2008 in review

2008 in review

County Commissioners are looking at creating a Board that will be able to deal with businesses interested in the county.

Tombstones toppled on eve of Christmas

The Copper Basin Hospital District has received verbal approval from United Community Bank for a $1.4 million line of credit, according to attorney Jim Johnstone.

State budget cuts have eliminated the program beginning in April.

County subdivision regulations require bonds to be in place so that the county does not become responsible for creating roads in new developments.

Local food banks have felt the sting of a worsening economy, with both the Polk Baptist Food Bank in Benton and the Copper Basin Crisis Center reporting an increase in the need for assistance.

Once again, the commission will be appointing a new commissioner from the Second district, this one to replace Fred Wilcoxon, who resigned.

He stated his son was diagnosed some time back with Asperger’s Disease, and that he had to be active.

Sheriff Bill Davis said the Tennessee Correctional Institute, which monitors jails, gave its seal of approval at the December meeting.

Attorney Jim Johnstone reported last week that “Everything is moving along in a positive fashion” as they meet with bank officials to work out the fine details.

A large percentage of high school students scored “proficient” or “advanced” in last year’s Gateway tests, which are required for graduation, and end-of-course.

Mike Curbow is the new county commissioner from the Second District.

The county commission last week approved a resolution to co-sign for 50% of a $1.4 million line of credit for the Copper Basin Hospital District. Copperhill and Ducktown have each agreed to co-sign for 25%.

The county commission last week rejected a settlement by Friends of the Library but voted to purchase computers for the existing libraries.

The county commisison last week approved a budget amendment to add $96,000 in revenue to this year’s school system budget to bring those items up to the “maintenance of effort” level.

The county commission has a full agenda for its regular meeting Nov. 20, 7 p.m. at the Courthouse in Benton.

The state Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a decision to deny post-conviction relief to Michael Derrick Huskins,

During the conference, six Polk County 4-H club members were initiated into the State 4-H All Star organization.

Retired Marine Herb Clark, the area’s Toys for Tots coordinator, said close to 400 Polk County children received toys through four distributions—two in West Polk and two in East Polk.

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What’s with all the nolle’s in Session Court. For that matter, what’s a nolle?

Christopher Samuel Elrod, 30, of Delano, has been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Community history of Turtletown through 1950.

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Copies of these old photos from the files are available at the office.

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A report on the activities of the Benton Equal Suffrage Leage, 1915-1916

History of Polk County's oldest church

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From S.H.A.R.P.

A Personal New Years Note

Haunted Williamsburg

Christmas poems

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An Old Old Log Barn

The Ballad of Granny Sweeney--and Santa Claus; or, How Santa Got His Musical Accompanist!

We need to help

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Santa left a Gift and George Shared a Memory

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George Scarbrough

Holidays are for communities

age 90, of Benton

age 63, of McCaysville, GA

age 68, of Benton

age 72, of Townsend, TN

age 92, of McCaysville, GA

age 89, of McCaysville, GA

age 74, of Delano

age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA

age 59, of Athens

age 87, of Garfield Heights, OH

age 73, of McCaysville, GA

age 71, of Benton

age 91, of Farner

age 86, of McCaysville, GA

age 89, of Athens

age 72, of Benton

age 54, of Delano

age 90, of Turtletown

age 69, of McCaysville, GA

age 54, of Ocoee

The 8th grade English classes at Chilhowee Middle School answered the question: “In your opinion, what was the most important event of 2008?”

2008 in review

The wins up the Bobcat record to 8-6.

Using a quick start, Basin built an early lead and held on.

The Chargerettes earned a hard fought 42-38 decision over the Wildkittens while the Chargers beat the Wildcats 80-64.

The losses dropped the Bobcat record to 5 wins and 6 losses.

The girls team placed 4th out of 9 teams and the boys placed 7th out of 14 teams.

The girls hit seven 3-point baskets in winning 55-42.

Dr Chapman’s program is entitled “10,000 Years of Native American History in Tennessee”.

For information call 423-618-0375 or 423-263-4555 or 423-263-7499. Tickets are available at the Iron Horse Antique Mall.

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