karate for Children - Teens - Adults In downtown Paris since 1980 731-642-7425 Upstairs, W. Washington Street [email protected] www.pariskarate.com Instructor BEGINNER CHILDREN CLASSES NOW ENROLLING 6 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 Needlework • Decorating & Limited Editions Memorabilia • Family Photos • Puzzles Frame Makers , Inc. CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING OWNERS: BOBBY & JOANN REAVES Serving Paris & Henry County Since 1984 2945 East Wood Street • Paris, TN 38242 731.644.9314 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com WHO KNEW? WHO knew? … Jerry Lee Lewis performed at the Paris City Auditorium some 50 years ago. During his grand finale, Lewis smashed the bench on the Chickering Grand piano, destroying the bench and damaging the piano. Today, that piano is being treated more gently in the sanctuary of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Source: Lucian Smith and Ray Harding (I was there) WHO knew? …that in the late fifties, Robert ert Owens gue baseball had a regulation Little League lete with limed field in his backyard, complete batter’s boxes, baselines, and a welded wire backstop. His team, India – along with Puryear, Cottage Grove, and Buchanan – formed the first Henry County Little League. Submitted by Rick Owen WHO knew? …19-year old Ethel McFadden (Osteen Humphreys) was chosen “Miss Tennessee” on the stage of the Capitol Theater on February 14, 1930, from a field of 17 local beauties. Little Miss Anne Blanton (Crosswy) served as a junior assistant in the event. Since other contests in Tennessee had not been held on time, officials decided that the winner of our local contest would represent the state in the “America’s Sweetheart” contest in Miami. Miss McFadden traveled to Miami by train and was treated to 4 days of parties, banquets, and balls leading up to the big pageant. Source: Bryant Williams’ Post Mortems Vol. 2. WHO knew? ... forty five years ago, the local Shrine Club sponsored weekly wrestling matches at the Paris City Auditorium. I was always there, I loved it. This poster was from 1969, admission was $1.25. The lady wrestlers on this card became two of the best in the nation in the 70’s. Submitted by Don Nichols. WHO knew? …that in 1971 the world record catfish was caught in Kentucky Lake, weighing in at an unbelievable 115 pounds! Source: Chamber of Commerce visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Spring 2014 7 WHO knew? …that Paris Insurance Agency’s number in the 60’s was 17. I have a coke bottle opener that has it on there. Submitted by Rick Conger, Paris. WHO knew? …In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McNeill, with Bob and John B. Arnett took a 2½ month trip to California in a Buick with a cloth top and no glass side windows. Roads were mostly gravel and unmarked. say goodbye to winter it’s time to escape 711 east wood street • paris 731-642-3006 • 731-644-9953 WHO knew? …Miss Stella Dunn, second grade teacher at Lee School, read to her students each day after lunch from the Little House on the Prairie books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In 1954, second grader Helen Harding (Henderson) wrote a letter to the 87-year old author and received a hand-written personal letter in reply from Mrs. Wilder. Source: Helen Harding Henderson by Ray Harding 8 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 A tent would be attached to the car each night and Mrs. McNeill cooked the meals. They said the trip covered 10,000 miles. Source: Mr. Bob Arnett in December, 1987 video interview Paris and Henry County are rich with history and stories to be told and not forgotten. If you have a story or tidbit to share please send it to [email protected] or mail to Who Knew?, 230 B Tyson Avenue, Suite 134, Paris, TN 38242. We’d love to hear from you! visit www.MyParisMagazine.com 10 YEARS Thank you to our readers visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Spring 2014 9 “Showcasing the best of our community” 10 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com SPOTLIGHT One story leads to another By Jennifer Wheatley B ecause love conquers all.” That was the answer Susan Jones gave when asked why she and now deceased business partner Art Nellen decided to start publishing PARIS! magazine ten years ago. Despite dire predictions that print was an outdated method of communication and that the two were already busy working for the Car Care Council, travelling extensively and handling other people’s advertising needs through their agency, Nellen/Jones, they decided to go for it. Jones believed then, as she does now, that PARIS! is the perfect conduit to spread the word that our community is a great place to live and do business. She wanted to create a way to use their talents for the promotion of a place they both loved. She and Nellen met with Bob Valentine, publisher of Murray Life, and then began the nuts and bolts of determining how much advertising would be necessary to support the editorial content. They lined up writers and design artists and made their dream a reality. Jones said they discovered that “advertisers were hungry for something that touted this town” and the mission of the magazine from the beginning was to “showcase the best” of our community. Their method of showing off the diversity of Henry County and the lake was to arrange the magazine visit www.MyParisMagazine.com into recurring departments and features. The framework made sure that every issue provided something for everyone to love. They focused on the familiar, introduced us to newcomers and made us appreciate where we already live. Creating the magazine was the favorite project either of them ever attempted. One of the most challenging aspects was simply choosing the name. Seventy-five monikers were considered during the early stages, many contributed from friends. Jones remembered “Chock Full of Paris” as an early entry to the rejection pile. Nellen/Jones had been working together for several years, despite a forty plus year age difference, and had been pleasantly surprised at the community pride that had developed from the Paris USA efforts (representatives from all the cities named Paris gathered here) and the arrival of the Eiffel Tower replica from Christian Brothers University. Along with satisfying the needs of advertisers, PARIS! magazine immediately connected with readers, who made special trips to pick it up where it was available and awaited its arrival in the mail. It became part of the fabric of our community. Jones recalled the immediate response “overwhelming” and said the most frequent comment they received was a reference to “the quality of the publication for the size of our town.” She sees the magazine as particularly useful to newcomers and “a great primer to get to know the community.” Recognized for strong writing, a diversity of topics and exceptional cover photography, Jones said she regrets “that we couldn’t do eighty pages or come out every month.” Each cover had a distinct artistic voice, but her favorite was “Lisa Green’s mule in the snow” which captured Green’s strong talent for outdoor photography. The magazine is both a source of satisfaction and pride, but the death of Art Nellen, followed by the deaths of her parents, long-time teacher Joanie and florist Jack Jones, put her in a frame of mind to pursue new projects. Her parents were the magazine’s first delivery staff and she recalls that they “took great joy” in the magazine. Despite having turned editorial control over to Smantha Parker at Parker Publishing, Jones remains PARIS! magazine’s biggest fan and still writes and contributes to every issue. “One story leads to another, but that’s this town,” reflected Jones. Founder, freelance writer and driving creative force behind what has become a treasured way of sharing how much we all love our community, Jones is uniquely qualified to answer the most pressing question about PARIS!: Why the exclamation point? “Paris deserves an exclamation point, and then some!” PARIS! in the Spring 2014 11 Let Jerry Smith & the ATA Team help with your Tax & Accounting Needs! Local Banking for Local People. 165 Peppers Drive, Paris 731.642.0771 www.atacpa.net Jerry Smith, CPA Member/Partner Checking/Savings • Online Banking Mortgages • Commercial/Personal Loans 210 W. Washington St. | (731) 642-6644 Lakeway • Mineral Wells Puryear • Paris Landing #OFFEEs&RAPPESs4EAs3MOOTHIES -UFFINSs"ISCOTTISs#ANDY #ANVAS0AINTING#LASSESs0OTTERY0AINTING3TUDIO #OURT3QUARE7ESTs$OWNTOWN0ARISs MARCH 1 2-31 22-23 Mardi Gras for Heritage Center at Paris Convention Center 22nd Annual Photo Showcase at the W.G. Rhea Library Broadway at Lee Academy 6-30 12 *)%*. 21 *- 26 *. *. */ 29th Annual Artists Showcase at W.G. Rhea Library Carl Perkins Center Crappie Tournament at Paris Landing Ogjd\k:a__]kl>ak`>jqO]]c Street Dance Downtown Ogjd\k:a__]kl>ak`>jqHYjY\] Sketch Crawl KeYdd>jqHYjY\] ;YlÚk`JY[]k >ak`lYd]kYll`]OaddaYekL]ff]kk]]<apl]j * + )( )/ )/ 26 27 Khjaf_?Yl`]jaf_Yl>ajklMfal]\E]l`g\akl;`mj[` >Yf[qFYf[qYll`]O&?&J`]YDaZjYjq :dg[cHYjlqYl>ajklMfal]\E]l`g\akl;`mj[`;]fl]j <Yjlaf<goflgof-CJmf MKGKlY_]<ggj;Yfl]]f>mf\jYak]j^gjQgml`^gjl`]9jlk Memorial Day Ceremony on the Court Square Downtown Cruise In APRIL MAY >gjEgj]Af^gjeYlagf;Ydd/+)%.-+%H9JAK (7274), Email [email protected] or Visit www.visitdowntownparis.com 12 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com REMINISCENCE World’s Biggest Fish Fry Parade for the 1939 program lee Nancy Hall Jubi D owntown Paris has been the backdrop for many celebrations. Back in the thirties, farmers would come to town the first Monday of the month to swap everything from knives to mules. The folks at the newspaper, The Post-Intelligencer, decided that since so many people were in town that day anyway, they’d sponsor a little festival with some mule contests and a parade. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com mules sweet potatoes catfish & The idea caught on, and by the next year everyone was looking forward to the second annual Mule Day. While the festivities took place, the people at the theatre took moving pictures, and everyone went to the Capitol Theatre later that day and watched the events of Mule Day all over again. Another festival enjoyed by Parisians during the late thirties and early forties was the Nancy Hall Jubilee. This was typically a three-day event in late September with a Coronation Ball, grand march, and beauty review to select the Queen. When the bottom fell out of the sweet potato market the jubilee came to a halt. You see, Nancy Hall wasn’t a person the town was honoring. It was the main variety of sweet potato grown around here! These days we celebrate neither mules nor sweet potatoes, but fish, during the World’s Biggest Fish Fry which is held the last full week in April. PARIS! in the Spring 2014 13 Back in the early ‘50s, the parade, the fish tent and the carnival were all downtown. While many events are now at the fairgrounds, downtown Paris still hosts the street dance, Small Fry Parade, and the all intense catfish races. If you’re hungry, head to the famous fish “tent.” Serving over 12,500 pounds of catfish sounds like a lot, but hungry folks come from miles around and make it disappear in no time at all. With so many things to do, including the IPRA rodeo, a demolition derby, arts and crafts show, Christian concert, parade, country dance, Fish Tales storytelling and so much more, it makes for a wild week in Paris! Source: Historic Downtown Walking Tour Sandra Dee Lee, seven-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Lee, sampled a Nancy Hall sweet potato as she sat atop the prize-winning hamper entered by Shell Brothers in the third annual Nancy Hall Jubilee, the sweet potato festival in Paris. urt Square Mule Day on Co Fish was served on Courtsquare for 1955 World’s Biggest Fish Fry. This comprehensive special section will feature coverage of all the fun events involved with the JOIN US World’s Biggest Fish Fry! Be sure and get your copy on April 18 for Don’t forget to enter the CATFISH RACES Saturday, April 27 Cddc8djgi]djhZAVlc Watch the newspaper for details! 