http://blounttoday.com/news/community/?partner=RSSblounttoday.com Stories: Communityen-uscommunity/news/community/?partner=RSShttp://blounttoday.com/feeds/headlines/community/2008-11-20T06:43:32.206036Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/how-sweet/?partner=RSSTwo Greenback sisters recently placed in a national gingerbread house competition at the Grove Park Inn resort in Asheville, N.C. Emily Spafford, 11, placed first in the Youth Division, which is for contestants 9 to 12 years old. Her little sister Amanda Spafford, 7, came in third place in the Children’s Division, which is for contestants 8 and younger. colemanl@blounttoday.com (Lance Coleman)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:42:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/how-sweet/?partner=RSScommunity/news147572008-11-19T16:42:002008-11-19T16:42:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008Two Greenback sisters recently placed in a national gingerbread house competition at the Grove Park Inn resort in Asheville, N.C. Emily Spafford, 11, placed first in the Youth Division, which is for contestants 9 to 12 years old. Her little sister Amanda Spafford, 7, came in third place in the Children’s Division, which is for contestants 8 and younger.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Lance ColemanHow sweet!blounttoday.comhow-sweethttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/after-bird-take-walk/?partner=RSSThe Last Friday Art Walk for November will give those who over-indulged for the holidays a chance to walk-it-off while shopping for some great art work and having some fun. Last Friday Art Walk will begin at 5 p.m. on the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. The event officially lasts until 9 p.m. and will include plenty of holiday cheer, Maryville Arts Coalition event chair Katie Gamble said. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:33:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/after-bird-take-walk/?partner=RSScommunity/news147552008-11-19T16:33:002008-11-19T16:33:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008The Last Friday Art Walk for November will give those who over-indulged for the holidays a chance to walk-it-off while shopping for some great art work and having some fun. Last Friday Art Walk will begin at 5 p.m. on the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 28. The event officially lasts until 9 p.m. and will include plenty of holiday cheer, Maryville Arts Coalition event chair Katie Gamble said.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->After the bird, take the walkblounttoday.comafter-bird-take-walkhttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/distinguished-service/?partner=RSSOn Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Blount Memorial Foundation and Community Outreach presented Distinguished Service Awards to Dr. Clay Crowder, Laura Harrill and Dr. Marvin Peterson (posthumously) for their significant service contributions to Blount Memorial Hospital over a sustained period of time. Awards were presented at the annual banquet at the Airport Hilton. A Distinguished Service Award is the highest meritorious service award presented by the Foundation and Community Outreach. This year’s honorees join the elite group of 33 previous recipients, which includes former physicians, board of directors members, nurses, health educators and community volunteers. colemanl@blounttoday.com (Lance Coleman)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:21:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/distinguished-service/?partner=RSScommunity/news147542008-11-19T16:21:002008-11-19T16:21:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Blount Memorial Foundation and Community Outreach presented Distinguished Service Awards to Dr. Clay Crowder, Laura Harrill and Dr. Marvin Peterson (posthumously) for their significant service contributions to Blount Memorial Hospital over a sustained period of time. Awards were presented at the annual banquet at the Airport Hilton. A Distinguished Service Award is the highest meritorious service award presented by the Foundation and Community Outreach. This year’s honorees join the elite group of 33 previous recipients, which includes former physicians, board of directors members, nurses, health educators and community volunteers.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Lance ColemanFor Distinguished serviceblounttoday.comdistinguished-servicehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/flip-em-high/?partner=RSSKiwanis Club of Maryville members turned out in force Saturday at Maryville High School to make IHOP pancakes and raise some dough for their children’s charities, especially Imagination Library. Pancake breakfast committee co-chair Lisa Baxter said members had seen a great response. “We’ve had a great response. We’ve had at least as many people as last year and maybe more,” she said. “We’ve had over 800 people.” colemanl@blounttoday.com (Lance Coleman)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:17:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/flip-em-high/?partner=RSScommunity/news147532008-11-19T16:17:002008-11-19T16:17:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008Kiwanis Club of Maryville members turned out in force Saturday at Maryville High School to make IHOP pancakes and raise some dough for their children’s charities, especially Imagination Library. Pancake breakfast committee co-chair Lisa Baxter said members had seen a great response. “We’ve had a great response. We’ve had at least as many people as last year and maybe more,” she said. “We’ve had over 800 people.”