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IN THIS ISSUE Art at Town Hall A gallery of splashy color awaits visitors at the Farragut Town Hall as students from local schools exhibit their work.

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High style in The District Members of The District in Bearden teamed up to present a fabulous, unique fashion show during Knoxville Fashion Week on March 2 at Bennett Galleries.

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A puzzlement Why did Joe Jarret resign as Knox County Law Director after losing the GOP primary to Bud Armstrong?

Why did Armstrong turn down the opportunity to be appointed to the position, which would allow him to advise the committee that’s going to recommend changes to the county charter under which he will be operating?

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Little bit of history back in family fold

By Suzanne Foree Neal Bill Johns likes going to estate sales but never imagined the priceless treasure he would find buried at the bottom of an old Craftsman tool box bought for $20.

An avid collector of old tools, hunting and outdoor equipment made in the U.S.A., Johns is on several email lists for estate sales. “Now when they have estate sales, they put pictures up online,” he says. “I saw the photos of the old hunting and fishing equipment and tools.

I happened to be off and went, not knowing whose estate sale it was.”

Seven Seas Estate Sales in Lenoir City conducted the sale that piqued the Farragut resident’s interest. Johns bought several Craftsmen tool boxes full of tools and some hunting and fishing gear. Once home, he stashed his new treasures in the garage until he had time to look them over.

When most people were thinking about ringing in 2012, Johns was examining his finds bought months earlier. “I pulled out all the unique treasures and immediately toward the bottom of the tool box I recognized a dog tag of the World War II generation,” he recalls. “I’ve been around the military all my life.

My father was in the military after WWII. I got on the Internet and did some simple research.”

He found an obituary for Thomas Alexander Graves, the name on the dog tag. That’s when Johns discovered the ex-

Bill Johns shows the World War II dog tag he found in the bottom of a tool box bought at an estate sale. He was able to track down the veteran’s grandson and send it back to the family. Photo submitted

tensive military career of the owner. “Graves was of the generation of my grandparents and my wife, Margaret’s, grandparents,” says Johns, 41. “We understand the battles of WWII very much.

Mr. Graves was a decorated and very brave soldier.”

Finding the dog tag “was a surprise; very honorable to find something like that and likewise very chilling,” Johns says. “You hardly ever see dog tags of the WWII generation. They have already been passed down to family.”

Graves, born April 4, 1918,

was a pharmacist mate 1st Class and participated in the Normandy Invasion at Utah Beach, the Pacific Theater and the liberation of the Philippines. He later worked for the Veterans Administration for 34 years. “He was a remarkable man,” Johns says, “and neighbors standing in line at the sale said he was also a master vegetable gardener.”

With the help of Will Kidd of Seven Seas, Johns was able to track down Graves’ grandson, Kenneth Graves of Nashville, and return the dog tag back to the family. Johns says the

younger Graves was appreciative and a little puzzled as to why his grandfather left the dog tag in the tool box.

Johns will keep scouting estate sales for those “Made in the U.S.A.” items he seeks. They’re still around, he says, because they were well made. “I have a lot of tools compared to people my age,” he says, laughing. “Tools are like anything else. Just like my wife has many shades of lipstick or shoes for everything in her closet. There’s a tool for everything.”

Students, teacher collect honors

By Suzanne Foree Neal Local students and teachers were among more than 40 school representatives from 16 high schools across the state at the 47th annual Tennessee Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at UT. Debbie Sayers, teacher and STEM dean at Hardin Valley Academy, received the 2012 Teacher Mentor Award for her extraordinary contribution to mentoring high school students in their original research.

Amelia Dmowska, Anissa Goetz, Derek Xu and teacher Neely Tonos represented Farragut High School, while Christopher Barnes, Andrew Messing and Sayers represented Hardin Dmowska Valley Academy.

Knox County’s other representatives were Powell High School students Austin Scircle and Haylie Wilson.

The symposium consisted of student oral research presentations judged by a panel of UT faculty, tours of various research laboratories at UT

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“Edgar Allen Poe. I have always been fascinated by his writings. I think a lunch with him would be quite the experience.”

Other than your parents, who has had the biggest influence on your life and why?

“I can’t pick one person as being more influential than others. My family, friends, teachers, coaches, colleagues and employers all play such an integral part in my life.”

I still can’t quite get the hang of …

“Painting. I have taken class upon class and still end up with a canvas not even fit for the closet. I believe this is why I have so much respect and admiration for painters and their work.”

Natalie Swindell

It was an appreciation for art, not a talent to create it, that drew Natalie Swindell to become a gallery owner.

The owner of Red Line Gallery in Village Green Shopping Center says she “doodles,” but is not an artist.

“I have a real love and appreciation for art in general,” she says. “I grew up going to galleries and frequenting a little museum in my hometown, so it is a love of art that brought Red Line to fruition.”

Natalie and her husband, David, have lived in Farragut for 14 years and are the parents of three: Hailey Stevens, 19, and Jordan (25) and Josh (28) Swindell. David owns a company that designs and manufactures instrumentation for coal mines. Red Line Gallery is Natalie’s first venture into the retail world. “I had my private investigators’ license and did that for eight years,” she says. “Before that, I was just a cog in the corporate world.”

The world of small businesses has been enjoyable, says the gallery owner, who opened Red Line three years ago.

“The economy hasn’t been the best, but it hasn’t been terrible. I find the small business community and the town of Farragut to be very supportive of their own. The camaraderie makes the good news better and the bad news a little easier to weather.”

Natalie’s passion for art began as a child in Wyomissing, Pa. When she began looking around for something to put her time into, an art gallery just seemed like an idea whose time had come.

“I felt Farragut was totally ready for this,” she says.

“And, in our third year, more and more people are coming in the door, and we have been well-received. I just opened a shop online because we are getting customers from outof-town, too.”

Red Line Gallery has a modern, contemporary theme, although Natalie says that doesn’t mean everything is “abstract.”

“I choose artists and pieces with an eye to things I would buy, pieces I would want in my house. I also look for things that are sellable, so we have a good collection of all original artwork here,” she says.

Some customers become familiar with the gallery through Natalie’s willingness to open after hours for fundraisers, like the one just completed for Breakthrough, a support organization for adults with autism.

Red Line Gallery is located at 11519 Kingston Pike, in the Village Green Shopping Center. The Web address is www.redlinegallery.net, and phone is 288-0277. She is

What is the best present you ever received in a box?

“My cat, Capone. I’m not sure I would classify him as a present, but he certainly is a gift. The little guy was a week old and orphaned. I was asked if I would take him in. He came in a tiny little box, and I had to feed him with a dropper. He was my gallery buddy for the longest time, until he learned to climb! He now stays at home with a couple of feline friends named Possum and Pepper.” open noon to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays by appointment.

Sit and have a Coffee Break as you get to know Natalie Swindell:

What is your favorite quote from a television show or movie?

“It is from ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ when the wicked witch says, ‘I’ll get you my pretty, and your little dog, too!’ ”

What is your favorite material possession?

“It might be silly to say, but right now, it is a pen. I have one that hasn’t been lost or stolen (a rarity), and it writes like a dream.

What are you reading currently?

“Food & Wine magazine.”

What was your most embarrassing moment?

“There are so many to choose from! I’m a bit clumsy, so tripping, falling and running into things is an everyday occurrence. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get any less embarrassing with its frequency.”

What are the top three things on your bucket list?

“They are: Play with penguins, zip-line through the rainforest and visit the Louvre.”

What is one word others often use to describe you?

“Determined.”

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

“Patience is a virtue I know little of. I wish I had more.”

What is your passion?

“I love art, cooking, travel and family.”

With whom, living or dead, would you most like to have

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What is the best advice your mother ever gave you?

“Look both ways before crossing the street. That’s been a life saver!”

What is your social media of choice?

“I dabble with most of them. Social media have made it so easy to connect with clients and artists, many who I may not have been able to connect with otherwise. It’s a brilliant innovation.”

What is the worst job you have ever had?

“I would never tell. I may need a letter of recommendation from them one day.”

What was your favorite Saturday morning cartoon and why? “ ‘Scooby Doo.’ I loved trying to solve the mystery before Mysteries Inc. You know, I’ve seen the Mystery Machine driving around Farragut. I wonder what hijinks Old Man Withers is up to now?”

What irritates you?

“Rude people. Is it really that difficult to be polite?”

What’s one place in Farragut everyone should visit?

“Red Line Gallery, of course!”

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself at 18?

“Buckle up, honey, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride, but well worth it in the end.”

What is your greatest fear?

“I am terrified of heights. Really, I’d get dizzy standing on a stepladder.”

If you could do one impulsive thing, what would it be?

“Move to Italy.”

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at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 19

THROUGH FRIDAY, MAY 18

THURSDAY, MARCH 22

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World’s Fair exhibit at Folklife Museum

Toddler Storytime at library

Registration for the Spring 2012 Volleyball Leagues for the town of Farragut Parks and Leisure Services Department is underway. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, March 19.

To register a team, contact Jay Smelser or Ashley Lanham at Parks and Leisure, 966-7057.

The town also has a Volleyball Rubric to assist with finding the right league for each team. It can be accessed through www.townoffarragut.org or by calling Smelser for assistance.

