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Goodbye Mr. Poe
By Brian Bloom
Regional Manager
It was a thunder-filled day as my then seventh-grade teacher Max Poe ushered me out of his classroom to the “chair”. Located on the edge of a vacuous study hall, the chair was Mr. Poe’s one-on-one space where teacher and student could be free of classroom constraints. Lightening flashed across the darkened sky, followed by a booming roar.
“Your choice,” I remember...
An Asterisk to Dave Barry’s column
By Cheri Thacker
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, only this time while sober. I want to be Dave Barry—without the man parts. As a new writer, I kept hearing over and over in my head the mantra “write what you know.” Actually, it was Chief repeating it over and over in my ear because he was tired of the sight of me in front of my computer wearing only a bathrobe and a blank...
New Fitness Class in Lakeland
A Fusion Fitness Class will be run by Sherri Gallick, an AFAA Certified Instructor, will be incorporating aerobics, yoga, and Pilates into her classes. Goals are to improve stability, strength, balance, agility, and endurance.
Classes are Monday & Friday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday 8 -9:00 a.m. at the IH Clubhouse, located at 4523 Canada Road in Lakeland. The class is suitable for people 40+,...
SCSO makes arrest in embezzlement case
A store manager at the Kroger store located in Arlington advised that a female employee had stolen $1400 dollars in cash from her assigned cash register on November 4th and 5th 2012.
During the investigation, the loss prevention manager advised the store manager about a shortage of $900 and $500 dollars on separate days from the register where the employee had been working. Surveillance video showed...
Police reports for 12-31-12 thru 01-06-13
THEFT (SHOPLIFTING)-Officers were called to the 5900 block of Stage Road regarding a theft complaint. The complainant stated that a male took a phone from the store without paying for it.
INTIMIDATION-Officers were called to the 2900 block of Kate Bond regarding harassing phone calls. The complainant stated that an individual has been calling and intimidating him.
THEFT (SHOPLIFTING)-Officer was called...
Hundreds expected in largest youth wrestling tourney in country
The Arlington Youth Wrestling program will be hosting one of the largest youth wrestling tournaments in Shelby County wrestling history January 26 at Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova.
According to organizer Chris Nettleton, more than 350 wrestling families are expected to attend from as far away as East Tennessee’s District One as well as neighboring states.
Built as a feeder program to Arlington...
Bartlett falls late to FCA
By Brian Bloom
Regional Manager
Eric McGill hits a short jumper while an FCA player is late to defend. Bartlett took a big lead into the fourth but couldn’t hold off the Nighthawks Friday night.
The FCA Nighthawks used an 11-0 fourth quarter run to wipe out a 56-47 deficit and drop Bartlett 68-65 Friday night.
Coach Anthony Smith’s squad went three minutes without a bucket to start the...
Bartlett girls fall to FCA
By Brian Bloom
Regional Manager
Shuntavia Rodgers (22) splits a pair of FCA defenders as she streaks toward the basket Friday. Bartlett had a strong first quarter but couldn’t keep up the pace in falling to FCA 58-39.
Elizabeth Williams scored her only two points at the 3:56 point in the second quarter. Unfortunately for Bartlett, it was the only basket the lady Panthers would make in the eight-minute...
Carr, Smith graduates from basic training
Colton Carr
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Colton C. Carr graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward...
Softballers learn the gift of giving
By Brian Bloom
Regional Manager
Lady Panthers wrap gifts for Lebonheur Hospital patients
For Bartlett Softball Coach Katie Maroon, team building comes in a number of ways.
“We were talking at a parents meeting about how we wanted the girls understand what it feels like to give back,” Maroon said about her team’s December program. “I mean the community’s given us so much, we wanted to do something...
