The overcrowding of the Anderson County Detention Facility has Using drugs and the actions taken to get drugs is
lead the Anderson County Jail Planning Sub-Committee to recommended a the most frequently committed crime today. Drug addiction
needed jail expansion. causes some people to do things that they would normally
The proposal includes a 240 bed housing pod and a minimum- never do and probably wouldn’t do if their need for drugs
security, dormitory-style housing unit with between 64 and 128 beds which didn’t motivate their actions.
comes with an estimated price tag of $11 million. That amount does not The path to drug addiction starts with
include monies for day-to-day operations and staffing of the new addition. experimentation. Drugs are usually tried first out of
Currently, crime is costing Anderson County Government and curiosity, peer pressure or to avoid a problem.
ultimately the citizens of Anderson County, approximately ten million dollars At first, the substance seems to solve the problem
a year which doesn’t include the cost that our five cities incur. The Sheriff’s or make life better which leads to further use of the drugs.
department, including the jail facilities, is 42% of the county’s general fund The first step is teaching your children that they don’t needs drugs
budget and remove the desire to experiment, which starts with communications.
The Interim Anderson County Mayor Myron Iwanski says that it will There are numerous websites and pamphlets dedicated to the
require either a 15 cent property tax increase or a $30 wheel tax to fund a subject of discussing the negative effects of drugs with children.
major jail expansion project. You don’t have to be the child’s parent to discuss the importance of
The overcrowding of the Anderson County Jail caused the state jail saying no to drugs with them. You can be their aunt or uncle, grandparent,
inspectors to say that the jail could lose its certification if the county does not teacher, Sunday school teacher or older sibling.
continue to move forward on alleviating the situation. You can also get involved in school and church drug programs.
How serious is the overcrowding? The jail has a 226 bed capacity What begins as a voluntary choice to try drugs turns into a physical
but has an average of over 300 inmates. and psychological need.
The County doesn’t have the option to just do nothing. One drug that is highly addictive and is used more and more is
A short term solution could include finding alternatives to methamphetamine, commonly called meth. It is a white, odorless, bitter-
incarceration, including the possibility of returning to a county-run probation tasting crystalline powder that easily dissolves in water or alcohol and is
department, ankle bracelets for home monitoring and using a dormitory taken orally, intranasally (snorting the powder), by needle injection, or by
workhouse for minimum-security inmates. smoking. Its popularity correlates to the fact that it is easy to make in a
A long term solution will take involvement from the entire community. “meth lab”.
Most of the people in jail are there because of drugs either directly or When meth is taken over a long-term period of time, it causes
indirectly. Many crimes are committed because the personal is trying to get severe dental problems (basically rotes your teeth), mood disturbances and
money for drugs. violent behavior. Chronic meth abusers can also display a number of
Read Jim Shetterly’s Public Safety article in this edition of the Laker psychotic features, including paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations,
News for more information on the subject of Drug and its affect on the and delusions and eventually death.
community. Signs to look for if you suspect someone is using meth includes
You will have an opportunity to discuss the jail expansion issue with sensitivity to noise, tremors or convulsions, nervous physical activity and
your County leaders on April 5, 2011 at 10 a.m. when Mayor Iwanski will be confusion, anorexia and extreme weight loss, irritability, dizziness, confusion,
on the WYSH AM Radio program “Ask Your Neighbor” and on April 16 th at 9 and “crashes” after the highs, depression, anxiety, and long periods of
a.m. when Commissioners Tim Isbel and Zach Bates will be hosting a public sleep.
forum at the Lake City Community Center. The signs of most drug addiction including meth is a drastic change
in behavior. It is not hard to tell when someone is using drugs, you just have
to pay close attention to their behavior.
One of the reasons that meth is called one of the great plaques on
our country is because it not only has the potential to cause harm to the
person taking meth but the community at large through the meth lab.
