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NJNtv for Feb 8 2010
Here's Monday's edition of NJNtv, at last.
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Local group aids Haitians
The group is organized by Jeremy Sanders, a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. The 19-member team he put together consists of a mixture of talents and assets, including a retired emergency room doctor from Texas, missionaries and two EMTs.
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Growing weary of winter months
It looks as though the groundhog saw its shadow, so that means we will have six more weeks of winter. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I am tired of winter.
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Gardendale native Fryar a Grammy winner
Drummer Chris Fryar and the rest of his band — the Zac Brown Band — took home the Best New Artist Grammy. The band also had the chance to perform in front of the music industry elite before attending a few post-show Grammy parties.
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Third attempt to rescind sales tax fails
A third attempt to rescind an unwanted sales tax has failed, despite searing opposition from Blount County and Warrior merchants.
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Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree
Garden tip: If you have not set out your trees, it is time to do so. Arbor Day is this month, so plant any tree. Remember to mix 2 tablespoons of corn syrup and a half-cup of apple juice with one gallon of water to dampen the roots as you plant.
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NJNtv for Feb 4 2010
<p>The Thursday edition of NJNtv is available <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqY_-hALYUU">by clicking here.</a></p>
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Person You Should Know — Rick Smith
I started as a volunteer with the Kimberly Fire Department in 1991. My grandfather, (the late) Harold Roper and a couple of my uncles helped start that department. My father, Richard Smith, also worked for the department for awhile. When I turned 17, I started making calls. It just went from there.
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Youth Force Ministries moving to new location
The church bought the former Farmers Gin and Tractor building and surrounding 9.2 acres. Crews have been renovating the facility to transform it into a place of worship. “Anybody that’s been in there wouldn’t know it on the inside,” said Robin Bullock. “It’s really unique.”
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Three arrested on embezzlement charges
Kimberly Marie Bagley, 22, of Warrior, was arrested in Adamsville and was held on $30,000 bond for embezzling and a failure to appear warrant.
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NJNtv for Feb 8 2010
