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The Plateau chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association has announced its hiking schedule for February. It includes a leaderless hike (typically five to seven miles) every Wednesday morning. For additional information, contact Bill Harris at 484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter Blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com. Check the blog for cancelations or changes before hiking.
Saturday, Feb. 9 — Yellow Bluff/Polly Branch Loop, DeRossett, TN. This is a moderate 7.75-mile hike. The main features of the hike are the Upper and Lower Polly Branch Falls, the Yellow Bluff overlook of the Caney Fork Gulf and the Joe Hollway Rockhouse. The falls are in the 15-30 foot class, but are very photogenic. The group will depart at 8 a.m. from Tractor Supply. Contact Jim Hardy at jim.hardy20@yahoo.com or 277-5154, or Steve Wesley at 2-Ramblers@live.com or (785) 249-0384 for more information.
Thursday, Feb. 14 — Chapter meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church annex, 69 Neecham St., Crossville. The program will be "Restore Native Grasslands Plan" by Lisa Huff, East Tennessee natural areas manager. Dinner will be at Romo’s Mexican Restaurant, 965 Northside Dr., at 5 p.m. Contact Chapter Chair Cheryl Heckler at thehecklers@charter.net or 456-6437 for additional information.
Saturday, Feb. 16 — Savage Day Loop, Palmer, TN. This is a easy 4.2-mile hike and is quite beautiful with lush mountain laurel, hemlock trees, waterfalls and overlooks of Savage Gulf. The many points of interest include a suspension bridge across Boyd Branch Creek (lined with mountain laurel), Savage Falls Overlook and Rattlesnake Point Overlooking Savage Gulf. The group can also take a half mile trip down the South Rim Trail, crossing Savage Creek on a suspension bridge and passing beneath a canopy of rhododendron along the cascading Savage Creek. A wooden staircase leads to the deep pool of Savage Falls. They will depart at 8 a.m. from Trinity Tabernacle. Contact Cheryl Heckler at thehecklers@charter.net or 456-6437 for additional information.
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Gary Ruetenik is pictured at Savage Falls in Palmer, TN.
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This month's hiking schedule includes a trip to DeRossett to see natural wonders like the Upper Polly Branch Falls. Pictured is hiker Ginger Cass.
TTA takes on Yellow Bluff Feb. 9
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PLATEAU GARDENING: Watch for rhododendron borers and carpenter bees
Inspect rhododendron shrubs showing wilted or dead branches. In early February I noticed one of the main stems on a rhododendron by my driveway had broken off. Thinking a photo might make a good illustration for an article on pruning to remove damaged limbs, I took a picture with my digital camera. However, when enhancing the image, two oval holes with the longer part aligned lengthwise on the stem caught my eye. One was right at the break, the other further down. Those holes looked like borer damage.
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Veterans a big part of Fair Park
The week before Veterans Day, Fair Park Senior Center interviewed some of the folks at Fair Park Senior Center who had served the country in the service. Over 70 men stated they had served and one woman. Giving up a lot to serve, sharing that common bond, only they can understand. No matter which branch or which war, they all share a deep passion for this country.
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PLEASANT HILL RAMBLINGS: Neilson in concert May 31
The award-winning folk singer Tom Neilson will be bringing his message of “Music for Social Change” to Pleasant Hill, on Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Community Church, UCC.
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Events planned at Cumberland Mtn. State Park
Cumberland Mountain State Park has several special programs planned. All programs are considered PG-13, which means parental guidance is recommended.
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Lots of choices promised for Roan Mtn. hike
The Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association holds a leaderless hike every Wednesday morning. These are typically five to seven miles in length. For additional information, contact Bill Harris at 484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter Blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com.
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AROUND THE TOWN: Welcome summer with a few good books
The unofficial start to summer begins this weekend with the Memorial Day Holiday. Although summer does not officially begin until June, for most of us, this first warm weather holiday is the preview of about three months of boating, fishing, camping, vacationing, picnics, family reunions and cook outs.
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Schatz named May artist of the month at PCAC
Jessica Schatz, the artist of the month at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She also remains busy as an interior designer, specializing in staging and new construction, and is also a pet portrait photographer. In addition, she donates her photography services, photographing homeless pets in order to help them find homes.
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Folksinger to perform May 31 in Pleasant Hill
The award-winning folk singer Tom Neilson will be bringing his message of “Music for Social Change” to Pleasant Hill, on Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Community Church, UCC. The Shalom Center for Continuing Education, a non-profit educational center is sponsoring this appearance of the nationally well-known artist.
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127 Seniors plan for annual picnic
On May 17, the members of the 127 South Senior Center had an enjoyable time socializing and playing bingo, dominos and billiards. Numbers were called by John Bohrman, with the prizes furnished by Dr. M. Stewart Galloway, M.D.
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Pleasant Hill Ramblings: Pleasant Hill Elementary honors volunteers
Mary Ann Kotus-Huff, principal of Pleasant Hill Elementary School (PHS), recently welcomed volunteers to the annual Volunteer Tea. It was held in the gaily decorated new all-purpose room of the new annex. Volunteers were treated to sandwiches, fruit, cheese and crackers and cupcakes.
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