The Farragut Folklife Museum is remembering the 1982 World’s Fair with an exhibit that runs through Friday, May 18.

The World’s Fair exhibit features an assortment of artifacts from the museum’s collection as well as items on loan from museum committee members. The display includes memorabilia from booths that represented various countries, a slideshow of the fair’s exhibitions, and T-shirts, mugs, commemorative beer and other souvenirs from the event, which was held in downtown Knoxville May 1 to Oct. 31, 1982.

The museum, housed in Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive, is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Admission is free. For more info, contact museum coordinator Julia Jones, julia.jones@townoffarragut.org or 966-7057.

Toddler Storytime for ages 2-3 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 19 Softball league open sign-ups The town of Farragut offers coed and men’s softball leagues each spring and fall. Sign-ups for the spring season, April to June, are under way.

The leagues consist of recreational games and are considered “D” leagues. Play includes seven regularseason games and a tournament. All games are played at Mayor Bob Leonard Park, 301 Watt Road. Men’s League plays on Monday evenings; coed teams play on Thursdays.

Deadline for signing up a team is Monday, March 19.

To sign up, contact Jay Smelser or Ashley Lanham at Parks and Leisure, 966-7057.

MONDAY, MARCH 19 Preschool Storytime at library Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 19, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20

THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 23

Older Preschool Storytime at library

Senior Adult Art Show at Town Hall

Older Preschool Storytime for ages 4-6 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Info: 777-1750.

A senior adult art show hosted by the Young at HeART art group from Marietta Cumberland Presbyterian Church is on display through Friday, March 23, at Farragut Town Hall.

The display is available during regular Town Hall hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. A public reception will be held 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 25.

THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 30 Arts Council featured artist Farragut resident and Tennessee native Sandy Dean is the town of Farragut Arts Council featured artist for March and April. Her exhibit of watercolor art depicting wildflowers of the Smoky Mountains will be on display 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through April 30 at Farragut Town Hall.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 Red Hat Society at Strang The Red Hat Society will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Frank R. Strang Senior Center, 109 Lovell Heights Road, Knoxville.

New members are welcome. Activities include lunches, movie outings and guest speakers. Info: Peggy Maxwell, queen mother, at 865-966-7581.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Baby Bookworms at library Baby Bookworms for infants to age 2 will be held

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. The board meets each second and fourth Thursdays. Info: www.townoffarragut.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Preschool Storytime at library Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, at the Farragut Library, 417 N. Campbell Station Road. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Info: 777-1750.

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MARCH 23-24 Tax assistance for elderly, low income On Fridays and Saturdays through April 14, lowerincome and senior taxpayers can receive help with their federal tax returns through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, sponsored by the town of Farragut and the Internal Revenue Service, at Farragut Town Hall. At no charge, volunteers will complete and e-file tax returns for participants.

Taxpayers should bring wage and earnings statements (Form W-2 from employers, Form 1099-MISC from clients); interest, dividend, capital gains, pension, IRA and Social Security statements; a list of items that might be considered for itemized deductions; support for other income and credits; and a copy of last year’s tax return.

Taxpayers should also bring Social Security numbers and correct birth dates for all taxpayers and dependents to be listed on the return.

VITA volunteers will be available beginning at 9 a.m. both Friday and Saturday. Participants are encouraged to be in line no later than 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

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Katie Franqui gets some help from her father, Ken, as she makes a bracelet.

Follow my lead, Dad! From left, Grant Goodlett watches his daughter Amilia for dancing cues while Chris Vinson keeps an eye on daughter Ella Kate.

Heath Butler does a times-two slow dance with daughters Claire and Caroline at the Shamrock Ball at Farragut High School. Photos by T. Edwards

No blarney:

Shamrock Ball is special night for dads and daughters There was no “luck of the Irish” needed to guarantee a good time on Saturday, March 10, at the annual Shamrock Ball. The fathers and grandfathers attending all had stars in their eyes for their “dates.”

Sherri Gardner Howell

Gabrielle Kalosieh gets a lift for a slow dance with dad, Greg.

FARRAGUT FACES The Shamrock Ball, sponsored jointly by the Town of Farragut and the Kiwanis Club of Farragut, is a father/daughter dance, complete with all those things that make little girls happy: dancing, making beaded bracelets, getting dressed up for a night out with dad and – a fan favorite – the chocolate fountain!

Little girls in frilly dress-

Mark Kramer gives his daughter Ruth Anne a twirl at the Shamrock Ball.

Providing the music for the Shamrock Ball are Janet and Dean Palombi’s, whose business is called “Dean of Music.”

es and fathers in everything from suits to tuxedoes made Molly Stokes gets her beads ready to string with the help of her for an elegant evening while dad, Lanny. The two were having a father-daughter “date” for raising funds for the chil- the Shamrock Ball. dren’s charities supported by the Kiwanis Club. The event is held at Farragut High bracelets, too,” added Riley. father-daughter night.”

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Mom Carolyn was enjoying Fred Morris had a double Approximately 275 at- the night at home. date with his twin daughters, tended the event. Some Brothers Ryan and Justin Alexandria and Anabella, quick conversations with Rowe, with daughters Kath- 7: “The new dresses created fathers and their daughters ryn, 4, and Hayden, who lots of excitement,” said Fred. yielded these comments: will be 2 in May: “They went shopping today.”

Ian Bushness, with 7-year“This is our second year,” Anabella said the best old daughter, Vanessa: “It is a said Ryan. “It is really a part of the night was a tie very special night,” said Ian. special night for us. Mom between dancing with her “We have four children, and (Melissa) spent three hours dad and the chocolate founVanessa is my only daughter, helping get Kathryn ready tain. Alexandria was havso we really enjoy this.”

– manicure, pedicure, hair. ing a great time making Vanessa’s favorite part: Nana picked out matching a beaded bracelet. “Mom “Dancing with my dad – dresses for the girls.”

(Victoria) is having a special no, wait, the chocolate and The girls and their friend night, too,” said Fred, “staystrawberries.” Mom Beth McKinley Braden also had ing home all by herself. That and Vanessa shopped for nosegays of flowers to make doesn’t happen very often!” her bright green princess their evening special. McKinAlex Leczinsky, with dress. “I like the sparkles,” ley was escorted by her dad, 11-year-old daughter, Destisaid Vanessa.

Nick. “We also have twin ny Tipton: “She really enjoys Alan Brown with daugh- boys, Matthew and Jackson,” seeing all her girlfriends and ter, Riley, 6: “We just fin- said Ryan. My dad took the dancing,” said Alex, adding ished a slow dance that we boys out so Melissa could that Mom Sheila was enjoyfinished with a big ‘dip,’” have a quiet evening at home ing a night at the movie with said Alan. “I like making the while we have our special their son, Devin Corn.

Sweet ‘bouquet’ Fill Your Wine Cellar raises funds, awareness for autism organization

By Sherri Gardner Howell

Lana and Ron Zucker check out the hors d’oeuvres at Fill Your Wine Cellar, a fundraiser for Breakthrough, an organization that offers support and services to adults with autism. Photos by Theresa Edwards

Red Line Gallery owner Natalie Swindell, left, gives a toast with Tom Beeson and Beth Ritchie of Breakthrough.

There was swishing and sniffing and lots of tasting on March 3 at the Red Line Gallery in Village Green Shopping Center. Glasses were being raised – and their fruity contents judged – for a good cause: Breakthrough Corporation.

Breakthrough is a not-for-profit company founded by parents of children with autism.

“We were founded to help with the gap that comes after children leave the school system,” says Beth Ritchie, one of the founders and the mother of twin sons with autism. Breakthrough offers residential services; in-home supports; a Saturday therapeutic recreation program; day activities focusing on education, job skill development and community integration; and hosts a social group for adults with

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Fill Your Wine Cellar is an innovative fundraiser, and Red Line Gallery provided the perfect setting. Two of the gallery’s artists dropped by to lend their support: Dennis Sabo and Aurora Pope. Each also donated an original work to the silent auction.

Guests bought a ticket to the event and brought two bottles of wine. One was put in the “cellar” and the other opened for a blind tasting. As guests tasted the wine, they voted for their favorite. The guest who brought the wine declared the winner of the tasting got to take home all the bottles of wine in the “cellar.”

“It is really great fun,” said board member Nancy Carnes.

This is the third year for the event, which brought out approximately 75 guests.

Tom Beeson is executive director and was

At top, Jim Holleman with Cushman & Wakefield Cornerstone Commercial Real Estate Services joins guests at Fill Your Wine Cellar, a fundraiser for Breakthrough. helping pour the wine at Fill Your Wine Cellar. He brought with him drawings of the organization’s largest project, the construction of a neighborhood in South Knoxville to provide safe and economical housing for adults with autism.

One of the major sponsors was Cushman & Wakefield Cornerstone Commercial Real Estate Services. The evening was in memory of the late Don Brewer, a broker with the firm

who passed away suddenly in February.

“Don was a supporter of Breakthrough, so we wanted to do this for him,” explained Jim Holleman, a principal and broker with the company. “We came to support a cause that was important to him.”

