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County schools take proactive stance against bullying
A 17-year-old New Hampshire teen is charged with criminal harassment for allegedly bullying another student to the point where she checked herself into a mental health facility.
Another New England girl, 15, commits suicide after reportedly being bullied. Parents in Murray County, Ga., sue their school district, claiming their children were victims of bullying. One of the boys, a high school student, had killed himself; another boy, a third grader, had suffered a broken arm.
Salvation Army reaching out to donors, volunteers
Silver bells; silver bells,
It’s Christmas time in the city.
Ring-a-ling; hear them sing.
Soon it will be Christmas day.
“Silver Bells,” the classic Christmas song first recorded by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards in 1950, was inspired by the sound of Salvation Army bell ringers standing outside department stores during the holiday season.
50 years ago...
What was happening in Chattanooga in 1960
Saturday, December 17
Dedication of a mem-orial plaque at Chickamauga Dam in honor of the late Congressman Sam D. McReynolds, Friday afternoon was held at the dam near the entrance to the powerhouse.
Fletcher Morgan was master of ceremonies, and Senator Estes Kefauver was the principal speaker. Mary Davenport McReynolds, widow of Congressman McReynolds, was a special guest at the ceremonies.
Pro Bono Star of the Month
When it comes to pro bono service, Patrick Bobo is not afraid of a challenge. Bobo’s first pro bono case involved a victim of domestic violence who sought a divorce from her abusive husband. The fact that he had never handled a divorce before did not deter Bobo from taking the case.
Under Analysis
Gift shopping, gift wrapping, gift giving and the lawyers who take the blame
The holidays bring a lot of stress with them. I could come up with a long list of things I need to do between now and Jan. 1, and I am sure that you can too.
There is gift shopping, gift wrapping and holiday parties at work, with friends, with family and with people you don’t really care about but for some miscellaneous reason feel obligated to attend. Oh, and you need gifts for those parties too.
Read all about it...
New Ag Commissioner comes from good stock
If you haven’t heard by now, then let me be the one to tell you that the next commissioner of agriculture for Tennessee is going to be Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation Chief Administrative Officer Julius Johnson.
Having worked alongside Julius for 38 years, I can tell you Governor-elect Haslam could not have picked anyone more qualified for the job than Julius. Of course, many of you are thinking I’m saying that because he currently is my boss, but that is not the case at all.
Southern Style
Filling stations and a bottle of pop
As I eased down I-75 towards Atlanta, I knew it was a straight shot to my destination. I expected to be there well ahead of time, of which I try to make a habit.
Then I heard that sound – thud, thud, thud ... I wasn’t sure but I figured I had a flat tire, so I pulled over to the edge of the interstate and began the change process.
Case Digests: Tennesse Court of Appeals Syllabus
Fieldstone Farms Home-owners Association, et al. v. Cavender Enterprises, LLC
Williamson County – The trial court found that a parcel designated as a recreational facility in a planned unit development was a “lot” under the terms of the governing declarations such that it could not be subdivided or subjected to a revised use.
Are we there yet?
Shop 'till you drop
“I’ve been watching women in the department stores. They’re trying on clothes, and I’ve noticed that they do it differently from men. Women don’t try on the clothes, they get behind the clothes, you see? They take a dress off the rack, and they hold it up against themselves. They can tell something from this. They stick one leg way out ‘cause they need to know, ‘if some day I’m one-legged, and at a fourty-five degree angle, what am I gonna wear?’ You never see a man do that. You never see a guy take a suit off the rack, put his head in the neck, and go, “What do you think about this suit? I think I’ll get it. Yeah, it looks fine. Put some shoes by the bottom of the pants, I wanna make sure. Yeah, perfect. And what if I’m walking? Move the shoes, move the shoes, move the shoes, move the shoes.” – Jerry’s opening monologue from episode 14 of “Seinfeld.”
I Swear...
Pageant time again!
It is again the time of year! The time that reminds me, and others, of seasonal pageants past. As readers of this column know, I’m particularly fond of telling the tale of a pageant involving my own offspring. I also cannot let the season come and go without recounting one famously written of by William Muehl.
