APSU’s TECTA Site Helping Put Needed Professionals in Child Care Centers
Clarksville, TN – In order to work as a professor at a college or university, a person typically needs to have some type of doctoral degree. If that same individual wanted to teach in a public school, a minimum of a bachelor’s degree would be required, though a master’s degree is often preferred.
But, if a position were to open up in a child care center, catering to infants and toddlers, the applicant would only need to be 18 years old and possess a high school diploma. Dr. Linda Sitton, director of the Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance at Austin Peay State University, finds that a little distressing. [Read more]
New Providence Pool to reopen on Sunday
Clarksville, TN – The New Providence Pool, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, has been temporarily closed due to a main water pipe rupture. Repairs have gone better than expected and the pool be will open back up tomorrow, Sunday, July 24th
For more details on City pools, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
Clarksville Christian School Announces Stanford Achievement Scores
Students’ scores place school above national Average
Clarksville, TN – Students at Clarksville Christian School (CCS,) have achieved Stanford standardized test scores that place CCS at or above national average.
Stanford test scores are broken down into “Stanine” (ˈstā-ˌnīn\) scores. A Stanine of 1, 2, or 3 indicates the student is performing below average, a Stanine of 4, 5, or 6 indicates the student is performing on an average level, and a Stanine of 7, 8, or 9 indicates the student is performing above average. The majority of students at CCS scored a 7, 8, or 9 in both Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics. [Read more]
Visit the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County at Daymar Institute Saturday
Clarksville, TN – If you are out and about today (Saturday, July 23rd), please stop by the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County’s tent at Daymar Institute’s Yard Sale Fundraiser from 7:00am-Noon, benefitting St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
They will have several adoptable kitties (Levi, Houdini, Timmy, Al & Dio) and one lone dog (Cindy Lou).
Meet “Levi” Today at Daymar Institute between 10:00am-Noon!
New Providence Pool temporarily closed due to burst pipe
Clarksville, TN – New Providence Pool, located at 166 Cunningham Lane, will be temporarily closed this weekend after a main water pipe ruptured. The Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department hopes to have the problem remedied by Monday evening. The pool should be back open to normal operating hours Tuesday, July 26th.
For more details on City pools, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com.
APSU staff members honored for continuous service, retirement or education
Clarksville, TN – Several employees at Austin Peay State University were recognized Friday, July 22nd for their continuous years of service. A reception was held in the Morgan University Center ballroom to honor those employees.
Donna Liverett, administrative assistant in the APSU Department of Chemistry, was honored for her 40 years of service to APSU.
Employees with 25 years are Clifford Frederick, Cheryl Garrett, David Gleckler, Denise Hemingway, Michele Jones, Betty Leimer and Julia McGee.
Donna Liverett (right) receives a standing ovation as she is honored for her 40 years of service in the APSU Department of Chemistry during an employee service awards reception July 22nd at Austin Peay State University. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU Photographer)
Clarksville not selected as Most Patriotic City
Clarksville, TN – The City of Clarksville was not selected as the winning city in the Most Patriotic category of the Rand McNally-USA Today Best of the Road contest.
The announcement, which named Rapid City, SD, as the category winner, came today at the Destination Marketing Associations International conference in New Orleans.
Rapid City was selected as the winner from the six finalist cities in the Most Patriotic category, which included Clarksville, TN; Williamsburg, VA; Peachtree City, GA; Emporia, KS; and Fort Leonard Wood, MO. [Read more]
Roku releases their new generation of stand alone streaming video players
Best-Selling Streaming Players made more powerful to support casual games
Saratoga, CA – Setting a new standard in streaming entertainment, Roku has introduced the Roku 2, a new family of streaming players. Available in three models – the Roku 2 HD, Roku 2 XD and Roku 2 XS – this new line brings popular casual games including Angry Birds to the TV alongside Roku’s large and growing selection of entertainment. Roku 2 players also feature a sleek new design that’s more energy-efficient than before, using less than two watts of power.
APSU student earns leadership award at ROTC course
Clarksville, TN – An Austin Peay State University student recently was presented the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Leadership Excellence Award at the U.S. Army’s Leader Development and Assessment Course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.
Marcos Gutierrez, of Pasadena, Texas, was ranked No. 1 among 469 Army cadets for the 5th Regiment at the 29-day Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, the capstone training and assessment exercise for the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
Marcos Gutierrez
Liberty Park Boat Ramp to open additional hours
Clarksville, TN – The new, four-lane boat ramp and two boat docks at Liberty Park will now be open longer. Beginning July 22nd, boaters will be able to access the ramps and docks on Friday afternoons from 2:00pm until dusk.
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
