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One Farragut woman referred to “all the excite-

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Knox County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad personnel, plus other KCSO officers, respond to Farragut Post Office.

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Taking their coast-tocoast horseback ministry of almost three years through Knox County last week, saying they “sold everything we own” before beginning in August 2010 from Fort Bragg, Calif., Tim and Lynn Tuggle had almost a week to absorb Farragut. The kindness of Ben Boring and Brian Bruce, the “special needs children” and hospitality of First Baptist Concord were Farragut highlights enjoyed by Disciples of Jesus Horseman — a husband-wife ministry team with five horses and Chico the dog. Their destination

is New Burn, N.C. on the Atlantic coast. Traveling along Kingston Pike before stopping for a break in front of First Baptist Concord in late afternoon Tuesday, April 30, the ensuing friendliness “is nothing unusual for us,” Tim said. “Way more than 200” people have given their lives to Christianity through the Tuggles’ ministry, Tim added, which includes inner city ministry in cities such as Champaign, Ill. and Louisville, Ky., without incident. A variety of church families stopped by to visit the couple and Jason Ladd, a friend who joined them in Middle Tennessee a few

ured 1 foot long, 1 foot wide and six inches thick. “They looked up the addresses … on the item. Left voice mail messages, but they didn’t want to wait.” With authorities seeking answers, “The person left the parcel there because it didn’t fit in the blue box, and they weren’t aware of [Federal Aviation Administration] rules that you had to present that [parcel] to a Postal employee,” Mazurkiewicz said. Though none of the four Farragut Post Office employees on duty were evacuated, the post office closed for about 90 minutes before reopening around 11:30 a.m. “About 10 o’clock this morning [April 30] a cusSee BOMB on Page 2A

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drive-through mail collection box at Farragut Post Office Tuesday morning, April 30. However, “It wasn’t a bomb in the package … eventually finding out that the only thing inside of it was some ceramic birds,” said Karen Mazurkiewicz, a district communications coordinator with the U.S. Postal Service. “It was probably more of a miscommunication.” Bomb Squad detonated the parcel “with a water cannon on top of the collection box,” Mazurkiewicz said. “Apparently they were able to talk to the person who had left it there,” Mazurkiewicz added. However, authorities were unable to contact that person before blowing up the parcel, which meas-

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Top: Disciples of Jesus Horsemen Tim Tuggle, right, wife, Lynn Tuggle, and friend, Jason Ladd, left, rest the crew’s seven horses and dog, Chico, in front of First Baptist Concord Tuesday, April 30. Above: Libby Benchabbat, 3, and her big sister, Kirra, 7, pet Jake, a Tennessee walking horse owned by Tim and Lynn Tuggle.

month ago, and their horses in front of FBC. Among them were “special needs kids” who were “brought out to the horses,” Tim said. Though “somebody called Animal Control and told them that there were seven horses and a dog running down Kingston Pike,” Tim added there was no violation to cite. In fact, for those special needs kids, Tim said between his horses and the Animal Control officer,

“It made their day.” More kindness came from Farragut citizens. “A man named Brian Bruce from [First Baptist] Concord church took us to a motel and put us in a really nice motel for the night,” Tim said. “Came the next day and picked us up.” Meanwhile, “Our horses stayed at Ben Boring’s place right there on Boring [Lane],” Tim said of See HORSE on Page 3A

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The talent of Dr. Jim McIntyre, research and development input from a non-taxpayer-driven source with $5 million from which to work, plus a common vision from the business community, Knox County Commission and Board of Education all add up to vast improvements for Knox County Schools. That’s according to Buzz Thomas, president of Greater School Partnership in Knox County, who joined Mike Edwards, president/CEO of Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, board of trustees member for GSP and sitting member of Tennessee State Board of Education, during a Farragut Business Alliance-sponsored forum on Knox County Schools and its economic impact. It was held in Farragut Town Hall boardroom Tuesday evening, April 30. “To have the best school system in the southern United States” is the stated goal of Knox County

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Commission and Knox County Board of Education, unanimously agreed by each representative, Thomas said. “I’m here tonight to tell you, ‘I think we can get there,’” he added. Thomas listed three reasons why. One, “leadership,” was attributed mainly to McIntyre, Knox County Schools superintendent. “We have, I believe, the best superintendent in the state of Tennessee right now,” Thomas said. “We stole him from Boston.” No. 2 is “Mike Edwards and this business community and our [Knoxville] Chamber of Commerce have helped Jim McIntyre develop an improvement plan, a strategic plan that we are well into with very specific outcome measure,” Thomas said. No. 3, “And this is going to sound self-serving,” Thomas said about Greater Schools Partnership’s role, which is “finally a dance partner for the school disSee FORUM on Page 5A

2A • FARRAGUTPRESS THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013

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The Town’s first four-story commercial building in a new zoning district will not stand out in the way that Farragut developer Noah Myers hoped for, though he said the architecture and the permeable pavers would surprise. The Town Municipal Planning Commission voted to recommend the site plan of the financial center building, with Myers abstaining because he is involved in the project’s development. But even though earlier talks were of encouraging a parking lot in another place other than the front of the building, that’s where the lot will be, according to the site plan, with the building pushed back. Myers said his client’s goal is to keep Town citizens happy. “He came to me, and he goes, ‘Well, sounds like I disturbed the

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tomer reported that there was an unattended parcel on top of a collection box outside of the Post Office,” Mazurkiewicz said. “The Postal Service, along with some local emergency service, responded, isolated the parcel — were unsure of what was inside — and basically erred on the side of caution, and they did,

hornet’s nest for trying to push this building up to Kingston Pike,’ and I said, ‘Well, I said yes because it’s different. It’s outside the box, and it’s going against the grain a little bit in East Tennessee.’ And he goes, ‘Well, I don’t want to go against the grain,’” Myers said. The parking lot will get constructed with the pavers. “I fought tooth and nail to try to do something different,” he said. “I still want to do that concept, and hopefully, when the time arises — and it may be five months or five years – I’d still like to do it at Renaissance someday on one of the other parcels and try to do something and put the whole parking lot in the back. But at the end of the day, I had a client that said, ‘That’s not what I want, due to the fact that I feel like I’m going to alienate somebody who’s not going to come into my bank and make a deposit or borrow money from me because I did somein fact, blow up the parcel.” Though Municipal Center Drive was closed in front of the post office eastward in front of Farragut Town Hall, Municipal Center Drive stayed open from S. Campbell Station road to the entrance into Town Hall, allowing Town business there to continue uninterrupted according to Chelsey Riemann, public relations coordinator with town of Farragut.

thing different.’” The Commission also voted to recommend approval of a request to rezone a portion of a parcel at Old Stage Hills subdivision from general single-family residential district R-2 to buffer district B-1. The four-story parcel is to the north and northwest of this land. “This is really a philosophical issue that is before you this evening,” said Community Development director Ruth Viergutz Hawk. “Approval of this rezoning is a precedent-setting action from the standpoint of, the primary question before the See FMPC on Page 5A

• May 1: Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residential burglary call off Old Colony Parkway. The victim advised that sometime during the day an unknown suspect broke open the rear door of the residence to gain entry. The suspect took the victim’s jewelry box with its contents and some electronic items. Loss is estimated to be about $21,000. • May 1: Police were dispatched to a South Monticello Drive residence on a burglary call. The victim stated he had returned to the residence to find the door handle to the rear door pulled out of the door. Officers cleared the residence and no items were reported missing. • April 30: KCSO responded to the U.S. Post Office in Farragut on a suspicious package call. The package was a small white box on top of the outdoor mailboxes. A witness stated to police the box smelled of sulfur. Knox County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad was summoned to render safe procedures on the package.

See full story in this issue. • April 30: A Dixie View Road woman reported to police an unknown person broke out the back window of her vehicle and took a work bag with about $5,000 in personal property in it. • April 29: An Oak Hills Point resident complained to police an unknown suspect forced open the door to his garage, then forced open the door from his garage to his house. Complainant stated nothing appeared to be missing. • April 26: Police were dispatched to Kohl’s department store in Farragut in response to a shoplifting call. Officers took a 35-year-old woman into custody for attempting to steal more than $600 in clothing from the store. • April 26: A Broken Saddle Road man reported to police an unknown person broke out the front passenger-side window on his vehicle to gain entry. Complainant stated his son’s wallet was taken. The vehicle was parked on the street in front of the residence.

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Eight organizations approached the Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen to request grant funding during a special workshop on April 25. The highest request was by the News Sentinel Open, which asked for $16,500. “This is the 24th year to provide golf to the community — the 14th year in the town of Farragut,” said spokesperson

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Boring’s 20-acre farm. “There was a lady that came up and asked me where I was going to keep my horses tonight,” pointing them to Boring. Boring said the threesome “seemed awful nice. They seemed to be religious. … They prayed several times. “But you never know.” “I had room, so I said, ‘I’ll go ahead and put you up,’” Boring added. “They offered [to pay], but I wouldn’t charge them for anything. I fed them four bales of hay. Seven horses [including Ladd’s].” In reference to his great niece, Kelly Douchen, Boring said, “She kind of went real crazy about them and the religious thing.” Waiting out the rain in West Knoxville through the beginning of this week, the Tuggles returned to First Baptist Concord. On Sunday morning, May 5, “We got invited to come to church back at [First Baptist] Concord church,” Tim said. “I’ll tell you, that church is filled with the Holy Spirit. And their minister [John Avant] is anointed. “We got to speak at the Sunday School class,” Tim added. “Then they had a luncheon and they asked us to speak again.” Tim, 53, said he and Lynn haven’t always been welcomed in the 12 states they’ve been through. “We’ve been called Gypsies, Jesus freaks; we’ve been persecuted,” Tim added. “I think the New Mexico area would proba-

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bly have been the ones that were the coldest.” However, “Our financial support and our spiritual support has been the greatest in the state of Tennessee,” Tim said. “If we come to a place where we need money, we just continue to do what we do and God opens the doors with work for us. I’m a carpenter, so we stop and we work … my wife has a nursing background,” Tim added. Often enduring sub-zero temperatures, Lynn’s impromptu work included becoming “a case manager at an equine facility where they worked with children that were sexually abused, mentally abused” in New Mexico,” Tim said, adding he “finished building a house for a man.” The couple also found work during winter hiatus stops in New Bloomfield, Mo. and the Nashville metropolitan area, Tim said. Whenever they’re unable to find a solid shelter, the couple resorts to “about an 8-by-8-foot tent,” Tim said.

help in planning the kick-off event that took place at Campbell Station Park earlier this month. Baxter also asked the Town staff to place the Dogwood pole banners and trail temporary signs as they have done in the past. “The festival attracts a wide range of ages, genders, races and educational backgrounds,” Baxter said. “More than 3.5 million people are engaged in the Dogwood Arts Festival. By promoting the arts and cultural events, dogwood trails and other events in Farragut, Dogwood Arts is driving tourism and eco-

nomic benefits to the area.” Additional funding was requested by the following organizations: CADES (Concord Adult Day Enrichment Services), a daytime program for senior adults who are unable to stay alone during the day, asked for $5,000. The Knoxville Opera Company requested $5,000 for educational and community programs. Knox County Fire Prevention expressed a need for $5,000 to continue hosting outreach and educational activities in Farragut as well as their annual Fire Prevention Fall Festival.

