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MedEd Credit Union and Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union Combine Strengths and Vision For the FutureBY DON NAPIER

The Boards of Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union and MedEd Credit Union have ap-proved an Intent-to-Merge Agree-ment to combine the two fi nancial cooperatives. MedEd members voted to support the merger agreement and State of Tennessee Credit Union regulators ap-proved as well.

“The decision to merge was not an easy one,” said Christy Dolinich, MedEd President/CEO. “But it is good that everything will continue to stay local. Local decisions, local people, local board representation.”

“The partnership with MedEd Credit Union com-bines the strength of both credit unions to provide all members more fi nancial service options,” said Denise Cooper, C.E.O. of Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union. “This partnership is like a B12 shot for both credit unions providing members more locations for personal service while also providing additional electronic service options. Both MedEd and Upper Cumberland have a long and storied tradition of pro-viding exceptional personal-ized service to our members. Our employees share the goal of providing high-qual-ity fi nancial services to our members.”

“We warmly welcome all MedEd Credit Union members to the Upper Cumberland family. By combining strengths of both credit unions, we will be expanding the ser-vice offerings for both membership groups,” stated Christy Dolinich, new Chief Operating Offi cer at Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union.

“The merger will result in improved product lines, fi nancial planning ser-vices, expanded technology services, and greater fi nancial stability.”

The merger will also provide greater branch convenience to the total membership. The combined institution will begin with three

Crossville branches ranging from the main offi ce at 627 Livingston Road, to locations on 156 Walker Hill and 205 Hayes Street. There is also the Fentress County branch located at 6829 South York Hwy in Clarkrange.

“All of MedEd’s staff will retain a position in the merger so no one will lose their job,” Dolinich said. “All of our members will continue to receive excellent member service from a staff that is dedicated to serving its mem-bers. This same spirit and dedication will be part of our combined mission

and together, we are looking forward to giving our members our best in 2014.”

About Upper CumberlandUpper Cumberland Federal

Credit Union was chartered in 1935 and is a leading not-for-profi t fi nan-cial services organization owned by its members. UCFCU offers an array of fi nancial services, to include: com-petitive fi nancing rates; checking and savings; retirement planning; online banking and bill pay; mortgages; and

home equity loans. UCFCU currently has over $34 mil-lion in assets and serves over 5,400 members at branches in Crossville and Clarkrange. For more infor-mation about choosing the right fi nancial product or service, please call 931-484-9433 or 1-866-243-9433. You can also visit www.UCFCU.org . This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration, Equal Housing Lender.

About MedEd MedEd Credit Union

was chartered in 1965 to serve the fi nancial needs of employees of the Cumberland Medical Cen-ter and the Cumberland County School System. With over $13 million in assets, MedEd has offered a variety of affordable fi nan-cial services to their 2,031 members in Cumberland County, Tennessee.

Together, Upper Cumberland Federal Credit Union will employ 28 people who will provide member services in the areas of lending, checking, home banking, bill pay, banking by phone, etc. The

merger will create a credit union base of 7,400 + members and $47 million in combined assets. The new Board of Directors will consist of a mix of directors from each credit union.

627 Livingston Rd. Crossville (Main Branch) 156 Walker Hill St. Crossville 205 Hayes St. Crossville 6829 S. York Hwy. Clarkrange

Chartered in 1935Assets: $34 million Members: 5,400

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C.E.O. Denise Cooper

Chartered in 1965Assets: $13 millionMembers: 2.031

Employees: 7 Branches: 2C.E.O. Christy Dolinich

Chartered in 1935Assets: $47 million

Members: 7,431Employees: 28 Branches: 4

C.E.O. Denise Cooper

The anniversary of my dad’s death is just around the corner. He would be 90 years old. He was a member of “The

Greatest Generation,” a term coined by journalist Tom Bro-kaw to describe the generation who grew up in the United States during the de-privation of the Great Depression, and then went on to fi ght in World War II.

Tom Brokaw wrote in his 1998 book The Greatest Generation, “It is, I believe, the greatest generation any society has ever produced.”He argued that these men and women fought not for fame and recognition, but because it was the “right thing to do.”

Both my father, the late Billy J. Na-pier (1923-1967) and my late father-in-law, Burton Ingram (1923-2010) served

in World War II in the Navy and the Army respectively. They are listed among 16.1 million individuals who were members of the United States armed forces dur-ing WWII. There were 291,557 battle deaths, 113,842 other deaths in ser-vice (non-theater)

and 670,846 non-mortal woundings. In November 2012, the Department of Veterans Affairs estimated that approxi-mately 1,462,809 American veterans from this war were still living. Today, that number stands at just over a million.

“They answered the call to save the world from the two most powerful and ruthless military machines ever as-sembled, instruments of conquest in the

hands of fascist maniacs. They faced great odds and a late start, but they did not protest. They succeeded on every front . . . As they now reach the twilight of their adventurous and produc-tive lives, they remain, for the most part, those who are still alive, exceptionally modest. In a deep sense, they didn’t think that what they were do-ing was that special, because everyone else was doing it too.” --Brokaw wrote.

I grew up really enjoying war mov-ies, the kind everyone saw back then. Aldo Ray was often portrayed in the leading role. John Wayne was also a key player in the movies I remember. Some of my favorites were: Stalag 17, African Queen, South Pacifi c, Bridge on the River Kwai, Mister Roberts, Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel, Great Escape, Guns of Navarone, and The Dirty Dozen.

In these movies people were killed, but like in a Gunsmoke Western, they simply fell down. There was no graphic depiction of war until Saving Private Ryan came along or Enemy at the Gates (2001). But for me, movies about WWII ended when “Band of Brothers” was released by HBO.

History of Easy CompanyBand of Brothers is a ten-part,

11-hour television World War II minise-

ries, originally produced and broadcast in 2001, based on histo-rian Stephen E. Ambrose’s 1992 book of the same title. The executive producers were Steven Spiel-berg and Tom Hanks, who had collabo-rated on the 1998 WWII fi lm “Saving Private Ryan.” The episodes fi rst aired in 2001 on HBO. They are still run frequently on

various TV networks around the world.The series dramatizes the history of

“Easy Company” (part of the 506th Para-chute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division from jump training in the U.S. through its participation in major actions in Europe, and up until Japan’s capitula-tion and war’s end. The events portrayed are based on Ambrose’s research and recorded interviews with Easy Company veterans. The TV series took literary license, adapting the recorded history for the purposes of dramatic effect and series structure. All of the characters portrayed are based on members of Easy Company. Some of the men were recorded in contemporary interviews, which viewers see as preludes to each episode. The men’s identities are not revealed until the fi nale.

When you see Band of Brothers, your interest in WWII movies will end. It is the movie to end all movies. My friend Oscar Elmore loaned me his copy for

my fi rst viewing. I immediately went out and secured my own copy, purchasing the commemorative box set of CDs from Amazon. I consider it one of my most prized possessions.

If you love history and historical docu-dramas, buy or rent “Enemy at the Gates.” The movie is a 2001 war fi lm, di-rected by Jean-Jacques Arnaud, starring Joseph Fiennes, Jude Law, Rachel Weisz, Bob Hoskins (as Khrushchev), and Ed Harris, set during the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. Be forewarned however, it is graphic. No Matt Dillon shooting here!

