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Precious Memories

SEEN & HEARD IN ROANE COUNTY By O.I. Seenya

By: Kay Christopher

 Maintenance crews removing old flowers from graves in a public cemetery a week before Memorial Day to “clean up” the cemetery. Problem is, they also removed expensive, fresh ones just placed on the graves, and also American flags, that had been placed on the graves, were found thrown on the ground.  If you’re on the staff at an emergency room, please don’t get up and walk away from the service window when you see someone so weak they can’t walk being assisted up to the window. And please don’t just stand there and talk while they collapse in the floor, forcing another patient to run to help her before you acknowledge she needs attention, especially if all you‘re doing is having a casual conversation with a co-worker.  A wave of different people doing the right thing and standing up for God. He stands up for us all the time its good to see others glorifying him for a change.  Man spotted doing Wallis and doughnuts in the middle of Carlock Ave in a dark colored "HoverRound".  Lady Shopping at a local grocery store in Midtown left her wallet in her buggy. She gets home and realizes her wallet is gone and calls the store and asks if any one turned it in. The operator say yes our buggy retrieval clerk "Betty" turned it in. The lady was so thankful she gave her a thank you card and a tip for the wonderful thing she had done. This act touched both of there hearts and we only pray to have more people like them.

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Q: What s the difference between Elvis and smart blondes? A: Elvis has been sighted! Q: What was Elvis's last great hit? A: The bathroom floor! Q: What did Elvis say when he lost his voice? A. Nothing. Q: What would Elvis be doing if he was alive right now? A: Clawing at the inside of his coffin!

August 2012

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Matt Christopher Aug. 24th

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Lee Smith I was so saddened to hear of the death of an old friend, Lee Smith, this past month. We lived beside Lee and his family for many years before we all grew up and went our separate ways. Lee was a good kid, well most of the time. I can still recall how when he got in trouble, his Mom, Louise would swing open the front door and yell, “Alfred Lee, come here!” And I remember some other things he did that he got away with. Like the times his Dad E.L. would ground him and his two younger brothers Ronnie and Terry by making them stay in the yard near the house. They weren’t allowed to go to the bottom of the yard, where the shade and great climbing trees were near the road for a week. Well, several times I watched as they sneaked down their yard anyways and climbed trees, playing for hours while waiting for their Dad to come driving up the road. There was a hedge between their property line and their neighbor’s just high enough for them to crouch down and run up to the house when E.L. came up the road from work, so they could be sitting innocently on the porch when E.L. pulled up the driveway. Their Dad never knew. A few years later, I sat beside Lee at the softball fields in Harriman as he watched and made cat calls at his future wife Ketta while she was warming up for a game. He loved her so much. Lee was a good kid, a fine man, and a good friend to everyone that knew him.

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August 2012

ENTERTAINMENT By: Kay Christopher

Top 5 Superheroes of all time (According to Parade Magazine poll)

5. The Thing The Thing is the hard hitting, rock covered member of the Fantastic Four. His personality is based on entertainer and vaudeville star Jimmy Durante. His team can always rely on him to put a pounding on the enemy, but his permanent, monstrous, ugly shape weighs heavily on him emotionally. The Thing was created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee in 1961. 4. Spiderman The amazing Spiderman can climb sheer surfaces, he is super strong and agile, and he can shoot webs out of devices on his wrists. What makes Spiderman unique is that underneath it all, he is a nerdy high school student with everyday problems. His life is a superhero soap opera. He was originally conceived of by writereditor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko in 1962. 3. Power Rangers They've become everything from time travelers to high tech samurai. The Power Rangers use their laser guns and close combat weapons to defeat evil monsters, but save their giant robot Zords for when their nemeses grow to enormous sizes (a power that they all apparently possess). Originally, Power Rangers was actually an adaptation of a Japanese series called Super Sentai. Power Rangers spliced footage of English speaking actors with the Japanese combat scenes dubbed into English. 2. Superman It's a bird! It's a plane! The Man of Steel is widely considered to be an American cultural icon. Superman has almost every power one could conceive of. His real costume is Clark Kent. Other superheroes put on a superhero disguise to become crime fighters. The Man of Steel puts on a reporter disguise to become a normal person. He is more powerful than a locomotive, faster than a speeding bullet, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Superman was created in 1932. 1. Batman The Caped Crusader. The Dark Knight. Batman. Gotham City's only hope leaps across rooftops and slips through alleys while patrolling the streets at night, cloaked in shadows. What sets Batman apart from other superheroes is his lack of supernatural powers. The only thing he has to rely on is his steadfast determination (and his immense wealth, of course). Batman was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger in 1939, although his modern dark, gritty persona came to life at the hand of Frank Miller in 1986's The Dark Knight Returns.

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Barbara Fisher named to Legal Aid Board

The Legal Aid Society has announced that Barbara Fisher of Kingston has been named to its board of directors. As a former client of the Legal Aid Society, Fisher joins the board as a client-eligible member who will represent the Oak Ridge office service area. The Legal Aid Society s 33-member board of directors is comprised of 22 legal professionals and 11 client-eligible members or individuals who could apply for Legal Aid Society help. As one of our client-eligible board members, Barbara has first hand experience with the work that we provide our clients, and is a welcome addition to our board. said Neil McBride, general counsel and managing attorney of the Oak Ridge office of Legal Aid Society. In 2011, the Legal Aid Society and Nashville Pro Bono Program worked a total of 7,991 cases for low-income individuals and families who could not otherwise afford legal assistance, which translates into $15,660,250 in free legal advice and representation for clients.

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Where Are They Buried? Roy Rogers & Dale Evans 11-5-1911 to 7-6-1998

10-31-1912 to 2-7-2001

Cause of Death: Roy--congestive heart failure Dale--congestive heart failure Gravesite: Sunset Hills Memorial Park Apple Valley, Calif. Directions to Cemetery: From I-15, follow Happy Trails Highway east for 51/2 miles, then turn left onto Dale Evans Parkway. Two miles later, turn right at the *T* and follow Waaler Rd. for four miles. You'll find the cemetery on the left. Enter the cemetery and Roy & Dale's plot is immediately on the left beside the reflecting pools. Also, in the nearby town of Victorville, is the Roy Rodgers and Dale Evans Museum where you will find their horses, Trigger and Buttermilk, and their faithful dog, Bullet, stuffed and mounted for posterity.

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Best Days to Plant in August

according to the almanac

1st Favorable Day For Planting Beets, Carrots, Turnips, Onions, Radishes, And Other Root Crops. 2nd-4th Barren Days. Fine For Killing Plant Pests. 5th-6th Favorable Days For Planting Root Crops, Fine For Vine Crops. Good Days For Transplanting. 7th-8th Barren Days. Do No Planting. 9th-10th Root Crops That Can Be Planted Now Will Yield Well. Good Days For Transplanting. 11th-13th Any Seeds Planted Now Will Tend To Rot. 14th-15th Most Favorable Days For Planting Beets, Onions, Turnips, And Other Root Crops. Plant Seedbeds And Flower Gardens. Good Days For Transplanting. 16th-19th A Barren Time. Best For Killing Weeds, Briars, Poison Ivy, And Other Plant Pests. Clear Woodlots And Fencerows. 20th-21st Good Days For Planting Aboveground Crops. Excellent For Sowing Grains, Winter Wheat, Oats, And Rye. Plant Flowers. 22nd-24th Plant Peas, Beans, Tomatoes, Peppers And Other Aboveground Crops, In Southern Florida, California, And Texas. Extra Good For Leafy Vegetables. Plant Seedbeds. 25th-26th Cut Winter Wood, Do Clearing And Plowing, But No Planting. 27th-29th Good Time To Plant Aboveground Crops. 30th-31st Barren Days. Fine For Killing Plant Pests.

