The 16th APSU Governors Bass Tournament
The team of Sam Lashlee and Jeff Davis literally cast aside the rest of the field as they captured the first-place prize of $4,000 in the 16th annual Governors Bass Tournament, Sunday. Lashlee, of Camden, and Davis, of Waverly, came away with a catch of 29.12 pounds to easily outdistance Scott Mansfield, who hauled in 22.42 to take second place and $1,500.
H.O.P.E. awards four scholarships
The Hispanic Organization for Progress & Education issued the Juan Vasquez scholarship to 4 High School students from Clarksville-Montgomery County area: Yarliz Rodriguez, Francis Nicole Griffin, Rebecca S. Keyes, and Yazarette Guzman. In addition, Ismael Onate from the El Toro De Don Jose mexican restaurant presented the first installment of what they hope will be an annual scholarship award that will “Give something back to the community”.
Career-Technical Education Coordinator Named for CMCSS
Karen Pitts has been named coordinator for Career-Technical Education (CTE) in CMCSS. She replaces Biba Kavass, who resigned to relocate.
Pitts has more than a decade in service with CMCSS, with an interlude working with the State Department of Education in the CTE Division. [Read more]
Clarksville Police Department Youth Olympics
Clarksville Police Department’s 2nd Annual Youth Olympics Opening Ceremony will be June 5th at Northeast High School at 11:00 am. The Olympics” events will take place June 7th – 18th. It is open to all youth and young adults ages 11 – 17. The events will be: Cooking, Judo, Flag Football, Volleyball, Fishing, Bowling, Trivia, Archery, Basketball, Swimming, and Track.
CPD is still taking participant applications for events. Contact Officer Tony Marshall at (931) 320-2793 or Mr. Willie Grimes at (931) 217-9738.
2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards
NASHVILLE, TN – Governor Phil Bredesen and Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced the winners of the 2010 Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards today. The 14 winners will be recognized for their achievements and positive impact on the state’s natural resources in an awards ceremony to be held in Nashville on June 24th.
“Tennesseans continue to make tremendous strides to protect and preserve our environment,” said Bredesen. “This year’s roster of honorees is exemplary. Their efforts are raising the bar while demonstrating environmental stewardship can come from every facet of our communities – from dairy farms and educational institutions to the hospitality and music industries.” [Read more]
4th Annual Doggie Palooza this Saturday
Help Set the New World Record for the “Largest Dog Obedience Lesson”
The City of Clarksville along with the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County and Total Canine Care are excited to present the 4th Annual Doggie Palooza. The event will take place Saturday, May 29th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the new Bark Park located at Heritage Park. [Read more]
3rd Special Troops Battalion changes command
By U.S. Pfc. Christopher McKenna
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Public Affairs
Forward Operating Base Salerno, AFGHANISTAN – May 25th marked a new era chapter in the history of the 3rd Special Troops Battalion, as command of the unit changed hands in a ceremony at Forward Operating Base Gardez, Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Paul Sarat, outgoing commander of 3rd STB, from Elizabeth, NJ, transferred the battalion command responsibilities to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Walter Smiley, from Oklahoma City, Okla. [Read more]
At the Downtown Market this week!
The market this weekend will feature fresh produce including strawberries, asparagus, squash, carrots, cabbage, beets, tomatoes, peas, peppers, green beans, herbs, and much more.
You can also pick up plenty of potting plants and flowers, homemade soaps, delicious homemade baked goods, candles, honey, themed painted gourds, wood workings, stained glass works, stone crosses, cookbooks, and even a recipe or two.
The Downtown Market is open from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm every Saturday from May 15th – October 23rd.
Fresh Strawberries
HUD secretary Donovan issues statement on HUD effort to transform rental assistance
Washington, DC – Today U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services on The Preservation, Enhancement and Transformation of Rental Assistance Act (PETRA). The multi-year initiative proposed in President Obama’s FY2011 Budget seeks to preserve HUD-funded public and assisted housing, enhance housing choice for residents and streamline the department’s rental assistance programs. [Read more]
TVA Police urge reservoir users to play safely
KNOXVILLE, TN — With the start of the traditional summer recreation season this Memorial Day weekend, Tennessee Valley Authority Police are urging the public to use caution and common sense around the water. In 2009, 27 people drowned in TVA reservoirs.
“Most of the drowning deaths we investigate can be prevented if people simply wear a personal floatation device and avoid using alcohol or drugs around the water,” said Raymond Jordan, TVA Police field operations commander. “It’s a tragedy every time a life is lost, but it’s even worse when many of these accidents didn’t have to happen.”
Two-thirds of all boating accidents and half of all boating fatalities involve alcohol. [Read more]
