Freeland Novel Recounts Birth of Radio and Shedding of Innocence in Small Town America After WW2

Who knew that Paris native Michael Freeland has just released his latest book, TIME AND THE RIVER, a companion to BLOOD RIVER TO BERLIN. TIME AND THE RIVER is more than a war story and survival. It talks of the birth of radio and of a country coming of age. It is a snapshot of rural and small town America in an innocent age, a time when many felt that war was romantic and then learned that it never is. For more information visit: http://www.bloodrivertoberlin.com. You can reach Mike at freelandco@hotmail.com.

"Quilts and Other Heirlooms" on Display at The Heritage Center

Who knew that the Paris Henry County Heritage Center is displaying "Quilts and Other Heirlooms" through November 6, 2010? They have a display dedicated to Dr. Henrietta Veltman, who practiced medicine in Henry County from 1910-1960 and delivered over 4,000 babies in the county . They have a unique display paying tribute to American Indians that is the handiwork of Ms. Helen Noa Teter. Mrs. Teter was the mother of Heritage Center volunteer Virginia Wagner. Virginia and her husband, Arthur, moved to Henry County in 2008 from Colorado and they are pleased to share these heirlooms . You are cordially invited to visit the Heritage Center to view this exhibit. Heritage Center hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday. - Becky Hedges

E.W. Grove School among top 10 recycling programs

Who knew that the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has selected E.W. Grove School as one of the 2010 Good Sports Always Recycle™ winners, making this program one of the top 10 recycling programs in the State of Tennessee!

Greenfest is Saturday, October 9

Who knew that everyone is invited to Green Fest 2010 Saturday, October 9th, from 10 am until 3 pm in downtown Paris. Greenfest is a joint effort among the Henry County Recycling Center, Henry County Litter Program, City of Paris, and the Downtown Paris Association. The free event will feature education and promotion of environmentally friendly technologies and ways for citizens and industry to reduce, reuse, and recycle to make Paris-Henry County a greener place to live. For more information go to http://www.henryco.com/greenfest/index.htm. - Gaines Hedges

Greenfest 2010 Recycling Center

Who knew you can bring all your recyclable materials to Greenfest 2010 in downtown Paris on Saturday, October 9 between 10 am and 3 pm. The Henry County Recycling Center will have containers there and even help you unload. - Becky Hedges.

Oktoberfest Coming October 2, 2010

Who knew that on Saturday, October 2nd the 28th annual Oktoberfest will take place at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Paris from 10 AM until 7 PM .Oktoberfest is a parish and community-wide festival to provide fellowship, participation, and enjoyment for all. For more information log on to http://www.holycrossparis.org/oktoberfest. - Becky Hedges.

Eye-Full of Paris Weekend Coming Soon!

Who knew that from Friday September 24th through Sunday, September 26th you get your fill of arts, music, dancing and great food. It’s music, it’s theater, it’s art, it’s the annual Eye-Full of Paris Weekend in historic Downtown Paris. Celebrating visual and performing arts, the event takes place the last full weekend each September and is sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association. For more information got to www.visitdowntownparis.com. - Becky Hedges