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Weather Forecast

1st-3rd. Widely scattered showers, thunderstorms. 4th-7th. Fair, then scattered thunderstorms. 8th-11th. Hot and humid. 12th-15th. Ongoing threat of severe thunderstorms. 16th-19th. Copious rains to eastern Mississippi River Valley. 20th-23rd. Showery, then fair. 24th-27th. Hefty thunderstorm activity. 28th-31st. Thunderstorms, some heavy.

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August Begin diet to lose weight…..…............................4,8 Begin Logging..................................................26,27 Breed animals………………...........................22,23 Can, Pickle...............…...................................3,4,13 Castrate animals ……………....................1,2,29,30 Cut hair to discourage growth .............................8,9 Cut hair to encourage growth .......................…20,21 Cut Hay.................................................................6,7 Destroy pests and weeds…...........................……6,7 End Projects...........................................................16 Go Camping ……….........................….......…24,25 Harvest aboveground crops…......................…18,19 Harvest belowground crops…..........................…8,9 Have dental care ………...................….......…18,19 Plant aboveground crops…….....................22,23,31 Plant belowground crops …........................…3,4,13 Prune to discourage growth ….............................6,7 Prune to encourage growth …..........................24,25 Quit smoking……………........................……....4,8 Slaughter livestock……..…….........................22,23 Wean animals or children…….............................4,8

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August 2012

THE PHANTOM (Can You Find Me¿) This Months Picture

OK Guys Listen Up!!! "The Phantom" (an anonymous reader) will be supplying a new picture (below) about a Roane County landmark each month... It is up to you to find the landmark and be the first to respond to The Roane Reader at: www.roanereader.com/submit or email: info@roanereader.com, don't have a computer call 865-882-9340 The winner will get a free 1 year subscription to The Roane Reader. Its a great way to observe the history of those wonderful Roane County Landmarks and receive a years subscription to Roane County’s Best Locally Owned Publication for yourself or a loved one. We will announce the winner of the competition in the following month’s issue. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL(optional) and PHONE NUMBER. ANSWERS MUST BE VERY SPECIFIC!! Entrees that fail to provide all this information will not qualify!

Winner of July's "The Phantom" was: Congratulations to: William Sharp

Answer he gave: That is the top of the old hospital on downs street in Oliver Springs

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Rockwood Memories

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By: Ray Collet

I thought I would send out a "hog-killing" story to drive some of this hot weather away. Sure am glad spring is here and our cold winter is all over for another year. We had a couple of "hogkilling" days that's for sure. Speaking of hog killing, when I grew up in Clymersville the neighbors would all help each other out with that chore. My two cousins, Johnny and Jay Warner would always help and knew their duties well. Jay would shoot the hog and Johnny would stick it. Now one December morning it was time. I walked over to the hog lot and stood there leaning against the woven wire fence looking down on the sleeping and belly-grunting Poland China boar lying there stretched out in the icy cold mud of the hog lot. He laid there in the mud with his wet snout wrinkling as he snorted, quivered and dreamed of whatever it is boar hogs dream about, probably 500 pound sows. I could see his two razor sharp ivory tusks growing out of his lower jaw and curving clean up around his long snout. He sure wasn't what you'd consider making into a pet hog, and I was glad we were butchering him. Jay came from out of the house with his little single shot, bolt action Stevens .22 rifle, closed the bolt on a shell and leaning it against the hog lot fence asked Johnny if he was ready with the butcher knife. "Yep", he said and the water is just right for scalding". I turned around just in time to see Johnny's little brother pick up the rifle and fire a round and the little rifle cracked keen in the cold mountain air. Jay grabbed the rifle and Johnny awoke from a short nap, (probably had a drink or two), but seeing Jay holding the rifle, figured he had just shot the hog. Now when a hog goes down, usually the first thing a person cuts is the hog's "prized possessions", also known as "mountain oysters", a delicacy for some people. Before I could say anything, Johnny crawled across the fence, and with all of us looking on, he got down on his knees beside the big boar hog muttering under his breath, knife in hand, made a quick slash and flung them over the fence. I thought the world was coming to an end, never saw such a commotion in all of my life. The hog came out of that mud like a five hundred pound blast of dynamite, slinging mud and blood in ever direction. The hog went about five feet straight up, legs churning and his tusks clacking, trying to get to Johnny. He finally got his churning feet to working and slinging his churn-size head side-to-side hit Johnny like a runaway freight train. Johnny turned a complete somersault in midair and when he came back down, landed astraddle that old boar's high arched back facing backwards. Johnny rode the boar for a few seconds but was no match for it. Finally when Johnny lost the fight, he lay there, lost both of his tennis shoes, and his toes were curled up like a dead crows in the cold morning air. His hair was matted and his face was covered with mud, blood, and everything from the hog pen. Jay shot the hog a couple of times and the butchering was completed. After that experience, I told Bill Wilkey, "There's no telling how much money we could make if we could take Johnny and Jay around to butcher hogs, probably charge folks twenty-five cents a head to watch." To my knowledge, I don't think Jay and Johnny butchered any more hogs. Ray's books "Rockwood Memories" can be by calling Ray at (865) 354-7680...

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Sisters Battle Cancer

August 2012

By Wes Hall Posted by The Knoxville Journal on July 20th, 2012 Two sisters grew up in Morgan County, sharing almost everything, but they had no idea they shared a gene that would show up in their 40′s and change their lives drastically. Tonya Melhorn Cooley is now 46 and the single mother of two, still living in Morgan County. Tonya was diagnosed in May 2010, with stage III ovarian cancer and endured five months of chemotherapy with one year of preventive treatment. In January 2012, as a precautionary measure, she had a complete mastectomy and upon having the tissue examined doctors discovered she had breast cancer. She began another cycle of chemotherapy in March and has endured six surgeries since January. She has two more left. Melinda Melhorn Willis is now 43-years-old. She is married with four children. They live in Lenoir City. In August 2011, she was diagnosed with Stage II Breast Cancer. She had a complete mastectomy and endured chemotherapy through March 2012. As a precautionary measure and fear the cancer may spread, she had a complete hysterectomy and has endured four surgeries. She plans another soon. Unfortunately, cancer has effected this family for many years and with several family members dying from this disease, or currently fighting it. Their brother, Michael Melhorn, says he has been checked for the cancer gene and tested positive for it but currently doesn’t have cancer. “I think it’s imperative for families to get checked for the cancer gene especially if they have as many family members as I have that’s past away from this disease, or that is currently battling it.” Both are being treated by the same doctor, nationally-recognized physician Larry Kilgore, MD, at U.T. Hospital who has done extensive cancer research. Melinda Melhorn Willis (left) and Tonya Melhorn Cooley are sisters fighting cancer. Dr. Kilgore has brought his expertise in diagnosing and treating women with cancer of the reproductive organs to the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine as Professor and Chief of Obstetric and Gynecology’s Division of Gynecologic Oncology. A surgical team led by Dr. Kilgore, recently successfully removed a 120-pound non-cancerous ovarian tumor from a patient. The patient, a 61-year-old Maryville woman, is home recovering. She requested to have her medical story told so other women would not wait, as she did, before seeing a physician. Michael Melhorn is raising money for his sisters because as his wife says on Facebook, “These ladies need all the help they can get.” They are currently selling tickets for a Rifle Raffle to help raise money for his sisters that are battling cancer. Donations can be made to The Melhorn Sisters Cancer Fund at the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union. Michael Melhorn says, “Thanks for any help you can give.” For more information you can find Michael Melhorn on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/michael.melhorn