Bob Hope was the bestBob Hope’s unwavering commit-

ment to the morale of America’s ser-vicemen and women is entertainment history, indeed, world history. Many say ‘legend.’ For nearly six decades, be the

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Billy J. Napier1923-1967

The late Burton Ingram, seated, is shown in a photo made a few years ago on the occasion of having his WWII military medals presented to him in a frame, along with his wartime photo. Present for this event (l-r) was Jim Walker, Jay Brown and Artis Winningham.

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country at war or at peace, Bob, with a band of Hollywood gypsies, has traveled the globe to entertain our service men and women. The media dubbed him “America’s No. 1 Soldier in Greasepaint.” To the GIs, he was “G.I. Bob” and their clown hero.

It began in May, 1941 when Bob, with a group of performers, went to March Field, California, to do a radio show for airmen stationed there.

Throughout World War II, with only two exceptions, all of Bob’s radio shows were performed and aired from military bases and installations throughout the United States and theaters of war in Eu-rope and the South Pacifi c. His fi rst trip into the combat area was in 1943 when he and his small USO troupe - Frances Langford, Tony Romano and Jack Pepper visited US military facilities in England, Africa, Sicily and Ireland. In later years his itinerary included the South Pacifi c.

Bob began what was to become a Christmas custom in 1948. He, with wife Dolores, went to Germany at the request of then Secretary of the Air Force, Stuart Symington, to entertain the troops involved in the Berlin Airlift.

With the end of the Vietnam confl ict in sight, Hope hailed his 1972 trip as his “last Christmas show.” But each Christ-mas that followed, he was somewhere in the country doing a show at a military base or veterans hospital. In 1983 the call came from Beirut and Hope was “on the road again.” In 1987, Hope fl ew around the world to entertain service-men and women in the Pacifi c. Atlantic

and Indian Oceans and in the Persian Gulf.

Five times Bob has been honored by the United States Congress. But, in October 1997, Bob received one of his greatest tributes when Resolution 75 was unanimously passed by members of both houses making him an Honorary Veteran - the fi rst individual so honored in the history of the United States. He was feted in the US Capitol Rotunda by members of congress, military personnel and veterans. The next day, Bob, fam-ily and friends were guests in the oval offi ce for the signing of the resolution by President Clinton.

Other movie stars who put their career on hold for Uncle Sam

• Don Adams - USMC, Contracted malaria on Guadalcanal

• Gene Autry - Flight Offi cer, Air Transport Command, 1942-1946

• Eddie Albert - US Navy. Drove Amtracks in several Pacifi c invasions. He served in the landings at Saipan in 1943

• James Arness - US Army, Wound-ed at Anzio. Purple Heart and Bronze Star

• Martin Balsam - US Army.• Richard Boone - US Navy.• Ernest Borgnine - he served in

the U.S. Navy for twelve years, joining before WWII.

• Mel Brooks - (Melvin Kamin-sky) joined army in WWII and became a combat engineer. Cleared German mines after the Battle of the Bulge.

• Richard Burton - Royal Navy.• Art Carney - US Army. Carney

went to Normandy in July of 1944• Jeff Chandller - US Army.• Robert Clary - In a Nazi concen-

tration camp

• Jackie Coogan - US Army Air Corps. Enlisted in Army March 1941. After Pearl Harbor, requested transfer to Air Corps as a glider pilot because of his civilian fl ying experience.

• Tony Curtis - US Navy joined 1943 at age 17. In Tokyo Bay he watched the surrender ceremonies.

• Ossie Davis - US Army• Kirk Douglas - US Navy• Charles Durning - US Army.

Durning landed at Omaha Beach in the D-Day invasion. He survived the land-ing, but was wounded in an ambush during the Battle of the Bulge. He won three Purple Hearts and the Silver Star.

• Douglas Fairbanks Jr. - US Navy. He joined the naval reserves before the war, was a Commando raider

• Henry Fonda - US Navy. Bronze Star for Valor.

• Glenn Ford - US Navy. In addition to his WWII service, he served in the reserves during the Korean War and the Viet Nam War.

• Clark Gable - Captain, US Army Air Corps. Although beyond draft age, Clark Gable enlisted as a private in the Air Corps on Aug. 12, 1942 at Los Angeles.

• Frank Gorshin - US Army• Shecky Greene - US Navy• Alan Hale - US Coast Guard dur-

ing WWII. • Sterling Hayden - USMC• Benny Hill - British Army• William Holden - US Army• Bob Keeshan - (“Captain Kan-

garoo”) U.S. Marines, enlisted two weeks before his 18th birthday. He saw no combat because his enlistment was just two months before the bombing of Hiroshima

• Brian Keith - USMC, Aerial gun-ner

• George Kennedy - US Army, served 16 Years

• Werner Klemperer - US Army• Ted Knight - Ted was a Combat

Engineer -- in one of the early units to enter Berlin AFTER the Russians had secured it.

• Don Knotts - US Army 1943 • Burt Lancaster - US Army • Jack Lemmon - US Navy Reserve

1945-1946 • Strother Martin - US Navy Swim-

ming instructor • Lee Marvin - US Marines, wound-

ed in the battle of Saipan• Patrick MacNee - British Royal

Navy.• Steve McQueen - USMC • Burgess Meredith - US Army Air

Corps • Robert Montgomery - US Navy

Reserve• Audie Murphy - US Army, most

decorated soldier of WWII • Caroll O’Connor - Merchant

Marines 1942 Jack Palance - US Army Air Corps.

455th bomb group. Required facial reconstruction from terrible injuries received in 1943 when his B17 crash landed in Britain.

Tyrone Power - USMC Pilot in the South Pacifi c.

Jason Robards Jr - US Navy. He was a radioman on duty at Pearl Harbor dur-ing the Japanese attack.

• Ronald Reagan - Captain, US Army Air Corps. Because of a severe hearing loss, he was not allowed any

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The Benefi ts of Slumber: Why You Need a Good Night’s SleepWe have so many demands on

our time—jobs, family, errands—not to mention fi nding some time to relax. To fi t everything in, we often sacrifi ce sleep. But sleep affects both mental and physical health. It’s vital to your well-being.

Of course, sleep helps you feel rested each day. But while you’re sleeping, your brain and body don’t just shut down. Internal organs and processes are hard at work throughout the night.

Sleep services all aspects of our body in one way or another: molecular, energy balance, as well as intellectual function, alertness and mood. When you’re tired, you can’t function at your best. Sleep helps you think more clearly, have quicker refl exes and focus better. The fact is, well-rested people are operating at a different level than people trying to get by on 1 or 2 hours less nightly sleep.

Loss of sleep impairs your higher levels of reasoning, problem-solving and attention to detail. Tired people tend to be less productive at work. They’re at a much higher risk for traffi c accidents. Lack of sleep also infl uences your mood, which can affect how you interact with others.

A sleep defi cit over time can even put you at greater risk for developing depression.

But sleep isn’t just essential for the brain. Sleep affects almost every tissue in our bodies. It affects growth and stress hormones, our immune system, appetite, breathing, blood pressure and cardiovascular health.

Research shows that lack of sleep increases the risk for obesity, heart disease and infections. Throughout the night, your heart rate, breath-ing rate and blood pressure rise and fall, a process that may be important for cardiovascular health. Your body releases hormones during sleep that help repair cells and control the body’s use of energy. These hormone changes can affect your body weight.

