John Volpe is the general manager of Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant at Turkey Creek. Last week the Rotary Club of Farragut presented him with its Business Person of the Quarter Award. …
Farragut Rotary ‘cleans up’ at conference – and will at creek
These are exciting times at the Rotary Club of Farragut. Busy times. A 100-member milestone is near – for the first time since the club had its first meeting in …
Volunteers go places when they help seniors, people with disabilities
It could not be helped. Listening to Nancy Welch talk about senior citizens and people with disabilities who need help getting here and there stirred memories of my late father, …
Childhelp seeks help battling child abuse
We know child abuse happens. Far too often. Kids die. Many others are scarred for life.
This is a crime and a serious social issue that tugs at your heartstrings. Tiny …
Deputy chief says drugs, related crime have changed policing
In the 1993 Knoxville Police Department (KPD) Police Academy class were four recruits who wanted to wear the uniform. They were raw rookies all – Ron Green, Kenny Miller, David …
Wesley House champions hope, changes lives
Not too long ago I listened to Garrett Wagley share his passion for Knoxville’s Wesley House, his passion for those this ministry supports and those who do the work. He …
Caregiver, rodeo minister fits in well at Farragut Rotary
Randy Dodge wears a big cowboy hat, a belt with a big rodeo buckle, blue jeans and cowboy boots. He has become somewhat of a fixture at the Wednesday meetings …
New faces, youthful spirit lift energy at Rotary meeting
The first meeting of 2019 for the Rotary Club of Farragut was, well, different. It was filled with energy, a certain spirit that doesn’t happen every week. It’s hard to …