Education
By Martha Woodward
Do the students in Knox County Schools study lessons written by Planned Parenthood? According to the local Pro-Life Coalition, they may. In a newsletter released by Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee, “Knox County School officials have approved five lesson plans for their Lifetime Wellness classes. Planned Parenthood representative, Ginny Ramseyer Winter, says the lesson plans are now available to all 13 Knox County high schools.
Fire academy class of
2009 graduates
By Tami Hartmann
Rural/Metro Fire Department held a graduation ceremony for their Fire Academy recruit class of 2009 on Feb. 25, at the Jubilee Banquet Facility in Powell. Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale delivered the keynote address to the graduates and the more than 150 friends and family members and fellow firefighters gathered for the event.Following 16 weeks, over 240 hours, of training, 20 recruits from the Rural/Metro Fire Academy received their firefighter’s badge and took the Firefighters’ Oath.
Carter students bank on the future
Students in Carter High School's Banking and Finance class are opening a "real life" bank on Feb. 16. Teacher Lynn Raymond came up with the idea of opening an “on-campus branch” bank and having her students serve as employees.
Thursday, 4th:
WDVX Blue Plate Special with Marc Douglas Berardo and Jerry Leger at the Knoxville Visitor Center.Friday, 5th:
Brad Paisleyat Thompson Bolwing Arena.Saturday, 6th:
Lord of the Dance at the Tennessee Theatre.Sunday, 7th:
Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Baily Circus "ILLUSICNATION" at the Knoxville Colisuem.Monday, 8th:
WDVX Blue Plate Special with Miss Tess at the Knoxville Visitor Center.Tuesday, 9th:
Volunteer Princess Cruises - Buffet Dinner Cruise. Go to Volunteer Princess Yacht Cruises and Events.Wednesday, 10th:
Ani DiFranco at the Bijou Theatre.