River City Roundabout
Mainly Memories
Chattanooga’s revitalization in the past 20 years is something the community enjoys taking pride in and reflecting on in the progress that the addition of arts, new architecture and city-wide initiatives has had on improving our town as a safe and enjoyable place to live. One of the recent success stories is Main Street on Chattanooga’s Southside, and as part of the celebration of this street’s progress, the MainX24 event has occurred for the past four years.
The Bookworm
“The Fat Man: A Tale of North Pole Noir”
Sometimes, you imagine the fun you could’ve had.
Every Christmas, you missed out on mayhem, hid from hassles and avoided all agitation while your partners in crime had a good time without you. Dreaming of piles of presents, you dialed down the mischief to ensure that Santa would be generous but in the end, come to think of it, your pals always got just as much loot as you did.
Holidays or year-round, it’s all in the family with Athens Distributing
Although you may not make the punch bowl your first stop at a Christmas party, for those who enjoy seasonal selections of wine and spirits, Chattanooga is in luck, with a major distributor right next door.
Athens Distributing, established in Nashville in 1946 by Howard White and “Chink” Donnelly, is named in recognition of Nashville’s Parthenon, where the founding pair sat and had a drink while discussing their business opportunity. The business has since grown with offices also in Memphis and Chattanooga. The Chattanooga branch turns 50 next year and is still providing local jobs, support and tasty products year round.
GCAR staff gathers to herald in the arrival of new officers
(Left to right) Nathan Walldorf, Julie Chamberlain, Fidel Fonseca, Byron Kelly, Bobby Teems, Chris Davis, Becky Cope-English, Mark Hite and Jennifer Grayson are installed by Liz Johnson during the installation of officers meeting. These 2011 leaders for their respective positions are hoping to bring continued success to their organization. Grayson, the 2011 president of GCAR, says she plans to stay focused on the two-year strategic plan that Past-President Randy Durham set in motion. She also asked for the continued support of the Realtor community, and emphasized that she could not do the job without them.
WCR gives their all during last meeting of the year
The December meeting of
the Chattanooga Women’s Council of Realtors brought out the good feelings of the holidays and the spirit of gift giving was strong. First, the Realtors brought toys to give to Toys for Tots. Second, they gave ornaments and Christmas gifts for the prize drawing activity. And finally, the officers that were installed at the meeting for the 2011 year gave their word that they would uphold the office they were being sworn into and lead the WCR into the new year with success and progress like the retiring officers before them.
Real Estate Facts
Deal or no deal
As it always has been, in any kind of market or economy, buyers will find the best deals while looking at homes that are less than perfect. While stretching your home-buying dollar is Priority Number One, keep the following features in mind when determining a home’s potential.
Kay's Cooking Corner
Mrs. Fields Eggnog Cookies
This article originally ran in the Daily Record on December 12, 2008.
If you haven’t yet completed your Christmas list items – you’re quickly running out of time! I say that only because I have to keep reminding myself!
With every item that is done, I mark it off the list and move on to the next one. The only problem is, the “items” keep coming! It seems like all I am doing is adding to the pile of stuff on the floor that has to be wrapped. Unfortunately, allotted time to sit down and wrap isn’t on the list!
The Critic's Corner
When my son was young, we’d play a game in which we’d take turns making up part of a story. Tales that began with, “Once upon a time” would quickly scale the heights of absurdity as my son added one bizarre detail after another. What I remember most about the game, though, was how he’d introduce each plot twist with the words, “And then ...”
Urban Renaissance Group bringing blend of old, new to Cherry Street
Although Dale Mabee, Don Moon and Mike Moon were known individually for their quality suburban real estate developments, in 2008, the three men formed a new partnership called Urban Renaissance Group in order to participate in Chattanooga’s downtown revitalization. The initial focus of their participation in the renewal of the Scenic City is the new $15 million Walnut Hill Townhomes development, located on Cherry Street. Mabee, also owner of Cornerstone Realty Group, says the three men wanted their first downtown development as a partnership to be a distinctive and positive contribution to the area.
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