7ZcZÑihi]Z=Zcgn8djcin6YjaiA^iZgVXnEgd\gVb EjWa^h]^c\I]jghYVn! APRIL 18 14 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 parispi.net ' % - : # L D D 9 H I G : : I E6 G > H ! I C , ( & " + ) ' " & & + ' visit www.MyParisMagazine.com We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ’bout you? Get your Patriot Debit Card at: Go Patriots! 0LQHUDO:HOOV$YH_::RRG6W *Subject to approval. Ask a FirstBanker for more details. EE T Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm RUSS ELL ST R 731-407-4629 YOUR DEALER ALTERNATIVE! visit www.MyParisMagazine.com VOTED BEST AUTO REPAIR 191 RUSSELL ST. • PARIS, TN PARIS! in the Spring 2014 15 THE CLUBHOUSE PARIS PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: Casual, Yet Sophisticated By Susan Jones I magine a school where college grads and first graders fill a single classroom and everyone manages to learn. This is the environment of the Paris Photography Club, where amateurs rub elbows with seasoned professionals and members with $50 pocket cameras are as welcome as those with enough equipment for a National Geographic expedition. “Casual yet sophisticated” are the adjectives that club president Jeff Roush uses to describe “the venue for this educational process.” Turns out, he’s exactly right. Members help other members with their questions. Photographers can show their images anonymously in a relaxed atmosphere and have them critiqued. Finally, each meeting fea- The Paris Photography Club meets monthly at Lee Academy for the Arts. For more information, call 731-676-1520 or email [email protected]. 16 PARIS! in the Spring tures an educational program that is of interest to pros and newbies alike. A recent evening featured a discussion of tablets as photography tools. Led by Jennifer Barrett, the presentation appealed to every photographer in the room on a variety of levels. So what’s the common thread? “Everyone in the room wants to learn more about photography and wants to be exposed to better photographs,” said Roush, a professional photographer and educator from Dyersburg. His love of the craft has led him to help start several photography clubs; the Paris club is his sixth. Digital revolution As important as Roush has been to the process, however, this club and The 22nd Annual Photo Showcase hangs until April 3, 2014, at the W.G. Rhea Library. Find out more at www.phcarts.com. 2014 others like it exist courtesy of the digital revolution. “Today’s digital cameras offer many different operational modes, allowing anyone to produce decent images,” he explained. “Because this hobby no longer requires technical camera knowledge to get started, new photographers can begin their photographic journey and education on auto mode and enjoy that simple operation as they become more advanced.” The greater good Roush sees this educational process as important not only to the individual but to the community at large. With so many digital images floating around, it’s easy to lose one’s standards. “Smart phones, tablets, iPods, Jeff Roush conducts workshops throughout the state, as well as online classes. For more information, visit www.roushphotoonline.com. Non-degree courses in basic and advanced photography and Photoshop are taught in Paris through the University of Tennessee at Martin. Call 731-881-7082 for info. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com iPads, cameras and web cams are saturating our communication channels,” said Roush. “It’s important that we, as photographers, know good from bad, excellent from poor and art from nonsense.” He expects this club to set a standard of comparison and raise the bar on what’s accepted. “The better we become, the better our peers become. Over a few years, everyone is better, and the quality of art and photography in the area is high.” Aiming high The group does a good job of pushing one another to greater heights. Each month members choose a favorite subject. “Scenery, animals, Halloween, and laughter have been popular topics. Once the “challenge” is drawn, participating members submit two photos by email, and the membership votes electronically. While bragging rights are the only prize, the friendly competition opens the door for more dialogue among members. Roush tipped his hat to local physician Danny Kimberlin who, along with his wife, Martha Jo, has sponsored the Arts Council’s Annual Photo Showcase for a number of years. “Danny’s photography motivations are where they are supposed to be. He’s a strong conservationist and uses his photographs to tell stories about this world,” said Roush. “His contributions with the photo showcase have fostered a strong photographic community in Paris. He is also willing to get involved in projects like this photography club. He’s truly one of a kind, and we are blessed to have him as part of our group.” When and where The club, which meets at Lee School on fourth Thursdays, has over 30 members, about two-thirds of whom attend each month. Because the club is not limited to Henry Coun- The Henry County Fair holds a photo contest each August as part of the community exhibits. Call 731-642-1833 for more information. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Jeff Roush conducts a meeting of the Paris Photography Club. tians, a handful of members come from as far away as New Johnsonville and Reelfoot Lake. Goal oriented Roush, who will pass the president’s torch soon, would like to see the membership embrace projects that help the community at large, including hosting a fall photography show, assisting in expanded photography classes and funding an art scholarship to a Tennessee state school. At a recent meeting, he described an interesting community project that basically involved archiving one’s town via an annual photo contest. Along with a CD full of photos that are made available to government entities, the group presents the chamber and all the sponsors with a hardcover book from that year’s work. Whatever endeavors the Paris club members choose in the future, they probably will take the advice of their first president: “As photographers we are never going to be rich. We probably can’t leave anyone a million dollars when we are gone, but we can leave enduring educational & captivating images...and that’s really cool. ” – Jeff Roush Paris Landing State Park and Friends of Paris Landing host a fall photo contest each October. For more information, call 731-642-4311. PARIS! in the Spring 2014 17 Arthur and Mary standing on the Great Wall at the Badaling Hills which is known for the best-preserved sections of the wall. Here the Great Wall is nearly 28 feet high and wide enough for ten people to walk along, shoulder-to-shoulder. Right: Marble Barge Boat built for the Empress at the Summer Palace which was once the summer retreat and playground of the imperial family and royal court during the late Qing Dynasty. Below: Chinese school children musical performance at the Viking Hope School in Zingzhou. Right: Shibaozhai Temple, a 12-story pavilion built in 1650 along the banks of Yangtze. 18 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com WISH YOU WERE HERE Cultural Delights of By Mary Lodge A Chinese proverb states, “do not be afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” This needs to be etched on our tombstones someday, as my husband and I seem to be in perpetual motion. Always checking off our bucket list of things to do and see – a 2012 trip to China was one we accomplished. The journey begins We traveled 6,570 miles to a world that would be unlike our own. Our 17-day odyssey began with a 13 hour flight with some friends from Tennessee to a land that was very foreign and whose culture was unfamiliar. We booked our trip through Viking River Cruises which explored China with an epic 11-day Yangtze River cruise named China’s Cultural Delights. The cruise would take us a thousand miles down the Yangtze River. We also experienced the wonders of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. We explored the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Army and Shanghai, whose population exceeds 23,710,000. We uncovered the roots of Chinese civilization from Jingdezhen, birthplace of porcelain; to Mt. Hua’s remote Buddhist Temple complex; to Suzhou with its elegant classical gardens. We sailed through the locks of the Three Gorges Dam. At 1.3 miles wide and 610 foot tall, it is China’s largest construction project since the Great Wall. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com China - The World's Giant On the other side of the world lies a land that boasts spectacular landscapes, historical sites, and ancient cities. China, officially the People’s Republic of China, is a sovereign state located in East Asia. It is the world’s most populous country with a population of over 1.35 billion. China is the world’s second largest country by land area spreading across a land mass of 3,705,407 square miles. In the past half century China has grown to be a giant in world industry and technology, politics and influence. It has become one of the world’s fastest growing major economies. The government remains authoritarian over the people of China. There is still a high incidence of poverty, and primitive labor conditions exist in large areas of the country. Many advances in industry have come at the expense of the environment with the example of air pollution rampant in major cities and well as the small towns along the rivers. Though the country has managed to protect its incredible antiquities and beautiful landscapes, there is still more work to be done to preserve the country for future generations. Warm welcome The people were very warm and friendly to outsiders. Though there was a language barrier, the Chinese people welcomed us and were eager to have us photographed with them, as we experienced at the Great Wall. We quickly became aware of two things the Chinese have a love for. The first being the use of color no matter the time of day. Perhaps this is due to all the air pollution which leaves the scenery in a constant state of what seems to be fog. The second is the perpetual use of steps everywhere a person goes. This explains why we never