Ongoing research shows a lack of sleep can produce diabetic-like conditions in otherwise healthy people. Recent studies also reveal that sleep can affect the effi ciency of vaccinations.

A good night’s sleep consists of 4 to 5 sleep cycles. Each cycle includes periods of deep sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, when we dream. As the night goes on, the portion of that cycle that is in REM sleep increases.

Although personal needs vary, on average, adults need 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night. Babies typically sleep about 16 hours a day. Young children need at least 10 hours of sleep, while teenagers need at least 9

hours. To attain the maximum restor-ative benefi ts of sleep, getting a full night of quality sleep is important.

Sleep can be disrupted by many things. Stimulants such as caffeine or certain medications can keep you up. Distractions such as electronics—es-pecially the light from TVs, cell phones, tablets and e-readers—can prevent you from falling asleep.

As people get older, they may not get enough sleep because of ill-ness, medications or sleep disorders. By some estimates, about 70 million Americans of all ages suffer from chronic sleep problems. The 2 most common sleep disorders are insom-nia and sleep apnea.

People with insomnia have trouble falling or staying asleep. Anxiety about falling asleep often makes the condition worse. Most of us have occasional insomnia. But chronic insomnia—lasting at least 3 nights per week for more than a month—can trigger serious daytime problems such as exhaustion, irrita-bility and diffi culty concentrating.

Common therapies include re-laxation and deep-breathing tech-niques. Sometimes medicine is pre-scribed. But consult a doctor before trying even over-the-counter sleep pills, as they may leave you feeling unrefreshed in the morning.

People with sleep apnea have a loud, uneven snore (although not everyone who snores has apnea). Breathing repeatedly stops or be-

comes shallow. If you have apnea, you’re not getting enough oxygen, and your brain disturbs your sleep to open your windpipe.

Apnea is dangerous. There’s little air exchange for 10 seconds or more at a time. The oxygen goes down and the body’s fi ght or fl ight response is activated. Blood pressure spikes, your heart rate fl uctuates and the brain wakes you up partially to start your breathing again. This cre-ates stress.

Apnea can leave you feeling tired and moody. You may have trouble thinking clearly. Also, apnea affects the vessels that lead to the brain so there is a higher risk of stroke associ-ated with it.

If you have mild sleep apnea, you might try sleeping on your side, exercising or losing weight to reduce symptoms. A CPAP machine, which pumps air into your throat to keep your airway open, can also help. Another treatment is a bite plate that moves the lower jaw forward. In some cases, however, people with sleep apnea need surgery.

If you snore chronically and wake up choking or gasping for air, and feel that you’re sleepy during the day, tell your doctor and get evalu-ated.

Good sleep is critical to your health. To make each day a safe, productive one, take steps to make sure you regularly get a good night’s sleep.

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out all of Cumberland County.Being local and governed by a

local volunteer Board of Directors it is our policy to not turn anyone away that qualifi es for our services. Thanks to you we are able to provide these services and care to ALL citizens.

The agency is so thankful to so many of you for deeds such at this, so on behalf of the Board of Direc-tors, all staff and volunteers, and even more important – on behalf of all the citizens you will never know, thanks for making this possible!

I have no doubt that I can say on behalf of all organizations, clubs, etc. that ‘YES’ your $5, $10, $20 dollar contribution, in memory of someone, does go to good use and does make a difference.

Looking forward to visiting with you in the next issue of Crossville Life.

•If you have questions concerning

the total care Hospice of Cumberland County provides or would like a presentation for your group meetings feel free to call us at 484-4748 or the Hospice Hotline 24 hours a day at 931-335-2223. Ken Taylor is the Executive Director of Hospice of Cumberland County.

HOSPICECONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

short hospital stay and high patient satisfaction. The surgery can be performed in about one hour with a typical hospital stay of less than 24 hours.

During the procedure, the sur-geon sits comfortably at a console, viewing a 3D, high-defi nition image of the patient’s anatomy. The sur-geon uses controls below the viewer to move the instrument arms and camera. In real-time, the system translates the surgeon’s hand, wrist and fi nger movements into more precise movements of the miniatur-ized instruments inside the patient.

Unlike traditional robotic surger-ies requiring three to fi ve small inci-sions, this new technology allows for a single incision in the belly button where instruments are placed and the uterus is removed.

Many women who require a hysterectomy are candidates for the robotic, single-incision surgery.

Hysterectomies are the second most common operation for U.S. women. As a matter of fact, by age 60, one in three women will have a hysterec-tomy.

The fi rst hospital in Tennessee to offer robotic procedures in fi ve surgi-cal specialties, Cookeville Regional has 13 highly trained surgeons

offering daVinci robotic procedures in the specialties of gynecology, urol-ogy, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery and ENT surgery. Cookeville Regional is the second hospital in the state to offer the latest in robotic surgical technology with the recent purchase of the new daVinci SiTM Surgical System, one of the most ad-

vanced robotic systems in the world.Cookeville Regional also offers

a wide range of minimally invasive conventional laparoscopic surger-ies. For information on robotic and other minimally invasive surgeries at Cookeville Regional Medical Cen-ter, call 931-783-2629 or visit www.crmchealth.org.

SURGEONCONTINUED FROM PAGE 9

fl ying duties. • Carl Reiner - Entered army In

1942 and trained as a radio operator. • Don Rickles - US Navy. Destroyer

duty. He has said of one deployment, “It was so hot and humid, the crew rotted.”

• Andy Rooney - Sergeant, US Army. Early in war served with artillery regiment assigned to England.

• Mickey Rooney - US Army. PFC. Served 21 months with a unit that enter-tained the troops

• Charles Schultz (cartoonist) - US Army. Staff sergeant and leader of ma-chine gun squad.

• Rod Serling - US Army paratroop-ers [Source: Internet Movie Database]

• Robert Stack - US Navy. Because of his expertise he was assigned to teach anti-aircraft gunnery.

• Rod Stieger - Torpedoman, US Navy. Falsifi ed his age to enlist at 16 [Source: A&E’s biography]

• Jimmy Steward - US Army Air Corps.

• Eli Wallach - Sergeant US Army Medical Corps as an admin clerk admin clerk/Sgt in WWII. .

• Jack Warden - Served in the 101st Airborne during WWII.

• James Whitmore - USMC. WWII interrupted his pre-law studies at Yale.

Attention local WWII VetsTraditionally, we have holidays

where we remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. In this column, I want to bring to your attention the WWII veterans who are still living here in Cumberland County. I want to say “Thank You” for your service!

When I started my career as a news-paper reporter in the late 1960’s I set out to write stories about every WWI soldier I could fi nd. I wrote several but eventu-ally we ran out of time. So today, I would like to start a new effort, to recognize WWII veterans in Crossville Life.

There is nothing more honorable than to serve one’s country. If you live in

Cumberland County and are a veteran of WWII, we would like to hear from you. Send us a war-time photo of your-self (we will return it) - and we will pay honor to you by publishing it along with your name, dates and places of service and whatever information you provide to us.

Call me at (931) 484-5185 for more information or if you have ques-tions. Email digital photos and text to [email protected]. Mail hard copies to Crossville Life, P.O. Box 792, Crossville, TN 38557; or bring in person to 34 Fourth Street, Crossville, TN 38555.

