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Cookeville Regional takes another award: Top 100 nationwide in cardiac surgery By KEVIN J. DONALDSON CROSSVILLE Life Features Editor Cookeville Regional Medical Center continues to be honored for its excellence, garnering another prestigious award for cardiac care recently, and CEO Paul Korth says the awards are simply an indication of the hospiof other support team members that tal’s commitment to patient care. make up the Heart and Vascular Cen“Our number one goal at ter staff. Cookeville Regional is high-qualCRMC has two dedicated heart ity patient care, and we have a great team here at Cookeville Regional who surgery suites in the operating room area, along with a Cardiovascular work hard to ensure that we provide Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for paexcellent care for our patients,” Korth tients after surgery, a step-down unit said. and a cardiac rehabilitation center for One of the most recent awards exercise following surgery. was the naming of CRMC as one of Dr. Tim Powell, MD, is one of the only two hospitals in the state among three cardiac/thoracic surgeons at the America’s 100 Best Hospitals in hospital. Dr. Powcardiac surgery by ell and colleagues Healthgrades, a perform bypass U.S company that surgery, aneuprovides informarysm replacement tion about physisurgery, and valve cians, hospitals replacement or and health care repair surgery. providers. Vander“The only bilt Hospital was things we don’t the only other do are pediatric Tennessee recipisurgeries and ent of this desigheart transplants,” nation. he said. “For a hosHeart bypass pital our size, it’s Timothy J. Powell, M.D. surgery is the quite unique to most common offer the level cardiac surgery performed at CRMC, of specialty care that we provide,” Dr. Powell said. Bypass surgery is a Korth said,“and we are so proud to procedure that restores blood flow be recognized in this category and to your heart muscle by diverting the many other areas in recent years. To flow of blood around a section of a be recognized for the high quality of blocked artery in your heart. Bypass that care on a national level is very surgery uses a healthy blood vessel significant. taken from elsewhere in the body “We have excellent results with our heart surgery patients and we are and connects it to the other arteries in your heart, so blood is bypassed very proud of the heart and vascular around the diseased or blocked area. care team we have put together here Vascular surgeries, involving both at CRMC,” Korth said. peripheral (in the body’s extremities) and carotid (neck) arteries, are also The heart and vascular team regularly performed by surgeons, CRMC has three different teams dedicated to patient heart and vascu- along with lung cancer surgeries. During the past fiscal year 264 lar care, each with its own specialty. total heart surgeries, including openThe Heart and Vascular Center is heart surgeries, have been performed made up of: by members of the heart surgery • Cardiologists - 11 physicians, team along with 487 other procedures • Cardiac, vascular and thoracic including thoracic, aneurysm and (chest) surgeons - three physicians, carotid artery procedures for a total of and • Vascular surgeons - seven physi- 751 surgeries in one year. The da Vinci surgical robot system cians. Some of the surgeons overlap in fields of specialty. There are dozens is also used for single bypass surgeries
performed on the front of the heart, Dr. Powell said. The da Vinci system is designed to expand the surgeon’s capabilities and offer a state-of-theart minimally invasive option for major surgery. It’s also used for other surgeries at Cookeville Regional. “We’re trying to recapture some of the lung cancer patients that are going out of the area to have surgeries performed,” Dr. Powell said.“We can offer those people top-flight care right here in the Upper Cumberland. We have the capability to expand our da Vinci robotic lung surgery, and hope to do that.” Commitment to care “I think what makes the situation unique here at Cookeville is the commitment by the hospital to have three surgeons for patient care,” said Dr. Powell, who has also practiced in Memphis.“The level of care here is comparable to what we had in Memphis. There was no step down at all in care. “The level of dedication by the hospital to have all the other programs in place to support us is a big key, too,” Dr. Powell said,“along with the commitment to recruit quality people here. “We have a very good working relationship with the cardiologists, and that’s very important,” he said. “Everyone works well together, and that’s crucial to providing the best care possible.” Patients recovering in the CVICU’s 12-bed unit have a single nurse dedicated to their care in the first 12 hours following surgery, to increase familiarity with the patient and their situation. • The recent Healthgrades recognition for heart and vascular care was just the latest in a string of awards CRMC has won. The Society of Chest Pain Centers declared CRMC the only level-three accredited chest pain center in the Upper Cumberland. • CRMC was named one of
Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care (20132014) and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention (20122014). • The CRMC cardiac program received the Healthgrades Cardiac Care Excellence Award (two years in a row), Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award and Coronary Intervention Excellence Award (three years in a row). • Healthgrades ranked CRMC among the Top 5% in the Nation and #1 in Tennessee for Overall Cardiac Services, for Cardiology Services and for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2013. • The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) awarded its certification to CRMC’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center program. • The American Heart Association, for the second time, presented CRMC with its Mission: Lifeline Bronze Quality Achievement Award. • CRMC became one of only 26 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR ACTION Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2012. “These are just the latest in a long list of honors that demonstrate Cookeville Regional’s commitment to quality care for heart patients and prove that now, more than ever, you can trust your heart, and your overall health, to Cookeville Regional,” Korth said. Mended Hearts support group In addition to the direct health care patients receive at Cookeville Regional, the hospital also has an excellent system in place for in-hospital patient and family support and community education. And the local chapter of the national “Mended Hearts” support program just happens to be one of the best in the nation. “We want you to know that you can live a fulfilling, productive, and happy life after heart surgery,” says Pharoah Smithers, Cookeville chapter president.“Through our visiting programs, support group meetings, and educational forums provided by our all-volunteer members, you can not See
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It’s a Wonderful Life Reba England’s legacy as the Tennessee State Department of Transportation’s longest-tenured employee will not soon be forgotten September 30 brought to an end an historic and prolific career for a longtime employee at the district Tennessee Dept. of Transportation office. Reba England’s retirement ended 61-plus years with the districtwide TDOT office, but it DON NAPIER definitely won’t end Publisher her witticisms and sage sayings. “Reba has a lot of sayings,� said co-worker Leslie Wood with a smile. “She has some very wise words and a lot of information.� “I’ve worked longer than anyone has ever worked for DOT,� Reba said,“and I recently got to meet the (TDOT) commissioner John Schroer. I wasn’t even old enough to vote when I started.� Reba has worked with the districtwide office since August 3, 1953. “Getting a job with the state was all about politics back then,� she said. “Frank Clement was the governor then, and my brother-in-law, Clyde, had worked for him, so that’s how I
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got hired. “I’ve always told everybody that I started working here back before the war. They would ask me ‘which war,’ and I always say the one between the Democrats and Republicans.� In the Clement days and for quite a while after that, Tennessee was for all practical purposes a one-party, Democratic state. Her being hired by the district office was a ground-breaking thing, too. “I was the first woman ever hired here as a clerk,� Reba said.“It was 15 years before they ever hired me a helper, and it was a man.� The current district office in Crossville is part of what TDOT calls a “super district,� which also includes a district office in Cookeville. The Crossville office oversees operations in Cumberland, Fentress, Pickett and Overton counties. Things have changed a lot through the years, Reba said.“We used to have around 80 employees in five counties (Rhea County was formerly in the district),� she said.“Now, we may not have 50 workers.� When Reba was hired, the district
office was “uptown, next to the old library,� she said. The office moved to its current location on Highway 127South in 1961. Reba has always been a clerk of some kind at the office.“I was a clerk, then a junior clerk, an intermediate clerk, and then an accounting clerk,� she said. How did she manage and decide to stay at the same basic job for over six decades? She said it was an easy decision. “I never really considered going anywhere else,� Reba said.“The job was five days a week with good benefits and good insurance. I always had fun, too. I’ve really enjoyed it, and the work came easy to me. I was also afraid if I retired, I’d get sick or something,� she said with a chuckle. She did take just a minimum of time off through the years, for the births of son Wade and daughter Carmen Wyatt. She suffered a heart attack in 2003, needing bypass surgery, and had three other surgeries through the years. “I had enough sick time built up, or used the sick-time pool, to deal with all of it,� Reba said. “I’ve seen a whole lot of people’s whole careers, from start to finish,� she said, reflecting at her desk near the front door.“I’ve also worked with three generations of one family.� Reba said she has had her share of funny, touching, and strange things happen through the years, along with a few interesting phone calls. “Right after the interstate had opened up, there was a little bit of snow falling, not a lot, really,� she said.“A man who lived on a side road called and said ‘when are the graders
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coming?’ I told him we had to take care of the interstate first, since there was so much more traffic out there. “That answer didn’t suit him. He said he wanted to talk to somebody higher up, and I said ‘this is as high up as you can get, since nobody else is here.’ I might not should’ve said that, but it was the truth.� Since there was no mandatory retirement age, Reba could have stayed on a while longer, but she chose not to. “I would’ve had to fill out an application to stay on (due to changes in the hiring and classification process),� she said. “I didn’t even fill out one when I started.� She said her children have been after her to retire for a while. “They asked me why I didn’t retire and maybe work part-time See
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only regain control of your life, but learn how you can provide support to others.” Mended Hearts is a nationally-organized support group for patients and their families.“Mended Hearts makes a highly valuable contribution in completing the recovery process and provides on-going support,” Smithers said. What makes the volunteer group members unique is the fact they are former patients themselves, having had a heart attack, surgery, or stents placed to open blocked arteries. Not only do they provide support, they have walked in the shoes of the patients and their families.
