May 28, 2008
Vacationing Close to Home
With the price of gas these days soaring and Summer vacationing knocking at the door, I thought it might be a good topic to start where everyone can post their favorite places to visit that are close by. This might help others in planning a summer vacation that won't cost a fortune to travel to. More and more people are moving here from other states, I'm sure they would appreciate your input on places to visit in TN or KY as well. If your favorite spots have a web site, perhaps you could include that in the posting.
Happy Posting - Judy
Posted by judy at 10:04 AM | Comments (7)
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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March 20, 2008
MY Space - Good, Bad or Ugly?
After seeing the report on TV last evening about the 12 Y.O. Sumner County girl that met her rapist on MY Space, I thought this would be a good time to bring up this topic on the blog.
What are your experiences with MY Space?
Should there be better security measures that not allow under age members?
What do you do in monitoring under age computer users in your household?
The stories that come out about My Space are horrific, yet some good has come as well, what, and who should be responsible for policing this site if any? Lets hear your thoughts, experiences and suggestions.
Posted by judy at 07:40 AM | Comments (32)
January 22, 2007
Spanking....Right or Wrong
The state of California is trying to pass a law to make it illegal to spank a child under 3 years old.
Should this law be passed in every state?
Comments??
Posted by DebraP at 09:44 AM | Comments (26)
January 08, 2007
Child Care Centers in Portland
How good is our child care in portland ?
Im concerned when its time for my grandchild to start day care and not to know anyone i would like to hear some public advice on the ones in our area .
Thank you
Posted by Hugs at 01:37 PM | Comments (13)
June 13, 2006
Daisy Tea Party
The Girl Scouts of Portland are inviting all girls entering Kindergarten and 1st grade to attend a Daisy Tea Party. The Tea Party will be held at the Portland Chamber of Commerce, 106 Main Street on Saturday, July 8th from 2pm-3:30pm. Girls do not have to be Girl Scouts to attend! This is an informational meeting. Reserve your spot today! For more information about volunteering with a Girl Scout troop in Sumner County, contact Georgie Asbury at 451-0445 or gasbury@girlscoutsofcv.org
Posted by Georgie Asbury at 05:11 PM | Comments (0)
Girl Scouting in Portland?
Do you realize that there is only ONE Girl Scout troop in all of Portland? Why is that? I've heard it's because the parents aren't interested in plugging into their community. I don't believe it! I know Portland and know the community involvement here! I am interested in starting troops in Portland. Call me at 451-0445. Georgie Asbury, Girl Scout Representative, Sumner County.
Posted by Georgie Asbury at 05:07 PM | Comments (4)
October 28, 2005
Red Ribbon Week: Portland's smokeless tobacco scourge
Portland played Beech here tonight and while I was out taking pictures for the newspaper I was encouraged by this Beech High School student to take the following picture:
While the above Beech teenager was posing for the above photo, he was reprimanded for doing so by an SRO officer. But Mr. Deputy also had a fairly large bulge in his lower lip so who was he to criticize. While the above two individuals were from Beech, they could have just as easily been from Portland.
Having grown up in the Highland Seventh-day Adventist community I was seldom around kids or adults that used smokeless tobacco. Since I started working here at the newspaper I'm somewhat shocked how prevalent it is. It is really a scourge among men in this community. There are many firefighters and police officers I rarely see when they aren't packing a wad. That's their business. However, I do have a problem when these authority figures and others such as coaches use it around teenagers and children. Portland High School football and baseball coaches habitually dip around their players. These coaches are supposed to be teaching these young men health and fitness and instead they are encouraging these players to use a known carcinogen.
In the spirit of Red Ribbon Week, I encourage this community to take a harder line on adults in authority using smokeless tobacco around impressionable young people.
Posted by B. Ruckle at 08:55 PM | Comments (11)