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obituaries June 25th Katherine Smith, 85, Harriman Wanda Carter, 93, Kingston Alvin L. Thomas, 82, Rockwood June 27th Deloris “Sheila” Foley, 79, Kingston Wanda Isham, 77, Rockwood Elizabeth McClure, 91, Kingston June 28th John Ford Hood, 88, Rockwood June 30th David Jolly, Rockwood July 1st Frances Gunter, 80, Rockwood Arlie Beeler, 79, Philadelphia July 2nd Jerry Lanning. 82, Ten Mile July 3rd Donna Cofer Taylor, 54, Harriman July 4th Alice Jane Logan,73, Kingston July 6th George Douglas, 80, Harriman Dimple M. Hodge, 77, Daysville July 7th Mary Charleen Goins, 75, Harriman July 8th Lee Smith, 57, Harriman July 9th Willene E. Morgan, 90, Harriman James D. Garrison, 52, Kingston July 12th Lanny F. Green, 57, Harriman July 14th Della Garrett McMinn, 93, Harriman Hazel M. Buck, 85, Rockwood July 17th Albert Harley Rose, 83, Harriman Billie Cox Hale, South Harriman July 18th Frances Burris, 74, Harriman Henry J. Russell, 93, Rockwood July 19th Ethel Clark Plemens, Harriman Jack W. Powers, Jr, 66, Rockwood July 20th “Susie” Bowlin, 63, Oakdale Mary L. Norton Manning, Ten Mile Bobby J. Price, 65, Oliver Springs July 23rd Cathy White, 64, Kingston Ambus Ted Simpson, Rockwood July 24th “Jimbo’ Hughes, 45, Kingston Freddie Davidson, 54, Kingston July 25th James Brackett, 78, Harriman Mildred B. Oakes, 81, Harriman July 26th "Ronnie" Howard, 64, Oliver Spgs Carl J. Ford, 87, Harriman Hattie S. Howard, 85, Rockwood

Dear Readers: I want to say a big thank you to all the people who called, Facebooked, visited, brought food by, and especially said a prayer for Angie when she was so sick. For those of you who don’t know, Angie is our niece and she has Down’s Syndrome. She has lived with me and my husband for over 9 years now. She has lost her Mom and Dad and a sister and brother over the years. She recently went through a series of blacking out, not eating, but maybe 3 cups of food in over month, and drinking about a cup of water a day. She was too weak to even sit up. My husband handfed her for days to keep her alive. After two trips to emergency rooms and a Dr. visit, Methodist Medical Center worked wonders on her. We were in the ER for seven hours, but they worked with her the whole time, giving her 4 pints of blood and 2 IVs. She was hospitalized and diagnosed with extreme low blood pressure and being severely anemic. The care they gave her saved her life. I didn’t think she’d live through the sickness, but your prayers helped God decide to let her stay with us for awhile longer.

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Bible Quest

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1. How were sins forgiven in the Old Testament? 2. How were the Thessalonians told to pray? 3. What happened to the city of Jericho after the priests blew their trumpets? 4. Which garden did Jesus go to, to pray in before his arrest? 5. Who was instructed by God to leave his home and family to travel to a country he did not know? 6. What was Jesus teaching about when he said, “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder”? 7. In the Lord’s Prayer, what follows the line, “Hallowed be thy 1. name”? 2. 8. What was Jonah found doing on the ship while the storm was 3. raging? 4. 9. Five of the Ten Virgins did not take enough of what? 5. 10. What was the name of Joseph’s master in Egypt? 11. Aaron turned his rod into a serpent before Pharaoh, and Pharaoh’s 6. 7. magicians did likewise, but what happened to their serpents? 12. To which country did Mary and Joseph escape when Herod killed 8. 9. all the babies in Bethlehem? 10.

August 2012

What Does the Bible Say About.. Hardening Pharaoh's Heart?

In the book of Exodus, you‘ll notice that God deliberately hardened Pharoah's heart. Why would he deliberately hardened his heart in order to get the Israelites freed from slavery? If that is what he wanted anyway? Answer Exodus 4:21 does indicate that God would intentionally harden Pharaoh’s heart so he would not let the people go. That was so that God could show Answers to the world his power, as exhibited in the plagues. I believe that God needed Who Did It? to show his own people his power as much as he needed to show it to Abraham: Genesis 11:29 others. Only in this way would his people choose to follow his laws. Joseph: Genesis 37:9 Abraham: Genesis 17:1-11 Furthermore, the Passover (the last of the plagues) served as a picture of Joshua: Deuteronomy 31:23 the redemption that would later come through the Messiah. Abimelech: Exodus 8:15 indicates Pharaoh hardened his own heart. So how much of Genesis 20:2;26:6,7 the hardening came from God? Maybe very little. Since Pharaoh hardened Esau: Genesis 25:29-34 his own heart, maybe God just needed to harden it a little more so that he Laban: Genesis 29:21-26 would not let the people go before the last plague. Perhaps if God had not Rachel: Genesis 31:19 hardened his heart he might have let them go after only eight or nine Shechem: Genesis 34:1,2 Amnon: 2 Samuel 13:1-22 plagues. But God wanted to make sure that the plague of the death of the firstborn would occur. So he took Pharaoh’s already hard heart and hardened it a little more. It’s not like Pharaoh had a soft heart to begin with and God made it hard, taking away his choice. It is more like God hardened an already obstinate heart.

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Which Book Has... 1.) "To every thing there is a season"? Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes 2.) "Wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging"? Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes 3.) "Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth"? Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes 4.) "Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels"? Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song-of-Solomon 5.) "Vanity vanities, saith the preacher, all is vanity"? Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song-of-Solomon

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Bible Trivia

Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd = That's Relationship! I shall not want = That's Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures = That's Rest! He leadeth me beside the still waters = That's Refreshment! He restoreth my soul = That's Healing! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness = That's Guidance! For His name sake = That's Purpose! Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death = That's Testing! I will fear no evil = That's Protection! For Thou art with me = That's Faithfulness! Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me = That's Discipline! Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies = That's Hope! Thou annointest my head with oil = That's Consecration! My cup runneth over = That's Abundance! Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life = That's Blessing ! And I will dwell in the house of the Lord = That's Security! Forever = That's Eternity! Face it, the Lord is crazy about you. I thought this was pretty special, just like YOU!!! What is most valuable, is not what we have in our lives, but WHO we have in our lives! Answers to ' Do not ask the Lord to Guide your Footsteps if you are Which Book not willing to move your Feet' 1. Ecclesiastes Peace. 2. Proverbs Even though you can't see Him, GOD is there for you 3. Ecclesiastes When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you! 4. Song of Solomon I'm thinking of you today. Be blessed. 5. Ecclesiastes

How are the following Bible characters related?