“The Mended Heart volunteers man the CVICU waiting room, providing all types of in-hospital support, and they go out in the community to better educate people on how to prevent and deal with heart disease,” Dr. Powell said.“They are very important and very proud of their program.” As well they should be. Cookeville Chapter 127 has been named the top chapter in the U.S. by the national organization, and also had a chapter member win the top individual volunteer award. Mended Hearts is just another part of CRMC’s commitment to topflight cardiac care. For more information about the Heart and Vascular Center at Cookeville Regional, visit www. crmchealth.org.
- MENDED HEARTS CHAPTER 127 AWARDS NATIONAL HOSPITAL OF THE YEAR AWARD-CRMC won this award after being nominated by the local chapter for the support that CRMC’s staff provides Chapter 127. Currently there are over 460 hospitals associated with Mended Hearts nationwide. PRESIDENT’S CUP AWARD-The president of Mended Hearts Chapter 127, Pharoah Smithers and his wife Blanche, accepted the President’s Cup Award on behalf of Chapter 127. This is the highest award a chapter can receive. This is the second time that Chapter 127 has received this award. VISITING CHAIRMAN EXCELLENCE AWARD-This award was presented to Chapter 127 member Lou Thomason for his work as chairman with the patient visitation team.
Gastroenterologist Suneel Tammana, M.D. Joins Cookeville Regional Medical Group Suneel Tammana, M.D., a specialist in gastroenterology, has joined the staff at Cookeville Regional Medical Center and will be joining the gastroenterology practice of Cookeville Regional Medical Group with fellow gastroenterologists Maan Anbari, M.D., Phillip Bertram, M.D., Joyce Bremer, M.D. and Michael Zelig, M.D. in their office 438 North Whitney in Cookeville. Dr. Tammana attended medical school at Guntur Medical College in India and performed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C. During his fellowship, he rotated at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Georgetown University Hospital and Virginia Commonwealth University for additional training. He is board certified in internal medicine and has authored several publications. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Gastroenterology involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the stomach, intestines and related structures such as the esophagus, liver, gallbladder
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and pancreas. Dr. Tammana has special interest in colorectal cancer screening, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) and acute pancreatitis. Dr. Tammana is married to Hemamalini Karparupu, M.D. who specializes in medical oncology and hematology at the Cancer Center of Cookeville Regional. Dr. Tammana is pleased to be in Upper Cumberland region and looks forward to serving the medical needs of our community. Dr. Tammana is accepting new patients. To make an appointment please contact his office at 931-7832616.
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Sara Wells, M.D. Joins Cookeville Regional Medical Center Urologist Sara Wells, M.D., has joined the staff at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She will be working with Drs. Lee Moore and Quinton Cancel of Upper Cumberland Urology Associates located at 320 N. Oak Avenue. Dr. Wells received her medical degree from the University of Kansas in 2009 where she received the Best Student in Clinical Skills Award. She went on to perform an internship and a residency in urology at the University of Louisville.
Before attending medical school, she received a bachelor’s degree in German Studies at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont and spent a year as a visiting student at Freie Universitat in Berlin, Germany. She has been very involved in civic organizations including being a mentor for Connecting Kansas Kids with Medical Students and serving as a volunteer physician at Jaydoc Free Clinic in Kansas City. Dr. Wells has a special interest in continence issues, kidney stones and
cancers of the kidney. She offers a wide range of current surgical treatments including robotic surgery. Dr. Wells is pleased to be in the Upper Cumberland and looks forward to serving the medical needs of our community. She is currently accepting patients at the offices of Upper Cumberland Urology Associates located at 320 North Oak Avenue in Cookeville. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Wells, please call 931-528-5547.
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JUST LIKE THERE’S ONLY ONE YOU, there’s only one hospital in the Upper Cumberland* to receive the Healthgrades® 2014 America’s 100 Best for Cardiac Surgery™ designation. Consistent, competent, compassionate and more than capable: Cookeville Regional. Right here in Cookeville – the Upper Cumberland’s only full-service heart and vascular center and one of only two hospitals in Tennessee to receive the America’s 100 Best for Cardiac Surgery™ in 2014.
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somewhere. I told them I just work part of the time here,� Reba said. “(Son) Wade said we could all have a good supper every night if I would retire,� she said.“I told him when I retire, ‘I’ll be ready for meals on wheel, and you can bring them.’� Reba said she was “a little tired, but I guess I’m supposed to be tired by now. I get up around 4 and go to bed about 8. “According to my birth certificate, I’m 80, but I’m not sure it’s right,� she continued.“My momma said you could do as you please when you’re 80, but I decided to start when I was 60!� Reba said she has kept her youthful appearance due to a “wrinkle-free diet, and I put on three coats of paint every day.� She and husband Ralph have been married for 62 years.“I had to stay with him,� Reba said.“My brother always said nobody else would put up with me.� Ralph worked for Crossville Ford for many years. Thats where I got to know him better. I always said he was their “Ambassador� because he greeted everyone and knew most people’s name. He also answered the phone. Reba and Ralph are both “characters.� They kind of compliment each other, personality wise. “I almost never found anybody to marry, because I was kin to everybody in the county.�
She and Ralph had their first date at the county fair in Sparta. “I was football queen, and was Ralph was from Pleasant Hill “Everybody thought I was a traitor.� AFTER RETIREMENT “I may do some volunteer work, maybe help Carmen at her job, or help some in the schools if I can.� Goodbye Billy I lost one of my old buddies recently. Billy Gustin, who is the husband of Ellie Gustin, died on August 22, one day short of his 68th Wedding Anniversary. They moved to Fairfield Glade in 1981 to enjoy retirement and they represented some of our earliest retirees. Even at age 90, Billy still played golf weekly. I am so proud we were able to write Billy’s story as a veteran of WWII. He was from the Toledo, Ohio area and loved living here. He was a member of the Fairfield Glade Lions Club and brought me my cheese order every year. Ellie wrote a food column for me when I founded and operated The Glade Vista. I have been in their homes many times. They were just the best kind of people. Ellie, who still writes a weekly column in the Glade Vista, wrote a Book of Poems that I published for her. She is a very talented writer. They have two sons, one in North Carolina and one in Ohio and I expect Ellie will be moving away soon. We will miss her (and Billy).
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Interesting stories Please look elsewhere in this issue for some really good feature stories and interviews on some very interesting people. My friend Bob Murray is our featured WWII veteran for this issue. Be sure and read his story. The late, great Billy Westmoreland is the subject for a feature story on page 10. Billy is still remembered as the Smallmouth King for his fishcatching legacy on Dale Hollow. We also have a powerful interview with Susan Bailey, who turned her house into a headquarters for mailing food and personal items to members of the armed forces. Welcoming Adam to Crossville I would like to welcome another new businessman to Crossville/ Cumberland County. Adam Wyatt, a native of Cumberland County, has moved back home and is living in the Tansi area. Adam is a Certified Residential Appraiser and his business name is River Bend Appraisals, Inc. He is the son of my good friend Bruce Wyatt. I had previously met Adam and really look forward to getting to know him better. If you find yourself in the need of a professional appraiser, you can contact him at (931) 210-8615 or email him at riverbendapprisals@gmail.com. We wish him all the success in the world.
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Hospice Care Change is in the air Happy Fall Ye All! Hey, does anyone know what happen to Summer? Sure seems like a short summer to me, or perhaps what lazy days of summer we had ---- I ‘lazed’ through them. Sometimes life can seem the same way,“what happen KEN TAYLOR Hospice to the past 20 years Exec. Director and where have they gone?� October ushers in a new/different season, a time of events, celebrated holidays, and seasonal changes. A change of day light hours, change of time, changes in tree colors and vegetable life. As Hospice of Cumberland County celebrates life every day, we welcome the upcoming events and adjust to the changes natural life brings to us. Let me throw a word at ya, ‘paraprosdokian.’ Ya, spell that in your sleep. This word basically means something started out one way (mostly a figure of speech) and suddenly changed unexpectedly to a different ending. This year we have had a higher than normal number
of days doing this and now it is the time of the year that the days do start out one way and may change differently than we expected them to. You know, life itself may have some ‘paraprosdokian’ periods where it just didn’t end up as we expected it to. The evening news is nearly always like this; starts out by saying “good evening� and then ends up telling us all the reasons it’s not. Let me share one of the good events coming for Hospice of Cumberland County. The entire month of November is declared Hospice Appreciation Month across the nation. Hospice Specialized Health Care became a Medicare covered health care in the mid 80s and it’s benefit to individuals and families has been so recognized that the entire month of November (the month we also celebrate being thankful) has been set aside to recognize and be thankful for this level of health care in America. So, this serves as a great time to celebrate the services Hospice of Cumberland County provides to our community. The founding members of the organization have reasons to be happy and proud of all the good their meager beginning developed into. The Tree of Testimonies will be on the Courthouse Lawn November
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Crossville Life welcomes Donaldson to editorial staff Crossville Life is proud to introduce Kevin Donaldson as the new Features Editor. Kevin has been been associated with the magazine for several years, having served as editor about four years ago. He is a Kevin Donaldson New Features Editor veteran newspaperman, having worked as a former newspaper editor and sports editor in his career, after earning his English-Journalism degree from Tennessee Tech University in 1981. He and Don Napier worked together in the 1970s and 1980s on different ventures. He land his wife Jayne live in Celina, Tennessee where he operates a public relations firm.