Lake City Middle School (LCMS) students had the opportunity Numerous meth labs have been found throughout Anderson County
to participate in an essay contest, The Patriots’ Pen, for our local not just in homes but also in rental houses, hotels, the woods, the side of the
VFW. Three LCMS students had winning essays that have gone on road and trunks of cars.
to the next level A meth lab consist of hazardous materials such as drain cleaner,
of competition. bleach, acetone, paint thinner and other products that you see in a typical
household. The ingredients of a meth lab by themselves present little
Congratulations
danger, but when combined can have serious toxic and explosive effects.
to Cody Braswell That is why it is imperative to know that if you think you have found a
who won first meth lab, do not disturbed it and contact the authorities as soon as possible.
place, Kelsey This article is titled the cost of drug addiction and the highest cost,
Kanipes who besides the irreversible damage to the users body, is the cost of meth lab
won second cleanups, which can cost you as a tax payer average of $2,500 for a small
place and Jordan meth lab. The number of meth labs found annually increases causing a
Foust, the third strain on city and county budgets. Other expenses include millions of dollars
place winner. spent annually on apprehending, prosecuting and housing drug addicts who
Each student are not only caught with drugs but commit crimes such as stealing to get
money to buy drugs.
received a frame
Law enforcement can’t do it alone. I encourage everyone to take a
certificate and a active step to help alleviate to affects of drugs on not only our community but
cash prize for also our nation.
their spectacular If you have questions or need suggestion on how you can help, the
Pictures left to right: Cody Braswell, Captain Matthew Bai- efforts. internet is a great tool to find information and you are always welcome to visit
ley USAF, Kelsey Kanipes and Jordan Foust or call the Lake City Police Department.
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April 2 Wildflower Walks at Norris Dam State Park The March Lake City
at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Chamber of Commerce Coffee
was hosted by the Lake City
April 2 Appalachian Arts Craft Center Spring Gala Public Library on Tuesday,
7 p.m. at Norris Community Center March 8, 2011 from 8 a.m. to
9:30 a.m.
April 2 Easter Egg Hunt at Coal Creek OHV Area
There will not be a
April 5 Lake City Chamber Board Meeting coffee in April and the
City Hall at 8 a.m. Chamber will be hosting their
Annual Breakfast on May 10th
April 7 Lake City Council Budget Meeting instead of a coffee. Lake City Library Coffee
5 p.m. at City Hall If you are a chamber member and you would like to
April 9 Free CPR Class offered by Anderson host a coffee in 2011, please contact the chamber at
County EMS at the Blowing Springs Baptist info@lakecitychambertn.com or 865-426-9595.
Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 9 and 23 Nostalgia Days at River Ridge Farm
www.riverridgefarmtn.com Anderson County District Four Commissioners, Tim Isbel
and Zach Bates, would like to invite the community to attend a
April 10-16 National Library Week public forum to discuss the pending issues of Jail overcrowding and
April 14 Annual Benefactor Banquet for the Boys and funding proposals as well as other community-related projects.
The forum will be held on Saturday April 16th at the Lake
Girls Club of North Anderson County
City Community Center beginning at 9 am and anyone interested in
at Main Street Baptist Church the jail issue or other community projects is encouraged to attend.
from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
April 14 Lake City Water and Sewer Committee
Meeting-4 p.m. at City Hall
April 14 Celebration of Children at Children’s
Museum of Oak Ridge
April 14-16 Coal Creek OHV Spring Jamboree at Coal
Creek OHV Area.
April 16 Public Forum for over crowding of Anderson This paper is published by the Lake City Chamber
County Jail at 9 a.m. LC Community Center of Commerce monthly and is free to the public.
April 16 Spring Plan Sale at UT Arboretum in Oak
Ridge Lake City Chamber of Commerce
April 19 Lake City Planning Commission Meeting P. O. Box 1054
7 p.m. at City Hall Lake City, TN 37769
April 21 City Council Meeting-7 p.m. at City Hall 865-426-9595
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The Annual Benefactor Banquet Benefiting the Boys & Girls
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is the Laker News
Club of North Anderson County will be on Thursday, April 14, 2011.
April Business of the Month.
The event will be held at the Main Street Baptist Church’s Family Life
Holley Gamble’s has had a location in Lake City since 1998
Center in Lake City, Tennessee.
but they have been in Anderson County since 1923 which earns
The dinner and program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will last
them the title as the oldest locally owned and operated funeral home
until 7:30 p.m.
in Anderson County.
