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What was happening in chattanooga in 1960
Saturday, March 5
Scenic Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain experienced the worst disaster in their recorded history, the results of freezing rain and sleet. Two-thirds of the power lines on both mountains are down. Trees and utility poles are splitting and falling under the weight of the ice. National Guard troops are on duty to patrol the streets and guard deserted homes. Mayor Cecil Woods of Lookout Mountain estimated the devastation of trees and shrubbery alone at $2,500,00. A survey by helicopter showed that almost every large tree on the mountain was badly damaged.
Department of State program attracts Albanian delegates
Less than two decades ago, the citizens of Albania were locked inside their borders, a communist dictatorship curtailing their interaction with the outside world and denying Albanians certain things Americans take for granted, such as the right to counsel.
March of Dimes making a difference in Chattanooga
There are countless worthwhile causes in the world, but none are nobler than helping babies, says Dan Cobb, chairman of the board of the local chapter of the March of Dimes. While there’s no question Cobb is passionate about the mission of the nonprofit organization, he’s going to have to stir up the same zeal in the people of Chattanooga if he’s going to meet his goals for the organization, which include raising money and recruiting volunteers during tough economic times.
Under Analysis
Anguish: When death invades life in a very real way
Some things are easy in theory, but a lot more difficult when they become reality.
My wife Cheryl has had her grandmother living with her for the last seven years. Her grandmother is 92. In addition to raising two teenage boys, Cheryl also had her father-in-law (from her first marriage) and her mother and father living with her. A former nurse, Cheryl doesn’t believe in sending the elderly to institutions; she thinks they ought to be at home with their family. When some wanted to institutionalize her dementia-stricken father-in-law, she would have none of it, and took him in. Her mother, a singer who beat out Patsy Cline for a spot on a T.V. show, but lost that job due to pregnancy, got a flu shot one day when she was 61. It paralyzed her. After the insurance money ran out, Cheryl moved her mother and father into her house. All three members of that generation died there. It has not been easy.
Are We There Yet?
Déjà vu
I think there must be a higher power that doesn’t want me to drink.
I have proof of this; two proofs in fact. The first happened sometime in 1978. I was with my girlfriend (now wife) Kathy, and two friends, Owen and David. We were at that liquor store on Cantrell across the street from Kraftco. We had bought some beer and I was waiting to pull back out onto the busy road and head west.
I Swear...
Oxymorons revisited
Part 1
Susan keeps a certain product in our fridge. It is in an old-timey one-quart milk container. The label reads “Land-O-Lakes Fat Free Half and Half – Ultra-Pasteurized.”
For whatever reason, looking upon it this morning reminded me of a visit I made to the world of oxymorons back in the mid-1980s.
Gadget Girl
Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner
Since the dawn of my adolescence, I have hated chores. While there are some I can tolerate more than others (laundry will be the death of me), I just cannot stand having to use my weekends and evenings to keep my place tidy when I could be relaxing or doing something fun.
Chattanooga author releases book for young readers
Chattanooga author Lynn Grobler Pomeroy is celebrating the nationwide release of her new book, “Curly, Randi and the Poultry Show,” the story of a young chicken named Curly who loves the farm on which he lives and spends his days making trouble with his best friend, Randi.
Speech and Hearing Center strives to help as many as possible
Howell Hathorne dropped out of school, got a job and re-enrolled in classes all during the same day. Over 50 years later, Hathorne, president and CEO of The Speech and Hearing Center, said that he is grateful for life’s intersections.
The school’s music director saw something in Hathorne and refused to let him quit, even if it was to support his family. “Had that woman not done that, I would have probably been working at a hardware store,” Hathorne said. Not only did she keep him in school, she also got him a job that would work around his class schedule.
Keller Williams and Make-A-Wish sending girl to Disney
Since 2005, the agents of the Keller Williams office in East Brainerd have helped people to achieve the dream of owning a home. Now they’re getting into the wish granting business.
There are differences between making dreams come true and granting wishes. The “clients” to whom the agents grant wishes are much younger than their typical customers, for example, and they don’t receive a paycheck when a deal is closed. Instead, the agents get to enjoy a smile on the face of a child.
On Point to host annual fundraising dinner in March
There are moments in every young person’s life that represent a crossroads. The choice be-tween different paths might not seem significant at the time, but whether it’s a decision to take drugs, engage in pre-marital sex or lash out physically against another person – or to stay clean, pursue a college education and contribute to the community – even the smallest step in one direction or another can change an individual’s life. The goal at On Point, a youth development program in Hamilton County and Northwest Georgia, is to help the next generation of adults make healthy choices.
Real Estate Facts
Somewhere in between
My last column discussed how real estate is beginning to recover, although not everywhere yet. Whether you’re buying or selling, you need to be aware of local conditions, and adjust your strategy according to the value of your home.
We’ve already covered a couple tips for the least expensive homes on the market, and now we’ll look at the middle tier of properties. While these listings are seeing more activity than luxury homes, demand is still soft compared to the often bargain “distressed” properties on the market.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Monkfish and fresh asparagusK
There is a new restaurant popping up in quite a few cities across the states called the “Bonefish Grill”. Strange name isn’t it – but – it leaves no doubts as to what they might serve!
Bonefish Grill specializes in market-fresh fish grilled over an oak-burning grill, and as a seasonal spring entrée, they serve Monkfish, (aka Poorman’s Lobster). Monkfish, another strange name. Stranger yet is the fish! It is mostly head, mouth and tail – the latter being the only part that you eat. I’ve never tasted it, and it will probably be pretty hard to find in the stores to purchase, but its lean, meaty texture resembles the sweet, mild taste of lobster.
The Critic's Corner
The older people become, the more sensitive they are about their age. You won’t catch a twenty something being shy about his birthday, for example. Like the genetic coding that makes hair appear in weird places later in life, the age defense gene lies dormant until a person’s 30th birthday, at which point it makes an individual start saying things like, “This is my third annual 29th birthday,” and, “Each year seems to pass quicker than the last.” Likewise, as a society, we’re careful about how we refer to elderly people, lest we hurt their feelings.
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