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Today's Features

  • Zirkle turns 95

    Joseph Zirkle, a long-time resident of Kingston, reached his milestone 95th birthday July 17.

    Known as Joe to many, he was born the seventh child in the seventh month in 1917 to George and Clara Zirkle.

    A graduate of Tusculum College, Zirkle and Jessie Craw were married in 1939 in New Orleans, where they lived for four years while he was employed by Aetna Insurance.

    When the country entered World War II, Zirkle answered his country’s call to service and joined the U.S. Navy.

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  • The Garden Gate: Wild about rice? You’re not alone

    With its distinctive appearance and flavor, wild rice is one of the more popular gourmét foods.

    We must give full credit for this delectable treat to the Indians, especially the Chippewa and the Ojibway.

    These Midwestern tribes who used wild rice as a staple food.

    They valued it so highly that they waged tribal wars for control of Minnesota’s lakes in which the wild rice grew.

    The Chippewa name for wild rice is manonim, which means good berry.

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  • Boat grand prize at this year’s Ferguson Fishing Rodeo for Kids

    A 14-foot boat, trailer and trolling motor will be going home with some lucky child who participates in  Dennis Ferguson’s Fishing Rodeo For Kids this year.

    The boat, donated by Bunch Marine, is among the prizes up for grabs in the annual fishing extravaganza on Aug. 4 at Roane County Park.

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  • ’Round Rockwood-July 16

    I was glad I was able to go with Bonnie and Steven McKinney to Swan Pond United Methodist Church Sunday where the Rev. Brenda Poole is pastor.

    She led the group in singing, with Brian McKinney playing the piano.

    Monday, the Rockwood Church of Christ held a service for the residents of Victorian Square.

    Pastor Kirby Hinds brought the message. He is pastor of Rockwood Church of Christ.

    Kenneth Carter led in prayer, and Jake Jackson had another prayer. It was a real good service.

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  • Fifty flags celebrate U.S. pride

    Shiloh Baptist Church, Kingston, displays 50 flags in its Fourth of July display at the church at 4242 Decatur Hwy.

    Flags in honor and memory of veterans and Armed Forces members currently serving were also on display in the special holiday showing of patriotism.

    “Members and friends of the church contributed to make this display possible,” church member Cindy Jones said.

    “We are proud to honor our military and thank God for the women and men who serve for our freedom.”

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  • Vacation Bible School 2012

    Central Baptist
    “Amazing Wonders Aviation” is the vacation Bible school theme at Central Baptist Church, Kingston. Classes for ages 3 (potty trained) up to teens will be offered July 23-27 and will begin with supper at 5:30 p.m.; worship and activities will follow from 6 to 8:45 in the church at 245 Bailey Road. Call 919-5115 to preregister.

    Laurel Bluff Baptist

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  • Seven from Roane to be presented at Teen Board

    The Teen Board of Knoxville has invited seven Roane Countians to be presented during the 52nd annual Teen Board Presentation Dance on Aug. 4 in Knoxville Civic Coliseum.

    Teens are presented during the annual black-tie event as a reward for completing hours of service to civic and welfare projects for charitable organizations in their community.

    Presentees include:

    HARRIMAN

    • Tymber Bodine, daughter of Rob Bodine and Tracy Clem. She attends Harriman High School.

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  • Oak Grove Cemetery cleans up after storm

    Last Thursday’s wind storm that blew through Rockwood also affected Oak Grove Cemetery.

    “The officers and employees of Oak Grove Cemetery wish to assure everyone that all efforts are being made to clean up the grounds,” said Harold D. Holloway, the cemetery’s office and grounds manager.

    “The damage was extensive, as floral arrangements were blown away and trees were downed,” he added.

    “We appreciate your patience as we continue our work to restore the peaceful setting of Oak Grove.”

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  • The Garden Gate: Keep cool in July’s heat

    July is usually a hot month, but this July so far has been the hottest one on record. Our air conditioners have been running full time — and we have been complaining full time, too.

    But have you considered what uncounted generations before us did to beat the heat before air conditioning was invented?

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  • Look Back: A Little Something From Our Files From the Week of July 11

    25 Years Ago
    Officials studied possible ramifications of an error in a city charter amendment voted on in the Kingston city election. The amendment would change the dates for municipal elections. According to city attorney Sandy McPherson, the typographical error was made in drafting the proposed charter change in the form of a question. The date was correct in the bill that was sent to Nashville.

    10 Years Ago

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