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April 29, 2008
@ *i* Spring has Sprung *i* @
What does everyone do at this time of year as citizens, as homeowners or tenants to spruce up, clean up, or just every year spring cleaning that makes a place your castle?
Maybe someone is looking for tips & tricks, on how to do something.
Maybe you are considering something new for your home and want opinions from others.
Maybe someone has a business/service either of theirs or someone they've used that they would like to give a small plug to, here's the place! Looking forward to hearing from everyone. Happy Posting - Judy
I thought if we set some generalized guides on this post it would make it easier to find things that may interest you without reading thru them all, of course if you want to read all comments, wonderful!! Let's try starting your comments out with the first sentence in CAPS for the heading/subject of your comment, then hit enter and start a new line for your comment.
Posted by judy at 07:20 AM | Comments (15)
April 26, 2008
Civil War
For those of you who heard the "booms" on April 25, 2008, they were from a Civil War reenactment camp set up in Richland Park. There were 10 school buses there that brought elementary-school students from Portland, Westmoreland, Gallatin, and Goodlettsville. The reenactment camp was put on by the 46th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. Here is a link to their web site: http://46thtn.homestead.com/
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April 25, 2008
Need your help.
"George A Greene Memorial"
Today is the anniversary of my Dad's home going. I know where he is and he is in such a better place right now And I know he is dancing with my Jesus.
Mr Charles Myers told me this would be OK. So, I am asking you for help. I'm not good asking for help. I trust God to take care of everything, but I feel HE is telling me to do this. I hope I'm right. = )
We did not run in the papers in time. So, we still run into people in town saying they did not know he was gone. They tell my Mom (who will be 80 on her next Birthday in Nov) if she needs anything let them know. Well this was the best way to let everyone know what is needed and if they can help. As I stated my mom is going to be 80 this year. She misses my Daddy, but she is a strong woman. Her money was cut way down. My Daddy was Retired Navy. But that doesn't seem to go for much these days. The Navy took over half my Dad's check away from her. And Social Security took one of her checks away. I don't get that. I know there is one less person for food, etc... But she still has the same bills. They just don't go away because he did. THEY need to take better care of our elderly. Because they are the ones that help build this nation. But, that's for another blog. = )
Just to give a little back ground. He became really sick in Oct. 2006, and was in and out of the hospitals and rehab for 6 months. We were told it was bad, but they could get him through. So that's what we believed. But, that wasn't the case. (Another blog about hospital later) On April 25th, 2007 he went home to be with Jesus. It crushed us and especially my mom. They were just 3 months shy of their 54th wedding anniversary. We miss him so much. Two days after he was buried. I had a birthday. That was the hardest day for me. He always called me and wished me A "Happy Birthday, Pumpkin seed" That's what he called me. That day at work my mind kept going to his call. Thinking he will be calling soon. But, it never came. Anyway, what I am in need of is help. Any help anyone can give. There is A LOT of repairs that needs to be done on my mom’s house. I wanted to just get her a nice trailer. But, her memories are in the house and she doesn't want anything else to change and I can understand that. There are bills. She didn't have much insurance and what she got went on the funeral. Which we still owe on. But, they are letting us make payments. I don't have much money myself. But, I help her as much as I can. We are making it but, it is really hard. Especially with the prices of everything going up. (electricity, gas, kerosene, etc...)
Here is what we put in the paper:
"George Greene, a Loving, Caring and Faithful Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great Grand Father, went home to be with Jesus yesterday, 4-25-07. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Jones) Greene, Portland,TN., three children, Donna (Greene) Alexander of Flagstaff, Arizona, Gary Greene of Portland, TN and Pamela Greene of Hendersonville, TN, seven grandchildren (Cliff, Jason, Chryste, William, Jessica, Michael, Sarah, Brittney) and two Great Grandchildren (Christian and Corinne)
He was Retired Navy (21 Years) and was the son of Olive and Frank Greene (deceased) of Providence, RI. He will be missed, but he is his dancing with Jesus now. No more pain. We all love you!
There is a Memorial Fund set up at Volunteer State Bank, 101 Hwy 52 W, Portland, TN. (615-325-9257) “George Greene Memorial Fund”
We received a few donations and for that we were so grateful and thankful. We still have it set up. I'm praying that there is help somewhere out there. So, if anyone wishes to donate. It would be very much appreciated. You can donate to the memorial fund or send to P O Box 348, Hendersonville, TN 37077-0348 What ever is easiest for you.
Also, if you could provide your name when making the donations, so we make thank you and pray for you. If you would rather remain anonymous that is OK too.
