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Otis Davis celebrated his 96 birthday on April 3, 2020, making him the oldest person living in Clearview not too far from his birthplace. He celebrated one day earlier with his hometown friends and family in front of Wanda Jean’s Uptown restaurant. Everyone in attendance sang happy birthday and ate cupcakes in his honor.
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In January 2022, Clearview received a $50,000 REAP grant to repair the old school gym roof and rafters and the rock wall surrounding the school grounds. The WPA rock wall, known to the school kids as “the walk,” served as a running wall for the kids. Before school, recess, and after school, the children ran that walk. Throughout the years, the wall fell into disrepair in several places with gaps of knock down rocks and missing sections. Now, “the walk” looks as it did when first constructed. Before and after photos follow.
Read moreClearview News: Clearview Town is opening a new Welcome Center on Main Street very soon where you can purchase Clearview products. Happy 65 birthday to Joyce Barrett of Clearview on March 30th. Happy 54 birthday to Ronald (Chris) Bush on April 4 . Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list: Billy Walker, L.C. Carson, Sharon Patton, Dorothy Loggins, Bobby Joe Forshee, Marjorie Plunkett, Kurrilue Johnson, and Johnny West.
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I recently read an article about ‘jukeboxes.’ It brought back a lot of memories. Dayna and I actually used to have one. I know several area cafes used to have one. In the ‘good ole’ days you could play one song for a nickel or 6 for 25 cents. Where did the jukebox journey begin?
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One of the things I miss most about being retired from the classroom is that it has been 5 years since I have had a “Kick Me” sign mysteriously taped onto my back.
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