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“The Direction”By: CHRIS MASON - HARRIMAN CITY MAYOR

**Some members of the Harriman Industrial Board toured the most of the buildings that the hospital occupies in preparation for their vacating in a little over a year. The buildings will be marketed and avail-able for purchase as the hospital is able to move out of them. The buildings will be advertised to let the public know when they are available and the Industrial Board is currently working out the finer details how to effectively handle those transactions. They have discussed in meetings to target businesses that will be good for our city and as I have stated earlier, they have already had a tremendous amount of inqui-ries from businesses wanting to move here or start here. **I received a letter from the County Executive last month about the City of Harriman’s interest in work-ing with the County and Roane State Community College to establish a small business incubator locally. We have an interest in entering into discussions with them to see how this may work out to help everyone in Harriman, the County and RSCC. This concept will help small business get started and get through the first year of business by minimizing mistakes that a lot of owners make at first. It will entice possible business owners to take that step, start a business, grow it and hopefully keep it local. Roane State has already done this in Cumberland County and it is a success thus far.**The work group that has been focusing on the site known as the old Paper mill has been feverishly working with the EPA to try and resolve concerns there. Andy Ables, Dick Evans and Buddy Holley continue to have phone meetings with them to see about possible uses for that area and cleanup possibili-ties. This will be very high on our priority list for the next couple of years. Thanks to that committee for the work that they have done and will do!**Update on the new LED traffic lights that we will be getting. The project is awaiting environmental approval in Nashville and we hope to bid the project in early January. We hope the new LED traffic lights will be installed by March.**Notice the new trash receptacles downtown, they were bought with grant money to enhance our down-town as well as the LED lights and pole banners.**The Christmas Home tour is quickly approaching and it will include the Princess Theater this year! If you purchase a ticket for the tour you will be allowed to get a “sneak peek” inside the theater. Be sure to look at www.princesstheater.blogspot.com for up to date pictures. **The Harriman Christmas Parade will be December 1st @ 7pm. Be sure to come out and start the Christ-mas season with us!**Remember to shop your local merchants as much as possible and we hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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I grew up attending Valley Chapel Methodist Church in Emory Gap until I was married, but sometimes, I’d wonder up the hill and visit the Emory Gap Baptist Church.

Us kids didn’t know the difference in denominations back then, although I did know that the preacher at the Baptist church was a lot louder than the one at the Methodist.

One Christmas season, I decided to attend the Baptist church. My Sunday School class had already drawn names, but I could live without getting a gift at their annual Christmas Program.

I did, however, receive a Bible verse I was to memorize and recite at the program to be held on Christmas Eve.

The big night finally came, and I sat on the front pew with the other small children who had a verse to recite.

Mama and my Aunt Betty had walked with us to church to see their kids in the Christmas program.

My palms were so sweaty through the whole thing. I was so scared, I thought I would pass out. But I patiently waited for them to call my name to jump and go to the front of the church, and recite my verse, just as I had practiced a hundred times. I could have said it backwards.

I waited, and waited, and waited. Then they announced that was the end of the program. I was devastated. They had forgotten to call my name! I wouldn’t get to recite my verse! I was so disappointed, but way too bashful to let them know they had mistakenly left me out.

My thoughts shifted though when they started handing out the presents everyone had gotten the person that they drew the name of.

But wait, I had forgotten, I didn’t get to draw names, so I would not get a present like every child in the room would.

Almost in tears, I watched as a dozen kids had their name called so they could run up and get their present. There was a lump in my throat so bad I couldn’t even swallow. I then watched an adult raise up a present, look at the card, and call my name. I had a present!

I ran up to her and she handed it to me. I ran to Mama and excitedly yelled, “Mama, I got a present, and I wasn’t supposed to have gotten one!”

Mama smiled and said she had gotten it for me because she didn’t want me to be the only kid there without a present.

I was in Heaven! I tore the paper open, and there was the most beautiful coloring book I had ever seen. It also had a brand new box of crayons with it.

I opened it and the first page I saw was a little girl in a flowered dress swinging on a swing that had the ropes covered in roses.

That was the first page I colored. It was beautiful. I carefully tore it out of the book and proudly took it and gave it to Mama.

I don’t know if Mama even remembers that night. But I know her thoughtfulness made for one of the best Christmas’ I’ve ever had.

Precious MemoriesBy: Kay Christopher

Christmas at Emory Gap Baptist Church

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"We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving from The Roane Reader" displayed plainly at the bottom of an article in the local "Copy Cat Paper" Apparently they are as confused as our advertisers, printing company and every-one else in Roane County. Come on people get it together!!

Many, many Roane Countians commenting about how glad they were to see The Roane Reader back in the stores!

On Sugar Grove Valley Rd a large deer galloping along side a car for almost a half mile as if racing it.

Thousands of people in the county, and the family of The Roane Reader, believing the greeting “Happy Holidays” is not sufficient,

but that the proper way to greet someone during this time of year is “MERRY CHRISTMAS!”

Happy BirthdayA.J. Burkhardt

Dec. 27th

Choosing a Christmas TreeOK, you are ready for Christmas, but now you need a tree. How are

you supposed to pick out a good one? Here are a few helpful hints to help you find the perfect tree.

First, pick the location where you want to place the tree. This will help you pick the right one. If you are going to place it in a corner or against a wall, it does not need to be perfect on every side. If it is going in the center of the room you will want to make sure you check the whole tree thoroughly for any bad spots.

Second, before you leave the house, measure the height of the ceiling in the room where you want to place the tree and the width of the area. It can be very deceptive when you are out looking at tree’s. What does not seem like a very big tree when you are outside, will be a monster when you get it in the house.

Make sure that you measure the tree before you buy it both in height and width to make sure that it will fit. You can allow for about a 6” difference by the time that you trim the bottom and top for placing in a tree stand and setting up for your tree topper.

Don't forget that when you get it home it is OK to trim it a bit to make it look it's best in the location that you choose. Just don't forget to put the trimmings into a trash bag or on newspaper so that any extra sap doesn't leak into carpeting or furniture.

You can use the trimmings for decorations around the house, or if you have enough you can make a wreath.

Pearl Harbor FactsThe attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941. The Japanese attacked the United States without warning. The attack lasted 110 minutes, from 7:55 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. A total of 2,335 U.S. servicemen were killed and 1,143 were wounded. Sixty-eight civilians were also killed and 35 were wounded. The Japanese lost 65 men, with an additional soldier being captured. Pearl Harbor is on the south side of the Hawaiian island of Oahu and is the home to a U.S. naval base. The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II.

Christmas jokesWhat did Adam say the day before

Christmas?It's Christmas, Eve!What would you get if you ate the

Christmas decorations?Tinselitis.Why did they ask the turkey to join

the band?He had the drum sticks.What did the salt say to the pepper?Season's Greetings.What language does Santa Claus

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Once again the Historic Carnegie Library will be featured on the annual Historic Christmas Tour sponsored by the Cornstalk Heights Community Organization. Tour dates are Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Historic library and Gift Shop during the Christmas tour hours.The Historic Carnegie Library has now graced the City of Harriman for 100 years and served as a place of learning and enrichment “for the good of all,” not only for the city of Harriman

but the surrounding area as well. The anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone was celebrated on September 27, 2009 and the actual opening day of this great historic building was celebrated on October 31, 2010.

