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I-40 in Tennessee ranked best road in nation for fourth year in a row

Truckers rank TN roads third best for 11th consecutive year
At 455 miles in length, Tennessee is home to the longest stretch of Interstate 40 in nation and, for the fourth straight year, the nation’s truckers have rated it the best stretch of roadway in America.

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Helping Hands Ministry makes early Valentine’s Day delivery to Wharton Nursing Home

By MARY KORNGUTH
Valentines Day came early for the residents of Wharton nursing home in Pleasant Hill as Helping Hands Ministry on Peavine Road delivered 84 handmade shawls and lap robes to provide a caring hug.

February 5th, 2010 | Continued

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UCHRA receives additional $1.6 million in energy assistance funding

“The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has been awarded a significant increase of $1,698,695 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, $322,411 of which must be matched with non-federal funds,” announced Phyllis Bennett, UCHRA Executive Director.

February 5th, 2010 | Continued

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Tennessee Trails Association February schedule

There is a leaderless hike (typically 5 – 7 miles) every Wednesday morning.  For additional information or to get on an e-mail list for the hikes, contact Bill Harris at (931) 484-9152 or visit the Plateau Chapter Blog at http://ttaplateauchapter.blogspot.com  Rain cancels.

February 1st, 2010 | Continued

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Cumberland County Community Band announces 2010 schedule

The CCC Band is beginning it’s tenth year of performing and entertaining in the community since being founded by Murray Kidwell in 2000.  Returning as conductor for 2010 is Lance Kennedy, former band director at Stone Memorial High School (SMHS).

February 1st, 2010 | Continued

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New President for Cumberland Shrine Club

Noble Paul C. Wennermark, a Fairfield Glade Resident, was installed as President of the Cumberland Shrine Club on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by the Alhambra Temple Divan from Chattanooga, TN.  Paul became a Master Mason June 1, 1982 at Hebron Lodge No. 354 F & A M in Mexico, MO. He completed his 32 Degree [...]

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Roane State fall semester Dean’s List

Several students from Cumberland County made the Dean’s List at Roane State Community College for fall semester 2009.

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Chocolate Fest Returns February 13

By  JUDY KAHOUN
After a two year absence, the Chocolate Fest is back, bigger and better than ever.  It will soon be time to break all rules, pull out the stops after the hectic holidays, and indulge yourself with endless chocolate treats.

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Neighbors and Newcomers meet January 28 at Legends

By ARLENE ALBERT & MARITA RUMPH
This is a reminder to all of you out there who have not made your reservations for the upcoming meeting of Neighbors and Newcomers. Our next meeting will be January 28th at Legends Restaurant in Fairfield Glade.

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Cumberland County Playhouse’s Annie opens February 5, plus “Sandy” Auditions

The family musical Annie, with its timely message of optimism in the face of the Great Depression, opens on the mainstage at the Cumberland County Playhouse on February 5.

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90 year old tennis player

Bill Feldman, one of active tennis members, celebrated his 90th birthday on January 12, 2010.

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February 1 Lion Travelogue will cruise Russia

By KEN STEADMAN
The fourth Fairfield Glade Lions Club Travelogue will take you on a great venture, “Cruising Russia- St. Petersburg to Moscow”. This will be a once in a lifetime cruise for most of you. It will take place on Monday February 1, 2010 at the Palace Theater starting at 7:00pm.

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PAART presents Cedric Liqueur as African-American Buffalo Soldier George Jordan February 5 at the Palace

In honor of Black History Month, PAART will present British actor Cedric Liqueur in his one-man theatrical production depicting the life and bravery of Williamson County African-American Buffalo Soldier George Jordan. This performance of “Buffalo Soldier: Sergeant George Jordan 1847-1904 Medal of Honor” will take place at the Palace Theatre on Main Street in Crossville [...]

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Pianist Marilynn Ham free concert January 30

Renowned pianist, Marilynn Ham, will give a free concert of sacred music at Fairfield Glade Community Church on January 30, 2010 at 7 P.M.   The concert is sponsored by the church, the Music Academy, Wal-Mart, and Mitchell Drug Co. Inc.

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Playhouse Opens 45th Season with Greater Tuna

The Cumberland County Playhouse will open its 45th Season on January 16 with Greater Tuna, sponsored by Dr. Stanley Bise, M.D.
Set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas, the “third smallest” town in the state, where the Lions Club roars and Patsy Cline never dies.

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Carissa & Company set to kickoff 37th RHA year on January 25

Taking center stage for the opening of the 2010 RHA programs on Jan. 25 will be Carissa & Company.  Hailing from Nashville, Carissa struts her music with pride and is an awesome and soulful entertainer who can drive an audience to a soul-wrenching frenzy and that move one’s  soul with the sound of dripping, emotive [...]

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Sky & Telescope, Astronomy Now, NASA’s Web site feature work of Roane State professor

An image processed by Roane State Community College assistant professor Ted Stryk has been featured in Sky & Telescope magazine, Astronomy Now (the largest British astronomy periodical) and on NASA’s Web site.

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2009 in Review: Hole-in-One, Election Commission and new VISTA website top year’s stories

By JON WEAVER
VISTA Publisher
FAIRFIELD GLADE – It’s not often you see a Hole-in-One prize taken at a local tournament, but it happened this year for Fairfield Glade’s own Phil Magdich. The story about Phil’s car-winning shot has been chosen as the top news story of the year by the VISTA staff.

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Representative Eric Swafford announces aeronautics grant for Crossville Memorial Airport

Representative Eric Swafford (R-Pikeville) announced today that Crossville Memorial Airport in Cumberland County will receive a grant for $1.6 million from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) Aeronautics Division. The grant money will be used for pavement rehabilitation.

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Reception for Southern Stars Symphonic Brass January 8

On Friday, January 8 from 4:30 pm to 6pm the Southern Stars Symphonic Brass will be given a reception by the First National Bank of Tennessee at their Fairfield Glade branch at 5011 Peavine Road.

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