CROSSVILLE —
The Seniors of 127 South met July 27 for their regular bingo and other games. The numbers were called by Wendell Lester, and Dr. Galloway furnished the gifts.
President Fred Zoeller opened the regular meeting, with Lu Bullard giving the prayer and Bill Bullard leading the pledge to the flag. The guest for the day was Norma Lawless, and they welcomed new member Ray Roberson.
Nancy Fincher gave the sunshine report asked everyone to keep the following in their prayers: Kathleen Zuk, Dot Conklin, Pat Mount and Marietta Dion.
Jan Neitzke gave the trips report. The next trip will be Aug. 16 to Nashville for a tour of the RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. The bus will leave the center at 7:30 a.m. There are a few seats still available. Cost is $50.
The September trip will be to McMinnville for a dinner and show at Falcon Rest. Seats are available for this trip. Cost is $50. October will be the big trip to the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. November will be the trip to Nashville to see the Grand Ole Opry (it is full at this time). Dec. 11 will be the trip to Pigeon Forge to see the Christmas show Smoky Mountain Opry, and there are a few seats available for this trip.
Rose Garchow reminded everyone of the upcoming Music of the Cumberlands, which will be held Aug. 7 at the Palace Theatre. Cost is $10. This is a fundraiser for the 127 Senior Center.
Annie Lewis went over some of the 127 sale information regarding the kitchen and the menu. The center will serve two meals a day during the sale, and the food is always delicious. Breakfast and lunch will be served Thursday through Saturday.
Other announcements by Fred were: no regular meeting Friday due to the 127 sale; no bluegrass music on Thursday due to the sale; and keep buying Kroger coupons.
The speaker for the day was Travis Hague from Cornerstone Senior Services who brought up some very interesting facts for seniors regarding their future investments, insurance, taxes, etc. Everyone learned something from him.
After the table blessing, Brenda Williams and her kitchen helpers served baked chicken and sides brought in by members.
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127 Senior Center ready for yard salers
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Emerson art exhibit at the Shanks Center until June 29
Crossville has done it again! For those who haven't realized how this town is gaining a reputation for its cultural depth and talent, you better head to the Shanks Center for the Arts. At 140 N. Main St., there is now a special exhibit from area photographers. The smash hit, however, is a large selection of varied art work by Camilla Emerson.
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127 Seniors welcome city mayor to meeting
On June 14, members gathered together at the 127 South Cumberland Senior Center to socialize with coffee, goodies and chit chat. They then played billiards, dominos and bingo, with Wendell Lester calling the numbers. The bingo prizes were furnished by Bob Folger, of State Farm Insurance.
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Marriage licenses
Published June 19, 2013.
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Wharton Association's annual book sale preparation under way
For the last six weeks, volunteers have been busy sorting through and categorizing the thousands of new and used books that have been donated to the annual Wharton Association Book Sale and hope to receive many more donations before the sale, which is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 13.
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PLEASANT HILL RAMBLINGS: Town council honors school staff, students
Near to the closing of the school year, the Pleasant Hill Town Council honored outstanding students and staff from the Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Laney Barnwell, a student in Julie Mahaney’s third-grade class was selected for grades K-4. Brianna Kolhepp, a student in Brian Conatser’s homeroom class, was chosen for grades 5-8. Anita Turner has been teaching third grade for 22 years. Ann Webb has been part of the support staff at PHS for 36 years and retired at the end of school year. They were selected by PHS and honored by the town with certificates and gift cards. This summer all teachers are required to spend two or three days in Continuing Education courses in Core Education as part of their in-service training.
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The arts are alive at Fair Park
If you have ever used your artistic skills in being creative, you know it just makes you feel good inside as you express yourself.
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PLATEAU GARDENINGS: Beware of ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers, part 1
Before detailing reasons to plant or relocate woody plants later in the year, I want to first warn readers of a current danger from mosquito, tick and chigger bites. People, their pets and livestock are potential targets. Gardeners may encounter these pests in stands of weeds, tall grass, wildflowers or garden plants.
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A Time 4 Paws celebrates anniversary
April 2013 marked the two-year anniversary of the opening of A Time 4 Paws Adoption Center. A Time 4 Paws (AT4P) is a no kill animal welfare organization operates the adoption center as an alternative to abandoning and/or destroying unwanted animals. With their programs they assist an average of more than 500 animal families per year.
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Dukes of Hazzard star coming to town June 29
Sonny Shroyer, best known for playing Deputy Enos Strate on the hit TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard," will be appearing Saturday, June 29, at the Cumberland County Community Complex to meet fans and sign autographs. Appearing with him will be Hazzard Life, who will be bringing the famous 1969 Dodge Charger “The General Lee,” along with a Hazzard County police car, Daisy's Jeep and Cooter's tow truck.
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AROUND THE TOWN: TN fans’ actions immature, unnecessary
Security was beefed up, hate mail received, and threatening phone calls vetted. The Athens (Tennessee) Chamber of Commerce has been embroiled in brouhaha after recruiting Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban to speak at its annual fundraising dinner earlier this week. Reports indicate the chamber has received lots of hate from some Tennessee fans as a result of Saban’s appearance.
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