gained weight the entire time we were on the cruise. Throughout our trip we were primarily with the same interpreter in a group of about twenty-five people. This person commandeered the arrangements for hotels and restaurants when needed, as well as guides at each city and tourist destination. The interpreter was helpful with any questions though we were aware they worked for the government and much of what they shared was scripted. Great Wall of China The highlight for my husband Arthur was climbing the Great Wall of China which was no meager feat for a heart transplant patient. The one thing that surprised us was the steps that made up the path within the wall. These are short wide steps that visitors have to use to ascend to the great stone towers that dot the 3,750 miles of rugged terrain. The Great Wall of China maybe one of the world’s greatest engineering achievements, but it is a torturous workout for the thighs. PARIS! in the Spring 2014 19 Terracotta Army Perhaps the most spectacular site was the Terracotta Army or the “Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses”, a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. It is a form of funerary art buried with the emperor in 210-209 BC and whose purpose was to protect the emperor in his afterlife. No two faces are the same. The life-size pottery was discovered on March 1974 to the east of Xi’an by a group of farmers who were drilling a well in search of water The figures include warriors, chariots and horses from 2,200 years ago. The Museum covers a total area of about 50 acres. The sheer scale of the construction was overwhelming. The Terracotta Army of Qin Shi Huang Visiting with schoolchildren Very precious moments were spent touring a school that is sponsored by Viking River Cruise. The students sang, danced and played instruments for their visitors. The cruise line divided up the passengers into small groups of thirty. Each toured a classroom WE UNDERSTAND COMMITMENT. For decades, Edward Jones has been committed to providing financial solutions and personalized service to individual investors. 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The mystical beauty of the magnificent cliffs found along the Three Gorges, as well as the sub terrain splendor inside the Snow Jade Cave, are a few of the hidden treasures of China. A country so vast in land mass and culture, steeped in ancient history, is one to truly put on a list of must seeand-experience. Just remember to pack comfortable shoes. Pete Piskos, AAMS® Financial Advisors 331 Jim Adams Drive Suite C Paris, TN 38242 731-642-4164 Brian G Tusa, CFP® Financial Advisors 101 East Wood St Paris, TN 38242 731-644-1466 Jamie G Orr, AAMS® Financial Advisors 810 East Wood St Paris, TN 38242 731-642-8424 ❙ Highly Personal Service Investment guidance tailored to your individual needs 20 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com JUST FOR FUN DOWN ACROSS 1 Jack Hinson found bounty hunters in the 100 ______ field. 5 Roses are red, violets are _______ , so put them "In the Garden." 7 China still has a one _______ policy. ACROSS 10 11 12 13 15 17 Before Fish Fry, there was_______ _______. Nancy Hall is the name of a sweet_______. Second grade teacher at Lee School What dug up John Watkins rosebush? The Sheriff Department's Animal Shelter is overseen by Deputy _______ _______. Last name of couple from Paris that climbed the Great Wall of China visit www.MyParisMagazine.com 1 PARIS! Magazine is celebrating its ten year _______. 2 Grandfather of Lance Corporal Chris Sykes 3 Paris Photography Club President 4 The "Be Local" campaign is the brainchild of _______ Gerrell. 6 In Cindy's martini, you'll find a slice of orange peel and _______. 8 _______ is national Car Care Month. 9 In 1969, weekly _______ matches were popular at the City Auditorium. 14 Susan Jones and Art _______started PARIS! Magazine. 16 Instead of canoeing, try a _______. PARIS! in the Spring 2014 21 LOS ANGELES - JAN 19: DOLLY PARTON arriving to "Joyful Noise" Los Angeles Premeire on January 19, 2012 in Hollywood, CA ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Holly met Dolly When By Holly Barker When I think back on the summer of 2011, I think about being on stage, singing, dancing and riding roller coasters. I spent my whole summer in Dollywood working as a performer in Dolly’s Imagination Playhouse in conjunction with Dolly’s Imagination Library. It has been three years since I stood on a Dollywood stage, but the memories remain strong in my mind and heart. Auditioning for Dollywood I made the spontaneous decision to audition for Dollywood when I saw a poster hanging up in the commons area of the University Theatre at Lipscomb University. I was in full swing of growing as an actress at Lipscomb hoping to graduate with a BFA in Acting and I saw Dollywood as an opportunity to audition outside of the Nashville area and grow roots elsewhere. Not to mention, I am a huge fan of Dolly Parton and I thought that spending the summer there might just be the ticket to meeting her. I drove up to Knoxville the night before to stay with a friend who attends UTK. That next morning, I got dressed and ready for another hour drive to Pigeon Forge, TN for my audition. Once I arrived at the theme park, it all became very surreal for me. I was just about to call my parents and tell them 22 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 about my excitement when I quickly remembered that I had only told them I was going to Knoxville to visit my friend. I decided not to tell them about my audition because I wanted to take a chance at doing something on my own for the first time. After a long day of auditions at Dollywood, I walked to my car and pulled out my phone to call my parents. I couldn’t hold it in any longer and I told them about my day of auditions. I had three during the day and after my last one they told me I would hear from them within the next month. I drove back to Nashville and anxiously waited for the next month until I received a call a few days before my birthday. They offered me a position to perform as a Penguin Player in Dolly’s Imagination Playhouse. I eagerly said yes and months later I was on my way back to Pigeon Forge to settle in my apartment for the next few months. I said my goodbyes to my parents and started rehearsing immediately for our showcase. Rehearsals and surprise guest We had a two-week span of rehearsals and at the close of our rehearsal period the director mentioned that we would be having a surprise guest join us in the premiere of our showcase. It wasn’t until the day before our premiere that the word got out that Dolly was our surprise guest. I was ecstatic beyond belief over the news that I would soon get to meet Dolly Parton and share the stage with her on our premiere. We were all set backstage and ready to put this show up for the first time. I can remember standing in the wings and hearing whispers, “She’s here, she’s here” and the quiet sound of heels clicking on the cement backstage floor. My heart began racing and my mind kept thinking this is a dream and at some point I am going to wake up. It was not a dream and I stepped on that stage and performed. Dolly stepped on stage and walked to the front singing the last number in the show with us. Once it came time for us to bow, I did what I had to do – to make my way right beside Dolly Parton to take my bows. That was one of the happiest moments in my life. I felt like I was living the dream and I truly was. It was a golden moment that I will cherish and have everlasting memories about. The story continues God has placed me exactly where I needed to be all my life. He placed me in Nashville, Dollywood, Texas and back to Paris, TN. I have experienced so much joy in my life so far, and I visit www.MyParisMagazine.com know that God has more in store for me in my future. What I did not tell in my story about my experience at Dollywood was that I fell in love with my best friend that summer, Damon Todd. We have dated ever since and are now getting married in May. As happy as I was in that golden moment on that Dollywood stage, nothing will compare to the day I marry him. I graduated from Lipscomb and moved back home to Paris where I currently reside and work at the ParisHenry County Chamber of Commerce. I am very blessed to be a part of the team here and happy to have this opportunity to be a part of the community in a big way. If you haven’t stopped by the Chamber in a while, come in, have a seat and I might even sing for ya! 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WOOD STREET • HWY 79 E. • PARIS, TN visit www.MyParisMagazine.com NORTH COURT SQUARE • PARIS, TN 642-5013 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 23 FEATURE Henry County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter Dog’s Best Friend By Shannon McFarlin C anine-loving Henry Countians – and the stray or abandoned dogs living here – can thank their lucky stars that due to a commitment by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a no-kill shelter here and that their future includes good forever homes. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Animal Shelter is located in the former home of Rolling Hills Animal Sanctuary at 622 Jones Bend Road, which built the large facility with volunteer labor several years ago. Sheriff Monte Belew explained that the operators of Rolling Hills had asked the sheriff’s office if they could help staff and clean the facility years ago “and we said, sure, we’d be more than happy to and we continued manning it with inmate labor for about a year.” 24 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 After that, the Rolling Hills personnel came to Belew with another request. “They told me they were going to be dissolving because their volunteer list had dwindled to next to nothing and asked if we would be interested in running it.” Again, Belew agreed and the shelter has been thriving under the auspices of the sheriff’s office ever since. “We run a no-kill shelter,” Belew said. “That’s very important to us. That’s the way Rolling Hills operated and that’s the way we operate. We’re pretty much 100 percent canine, although we are attempting to clear off some land so that we can have a place for horses, too.” The only reason a dog would be euthanized is if it was deemed vicious or if its medical needs surpassed what a veterinarian recommend. The shelter originally was intended as an adjunct for the sheriff’s office but it has become much more. “We really intended it as a place for us so that when we go on calls and find abused and neglected animals, we would have a place to bring them, nurse them back to health and adopt them out,” Belew explained. “And typically, it is used for sheriff’s office cases.” But the shelter has become a place for abused strays to be brought as well as a location for dogs whose owners have passed away or abandoned them. Thanks to the work of Melissa Bomar, who volunteers at the center and has been named a reserve deputy, the shelter has become something of a public clearinghouse for drawing attention to abuse cases and reuniting lost animals with their owners. