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County FluMist Clinics Expand to Include Younger Children
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
The 2008 School FluMist Vaccination Program kick offs on Monday, September 22, with clinics scheduled in schools, daycares, and Head Start facilities through October 17th. A second round of FluMist clinics will be held between December 2nd and 22nd to provide the second dose of vaccine required for children under 9 years of age who have never received flu vaccine in the past.
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Knox County's Imagination Library gives away its 500,000th book
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Knox County's Imagination Library gave away its 500,000th book last week at a special storytelling event on Market Square. Since January 2005, the County has put half a million books in the hands of Knox County children.
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Senior Falls Prevention Seminar Slated for September 22nd
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Seventy-five percent of these falls occur in the older adult population.
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Final Second Saturday Concert Schedule Celebrates Summer's End
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Knox County Parks and Recreation's Second Saturday concert series will conclude the season on September 13, with The Retroholics. The concerts, a summertime tradition of music in the park, run the second Saturday of each month, June through September.
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County Officials Installed; Central High Choir Performs Anthem
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Senior members of the Central High School choir were appreciated with thunderous applause both before and after they sang the Star Spangled Banner for County and State officials gathered to install elected officials on Friday.
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Knox County Public Library announces the 2008 line up for Movies on the Town
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Knox County Public Library is pleased to announce the line up of its 2008 outdoor movie series. Based on a public vote, the movies range from children's to adventure films, with some classic blockbusters in between.
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Read With Me Program needs 500 volunteers
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Bill and Wanda Williams are heading up this year's volunteer recruitment effort to put readers in all Knox County 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classes. For the seventh year, Read With Me program volunteers will go into classrooms once a week to support reading programs. serving as our spokespersons for this year’s recruitment drive
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County financial report cited for excellence 12 years running
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
The Knox County Finance Department has received its 12th consecutive Award of Excellence for the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) notified John Troyer, County Senior Director of Finance, of the award last week. According to GFOA, the award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by the Knox County financial team.
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Mayor's Office to Engage Services of Retired State Auditor
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Mayor Mike Ragsdale announced today that Clifford Tucker, CPA, will be retained on a contract basis to serve as Financial Compliance Officer for Knox County Government. Tucker, a 32-year veteran of the State Comptroller's Office, was the Knoxville-based state official in charge of assisting Knox County with the Purchasing Card Audit.
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Mayor's Statement of Condolences on shooting at Central High School
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
"Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale issued the following statement on the shooting at Central High School this morning (August 20, 2008)
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Governor's Volunteer Stars Nomination Deadline Extended
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Nomination Deadline Extended to August 20 Governor Bredesen is looking for Tennessee's most outstanding volunteers for his Governor’s Volunteer Stars Awards. Each county will select one youth and one adult volunteer to receive this prestigious award. Nominations for the inaugural class of the Awards are being accepted in Knox County until August 20. The Volunteer Star awards will celebrate the efforts of citizens who strive to improve their communities through service.
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Knox County Health Department Receives $250K Grant To Address Diabetes
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
"Knox County Health Department's (KCHD) Healthy Weight Program has received a $250,000 state-funded grant through Project Diabetes. The grant, called Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Diabetes (CARD), will allow the Healthy Weight Program to expand its efforts to address diabetes and obesity issues in Knox County. CARD'’s goal is to reduce the risk of diabetes and related complications through worksite wellness initiatives and community-based interventions.
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Knox County honors Bill Williams
Knox County Government - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
"I'm just the messenger," Bill Williams told the crowd that was gathered at the John Tarleton Home for Children to honor his service to the children of Knox County. County Mayor Mike Ragsdale hosted a ceremony to rename the administration building in Williams' honor.
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Big Read 2008 Features The Grapes of Wrath
City of Knoxville - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
YWCA Knoxville and Knox County Public Library are pleased to bring The Big Read back to Knox County for a second year, this time featuring John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath.
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Bredesen Appoints Mayor To State Board
City of Knoxville - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Gov. Phil Bredesen announced his appointment of City of Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam to the board of directors of the Tennessee Technology Development Corporation (TTDC).
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City to Begin Gay Street 100 Block Construction Project Jan. 2009
City of Knoxville - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
The City of Knoxville will not begin work on the Gay Street 100 Block construction project until January of 2009.
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City to Close Part of Tennessee Avenue
City of Knoxville - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
The City of Knoxville will permanently close Tennessee Avenue to vehicular traffic between Western Avenue and Schofield Street on Monday, September 22.
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Public Meeting on Downtown North Improvements
City of Knoxville - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Representatives from the City of Knoxville, the Metropolitan Planning Commission and Knoxville's Community Development Corporation will discuss improvement plans regarding Downtown North during a Public Meeting on Tuesday, September 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room in the Knox County Health Department located at 140 Dameron Avenue.
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Park Free in Two of City's Garages for U.T. Football Games
City of Knoxville - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
The City of Knoxville is waiving game day parking fees at the Market Square Garage and State Street Garage in downtown Knoxville for the remainder of the University of Tennessee's football season.
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City of Knoxville Impounded Vehicles
City of Knoxville - Fri, 09/26/2008 - 00:00
Daily updated list of vehicles located at the citys Vehicle Impoundment Lot on Vice Mayor Jack Sharp Rd. in East Knoxville.
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