Gallery owner Natalie Swindell has hosted Fill Your Wine Cellar since its beginning. “It is not just about raising funds, but increasing awareness,” said Swin-

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It’s a puzzlement Armstrong won’t take job he just won Why did Joe Jarret resign as Knox County Law Director after losing the GOP primary to Bud Armstrong?

Betty Bean

Why did Armstrong turn down the opportunity to be appointed to the position, which would allow him to advise the committee that’s going to recommend changes to the county charter under which he will be operating?

At first blush, Jarret looks like a sore loser who decided to show his opponent up for his lack of experience and credentials. (Armstrong got his law degree in 2008 from Nashville School of Law, a night school which isn’t American Bar Associationaccredited.) Make him look like the dog that chased the school bus and didn’t know what to do when he caught it.

But Jarret says that’s not so, and Armstrong isn’t saying anything beyond what’s in his rather puzzling press release about needing time to wind his practice down and consulting the finest legal minds in East Tennessee to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interests.

The whole thing would be hard to explain to anyone who’s not From Here, as we say, because explaining starts with the fact that Knox County is essentially a one-party operation and most local races are decided in the Republican primary, making the August general election nothing more than a legal formality.

One of the worst byproducts of the system comes into play when an incumbent officeholder loses in the primary. Horror stories

abound about retaliation, absentee-management and malaise among the staff.

Historically, interregnums breed mischief, and a lot can happen between March and September.

Jarret, whose major political liability is that he’s not From Here, knows those difficulties first hand. He was hired on as chief deputy by former law director Bill Lockett, who resigned in 2010 after pleading guilty to felony theft for stealing more than $60,000 from his former law firm. Jarret did the law director’s job for an assistant’s pay for almost a year while Lockett twisted in the wind. After the resignation, County Commission appointed him to serve out the balance of Lockett’s term.

When asked why he’d give up half a year’s salary, Jarrett had a ready answer: “I’ve done all I can do for this office and it’s time for me to move on. For me to sit here and draw a paycheck just because I can isn’t right,” Jarret said.

“I just presumed (Armstrong) would be knocking my door down because of how important this (charter revision) is, and since he claimed to be an expert in the charter and in Tennessee law, I thought he’d be anxious to do this.”

Jarret recalled that Armstrong regularly told audiences at campaign events that he had put his practice on hold to knock on doors, making the claim that he’s too busy “specious at best.”

“His claim that he can’t just abandon his clients is equally without merit, due to the fact that section 3.08 of the charter permits him to dispose of cases while in the county’s employ,” Jarret said.

Armstrong, meanwhile, says he’ll see us in September as packs of hungry lawyers line up to apply for the temporary job.

Contact Betty Bean at bbeanster@aol. com/.

Donations for churches Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones, Mayor Tim Burchett, Alan Jones and the Rev. Stephen Steele at a ceremony Thursday during which Jones and Burchett each donated $250 from campaign funds to the Concord AME Zion Church and a second $250 to the Original Church of God. Both churches were vandalized with windows broken, as reported in a Shopper-News story by Betty Bean on Feb. 27. Pastors for the Concord AME Zion Church are the Rev. Elaine Steele and the Rev. Stephen Steele. Alan Jones is the pastor of the Original Church of God. The Rev. Elaine Steele said, “We’ve received an outpouring from the community of donations and well wishing through the media. We’re very, very thankful. It truly would have been a stuggle had we not received the help.” The windows were replaced last week. Fourteen of 16 were broken. Photo by T Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Qualifying deadline April 5 for state primaries Perhaps the most intriguWith a sigh of relief, most folks thought incessant ing candidate is the blueeyed Bo Pierce, longtime electioneering was over. director of the Knox County Wrong!

Housing Authority, expert on the late Cas Walker, and eager participant in Andy Griffith Show reprisals.

Bo has never run for ofSandra fice. He emailed the picture Clark at right with a note: “Barney is running. Win with Fife!”

There’s a long time to fl esh out the issues and find Next up are the state and out who all the candidates federal primaries for the are, but for now, Bo Pierce is House and Senate. U.S. Rep. in the room and running for John Duncan Jr. has drawn the House. some no-name foes.

Others who have picked Gloria Johnson, who’s up petitions for District 89 never seen a ballot she are Democrat Shelley S. doesn’t want to be on, has Breeding and Republicans picked up a petition to run Roger Kane and Joey Mcfor the District 13 seat be- Culley. ing vacated by Rep. Harry Tindell.

Upcoming The qualifying deadline Knox County Repubis noon Thursday, April lican Party will host its 5. Already several people Lincoln Day Dinner at 6:30 have picked up and even rep.m. Saturday, March 31, at turned qualifying petitions. Rothchild Catering Center, The usual suspects will 8807 Kingston Pike.Dinprobably win without much ner will be served at 6:30 sweat: Rep. Joe Armstrong, p.m. and the program will Democrat, District 15; Rep. follow at 7:30. Knox County Bill Dunn, Republican, Dis- Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones trict 16; Rep. Steve Hall, and Knox County Register Republican, District 18; and of Deeds Sherry Witt are Rep. Harry Brooks, Repub- co-chairs. U.S. Sen. Bob lican, District 19.

Corker will speak. Tickets The fun will start, are $30. Info: Suzanne or though, in the newly creat- Jo, 689-4671. ed District 89 – over in the Knox County ComKarns and Hardin Valley mission will vacate the City area – where four people al- County Building for its ready have picked up a peti- March 19 workshop, meettion and others are rumored ing instead at the Farragut Town Hall. to be interested.

William “Bo” Pierce has figured out what he wants to be when he grows up – a state legislator. He’s a candidate in the Republican Primary for Knox County’s new 89th district seat.

GOSSIP AND LIES ■ Ruth White went to the roof of Powell Middle School last week to photograph a bunch of kids forming “pi” or 3.14 in the yard. She posted her fears on Facebook which led to this exchange: ■ Jake Mabe: You need your trusted assistant who usually stands at the bottom of the ladder and holds your feet ... But my all-time favorite: “Go down and get a picture of some homeless guy under the bridge. Keep the engine running.”

■ Shannon Carey: You forgot, “Get a picture from the middle of the intersection, but try not to get hit.”

■ Sandra Clark’s response: Hey, I didn’t mention that John Evans was spreading ‘zoo doo’ until AFTER you walked around in it for the best shot.”

■ Debbie Raticoff Moss: “LOL. Never a dull moment at the Shopper-News!”

■ Pellissippi State has purchased the old Phillips Consumer Electronics headquarters on Strawberry Plains Pike. The college bought the 32.6-acre property with a 223,000-square-foot building for $10 million. Look for Pellissippi to train workers for jobs such as we once had at ... Phillips.

■ WIVK fired operations manager Mike Hammond and popular evening DJ Jack Ryan. Who’s next? The frog?

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Less red means less green for community grants program

Farragut has seen a drop in revenue from red light camera tickets since members of the Te n n e s s e e Legislature sided with disgruntled Davis Smoak drivers and dumped tickets for failing to come to a complete stop before turning right on red.

Now other groups may be seeing red.

Nonprofit charitable and civic organizations that have been getting help from Farragut through its Community Grants Program may see smaller checks or none at all. Town Administrator David Smoak told the board of mayor and alderman at a workshop session March 15

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that money for the program may have to come from the town’s general fund.

Interested parties need to get papers in order as applications are due Friday, March 30, available online at www.townoffarragut. org under the Government Tab or at Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

The board will review the applications at a workshop Thursday, April 12, before the regular meeting.

Smoak gave an overview of all things financial at the

workshop as the town prepares the fiscal year 2013 budget. Seventy percent of the town’s budget comes from local and state sales tax and any mention of the new Costco and Publix brings smiles to board members’ faces.

There will be an increase in some expenses, especially in health care and retirement benefits. “Personnel costs are rising more than operating costs,” he said, some due to changes in the town’s pension system. Smoak proposes a beginning fund balance for FY2012-13 of $6,718,466 with total expenditures at $5,623,911, saying, “We should still be in good shape.”

Website: The town continues to add features to its website, www.townoffarra-

gut.org. Agenda and Minutes Center and Community Voice, both accessible by links on the homepage, show agendas and approved minutes for each of the town’s two boards, committees and commissions, as well as taped broadcasts of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and Municipal Planning Commission meetings.

Community Voice is an open forum where citizens can offer comments, opinions and suggestions on upcoming projects and opportunities. Users need to create an account to participate (click on the My Dashboard link at the top of the homepage to create an account).

First up for discussion is the McFee Park Expansion Master Plan. Users may comment on that subject March 26 to April 1.

Parks plan: Farragut’s Parks and Leisure Services department will hold two public workshops on the ex-

pansion plan at Town Hall at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29. Town staff and the Parks and Athletics Council will be working with a consultant to develop the master plan to decide the future of the additional 26 acres of undeveloped land at the northwest border of the park. The current two phases of McFee Park include two lighted rectangular fields, lighted walk trails, an ADA accessible lighted playground, a splash pad, two picnic pavilions with grills and two restrooms.

New rules for special event signs Farragut has recently made changes to its Special Events Permits in regards to signage requirements.

These changes pertain to both Special Events Permits for commercial, office and not-for-profits/ nonprofits and schools, churches and other places

of worship.

