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Members of the Tellico Trio team will probably just stick to vanilla after the Farragut Rotary Club Spelling Bee for Adults at Pellissippi State on March 6. The team made it through nine rounds of spelling before getting tripped up on “neapolitan” to come in second at the annual fundraiser. See page A-2
Mardi Growl... It wasn’t just the dogs that dressed funny at Mardi Growl downtown. Sandra Clark snapped some great shots.
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Signs of spring Springtime just has a special feeling to it. The feeling came to me recently, as I stood and admired my first jonquil, a neat double blossom whose ancestors graced my grandmother’s yard well more than 75 years ago. ...
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March 12, 2012
Horse Haven needs help By Theresa Edwards Horse Haven of Tennessee (HHT) is helping tremendously in caring for the abused horses recently seized from the Voltz Lane farm by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Unit. The horses are being cared for at Chilhowee Park. According to Jennifer Ellison, barn manager at HHT, multiple shifts of volunteers go there all day. The horses are in a step program. They are given hay three times a day and recently started receiving a handful of grain twice per day. They will also be given Equine Red Cell vitamin and mineral supplements to boost their immunity. Ellison has a passion for caring for horses. “I don’t understand how people can mistreat horses
the way they do, letting them get so malnourished when they have so much to offer,” she said. HHT’s mission statement is “To advocate for, rescue, protect and defend our God-given equine from abuse and neglect in Tennessee.” In addition to caring for these horses at Chilhowee Park, HHT cares for 30 horses on its Hardin Valley ranch. The nonprofit needs donations, including Equistages horse feed, de-wormer, Red Cell, hay, shavings, halters, lead ropes, gas cards and money. Horse Haven has about 75 volunteers and can always use more. Founder Nina Margetson says, “Our horses thank you for your donations,” and “We love our volunteers.” Info: www.HorseHavenTN.org/.
See Dr. Collier’s story on page A-6
Holocaust survivor tells tale Clara Van Thyn was 20 months old when her Jewish parents boarded a train in Holland and left without her in 1942. She did not realize the magnitude of their sacrifice until many years later when she had a grandchild. ...
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See Clark’s story on page A-7
Goodwill opens Hardin Valley Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its 28th retail store with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The store is located to the right of Food City at 11509 Hardin Valley Road. Executive VP Liz Nother explained how the proceeds from the stores allow Goodwill to provide vocational services, skills training and employment opportunities for people with barriers to employment.
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Horse “Love Bug” receives care from Horse Haven of Tennessee barn manager Jennifer Ellison. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
Blinks come to Cedar Bluff By Theresa Edwards Blinks are electric vehicle charging stations created by ECOtality which are popping up around town. Blinks are used to charge the all-electric Nissan LEAF, which can be purchased through the end of March with possible $2,500 state and $7,500 federal rebates. Six new Blinks are drawing a lot of attention at 9111 Cross Park Drive. They are combined with a long solar covered parking structure built by Ed Zubko of Green Earth Solar. He uses the solar panels for production of electricity to sell to TVA and to demonstrate the value of solar to the community, he said. Another couple of Blinks are located up the hill at New Hori-
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Index Community Theresa Edwards Government/Politics Marvin West Dr. Bob Collier Faith Schools Business Community Calendar Health/Lifestyles
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Glenn Frazier, owner of New Horizons Computer Learning Center, recharges his Nissan LEAF electric vehicle. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
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zons Computer Learning Center, where owner Glenn Frazier charges his Nissan LEAF. “With the rising of gas prices, it costs about one-fourth the cost of gas mile for mile,” Frazier said. “It’s good for trips around town, errands, etc.” A full charge will last around 100 miles, so it is not practical for out-of-town travel. It takes about four hours to charge the vehicle, so it is most convenient to charge it at home or work, Frazier explained. But there are some DC Fast Chargers, with the nearest one located at the Cracker Barrel on Campbell Station Road. It can charge a vehicle to 80 percent power in 30 minutes. ECOtality is working with Cracker Barrel, installing DC Fast Chargers along “The Tennessee Triangle,” 425 miles of highways connecting Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga. Kohl’s department stores plans to install charging stations at 33 of its stores in 11 states. Each will have one to four parking spaces reserved for electric vehicle drivers to charge at no cost while they shop. The EV Project is an initiative to increase the adoption of electric vehicles by creating a solid charging infrastructure across the United States. It is managed by ECOtality in San Francisco. Knoxville was chosen as one of 18 major cities and metropolitan areas to participate in the EV Project, which is funded through a $100 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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