Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
A 2004 US Stamp honored the imagination of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
The Cat in the Hat. Green Eggs and Ham. And to think I saw it on Mulberry Street. Dr. Seuss’s ABC. Fox in Socks. Horton Hears a Who. If I Ran the zoo. Lorax.
These staples of children’s literature, created by author Theodor Seuss Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss), were created in the mid 1950’s as a response to concerns about literacy in young schoolchildren.
Youngsters can join in a birthday celebration of Dr. Seuss at the W. G. Rhea Public Library in downtown Paris, on Saturdsay, February 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. [Read more]
APSU Education Center to open on Fort Campbell
Austin Peay State University will celebrate the opening of the new Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell education facility next month.
Architectural rendering of APSU Education Center at Fort Campbell
APSU faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the grand opening at 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 18 at the new classroom/office building across the street from the SSG Glenn H. English Jr. Army Education Center, Bastogne Avenue, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Several dignitaries, members of the Fort Campbell command group and APSU officials will be present for the ceremony.
If your vehicle is not registered on post, you will need to obtain a visitor’s pass from the welcome/registration center inside Gate 4. For the pass, you will need your driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration. The process will take approximately 45 minutes, so allow yourself time.
To get to the new Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell, travel on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Enter Gate 3 (Air Assault Street). Turn right at first traffic light onto Bastogne Avenue. On the right-hand side is the new facility.
The project, approved by the State Building Commission in 2007, is unique in that, as far as can be determined, it marks the only time in history a state university has been granted permission to build an educational facility on federal property through a 25-year, long-term land lease with the U.S. Army, with an option to renew for an additional 25 years.
At the English Education Center, APSU—which has the highest enrollment of the four institutions offering classes on post—had filled to capacity all of its available classroom seats.
Although APSU will use the same number of rooms in the English Education Center, the new facility will provide six additional classrooms, laboratory space and faculty offices.
Architects with Rufus Johnson Associates designed the new $3.4 million building. The University paid for the construction with bonds from the Tennessee State School Bond Authority. A&K Construction, Paducah, Ky., built the facility.
For more information, contact University Advancement, 221-7127.
Storm, high winds batter Clarksville
Repairing a power line severed by flying metal roofing
Clarksville Department of Electricity and Street Department crews are continuing the work of cleaning up and restoring power after a hefty line of storms and high winds swept through Middle Tennessee.
After repairing primary lines and transformers, crews are now working to restore power to individual homes and businesses affected by the storm. That work should be completed by Friday.
A line of severe weather slammed into Clarksville Wednesday with a mix of brief but torrential rain and winds in excess of 60 mph, causing widely scattered power outages, downed tree limbs and some structural damage.
In downtown Clarksville, Street Department crews in wet weather gear worked to clear a fallen tree from College Street even as winds continued to howl and rip roofing shingles off the “Biscuit Company” building. Throughout the downtown area smaller branches were riding the winds, and traffic lights and street signs were battered and bent. In some areas, roofing shingles were fluttering like flags and being ripped from rooftops. Several globes on some of the city’s ornate street lamps off College Street were shattered. A stockade fence was partially blown down. At the Goble Law Firm, awnings on both sides of the building were shredded. [Read more]
Franchise seminar offered at APSU
The Austin Peay State University Center for Extended and Distance Education and The Franchise Connection (FranNet) present a seminar on franchise ownership led by Dan Aronoff. The seminar takes place at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17 at US Bank, 1816 Madison St. in Clarksville.
This event will address the following topics: business ownership, determining if franchise ownership is the right career path for you, the types of franchise opportunities available, how to correctly select and research franchise opportunities and how to recognize and avoid the pitfalls that can lead to failure in franchise ownership.
Seating is limited, and registration is required. To register contact the APSU Center for Extended and Distance Education, (931) 221-7816.
President’s Day hours at Community Centers
All Clarksville Community Centers will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day. The centers will be open from noon-7:00p.m. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.
All regularly scheduled afternoon and evening activities will still take place. For community center hours, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.
Clarksville real estate market “bouncing back”
This pattern seems to be following the previous years. In 2006 and 2008 our numbers were in the $190’s. In 2005, 2007 and 2009 our numbers are in the $200’s. We do show the numbers for 2009 are lower range of $200’s whereas 2005 and 2007 are in the $280-290 range. Still it is a sign of movement!
In the blue column you will see the total numbers, according to our local multiple listing service.
In 2005 we sold from January 1 – December 31, 4072 properties. In 2006, 4127. In 2007, 4236. [Read more]
Finance Committee to hear counter offer on property for marina wetland mitigation
The Finance and Administration Committee will meet February 12 at 3 p.m. at the City Hall Conference Room at City Hall, 1 Public Square in downtown Clarksville to hear the following agenda:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ANNOUNCE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE (VERIFY QUORUM)
III. Discussion and possible action on counter offer for property on Southside Road for marina wetland mitigation (Councilwoman McLaughlin)
IV. ADJOURNMENT
South Korean Choir honors Korean War vets
Levite Choir from South Korea will present a “Praise Concert” at First Baptist Church (Faith Worship Center) on Madison St. in Clarksville, on February 12 at 7:00 p.m.
The Choir performance was designed to thank Korean War Veterans and the brave Americans who came to evangelize to the Koreans and fight for freedom.
The Levite Choir from South Korea is traveling from coast to coast to offer appreciation in song and praise to all. Americans who came to Korea to preach the gospel and to fight for the freedom of the Korean Peninsula. We are inviting all the veterans (Retired and Active duty) who serving oversea in Korea to come and join us in a time to honor America’s best. [Read more]
New property tax deadline nears
If you pay Clarksville city taxes there is a big change in the due date this year! Don’t forget that instead of the normal May 30th deadline, the deadline has been moved up to Feb 28th.
According to the City of Clarksville website:
“There is a change in the payment of 2008 property taxes that is significantly different from prior tax years. In tax years prior to the 2008 tax year you had until May 31 to pay the property taxes due, for the tax year 2008 the property taxes must be paid on or before February 28, 2009. The 2008 property taxes will be come delinquent on March 1, 2009. This change was necessary to better coordinate the property tax files and the administration of the city’s tax freeze and state tax relief program on a basis consistent with that of Montgomery County. To avoid interest and penalty for the tax year 2008, the payment of 2008 property taxes must be on or before February 28, 2009.”
Community Centers offer holiday hours for President’s Day
All Clarksville Community Centers will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day. The centers will be open from noon-7:00p.m. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.
All regularly scheduled afternoon and evening activities will still take place. For community center hours, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.