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“All Aboard� for the Grand Re-Opening of the Crossville Depot October 23 There will be a Grand Re-Opening for the Crossville Depot on Thursday, Oct. 23rd. The public is invited to attend this special event, which will include several “happenings.� There will be artist and craft demonstrations and a mini-art show going on during the day on the decks surrounding the Depot. Live music will get underway at 6 p.m. with a reception to begin at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets for the reception will be available on a first come, first serve basis. A new Depot print was created by artist Jonathan Scheele (shown here). There also be special recognition for Larry and Chris Doster for the excellent job they have done managing the Depot. There will also be refreshments and door prizes. The Grand Re-
Opening is sponsored by C.A.T.S. (Cumberland Artisians of Tennessee Studio), 228 Interstate Drive, Crossville Mall Suite 118. For more info, contact the Gallery at 210-5588 or the Depot at 456-2586. Crossville Breakfast Rotary Club to hold 29th Annual Chili Cook-Off Since 1985, the Crossville Breakfast Rotary Club has hosted a Chili Cook-Off Contest in Crossville, bringing together great and not-sogreat chili cooks for the opportunity to win the coveted title. Serving will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13th at the Crossville Depot. The contest and all eating will end at 1:30 p.m. For a $5 ticket, you can enjoy allyou-can-eat chili. Soft drinks are $1. The Crossville Christmas Parade will get underway at 4:30 p.m. on the same day as the Chili Cook-Off. If you are interested in entering the contest or have any questions about the competition, call Norm Westerbuhr at 456-6255. “Coming Home For Christmas� is the theme for the Crossville Christmas Parade, Sat. Dec. 13 This is your official call to participate in the City of Crossville annual
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Christmas Parade, set for Saturday, Dec. 13th beginning at 4:30 p.m. Groups, organizations and businesses may sign up to participate in the parade by calling the Palace Theatre. This year’s theme is “Coming Home For Christmas,� as suggested by Teresa Weidner, who won the City’s annual “name the theme contest.�There is no charge to participate in the parade, but entries must register. The parade, which gets underway at 4:30 p.m., will follow a route that starts at CCHS, then to Main Street and on to the downtown area, concluding at Woodmere Mall. Thom Hassler and Chris Cannon will share the Master of Ceremony job. The Christmas Parade video, sponsored by Vol First, is back by
PARADE PARTNERSHIP-Robin Abram, representing Cumberland Medical Center; and Randell Farley, Director of Distribution at Flowers Bakery, announced their partnership to distribute snack cakes, hot chocolate, and coffee at the City of Crossville’s Christmas Parade, scheduled for Sat., Dec. 13. “We are honored to provide this service to our community,� Farley said. “This is our third year working together and are excited to participate in the 2014 event.�
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CHRISTMAS PARADE PLANNING-Gathered for the purpose of discussing the 2014 Christmas Parade, and to congratulate Teresa Weidner on her winning theme, these volunteers, sponsors and City employees are, L-R: Leah Crockett, Billy Loggins, Teresa Weidner, Steve Hill and Terry Ashburn. Not pictured are Kevin Music, Mike Turner, Darrell Sherrill and Gerry Latham. (Photo courtesy of Heather Mullinix)
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copies are made from their footage and copies are made available free to the public who wants them. They are available at City Hall, usually two weeks after the parade. Senior Olympic participants again in Crossville for events The last two weeks of September saw many Senior Olympic Ath-
letes in Crossville and Cumberland County to participate in their specific sport. They will all be coming back on October 24th for the big Recognition and Awards Luncheon held at the Conference Center in Fairfield Glade. City’s annual Christmas Open House set for Thursday, December 18 at City Hall The public is cordially invited to attend the annual City of Crossville Open House at City Hall, at 392
Speciality license plates benefit Arts Commission, other organizations The State of Tennessee offers more than 90 specialty license plates for Tennessee motorists to display on their registered motor vehicles, including choices that benefit the Tennessee Arts Commission. Arts Commission plates are available to Tennessee residents who are registering a private passenger motor vehicle, according to the tn.gov website. The annual fee is $56.50 and $30.75 of the additional $35 collected is allocated to the Tennessee Arts Commission. The plate can be personalized with 5 characters. There are four different Arts Commission plates available. License plates feature a sunglasseswearing, saxophone-playing cat, a smiling fish, a rainbow, and “Tennesseans for the Arts.” Other speciality plates represent colleges and universities, branches of the military, special interest organizations, professional organizations and other topics.
Cumberland County Community Band has events set for November, December The Cumberland County Community Band has a pair of upcoming events scheduled, both to be held at Stone Memorial High School. On November 6th, the band, along with the Cumberland County Community Chorus, will present its annual Veterans Benefit Concert at 7:00 p.m. at Stone Memorial. Admission is free.“Donations will go to our Vietnam Veterans, and this will be a great concert showing our patriotism and appreciation of our veterans,” said a band spokesperson. On December 11th, the band will present its annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. at the school. “Be sure and be there to enjoy the fun and celebrate Christmas,” the spokesperson said.“As always, admission is free.” For more information about the band, visit http://www.cccband.net/.
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Dale Hollow Lake most known for smallmouth bass fishing By KEVIN DONALDSON Features Editor Dale Hollow Lake is known for many things: houseboating, scuba diving and snorkeling, various water sports, primitive camping and developed campgrounds, the clarity of its water, and its rustic beauty, among other qualities and activities. But when all’s said and done, Dale Hollow is known most for one thing - fishing. And that fishing can be narrowed down to a particular kind - smallmouth bass, and for good reason. Not only does Dale Hollow hold the recognized world record for smallmouth bass (and some other records down through the years), but the lake has been the home of two smallmouth fishing celebrities. Not long after its impoundment, Dale Hollow’s reputation as a fishing hotspot started to grow. That reputation reached worldwide proportions way back in 1955, when David Lee Hayes landed the world-record, 11.9375-pound “smallie” from the Kentucky side of the lake. Hayes’ world-record has survived a great deal of scrutiny through the years, and stands undisputed as the biggestever smallmouth landed. But don’t think smallmouth bass fishing is the only type Dale Hollow is recognized for, or still heavily visited for. The lake, and the Obey River directly below it, has held multiple records for other species through the years. Dale Hollow once held the state record for lake trout (12 pounds, 13 ounces), while the Obey River below Dale Hollow Dam once produced a state record rainbow trout (14 pounds, 8 ounces) and brown trout (26 pounds, 2 ounces). Those marks have fallen through the years, but
WORLD RECORD - Dale Hollow’s Stephen Headrick, left, is shown visiting with smallmouth bass world record holder, D.L. Hayes (11.9375 lbs.), who caught the fish that made him famous in 1955. Headrick, known as the Smallmouth Guru, owns Punisher Lures and writes fishing columns for various websites and publications.
the brown trout and rainbow trout former records are still close to the current state records. Dale Hollow still holds the Kentucky muskie title (43 pounds). If you’re looking for big fish, this can be the place. If you want to fish for something else, there’s largemouth and Kentucky bass, walleye, crappie, drum and a variety of other species to choose from. A rainbow trout hatchery that stocks waters around the entire Southeast is located on the Obey River. The Obey is also directly stocked from the facility, which we’ll look at in-depth in a future issue. Reputation is well-deserved Back to smallmouth bass, is Dale Hollow’s reputation as the smallmouth capital of the world deserved? Many times, claims like that are nothing more than hype or opinion. A look inside the numbers tells the real story of Dale Hollow.
Figures compiled by Bassmaster through the years are eye-opening. Dale Hollow Lake has yielded not only the biggest smallmouth of all-time, it holds the top three spots. In addition to Haye’s lunker, John Gorman (10.875 pounds in 1969) and Paul Beal (10.5 lbs. - 1986) stand second and third (tie) in the record books. Alabama and North Carolina waters hold the next two spots, but Dale Hollow takes the next two spots. Celina’s late Billy Westmorland (see more below and in publisher Don Napier’s column) holds down the number six and seven spots, giving Dale Hollow five of the top seven spots. Celina attorney and judge, the late Willis Spear, is tied for the 9th overall spot. Dale Hollow has also yielded spots number 13, 15, 19 (Westmorland again) and 21. That gives Dale Hollow 10 of the top 25 smallmouth bass ever caught. All but one of those 10 fish were caught on the Tennessee side of the lake. Various Tennessee lakes have given up a majority of the top 25.
tions and websites, and is the owner of Punisher Lures. • “BILLY WESTMORLAND was a true legend in bass fishing, and one of the pioneers on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail,” says an article on worldfishingnetwork.com. “He was a much loved source of information and tips for articles in the early Bassmaster Magazine on the subject of smallmouth bass, which was his lifelong specialty.”
Two smallmouth heavyweights Dale Hollow and Clay County are also the home of two smallmouth bass celebrities. The late smallmouth bass legend Billy Westmorland was a highly-successful pro fisherman on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail in the 1970’s and 80’s. He also authored two books on fishing, hosted a television show, and was something of a legend in his time. Stephen Headrick, known as the “Smallmouth Guru,” is a professional fisherman who resides in Celina, as Westmoreland did. Headrick writes fishing articles for a variety of publica-
RESOURCE MANAGER’S OFFICE Dale Hollow Lake 540 Dale Hollow Dam Road Celina, Tennessee 38551 (931) 243-3136 • CORPS OF ENGINEERS Group Picnic Shelters Advanced shelter reservations for facilities in Clay County at Dale Hollow Lake can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or at www.recreation.gov. Shelters when not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are three Corps picnic shelters in the immediate Celina area - one below Dale Hollow Dam, and two at Donaldson Park, inside the city limits. All are located near the Obey River. • CAMPING There are three campgrounds in Clay County under the direction of the Corps of Engineers, including the one immediately below Dale Hollow Dam, which will be featured in an upcoming issue.