This year’s Banquet will honor the Fox Family with the
Owners John Gamble and children, Ben Gamble and Holly
2011Impact Award, for all of their years of dedicated service to the
Gamble Meier and their experienced and dedicated staff can guide
Boys & Girls Club.
you in determining which service is appropriate for suiting your
This is a
family’s needs.
fundraising dinner and
“We are committed to honoring and celebrating all lives that
all contributions will be
have been lived and believe in providing genuine care and concern
used for the Dr. Curtis
for the individual, the family and community,” said John Gamble.
Sexton Educational
Holley Gamble Funeral Home employs eleven full-time and
Fund to provide critical
five part-time people at their two locations.
service learning
Ben
programs at the Club.
Gamble, the
The Boys & Girls Club
manager and
mission is to enable all
operator of the
young people, especially
Lake City
those who need them most, to realize their full potential as
location,
productive, responsible and caring citizens.
graduated
The Boys & Girls Club of North Anderson County serves 140
from Clinton
members annually. The organization is an affiliate of Boys & Girls
High School in
Clubs of the Tennessee Valley that serves youth in 4 East
1997 and
Tennessee counties.
then attended John Gupton Mortuary Science School in Nashville,
If you would like to make a financial contribution, please visit
Tenn. where he obtained his embalmer and funeral director license.
our website at bgctnv.org or contact Amanda Brummerstedt at 232-
After graduating from Gupton, Ben worked with his father at
1105.
their Clinton location so that he could “learn the ropes” then went to
manage and operate the Lake City location of Holley Gamble
Funeral Home in 2003.
“All I have ever known is the funeral home business and
farming,” laughs Ben. “I am honored to have worked alongside my
Approximately 2,800 father and to now have the opportunity to manage the Lake City
unwanted dogs and cats were location.”
euthanized at the Oak Ridge Ben goes on to say that “When I am not managing the funeral
Animal shelter in 2007 and that home, I am working with my cattle or in the hayfield.”
number rises each year. Ben also manages 165 head of commercial black angus beef
You can help control the cattle and nearly 1,500 acres of farm land in Anderson and Morgan
pet population by having your pets counties.
spayed and neutered for just $10. “I am fortunate that my wife, Daniella, sees that the funeral
You can sign up with the home runs smoothly in my absence,” said Ben.
Anderson County Human Society Daniella Gamble is the Office Manager of the Lake City
on the last Saturday of every Holley Gamble Funeral Home and her and Ben have two daughters
month from 10 to 11 a.m. named Addi and Macy.
The Humane Society is located at 372 Warehouse Road in “We offer a wide selection of services and merchandise to
Oak Ridge and you must be an Anderson County resident to take ensure that we can provide an affordable and meaningful service to
advantage of this service. all the families we serve,” said Ben. “We make it a point to explain
The Humane Society is a non-profit organization whose all the costs that are involved, even the expenses that they may
proceeds benefit their spray and neuter program and emergency incur outside the funeral home. We want to make sure that our
medical fund for animals. families are well informed and are prepared to make the right
If you would like to make a donation or need more decision for their loved one. ”
information, You can visit www.andersoncohumane.org or call 865- “I also encourage everyone to think about their funeral plans,”
381-1550. said Ben. “Most of us do not want to think about our own mortality
but the loss of a loved one can be overwhelming for a family and a
pre-planned funeral eases the burden because the family knows
exactly what their loved ones may or may not have wanted.”
The Briceville Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting Holley Gambles offers prepaid funerals planning in addition to
a Turkey Shoot fund-raiser every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. preplanned funerals without any financial obligation.
in Briceville on Bill Black Lane. The cost is $3.00 per shot, “I can not stress enough the importance of purchasing life
insurance to cover your funeral cost so that you do not leave your
special meats will be $5.00 per
loved ones with a financial burden,” said Ben. “You also want to
shot, and some rounds will have make sure you keep all your insurance and other important
second place prizes. The shells documents are in a safe place that your family is aware of when it
are supplied for 12, 16 and 20 come time for them to need them.”
gauge and 410 type shells. Stock Ben and Daniella would like to invite everyone to visit Holley
barrels only, NO MODIFIED Gamble’s Funeral Home in Lake City to see their facilities and
BARRELS. For more information discuss the many services that they can offer you and your family or
call 865-426-2292 or 865-617- you can always call (865)426-2121 or visit www.holleygamblefh.com
1212. You can also visit for more information.
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The Anderson County School System has scheduled its Early on the Green Immunization Card that you may obtain from the
Kindergarten Registration or “Kindergarten Round-up” for students Anderson County Health Department or your doctor’s office.
