Thumbs Up for a Special Feline Family!
Clarksville, TN – Will extra toes guarantee forever homes for members of this rescued kitty family? We hope so! The extra toe is a spontaneous genetic mutation called polydactylism. Ernest Hemingway, renowned American novelist, was known for keeping polydactyl cats at his home In Key West, Florida. Even today, ancestors of his pets stroll through the grounds of his home, now a tourist attraction. There is a foundation that cares for the cats and manages their numbers through selective spaying and neutering to ensure the continuity of this colony.
Mama kitty Polly with kittens Dio, Al and Fonzie (showing off his extra toes)
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 week began with concerns on the international front. International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing Director, and potential French presidential candidate, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, was arrested over the weekend on charges of sexual battery and resigned a few days later. The change in leaderships at the IMF (and potential struggle to select a new #1) adds to the uncertainty about Europe’s debt crisis and the news added to the recent volatility in the financial markets. The minutes of the April 26-27 FOMC meeting had a slightly hawkish tilt. The minutes showed that “a majority of participants now judged the inflation risks as weighted to the upside” and “a few members viewed the increase in inflation risks as suggesting that economic conditions might well evolve in a way that would warrant the Committee taking steps toward less-accommodative policy sooner than currently anticipated.” Note that the presidents of all 12 Fed district banks participate at the FOMC meetings, but only five are members of the FOMC and have a vote on monetary policy. [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:
- Downtown Market
- Pools to Open
- Movies in the Park
- National Trails Day
- Youth League Opening Ceremony
- Summer Youth Program
APSU Extended Education offers Spring Classes
Registration Discount on Selected Courses
Clarksville, TN – Develop a new skill, explore a new idea, learn a new language, or seek a new career with one of the spring classes from Austin Peay State University’s Center for Extended and Distance Education. Register early and receive a 10 percent discount on selected courses.
Preregistration is required for each course. [Read more]
Major General John F. Campbell and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder talk about the 101st Airborne Division’s time in Afghanistan
Fort Campbell, KY – Shortly after arriving home from Afghanistan yesterday morning the 101st Airborne Division Commander, Major General John F. Campbell and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Schroeder took a few minutes to talk with the press.
Topics covered include What the 101st Airborne Division Accomplished, What lessons they took from their time in the war zone, insider threats, the Haqqani Network from Pakistan, and the Osama Bin Laden Raid.
Fort Campbell Welcomes Home its Commanding General
Fort Campbell, KY – Fort Campbell held a Welcome Home Ceremony today for elements of its 101st Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion; the flight included the 101st Airborne Division Flag; Fort Campbell’s Commanding General Maj. Gen. John F. Campbell, Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, and 25 soldiers.
Major General Campbell and his headquarters element began their most recent “rendezvous with destiny” in June, 2010 when they assumed responsibility and control of RC-East and CJTF-101. Their mission was to conduct combined action counterinsurgency operations to protect the population, increase the competency, capacity, and credibility of Afghan institutions and defeat insurgent forces in partnership with the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) and in close coordination with joint, interagency and multinational partners.
City of Clarksville Parks Update
Clarksville, TN – McGregor Park and Trice Landing Park which had recently closed because of impeding high waters from flooding have now reopened to the public. McGregor Park opens daily at dawn and closes at midnight. Trice Landing Park opens daily at dawn and closes at dusk.
For complete details about park closures, please visit us online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parks&rec/ or call 931-645-7476.
First Catie Summers Scholarship Awarded
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville High students Alexis M. Bynum and Austin Pitts are the first two recipients of the Catie Summers Memorial Scholarship. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their freshman year in college. Applicants have to be graduating seniors from the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Schools who have battled cancer during their lifetime.
Recipients must have a 3.0 grade point average OR a mininum ACT score of 21 and be accept to a college or university.
Bill Summers (left) presents scholarship certificates to Austin Pitts and Alexis Bynum as CHS Spanish teacher and HOPE Club advisor Danny Magrans looks on.
The 2011 Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony to be Held on May 30th
Clarksville, TN – The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 10:00am on May 30th 2011, at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksville, Tennessee.
City and County Officials, as well as MCVSO staff will speak. Music and posting of the colors will be presented by the 101st Airborne Division Band from Fort Campbell. Area Veterans Service Organizations will conduct a wreath- laying ceremony.
The laying of the wreath at the 2010 Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony
Hershey Track and Field Winners Advance to District Competition
Clarksville, TN – The annual local Hershey Track and Field Competition was held May 14th at Kenwood High School. The competition gives young athletes a chance to showcase their skills in track and field, long jump and softball throw.
The first- and second-place athletes in the local competition advanced to the District Hershey Track and Field Competition in Dickson where they are given the opportunity to advance to the State Competition in Murfreesboro. [Read more]
