By Ellen Probert Williamson
There is little, when one thinks about it, that is new in gardening. Much of it is actually very old indeed.
The terraced gardens of skyscraper city apartments hark back to the hanging gardens of Babylon. The stepped-back-style of city architecture traces its roots to the Aztecs, Incas and Biblical times. In addition to providing sunlight and air, it creates terraces for gardens.
25 Years Ago
“Just Say No Clubs” began forming in Harriman and Kingston schools as a part of the state’s effort to eradicate the misuse and abuse of drugs through education.
10 Years Ago
Rockwood firefighters had a poster contest as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Since funding for the program had been cut by the state, Rockwood Firefighters Association Local 4043 donated funds to pay for trophies presented to third- and fifth-grade winners.
By Ellen Probert Williamson
Farmers’ roadside stands are piled high right now with pumpkins and squashes. Supermarkets are featuring them with pumpkins pies (which the early colonists termed “a pudding baked into crust”), pumpkin bread and plastic jack-o’-lanterns.
25 Years Ago
Gene Tate retired from Harriman Fire Department after 44 years. He was the second paid firefighter hired by the city. “An ax and a stream of water were all we had when I first became a fireman in 1942,” he said. “It never was a good paying job, but it was dependable.”
By Ellen Probert Williamson
September was the seventh month of the Roman calendar, but it is the ninth month according to our modern reckoning. The Anglo-Saxons called it the Barseley month.
Harriman Public Library is offering three children’s programs this fall.
An after-school program for grades K-5 takes place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Tuesday.
For a $3 monthly fee, youngsters read books, have snacks and do craft-related projects.
The preschool program is from 11 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. Children read books, focus on a letter of the alphabet of the week, say the pledge of allegiance, sing songs, play games and do craft-related projects.
By Bonita Irwin, for Roane Newspapers
Students and friends from Roane County’s former Wheat community will meet Oct. 2 in George Jones Memorial Baptist Church in celebration of the 80th year of reunions for those who have connections to the community.
The church is the only building left standing in what was a thriving community.
The service will begin at 11 a.m., with the Rev. A.L. Turpin bringing the message.