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CALVIN SNEED, second from right, received a special recognition from the Ocoee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for his concern for the historic Dobbs Ford Bridge in Bradley County. Special guests at the ceremony for Sneed were Robert and Kay Dobbs, left, who are attempting to find out if they might be related to those who the bridge is named after, and Tonya Brantley who contacted Sneed with the Dobbs’ inquiry.

Dobbs Ford Bridge history brings Sneed special honor

Tonya Brantley was working at the History Branch of the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library one evening when a man called seeking information on the historic Dobbs Ford Bridge. He was trying to … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 6/23/22

LEGACY VILLAGE will participate in the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Paint Cleveland Purple” and the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” this year. Team members include, from left, Lisa Cook, Abbi Cook, Heather Gennarini, Christina Clevenger, Ashley Seymour and Jeff Green.

Citizens urged to 'Paint Cleveland Purple'

Danny Britt has been a fixture at Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland construction sites for many years, and that led him to working with another local organization that helps others — the … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 6/20/22

CAM, LEFT, AND MEG GUY, daughters of Larry and Phyllis Guy of Benton, recently visited the Salem Presbyterian Church in Limestone, where they saw the burial site of Capt. Alexander Mathis (1740-1806), an American patriot who fought in the Revolutionary War. The girls are ninth-generation, removed, daughters of Mathis. Their father, Larry, is a Vietnam veteran and a member of the Sons of the American Revolution.

Honoring forefather

Contributed photo | 6/18/22

ANNABEL AND MIKE WEBB were two of the Master Gardeners at Saturday’s Mini-Expo at the Bradley County Farmers Market. They had on display their fig plant, which they have named Little Miss Figgy.

Master Gardeners provide plant, vegetable education

Dozens of people attended the Bradley County Master Gardeners Mini-Expo at the county’s Farmers Market on Saturday, and while only a few vendors were on-ite selling their wares, those who were … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 6/6/22

PETE AND JOYCE VANDERPOOL enjoy being storytellers, and also have their Creative Story Project, which helps Alzheimer's and dementia patients.

Paddleboat Pete: Vanderpool's latest character

He began his storytelling career as Santa, and still wears the yuletide garb each Christmas at the Bradley Square Mall, but when it’s not the holiday season, Pete Vanderpool becomes a new man — … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 6/4/22

Growing suspicious

Dear Annie: A few months ago, my wife of four years went out for drinks with her girlfriends and did not return home till the next day. She had told me repeatedly she was coming home but never did, … more

ANNIE LANE | 6/4/22

Tomato paste tip

Dear Heloise: A recent column had the suggestion to freeze leftover tomato paste in a plastic bag for future use. For preportioned freezing, I scoop out leftover tomato paste by the tablespoon onto a … more

HINTS FROM HELOISE | 6/4/22

Craving some quiet

Dear Annie: I recently moved in with my sister, who is two years older than me. We got into a fight recently because, while she is an extroverted, warm and beautiful person, she has a great deal of … more

ANNIE LANE | 5/30/22

Registration of warranty card

Dear Heloise: After reading the letter in your column from a reader about the importance of registering the warranty card with the manufacturer, I have a story that emphasizes the importance of … more

HINTS FROM HELOISE | 5/30/22

Contributed photo KEVIN AND HALEY TREADWAY enjoyed living in Annecy, France, and being near the French Alps, before returning to the United States, and eventually to Southeast Tennessee. Contributed photo BEING A NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE, it was only natural for the Treadways to visit the Eiffel Tower, where they met when both were studying abroad. This is a photo of the two from that special day. Contributed photo KEV COOKS is one of the programs that UT Extension Agent Kevin Treadway hopes to begin soon, where he cooks food from the Bradley County Farmers Market onsite. He says he might not be the best cook, but he sure does like food. Banner photo, ALLEN MINCEY SPEAKING TO THE KIWANIS CLUB OF CLEVELAND, Kevin Treadway outlined several of the programs that he hopes to begin in Bradley County in his position as Family and Consumer Science agent. From left are Kiwanis Club president Chuck Evans; Treadway; and Kiwanian Kaye Smith.

World traveler settles in as local extension agent

Kevin Treadway is one of Bradley County’s most recent UT extension agents, but his journey to this community was one that began in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and then France and China.The new Family and … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/30/22

Like mother, unlike daughter

Dear Annie: Several years ago, at a party of 50-some people, my daughter brought up politics and confronted me about my political pick. I tried to assuage her emotions, but she kept on. I finally … more

ANNIE LANE | 5/28/22

Two hints

Dear Heloise: 1. Seat up or down? Bless my husband's parents. He always puts it down! And he taught our son to do the same.2. For Mother's Day: Please let our wonderful children and grandchildren … more

HINTS FROM HELOISE | 5/28/22

Alpha Theta Chapter and 28 members recently met at the Elks Lodge and used the organization's May altruistic project to donate $200 to the Boys and Girls Club, for summer camp. Julie Mitchell, an ADK sister who currently serves as East Tennessee district vice president, conducted the installation program for the local international sorority for women educators. Newly installed officers included, from left, Ashley Douglas, president; Adelia Hall, president-elect; Kim Covington, treasurer; Janet Blackwell, secretary; Joanne B. Swafford, historian; Missy Bandy, sergeant at arms; Mary Ann Poplin, chaplain; and Kelly DeLaLuz, past president.

Alpha Theta installs officers

5/28/22

MICHAEL FINNELL, left, and his father, Mike, work at placing the frames into the boxes where bees will produce honey that will be available for residents and visitors at Avail Senior Living.

Honey Home: Avail is producing its own nectar

They want to be known as one of the “sweetest places to live,” and would present new residents and visitors with little jars of honey as a way of promoting that claim. Now, they will be able to … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/27/22

Polk 4-H members excel

Polk County 4-H members won several awards at the recent Sub Region Project Achievement competition in which 13 Polk County 4-H members competed Rhea County. Qualifying 4-H members from eight … more

By JOE GASKILL | 5/24/22

May DAR hostesses were, from left, Janice Duff, Carolyn Hendrix and Debra Hamilton. (Not pictured is Wendy Martin.)

DAR discusses defense, trail trees and veterans home

The Ocoee Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its May meeting recently at the Elks Lodge.The National Defense Message for May focused on Military Appreciation Month, which raises … more

Leigh Ann Boyd | 5/24/22

THE OLIN RELAY FOR LIFE team had one of the largest groups at this year’s event, and sported T-shirts with the theme “Send Cancer to the Pits,” appropriate for the Relay’s theme Racing for a Cure.

Relay for Life takes the checkered flag

Racing for a Cure was the theme of this year’s Relay for Life, and when the final lap was run — or actually walked — Saturday night, the event had raised tens of thousands of dollars to help … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/23/22

Dad can't deal

Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend "Scott" for almost 11 years. We have been together since high school. We had a baby when we were young, and I've worked since I was of legal age to do so, … more

ANNIE LANE | 5/21/22

Vinegar to the rescue again

Dear Heloise: I recently moved into an apartment that had been vacant for several months. The one bathroom that I am not using has a tub that had a bunch of little fruit flies, and later, small … more

HELOISE | 5/21/22

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