Cain and Abel (Genesis 4, especially v.8) Abraham and Isaac (Genesis 21, v.3) Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38,39) Aquila and Priscilla (Acts 18:2) Moses and Aaron (Exodus 4:14) Eunice and Lois (2 Timothy 1:5) Peter and Andrew (Matthew 4:18) Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5) Joseph and Benjamin (Genesis 42:3,4) David and Absalom (2 Samuel 18:33)

1. What was the name of the centurion who looked after Paul on the journey to Rome? 2. Which book of the Bible comments that “dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savor?” 3. “Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man”, but what shall his mouth be filled with afterwards? 4 What does Zechariah see in a . vision that destroys the houses of thieves and liars? 5 How long did it take Solomon . to build his own house? 6. At which battle were the Israelites defeated because Joshua attacked without seeking God’s guidance first? 7. In the parable of the debtors, one owed 500 denarii (pence), but how much did the other one owe? 8. What was the name of the man who was paralyzed and had been bedridden for eight years? 9. How old was Abram when he first became a father? 10. How old was David when he died? 11. How long was Noah’s ark?

Bible Trivia Answers:

Julius (Acts 27:1); Ecclesiastes (Ecc 10:1); Gravel (Pro 20:17); A thirty foot flying roll (Zec 5:1-4); Thirteen years (1 Ki 7:1); Ai (Josh 7:5-12); Fifty (Luke 7:41); Aeneas (Acts 9:33); Eighty-six years (Gen 16:16); Seventy (2 Sam 5:4); 300 cubits / 450 feet (Gen 6:15).

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Household Hints

 To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.  Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip or slacks to eliminate static cling. It works; you will not have a clingy skirt or dress, or slacks when wearing panty hose; ... Ta DA! ... Static is gone.  Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.  Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil. It will stay fresh much longer and not mold!  Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. The ones with 4 bumps are firmer and stronger flavored.  Drop a small object on the carpet and can't find it. Place panty hose over the end of the vacuum hose and start vacuuming. The panty hose will keep it from getting sucked into the vacuum.  Need to cut some corn off the cob. Use your bundt pan. Place the ear on the opening in the center of the pan, and as you slide the knife down the ear, all the kernels will collect in the main part of the pan.  Re-opening envelopes: If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily. Only for old- fashioned "lick-type" mucilage envelopes!  Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth.  Mosquito Spray... Spray the lawn and deck floor with Listerine, and the little demons disappeared. Fill a spray bottle and use it around your seat whenever you see mosquitoes. Also, spray around the food table, the children's swing area, and the standing water nearby.

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Aunt Hattie's "Hurry-Up" Recipes HATTIE SHILLINGS

Polish Sausage Casserole

1/4 c. butter 2 c. shredded Swiss cheese 1 c. chopped onion 2 lbs. potatoes, peeled, 3 tbsp. flour cooked & thinly sliced 2 c. milk 1 lb. Kielbasa or Polish 1/2 tsp. salt sausage, cut in 1/4 inch slices 1/4 tsp. pepper Chopped parsley (optional) 1 1/2 tbsp. Dijon mustard Melt butter in medium saucepan. Add onion and saute until tender. With wire whisk blend in flour. Slowly add milk, stirring until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Add salt, pepper and mustard. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese. In greased 12 x 8 inch baking dish, arrange, alternating slices of half the potatoes and sausage in a single layer. Pour on half the sausage, then layer the remaining potatoes and sausage. Pour on remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. (Can be made ahead to this point. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake, uncovered, 45 to 60 minutes or until top browns and center is heated through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Homemade Yeast Rolls

These are very easy. Anyone can make this bread. Combine together: 1/4 c. very warm but not hot water, 1/2 tsp. sugar Set aside. Combine together: 1/4 c. shortening, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 c. scalded milk (bring to boil) Cool, then add: Yeast combination 3 1/2 c. flour Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size. Knead and cut out rolls or donuts, or shape into a loaf of bread. Recipe makes 1 loaf. Place rolls or donuts on a greased cookie sheet or place loaf into a greased loaf pan. Let dough rise again for 30 minutes or until double in size. For rolls, bake in a 425 degree oven for 10 minutes. For donuts, fry in vegetable oil until golden brown. For bread, bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when thumped with finger tips. Glaze recipe follows.

GLAZE FOR DONUTS: 1 c. sugar, 1/3 c. evaporated milk, 1 tbsp. butter Combine and cook all ingredients in a small saucepan on medium heat. Cook until a few drops of mixture begin to harden when dropped into a cup of cold water. Use a fork to lift donuts, one at a time, into hot glaze. Allow excess glaze to drip from doughnut. You must work quickly before glaze hardens.

Happy 1st Anniversary To my beautiful wife Stephanie whom I thank God for everyday!! I'm not sure what our family would do without the love and kindness that you treat us with. I only hope to have half of the love you display to people. I love you with all my heart and hope to grow old together. -Justin Stout

August 2012

"Life Lessons Learned" By: Rita Webster

1. LOL: "I'll see you tomorrow." LOL "It is so hot today." LOL "I've really had a bad day." LOL . Now there is nothing funny about these sentences so why do some people feel the need to add LOL (laughing out loud) at the end of them and nearly everyone else they write? Ridiculous! I have been on the internet for over 15 years and have never read anything so hilarious that one would need to add that phrase, yet so many people do. 2. No Smoking: I paid dearly for a motel room on the second floor of a fancy motel. There was nothing said upon me checking in about smoking. There was a sign on a post near my room that said "This is a no smoking area." (I had my own private balcony by the way, and it wouldn't have hurt anyone around if I smoked or not.) The sign also stated, "The smoking area is on the ground floor near room 102." Do you actually think I walked that far of a distance every time I lit one up? NO, I did not. Stupid Commies taking over I tell ya! 3. Ice Cream: Why doesn't ice cream taste as good as it did when I was a kid? Is it just me or are they putting in and taking out so many artificial ingredients (for my health) that any flavor I buy is so bland. Stop it! 4. Fingernail Polish: Black fingernail polish really gets on my nerves. I don't know why...it just does. 5. Construction Zones: Can someone, anyone, explain to me why everytime I pass a highway construction project (usually state roads) there are always 4 or 5 men standing around doing nothing? I mean really just standing around doing nothing. Oh, and at least 3 of them will be holding a coffee cup. Why?