If you could pass this along to everyone you know that would be so great. As I stated I am not good at asking for help. I really hate it. But, I have no other choice.
I know God will provide and talk to the right people. I also am in desperate need of some counseling for a lawyer. I need to get my mom's will and place in order and I have questions and do not know where to begin. So, if anyone can help in that area also. OK, now that I have written a book. I thank you all for your time and for Mr Myers help in getting this out to you.
For more information on exactly what is needed, you can go to my space page and communicate directly with me. link is below.
http://www.myspace.com/jesusgirl_pamela
Again, I THANK YOU all so mush for listening at at least. May God Blesse you in so many ways.
Pamela Greene
P O Box 348
Hendersonville,TN 37077-0348
pjgreene@isp.com
Posted by Pamela Greene at 10:21 PM | Comments (0)
April 18, 2008
Earthquake
Did anybody else feel the earthquake at 4:38 a.m. this morning (Friday, 04/18/2008)? The earthquake was a 5.4 magnitude centered 41 miles NNW of Evansville, Indiana. I could definitely feel my house shaking mildly for about 20 seconds. If you felt the earthquake, be sure to report it to the USGS: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/
I remember a similar earthquake years ago in about the same geographic location. That one caused the dishes to shake in my kitchen cabinets.
Charlie
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April 12, 2008
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - APRIL 2008
Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.
Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!
Happy Posting - Judy
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Posted by judy at 08:36 PM | Comments (59)
April 11, 2008
Richland
Does anyone have information or the phone number on the Richland Senior Living Center that is going in on the 109?
Posted by new mom at 07:16 AM | Comments (2)
April 07, 2008
Our 1st Strawberry Festival
We will be arriving at our new house (north of town off 109) on or about April 21st. I would like as much information about the Strawberry Festival as you can give me. I have been to the City and Chambers web sites and read them with great interest. But I would like to hear from those of you that has been there done that. Hints like where to park and where to go what time should we arrive for the concert. I have a handicapped daughter and she can't walk a long ways. We are so excited to be able to attend our first of many Strawberry Festivals.
Posted by Lee at 09:47 PM | Comments (30)
April 06, 2008
Learn about autism resources available in Tennessee
I felt this needed it's own post, Thank You - Jessica for the information
I am hoping that it is okay that I post this here, I know its not in Portland, but I hope that it is a cause that our town is interested in, as I know it is a very important issue to me..
Do you have a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker who would benefit from learning about autism resources available in Tennessee?
Then.....
Come to the Autism Resource Fair
held in conjunction with the
5K Run/Walk Beyond the Limits for Autism
at Memorial Park in Hendersonville on April 19th!
There are 30 resource providers coming to the Autism Resource Fair representing a wide variety of services. A few are listed here:
The Arc of Davidson County TRIAD
First Steps 17th Avenue Psychiatry
Blessings Unleashed The Autism Society of Middle TN
ABC Services Moms In Touch
Seven Gable Farm Therapeutic Riding Special Riders of Sumner County
Blessings Unleashed And Many Others……
Schedule of Events
6:30 a.m. - 5K Run - (Same day registration)
7:30 a.m. – 5K Run Begins (To register online - www.active.com)
8:30 a.m. - Walk (Same day registration)
9:30 a.m. – Walk Begins (To register online - www.active.com)
10:00 a.m. – Autism Resource Fair
10:00 a.m. – Family Fun Fair (inflatables, music, balloons, food, face painting)
12:00 p.m. – Live Music (bring a lawn chair)
4:00 p.m. - Event is over
Spread the word to everyone you know! Come out and support this great autism event! The proceeds from this event will benefit Beyond the Limits, An Autism Resource Connection. For more information about this event, a “Face of Autism” sign, the silent auction and the mission of Beyond the Limits, go to www.autismresourceconnection.com.
Posted by Jessica Escue at April 6, 2008 08:26 PM
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April 04, 2008
A Reminder to Builders and Contractors
[This message was originally posted in 2005. Charlie]
Today I was walking from the parking lot by the Kerley Building across McGlothlin Street towards the Subway. While crossing McGlothlin, I found thirty (yes, 30) 3-inch nails lying all over the street. I picked them all up and threw them in a nearby dumpster.
I would like to remind contractors and builders to be very careful of the stuff they have in the back of their trucks. Please make sure your cargo is secured properly and your tailgate is closed. Dumping nails in the road is a very dangerous and expensive thing to do.
Not only can the nails end up in a tire, they can end up in somebody's foot. Your carelessness endangers the lives of all of us; a tire with a nail could blow out on the freeway; you cost a lot of people money in having to get tires repaired or replaced; you send people to the emergency room to get wounds fixed.
Please be careful.
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