Lifestyles
AROUND THE TOWN: Love is a many splendid thing
What makes people fall in love? Is it similarities? Opposites? Is it physical beauty, brains, economics or all of the aforementioned? I am not sure there is a sure-fire formula for predicting who will fall in love with whom and get married, but a survey of some young people about love, romance and getting married is very enlightening, not to mention hilarious. Read on for some funny comments!
1. How do you decide who to marry?
"You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports and she should keep the chips and dip coming." — Alex, age 10.
"No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before and you get to find out later who you're stuck with." — Kristen, age 10.
2. What is the right age to get married?
"Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person forever by then." — Camille, age 10.
3. How can a stranger tell if two people are married?
"You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids." — Derrick, age 8.
4. What do you think your mom and dad have in common?
"Both don't want anymore kids." — Lori, age 8.
5. What do most people do on a date?
"Dates are for having fun and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough." — Lynnette, age 8.
"On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date." — Martin, age 10.
6. When is it okay to kiss someone?
"When they're rich." — Pam, age 7.
"The law says you have to be 18, so I wouldn't want to mess with that." — Curt, age 7.
"The rule goes like this: if you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do." — Howard, age 8.
7. Is it better to be single or married?
"It's better for girls to be single, but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them." — Anita, age 9.
8. How would the world be different if people didn't get married?
"There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?" — Kelvin, age 8.
9. How would you make a marriage work?
"Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck." — Ricky, age 10.
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And here is some information on some of our locals and events.
Kelsey Wilson, a CCHS graduate, has been named to the prestigious Mortar Board Society at UT Knoxville. She was one of only 50 chosen from a field of more than 200. Students must have a 3.91 GPA to apply for Mortar Board. Kelsey has a 3.95 and was chosen based on her scholarship, leadership and service. Kelsey is in the Global Leaders Honors Business Program and is an International Business Major. She is vice president of Kappa Delta and is on the Campus Entertainment Board. She will spend her summer at the Oak Ridge National Lab in the International Safeguard Division with the Nuclear Non-proliferation Group. She is the daughter of Rick and Kathy Wilson of Crossville.
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Another Cumberland County High School graduate will be in Crossville Friday night for her CD release party. Melissa Ellis Benjamin's party will begin at 6 p.m. Friday night at the Depot with an evening of music and mingling. Melissa wants to invite everyone to stop by and participate in the listening party.
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Patio stones for the new Art Circle Public Library are currently on sale. Honor the special child/children in your life by including their name or names on an engraved patio stone. Purchasers may also use individual family names, book titles or characters. These 12x12 Crab Orchard Stone squares will be placed in the Children's Library patio. A donation of $200 is required for each stone. The proceeds will be utilized to help provide funding for the purchase of furniture and equipment for the new library. You may contact any library foundation board member to purchase one. Board members include Diane Brown, Kim Martin, Rebecca Chamberlin, Jim and Sandra Purcell, Bob Couch, Jane Powers, Randy Graham, Sandy Sweeney or myself.
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Congratulations to Sharmain Wyatt. She is the winner of the 5K run last Saturday benefiting the ARC of Cumberland County. Sharmain is the wife of Shane Wyatt. They have two sons, Nathan and Nolan.
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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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