(UPDATED) Local Teachers Receive Donation from SONIC Drive-In

June 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

This May, SONIC® Drive-In recognized incredible teachers and the contributions they make to education as a part of its Limeades for Learning initiative in partnership with nonprofit partner, DonorChoose.org. With the goal of helping teachers obtain much-needed classroom supplies and learning resources, SONIC launched a donation match in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month and gave two teachers in Smithville, Tennessee $531.

In total, SONIC donated $1.2 million matching donations made to SONIC Teacher projects in May. As a result, SONIC rewarded two entrepreneurial teacher lead projects at one school in the Smithville community, including:

•Beth Cantrell at Smithville Elementary School for the project “Keep the Learning Going: STEM Materials for the Computer Lab”

• Levaughnda Midgett at Smithville Elementary School for the project “Step Stool for Students”

“SONIC fans who love teachers responded incredibly during Teacher Appreciation Month and we were delighted to support 3,937 teachers and their students across the country,” said Christi Woodworth, vice president of public relations for SONIC. “Each year, teachers spend hundreds of their own dollars to support their students, and with Limeades for Learning, SONIC and our fans made that burden a bit lighter. We celebrate and thank teachers for the incredible work they do to bring learning to life in creative and fun ways for their students.”

SONIC provides essential funds needed for learning materials and innovative techniques for teachers to inspire creativity and learning through Limeades for Learning, the brand’s national award-winning cause marketing campaign. Since 2009, SONIC has donated $13.1 million, supported 33,177 classrooms, and provided necessary learning materials and teaching resources requested by teachers to impact 995,310 students in partnership with DonorChoose.org.

While Teacher Appreciation Month is celebrated in May, SONIC supports teachers year-round. Visit LimeadesforLearning.com for updates on contributions, future donation matches, how to get involve and explore public school teacher projects in the Smithville community in need of support. Teachers can become SONIC Teachers and submit projects through nonprofit partner DonorsChoose.org for a chance to receive funding.

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June 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Award-Winning Christian Illusionist & Magician and Family Speaker Scott Humston brought his music, magic, and comedy show to the county complex Thursday for kids to enjoy during the wrap up party for this year’s Justin Potter & Alexandria Library summer reading program.

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Humston’s show has been described as “refreshingly wholesome,’ “hilariously entertaining,” and “an experience no one should miss”. Scott’s show is more than just entertainment. It has a message for kids and families, revealed with wit and warmth.

Humston has led an extraordinary life.

Overcoming a speech related birth defect to become a full-time illusionist, speaker, and evangelist he now devotes his life to the art of educating through entertainment. Scott holds a B.A. in Communication Studies and Dramatic Art and has been awarded professional and community awards for his encouragement to people.

Touring more than 40,000 miles a year— not including flying—he’s been seen coast-to-coast and abroad—even three shows at the White House! He has over the last 25 years entertained, motivated, and inspired people of all ages. Actually, more than 3 million people have seen his live shows!
Most recently, Scott can be seen on a weekly television show called “Now You See It” on the BBC in the United Kingdom, which had 5 million viewers on its first episode.

Scott has a passion for the Kingdom—and through his outreach events has seen thousands come to a saving knowledge of Christ.

He and his wife Debi have been married 23 years and have four children. Their home is in Mount Dora, Florida.

June 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The City of Smithville will have a new building inspector consultant starting Monday, July 1.

During Tuesday’s special meeting, the aldermen voted to employ Lewis Bryant of Cookeville to succeed Tim Staley, who is stepping down as building inspector.

Unlike Staley, Bryant will not draw a salary. The city will pay him a commission of 65% from funds collected through issuance of building related permits. Bryant, a certified building codes inspector, also works in a similar role for the City of Algood.