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letterstotheeditor I am appalled. In your May 2 issue there were eight out of 12 readers’ comments on guns. This is not a criticism of farragutpress, but of where the residents’ attention resides. Personally, I happen to be pro Second Amendment, but proposing a requirement to require every household to have a gun is a ridiculous attempt to show gun support. Where then should the residents’ attention lie? The hotel/motel is a good place to start. Administrator [David] Smoak pointed out that the residents would not be the victims, it would only be visitors to our “business friendly” town. Just as [U.S.] Sen. [Bob] Corker hides behind Tennessee not having an Income Tax for his support to a senate bill authorizing a Sales Tax on Internet sales, Mr. Smoak tells us the motel/hotel tax will replace the Hall Income Tax, which he says is decreasing. Can’t we have one more brave soul to stand against this money grab besides Alderman [Bob] Markli and kill this bad idea? But this is merely the tip of the grab more/spend more Farragut BOMA. Alderman [Ron] Honkin, not satisfied with his place in the spending line for what he refers to as the “crown jewel, of our community,” Mcfee Park, the Alderman wants to move McFee up in the spending queue. He also wants to take some of the land acquisition money for his park, which includes a Frisbee golf course and two artificial turf athletic fields. The absurdity of a Frisbee golf course speaks for itself, but I have to ask, with two athletic fields butted up side-to-side, how do you keep the contestants on one field from running into the other — padded fence? Also, I suspect most everyone, hearing artificial turf thought Astro Turf. Now I see references to Field Turf, which is a different fiber with sand and small pieces of discarded tires mixed in. Which is it and what are the first cost, installation cost and maintenance cost impacts of each. Frisbee golf is chicken feed compared with the $6.9 million initial figure, grown to $8-plus million presently attached to the project. I suspect Mr.

Honkin wants to nail down as much of the Phase 1 lion’s share $5.5 million as fast as he can. This reportedly covers earthwork, roads, drainage, water and sewer, concrete and asphalt trails, the two artificial turf fields, parking and presumably electrical. This is a major, major project that never should have been approved in its ultimate form. Again only the clear thinking Alderman Markli voted against it. The way a project of this scope should have been handled is to produce a concept, which has been done, but then approve only a first phase. And by that I do not mean what is presently called Phase 1. I mean a portion of present Phase 1, with additional pieces added as the need arises and funds available (by BOMA vote) say every five years. I suspect it is too late to do a course correction on this mistake, but it could serve as a caution light to a starry eyed BOMA with bulging pockets and using every bit of those resources to satisfy their vision of making our little town the biggest and best in every way. What is missing from their vision is the specter of a Detroit or Stockton, Calif., cities, with at one time ample resources, but failed to look ahead to the possible results of runaway largess and shrinking resources. All the signs of this mentality are there if you look at the budget process. Every year every department comes in with problems a, b and c, which need funding. The previous year they had problems x, y and z, which got budgeted. Now, last years budget (with x, y and z) gets increased by a, b and c, plus probably inflation. Human Resources director [Janet] Curry says health insurance costs are rising 15-20 percent and she also want to maintain a competitive compensation plan. Community director [Ruth] Hawk worries about her current employees retiring and the years it will take to recover the loss in efficiency. Town assistant administrator [Gary] Palmer doesn’t want “to get hung up on numbers.” He wants to focus on projects, not numbers. Mr. Smoak has been quoted as believing all debt is not bad. Mr.

Honkin wants his park. I implore BOMA to look at what you plan to spend and look again to really examine need: is it because some other city has it? Are you really going to draw vacationers from Topeka because we have it? Does it look pretty and only costs half a mil? Or, because we can get a bond for it and pay it off in five years. Ken Frazer Farragut I read with interest your April 25 front-page article regarding the mandatory gun ownership ordinance proposed by Bills Johns & Alderman Bob Markli. The proponents acknowledge that any such ordinance would not be enforced, and that its proposal is essentially a marketing gimmick to attract media attention and, presumably, businesses fleeing more gun control minded locales, thereby providing a “Real Estate bump” to the area. Not a shred of objective supporting evidence is proffered to bolster such a claim. This sort of shameless hucksterism is transparent charade, more worthy of the likes of Stacey Campfield. One should not have cause to wonder as to the number of commercial sites lying fallow in Farragut if this sort of sophomoric thinking underpins City of Farragut attempts to promote business growth in the area. If this is representative of the quality of thought that prevails on the part of the local political class God help us. Perhaps it’s to the community’s collective benefit that Johns is “a former member of the Farragut Economic Development Committee.” And by all means, let’s waste our official’s time and the taxpayer’s dollars having a referendum on the subject, as Markli proposes. We certainly shouldn’t be focusing on real issues, or thoughtful means to address them. This proposal isn’t about business growth, nor second amendment rights, it’s about media attention for the proponents, period. It’s pathetic pandering, and certainly isn’t newsworthy. David Hutchins Concord-Farragut

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trict to help them achieve their goals. ... We do research and development; we’re their R & D partner. ... We raise most of our money privately. We have business and corporate and philanthropic partners that fund us.” As 501(c)(3) non-profit, “We make about $5 million a year,” Thomas added. However, Thomas and Edwards emphasized several statewide and local challenges. Edwards pointed to a handout graph of Knox County and Knox area public school ACT scores from the Class of 2012 that, on average, he criticized as being “really rudimentary; this is lower than the electric toaster.” Pointing out The University of Tennessee’s ACT score for its incoming students averages out to 27, Edwards underscored Knox County’s composite ACT score only was 21. Farragut High School had the

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planning commission is whether you feel it is appropriate to rezone a portion of the singlefamily parcel at the entrance to a neighborhood, so that the commercial building can be constructed closer to the residential neighborhood.” Commissioner Melissa Mustard said she was concerned. “Sometimes we sort of infringe on some of these smaller neighborhoods, so it seems, or it can seem that way,” Mustard said. “...

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highest percent reaching proficiency in all four major benchmarks of English, math, reading and science (42 percent); Bearden 34, Hardin Valley Academy 32; Oak Ridge 38 and Maryville 37. The lowest was Austin-East at 1 percent. “I want you to look at Farragut, and look at the 208 [among 357 not proficient in all four],” Edwards said. “Or Hardin Valley [309 of 454 falling short]. “In Knox County, out of a graduating class last year of 3,603, 2,842 did not have a 75 percent chance of making a stinking C all the way across the board in post-high school,” Edwards added. Pointing out weaknesses in math and science ACT scores, “That’s where the jobs are,” Edwards said. Only about half of all Knox County School third graders are reading on a third-grade level according to Edwards, adding that’s a level from which reading skills tend not to improve. That’s the only worry I have, that it sort of gives the appearance that some of these groups can come in and maybe sort of take away from our neighborhood.” Alderman and Commissioner Ron Honken said he did not see any unintended consequences in this case. “Does it set a precedent as far as discussion? Yes,” Honken said. “Does it set a precedent as far as future decision? No. It simply says we’ve done this one time before. It doesn’t lock us into rezoning other pieces of property in the future.” person is defenseless. There is some truth to the slogan that is going around: when seconds count, the police are only minutes away.

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Thomas said companies are relocating “where the workforce is best, which means where the schools are best. ... It’s all about an educated workforce. In fact, two-thirds of the employers in America now want some post-

secondary training for their employees.” “Less than a third” of Tennessee’s workforce qualifies, Thomas added. Translating that to the schools, “You want to guess how

many of our kids really are college and work-place ready in Tennessee based on ACT scores? Less than 20 percent,” Thomas said. “And we’re not much better in Knoxville.”

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Saying she was inspired after viewing the recently released movie, “42,” — highlighting the barrier-breaking accomplishments and struggles of Jackie Robinson — Kirsten Kustin got an idea.

With Monday, April 15 declared Jackie Robinson Day throughout Major League Baseball (all team members wearing Robinson’s No. 42), “I thought, ‘Wow, we have a make-up game on Monday night, what if we all did that,” said Kirsten, a Little League Baseball mother. Her son, Jakob, 10, plays for Farragut

Baseball Inc.’s Willie Mays League (age 10-and-under) White Sox. “He’s just an awesome, courageous guy,” Kirsten added about the later superstar, the first Black baseball player in MLB history and Hall of Fame honoree. With Kirsten’s husband, Adam Kustin, serving as White Sox head coach, the deci-

sion to honor Robinson with No. 42 jerseys was settled. Starting on short notice by buying both the T-shirts and numbers Monday morning just a few hours before the game, spending “about $100,” Kirsten added, “I made 11 See NO. 42 on Page 15A

Mother’s Day special for Cao ■

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Mother’s Day is full of memories. Some almost forgotten but always bursting with happy moments from the past. There is a special feeling that goes along with celebrating Mother’s Day. For Yam Cao, being a mother brings out her appreciation for her life, especially on a sunny day spent with a spontaneous trip to the park and library. While she makes memories with her family, though, she cannot help but let her own childhood play a role into her everyday life. “When you’re young, you want to find yourself. I was born in China, but came here for graduate school at UT to get my