General requirements include: Each business, church or organization can have a maximum of four special events per year. The duration of each special event shall not exceed 10 calendar days. Applications must be submitted to the town for approval.

The Special Events Permits, including the new specific regulations about signage, are available on the town’s website at www. townoffarragut.org in three locations: Departments Tab, Community Development, Planning Division, Applications and Checklist Library, Development Related Applications; Business Tab, Licenses/Permits; and “I Want To” Button, “Apply For” Section.

In addition, copies of the Special Events Permits are available at Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive.

Kaleb Toon, a Farragut Primary School secondgrader, chose a big, colorful background for his equally big daisy.

Students show off artistic talents School and Concord ChrisBy Suzanne Foree Neal The rotunda of Farra- tian School.

Moms and dads came gut Town Hall has become somewhat of an art gallery armed with cameras to capfor young talent these days. ture budding artists with Once again the town played their latest works at a Tueshost to young artists, this day evening reception at time from Farragut Primary Town Hall. Student master-

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There were plenty of cookies and punch to go around.

Sometimes the refreshment table was the most popular spot with the youngsters.

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‘The Watch-Dog of the County Treasury’ HISTORY AND MYSTERIES | Dr. Jim Tumblin

Alfred Buffat (1840-1908) Alfred Buffat, son of Pierre Francois and Sylvia Tauxe Buffat, was born in Aigle, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, on Dec. 8, 1840, but moved with his parents to Knox County in 1849. Pierre bought 300 acres near Spring Place (off Loves Creek Road).

Always industrious, he farmed the land and, by 1861, had constructed a large grist mill on the property which would eventually prove to be quite profitable.

Alfred was the eldest of the nine Buffat children, of whom the five youngest were born in Knox County.

He attended the public schools and supplemented his education by independent study of arithmetic, grammar, history, philosophy and chemistry. His father placed him in charge of the mill during his teen years.

He was 21 when the Civil War began and desired to enlist in the Confederate Army. However, the military authorities considered the mill to be a vital resource to the community and he was exempted.

During the Confederate occupation (1861-1863), Buffat’s flour and meal were impressed for the army, the flour at 20 cents a pound (Confederate money). At one point, Gen. Joe Wheeler’s cavalry seized a considerable amount of local wheat and brought it to the mill to be ground. In late 1863, after the Siege of Knoxville and occupation by the Union, Buffat was paid 14 cents per pound for flour and one dollar a peck for meal.

The mill survived the war in modest financial condition, and, when the war ended in April 1865, Alfred was taken into partnership with his father.

On Sept. 14, 1865, Alfred Buffat married Elisa Bolli (1842-1925).

Her father, C. Edouard Bolli, was born in Paris, France, and her

mother, Elise Porta Bolli in Lausanne, Switzerland. Edouard went to Pernambuco (now Recife), Brazil, as a young man, where he engaged in the wholesale dry goods business.

Later, he was named Swiss Consul to Brazil. In 1853, when his health failed, he decided to come to Tennessee, where his sister-in-law and her husband, Cecile and Theodore Chavannes, were already living.

Edouard Bolli, Elisa’s father, bought a 265-acre farm six miles out Clinton Pike. He died after only six months in Knoxville, leaving her mother to raise their five children and an adopted niece and nephew.

A cousin came and helped with the farming for two years but afterward the boys and the hired hands planted and harvested the crops.

Elisa was the third of the five children and was 21 years old when Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s Union troops arrived in Knoxville on Sept.

1, 1863. David Babelay’s thorough history of the Swiss families in Knox County, “They Trusted and Were Delivered” (1988), contains Elisa’s interesting journal kept before and during the Civil War titled, “Some recollections of my childhood days and incidents in my life during the Civil War.” Indicating her sentiments about the conflict, she wrote this in her journal on Sept. 1, 1863: Yesterday was the first of September. Long shall it be remembered among us! It was the day when we beheld for the first time our most dreaded foes, the Yankees! So long expected throughout East Tennessee! We were all in our rooms resting as the day was warm when sister Adele called us to the window. There was a cloud of dust on the road; presently we saw small troop of cavalry riding by at full speed. We remained breathless, what could it be? Was it the enemy?

Alfred Buffat (1840-1908) and Elisa Bolli Buffat (1842-1925).

He was a prosperous miller, school director and member of the County Court, and was known as the “Watch-Dog of the County Treasury.” Elisa kept a detailed journal during the Civil War. Photos courtesy C.M. McClung Historical Collection

The Buffat Mill, located at Spring Place on Loves Creek Road, operated from 1861 to 1926, when it was demolished.

Following the Siege and the Battle of Fort Sanders on Nov. 29, 1863, Elisa’s entry of Dec. 5 indicated how desperate conditions had become with the scarcity of food and absence of law and order: Alas, has it come to this? The troops are leaving (Gen. Longstreet’s Confederate Army) and we are left in the hands of the tyrants.

Oh, why did they come? They were all so confident of taking Knoxville, but after skirmishing every day, they see it is useless, and leave.

What a triumph for our enemies, who are well fortified and expecting reinforcements daily. Things are a great deal worse than before.

After the war, the young married couple moved into the home of Alfred’s parents. The Buffat Milling Co. prospered and became one of the largest in the county and Alfred and Elisa were able to build their own four-room frame house near the mill. With their infant son, they moved into the house in 1868 and,

by 1880, they had built a second story. The nine-room house now accommodated the eight children who would eventually bless the union.

In 1882, Alfred was elected a school director for the 2nd District and held the office for six years. After only a year he was convinced that the schools needed a better system of management and a set of rules for governing. He made a careful study and proposed a plan to establish a graded school system and to select textbooks for the different grades.

The graded system was soon adopted throughout the county.

He was elected a Justice of the Peace in 1894 and became a member of the Knox County Quarterly Court, where he served for 12 years.

Squire Buffat became known as “The Watch-Dog of the County Treasury” and, through his honesty and integrity, he guarded the county finances against graft and extravagance. He was then elected trustee and, after serving ably for

two years, he ran for a second term as an independent but was defeated.

Alfred, a faithful member and elder of Spring Place Presbyterian Church, died suddenly of a heart attack on Sept. 4, 1908, at age 67.

Judge H.H. Ingersoll wrote this tribute: The death of A. Buffat is a great public loss. He was the personification of peaceful patriotism and illustrated well how it is sweet and graceful to live for one’s country.

He incarnated the maxim that a public office is a public trust, and in the clouds of defeat he held aloft this banner. His last appeal to the people of Knox County was “If you won’t have me, don’t reject my principle.”

Elisa remained in her Spring Place home for another 16 years and died there on Feb. 26, 1925, at age 82. Alfred and Elisa are buried in Spring Place Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In April 1926, the Buffat Mill was dismantled and Loves Creek Road was built directly across the property.

Author’s Note. Thanks to David Babelay, who has passed away, and the C.M. McClung Historical Collection for assistance with the text and the photographs.

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Bobby and Todd have just returned from another gift and antique market, and the store is stocked full with wonderful spring merchandise for your soul, home, and garden. After an incredibly busy holiday season, Bobby Todd has again transformed…..this time into a springtime shopper’s dream, just in time to freshen up your home. Unique home accessories, whimsical Easter decorations, classic outdoor statuary, and colorful scarves are just a sample of the items you will see.

Also just in is a shipment of antique furniture and accessories that blend in seamlessly with the new pieces, just like they will in your own home. Bobby and Todd have been traveling to numerous antique markets and auctions to find unique treasures at incredible prices. Value is just as important as the look at Bobby Todd.

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Let freedom float Balloons float skyward at Grace Baptist Church as everyone yells, “freedom.” This was a surprise demonstration Pastor Ron Stewart used to symbolize freedom gained with the release from emotional baggage that keeps people from fulfilling their God-given purpose. “Wave goodbye to whatever’s been holding you back,” he said. Musician Jeff Davis sang “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone” as everyone watched the balloons disappear. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

“You look beautiful,” I agreed, although, truth be told, it was her smile and her excitement that made her beautiful, far beyond the haircut.

“Thank you, thank you!” she said. Then she was out the door to show off her new look to everyone outside.

I couldn’t help thinking of the one man out of 10 who came back to thank Jesus for healing him.

Why? Because I have been working at the Refuge for almost two years, and – in my memory – only one other person has ever come back to thank us for helping. We are thanked, more often than not, when someone leaves the Refuge, but to make the effort to come back?

I told this story to a colleague, who suggested I consider the Biblical story of the other nine, and why it is we assume they were just ingrates. Why didn’t they come back to thank Jesus? Why do so many of our neighbors not come back especially to thank us for our help? Hard to say.

They may be grateful with all their hearts, but life beckons and they go on about their day. That is OK. They may not understand that, although we do what

Think about it On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.

(Luke 17: 11-16 NRSV) I never thought I would say that I knew how Jesus felt in any given circumstance, but … well, just let me tell you the story.

I was working the Refuge desk one day. One of our neighbors (of the feminine persuasion), who is experiencing homelessness, came in and asked for a haircut voucher. Her hair was thick and long and seemed to have a mind of its own.

