Community News

U.S. Army Pvt. Levi G. Fletcher recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

 Fletcher, a 2012 graduate of Roane County High School, is the brother of John Fletcher of Kingston.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, and physical fitness.

Easter traditions and religious references are everywhere right now, and lilies and churchly references are universal.  

So how did rabbits get in the picture? And how could a rabbit lay many-colored eggs?

The Easter Bunny legend finds its roots in the mythology of a constellation of stars. In this case it is the constellation of Lupus the Hare.

In Greco-Roman mythology, Hermes, messenger to the Olympian gods, placed Lupus among the stars to honor its swiftness.

A free six-week Powerful Tools for Caregivers course will begin April 7 in Mid-East Community Action Agency’s Roane County office at 1362 N. Gateway Ave., Rockwood.

The course will be taught from 2:30 to 5 p.m. for six consecutive Sundays through May 12.

Powerful Tools Class Leaders and Master Trainers Kate and Dale Allen, assisted by Mid-East Senior Services Director Amber Jacks, will teach the course.

Although there is no fee, class size is strictly limited, and pre-registration is required.

The public was given a sampling of spring a few weeks ago with Kingston Rotary Club’s pancake breakfast.

Now it’s time for the second part, with Kingston Lions Club’s annual “spring social” pancake breakfast on April 6.

“This is the time of year that all old friends gather for fellowship and food at the Kingston First Baptist Church family center,” said Martin Skinner of the Kingston Lions Club. “Friends see friends whom they have not seen since a year ago.”