Master’s degree and Ph.D.,” said Yam of Farragut, holding back tears. “It’s complicated, but I really wish I stayed there for more time with my family,” Yam added, while her 4-year-old son, Bill, was hugging on her legs. “My mom was so caring. I feel like I [as a mother now] appreciate more of what my mom did for me. You love your child, you’re devoted to your child … and your only wish for them is to be safe every moment,” she said with a smile. Yam remembers things her mother did for her that made her days brighter, one of them being little notes she would always find from her. “My mom used to write me some note” … “they were very helpful. It was such a loving surprise to have caring words

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Yam Cao with son Bill, enjoying a sunny day spent at the park

from mom. I would be studying for a test, and I would have bad test anxiety, and in my notebook I would find notes from her” … “it gives you strength!” Bill is too young to read notes yet, so for now, they draw pictures for one another. He loves to run around, but

always turns his head to make sure mom is watching his cool tricks, such as leaping off of a curb or running as fast as he can around a tree. Laughing and talking he said, “I like to play with her…I like the food mommy cooks, and I love to play tag with her. We draw airplanes everyday,

too. Look there’s an airplane right now!” Bill loves his airplanes. He asked his mom to “do airplane” with him. With his arms spread out like wings, Yam picks him up and spins him around and See CAO on Page 14A

FHS’s Jacoby a ‘Relay’ survivor ■

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An extremely religious young man, Colton Jacoby came to view his testicular cancer, which was not contained by removing a tumor, as a battle between God and Satan. Jacoby, a Farragut High School senior who began recovering from three months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment last June, said he viewed his cancer “as an

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attack, that Satan is trying to stop me from preaching. “But God wouldn’t allow that to happen.” Jacoby, 19, was full of energy among FHS students and Farragut area cancer survivors on hand to help raise funds during Relay For Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser, on the track at FHS’s Bill Clabo Field Friday evening, April 26. The first indication of a problem came in October 2011 while “me

and my friend were dancing at church,” Jacoby said. “I just hurt myself dancing and I went to the doctor.” Finding a tumor, surgery followed about three weeks later. The tumor was malignant. “I was told after the surgery that everything was fine,” Jacoby said. “I was cancer-free for about a month.” However, Jacoby said he found See JACOBY on Page 15A

Cancer survivor Colton Jacoby, an FHS senior, center, joins friends Ethan Young, an FHS junior, left, and fellow senior Graham Wright to take laps around Bill Clabo Field’s track during Relay For Life Friday evening, April 26.

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community Now Farragut High School Graduation Celebration 2013 needs help. Local businesses and Farragut residents can play a part in providing a safe, alcohol and drug-free party for the 2013 FHS graduation class with donations and promotional items. An individual or business donating $500 or more in cash, merchandise or gift certificates, will be considered a “Corporate Sponsor” and will receive special recognition in all advertising media. For more information, call Anne Cherney, 865-742-6500.

Mondays, Now-June 10, in Farragut Town Hall. Cost is $45. Pilates will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Tuesdays, May 7-28, in Farragut Town Hall. For more information, call 865-966-7057.

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May 11 Harvey Broome Group will do “Take-a-Hike,” Biodiversity tour, Turkeypen Ridge, Saturday, May 11. For more information, call Mac Post, 865-806-0980.

Now-June 16 Knoxville Museum of Art will present “Tradition Redefined,” Larry and Brenda Thompson’s collection of African-American Art, NowJune 16. Knoxville Museum of Art is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday. For more information, call Angela Thomas, 865-934-2034.

CAC is looking for volunteer drivers for the Volunteer Assisted Transportation program for Knox County seniors and persons with disabilities who require aid and assistance to travel. Volunteers will drive agency-owned, Hybrid sedans and receive training to include First Aid and CPR certification, and AAA Membership discounts. For more information, call Nancy Welch, 865-524-2786.

Now-May 11 Knoxville Children’s Theatre will present a live stage version of Patricia MacLachlan’s coming-of-age novel “Sarah, Plain and Tall,” from Now-May 11. For more information, call 865-599-5284.

Now-May 20 Young at HeArt Group will showcase their art work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, now-May 20, in Farragut Town Hall. For more information, call, 865-9667057.

Now-June Town of Farragut now is accepting applications form the community who wish to serve on one of Farragut’s advisory committees, councils and boards. Completed applications must be returned to Town Hall by Friday, May 10. For more information, call 865-966-7057.

Now-June 10 Town of Farragut is offering Pilates and Zumba fitness classes. Zumba will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., on

Town of Farragut’s 26th annual Independence Day Parade online registration is available, at www.townoffarragut.org/ Parade is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 4. Deadline for registration is 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 20. For more information, visit www.townoffarragut.org/

May 9 Knoxville Symphony Chamber Orchestra’s “Symphony in the Square,” will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 9, in Market Square. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 865-291-3310.

May 9-12 Foothills Community Players will present musical comedy “Nunsense,” at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday, May 9-10, 6 p.m., Sunday, May 12, noon and 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12, in Clayton Center for the Arts. For more information, call, 865-981-8590.

May 11 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation “Walk to Cure Diabetes,” registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, May 11, at World’s Fair Park. For more information, visit www.jdrf.org/

May 11 Humane Society of Tennessee Valley will be bathing dogs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at Adopt-aPet for a $10 donation. Nail trims will be available for an additional $10. Fix-a-Pet will be offering low cost vaccinations as well. For more information, call

May 18 Harvey Broome Group’s “Wildlife Float,” Rankin Wildlife Management Area, on Douglas Lake, Saturday, May 18. For more information, call Ron Shrieves, 8650922-3518.

May 11 The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will sponsor the fourth annual MOTHer’s Night Out to learn about moths and other nocturnal insects from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge. Bring your camera, flashlight and a magnifying glass, friends and your kids. For more information, call 865-453-3571.

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information, call, 865-966-7057.

May 14-30 Diedra Dunn, Knoxville’s City Director of Tennis, is offering “Never-Ever” Senior Novice Tennis Program for persons over age 50 that have never played from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday evenings, May 14 through 30, at Tyson Family Tennis Center. Cost is $15 for 9 hours of instruction and practice. For more information, call Lynne Keener, 865-693-7287 or Bob Roney, 865-971-5896.

May 14 Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will host “Climate Reality,” presented by Joanne Logan, UTK Professor, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 14. For more information, contact Harvey Broome Group, harveybroomegroupsc@gmail.com

May 18 Knox County Public Library’s Ninth Annual Children’s Festival of Reading will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at World’s Fair Park. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call, 865215-8767.

May 18-19 Harvey Broome Group will backpack Big Frog Mountain Wilderness, Saturday-Sunday, May 18-19. For more information, call Will Skelton, 865-523-2272.

May 19 East Tennessee Historical Society and Knox County Public Library will host a lecture and book-signing with Rick Atkinson, author and World War II historian, at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, May 19, at Bijou Theatre. The event is free, reservations are required. For more information, call, 865-215-8883.

May 21 Pellissippi State College will hold a Student Orientation for summer semester from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, at Hardin Valley Campus. For more information, call 865-6946400.

May 18 American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure will be held at 6 a.m., Saturday, May 18, beginning at First Tennessee Pavilion. For more information, call Wendi Mulling, 865-524-7868.

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Samuel Frazier Chapter, Daughters of American Revolution will hold its meeting at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, at Farragut Library. For more information, call 865-675-6420.

The University of Tennessee Conferences and Non-Credit Programs, will offer eight different reading skills programs for 4 year olds through adults, early summer beginning the week of June 4. Tuition and materials fees vary by program level. For more information, call 888,201-2448.

May 18 Town of Farragut is offering a Kid’s Tie-Dye Design class from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 18, in Farragut Town Hall. Cost is $5. For more

Pellissippi State College will hold a Student Orientation for summer semester from 9 a.m., to noon, Friday, May 24, at Hardin Valley Campus. For more information, call 865-6946400.

June 8 The Town of Farragut is requesting various donations

for its 29th annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing rodeo scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at Anchor Park. For more information, call 865-966-7057.

June 11 Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church will host CAC Beardsley Community Farm by Khann Chov, Farm Manager, at 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 11. For more information, contact Harvey Broome Group, harveybroomegroupsc@gmail.com

June 22 KARM Dragon Boat Festival discounted early registration is now open for this year’s Saturday, June 22 event. For more information, visit www.karm.org/dragonboats/

Sept. 2013- Aug. 2014 Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Gallery is planning exhibitions for September 2013 through August 2014. For more information, visit www.tvuuc.org/

Nov. 1-3 East Tennessee Woodworker’s Guild and Arts and Culture Alliance announce a call for entries for the 17th Master Woodworkers Show. The three day show will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2, and 3, in Emporium Center. Entry fee is $65. Deadline for entries is Thursday, Aug. 1. For more information, call Scott DeWaard, 865-681-4798.

worship May 11 Westside Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a fundraising auction at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 11. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served. For more information, call, 865-777-9882 or visit www.westknoxuu.org/

June 2-June 5 Central United Methodist Church will hold its 2013 Vacation Bible School “Follow You” from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, June 2-June 5. For more information, call 865-9867329 or visit www.centralmethodist.com/

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Mother's Day Tidbits and Trivia • Americans owe Mother's Day to West Virginia native Anna Jarvis, who held a memorial for her mother two years after the latter's death in 1905. After the memorial, Jarvis devoted her efforts to a campaign to make Mother's Day a nationally recognized holiday. The hard work paid off in 1914 when the day was nationally recognized. • Anna Jarvis and her sister, Ellsinore, eventually grew to detest what they felt Mother's Day had become. The sisters felt the day had grown too commercialized, and spent their family inheritance campaigning against Mother's Day. Ironically, Anna Jarvis never married and had no children.

• The wife of Russian peasant Feodor Vassilyev is considered to be the record holder for birthing the most children. Mrs. Vassilyev is believed to have delivered 69 children between 1725 and 1765. These children were delivered in a total of 27 births, including 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets. Though little is known about the births or Mrs. Vassilyev, 67 of the 69 children were said to have survived infancy.

• Ancient Egyptians had their own form of Mother's Day by honoring the goddess Isis, who was known as the mother of pharaohs.

• Rajo Devi Lohan of India is believed to be the world's oldest new mother. Lohan gave birth to a baby girl at age 70 after receiving IVF treatment. Within two years of the child's birth, reports indicated Lohan's health was deteriorating.

• The bond between mother and child is not exclusive to the human race. Mother chimpanzees, for instance, are said to develop lifelong relationships with their children.