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Residents of Cumberland County can celebrate that we have visual art teachers in each of our public schools. The two high schools and seven of the nine elementary schools have art teachers throughout the entire school year: the two smaller elementary schools share a teacher one semester each.

Again this spring, the public is invited to see an exhibit of student visual art at the annual Youth Expo sponsored by CACE - Cumberland Artisans for Creative Expression. The event is at the Community Complex (fairgrounds) exhibit building, Saturday April 12, 2014, 10 am - 2 pm. There is no admission fee to the event.

Hundreds of pieces of student visual art will be professionally matted and displayed around the perimeter of the

Promoting Art & Artists

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The Music Academy offers a complete development program where both children and parents learn through music and movement. Mrs. Jacquie Mitchell has been a Kinder-musik Educator since 1998 and loves teaching the children in this wonderful environment of music and movement. More than 200 children have been enrolled at The Music Academy since classes began.

Mrs. Mitchell strongly believes that Kindermusik provides a power-ful experience for a child. “The many songs and activities in Kindermusik class enhance a child’s total devel-opment by strengthening physical, emotional, social, and cognitive skills at a very early age,” explains Mitchell. “Teaching children through Kinder-

musik has allowed me to experience the joy of watching children learn and grow through music. Kindermusik cre-ates a warm, creative learning environ-ment for both parents and children.”

Classes being offered this session are Village, newborns to 11⁄2 years; Our Time, 11⁄2 years to 3 years; Imag-ine That!, 3 to 5 year olds; and Young Child, 5 to 7 years old. This semester The Music Academy is offering classes in Village on Mondays at 10:00 a.m., Our Time on Mondays at 11:00 and 5:30. Family Time on Saturdays 11:00 a.m, Imagine That! at 4:45 p.m. on Mondays and 11:45 a.m. on Saturdays

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Shawn Fry, 45, announced today that he will be a candidate for District Attorney General in the May 6th Republican Primary. That seat, which is in the 13th Judicial District, is open because the current D.A., Randy York, has announced that he will not seek reelection. Putnam County is one of seven counties covered by the 13th District.

Upon graduation from Tennessee Tech with a B.S. degree in business administration, Fry participated in an internship program through the District Attorney’s office, with special permission from the Tennessee Supreme Court, to actively participate in jury trials. He participated in 13 jury trials in Criminal Court and over 100 preliminary hearings in General Sessions Court before graduating from Law School.

Immediately upon graduating from Nashville School of Law in 1996, he was hired as a prosecutor for the District Attorney’s Office. A lifelong resident of Cookeville, Shawn served as an Assistant District Attorney before going into private law practice. He is the current President of the Putnam County Bar Association.

NO STRANGER TO HARD WORKFry has been a hard worker since his first job at age 13 in his sister’s store, Debs Bed Shed and later at Deb’s Furniture Center. “I started doing deliveries before I was old enough to drive,” Fry said. In the beginning, his dad did the driving and Shawn did the heavy lifting. He eventually worked full time in the store to save money to enroll at Tennessee Tech, which he did in 1987. He graduated in 1991 having paid his way through college on his own.

In 1992 he continued his education at Nashville School of Law, but kept his furniture store job, working there during the day and going to school at night. He graduated and passed the Bar Exam in 1996. Again, he paid his own tuition and graduated law school “poor, but debt free.”

WIFE DAWN ALSO AN ATTORNEYAn Adjunct Professor of Law at Tennessee Tech, Shawn’s wife Dawn graduated from Nashville School of Law in 1999. She is a private practice attorney, specializing in Special Education Law. Shawn and Dawn were married in 1993. Dawn is the daughter of John and Cheryl Myers. She graduated from TTU in 1993 with a degree in Home Economics before pursuing her degree in law. She was elected to the Putnam County School Board in August of 2012.

In 2002, the Frys’ life changed forever with the birth of their twins, Sydney and Austin. Sydney and Austin are in the sixth grade at Prescott South Middle School in Cookeville.

EARLY CAREERShawn Fry went into private practice on September 1, 1996, with law partner and friend, Steven Qualls. “Steve and I started and finished law school together,” Fry said. “We even shared a dorm room on the UT campus for nine weeks in the summer of 1996 when we took our bar exam prep course in Knoxville. We stayed in Knoxville Sunday through Friday morning and then came home to our families on the weekend. That was a difficult summer,” Fry said.

Law partner Steve Qualls is seeking the Republican nomination in the May 6th Primary for General Sessions Judge in Putnam County. The two longtime friends and law partners are focused on September 1, 2014. This date holds

special significance. “We hope to close our practice together on that date, which will be 16 years to the day that we have been in private practice together.”

September 1, 2014 would be when they would be sworn in as General Sessions Judge and District Attorney, should they both win their elections.

WHY DISTRICT ATTORNEY?“I answer this question everyday,” Fry said recently. “Why do I want to be District Attorney?”

“When I became a prosecutor, it was under a grant to prosecute domestic violence and child abuse cases. I graduated from the National College of District Attorneys Career Prosecutor Course in Houston, Texas. This is an intensive two week course where you are given fact patterns and then prepare for every aspect of a criminal case. They video tape you in front of your peers and then provide constructive criticism to help us be a more effective prosecutor,” Shawn said.

“I throughly enjoyed the 4 years that I was at the District Attorney’s Office,” Shawn said. “I was presented with the opportunity to go into private practice with Steve Qualls and I thought it was time to go into business for myself. Qualls and Fry, PLLC opened on September 1, 1996.

“I did not have a single client when we first hung up our shingle,” Fry said. “I just had faith that we could do it. I have never been afraid of hard work and having had the experience of being an Assistant District Attorney, our business took off almost immediately.”

OLDER AND WISER“When I look back at my time at the District Attorney’s office, I think - If only I knew then what I know now, I could have done a much better job. I really look forward to the chance to go back a second time, “older and wiser,” you could say, than I was the first time, “Fry said.” I miss the cooperation and teamwork it takes to get cases to trial. In private practice, I am always working by myself on a case, but when I was as the D.A.’s office, we all worked together.”

“That is why I am asking for your vote,” Fry said. “I know the second time will be better than the first, and I know that we can do a great job running the District Attorney’s office. It’s been quite a while since voters had a chance to vote for a District Attorney. (York was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Bill Gibson). This is a very important decision that voters face, and I am asking you to give me that vote of confidence.”

“I have that all-important “on the job training” in the D.A.’s office, plus 15 years of private practice as a criminal defense lawyer, “Fry said. “I am ready to work hard for you, as your next District Attorney General.”

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degree in Vocal Performance. She has been a certifi ed Kindermusik educa-tor since 1998 and has been teaching privately for the past 20 years. She is a member of the National Associa-tion of Teachers of Singing, the Music Teachers National Association, the American Guild of Organists, and The Choristers Guild. She is also on staff at Central Baptist Church as Media Coordina-tor, and volunteers as organist/pianist and the Kidsin-MusicMinis-try Director. Her vocal students have been awarded vocal scholarships to private high schools, colleges and the Tennessee Governor’s School of the Arts. Dur-ing the summer months, Mrs. Mitchell serves on staff as Event Administrator at the Annie Moses Band Fine Arts Summer Academy held at Lipscomb University.

