Spring is officially here in Ooltewah. Lisa Fryar's Greenhouses are open at 8216 Providence Road, near Roy Lane. She has every imaginable annual in stock as well as a wide selection on tomato plants. Call 421-2689 for information and needed directions. The hours are dawn to dusk.

And a big happy birthday to my buddy Ross Monroe, who turned 16 last Saturday. Ross is a great kid who leads the annual Christmas parade every year here in the Ooltewah-Collegedale area.