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Kittrell’s art inspired by faith deathnotices ■

• No deaths were reported this week.

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Ellie Kittrell sat under a pavilion at Campbell Station Park on Sunday, April 21, during the second day of Farragut Art in the Park. She listened to a mix playlist of Alabama Shakes, the new Justin Timberlake album and contemporary Christian music as she worked on what she calls “faithbased folk art.” But Kittrell, 37, only began painting last December, she said. “I’ve always been a doodler but afraid to paint for some reason,” she said. “It just seemed really scary and intimidating to me. And my grandmother passed away, and I wanted to make something special for my mom, sort of in memoriam for her, and so I decided to paint an angel.” When her church, Cokesbury United Methodist Church, had a Christmas market to raise money for its food pantry, she decided to paint more angels. “I started painting, and I just had this crazy explosion of creativity,” she said. “And I made like 20 or more pieces in a week, not just angels, all kinds of things, and I took them to the market and I sold them all. I took orders for

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more. And it just really was kind of a gift that was given to me late.” Scripture inspires her pieces. Though most of her paintings are faith-based, she has done some that do not fit in that category, including Hello Kitty dressed up as “Star Wars” characters Boba Fett and Darth Vader. “I have three boys: they’re 9, 6 and 6, and we have a lot of ‘Star Wars’ in our house for sure,” she said. As a mother of three children, she enjoyed the opportunity to paint for days, she said. “To be outside, to be in the com-

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Ellie Kittrell paints during the second day of Farragut Art in the Park.

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A little gin just might improve your marriage Okay, I’m not a marriage counselor so I probably shouldn’t be going around giving advice to married couples, especially since I’m on my second marriage and so is my husband, but the idea of let- Pam ting a little Young g i n Make it improve your marFun! riage is really a good one at least for Terry and me and I thought I’d share with you why it is. You probably should know that Terry is a workaholic because that’s one of the reasons I came up with this idea in the first place. He’s never without his cell phone or IPAD and he looks at weekends as catch up days to finish all the work he didn’t accomplish during the week because of overbooking. It seems when each day comes to an end, his “to do” list is longer because for every task he crosses off, he adds a couple more jobs. I realized early on in our mar-

riage (which is on its 25th year) that if I were going to get any attention from him, I’d have to get on his “to do” list or at least find a way to sneak into his daily routine. That’s where the gin comes in, gin rummy that is. It’s such a fun, easy card game that doesn’t require a mind that can count cards in order to win. I think I introduced the cards on a weekend in an effort to get him into a playful mood. Workaholics don’t think about playing unless it’s on a list. What happens when we play cards is magic! First of all there’s competition, (we play four hands every day except Sunday when we play six hands) and we keep a running score through the week with a winner on Sunday. Second, while we’re playing, we tend to talk about lighthearted issues like we did this morning. It happened to be April 1, and I’d put a 12 inch length of string in his scrambled eggs as a joke. It was almost a joke on me, because I honestly thought he was going to swallow it. “Gad I wasn’t sure your tongue was gonna find the string when you were eatin’ your eggs and I started to get scared you were gonna swallow it.” “And if I had?” “Well, it wouldn’t hurt you, I’d

Pet fair to feature vendors, food, fun

just have to think up another joke. Whad’ya think when your tongue found it?” “Well I wasn’t thinking about April Fool’s Day, but when I pulled it out of my mouth and you started giggling I knew you got me!” Just a little aside, I don’t think guys likes tricks played on them, so maybe if you’re having marital problems you might want to consider not making a fool out of your spouse just because it’s a day to celebrate fools. Back to gin. Now that playing gin is a habit and it’s part of our morning routine, I get to look forward to having playful, quality time with my workaholic spouse every day. Oh, and if, God forbid, our routine gets derailed and we don’t play in the morning, Terry insists we play before the day’s out so he’ll be able to cross it off his daily “to do” list so he can get a good night’s sleep. For more from Pam Young go to www.makeitfunanditwillgetdone.com. You’ll find many musings, videos of Pam in the kitchen preparing delicious meals, videos on how to get organized, ways to lose weight and get your finances in order, all from a reformed SLOB’s point

Pet lovers will not want to miss the 4th Annual Pet Fair at Village Veterinary Medical Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 11. “There isn’t another pet event on this side of town,” Dr. Kristi Lively said. “The goal is to increase community awareness about taking care of their pets, the options that are out there [for pet owners] and to better the lives of their pets.” The event will feature a variety of activities such as visiting more than 25 pet friendly vendor booths, face painting, a teddy bear hospital, balloon animals, police dog demonstrations and free food from Salsarita’s Cantina. Vendors include numerous rescue and advocacy groups, grooming services, a loss support group, a pet insurance company, veterinary specialists and other services for pets and their owners. “We have lots of groups who are involved in animal welfare in East Tennessee,” Lively said. Inside the medical center, event-goers will be able to check out various educational stations – an X-ray station depicting a dog that had swallowed a ring; an endoscopy demo area that

shows how veterinarians retrieve swallowed items; a dental care station, which will provide at-home dental tips, and a special station featuring jars containing what Lively calls “gross and disgusting” worms that have been removed from animals over the past year. “It’s really fun for kids; they love all that stuff,” Lively said. All activities and food are free, with the exception of microchipping services, which will be offered at a discounted rate. “There will be all kinds of exciting things people can learn that they may not be aware of as far as things to take care of their pets,” Lively said. The Village Veterinary Medical Center staff hosted their first pet fair in 2010. The event initially started as an open house to celebrate the move to their current facility. Since then, the event has grown each year to include more and more vendors. “We want Knoxville to be ranked as one of the most pet friendly areas in the country,” Lively said. “This is one of the ways to achieve it.” For more information on the event, call 865-966-8900 or visit www.villagevetclinic.com.

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Jones named ‘CEO of the Year’ Lane signs Lance Jones, CEO of Turkey Creek Medical Center, was one of two Eastern Group leaders to be named “CEO of the Year” by Health Management Associates. Jones was chosen for his outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to Turkey C r e e k Jones Medical Center, its patients and the West Knox County community. “Lance truly lives up to our mission at Health Management. His outstanding personal performance and his leadership influence have resulted in improved patient satisfaction scores, high quality care, and committed associates and physicians,” said Michael Garfield, Division CEO. Jones was chosen by his Division leadership and recently was recognized at a company meeting.

“Lance is a great leader and we are very fortunate to have him on our team. But knowing Lance, I am sure he would give all the credit this honor brings to the outstanding associates at Turkey Creek Medical Center. Lance and the team do an absolutely wonderful job of providing high quality care for our patients and their families,” Garfield said. A few of his accomplishments have been: • Initiation and accreditation of the Center for Surgical Weight Loss • National designation as an Intuitive Surgical GYN Epicenter for training physicians to perform robotic-assisted surgery • Improved patient satisfaction; in the emergency room and physician communication scores that exceed state and national averages, as reported by Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) Jones joined Turkey Creek Medical Center in November 2011, when Mercy Health Partners was acquired by Health

Management Associates. About Tennova Healthcare Located in East Tennessee, Tennova Healthcare operates six acute-care hospitals and many other healthcare facilities across the region. More than 1,000 of the area’s leading physicians are on the active staff at Tennova facilities. One of East Tennessee’s largest employers, Tennova has more than 5,000 associates dedicated to providing compassionate care using the latest medical technology. For more information, visit www.Tennova.com.

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Thyroid treatment now or wait? Q: My cat, “Isabella”, had a thyroid test come back abnormal. My vet says I should treat her, but she doesn’t really seem sick. She has lost a pound or two, but she needed to lose some weight anyway. Should I start treatment now? Or wait and see? J.M., Lenoir City A: Cats with thyroid disease typically have hyperthyroidism, or high thyroid levels. The t h y r o i d Stephanie glands are located in Myers Ask the neck, and their the Vet function is to produce and secrete thyroid hormones. You didn’t mention how old Isabella is, but my guess is that she is at least 10 years old. Hyperthyroidism is a disease of older cats. In affected cats, the thyroid gland is enlarged by a tumor, which is almost always benign, causing the gland to overproduce the thyroid hormones. At the onset of disease, hyperthyroid cats do feel great and don’t seem sick at all, just like Isabella. They are eating and

drinking well, but generally much more than usual. The excess thyroid hormones speed up the metabolism, and these cats tend to lose weight and muscle mass, even though they are eating well. As the disease progresses, some cats have gastrointestinal signs, with occasional bouts of vomiting and/or diarrhea. As the disease continues without treatment, affected cats often develop hypertension, or high blood pressure. Untreated hypertension has been known to cause retinal detachment, leading to blindness. The excess thyroid hormones are also cardiotoxic, which means they can damage the heart muscle. So untreated cats often develop cardiomyopathy. Decreased kidney function can also occur, secondary to hyperthyroidism. The good news for Isabella is that she has been diagnosed before all this has occurred. Yes, she should start treatment now. And you have several options for treatment. Based on her test results, you and your veterinarian can discuss the best course of action for Isabella.

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have a deeper understanding. People just say that a lot, but I really feel it from the bottom of my heart.” She joked, “I definitely have a more tolerance of everything! And I really enjoy happy moments…I feel like I have my second childhood! I play toys and games. It’s a great feeling.”

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around, both of them giggling like crazy. “I just love her,” Bill exclaimed proudly. Yam explained what it is like to be a mom herself. “It’s a great process to be a mom. I have learned more about love, and I

Skylar Rowan, Webb School of Knoxville senior field hockey goalkeeper and defensive player, committed to Sweet Briar College during a ceremony at the school March 21. Seated alongside Rowan are her parents, Cindy and Mark Rowan. Standing, from left, are Matt Macdonald, Webb Upper School head; Allison Hodges, Webb varsity field hockey head coach, and Ricky Norris, Webb Upper School Dean of Students. Photo submitted

Kittrell From page 10A

munity, I love,” she said. “It’s a great way to promote art to the community and different people walking around and experiencing it. I think it’s awesome. It’s a great opportunity for artists, as well, to

get some exposure to their work, and there’s a lot of artists that this is their, this is the way they make their living, and so it’s a great opportunity for them to just get some exposure and maybe get some new admirers for their work.” That Sunday, Robert Wilson painted the old Hackney Mill.

“I have an interest in old buildings, and yesterday I painted the old farmhouse over at Bridgemore (subdivision),” he said that day. “So I’m attracted to structures and also to mills. I’ve painted a lot of old mills and covered bridges in Ohio.”