Fondly remembering the Smallmouth King, Billy Westmorland By DON NAPIER In 1975, I moved back home to Celina, Tennessee to pursue my dream, which was to own and operate my own community weekly newspaper. At the time, I was a young man with a lot of energy, with little money but armed with a dream to work in my hometown and fish on Dale Hollow every minute I had when I wasn’t working. I had a big hero back then. His name was Billy Westmorland, and in addition to being a distant cousin, he was my number one fan. He believed in me and gave me encouragement every time I saw him. He always encouraged me to seek out my dreams and not to give up. I hung around at Horse Creek Boat Dock back then and eventually kept a bass boat there. Billy Westmorland was a partner in the boat dock and I saw him a lot when he wasn’t gone on a fishing or Boat Show trip. Wow! What great memories I have of
Billy, talking to him about fishing and even getting to go out on Dale Hollow a few times with him. I ate breakfast with him pretty regularly and ate his cooking, too (he was an outstandBilly Westmoreland ing chef). I always felt so clumsy in his boat. I was in awe of Billy, kind of what it would feel like to be playing golf with Arnold Palmer, I guess. If Michael Jordan was God’s gift to basketball, Billy Westmorland’s was God’s gift to smallmouth bass fishing. He came to national attention in the 1970’s while competing professionally on the Bassmaster Tournament Trail. In his short seven-year career, he placed in the top 10 in 35 professional tournaments and won
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three national events. He hosted his own national fishing TV Show, wrote books about smallmouth and developed some of the best fishing lures every invented. Because he won the St. Johns Invitational two years in a row, he was really wellknown among bass fishermen in Florida. He died on Sept. 29, 2002, at the age of 65, becoming the first person to be posthumously inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. He left his mark on people. But that’s not what I wanted to share with you in this story. Billy Westmorland was giant of a man and I am not speaking of his girth. Billy left his mark on people. Around Celina, he was so humble and unassuming. I have been to boat shows with Billy and seen firsthand the drawing power of his name. I have seen the excitement in the a crowd of 500 people waiting for Billy to start his demonstration or talk. He See
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Swan Ridge was Doug Smith’s first big venture outside the wood products industry, but it wasn’t his last. As a natural extension of his organization, Swan Ridge has formed partnerships with another non-wood products sister company and one of the first of the companies to give Swan Ridge residents and prospects an added layer of benefits. Just a few years after Swan Ridge was underway, Smith purchased a nearby marina and gave it an overhaul. Mitchell Creek Marina is a very successful stand-alone business located just a few minutes drive from Swan Ridge. “With our property being so close to the lake, and having the great views of Dale Hollow, having a marina nearby to serve our residents just seemed like the thing to do,” Patterson said.“We feel like we have one of the best marina facilities on the lake. If you want to go out and play or stay on the water, we have everything you need. “If you need a place to keep your boat, we can take care of you. We have a great restaurant run by a proven restaurateur, and a top-flight gift shop that features a lot more than just souvenirs. On top of that, we have plenty of lodging if you want to come down for a visit.” A second partnership that was also natural is with Honest Abe Log Homes. Honest Abe has been in
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DALE HOLLOW LAKE - When you’re searching for lakeview property in Tennessee, or anywhere for that matter, it’s difficult to find something that suits people in every respect. It’s either too much of this, or not enough of that. In many cases, lakeview property might mean that if the sun’s shining just right and you use a couple of mirrors, you can see just a tiny sliver of the lake. In other instances, you can’t see the lake for the trees, or the hills or mountains that might get in the way. But located just a short drive from Crossville is a resort development that offers both lake and mountain views. As Goldilocks might say,“It’s juuuuust right.” Swan Ridge Development is located midway between Celina and Livingston, perched several hundred feet above this rustic lake. Up here, you literally can see for miles and miles. April Patterson “We believe the views sell themselves,” said April Smith Patterson, daughter of the late original property developer, Doug Smith. “Our slogan through the years has been ‘It’s different up here,’ but See SWAN RIDGE Page 21 See SWAN page 13
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Swan Ridge Lake Resort is a private, gated community where you can enjoy the best of both worlds: lake-view and mountain-view property all in one. The resort features an 8,000 square-foot clubhouse, swimming pool, scenic hiking trails, and recreation and fitness complexes. With Mitchell Creek Marina nearby (a sister company), boating, fishing and other water sports are readily available. "We believe the views sell themselves," said April Patterson, daughter of the late original property developer, Doug Smith. "Our slogan through the years has been 'It's different up here,' but it's more than a slogan, it really is different."
It‘s like a dream to wake up to such an amazing view every day... “We stayed in one of the cabins at Swan Ridge while our house was constructed. The staff at Swan Ridge was so accommodating. They made us feel at home and like we were family. We met our wonderful neighbors, who have become great friends. We’re all like family here. We recently moved into our new beautifully constructed home on our beautiful property in Swan Ridge. From our back deck, we love to watch the sunsets overlooking amazing Dale Hollow Lake. We love the wildlife, and have seen Bald Eagles, wild turkey, red-tailed hawks, white tailed deer, quail, squirrel, and many species of other birds. It‘s like a dream to wake up to such an amazing view every day. We’ve made it home and couldn’t be happier to be here!” - Rita and Jason Atkins
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For more information on Swan Ridge and the other sister companies mentioned here, you can call or visit the following: t Swan Ridge Lake Development 3404 Swan Ridge Road Hilham, TN 38568 931-243-4871 | www.swanridgedevelopment.com t Honest Abe Log Homes 9995 Clay County Hwy Moss, TN 38575 800 231-3695 | www.honestabe.com
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Cumb. Co. Archives and Family Heritage Center works to preserve history
“Our City, Our Future!�
“History began yesterday and that’s what we’re trying to preserve.� Those are the words of Joyce Rorabaugh, Cumberland County appointed archivist and director of the Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center. KEVIN Crossville Life Publisher Don Na- DONALDSON Features Editor pier and I recently got a great tour of the facility, located on First Street in Crossville, in the building that was home to the First Baptist Church from 1941 to 2002. Rorabaugh and assistant Loreda Davis, the only paid employees at the archives, gave us the tour. The building is now owned by the county, and contains an amazing compilation of county and family records and history. “The Tennessee State Library and Archives requested that each county have an archive,� Rorabaugh said. “In a lot of other counties, the archives are part of a library, another government Joyce Rorabaugh, building, maybe Archives Director even a broom
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closet in a basement somewhere.� That’s certainly not the case in Cumberland County. The climate-controlled building contains a wealth of information, from old county records to school rolls and records and family and genealogical information. One of the mandates of the archives is to “maintain county records and be responsible for them,� Rorabaugh said, but she strongly emphasized that “the second part of our title is ‘Family Heritage Center.’� The archives celebrated its fourth birthday on August 29. “We basically started without even pencils or paper,� Rorabaugh said. Grants and community donations helped the archives get started on its mission. Fire destroyed early records A courthouse fire back in 1905 “destroyed all the early records except the deeds,� Rorabaugh said. “We are encouraging anyone with original documents to donate the document or a copy of it to the archives for preservation.� All donations are preserved in archival quality materials and stored in the climate-controlled storage area, she said. In the Records section of the archives, you’ll find marriage licenses, school registers, some probate records from as far back as 1922, private collections donated to the
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archives by individuals and groups, and an impressive Cumberland County Playhouse collection (scripts, photos, playbills, etc.). The archives carries out its work with the help of a group of 15 to 18 volunteers, Rorabaugh said, most of whom are retirees. There are two genealogical groups who help out, too, she said. There were several volunteers at work the day we visited the archives, indexing and making digital files of old records. Rorabaugh said the archives would love to have old high school yearbooks, phone directories, city directories, and old family records of any kind. “We would love to have
Want to trace your ancestry? When you step in the archives building, you immediately come into a huge room that is devoted entirely to genealogy, which is probably appropriate, considering the times. “People are doing genealogy like crazy,� Rorabaugh said.“It’s the fastest growing hobby in the United States.� Not only does the genealogy section contain a prolific amount of material, staffers there will assist researchers who need the help through the process. “We can help you get started on your family quest or help you further your research,� Rorabaugh said.“We offer help for people, not just pointing them in the right direcSee
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was a superstar in the fishing world. But back in his hometown, at Earl Napier’s Restaurant, he was just Billy. Many knew him by his nickname of “Wooly.� I also had the privilege of working with Billy to ghost write and market his syndicated fishing column. He taped the column while driving to and from tournaments. I listened to them later, put them into story form, then mailed out the actual column to the subscribing newspapers. That was long before any of us had ever dreamed of e-mail. I made a lot of photos of Billy with big strings of fish. My favorite story is about a day when he wanted me to go to the lake with him to make a photo for his book of him catching a big smallmouth. I met him at Cedar Hill Resort and he told me he had a 6.5-pound smallmouth in the wire cage attached to the dock there. He put it into his boat’s live well. I had my “medium-format� color film (which has a much larger image area than 35mm) and was ready. I put my tripod and camera into the boat. Billy said,“We’ll just go over here across the lake to get the pictures done.� As he slowly pulled parallel to the bank,
A portion of State Hwy. 52 near Dale Hollow now bears Westmorland’s name.
