Parks and Recreation Office offers extended hours for Pool Pass Sales
The Clarksville Parks and Recreation office located at 104 Public Square will be open to the public until 5:30 pm now through Friday, May 28th for pool pass sales. Remember, pools open this weekend, Saturday, May 29th. Get your pool pass today!
Pool passes will be available at the Parks and Recreation office during regular operating hours, as well. Regular operating hours are weekdays, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
For complete details about pool pass sales, please visit us online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parks&rec/ or call (931) 645-7476.
Sam Lashlee and Jeff Davis wins 16th APSU Governors Bass Tournament
Sam Lashlee and Jeff Davis won the 16th Governors Bass Tournament, Sunday, at Paris Landing State Park.
PARIS LANDING—The team of Sam Lashlee and Jeff Davis literally cast aside the rest of the field as they captured the first-place prize of $4,000 in the 16th annual Governors Bass Tournament, Sunday.
Lashlee, of Camden, and Davis, of Waverly, came away with a catch of 29.12 pounds to easily outdistance Scott Mansfield, who hauled in 22.42 to take second place and $1,500.
West Creek Middle School Principal announced
Bryan Feldman has been named principal at West Creek Middle School for the upcoming school year. He replaces Matthew Blake who requested a return to classroom teaching.
Feldman has been assistant principal at Kenwood High School since 2008. Previously, he served for 10 years as an eighth grade teacher in Kings Mountain, N.C.
He earned his master’s degree in school administration from Gardner-Webb University and his bachelor of arts degree in social studies education from Purdue University.
Bryan Feldman
APSU nursing Chair of Excellence wins scholarly writing contest
The Lenora C. Reuther Chair of Excellence in Nursing at Austin Peay State University will have her manuscript appear in an upcoming issue of Tennessee Nurse after it was declared the winner of a recent statewide contest.
Dr. Patty Orr, assistant professor and Chair of Excellence, won the Tennessee Nurses Foundation’s 2010 Scholarly Writing Contest. She will receive a $1,000 cash award for her manuscript, titled “How I Use Research in Daily Practice.”
“With the many challenges of the present health care system and the need for innovation in solving access, quality and cost equations, nursing has the opportunity to provide solutions; however, proposed solutions must be tested through research,” Orr said in her manuscript. “In my nursing practice I look for evidence based actions that will positively impact patients’ health and prevent disease progression.” [Read more]
APSU faculty, staff recognized for their achievements
Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University have achieved recent accomplishments.
Kimara Clarke, licensed professional counselor and mental health service provider in the Student Counseling Services, received the Education Specialist in school counseling. She graduated with honor.
Kim Coats, administrative assistant in the department of health and human performance, earned a Bachelor of Professional Studies.
Dr. Tristan Denley, provost and vice president of academic affairs, graduated May 17th from the Class of 2010 Leadership Clarksville program. [Read more]
Tennessee State School Bond Authority to provide $126.7 Million in Loans for School Construction and Renovation Projects Statewide
Communities across Tennessee will have an opportunity to apply for low-interest loans for school construction and renovation projects through the state’s Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB) program.
City and county government officials can attend an informational meeting about the application process on May 27th, 2010 at 1:30 pm in Room 29 of the Legislative Plaza in Nashville.
A video stream of the meeting may be accessible via the Internet, if the Tennessee General Assembly is not in session. If video streaming is not available, the meeting will not be recorded for viewing at a later date. [Read more]
The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report
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:
- Photos from the Movies in the Park (5-21)
- Doggie Palooza
- Summer Playhouse
- Archery
- Programs at Burt-Cobb Community Center
- Downtown Market
- Sunrise Fitness
- League Fees Due’
A marshmellow drops out of a young girls mouth knocking her out of the chubby bunny contest.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Memorial Day Ceremony
The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 am, May 31st, at Veterans Memorial Park, Clarksville.
Retired Air Force Maj. Bill Summers, Ward 10 Clarksville city councilman, will be guest speaker.
Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers and Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper will welcome ceremony guests and offer words of remembrance and appreciation. [Read more]
Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods offers earth-friendly solutions for home landscapes
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. [Read more]
Candle Light Vigil
The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 396 will hold it annual Candle Light Vigil on May 30th at 7:00 pm. This year the event will be held at the Veterans Plaza by the Health Department.
They are also sponsoring the Veterans wall from Chattanooga. The wall will arrive sometime on Saturday the 29th. This wall will be placed at Veterans Plaza by the Health Department in the parking lot.