The Principal Instructor of violin and viola is Mr. Francis Elliott. He holds a Master’s Degree from Colora-do University and has been active for over four decades as a performer and teacher. He retired as the violin pro-fessor from Tennessee Tech University and was given the title of Professor Emeritus from the state of Tennessee for that institution. Before coming to

Tennessee Tech in 1971, he was teach-ing at New Mexico Highlands Univer-sity, and served on the administrative staff at the Aspen Music Festival. Mr. Elliott has served three terms as President of the Tennessee chapter of the American String Teacher Associa-tion, where he received a certifi cate for outstanding service for the state of Tennessee for 50 years of string educa-tion.

The Principal Instructor of cello is Mrs. Barbara Daugherty, who graduat-ed from San Jose State University with

a degree in physical education and dance. She is been a perform-ing member of the cello

section of the San Diego University Symphony, and the Bryan Symphony, and Tennessee Tech University orches-tra in Cookeville. This Mrs. Daugherty is a frequent guest cellist at several area churches as both soloist and orchestra member. She has taught privately in Cumberland County for the past six years.

There are presently openings in all areas of instruction and for all ages of students. If you would like to sign up for any of the private lessons or classes, please call the Music Academy at931–484–6676. For more informa-tion, you can visit their website at www.themusicacademy.org. Come and begin the journey of a joyful musi-cal education with us.

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By DON NAPIERCrossville Life Magazine

After writing about my experience at Stagecoach Cafe in the Dec.-Jan. edi-tion of Crossville Life, it seems I have been “called out” by some of my readers for being too cruel in my review. Some have even accused me of “bullying” the owners of Stagecoach.

I would like to set the record straight.

I have a responsibility to myself and my readers to be truthful in report-ing what “my” experience was like. I have been in the newspaper business since 1970 and been a publisher in Cumberland County over twenty years. I have written many restaurant reviews in my long career, and every one of them have been about “my” experience. I understand that your experience at that same restaurant might be different.

In regard to my story about Stage-coach, I am sorry it upset some of you, but I also heard from several people who agreed with me with most of their comments being “been there, had same experience.” I love getting correspon-dence from my readers, and I respect everyone’s opinion, however, I do not respect the opinion of people who do not sign their letters. That is what “File 13” is for.

There is a credibility factor in-volved as well. If I sugar coat my poor experience, and you decide to eat there as a result, it could be just as damag-ing. I can imagine receiving letters from people who were upset with me because I wrote a good review and your experience was rotten.

Some of the people who wrote me said they have, for years, enjoyed the food and service Stagecoach provides. One lady suggested I only share my

review with those who wanted it, not the whole readership! That would be a neat trick.

One email letter opened up a line of communication with a nice man in the Glade and we sent emails back and forth a few times and talked about other new restaurants in the region. He disagreed with my review, but I respect his opinion and like I said, his experi-ence was different. Here is part of his letter: “We fi nd the Stagecoach Cafe a very refreshing and delightful venue for an experience of what we enjoyed in Europe.”

Another writer said, “We have been pleasantly satisfi ed every time with the selection, price and relaxed intimate style. Shame on you for foisting your standards on your reading public.” Again, I remind this reader and all oth-ers that it is my standard that matters, at least in regard to my magazine and my reviews. It would be impossible to review someone else’s experience and what their standards are!

I have included these comments in an effort to show that not everyone has had a bad experience at the Stagecoach, so you and the Stagecoach owners will see, that it is not my intention to hurt their business. I am sorry that the description of my family’s experience upset some Stagecoach customers, but I am also a bit surprised that were those who did not think that a 2-hour wait for food was unacceptable.

Really enjoyable experienceOn Saturday, Dec. 14, which was

my daughter Laura Li’s 16th birthday, we ventured out of the house for some-thing fun to do. Since the my daugh-ters are now driving, I decided to show

them around the Glade, as they are unfamiliar with that part of the county. We drove up and down Catoosa, across the Dartmoor dam, past Heatherhurst and back up the CMC Wellness Clinic area. They were really surprised about how big and spread out the community is.

We decided to walk through the mall, and took note of the Villa Pizza menu on their door, but since Lyndi and I don’t eat white fl our or gluten, we didn’t stop. We looked at all the stores and I commented on how much it had changed since I had been there. We looked around the corner and saw La Costa Mexican Restaurant and decided that this would be the place for our birthday lunch for Laura.

There were people at two other tables including a couple I seemed to know. You know how it is. I have been in business in Fairfi eld Glade for years, founded and owned the Glade Vista years ago, worked as an independent contractor for FGCC in their market-ing department, and had an offi ce on Peavine Road. I know the faces of hundreds of people in the Glade but not always their names. We just nodded at each other and smiled.

We ordered our lunch and the food was delivered very promptly. Then in a few minutes, they brought another dish and reported that they had mistakenly brought the wrong order for Laura. You know how it is with Mexican food, it all looks alike and she did not notice. Laura told them she was fi ne with the entree she had already started eating, but they insisted we take the plate.

Later I told them we would pay for the 4th plate, but they would not hear of it. We ordered a Flan dessert for Laura and I told them it was Laura’s

birthday. Laura texted her mother, Natalie, and told her how good her birthday fl an was. So Natalie, who has always loved Flan, asked us to bring her one.

When we checked out, I tried again to pay for the 4th plate, but it was not on the ticket, and neither was Laura’s Flan. They gave it to her because it was her birthday.

This is pretty unlikely in my dining experiences at any kind of restaurant. These people, who did not know us, and this being our fi rst visit to their restaurant, gave us the 4th entree and Laura’s Flan. The rest of the food was very reasonably priced. All in all it was one of those very pleasant experiences that we will not soon forget.

We left there really happy, having had a good experience, with a chimi-changa to go! The girls have already suggested we go back for a return engagement.

Bojangles a hit in CrossvilleI watched pretty closely as the

Bojangles building “went up.” It opened on Monday, Dec. 16 and I decided to eat a late lunch there that day (along with a few thousand other people). Wow, was it busy! The drive-thru was completely lapping the building, so I went inside. The people in front of me made me think it would be a long wait, but it wasn’t, they worked that crowd through amazingly fast.

A lot of management people were there. They were polling diners on how they liked the chicken and sides and ever giving out samples. I looked at a menu while standing in line for a few minutes and saw that a 2-piece din-

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ner gave you two choices: A breast and wing or a thigh and leg (which cost a bit less). You have the choice of one or two sides.

I liked their unusual sides. I chose cajun pinto beans and dirty rice to go with my breast and wing dinner. The Bojangles tea was free from 2 - 5 p.m. as part of their Grand Opening promo-tion. When I got back to the offi ce, I re-alized my pinto beans didn’t make the trip, which was a bit disappointing, but there was a lot of chaos going on there. The rice was absolutely awesome.....a defi nite do-over.

They really take pride in their biscuits. Their name could nearly be “Bo-Biscuits.” I don’t do biscuits, but I had a taste because it is such a big part of their food. My daughter Laura Li gave them a “thumbs up” for the biscuits. I will take her word for it. The word going around from those who have eaten there is, “are their biscuits as good as Hardee’s? Notice, they are not asking, “are they better?” That would be a hard call. Hardee’s biscuits rank up there with “Mom” and “Apple Pie.”

