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Being a Vol for a Day was a thrill
Attending the United Fund Kickoff lunch and auction proved to be a very wise decision on my part. My husband, two friends and myself, being Vol fans, won the bid for the "Vol for a Day" package. Not sure what to expect, we thought we would be in a tour group, just hoping to get up close to Coach Fulmer. We were all more than delighted with our day.
It started off with a tour of the Hall of Fame in the sports complex with Kerri, a very pleasant young woman who made the four of us feel quite welcome. She took her time and tolerated our many questions and constant picture taking. After the Hall of Fame, we viewed the indoor and outdoor practice fields and Kerri explained everything we were seeing. Next was the weight room, which was very impressive — and just think, Peyton Manning had worked up a sweat in that very room!
Next, we met Judy Jackson, associate director of Student Welfare (better known as team "mom"). What a treat she was. She kept us entertained with stories and details of what daily living is like for these young men. After the players and coaches finished their afternoon meetings, we actually met some of them. And then it happened! Coach Phillip Fulmer! In person!
We met him, and he signed my 1998 National Championship Commemorative Football, and shook our hands. We got to see his office and the meeting rooms and learned a lot about the internal workings of the athletic department at UT. Did you know that the athletic department has about 500 employees? This place is huge!
Our next surprise was meeting Vicky Fulmer. What a wonderful person she is. After being led to the sidelines of the practice field — up close and personal, we enjoyed two hours of watching the team practice and listening to Judy Johnson and Vicky Fulmer tell wonderful stories of some of the travels with the team. We watched Eric Ainge practice. Inky Johnson was there, full of determination and good spirits. Several of the players smiled, waved and said hello. We felt like we were truly "Vols" for the day.
I will always remember this day and will watch the games with a new sense of what it is like to be a part of the Volunteer family. Oh heavy sigh, what a day! Just to let you know, I think the United Fund will auction off this item again next year, and I will be bidding against you.
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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
Wednesday, Aug. 11, at 1 p.m., at the Fairfield Glade Community & Conference Center is the next scheduled business meeting for Chapter #297, Korean War Veterans Association. All members are asked to make every effort to attend and welcome new Commander Chan Smith as he handles his first full meeting.
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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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