Freeman’s character was a defining trait
The thoughtful Free Press editorial on the right-side opinion page about the life and death of Moses Freeman is a credit to both of them. Rarely have political figures gathered so much admiration from those who had different opinions than them.
The things that distinguished Moses were both the humanity and the spirituality of the man. He believed what he said. He did what he felt obliged to do by governmental duty, even if he did not agree with it. He was a pillar of strength for his friends. He could differ without hate. He laughed often. He seemed to be a Christian of firm belief without preaching to others. Few of us can match his grace.
So, goodbye, Moses, your accomplishments are exceeded only by your character.
Whitney Durand
Signal Mountain
Return Harrison Bay State Park to luster
Now that the TFP has successfully built up Chattanooga’s parks through their efforts with the National Recreation and Park Association, may I suggest you turn your attention to Harrison Bay State Park. HBSP seems to focus all its attention on the boat ramp and camping sites while the rest of this “gem” on Lake Chickamauga is left to rot. The long-closed pool, dilapidated tennis courts and poorly maintained grounds are just a few examples of neglect. The fact that this park is located just down the street from the beautiful Bear Trace Golf Course further supports the potential of this site if it were to be “reclaimed.”
I would gladly work with any residents who want to get the state to spend some time and money to Make Harrison Bay Park Great Again!
Steve Weinberg
Harrison
Quarry questions need vital answers
Beautiful farmland in western Marion County is about to be destroyed, and we request that concerned citizens contact TDEC (askTDEC@tn.com) to pose questions on this grave matter.
If enough people have questions, we have a chance at a public meeting with TDEC. Tinsley LLC plans a sand quarry on 150 acres on South Pittsburg Mountain Road. The land is surrounded by farms and quiet rural homes. Sandstone will be blasted and crushed and hauled away in large trucks. Noise, dust and pollution into streams will become a reality for us in the Jumpoff community. Greatly increased truck traffic on highways 156 and 41A will affect Sewanee and Monteagle. Local wells may be endangered when drilling occurs for both sandstone and large quantities of water to wet the sand and machinery.
Please join us in asking TDEC: Where will 2,600 gallons of water (per minute) come from for this operation? Will that water be recycled to use again? Will a road be put in, for access in and out of Jumpoff Mountain Road? Will tons of sand be stockpiled on-site, and will that sand be wet to prevent dust? Will residents be alerted before blasting begins? Will there be lights throughout the land? What type of lighting? Will holding ponds be adequate for preventing stream pollution?
Anne Grindle
Sewanee, Tennessee