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Bomar operates the shelter’s very active Facebook page and keeps the public informed on a daily basis of the dogs that are being cared for at the shelter. On numerous instances, she has posted photos of lost dogs that have been brought to the shelter and has been able to happily reunited pet with its owners. “Melissa Bomar has been a wonderful asset to us – the hours she puts in and helping with the adoption process,” Belew said. The shelter is s overseen by Deputy Ricky Ford and is fully staffed 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. “Inmates staff it, clean it, and walk the dogs daily,” Belew continues. The inmates that work at the shelter are hand-picked for those positions. “We want inmates who have a true love of dogs and will nurture and care for them like they are their own,” said Belew. “Without the inmate labor, it would be impossible for us to do this. Another bonus to the shelter operation is the positive effect it has had on the inmates themselves. We have noticed we have a lower recidivism rate among those inmates who work at the shelter.” Persons interested in adopting a pet from the shelter or donating items such as blankets, puppy training pads, and other items, can call 641-8090. Shannon McFarlin is a freelance writer and author of upcoming history book about the former Camp Tyson. Henry County Sheriff Monte Belew and Deputy Ricky Ford play with puppies brought to the animal shelter after their discovery in an illegal puppy mill. Emergency Services for our customers provided 24/7/365 days a year! 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Visit www.mineralwellsanimalclinic.com for monthly specials, pet education and tips on taking care of your pet. 1 1 1 6 V O L U N T E E R D R I V E • PA R I S , T N • 7 3 1 -6 4 2 -5 6 9 9 o r 7 3 1 - 6 4 2 - 6 9 0 9 WALK-INS WELCOME • MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7 AM - 5 PM • SATURDAY 8 AM - 12 PM visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Spring 2014 25 FACES & PLACES Buddy Forsythe (StringBean) & Jane Gibson (Minnie Pearl) perform at the Sulphur Wells Church of Christ Wildgame Dinner & “Hee Haw” show. Photo by Jean Owens In the Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest, Carrigan Tucker won first place for the whole county for kindergarten and read her essay at the Prayer Breakfast at Central School. Photo by Shelbi Tucker At the 22nd Annual Photo Showcase, sponsored by the Paris-Henry County Arts Council and Dr. and Mrs. Danny Kimberlin, Cendi Hrachovina poses next to her Best in Show photograph, “My Turn.” Doug and Shirley Braden look on as Reed Jackson, daughter of Phillip and Carrye Jackson, cheers at an HCHS basketball game after a week at the Lil’ Patriots HCHS Jr. Cheer Camp with the high school cheerleaders. Photo by Savannah Parker 26 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 Diana Gunderson and Lisa Ciarrocchi from Paris Winery took time out at Lee Academy to throw a few clay pots. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com FACES & PLACES Lydia Shoemaker and Scott Gerrell perform in the HCHS Thespians production of “Curtains”. This production marks the 45th year in the exceptional career of Linda Wilson Miller, speech teacher at Henry County High School. Ben Puckett, son of Michael and Stacia Puckett, and Fisher Lawrence, son of Tony and Amy Lawrence, were volunteer staffers at the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce’s Healthcare Expo at the Paris Civic Center. Sheriff Monte Belew talks with Margaret Lamb at her retirement party given in her honor for 24 years of service to the Henry County Circuit Court Clerks Office. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Sydney Anderson, Farm Bureau Insurance team, gets ready for a free throw as Aniah Nelson, Paris Civic Center team, watches during a recent game at Atkins Porter as part of the Paris-Henry County Youth Basketball League. The lovely Mrs. Bethel Williams celebrated 50 years as a member of the Quota Club. She joined in 1964. Photo by Martha McFadden PARIS! in the Spring 2014 27 HENRY COUNTY TRUSTEE YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED! My name is Randi French and I am running for the office of Henry County Trustee. I promise if elected I will work hard to represent Henry County while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and integrity both inside and outside of the office. I will always keep in mind and never forget that you the taxpaying citizens have put me here. My husband Jimmy “Jimbo” French and I have been married for 19 years. He is employed at the Henry County Natural Gas Company. We have two children an 18-year old daughter, Jordan, who is a senior at Henry County High School and a 15-year old son, Bryant, who is a freshman at E.W. Grove.We attend Tennessee Valley Community Church. I am currently employed at Joe Mahan Ford. I have worked there for the past six years as Financial Comptroller and Office Manager. Prior to that I was employeed at Coca Cola Consolidated and Southern Concrete as Human Resource and Office Manager. I feel like this has prepared me to be your next Henry County Trustee. I am a lifelong Henry Countian. I am passionate about serving the county that I was raised in and have raised my family in. I humbly ask for your support and vote on May 6. PAID FOR BY THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT RANDI FRENCH, STACY HAYES TREASURER. • 6 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS FINANCIAL COMPTROLLER • 12 Y EAR S O F HU MAN R ESO U RCES AND O FFICE MANAGEMENT To better serve your needs, we now have X-ray in our clinic! When you become a patient with Tri-County, it’s like having a doctor in the family. At our office, we will treat you like a member of our family. We understand that when you are sick, you need to see a provider that day. That’s why we have a policy of always accepting same-day appointments and walk-ins. Tri-County Family Medicine & Urgent Care Call (731) 641-6461 today for an appointment or come on by to see us. OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM - 6 PM, SATURDAY 10 AM - 6 PM, SUNDAY 1-6 PM 193 JIM ADAMS DRIVE • PARIS, TN 38242 • (731) 641-6461 V I S I T US O N TH E W E B AT: W W W.OU R FAMILY MD.COM 28 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com HEALTHY IDEAS By Smantha Parker S pring is finally here! That’s good news for both cabinfevered parents and children, as warmer temperatures mean more opportunities for family-friendly outdoor play. With no shortage of recreational hot spots to visit in Henry County, you’re sure to find an activity that fits your family’s style. Here are a few outdoor activities to enjoy that are as healthy as they are fun. Stand-Up Paddle Boarding The newest trend in lakes around the country, stand-up paddle boarding is a great way to develop balance and core strength in a beautiful outdoor setting such as Kentucky Lake. It takes patience and practice to stay upright, but can be very relaxing and therapeutic once you get the hang of it. Nature Walks and Hikes Whether you’ve got a sleepy newborn or a rambunctious middlevisit www.MyParisMagazine.com schooler (or maybe even one of each), chances are there is a path or trail nearby that the whole family can tackle together. If you don’t have time to head for the hills for an all day trek, just head over to the Eiffel Tower Park and hit the trails there. They for paved through the beautiful wooded area and have workout stations periodically along the route as well as a few benches if you find yourself in need of a little rest. Pack you and your family some healthy snacks and plenty of water to fuel you along the way, and ask a fellow hiker to snap a keepsake photo of your group. Kayaking Kayaks are more tip-resistant than canoes, and even the smallest family members can ride along with properly sized life jackets. Bigger kids can double up with a parent in a kayak built for two. Kayaking can also provide a close up look at marine plants and animals that normally go by in a blur when you speed by on a powerboat. While getting everyone up and going for sunrise might not be feasible, think about how relaxing it would be to have a picnic lunch at Paris Landing and then kayak across Kentucky Lake as the sun goes down. Gardening It’s fun for the whole family to tend a garden, water the plants, and see their progress as spring moves into summer. Your kids will learn more about where their food comes from, and what they’re putting into their bodies. Best of all, everyone might even enjoy eating vegetables when they’ve raised and picked them themselves. If your garden is big enough to share, consider setting up at the local farmer’s market at the Henry County Fairgrounds. Others can reap the re- PARIS! in the Spring 2014 29 wards of your fresh homegrown vegetables and the kids can learn a little bit about earning a buck or two. A rousing game of hopscotch provides great exercise, improves agility and produces lots of giggles. Old School Outdoor Fun Think back to your pre-internet childhood. What did we do before the video games, computers, and iPods? Remember how much you used to love to play outside? Introduce your kids to the classics; things like hopscotch, hula hoops, jumping rope, four square, flashlight tag, and Red Rover. Your little ones can even enjoy a spirited round of Duck Duck Goose. Don’t be surprised if you work up a bit of a healthy sweat with all the running around you’re doing! Most of all just get outside while you can and have fun. Have a plan, but if you find yourself off the beaten path, well, you know what they say about the road less travelled. Don’t let a sports injury take you out of the game… Helping people regain their mobility, reducing their pain, and reclaiming their active lifestyles HENRY COUNTY ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY& SPORTS MEDICINE, PC GENE F. GULISH HEATHER A. 