July 01, 2008
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town JULY 2008
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June 25, 2008
Wanda Rogers' Retirement Reception
Wanda Rogers, Advertising Director for The Portland Leader, has announced her retirement after 31 years of service. A reception will be held at the office of The Portland Leader from 12 noon - 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2008. The office is located at 109 S. Broadway. Cookies and punch will be served. Please stop by the office and help make Wanda's retirement reception an event she will cherish forever. In addition, if any of you have memories of Wanda, we invite you to leave them as a comment here for Wanda to read. Thanks!
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June 13, 2008
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - JUNE 2008
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June 12, 2008
American Neighbor Convention Contest
The Republican Party has a contest up on YouTube asking people to submit a video profiling an American Neighbor - someone you know who epitomizes selflessness in service to a cause greater than self. The person who gives the winning submission will be invited to the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minnesota this fall. The deadline is June 26.
Does anyone have any suggestions of a person, people or a group in the Portland area who might fit this profile?
Posted by B. Ruckle at 07:21 AM | Comments (5)
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
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May 23, 2008
People with Special Needs - Special Friends Camp
[This entry was posted at the request of Judy Plummer. Charlie]
Special Friends Camp will be held Monday, June 2 through Friday, June 13, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Richland Gym, 301 Portland Blvd. Registration will be held on June 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. The camp is free and open to all ages with special needs. Daily activities include swimming, crafts, games and entertainment provided by members of the community. For more information, call Nancy Raymond at (931) 676-5543 or Diana Parks at (615) 325-7695.
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FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - MAY 2008
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May 14, 2008
Carpooling
With the price of gas people are going to start looking to carpooling.
The biggest need is probably to Nashville and surrounding areas.
If you or someone you know is willing to start sharing the cost to get back and forth to work please post your info here.
If you don't want to post emails or phone numbers here then you can also post at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SumnerCountyBST
There the person can leave you an email.
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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.
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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 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.
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March 10, 2008
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - MARCH 2008
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March 04, 2008
Is the Kerley Building a Health Risk
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.
One of the Councilmen wanted a study done once and for all to determine if indeed there were health hazards within this building, what degree they might be, and what it would cost to get them fixed if there were any. Sounds logical to me, however, this suggestion was met with basically WE don't need to know......... if there is health risks in that building we would have to lock it up and would not be able to be use it for the various things it is currently used for, example: Traffic Court, Boy Scouts, Church (which will soon be moved out), Some Insurance company, etc If they are not able to hold traffic court there they would have to find somewhere else which they don't have that space anywhere else.
What are your thoughts on how this is being handled?
Does the City have an obligation to find out if indeed people are being exposed to possible health hazards?
Should they just shut it down completely or give it back, which will place a further burden of space on the city?
Comcast Cable Channel 3 repeatidly broadcasts this meeting for a few days after the meeting, if you haven't already done so, please take the time to watch it.
Posted by judy at 02:39 PM | Comments (19)
February 13, 2008
Passing of an era
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.
Posted by B. Ruckle at 09:19 PM | Comments (4)
February 12, 2008
CASINO GAMBLING over the State Line??
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?
http://www.kentucky.com/176/story/315595.html
Posted by judy at 07:19 AM | Comments (40)
February 10, 2008
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - FEBRUARY 2008
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Posted by judy at 09:03 PM | Comments (79)
December 01, 2007
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town - December 2007
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Posted by judy at 08:08 AM | Comments (62)
August 08, 2007
FRONT PAGE - Around the Town Week of August 8th
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and general information regarding our town.
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Happy Posting - Judy
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Posted by judy at 06:12 AM | Comments (24)
August 01, 2007
Blog Rules & Contact - INFORMATION ONLY
The following was taken from the portland website on 08/01/07 This post is for imformation only.
The following articles or comments are not welcome on the Portland blog:
* Anything using curse words. * Anything that threatens violence.
* Anything that promotes illegal activities. * Scams. * Personal attacks on individuals.
If you spot one of these, please contact Charlie Myers at
cfmyers@mindspring.com
and let him know about the problem. If necessary, Charlie will delete the entry/comment.
If you are starting a new business, we welcome you to post one or two messages to introduce yourself and your business. However, please do not use the blog to advertise your business on a regular basis. For example, if you are a new real estate agent, we'd all like to know about you. However, after that, please do not post your house listings on the blog. :-)
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August 25, 2006
Nashville to debut this weekend
More music:
Comments by Jody McDowell on the band's name:
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December 04, 2005
Chicken Car
Whats Up with the chicken car in portland.Who is this person does any one have a comments?
I do i like it and i have noticed lots of kids enjoy seeing it.
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August 07, 2005
Sumner County Fair
Here are some pictures I took at the Sumner County Fair that never made it into our newspaper. Sometimes some of my best pictures get left out of our newspaper becasue of the lack of space or because more important news and pictures bump them. The Sumner County Fair took place Aug 01, 2005 - Aug 06, 2005. Photographed are some Portland area residents I bumped into at the fair.
Posted by B. Ruckle at 08:42 PM | Comments (5)