Because we have a mutually beneficial agreement with a beauty school in town – we provide heads for their students to practice on, and our neighbors get free haircuts – I wrote a haircut voucher, called the beauty school to make sure they had an opening

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The desk was busy as usual, and I thought no more about it. A couple of hours later, she returned, smiling and sporting a new haircut. It wasn’t drastically different from her previous look, but it was shorter and shaped.

“Look at me!” she exclaimed. “Look what they did! I feel beautiful!!! I feel beautiful!!!”

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Pastor Ron Stewart looks at the freedom balloon before releasing it.

we do because we want to help and not for their gratitude, still, it is lovely to be thanked.

For someone to go out of Community her way, to share her joy, Services to let some of her exuber- ■ Concord United Methodist ance spill over onto me was Church’s Caregiver Support a blessing in itself! She felt Group, affiliated with Alzheimbeautiful! I wonder: did er’s Tennessee Inc., meets 10 to Jesus feel blessed by the 11:30 a.m. each first Tuesday in one who thanked him? He Room 226 at the church, 11020 must have, because the Roane Drive. Anyone in the community who gives care to story made it into the Gosan elderly individual is invited. pel of Luke.

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Special Services ■ Grace Baptist Church, 7171 Oak Ridge Highway, will welcome evangelist Tim Lee and Christian comedian Tim Hawkins at 7 p.m. Friday, April 13. Tickets are $19 in advance, $25 at the door. VIP tickets are $49. Info: www.timhwakins. net.

Youth ■ Farragut Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Out program and preschool registration is open for the 2012-2013 school year. Info: Beth Hallman, 671-4616 or email bhallman@tds.net.

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Scholars set ambitious career goals

By Suzanne Foree Neal The goals of this year’s National Merit Finalists from Farragut High School are tilted heavily toward the sciences, but the National Hispanic Scholar wants to major in history.

If this group makes the final cut, they will be named National Merit Scholars.

Since 1990, the school has averaged 8.9 National Merit Scholars.

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and a member of Mu Alpha Theta. She is a Presidential Scholar candidate and participates in the Science Olympiad and Scholar’s Bowl programs. She also is taking part in the Science Academy Research at UT. Colombian novelist, shortstory writer, screenwriter and journalist Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982, is Amelia’s hero.

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Right now, Ramie, 18, has his eye on Princeton or Vanderbilt, where he wants to study neuroscience because “the brain is awesome.” He loves math because it’s challenging, but also lists Spanish, European history and computer science as favorite subjects. His ultimate goal is medical school.

When he’s not studying, the son of Aly Fathy likes to spend time with his younger brother, hike, travel, play Jeopardy and toss a Frisbee. “I enjoy stimulating conversation,” he says. Ramie also enjoys studying Arabic and has spent time in Egypt.

Something people don’t know about him is that he likes colored pants and camels.

Ramie is a member of HOSA, Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, Spanish club, Scholar’s Bowl, science club and Model United Nations. He serves as treasurer for several of the organizations.

■ Maribeth Bottorff Next month he’ll head to Maribeth’s first choice Washington, D.C., as a delof an institution of higher egate to the U.S. Senate learning is the Univer- Youth Program. sity of Chicago, where she wants to major in chemis- ■ Peter Nagy The son of Sandor and try and secondary education. Her goal is to be a high Marta Nagy, Peter, 18, school chemistry teacher. hopes to attend Stanford It stands to reason that and major in pre-med. His one of her favorite subjects goal is to become a physiis chemistry followed by cian. “I like biology bemath. “Both are challeng- cause it’s the study of life,” ing and never-ending and he says.

For fun he likes to play objective,” she says. “There is always a clear black and tennis, hang out with white and correct answer, friends and watch movies. and there is no end to the At school he’s a member of amount of knowledge you the science club, Mu Alpha Theta and Scholar’s Bowl. can gain.”

Once she graduates col- Someday he’d like to have lege, Maribeth, 17, wants a falcon and fly with the to work in a chemistry lab birds by piloting his own and then teach. The daugh- plane. ter of Michael and Suzie Bottorff also wants to have ■ Douglas Rogerson a big family with lots of Douglas, 17, likes biolchildren, natural-born and ogy and art history. “These adopted. She works in her subjects show my diverse church nursery where her curiosity in both science favorite thing to do is rock and art,” he explains. He the babies. hopes to major in product Maribeth is president of design and cognitive sciFuture Teachers of Ameri- ence attending Stanford, ca and won best advocate Washington University or in 2011 Mock Trial compe- Emory. tition. She’s a member of He participates on the Mu Alpha Theta, National school’s diving team and Honor Society, Farragut likes to draw in his spare Leadership Initiative and time. is participating in the SciHe is a UT Science ence Academy Research Academy Research stuProject at UT. She’s also a dent, member of the Math Presidential Scholar.

Academy, NHS, Mu Alpha The one thing most peo- Theta, National Art Honor ple don’t know about her … Society where he’s presishe talks in her sleep. dent and Junior Optimist Helen, 18, ranks her Advanced Placement physics class as her favorite subject. “It is the perfect combination of science, math and problem-solving,” she says. Although she hasn’t selected a college yet, she wants to study biomedical engineering, which also combines her love of math and science. Helen hopes those studies will help her get into medical school.

When she’s not hitting the books, she likes to go sailing, read, and play the flute and piano. She’s also really into robotics. The daughter of Aileen and Michael Boone, Helen is on the school’s sailing team and is involved in Student Government Association, National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta math honorary.

Helen has an interesting lineage. She’s a 13th generation American on her father’s side and first generation on her mother’s.

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The son of Lorna and Bill Rogerson has a fondness for goat cheese with fig jam. His post-college plans? “I hope to have an apartment with olive green walls and a friendly cat,” he says.

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“Biology is evolving so rapidly,” Derek Xu, 17, says of his favorite subject. He Farragut High School has eight National Merit Finalists and one National Hispanic Scholar wants to study molecular this year. They are (front) Maribeth Bottorff, Helen Boone, Makena Lowrey (National Hispanbiology at Princeton or ic Scholar), Amelia Dmowska; (back) Derek Xu, Peter Nagy, Larry Zhang and Ramie Fathy.

Stanford and then become Photo by S.F. Neal a doctor specializing in scientific research. He is the She is really interested search. Makena also likes read. At school, she is secson of Xuemin Xu and Mei in the history of fashion to do her own fashion re- retary of the NHS and is Zhen Cui. Derek is a member of and would like to someday search by spending time on the girls cross-country science club, Mu Alpha travel to France to do re- shopping. She also likes to team.

Theta, Scholar’s Bowl and the UT Science Academy.

He likes to draw, read and watch “Firefly.”

The Farragut/Knox County Schools Joint Education Relations Committee has “I would really like to asked principals at schools that serve Farragut students to provide a “wish list” of have synesthesia,” he says. things their schools need. If you can help with this list through monetary donaSynesthesia is a special tions, equipment or materials, contact the principal directly. The town of Farragut sort of sensory experience contributues $10,000 per year to each of the schools, but the schools are still short that combines a specific on funding for some items. sensation with something Farragut Middle School, Principal Heather Karnes, else.

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Larry Zhang

Physics is Larry’s favorite subject because “it’s the most fundamental of sciences.” Although he’s undecided on a college, he’ll definitely study physics.

“It’s always the very edge of knowledge and I like the quirky answers it comes up with,” he says.

The son of Nan and Jin Zhang, Larry, 17, wants to be a research physicist.

He has multiple things he likes to do in his spare time, including playing the violin, watching David Attenborough documentaries, the BBC TV series “Top Gear” and read anything by the late physicist Richard Feynman.

He’s president of the science club and Technical Student Association, and a member of HOSA, NHS and Scholar’s Bowl. Some might be surprised to learn that he is “deathly afraid” of right whales. They’re a type of whale that, with an extremely large head, horny growths, tiny eyes and large lips, might be a terrifying site to see spring up out of the ocean.

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Makena, 18, is the school’s 2012 National Hispanic Scholar. She is the daughter of Michael and Cecilia Lowrey. She “loves everything about history” and enjoys learning about the past. She wants to major in history and has applied to UT, Vanderbilt, Wofford and Fordham.

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The daughter of Marta Dmowska and Wojciech Dmowska wants to live in Florence, Italy, after college where she can visit the Uffizi every day and climb Brunelleschi’s Dome.

She likes to play violin, knit, read and write.

Amelia is a member of the SGA, Health Occupations Student Association, president of the NHS, vice president of the science club

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Long-term needs: 1. Funds totaling $34,812 to replace 36 existing computers in the lab. Existing ones are equipped with Windows 2000 or 2003 programming. The computers are described as “terminally ill” and although the school has invested in memory updates, the PC functions are not good.

2. A projector in the gym, cost $1,500.

3. Funds totaling $13,700 for Active Expression clickers for every pod (seven sets of 32, two for each grade and one for related arts).

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The answer to this last question is almost certainly “yes” – because you could spend a long time in retirement.

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■ A 65-year-old woman has a 50% chance of living to age 88 and a 25% chance of living to 94.

■ There’s a 50% chance that at least one member of a 65-year-old couple will live to 92 – and there’s a 25% chance at least one of them will reach age 97.