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Specializing in window film sales & installaon AUTOMOTIVE • COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL QUALITY WORK with over 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE 1-877-600-TINT visit www.MyParisMagazine.com PARIS! in the Spring 2014 31 PARIS CUISINE ORANGES A Taste of Sunshine By Cindy Snyder ORANGE FRUIT CUP 2 c. vanilla yogurt 2 Tbsp. honey 2 oranges, rinsed ½ c. blueberries, rinsed 1 cup strawberries, rinsed, capped and cut in quarters One small bunch of grapes Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp and chop. Mix fruit together and let drain. Combine yogurt and honey. Gently fold into fruit and divide between the 4 oranges cups. If you slice a small piece from the bottom on the orange, it will sit flat. Do not slice through the peel. I read a long time ago, that if you could only eat one thing a day, it should be an orange. It’s packed with more of what your body needs than anything else. And after researching it, I believe it is true. I also know that when you peel and eat your first Florida honeybell or navel orange of the season, you find a little slice of heaven. With flavor bursting in your mouth and juice running down your chin and your arms, you have found something truly delicious. Oranges are one of my favorite foods and flavoring. The Navel orange, available from November to May, is easy to peel and chop. It makes a great orange bowl, too. We sliced it in two pieces, scooped out the pulp and 32 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 made a fruit salad in its own shell. The Valencia is at its best in the summer months, but it is available from February through October. The Valencia is the juiciest. We used those to make the fruit smoothies. And the Honeybells. They are actually a cross between tangerines and some exotic kind of grapefruit. Their peak season is short, with January being their best month. From Pico de Gallo to side dishes to entrees, oranges give a delicious and healthy boost to many dishes. Oh yes, and the martini. We use a slice of orange peel and jalapeño. It gives it a nice kick. Enjoy these and I hope to hear from you in 2014. — Cindy PICO DE GALLO 2 containers of grape tomatoes or 4 fresh tomatoes, rinsed and chopped 1 bunch cilantro, washed and chopped ½ sweet onion, diced fine ½ red or green pepper, diced fine ½ jalapeño, rinsed, seeded and chopped Juice from one orange or more Juice from one lime Mix together. Great for chip dipping or as a side dish. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com BBQ ORANGE BAKED BEANS ©Sunkist Grated peel from ½ orange 2 cans baked beans 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 orange, peeled, cut into bite-size pieces and drained 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce In a small pan, sauté the onion in oil until just tender; stir in the barbecue sauce and orange peel. In a 1½-quart casserole pan, combine baked beans and onion mixture, blending well. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, stir in orange pieces; bake, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer. SMOOTHIES ½ cup fresh orange juice ½ cup diced oranges Blend until smooth. Add one peeled banana ½ cup frozen berries ½ cup yogurt Blend until smooth. CHICKEN IN ORANGE SAUCE 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces Oil for sautéing 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tbsp. sliced green onions ¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed 1 tbsp. soy sauce 1 tbsp. honey ¼ tsp. white pepper 2 tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. ginger 1 tbsp. orange zest ¼ cup chicken broth 1 tbsp. rice vinegar ½ tsp. sesame oil 2 tsps. cornstarch ORANGE SAUCE Melt 2 Tbsp orange marmalade in the microwave. Peel and chop an orange. (Blood oranges are especially good, if you can get them.) Add to warmed marmalade for a tasty and exotic sauce. Saute chicken in oil for 5 to 6 minutes until done. Remove and keep warm. Heat red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger and green onions in skillet till fragrant. Mix together the orange juice, chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, white pepper and cornstarch. Add to skillet along with chicken and orange zest and cook until it thickens. Great served over rice. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Cindy and Mike Snyder own Cindy’s Catering. Call them at 731-407-7700, email them at [email protected] or visit them in the Lakeway Shopping Center. PARIS! in the Spring 2014 33 Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen. LUKE 24:5-6 Come Hear The Good News! HOLY WEEK SERVICES April 14 - 18 12 Noon First United Methodist Church Brief services followed by light lunch Join Us for Easter Sunday Services PARIS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Open Doors • Open Hearts • Open Minds POPLAR & BLYTHE • PARIS • 642-4764 309 N. Market St. Paris, TN 38242 731-642-1755 Clark H. Cowart, C.P.A. Managing Partner Jeremy R. Stone, C.P.A. www.crscpa.com Partner - Paris Office SERVING PARIS AND THE WEST TN AREA SINCE 1976 PROVIDING ACCOUNTING, AUDITING, CONSULTING AND TAX SERVICES CORNERSTONE REAL ESTATE NIKI KENWORTHY Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results. Realtor® 1011 Locust Street Paris, TN 38242 Office: (731) 642-7362 Fax: (731) 642-1184 Cell: (731) 333-6098 Welcome to the 2014 World’s Biggest FISH FRY APRIL 21-26 2601 E. Wood Street Paris, TN 642-1252 34 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com IN THE GARDEN By John Watkins “My hound dog dug up my rose bush, the moles done tore up my yard, I’d never have taken up gardenin’, if I’d known it’d be this hard. The deer keep eatin’ my hostas, no matter what fence I install, And if it weren’t for crabgrass, I’d have no grass at all! Yeah, I got the gardening blues, the gardening blues” plant sight unseen. Also keep in mind that blue plants will respond differently due to environmental conditions. Full sun may bring deeper blues in some plants while even partial shade may make the others appear washed out. This also applies to soil fertility, heat, and drought. So always be sure to look at the cultural requirements before placing plants in your garden. O Bedding Plants Bedding plants with blue flowers are great for creating a cooling effect in an otherwise hot and sunny bed and there are a great number to choose from. Blue Salvias are a favorite heat and drought tolerant plant with many varieties that are perennial in our area. Ageratum, bellflower, iris, and lobelia come in many shades of blue and are easy to grow. If you need a blue flowering replacement for the fall mum, try an aster like ‘Sky Blue’ or ‘Blue Autumn’. Need a vine to cover an arbor or trellis? I’ve got you covered there too. How about clematis ‘Blue Angel’ or an easy to grow morning glory like ‘Heavenly Blue’? k, so I won’t quit my day job just yet. Having the gardening blues doesn’t have to be a bad thing though, especially with so many wonderful bluehued plants available. From small flowers to large evergreen trees, there’s bound to be at least one blue plant that will fit in your garden. Let me start off by saying that “blue” in the gardening world can be interpreted a number of different ways. What one person calls blue may be seen as grey or lavender or even violet by someone else. Also, it seems that plant breeders tend to get a little excited when they market blue plants (I blame it on lack of human contact), so keep that in mind before ordering a visit www.MyParisMagazine.com If blue flowers aren’t your thing, how about plants with blue foliage? There are seemingly hundreds of hostas out there with varying shades of blue to blue-green foliage. Their developers seem to have a pretty good sense of humor too, with some really great variety names to choose from like ‘Halcyon’, ‘Blue Hawaii’, and ‘BlueHaired Lady’. Dianthus could be another choice for a low growing creeper with the added bonus of bright flowers above its grey-blue foliage. Need a small clump forming, fine textured perennial? ‘Elijah Blue’ dwarf blue fescue is a great drought tolerant ornamental grass that is carefree and adds great texture to your garden. Junipers like ‘Blue Pacific’ or ‘Blue Rug’ are excellent low-growing groundcovers that are very heat and drought tolerant for those really tough areas. Shrubs If you need something a little larger, you could try one of these blue flowering shrubs. Hydrangeas are one of the most loved plants in the southern PARIS! in the Spring 2014 35 The 46th Annual UT Marn College Rodeo Finals Saturday, April 19 at 9 p.m. & Sunday, April 27 at 3:30 p.m. The 2014 World’s Biggest Fish Fry Parade Saturday, April 26 at 9 p.m. & Sunday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. The 35th Annual Tennessee Iris Fesval Parade garden. While some are dependent on soil acidity for their blue color, a variety like ‘Nikko Blue’ will give you more consistently blue flowers. Butterfly bush, lilac, Russian sage, and a variety of Rose of Sharon called ‘Blue Chiffon’ are all easy to grow and will definitely draw some attention. Recently released, there is the longawaited blue rose named ‘Applause’. (Calling this rose “blue” is like calling Miley Cyrus shy and withdrawn, it takes a bit of imagination.) Trees I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but trying to find a deciduous shade tree with blue leaves is a lost cause (unless you happen to be thumbing through a classic by Dr. Seuss.) The closest you could probably come is the eucalyptus tree which, unfortunately doesn’t perform well in this area and is a bit more “shrubby” than tree-like. There are, however, some large evergreens which fit the “blue” category quite nicely (and that I will henceforth call “everblues”). I will caution you that Saturday, May 3 at 9 p.m. & 30 p.m. Sunday, May 11 at 3:30 John Watkins is the grounds director at Discovery Park of America and resides in Henry County. MIKE TURNER [email protected] The 77th Annual West Tennessee Strawberry Fesval Parade Saturday, May 10 at 9 p.m. & Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. some of these can be a bit temperamental in our area and require a little extra care. When most people think of blue conifers, the Colorado blue spruce is the first thing that comes to mind. This “Christmas tree” does have beautiful grey-blue foliage but is much better suited to zones farther to our north. So if you are going to try it, be prepared to spend some time and effort in keeping it healthy. ‘Blue Ice’ deodar cedar may be a better choice and can reach 40-50 feet with bluish-green to grey needles. There is also an Arizona cypress called ‘Blue Ice’ that grows much more upright than wide, just in case you are dealing with a tight space. So there you have it, a whole years worth of blues in one article and I didn’t even have to go and get my Prozac prescription refilled! Now, where was I on those song lyrics… MICHAEL TURNER [email protected] www.scottslawnservice.com Locally owned & Operated Weed Control & Fertilization 1690 Highway 79 S • Paris, Tennessee 38242 (731) 642-5500 • Toll Free (888) 872-6887 Charter #4226 To purchase a copy of these excing events please contact WLJT at 731-881-7561. wljt.org 36 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com WHEN BULLETS FLEW By Larry Ray In celebration of the Civil War’s Sesquicentennial, Larry Ray is compiling a number of articles detailing the history of his own backyard along the Tennessee River. This is the eleventh in the series. Previous articles can be read online in the archives of MyParisMagazine.com. This is part of a continuing series about our local Civil War History. The two stories in this article are based on information in “Jack Hinson’s OneMan War” by Tom C. McKenney. Special thanks to Colonel McKenney for giving me permission to use some of the events from his book. M any gunboats and transports passed by Jack’s rifle sights on the Tennessee River in the summer of 1864, but one stands out unique in the history of naval warfare. Nothing like it had happened before or since. A heavily loaded armed transport, carrying a capacity load of soldiers, visit www.MyParisMagazine.com came into view of Jack’s ledge on the bluff. When it entered the “Towhead Chute,” some of the soldiers and many of the officers