YESTERYEAR-A teenage Billy Westmorland (left) is shown with veteran Celina fisherman H.H. (Blooney) Napier. On this occasion Rainbow Trout was their quarry.
turned off the motor and flipped his trolling motor over into the water, he reached and got one of his 5-foot, one-piece rods, and said,“I’ll just limber up a bit and cast a few times.� I was set up, pretty much ready to make some photos. He was going to take the big Smallie from the live-well, put it on his line and land it a couple times for the camera. I heard something splashing around just off the front of the boat, and looked up to see Billy landing a bass that turned out to weigh 8.2 pounds, an even bigger smallmouth than we had in the live well. I made photos of that big fish and we never even touched the one in the live well. Folks, we were on an old red clay bank, straight across the lake from the dock. I always wondered if this was a good place to fish. He had the Midas
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touch. He could catch a trophy bass out of glass of water. Thanks to Billy Westmorland, whose Fishing Diary television show was a 30-minute commercial for Dale Hollow, hundreds of thousands of people know that Dale Hollow is the Smallmouth Bass capital of the World. I still have a tackle box and many old lures that Billy gave me and one of his hand-built rods. They are among my most valuable possessions. I don’t fish at Dale Hollow much anymore. I do fish in its tributary, the Obey River, and occasionally in the Cumberland. I don’t go home as often as I used to, but when I do, I always drive up and look at the lake. • Continued in the December edition of Crossville Life.
tion. We do a lot of classes and seminars and other programs. If I have a big enough group, I’ll start a class about anytime.� Here’s a sampling of the information available in the genealogy section: Crossville and Cumberland County-specific family files, military, religion,“how-to�, foreign countries, passenger lists, Native American research, surnames, family history, Mayflower research, state research, New England research, and Tennessee and Tennessee counties. The archives also offers access to popular genealogy sites on its computers dedicated for that purpose. Several of those computers were donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ancestry.com and Findagrave.com are the two most-visited genealogical websites, Rorabaugh said. “We invited people to research their family history,� Rorabaugh said.“We’ll we happy to give them a tour and get them started.� The Cumberland County Archives and Family Heritage Center is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Rorabaugh can be reached at 707-8136 or you can e-mail at Archives@ArtCircleLibrary.info.
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No surprise here: J.H. Graham III will seek another term as Mayor in the November 4th City Election
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ity election time is quickly approaching and J.H. Graham has answered the question many wanted to know. Yes, he’s running for mayor again, because of what he says is a “deep-seated love for his hometown.â€? “In the days that followed the tragic death of my daughter Jordan in 1996, I went on WAEW Radio and said I was going to work for the City of Crossville, in memory of my daughter, for as long as the citizens would have me. I have not changed my mind,â€? Graham said. “Crossville is in a great place right now. “There are a lot of opportunities before us. I want to build on the success we’ve had and use my experience as having grown up here, and my contacts in Nashville and across the state, to help Crossville become more than it already is.â€? “I’ve never lived anywhere else,â€? Graham said. “I grew up here, I raised my family here, I spent my professional career here. Today, I live in the same house I was born in. I want our children and grandchildren to grow up in the same town I grew up in - a town where we are growing the economy, growing jobs and expanding infrastructure to meet the needs of an everincreasing population.â€? “In 1988 our assessed tax evaluation in the city was $41.2 million and the tax rate was $1.55. Today, 25 years later, our assessed tax rate is .53 cents and the assessments are $372 million,â€? Graham said. “ In the last ten years, from 2004 to 2014, the total ďŹ xed assets for the city have grown from $85 million to $180 million.â€? “I love Tennessee. I love Crossville and I love my job. I’m just as enthusiastic about being mayor today as I was the ďŹ rst time I took the oath,â€? he said.
Work Together “Now, we must pledge to work together. The derisiveness that has plagued many of our city council meetings must end. “I am not going to talk about ‘what we have done,’� Graham said. “The obvious growth covers that subject. What are we going to do? That’s what we need to talk about. We must bring the community together, work with the county, the school board, and our volunteer organizations.� “Through community development, we can expand and improve our work force. That will help lead us into a situation where retiree recruitment, tourism and manufacturing will be the mainstays of our local economy,� Graham said. “We need to continue to work together to make sure Crossville remains a great place to live and raise a family, for people born and raised here and for so many people who have chosen to make Crossville their home,� Graham said.
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Growing Today and Tomorrow "Take a look around," Graham said. "Everywhere you look is growth. We have embarked on an aggressive road project that will result in huge growth and development for our city and her many businesses for years to come. That road will also lessen the traďŹƒc load on Elmore road. I can see a day in our future when we will look back and recall the decision to build the Northwest Connector as one of the smartest moves in the last 40 years." "We have experienced tremendous grown in Crossville in recent years," Graham noted," and that has allowed us to reduce the property tax rate for our residents, and also keep costs for other city services low, compared to many other cities of our size." City property tax rates are lower now than in 1999 (15 years ago). Today's tax rate is 70 cents lower than it was at that time. It was lowered to 55 cents in 2007 and is now .53 cents. "We can't make every citizen happy," Graham said. "I understand there are those who would have rather seen the Downtown Project done instead of the new highway. But I could not vote for that project with a good conscience, knowing the debt load it would put on our children and our children's children." "Being the Mayor of Crossville is all about today and tomorrow," Graham said. "One of the primary roles of government is to provide services for our citizens and help them when they have problems, as much as we are able to. The city council and city employees are committed to doing that to the best of our abilities, and I am proud to be a part of that team.
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Bailey launches program to send care packages to deployed soldiers By KEVIN J. DONALDSON Features Editor Celina (TN) native and resident Susan Bailey earlier this year started a program to send “care� packages to soldiers who are deployed overseas. The program is an extension of a request from her son, also serving overseas, to send packages to his fellow soldiers. It started as a small project, but has grown tremendously in recent months. “While some of these military are well-supported by family and friends, many are not,� Bailey told Crossville Life.“Some have few to no family at home, some have left a wife and children behind on a limited budget. It means a lot to their morale to know we are thinking of them and are proud and supportive. “Most are away from home for one year, and many will serve even more tours away from home and in dangerous areas,� she said.“Military that are deployed to these primitive or remote areas have very limited access or absolutely no access to snacks, drinks, food, or normal activity as we know it. We should never forget them and what they’re doing for us - what they give up so that we can stay safe and free. Our military are sacrificing for us. Let’s give a little back.� Here, Bailey shares details of the program, how people can be a part of
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it if they want to, and how someone might start a similar program. The name of her program is CARDS, an acronym for “Caring About Recently Deployed Soldiers.� Q. How did your CARDS program get started? BAILEY: My son, SPC. William Bailey, belongs to Charlie Company, the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. They were deployed to Ghazni, Afghanistan on Feb 22nd, 2014. Within the first month of deployment, I had sent around 15 care packages to him. We’ve been able to correspond every few days by text via Skype. After being bombarded with care packages from home, William asked early on if I would send packages to some of his buddies instead of to him, buddies who weren’t getting anything. He told me that although he shares his packages, it would mean so much more to them to receive a care package with their name on it. That was all I needed to hear. I asked for names, and he gave me seven right away. My list of names continued to grow. Friends and neighbors from Celina heard of my operation, and I soon started receiving bags of food, money for shipping costs
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and other necessary items for these soldiers. “Operation CARDS” was born, thanks to a simple request from my son and our town wanting to be involved, along with my friends and neighbors who pretty much pushed me to develop this. I am still struggling to pull it all together, to be official and legitimate, while not slacking on sending their care packages, which is most important. My “boys” have now grown to 28 in number. A boost came to “Operation CARDS” when an article appeared in the Dale Hollow Horizon (newspaper) on a local level, then regionally, when that article was picked up by Channel 4 News and Anne McCloy came to interview me for a feature. Q. What specific group of soldiers are being served through the program? BAILEY: I’m not picky. I’m supportive of all of our military who are deployed. I want to always include soldiers from home, but it doesn’t matter where they live, they are all supporting the United States. My son just happened to be in the Army, with the 82nd. I had one request from a Marine dad with a son in Iraq and a six-week window to send a care package, before he actually returned stateside. I had to hustle to get something to him and I’m happy to say that he and my original adoptee have returned safely to the United States. Q. Talk about your support system (and people) for collecting the material and getting the packages out. BAILEY: My support system continues to grow. Local Clay Countians are my rock. I started placing bright green boxes and collection jars in various businesses in Celina and people have been generous. My church has helped me tape boxes for packing, decorate the care packages, address the five-page labels, even bake “cakes in a jar.” A local BBQer, Linda Raines, prepared and canned jars of BBQ to send (my boys said “send more”). Other local churches and organizations have jumped in to help. My family has played a major role, helping organize the food and other items in my “mini warehouse” in my home. They show up when I have a large volume to pack. William’s twin brother, David, is my anchor, always available for anything I need help with. David certainly lends a strong arm with the boxes that are a little over-filled when it’s time to tape. I’ve had help from the Girl Scouts, the Hermitage Springs School, Clay County High School, Celina K-8’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, local teenagers, and many friends who just want to collect, or come and prepare the boxes. There are “regulars” who will bring something weekly, bi-monthly or monthly. It’s so nice to come home and walk to the door to find sacks and boxes of mostly food for the soldiers. Q. Tell us about your family’s history of military service.