The Greek Revival Building’s interior with gilt embossed columns, lighted archways and decorative woodwork that defines the detailed workmanship of 1909 is displayed still today. Andrew Carnegie’s portrait graces the mantle above the fireplace, and the words “Carnegie Building” in the titled entry acknowledge the authenticity of the building. This historic build-ing is also listed on the Register of Historic Buildings in Tennessee. This is a “must see” stop on the Christmas Tour.

Although the architectural beauty of this historical building has not been altered, a wonderful asset has been added “for the good of all.” The building now has an ADA approved handi-cap access lift. The handicap entrance is located to the left of the main entrance. A covered ramp descends down to the entry door, and once inside the building, the lift is available for access to both the main library floor and the ground floor. The children’s department and a handicap restroom are on the ground floor. At last, everyone has access to this great historic library building.

GIFT SHOP AT HISTORIC CARNEGIE LIBRARYDo your Christmas shopping at the Historic Carnegie Library during tour hours!While visiting the Historic Carnegie Library, guests will also have the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping. A Limited Edition Christmas ornament, reflecting the 100 year

anniversary of the “Harriman Carnegie Library” can be purchased for $20. This ornament comes boxed, adorned with the 100th Anniversary gold and blue ribbon emblem. The ornament can be hung on a tree or stand, or it can be placed on a flat surface. The wreath ornament is set in a matching stand. This item will add beauty and memories to your Christmas décor.

Adornments by Marie Anderson, beautiful hand painted jewelry for that special someone on your list. She has earrings, (pierced or clip) pins, pendants, rings, and book marks. Each piece, “special made for that special someone” on your Christmas list.

Hand-woven Baskets in various forms and styles, from a business card to a step basket, can be purchased from local basket maker, David Milsaps.Handmade Wooden Toys from “The Toy Box,” such as name trains, airplanes, trucks, tractors, cars, and even Noah’s ark, will be available for the children on your Christmas list.

Tic-tac-toe games, animals, truck crayon holders, car haulers, trains in all sizes, and tool boxes, any would be a neat gift for the little one or big one on your list. All items are handcrafted and made from wood, all natural with no paint. All toys are made by David Milsaps.

Make your plans and bring your Christmas list to the Historic Carnegie Library during tour hours. Everyone is welcome. Share this most special time of the year with the Historic Carnegie Library board members and staff. Refreshments will be available for all.

For more information please call the library at 882-3195. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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Twas the month before ChristmasWhen all through our land,Not a Christian was prayingNor taking a stand.

See the PC Police had taken away,The reason for Christmas, why, no one could say.The children were told by their schools not to sing,About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.

It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say December 25th is just a "Holiday".Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and creditPushing folks down to the floor just to get it!

CDs from Britney, a Wii, an I-podSomething was changing, and it is quite odd!Retailers promoted Ramadan and KwanzaaIn hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.

As some stores were hanging their trees upside downAt another, the word Christmas - was no where to be found.


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As Thanksgiving is over, and Christmas draws near,You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-tyAre words that were used to intimidate me.

Now Kirk, Now Kohl, Now Baucus, Wolf Blitzen On Franken, on Rather, on Obama, on Clinton!At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatterTo eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.

And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faithForbidden to speak of salvation and graceThe true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discardedThe reason for the season, stopped before it started.

So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree" Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.Choose your words carefully, choose what you saySay MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!

The month before Christmas

Merry Christmas From The Roane Reader

6 The Roane Reader DEC. 2011ENTERTAINMENTKAY CHRISTOPHER

Name the Christmas songsThe following words are alternate titles for severalwell-known Christmas songs. See how you do.1. Quadruped with Crimson Proboscis 2. Eight P.M. to Six A.M. without Noise 3. Minuscule Hamlet in the Near East 4. Ancient Benevolent Despot 5. Exuberance Directed to the Planet 6. Listen, Aerial Spirits Announcing 7. Trio of Monarchs 8. Yonder in the Hay Rack 9. Cherubim Audited from Aloft 10. Assemble, Everyone Who Believes 11. Hollowed Post Meridian 12. Fantasia of a Colorless December 25 13. A Dozen Twenty-four Hour Yule Periods 14. Befell During the Transparent Bewitching Hour 15. Homo Sapien of Crystallized Vapor 16. Desire a Pair of Incisors on December 25 17. I Spied My Maternal Parent Osculating 18. Perambulating Through A December Solstice Fantasy 19. Adorn the vestibule 20. Tin tintinnabulums ANSWERS: 1. Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer 2. Silent night 3. Oh little town of Bethlehem 4. Good king Wenceslas 5. Joy to the world 6. Hark the herald angels sing 7. We three kings 8. Away in a manger 9. Angels we have heard on high 10. Oh come all ye faithful 11. Oh holy night 12. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas 13. The twelve days of Christmas 14. It came upon a midnight clear 15. Frosty the snowman 16. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth 17. I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus 18. Walking in a winter wonderland 19. Deck the halls 20. Silver bells

Adult triviaWhat president was shot while walking to California Governor Jerry Brown' office?In the Wizard of Oz, what was Dorothy’s middle name?What famous document be-gins: "When in the course of human events..."?What current branch of the U.S. military was a corps of only 50 soldiers when World War I broke out?What was a gladiator armed with, in addition to a dagger and spear?Who was the last president of the Soviet Union?What California city did the last Pony Express ride end in?Who was the first U.S. presi-dent to adopt the informal version of his first name?What was 11th-century Span-ish military leader Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar better know as?How many swings of the ax did Sir Walter Raleigh's execu-tioner require?ANSWERS: Gerald Ford; Gale; The Declaration of Independence; U.S. Air Force; Sacramento; A net; Mikail Gorbachev; Jimmy Carter; El Cid; Three.

To the good, generous, wonderful people of the U.S.A.: Let me introduce myself. I am the aunt of President Barack Hussein Obama. I am the

President's father's sister. You have no doubt heard of me and of my struggle with the Immigration and Naturalization Service. They want to deport me as being an illegal alien.

This letter is both an explanation and an appeal to you, the good and generous and wonderful people of Earth's greatest nation.

After much soul-searching, I have decided that it is best if I tell you the truth about both my brother and me. Since the Immigration and Naturalization Service is going to announce it in a few days, I think it best that I tell you the truth beforehand.

The reason I have kept my origin and place of birth secret for so long is that I did not want to harm my nephew--my little Bammy. (Excuse me for calling him that, but I can't help it. He may be President Obama to you, but to me he will always be my little Bammy.)

It is true that I was not born in the United States. For many years it was believed I was born in Kenya in Africa. Well, that is not so. The truth is, I was born on the planet Bam Wam--as was Bammy's father. He came to Earth when he was a young man and settled in Kenya. I came to Earth a few years afterward.

I lived with my brother in Kenya for a few years until he began traveling on business, the nature of which I am not at liberty to divulge. He got married, and he and his wife moved to different places. His business kept him on the move quite a bit. Little Bammy grew up in different places, among them in southeast Asia where he attended school.

It has always puzzled me why Bammy is referred to as African-American. On the planet Bam Wam as well as in many places on Earth, descent is traced through the mother's line. This is true of many countries in Africa and southeast Asia. As everyone knows, little Bammy's mother is white, so Bammy is not African-American at all. Neither is his father, as he was born on the planet Bam Wam.

When little Bammy's father lived in southeast Asia, I moved there. I was little Bammy's nanny; I actually took care of him more than anyone else. When his mother and father would go on extended trips, excursions and junkets, I alone took care of him. I still consider him my own little boy. I was the one who actually raised him.

