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A message from Joe Gallagher, candidate for Louisville Alderman
Submitted by R. Neal on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 14:08.

A message to the voters of Louisville from Joe Gallagher:

As you know, I am a candidate for Town of Louisville Board of Mayor and Alderman. My reasons for running are:

• Promote growth which will retain Louisville's rural charm and scenic values

• Strengthen mandate of new Design Review Board

• New Town Center on Louisville Road

• Advocate transparency in government

• Welcome citizens questions and input

• Eliminate conflict-of-interest government

I am a firm believer in "property rights" but I also advocate neighbors rights and the policy of the greater community good. In that regard, I am dedicated to ensuring that Topside Road and Louisville Road do not end up looking like Clinton Highway.

Personal: Carol and I are in our 10th year of residence at 3151 Hardy Blvd., Louisville because Carol grew up in Oak Ridge and graduated from the University of Tennessee. I retired from an EMMY award winning TV sports career with ABC, NBC and NBC. I am active in community affairs on county and town levels. I am President of Alcoa Rotary; member of the Board of Directors of The Raven Society and Save Chilhowee Mountain, a parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Church where I serve on the Haiti Mission and a member of Maryville American Legion.

This is non-partisan and it's not supposed to matter whether you are Democrat or Republican. I want Town of Louisville citizens to vote for me because I will be good for the town -- now and in the future.

Joe Gallagher is one of the good guys, and should he win, the citizens of Louisville will be fortunate to be represented by him.

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Layoffs at Rockford Mfg.?
Submitted by R. Neal on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 11:16.

We're hearing reports that there has been a layoff at Rockford Manufacturing.

According to someone close to some laid-off employees, including one who has worked there for more than twenty years, the abrupt announcement may affect as many as thirty employees. Word is that those let go will not receive severance pay and are left without health insurance.

The company, located on Little River Rd. in Rockford, manufactures cotton and synthetic yarn and cordage and employs approx. 250 people.

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