The chicken was delicious and not too spicy. I personally like hot chicken, like Popeye’s chicken which is a bit spicier. I did not like the batter that much, kind of like “crispy” at KFC, just too much breading.

The real test for any new restau-rant is repeat business. We could open any kind of restaurant and it would be

slammed the fi rst week, but will people come back? That is the true test. Only time will tell.

My review of Bojangles is written from fi ve trips. On my second trip I ordered “roasted chicken bites,” which has become my favorite menu item. Very tasty, with a very good spice rub, they are healthier and unlike anything anywhere else in town. I mixed the Cajun Pintos and Dirty Rice to go with the chicken bites, and had an instant hit. A hit of their Cajun hot sauce made it “mo better.”

On my third trip, the cash register clerk suggested a Rice-and-Bean Bowl for $4.99 which had the chicken bites mixed in along with some cheese. A drink is included in the price. This was really delicious and was a large por-tion. I could not eat it all, taking about a third of it back to the offi ce for an afternoon snack. The Bojangles restau-rant has an expanded menu with lots of items, including lots of breakfast items. I have not been there for breakfast, but I would have to give them a very good compliment for my three trips there and there will be a fourth.

On some of later trips, and I admit to eating there several times, I have had a few disappointments, like no “Seasoning” on their “Seasoned Fries,” and more food to go that did not make it into the bag, but for the most part, I have really enjoyed eating with them.

Cornbread worth the trip A few weeks ago, I was in Cookev-

ille on business and went to Stroud’s BBQ on East Spring Street for some

of their “cue.” Again, the drive-thru was busy, so I went inside and when I did, the smell of fresh cornbread was unmistakenly “wafting” in the air. I asked the girl behind the counter, “do you serve cornbread?” She said “we sure do,” and a love affair began right then and there.

Cornbread is nearly sacred in my book! I think we have established that in past issues. The attraction of fresh cornbread makes me go to Edgewood Restaurant at least twice a week for lunch. Pat and her crew can crank out those cornbread muffi ns.

But back to Stroud’s BBQ. The fi rst time I got cornbread with my pulled BBQ, it was just one piece and eating it as I drove down the road, I started to kick myself. “Why didn’t I ask for two pieces?” You non-cornbread addicts out there might think I am joking, but this was that good! Since then, I have been back, this time going out of my way to be close to their location. I ask immedi-ately, could I have one less side and two pieces of cornbread? They said no need to forfeit a side, they would gladly give me two pieces of cornbread. I have ordered a new jewel for their crown!

Oh, their barbecue is pretty good too.

Eating for good luckOn New Year’s Day, you’ll fi nd

people throughout the South eating black-eyed peas and greens. Many former Southerners have spread this tradition to other parts of the country. This is a tradition I grew up with. As long as I can remember, my grandma

cooked hog jaw, black-eyed peas, turnip greens (or mustard, or creases), and hoe cakes for “good luck” on the fi rst day of the new year.

Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s has been considered good luck for at least 1,500 years, according to a portion of the Talmud written around 500 A.D. Common folklore tells that the tradition spread after the Civil War. The Northern Army considered black-eyed peas to be suitable only for animals, so they didn’t carry away or destroy the crops.

There are a variety of explana-tions for the symbolism of black-eyed peas. One is that eating these simple legumes demonstrates humility and a lack of vanity. The humble nature of the black-eyed pea is echoed by the old expression, “Eat poor on New Year’s, and eat fat the rest of the year.” Another explanation is that because dried beans greatly expand in volume, they symbol-ize expanding wealth.

Clearly, a lot of people closely associate good luck with monetary gain. That’s where the greens come in (in case I need to spell it out, green is the color of U.S. currency). Any green will do, but the most common choices are collard, turnip, or mustard greens. Golden cornbread is often added to the Southern New Year’s meal, and a well-known phrase is, “Peas for pen-nies, greens for dollars, and cornbread for gold.”

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New location for Bobby Q’sBobby Q’s, a well-known fam-

ily-owned restaurant specializing in barbecue, has relocated from their fi rst location (where they were for 25+ years) in Washington Plaza, to their new home, just a half-block off the courthouse square in Cookeville. Those of you who know Cookeville, would know their current location 428 E. Broad Street as where the old “Made With Love Cafe” was located. Mike Migliore is the proprietor of this successful restaurant and the food is still delicious.

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White County businessman and farmer Paul Bailey will be a candi-date for State Senate from the 15th District (which includes Cumberland County). Bailey, a Republican, is seeking to take over the seat held for many years by the late Tommy Burks and his wife Charlotte.

His father is a childhood friend of mine, Charles Bailey. We played on the same football team in 1964-65 and I have known his family all my life. Paul grew up on a farm where he still lives today. “We have been blessed in our area with strong advocates for farming serving us in the legislature,” Bailey remarked. “I look to carry on that tradition with an eye to revitalizing agriculture and promoting Tennessee farm products to consumers.” His primary elec-tion is in August with the General in November.

It would not take much to be confused about upcoming elec-tions and who is running for what. My good friend and Crossville born District Attorney General, Randy York, has announced his intentions to resign as District Attorney so he can run for Circuit Court Judge. His district is the 13th Judicial and it consists of seven counties including ours (Cumberland). He is unopposed in the May Primary.

Another of my friends, Shawn Fry, who has been a successful at-torney in the Upper Cumberland for 20 years, has announced that his name will be on the May 6th Repub-lican ballot as a candidate for District Attorney. He has experience of all kinds including having participated in an internship program through the District Attorney’s offi ce. He has tried jury trials in Criminal Court and served as an Asst. D.A. under Bill Gibson (1996-1998). His opponent in the primary is Bryant Dunnaway.

Gary McKenzie, who has been an Asst. District Attorney his entire career, has announced he is run-ning for Criminal Court Judge (in

the same district). What you want to know about Gary is that he serves as a JAG offi cer with the Tennessee National Guard. He was activated in 2007 for a period of six months then again for two years when he was deployed to Iraq. He is currently a Captain in the 278th Armored Cav-alry Regiment. His opponent in the primary is Wes Bray.

Two outstanding judges are retir-ing. Leon Burns has been Crimi-nal Court Judge for as long as I can remember. John Maddux has been Circuit Court Judge. Their retirement is what has created all this excite-ment. Judgeships rarely come open. These elections are only held every 8 years. Whoever gets elected is rarely challenged. It is important who we elect as our D.A. and Judges.

I hope everyone will take a little time and look into the background and experience of all candidates and vote based on who is best qualifi ed.

Fun times ahead: Election year 2014 promises to be interesting

Gary McKenzie is welcomed home from Iraq by his family.

My friend Jason Duke wrote a book detailing the history of coal mining, logging and railroading in Cumberland, Fentress, Overton and Putnam Coun-ties. A link to the book on Amazon may be found here.....http://www.amazon.com/Tennessee-Railroading-Logging-Cumberland-Fentress/dp/1563119323/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1377494272&sr=1-1

Tennessee Coal Mining, Railroad-ing & Logging in Cumberland, Fentress, Overton & Putnam is a fascinating look back at life in the early 1900s in four

counties of the northern Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. Featured inside is a wealth of old photographs—more than 200 in the book’s 120 oversize glossy pages—maps, and descriptions. Emphasis is placed primarily on the coal camps such as Wilder in Fentress County, with great detail concerning the railroads that served the coal mining communities.