When Bammy was elected President I was able to come to America. Now I know that some say that I am an illegal alien because I stayed here in America and didn't leave when my visa expired. But I do not consider myself an illegal alien. An alien, yes--but illegal? No way. After all, my nephew is the President of the United States. I am the aunt of the most powerful person on Earth--and the leader of the free world. That should count for something.

I simply don't understand why the Immigration and Naturalization Service is so intent on deporting me. It actually wants to deport me to the planet Bam Wam. Now I am not one totim

Communication and commerce have been going on for quite awhile between Earth and Bam Wam. With the discovery and advent of hyper space-speed, actual contact was made, and it became possible to travel between Earth and Bam Wam. Of course, it is expensive to travel between the two planets, and few are able to afford it.

My brother was employed as a courier and an ambassador of sorts, and he came to Earth, and eventually, through means which I am not at liberty to divulge, he managed to stay on Earth and settle in Kenya. A few years afterward, I was able, with the help of my brother, to come to Earth.

Bam Wam is about the same size as Earth, but it is lacking in natural resources. Its population is about half of Earth's. Its distance from the sun is the same as the planet Mars. It is cold there most of the time, and it is really not a very hospitable place. The major resource and industry of Bam Wam is plastic. It specializes in producing plastic appendages--especially ears, lips and noses. I could tell you a funny secret about little Bammy's ears, but I better not. It would probably cause him much embarrassment and would provide his foes with ammunition they would be only too happy to use against him.

Overall life is hard on Bam Wam. Many Bam Wamians dream of coming to Earth and living here. The U.S.A. is of course their first choice, but there are numerous difficulties in making the trip and it is expensive, and because of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, it is extremely difficult to enter the country, much less stay here. I consider myself one of the lucky ones, and even I may not be able to stay in the U.S. much longer. Can you imagine? I-- the aunt of the President of the United States--may be forced to leave this country. It is so wrong, so unjust.

I am pleading with you, good and generous and wonderful people of the U.S.A. Don't let the Immigration and Naturalization Service deport me. Don't let it take me away from my little Bammy--or his children. In my opinion, it would be nothing less than a crime against humanity. That may sound extreme, but put yourself in my position and see if you don't agree with me.

I am asking you to contact your Congress people and request that I be allowed to stay in the greatest nation on Earth, so that I can be near my little Bammy, and his children.

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Until a child tells you what they are thinking, we can't even begin to imagine how their mind is working...Little Zachary was doing very badly in math. His parents had tried every-thing...tutors, mentors, flash cards, special learning centers. In short, everything they could think of to help his math. Finally, in a last ditch effort, they took Zachary down and enrolled

him In the local Catholic school.After the first day, little Zachary came home with a very serious

look on his face.He didn't even kiss his mother hello. Instead, he went straight to his

room and started studying.Books and papers were spread out all over the room and little

Zachary was hard at work. His mother was amazed.She called him down to eat.To her shock, the minute he was done, he marched back to his

room without a word, and in no time, he was back hitting the books as hard as before.This went on for some time, day after day, while the mother tried

to understand what made all the difference.Finally, little Zachary brought home his report Card.. He quietly

laid it on the table, went up to his room and hit the books.With great trepidation, His Mom looked at it and to her great

surprise, Little Zachary got an 'A' in math. She could no longer hold her curiosity..She went to his room and said, 'Son, what was it? Was it the nuns?' Little Zachary looked at her and shook his head, no.. “Well, then, was it the books, the discipline, the structure, the

uniforms? What was it?Little Zachary looked at her and said, 'Well, on the first day of

school when I saw that guy nailed to the plus sign, I knew they weren't fooling around.' Debbie Terry

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Oct. 26thStacy Guy Thomas Jr., Rockwood

Mr. James Robert Stamey, HarrimanOct. 30th

Pearl J. Limburg Stout, KingstonCT Thomas Jr, Harriman

Jimmy Dean Mitchell, RockwoodBarbara McNeal, Rockwood

Oct. 31stAlice Bazel Marble, HarrimanMildred Forrester, Rockwood

Nov. 1stScotty Dewayne Cooper, Jr., Harr.

Vondal Sayne Clowers, Oliver SpgsMargaret Thomas, Harriman

Ronald “Ronnie” Givens, RockwoodNov. 4th

Peggy Walls Braden, Oliver SpringsEvelyn Walker Cole, Rockwood

Nov. 5thLola Ruth Mathis Farr, Kingston

Brownie Franklin Ellis, RockwoodNov. 6th

Mellie Arvezene McNeal, RockwoodNov. 7th

Jason Eugene Hensley, KingstonAnn L. Hawn, Kingston

Regina Silvey, Oliver SpgsNov. 8th

Fred Thomas Russell, RockwoodPearl Marquardt, Rockwood

Nov. 9thGlenna Faye Smith, Harriman

Nov. 10thRose Harding, Kingston

Gordon Lee Brogdon, WestalNov. 11th

Mary "Cleo" Potter, HarrimanDusty Lee Barnwell, Harriman

Michael Blaine Sampson, DyllisNov. 13th

Thomas "Tommy" Roberts, Coalfield Nov. 14th

Hazel Irene Underwood, HarrimanGena Stinnett, Rockwood

Rev. Richard Dale Ward, RockwoodDavid Gerald Steele, Sr., Rockwood

Nov. 15thDot Jenkins, Harriman

Leslie Hoyle Yates, KingstonRoy V. Harrison, Kingston

Norma Jean Leach, KingstonNov. 16th

Frances “Gail” Fisher, RockwoodNov. 18th

Virgie Johnson Humphrey, KingstonNov. 19th

Hilton "Russ" Conner, Jr., HarrimanMr. Steven F. Neal, Harriman

Ron Brodeur, KingstonKatharine Townsend, Kingston

Nov. 21stJohnny Edward Davidson, Kingston

Nov. 22ndJuanita Burkhart Sutton, Kingston

Nov. 24thMr. John C. Robinson Sr., Harriman

Nov. 26thGenevieve Pugh, Kingston

Nov. 27thFlossie Colleen Eastham, Harriman

803rd Civil Engineering Squadron 12 Strategic Aerospace Division (SAC)Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona8 May 1967 - 31 July 1968Chapter II PETE SEMANICK

Aircraft in-flight emergencies were quite common and Chief Parker relied solely on his subordinates and I responded to most of these emergencies. I can’t remember one time when the chief responded, as he was quite comfortable monitoring the crash/fire radio in his office. He also had a nice, comfortable leather chair for relaxing during the noon hour break.

One F-4 takeoff emergency was quite embarrassing for the pilot and his passenger, a Major General. Somehow the pilot forgot to turn the fuel selector valve to the proper position and immediately after takeoff the plane’s engine failed. Needless to say the aircraft crashed a few hundred yards off the end of the runway. No one was injured and minor damage occurred but I can imagine what happened to the pilot after everything settled down.

Another F-4 incident occurred during a massive ramp refueling operation. A refueling nozzle became disconnected on an aircraft and the spraying fuel ignited. Fast response by our crash crews quickly extinguished the flaming fuel. Fortunately during this mass refueling operation we had a major crash truck and crew patrolling the area. Their alertness and quick thinking with a radio call for backup allowed other crash crews to respond. Very little damage occurred to the aircraft, but the maintenance and aircraft crew were certainly shaken.

