August 2012
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2016--Movie Review
by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com “2016: Obama’s America” is based on Indian-American conservative author Dinesh D’Souza’s book, “The Roots of Obama’s Rage.” D’Souza also co-directed with John Sullivan, and narrates the majority of the film. Dinesh shows that Obama harbors a deep-seated animosity toward the West as a result of his...
Aug 30th
Sam Veneable to Speak at Orangery
from S. Levy steve@esper.com My purpose in writing this invitation is to offer the community an opportunity to attend and participate in talks by outstanding individuals during lunch held at the Orangery on the third Thursday of most months. I am president of the Knoxville Torch Cub and we have a luncheon once a month during the school calendar. Most of our members are retired professionals as...
Aug 28th
2016 Obama's America--A Movie Review
by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com “2016: Obama’s America” is based on Indian-American conservative author Dinesh D’Souza’s book, “The Roots of Obama’s Rage.” D’Souza also co-directed with John Sullivan, and narrates the majority of the film. Dinesh shows that Obama harbors a deep-seated animosity toward the West as a result of his...
Aug 27th
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Obama's Failure to Keep Promises by M. Woodward
by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com Promises, promises, oh those pesky promises—the ones Obama made when he was running for office the first time. He has a huge problem—he didn’t keep any of his promises. Promises are best if kept. Niall Ferguson argues in his article in Newsweek, “Hit the Road Barrack”, that Obama has been one big failure. Ferguson says that people who...
Aug 27th
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Lena Sadiwskyj Speaks At Kiwanis Club M. Woodward
News Maven Speaks to Kiwanis Club by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com Members of the Northside Kiwanis Club were treated to a special visit at their regular meeting on Wednesday, August 22 from Lena Sadiwskyj, the vice-president of News and Operations for WVLT-TV Channel 8 & MyVLT. Sadiwskyj spoke to the group about her life in the news business. “It is a 24/7 job,“ she said. “No...
Aug 27th
Strictly Feathers--It's for the Birds
by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com Gwen Woodard, owner of Strictly Feathers, has been in business at 4689 Old Kingston Pike for over 25 years. Although she has seen times when business was better, she continues to stay as busy as she wants to be. Strictly Feathers is the largest bird specialty shop in Knoxville. Woodard says they also have a large selection of supplies and...
Aug 20th
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Entries Sought for Art in Aviation Display by...
Entries Sought for Arts in the Airport Exhibition In honor of the 75th anniversary of McGhee Tyson Airport, the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville and the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (McGhee Tyson Airport) announce a call for entries for the next “Arts in the Airport” display. The exhibition will allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited...
Aug 17th
Column-Talk of the Town
by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com More great things from the Olympics this week. All in all, what we saw was the USA at its best. I truly admire the athletes for their hard work, determination, level of skills and mental toughness. As one female runner said, “Four years and thousands of hours of training and my life comes down to 12 seconds.” By far the best thing about the Olympics...
Aug 17th
Strictly Feathers--for the Birds
- by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com Strictly Feathers—Caring for Birds and More Gwen Woodard, owner of Strictly Feathers, has been in business at 4689 Old Kingston Pike for over 25 years. Although she has seen times when business was better, she continues to stay as busy as she wants to be. Strictly Feathers is the largest bird specialty shop in Knoxville. Woodard says they...
Aug 17th
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Terry Frank First Female Mayor of Anderson Co.
By Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com Terry Frank won the August 2 election as interim mayor for Anderson County with 7,074 votes to attorney Warren Gooch’s 5,032 votes, or 58% vs. 42%. Frank becomes the first female to be elected as a mayor in Anderson County. She is a staunch conservative Republican. Frank raised and spent over $100,000 while Gooch raised and spent over...
Aug 10th
Column-Talk of the Town
Talk of the Town August 10, 2012 By Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com The Olympics came along at a good time this summer. It has been a welcomed break from all the bad news and hate that is usually on television. It was delightful to watch athletes and those who support them as they strove for perfection. I didn’t watch every sport; some I don’t care for that much. I love...
Aug 10th
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Watermelon Stars in New Children's Book
By Knoxville Journal Staff Sunspherebook@aol.com New Children’s Book By Knoxville Author What’s more fun than eating watermelon in the summer? Spitting the seeds, of course. Knoxville writer, Martha Rose Woodward, takes the reader on a journey of the life cycle of watermelon with rhyming verses that teach as well as delight, while having fun with the rule in her new book: “No Spitting...
Aug 7th
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Scam Alert
by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com Scams and Scoundrels Scam alert. A letter arrives from L & L Research & Management. Along with the letter is a check made out to you for $1,986.23. The letter tells you that you have been selected to work as a representative and become a customer shopping in three stores. The letter contains photos of logos from Wendy’s, Best Buy, Sears,...
Aug 4th
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Tree and Vine Store Opens
by Martha Rose Woodward Sunspherebook@aol.com There is a new store on Market Square at 439 Union called The Tree and Vine which currently also has a location in Biltmore Village in Asheville, NC. The stores sell extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, gourmet foods, and wines. Due to local laws, the Knoxville store will not sell bottles of wine. However, they will add cookware and kitchen...
Aug 4th
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Column-Talk of the Town by Martha Woodward
I am 63 years old, but I still remember an America in which there was: Pride in personal appearance. Courtesy while driving. Romance before love, and certainly before having a child together. Parents who worked really hard do right by their children. Togetherness in the family. Learning as a goal for education. Embarrassment to be seen in line getting a donation of food. Patriotism being valued...
Aug 4th