Congrats Rumormonger!
ABC III was presented with a major honor this a.m. As someone in attendance said, "It's the only time I think I have seen him speechless!"
He received a William R. Burleigh award.
http://foundation.scripps.com/founda...eighaward.html
I will let him fill in the details, but if you see him give him a pat on the back and buy him a beer!
Oh, wow- that's fantastic!
Congrats Rumormonger!!!
"Life isn't long enough to do all you could accomplish. And what a privilege even to be alive. In spite of all the pollutions and horrors, how beautiful this world is.
Supposing you only saw the stars once every year. Think what you would think. The wonder of it!"--Tasha Tudor
Party in James' shower! Everyone is coming!!!
Your nickname can be polish and mine can be rust.
Yay!
Rumormonger spends his weekends and free time volunteering to bring Tennessee residents and visitors to his beloved downtown Knoxville.
As a downtown dweller, Rumormonger has always believed that it is his obligation to get involved, look out for the city, and provide the checks needed from citizens to keep businesses and city government on track.
Through Rumormonger's leadership, downtown Knoxville has reinstituted its Farmer’s Market. The market hosts local farmers, gardeners, bakers, artisans, and musicians every Wednesday and Saturday from May through November. As a volunteer, Rumormonger sets up and tears down the market, and plans promotional events to attract consumers. He lists the market as his biggest accomplishment because it brings visitors downtown and generates revenue for local farmers and small business owners.
To attract more people to live downtown, Rumormonger has served on the board of City People. As part of the group, he organized downtown home tours and good neighbor guidelines.
As with many downtown residents, Rumormonger heavily relies on public transportation. He represents other bus riders by serving as a rider advocate and commissioner of the Knoxville Transportation Authority, the system that operates approximately 80 buses, LIFT vehicles and downtown trolleys.
"They had a beautiful place up there on the mountain. It was almost like heaven, except, you know, they were crazy."
My life was changed by a train. No, really it was.
Rock on, Rumormonger!
Just remember that when your coworkers get jealous and turn on you, you've always got the Blab.
Gutta-Percha flap holster three times fast
the art of civic service!
a letter written in a dream that is answered much too soon
so now we have to call him "Award-Winning Art," eh?
Well, it's heartily deserved. Congrats, AWA!
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Oh Rumor, I'm so proud of you. I know you are a great guy, and I'm glad to see you are getting recognition, though I also know you don't do what you do to get praise.
Good for you. I'm glad to know you and call you my friend.
Way to go, Art!
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How awesome is that? I can't think of a more deserving person.
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"Many are addicted to a warm aesthetic. Loose the romanticism."
--Jaded Heart
Congratulations, Rumor! I think this calls for celebration. Your front porch? Tonight?
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