Fronkensteen Experimental Theatre Group Presents Heart of Glass
A New Play by Robert Tonner
Clarksville, TN – Fronkensteen continues it’s first season next week staging Heart of Glass by local playwright Robert Tonner.
Heart of Glass is the story of Tabitha, a successful officer in the Air Force, who tries to take back control over her life and kick out the piece of trash boyfriend that’s been leeching off of her while she’s been deployed. Robert Tonner, a former mission planner with the air force, says of his own play, “Everyone has been through, or knows someone who has been through, a really bad breakup. [Read more]
Memorial Day History
From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5th, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30th. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. [Read more]
Humane Society Donates Pet Supplies to Tornado-Stricken Shelter
Written by Amy Shaver
Humane Society Director
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society donated 1,042 lbs. of dog food, 1 large crate, 4 bails of straw, 4 partial rolls of fencing and 2 large bags of linens to local disaster relief volunteers, Hannah and Haly Baggett, who will transport the items to Tuscaloosa K9 Camp this weekend.
Emily Shaver and Humane Society Director Amy Shaver helped load up pet supplies so local volunteers Hannah and Haly Baggett could transport the items to Alabama this weekend. (Photo by Amy Shaver)
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
Scott J. Brown Ph.D., Chief Economist Raymond James Investment Services
The economic data were mixed, but mostly on the soft side of expectations. Durable goods orders fell 3.8% in April, reflecting supply-chain disruptions from Japan and a pullback in civilian aircraft orders (which tend to be erratic). Ex-transportation, orders fell 1.5%, but that followed a 2.5% gain in March. New home sales rose 7.3% in April, but it’s not hard to get a large percentage increase when the level is so low (note: the April change was not statistically significant from zero). The Pending Home Sales Index, which measures signed contracts, sank 11.6% in April – not good, and consistent with other signs of a disappointing spring season in housing. Consumer sentiment improved. Jobless claims were higher than anticipated.
Real GDP growth rose at a 1.8% annual rate in the 2nd estimate for 1Q11, the same as in the advance estimate (vs. a median forecast of +2.1%). Consumer spending was unexpectedly revised down to a 2.2% annual rate (vs. +2.7% in the advance estimate and +4.0% in 4Q10). [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Memorial Day Closures
- Zumba
- Pools Now Open
- National Trails Day
- Downtown Market
- Youth League Opening Ceremony
Greetings from Fort Campbell! Home of America’s Air Assault Division!
Written by John F. Campbell
Major General, US Army, Commanding
CSM Schroeder and I wanted to send a note to thank you for the support you provided to our Army Families and Soldiers here at Fort Campbell. Most of our Soldiers have returned from deployment, but many remain in harm’s way. We thank you in advance for the world-class support you and the communities surrounding Fort Campbell continue to provide them and their Families.
We have continuously been impressed with the level of support between Fort Campbell and the great surrounding communities including Clarksville, Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, and other areas in Middle Tennessee and Western Kentucky. Each of your communities does so much for our Soldiers and our Families which makes Fort Campbell such a desirable duty assignment for so many military Families. Upon our return from deployment, we felt we were truly coming home.
(Left to Right) Scott C. Schroeder, Command Sergeant Major, USA , Division Commander Sergeant Major and John F. Campbell, Major General, US Army, Commanding.
Clarksville Area Memorial Day Events
Written by the Women Veterans of America Chapter 20
Clarksville, TN – Three years after the Civil War ended, Maj. Gen. John A. Logan, head of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans, established May 30th as Decoration Day, a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
Gen. Logan’s order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 “with the choicest flowers of springtime” urged: “We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. … Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.”
Women Veterans of America Chapter 20
Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offers Earth-Friendly Solutions for Home Landscapes
Montgomery County, TN – The Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods program is conducting a Home Landscape Workshop to help homeowners create attractive and healthy yards by working with Tennessee’s environment rather than against it.
A “Tennessee Yard Done Right” is beautiful, earth-friendly and saves money. [Read more]
Young Daughters of Destiny “Bowling with the Stars”
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, May 21st, 2011, the Young Daughters of Destiny held their 1st annual “Bowling with the Stars” at Skyline Lanes. This was a charitable event with the proceeds going to the Youth Teen Conference that will be held September 17th, 2011. The event will be held yearly.
(Left to Right) 2nd Place winner Walt Telfer, Reverend Rita Ewing, 1st Place winner Fabian Merriweather and "Trixy" the Clarksville Fox-Women's football teams mascot.
Montgomery County Receives ARRA Grant
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government was recently awarded an American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) grant of $100,000. This grant will be used by two county departments for a total of three projects.
The Highway Department will be retrofitting seven traffic signals from incandescent light to LED lighting. This will increase the bulb replacement cycle from 12-18 months on an incandescent bulb, to seven to eight years on an LED. Replacement costs, including installation, will amount to $25,245.93 and have an estimated annual energy savings of nearly 864,000KWh and an annual estimated GHG reduction of more than 800 metric tons of carbon dioxide. [Read more]
