2A Kingsport Times-News /Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Kingsport BMA Triple threat? begins budget talks NEW YORK — Sanjaya Malakar is so fa- mous, he can’t walk anywhere without getting Continued from page 1A ter is expected to open in Octo- noticed. “It’s really weird. I mean, I’m just Sanjaya The proposed budget has b e r. Children through fifth property tax revenues grow- “We won’t see the impact un- from Seattle,” the grade may submit en- ing by 1.2 percent, or $320,500, til January. We didn’t see the 17-year-old “American tries for the Drawing to $30.5 million. Kingsport’s full impact of East Stone Com- Idol” cast-off said Monday Card. Artwork should be on an 3 x 5 index certified tax rate for Sullivan mons until a whole year had on “Live With Regis and K e l l y. ” card. Drawings may and Hawkins counties will be passed,” Campbell said. be submitted to Draw- $2.26 per $100 of assessed val- Overall, Campbell said “It’s paparazzi (who) get ing Card c/o of Kim ue. Kingsport will see an almost $2 at you,” he said, “and fans Absher, Kingsport “That’s not to say we’ve not million revenue increase next come up and try to give you Times-News, P.O. Box 479, Kingsport, Tenn. had good growth. We have,” fiscal year and close to $700,000 hugs and get autographs. I would love to just be able 37662. Color and black- Campbell said but added that in excess revenue over expendi- and-white drawings the city took a $248,000 hit in tures by the end of the current MALAKAR to hug everyone and give are accepted, but all personal property tax revenue fiscal year. autographs and take pic- drawings will be with the closing of the Quebecor Last week, Kingsport City tures, but you can’t.” printed in black- and-white. For details, facility in Kingsport. Schools officials presented their Malakar was voted off the Fox talent competition last week after a long and un- call 392-1361 between “We should be in very good fiscal year 2008 budget to the 9 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. likely run in which he outlasted better ‘Partly Sunny’ drawing contributed by Jackson Noah Kilgore, shape next year … with the BMA, which included a request 6, of Gate City. growth we’ve seen this year for $455,000. Campbell said the singers and captivated millions of TV view- and because we won’t have to city has no extra money budget- ers with his goofy charm and ever-changing hairdos. take this hit,” Campbell said. ed for programs at KCS. biography of the guitarist and replicas of con- The proposed budget esti- “We anticipate that the He wants to be a triple threat: singer, actor Jimi Hendrix experiments and model. cert posters. The DVD includes original pho- mates local-option sales tax schools should be able to bal- LOS ANGELES — Guitarists have been tographs and studio footage of Hendrix at collections and regional sales ance their budget,” Campbell “Like, I really — what I want to do is expe- copying Jimi Hendrix for decades. Now they rience the whole entertainment business be- work, as well as three hours of instruction cov- tax collections will increase said. can learn some of the legendary rocker’s work ering the 13 songs on “Ax- by 3 percent. Sales tax collec- Campbell is proposing 15 cause, I mean, I’m not just a musician, I’m an note for note. entertainer,” Malakar said. is,” which Tolinski de- tions in the Model City for the new positions within the city for Guitar World magazine will release a spe- scribes as “the disc that Fresh off “American Idol,” the lanky first nine months of the cur- the next fiscal year — five police cial 16-page Hendrix tribute and an instruc- captures a perfect moment teen/media It Boy is in demand. Another rent fiscal year are running officers, six firefighters, a librar- tional DVD that shows how to play each mem- in the life and career of stop on his post-show publicity tour was about 5 percent ahead of pro- ian, deputy city manager, inter- orable note and string-bending lick on his James Marshal Hendrix.” jections. nal auditor, and a building in- David Letterman’s “Late Show” on CBS, classic 1967 album, “Axis: Bold As Love.” The Campbell said the project- spector specializing in electri- where Malakar was to read the “Top Ten” Janie Hendrix, Jimi’s DVD-magazine package hits newsstands stepsister and chief execu- ed amount of sales tax collec- cal work. list Monday night. Tu e s d a y. tions includes a Kingsport The cost of the officers and On Saturday, he attended a White House tive of Experience Hen- “Not only are you going to learn some of drix, which oversees his business relocating to another firefighters would be $324,100, correspondents’ dinner in Washington as a Jimi Hendrix’s greatest licks,” the magazine’s musical legacy, said the c i t y. and the other positions would guest of People magazine. editor-in-chief, Brad Tolinski, says on the HENDRIX tribute package “under- No one at the city men- be $225,900 for a total cost of “It was really weird because the governor DVD’s introduction, “but we also hope to pro- scores the timelessness and Jimi’s music and tioned the business by name, $550,000. of New