The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of November 11th, 2012
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
After all the fund raising, primaries, conventions, robocalls commercials, and actual voting, the leadership in Washington remains the same. President Obama was given another four years. The Republicans retained control of the House of Representatives. The Democrats kept control of the Senate, picking up one seat despite having many more seats to defend. The stock market rallied on Election Day, despite tough odds for Governor Romney (based on the electoral map and recent polls).
The stock market fell sharply after the election results, partly reflecting disappointment that Romney didn’t win, but more importantly, as investor attention turned toward the fiscal cliff. The fiscal cliff (mostly the expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts, the end of the 2% reduction in payroll taxes, and forced spending cuts following the failure of the Super Committee last year) does not hit all at once. If a deal is not reached by the end of the year, President Obama and the new Congress have several weeks to reach a deal in 2013 before the economy weakens. Unfortunately, the two sides remain far apart on how to reduce the budget deficit. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for November 11th, 2012
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:
- Aqua Zumba instructor wanted
- School is out, come play!
- Diabetes Awareness Expo
- Young Champions Cheerleading
- Christmas on the Cumberland Activities Scheduled
- Heritage Park Skatepark temporarily closed
Lois Lowry’s Award-Winning and Thought-Provoking “The Giver” Takes the Roxy Regional Theatre Stage, November 14th – 17th
Clarksville, TN – This November, the Roxy Regional Theatre explores the question, “What would you would be willing to compromise in order to lead a life free of poverty, war and suffering?”
Based on Lois Lowry’s Newbery Award-winning book, “The Giver” will captivate and transform both young and old alike with five public performances only, beginning Wednesday, November 14th, at 7:00pm.
(L to R) Jay Doolittle, Rob Rodems and Michelle Foletta, in “The Giver” set to open Wednesday, November 14th at the Roxy Regional Theatre.
Planters Bank announces Partnership with Inova Payroll
Planters Bank has partnered with Inova Payroll, to provide payroll, HR and tax filing services for the bank’s business customers.
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank has partnered with Inova Payroll, the largest Tennessee-based payroll service provider of payroll, HR and tax filing solutions.
As part of its suite of business services, Planters’ business clients will now have access to payroll and HR solutions utilizing convenient, state-of–the-art, single database technology.
“Planters Bank is committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with our business customers by offering them products and services designed to help them succeed.” said Elizabeth McCoy, President and CEO of Planters Bank. [Read more]
Thanksgiving meals for the Wounded Warriors in need of Turkey Donations
Montgomery County, TN – The Extension office has been contacted by Liza Johnson, who is assisting them at Fort Campbell for help with Thanksgiving meals for the Wounded Warriors. [Read more]
Enjoy a Double Feature of the Rocky Horror Show tonight and Tomorrow at the Roxy Regional Theatre
It’s astounding, time is fleeting, Madness takes its toll. But listen closely, not for very much longer, I’ve got to keep control.
Clarksville, TN – It’s not to late to do a Science Fiction, Double Feature with tonight and tomorrow being the last two shows of the wonderful Roxy Regional Theatre’s revival of The Rocky Horror Show. The Cult classic from Richard O’Brien tells the story of Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, two clean-cut young people on the way to pay a visit Brad’s old college professor.
Lets take a jump to the left and a step to the right as we talk about the play.
Annual Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Service Awards
Montgomery County, TN – The annual Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Service Awards Dinner was held Friday, November 2nd at the William O. Beach Civic Hall.
Congratulations to the award recipients: Liza Kurt, Rescue Squad; Jason Smith, Palmyra station; Shaun Arms, Cunningham station; Thomas Higgins, St. Bethlehem station; Jamie Sensing, East Montgomery station; and John Bateman, Woodlawn station, for all being selected as Firefighters of the Year for their respective stations.
Shaun Arms was given the high honor of being selected as the Overall Firefighter of the Year for 2012. Shaun has been a volunteer firefighter since 2006 and currently serves with the Cunningham Volunteer Fire Service.
(L to R) Wade Kunstmann, Assistant Chief for the Cunningham Volunteer Fire Department; Shaun Arms, Overall 2012 Firefighter of the Year; Jerry Buchanan, Montgomery County Fire Chief; and Ed Baggett, Assistant Montgomery County Fire Chief.
Second Annual Survivor Spa Day at Miller-Motte Technical College
Survivor Spa Day Celebrates Breast Cancer Survivors with the YMCA’s ABC (After Breast Cancer) Program
Clarksville, TN – Miller-Motte Technical College and the Clarksville YMCA’s ABC (After Breast Cancer) Program are working together to celebrate the community’s breast cancer survivors.
The month of October is breast cancer awareness month and ABC has participated in several events honoring the program’s participants during October.
Miller-Motte Technical College Student Lauren Salnaker gives Breast Cancer Survivor Pat Karren a mini-facial during last years event.
APSU employees announce their professional, scholarly achievements
Clarksville, TN – Three faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced publications or conferences attended as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Jill Franks, professor of languages and literature, had her book, titled “Voices of Irish and British Women Writers: A Comparative Feminist Analysis,” accepted for publication by McFarland and Company. It is scheduled for release in Spring 2013. [Read more]
Salvation Army announces its “Adopt an Angel” holiday gift giving Tree
Clarksville TN – The Salvation Army announces it’s Adopt an Angel Tree program to make a child happy this Holiday Season, beginning Friday November 9th.
The annual holiday gift giving program, for families less fortunate, allows you to select a paper Angel at any one of the area “Angel Trees” then buy clothes, toys or a gift for that child. Then, return that gift to the place of business where you got your Angel, along with the paper Angel securely attached to the gift, no later than Monday, December 10th. [Read more]
