CROSSVILLE —
Cumberland County School students will get a long break from classes this weekend. Schools are closed to students today as teachers attend staff development workshops. Schools are out again Monday, Feb. 18, for the annual President’s Day celebration. Also to be closed on President’s Day are many government offices, courts, banks and the post office.
Long weekends often mean more traffic on the roadways as families take advantage of the school break to go skiing or visit relatives. If you are planning on a long weekend trip, please exercise extreme caution, watch for other motorists, obey speed limits, wear your safety belts and stay tuned to changing weather, as this time of year ice and snow can arrive at any time.
Speaking of Cumberland County students, Stone Memorial High School has released the names of the top ten graduating seniors for 2013. Grace Harrison, daughter of Rob and Lisa Harrison, has been named the valedictorian. The salutatorian award was earned by Wren Tackett, with Jordynne Walker as the number three student, Mark Brown and Destinee Dowdy tying for number four, Tamarra Spalding at number six, Kyle Gibson, Harrison Kinchler and Levi Melton all tying for number seven and Macye Ellis as number ten.
Also over at SMHS, the annual basketball homecoming was held, with Whitney Padgett being named the 2013 homecoming queen. She was escorted by senior Panther Brock Rowan, who was just recently nominated to McDonald’s All American Team. Rowan is of nine players from Middle Tennessee nominated for the honor.
Padgett’s senior court was comprised of Grace Harrison and Laura Nealon. Junior representatives were Kerigan Smith and Savannah Hollows. Tiffany Cokkinias and Kalie Hollingsworth were representing the sophomore class and Morgan Graham and Tierra Sargent the freshman class.
A new sweetheart will be crowned over at Cumberland County High School this weekend. The annual CCHS Sweetheart Pageant will begin at 6 p.m. and is sponsored by the Class of 2015. The Little Sweetheart Pageant, for girls in grade 4-6, will begin at 4 p.m in the CCHS gymnasium. It is followed by the CCHS Princess Competition for girls in grades 7-8. Contact CCHS for additional information.
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In other school news, several schools have announced their nominees for Teacher of the Year. Brown Elementary School voted Steve Jones as grades 5-8 winner and Michelle Cole as the kindergarten through fourth grade winner. Over at Stone Elementary School, nominees are Debbie Hill in K-4 and Kim Wattenbarger, 5-8. Pleasant Hill Teacher of the Year winners are Laura Delorenzo for K-4 and Kim Nelson for grades 5-8. Stone Memorial High School voted Abbi Dunford as their representative for Teacher of the Year. She will now advance to the district competitions. As I learn of the other teacher awards, I will be sure to pass them along.
Congratulations to the Cumberland County Fair Association Board of Directors. The board has earned the prestigious Premier Award. This award was bestowed during the state meeting in Nashville. More than 60,000 people attended last year’s Cumberland County Fair held at the Community Complex.
The TAD Center’s annual winter three-on-three basketball tournament is slated for Saturday over at the TAD Center. There are three age divisions: elementary, high school and men’s. Contact Shane Wyatt, activities director, for additional information at 456-2859.
Lifestyles
Around the Town: Exercise caution on this long weekend
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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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Plateau Gardening: Transplanting tips
My landscape is perennial–based. There are vines, trees, shrubs as well as herbaceous (soft-stemmed) vegetation in assorted categories-ornamentals, herbs and food crops like rhubarb. Annuals in containers are used to add splashes of color. At this time of year, I usually have a few recently purchased plants waiting to be transplanted (see the accompanying photo).
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Fair Park offering help for senior dog owners
A dog is a senior's best friend. Family and friends are not around much, and everyone is so busy. After retirement the free time seems to be longer. Many seniors would be very lonely if it was not for their four-legged friends. Dogs are a big part of the family, so they need to learn to be obedient to make it easier on the relationship.
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The beginnings of Cumberland County Discovery Gardens
It was a great day in 2004 when Walt Hitch looked out his window and studied the three unused acres that accompanied his hundreds of acres of AgResearch lands.
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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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