Jason has few remaining copies of his book for sale: Used Hardcover $60; New Hardcover $65. You can contact the author at [email protected].

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The Youth Expo involves hundreds of adult volun-teers before, during and after the actual event. To get involved in this worthwhile project, you can contact the CACE Youth Expo Coordinator, Sharron Eckert, email [email protected] or via cell 931-267-5612.

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One of the area’s largest real estate brokerages is the second in Tennessee to commit to the New Berkshire Hath-away HomeServices Real Estate Net-work. Prudential Southern Realty in Crossville, Tennessee is the network’s second brokerage signee in Tennessee. Southern Realty will begin operating as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Southern Realty in February 2014.

Johnny B. Reeves, the brokerage’s owner and broker, said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was chosen for its brand reputation, leadership and fi nancial strength. “The storied Berkshire Hathaway name stands for strength, integrity and trust, and is respected world-wide,” said Reeves. “In almost 30 years of real estate I haven’t experienced a brand opportunity of this magnitude. It’s a game-changer for residential real estate.”

Reeves said the Berkshire Hatha-way HomeServices brand will resonate well with clients in all market seg-ments and with real estate sales pro-fessionals. “Our real estate network is one of the few organizations entrusted to use the Berkshire Hathaway name,” he explained. “We believe sales profes-sionals will be proud to represent this terrifi c brand.”

“My wife and I,” Johnny said. “re-main committed to two main goals: To provide honest and effective real estate solutions to our customers and clients. Solutions they can count on; and to

create for us and those who work with us a work environment that is not only enjoyable but also provides for our families.”

Southern Realty is a full-service brokerage tracing their history back to 1970. Johnny B. Reeves and his wife, Paula Reeves, sole owners of South-ern Realty, operate two offi ces with 17 sales professionals. Johnny and his team are offering an old-fashioned approach to marketing combined with current technology to produce the best marketing available.

“We understand how important the internet is,” Johnny said. “But we also realize the importance of a per-sonal touch.” The Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Southern Realty team consists of sales professionals; Brad Donathan, Andy and Karen Kindrick Peggy Cartwright, Jim Firley, Ella Turner, John Kinnunen, Cheryl Hous-ton, Verchal Mellard, Sally Graham, JoAnn Hoover, Jeff Brown, Danny Hassler, and Stan Johnson. The team also includes Jeff K. Hughes, broker; Clarence Houston, IT Manager; Kathy Randolph, Offi ce Admin; Paula Reeves, Owner/REALTOR, and Johnny B. Reeves, Owner/Broker.

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Monday, February 03, 2014 07:00pmFairfield Glade Lions Club

Wednesday, February 05, 2014 11:00am Bryan Symphony Preview Luncheon

Saturday, February 08, 2014 07:00pmElvis Tribute Show

Friday, February 14, 2014 07:00pm Brian Free & Assurance

Friday, February 21, 2014 07:00pmThe Gong Show

Saturday, February 22, 2014 07:00pmThe Primitive Quartet

Friday, February 28, 2014 07:00pmNorth Cumberland Cheer Booster Pageant

Saturday, March 01, 2014 07:00pm The Cumberland Jamboree

Monday, March 03, 2014 07:00pm Fairfield Glade Lions Club

Friday, March 07, 2014 07:00pm T. Graham Brown

Saturday, March 15, 2014 07:00pm Lakeside

Wednesday, March 19, 2014 11:00am Bryan Symphony Preview Luncheon

Thursday, March 20, 2014 06:00pm TAD Talent Show

Friday, March 21, 2014 07:00pmParade of Beauties

Saturday, March 22, 2014 05:00pm Gospel Music Explosion

Thursday, March 27, 2014 07:00pm James Gregory

Friday, March 28, 2014 07:00pm Senior Talent Show

Saturday, March 29, 2014 07:00pm Plateau Queens Pageant

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After the holidays, the idea that things are supposed to slow down is merely a mirage. Considering all the goals for the New Year, Groundhog Day, the Super Bowl, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and the First Day of Spring, Tennessee is a windstorm bringing with it a barrage of new opportunities to experience life. Each of my Tenn-I-See events is a daffodil in the bouquet of fresh prospects that Tennessee offers to inspire your rebirth this spring. Only you can determine how big your bouquet will be.

In calendar order, my Tenn-I-See picks are:

1. Yankee Tavern at the Back-door Playhouse in Cookeville, Tn. Showings on Feb 6-8, 10 & 11, 14 & 15 at 8 p.m. with a late showing Feb. 13 at 10 p.m. and a matinee Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. This thriller by Steven Dietz reengages a couple in the conspiracy theories sur-rounding the 9-11 attacks and fear of the unknown. For ticket information visit www.tntech.edu/bdph or call (931) 372- 6595.

2. Bryan Symphony Orchestra (BSO) presents Mystery Mozart! Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. and MacArthur and a

Master on March 23 at 3 p.m. at the Bryan Fine Arts Building in Cookeville, Tn. It may be too cold and too early to stop and smell the roses, but you can always stop and listen to the music. With these performanc-es, the BSO is sure to bring roses to the cheeks of each audience member. Visit www.bryansymphony.org or call (931) 525-2633 for ticket information

and reserved seating.3. International Festival Feb. 15

in Oak Ridge, Tn. It’s a small world after all at this annual festival at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge showcasing the world’s cultures through performances, crafts, children’s activities, and more. A tour of the whole world at your fi nger-tips, learn of the nations at the festival that celebrates the vivid cultures of the entire human race. Visit www.child-rensmuseumofoakridge.org or call (865) 482-1074.

4. Southern Stars Symphonic Brass (SSSB) March Madness per-formance on Feb. 16 at Stone Memorial High School Auditorium in Crossville, Tn., and March 1 at Clayton Center for Performing Arts in Maryville, Tn. Whether playing marches, Broadway and American folk classics, the SSSB sets the standard for professional artistry con-veyed through its instrumentalism. For tickets visit www.southernstarssymphon-

icbrass.com or call (931) 484-6939. 5. The Primitive Quartet per-

forming at the Palace Theatre in Crossville, Tn. on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. The gospel group out of Candler, N.C., has been traveling and sharing their mountain gospel songs for 40 years. The Primitive Quartet itself is a six member group featuring fi ve instruments and a four part harmony. For ticket information and the opportunity to hear The Primi-tive Quartet go tell it on the Cumberland mountain call the Palace Theatre at (931) 484- 6133.

6. Cumberland County Play-house: Dixie Swim Club now-March 21, Grease now – March 9, The Foreigner Feb. 28-April 25, and The Diary of Anne Frank March 28- May 22 all playing at Cumberland County Playhouse (CCP) in Crossville, Tn. Dixie Swim Club is a comedy of fi ve Southern women whose friendship began on their collegiate swim team and endures the hilarity and reality of life. The word is out and Grease is the word. Now playing at CCP, catch up with Danny, Sandy, the T-Birds, and the Pink Ladies in this epic production of Grease and if you feel up to it, grab your saddle oxfords and poodle skirts. The Foreigner is about a British demolition expert who visits a fi shing lodge in rural Georgia with his friend who is paralyzed by shy-ness. When everyone is told his friend is from another country and doesn’t speak English, secrets about the reputable parties of the community fall on “the foreigner’s” ears and so begins a whirl-wind of amusement. The Diary of Anne Frank soulfully and tenderly captures the young, Jewish hero in her essence during a time of turmoil, fear and war. The pro-ductions at CCP are a treasure trove of

experiences for the entire audience. For ticket information and show times visit www.ccplayhouse.com or call the box offi ce at (931) 484-5000.