entering school for the first time. If your child has not had all their immunizations for medical
Children must be age five on or before September 30, 2011 in reasons, you are required to have written documentation from your
order to register. child’s healthcare provider indicating which specific vaccines are
The Kindergarten Round-up dates are April 26 for Lake City medically exempted because of potential risk to child. Please note
Elementary, April 27 for Fairview Elementary, April 28 for Dutch Valley that all immunizations that are not listed on the documentation will be
Elementary, May 2 for Briceville Elementary, May 3 for Grand Oaks required.
Elementary, May 4 for Andersonville Elementary, May 6 for Norris If your child has not had their immunizations for religious
Elementary. Registration will last from 8 to 11 a.m. each day. reasons, you are required to have a signed statement that the
If you are unsure of which Anderson County School your child vaccination conflicts with your religious tenets or practices. Your
should attend, please contact the Transportation Department at 457- child’s physical exam documentation must include notation of your
7789 with your current address and they will assist you. objections to immunizations for religious reasons on the immunization
If, for any reason, you cannot attend Kindergarten Roundup on certificate.
the above listed date, you can go to the elementary school for which Parents must also have proof of residence such as a parent’s
your child is zoned for to complete the registration process Monday driver’s license, a piece of mail addressed to the parent, a copy of a
through Friday from 8:05 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. lease or rent receipt with a current date or a utility service hook-up
Please have your up-coming Kindergarten child registered on or card.
before June 1, 2011 in order for the School System to make important If the child does not reside with both legal parents, a copy of
arrangements, such as hiring adequate personnel and ordering the legal paperwork must be provided. This provides the School
sufficient materials and supplies for the correct number of students System with the correct legal information pertaining to child custody
prior to the first day of school. and prevents future problems from developing.
Parents must bring a state issued birth certificate or “mother’s This is an exciting time for your child and possibly a frightening
copy” of birth certificate, the child’s social security card, proof of a time for parents. Therefore, if you have any concerns or questions,
physical exam conducted on or after January 1, 2011 and the child’s please contact the Anderson County School Department at 865-463-
immunization record. All immunizations must be up to date and placed 2800.
Lauren Baghetti, Park Ranger, Norris Dam State Park Several factors contribute to the spread of EAB. It has no
The United States is facing another attack on its trees natural predators in the US and it can travel at least one-half mile from
called the emerald ash borer (EAB). This recent non- its original site of infestation. It can also be spread by
native species preys on North American ash trees both people by transporting infested ash wood to an
wooded and landscaped areas. unaffected area.
Similar to the hemlock wooly adelgid, In addition to placing affected areas under
EAB kills the tree over a few years, and everyone quarantine researches are continuing to study the insect,
involved, researchers and the public, can help slow the biological control, host range, and dispersal to name a
spread. few. Insecticides are also being used to help contain the
According to Dr. Deborah McCullough and spread of infestation.
Robin Usborne from Michigan State University, “Adult Emerald Ash Borer There are four main approaches to applying the
EAB’s begin emerging in mid to late May with peak insecticides. One method is called drench soil surface
emergence in late June.” which means the treatment is injected two to four inches below the soil
Two weeks later, females lay eggs in the outer layer of the surface. Homeowners can apply the treatment themselves.
bark. Once the eggs hatch, larvae bore into the bark to the cambium, A second method of insecticide application is injecting the tree
the nutrient rich layer between the bark and wood. trunk. While the treatment is absorbed more quickly it can cause scar
As the larvae tunnel through the cambium it stops the flow of damage to the trunk.
needed nutrients and water to the rest of the tree causing it to weaken. A third approach is spraying the lower five feet of the trunk.
