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VOL. 51 NO. 17
IN THIS ISSUE Remembering ‘Miss Doyle’ Jake Mabe takes a look at Benna van Vuuren’s new biography of legendary former Knox County Schools superintendent Mildred Doyle, aka “Miss Doyle.”
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April 23, 2012
Remembering Malcolm’s Malcolm’s Dairyland was a hangout for the Powell High Class of ’62 and others. Photo submitted
See Jake’s story on page A-2
Field trip in time Malcolm Shell says anyone over 30 will remember the endangered species known as the school field trip with fondness. He takes us to a favorite field trip in time, to a cemetery at which a governor is buried.
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See Malcolm’s story on page A-6
NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Women’s League to hold Spring Plant Sale The Halls Women’s League will sponsor a spring plant sale 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Beaver Brook Country Club’s deck. This is a chance to purchase spring bedding plants, hanging baskets and garden supplies. Info: 922-1954
Halls B&P 60th anniversary party The Halls Business and Professional Association will celebrate its 60th anniversary 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 4, at Beaver Brook Country Club. The first-ever Halls B&P Lifetime Memberships will be awarded and Halls history memorabilia will be on display. Past B&P presidents, board members and men and women of the year are invited as special guests. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Info: Shannon Carey, 922-4136
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TITAN A SELF-STORAGE
“I still have people tell me, ‘I sure would like to have one of those deluxe hamburgers,’ or ‘I sure would love to have one of those hot dogs.’ ” Eventually, a Krystal and a Blue Circle opened up in the neighborhood, and then a Burger King set up shop right across the street. They didn’t cost Mack Grigsby a minute’s sleep. “None of that seemed to hurt his business,” Maxine said. “He always said the best thing for business was competition. He welcomed competition because he knew his food was better.” There wasn’t much that hurt business at Malcolm’s Dairyland, not even the car bomb that went off there in the mid-60s, blowing up a Lonsdale couple who had just returned from visiting their son in Ohio and stopped in for a bite to eat. “They were pulling out when their car blew up. It killed the woman, but her husband survived and so did their dog. We lived on Inskip Road then, and it rattled our windows. It was a Dot Grigsby, widow of Malcolm “Mack” Grigsby, wonder it didn’t hurt the curb boy who had just and her daughter, Maxine Grigsby Shirk. Photo by taken their tray away,” Maxine said. “The son Betty Bean did it. He was wanting money, and they wouldn’t of orders – I worked it a little bit – and it would give it to him.” absolutely wear you out. Those kids would come But finally, it all came to an abrupt end when in there and they’d be starved to death, wanting Mack closed down the restaurant. Closed the their hamburgers. People would come in with store on his and wife Dot’s wedding anniversary their families, too. On ballgame nights we’d have – Aug. 3, 1981. four curb people trying to get the orders out.” “It was a spur of the moment thing,” Maxine Over the years, however, Maxine has real- said. “He couldn’t get his help to work and he ized that memories of Malcolm’s Dairyland are just got tired and closed it up. Mother didn’t even shared by just about everybody who lived in or know what was going on. visited Powell during that time. To page A-2
Living in love Celebrating the life of Josie Fine By Ruth White
Index Community Sandra Clark Government/Politics Marvin West Malcolm Shell Faith Schools Business
By Betty Bean For 25 years, Malcolm’s Dairyland served up burgers and fries and hospitality to the Powell community. Malcolm “Mack” Grigsby opened his drivein restaurant in 1956 in a space on Clinton Highway that he leased from Carl Strange, who had bought it from Red Johnson. Mack nearly worked himself to a nub that first year, but Maxine Grigsby Shirk (Powell High School Class of 1962) says her daddy jumped at the opportunity to have his own place. “We always just called it the Dairyland. A lot of people called it Malcolm’s,” she said. “And far as I know, all he ever did was work in a restaurant. He had the opportunity to open up his own place and the first year he had it, he worked 12-14 hours a day, seven days a week.” After that first hard year, things started going so well that Mack Grigsby opened up two more restaurants – one in the Claxton area, another in Solway. But after awhile it got to be too much and he cut back to just the original Malcolm’s location. Maxine always knew that the restaurant was popular, obviously, and she figures people were drawn in by the good, well-prepared food (she’s been told that Cardin’s on Asheville Highway is the closest thing to a modern-day Malcolm’s). “They’d be parked there three and four deep after football and basketball games. After a ballgame – it was mayhem. People would drive in there and we would have orders stacked on top
Second grade students and staff members at Brickey-McCloud Elementary took time from their regular schedule to remember one of their classmates and friends, Josie Fine. Josie was killed in an accident on March 14 and community members showed an outpouring of love for a little girl whose motto was “Live in love.” “Josie planted seeds of love and happiness,” said principal Robbie Norman, “and because of that we wanted to plant seeds to grow in her honor.” Pink flowers, a favorite color, have been placed in the garden and spell out Josie’s name. Through the hard work of committee members Karen Trivette, Cara Marshburn, Jim Dingus and John Dingus, a garden was created at the outdoor classroom on
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the school grounds. Hallsdale Powell Utility District worked with the school to create the garden and donated the stone to enclose the area. “This garden is a peaceful spot that Josie’s parents and friends can come to think about her and remember her smile,” said Jim Dingus. Dingus’ son Andrew is in the 4th grade at Brickey-McCloud with Josie’s brother, Corey. He remembers the outpouring of love and support when his own brother died at a young age and wanted to show the same kindness to the Fine family. The Fines were presented with special gifts from their Brickey-McCloud family, including framed pieces of Josie’s artwork, a butterfly necklace to represent one of Josie’s favorite things and passes for opportunities to spend time together as a family. Josie’s 2nd grade teacher Susan Merryman shared memories of their time to-
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A memorial stone was placed in the garden for Josie Fine. The Fines were presented with framed artwork that Josie had created earlier in the school year. Kevin, Corey and Amber Fine smile through tears as 2nd grade teacher Susan Merryman shares memories of Josie. Photo by Ruth White
gether. “Remember the little girl always twirling and dancing and that toothless grin, the girl with the vivid imagination who always lived in love.” Merryman’s walk down memory lane brought tears to the eyes of many followed by laughter and smiles as they remembered a special little girl.
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To end the celebration, the 2nd grade students sang “Chatter with the Angels,” a song they learned on the day they heard that they had lost a friend. Josie’s father, Kevin, choked back tears as he thanked the school and community for the love shown during their grief.
Amber Fine added, “We are blown away by the incredible outpouring of love.” The community that calls Brickey-McCloud Elementary home should know a lot about love. They had the pleasure of knowing a young girl who believed in living her life every day with love and she walked the walk. “Josie was a very special, good-hearted girl,” said Norman. “She was just good.”