Topic: Summer

A Week’s Worth: News from the State Senate

By State Senator Tim Barnes | June 8, 2009 |

The Senate Chambers

‘A Week’s Worth’ is a feature that gives Tennesseans an in-depth look at what State Senator Tim Barnes has been working on this past week, and a preview for the coming week in the Senate.

This week:

• Summer
• Help for unemployed
• The new energy economy
• Help for foster care children

June is a busy time for you and your families, with softball, weddings, summer camp and vacation Bible school. Maybe you’ll even get in a vacation, with gas prices down from what they were last year.

It’s busy for us in the legislature these days, as we work hard to pass the last remaining bills and hammer out a state budget. Here are a few things we’ve been working on. «Read the rest of this article»

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Summer reading program at Children’s Library begins today.

By Beth Britton | June 8, 2009 |

If you are looking for a creative way to cool off inside this summer then sign your child up for the “Be Creative at your Library“, Summer Reading Program at the Montgomery County Library.

The program kicks off today at 2pm with the T’ween Scene Program, where your “T’ween”  can come and express themselves in age appropriate art activities. The first week continues with special guest Scott Shupe from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo, jewelry making, pajama time, song and dance for your little one under five, and crazy science experiments with Mad Scientist Keith Trehy! «Read the rest of this article»

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Pools to close as the summer heat revs up

By Christine Anne Piesyk | July 27, 2008 |

When I read the following notice regarding city pools, I couldn’t help but shake my head in amazement.

“The final days for pools are upon us this week. The pools will officially close for the summer season on August 3.” As the August heat — those unbearable ‘dog days’ – descend, the pools close up and our children head back to school. Insanity. The calendar runs summer through September 23rd. «Read the rest of this article»

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Common courtesies and a little planning ease stress of vacation visits

By Michael Covington | June 6, 2008 |

With gas prices soaring to new records each week and the summer travel season upon us, many folks are taking to staying with friends and family during their summer vacations and travels. This can alleviate your pocketbook quite a bit depending on the length of your stay and will give you more spending money to go out and enjoy your visit.

With that in mind, I’d like to offer some hints on how to make sure you’re invited back to visit next time and how to avoid driving your hosts crazy in the process.

When packing for a trip to visit with friends and family, make sure you pack your own towels and toiletries so that you’re not imposing upon your hosts. Even though they may provide towels and some toiletries, it would keep them from having to stock up or do extra laundry at the end of your stay. I recommend purchasing travel or trial size versions of toiletries so that you don’t have to bring your entire bathroom collection. Don’t forget the little things like soap, toothpaste, and Q-Tips. You should never assume that these will be available at your hosts’ home. They may use brands that you don’t care for or possibly have allergic reactions with. «Read the rest of this article»

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