7. Cumberland Jamboree at the Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. in Crossville, Tn. There’s a party on the mountain in this event featuring the Trackside Band. The Cumberland Jamboree encompasses our musical history in the performances and takes us back to simpler times and Grand Ole Opry radio. For more in-formation contact the Palace at (931) 484-6133.

8. Upper Cumberland Home and Garden Show at Hyder-Burks Pavilion March 7-9 in Cookeville, Tn. Spring fever catches on at the agricultural event of the year bringing with it all the knowledge and tools you need for your home and garden’s preparation and maintenance. A productive growing season awaits. Call (931) 528-7472 for more information and times.

9. Bluegrass Underground on March 7-9 in an au natural amphitheater inside Cumberland Caverns in McMin-nville, Tn. Celebrating the 4th Season taping of Bluegrass Underground on PBS, this three day music feast features the top artists in Bluegrass, Americana, Roots Rock, and Singer Songwriter in a stellar lineup. More information can be found at www.bluegrassunderground.com.

10. Shamrock City March 8-9 and 15-16 in Chattanooga, Tn. See Rock City’s 7th annual Irish celebration of food, music, entertainment, sights, and activities in honor of our favorite Irish saint. Kid friendly and family approved, Shamrock City offers more luck for the year than a Blarney stone. Call 800-854-

Tenn-I-See

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12. Wicked presented by Ten-nessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) March 26- April 20 in Nash-ville, Tn. A prelude to the classic Wizard of Oz tale, Wicked uncovers the mys-tery of how two girls meet in the Land of Oz and the larger-than-life journey that leaves them archrivals on the sides of good and Wicked. To get information or tickets to this award winning musical visit TPAC at www.tpac.org or call (615) 782-4000.

•Rebekah K. Bohannon Beeler is a

well-known journalist in the Crossville and Middle Tennessee area. Her Tenn-I-SeeTM column appears regularly in Crossville Life Magazine. She is a freelance writer and songwriter and can be contacted at [email protected] and www.facebook.com/rorywriter.

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News Briefs2014 Cumberland County Home Show to be held March 7-9

The 2014 Cumberland County Home Show will be held March 7-8-9 at the Community Complex in Crossville. Show times will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, the biggest day; 4 - 8 -.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The show will feature the best new products and services from area businesses. It is always a great place to get ideas for your next home proj-ect. Exhibitors packages are available for download at: cumberlandcoun-tyhomebuilders.com, by emailing [email protected] or call calling 931-484-9097.

Upper Cumberland Home & Garden Show coming soon

The Upper Cumberland Home & Garden Show will be held March 7-9 at the Hyder-Burks Pavilion in Cookeville. Presented annually by the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland, this outstanding show features the latest trends for home building, remodeling, decorat-ing and landscaping. Go online to www.uchba.com for more informa-tion or call (931) 528-7472.

Calling all with “Celtic” ancestryCeltic Circle is the name of a new

organization in Crossville. Created to promote those with Scottish, Irish

and Welsh ancestry, the “Circle,” will be a small group of people with this heritage in common. The Celtics are ancient and modern people who have lived in the British Isles, espe-cially Ireland, Wales and Scotland.

“We chose this name because we have as many with Irish ancestors as we do Scottish ancestors,” said Bar-bara Thornhill, group founder.

The group will meet the fi rst Tuesday of each month and Barbara expects attendance to be up around 40. “We held our fi rst meeting in August. We have over 100 people on the mailing list.”

“We have several people who are native Scots, complete with a Scot-tish accent. No Irish natives yet,” Thornhill said. “We sponsored the Knoxville Pipes and Drum Band in the Crossville Christmas Parade.”

We held the fi rst annual Celtic Circle Burns Supper on Saturday, January 25, the 255th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.

The group is planning activities for St Patrick’s Day, March 17 and for Tartan Day, April 6th.

For information about joining The “Circle” or just connecting with the group, contact Barbara at [email protected].


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Before Crossville became The Golf Capital of Tennessee,Lake Tansi was the golf capital of Crossville

The 18-hole Lake Tansi Village course features 6,701 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 71.9 and it has a slope rating of 126 with the county's smoothest and fastest greens. Designed by Robert Renault, the Lake Tansi Village golf course opened in 1958.

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The Fairfi eld Glade Community Club (FGCC) announces that Stone-henge Golf Club has been awarded the 2013 Public Golf Course of the Year by the Tennessee Turfgrass Association. This is a very prestigious award and recognizes the hard work of Superin-tendent Sean VanHoose and his team, to make Stonehenge Golf Club the best public golf course in Tennessee. Stonehenge Golf Club proudly hosts the Tennessee Golf Association Father Son Tournament, Tennessee Golf Association Women’s Open, Tennes-see PGA Senior State Open and the TGA/TPGA Tennessee Cup.

Stonehenge Golf Club is cur-rently ranked in the Top Five Courses in Tennessee by Golfweek Magazine. The Tennessee Turfgrass Association serves its members in the industry through education and supports on-going programs in research, education and extension in the areas of turfgrass management.

About Fairfi eld Glade:

Fairfi eld Glade is an affordable 12,000+ acre golf, tennis and lake resort community located on the Cumberland Plateau near Crossville, TN. Situated between Nashville and Knoxville at 2000 feet above sea level, it is the highest point between the

Rocky and Smoky Mountains. This resort community has fi ve champion-ship golf courses, including Stone-henge Golf Course, home of the Ten-nessee Women’s Open Championship. There are 11 spring-fed lakes for boat-ing and fi shing along with two full-service marinas and sandy beaches on lakes Dartmoor and St. George.

New Crossville company, ProGolfWeather, is the newest partner of the Tennessee Section of the PGA

ProGolfWeather is a subscription weather display system with real-time weather maps, a scroller bar and lightning—all displayed on a 40” high-defi nition television screen. Golfers can see the weather as it’s happening at the course. Their real-time light-ning strike data determines if courses should suspend play.

Grounds maintenance schedules can be more effi ciently and effectively planned. ProGolfWeather costs a frac-tion of comparable systems, plus you get FREE access to weatherTAP.com, a detailed online weather service that lets you track severe weather right to your course!

For more information, contact Jeff Dyer, Sales Manager at 174 Fourth Street in Crossville, TN.

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NOW is the time to learn about hospice. Being educated will allow for an

informed and less stressful decision for you and your family in the future.

Hospice covers the cost of supplies, personal hygiene assistance,

medications and equipment related to the illness.

Nurse visits are available 24 hours a day and we offer social workers and

trained volunteers to assist with family needs.

Hospice care is for individuals with a life limiting situation. It takes the focus off the persons illness and redirects it towards comfort and quality of life.

Families that call our hospice always say to us- “I wish I had sooner!” It’s easy to see why, there is so much to take advantage of.

We offer Cumberland House! Our community’s only state of the art facility that provides specialized

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Cumberland House is for patients that cannot be cared for at home, it also offers respite care to give

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Crossville Life, Feb. - Mar. 2014