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November 27, 2007
Time on the Roof
I notice that McKendree Memorial United Methodist Church on Portland Blvd. has installed four loudspeakers on their roof. At the top of every hour, the loudspeakers play the "Big Ben" chimes followed by the hour (e.g., at 10 o'clock there are 10 "bongs"). I'm just curious to hear peoples' opinions on this. Is it a good thing? A bad thing? What do the neighbors think?
Actually, this raises some interesting philosophical issues. What if the church played Christmas carols all day? What if a "new-generation" church played rap music over their loudspeakers. What if a mosque called people to prayer five times per day over their loudspeakers in Portland? What would the reaction of neighbors be if an individual placed loudspeakers on his roof?
Actually, not much is happening on the blog this week, and I thought this might be a fun topic!
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November 17, 2007
Oil Companies
We knew this day would finally come; the price of gas is now over three hundred dollars a gallon!
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November 16, 2007
Main Street
With the recent closing of the of the railroad crossing at mainstreet, we are needing to make some decsions.
Just wondering if you have any specific thoughts on trying to keep maninstreet open or turning it into a pedestrian friendly area.
If the crossing is closed we may get some extra money from CSX and an easier grant process for re-vitalization; if left open, we will recieve less money for the project.
There will be a town meeting soon on this project; but any ideas and thoughts here could be helpful also.
CSX has the authority to open and close, so we have to work with them.
Thank you,
Alderman Mike Callis
www.cityofportlandtn.gov
Personal attacks will be deleted
Posted by Councilman Callis at 12:48 PM | Comments (68)
November 15, 2007
MRSA Staph Infection In Local School
As reported on the local news, ONE case of the MRSA Staph infection has been confirmed in Portland at JW Wiseman Elementary.
Other counties have reported confirmed cases of this infection including Robertson, Davidson, Putnam, Montgomery and Christian County KY. One case does not warrant alarm, but rather stressing to our children the need to be cautious by vigourously washings their hands when ever possible.
Any other suggestions or reports please post, I'm sure the rumor mills will soon begin in full force let's keep that in mind when posting.
Posted by judy at 09:38 AM | Comments (27)
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - November 2007
Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, garage sales,and general information regarding our town.
Want to talk about something specific, post it here and one of the blog authors will start a topic for you!
Happy Posting - Judy
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I will no longer be posting "Weekly" Around the town topics, While I feel they have performed well for a place of general discussions I also feel it has provided an area for much negativity, bashing, etc etc. that perhaps doesn't need to be started all over again each week!
We all need to put our heads together and see if we can come up with a better way to communicate on this blog. As Charlie said before he would like to see more specific topics started, we are always willing to start a topic that YOU want to talk about. Just Ask!
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Posted by judy at 08:05 AM | Comments (25)
November 14, 2007
Around Town for Week of Nov. 14, 2007
Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, garage sales,and general information regarding our town.
Want to talk about something specific, post it here and one of the blog authors will start a topic for you!
Posted by DebraP at 08:07 PM | Comments (29)
November 10, 2007
ALL ABOUT FOOTBALL!
Here ya go guys and gals, a place all your own to cheer and jeer the teams you love or love to hate.
Have fun posting, just please . . . no personal fouls. ; P
Posted by Michelle Hanners at 11:30 AM | Comments (86)
November 06, 2007
Parks Director, Resident or not?
Monday night in November's council meeting, we were voting to hire an individual for the new "Parks Director". It was mentioned during discussion that he resides in Hendersonville. He was asked if it were possible that he might move to the Portland community in the near future (within 12 months) and he said it would be a family decision, and wouldn't give us an answer without first asking his family. The vote was therefore deferred to December's meeting to give him time to make that decision.
Arguments were given on both sides of the issue. One being that if he lived in this community, he would be more likely to be involved with that department on a more personal level. The other side stated that during the interview process, it was never impressed to him that he would have to move here if hired.
I myself am kinda torn. I agree that our "Parks Director" should either be from Portland, or should at least care enough about it to move here. But on the other hand, he applied and interviewed for a position that did not require residency in Portland.
And by the way, there WERE qualified persons who applied, and interviewed, who are from Portland and live here now. I didn't sit in on the interviews or the hiring process, so I can't explain why this Hendersonville native was chosen.
To me, this isn't political, I just want some answers, and some input from all of y'all,
Thanks, Jody
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