http://www.crossville-chronicle.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:14:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161507.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161507.html At their recent meeting, the Roses of the Cumberlands Chapter 1, Order of Confederate Rose (OCR), enjoyed a potluck luncheon of assorted finger foods at the home of Helen and Frank Holladay. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161234.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161234.html This is a multigenerational review: I am grateful for the assistance of my 12-year-old grandson and his aunt, my daughter, in commenting on Hairspray. This Broadway musical, based on the 1988 film by New Line Cinema, written and directed by John Waters, is a powerful addition to the Playhouse season. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183160321.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183160321.html Hot dogs, watermelon, potato salad and fireworks, oh my! Believe it or not this weekend marks the 4th of July. The United States celebrates Independence Day to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th from Great Britain. Commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, baseball and speeches, the 4th also marks the unofficial halfway point of the summer season. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:13:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161344.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161344.html Heaven Sent Pet Rescue has succeeded in placing cats and kittens into loving homes because of generous community support and the willingness of volunteers to foster animals in their homes. Kittens, especially, need socializing to become comfortable and well adjusted with humans. HSPR has a very successful placement rate due to the nurturing and stable environment provided by foster parents. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:11:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161159.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161159.html Mara Trumbo will conduct a class on One-Stroke Painting on Glass on Tuesday, July 7, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Cumberland Art Society, 186A S. Walnut Ave., Cookeville. Her fee is $25 which includes all supplies. To register call (931) 526-2424. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:11:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161130.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161130.html The Plateau PC Users Group will meet Monday, July 20, at the 127 South Senior Center. Please note the meeting time for summer is 6 p.m. The program topic is “Blogs.” Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:10:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161047.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_183161047.html The Big Band Sound will feature a patriotic medley to honor America’s birthday, when it performs at the monthly dance at the Fairfield Glade Community Center on Saturday, July 11. The salute to the Red, White and Blue is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $12.50 per person. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:51:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_181165216.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_181165216.html The 127 Seniors gathered for coffee and conversation last Friday. Those who went on the Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Plymouth Rock trip shared pictures and tales of their experiences. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:45:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_181164608.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_181164608.html 's time to once again to fire up those grills. Fourth of July is Saturday, and what better way to celebrate our independence than with a good old-fashioned barbecue? The Web site www.ehow.com offers these tips to help you host a fabulous celebration. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_181164445.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_181164445.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:09:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180515.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180515.html Past District Governor Keith Pontius was recently installed as president (King Lion) of the Fairfield Glade Lions Club along with all of his officers. Keith’s term starts July 1, 2009 and ends June 30, 2010. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:08:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180826.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180826.html Multi-media artist Camilla Staton Emerson has chosen 25 pieces of her artwork for her one woman show at the Palace Theatre for the month of July 2009. Her choices include some of her most recent and largest works, many of which have not previously been displayed in the Cumberland County area. This show is free to the public and accessible at all times. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:07:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180752.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180752.html It is so hot! How hot is it? It's so hot that farmers are feeding their chickens crushed ice to keep them from laying boiled eggs, the cows are giving evaporated milk, the potatoes cook underground, so all you have to do is pull one out and add butter and salt and, finally, it's so hot that the birds have to use potholders to pull worms out of the ground. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:06:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180649.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180649.html There were no adoptions in the U.S. until 1851, before which many children were placed by churches, local governments and families in the homes of others willing to at least see to their food and room in exchange for some measure of work. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:06:00 +0000 http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180712.html http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/features/local_story_180180712.html All who would like to celebrate the end of Summer Reading Program 2009 are invited to the Summer Celebration Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Community Room and parking lot of the library.