75-100 Volunteers Needed at Pegram Elementary School 7:30 A.M. Thursday, July 29
Posted by kingstonsprings on July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment
From The Pegram Elementary School PTO: Pegram Elementary PTO is happy to announce that our school has brand new flooring throughout the building as well as a fresh coat of paint! However, we need major help on Thursday morning at 7:30am. There are 6 pods outside that hold the classroom furniture and they all need … Continue reading →
NBC’s School Pride Invites all KSES Students To Attend a Special Surprise on Saturday, July 24
Posted by kingstonsprings on July 22, 2010 · 1 Comment
7/24/10 Update: An all-call went out from KSES principal Jill Bramble to all KSES parents instructing them to bring their KSES student to the grade there child “was” in when the school flooded in May. Any information regarding this production is subject to change. This is the latest inforation as of 7:30 a.m. 7/24/10. The … Continue reading →
Category History Project, KSES, Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, Rebuilding
It’s Time to Rebuild KSES: NBC’s School Pride Makeover Begins Filming Thursday, July 22
Posted by kingstonsprings on July 21, 2010 · 1 Comment
WSMV – News Channel 4 Nashville “Flooded School Gets Reality Makeover.” Special thanks to Dale McCarver and all the KSES students, teachers, and parents involved in the making of “Once in a Thousand Years.” (audition video submitted to NBC’s School Pride.) The production team for NBC’s School Pride has arrived in Kingston Springs to makeover … Continue reading →
Category KSES, Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, News Updates, Rebuilding
Two Months After The Flood: The Devastation Behind Acorn Court Remains
Posted by kingstonsprings on June 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 noon update: From Kingston Springs, Tennessee Facebook page: This whole Acorn Ct. problem was solved this afternoon. After determining that the property in question did not belong to Mr. Hall, Karl Francis, the actual property owner, and Vice-Mayor Campbell went on site this afternoon. Mr. Francis was not aware of this … Continue reading →
Category History Project, Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, News Updates
Dear Purina Beneful, more on Why We Need to Win the Wagworld Contest
Posted by kingstonsprings on June 10, 2010 · 1 Comment
6/30/10 UPDATE WKRN VIDEO: No time-line for flood-damaged Dog Park to re-open An open letter to Purina’s Beneful, By now, you’ve seen the video entry a resident submitted to your Wagworld Dream Park contest. We’d like to add a few things to shamelessly plug our great town and tug at your heartstrings, securing the win and … Continue reading →
Category History Project, Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, Rebuilding
Casework Management Training Thursday & Friday June 10 & 11 at Harpeth Middle School
Posted by kingstonsprings on June 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
UMCOR case-management training will be offered at Harpeth Middle School, 170 Harpeth View Trail in Kingston Springs on Thursday & Friday June 10th & 11th. Click here to register. From the UMCOR website: Deadline: Class size limited, deadline Wednesday at Noon; If class size gets too large, some participants may be asked to attend a … Continue reading →
Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in Cheatham County Monday, June 07
Posted by kingstonsprings on June 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The deadline for Cheatham County residents to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is today; Monday, June 07, 2010. From The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development: DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR FLOOD VICTIMS Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) unemployment benefits are available for workers in 45 Tennessee counties as a direct result of severe storms, … Continue reading →
Category Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, News Updates
FEMA Registration Deadline Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Posted by kingstonsprings on June 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Editor’s note: information forwarded by Kingston Springs Mayor John McLeroy. From Jason A. Nelson, Chief, Disaster Response Branch, Legislative Affairs Division, Office of External Affairs, DHS/FEMA: The deadline to register for federal assistance, as a result of Tennessee’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding between April 30, and May 18, 2010, is Tuesday, July 6, 2010. … Continue reading →
Category How to Get Help, Local Stories, Long Term Recovery, News Updates, Rebuilding
NBC Set to Announce Whether KSES Will Be Chosen For A School Pride Makeover, Tuesday June 08 @ 8:00 AM
Posted by kingstonsprings on June 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
June 07, 2010 Update: IMPORTANT information from KSES principal Jill Bramble regarding drop-off, pick-up, and parking for tomorrow’s School Pride announcement: KSES students, family, teachers and the community are invited to this event. You are encouraged to stay with your child as pick-up time is uncertain. Parking is available at Harpeth High School, Westview Baptist Church, … Continue reading →
Car Pulled From Massive Debris Dam Behind Acorn Court in Kingston Springs
Posted by kingstonsprings on June 4, 2010 · 2 Comments
By now, many people are aware the Harpeth River jumped its banks, changed course, and ripped through an area of Kingston Springs tearing up road, carrying away houses, and destroying natural habitat during the May 2010 flood. A month later, the mystery of what lies beneath the rock, trees, and mud the river carried with … Continue reading →
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