A statue of Jesus silently watches over the grounds of Ai Church at the corner of N.C. 68 and Alcorn Road in Oak Ridge. Dorothy Peeples Andersson, who was a member of the church growing up, placed the figure there in memory of her late husband Arne. Now most agree that it will take more than just a protective spirit to save the historic structure.  The nonprofit Preservation Oak Ridge Foundation and its members are undergoing an ambitious fundraising campaign to help save the church building.

Northwest Observer (03/19/10)

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