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Ask the Vet

Sweet Briar bound

Cao

From page 6A

Kittrell From page 10A

Send your veterinary questions to lcac@lenoircityanimalclinic.com

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Cornerstone Church of God

Sunday: 8:45 AM....Traditional Service 10:00 AM....Bible Study 11:00 AM....Contemporary Service 6:00 PM....Youth Group

Mark Allison, Pastor

Wednesday: 7:00 PM...Home Bible Studies

Rick Keck, Minister Will Jacobs, Associate Minister Chad Lane, Youth Minister

12210 Martel Road • 986-7050 www.cclctn.com

(Corner of Grigsby Chapel)

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Pastor Steve McCullar

*Nursery Available 12813 Kingston Pike • 966-2300

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9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

138 Admiral Road 966-5224

14025 Highway 70E (3/4 of a mile West of Dixie Lee Junction)

Places of Worship

Sunday Morning Prayer …… 8:30 am Sunday School* ……………9:30 am Sunday Worship* …………10:30 am Sunday Evening Worship* … 6:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study …… 7:00 pm

Jason Warden, Senior Minister

Worship Times

9:30 am and

Advertise your Worship services in farragutpress Call 865.675.6397

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10:50 am

NEW COVENANT BAPTIST CHURCH

For more information go to

Fredrick E. Brabson, Sr.- Senior Pastor

671-1885

www.christcov.org

Winning Souls and Changing Lives for Jesus Christ is a “Total Family Ministry” WEEKLY SERVICE Sunday

9:30 AM Family Bible Hour 11:00 AM Worship Service and Kid’s Praise Wednesday 6:45 PM Evening Bible Study

Nursery Care provided for all services

Worship Services Saturday 5:30 pm

Sunday 9:00 am & 10:40 am

Student Ministries Middle School ‘The Mix’ High School ‘Fuel’ Wednesday 6:30 pm Dixie Lee Junction 777-2121 www.tworiverschurch.org

FARRAGUT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Stephen Ministry Church Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday School 9:45 Nursery Provided

RELEVANT WORD TELEVISION MINISTRY

Sunday Morning Services Traditional and Contemporary 8:45 & 11:00 a.m.

209 Jamestowne Blvd. Located behind Village Green Shopping Ctr.

11020 Roane Drive 966-6728 www.concordumc.com

(865)966-9547 • fpctn.org

Nursery Provided for All Services

TBN Ch. 40 Comcast Sundays at 10:00 AM CTN/WVLR Channel 48 Sundays at 4:30 PM Worship Complex 10319 Starkey Lane Knoxville, TN 37932

Mailing Address P.O. Box 22847 Knoxville, TN 37933

Phone: (865) 671-3370 Website: www.newcovenantbc.com A church inviting you to make a life changing decision for Christ.

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Cancer survivors from Cokesbury Cancer Support Group participated in FHS Relay For Life fundraiser. From left are Kim Dukes (37-year survivor), Annabelle Winfrey (44 years), Jack Slaughter (11 years) and Jack’s wife, Vivian Slaughter (two-and-one-half years).

Jacoby From page 6A

out the cancer had spread in February 2012. Saying he was questioning, “‘Why would I have cancer if you’ve called me to preach?’” while also “a little upset, I was a little worried how people would treat me,” Jacoby added that he discovered untapped strength. The day he found out the cancer had spread, “I went to a youth group that night and had a oneon-one with God. I realized it’s something I can’t be afraid of,” Jacoby said. “I was raised in a Christian family and taught not to fear.” On March 15, 2012, “I started my chemotherapy treatments,”

Jacoby said. Going homebound in March, “The first round [of chemotherapy] wasn’t bad, and I thought that’s how it was going to go the whole round. But it got worse,” Jacoby said. “I started noticing little hairs [falling out] in the shower. Then the second round, that’s when I started to feel sick, and I became very weak,” Jacoby added. “It was a struggle to get out of bed. I struggled to even smile.” Through it all, “I’m where I should be. I kept up with school. I got good grades last year,” Jacoby said about homebound schoolwork in the face of extreme weakness. “I’ve got straight A’s this year.”

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Farragut Baseball, Inc.’s Willie Mays League White Sox honored the memory of Jackie Robinson by wearing his No. 42 on Jackie Robinson Day, Monday, April 15, as the White Sox played the Rockies at FB, Inc’s Northshore Fields. Back row, from left, are assistant coach Randy Gleckler, Cole Edmundson, Bradley Rayment, Grant Clarno, Jakob Kustin, William Severns and head coach Adam Kustin. Front row, from left, are Sam Kittrell, Benjamin Crutchfield, Blake McClellan, Caleb McNeil, Joshua Boozer and Troy Glecker.

No. 42 From page 6A

for the boys and three for the coaches. I bought T-shirts and I ironed on the numbers on the front. … I brought them to the team at 7 [p.m.].” Among all FB, Inc Willie Mays teams, “We were the only ones,” Kirsten said. “I’m really proud of the boys. “And it drew a lot of attention. All the other teams around were

going, ‘Wow, that’s really cool,’” Kirsten added. However, “I was actually concerned that the umps or someone would say, ‘They can’t all wear that number, we can’t tell if they’re batting in their right order,’” Kirsten said. “But nobody said a thing.” “I knew the boys would have their [regular jerseys] anyway if they fussed,” she added. Although her White Sox lost to the Rockies 5-4, “Everything

went fine,” Kirsten said. “It was a very exciting game.” Looking ahead, Kirsten said she, Adam and Jakob would continue, with the blessing of FB, Inc. and other parents, their No. 42 tradition each Jackie Robinson Day with teams in future leagues. Even if they had no regular game scheduled that day, “Try to get a scrimmage or something to definitely play that day every year,” Kirsten said.

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The third annual Art in the Park took place Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, at different Farragut parks and area locations. This year, photography was added to the mix, as photographers joined painters in creating art during the weekend.

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Jenna Heyer and Timo Depha

Karen Reeves

➤ Cordelia Norris and Joseph Cadotte

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From left, Angela, Addie and Alayna Golebiewski

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Brenda Bogard (left), with Ruth and Greg Geiger

Amy Ridgell

Damien Brown (left), with Zach Jeppeseh

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Gary Dagnan

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Janet Weaver

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Convenient Area Cedar Bluff! 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 1,565 SF, Hardwood f l o o r s , Vaulted Ceilings. Convenient to shopping, hospitals, and schools. Priced at $164,900

THIS HOME WILL SELL QUICK! Completely redone*Almost everything new: kitchen, flooring, paint, lighting etc*All the newer amenities with the large corner established yard*Approx. 1896 SF with 3BR and a 2 car garage*Priced at $154,900. Call Quint (owner/agent) to see this home 693-3232.

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3541 WINDY J FARMS $1,450,000

126 CLEAR COVE $895,000

140 CASA DEL LAGO WAY $895,000

1216 ARBORBROOKE $829,900

WINDY J FARMS S/D-32.47 +/- Acres abounding in wildlife, privacy & perfect for horse farm. Natural stocked lake & ready for kayaking & fishing. Your own piece of heaven just 15 min from the airport. You'll enjoy watching ducks, deer, fox & wild turkeys from the 2 covered front porches of this brick 2 sty overlooking lake w/a gated entrance & a 1/4 mile of concrete driveway. 5 BRs, 2 1/2 baths situated in the middle of the 32+/- acres. Large eatin kitchen. Teak and cherry hardwood flooring. Screened porch, patio & loads of room for expansion. Master up w/ heart shaped whirlpool & sep shower. A must see for horse lovers or people who love privacy. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #823340 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 9060

MILLERS LANDING! Beautiful 6300 SF lakefront home. Energy efficient 2x6 insulated framing. Main level living w/gourmet kit, keeping room, DR, master bedroom suite, office & 2nd guest BR suite, office, & 2nd car gar, large screened porch & wraparound Brazilian hardwood decking allows you to enjoy the captivating views of Ft. Loudon Lake & Smoky Mountains. Lower level offers optional separate living w/a private guest BR suite & BA, 2nd full kit, enormous rec room, extensive storage, workshop, 2nd multi-car gar & 2nd screened tiled patio. Newly finished 1000 SFt bonus room. Boat house w/lift & sep jet ski lift. New roof & gutters on house & boat house. New gas installed & most windows replaced. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #831438 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 8470

CASA DEL LAGO S/D! Gated neighborhood on the water! 2 Sty stone & hardcoat stucco villa w/level walk to the lake. Newly finished full bsmt w/wraparound granite top bar, billiard room, rec room, 4th BR, BA & exercise room. Newly finished outdoor entertaining area w/frpl, hot tub, bar, paver patio & lakeside patio. Located on end & adjoining woods, it’s just a short walk to your dock. New sunroom. New hardwood flooring up. New roof. 4 BR and 4,5 BA. Security, irrigation, central vac. Main level master w/luxurious bath. Eat-in kitchen w/beautiful views. Loft & bonus up. Lawn maintenance by the HOA. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 693-3232. #841272 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 8504

THE WOODS AT MONTGOMERY COVE! A former showcase home, this brick 3 sty features 5 BRs, 4 full & 2 half BAs including a master on main level & 2nd master up. It’s a “dream” kitchen w/Wildwood custom cabs w/granite tops, large island & spacious eat-in area. New backsplash. FR w/French doors leading to new sunroom overlooking newly landscaped backyard w/new stone patio, new staircase, new fountain, new built-in grill & fire pit, hot tub & private wooded lot. New marble floor in foyer. LR & FR w/frpl. An office on all 3 levels. Hardwood on main. 3rd Floor office & media room. New roof & gutters. Freshly painted exterior. Community pool, tennis courts, playground and dock. #840647 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 8466

405 E FOX DEN $799,900

3918 SHIPWATCH $769,900

1601 ALCOTT MANOR $699,900

12127 SOUTHWICK $699,900

FOX DEN VILLAGE! Fox Den Country Club area! Custom built 2 sty bsmt located on 17th green of golf course. Beautiful GR w/open living area & Dining area featuring towering ceilings & spiral staircase. Kitchen w/vaulted ceiling, stainless appliances & 8 window bay breakfast area. FR w/built-ins & frpl. Main level master w/gorgeous golf course views & relaxing bath. 6 BRs, 4.5 BAs w/3 BRs up & 4th, 5th & 6th BRs in bsmt w/a “safe room,” rec room & 2 BAss. 3-Car gar. Private backyard. Covered front & back porches. 3 Gas HVAC units. New roof & downspouts. Irrigation, security. Exterior freshly painted. It’s one of a kind. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #821320 $849,900 Talking Homes 1877-463-6546 Code 9041