Every time one of the U-2 aircraft took off or landed our crash crews were always on runway standby alert. This particular aircraft had center fuselage landing wheels with wing tip outriggers. This meant that the aircraft had to be chased down the runway by assigned maintenance “chase crews” so that immediately after the aircraft stopped, the crews could affix outrigger stanchions under each wing tip. Each wing tip stanchion had wheels attached at the base and this allowed the aircraft to continue taxiing to the hangar. Each landing was always a touchy moment for responding crews.

Little did I know at this time I would not be stationed here for very long. One day in late November 1967 I received a phone call from military assignments at Randolph AFB in Texas. The clerk said he was advising me that an new overseas assignment would be shortly forthcoming. I joked and asked “which part of Europe will I be assigned” and he quickly answered, “not Europe but Southeast Asia”. I told him I just returned from there and he stated that with my rank and air force specialty code, new air force policy stipulated two consecutive short tours, which meant another remote assignment. I then advised the young man that I would be going to base personnel and putting in retirement papers because I would definitely not go back to Southeast Asia. I hung up the phone and headed for the personnel office and filled out my application for retirement for July 1968.

Needless to say I was very disappointed in the system but knew my family needed me more than Southeast Asia. This also meant turning down the rank of Chief Master Sergeant if I was selected in the meantime, but my family was more important than another stripe. (Continued)

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Who was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary?Which angel appeared to Mary? Who was promised that he would not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ? Who was the king of Judaea at the time of the birth of Jesus? Where was Jesus born? How did the shepherds who visited Baby Jesus know where to find Him? How did the Magi (wise men) who visited Baby Jesus know where to find Him? Which was not a gift the wise men brought to Jesus--Myrrh, Frankincense, Silver or Gold?To escape from the king, the angel of the Lord told Jesus' family to leave and go where? Where was Jesus raised after they returned?

Matthew 2:1-21 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

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One Sunday morning during service; a 2,000 member congregation was surprised to see two men enter......Both covered from head to toe in black and carrying submachine guns.One of the men proclaimed, "Anyone willing to take a bullet for Christ remain where you are."Immediately, the choir fled...the deacons fled...and most of the congregation fled....Out of the 2,000 there only remained 20.The man who had spoken took off his hood...He then looked at the preacher and said "Okay Pastor, I got rid of all the hypocrites......Now you may begin your serviceHave a nice day!"And the two men turned and walked out.

Bible Trivia

ANSWERS:Jacob - Matthew 1:16Gabriel - Luke 1:26Simeon - Luke 2:25,26 Herod - Matthew 2:13-15 Bethlehem - Luke 2:4 An angel of the Lord told them - Luke 2:8-20 They followed a star in the east - Matthew 2:1-10 Silver - Matthew 2:11 Egypt - Matthew 2:13-15 Nazareth - Matthew 2:22,23

What baby was born to a relative of Mary's, about six months before the birth of Jesus? What Old Testament prophet predicted the virgin birth of Christ? Which two of the four Gospels make no mention of the birth of Christ?What is the meaning of the name "Jesus"? Since there were likely other babies in Bethlehem at the time what sign did the angel give the shepherds that would enable them to identify the baby Jesus? When the wise men arrived in the Holy Land, where did they go first? Who was it that told Herod about an Old Testament prophecy that Israel's Messiah-King would be born in Bethlehem?Where did Joseph take Mary and the Baby to protect them from Herod's murderous intentions? According to the Bible, how many wise men were there? As well as being a gift from the wise men, at what other time was "myrrh" associated with ChristANSWERS:1) John the Baptist, who was to announce Christ's coming, was born to Zacharias and Elizabeth (likely Mary's cousin) (Lk. 1:31, 36, 56-57, 76).2) The prophet announcing the virgin birth, 700 years before the time of Christ, was Isaiah, in Isa. 7:14, a prophecy Matthew's Gospel says was fulfilled by the birth of Jesus (Matt. 1:18-23).3) Matthew and Luke. Mark's and John's Gospels say nothing of the events of Christ's birth.4) An angel told Joseph in a dream, "You shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins" Matt. 1:21). 5) The angel said He would be "wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger" (Lk. 2:12)6) The wise men went to Jerusalem (Matt. 2:1-2), likely because they expected a "King" to be born n a palace in the capital city.7) It was the Jewish chief priests and scribes, who quoted the Old Testament words of Micah 5:2 that revealed the birthplace of the coming Messiah (Matt. 2:4-6).8) They fled to Egypt, where they remained until they learned of the death of Herod (Matt. 2:13-15.)9) We are not told how many wise men there were. The traditional thinking that there may have been three comes from the fact that three gifts were presented–gold, frankincense, and myrrh.10) During His crucifixion, Jesus was offered a drink of wine mixed with myrrh (Mk. 15:23). It was used in this case as a sedative to somewhat dull the pain suffered on the cross. But the Lord refused to drink it. Myrrh was also one of the spices used in the wrapping of Christ's body at the time of His burial (Jn. 19:38-40).

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A preacher's wife is a lady who is: 1. Expected to be in church every Sunday on time, to be able to keep her children quiet, while others are running wild. 2. Always to be smiling, no matter if she is sad, never to let on that she might be feeling bad. 3. Expected to be on every committee, and teach Sunday School, never to be too busy if you've got something for her to do. 4. Always dress prim and proper but not too expensively though, and she should always look her best wherever she may go. 5. Expected to know the entire Bible and turn to the chapterright away, know in every circumstance exactly what to say. 6. Always to be in the choir singing every song, yes, she is to be perfect, never expected to do wrong. 7. Expected to keep her husband's shirts spotless and wrinkle-free, to always stop when she comes in and speak to you and me. 8. To be the first lady at church and the last lady to leave, to never let it be known that she watches t.v. Read these rules for a preacher's wife and after you are done tell me very truthfully, would you want to trade places with one?

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You've probably heard the "Story of the Candy Cane." The candy cane is a beautiful Christmas object lesson with which to share the true meaning of Christmas. Hold up a candy cane and look at it. Here’s what you see.. "the white" - Jesus was pure and holy; He was without sin. Hebrews 4:15: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin. " The white is also a picture of how God washes our sins away and makes us white as snow when we trust in Jesus as our Saviour. Isaiah 1:18: ""Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool." "the red stripes" - the red, of course, is a picture of the blood Jesus shed for each of us; the red stripes depict the stripes on His back as He was beaten Isaiah 53:5: "But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. ""the hardness of the candy" - the hardness represents that Jesus is our "Rock"; if we build our lives upon Him, they will be secure and lasting Luke 6:38: "He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. " Ephesians 2:20: "built on the foundation of the apostles and proph-ets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone." 1 Peter 2:6: "For in Scripture it says: "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame." "the candy cane's shape" - the candy cane is shaped like a shepherd's staff; the Bible calls Jesus our Good Shepherd who watches over us and cares for us; we are called the sheep of His pasture John 10:11: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." Psalm 100:3: "Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture." "upside down candy cane" - if you turn the candy cane upside down though, it makes a J for Jesus! Matthew 1:21: "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."

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How many books of the Bible are named for women?For what "price" did Esau sell his birthright to his younger twin brother, Jacob?What did the lords of the philistines offer Delilah for revealing the secret of Samson's strength?In the Old Testament, who was Jezebel's husband?In the Bible, who did the sun and moon stand still before?Who is the only woman whose age is mentioned in the Bible?

Two - Ruth and Esther; Pottage of lentils; 1,100 pieces of silver each; Ahab, King of Israel; Joshua; Sarah

What town were Mary and Joseph from?What was Joseph's occupation?Who informed Mary that she would be having a child?What town was Jesus Born in?Jesus birth took place in a:a. barn b. inn c. stableWho was the King that ordered that baby Jesus be killed?Where did Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus flee to- in order to escape Jesus' death?How did the wise men know that the star represented the birth of a king?