1. Don't Lie. 2. Don't Cheat. 3. Don't Steal. 4. Never fail to say good-bye and I love you when your spouse or kids leave the house. They may not make it back. 5. Take your children to Sunday School. 6. Teach a child how to make a pretty, and decorative mud pie. They will never forget it. 7. Kisses really do make it feel better. 8. Teach your children to always say "Thank You and You're Welcome." 9. Don't talk loudly to someone beside you in a crowded waiting room. 10. Tell your spouse often that you still love him/her just as much as you did on your wedding day.

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By: Jerry Lemons The Second Coming of Michael Jackson at Glander's All it took was a mere rumor. A chauffeur driving a gold limousine had appeared at Glander's. In the rear sat a frail-looking man dressed all in black with gold and red braid except for white gloves and white socks. He had shoulder-length black hair and wore big black sunglasses. He spoke with a soft feminine voice. From such facts, revolutions occur, kingdoms are overturned, and philosophies and religions are born. Within twenty-four hours of its occurrence, the rumor had spread throughout Roane County: Michael Jackson had appeared at Glander's. Within three days, the news had spread throughout east Tennessee; and within a week, the rumor had spread throughout the southeast. It was an elderly lady with blue hair who provided the reinforcement to the rumor of Michael Jackson appearing at Glander's. She was from Hope, Arkansas and she had driven all the way to Roane County because she had heard Michael Jackson had been spotted there. Who knows how she had heard it, or how she had discovered it was at Glander's Full Service Station and Market in downtown Emory Gap where the apparition had occurred? Such things are mysteries. The fact is, she went to Glander's and she saw Michael Jackson--in a gas puddle. She swore she saw the face of the King of Pop smiling at her from a gas sheen on the tarmac at Glander's. From such occurrences miracles are born... It was simply incredible. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it. Highway 27 was blocked for a quarter-mile. Cars were lined up on the highway waiting to pull in to Glander's. I noticed from the license plates that the cars were from everywhere. There was even a car with Alaska plates on it. Glander had his signs out in force. They were a wonder to behold. One big sign with orange flashing lights proclaimed: "See Michael Jackson's face here--live!" Another sign stated: "Honk if you believe Michael is alive." One sign proclaimed "Forever in our hearts--the King of Pop Lives!" I noticed that a pavilion tent had been erected in front of Glander's between the service station and the market. A long line of people were in front of the tent waiting to go in. Merlin, Solomon and Glander stood at the tent-front taking up money. Signs with big arrows were all around the tent. The signs stated that inside the tent was undisputed and undeniable evidence and proof that Michael Jackson was alive. Of course, I couldn't resist. I got in line and waited... To be continued..... Next time: The face in the puddle

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Points Standings (as of 6-15-2012) Modified Street 805 1. 92-Clayton Forsyth 705 2. 5x-Joe Freels 530 3. 10-Bo Allison Pony Stock 2160 1. 18-Ronnie Blair 1555 2. 20-Allen Henderson 1320 3. 5-Josh Walker

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Front Runners Nick Adams #92 Lukas Presley #l92 Nathan Adams #93 Mini Stock Jason Quall #92D Tony Lewis #15 Todd Spivey #66

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(Schedule is tentative and subject to change) WARTBURG SPEEDWAY Dirt racing at Smoky Mountain Speedway was hot and very fast on Tues. night WWW.WARTBURGSPEEDWAY.NET Saturday, Aug. 4 Weekly Racing Program July 17th as three different drivers set new track records, but only stood after a few CROSSVILLE RACEWAY Saturday, Aug. 11 Weekly Racing Program time trials had been completed. WWW.CROSSVILLERACEWAY.NET Weekly Racing Program The track was host to the Ray Cook Southern National Series sponsored by Schaf- SPRING CITY RACEWAY Saturday, Aug. 18 WWW.SPRINGCITYRACEWAY.NET fer Oil. Saturday, Aug. 25 TBA 411 MOTOR SPEEDWAY The track saw Ty Dillion, Mike Marler and Chris “Smoky” Madden all break 411MOTORSPEEDWAY.NET Jimmy Owen’s record that he set last April with Madden turning the track at 14.454 Points Standings (as of 7-21-2012) Racetrack Websites seconds around the 4/10 mile facility. In the 35 lap feature race it was Chris Madden jumping out to the lead and leading Modified Street Extreme Modified Mini for 16 laps before Mike Marler caught Madden in slow traffic, and took the lead on 1. Jaylon Shannon 256 1. Joey Reynolds 232 lap 17, and Marler “The Winfield Warrior” out of Winfield, TN, went on to take the 1. Brian Frost 112 2. Jimmy York 236 2. Blake Hall 214 checkers for his 1st career win in the Southern Nationals. Marler was followed by 2. Tom Vann 54 Chris Madden in 2nd with Kerry Compton, Jr. 3rd, Billy Ogle, Jr. 4th and Vic Hill 3. Darren Goins 42 3. DJ Shannon 110 3. Daniel Sizemore 174 5th. Dillion, who is the grandson of Richard Childress started 3rd bout wound up Mod Lite Open Wheel Modified Thunder 23rd. 1. Amos Bunch 192 1. Bucky Nance 280 1. Josh Pugh 186 In the Limited Late Model Feature it was Jason Trammell out of Knoxville 2. Matthew Hopper 178 2. Westley Lester 248 2. John Stout 160 leading from start to finish to take the checkers with Josh Collins in 2nd, and Jason 3. Keith Longmire 134 3. Casey Crane 90 3. Ron Dodson 144 Manley 3rd. In the NeSmith Crate Late Model Feature it was Adam Beeler taking the checkers Street Stock Late Model with Ryan King 2nd, Jason McCall 3rd, Chris Wilson 4th, and Tom Smith 5th. 1. Brian Hooks 186 1. Reagan Williams 304 The next race at Smoky Mountain Speedway will be on Saturday, Aug., 11th with 2. Dewayne Hutcherson 248 2. Drew Kennedy 162 SRRS Series in the Old Smoky Moonshine Classic—Billy Ogle, Jr. won this race 3. Dustin Diden 156 last year and will be trying to make it 2 in a row. On August 10th, 411 Motor Speed- 3. Derek Diden 156 way will be running the same classes.