were filling every available space on the topside. The boat was barely moving against the swift current of the chute for at least 45 minutes. Jack’s targets of choice were officers because he blamed them for the deaths of his sons. Several navy and army officers fell on the deck that day. (Note: Towhead Island and Towhead Chute which are now submerged under Kentucky Lake can be seen on TVA navigation charts directly in front of Jack’s cave on the bluff next to Hurricane Creek.) The captain of the transport pan- icked feeling that he was under attack by a large Confederate force and ordered the bow anchors dropped and a white flag raised. All the officers and soldiers on the transport also thought they were the victims of a superior force and put down their guns and swords in surrender. It would have been easy for Jack to continue to kill many more, but he felt he could not do that after they surrendered. Jack could not go down there alone, so he just waited and eventually the confused captain of the vessel pulled up his anchors and proceeded on his mission. Jack allowed them to pass without more bloodshed. It was the only time in recorded history that a fully-armed naval vessel with PARIS! in the Spring 2014 37 Welcome Home! MICHAEL GAMLIN 336-9498 LACHON RILEY 336-1508 1507 East Wood Street • Paris, TN (731) 642-0515 www.landmarkrealtyparis.com Call The Professionals! a full compliment of combat troops ever surrendered to just one man. On another occasion, Jack Hinson was riding through a part of his property called the “100 acre field” which still exists today. It is close to where his home Bubbling Springs had been before being burned to the ground by Union soldiers. The 100 acre field was the largest cleared field in the area and was covered in tall grass. As Jack was riding through the field, he noticed two Union soldiers riding into it from the woods on the far side. It was unusual and dangerous for only two soldiers to be on patrol. He saw them first, and unknown to them, Jack lowered his rifle into the tall grass and headed toward the soldiers. His unusual rifle would create suspicion, so he wanted to meet them as far away from the rifle as possible. They asked Jack if he knew of a man named Jack Hinson. They told him that they were bounty hunting and hoping to collect the handsome reward on Jack Hinson’s head. Jack quickly told them that he had seen Hinson over by Standing Rock Creek earlier that morning. When they asked for directions, Jack told them the long way to a special spot he knew well. The hunters would become the prey that day. When the soldiers left, Jack quickly recovered his rifle, took the shorter route and reached the designated spot ahead of them. Jack and his rifle were waiting for them at a distance and the soldiers never returned to the fort. (Note: There was a bounty on Jack Hinson until the day he died.) The next article of this series will detail the historic Confederate return to Fort Heiman and how Hinson helped General Nathan Bedford Forrest to become one of the most effective commanders in the Civil War. Larry Ray is Executive Director of the Henry County Fair Association and past Executive Director of the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development. He has had a life long interest in the Civil War. Jane Cozart Reid, Agent 1314 East Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 Bus: 731-642-6621 [email protected] PARIS, TENNESSEE RESTORATION SERVICES Vern Steedly, Agent 310 E Wood Street Paris, TN 38242 Bus: 731-642-5092 [email protected] 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Professional Home Cleaning Air Duct Cleaning *Average annual per household savings based on a national 2012 survey of new policyholders who reported savings by switching to State Farm.**Based on A.M. Best written premium. 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The Marine was welcomed home with a large gathering of family and friends in Paris thrown at his father Michael’s house to celebrate Chris’ safe return home after many months away from his loved ones. Chris' grandparents, Terry and Geraldine Sykes, and many friends and family were in attendance including Michael Trollinger, Marcie Hutchison, Angie Caldwell, Megan Gotshall, Hunter Ollman, Jason Stegal, and Bryan Caldwell. A few of Chris' friends from Murfreesboro, where he attended Middle Tennessee State University, drove to Paris to welcome him home. “Having my friends and family in one place was really special because it was pretty hard being away from everyone you love for nine months straight,” Chris said. The first Marine in his family, Chris is currently serving in the military visit www.MyParisMagazine.com occupational specialty 6316, Aircraft Communications/Navigation Systems Technician on KC-130 Hercules transport aircraft that are used for aerial refueling. His squadron, VMGR 252, is the oldest continually active squadron in the Marine Corps and is part of Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing based out of Cherry Point, North Carolina. Chris and his wife Megan currently live off base in the town of New Bern, North Carolina about 10 minutes from Cherry Point. When asked why he chose the Marine Corps, Chris says “I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself and serve my country and the Marine Corps is known as the best of the best.” This was Chris' first deployment since joining the Marine Corps and graduating from Marine Corps Recruit Training in Parris Island, South Carolina on April 23, 2010. He was excited to be deployed with the 26th MEU, which is made up of ground, aviation, and logistics combat elements, all operating under a unifying command element. Chris had the opportunity to see the world while deployed overseas. In nine months, he traveled to many locations, including Spain, Italy, Por- tugal, Canada, Jordan, and Djibouti, but his favorite destination of all was Chania, Greece. Chris stated, “When we were in Greece, we stayed at a local hotel in town that was so beautiful and right on the ocean. The local food was amazing and I ate gyros everyday.” But this deployment wasn’t all food and fun for the young Marine. “Djibouti, Africa and Jordan were pretty rough because we stayed in tents and the water wasn’t potable. We lived off MRE’s and bottled water and there were literally millions of flies in the 105 degree heat,” Chris said. Despite the hardships, Chris experienced many adventures during his free time abroad including climbing Mt. Etna, an active volcano in Italy, and participating in the infamous event of running of the bulls in Spain on Easter. Chris elaborated on his travels by saying, “I grew up in Paris, Tennessee my entire life and being in the Marine Corps has given me the opportunity to see the world and defend my country at the same time.” Upon his return to Cherry Point, Chris will be transferring to a new squadron, VMR 1. He will have the PARIS! in the Spring 2014 39 Cindy’s Catering Company, LLC Mike & Cindy Snyder Lakeway Village Shopping Center 2541 East Wood Street Paris, Tennessee Phone/Fax: 731-407-7700 [email protected] Like Us on Facebook Cindy’s Catering Company opportunity to work on a few new aircraft, such as the C-9 Skytrain and the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter used for search and rescue operations. “The Marine Corps has really given me so many opportunities, experiences, and skills that will stay with me for the rest of my life,” Chris said. After the homecoming party in Paris, Chris’ grandmother Geraldine Sykes said, “We are so proud of Chris and all of his accomplishments. He has given us so much to be thankful for.” His father, Michael Sykes echoed the sentiment, “We are so thrilled to have Chris home safe and sound.” Chris returned back to Cherry Point, North Carolina, in January where he will continue to serve our country proudly. Megan Montgomery is a writer from Birmingham, Alabama, who recently graduated from the University of Alabama with a master’s degree in communication. Lance Corporal Chris Sykes (left) during his overseas deployment sites. Henry County is richly blessed to have so many who have served our great nation in the armed forces. If you have a story to tell, send it in. We’d love to hear from you. Classic worship, modern thought, and open arms. THREE GENERATIONS OF OUR FAMILY SERVING YOUR FAMILY. Grief Support Group & Funeral Pre-Planning Grace Episcopal Church www.gracechurchparistn.org (731) 642-1721 103 South Poplar Street in downtown Paris Come see us soon! 24 HOUR OBITUARY INFORMATION 731-642-0252 201 Dunlap St. • Paris • 731-642-2121 T. Leon Ridgeway, Bradley Ridgeway, Chad Kennedy, and Mike Butler - Licensed Funeral Directors & Embalmers Vicky Sinclair, Tommie Dicus, and Jesse Hedges - Licensed Funeral Directors 40 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com FEATURE TEACHABLE MOMENTS during National Car Care Month By Susan Jones I n addition to being the official month of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry, April is National Car Care Month. This designation is meant to encourage motorists to have their vehicles checked before vacations begin, but that’s not the only message. April is traditionally the month before our teens will hit the road in large numbers for work, camp or grand adventures. But even if your teen is only traveling to Paris Landing, he or she needs to know a few things about preventive maintenance and repair. National Car Care Month is the perfect time to start. