New Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library Director Named
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Public Library Board of Trustees recently appointed Martha Hendricks to the full-time position of Library Director. Martha has previously held the positions interim director and assistant director.
She has been with the library for more than three years and worked with the Warioto Regional Library program for more than thirteen years. She holds two degrees from the University of Kansas, a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting along with a Masters of Science degree in Information Sciences from UT Knoxville. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University VA counselor receives Patriot Award
Clarksville, TN – As a Veterans Affairs financial aid counselor at Austin Peay State University, Elizabeth Stonerock was told she had a disgruntled student waiting to see her.
Walking out of her office in the Ellington Building to the lobby to meet with the student, Stonerock immediately was greeted with applause and cheers.
Jasmin Linares (left) places a lapel pin on Elizabeth Stonerock, recipient of the Patriot Award, presented by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, during a presentation Dec. 19th at Austin Peay State University. APSU President Tim Hall (left) and retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Carl E. Lambert, chair of ESGR’s Tennessee division, watch. (Photo by Beth Liggett, University photographer)
Lasaters Christmas Cash Sweepstakes winner receives $1000
Clarksville, TN – Lasaters Coffee and Tea has announced the winner of their $1000 cash sweepstakes giveaway. In a presentation ceremony Friday at the Sango location of the popular coffee shop, Michael Clark of Clarksville received his $1000 check.
In a promotion that included WJZM radio, and Clarksville Online, Lasaters offered a chance to win the one thousand dollars, along with other prizes including an ipad, roku box, and more. The contest received over eight thousand entries.
Sango Lasaters manager Megan Ryle presents Lasaters Christmas Giveaway winner Michael Clark with the prize of $1000 in the form of a check Friday, December 23rd.
Alternative School Students get a dose of reality
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – On December 19th, 2011 marked the last day of school for students of the Greenwood Alternative School and the first dose of reality for some. The LEAP Organization facilitated the acclaimed Reality Check program that was sponsored by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System.
Volunteers were asked to sit behind a table that represented different aspects of life such as banks, car dealerships, day cares, college, clothing store, grocery store, and real estate offices.
Students from the Greenwood Alternative School experience the Reality Check program sponsored by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System.
Record numbers of students are wanting to attend Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN – Based on the increased number of applications for the 2012-13 academic year, a record number of students want to attend Austin Peay State University.
So far for the Fall 2012 semester, APSU has admitted 1,365 undergraduate students, compared with 1,127 admitted this time in 2011, which is a 21.1 percent increase.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs at APSU, said the rising student interest in APSU can be attributed to many factors, including the greater number of opportunities available to them in and out of the classroom. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will begin hiring summer pool staff in the New Year
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department will begin taking applications for summer pool staff beginning January 1st, 2012.
Positions for lifeguards, cashiers, concession workers, and managers will all be hired for the 2012 summer swimming season.
Austin Peay State University new Police Chief
Clarksville, TN – After a nationwide search, Austin Peay State University announces it has hired a new director of public safety and chief of campus police. Terence Calloway will join APSU on January 23rd, 2012, in his new role.
Calloway is an accomplished administrator with more than 16 years of experience. He has directed an effective and efficient community-oriented police operation, including patrol, investigation support, training, budget management and administrative services. He also has extensive experience providing service to his community. [Read more]
Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence clarifies Pricing
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department would like to clarify the admission price to the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence. Weekday admission is $3.00 and weekend admission is $5.00.
This is in reference to a recently printed event listing promoting the Indoor Aquatic Opening Season with “free swimming.” The free swim promotion took place in October and the event listing is just an unintentional misprint.
For more details on the Indoor Aquatic Center, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Austin Peay State University presents New Coin to Active Duty Veterans
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday December 14th, 2001, Austin Peay State University President Tim Hall presented Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne P. St. Louis with Austin Peay State University’s new military coin during a ceremony honoring active duty and military veteran graduates at the APSU Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall.
Command Sgt. Maj. Wayne P. St. Louis (right) receives APSU Military Coin from APSU President Tim Hall (left) during a ceremony held Wednesday. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Indoor Aquatic Center offers Adaptive Swim Lessons for special needs patrons
Clarksville, TN – Registration is underway for the Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department’s very first Adaptive Swimming course at the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence, located at 166 Cunningham Lane. The opening session begins January 2nd.
Adaptive Swim Lessons is a program designed to teach swim skills, increase swimmer’s knowledge of safety around the water, maintain and increase physical fitness, achieve success, and receive recognition within an aquatic environment. This program is for children ages 5 – 18 with mental or physical disabilities. [Read more]
