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FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE

THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013

Shamrock shake at FHS

Knoxville Christian School breaks ground on new gym

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Jan Hickman and her husband, Don, left, join Knoxville Christian School administrators, board members, other school benefactors and construction representatives during a groundbreaking ceremony for the school’s $1.6 million gymnasium Friday afternoon, March 15. The Hickmans represent Jan’s brother, Wade Houston, former Tennessee Volunteers Men’s Basketball head coach and financial supporter of KCS. Also part of the ceremony are Richard Komistek, chairman of KCS board, and his wife, Ashli, right.

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The No. 2 all-time career scorer in Southeastern Conference Men’s basketball history has joined the first black head coach of a major revenue SEC sport — a locally well-know father-son combo — to help Knoxville Christian School. Though KCS would not confirm any specific donors toward construction of its $1.6 million gymnasium — groundbreaking held Friday, March 15 — Wade Houston, ex-Tennessee Volunteers Men’s Basketball head coach, and his son, former UT and New York Knicks all-star Allan Houston, were praised for their generosity. “KCS is lucky to have the Houston family associated with the school,” said Richard Komistek, chairman of KCS board and a friend of Allan Houston.

Ella Gozdieski, 9, and her father, Joe Gozdieski, put lots of energy into their dance moves during annual Shamrock Ball Saturday night, March 16, at FHS.

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Younger daughter, same level of enthusiasm from Scott Drummond and his family about Eighth Annual Shamrock Ball, A Father-Daughter Dance. Gone from Farragut for six years but recalling “how much it meant to [daughter] Blake to be here” during the 2007 Ball, Drummond and family recently returned to Town and, this time with daughter, Kolbi, 10, enjoyed the Saturday, March 16, dance in Farragut High School’s Commons. “My younger daughter is old enough now, and we’re back in Town, so I came to share time again,” said

Drummond while helping Kolbi at the crafts table before the pair danced the night away. “They’ve both been taking dance since they were 2 or 3, so dancing is part of our deal,” Drummond added about both daughters. Kolbi and her dad were among 550 fathers, daughters and other family members enjoying a variety of slow-dance and upbeat music from Gann’s Entertainment, led by deejay Dennis Gann, during the roughly two-hour event. Tim Williams had the joy of double dancing partners: daughters Meredith, 7, and Amelia, 5. “Any time I get to have a date with

two beautiful girls it’s a real thrill,” Williams said. Brad Bacon, with daughter, Hadleigh, 7, said Shamrock Ball “is a special event that me and my daughter do each year. I love bringing her to dances each year just to give her the one-on-one time.” Though attending their first Farragut Shamrock Ball, “We’ve been to five [father-daughter] dances now” dating back to when Hadleigh was 2, Bacon said. “She loves getting all dolled up and just spending time with me,” Bacon added. “Just like going out on her own date.” Kennedy Quisenberry, 3, provided evidence that

chocolate was in ample supply among the choice of refreshments, with evidence of such chocolate forming around her big smile. Eric Quisenberry said his daughter “was really looking forward to coming out and looking nice for everybody. She loves music.” Shamrock Ball “gives me a time to come out and get her somewhere where I know she’s safe and going to have fun with everybody,” Quisenberry added. In addition to music, crafts and refreshments, this town of Farragutsponsored event annually provides an opportunity for father-daughter photographs.

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FMPC approves concept, plat for Split Rail Farm

DAN BARILE editor@farragutpress.com

Farragut’s Municipal Planning Commission approved a concept plan and preliminary plat for Split Rail Farm at its meeting Thursday, March 21. Ruth Hawk, Town Community Development director, said staff recommended approving Split Rail Farm concept plan, provided a walking trail be constructed on lot No. 55 connecting to Fox Run subdivision. Matt Varney, applicant with Farmstead Development, said, “We appreciate the approval recommendation from Ms. Hawk and the town of Farragut staff.” Varney proposed a compromise with the Town concerning the greenway. “Our whole development, it’s a green community, so when you consider what greenways are made of, they are See FMPC on Page 4A

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