York came up to me and said, ‘I’m a vide you with a little bit of history on the spirit.” but the Kingsport Sam’s Club Police Chief Gale Osborne fan, I vote,’” Malakar said. making of ‘Axis: Bold As Love,’ as well as is expected to close soon, said annexation would add “That’s fantastic,” said Kelly Ripa, co-host some insight into his creative musical ge- This is the first in what is set to be a series while similar stores in John- additional residences, roads of the syndicated daytime talk show. nius.” of special releases, Tolinski said. son City and Bristol, Va., are and square miles of land, thus “It was really weird,” Malakar said. The magazine tribute includes a complete The package sells for $9.99. expected to open. requiring more patrol offi- However, Campbell said the cers. Kingsport Pavilion project Kingsport is also planning to would have a major impact on build a new fire station in the Study: Aspirin may lower risk of cancer the city’s sales tax collections Rock Springs community and once it comes online. looking to build another on Continued from page 1A ing to go away, and there’s great really prevented cancer, Thun ex- Duke’s Febbo says answers al- The project is a 78-acre shop- Stone Drive. pirin fights inflammation, and value in figuring out how to use plains. More disappointing news so may come from improved test- ping complex, with more than 30 The next budget work session thus pain, by inhibiting sub- it,” says Dr. Phillip Febbo, an on- came in 2005, when a major study ing of the COX enzyme’s role in stores and restaurants, includ- is scheduled for Thursday after- stances known as cyclooxyge- cologist at Duke University Medi- that assigned women to use ei- individual tumors. As with other ing Target and Kohl’s. The cen- noon. nase, or COX, enzymes. COX en- cal Center who is closely follow- ther a baby aspirin or dummy tumor stimulators, there may be zymes also are involved in the for- ing the research. pills found no effect on a whole subsets of people for whom COX mation of certain kinds of tumors, Aspirin and similar anti-in- list of cancers. is a big cancer factor, and others such as colorectal, prostate and flammatory drugs reduce the risk Thun and colleagues at the where COX, and thus aspirin, breast cancers. of many cancers when tested in cancer society wondered if many won’t matter. To d a y Aspirin does something else, animals bred to develop hu- of those earlier studies used too Until then, what’s the average as well: It makes blood less likely man-like tumors. Evidence in low a dose of aspirin to have an person to do? Neither the cancer Volunteer Kingsport, a program of the United Way of Greater to form clots, giving it an impor- people isn’t nearly so clear-cut. anticancer effect. So they exam- society nor a government commit- Kingsport, will hold a Volunteer Honoree Breakfast from 8:30 to 10 tant role in fighting heart disease. In so-called observational ined adult-strength aspirin — 325 tee that sets health guidelines a.m. at Piccadilly in the Fort Henry Mall. Claudia Byrd will speak. A daily baby aspirin — 81 mil- studies, people who say they reg- mg or more — in a study tracking recommends aspirin to prevent Reservations required. Call 378-3409, ext. 12. ligrams — is recommended for ularly use aspirin seem at lower more than 140,000 people. cancer, even for those at high risk Washington County Commission work release committee will people with cardiovascular dis- risk of colorectal cancer in partic- Taking an adult-strength as- of colorectal cancer. Consult a meet at 9 a.m. at the Detention Center, Jonesborough. ease or who are at high risk for it. ular, and also prostate, breast and pirin daily for at least five years doctor first if you’re considering Washington County Library, Jonesborough, will offer story time In contrast, connecting the a few other cancers. However, was associated with a 30 percent it anyway, Thun stresses — as- for children 3 to 5 at 10 a.m. and for children 18 to 35 months at 11 cancer dots — showing that re- people who take aspirin on their lower risk of colorectal cancer, a pirin can be dangerous if some- a.m. with the theme “The Wild, Wild West.” ducing COX would in turn reduce own may be healthier than the 20 percent lower risk of prostate one bleeds easily or has certain Downtown Kingsport Optimist Club will meet at noon at the tumors — is vexing. And because general population and thus at cancer, and 15 percent less can- other conditions. Americourt Hotel, Stone Drive, Kingsport. Doris Ladd and Maria aspirin can cause stomach ulcers lower risk of cancer anyway. cer overall, they reported last For now, cancer specialists Catron with the Kingsport Housing Authority will speak about the and bleeding, firm proof of an an- Some more rigorous trials ran- week in the Journal of the Na- quote their cardiac colleagues’ HOPE VI project. ticancer benefit is a must before domly assigned people at high tional Cancer Institute. advice. Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center will hold any health group will recommend risk of colon cancer to use as- That’s not proof of aspirin’s “Stick with what’s public blood drives from 1 to 6 p.m. at Valley View Freewill Baptist using it for that reason. pirin, and found those who did benefit, either, but it does suggest heart-healthy,” says Febbo. And Church, Clintwood; from 1 to 6 p.m. at Food City, Lebanon; and from The hints of that benefit are developed fewer precancerous that clinical trials start looking at stay tuned: “There’s a lot of poten- 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Mafair United Methodist Church, Kingsport. tantalizing. growths called polyps — but higher doses to tease out an an- tial for aspirin” and cancer. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in “Aspirin and cancer’s not go- stopped short of showing the drug s w e r. good health. Call 224-5888. Sullivan County Commission insurance committee will meet at 6 p.m. at the Sullivan County Courthouse, Blountville. Ketron High School Alumni Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Boundless playground opens at Warriors Path the library at Ketron Intermediate School, Bloomingdale Road. Call Mary Farmer Banks at 416-0550 or e-mail [email protected]. Continued from page 1A with Kara attended initial Lewis and more recently by the a source of physical activity and Lisa Alther, Kingsport native and New York Times best-selling ramped walkways to slides, and “dream and design parties” that 2005 motion picture by Walt Dis- fun, but DeVinney is also aware author, will speak on her new book, “Kinfolks: Falling off the Fami- other equipment and senso- allowed children to make and ney Studios. that some children will learn ly Tree,” at 7 p.m. at the Kingsport Public Library’s Mead Auditori- ry-savvy exhibits specifically de- draw models of things they would Phase three is scheduled for a more important lessons as they um, Broad Street. The free event is sponsored by the Friends of the signed to accommodate every like to see at the new play cam- spring 2008 opening, and that pro- swing, slide and leap. Kingsport Public Library, which will hold its annual meeting at 6 child. And that, project chair Bet- pus. ject will be a handicap-accessi- “Maybe they will come to real- p.m. ty DeVinney said, means EVERY “We would all leave, and we ble, multi-level tree house on the ize that we are all different, and To m o r r o w child. would all be in tears. But now I eastern slopes of the campus. all of us have special needs. Some “One out of every nine chil- am excited because now I will be Financial sponsors for those of those are more special than Sunrise Rotary Club will hold a club assembly at 7:30 a.m. at the dren in the Tri-Cities has a dis- able to bring both of them and areas are currently being sought. others, and if they consider that it Those monetary backers will join Downtown Kingsport Association. ability, and most of those have they can truly play together on a is harder for some kids to play Eastman, Charter Communica- Early voting for the Kingsport, Bristol and Bluff City municipal spent years watching instead of playground,” she added. than others, they will start to real- tions, Food City, Mountain States elections will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Election Commis- participating on the playground. Phase two of the project will ize what those kids go through Health Alliance and Speedway sion Office, 3258 Highway 126, Blountville. That waiting stops today,’’ said come online this August, said and better appreciate the world Children’s Charities as banner Wellmont Health System’s Marsh Regional Blood Center will hold D e Vi n n e y. DeVinney, and will bring visitors around them, and help others, sponsors for the facility. just like Darrell would,” said public blood drives from 10 a.m. to noon at CGI, Lebanon; from 1:30 This was the case for Jeanne into the world of “The Lion, The This version of a play area that D e Vi n n e y. to 4 p.m., at Alcoa, Lebanon; and from 3 to 7 p.m. at First Broad Parish of Kingsport. Her Witch and The Wardrobe” once a Street United Methodist Church, Kingsport. Donors must be 17 or knows no bounds will not only be 12-year-old daughter Kara has sensory trail is completed. older, weigh 110 pounds or more, and be in good health. Call cerebral palsy, and trips to the The walk path is named in 224-5888. playground were usually upset- honor of the Narnia book series To submit notices to be published in Day Book, fax to 423-392-1385, atten- ting. made famous first by author C.S. tion Becky Whitlock; mail to Becky Whitlock , Kingsport Times-News, P.O. “She has a younger brother Box 479, Kingsport, Tenn., 37662; or e-mail to [email protected] who when he was 4 and 5 would HHighigh DefinitionDefinition ColonoscopyColonoscopy P desperately want to stay and play SSullivanullivan DDigestiveigestive In the Air and (Kara) would be in tears be- L cause there was nothing she CCenterenter • Pollen 207 (very high) Source: trees • Mold spore: 1,302 (high) could do,” said Parish, who along 4423-392-610023-392-6100 U (Courtesy of Dr. W. Jan Kazmier, allergist) CComeome mmeeteet a Celebrating 10 YEARS! 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