An Ol' Broad's Ramblings
Doin’s in Podunk
Once again, it’s front page, local fishwrap time. 
And once again, you’re going to have to take my word for it.
Norovirus sickens 150 North Elementary students
Stool sample tests show a sudden illness which struck North Elementary School on Oct. 22 and sickened 150 students and eight staff members was caused by a norovirus, according to the Tennessee Department of health.
“It is not food related,” said Neill Caldwell, field office manager for 10 county health deparments, including Hardin County.
The following day about 100 students remained absent, suffering from nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. By Tuesday, only 23 were absent.
Well, I hope all the lil’ tykes are feeling much better now. Personally, I think they could have found a better way to start the story without the words “stool sample”. But, that’s just me.
Cops have to taste the taser
…and they don’t want the experience again
If you want to know what it feels like to get “tazed,” just ask any Savannah police officer.
Although the Savannah Police Department has had the Taser electronic stun devices since 2001, it wasn’t until a few weeks ago that all the officers were required to undergo the shock as part of their training.
“This year I made the choice to have them actually experience the power of it,” said Chief Donal Derr, who included himself in the directive.
I suppose this is a pretty good idea. Glad I’m not a cop though. I’m a wuss. Don’t taze me, ‘bro!
A special day for firefighters
Contests will show off their unique skills
Come out to the Hardin County Fairgrounds on Saturday for the sixth annual Firefighter Appreciation Day.
“Bring the family and kids,” says county Fire Chief Melvin Martin.
Service awards will be presented at 1 p.m., and vounteer hardin County firefighters will compete in training challenges.
Well, that actually sounds like fun. A fire hose drill and Sparky the Fire Dog, with the fire department clown? What could be better!
Freddy’s ready
Swinging his bloody chain saw, Freddy could be hiding anywhere in the Counce (Dist.3) Volunteer Fire Department’s house of Halloween horrors.
Visitors brave (or foolish) enough to enter the ghastly domain at the Counce Fire Hall off Tenn. 57 across from the paper mill can get into the spirit of things with a bonfire and outdoor showings of “Friday the Thirteenth” and “Halloween” on a big screen.
Ok, I gotta ask. What does “Freddy”, or a chain saw, have to do with either of those movies? I haven’t seen either movie in a VERY long time, but if I’m not mistaken, the originals didn’t have chain saws involved, and “Freddy” was in Nightmare on Elm Street. But, what do I know. Hey brat! You’re the horror movie expert….help me out here.
Why vote on Tuesday?
Why November? Why Tuesday?
Offhand it would seem that any day of the year would be appropriate to exercise the freedom to vote in the United States. But the tradition of voting on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November has been in effect since 1845 for a number of reasons.
*Many Americans made their living by agriculture in 1845. November appeared to be a convenient month for farmers, in that their time wasn’t consumed with planting or harvesting crops. Also, the land was dry enough to allow an easy trip to the polls by horse and buggy.
*The county seat served as the polling place, and for many was a full day of traveling with an overnight stay to make it to the polls. Tuesday made it convenient for those who would have to depart on on Monday for the polls. Voting couldn’t take place on a Monday, otherwise, individuals wold have to leave on Sunday, and Sunday was traditionally a day reserved for church and family.
*The first Tuesday after the first Monday was picked because election day was never to coincide with Nov.1 or All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church.
Now ya know…..just in case ya didn’t.
Kids invited to ‘Treat Street’ on Halloween
“Treat Street” will be populated by little monster, princesses, goblins and superheroes on Halloween afternoon.
Sponsored by Savannah’s Tennessee Main Street Program, children are invited to Trick or Treat the businesses on Treat Street, which masquerades as main Street the other 364 days of the year.
Businesses will be giving away candy from 3-5 p.m., and there will be “fun stuff” at the gazebo on Court Square from 5-6. Visit with Sparky the Fire Dog, chalk decorate the walkway around the square, munch on some sweet kettle corn and learn from local police officers and sheriff’s deputies about how to keep children safe.
I’m going to take a wild stab, and say this shindig is going to be tomorrow, the 31st. 
Oh, and if ya stick around, they’re going to show “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken”. I really liked that movie. Classic Don Knotts! But no, sadly, the Mr and I won’t be going to town for this big event. Something about large numbers of small screaming children just doesn’t do it for us.
“The ghost and Mr. Chicken”??????
OMG…I love that movie!
How about “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir” too?
Or the best scary [but not horrible] movie “Something wicked this way comes”???
And of course the ever classic ORIGINAL version of “The fog”
And with “the fog” ,if you have only seen the TV version be sure to rent the original in total…not the horrible recent remake…you will be amazed at what a great movie it is and how much TV didn’t show….
And I’m all ready for Halloween as I live in Salem’s Lot…seriously.
So I grew up near where they filmed “The Birds” and “The Fog”…and now I live in Salem’s lot.
Hmm……there seems to be a pattern here ya think?
@christmasghost
The scariest movie I ever saw was the original “The Haunting”. Black and white…..classic! Gave me nightmares for weeks as a kid. Just watched it again recently, and I guess it still kind of gives me the willies. Heh.
Salem’s Lot eh? I was a major Stephen King fan for eons! LOL Not the movies…the books! Great theater of the mind.
as I read through the comment of christmas ghost, im wondering how much chocolate was consumed before that post… lol..
I have Something wicked this way comes on video.. the broad took me to see it in theater when i was about… oh 7? 8? .. one of the few forays into the theater we made since the broad doesnt like crowds…. or kids.. lol
@brat
You were a strange child. You are a strange adult. Or are you a very tall child? Heh.
And it’s the not being able to put the movie on pause to hit the little girls room that annoys me about going to theaters.
hey brat…no chocolate, don’t like the stuff.
are you accusing me of having a sugar high? i am high on life,baby.LOL.
and ol’ broad, i don’t like crowds either….that’s why i live out in the middle of no where……….
@christmasghost:
Ack…ignore the brat….she was a pain in the hind end when she was little….she’s a pain in the hind end now. Heh.