By: Debra Carpenter

Let me introduce myself to those of you that don’t know me: I’m Debra, a 21 year old wife and mother. I’m pursuing a degree in Healthcare Administration at MTSU online, and I am a stay-at-home mom. I grew up in Lebanon, TN. Mother, Interrupted is my blog (http://www.interruptedmum.blogspot.com) and more importantly, my therapy. I write about what I find funny, and what I hope you’ll find funny. Most of the humorous inspiration comes from my own life. I should get a T-shirt that reads “You have the right to remain silent. Anything funny that happens while I’m with you can and will be used in my next blog post.” I have the decency to change the names, at least. Maybe you guys will appreciate this: my 2 year old daughter develops obsessions with random objects, and those obsessions change daily. Only a few have lasting power, and lately, one has proven itself a keeper: a heavy bookend with a deer head (complete with antlers) carved into it. Now, I like to think I’m a good mother, so the first time I saw her snuggling this weighty, inanimate object, I tried to take it away. That’s when she cried out “No! Don’t take Jesus away!” What? I looked around frantically. Was she seeing something I wasn’t? Was Jesus in that very room with us? It turns out that Jesus is the name she has lovingly bestowed on this bookend deer. It’s only slightly creepy when she wants to “Take Jesus to the sto (store) wif (with) us!” or orders me to “Get Jesus some more Goldfish.” At least when strangers hear her talking about it, they think I’m a wonderful mother with a sweet, blessed child who talks about Jesus like he’s her best friend. (Que “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” music) I have a younger brother who takes his “uncle responsibilities” very seriously. He loves to spend time with my daughter. When we were helping redecorate and paint my mom’s beauty salon (Utopian Salon in Lebanon) recently, he got a little exasperated by my daughter’s habit of destroying every.thing.she.sees, and sighed loudly. “It’s so hard, being an uncle,” he lamented to me. I laughed. “How do you think I feel sometimes? I’m her mom! I have to keep her out of stuff all the time!” He brushed that statement off, saying, “Yeah, but that’s different. You just live with her. I’m her uncle, and that’s a lot harder.” Oh, to be young. I can’t wait to remind him of this when he becomes a father, in the extremely distant future. Hear that, brother? EXTREMELY DISTANT. I love having the opportunity to share my stories with people. Thank you for reading, and don’t forget to check out my blog. If I made you laugh, let me know! You can email me at debra.carp@yahoo.com. Until next time, friends! Debra

15 Things It Took Me 50 Years to Learn 1. You will never find anybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight-savings time. 2. You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggest you think she's pregnant unless you can see a baby emerging from her at that moment. 3. The most powerful force in the universe is gossip. 4. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above-average drivers. 5. There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age 11. 6. There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". 7. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them. 8. If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be "meetings". 9. The main accomplishment of almost all organized protests is to annoy people who are not in them. 10. You should not confuse your career with your life. 11. A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person. 12. No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. 13. When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy. 14. Your friends love you, anyway. 15. Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.

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From the desk of Rebecca C. Fraker

It has been brought to my attention that there are several things that need to be addressed concerning funeral matters. I would like to try and address each one to the best of my ability and hopefully clarify any misconceptions concerning pre-arranged funerals, whether funded or non-funded.

1. What does it actually mean when a pre-arranged burial policy states that it is irrevocable? When I write a burial policy as a licensed insurance producer, one of the questions on the application is whether it being placed revocable or irrevocable. Most funeral homes place these as irrevocable. What this actually means is that the policy cannot be cashed in by any family member or funeral home prior to the insured’s death. That’s ALL it means. It does not mean it cannot be transferred to another funeral home of choice, nor will the insured lose any of the money they paid into the policy but actually should have accrued interest to cover the cost of inflation over the years. (Rule 0780-510,-13 states “The trust account established by this contract is irrevocable, and the funds paid hereunder are not refundable. Accumulated trust principal and interest are freely transferable to satisfy funeral expenses at any licensed funeral establishment as provided by law.” If it is written revocable, the money placed in the policy can be rolled to another insurance company or trust without the permission of the policy owner and all interest accrued can be kept by the funeral home. Rule 0780-5-10-,13 continuation… “If such trust account is revocable, a statement that the purchaser of the merchandise and/or services under the contract shall be entitled to receive any or all of the payments made and any earnings or interest thereon upon demand on the trustee prior to the death of the contract beneficiary.” The key thing to remember is if you paid for a pre-arranged funeral YOU ARE THE OWNER, and not the funeral home. 2. What happens if a funeral home closes and we have trusted our money into insurance or a trust account? Do we lose the monies paid? I have heard this question numerous times and I appreciate people being concerned. It pays to ask questions. I recommend that before you trust your personal information and hard earned money with any funeral home, be informed and know who the owners are. Know if your money is placed with a legitimate company and that your files are safe and secured with the funeral home you trust them to. You should be given paperwork that shows where your money in entrusted and contact information where you can check on the growth anytime you should so choose. I can only speak for Fraker Funeral Home and how we stand on these matters. I do know that if a funeral home closes you, the consumer and owner of the policy still own that pre-arrangement. It cannot be sold to another funeral home nor offered as a trade for services rendered. As for my funeral home, any pre-arrangement that has been trusted in our care will remain in our care unless the owner of the policy should choose to move it. We did not invest our lives savings here to leave a year or two down the road as some have been told. So for the record we are here to stay as long as the people of Roane County desire our services. We have made a lifetime commitment to Roane County and surrounding areas. Our family stands ready to meet your needs.

3. What if we choose to use a different funeral home than the one we originally made pre-arrangements with but haven’t moved it prior to a loved one’s death? At the time of your loved ones passing the only thing that has to be done is making the decision which funeral homes care you wish to release your loved one to. Remember YOU are the owner of that pre-arrangement. The funeral home is not the owner. So it’s as simple as a phone call. Once the call has been made to the funeral home you choose, that funeral home will then come and take care of your loved one from that point on. They will do an assignment for the amount of funeral expenses only and any remaining funds should be returned to the beneficiary or owners estate if no beneficiary was designated. The other funeral home has no hold on proceeds that have been paid by the insured if they do not render services at time of need. I hope this clarifies some of the questions we have been approached with. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to stop by our funeral home anytime. If you are not physically able to come to the funeral home just give me a call and I will be happy to visit you. That’s what families are supposed to do. Our family stands ready to serve your family. Remember your time of need is our time of commitment and when you come to Fraker Funeral Home the owners are right inside. Sincerely, Rebecca C. Fraker, LFD

August 2012

The Banana Test

There is a very, very tall coconut tree and there are 4 animals, a Lion, Chimp, Giraffe, and a Squirrel. They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree. Who do you guess will win? Your answer will reflect your personality. So think carefully..... Try and answer within 30 seconds. Got your answer? If your answer is: Lion = you're dull. Chimpanzee = you're dense. Giraffe = you're a complete moron. Squirrel = you're hopeless.

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The average bed is home to over 6 billion dust mites. Just twenty seconds worth of fuel remained when Apollo 11's lunar module landed on the moon. Ten tons of space dust falls on the Earth every day. Every year the sun loses 360 million tons. If you attempted to count the stars in a galaxy at a rate of one every second it would take around 3,000 years to count them all. Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel with over 50,000 words, none of which containing the letter "e." There are 333 toilet paper squares on a toilet paper roll. Singapore has only one train station. The Eiffel Tower has 2,500,000 rivets in it. The Eiffel Tower has 1792 steps. It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the body. Every minute in the U.S. six people turn 17. Blue and white are the most common school colors. On average, a 4-year-old child asks 437 questions a day. The tip of a 2cm long hour-hand on a wristwatch travels at 0.00000275 mph There is about 200 times more gold in the worlds oceans, than has been mined in our entire history. Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death. Termites eat wood twice as fast when listening to heavy metal rock. The cockroach has a high resistance to radiation and is the creature most likely to survive a nuclear war.

