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Our County: Hiwassee River Heritage Center plays vital role
On Friday, May 17, a large crowd gathered in Charleston to celebrate the opening of the Hiwassee River Heritage Center. This ambitious project is located in a former branch bank building which was...

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If ever there was a time to move ... Run Now
It has been two months since the Patriots Day bombing near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. What began as a day of excitement, competition and tradition on that April 15 morning ended in a d...

Jun 17, 2013 | 0

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Keeping it Green: Connectors, spurs to businesses a vital part of Greenway planning
When we talk about the Cleveland/Bradley County Greenway, we generally think of it as an exercise venue that attracts bikers, runners and walkers to experience its approximately four miles of unbro...

Jun 16, 2013 | 0

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Surviving life’s most embarrassing moments
Which of the following would you choose to do without? A. Huffing and puffing after anything from climbing a flight of stairs to running a marathon. B. An inability to voice the word that’s right...

Jun 16, 2013 | 0

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Legislators act on EMT card abuse, rights
(Editor’s Note: This is the seventh in a series of summaries taking a detailed look at the work of the Tennessee Legislature in the recently completed 108th General Assembly. The summations are bei...

Jun 16, 2013 | 0

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Inkspots: A Father’s Day letter from a wishful son
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person; he believed in me.” — Jim Valvano Nicknamed “Jimmy V” U.S. college basketball coach (1946-1993) ——— Dear Dad: Still a little n...

Jun 16, 2013 | 0

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Your World Today: Our new paradox of freedom and security
Watching thousands of people enter Chattanooga’s Riverbend festival has made for some interesting viewing this year. Enhanced safety measures have included security checks at the gates, not an unco...

Jun 14, 2013 | 0

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A birthday party with cake on the ceiling
Our youngest daughter recently celebrated her first birthday. For those of you who are scoring at home, yes, this is child number three. For the many who have asked how many children we plan to hav...

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Our County: No property tax increase in budget proposal
The 2013-14 budget proposal I presented to the Bradley County Commission on Monday, June 3, is a reflection of my goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year. It does not include a property tax...

Jun 11, 2013 | 0

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Save Earth: Recycle those running shoes
“Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.” — Jack Handey American humorist (b. ...

Jun 09, 2013 | 0

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Learning how to be graceful, and living it
I can be kind of ungraceful sometimes. No, I don’t mean so in the sense that I have two left feet or anything. I’m talking about the type of grace my childhood ballet classes did not teach. There...

Jun 09, 2013 | 0

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Student athletes, drunk driving, human trafficking get legislation
(Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a series of summaries taking a detailed look at the work of the Tennessee Legislature in the recently completed 108th General Assembly. The summations are being...

Jun 09, 2013 | 0

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Iran future uncertain after Ahmadinejad
For the last eight years, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has almost single-handedly drawn the attention and ire of the United States to his country, so much so that Iran has been considered ...

Jun 07, 2013 | 0

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The flag: It’s how America signs her name
On June 14, the nation traditionally celebrates Flag Day. It is a good time to remind each of us the proper display of, and salute to, the flag of the United States of America. Ceremonies are held...

Jun 06, 2013 | 0

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Landfill’s longevity, recycling are close partners
Most of us don’t think twice about our garbage, but on average Americans generate 4 pounds of trash per person per day. Multiply that number by the total population and the number of days in a year...

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