Inmate work crews from the Polk County Sheriff’s Department have been busy lately.
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Norma Morgan CAP, who works for the Polk County UT Extension office in Benton has been named the 2012 Administrative Professional of the Year by the Cherokee Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP).
Norma Morgan CAP, who works for the Polk County UT Extension office in Benton has been named the 2012 Administrative Professional of the Year by the Cherokee Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). The Cherokee Chapter was formed in 1965 as part of the National Secretaries Association, whose named had been changed through the years to reflect the broader range of job titles and expanded responsibilities of administrative support staff.
The Cherokee Chapter started a tradition of honoring a “Secretary of the Year” in 1976 and the title was changed to “Administrative Professional of the Year” in 2000. During the presentation of her award, Morgan was praised for having served her employer as well as being an active member of ICAAP and her community. She will be installed at the Cherokee Chapter’s recording secretary in June for the 2012-2013 term.
Morgan is a native of Tellico Plains and attended Tellico Plains High School. She received her associate’s degree in General Technology with Business Technology Concentrate for Cleveland State Community College. She began her working career at Maytag where she was employed for 20 years. She has been with the UT Ag Extension Service for six years.
In announcing her award, Morgan was touted for having been a volunteer for the Springtown Fire Department, working with the Polk County 4H program and being a member of Toastmasters. She is married to Terry Morgan and has two children: Chris Morgan and Donna Waters. She has four grandchildren.
Polk County’s road committee met last Tuesday to go over the list of county roads in an attempt to have an updated list that includes all county roads with their proper names as well as the mileage for the roads.
People who have heard things or have knowledge of documents or records that mention Cherokees passing through are asked to contact the TOHA office at 423-263-7232.
The Polk County Chamber of Commerce will have a Grand Opening of its new facility at 1697 Hwy 64, Benton, next to the Ocoee Express on Saturday, March 16th from 10 am- 3 pm.
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann held a round table meeting with County Executive Hoyt Firestone, Benton Mayor Jerry Stephens, Copperhill Mayor Eric Waters and Ducktown Mayor James Talley.
West Polk Fire & Rescue was paged out Thursday morning to a structure fire at the corner of Old Federal Road and Horns Creek Road between Ocoee and Old Fort.
Did you know that except for some small quirk of fate, I could now be the official historian for Kennedy County and living in the county seat of Ocoee?
Copper Basin’s base ballers used a big 4 run first inning and rode the 3 hit pitching of Austin Starnes to defeat the home standing South Pittsburg Pirates 7-4.
Justin Brown epitomized the successful lead-off batter by reaching base three times and scoring a run every time in the Wildcats’ heartbreaking nine inning 7-6 loss to the home standing Chiefs.
Boyd Buchanan’s Buccaneers swept the 2013 regular season series with the Copper Basin Cougars, winning twice in District 5-A games played on two consecutive days.
The descendants of James Monroe and Mattie Goforth Maynor gathered for a reunion at the Benton Municipal Building April 13th with around 60 people in attendance.
Jason Bell successfully defended his doctorial dissertation titled “The Role of an Afterschool Program on Students Graduating High School: A Focus on Lived Experiences” in February at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes, a program developed by Stanford University, is a six-week course designed to help those with diabetes build skills to improve their health one step at a time.
Greg Paxton snapped this picture of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak a couple weeks ago at Camp McCroy (4H Camp) in Greasy Creek. He said he’d never seen one before, but it waited patiently on the branch for him to get his camera.
As Tennesseans pack up and head out to their favorite campsites, the State Fire Marshal's Office urges campers to be aware of carbon monoxide dangers in and around tents and RVs.
The Tennessee State Parks system has lifted a temporary ban on backcountry campfires in state parks, which was put into place June 29, 2012, due to dry weather conditions and the potential for wildfire hazards.
The Tennessee State Parks system is issuing a temporary ban on backcountry campfires in all state parks due to dry weather conditions that could increase the potential for wildfire hazards.
“Providing real time traffic information can help motorists avoid delays and in turn, reduce congestion on our roadways,” said TDOT Commissioner John Schroer.
f you are planning to do any outdoor burning from October 15 through May 15 you will need to check with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry first.
Coon hunters will be able to enjoy their sport in the Ocoee and Tellico Bear Reserves next year – but only for a month and only with two dogs per truck.
The county commission has voiced opposition to a proposed change in the coon hunting season, which was just approved in the Bear Reserve for this year.
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