Larvae feed for several weeks before emerging to the outer bark for Like injecting the soil it requires basic gardening equipment.
the winter months. The fourth approach is protective cover spray; the treatment is
It does not take long for nutrient deprived trees to show signs sprayed on the trunk, branches, and in some cases the leaves. This
of weakening and dying. Die back typically begins in the canopy. treatment will affect the insects on
Within a year of infestation one-third to one-half of the braches die and the bark and leaves, but does not
within two years the canopy will be dead. penetrate the wood to affect the
Small ash trees can die within one to two years while larger larvae.
trees can take three to four years. In addition to using spray/
EAB is a non-native species to North America, meaning it injection treatments you can
originates from another country. Researchers believe it was introduced decrease the changes of EAB
to the United States by wood used to stabilize cargo ships and packing spreading by leaving firewood at
crates. EAB was first found in Michigan in 2002. Since then it has home, using firewood from local
spread to fourteen other states including Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, sources and if firewood is brought in,
Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, make sure all the wood is burned
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin as well as two before returning home.
Canadian provinces, Ontario and Quebec. As you prepare to build a fire
In mid-July 2010, eight years after its discovery in Michigan, to grill the perfect hamburger and Ash tree infested by EAB
EAB was discovered in Knox County near the Knox/Loudon County sticky s’mores this summer, please
line. be conscious of where the wood comes from and that it is not infected
Wood from Knox and Loudon counties is now quarantined in by EAB or any other invasive species.
an attempt to slow down the spread. This means wood is not allowed For more information visit www.emeraldashborer.info,
to be transported out of the county. www.na.fs.fed.us/fhp and www.tn.gov/agriculture/regulatory/eab.html.
Laker News April 2011 Page 5
The Anderson County EMS is by Will Grinder, Olafson Builders,
offering a free CPR class at the w.grinder@comcast.net, 865-776-7408
Blowing Springs Baptist Chruch’s It is so much easier to put it on paper. How
Fellowship Hall on Saturday April 9th long does it take and how much does it cost? How
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This class will much a project costs has a lot to do with how long
teach participants how to perform it takes to complete.
CPR and use an automated external A small size project will sometimes take a
defibrillator (AED) in addition to lot longer than you think. Materials are usually
learning the signs of a heart attack or straight forward although it is best to figure the
stroke. The class is free but space is material cost a little high because it is real easy to
limited and lunch will be forget something.
provided. For more information or to Sometimes when I estimate a project the cost seems high,
sign up, call 865-457-8609 or send even for me. But, by experience, and many hours of actually doing
an e-mail to acemscpr@att.net. the work I know you can’t just bang through the job.
I have looked at my own personal projects for hours. And in
the end I would figure it was just going to take too long than the time
I had. So I wouldn’t start.
Organic fruits and vegetables have grown in popularity over the last Matter of fact I have a list of things that I want to do but I
few years and now you can learn how to grow your own at the University of
know better.
Tennessee’s East Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center whom has
scheduled its third annual Organic Crops Field Tour Here is a small concrete pour that we prepped. It took 2 days
for April 28. A trade show will open at 7:30 a.m. and to get it ready, a lot of hand digging, working with the grade,
tours and talks will begin at 8:30 a.m. expansion joint, rebar. Right now it is covered with plastic to cure.
This event is not only for the commercial Here is a real big tip.
grower but the home gardener too. When you have a big project to
Topics will include the use of high tunnels, do try to get as many helpers as
alternatives to soil fumigants and rainwater collection; possible. Even if there are
soil fertility, weed management and forage people there just to get stuff or
production; and fruits/nuts, heirloom tomatoes, bees and wildflowers. hold something. It might seem
Pre-registration is $10 per person and on-site registration is $15 per
trivial but it keeps the more
person. The day’s activities will include a lunch and feature presentation by
Chef John Antun, director of the UT Culinary Institute. Following lunch experienced people doing the
visitors may participate in a walking tour of the facility and view an things that they are good at.
equipment display. All registration fees will cover the costs of lunch and a If you ever have any
field tour proceedings booklet. questions about this or any
The UT AgResearch Organic Crops Unit is located at 7315 other building related issue
Government Farm Road in Knoxville. To pre-register, please visit http:// please email me at w.grinder@comcast.net or call 776-7408 or 426-
organics.tennessee.edu/FieldTour.html by April 25 or call 865-974-7201. 6700 William P Grinder / Olafson Builders.
Laker News April 2011 Page 6
Lake City Elementary School honored 50 students as its “most improved
readers” during the Read Across America celebration last month.
