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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

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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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5/20/22

The Cleveland/Athens Cotillion recently celebrated its Spring Dinner and its 60th year. It kicked off its “Diamond Anniversary” at the Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland. The 2022 Cotillion governing board includes, from left, Ashley Meagher (corresponding secretary), Katherine Harvey (recording secretary), Kathy Hill (president), Becca Lay (Cleveland adviser), Keri Robbins (treasurer), Hilda Sullivan (Holly Ball coordinator), Laura Martin (vice president) and Laurie McNulty (past president). Not available for the photo were Missy Arrendale (social activities chair), Beverly Johnson (debutante coordinator), Ashley Walker (Athens adviser) and Jennifer Walker (Athens representative).

Cotillion holds Spring Dinner

5/20/22

Cleveland resident Helen Burton's "Beach Baby, What's This Stuff?" featuring her now-adult grandson, Brian.

Watercolor society will celebrate 50th anniversary

The statewide artists’ organization Tennessee Watercolor Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first exhibition in Chattanooga by staging its 2022 Juried Biennial Exhibition at the … more

From STAFF REPORTS | 5/20/22

JESSICA WARE AND CHRISTINA JENKINS, both CNAs at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, smile after getting their faces painted at the center’s 65th anniversary celebration.

Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is 65

Many men and women who are residents at Bradley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center have reached the age of 65 — the same age the facility just reached.Founded in 1957, the facility first known as … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/20/22

TENNESSEE CHRISTIAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL graduates pose for a group photo following Saturday’s ceremony at the Omega Center International.

Ten graduate from Tennessee Christian Preparatory School

It seemed natural that the keynote speaker at the Tennessee Christian Preparatory School graduation Saturday would quote from the Bible. However, to use the story of David and Goliath might not have … more

By ALLEN MINCEY | 5/16/22

Hints from Heloise: Contributing to charities

Dear Heloise: There are so many requests for donations lately that you may want to advise your readers to go to Charity Navigator before donating, to check them all out. Since November, we have received over 50 requests in the mail. more

By HELOISE | 1/1/22

Dear Annie: Reflecting on and wishing a fond farewell to 2022

Dear Annie: Well, here we are. It is that special time of year: The holiday season is nearly through and New Year's is once again upon us. I got to thinking about how much I am thankful for. Hopefully, you will allow me to share a special message with your readers. more

By ANNIE LANE | 1/1/22

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