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City to unveil sustainability plan
Last October, Mayor J.H. Graham asked the community for ideas on how to make Crossville more sustainable by 2015. Task groups were formed with these five categories — local economy, healthy community, community education, energy, and natural community. These committees met between November and February and submitted recommendations to the mayor for his consideration. A plan was developed on how to move toward a more sustainable Crossville.
Mayor Graham will present the results of this community visioning process, the Crossville Sustainability Plan, to the community at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at City Hall. The event also recognizes International Earth Day, a global holiday to celebrate the wonders of life on our planet.
Sustainability, in a broad sense, is based on the recognition that the well-being of people and our natural world depend upon each other. By using energy wisely, developing our local economy, becoming a healthy community, protecting our natural resources, and educating ourselves, Crossville will not only endure but continue to develop through the changes brought on by a difficult economy, rising energy costs, and the need for climate protection.
"Crossville continues to make great strides, and this sustainability plan will keep us on the move,” says Mayor Graham. The mayor welcomes the community to learn of the Crossville Sustainability Plan and to get involved in this ongoing process.
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Eagle Scout project dedicated to late Crossville preacher
A Crossville Boy Scout saw the completion of an Eagle Scout project as a way to say thanks to a Crossville preacher and his congregation for allowing the Scouts to meet in the church.
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Crash on Chestnut Hill Rd. claims life of county man
Homer L. Matthews, 48, of Chestnut Hill Rd., was found lying in a ditch not far from his 1997 Nissan pickup that crashed on Chestnut Hill Rd. around 10 p.m. Sunday, about a mile off Peavine Rd., according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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Library in danger of losing state funds
The Art Circle Public Library could lose support from the state if its budget isn't restored to funding levels of 2009-'10 by the county. That means the county needs to add approximately $42,000 to the library's 2010-'11 budget.
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July 31 is Firefighter Appreciation Day
Mayor J.H. Graham III signed a proclamation at the July city council meeting that declared July 31 as Firefighter Appreciation Day. Now the community has an opportunity to support local firefighters.
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Hog heaven
The Jr. Grillers youth team was among five teams competing in the first Crossville Wheels 'n Squeals competitive barbecue cooking contest.
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Suspect charged in vehicle burglary
A Crossville man seen running from the scene of an automobile break-in has been arrested and charged with auto burglary and items taken have been recovered.
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Residents warned of scam
The Crossville Police Department reports several members of the Cumberland Medical Center Wellness Complex have been receiving calls from an individual claiming to represent the complex.
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VEC plans power outage Saturday
Volunteer Energy Cooperative will be preforming maintenance work that will require a planned power outage in Cumberland County beginning at 1 a.m. and lasting until 5 a.m. Saturday.
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BOE approves fees for daycare program
The Cumberland County Board of Education approved a fee schedule for care at the new Tennessee Early Intervention System daycare located on the grounds of the Central Office.
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No decision on county budget
[VIDEO] In spite of a state mandate to fund the school system with a probable tax increase or wheel tax looming over their heads, county commissioners delayed passing the 2010-'11 budget and postponed addressing the subject again until after the upcoming county general election Aug. 5.
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