Students whose special efforts were honored include: Bethany Dodson,
Adam Meekens, Gracie Hatmaker, Charles Harris, Emily Seiber, Brandi
Roaden, Brooke Hayes, Jessica Shelton, Makayla Byrge, Sebastian Miller,
Hunter Sharp, Dennis Tilley, Micheal Rutledge, Emily Toler, Selena Owens,
Maggie Garland, Samantha Aslinger, Madison Howard, Emily Robinson,
Madison Holstine, Allison Holstine, Deven Hall, Devon Noe, Logan Turner,
Elijah Disney, Kalien Meredith, Josh Golden, Kelsea Marlowe, Noah Roach,
Tanner Thorndyke, Eli Wells, Tifani Brown, Chole Seiber, Sean Cain, P.J.
Phillips, Harvey Lowe, Logan Pyle, Natalie Lindsay, Vincent Parrot, Ethan
Hicks, Tyus Thrasher, Rachel Ledbetter, Marcus Creekmore, Kole Buckner,
and Austin Bunch, Kevin Braden, Tamara Doughtery, Jade Phillips, and
Connor Tackett.
“We are very proud of these
students and the work they have put
into improving their reading skills,”
said Kelly Raye White, librarian at
LCES.
The students were recognized
during a kick-off assembly for Read
Across America, the 14th annual
celebration of the National Education
Association’s reading motivation and
awareness program. Donald Tackett, father of kindergartener Dalton Tackett,
“Motivating children to read is an reading to Ms. Thurman's second-grade class
important factor in student achievement and creating lifelong successful
readers,” NEA says on its website. “Research has shown that children who
are motivated and spend more time reading do better in school.”
NEA and more than 50 national non-profit organizations and association
sponsors promote the week-long activities that centered around Dr. Seuss’s
birthday in March.
In Anderson County Schools, parents, grandparents, community
leaders, and middle and high school students took time to visit local
elementary schools and read with children during the first week of March.
The Anchor of Hope Baptist Church will be hosting a Youth
Revival starting Sunday, April 3rd at 6 p.m. and continuing through
Friday, April 8th at 7 p.m. nightly. Brother Jason Freeman, Brother
Elijah Duncan and Brother Kevin Ward will be leading the services.
There will also be special singing by various youth groups each
night. All ages are invited. The Anchor of Hope is located at 115
Leach Street and you can contact Brian Brown at 865-898-9236 for
more information.
Gospel Light Church of God would like
to invite you to a singing on Friday, April 15th
featuring gospel singer and songwriter Ronny
Hinson of the Original Hinson’s. Hinson is
known best as writer of the gospel music song
“The Lighthouse,” which won the coveted Dove
and Fan Award for Song of the Year in 1972.
He also wrote some of gospel’s music famous
songs such as, “He Pilots My Ship,” “When He
Was On the Cross,” and “ The Old Ship of
Zion”. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and
Ronny Hinson Gospel Light Church of God is located at 127
Tackett Lane in Lake City. For more information or directions to the
church you may call 865-659-6592.
Main Street Baptist Church will be having a free pancake
breakfast on April 17th at 9 a.m. and a Easter Egg Hunt on April
23rd at 1 p.m. They also have a new singles Sunday school class
that meets at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Main Street is located at 215
Fourth Street and you can contact them at 426-2184.
The 2011 Ride for Life, the annual biker rally to benefit the
Lake City Christian Fellowship Youth Missions, will be on May 14th
and Biker Sunday will be the following day, May 15th. Visit www.
Lccfchurch.org or call 865-426-6544 for more information.
If you have CHURCH NEWS that you would like to submit to Laker
News, you can email the information to info@LakeCityChamberTN.com or
send it to Lake City Chamber of Commerce, attn: Laker News at P. O. Box
1054, Lake City, TN 37769. You can also submit the information online at
www.lakecitychambertn.com
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Starting in March, the Laker News will be including
classified advertisements in the newspaper. So, if you
are trying to sell something, buy something, hire
someone or want to announce something, contact the
Laker News. Rates are $5 per line. You can contact
the Laker News, which is operated by the Lake City
Chamber of Commerce by email at info@lakecity
chambertn.com or by phone at 865-426-9595.