BAILEY: I have a long history of family who committed to the military. Great uncles from the Scotts and the Burnettes, who served during WWII and Korea then Vietnam and now Afghanistan. My father served with the “Army of the United States”, Army-Air Force, along with five of his brothers, who also served for the Army or Marines. My brothers both volunteered for the United States Coast Guard, spending most of their four-year careers overseas. My husband served in the Army Infantry deployed to Vietnam, two tours. His brother also served in the Army. My extended family currently has four active military, two in the Navy (USS Kidd), an Air Force pilot with two deployments and William in the Infantry (Afghanistan). Q. Your family has a history of public service and volunteerism. Tell us about that, and how did it get started? BAILEY: I grew up tagging along with my parents to community events, Lions Club meetings, and other activities. My dad served in different roles as a public servant and was actively
involved in the Merchant Association. I always enjoyed watching positive things happening in and around Clay County. My brothers were active in the Rescue Squad, Boy Scouts of America, climbing to Eagle and Order of the Arrow, and they were volunteer fire fighters, to name a few things. I suppose that was the life I grew accustomed to. I developed an insight that to make things happen, we must get involved. All too often, I hear “I don’t have time.” If we all said that, even with our busy lives, what would happen to our communities? Sometimes I’m asked: “how do you have the energy or how do you know how to do that?” For one thing, I believe staying busy or involved helps keep you stay healthy. Secondly, I recall a favorite quote by Theodore Roosevelt: “Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell ‘em ‘Certainly I can!’Then get busy and find out how to do it.” It’s important to try. If we all did that, I believe we could create a change for the better. Stay positive, stay productive, and stay at it! Q. What are the costs involved in packaging and mailing the donated items?
BAILEY: I pack on average about $15 to $20 worth of things in every care package. Unfortunately, a large flat rate box costs $15.45 to ship to our military deployed. I do wish there was a system in place to be able to send these to our military at no cost. On average, there’s between $30-$35 total cost per care package. Q. How much time do you and your helpers devote weekly or monthly to the program? BAILEY: On average, with all the help combined, I guess about 40 to 60 hours are given a week. We recently sent 100 pillows over. It took six people four hours to prepare the boxes, vacuum seal the pillows, tape the pillows, pack, tape the boxes and label. There was a lot of elbow grease and sweat that went into that job. But wow, were the soldiers happy when those pillows arrived, since they didn’t have pillows. And that, folks, is our “WHY”. Q. What’s the best way for people who want to help to contact you? BAILEY: My phone number is 931260-8320.
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Trip to Capitol Grille is highlight of Anniversary trip to Nashville By DON NAPIER To celebrate our 25th anniversary, my wonderful wife Natalie and I planned a trip to Nashville, which is one of my favorite destinations for any celebration. I made reservations at the historic Hermitage Hotel, Nashville. Opened in 1910, The Hermitage Hotel has been woven into the history and memories of Nashville and her residents for over 100 years and is Tennessee’s only “Forbes Five Star� and “AAA Five Diamond Hotel.� Located directly across the Union Street from the State Capitol and just steps from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, there is no better place to stay to enjoy a weekend in Nashville. I recommend a trip to the Tennessee Military Museum, located in the bottom floor of the War Memorial Building. The entrance is a little bit hidden. After entering a concrete courtyard you will see the sign. It is a lot bigger inside than it looks. It starts with the Spanish American War and you travel through times as you walk to learn about Tennessee’s involvement in World War I and II. There are special exhibits that change from time to time, but it is a jewel that many people miss. Just up the street, located at
505 Deadrick Street, is the Tennessee State Museum which traces the state’s past through indian artifacts, replicas of pioneer buildings , Civil War relics and so much more. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The price is right on both museums, FREE. Located in the lower floors of the James K. Polk Cultural Center, the museum shares the building with TPAC (Tennessee Performing Arts Center). Capitol Grille One of the finest restaurants in the country is located on the first floor of the Hermitage: Capitol Grille. I had a reservation there to celebrate our anniversary and we got the special treatment. Our dinner started with a collection of house-cured meats called the HH Charcuterie Plate served with crisp bread. I also had oysters on the half shell and the French press coffee was outstanding. My main course was four of the biggest scallops I ever saw, served in a hot black skillet perfectly prepared, with a wonderful braised button mushroom dish. Natalie enjoyed their Painted Hills 6 oz Filet with a Buttermilk Potato Puree. We received a complimentary desert for our Anniversary handsomely painted with chocolate,
nearly too pretty to eat. The men’s bathroom is spectacular, be sure to check it out if you go! All the vegetables used in the preparation of food are grown just five miles from the Capitol Grille, by Executive Chef and farmer Tyler Brown. The Beef on the menu is raised at The Hermitage Hotel’s own Double H Farms just west of Nashville. Brown creaes a menu, which shifts with the seasons, is based on what is the freshest and best available, and pays homage to historic southern cuisine. On Friday night we had tickets for a touring show of Rock ‘n Roll greats. called,“The Happy Together Tour at TPAC.� It included oldies from: The Turtles, Three Dog Night, Gary Lewis, Gary Puckett (and The Union Gap), Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. John Forte’ an excellent chef My respect and admiration for the wonderful food that John Forte’ and crew puts out daily is growing. I truly believe that one of his best talents is making soup. Because I am lactose intolerant I cannot have his soups made with milk or cream, but he has several which are not, all delicious. If you are eating at Forte’s
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But it works! Don’t overlook their strawberry, walnut, feta cheese and chicken salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. Delicious! I hate Mondays What can we say, The Mama’s and the Papa’s are not the only ones who hate Mondays. For those of us who eat lunch out every day, we hate Mondays, because two of my favorite restaurants are closed on Monday: Forte’s and Gondola. Last Monday, when my client Rep. John Mark Windle was in town to discuss business, we opted for Ruby Tuesdays. It is amazing how little I eat at Ruby Tuesday. They have excellent food and friendly waitresses. It is just not in my regular rotation for lunch. I looked for my favorite appetizer that I usually eat for my entree (with a trip to their mega salad bar), but it was not there. Can you believe how often things like this happen, no more Asian Dumplings, my favorite item on their menu. I opted for Thai Spring Rolls and the salad bar. Not nearly as good, but not bad. Ruby has a new menu, but with a trip to the salad bar, most of their menu entree’s are too much food, that is why I like the Appetizer as my entree. When you gotta have cornbread At least twice a week, I have to get my cornbread fix. About twice a week, on Tuesdays (chicken livers) and Fridays (fried chicken or catfish)
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Murray spent WWII time flying in the “Black Cat” By KEVIN DONALDSON Features Editor Bob Murray, a Lake Tansi resident for the past 21 years, grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey, about 25 miles from New York City. His grandfather had served in the Spanish-American War, and when he turned 17, he decided he would follow in his grandfather’s footsteps. “I turned 17 on the 30th of December in 1941, just after the United States had entered the war,” said Murray, who will be 90 in December.“I enlisted in the Navy in January of 1942.” Murray reported to Church Street in nearby New York City after his enlistment, and was headed to Newport, Connecticut for basic training.“They gave us a post card to send to our parents, to tell them where we were going next,” Murray said. In his case, there was a last-minute change. “While we were on the train, there was a change in plans, and we went to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center,”
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Profiling the lives of World War II Veterans he said.“Our group was the first group to be trained there. “In May of 1942 and after basic training, I volunteered for aviation mechanic school at the Navy Pier in Chicago,” Murray said.“I stayed there until December, and was shipped to Cecil Field, Florida for gunnery training.” The Black Cat After that, he was shipped to Jacksonville Naval Air Station and flight training. Then came his introduction to the “Black Cat.” He wound up at Pearl Harbor, with the VPII Black Cat Squadron, going to Kaneohe Naval Air Station for advanced flight training. The Black Cat was a nickname for a widely-used (and perhaps little-known to the public) aircraft known officially as the Consolidated PBY Catalina, which was a “flying boat.” PB meant “patrol
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bomber” and Y was the manufacturer letter assigned to Consolidated. The PBY was sometimes jokingly described as the slowest combat aircraft of the war, but was also acknowledged as sturdy, reliable and well-suited for long patrols over the ocean. It was one of the first U.S. aircraft to carry radar. “They had a wingspan of roughly 100 feet,” Murray said,“and that’s where the gas was, up in the wings.”The flying boats had no pontoons. Pilots simply landed the craft on their belly in the water. Cat was short for Catalina, while the adjective black came naturally.“The planes were all painted black,” Murray said,“because we did a lot of night bombing.” Much has been written about the flying boat and what it meant to the WWII effort since then, including the book “Black Cats and Dumbos (WWII’s Flying PBYs),” by Mel Crocker.“Mel wasn’t in my crew, but he was a member of our squadron, which had 12 different crews,” Murray said. (A photo of Murray’s crew is in the book, held by him in the photo here.) A publisher’s synopsis calls Crocker’s book a “colorful, humorous, and sometimes miraculous story of the U.S. Navy’s ugly-duckling seaplane the Catalina Patrol Bomber, in the words of those who flew her.” “Dumbo” was “the code name used by the United States Navy during the 1940s and 1950s to signify search and
rescue missions, conducted in conjunction with military operations, by longrange aircraft flying over the ocean,” Wikipedia says.“By extension, ‘Dumbo’ was the unofficial nickname for any air-sea rescue aircraft, including flying boats.”The Dumbo nickname was also tied to Walt Disney’s flying elephant. Murray’s service took him “down under” to Australia. “We started in Perth, and would hop from island to island,” he said.“We flew bombing raids along the waters leading to the Philippine Islands, all the way to Luzon (the largest of the Philippine Islands). We went into Luzon on raids at the same time (Gen. Douglas) McArthur came ashore.” Murray said his crew would fly into certain areas at night,“where we knew there were Japanese. We would also fly missions just to see if areas were worth bombing. “We also did submarine patrols (when they were surfaced) and did some sea rescue, too,” he said.“Our squadron flew McArthur out of the Philippines, and I got to see him from a distance. They kept us a long way from him.” Long journeys On an aircraft known for making long journeys, Murray wound up logging over 1,400 hours of flight time in roughly two years in the South Pacific. He and his crew once flew almost around the clock. See
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“My longest day was 21 hours and 10 minutes, but who was counting the time?,” he said. “One of my main duties as a maintenance person was to see that we consumed just as little fuel as possible,” Murray said.“I would also raise and lower the stabilizers at the ends of the wings.” A crew typically consisted of eight or nine people: two pilots and a navigator (“almost all of the pilots are dead now,” Murray said), a radio operator, two to three gunners, and two maintenance people. Murray was one of the maintenance people. “On those long flights, we had a stove and an auxiliary generator to run the stove. They would give us a bunch of food, and that’s how we could stay out so long. There were also four cots on each plane.” Murray said crews would stay out on the water for long stretches. “We would just land in the water and sleep there, with people out on the wings,” he said.“We would also sleep on the plane to protect it, even when we were close to land, to make sure nobody came out to damage it, especially in the Philippines. We always wore guns on the flights. They told us that if we went down, the natives might kill us.” Murray said one of the highlights of the crew’s two-year run was the sinking of an 18,000-ton tanker. “When enemy bombers would come at us, we’d get down very low for
Murray on the “Black Cat.”