Trivia Answers:1. Nazareth2. Carpenter3. An angel4. Bethlehem5. Stable6. King Herod7. Egypt8. They studied the stars they were astrologers.

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Facts & myths about the wise men First, let's examine some common misconceptions: 1. There were three wise men (magi) It is true that the Bible names three gifts. Second century artwork portrays two to four magi. Medieval artists depicted up to twelve. The Bible does not tell us the exact number.2. They were kings We are familiar with the Christmas carol We Three Kings. It is true that the nature of their gifts, gold, frankincense, and myrrh suggests wealth. Who were the wise men? They were probably astronomers from Persia. In addition to being skilled in science of the heavens and stars, they were also learned in philosophy, natural science, and medicine. 3. They rode camels.. The Bible doesn't say what they rode.4. The star they saw was in the East There is a familiar song, Star of the East. Actually, the star was in the West. The wise men were in the East when they saw the star.5. They found Jesus in the manger. Mary, Joseph and the shepherds were also there - all on Christmas Day. The Bible teaches that the shepherds were the only ones to visit the manger on Christmas day. The wise men visited Jesus sometime later while they were living in a house.

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Mix soup, milk and pepper in 1 ½ quart casserole dish. Stir in beans and 2/3 cup of the fried onions. Bake for about 25 minutes at 350° Top with the remaining 2/3 cup fried onions and bake about 5 more minutes, until onions are lightly browned.

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1 can cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery or broccoli Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain; combine with the cooked rice, pimientos, celery, sour cream, soup, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole; sprinkle cheese over top. Bake at 325° for 20-30 minutes, until heated through.

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Preheat oven to 350°. Butter a large casserole dish. Layer the bottom of the casserole dish with 1/3 of the potato slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer on 1/2 of the sliced onions, 1/2 cup of the Swiss cheese, layer on 1/2 of the bacon, 1/2 of the parsley and chives. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Repeat by layering on 1/3 of the potato slices, sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Layer the remaining sliced onions, 1/2 cup of the Swiss cheese, the remaining bacon, parsley and chives. Sprinkle with a Parmesan. Top with the remain-ing potato slices. Add the half and half. Dot the potatoes with the re-maining 1 ½ Tbsp butter. Cover casserole with aluminum foil and bake in oven for one hour. Remove from the oven, remove foil, sprinkle on the remaining Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven for an additional 30-40 minutes.

Maximize your morning cupInstead of throwing out used coffee grounds, leave half in the filter, then add half of the freshly ground coffee for a second pot.Travel tipInstead of replacing my travel-size tube of toothpaste, I refill it from my regular tube: I simply hold the nozzle of the big tube against the small one and slowly squeeze.Paper saverTo save on fax paper, use both sides for cover sheets (or cut one sheet in half).Mother's tipWhen the mayonnaise jar is almost empty and you just can't get that last little bit, sprinkle a few drops of vinegar inside, add flavorful herbs and shake well. You'll have enough salad dressing for one salad.

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Your family can make a new tradition for your Christmas celebration. The night before Christmas bake a birthday cake

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Forty Years of Theater at Roane State By Jerry Lemons

This fall, Roane State Community College is marking its fortieth anniversary. It was the fall of 1971 when Roane State opened its doors and began operation. At that time, the college was located in the Fairmont building in Harriman--a small structure with a half-dozen classrooms, a tiny student lounge, and a small library.

There is something else that is marking its fortieth anniversary at Roane State this fall--and that is theater.

One of the first theatrical productions of Roane State was You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown in the 1971-'72 year. That production was held in Kingston. Another early production was Antigone held in Harri-man High School. The first theatrical production held in the permanent facility at Roane State was The Crucible in the fall of 1973. It was produced in the student lounge. The cast, crew and director went out on their own, tore down a barn that had been donated to the theater, transported the lumber to the college, built a stage in the student lounge, and produced The Crucible.

For the first twenty-five years of its existence, the theater produced its plays in the student lounge. Most of the plays produced were directed by Bill Yates, long-time Professor of Speech and Theater at Roane State. Dozens of plays were produced in the student lounge, ranging from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to The Importance of Being Earnest. In its forty years of existence there have been only three heads of the Theater Department at Roane State: Bill Yates, Bruce Borin, and Michael Golebiewski.

The final production to be held in the student lounge was A Christ-mas Carol in 1996. In 1997, the theater moved to its permanent facility, the O'Brien building on the main campus of Roane State. The inaugural production was Our Town directed by Bruce Borin.

The new theater saw some ground-breaking off-Broadway produc-tions such as Retrieving the Lamb and Maid of Amherst.

In the late 1990s, Michael Golebiewski became the third head of the Roane State Speech and Theater Department. The theater expanded the number of its productions as well as performances during the college year; and it continued the production of "alternative" theater. Just some of the productions held were Sam Shepherd's Buried Child, To Kill a Mockingbird, Frankenstein, and The Rainmaker.

For forty years, Roane State has been producing plays; but it wasn't until fourteen years ago that the theater obtained a permanent facility of its own. The future bodes well for theater at Roane State. Under the direction of Michael Golebiewski, the theater will continue to produce ground-breaking and alternative plays, as well as more well-known and established theatrical productions.

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Al Gore, Jr. "There's a sucker born every minute"-- P.T. Barnum For years, Al Gore, Jr. and his ilk have been making millions

of dollars from the myth of global warming. I say 'myth' because global warming is not a scientific fact. Records of temperatures have only been kept for a little over a hundred twenty-five years. That's negligible in measuring change in global temperatures.

There is evidence that climate change has occurred numer-ous times in the earth's history, but none of the climate change, according to Gore, has occurred in the past hundred and fifty years without help from humans and their industries.

Although it appears that global warming has occurred in the past fifty years, it's debatable whether we, as humans and our industries, have contributed to the rise in global temperatures.

I assert that Al Gore, Jr. and his minions have been profiting from global warming. They have been scaring us with horror stories about how we—and our industries—are directly respon-sible for global warming, and the catastrophes it will entail.

In the meanwhile, Al Gore, Jr. has been raking in millions of dollars from his campaign to curb greenhouse gases and emissions. He has actually made a business out of global warm-ing. He has done this through films, TV specials, and books. His message is one of doom and of trying to apply guilt to us—the consumers. He tries to make it out to be our fault that global warming is occurring. (Meanwhile, Gore rides in his gas guzzling and polluting private jet and limousine.)

One of Gore's problems is this: When it's below freezing in many areas of the country, and the water has frozen, and the temperature is way below freezing, it's hard for people to accept the theory of global warming.

Al Gore, Jr. has already begun his campaign to convince “coldlanders” that global warming is a reality. Time will tell if Gore will succeed in his campaign.

In the meantime, hundreds of thousands of people are being misled by Al Gore, Jr., who has taken a theory and tried to make it a fact and has scared people half to death. And he has made a fortune ten times over in the bargain.

Maybe Al Gore, Jr. is not such a moron after all.