By Stephanie Wells, Director of Anderson County Tourism Council One of my favorite items is a letter where the recipient took the
I don’t think that I have to tell you that spring is here. As I am original letter and turned it over and wrote upside down between the
writing this the sun is shining, there is a slight breeze and it is 76 lines of the original letter, which was a common occurrence because
degrees, in other words, perfect weather. As I enjoy this perfect paper was scarce and the reason that we commonly say “read
weather, I am thinking of all the wonderful places in Anderson County between the lines.”
that you can get outside and explore. One area that some may not be familiar with is the
We are fortunate to have wonderful local parks and 72,000 acres mountain range that is stretched out between
two great state parks in our back yards. The county Lake City and Oliver Springs. I am talking about the Coal
operates four local parks that include Anderson County Creek OHV Area also known as Windrock Mountain.
Park on Norris Lake, Bull Run Park with Kid’s Palace, Gibbs Many of you know that it is a great place to go off
Ferry Park on Melton Hill and Marlow Park on Highway 61 roading with its 250 plus miles of trails. Some may know
between Clinton and Oliver Springs. that it is where the 18 windmills are located and that some of
In addition to being a great place to access Norris the peaks are the highest in the state providing breathtaking
Lake and go camping, Anderson County Park has a views.
playground and a six mile hiking trail. It is also a great Few may know that it has a new 25 mile mountain
place to have a picnic lunch. bike trail and fewer may know that the avid hiker would
The Kid’s Palace and Marlow Park also have consider it extreme trails.
playgrounds, short walking trails and great picnic areas. If you don’t have an ATV, don’t worry, you can rent
Norris Dam State Park and Big Ridge State Park are also one for the day and you can explore part of the Coal Creek OHV Area
located on Norris Lake and have hiking trails, picnic areas, lake including view of the windmills in a truck.
access, fishing areas and much more. If you have never been to the Coal Creek OHV Area, a good
One of my favorite leisure trails is the one from Norris Dam to time to check it out would be at the Coal Creek OHV Spring Jamboree
the wear dam between the Clinch River and Freeway 441 in Norris. from April 14 to 16. There will be guided ATV rides, mud bogs, drag
There are several parking areas and river access races, a poker run, kids scavenger hunt, pole
areas if you want to bring along your fishing pole. bending, barrel racing and much more.
The Norris Watershed also provides some You don’t have to have an ATV to participate.
great trails and nice places to share a picnic. Spectators can watch the competitions then jump in
I would be doing you a disservice if I don’t the Dash for Cash.
mention the Lenoir Museum that is located on the I hope that you will take time to enjoy your
freeway at one of the entrances to the Norris parks and recreation areas. There are so many
Watershed. more in our County that I have not mentioned but
If you have never been in the Lenoir you can find out more at www.hitthetrails.net or
Museum, you should. Admission is free and it is a www.yallcome.org. I also encourage you to check
great place to learn about our area before Norris out the events calendar for all the great events that
Dam. You can also see original newspaper articles containing the you won’t want to miss. If you have any questions, please call us at the
letters from the miners that perished in the Fraterville Mining Disaster. Anderson County Welcome Center at 865-457-4542.
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The Lake City Public Library will celebrate National Library Week from April 10th to April 16th. Stop by the library during that
week and help them celebrate.
The library’s VITA site will be open through April 18th to help you file your 2010 income tax returns for free for those who qualify.
For an appointment, call 865-426-6762.
The library will be closed on April 22nd and 23rd for Good Friday and Easter.
The library offers computer classes every Tuesday at 11 a.m. to 12 noon and weekly story hour is every Friday at 4:00.
Book Discussion Group meets the last Monday of every month at 10:00 a.m.