safety, where the waves were almost licking the wings,” he said.“The bombers would have to come at us from a much higher altitude.” The Black Cats were decidedly lowaltitude planes.“On bombing, we had to be fairly low to have a visual sighting,” he said.“We never had oxygen.” Murray said the planes were often only 2,000-3,000 feet off the ground or water. “The bombs were under the wings, and we also carried torpedos when we were flying low.” The Black Cat crews would have some support on their long excursions. “Tender” or service ships would be nearby, with much-needed supplies.“Some of the crews on the ‘tenders’ would be envious sometimes, because we really ate good,” Murray said with a smile. Making his way to Crossville “I was relieved when the news that the war had ended reached me,” Murray said,“because I knew I was getting out.” During his military service, Murray received the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal and two Presidential Unit Citations. He was an Aircraft Machinist Mate 2nd Class
when he was discharged. Murray was appointed plane captain of PBY crews during his service. After his discharge, Murray went back to New Jersey, where he owned his own auto repair shop, worked for Studebaker for a short time, and then worked for Lincoln-Mercury for 32 years. He and wife Lillian were married in 1961. They have three children and five grandchildren. After retirement, the Murrays found out they couldn’t stay in New Jersey. “You can’t retire in New Jersey and live there,” Murray said.“Taxes were just too high. Nobody can retire and live there.” The Murrays came south to North and South Carolina two or three times, exploring for possible retirement spots.
“Some friends of ours were going to retire and go to Florida,” Murray said,“but they came to Crossville first and told us ‘you gotta come down here.’That’s what we wound up doing.” Murray said he “had a buddy who lived a block or so away back up north, and we’ve been vacationing and buddying around with them for about 55 years. I sold them one of my lots, and they’re our neighbors now.” Murray stays busy playing golf, bowling, working around the house, and taking care of three different properties. He says his wife told him even before they moved to Crossville that he “would have to earn some money to pay for my hobbies.”
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Wet basement now a thing of the past thanks to Master Dry By DON NAPIER I built an addition onto our house about three years ago, and while we finished the upstairs portion of the job, we only “roughed in” the basement area, finishing the plumbing, wiring and installing the wall studs. It was our intention to wait a couple of years, then finish that space, but there was one major problem: the basement leaked whenever it came a hard rain. We just lived with the situation for two or three years, then this spring, we started in earnest trying get the problem solved so we could finish our basement. Our contractor came back a couple years after he did the addition and added some additional gutters and down spouts. I also bought a porch roof from McCulley’s to go over the basement exit at ground level and that kept rainwater from leaking into the basement from under the door. But nothing seemed to keep the basement dry. So I called in a professional. Paul Perry, a construction inspector, visited my house. I have known Paul for several years. He used to write a column for Crossville Life. After his visit, which included going under the original house, he told me some of what we already knew - the water was coming in under the back wall, which we had no outside access to, because it was built so close to the existing wall of my house. He made some recommendations, but said if I wanted complete peace of
mind that it would never be wet again, I should call one of the companies who specialize in drying basements, like Master Dry. I took his advice and called Master Dry Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists of Knoxville and arranged for a no-obligation visit and quote. They sent down a very knowledgeable and personable company spokesman, Steve Price, who walked me through the problem, explained what they do. He really got my attention when he showed me a film of the drying process on his iPad. Master Dry does not stop the leak. They capture the water and use a sump pump to expel after it is piped to the outside. It was moderately expensive, at least it was on my budget, but it seemed like the right thing to do. They gave a lifetime guarantee and it was transferable if I sold my house. It included a batterybackup system that ran the pump in case the power went off (and it goes off pretty regularly around this region). An aqueduct, so to speak, a small 5-inch trench, is dug in the concrete around the walls, and a metal pipe in installed in the floor. Gravity is used so the water that leaks in is carried to one particular corner where the sump pump is. When the water reaches a certain level in the container where it accumulates, the pump comes on and the water is expelled. Concrete is put back on top of the pipe in the trench, so you could never tell they were there. I hired Ron Ford of Top Quality
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• Editor’s Note: You can go online to www.masterdry.com or contact Master Dry at 1-888-908-5404 and tell them you read about them in Crossville Life. Paul Perry, who lives in Crossville, is a Professional Home Inspector. He can be contacted at (931) 707-7708 or toll free at (866) 522-7708.
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was his first major venture outside the wood products world. He saw the potential for the property (which had been farm and timber land for decades), and started working toward helping people realize a dream home for retirement, vacation or a permanent residence. We’re continuing what he envisioned.� Doug Smith was introduced to the wood products industry by his father, Lemuel, who operated a sawmill to supplement income from the family farm.“It wasn’t much, just enough to keep some money coming in during the off-season,� Doug said. Smith earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Technological University. He worked as an engineer for a few years in the private sector, but the foothills of the Appalachian mountains called him, as did the desire to get back in the “family business.� Always the entrepreneur, Smith started the first of his companies, making mop and broom handles. “Dad learned quickly there wasn’t a lot of profit to mop and broom handles and started a small sawmill, using the tools of the trade he learned from grandpa,� said Patterson. Not long after that, the family sawmill business was rekindled by Smith and wife Janie, who is still involved in the day-to-day operation of several companies. Green Forest Wood Products, the parent company for a variety of wood product enterprises, started with only a handful of employees, focusing on supplying milled products for area businesses.
A business familiar throughout the Upper Cumberland and the United States, Honest Abe Log Homes, came next, along with several other companies later. Smith broke out of that mold when he purchased about 750 acres high above Dale Hollow, and started the process of development. A lot of infrastructure work, and sweat equity, went into the project. Swan Ridge started to gain footing just about the time the economy went south (circa 2008), and with it the real estate sector. Things slowed to a crawl, but as the economy and real estate improved, so did the outlook here. Lots of interest and activity “We’ve seen a considerable upswing recently,� Patterson. “Not only in lots and homes, but in interest. We’re very optimistic and thankful to be helping people meet their dreams of living in a place where the views, and the atmosphere, are just fantastic.� Swan Ridge is a private, gated community. The property has been divided up into lots from a half-acre to five acres. In the development, you’ll find a mix of homes, from a unique “pedestal� home to log homes from Honest Abe (more on that later). All the utilities are underground and there are property restrictions. The 8,000 square-foot custom clubhouse features a fitness room, game room, outdoor pool, playground, and dining facilities to seat several dozen. Walking paths and trails, picnic areas and gazebos are located on the property to let you enjoy the fantastic
views. “We’ve purposely tried to keep the development pretty rustic, in keeping with the surrounding lake area,� Patterson said. “We’ve tried to strike a balance with our design and the natural landscape. We will always emphasize preservation to create a naturally beautiful property that’s enjoyable to live in.�
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it’s more than a slogan, it really is different. “There are few places where you can get the views you get at Swan Ridge,� she said.
Huddleston stepping down at Stonehenge Fairfield Glade’s Director of Golf, Steve Kraft, announced the retirement of longtime golf pro Warren Huddleston, as the Head Professional at Stonehenge Golf Club. Jeff Houston, former Head Professional at Heatherhurst’s two courses, Crag and Brae, will replace him. In other Fairfield Glade golf news, Jeremy Jones former assistant at Heatherhurst, has been promoted to Head Professional there and Rag Jones will be promoted to Head Professional at Druid Hills GC. All promotions take effect Jan. 1, 2015.
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Lexington Vintage Dance Society, presented by PAART. 7 pm. Tickets $15 Adult, $6 Children.
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“God & Country�, featuring Todd Allen Herendeen. 3 pm. $15.
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“A Tribute to the Legends of Rock & Country Music�, featuring Todd Allen Herendeen. 7 pm. $15. ***Package deal for both Oct 4 shows – save $2.50 per ticket! ***
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Arts Roundup meeting & luncheon, 12 pm.
10/10 (Fri)
Jimmy Fortune (of the Statler Brothers), Country Music. 7 pm. Tickets $25.50 & $20.50 with $3 increase day of show.
10/11 (Sat)
Marty Raybon (of Shenandoah), Country Music. 7 pm. Tickets $25.50 & $20.50 with $3 increase day of show.
10/20 (Mon)
Ted Monday CD Release Concert, with guests Ashley Krohn and Madison Wilson. 7 pm. Tickets $10 at the door.
10/21 (Tues)
Capt. William A. “Bill� Robinson (USAF Ret.), hosted by Fleet Reserve Association. 1 pm. FREE ADMISSION.
11/1 (Sat)
Cumberland Mountain Storytelling Festival, 9 am.
11/3 (Mon)
FFG Lion’s Club Travel Series, Forever France. 7 pm. $8
11/4 (Tues)
Arts Roundup meeting & luncheon, 12 pm.
