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| May 3, 2012 |
Help develop young leaders
Today's mobile society can hinder the development of community leaders. Young workers might be in a city or town for only a few years, making it almost impossible to develop and carry out long-term plans. |
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| May 3, 2012 |
This week in local history - April 29 - May 5
1987 - In the news 25 years ago: The projected inmate population for a new McMinn County Jail was increased about 10 percent by planners who described the current population as "tough." Originally given a population of 116 for planning purposes, consultants from Allied Correctional Services told the McMinn County Jail Committee the county should plan on building a facility to house 128 prisoners. The new estimate was reached after considering the "relief factor," Allied president Gary Bowker said. The relief factor is a rough estimate based upon how judges might sentence less serious offense convicts when extra jail space was available. |
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| May 3, 2012 |
Giving back makes a real impact
Ephesians 1:17-18 says, "I ask that God may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation ... that the eyes of your heart be enlightened, in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you..." |
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| May 2, 2012 |
Show some pride and cut your grass
Ask your neighbors - except the most irresponsible ones - and you'll find the biggest pet peeve on the block is the neighbor who won't cut his grass. |
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| Apr 27, 2012 |
A wider Highway 11 is a good-sense idea
Sometimes an idea makes such good sense that you have to wonder why it's taking so long for it to get off the ground. We think that's the case with the idea of expanding Highway 11 in southern McMinn County from a two-lane road to at least four lanes and even five in several areas along its path to Bradley County. |
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| Apr 27, 2012 |
On My Mind - In awe of a preening bumblebee
I have enjoyed being outside and bonding with nature my entire life. |
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| Apr 26, 2012 |
Time to make 'good choices'
With prom season in full swing and graduations just around the corner, law enforcement, emergency medical and rescue officials presented a real life reminder to McMinn County High School student to be careful on the roadways. |
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| Apr 26, 2012 | To the Editor: Are our soldiers' lives expendable? | |||
| Apr 26, 2012 |
This week in local history -- April 22 - April 28
1987 - In the news 25 years ago: Drivers on Decatur Pike may have felt as though they were creeping along at a snail's pace if they obeyed the new speed limit, but Athens Police Chief Sid Mathews said the new 30 mph limit would reduce the number of accidents on the four-lane highway once drivers became accustomed to the slower speed limit. Mathews said the Police Department was giving verbal and written warnings and would start issuing tickets to motorists who broke the 30 mph limit in the near future. He estimated the department would begin issuing tickets within a few weeks. In an effort to reduce traffic accidents and help traffic flow on the busy street, the Athens City Council voted to reduce the speed limit from 40 mph to 30 mph after receiving approval from the state Department of Transportation. Decatur Pike was one of the top spots which plagued the city with a high number of traffic accidents. Even if the number of accidents didn't decrease, the severity of the wrecks would be lower, Mathews said. |
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| Apr 25, 2012 |
Drug Take Back Day: Prescription for safety
McMinn County residents have a unique opportunity to remove a serious hazard from their homes, thanks to the McMinn Anti-Drug Coalition Aiding Teens (MADCAT), which is hosting a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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| Apr 20, 2012 |
Media criticism not unexpected
During his first term as governor, former Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam has shown himself to be a savvy politician who has often leaned on pragmatism and common sense to navigate the political land mines placed in his path from his more extreme GOP colleagues in the General Assembly. |
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