CROSSVILLE —
There are three groups of people for whom I have a particular fondness: police officers, firefighters and military personnel. Each of these categories involve high risk and often, unfortunately, minimal pay. They are the ones, reminiscent of scenes such as Sept. 11, 2001, running into the fire and mayhem as the rest of the world is fleeing from it.
I was driving into work a couple of days ago when I ended up at a traffic light behind a vehicle with an interesting bumper sticker. It read “America… land of the free because of the brave.” I really like that slogan and found it very timely with Veterans Day coming this weekend.
Sunday is Veterans Day, which means we are able to celebrate those in various branches of armed forces, now and in the past, who are or did fight for our freedom. At least one of those freedoms — the freedom to vote for our country’s leader —was exercised this week as Americans everywhere turned out to vote in the 2012 presidential election.
The Veterans Day holiday came about as a result of the temporary cessation of hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany. Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was first celebrated Nov. 11, 1918. It was designed to commemorate the heroism of those who died in the country’s service. The original template for Veterans Day included a day filled with local parades, public meetings and honorariums and suspension of business. Armistice Day eventually became known and Veterans Day.
Veterans Day will be celebrated locally with observances and speeches at Veterans Memorial Park across from the courthouse on Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon. Most federal offices such as banks and the post office will be closed on Monday in honor of Veterans Day since it fell on a Sunday. The Cumberland County Courthouse will also close on Monday in observance of this fall holiday.
Also in conjunction with Veterans Day is the USO Show. It is scheduled for Sunday at the Palace Theatre. The variety show will feature local performers portraying vocal stars, comedians and radio personalities. “Bob Hope” will be the show’s host. He is being played by Panama Jack from 102.5 Wow Country. Other guest performers will include Brenda Frye of the Cumberland County Playhouse (CCP); D.J. Garrison as Bobby Darin and Elvis; Greg and Lindy Pendzick of CCP; Terri Utsey as Betty Hutton; The Relics, aka Terry Ashburn and Marty Gibson; Regina Stephens and Rusty McClanahan; Tony Zarola; Aaron Ingram and Matt Page; and Ray Brigance.
The USO show is sponsored by the Crab-Orchard Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Tickets are $12. Show times are 2 and 6 p.m. Visit the Palace Theatre’s website at www.palacetheatre-crossville.com for ticket availability.
Lifestyles
Around the Town: We live in the ‘land of the free because of the brave’
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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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