An armed robber made off with pain medication from Tallent Drugs in Copperhill Monday morning.
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The amendment is designed to comply with the federal Maritime Act.
The county commission met in regular session Jan. 18 at the Courthouse in Benton.
• Unanimous approval was given to a request for the legislature to amend the Private Act that created the amusement tax. The amendment is designed to comply with the federal Maritime Act, which does not allow a tax on vessels in navigable waters but does allow fees to cover services. For Ocoee customers, the plan calls for calculating the amount spent on services and dividing it by the number of customers yearly to determine the fee for the following year. There would be a $2.50 maximum on the tax if approved for other amusements.
• Approval was given to extend for six months the interest-only payments on a $1.4 million line of credit for Copper Basin Medical Center. The county, Copperhill and Ducktown are guarantors for the loan. After six months, the line of credit will be converted to a regular loan with payments on both principal and interest. Billy Hyde, banker with United Community Bank, said Brim, the company now operating the hospital, had found “a ton of debt nobody knew about” when it took over and has been working to pay that off, noting it will soon be able to make regular loan payments on the line of credit. Administrator Ray Ford said the hospital operation is finally taking in more than it is paying out.
• Cindy Hooker with the Boys & Girls Club in Benton asked the commission to consider providing land for a building. She said the club is currently paying rent, which has increased, and would rather have its own building so more money would be available for programs for the children. She said they see 40-45 kids each night. She said she hopes to get a grant for a building but needs to have land first. The building committee will look at available sites and report back next month.
• Wanda Cheek was appointed to serve on the Copper Basin Hospital Board, replacing Randy Collins. Board members had submitted the names of Collins, Donald Panter and Jim Proctor for the position. Commission Chairman Daniel Deal said there had been a meeting at which one of the names was different but another meeting was held to approve the three that were submitted. He said the commission is not required to accept the board’s recommendation.
• Approval was given for Stinnett to apply for Community Development Block Grant funds. Stinnett said there are three possible water line extension projects – Stansbury Road, Linsdale area, and the southern portion of West Polk. He said he is working with Ocoee Utilities, Etowah Utilities and Copper Basin Utility District to gather information and financing. The utility districts would cover any matching funds.
• Approval was given to make stimulus loan funds available to the municipalities. Stinnett explained that money came through the state to the counties but said he did not think the county could take on any more long-term debt. There was nearly $1.6 million available for various uses, with a 3% interest rate. Stinnett said Benton and Ducktown had expressed an interest in using the funding.
• Stinnett reported that railroad crossing improvements would be made at York and Lowery roads as part of the Hwy. 411 four-laning project and that the state would be making improvement to the rail crossing at Longley road.
• Mark Bishop asked if U.S. Senators Alexander and Corker or Rep. Zach Wamp have been to see the rockslide. He said it looks like they could bring pressure to TEMA to provide help, such as commodities for those who are having to choose between food and gas.
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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