CROSSVILLE —
School Supply Giveaway, tax free weekend and the 127 Corridor Sale are all this weekend here in Cumberland County. This means there will be lots of traffic on our roads so please allow yourself extra time to get where you are going, make sure to watch for pedestrians and other motorists, observe speed limits and wear those safety belts.
Prior to all the weekend action is, of course, the Aug. 2 election. Polls opened Thursday at 7 p.m. Ballot included several board of education contests.
The annual School Supply Giveaway, hosted by Linary Church of Christ is slated for Saturday morning at the building, 1244 Old Hwy. 28 in the Linary Community. The giveaway is for families that need assistance with their children’s school items. Parents are asked to bring children with them to pick up their supplies.
The giveaway will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 and will last until noon. If you need directions or additional information, you may call the church office. That number is 484-5961 or visit the website at www.linary.org. Last year almost 700 students were served. Linda Hillis, a South Cumberland Elementary educator and member of Linary Church of Christ, is the co-coordinator of this annual event. She and her committee have worked tirelessly on this project.
Also this weekend is the annual Tennessee sales tax free weekend on school clothing and school items. It will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday and last until Sunday, Aug. 5, at 11:59 p.m. According to the state website, “During the designated three-day weekends, consumers will not pay state or local sales tax on clothing with a price of less than $100 and computers with a price of $1,500 or less.” Other items exempt from tax this weekend are school supplies and art supplies. Last year’s tax free weekend saved Tennesseans some $9.6 million. If you have questions regarding the tax free sale, you may call the state hotline for answers. That toll free number is 1-800-342-1003.
The 127 Corridor Sale billed as the “world’s longest yard sale” is in full swing this weekend. The sale officially began Thursday and will last through Sunday. Sale goers can find everything from collectibles, to jewelry, clothing, household items and even furniture.
The 2012 installment is even longer than ever before. Organizers say it is now 60 miles longer than in previous year. The sale begins five miles north of Addison, Michigan, and ends in Gadsden, AL. HGTV will be filming a one-hour special about this year’s sale.
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Reminders: Cumberland County students are to report to school Wednesday, Aug. 8, for a two-hour day. Their first full day of the 2012-'13 school year is Friday, Aug. 10.
Also, the Cumberland County Fair is slated to open Aug. 27 and run until Sept. 1. Watch for more fair news in upcoming editions of the Chronicle.
Lifestyles
AROUND THE TOWN: Busy weekend here on the Plateau
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CCHS Class of 1963 congratulates Class of 2013
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Putt for the Cure miniature golf tournament a success
Kids of all ages enjoyed a fun outing of miniature golf Saturday at the first Putt for the Cure event, presented by Dr. Calley Jo Elsea of Cloudland Dental, to benefit the Upper Cumberland affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Players teams up with sponsors and host Pirates Plateau Golf Adventure to raise funds to help area women get needed screening exams, support patients and survivors, educate the public and support national research initiatives.
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Around the Town: Attendance is the Key to success in Cumberland County!
High school attendance is up and 10 cars have been given away. This is all thanks to some forward thinking educators along with Dave and Connie Kirk and the staff at Dave Kirk Automotive. This year marks the 10th anniversary, or a decade, of what the high school students call "Dave Kirk Drawing Day." Or, in layman's terms, some junior or senior from Cumberland County High School, Stone Memorial High School or Phoenix School wins a brand spanking new vehicle.
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End of another great year for Neighbors and Newcomers
Referred to as the "best little club on the mountain," Neighbors and Newcomers will be holding its last meeting of the year May 23. After a fun-filled, interesting and exciting year, the group will enjoy this end-of-the-year lunch at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds.
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Seniors to visit Sutton General Store May 18
On May 10, the members of the 127 Senior Center had a good time socializing, playing bingo, dominos and billiards. Numbers were called by Arlene Simmons, with the prizes furnished by Bob Folger, with State Farm Insurance.
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Marriage licenses
Published May 15, 2013.
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Pow-wow set for May 18-19
Everyone is invited to come attend the educational and cultural event, Pow-Wow on the Plateau "Honoring All Survivors" on May 18 and 19 at the Cumberland County Fairgrounds. There will be many Indian tribes and dance styles represented. Bert Cox will be the master of ceremonies.
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PLEASANT HILL RAMBLINGS: Therapy gym opens at Uplands
Functional Pathways, Inc. is the Uplands Village therapy provider for physical, occupational and speech therapy. A new therapy gym has been established in the renovated Apartment 4 at 23 Heritage Loop next door to the new home health care office and respite rooms. The Village and Fletcher residents will receive their therapy in the gym. Wharton Homes residents will have therapy in the Wharton therapy rooms.
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FAIR PARK: Crossville’s Got Talent is this Friday
Crossville really has so much talent in this area. Some is home grown, and others have decided to enjoy retiring in the county. The Fair Park Senior Center recently held auditions for the third annual Crossville’s Got Talent Show, and everyone who tried out did a great job, but the show is very limited to only two hours. So not all the people who tried out got to be in the show.
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PLATEAU GARDENING: Pruning pines
The time for spring pruning of pines is right now while new growth (commonly called "candles") is still pale green and flexible. Waiting until later in the season or using tools like hand-held or long-handled pruners doesn’t give good results.
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