Because you have a reasonably good chance of spending two, or even three, decades in retirement, you clearly need to accumulate substantial financial resources before you retire. So, if you consistently reach the contribution limits on your 401(k) and IRA, you’re making a smart move, as both these vehicles offer the potential for tax-deferred earnings and a variety of investment choices. But if you can still afford to put away more money, or if your income level prevents you from contributing to a Roth IRA, you may want to look at these possibilities:

■ Life Insurance Retirement Plan – A Life Insurance Retirement Plan (LIRP) is essentially a life insurance policy that can potentially help you generate tax-advantaged income during your retirement years. Until you begin taking withdrawals, the cash value of your policy has the potential to grow tax deferred. Then, when you retire, you can take tax-free payouts from your principal. (After the entire principal is paid, payouts are treated as loans against the contract.)

And your beneficiaries will receive the balance of the death benefit income tax free, minus any loans or loan interest.

■ Annuities – You might find that a fixed annuity can be an appropriate way to supplement your retirement income.

Like a LIRP, a fixed annuity’s earnings have the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis. Also, fixed annuities generally offer some type of guaranteed rate of return over the life of the annuity contract. And perhaps most importantly, you can structure your annuity to provide you with an income stream you can’t outlive.

(Keep in mind, though, that annuities are generally more appropriate for investors who are at least 45 years old.)

While you can certainly get some key benefits from a LIRP and a fixed annuity, you need to fully understand all aspects of these investment vehicles and make sure they are suitable for your situation and individual needs. Consequently, before investing, consult with a financial professional.

But don’t wait too long. By preparing for your retirement well ahead of time, you can boost your chances of enjoying the type of “golden years” lifestyle that you’ve envisioned.

For more information on investing, contact Wendy Schopp at Edward Jones Investments, 671-1318.

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Book mania at Farragut Middle

Farragut High choral groups The Farragut High School ensemble participates in the J.B. Lyle Festival at Pellissippi State Community College, led by chorus teacher Kenton Deitch. All four choral groups from Farragut High qualified for state. Shown are: (front) Moriah Gilliam, Stephanie Miller, Haley Retterer; (middle row) Colby White, Joey Mann, Caitlyn Krueger; (back) M.J. Badgett and Brandon Holbrook. Photo

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Farragut Middle School 6th grade students Alexis Dozier, Morgan Hathaway and Katey Biefeldt check out the new Justin Bieber book during last week’s book fair.

A special lunch guest Farragut Intermediate School 3rd grader Hunter Matthews recently received a special visit from Mayor Tim Burchett. The mayor visited with Hunter and his classmates during lunch.

Hunter and his grandfather had initially invited the mayor and were tickled when he accepted the offer. Photo submitted

■Coach Rusty Bradley’s quarterback and receiver clinic will be held ■Baseball tourna- 6 to 7:15 p.m. Monday, April ment: Chris Newsom 2, and Monday, April 16, Preseason Classic, Mon- for current 4th through 7th day, March 26, through Sun- graders at CAK football field. day, April 1, Halls Communi- Cost is $20 and includes both ty Park. Rec teams only, Tee dates. Campers should bring ball to 14U. Info: 992-5504 running shoes and cleats. To preregister: Jeff, 765-2119. or hcpsports@msn.com.

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Scholastic Book Fair field representative Montie Grills discusses bestsellers at the Farragut Middle School book fair with chair Kristy Stuart. This is Stuart’s fifth year with the book fair.

She still has “Little Bears,� the first “book fair� book she ever received as a child.

â– Knox Seniors CoEd Softball Season open registration will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Caswell Park. Noncompetitive league, new players are welcomed. There is a $10 fee for accident insurance (a city of Knoxville requirement). Info: www. knoxseniorsoftball.com.

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Hershey Bear, a 4-year-old retriever mix, would make a wonderful partner for someone who likes the outdoors.

He is a fun loving dog who would do best as the only dog; he is rather a clown. He would greatly benefit from attending obedience classes.

Kilton Stuart and Leslie Byrd skim through “The Hunger Games,�

Farragut Middle School book fair’s best-selling series according to chair Kristy Stuart.

Hershey Bear Taylor would make a great companion for an older person; someone who is home a lot and has time to show him love and patience – he is a little unsure Taylor of the humane race, in the past they have not been kind to him. It may take a while for him to warm up but once he does he will be a friend for life.

Not good with small children. Taylor is about 4-years-old.

Little man Connor, about 6-years-old is a Golden mix. He enjoys playing with the other dogs in his foster home but is probably best suited as an only dog. He enjoys walking, and still needs to get a little weight off.

He has come a long, long way since he first entered the program after surviving a Meth Lab explosion. Good with cats and children.

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High style in the District Members of the District in Bearden teamed up to present a fabulous, unique fashion show during Knoxville Fashion Week on March 2 at Bennett Galleries.

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Fashionistas were treated to food by Hard Knox Pizzeria, Naple’s, Sequoyah Grille and Nama.

Models from Gage Model and Talent Agency sported fashions from Chic Bou-

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Westwood Antique and Design Market even got in on the act with vintage clothing and a stunning custom wedding dress from 1942.

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This vintage wedding dress, presented by Westwood Antique and Design Market, was custom-designed in 1942 by H & S Pogue Co. of Cincinnati.

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M.S. McClellan presented fashions for both men and women for the District in Bearden’s Knoxville Fashion Week show. Some of the designers featured here are Samulesohn, High Cotton, New England Shirtings, Alton and Hickey Freeman.

Westwood Antique and Design Market pre- Models for Sole in the City present shoes by sented vintage fashions by Cameo for Town & Betty Muller and Stuart Weitzman and clothResort Shop and Molly Parnis Boutique, N.Y. ing from P Kelly. Photos submitted

Weigel’s hires Chris Ooten Weigel’s has hired Chris Ooten as its new director of real estate to expand Weigel’s retail footprint Chris Ooten through new store site acquisition, and the selling and leasing of companyowned property.

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“I was taking a break and had decided to get a little exercise. So I walked up to the front entrance, and I noticed this lady kind of peeking into the gift shop,” Saye recounted. “As she turned, I noticed there was a distraught look on her face, like she’d lost her best friend. I asked if there was something I could help her with, and she said that she’d messed up, that she thought her husband wasn’t getting discharged until the next day and had taken her husband’s clothes home to wash them but now they were ready to discharge him and he didn’t have any clothes to put on.”

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When he received an email from Becky Boyd, volunteer services coordinator, recognizing his generosity, he forwarded it to his mother. “Mom said she was so proud of me,” said Saye. “I told her that I had two good teachers – Mom and Dad.”

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I have just spent the last week of 2011 in Parkwest MC, diagnosed with the worst news I’ve ever had to hear, multiple myeloma. The reason I want to write this letter is: from the doctors, nurses, janitors, receptionist, etc. – all in all, everyone that I have dealt with at Parkwest has been outstanding. I have had two surgeries and my husband has had surgeries there also. We have always had such excellent care and kindness. But this time around meant so much to me because I have never been this scared in my life. People like to write about their complaints and forget to let you all know all the right things that you all do.

There were nurses that soothed me and helped me so much that I could not believe how great they were. My room number was 264 and the No. 1 nurse was named Addie. Unfortunately, I never got her last name. Nurses like her need an extra pat or five on the back. Her excellent care and concern is something I have never come close to ever experiencing. Nurses named Pam, Angie T., Hannah and Tina were also very good. I have had bad experiences in another hospital and had actually lost my faith in nurses, doctors and hospitals. But Parkwest has restored my faith that people that are supposed to help us in our times of need are still out there.

I realize that it’s no coincidence that everything works that well and there has to be good management from above. I have a long road ahead of me with this cancer but have faith that my best interest will be looked out for at your facility.

I hope that the nurses, especially Addie, know how much they did for me and my family. My husband and I have been married 34 years and they treated him and my children with the greatest kindness and respect.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart. Unfortunately, I know I will be in and out of the hospital over a period of time, but I think I can bear it a little more because of the great care, kindness and respect p I have received there.

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Strang mini health fair A mini health fair attracted a crowd to the Strang Senior Center for a free lunch, mini massages, information and door-prize drawings.

Theresa Edwards

Bull’s-eye is looking for a family that will accept him on his terms.

Photo by S. Barrett

Bull’s-eye needs a home

Seniors also experienced free health screenings from an audiologist, chiropractor and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association.

■ The movie “The Help” will be shown at the Strang Center at noon Wednesday, March 21. Info: www.knoxcounty.org/seniors.

The Cat Clinic in West Knoxville is currently caring for Bull’s-eye, a cat that was rescued by a woman when he walked up to her on the street and cuddled up against her leg. He got his name from the markings on his fur.

Ardell Dietzler receives a bag from Alyssa Goddard of Independent Insurance Consultants who hosted the mini health expo at Strang Senior Center. Photos by T. Edwards of TEPHOTOS.com

Sara Barrett

Critter Tales At left, Bonnie Patel of Mary Kay gives away a door prize.