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com Teachable moments Teachable car care moments were on the mind of Don Davenport recently. As the manager of the Henry County Airport, Davenport understands the need for preventive maintenance and repair more than most folks. His wife, Becky, who is now retired, traveled constantly in her job with the state and shares her husband’s appreciation for car care. “Becky and I are great about maintenance; that’s why our cars last so long,” said Davenport. When it comes to Sarah Katherine, the couple’s teenage daughter, they want to pass on their knowledge about cars. She’s learning “She’s only been driving about six months, but she’s really learning about what it takes to keep a car up,” he said. “We’ve shown her what to watch out for, like low tires, or burned out lights, low fluids and dirty filters, that type of thing.” Davenport said he saw a TV commercial recently that featured a man teaching his daughter how to change a tire. “It reminded me that I need to teach Sarah Katherine how to do that this spring.” Davenport has the right idea. Automotive preventive maintenance and repair knowledge is like algebra; we’re not born knowing it, it has to be PARIS! in the Spring 2014 41 WTPR’s Brad Hosford, Mary Kate Ridgeway and Susan Jones cover the FISH FRY GRAND PARADE like no other radio station. Don’t miss one minute of their color commentary on Friday, April 25 starting at 9:30 AM and continuing until the last horse has trotted past the dignitaries’ stand. WTPR 710 AM learned. Teaching young drivers the basics about their cars is a must. And, parents who don’t know much about their car care can learn along with their teens. Here are a few tips: Explain that all cars, new and old, need regular attention. Make sure your teenager knows and follows the maintenance schedule for his/her car. (No maintenance schedule? Download one at www.carcare.org.) In addition to making a car safe to drive, preventive maintenance can save thousands of dollars during a lifetime of driving. Don’t overlook the owner’s manual. It’s full of information about the car that young drivers may never know unless they become familiar with this automotive bible. Make it fun. There are many sites online that are fascinating for young and old drivers, alike. Some have Q & A sections. Let your teens send their tough questions to the professionals, or better yet, drop in on your local automotive repair technician and ask him or her. Speaking of repair technicians, take your teen with you to the repair facility, the tire store, the body shop and wherever you have automotive work performed. Get them accustomed to the automotive world-its people, places, jargon and prices. There are hundreds of books available on this subject. Many are written specifically for non-technical audiences; some are even humorous. Make a plan. What happens if the car breaks down, your teen has a wreck or the car gets stolen? What if no adults are home to receive the panic call? Whether you want your teenager to call your family repair facility or Aunt Sadie, give them instructions and put important phone numbers in the glove compartment. For many parents, driving age is the final frontier. Certainly it is an important rite of passage for teenagers. Don’t let your child drive unprepared. Take the time and the necessary materials to make your young driver feel competent and secure. 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ACE’S RESTAURANT* 1516 East Wood Street 731-644-0558 HUNGRY WOLF 10 Fairgrounds Road 731-641-7500 PI PIZZA 105 S. Brewer Street 731-407-4950 ANN & DAVE’S 2613 East Wood Street 731-641-1334 KENNY'S MEAT MARKET Highway 79 South 731-644-1123 PIZZA HUT 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-642-1308 B & D’S * 125 Cypress Road, Buchanan 731-232-8300 LALO’S MEXICAN GRILL * 1123 East Wood Street 731-642-0894 PIZZA PRO OF PARIS/ SUB CITY 14244 Hwy. 79 N., Buchanan 731-642-2246 COOKIE’S FAMILY DINER 1880 Hwy. 69 South 731-642-9236 LEPANTO STEAK HOUSE 1305 East Wood Street 731-641-1791 EL VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT * 1113 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-642-3626 MATT’S PUB * 11180 Hwy. 79 North 731-642-6085 PRATER’S TATERS 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-642-7224 SOUTHSIDE CAFE 1875 Highway 69 S 731-407-4694 MEO MIO’S CAJUN RESTAURANT* 130 Tate Dr., Buchanan 731-407-4926 SPANKY'S COUNTRY KITCHEN 9505 Hwy 641N, Puryear 731-247-5527 MISO JAPANESE RESTAURANT* 915 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-704-6030 / 731-407-6029 TAKE ME BACK CAFE 302 West Wood Street 731-642-1952 4WAY GRILL 6121 E. Antioch Road, Springville 731-641-0100 OAK TREE GRILL 785 Buchanan Resort Road, Springville 731-642-2828 (seasonal) THE BREAKERS MARINA & GRILL * 526 SHAMROCK ROAD, BUCHANAN, TN 7312328299 GOLDEN DRAGON CHINESE RESTAURANT 114 West Washington Street 731-644-3288 THE OLIVE PIT 905 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-642-5030 GREAT WALL BUFFET 1055 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-642-7778 PARIS LANDING STATE PARK INN * 400 Lodge Road 731-642-4311 HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT 1021 Mineral Wells Avenue 731-644-1810 PARIS WINERY & RUGGERO’S ITALIAN BISTRO * 2982 Harvey Bowden Road 731-644-9500 TROLINGER’S BBQ 2305 East Wood Street 731-642-8667 HUDDLE HOUSE 1502 East Wood Street 731-644-1515 PAULETTE’S 200 South Market Street 731-644-3777 *Beer and/or other alcohol available. EL VAQUERO MEXICAN RESTAURANT * 600 Spruce Street 731-641-0404 EAGLE’S NEST MARINA * 500 Eagle Nest Road, Buchanan 731-642-6192 (seasonal) visit www.MyParisMagazine.com THE FRESH MARKET RESTAURANT * 2255 East Wood Street 731-644-1900 TOM’S PIZZA & STEAK HOUSE 2501 East Wood Street 731-642-8842 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 45 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ONGOING EVENTS Come play inside – The Paris Civic Center has an indoor pool, track, weights and fitness machines. Pay by the visit or become a member. Located on Volunteer Drive, call 731644-2517. Let’s Dance- The Henry Civic Center is the best dance spot in the area each Thursday night when Shiloh offers up country tunes mixed with a little rock n’ roll from 7-10 pm. For information, call, 731-336-7071. Pickin’ n’ Grinnin’ – Jam with fellow country music lovers or just listen in at the Civic Center every Tuesday (except the second Tuesday) and Friday night at 7pm. Call 731-641-7577 or 731-641-0562. Learn about your health – Henry County Medical Center offers FREE monthly seminars/ screenings including Cardiac Rehab Nutrition, Shopping Smart, Joint Replacement, Chronic Disease Management, Childbirth, Medicare and more. Participants must pre-register at 731-644-3463 or www.hcmc-tn.org. Get Artsy - Learn to play an instrument, sing, paint, create pottery and more. Visit www. schoolforthearts.com. Latest Films – Enjoy six screens and the latest movie releases at the Parisian Theatre on Jim Adams Drive. Info line is 731-642-7171. March 2 - April 3 – Paris Henry County Arts Council is presenting the 22nd Annual Photo Showcase at the Rhea Public Library. Admission is free. Call 731-642-3955 for more information. March 15 – Head out for a night of music and support the local youth. Henry County High School Band Concert at the Krider Performing Arts Center at 6 pm. For more information call 731-642-5232. March 17 - First Christian Church is having their annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Come join in the fun, food and great fellowship. Tickets are available from members or at the door. Call 731-642-3181. March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day – It’s the wearing ‘o the green. March 18 – Henry County High School Percussion Ensemble will play at the Krider Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. For more information call 731-642-2517. Need a good book to read? – Head over to the W.G. Rhea Public Library. Find something to read, check out a DVD, or find something cool for the kiddos to do. Lego League meets March 17, April 21, and May 19 from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. Get ready for the Summer Reading Program – Fizz Boom Read! For more information call 731-642-1702. Let’s Go Fishin’ – Paris Landing Marina has over ten fishing tournaments coming up through June! There’s the Collegiate World Series, Crappie USA, Wounded Warriors, and Triton Tournaments just to name a few. So grab a pole and head to Kentucky Lake. For more information contact Rob Marcum at 731641-4474 Wine anybody? – Make a day of it and go wine tasting at Paris Winery. The scenery is always beautiful, the wine impeccable , and stick around for lunch or dinner at the newly remodeled Ruggero’s Italian Bistro (reopening in April). For upcoming events such as Concerts in the Vineyards log onto pariswinery. com or call 731-644-9500. March 22 - 23 – Broadway at Lee Academy. To get involved or for more information call 731-642-3411. March 29 – KPAC KIXX Dance Show at 2 pm. Admission is FREE! For more information call 731-642-2517. March 24 - 28 - Spring Break for all schools in Paris and Henry County. March 29 - 30 – Friends of Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Basketball Tournament starting at 9 am, Grove School Gym. $50 entry fee per team. For information contact Michelle McGarity at 731-336-7575. March 24 -28 – KPAC KIXX Hip Hop Dance Class. $25 to participate. Ages 9 - 12 practice 9 am - 10:20 am; ages 13 - 18 practice 10:30 am - noon. Register in advance. Forms available at Paris Civic Center and at www.kridercenter.com/ kpacyoungartists. March 25 - The Taste of Home Cooking School sponsored by the Paris Post Intelligencer is high energy, humorous cooking instruction with prizes for the attendees. Krider Performing Arts Center, 6:30 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets call 731-642-1162. March 29 – Grand Opening of the World’s Biggest Fish Fry Headquarters, 1330 East Wood Street, 10:00 am. Call 731-644-1143 or visit www.worldsbiggestfishfry.com. April 3 - Give blood, eat a snack, save a life. Lifeline Bloodmobile is at First United Methodist Church from noon – 6:00 pm. April 4 – Henry County High School Patriot Idol, Krider Performing Arts Center 7 pm. For more information call 731-642-2517. April 5 – Hungry? Head on out to the Athena Delphian Club Bazaar and Bake Sale in the Enoch Building at the Henry County Fairgrounds from 8 am - 5 pm. For more information call 731-363-7108. April 5 – Ladies with S.W.A.G. Pageant 5 pm at the Krider. For more information call 731-642-2517. March 20 – Yippeeee!!! Spring officially begins today! 46 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com April 6 - 9 – Life Action Ministries THIRST Conference at First Baptist Church. This will be a 4 day revival with special classes for children, youth, and adults starting Sunday morning 10:15 am, Sunday night 6 pm, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 6:30 pm, and a ladies luncheon Tuesday. For more information call 731-642-5074. April 6 - 25 – Paris Henry County Arts Council presents the 29th Annual Artist Showcase at Rhea Public Library. For info call 731-642-3955. April 11 - 12 – Henry School presents “The Wizard of Oz” at the Krider Performing Arts Center each night at 7 pm. For more information call 731-243-7115. . April 13 – Palm Sunday April 26 - Bring a friend and your appetite! Enjoy the season opener of “Concerts in the Vineyards” at Paris Winery, 6-9 pm. For more information call 731-644-9500. May 10 – Looking for fun and fellowship? Head to the Block Party at Paris First United Methodist Church. For information call 731-642-4764. April 27 – First Baptist Church Block Party at Ogburn Park! The entire community is invited to come out for fun, food, and fellowship starting at 5 pm. The group “Vocal Authority” will also be singing. Call 731-642-5074 for more information. May 11 – Mother’s Day April 30 – Administrative Professional’s Day May 1 –Grab a friend and head to the Lifeline Bloodmobile at First United Methodist Church, Blythe Street from noon - 6 pm. May 11 - Mother's Day Mystery Dinner Theatre at Paris Winery, 7 pm. For reservations or info call 731-644-9500. May 15 – 8th Grade Celebration Day at Henry County schools. Call 731-642-9733. May 17 – Puryear Day is always a party! Call 731-247-5362 for more information. May 17 – Trina’s School of Dance Recital at the Krider Performing Arts Center 7 pm. For more information 731-644-9901. May 1 – National Day of Prayer April 14 - 18 – Holy Week Services are held each day at noon at Paris First United Methodist Church. Brief services are followed by a light lunch. For more information call 731-642-4764. April 18 – Good Friday! Schools are out in Paris and Henry County. April 19 – FREE Dump Day at the Paris