Fair week continues through Saturday with all the sounds of the huge Midway, the thrill of children’s voices, and the chance to catch up with friends you haven’t seen since last year’s Fair.
The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s iconic schoolhouse quilt has been replicated on an 8-foot-square block and installed above the museum’s front entrance as part of the Appalachian Quilt Trail program.
Lexis Barnes enjoys a ride on an inflatable slide at Copper Basin Riverfest last Saturday.
Robert (Bob) Prince, 52, is recuperating at Erlanger Medical Center.
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Farm animals inside the city limits were discussed at last week’s regular meeting of the Ducktown City Commission.
A tax increase, information about grants to improve landscapes around roadways, and farm animals inside the city limits were discussed at last week’s regular meeting of the Ducktown City Commission.
Mayor James Talley explained that the tax rate was being raised to even out revenue. During the reappraisal the City was losing $3,000 at the 35¢ rate, he also added that sales revenue in the city was down. With the new tax rate the city will be able to recoup $5,000. Also approved was the transfer of $1,000 from the streets/sidewalk fund to Commission Expense. Marti Fowler explained that this was for a trip to the Tennessee Municipal League conference.
A resolution for the 2009-10 proposed budget was passed. It consists of the revenue and expenditures for the general fund, state street-aid fund, and the THDA Housing Revolving Fund; $50,000 rehab loan for the Bradford building from the Ducktown Revolving Fund, administered through SETDD. The budget is to include the ARC/Rural Development grant for $165,857 and a city match of $159,257 for the sidewalk and lighting projects; The budget also includes a TDOT Roadscapes Beautification grant for $30,000 with a city match of $6,000 for the project.
Talley said that he hasn’t heard any updates on the Roadscapes grant as of yet. Talley has spoken with Engineer Ron Key about the Streetscapes project and stated he finished his part and will get it over to Rural Development for approval. The idea of a garden in front of the Bradford and dividing it into buildings is being talked about, Talley reported.
The commission approved the contract to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department at $16,000 for police coverage in the coming year.
Resident Julie Trentham asked if goats were going to be allowed on Main Street. Mayor Talley said that he amended an ordinance to allow the goats to be in a fenced in area for kudzu removal. The lot was to be kept clean.
Trentham went on to explain that she and several of her neighbors were concerned with the fact that the goats were going to be right in their back yards. “Goats do jump fences. I don’t have central heat and air so at night, I run fans and I open my windows to feel the nice cool air. Goat urine has a very distinct stench. It will cause a lot of problems. I have kids and grandkids.” Trentham noted that this was a friendly discussion and she was just voicing the concerns of her and several neighbors, some of whom are elderly. She also said that she had heard someone say they were going to bring in pigs if the goats were allowed.
Talley said he allowed the goats for kudzu removal. Trentham said, “Like everyone in the city we all battle kudzu – sow grass and mow it.” Bob Taylor suggested a gallon of round up might take care of the kudzu and said there was no way to keep an area clean with goats. The Commission advised Trentham to make a petition and have her neighbors to sign and bring it back. Commissioner Doug Collins said that he would rather meet the needs and concerns of 20 or 30 than to please a few.
• Tennessee Workforce Development will be having Youth Work Program for six weeks for young people age 14 to 24. The City of Ducktown will be host to 5 young people June 15 to help with city work.
The Polk County Planning Commission voted last month to send a letter of intent to call in the remaining $24,000 of the road bond for Phase V of Ocoee Mountain Club.
State-of-the-art mapping technology is located in every ambulance now that Rural/Metro has takesnover, thanks to the foresight of the Polk County 911 Board.
The McMinn County Living Heritage Museum’s iconic schoolhouse quilt has been replicated on an 8-foot-square block and installed above the museum’s front entrance as part of the Appalachian Quilt Trail program.
After the social hour and meal the business session was held and several important items were discussed, including the selection of the 2010 scholarship recipient from Polk County High School.
Polk County High School students put their skills and talents together at the National Technology Students Association Conference and came away as National Champs in the On-Demand Video Competition.
The Museum Center is pleased to host an exhibition that looks at the history of the fraternal lodges in Bradley County and the impact that they have made on the development of our area.