Now that he has been checked and deemed healthy by the veterinar-

ian, he is ready to find a permanent home. Although he would probably appreciate anyone interested in keeping him, Bull’s-eye has a unique personality and will fit best with a family who doesn’t crowd him and who lets him be social on his terms. He is a very sweet cat but one who doesn’t like to be pushed into doing things or being held a lot. This may change with the right family, but he does like to make his own decisions.

Bull’s-eye has received a physical and vaccinations while at the Cat Clinic. He is neutered, has been dewormed and has tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV. Info: Cynthia or Brian at 531-2287.

Adopt Abbott at Young-Williams Meet Abbott, a 2-year-old male German shepherd mix available for adoption at the Young-Williams Animal Center.

Abbott is at the main center at 3210 Division St. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. daily. Info: www.youngwilliams.org or 215-6599.

Dr. Jake Parrish of Victory Chiropractic and Wellness performs a nerve scan test on Tom Lemons. The test checks for nerve interference which can cause health problems.

Special Notices

IF YOU USED

YAZ/YAZMIN/ OCELLA BIRTH CONTROL PILLS or

NuvaRING VAGINAL RING CONTRACEPTIVE between 2001 & the present & suffered a stroke or heart attack or developed blood clots, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson.

1-800-535-5727

Adoption

NEWPORT. 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 story, approx 2 yrs old with 1568 +/- SF. 361 Woodson Dr. Asking $114,900 & owner will finance w/$5,750 dwn. Bill 877-488-5060, ext 323 WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN! Seller Financing -$400 Down, $250 monthly. 3728 Lilac Ave., Knoxville, TN. 3 BR, 1 1/2 baths, only $26,485. 888-605-7474. www.USHomeLLC.com

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ADOPT -- Looking To Adopt Your Baby Meet all your adoption needs with us. We'll provide never ending love, security & education for your child. All expenses paid. Rachel & Barry 1-866-304-6670 www.rachelandbarryadopt.com

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NEW CUSTOM HOME, 3 BR, 2 BA, cath. ceilings, frpl., W/I closets, tile & wood flooring, 2 car gar., split BR floor plan, brick/vnyl ext., 2012 SQ. FT. incl. gar., & more. 5 min. to schools, Boyd's Creek/Seymour area $169,900. 865-680-4631

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TOWNFARRAGUT OF FARRAGUT BOARD OF 951273MASTER MAYOR AND ALDERMEN Ad Size 2 x 2.5 AGENDA bwMarch W 22, 2012 • WORKSHOP, 6:00 PM <ec> FY2013 CIP & Equipment Replacement BMA MEETING, 7:00 PM I. II. III. IV. V.

Joan Brink receives hearing information from audiologist Dr. Bobbie McCue with AccuQuest Hearing Centers. “Dementia and depression has been linked to untreated hearing loss according to a study by Johns Hopkins University,” McCue said. “We offer free comprehensive hearing evaluations in our office.“

15 For Sale By Owner 40a Condos- Townhouses 42 Houses - Unfurnished 74 Healthcare

DAV Chapter 24 has CHARMING BUNGALOW FREE RENTAL OF in Historic Fairmont Area on Powers St. POWER OR MANUAL WHEEL CHAIRS This home offers 3 available for any area bedrooms, 2 baths and disabled veteran. Also many updates. It looking for donations really is a must see of used wheelchairs for $139,000. Please (power only). Call 765call or email to schedule a visit, 8650510 for information.

607-4605 or stephens 7787@gmail.com

Silent Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call Approval of Agenda Mayor’s Report Citizens Forum Approval of Minutes A. February 23, 2012 VI. Business Items A. Approval of FY2012 Mid-Year Committee Appointments to the Economic Development Committee B. Report by the Farragut Business Alliance and presentation of its 2012 annual work program VII. Town Administrator’s Report VIII. Attorney’s Report

FTN CITY Special Pricing with 30 Day Close For info 865-898-4558

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CEMETERY LOTS. 4 in Lynnhurst Cemetery. $800 for 1; $1500 for 2; $2200 for 3; $3000 for all four.

Call 865-661-1879.

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HANDYMAN SPECIAL

Condo Rentals

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213 Utility Trailers 255 Cleaning

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Hardin Valley. 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA, cul-de-sac, fncd bkyard, 2 car gar, $1700. 865-806-9282 ***Web ID#950504 ***

I BUY HOUSES

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German Shepherds, 100'S OF Matchbooks, CLEANING NETWORK AKC reg, ` black nice collection, $150 12 ft gooseneck, $1450.

Wkly/ Bi-wkly/ Mo. female, 4 mos. old or best offer. 865Good refs! Free est.

865-250-1585.

865-622-1266 458-1934 ask for Ben 258-9199 or 257-7435.

UTILITY TRAILERS, HOUSE CLEANING, GREAT PYRENEES STAR TREK -- STAR all sizes available. experienced, de6 wks. old, M&F, WARS COLLECTION. 865-986-5626.

55 pcs. $350. pendable, referUTD on shots, $150 smokeymountaintrailers.com Phone 865-705-7007 ences. Call 456-5290. firm. 865-376-6484

FARRAGUT/LENOIR CITY, 3BR, 2BA, full bsmnt/gar., appls., WD hookup, non smoking, $1100 + 1 mo. sec. + util. Bkgrnd. check.

Call 865-680-0055. ***Web ID# 950722***

LINCOLN PARK, 460 Hiawassee Ave., 2BR, 1BA, WD conn.

HIGHLAND MEM. CH&A, unfin. bsmnt, $2,100 ea; $7,800 for $650 mo. $650 dep. all 4.

Mountain 865-659-4056. views. 865-386-1630 N.W. betwn Karns & 5 rms, 1 Real Estate Wanted 50 Powell, BA, bsmt, carpeted, C H/A, no pets, $600 mo., $500 DD. Avail. immed. 865-567-0867 Pay Cash, Take over payments.

Repairs SOUTH KNOX 2/3 BR not a problem. Any 2 BA, conv. to UT & situation. 865-712-7045 downtown, $750 + dep. 865-938-3928 LM WE BUY HOUSES, any reason, any conWEST, BLUEGRASS, dition. 865-548-8267 3 BR, 2 full bths, 1 www.ttrei.com car gar., renovated throughout, large backyard, Investment Prop-Sale 61 private new appl, hardwood floors, no pets, no smoking, $950 mo. + $950 DD. 12 month Cheap, Cash, 865-712-7045 lease, ref. required.

865-310-0508 after 5 pm

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Garden Montessori School, 3225 Garden Drive, will hold a rummage sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 24, to benefit Young-Williams’ transport program to Salem, Mass., where there is a shortage of adoptable pets.

Info: 688-6776.

MIN PIN PUPPIES CKC, 8 wks., M&F, $225, Pigeon Forge 865-740-5249 ***Web ID# 950102***

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Looking for a lost pet or a new one?

Visit YoungWilliams Animal Center, the official shelter for the City of Knoxville & Knox County: 3201 Division St. Knoxville. knoxpets.org

PICTURE FRAMING BUSINESS Large customer base. MOVING. FREE. Great location in a 10 mo. female Halls shopping center.

Border Collie/Lab $10,000. 865-363-8460 Mix. Has shots.

Crate trained. fence Dogs 141 Invisible trained. Housebroken. Smart, loves to American Bulldog pups, play, & wants to be born Feb. 4, NKC reg, your best friend. great bldln, socialized, 865-441-7907 $500. 865-456-2625 ***Web ID# 948730***

Sporting Goods 223 Vans GOLF CARTS Yamaha 1999 -- 2005.

Gasoline carts. $1300$2100. 865-577-8172 or 865-250-1585 GOLF TAYLOR & Ping Irons & woods.

Ping G10 $200.

Phone 865-670-3980.

Boats Motors

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CHAPARRAL 1994, 25' deck, Yamaha 2002 150 HPDI, Loadmaster tandem trlr., bimini, fish & depth & head, NADA $15,800, make offer.

865-546-7769. ***Web ID# 949988***

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TOYOTA SIENNA XLE 2004, 138K mi., very good cond., new tires, CD/ DVD. $10,000 obo.

865-607-3320.

Trucks

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FORD F350 2000 Super dual, 7.3 diesel, ext. cab., 2WD, 128K mi., gd tires, w/ extras.

Beautiful truck! $14,200.

Johnny, 865-988-8820.

4 Wheel Drive 258

SPRING CLEANING! Cleaning, windows & carpet clng. Homes & offices! Lic'd ins'd & bonded. Est & refs.

363-8207 or 809-8543

Flooring

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CERAMIC TILE installation. Floors/ walls/ repairs. 32 yrs exp, exc work! John 9383328

Furniture Refinish. 331 DENNY'S FURNITURE REPAIR. Refinish, reglue, etc. 45 yrs exp!

922-6529 or 466-4221

DODGE RAM 2009, reg. cab, 4x4, show room cond. 1 owner, garaged, like new. 5K mi., Now $19,750, New $35,000, 865-705-8886. ***Web ID# 948639***

DENNY'S FURNITURE REPAIR. Refinish, reglue, etc. 45 yrs exp!

922-6529 or 466-4221

Antiques Classics 260

HAROLD'S GUTTER SERVICE. Will clean front & back $20 & up.

Quality work, guaranteed. Call 288-0556.