Christmas TriviaWhich was the 1st state in the U.S. to recognize Christmas as an official holiday?Which was the last state in the United States that declared Christmas a legal holiday?Which American President banned Christmas trees in The White House?Which popular Christmas song was penned by James Pierpoint?How many ghosts are there in A Christ-mas Carol?What are the popular Christ-mas colors after red and green?Who was Rudolph’s father?How much did Lucy charge for a psychi-atric session in the classic Christmas TV special A Charlie Brown Christmas?What is the name of Tiny Tim's father in the story, "A Christmas Carol"?How many gifts would you receive if you received all of the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?ANSWERS:

Alabama; Oklahoma; Theodore Roos-evelt; Jingle Bells; Four; Gold & silver; Donder; Five cents, Bob Cratchit; 364.

Merry Christmas in HeavenCole, I think about you everyday,The day you were born, the day you went away.I think of you at Christmas timewhen the stars and lights on my tree intertwine,and the gifts are unwrapped all over the floor,when the snow piles high outside my door.My heart breaks more on Christmas Day.Then I remember you’re with Jesus on his birthday.So again I wipe the tears away, and know you’re in Heavenon this and every Christmas Day.

We love you Cole, and we missyour loving ways and your beautiful smile.

Sadly missed by, Mom (Jill), Lloyd, Aunt Joni, Uncle Mike, Cousin Barrett, Tanner,Grand and Nin.

Written with Lovefrom your Mom.

Cole Heide5-1-83 / 9-16-03

Christmas Tree Light StorageWhen you are getting ready to take down your outdoor Christmas

lights this year, stop by the lawn and garden department first. Pick up a manual hose reel.

When you take your lights off the house, start reeling the lights on. Now next year when you begin to put your lights on the house they

will pull right off with out being a knotted mess.

Happy BirthdayMargaretHughesDec. 27th

DEC. 201114 The Roane Reader

Rockwood MemoriesBy RAY COLLETT

As I write this column, it is a few days after Thanksgiving. I am still filled with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, desserts and feeling good. This being Tennes-see, we don't have a Currier and Ives snow scene outside the window, or no Jack Frost graffiti on the window pane. We will have to wait a while for that. But the nights are cold and crisp, and it is good to be inside and out of it. And since the dawn of time, in almost every culture, we've countered these dark short days of winter with some kind of celebra-tion, whether it be Christmas or Hanukkah, almost all involving miraculous light. And so we defy the cold and the dark. We refuse to grant winter the victory, reminding her with our candles, glittering decorations and crackling fires, that light and life are not quenched and that her icy gloomy days are numbered.

We gather our family close to us and serve the hearty, rich foods that warm us body and soul. This is a time to listen closely as wishes are made, one by one, and to secretly write them down and to slip and satisfy them before the traffic and the weather gets too bad. This is a time to whisper a prayer of thanks for health, for love, for food and shelter, or if you lack these things, to remember that life itself is a blessing and spring will come again, spring always comes again. It is a miracle the way that our blue planet, just a ball of rock, just warm and wet enough to support our lives. The animals know to migrate or borrow down snug in the earth; we light fires and put on warm coats and survive somehow.

I thought of these things actually last year around Christmas time when I came back from Crossville and neared Rockwood from the top of the mountain. The stars sparkled above me and the city lights glittered beneath me. At the foot of this beautiful mountain with its Christmas Star shining so brightly, visible for miles around, a town was planted. Its' street lamps and decorated streetlights and houses were burning like campfire embers in the gloom, tiny against the darkness of the night but comforting nonetheless.

What I was seeing was life carrying on. Life warm and joyous and precious; life winning against the blowing of the winter wind and the bite of the frost.

It would be nice to see a white Christmas. I do remember a few in Rockwood. We had some great Christmas parades with Santa riding in the old Molyneaux Chevrolet a few times. I couldn't wait to see the new Columbia bicycles at the Western Auto Store and the Schwinn bikes at Mr. Hickey's place. And the "Dime" stores were loaded with toys. Remember the candy bins at the dime stores? You can't find candy like that anymore.

The "apple and orange" matinees are probably a thing of the past too. And those wonderful animated Christmas figurines and scenery must have taken days to put in window at Wright's Jewelers. We would usually walk to the Presbyterian Church across from the High School on Christmas Eve to see Santa and get our "treat". My dad and I, (after I got old enough) would lag behind and go back home for a while to make sure Santa had arrived for my younger brother and sisters. He never let us down either. My dad had a model train collection and was well known for it. Every year instead of a pony that I hoped for, I would get more model train accessories. I always wondered, when I was a child how come this always happens. Whatever your family's celebration-tradition this time of year, enjoy it, take pictures, tell stories, play music, get the necessary errands done early, gather close with the ones you love. This is the time for it .

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Airline Anecdotes Occasionally, airline flight attendants make an effort to make the "in-flight safety lecture" more entertaining. Here’s some examples: "As we prepare for takeoff, please make sure your tray tables and seat backs are fully upright in their most uncomfortable position.""There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 6 ways out of this airplane..." "Your seat cushions can be used for floatation, and in the event of an emergency water landing, please take them with our compliments." "Thank you for flying Delta. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."As we waited just off the runway for another airliner to cross in front of us, some of the passengers were beginning to retrieve luggage from the overhead bins. The head attendant announced, "This aircraft is equipped with a video surveillance system that monitors the cabin during taxiing. Any passengers not remaining in their seats until the aircraft comes to a full and complete stop at the gate will be strip-searched as they leave the aircraft." "Should the cabin lose pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the overhead area. Please place the bag over your own mouth and nose before assisting children or adults acting like children." "As you exit the plane, please make sure to gather all of your belongings. Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants. Please do not leave children or spouses." And from the pilot during his welcome message: "We are pleased to have some of the best flight attendants in the industry. Unfortunately none of them are on this flight...!" An airline pilot had hammered his ship into the runway really hard. The airline had a policy which required the first officer to stand at the door while the passengers exited, give a smile, and a "Thanks for flying XYZ airline. In light of his bad landing, he had a hard time looking the passengers in the eye, thinking that someone would have a smart comment. Finally everyone had gotten off except for this little old lady walking with a cane. She said, "Sonny, mind if I ask you a question?" "Why no Ma'am," said the pilot, "What is it?" The little old lady said, "Did we land or were we shot down?" Overheard on an American Airlines flight into Amarillo, on a particularly windy and bumpy day. During the final approach the Captain was really having to fight it. After an extremely hard landing, the Flight Attendant came on the PA and announced, "Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Amarillo. Please remain in your seats with your seat belts fastened while the Captain taxis what's left of our airplane to the gate!" In the event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure, oxygen masks will descend from the ceiling. Stop screaming, grab the mask, and pull it over your face. If you have a small child traveling with you, secure your mask before assisting with theirs. If you are traveling with two small children, decide now which one you love more."

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Fun & Facts for kids onlySimple Science Projects

Make Your Own Rainbow Learn how to make a rainbow with this fun science experiment. Using just a few simple everyday items you can find out how rainbows work while enjoying an interactive, hands on activity.What you'll need:

Take the glass of water and paper to a part of the room with sunlight (near a window is good). Hold the glass of water (being careful not to spill it) above the paper and watch as sunlight passes through the glass of water, refracts (bends) and forms a rainbow of colors on your sheet of paper. Try holding the glass of water at different heights and angles to see if it has a different effect. While you normally see a rainbow as an arc of color in the sky, they can also form in other situations. You may have seen a rainbow in a water fountain or in the mist of a waterfall and you can even make your own such as you did in this experiment. Rainbows form in the sky when sunlight refracts (bends) as it passes through raindrops, it acts in the same way when it passes through your glass of water. The sunlight refracts, separating it into the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.

Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to SLOW a film down so you could see his moves. The first CD pressed in the US was Bruce Springstein's 'Born in the USA.'The mask used by Michael Myers in the original Halloween was actually a Captain Kirk mask painted white.By raising your legs slowly and lying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand. Casey Kasem is the voice of Shaggy on Scooby-Doo.Celery has negative calories! It takes more calories to digest a piece of celery than the celery has in it to begin with.Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.The Guinness Book of Records holds the record for being the book most often stolen from public libraries.Bats always turn left when exiting a cave.If you drop a penny off of the Empire State Building, it will be going 106 miles per hour (terminal velocity) when it reaches the ground.Napoleon III suffered from ailurophobia, which is a fear of cats.The citrus soda 7-UP was created in 1929; the "7" was selected because the original containers were 7 ounces. "UP" indicated the direction of the bubbles.

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Astronomy for amateursIt is because of the Sun & Moons gravity that we have high & low tides.The solar system includes the Sun and all the objects that orbit around it due to its gravity. This includes things such as planets, comets, asteroids, meteoroids and moons.The Solar System formed around 4.6 billion years ago.There are eight planets in the Solar System. The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars while the four outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.The inner planets (also known as terrestrial planets) are smaller and made mostly of rock and metal.The outer planets (also known as gas giants) are much larger and made mostly of hydrogen, helium and other gases.As of 2008, there are also five dwarf planets: Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Makemake & Haumea.There is an asteroid belt which lies between the orbits or Mars and Jupiter, it features a large number of irregular shaped asteroids.For thousands of years humans were unaware of the Solar System and believed that Earth was at the center of the Universe.

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Christmas ornaments you can make yourselfFoil Ornaments

Dress up the tree with shiny ornaments made foil. Turn cupcake liners inside out; stack, and then glue back-to-back; tie on yarn to hang. Poke Christmas lights through small liners for a radiant glow.

Peppermint OrnamentsKids, you can brighten up the Christmas tree by creating your own

ornaments and tree-toppers using pipe cleaners, foil, and felt. Peppermints are the coolest holiday sweets -- especially when transformed into edible hanging ornaments. Lay five or so peppermint candies in a circle to form a wreath; bond sides together with icing. Adorn front with cinnamon candies or mints. Let dry two hours before hanging. Loop twine around ornament; knot.

Snowman Necklace or OrnamentThese adorable snowmen can be made by using:White glue (like Elmer's glue)Paper clip Scissors Waxed paper String or yarn Scraps of construction paper: black, and orange A hole punch (for cutting eyes, and buttons) Googly eyes (from a craft store) - optional Tiny buttons - optional 2 very tiny twigs (for arms) On waxed paper, spread 2 or 3 blobs of white glue in the shape of a

snowman. Unfold a paper clip into a V-shape (hanger). Cut a tiny hat from black construction paper and put it on the snowman on top of the paper clip hanger. Put the ends of the paper clip into the glue at the top of the snowman. For the snowman's eyes, use black paper circles or use googly eyes. Put the eyes on the snowman. Add a tiny orange (carrot-shaped) nose. Add a few paper, or small real buttons down the front of the body. Let the glue dry - it will take a few days. When it dries, the glue will be clear. Peel it gently off the waxed paper. String the snowman on some yarn for a cool necklace or use a shorter string to use as an ornament.

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Most Americans have no idea when or if they will ever be able to retire. Due to low interest rates many are worrying about outliving their savings!Unfortunately, most folks made their plans based on pure conjecture, NOT solid guarantees.Few retirees anticipated interest rates being about 1% for an extended period of time, which is the reality they’re facing today. Savers are finding the impact of low interest rates to be disastrous to their future independence! …Let’s say you have $500,000 to work with, and your idea was to live off the interest when you’re retired, so you don’t have to draw down your savings. And, like lots of people, you may have based your belief on being able to get an average of 5% interest per year. That means you anticipated your savings earning $25,000 a year.But “actuality” didn’t live up to your best-expectations. Now you’re 70, and, at 1% annual interest, you’re only getting $5,000 a year, NOT the $25,000 you had planned on.Unfortunately, you’re faced with several choices, none of them very pleasant – give up any luxuries and probably some things you consider necessities, go back to work, and/or cash in a portion of your savings.If you need to delve into your principal and you have to withdraw $20,000 to make up the difference, well, that’s $20,000 you’ll NEVER be able to earn a dime on again!It wasn’t “supposed” to happen this way, but you never had any real guarantees! Just like you have no guaran-tees when you’re investing your retirement savings in stocks, real estate and other traditional investments.As a result, most Americans today have NO idea when or even if they’ll ever be able to comfortably retire!Shockingly, the average family headed by someone between 60 and 70 years of age has only 25% of the amount they’ll need for retirement invested! (Source: October 2011 AARP Bulletin)So, how does a guaranteed special income account solve this horrible problem?These accounts provide you guaranteed predictable annual increases that are the guaranteed to be the greatest when you need income the most – at and during retirement!If you use a guaranteed special income account you will know – right now – what your guaranteed annual increase will be when you’re 60. And when you’re 65, 70, 80 or 90 – or in any other year in between.In addition, you know in advance that your guaranteed increase is going to be larger each year, which also gives you some protection from inflation.This is the essential difference between a guaranteed special income account and every other savings or investing product available. This changes absolutely everything about your present and future income for the rest of your life!And that’s a big part of the reason so many of our clients are expressing such gratitude for finding out about guaranteed special income accounts.IT IS TIME TO STOP WISHING AND START BELIEVING THAT YOU CAN HAVE A SECURE GUARAN-TEED FINANCIAL FUTURE!Do you want to add guarantees and predictability to your financial plan? The guaranteed special income account comes with more advantages and guarantees than any other method we know of. It’s an asset class whose time has come! If you haven’t already started a guaranteed special income account, today is the day to request your FREE Consultation and find out how to gain peace of mind and take back control of your financial future! Bob Tonachio may be contacted at 1-800 376-4925. Consultations are free of charge in Kingston, Crossville and Knoxville.

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Perfect gifts for neighbors, teachers, friends, & othersSoup or soup mix and a cup - Wishing you a "Souper" Merry Christmas!! Apples and Hershey's Hugs - A teacher can't live by apples alone...She needs "Hugs" too!! Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Christmas Season! Loaf of Bread -For being there when you were "Kneaded", for "Rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "Loafing" on the job, for helping others to "Heel" with TLC. No matter how you "Slice it", you do a terrific job. Merry Christmas!! Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly "Jolly" Christmas!! Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex" his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!! Merry Christmas!! Wire Wisk - (Filled with Chocolate kisses) "We WHISK you a Merry KISSmas!!" Jar of Jelly - jelly is like love - spread it around! Merry Christmas!! Potpourri -"May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of a warm Christmas long ago!Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas! Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great Christmas! Measuring Cup or Glass Measure - "Wishing you Joy Beyond Measure! Any Star ornaments - "Remember the reason for the season!" Wooden spoon - Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or soufflés; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Merry Christmas from us to you!" Hershey's Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a little hug!" Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry Christmas! Candle-"May your days be happy, your heart be light, your Christmas merry and a New Year Bright!! Calendar - "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!" Fruit Basket - "May your New Year be Festive and Fruitful!!" Any Sweet Treat - "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!" Snicker Bar - "Don't "Snicker", just be glad you got Something!!" Mints - "Friends like you are worth a Mint!!" Merry Christmas!! Bubble Bath - "May your holidays "Bubble" over with fun!! Pencil and Notepad - "Merry Christmas from our pad to yours!!" Veggies and Dip - "Dip into a wonderful Christmas season and a Healthy New Year!" Christmas Shaped pasta and a bottle of Sauce) " Have a Pasta-tively Merry Christmas!" Jar of jelly - "Have a "Berry" nice holiday season!! Cookie Dough - "Here's a little extra "Dough" for Christmas! Brownie Mix - (Or any Mix) "Whip up this mix for a wonderful holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Christmas Season!!" (Be sure to attach the recipe!) Rice Krispie Treats - "Snap, Crackle, Pop" We think You're really Tops! " Toffee or Brittle - "Any way you break it, We think you're the greatest!" Fudge - "Fudge" a little on the calories and enjoy the Christmas Season!" Cheese Ball and Crackers - "We don't mean to sound "Cheesey", we just hope you have a "Ball" this Christmas Season! Cake - "You take the "Cake" neighbor, We think you're first rate! Merry Christmas to you!!" Candle - "You Light up my Life!" Thanks for your friendship! Merry Christmas!" Crayons and Coloring Book - Hope your Christmas Holiday is Colorful!Plant -" The kindness you show makes our friendship grow and grow!

