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Corps of Engineers Working to Control Rivers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is prepared to open dams along the Cumberland River and its tributaries to try to minimize flooding and reduce lake levels in areas north of Nashville. “Some of these lakes are reaching capacity, and we have a plan to release water from these projects in order to [...]
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Sims returns to coaching with hopes of improving illustrious 18-year career
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor CELINA-When local schools director Donnie Cherry found out he would have a vacancy at the Clay County High School (CCHS) girls basketball coaching position for the upcoming season and began advertising the opening, he probably never imagined he would find an applicant with 18 years of coaching experience in the [...]
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April declared Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Clay County
On Monday, March 22 at his office in Celina, Dale Reagan, County Mayor, declared the month of April be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Clay County. Pictured at right are Mayor Reagan and Genesis House representative Rachel Pugh. The mission of Genesis House is to help victims of domestic and sexual violence find safety in [...]
ContinuedClay Co. Sports Hall of Fame extends nomination deadline
CLAY COUNTY-After meeting last week, the selection committee of the newly formed Clay County Sports Hall of Fame (CCSHF) announced Monday they would extend the deadline for nominations for the inaugural 2010 CCSHF class to April 30 “in order to get the best field of candidates as possible to choose from.” “We are still seeking [...]
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Spring sports in “full swing”
As these photos of a sampling of Clay County’s younger generation of athletes portrays, the beautiful weather the Upper Cumberland area has enjoyed lately has given many the opportunity to take part in outdoor activities including T-ball, baseball, and other spring sports. Besides those pictured who are participating in league play held in Red Boiling [...]
ContinuedTri-County writing contest winners include two Clay County students
Tri-County Electric recently announced the winners of the 2010 Washington Youth Tour Writing Contest, and a pair of students from Clay County High School were chosen from several high school juniors attending school within the Tri-County Electric service area. Students entering the contest competed for such prizes as cash awards, an expense paid tour of [...]
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August ballot long, with lots of choices for voters
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor Voters who plan on casting their ballots in every race in the county general election should plan on being in the voting booth for a while in August. The ballot was set last Thursday at high noon when the qualifying deadline passed. There will be nearly 70 local candidates and [...]
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Corps says road across dam will reopen by month’s end
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor CELINA-After being closed for well over six months, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told the HORIZON last week the road here across Dale Hollow Dam “would be reopened by the end of April.” The road was closed to traffic at the beginning of November 2009 and at [...]
ContinuedSchool year to end as first scheduled
At the March meeting of the Clay County school board, it was announced the original school ending date of May 21, 2010 would remain in place despite an abundance of days missed due to inclement weather this past winter. Because Clay County schools are in session an extra 30 minutes each day, the system has [...]
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Rene Davis appointed new clerk and master
By THOMAS P. WEAVER, HORIZON Editor CELINA-Last Wednesday here at the Clay County Courthouse, 13th Judicial District Chancellor Ron Thurman swore in Rene Davis as the county’s new clerk and master to succeed the late Corinne McLerran, who passed away March 21 after holding the office for most of the past three decades. Thurman appointed Davis [...]
ContinuedTen new candidates qualify and 10 more pick up papers with filing deadline near
By THOMAS P. WEAVER HORIZON Editor CELINA-Ten new candidates have officially entered various races in the upcoming August 5 county general election and 10 others picked up qualifying papers, but have yet to return them–all since the HORIZON went to press a week ago Monday night. Election administrator Wanda Daniels reported the addition of the [...]
ContinuedFormer resident recognized for her work in culinary education
NASHVILLE-Tammy Sandlin, daughter of local residents Hershel and Joyce Lacy, was recently honored here as culinary educator of the year by the Middle Tennessee American Culinary Federation (ACF), and her students were also recognized for their accomplishments. Sandlin is a Celina High School graduate and she has been the culinary arts instructor at Smyrna High [...]
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Fly fishing class set for April 5th
CELINA-A fly fishing class open to those 12 years old and older, including adults, will be held here at Clay County High School beginning Monday night, April 5. Organizer and Tennessee Wildlife Resource officer Bill Moulton said “the first 15 to sign up will be taken,” and he explained the class would be decided on [...]
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Rare Occurrence at Dale Hollow Dam