G3 EAGLE 180, 2007 MUSTANG CONV., w/Yamaha F115 mtr 1964 1/2, completely & Bear custom trlr w/removable lock- restored, black with ing tongue, Minkota white top, $25,500. 86555TM, 2 Gar- 458-1934 ask for Ben Farmer’s Market 150 Edge min fish/DF, Minkota three bank batt.

261 charger, gar. kept, exc. Sport Utility GOOD GRASS HAY, cond., minimal use.

4x5 rolls in dry, $25 $17,500. 865-688-2005 each. 865-986-3160 or CHEVY SUBURBAN ***Web ID# 949266*** 548-0822.

LT, 2005, 100K mi., loaded, 1 owner, gar.

HAY, ROUND bales, SEA RAY 225, 1991, kept, great family car Bow Rider, deep V, 4x4, $10 per roll. $11,400.

865-207-2428 7.4 Bravo 1, tandem Call and leave mestrailer w/brakes, Landrover Discovery sage at 865-457-7725 runs great, $6900.

1995, 120k mi, white, Duncan Boat Dock, needs work. $3800/b.o. 865-588-5310 Lawn-Garden Equip. 190 599-6168.

KARNS AREA, 2 BR, 130 HAWTHORNE 2 1/2 BA, stove, refrig., DW, W/D Oaks Way, Powell, TN, AMERICAN COCKER conn, no pets. $850. 2BR, 2BA, 1 car gar.

SPANIEL PUPS 865-691-8822; 660-3584 condo, all 1 level, $700 7 wks. old, $200. mo., $500 dep. No pets, Call 423-623-9881. no smking. 865-947-2655 ***Web ID# 946250*** BICHON FRISE pups, AKC, 2 males, CONDO/WEST, Colo8 wks. old, S&W, nies, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, SOUTH, 2 BR, 1 BA, $450. 865-982-1124. frpl, pool, tennis ***Web ID# 948829*** 1200SF, appls., priv. cts. View of Smoky $650/mo+dep, no pets/ Mtns. $795/mo. + CHIHUAHUA BABIES, smoking. 865-577-6289 deposit. NO PETS. bsmall males, UTD Available 3/17. 865shots, Registered.

216-8053 $250. 865-387-2859 Apts - Furnished 72 ***Web ID# 948915*** DR field & brush mower Motor Homes Middlebrook Pk Area 237 Imports 262 never used + extra Condos, 2BR, 2 BA, DACHSHUNDS, MINI WALBROOK STUDIOS New 42" mower deck, HOLIDAY RAMBLER 1 car gar, $775/mo. $775 puppies, CKC, $275 CHEVY CAMARO $3,000.

865-247-6755 25 1-3 60 7 NEPTUNE, 2006, & up. Solids, dap- ***Web ID# 951736*** 1969 conv. white/orange $140 weekly. Discount damage dep. No pets.

36 ft., D.P., all ples. 423-365-9591.

Doyle 254-9552 int., show winner, restroavail. Util, TV, Ph, options, 29K mi., no mod, PERFECT! 350 ***Web ID# 951923*** Stv, Refrig, Basic omissions, $110,000 manual trans 5 spd. $70K, Cable. No Lse. Jewelry 202 (retails $139,000).

Shepherd Trucking Opportunities 106 GERMAN Billy, 602-478-9000 - AZ. Puppies, AKC, 865-765-0700 ***Web ID# 949872*** 1 Male, 2 Females, Diamond Engagement Duplexes 73 DRIVERS: Getting $300. 865-296-2439 ring, .98 carats, white LEXUS LS430 2005, Home is Easier. ***Web ID# 951842*** 238 low mi., black, gold, appraised at Motorcycles Chromed out trucks AVAILABLE N.E. 2 $5700. 865-671-7468 $21,000. Phone 865w/APU’s. Chromed German Shepherd BR, 1 1/2 BA, newly 250-1585 HARLEY DAVIDSON out pay package! puppies, WHITE, 2F, decorated, appl., W/D 1977. $4200.

90% Drop & Hook.

5M, LARGE parents Misc. Items conn. Near shopping 203 Leave message CDL-A, 6mos Exp. on site, AKC, shots, & bus. $700/mo. + DD. Sports 264 865-984-5604.

(888) 247- 4037 $400. 423-763-8526 865-689-5293; 438-4853 ***Web ID# 950035*** 52" BIG Screen RCA CORVETTE 1986 TV $300; 75 gal. fish WEDGEWOOD HILLS German Shepherd pups, Pace Car conv. 48K tank & oak stand $200; Autos Wanted 253 AT CEDAR BLUFF AKC, 3 M, 2 F, Euro. wedding dresses, new mi., all orig., yellow 2BR Townhouse, 2BA, frplc, laundry bldln, parents on & used, sz 2-22, $100 ea. I BUY junk cars and w/blk top. $11,900 obo. rm, new carpet, 1 yr lease, $730 mo, site, $400. 865-426-2623 trucks. 865.456.5249 Call 865-755-4729.

Authentic name brand ***Web ID# 950077*** $250 dep. 865-216-5736 or 694-8414. purses. 865-687-4342. or 865.938.6915 ***Web ID# 950836***

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NEWS FROM PROVISION HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Physical therapy programs address health issues Lisa Wolf at DOWELL SPRINGS

Exciting changes at Provision Since we began helping people live healthier, happier lives a year-and-a-half ago, we have been part of the many exciting new things going on at the Provision Health Alliance Campus (PHA) at Dowell Springs. The PHA campus providers all share a common interest in developing new, innovative, comprehensive healthcare solutions that make major improvements in patient care and outcomes.

Whether it is driving the latest research on radiopharmaceuticals that improve the diagnosis of cancer or helping people make lifestyle changes they never thought they could, we are excited to be a part of the healthcare solutions taking place on this campus. Because of that, we have decided to take on the Provision name. The Wellness Center at Dowell Spring is now Provision Health & Wellness, and though our name has changed, everything that enables us to help you live well is still the same. We look forward to continuing to serve you with effective programs and services aimed at helping you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

By Aaron Killian Provision Physical Therapy, located within Provision Health and Wellness, encourages people to call and find out more about the many programs they offer to address various health issues: ■ The Neck and Back Pain progam focuses on individual, evidence-based, manual (hands-on) therapy directed at joint and soft tissue structures. This program incorporates Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progressions (STEP) which target specific small muscles and allow for increased stability and tissue healing.

■ Provision’s Sports Injury Program focuses on joint and soft tissue pathology and the underlying biomechanical deficits that may be contributing to continued irritation. Provision therapists actively participate and compete in a multitude of sports, as this is one of their personal passions.

■ The Headache Program is directed at the underlying cause of the headaches due to tension, upper neck dysfunction, and postural problems. A comprehensive, evidence-based approach is taken, and multiple treatment modalities are ultimately useful in

Partnership is major asset at Provision For those experiencing aches and pains, Provision Physical Therapy along with Provision Health and Wellness may have just the solution. As members of Provision Health Alliance, these two entities offer personalized treatment from beginning to end.

Physical therapists Dean Dean Douglass Douglass and Wes Franks examine the patient and develop a plan of care.

They use a variety of treatment techniques that reduce pain, restore movement and function, and help prevent disability or further injury.

Douglass and Franks are certified Manual Therapists providing a specialized, hands-on form of practice that directly targets injured tissue and surrounding muscles and joints. They also provide advanced orthopaedic physical therapy.

Provision Physical Therapy accepts most insurance plans Wes Franks and offers affordable self-pay rates. After completion of the therapy program, patients may continue to use the Health and Wellness facilities and participate in various classes for up to a month at no charge.

alleviating symptoms.

■ Post-Operative Rehabilitation Programs are specific to the surgery and administered under the referring physician’s guidance. All are directed at restoring pain-free movement, function and optimized return to activity. Education on the specific surgery and anatomy is paramount, as is understanding healing guidelines for both the protective phase and the return to activity phase of rehabilitation.

■ General Conditioning Programs are directed at improving func-

Provision Health and Wellness announces classes in March.

■ Healthy Eating Series: “Sugar Addictions” will be Monday, March 19 at 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

■ Book Study Series: “Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?” is about the clutter around you and the clutter inside you that prevents you from living life to the fullest. It can affect every aspect of your life, including the numbers on the scale and your

tion after a medical event (surgery, cancer treatment, and specific disease related conditions). These programs focus on optimizing function through monitored exercise training.

Cardiovascular function and patient mobility, for a required job or activity of daily living, are primary focus areas.

Other programs are available to address arthritis, joint pain, post-cancer treatment, and more. For additional information on these or other programs with Provision Physical Therapy, please call 865-232-1415 or visit provisiontherapy.com.

relationship with food.

Join us every Tuesday at noon for a six-week book study on a fun, practical and different approach to clearing out and cleaning up the spaces where you cook, eat and live.

■ “Weight Management and Hypothyroidism” will be Wednesday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 22 at noon.

■ “To Be or Not To Be Gluten Free” will be Friday, March 23 at noon.

NUTRITION CLASSES: What is Really Making Us Fat? Sugar Addictions Hypothyroidism and Weight Management Diabetes Made Simple Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? (book study) For information on these and other classes, please call (865) 232-1414.

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