11/8 (Sat)
USO Show, presented by the Crab Orchard Chapter of DAR. 2 pm & 6 pm.
11/10 (Mon)
Swing Street Orchestra in Concert. 7 pm. $12.
11/12 (Wed)
Bryan Symphony Preview Luncheon, includes light lunch and preview of the November 16th Concert at Tennessee Tech. 11 am. Tickets $10.
11/15 (Sat)
Christmas on the Mountain. 7 pm. $12.
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Westmorland (he dropped an “e� after the “r� from his name to be able to sign it more easily) was a pioneer in his chosen profession. He was one of the first, if not the first, to host a weekly, nationally-syndicated television show. He co-authored two books about smallmouth fishing with outdoor writer Larry Mayer, made a huge impact in the early days of smallmouth tournaments, and was the first person to be inducted posthumously into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame. He also had a syndicated newspaper column, and was helped in that endeavor by publisher Don Napier, who was a close friend of Westmorland’s. (Read Napier’s accompanying column for more personal insights into the famous fisherman.) Headrick also had some insights about Westmorland in an online column he authored last year.“Lately I’ve been thinking about smallmouth bass in the early days, and about the men who were pioneers when it came to chasing them,� Headrick wrote.“One of the greatest — in my opinion the greatest — was Billy Westmoreland. “Physically, he was no giant, although he did have broad shoulders and a stocky appearance. But when it came
to catching smallmouth bass, his stature was unequaled.â€? Long before being a fishing celebrity, he was a guide on Dale Hollow in his early teens, and earned a football scholarship to Middle Tennessee State University. A stretch of highway leading to the marina he once co-owned was recently dedicated in his memory. The dedication ceremony was attended by a who’s who of bass fishing, and many stories were shared about Westmorland. They ranged from his great fishing accomplishments, to his generosity, and once saving the life of a pair of fishing competitors whose boat had capsized in a terrible storm that hit the lake where the tournament was being held. It was also pointed out at that ceremony Westmorland is the only man to have ever landed two 10-plus pound smallmouth. “In the eyes of many, he was the greatest smallmouth angler who ever lived,â€? outdoor writer Ken Duke wrote in 2010.“He is also almost certainly the only man to catch both largemouth and smallmouth bass that exceeded 10 pounds.â€? Westmorland passed away in 2002 at the age of 65. • STEPHEN HEADRICK, known as the “Smallmouth Guru, is another Dale Hollow and Celina angler who has
made a big mark on his sport. Headrick’s road to smallmouth fame followed a bit of a different path. He had been interested in fishing virtually his entire life, and has written about his admiration for Westmorland and getting to meet and fish with him as a young man, and also later in life. Headrick sustained a serious back injury as he worked in a local factory, and could have drawn disability benefits as a result of that, but turned it down.“I was raised and taught to work hard,� he said in an interview for Crossville Life. “My parents always taught me to have a work ethic.� One of Headrick’s claims to fame is Punisher Lures, which he started after turning down the disability.“I started in my basement tying (fishing) jigs, and my mind started clicking with possibilities,� Headrick said. The operation soon moved out of his basement to a larger site. Today, Punisher Lures has grown from that single jig to 900 UPC codes, Headrick said. Tackle Warehouse, Bass Pro and Academy Sports are just three of the major retailers carrying the Punisher Lure line. Punisher also has fishermen on its “pro� staff. “We’re a family owned business that specializes in building premier quality fishing lures that are still made one at a time,� Headrick said. “We are proud to be an American small business built on high moral standards that puts our
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customers first.� About a year after starting the lure company, a group of Southeast Outdoor Press Association writers came to Dale Hollow. Headrick took one of the writers fishing and they “had a great day� using the “float ‘n fly� method, Headrick said. That helped Punisher Lures get on a bigger map, and also led to Headrick becoming a featured writer for a handful of magazines, and various websites, also earning him his Smallmouth Guru nickname. As Westmorland was, Headrick is a regular on the outdoor show and fishing seminar circuit, conducting events for Gander Mountain, Bass Pro and others. He says he owes his success to “putting God first,� and to the support of his wife and family. Headrick says there’s nothing “like the beauty of Dale Hollow Lake. “There’s nothing developed on or surrounding the water. It just really shows you how beautiful God’s creation is.� HEADRICK ALSO OFFERED some fishing tips for those who may want to visit Dale Hollow. “I would recommend people using a guide to fish here,� he said.“I would hire a couple of different guides in different seasons. That way, you can learn different methods that are successful at different times. “Guides have specialities they are good at,� Headrick said.“If you hire different guides with different specialities, it will help you understand how to fish successfully at Dale Hollow. A lot of folks will hire a guide and stick with that one, but I believe this will be the best approach.� In the end,“fish are a lot like humans,� he said.“When they get hungry, they’re going to find something to eat. They are going to be wherever the bait fish are. Water temperature and water color will also play a big part in catching fish.�
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butions from people like you make this possible. We have great auxiliaries in the county that work really hard to make sure their fund raising activities assures that our services can cover those without insurances and other means of paying for our costs. Be sure to support their efforts as you, a friend, or a loved one may be the one getting the benefits. You may be getting a letter from the Cumberland House Hospice Auxiliary in November providing you an easy way to make your donation to assure our services are available, or if you like you can send in a donation to: Cumberland House Hospice Auxiliary, P.O. Box 1943, Crossville, TN 38558 Enjoy your ‘changing of the season’ and I look forward to spending time with you in the next issue of CROSSVILLE Life. • Ken Taylor is the Executive Director of Hospice of Cumberland County. His column appears in each issue of Crossville Life. To contact him, call 931-484- 4748 or come by the Crossville office at 30 East Adams Street.
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All aboard for the Happening Spot One of the landmarks in downtown Crossville is the Depot. In addition to a gift and souvenir shop and a delightful meeting room and patio, the Caboose is a museum that fascinates adults and children. At its August meeting, the Crossville City By SHARRON Council awarded ECKERT the management contract for the Depot to the C.A.T.S. (Cumberland Artists of Tennessee Studio) Gallery. The railroad tracks to Crossville were built in 1900 and the first train of the Tennessee Central arrived that September. A boxcar served as the station until the main building was finished. The Depot was described as “the happening spot,” making Crossville a highly successful town, and increasing number of visitors and travelers. In 1925, the Depot burned down, but the community finished a newer building the next year. Over the years, the Depot was the arrival-and-departure “happening spot” for both ordinary and famous people. Three of the famous people were Dr. May Cravath Wharton (the
Doctor Woman of the Cumberlands, founder of Cumberland General Hospital and Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill and of Cumberland Medical Center), Alvin C. York (World War I hero), and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt (to visit the Cumberland Homesteads). In the early 1980s, for economic and social reasons, the railroad stopped running and the Crossville tracks were removed. The Depot, owned by the state, was not maintained for many years and fell into ruin. In 1996, the local community, led by Bob Patton, began a renovation project with the three Rotary Clubs of Cumberland County and many others. The state turned the Depot over to the City of Crossville, who leased it to the Rotary Foundation as a “community service project.” Larry Doster, owner of the Crossville Trophy & Gifts Shop on Main Street, became the “manager-and-scheduler” of the Depot, a position he and his wife Chris held for 17 years. According to Larry,“the rental rate was set low so people could easily rent it for family and community events.”A portion of the rent for the meeting room is designated for scholarships through the Rotary Foundation. Larry said,“About six years ago,
when the economy was good, there were 472 rentals a year. But last year it was down to less than 350.” Larry says he never owned a model train himself, but he put one into the Depot Gift Shop.“Prisoners figured out how to install the tracks so the train would not jump the track as it rounded the curves,” he said. With the economy down, Larry and Chris closed the Depot Shop for months. The timing enabled Chris to visit with new grandchildren and family. It is understandable that after those years, Larry and Chris will miss the Depot work and its visitors. • New and expanded things are planned for the depot. The Depot will serve as a mini-welcome center with information about Cumberland
County. A gift shop will have souvenirs and works by local artists. The meeting room will continue to host community and private events. The Caboose, renovated by volunteers of Downtown Crossville Inc., will be open during expanded Depot hours. If you have a story about the Depot or about the trains, please give your name and contact information to the people in the Depot. A story-teller is being sought to collect those stories to preserve them. What a treasure they will be! The C.A.T.S. at the Depot will be open Monday through Friday 10 am 4 pm, Saturday 10 am - 2 pm, and for other special events. To schedule the meeting room, call 931-456-2586. The Depot could again be “the happening spot” of Downtown Crossville.
Fairfield Glade Ladies Club sets events in October, November The Fairfield Glade Ladies Club has three upcoming events in October and November. The group will host a Bake, Book and Bargainza sale on Friday, October 10th, and Saturday, October 11th. The hours for the event will be 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, and 8 a.m.noon on Saturday. The event will
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November is National Hospice Month! This serves as a great time to promote and celebrate the services we provide to our community .
WAYS TO CELEBRATE!! Tree of Testimonies event at the Courthouse Lawn November 6th from 11am-1pm.
There will be FREE hotdogs and drinks to those that want to stop by and say hello. We are also encouraging EVERYONE to check out our TREE OF TESTIMONIES that share some testimonials from those that have utilized our services.
Come down and SHARE YOUR MOMENT or memory you had with a loved one!
Read our Cumberland County Mail Out Letter and learn more about Cumberland House, our services and community goals. DONATE! As your communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only not-for-profit hospice we never turn people away for their inability to pay. Because of this, we rely on the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax deductible support.