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1 year ago on December 4th I said I do to the most wonderful man in the world! Scott Humphrey he is my best friend. I am so blessed to have a great guy who spoils me and loves me unconditionally!! I love you forever, Happy 1 year Anniversary Love your wife: Teresa Humphrey

Happy BirthdayLennie McFalls

Dec. 26TH

Recipe for ChristmasAll Year Long

Take a heap of child-like wonderThat opens up our eyes

To the unexpected gifts in life—Each day a sweet surprise.Mix in fond appreciation

For the people whom we know;Like festive Christmas candles,

Each one has a special glow.Add some giggles and some laughter,

A dash of Christmas food,(Amazing how a piece of pie

Improves our attitude!)Stir it all with human kindness;Wrap it up in love and peace,Decorate with optimism, and

Our joy will never cease.If we use this healthy recipe,We know we will rememberTo be in the Christmas spirit,Even when it's not December.

Joanna Fuchs

The Wreathis on the Door

The wreath is on the doorAnd the snow is on the treeGod has laid His holy hands

On all that we can see.Be quick to raise your voice

And praise what He has brought.Keep now His love in every choiceAnd Christmas in every thought.

The Real ReasonExcitement and joy are filling the air;

The lights add special decor.We're shopping for Christmas gifts everywhere,

But are gifts what Christmas is for?The wreaths and the trees and the parties

Aren't what we need to convey;It's the birth of our Savior, Jesus,The real reason for this holiday.

AddictedI should wash these pills down the drain,but it seems easier to prolong my pain,

because I know going through withdrawal will just about kill me.

It seems easier just to go on,Smoking crack and popping pills until dawn,

Knowing in the end what will be, will be.Yet somewhere deep inside,There's a little bit of pride,

A tiny shaft of light that still reminds me.Of the girl I used to be,

When my brain was clear and free,I'm not sure that I can be that girl again.

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You’ll be using many private moments in analyzing your future with your mate in connection to your income. You are ready to put lots of effort in this area of your life as you see a better perspective towards your future. Watch the way you communicate as you could come across strong, and sudden anger could surface and bring agitation in your life.

Your area of friends is in the spotlight for you this month. Coworkers are very much present in this picture as they could bring to you very useful knowledge. Someone of authority at your work place could have a promising interchange of ideas with you that could bring many favorable changes with your personal income.

You could be facing this month a matter concerning an investment or speculation. There are many questions that you will need to ask, as there are many doubts in your mind concerning the income that could come to you from this area. Your mate or partner could express many doubts about how solid this investment could turn out to be.

It looks like you could be spend-ing a lot of your time at your home. There are issues at your work place that need to be resolved in a constructive manner as there are responsibilities which you have that appear very unclear to you. Communicating with coworkers could bring coopera-tion as clarification of your responsibilities could be achieved.

You could receive some news in connection to a matter related to your future desires in life. You will be inputting action towards these goals and this could be very well related to a new investment venture. There are favorable circumstances surrounding all of this. Desire to use your personal resources towards this could be present and you might go for it on impulse.

Your area of personal resources is in the spotlight. Your beliefs and philosophical outlook in life are being challenged and are bringing changes for your future. Differences of opinion at your home related to your personal resources seem to be bringing you emotional worries that you are keeping to yourself.

This month starts with a personal note for you in the matter of adjustments toward your future shared resources. Your thoughts will be very involved with this area of your life and you might be able to communicate good ideas through an interchange with your mate or partner. There are many differences of opinion in this area and you do not see the reality of things in a true light.

Career, promotion or financial reward is prominent for you this month. A much-needed learning experience could come to you through an investment or speculation in which you have put lots of your hopes. This could be tied to a foreign matter, and you will be giving lots of thought to this as you feel you have to put some limits on this transaction.

This month could start for you with a matter related to a friend from afar. There are some questions that need to be asked, as this situation seems very unclear to you, and this could bring you some worries. This matter could rebound in your favor monetarily and should bring to your home life some comfort towards your future.

Your shared and outside resources are in the spotlight for you this. You could receive news concerning this area that will prompt you to ask questions that you never thought about before. There is much tension surrounding your career and goals in life. There are very favorable circumstances surrounding your mate, your goals and the communi-cation of which we spoke before.

Matters concerning your partner-ships are on the forefront this month for you. There is much reorientation that you have to do in connection with this area and your personal income. You should be open to a learning process throughout this area as there is much to learn here. You could act on impulse and use some of your hard earned money towards a short vacation trip.

Activities connected to your work place are on the agenda. You could be trying to deal with some obstacles connected to your outside resources. Questions should be asked as your future is going through many adjust-ments. There are many lessons for you to learn in this area. You are going through a period of personal limita-tions and you feel that you cannot wait to break away from all this.

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269 S. ROANE ST.865-882-0833

www.sextonautos.com HARRIMAN, TN800-688-0833

Service Hours:Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Express Lube only)

YOUR RENTAL PLACE FORCars, Mini Vans, 12-passenger vans

269 S. ROANE ST. HARRIMAN, TN865-882-2416

WE ACCEPT:

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When it comes to service work, get your next en' at Sexton

Oil Change, Four-Tire Rotation, 27-Point Vehicle Inspection

$29.95*

Certified Service

*After $10 mail-in rebate (debit card) Excludes synthetic oiland diesel engines. More than six quarts of oil, balancingtires and tax extra. Includes oil grade/specification requiredby the vehicle Owner’s Manual. Offer good on eligible GM vehicles. Ask us about details, and rebate form, which must be postmarked by 01/31/2012. Allow 6-8 weeks for rebatedelivery. Not valid with other offers. Offer good through 12/31/2011


7 Former Bank Branches

Selling By Order Of A National REIT

Including This Property Of Local Interest

Wednesday Dec. 14, 4:00 p.m. Harriman, TN

200 N Roane Street

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22,542± square feet No. of �oors – 4 Year Built: 1992 Located on 1.74± acres Zoned Commercial34.1% leased through 6/30/20 2011 Taxes $33,444

Properties in 6 States

Selling On-Site or Online Bidding

Terms: Pay 10% down, with a $10,000 cashier’s check.

10% buyer’s premium. 2% broker’s participation

Information &

Auction Schedule

800.479.1763

johndixon.com

TNAL # 3945

AUCTION

December 2011

Documents

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roane readerpick

harriman industrial

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