Henry County Landfill, 1140 Jones Bend Road. For more details call 731-644-1737. April 19 - 27 – World’s Biggest Fish Fry Schedule of events is printed on the inside back cover of this magazine! Don’t forget to hug those hard-working Jaycees! April 20 – Happy Easter! He is risen! April 20 – Easter Sunrise Service is on the front steps of First United Methodist Church; breakfast, contemporary and traditional services follow throughout the morning. Call 731-642-4764 April 22 – Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology graduation at the Krider Performing Arts Center at 6:30 pm. For information, call 731-644-7365 April 24 - 26 – IPRA Rodeo at the Henry County Fairgrounds each night at 7:30 pm. . April 25 – No School! PSSD and Henry County Schools are closed to celebrate the World’s Biggest Fish Fry. Parade starts at 10:00 am. visit www.MyParisMagazine.com May 2 – Spring Gathering Luncheon at First United Methodist Church, 11 am - 1 pm in the Christian Life Center. Tickets available at the door; dine in or take out. Call 731-642-4764. May 17 – USO Stage Door Canteen Fundraiser for Youth for the Arts. For more information call 731-653-7274. May 22 – Last full day of school for Paris Special School District students! . May 3 – The Rotary Club hosts its annual Country Ham Breakfast in the Paris Elementary School Cafeteria from 6 -11 am. Dine in or carry out. May 23 - 24 – “The Great Pretenders” variety show featuring local talents is at the Krider Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. For more information call 731-642-2517. May 3 – The Annual Fancy Nancy Day for 4 - 8 year old girls, 2 - 4 pm, W. G. Rhea Library. Tea is served at 3 pm. Admission is free but registration is a must. Call 731642-1702. May 26 – Memorial Day! Remember our Veterans. Be sure and attend the various scheduled events for our heroes around town. For more information call 731-6425212 or 731-653-PARIS May 3 – The David Johnson Chorus performing the music of The Beatles at the Krider Performing Arts Center 7 pm. For more information call 731-642-2517. May 27 – Get out and enjoy the beautiful cars at the Downtown Cruise In at 5:30 pm. For information call 731-653-PARIS or log onto www.VisitDowntownParis.com. May 3 – Rosie Baker Memorial Bash with Johnny Mac and the Heart Attacks. Paris Convention Center, 9 pm - 1 am. For more info contact Becky Allen at 731-693-8333. May 30 – Henry County High School graduation. Congratulations grads! For more information, call 731-642-5232. May 5 – Cinco de Mayo! May 5 - 9 – Don’t forget to thank a teacher during Teacher Appreciation Week. May 31 - "Making Miracles Happen" 5K Color Run/Walk at Paris Civic Center. For more information call Michelle McGarity at 731-336-7575. May 9 - 10 – Inman Middle School presents the musical “Seussical, Jr.” at the Krider Performing Arts Center at 7 pm. For more information call 731-642-8131. PARIS! in the Spring 2014 47 Index Alexander, Thompson & Arnold................... 12 Henry County Medical Center* ............................... Inside Front Cover Paris Winery & Vineyard ...........................34 Atudes ....................................................... 17 Henry County Monument Works ................44 Perkins Drugs and Gis ...............................4 Audiology & Hearing Aid Clinic ................... 31 Henry County Orthopaedic Surgery* .......30 Peppers Automove Group ......................23 Barcro Automove .................................... 15 Jack’s Java...................................................12 Re/Max - Niki Kenworthy ..........................34 Bone & Joint* ................................. Back Cover Joe Mahan Ford ........................................15 Ridgeway Funeral Home ...........................40 Bouque MariMac ....................................... 23 Lakeway Animal Clinic ...............................38 Scos Lawn Service ...................................36 Butler & Harber ............................................ 36 Lakeway IGA ..............................................34 Security Bank ............................................12 Cindy's Catering ............................................ 40 Landmark Realty........................................38 Coast To Coast Tinting *............................... 31 McEvoy Funeral Home ..............................43 Commercial Bank ......................................... 33 Mike’s Mufflers ..........................................43 Toggery, The...............................................23 Cowart, Reese & Sargent ............................. 34 Mineral Wells Animal Clinic ......................25 Tri-County Family Medicine ......................28 Downtown Paris Associaons...................... 12 Moody Realty* ............................................4 Trolinger’s ....................................................6 Edward Jones* ............................................. 20 Moon’s Jewelry............................................6 Twin Lakes Dental Associates ...................43 Escape Day Spa .............................................. 8 Murray McKenzie Jewelry ...........................4 FirstBank ...................................................... 15 Neese Law Firm ...........................................4 First Bapst Church ...................................... 21 Paris Civic Center .......................................44 Foundaon Bank*.......................................... 1 PARIS! Distribuon ....................................43 WLJT...........................................................36 Frame Makers ................................................. 6 Paris First United Methodist Church.........34 Worlds Biggest Fish Fry ..... Inside Back Cover* French, Randi Allen ...................................... 28 Paris Insurance Agency................................8 WTPR .........................................................42 Friends of Wildlife Refuge ............................ 44 Paris Karate ..................................................6 Grace Episcopal Church................................ 40 Paris Pediatrics...........................................44 Grimes, Dr. Garry .......................................... 31 Paris Post-Intelligencer, The ......................14 Harrison Eye Clinic .......................................... 8 Paris Veterinary Clinic................................43 Anques on the Square ............................... 44 48 PARIS! in the Spring 2014 Parisian Theatre.........................................44 Servall Restoraon ....................................38 State Farm..................................................38 Tennessee Valley Community Church ......34 Vicky Muzzall Tax Service ..........................40 Westwood Wines & Liquors .....................31 Wimberley Agency ......................................6 WKMS ........................................................28 visit www.MyParisMagazine.com SATURDAY, MARCH 29 Headquarters Grand Opening ......................... 10 am ........................................ East Wood Street SATURDAY, APRIL 19 5k Hushpuppy Dash ......................................... 7 am registration .................... Henry Co. High School 8 am race begins Horse & Mule Farm Pull ................................. 7 am weigh-in.......................... Fairgrounds 10 am pull begins Demolition Derby .............................................. 7 pm .......................................... Fairgrounds MONDAY, APRIL 21 Kick-off Street Dance ....................................... 7-9 pm....................................... Downtown TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Carnival-Belle City ............................................ 5-11 pm .................................... Fairgrounds Country Dance.................................................... 7-10 pm .................................... Fairgrounds WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 FISH TENT OPENS (all-you-can-eat) ............. 5 -9 pm...................................... Fairgrounds Carnival-Belle City ............................................ 5 -11pm .................................... Fairgrounds Christian Concert ............................................... 7 pm........................................... Fairgrounds THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Arts & Crafts Show............................................ 5 -8:30 pm ............................... Fairgrounds Fish Tent (all-you-can-eat) ............................. 5 -9 pm...................................... Fairgrounds Carnival-Belle City ............................................ 5 -11 pm ................................... Fairgrounds IPRA Rodeo Family Night ................................ 7:30 pm .................................... Fairgrounds FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Arts & Crafts Show............................................ 8:30 am - 8:30 pm ................. Fairgrounds Grand Parade...................................................... 10 am ........................................ East Wood Street Fish Tent (all-you-can-eat) ............................. 11 am 9 pm .............................. Fairground Carnival-Belle City ............................................ 11 am - midnight .................... Fairgrounds IPRA Rodeo ......................................................... 7:30 pm ................................... Fairgrounds SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Small Fry Parade ............................................... 10 am ........................................ Downtown Arts & Crafts Show............................................ 10 am - 8:30 pm ..................... Fairgrounds Catfish Races ...................................................... 10:30 am .................................. Downtown Carnival-Belle City ............................................ 11 am - midnight .................... Fairgrounds Fish Tent (all-you-can-eat) ............................. 11 am - 9 pm ........................... Fairgrounds IPRA Rodeo ......................................................... 7:30 pm ................................... Fairgrounds SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Carnival-Belle City ............................................ 1-6 pm....................................... Fairgrounds Fish Tales ............................................................ 2-4 pm....................................... Home of Jimmy Williams 1315 E. Blythe Street We Have Appointment Times Available in Paris and Union City. We provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical orthopedic services including: • Minimal Incision Joint Replacement • Knee, Shoulder, and Hip Surgery • Hand Surgery/Carpal Tunnel • Arthroscopic Surgery (including Rotator Cuff Repair) • Work Related Injuries Throughout the treatment process, we focus on your individual needs before and after your procedure allowing for a successful return to your pre-injury lifestyle. 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