When I worked for the city about seven-eight years ago, a young adult came into my office seeking help. They were hungry. So hungry they had been picking up road kill for food. I was shook, man. Some Statistics: But…
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We Are LaVergne: Bob Simon
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Between his military service and many years as a truck driver, Bob Simon has traveled extensively. He knows exactly what states are most amazing: Montana, Oregon, and Alaska because of their sheer beauty. However, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas are not…
Who Deserves to Be Grand Marshal?
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As a former city employee and current member of the Parks & Recreation Committee, I have first-hand experience in how someone is selected as grand marshal of La Vergne parades. As an employee, I sat down with the mayor and…
Citizen of the Year: MJS
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I’ve had the good fortune of knowing Mary Jane Skinner for many years. She has always been high energy, extremely friendly, and one of the kindest people to bless our city. Mrs. Skinner is quick to laugh, quick to help,…
Fresh Ideas: Little Free Library
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About five years ago, I approached our wonderful La Vergne Public Library director about promoting the idea and/or sponsoring the “Little Free Library” movement in our city. The funding just was not there nor was there a groundswell of support…
Fresh Ideas: About Greenways
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When I campaigned for alderman, other people who were also running kept yelling out that they would have “fresh ideas!” if they were elected. I asked, “What kind of fresh ideas do you have?” Â The answer was they hoped to…
Let’s Chat… Christmas Parade, Burn Ban, and Sheriff
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Let’s chat about the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY. GOOD STUFF It’s time to plan for the annual Christmas parade in La Vergne – the Parade of Lights.  We started this parade in 2011, so this makes it the sixth…
Compassionate, Interested Citizens of La Vergne
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The weirdest thing is happening in our city. People who used to pick sides and who have passionately campaigned and spoken against each other have become civil. More than that, they (WE) are working together again. Now they might not…
Letter to the Editor from Box 100
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Thank you for allowing me to share information about Box 100, a rehab group that exists to support emergency services personnel and other city workers who report to long calls in the field. We provide volunteer hours solely to our…
A busy week coming up
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Hi gang! How’s your summer been? I haven’t written much because mine has been a bit insane. But, hopefully with school starting next week we can all get back into the groove. I wanted to tell you about a few…