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When you plan to retire at a certain age, you can follow a strategy that incorporates your investment moves, your health insurance and other factors. But what happens if you’re forced to retire earlier than you anticipated?

A little over seven years ago. My wife and I were blessed with a son, and she was gracious enough to allow me to name him Olney. I chose this name because most of my favorite memories were from time spent with my grandfather, Richard Lunsford, in Olney. I am not from Olney but as of a few years ago I have the pleasure of calling young county home. Growing up and visiting my grandfather was always special because of the memories he created and time spent with him. Simple things that those from Olney would do every day were the most wonderful memories that are seared in my mind. Going into Olney Hardware, fishing, hunting bullfrogs, and eating Roges hamburgers, are just to name a few.

The Olney Economic Development Corporation approved a plan to spend up to $18,500 to help clear titles of city-owned lots that were purchased by a Jacksboro builder but have illegal structures encroaching on them. Crombie Properties of Jacksboro purchased ten lots from the City of Olney last year but soon discovered that at least two of the properties have neighboring structures built across the lot lines or other issues, EDC Executive Director and Mayor Pro Tem Tom Parker said.