The Bonnie Blues 956 Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy made a trip to Franklin, Tennessee on June 18 and 19 to attend the Tennessee Division Convention.
The long-awaited book is an update of the very popular “Nonnative Invasive Plants of Southern Forests: A Field Guide for Identification and Control,” published by the Station in 2003.
How effective have plastic bag bans and restrictions been on reducing plastic litter and other problems associated with their proliferation? And is it really better to use paper bags, which will just lead to more deforestation?
Wildlife linkages can have a significant impact on decreasing animal deaths on roadways as well as highway safety, according to An Assessment of Wildlife and Aquatic Habitat Linkages.
A pair of juvenille White Ibis have been visiting the East Tennessee Nursery during the last two weeks ... seemingly content to feed on the abundant Junebug population.
Jim Caldwell snapped this picture last week, commenting that he couldn't believe he saw something so unusual as a deer grazing in the middle of the Hiwassee River.
Subscriber Carol Cooper captured what appears to be a special moment between two cardinals at about 7:15 last Wednesday morning at Campbell Cove Lake in Turtletown.
A group of Copper Basin High School students learned about environmental cleanup, the importance of clean water and the history of copper mining during Earth Day activities hosted by Glenn Springs Holdings.
The new, easier-to-use site provides new ways to explore Living Heritage Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions, its programs and events, and detailed information about the Museum and its collection.
The Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association (TOHA) hopes to capitalize on that trend by promoting driving tours that link the Cherohala Skyway and Ocoee Scenic Byway.
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Officials report that three American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus) funded projects in the Cherokee National Forest were recently completed.
Each year, the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development publishes a Vacation Guide that includes a collection of Tennessee’s finest communities.
A Tennessee Overhill trail will be included in the initiative, and the Cherohala Skyway between Monroe County and North Carolina is included in the byways section.
Linda Caldwell, executive director of the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Tourisim Association, is helping to coordinate the local effort under the state guidelines.
In addition to destroying part of the county’s major highway, last week’s rockslide also damaged the county’s major tourism infrastructure – the whitewater rafting put-in.
Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the 2010 Back to School CoverKids outreach campaign to help enroll Tennessee’s children in the state’s free, comprehensive health insurance plan.
A man claiming to be a representative of Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) telephoned at least two Meigs County residents early Wednesday morning attempting to get money.
The Department of Revenue is reminding Tennessee shoppers that during these three days of savings, you can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies and computer purchases.
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) officials were recently alerted of a person trying to gain access to a VEC customer’s home by claiming to be an employee of “the electric company.”
In fact, due to ARRA incentives, initial federal data shows the average tax refund for 2009 is up nearly 10 percent, or $266, from the previous year, according to Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Doug Shulman.
While the economy slowly recovers, many budget-conscious homeowners are looking for simple, cost-effective ways to transform their homes' exteriors into inviting outdoor "land-escapes" that can be enjoyed year around.
Dear EarthTalk: I see a lot of “healthy snacks” being marketed for kids that list “natural flavors” but don’t identify them. Should I use these products?
Flowers and plants are blooming, the sun is shining and the weather is finally getting warmer after winter's chill. So why not bring some of spring's beauty into your home so you can enjoy it day after day?
Reports from across the nation indicate fake agents and sales representatives are going door-to-door claiming to be with the federal government to peddle phony health insurance policies.
At a Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission meeting, action was taken which reduced the bear archery season to three weeks from the originally proposed five week season.
The second Kid’s Fishing Day, hosted by TWRA, Forest Service and the Cherokee Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, will be at McCamy Lake in the Chilhowee Recreation Area on May 15th, 8 am-12 pm.
An economic benefit study of trout fishing in Tennessee showed total expenditures of $1.5 million for the Hiwassee River during a 6-month period in 2002.
What many consider the "King of American Game Birds", the wild turkey is quite vocal during the spring breeding season. The call (gobble) of the wild turkey in the mountains of east Tennessee is an unforgettable sound.
TWRA officials met with the county’s Fish & Wildlife Committee and more than a dozen citizens to discuss the planning process for a new five-year management plan for the river.
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