<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Lance ColemanFlip ’em high blounttoday.comflip-em-highhttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/comfortable-fun-great-cause/?partner=RSSThe women at Saturday night at RT Lodge looked positively elegant in their blue jeans. The men looked positively comfortable in their tuxedos. So goes the beauty of Black Tie and Blue Jeans, an annual gala fundraiser for New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center. The stylish evening encourages dressed-up comfort, and the combination makes for a night of good fun with good friends who are combining a night on the town with a chance to help further the work of New Hope. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:08:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/nov/19/comfortable-fun-great-cause/?partner=RSScommunity/news147522008-11-19T16:08:002008-11-19T16:08:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008The women at Saturday night at RT Lodge looked positively elegant in their blue jeans. The men looked positively comfortable in their tuxedos. So goes the beauty of Black Tie and Blue Jeans, an annual gala fundraiser for New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center. The stylish evening encourages dressed-up comfort, and the combination makes for a night of good fun with good friends who are combining a night on the town with a chance to help further the work of New Hope.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Comfortable fun for a great causeblounttoday.comcomfortable-fun-great-causehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/sep/11/birthday-celebrations-bring-friends-family/?partner=RSSGetting another year older can sometimes be fun. A trio of area residents found out that birthdays are, indeed, something to be celebrated, occasions made sweeter by the presence of friends, family and loved ones. Whether the planners offer a big party, elegant reception or intimate dinner with dear friends, there is always room for a happy heart at seeing another year of living added to our belts. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:41:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/sep/11/birthday-celebrations-bring-friends-family/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrations143482008-09-11T12:41:002008-09-11T12:41:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008Getting another year older can sometimes be fun. A trio of area residents found out that birthdays are, indeed, something to be celebrated, occasions made sweeter by the presence of friends, family and loved ones. Whether the planners offer a big party, elegant reception or intimate dinner with dear friends, there is always room for a happy heart at seeing another year of living added to our belts.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Birthday celebrations bring friends, familyblounttoday.combirthday-celebrations-bring-friends-familyhttp://blounttoday.com/news/2008/apr/23/rising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finale/?partner=RSSThe Rising Star of East Tennessee contest is a step closer to crowning two new champions. The semi-finals in the adult and youth divisions of the talent show were held on April 18 and 19 at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:15:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2008/apr/23/rising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finale/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrations135092008-04-23T17:15:002008-04-23T17:15:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008The Rising Star of East Tennessee contest is a step closer to crowning two new champions. The semi-finals in the adult and youth divisions of the talent show were held on April 18 and 19 at Monte Vista Baptist Church in Maryville. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Rising Star of East Tennessee nearing finaleblounttoday.comrising-star-east-tennessee-nearing-finalehttp://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/smoky-mountain-christmas-memories-event-includes-c/?partner=RSSSmoky Mountain Christmas Memories event at the Heritage Center in Townsend. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:23:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/smoky-mountain-christmas-memories-event-includes-c/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrations126432007-11-29T16:23:002007-11-29T16:23:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008Smoky Mountain Christmas Memories event at the Heritage Center in Townsend.<!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Smoky Mountain Christmas Memories event includes crafts for kidsblounttoday.comsmoky-mountain-christmas-memories-event-includes-chttp://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/blount-memorial-physician-receives-tennessee-hospi/?partner=RSS Retired Blount Memorial Hospital pediatrician Dr. Clay Crowder was awarded a Meritorious Service Award for the Medical Staff by the Tennessee Hospital Association during its 69th annual meeting in Nashville. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:12:00 -0000http://blounttoday.com/news/2007/nov/29/blount-memorial-physician-receives-tennessee-hospi/?partner=RSScommunity/celebrations126362007-11-29T16:12:002007-11-29T16:12:00Copyright blounttoday.com, 2008 Retired Blount Memorial Hospital pediatrician Dr. Clay Crowder was awarded a Meritorious Service Award for the Medical Staff by the Tennessee Hospital Association during its 69th annual meeting in Nashville. <!-- no dateline and no defined city -->Blount Memorial physician receives Tennessee Hospital Association awardblounttoday.comblount-memorial-physician-receives-tennessee-hospi