ANCHORAGE S/D! Fabulous lakefront 2 sty bsmt w/a level walk to the water complete with boat dock. Open GR w/towering ceilings & a wall of windows overlooking water. Main master w/elegant bath & lake views w/deck access. Open DR. Bsmt includes bonus room, billiard area w/wet bar, frpl, office & 1000 SF of unfin. area for workshop & storage. Covered boat dock with 6000 lb. lift & 1500 lb. skiff. 20 Minute boat ride to UT games. Convenient to hospitals & airport. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #825417 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 8973

WHITTINGTON CREEK! Gorgeous brick 2 sty on cul-de-sac wooded private lot. Beautifully landscaped park like setting w/Lanai w/frpl & new paver patio. Towering ceilings in foyer. Music room. Main level master w/trey ceiling & remodeled bath. Open FR & kit w/new granite tops, bar & cathedral breakfast area. FR w/frpl, refinished + new add'nal hardwood flooring. 3.5 BAs. Large bonus up + hobby room w/built-ins, laundry, new rubbed oil bronze hardware. Freshly painted exterior. TVA energy efficiency certified. Community pool, tennis courts & club house. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #826295 Talking Homes 1-877-4636546 Code 654

ANDOVER PLACE! Gorgeous custom brick 2 sty w/over 5800+/- SF. Main level has been remodeled! 5 BRs, 4 full & 2 half BAs. Towering ceilings in foyer. Main level office. Sunken FR w/new hardwood flooring, built-in bookcases & entertainment center, coffered ceiling & fplce. Gourmet kit w/solid cherry cabs, new appliances, new granite & new marble tiled flooring. 2 Amazing master suites. Main level master w/fplce, new hardwood flooring & trey ceiling. New bath w/sunken whirlpool, 2 walk-in closets & 2 new sep. vanities w/granite tops, new lighting, new marble flooring & new marble shower wiKohler spa spray fixtures. Huge bonus up w/built-ins, kitchenette & bath. 2nd Master suite up & bath w/whirlpool tub. Extensive use of crown moldings & walk-in closets in all Brs. .3 Car gar. Community pool, tennis courts & club house. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 9088

8809 COVE POINT $695,000

1425 CHEROKEE BLVD. $695,000

424 BOXWOOD SQUARE $659,000

1830 ROYAL HARBOR $629,900

COVE POINT S/D! 3.2+/- ACRE WOODED LOT with a totally remodeled basement ranch & detached lake lot w/flat 22’x20’ deck dock w/YEAR ROUND WATER! 4 Brs, 2.5BAs. Refinished hardwood flooring. Open FR w/frpl, beamed ceilings & French doors to patio. LR & DR. Remodeled kit w/ Magna granite countertops from Brazil, new cherry cabs, new appliances, new island & open to LR & DR. Screened porch. Remodeled baths. Master w/granite tops, whirlpool Travertine tiled flooring & walk-in tiled shower. Rec room & workshop down. New roof & gutters. New 2-car detached gar. New electric panel. New dock. 5 Minutes to shopping. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232.#838438 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 9098

SEQUOYAH HILLS! The right address & the best views! Located on Cherokee Blvd across from river & park, 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 sty bsmt features charm & beauty that’s hard to find. Located on wooded private lot, features LR w/frpl, DR, eatin kit w/granite tops & exit to patio & courtyard. Main level master w/bath also has an office or BR that adjoins. FR w/gas frpl. Sunroom w/brick tile flooring. 3 additional BR & BA up. 2-Car gar. Hardwood flooring in most rooms. Convenient to UT Hospital & downtown. This home is also on Dogwood Trail. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #839888 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 8465

BOXWOOD SQUARE S/D! Beautifully updated 2 sty bsmt w/lots of hardwood flooring. LR w/gas frpl. Formal DR. Updated kit w/new tiled flooring, new granite tops, new appliances, new tiled backsplash, lighting & eat-in area that opens to sunroom. Marble, tile & hardwood flooring throughout. 2 Master suites up w/lake & mountain views. Sitting room #2 adjoins sitting room or BR. Fin bsmt features Rec room w/gas frpl & wet bar. Full BA & BR #3 down. New windows, new exterior doors, new awnings. New roof and gutters. Brick walled courtyard and Pergola with covered patio and side porch. Small unique subdivision. Unique in every way. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #827178 Talking Homes 1877-463-6546 Code 9056

WEXFORD AT LAKE LOUDOUN S/D! This spectacular & simply elegant contemporary features 5 BRs, 3 full & 3 half BAs & gorgeous lake & mountain views! Inspired by the homes of Frank Lloyd Wright, this floor plan boasts a staircase that spans all three floors. The large open sunken GR exits to a full length deck. The main level master has private deck access w/luxurious BA featuring a circular glass shower & sep whirlpool. Massive GR w/frpl & open kitchen w/breakfast area overlooking lake. Sunroom/DR. Full fin.bsmt w/wet bar & 1500 SF rec room & 2nd master suite. Community pool just across the lake. Unique in every way! Open large rooms that will amaze you. For more listings like this one visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #838128 Call Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 9092

12506 AMBERSET DR. $599,900

645 GWINHURST $599,900

12507 Willow Hill Ct. $590,000

2514 SHADY MEADOW $579,900

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MONTGOMERY COVE! Immaculate brick 2 sty w/fin bsmt. Towering foyer + main level office w/cathedral ceilings. Open DR. GR w/vaulted ceiling w/French doors to deck & stunning frpl. Kit w/quartz countertops, cherry cabinets & bay windowed breakfast area, island/bar all appliances. Main level master w/2 sty deep trey ceiling w/BA featuring cathedral ceilings, whirlpool & sep. shower. 5 BR, 4 1/2 BAs. Walk-in attic access + 3rd floor stor.age 2 Rec rooms down, multipurpose room, BA & 4th car/boat gar. Wraparound deck & park like setting featuring a level wooded lot. New roof & gutters. Security & irrigation. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #840040 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code8460

WENTWORTH! Over 4500+/- SF 2 sty brick beauty that adjoins Willow Creek Golf Course. 4 BRs, 4 bull BAs. Main level guest BR & BA. Towering foyer. GR w/built-ins & ifrpl & opens to sunken sunroom, tiled flooring & overlooking the golf course. Large eatin kit w/breakfast bay opening to deck. 3-Car gar. Sprawling master up w/triple window bay, sitting area w/trey ceiling. Whirlpool, sep shower & golf course views. Third floor walkup attic. Community pool, tennis courts, clubhouse & walking trails. New roof & gutters. New gar doors. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #835212 Talking Homes 1-877-4636546 Code 9078

WENTWORTH - House and Gardens BEAUTIFUL! Brick custom 2 sty by Jerry C. Taylor located on the #1 tee of Willow Creek Golf Course. Totally updated, features 4 BR, 3 1/2 BA + bonus & sunroom. Main level master w/remodeled BA & adjoining office. GR w/vaulted ceiling w/skylights, see-thru frpl w/2 sets of French doors to sunken sunroom overlooking golf course. Remodeled kitchen from top to bottom w/new cabinets w/granite tops, new stainless appliances & eatin area overlooking stone frpl & patio w/tiered second patio. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-693-3232. #842778 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code _____.

COVERED BRIDGE AT HARDIN VALLEY! Beautiful brick & stone 2 sty just 5 years old w/4 BRs, 3.5 BAs. Towering ceilings in foyer & GR & wonderful open floor plan for entertaining. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors in tfoyer, DR, powder room & GR & keeping room. Main master w/deep trey ceiling, sitting area & sprawling posh BA w/walk-in shower, 2 sep vanities & whirlpool. Open kit w/granite tops, stainless appliances, eat-in breakfast area. Keeping room w/frpl + 2 sty tall ceilings in GR w/2nd frpl. 9’ Ceilings, central vac, irrigation, security, community pool, club house & walking trail. Private backyard. For more listings like this one, visit www.starliper.com or call 865-6933232. #833218 Talking Homes 1-877-463-6546 Code 9013

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bizbeat Local restaurant health scores: • Bonefish Grill Bar, 11395 Parkside Drive, 98 • Bonefish Grill, 11395 Parkside Drive, 93 • China Pearl, 115 Brooklawn Street, 85 • Connors Steak & Seafood, 10915 Turkey Drive, 96 • Coronado’s Catering, 11110 Kingston Pike, S-130, 99 • El Mezcal, 11110 Kingston Pike STE 130, 92 • Family Life Center Cafe, 11704 Kingston Pike, 99 • Fox Den Country Club - Tackett’s Bar, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive, 99 • Fox Den Country Club - Tackett’s Snack Bar, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive, 98 • Fox Den Country Club Bar Ginty’s, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive, 97 • Fox Den Country Club Restaurant, 12284 N. Fox Den Drive, 100 • Fox Road Marina, 1100 Fox Road, 96 • GuestHouse Inn & Suites - Food, 500 Lovell Road, 97 • IHOP, 313 Lovell Road, 90 • Marco’s Pizza, 12552 Kingston Pike, 95 • McDonald’s, 327 Lovell Road, 93 • Microtel Continental Breakfast, 309 N. Peters Road, 98 • O’Charley’s Bar, 11036 Parkside Drive, 100 • O’Charley’s Restaurant, 11036 Parkside Drive, 98 • Papa Murphy’s, 133 Brooklawn Street, 94 • Rice King, 12564 Kingston Pike, 88 • Salsarita’s, 10919 Parkside Drive, 92 • Sam & Andy’s West, 11110 Kingston Pike, 67 • Smoky Mountain Brewery Kitchen, 11308 Parkside Drive, 97 • Smoky Mountain Brewery Lounge, 11308 Parkside Drive, 100 • Super 8 - Kitchen, 11748 Snyder Road, 100 • Webster’s Deli & Cafe, 12744 Kingston Pike, 94

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business briefs • Blake Smith will be the new general manager of the Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College. He will start June 1. He Smith currently is director of operations for the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. • A Farragut West Knox Chamber of Commerce Networking event begins at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 9, at Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, located at 10133 Sherrill Boulevard, Suite 200. • A Community Forum begins at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 14. The topic is “The Future of Healthcare and its Impact on Business.” The event is free and will happen in Farragut Town Hall Board Room. Panelists will include Tennova Healthcare senior vice president of governmental relations Jerry W. Askew; Turkey Creek Medical Center CEO Lance Jones, BB&T Insurance Services vice president Pam Lawhorn and Summit Healthcare CEO Tim Young. • The Friends of ORNL’s monthly luncheon lecture meeting will take place Tuesday, May 14. Dr. Lonnie J. Love will speak on “Development of 3D Printing and Other Advanced Manufacturing Applications at ORNL.” • ShoffnerKalthoff Mechanical Electrical Service took second place in the Specialty Contractors category in the “700,001 – one million work hours” division in the 2013 Associated General Contractors of America’s Construction Safety Excellence Awards.

