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Chattanooga lawyer chairing ABA’s Senior Lawyers Division
People often compare life to a foot race. When striving to achieve one’s goals, it’s a good comparison, but the analogy breaks down as people approach the finish line. Instead of encouraging runners to pour everything they have into the final leg of their event, society expects participants to slow down or drop out altogether. Chattanooga lawyer Thomas Maxfield Bahner, 75, has no such plans.
Local paralegal celebrates 25 years of work with attorney
Julie Gee always knew she would go into the legal field. And, if her career is any indication, when something seems right for her, it usually is.
Fresh out of college with a political science degree, Gee began work as an escrow secretary at Lawyers Title and Escrow. She proved herself early and was soon promoted to closing agent.
Are We There Yet?
All in a year
In 1977 the Democrats won back the White House and began trying to purge the nation’s memory of Watergate and Vietnam. Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the nation’s 39th president on January 20th, and the next day he pardoned all the draft evaders from the war.
I Swear...
Dogs, drunks, thieves dominate Police Beat
On a recent visit to Eureka Springs, Ark., I found myself with a “Lovely County Citizen” in my hands.
A local touted the “Police Beat,” telling me to be sure not to miss it.
Here are a few items:
Monday, Sept. 14 …
7:12 p.m. – A drunk who was thrown out of a downtown restaurant agreed to get a hotel room and stay off the street. …
Weekly Indulgence
When I woke up Saturday morning, my second day in Monteagle, I scanned the room and admired my surroundings. My quaint cabin was perfect for a weekend away from home. It was secluded, fully equipped and the pillows felt like clouds beneath my head. (Really, they were super soft.)
Ghoulish Gala to offer fun treat for a great cause
This October, there will be more treats than tricks going on as the American Lung Association in Southeast Tennessee offers the community a chance to enjoy an evening of great music, fantastic entertainment and an auction of enticing items at the Ghoulish Gala Research Dinner.
ZAKAS Glassworks puts new spin on traditional stained glass
When Bob Zakas started experimenting with stained glass in the 1980s, he considered it a hobby. After working in the studio a couple years, he “went back and got a real job.” Then, 12 years ago, he reopened his studio and picked up right where he left off.
Realtor nominated for national Good Neighbor Award
Every day, Realtors across the country volunteer their time, with many giving countless hours in support of others. The National Association of Realtors recently announced 10 such individuals as finalists for Realtor Magazine’s 2009 Good Neighbor Awards. Included on the list of nominees is Regina Ragon, a residential agent with Prudential Realty Center in Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga.
Cornerstone makes luxury homebuilding a family affair
As young boys often do, Dale Mabee spent his childhood building things. What set him apart, however, was the great joy he found in planning, building and executing even the smallest of projects. Luckily for residents of Chattanooga, his love of creating and building carried over into adulthood. Today, as president of Cornerstone Construction and Realty Group, he has been building single-family homes for more than 20 years.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Ok — I won’t bore you every week ranting about what you should and shouldn’t eat, but I do want to write one more thing — mainly because last week I stated that
exercise alone will not keep cholesterol at a good level. Some people have the idea that if they are
The Critic's Corner
The message in “Jennifer’s Body” is simple: women are scary. I’ve known this since first grade, when Amy Mortimer ran her fingers up the back of my neck and said, “I’m gonna sugar you up!” But it’s good to be reminded
from time to time.
“Jennifer’s Body” is so close to being good, it disappoints more than it would were it outright bad. The movie essentially tells the story of how Needy, a shy, nerdy high school student, and Jennifer, a gorgeous, conceited cheerleader, cease to be friends.
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