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Sat, Sep 4, 2010
Pick up the Aug. 26 issue of the Hartsville Vidette to read the latest Chamber of Commerce news, Pettus Read, the editor's 'Bemusings' and more!
Until the Vidette office re-opens:
• To reach Marie about an ad or subscription, call 615-374-3556.
• To reach Liz about a news item or a Community Calendar listing, call 615-476-2093 or e-mail her at thevidette@bellsouth.net.
• Drop off a news item, announcement, ad or subscription payment at the Senior Center on Marlene Street or in the drop box at the Hartsville/Trousdale Chamber of Commerce. 
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!

NEWS

Budget and tax hike clear first hurdle
In a sometimes contentious meeting, the Hartsville/Trousdale County Commission approved a resolution raising the county's certified tax rate, and also approved a first hearing of the budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
By Liz Ferrell, Managing Editor

West is ready to take the reins
County executive-elect Jakie West will take office on Sept. 1, but in his own words, he's ready to hit the ground running.
By Liz Ferrell, Managing Editor

Jerry Ford steps up to the plate for Rotary International
Trousdale County's own Jerry Ford has been selected as the new Assistant District Governor for Rotary International's District 6780. 
By Liz Ferrell, Managing Editor

Guests enjoy Goose Gala's Mardi Gras theme
For the 2010 Goose Gala, members of the Downtown Hartsville Revitalization Commission decided to give the event a Mardi Gras theme, and guests reacted with enthusiasm.
By Liz Ferrell, Managing Editor

Prison escapee back behind bars
A Hartsville man who escaped out of the Trousdale County jail on Sunday, Aug. 1, is back behind bars.
By Liz Ferrell, Managing Editor

Anti-tax rally leads to contentious budget hearing
Nearly 50 people showed up in front of the Trousdale County courthouse last Tuesday night for a rally to protest a potential tax increase, and twice that attended the budget hearing that followed, in a standing-room-only meeting that lasted two and one-half hours.
By Liz Ferrell, Managing Editor

2010 Youth Fair honors Robertson; Fair boasts good turnout for most events
 The 2010 Trousdale County Youth and Community Fair, now in its 55th year and the oldest of its kind in the state, continued to meet and exceed growth expectations this year.

SPORTS

Yellow Jackets cage Macon County Tigers 48-27
The much-anticipated football battle between Macon County and Trousdale County last week turned out to be more of the same, as the Yellow Jackets caged the Tigers 48-27. It was the 52nd win in 72 games for the Jackets over the Tigers.
By JERRY RICHMOND, Hartsville Sports Writer

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Obituaries for Aug. 26, 2010
Lorene Frances Carman Beasley, Cora Virginia Adams Carr, Ailene K. Williams

Obituaries for Aug. 12, 2010
 Isaac Dale Bode, Haley Lyn Chasse

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