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A one-day old baby cockroach, about the size of a spec of dust, can run almost as fast as its parents. More human deaths have been attributed to fleas than all the wars ever fought. As carriers of the bubonic plague, fleas were responsible for killing one-third of the population of Europe in the 14th century. Bees must collect the nectar from two thousand flowers to make one tablespoonful of honey. A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours. Ants cannot chew their food, they move their jaws sideways, like scissors, to obtain the juices from the food. There are more beetles than any other kind of creature in the world. Crickets hear through their knees. Most spiders belong to the orb weaver spider family, Family Aranidae. This is pronounced "A Rainy Day." It is a misdemeanor to kill or threaten a butterfly -- so says City Ordinance No. 352 in Pacific Grove, California. A flea expert is a pullicologist. Dragonflies are one of the fastest insects, flying 50 to 60 mph. The Madagascan Hissing Cockroach is one of the few insects who give birth to live young, rather than laying eggs. In its entire lifetime, the average worker bee produces 1/12th teaspoon of honey. Tapeworms range in size from about 0.04 inch to more than 50 feet in length. Scientist have recorded the otherwise inconspicuous Springtails at densities as high 100,000,000 per square meter in the ordinary farm soil of Iowa U.S.A. In Africa swarms of Orthoptera ( Desert Locusts) may contain as many as 28,000,000,000 individuals. The highest sustained ground speed recorded is that of the black cutworm which flies at speeds of between 60-70 mph.

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GOT STRESS? I had a recent visit with a good doctor friend of mine. Somehow we got onto the subject of financial stress, or better known as Low investment income. Low interest rates and market ups and downs can be physically and emotionally draining. Check out the statistics concerning this cause of stress… We agreed that our clients his patients often have the very same causes of stress, who isn't worried about the value of his or her investments these days! So take a look and learn some facts from the good doctor: In a recent survey 7 out of 10 people claimed to be stressed concerning their money and their future. While loss of sleep and anxiety are some of the most common health challenges we might experience, study shows 27% will suffer from ulcers and digestive issues, 44% from migraines, 23% from severe depression and 6% will experience heart attacks. Chronic stress has caused a rise in healthcare costs only to create further expenses for the average person. Increase the incidence of low return on investment, leads to more stress thus creating a vicious cycle. So what can be done about it? On the practical side first be sure to get the proper financial advice from professionals like Robert James & Associates… www.robertjames.us For your personal stress management 1. Create a physical avenue to lower your stress levels and plan it out. Exercise is great for that, take a walk, hike, run, dance – especially for those of us who are higher energy and need to be active to release our tension. 2. Need a calming activity? Take a Yoga or Tai Chi class – relaxation thru movement, allowing you to center on your body and your breathing. 3. Create daily quiet time for breath work. Deep breathing delivers oxygen to the muscles allowing toxins to move out and reduce the tension. Breathe in thru your nose to a count of 4 hold for a count of 4 and breathe out thru your mouth to a count of 4. 4. Learn to meditate – you don’t need to chant “Om” and sit in silence for an hour “attempting to clear your mind.” I know that is a reason some people tend to shy away from meditation. If you choose follow a guide meditation/relaxation CD. You can listen to instrumental “New Age” music or just sit in the quiet for 10 minutes a day without distractions; focus on your breath, close your eyes if you choose and think of just being in peace. Meditation done before bedtime will help you get a better night’s sleep. 5. Eat healthy, balanced nutritional meals, avoid sweets, alcohol, and high Carbs – they will add to your stress and to your waist. 6. Drink plenty of pure water to clear out the toxins in your body. 7. Get help – stress affects your health and outlook on life. Look into stress free investments via guaranteed absolute total return type products.

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Remember, you did not get in this financial situation overnight, so you will not get out of this situation over night! The first thing that needs to be done is make a decision TO GET HELP! First, however, you need to do your homework and find out where you actually are financially! There are a few organizations that can help you with this, some specialize in guaranteed absolute total return type opportunities. They can make serious suggestions on how to increase you investment income and reduce your taxes without risk. Don’t be afraid to seek council from people who have the necessary knowledge and most important… are successful themselves! This process, as stated, will not be a quick fix and will take some time, but the result is well worth it! The first thing you can do to help yourself is to educate yourself on what you can do to make your situation better. Bob Tonachio is CEO of Robert James & Associates a national financial services company licensed and regulated in 31 states. Confidential Consultations are free of charge in Crossville, Kingston and Knoxville. Call 1-800-530-5700 to arrange a convenient time to meet.

August Fun Facts August is the third month of summer, and like July, it originally bore a different name before being renamed for one of the great Roman emperors, Augustus. Augustus had a number of military triumphs in the month of August. The birth flowers for August are the gladiolus and the poppy, and the birthstones for this month are the peridot and the onyx. Babies born in August are either Leos or Virgos. Leos are a fire sign and a natural leader who is generous to others and wants to provide and to lead. You have the capacity to help others, especially if they are willing to follow your lead. You may struggle with anger should others seem unappreciative of your efforts, and you will need to carefully check that trait if you are to lead others successfully. You probably will do best in relationships and workplaces where you are allowed to make most of the decisions. Famous Leos include Bill Clinton (August 19) and Jacqueline Kennedy (July 28). Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury. Virgos tend to be reliable hard workers who are committed to their tasks. Virgos excel to meet the highest mark in work and in relationships, but can be overly critical of others. Virgos favor constancy and stability. Famous Virgos have included Mother Teresa (Aug. 27) and Michael Jackson (Aug. 29).

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THE WRITER'S PAGE There is Hope

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Interesting and funny Olympic Trivia

Gold medals haven't been pure gold in years. The 1912 Olympics was the last time that gold medals were solid gold. Ever since, they've been silver with gold plating. The first Paralympic Games was held in 1948. The name "Paralympics" comes from the words "Parallel" and "Olympics". In 1900, in France, winners got paintings instead of gold medals. Gold, silver and bronze medals weren't given out until the third modern Olympics in 1904. The French gave the winners paintings because they believed they were more valuable. The Beijing Olympics, 2008, began at exactly 8:08:08 PM on 8/8/08 because the number 8 is considered lucky in China. In order for a sport to be considered for inclusion in the Olympics it must be 'widely practiced' by men in at least 75 countries and on four continents, and by women in at least 40 countries and on three continents. The reason the extra yards were added to the running distance of the marathon to make the total length a rather strange figure of 26 miles and 385 yards was because of the rather whimsical demand of Queen Alexandra of Great Britain, who demanded, in 1908, that the marathon should end below the royal box at London's White City Stadium, which added the extra 385 yards. The First Marathon: In 490 BCE, Pheidippides, a Greek soldier, ran from Marathon to Athens [about 25 miles] to inform the Athenians the outcome of the battle with invading Persians. The distance was filled with hills and other obstacles; thus Pheidippides arrived in Athens exhausted and with bleeding feet. After telling the townspeople of the Greeks' success in the battle, Pheidippides fell to the ground dead. In 1896, at the first modern Olympic Games, held a race of approximately the same length in commemoration of Pheidippides. The Berlin Games in 1936 were the first games to be televised. It wasn't until 1900 that women were allowed to participate in the Olympic Games. The very first recorded Ancient Olympic Games took place in 776 BC. The event