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The Ford property adjacent to Town Hall is for sale. Michael Bates, real estate broker with Gables & Gates, Realtors, said the property has been with the family of former Farragut Mayor Eddy Ford for more than 100 years. “There’s probably very few cities and towns that have such a large tract of property that has not been developed in the heart of the town,” he said. At just over 68 acres, $14 million is the asking price, he said. Bates said there is interest in the property. The property is already zoned commercial, office and residential, he said. “To me, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a developer or partnership or joint venture or family trust to purchase a property of this size with these diverse zoning options for the future benefit for the purchaser and for the town and the citizens because I think it has such great potential,” he said. A Feb. 2, 2012, farragutpress article stated, “A previous administration approved zoning regulations and building requirements for a Town Center District, a planned downtown in Farragut. Due largely to the recession, the downtown devel-

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opment was never built.” Bates called it a beautiful property and stressed that its zoning makes it more attractive to prospective developers. “It’s not just a beautiful piece of property from a developer’s standpoint,” he said. “... It has all the diverse possibilities and options that already exist. You don’t have to go and rezone it.” The family is ready to move on, he said. “This property has not been

available for sale to this extent in a long, long time, so the family asked me to put it on the market,” Bates said. “And that’s what I’m doing, so I think it has a lot of potential for a lot of different things.” A press release states that the property, at 11500 Kingston Pike, “was farmed and used for agriculture” during much of its early years in the family’s ownership. Its location places it centrally. “It’s almost like the city is

already built around this property, so now all someone has to do is buy it and do something unique and special,” Bates said. Bates said the property is known around town. “I think anyone that lives in Farragut or that traverses Kingston Pike, whether you’re going east or west, if you talk about the Ford property next to the Town Hall, they’re going to know exactly where it is,” he said.

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Clarity Pointe Knoxville, an assisted-living community that focuses on care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, had its grand opening on Wednesday, May 1. The community has 56 private suites, said Doug Oliver, Clarity Pointe Knoxville executive director. “Basically the whole building is divided up into three neighborhoods, and they all center this inner courtyard ... that has a raised flower garden, screened-in porches, a lot of opportunities for being outdoors,” Oliver said. The specialization of the community makes it unique, he said. “Our entire building is dedicated to providing those services,” he said. “From the way we train our staff to the way the building’s built to the fixtures and the decorations and the furniture within, all has purpose and meaning for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.” The hallway lighting does not allow for many shadows on the wall, he said. “The colors of the wall, we specifically picked colors that are more friendly to those who have dementia and Alzheimer’s,” he said. “The colors are more soothing. The different carpeting and floor textures also lend themselves to be more friendly to those with Alzheimer’s or dementia, basically not a lot of busy patterns and things like that.” The community has reminisc-

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(Top) From left to right, Clarity Pointe Knoxville sales and movein coordinator Trish Killian, executive director Doug Oliver and community outreach coordinator Mary Lynne Payne stand in the facility’s inner courtyard at its grand opening Wednesday, May 1. (Above) Doug Oliver, executive director, and others cut the ribbon for Clarity Pointe Knoxville Tuesday, April 30.

ing boxes, which are meant to spark the long-term memory of residents. “They’re filled with items from the past that staff can sit with residents and provide one-on-one or group activity where we can engage them in reminiscing about their past, bring up good memories,” he said. Themes of these boxes include a day at the beach or the military, among others. “By and large, most of our memories are pleasant, and we want to tap into those because the residents we’ll be serving will still have a lot of those memories,” he said. The facility also features an in-house salon and a massage therapy room. “The way that the building is set up allows for a lot of opportunity for residents to explore their community and not feel like they’re isolated in one little part of the building,” he said. Each neighborhood has its own kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry room and activity area. “Our goal is to keep them as independent as possible for as long as possible,” he said. The facility is located at 901 Concord Road. “Anybody that could possibly use our assistance, feel free to drop by, and we’d love to talk to you about what we have to offer,” he said.

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Adventure is just outside your door With 850 miles of trails, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a variety of challenges

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The Smoky Mountains have a variety of hiking trails that make it accessible to people with all kinds of experience levels. Dana Soehn, park spokesperson for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, said there are 850 miles of trails. “Many of them connect, and there are a lot of great loops that people like to take,” she said. An oft-recommended beginner trail for those looking to see a waterfall is Laurel Falls Trail. “That’s a really easy beginner trail,” she said. “It’s about a mile and a quarter in length, and it has a very easy grade. It is paved, and so it’s a nice transition for beginner hikers. And that’s on the Tennessee side. On the North Carolina side of the park, again, there are waterfall hikes there that are in that easy range: Kephart Prong Trail is a popular place to be, wild flow-

ers, and it’s an easy grade trail.” An easy grade means a trail is not steep, she said. Outside of hiking trails, there also are nature trails, she said. “These are very short, less-than-a-mile trails that are good for families,” she said. She cited Abrams Falls Trail and Rainbow Falls Trail as intermediate hikes. The steep Chimney Tops Trail is more advanced, she said. “It’s short, but it’s a strenuous hike that’s very popular,” she said. Precautions people should take begin with keeping someone informed of hiking plans. “Always let somebody know your hiking plans – where you’re going to start your hike and how long you anticipate it’s going to take you – so that if you don’t check back in, they’ll know when they should start worrying,” See ADVENTURE on Page 4B

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Whether it’s the more rugged challenge of Haw Ridge’s “roots and rocks,” the more moderate challenge of Concord Park’s dirt trail or just the paved greenways of Farragut, a quality mountain bike allows cyclists to enjoy all three scenic trails. Haw Ridge, located within Oak Ridge city limits just beyond Solway and Knox County line, “Is right over the Clinch

River, turn right on Edgemore [Road], and it’s the peninsula there,” said Fares Schlank, owner of West Bicycles in Farragut. “It’s a fabulous place, it’s a jewel.” Schlank estimated Haw Ridge has “probably about 30” miles of “off-road” trails “that is more technical,” meaning more suited for experienced mountain bikers or those less experienced looking for a serious challenge. Scott Revell, co-owner of Knoxville Bicycle Company in Hardin Valley, agreed

with Schlank. “It’s very technical and challenging, which doesn’t make it great for beginners,” Revell said. “But it makes it sought after. It’s actually been in some magazine write-ups over the years showing it as one of the better places to ride in the Eastern United States. “There’s a lot of risk on the technical trails.” For those ready for such a mountain bike challenge, “Location is probably No. 1, with Pellissippi Parkway,” when con-

sidering Haw Ridge, Revell added. “We’re in Hardin Valley, and it’s literally less than 10 minutes for us, so it’s pretty easy to get to for most people, at least on the west end of Knoxville.” Just outside of Farragut along Northshore Drive “is a wonderful park called Concord Park,” Schlank said of this more moderate trail. “Miles of maintained trails ... there’s a lot of mountain bikers. It’s all in dirt, it’s all hard-packed See BIKES on Page 3B

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trails. You need a mountain bike. “First off, you will think you’re in the Smokies, because that’s what it looks like when you’re in the park,” Schlank added. “You’ve got the lake on one side, you’ve got cliffs on the other. ... The poison ivy’s been sprayed for. It’s a great place to go. “The routes back there, they're all loops, so you always come out at the same place. But there’s probably 15 miles of single track and loops back there that you can ride your bike on. You’re into nature, it’s quiet. ... And you’ve got a nice breeze. Folks don’t mess with you.” Pointing out that a mountain bike is “all-terrain ... with a very simple gearing system,” Schlank emphasized that a mountain bike also can be a family bike — if you’re trip is less than 20 miles and speed isn’t a concern. That would include individuals, families or friends looking to enjoy town of Farragut’s greenway system. “You don’t want to go fast, but you want to have gears to climb the big hills,” Schlank said. “Go from Lovell Road to Watt Road and almost never be on a street.” Schlank priced a “solid,” entry-level mountain bike at $400, adding that it’s important for customers to get the right cycling “fit” by visiting “a local, neigh-

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borhood specialty shop that knows what it’s doing.” Pricing a quality entry-level mountain bike higher, Revell said don’t be fooled by the label “mountain bike.” “You can go to Wal-Mart and get a bike that says it’s a ‘mountain bike,’ but the reality is if you take it to a real mountain bike trail, you'll be lucky if it makes it through one trip without tearing up,” Revell said, stressing that a high quality, entry-level mountain bike costs “probably about $650 to start. ... Even if you’re an absolute beginner and just don’t even know how serious you’re going to get.” Novice mountain bikers are better able to handle tougher trails in recent years because of the 29-inch-wheeled mountain bike, Revell said, a trend he’s notice “in the last five or six years.” “A lot of them would have thought they could never mountain bike. Or were too afraid to mountain bike,” he added. “But they take a 29 out and it’s calms the trail down so much, it’s so much easier to ride.” Avid mountain bikers who regularly take on more challenge trails should go beyond the $650 price tag, Revell said. “For somebody that knows when they get it, ‘I probably plan to ride two or three days a week on a real mountain bike trail,’ then they probably ought to go ahead and spend $800 to $1,000 and up,” Revell added. “Because they will end up spending that money later if they don’t.”

Above: Scott Revell, coowner of Knoxville Bicycle Company in Hardin Valley, checks out the chain, pedals and gears on this Raleigh Talus 29 Elite mountain bike among his stock. Left: Fares Schlank, owner of West Bicycles in Farragut, demonstrates the climbing ability of a Giant Revel mountain bike among his stock.

