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After having met in Springfield TN last month, the Chamber of Commerce of Crossville and Springfield/Robertson Co./White House met again June 18th and 19th in Crossville.
Representatives from both areas met to gain a greater appreciation of each other’s efforts in making Tennessee a retirement destination.
For further information on visiting Crossville and Cumberland County, you can contact their Chamber of Commerce at www.crossville-chamber.com or 1-877-GOLF-TN1 (465-3861)
City of White House reaches out to citizens
By Stacy Saunders
Local baseball players just might be surprised to see City Administrator Angie Carrier cheering them on during an afternoon practice in the near future. In an effort to be more involved with and available to the citizens of White House, city leaders have set a course that will place them directly in the public eye.
Spurred by the findings of the National Citizens’ Survey conducted a few months ago, Carrier is determined to increase interaction between all departments and the citizenry at large. “We want to have better contact with our citizens,” she explained. “If they can’t come to us, then maybe we need to go to them.”
As a result of this new outlook, department heads have been much more visible around town over the last few weeks, turning up at Career Day at HB Williams Elementary School, the Home Health & Business Fair and even at baseball and softball practices. At the upcoming July 4th festivities in the park, the city will man a booth with a combination of department heads, Carrier, Mayor John Decker and the four elected aldermen, all in an effort to reach out to the community they serve.
Mayor names new city board members
Mayor John Decker officially appointed new members to six city boards at the June Board of Mayor and Alderman meeting, including five members of the newly created Museum/Welcome Center Board.
With the approval of the Board of Mayor and Alderman, the following volunteer appointees will join city boards and commissions: Beer Board- George Tharp and Natalie Chambers; BZA- John Wilkinson, Bob Dorris; Leisure Services Board- Fran Hutson, Mark Smith; Library Board- Leslie DeHaven, Phil Minnicks, Randal Held, June Taylor; Planning Commission- Scott Wiggins, Michael Baxter; Museum/Welcome Center Board- Evelyn Guill, Julie Bolton, Steven Bivins, James Varellie, Mayor Decker; Museum ad hoc Committee- Carl Johnson, Josh Lanius.
While most of these appointments were made to fill expiring seats with either reappointments or new volunteers, some replaced vacancies resulting from resignations. One position remains vacant on the Cemetery Board following the resignation of Eulis Biggs.
Leadership Sumner Alumni Association
The Leadership Sumner Alumni Association announces it will host its Annual Alumni Banquet, Graduation and Silent Auction on Thursday, June 25th at Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club at 6:00 p.m. Alumnus and their guests are invited to attend.
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A Year In Review: Part 1
In what continues to be viewed as an extraordinary year in the Tennessee Legislature, the 106th General Assembly ended like it began, with House Democrats crossing party lines to do the right thing for all Tennesseans.
After Senate Republicans proposed a budget that cut funding for critical projects like infant mortality studies, veterans scholarships and Tennessee’s Poison Control Center, House Democrats worked with House Republicans to craft a final budget that spared key programs while still remaining fiscally sound.
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Ramsey For Governor Campaign Appoints Top Finance Leadership
Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey announced today the six Statewide Finance Chairs for his gubernatorial campaign, bringing a depth of campaign experience nationally and within Tennessee.
“I’m proud to have each of these well-respected and talented individuals’ endorsement and leadership for my campaign,” Ramsey said. “Tennessee needs a Governor who is ready to be successful on Day One, with a grounding in the entrepreneurial sector that drives our economy. These leaders know what it takes to create jobs and that’s why I’m proud to have their support.”
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Operation Ethan, a huge success!
Operation Ethan, was recently held at Kilgore Park in Cross Plains and was a huge success. Attendance was estimated at well over 1,500 for the day.
Everyone involved in planning the events of the day would like to say thank you, but the Bibb family is most grateful. “We are just overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for Ethan and our family,” said Ethan’s dad, Farris. “There aren’t words for how blessed we feel to be a part of this community. Everyone has just been wonderful for all they’ve done to help,” said Bibb.
All total, over $70,000 was raised from the various community events held for Ethan. The largest, Operation Ethan, was a day-long event that included kids games, inflatables, food, music by local artists, both live and silent auctions and an evening concert featuring artists Britten Newbill, Mila Mason, Pocket Full of Rocks, 33 Miles and Building 429.
“We want to say a big thank you to all the local merchants who were so generous to donate items for the day” said Sherree Totten, chairperson for Operation Ethan. “We just can not say enough about how this community came out in support of this young man and his family. It makes you proud to live in such a wonderful place,” commented Totten.
