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The Shopper interns took a special tour of the Knoxville office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation last week. Perhaps the most excited kid in the group was columnist Jake Mabe. See page A-10
What a view! The view of the city of Knoxville’s skyline is breathtaking from the South Knoxville ridge, writes Ruth White. Legacy Parks Foundation executive director Carol Evans gave the interns a sneak peak at one of Knoxville’s most beautiful but lesser-known sights last Tuesday, as well as a history lesson at Fort Dickerson.
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Moment of truth arrives for Vols It is (winning) football time in Tennessee, Marvin West writes, and fans are so excited and optimistic and probably so full of themselves as to overlook facts.
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July 30, 2012
Clean fun benefits Danes By Theresa Edwards Everybody and their dog showed up July 21 for the free dog wash and pet care day at Hardin Valley Food City sponsored by Ogle, Elrod and Baril to benefit Majestic Giants Great Dane Rescue. The event raised more than $3,400 for the organization. “The money raised will go toward spaying and neutering the dogs, their medical care, food and quality of life they wouldn’t get otherwise. We can’t say how grateful we are for this opportunity. It will go a long way toward saving a lot of lives,” said rescue director Rebecca Braker. The pet care day included about 300 free dog washes, 198 rabies vaccinations, 30 microchips, nail trims, vendors, games, prizes, a silent auction and adoptable Danes. Food City also had its fresh food tour featuring produce by local farmers. “These are two great events,” said store manager Tim Blakely. “We love the Karns and Hardin Valley community,” said Timothy Elrod. “We feel it’s an up-and-coming community with the new schools here. It’s becoming the place to be. So we’re happy to get out here on the ground floor and do what we can to help.” “I think it’s great, all these dogs out here, and people supporting the community” said Jacque Minton, assistant manager for Food City’s bakery. “The Hardin Valley community is like a family. Everybody gets together and helps out.” The Majestic Giants Rescue offers several services for Great Danes: free spaying and neutering, boarding, oversea miliMore photos on A-2
See Marvin’s story on page A-5 Harley, a Great Dane owned by Jason Lane, gets pampered with a sudsy wash. Photo by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com
Political debate heats up in 89th People used political flyers to fan themselves, and candidates for the state 89th District used napkins to wipe their brows as they were put on the “hot seat” at a recent debate hosted by the Rocky Top Freedom Campaign and Patriots of East Tennessee held at Cedar Springs Christian Bookstore. The highlight was a verbal exchange between candidates Tim Hutchison and Roger Kane.
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Koolioz! Cash mob in Hardin Valley Koolioz! frozen yogurt shop was packed for the sixth cash mob initiated by County Mayor Tim Burchett. It was the first in Hardin Valley. “This makes me feel good, the folks who came to help out. People in this area are good people,” said Burchett. “Those here understand small business is the backbone of our country’s economic future. We know that when we lose the small stores, these moms and pops, they’ll be gone forever and we’ll replace them with some big, multinational box store, and you won’t have 30 flavors of yogurt. You’ll have one. So, I’m glad to be able to help out small businesses.” “We are thrilled, honored they would choose us,” said co-owner Ore Pumariega. “We’ve just been here a year and hope to be here a long time. We love the Hardin Valley community and live just up the street. “Our yogurt has more of a southern taste,” said Pumariega. “It’s healthier than ice cream. We strive for that, having the no-sugar-added, the sorbets and other specialties we rotate in. People mention how it’s different and they like it.”
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County Mayor Tim Burchett shows his grape-colored hand with Sophie and Ceci Pumariega while dad Ore Pumariega watches them put their signature handprints on Koolioz’s wall. The handprints idea originated from employee Georgette Weeks to decorate the plain, white walls. Photos by T. Edwards of
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Friends Taylor Layman and Natalie Lay add toppings on their frozen yogurt. Carson, mom Angie, Reese, dad Mike and Jackson Tucker five minutes of kid time, enjoy frozen yogurt at Koolioz. “We come here all the time,” when I can feel like a kid said Angie. again,” said husband Mike Tucker as he eats his strawThe Barnett family visits Briana. berry, orange, lemonade “It’s more of a creamy yogurt with gummy bears often. “This is my favorite place to go for frozen yo- flavor, similar to ice cream,” and Nerds toppings. Their gurt,” said Joy Barnett. said David Barnett. children always love choc“It’s scrumptious, pheThe Tucker family also olate with sprinkles and nomenal,” said daughter frequents Koolioz. “It’s my gummy worms.
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The next day, tallies were in. “We did really well. It was the best day we ever had. It really was a success,” said clerk Georgette Weeks. Koolioz! is located at 10645 Hardin Valley Road, near Pellissippi Parkway, next to Double Dogs.
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