Fiction Raider’s Heart by Marcia Gruver A Heart For Home by Lauraine Snelling
The Bone Yard by Jefferson Bass Wicked Lies by Lisa Jackson Strategic Moves by Stuart Woods
The Good Neighbors Kin by Holly Black Deadly Vows by Brenda Joyce
Lydia’s Charm by Wanda E. Brunstetter The Girl In The Gatehouse by Julie Klassen Non-Fiction
Live Wire by Harlan Coben Edge of Apocalypse by Tim f. LaHaye Reshaping It All by Candace Cameron-Brue
How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Betrayal by Fern Michaels The Legal Book For Families by Emily
Cowell The Crossing by Gilbert Morris Doskow
Paradise Valley by Dale Cramer When All My Dreams Come True by Janelle A Place of Yes by Bethenny Frankel
The Jungle by Clive Cussler Mowery Created to Be His Help Meet by Debi Pearl
Trail of Lies by Margaret Daley Angel by James Patterson Preparing to Be A Help Meet by Debi Pearl
The Package by Sharon Dunn Toys by James Patterson To Train Up A Child by Debi Pearl
Lady In The Mist by Laurie Alice Eakes Hearts Aglow by Tracie Peterson
Angel Sister by Ann H. Gabhart House of Secrets by Ramona Richards The Library has purchased over 125 new
Keep a Little Secret by Dorothy Garlock Murder At Granite Falls by Roxanne Rustand DVD’s. Please stop by to view the list.
During the current economy everyone is looking for ways to
save money and cut down on their spending, here are some
ideas that might help. Spring is here and summer is just around the
1. Look for coupons online or in your Sunday paper. corner. It is the time of the year that we want to
Couponmom.com is a great place to find all the online be outside instead of in the kitchen. Here is a
coupon sites. easy one dish recipe that will help
2. Don’t buy premium gas. If you car doesn’t require premium
gas don’t buy it. Also check car manual to see when you have to
change your oil. You may be wasting money thinking that you have to change it Ingredients
every 3,000 miles.
3. Switch to generic when buying groceries, clothing and medication. You won’t even know the 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) cream of broccoli
difference on most items. soup
4. Break unhealthy habits. Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day could cost you up to over $2,000
1 cup water
dollars a year.
5. If you don’t like tap water, buying a water pitcher with a filter instead of buying bottles will not 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain
only save you money but keep bottles out of the landfill. white rice
6. Pay your bills on time. Sometime bills are not paid on time, not because of lack of money but 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
because of lack of organization. You can get organized by simply keeping all your bills in one 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
location and scheduling time once a week to pay bills. Many companies accept online payments
for no extra charge and most banks offer a bill paying option with your checking account which
halves (about 1 pound)
will also save you the cost of checks and postage. Paprika
7. Reduce your debt. That may sound crazy to someone who is trying to save money but finance
charges and credit card fees can add up. If you have any extra money or money in savings, Directions
consider paying off your debt first. Dave Ramsey has some great advice on this subject, which
you can find in his books and online.
8. When shopping for groceries and household items, use a calculator and a list. Not only can you 1. Stir the soup, water, rice and black pepper in
use a calculator to keep a running total of your purchases but you can also compare prices. A a 2-quart shallow
list of the needed items will keep you from buying items you don’t need or impulse shopping. baking dish. Top
Also try buying in bulk but only if you think you are going to use it all. with the chicken.
9. Eat in and take your lunch. You don’t have to quit going out to eat completely but you can save Sprinkle the
money by cutting your dining out time by half. You can also check online for coupons and chicken with the
special deals like buying a $50 gift card for $25. A couple of sites include groupon.com and paprika. Cover
livingsocial.com. the baking dish.
10. Buy used instead of new when buying clothes, toys, electronics, furniture, toys, books and much 2. Bake at 375
more. You can also make money by getting rid of unwanted items at consignment stores or
yard sales.
degrees F. for 45
11. Be a flexible traveler. If you are willing and able to travel in the off-season or during the week, minutes or until
you could save as much as 50% off your vacation. the chicken is
12. Check with your cell phone provider to see if you use all of the minutes in your cell phone cooked through
package and if there is a better contract. Most cell phone providers will change your package at and the rice is
anytime. Check out www.BillShrink.com or Validas.com to evaluate your usage and compare tender.
rates at MyRatePlan.com. Try the same with your internet provider and cable provider. There
may be a better option that your sales person didn’t explain when you signed up. If you would like to submit a recipe to be featured
This article mentions using the internet to find deals and saving money. If you do not have a in the Laker News, mail it to Recipe, c/o Lake City
computer or do not know how to use the internet, the Lake City Public Library offers classes and Chamber of Commerce at P. O. Box 1054, Lake
computers with internet access to the public. The Briceville Public Library also has public computers City, TN 37769 or email it to
with internet access. info@lakecitychambertn.com.