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was a 'stadion' race - a foot race equivalent to a 190m or 208yard dash. The winner was a humble baker from the Greek city state of Elis named Coroebus [ Koroibos]. For the first 13 games, the stadion race was the only competition. At the 14th Ancient Olympic Games, a double race was added. American swimmer Michael Phelps holds both the record for most gold medals won in a year, eight, and most career gold medals with 14. The early Olympic Games included competitions for trumpeters. Rope Climbing took place in the following years: 1908 1924, 1932. Rudimentary gym skills were all it took to win Olympic gold in the early 20th century it appears, as this event basically consisted of shimmying up a rope. Club Swinging occurred in 1904 and 1932. This consisted of swinging a club festooned with ribbons around your body and head. Strange but true. Tug-of-War between 1900 -1920. Indeed this trickiest of sports favored by rather overweight beer drinkers in pubs was actually considered an Olympic event. We hear competitive tug-of-war gave way to another short-lived event: the 40m three-legged race. Live Pigeon Shooting took place in the 1900 Paris Games. Over 300 pigeons were slaughtered in an orgy of blood and feathers. Though it's in dispute as to whether the event was sanctioned by the Olympic council, there's no disputing that Parisian sidewalks were cleaner for a brief period at the turn of the century. Running Deer Single Shot was practiced between the years 1906 and 1936. It was considered more humane than the pigeon shoot because contestants fired at moving paper targets only. In wrestling at the Stockholm Games in 1912, the light heavyweight final between a Swede, Anders Ahlgren, and a Finn, Ivar Bohling, lasted nine hours. Since neither had gained an advantage over the other, no gold medal was awarded. Each received a silver medal.

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My mom said she learned how to swim when someone took her out in the lake and threw her off the boat. I said, â€œMom, they weren't trying to teach you how to swim. If God doesn't destroy Hollywood Boulevard, he owes Sodom and Gomorrah an apology. McDonalds announced itâ€™s considering a more humane way of slaughtering its animals. You know they fatten them up and then kill them. You know the same thing they do to their customers, isnâ€™t it? A rookie police officer was out for his first ride in a cruiser with an experienced partner. A call came in telling them to disperse some people who were loitering. The officers drove to the street and observed a small crowd standing on a corner. The rookie rolled down his window and said, "Let's get off the corner people." A few glances, but no one moved, so he barked again, "Let's get off that corner... NOW!" Intimidated, the group of people began to leave, casting puzzled stares in his direction. Proud of his first official act, the young policeman turned to his partner and asked, "Well, how did I do?" Pretty good," chuckled the vet, "you really know how to clear out a bus stop". A police station gets 2 new horses and 2 cops are assigned to be mounted policemen. They go on a ride and come back pleased. "This horse is great! From now on I'll always take this one" said the first cop. "My horse's great too. So I'll always take it" replied the second cop. "But how do we know which is which?" They though for a minute or two and one of them came up with an idea. "Lets cut off this ones tail" The other cop agreed and the horse lost it's tail. The next morning The police chief is standing in front of the horses and looks really mad. The two cops see this and ask whatâ€™s wrong. "You two morons cut off the horsesâ€™ tail that's what's wrong!" "But otherwise we couldn't tell them apart." "Can't you see the black one is a bit taller then the brown one.?!"

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South Harriman Memories It is with sadness that we inform our readers that Ms. Billie Cox Hale recently passed away. Billie submitted her articles “South Harriman Memories” to The Roane reader for many years. She also contributed many articles for the Histories of Roane County, Loudon County, and Monroe County. She was a sixth generation East Tennessean and thirteenth generation Southerner. Her love of history, and the willingness to share it with others in our paper will be greatly missed by all of us who hailed from South Harriman and Emory Gap. We’ll miss you Billie. Happy BIRTHDAY

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by: Travis Harmon Welcome to the war. As you now know, Chick-Fil-A’s COO Dan Cathy was recently asked about his support of the traditional family. His reply “guilty as charged,” has become the proverbial “shot heard ‘round the world.” We now have a growing trend among celebrities, politicians, mayors and proclaiming-Christians who are boycotting the restaurant. The claim is that these people will not support the “hate group,” or support a company “of bigots.” How ironic! They feel as if everyone should have rights, and share them equally. Except for Christians. We’ve known it was coming for years. It’s here. John 16:33 warned us centuries ago that “In the world you shall have tribulation,” so it should come as no surprise. We’ve had valiant pastors and preachers prepare us for decades. Their prophetic words were given for such a time as this. Is this truly a war? Yes. Simply a war of words, possibly. However, Boston, San Francisco and Chicago’s mayors have all become publicly outspoken about their illegal refusal to allow Chick-Fil-A to branch into their cities. The always classless Roseanne Barr tweeted “anyone who eats **** Fil-A deserves to get the cancer that is sure to come from eating antibiotic filled tortured chickens 4Christ." But it’s quickly moving beyond words. Thousands have already joined the several Facebook groups entitled “Boycott ChickFil-A” pledging to refuse to support the company. Nothing anti-gay, hateful or bigoted had even occurred. No anti-gay advertisements have ever been used. Chick-Fil-A has never refused service to anyone based on their sexual orientation. Yet, by the secular media’s twisting of pro-traditional family values into being anti-anything, we clearly see what’s happening. Our faith is being attacked. Our God and His Word is being mocked. Thankfully we still have religious rights here in America. Will we always? I urge you to do a little research and check the trends. How should we react? Supposedly, 75% of Americans claim to hold to a Christian faith. Where are they? Why is this majority group of people silent in the most critical of times? Why is there only a few voices speaking up for the traditional Biblical family values? Blessings, and freedoms have only created a spoiled, silent, coward majority. I adamantly believe that American Christianity needs persecution to be awakened. It’s here. What more do we need? We now live in a country that will persecute a business owner for simply believing as a Christian. That, by definition, is the true bigotry. Do we respond by refusing to support the services of every company that supports and promotes anti-Christian values? I’d love to believe it was that simple. I’ve often wondered if anti-Christian musicians and entertainers would be rich and famous today without the support of those claiming to be Christ-like. I don’t think they would be. So do we boycott Sears, who have openly sold books that promote beastiality? Do we refuse to shop at Home Depot for being a “festival” vendor targeting children, at an event that promoted public nudity and lewd sexual acts? What if as Christians, we put our money where our mouth faith is? Could we make a difference? Does it even matter to you? I’d love to lead an army of Christians to stand against the attacks on our faith. I’d love to march an infantry up to the gates of Hell and show the world how seriously we take our faith. But I know how that would play out. We’d be ridiculed, and accused of more heinous acts than bigotry. I also know what happens if we don’t. Google “Sodom and Gomorrah.” I don’t claim to know exactly what your responsibility is in this situation. I do however know that our response should always be to lead with love. You should always “Be on your guard, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, and be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13) Standing up for what you believe in doesn’t ever give you the opportunity to be anything less than graceful. We’ve never been commanded to do any less than love our neighbor. However, there’s a big difference in gracefulness and approval. Walk carefully, but make sure your foundation is secure since it’s only going to get more difficult. Never forget the powerful hope we have at the end of John 16:33 where Jesus boldly reminds us to “be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” If that doesn’t encourage you then please read the book of Revelation and see how this war ends.

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