VOL. 52 NO. 49
www.ShopperNewsNow.com |
IN THIS ISSUE
Man and Woman of the Year
Miracle Maker Cindy White knew what she was getting into when she agreed last spring to take over as principal of Vine Middle School.
➤
See Betsy Pickle’s story on A-9
Big vote at school board tonight School board members don’t get paid enough to endure all of this drama. The board’s vote tonight (Dec. 9) surely weighs heavily on each member. On one hand, Dr. Jim McIntyre expects his contract to be extended for a year (until 2017). After all, the county’s test scores were higher than ever. Things are going great. Right? Ahhh. There’s the rub.
➤
See Sandra Clark’s story on A-4
Opponent for Campfield There’ll be no rest for Stacey Campfield this coming election season, even if he’s successful in fending off Dr. Richard Briggs in the Republican Primary. The Shopper-News has learned that Fountain Citian Cheri Siler will be a candidate in the Democratic Primary for the 7th District state senatorial seat next year.
➤
Read Betty Bean on page A-4
Being Art Reynolds was never easy This is the time of the Tennessee football year for reflections. For obvious reasons, I choose to look back at the good, old days. Like a typical fan, suddenly face to face with former Volunteer linebacker Art Reynolds, I asked the following questions, in proper order ...
➤
Read Marvin West on page A-5
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Mabe to co-host Sinatra show The Shopper’s own Jake Mabe will cohost a birthday tribute to Frank Sinatra with Bradley Reeves 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, on WDVX-FM’s “East Tennessee Quiver.” The station can be heard locally at 89.9 FM, 102.9 FM or streaming online at www.wdvx.com.
7049 Maynardville Pike 37918 (865) 922-4136 NEWS news@ShopperNewsNow.com Sandra Clark | Jake Mabe ADVERTISING SALES ads@ShopperNewsNow.com Shannon Carey Jim Brannon | Tony Cranmore Brandi Davis | Patty Fecco
December 9, 2013
www.facebook.com/ShopperNewsNow
By Jake Mabe
Knox County Circuit Court Judge Dale Workman and retired Brickey Elementary teacher Terry Carr were named the Halls B&P Man and Woman of the Year at the B&P’s annual Christmas banquet last Friday night (Dec. 6) at Beaver Brook Country Club. Workman has devoted 30 years to public service as law director and as circuit court judge. He is retiring this month. Workman moved to Halls more than 40 years ago. He is a published author, was a longtime volunteer at the Halls Community Park and is a member of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. He and wife Linda are the only married couple to ever serve separately as chairs of the Dogwood Arts Festival. Carr moved to Halls with husband Ron 47 years ago. She taught at Brickey School for 34 years, retiring in 2003. After retirement, she has volunteered more than 1,800 hours of community service with the Halls Women’s League, including serving as co-chair of the League’s Closet, which provides clothing to those in need. Last January, Carr was named the Women’s League’s Volunteer of the Year. She is a member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church.
Judge Dale Workman and Terry Carr are the Halls Man and Woman of the Year.
Photo by Jake Mabe
Gresham to form foundation By Ruth White
A group of community members gathered at Litton’s last week to discuss forming a foundation at Gresham Middle School that will help with needed school improvements. Principal Donna Parker outlined what she wanted to see happen with a Gresham foundation. “I want to improve the quality of Gresham for all students, not just specific groups of people,” she said. “I am committed to the children at Gresham.” She quoted Margaret Meade and said, “Never doubt what a small group of individuals can do.” “When Donna Parker calls me, I answer,” said James Bell. “I’ve seen what she has done for the kids, the school and the community.” Parker told Bell that she needed a new gym for Gresham and the ball began to roll. Enter go-getter and former member of the Shannondale Elementary Foundation Nancy McBee. Her efforts with Shannon-
dale’s foundation helped the school raise funds to pay part time cafeteria staff members so that teaching assistants could be in the classroom to work with students. McBee and Parker are official “co-promoters” of the foundation. Other community members at the meeting were longtime Fountain City historian and ShopperNews columnist Dr. Jim Tumblin, Nan Scott, John Fugate, former Gresham principal Leo Cooper, Charlie Severance and Dr. Bill Snyder. Each has a vested interest in the Fountain City area and knows that strong schools build a strong community. “Gresham is Fountain City’s middle school,” said McBee. “What’s going to make this school better?” For Parker, the answer involves making opportunities available to students and putting technology in the hands of every student immediately. A new school gym is a long-range goal, but a necessary
Gresham Middle School principal Donna Parker, James Bell and assistant principal Scott Reed meet with other community members to discuss the formation of the Gresham Middle School Foundation. Photo by Ruth White one, a fact to which anyone attending a basketball game at Gresham can attest. Campus enhancement is another need. A mid-range goal for Parker includes revamping the cafeteria into a café style area. Any Fountain City community member who would like to be involved can contact Parker at the
school, 689-1430, or via email at donna.parker@knoxschools.org. The foundation needs a board of directors and committee members who are vested in Gresham and the Fountain City community. The Foundation will be solely focused on ensuring educational excellence for children in Fountain City.
New dog park downtown By Ruth White The Wood family of South Knoxville has given the city of Knoxville four acres of land to provide a new location for the KPD’s K-9 kennel as well as property for a public dog park. “We have one of the finest K-9 units in the nation and my dad (the late Pat Wood) always taught his children to be good stewards of what we had. This land will help house and train the K-9 unit,” said Kim Wood McClamroch. She attended with her son, Michael, and her sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Robert Hyde. Mayor Madeline Rogero accepted the gift during a press event with KPD chief David Rausch and Legacy Parks Foundation director
Carol Evans. The property is across from the Public Safety Building on Howard Baker Jr. Avenue. The park, accessible to the public, will be adjacent to the kennel, but the two facilities will be separate. The kennel will feature a training area, exercise area and administration building. Its proximity to the Safety Building makes it handier than the current location on Prosser Road. The wooded lot will provide a unique urban dog park with shade, mature trees and agility equipment. The property is being donated to Legacy Parks Foundation, which will work with the city to of nearly 100 acres off Sevierville develop both projects. This dona- Pike in August as part of the Urtion follows the Wood family’s gift ban Wilderness Corridor.
What are you WEIGHTING for? We’ll dry clean all your household ho items! ite
ONLY $25 Enrollment!
American n owned since 1958 Quality wo work ork at competitive prices
hallscleaners.net hallscleaners .net
Officer Sergio Marrero and his dog, Mako, await news that will benefit the Knoxville Police Department’s K-9 program. Photos by Ruth White KPD’s current kennel does not have adequate space for the department’s 16 working dogs.
Family Homes
INC.
Building Dreams
1(: +20(6 *$5$*(6 68152206
We take care of all your financing with NO $$ Down! Interest Free for One Year
7032 Maynardville M d ill ll H Hwy. • M M-F F7 7-6 6 • Sat. 8-3
922-4780 922-478 80
Carol Evans with Legacy Parks Foundation played a big role in helping the dream of a new K-9 kennel become reality.
Tennova.com
859-7900
Insured, licensed & bonded - Locally owned & operated 865-947-3600 Come look at our models & talk with our design consultants: 423-520-6531 6558 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, TN 37912 Member BBB since 2000