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Pickett State Park offers more than just trails
The Plateau Chapter of the Tennessee Trails Association has announced the hiking schedule for December 2009.
• There is a leaderless hike (typically 5-7 miles) every Wednesday morning. For additional information or to get on an e-mail list for the hikes, contact Bill Harris at 484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com. Rain cancels.
• Dec. 10 — Chapter Christmas party at First National Bank of the Cumberlands, 4:30-8 p.m. CST. Please bring an appetizer to share while socializing with your hiking buddies. Bring a gift if you want to participate in the “dirty Santa” gift exchange.
• Dec. 12 — House Mountain, Knoxville, TN.
The 2,100-foot crest of House Mountain provides significant vistas of the parallel ranges of the Unakas and Cumberland mountains some 30 miles away. Great sandstone boulders, encrusted with lichens, crown the western rim of the rock outcropping. The climb to the top of the mountain is strenuous, but worth the effort for the views. Total hiking distance: 4 miles roundtrip. For more information and to register, contact Pam or Terry Brophy at 707-7234 or p18brophy@comcast.net. Meet at the Bean Pot restaurant at I-40 Exit 322 at 8 a.m. CST to carpool.
• Dec. 19 — Pickett-Palooza, Pickett State Park, Jamestown, TN.
Hikers will combine several of Pickett's short trails for a total of between 5-6 miles of hiking. You'll see a couple of large natural rock bridges, several rock houses and have one ladder descent.
Meet at behind the Cracker Barrel at 8 a.m. CST. For more information and to register, contact Carolyn Miller at 456-4465 or cardan@frontiernet.net.
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Competition grillers go whole hog
A group of barbecue cookers from Rosemark, TN, walked away with the grand champion prize in the first Crossville Wheels ‘n Squeals competitive barbecue event Saturday.
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AROUND THE TOWN: So much to do, so much to see during August
The month of August starts on Sunday and that always means… lots of activities. Cumberland County basically goes into overdrive with the 127 Corridor Sale, back to school and the annual Cumberland County Fair.
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Take a trip to the charming Hebbertsburg community
On Saturday, August 7, the Sounds of Country group will entertain at the Hebbertsburg Community Center and don't eat before coming, because you'll be able to get a delicious home-cooked spaghetti dinner with bread and a beverage, for only $5.
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127 SENIORS: Center gearing up for 127 yard sale
The center's big fundraiser for the year is the 127 yard sale and help is needed to get the items displayed for the sale.
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Meeting set for Korean War Vets Association
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Fair Park helping seniors maintain healthy lifestyles
The focus at Fair Park this year is health and fitness! According to the American Heart Association, regular, moderate exercise enables seniors to enjoy and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
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PLEASANT HILL RAMBLINGS: Find more than just mail at the post office in PH
What makes Pleasant Hill in Cumberland County different than the five other Pleasant Hills in the state of Tennessee? We have a zip code (38578) and a post office. We are also the only Pleasant Hill incorporated, which happened in 1903.
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PLATEAU GARDENING: Japanese beetles can cause major damage to gardens this time of year
The Japanese beetle population typically fluctuates somewhat from year to year. Members attending the July Cumberland County Master Gardener meeting were asked whether the number of Japanese beetles sighted around Crossville in 2010 was more or less than seen last year. Those attending thought there were fewer this year.
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Have ‘shrimp your way’ this Saturday
On July 31 the Elks Lodge will be featuring their famous "24 shrimp your way" dinner. The choices are scampi, fried or cocktail, any combination you like.
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