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Admirals start 2-1 FHS begins tourney crushing LC, Rebels, then loses to Irish

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Farragut High School’s baseball team made short work of Lenoir City Friday afternoon in the opening round of the District 4-AAA Tournament. The top-seeded Admirals routed the Panthers 13-0 at John Heatherly Field. The win was impressive for Farragut, which opened defense of its 2012 district tournament title. “I was nice to get a win,” said Admirals’ junior first baseman Chase Chambers. “It was good to come out Admirals 13 here and jump on Panthers 0 somebody. “This is one of those games that you have to win.” Farragut (25-8) blew open a close game against Lenoir City with a 10-run second inning. The Ads sent 15 batters to the plate in the frame but had just five hits. Furthermore, FHS plated every run after Lenoir City (223) had already recorded two outs. Nick Senzel, Chambers, and second baseman Sam Schultze all had two-run singles. Alex Schuettler came home when Panthers’ starting pitcher Chris Poe threw a wild pitch. Farragut got two more runs on a pair of Lenoir City errors and Anthony El Chibani had an RBI when he drew a bases-loaded walk. “It’s good to get off to a good start,” Admirals’ head coach Matt Buckner said. The Ads dominated the contest but the game wasn’t without a few early anxious moments. Lenoir City, which arrived 10 minutes before the scheduled game time, mounted a minor threat in the top of the second with FHS clinging to a 1-0 lead.

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(Above) Farragut winning pitcher Shane Mosiello fires plateward against Lenoir City. (Below) Admirals right fielder Anthony El Chibani rounds third base against the Panthers.

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Farragut High School boys soccer head coach Wallie Culbreth had some concerns as his team opened District 4-AAA Tournament play Monday night. “This game had us concerned,” Culbreth said after his team eliminated Lenoir City with a 4-0 victory. “They didn’t score in Admirals 4 the district until Panthers 0 the last game when they beat West 5-1 and West was the third best team in the district. We didn’t beat West 5-1. “Then, they beat Webb 3-1 and they were the private school state champion and they lost one senior last year. Then [the Panthers] tied Hardin Valley 33.” Culbreth’s concern then escalated into worry late in the first half. “I wasn’t worried until we were 30 minutes in and we weren’t getting anything done,” he said. “Then, they get a shot that could’ve beaten us 1-0.” Farragut’s senior goalkeeper Gus Green stopped that shot, and from there the Ads took control of the match. The Admirals (15-3) took a 1-0 lead when Marvin Mendy found the back of the Lenoir City net in the 37th minute. Mendy’s marker represented the only scoring in the first half. Farragut extended its advantage to 2-0 in the 46th minute when Fletcher Ekern scored. “Early, we were panicking and that goal really lifted us up late in the first half,” Ekern said. “It was one of those things that just See SOCCER on page 8B

One-hit pitching, defense lift FHS softball in tourney

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As Heritage catcher McKenzie Sherman waits for a throw, Hannah Stephenson, FHS freshman designated player, scores on Shelby Miller’s first-inning sacrifice fly.

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LENOIR CITY — David Moore's successful youth movement with Farragut softball, already producing a District 4AAA league title, won its first playoff game Monday evening. The Lady Admirals 2 Lady Lady Mountaineers 1 Admirals (28-8 overall) made their only two hits of the game count, both coming in a two-run bottom of the first. Adding a one-hit pitching gem by FHS sophomore Sierra Sims plus stellar defense — minus two fielding hiccups allowing a fourth-inning run — Farragut edged No. 5 seed Heritage 2-1 in District 4-AAA Tournament’s double-elimination round May 6. “She’s been battling with

some stiffness in her back, but she battled through and kind of gutted it out,” Moore, FHS head coach, said about Sims’ complete game, allowing just one unearned run, one hit and one walk while striking out six. “She did a good job hitting her spots. A great pitching performance against a good, veteran team.” As for her back, “It felt good, I felt really loose today,” Sims said. “On this team it’s good because the defense backs you up and the offense backs you up all the time,” Sims added. “I’m always confident because they’re always out there with me.” Moore labeled his defense “solid.” Individually. “Hannah See SOFTBALL on page 8B

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A pair of Zach Sears deep drives producing three RBI, plus Garrett Butler’s fastball-curveball combination helped Hardin Valley Academy finally shake off a stubborn No. 8 seed. Entering District 3-AAA Tournament as top seed, the Hawks finally put away Campbell County, scoring nine runs over the final two innings for a 12-2 six-inning win Friday evening, May 3, at HVA. Hardin Valley’s sophomore combo of third baseman Ian Pung and shortstop Seth Hunt led the Hawks with three hits each, as Pung's production including a double, driving in three runs overall. Hunt, who also walked, scored four times. Solid relief pitching from senior ace Tommy Weiler and sophomore Matt Turner also was key. As for Sears, sophomore first baseman who smacked a pair of doubles deep to left field while ending with four RBI, “It felt good,” he said.

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Panthers’ second baseman Dakota Watson reached with a one-out infield single. Garrett Weingarten followed and reached on a two-base error to put runners at second and third. Farragut senior left hander Shane Mosiello, however, averted damage when catcher Brett Hagenow made a great defensive play and LCHS catcher Hayden Wiggins was punched out on a called third strike. “We had Admirals 7 a defensive debaRebels 0 cle [in the top of the second] but it didn’t hurt us, thankfully,” Buckner said. “Shane did a good job. He threw strikes.” Mosiello, who tossed a fiveinning shutout, surrendered just two hits. He hit a batter and struck out three. Farragut extended its lead to 13-0 in the bottom of the fourth. Schultze, who went 3-for-3, opened the inning with a double off the top of the left-field fence and scored on Jammer Strickland’s double. Strickland would later score on a groundout by El Chibani. Senzel, Farragut’s senior

Hawks. Vinny Gambuzza, sophomore second baseman, also had a single. The Hawks, 21-8 after the win, received 4 2/3 innings work from starting pitcher Butler, a senior, who struck out six while allowing two earned runs, six hits, three walks and a hit batter. Butler also picked off a Cougars runner at second with none out in the fifth inning. “I didn't have my change-up, but my fastball was coming out really good today. Had a lot of juice on it,” Butler said. “I mixed that with a curveball to confuse them in the strike zone, and it works. “I got a lot of K’s with my fastball when they were looking curveball,” he added. “It helped me really well.”

But that's only after improving his technique. “Early in the season I was having trouble getting my foot down,” Sears said. “Really wasn’t very controlled on the lower body. I’ve been trying to soften it up, workHawks 12 ing on it in the Cougars 2 cages.” HVA head coach Kirk Renegar said, “I thought Ian Pung and Zach Sears stood right out. And I’d also put Seth Hunt into that category in terms of guys committing to the approach we want to have.” Dylan Harris, freshman left fielder, had a pair of singles and one RBI. Tyler Thompson, freshman designated hitter, added a two-RBI single to right field in the sixth. Landon Beyer, freshman catcher, capped off a five-run sixth with a game-ending RBI single. Sully Smoak came off the bench to connect on a two-RBI single as part of a four-run bottom of the fifth, making it 7-2

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Vinny Gambuzza, HVA sophomore second baseman, flips the ball to sophomore shortstop Seth Hunt at second base looking for a force out.

shortstop, said the victory was huge for the Ads. “We know that we’re going to get everybody’s best and we’re going to have to play every game like it’s our last,” he said. “This was good for our seniors because we want to finish the season on a good note.” After Farragut’s defensive miscue, Mosiello retired 11 of the next 13 Lenoir City hitters. The Admirals opened the scoring in the bottom of the first without the benefit of a hit. El Chibani drew a one-out walk. He advanced to second on a wild pitch and Irish 4 took third on a Admirals 2 passed ball before scoring when Poe uncorked a wild pitch. That was the first of two early postseason wins for the Admirals. Farragut avenged one of its two regular-season district losses with a 7-0 victory over fourthseeded Maryville on a rainy Saturday afternoon. FHS senior right-hander Kyle Serrano tossed a three-hit shutout and fanned 12 Rebels. However, No. 3 seed Knoxville Catholic placed Farragut in the losers’ bracket after the Irish edged FHS 4-2 Monday evening, May 6.

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Jasmine Langston finished her Hardin Valley Academy softball career with a night to remember defensively. But it was a final score to forget, a 3-0 Karns win during opening day of District 3-AAA Tournament at HVA, that resulted in an emotional post-game of hugs and tears for Lady Hawks’ seniors. “These four years have been great … just growing as a softball player and as a person,” said Langston, a starting centerfielder and one of six HVA seniors finishing their careers Thursday night, May 2. Langston’s three outstanding catches — a lunging grab of a fly ball in the left centerfield gap in the third inning, a sliding catch of a line drive to right-center in the fifth and a nice snag of a line drive up the middle in the sixth as HVA relief pitcher — helped keep Whitney Hickam’s team in the game. “It makes me feel like I’m a little more prepared” for college, Langston said about the catches

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Katie Cooper, Hardin Valley Academy sophomore third baseman, attempts a sacrifice bunt versus Karns during 3-AAA tourney.

in relation to becoming a softball student/athlete at Miles University, an NCAA Division II school in Birmingham, Ala. Langston “got the job done in centerfield tonight, and she got the job done on the mound,” said Hickam, HVA head coach. Adding a 15-0 drubbing of No. 9 seed Campbell County earlier in the day, the eighth-seeded Lady Hawks finish the season 7-18. Langston, who relieved Hardin Valley starting pitcher Caira McHenry with two outs in the

bottom of the fifth, allowed three hits, one of which drove in Karns’ final run, in 1 1/3 innings.

Karns, No. 5 seed, improved to 22-13 behind the pitching of senior Casey Balboa. The Lady Beavers used an infield throwing error and a pair of doubles to plate two runs in the bottom of the first. Hardin Lady Beavers 3 V a l l e y loaded Lady Hawks 0 the bases with one out in the fourth. Liza El-Ajam, junior shortstop who led HVA with two hits, started the fourth with a single. Audrey Jaeger added a single. Despite a Karns throwing error, HVA didn’t score after a force-out grounder and a pop-up ended the threat. Haley Cloud’s infield single and Katie Cooper’s double to

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