Sat Evening, Aug 21
Richland Park Amphitheater
8 PM (music starts at 6)
Iron Man
Free admission, free popcorn.
Bring your own chairs or blankets.
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NOTE - the concert will take place rain or shine. It will move to Richland Gym if necessary.
Tickets are now on sale for the Strawberry Festival Concert
Saturday May 15, 2010
Richland Park - Wanda Collins Amphitheater
Ronnie McDowell
With T Graham Brown and Billy Joe Royal
6 PM (gates open 5 PM)
Tickets --- $5 each - kids 10 & under FREE
Purchase at the Portland Parks Department ( Mon-Fri from 8:00 - 4:30 )
Or purchase online at www.cityofportlandtn.gov (go to the Parks Department section of the site)
Let me start by saying I have enjoyed being a part of this blog for close to five years now if not more. I've had the opportunity to get to know people that I still don't know... lol and I've enjoyed the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, feelings, and yes vent frustrations with others within this community about things that are important to us knowing that atleast someone heard what we had to say.
Charlie has been awesome and let's not forget this blog is self supporting and not funded by any part of this city, he does this out of the goodness of his heart and is a fantastic person that I will surely miss. Thanks Charlie for all you do!
I have been busy over the past months and not posting too often, as of late my time has been spent getting prepared to return to a place that I dearly love - Florida! My 14 years spent in Portland has been enjoyable to the point that we've had the opportunity to live around family, watch my grandchildren grow, and experience small town living without all the hassles and conveniences of larger cities.
Before I leave the blog I wanted to share some experiences I personally have had with Portland within the past two years which include attempting to open a business here and getting involved with the City.
Continue reading Thank You Portland Blog as I say good-bye.
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FEBRUARY 2010
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December 2009
SEASONS GREETINGS!
Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season.
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November 2009
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Happy Fall Ya'll!
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In one sense it does not really matter what opinion others may have of you, but in another it can bring insight into our character.
Like it or not, our life produces a trail; and along the way, the encounters, the perceptions, and the knowledge that others have of us through their experiences with us, form their opinion of us.
This trail is what we would call our reputation. Some are good, some are bad, and some are misrepresented; but make no mistake, our interactions with them and others is the basis for their opinion.
I often tell people that I am working on my second reputation. My first one (before being born-again) was not very pleasing. I lived a life of selfishness that produced very little good or worth to society, and in return it did not produce kind thoughts of me as a person. This is not to say that today everyone has an 8x10 color glossy photo of me hanging over their mantle (unless they throw darts); but is to say that there are many who are now pleased with my life and tell others of me in a kind way. This change for me, was directly tied to the free gift of grace from Jesus Christ.
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Continue reading What do others think about you?.
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As requested I'm starting this thread to get some feedback from our bloggers on this matter.
D writes;
I am not sure if this is where I need to ask a question of Portland but it seems a good enough place to start. I have a deep concern for the hungry in Portland and my question would be "Would a kitchen that served a free meal to those of need be welcome here in Portland?" Would local churches and businesses be of help?
thank you - D.
This blogger cared enough to ask and obviously cares about our community and individuals in Portland that may be experiencing difficult times. Although many of us are blessed with hot meals every day, I'm sure there are some that aren't as fortunate. What are your thoughts?
Continue reading Front Page Around Town - JANUARY 2009.
Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around Town December 2008.
To many, the Holidays represent a time of giving, to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors etc. a festive and joyous time. To others it is a difficult and troubling time, not only unable to give, but in need of a helping hand. Little Girls who will go without that Barbie Doll, a little boy with no toy truck, a baby without warm clothing. A family without a hot meal or a warm bed to sleep in. This happens right here in our own community. These are difficult situations, I'm sure with the economy as it is today there will be a much larger need. Where do they go for help? What can the community do? What steps would one need to take if they were in this situation? And what should they expect to encounter?
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - November 2008.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - October 2008.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - September 2008.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town AUGUST 2008.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town JULY 2008.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - JUNE 2008.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - MAY 2008.
"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. = )
Continue reading Need your help..
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!
Continue reading Learn about autism resources available in Tennessee.
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.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - MARCH 2008.
Is our City saying Don't Ask Don't Tell
This months council meeting included discussions on moving public works to a rented building across the street from city hall which resulted in the issue of the Kerley building (old Farmers Bank Building) on Main Street being brought up. And the fact that the city owns it with 8,000 sq feet of space and it isn't being utilized much by the city.
The issue of that buildings condition quickly became the topic of conversation with the possibility of mold, aspestos, etc, etc being addressed once again and they didn't want employees working in that building not knowing the degree of health issues that could arise.
My concern is not with this being brought up, but the outcome of where it ended.
Continue reading Is the Kerley Building a Health Risk.
Both Portland newspapers headlined this week the sad passing of Dr. Ralph Simonton, a retired doctor who started his practice in Portland in 1949 and took over the practice of his father. He died in a house fire on Monday.
In a hallway of Portland Medical Center there are portraits of three doctors: Dr. Albert Dittes, Dr. Ralph Simonton and Dr. James Ladd. Dittes passed away in 2006 and Simonton died this week. Ladd lives in a retirement home in Hendersonville. These three doctors delivered many babies, saved many lives and provided incredible Christian service to the community. They didn't just leave work at 5 p.m. and spend the rest of the evening relaxing at home. They responded to house calls at all hours of the night and often would bring patients into the hospital in their personal vehicles. They could have made a lot more money and had a much easier life had they gone to work in a larger city. These men instead chose to serve the Portland, Tenn. area and went way beyond the call of duty in that service.
As reported by local media, the possiblities of casino gambling at Kentucky Downs is growing closer.
A link to the story by the Herald-Leader is provided within.
News4 also did a segment on this last evening.
If this should be passed what affect, if any, do you think it will have on our area?
Continue reading CASINO GAMBLING over the State Line??.
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Continue reading FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - FEBRUARY 2008.
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