Protect yourself from tick and mosquito bites to prevent illness
TDOH reports some tick-borne illnesses on the rise
NASHVILLE – Summer is the peak time for people to be bitten by ticks and mosquitoes, which may carry diseases that can infect humans. The Department of Health tracks cases of these diseases and has noted a recent increase in human cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Ehrlichiosis, both of which are transmitted through tick bites. TDOH urges Tennesseans to follow commonsense precautions to protect themselves and help reduce the risk of illness.
Ticks commonly found in Tennessee
Statistics from the TDOH Communicable and Environmental Diseases Services show a moderate increase of 65 confirmed cases of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever statewide for this year, compared to 46 for the same period last year. CEDS also reports 17 confirmed cases of Ehrlichiosis statewide so far this year, compared to 14 for this time in 2008.
“Increases in these illnesses typically occur during the summer months. The increased number of cases this year compared to last year is a reminder of the importance of preventing tick bites and controlling ticks around our homes,” said John Dunn, DVM, PhD, public health veterinarian with TDOH. “If you do find a tick on your skin, removing it promptly will reduce your risk of illness.”
Ticks are common in Tennessee, and can be found on lawns and in household landscaping as well as wooded areas. These precautions can help you protect yourself in environments where ticks are present: [Read more]
Fort Campbell School Information
FORT CAMPBELL – Fort Campbell school offices are open every weekday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. this summer parents to enroll their children before school starts Aug. 6. Parents and guardians may pick up registration packets at their child’s assigned school, the Fort Campbell Housing office or at Fort Campbell Schools Central Office located at 77 Texas Avenue. Students are assigned to schools based on their sponsor’s housing assignment. Additionally, applications for free or reduced lunch will be available beginning Monday at the Fort Campbell Schools Central Office. Returning students should receive a new application by mail.
Important upcoming dates: [Read more]
Independence Day Celebration
The City of Clarksville is celebrating our nation’s independence this year with the third annual Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3 at McGregor Park. The event will be filled with food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00p.m.
Performers Traci Koon, Diana Pelham, The Groove Fellas and the 198thArmy Band will provide live music throughout the evening. The night will end with a spectacular fireworks finale, the largest in Clarksville. This year’s fireworks display will also feature exciting new water pyrotechnics.
Fort Campbell plans Independence Day Celebration
July 4th Show Planned
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Fort Campbell will host its annual Independence Day Celebration beginning at 7:00 p.m. July 4th.
The show will include performances by the Screaming Eagles Parachute Demonstration Team, a concert by the 198th Army Band from Rochester, N.Y., fifty-gun salute to the states, posting of the colors, and a fireworks display.
The Independence Week Carnival will run at various hours from June 30th through July 5th; see http://www.fortcampbellmwr.com/ for more info.
“Band of Brothers” Regiment to honor fallen warriors
506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association
Fort Campbell, KY – The U.S. Army unit that includes the famous “Band of Brothers,” the 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment, has announced a new monument to honor soldiers of the unit killed in service to their country. The 506th Airborne Infantry Regiment Association, a nonprofit veterans’ organization dedicated to the active duty soldiers and veterans of the 506th Infantry, is acting on behalf of the regiment to collect contributions in support of the memorial.
The granite monument will be funded totally by private contributions, according to COL John P. “Pete” Johnson, commanding officer of the 101st Airborne Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team at Fort Campbell,. A Nashville cement contractor, Glenn Goodwin of Roy Goodwin Contractors, is contributing all the materials and labor needed for the foundation of the monument. COL Johnson made the announcement as part of a ceremony welcoming the regiment home from a combat tour of duty in Afghanistan. [Read more]
Children’s Parade: “Games we like to play!”
Once again, kids 12 years of age or younger and their accompanying adults can join all the fun – characters in costume, small floats and walkers – in the Fifth Annual Rivers & Spires Children’’s Parade to be held Saturday, Apr 18 at 1:00 p.m. The theme for this year’’s parade is “Games We Like to Play!”
Children and groups are encouraged to enter the Children’’s Parade theme contest. A group may be defined as a non-commercial organization, commercial organization, schools (public or private), daycares, neighborhoods, families, performing groups, etc. Entries will be judged on creativity and the parade theme. Special thanks to Five Star Radio Group, who once again is sponsoring the prize money for the best group, best individual and best float in this year’’s parade.
You can apply for this year’’s parade online by clicking here. Once you sign up, you will receive additional information via email to this FREE event. here’s what you need to know:
Theme: “Games We Like to Play.”
Date of the Parade: Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Time of Parade: 1:00 pm.
Line up Time: 12:00 Noon
Line up: Downtown Commerce Street (front of the First Baptist Church).
Awards Judged: 12:00 Noon
NO CHARGE: FREE to Enter
If you have additional questions about registration or the Children’’s Parade, you may email Shirley Taylor, or call 931-553-8160.
Women’s Health highlighted in “All About Women” health fair
The Hispanic Organization for Progress and Education (H.O.P.E.) will host its annual Health Initiative Outreach “All About Women” Health Conference dedicated to National Women’s Health promotion.
The conference will be held Saturday, May30, 2009 at the Riverview Inn Hotel, 50 College Street, Clarksville, TN 37040, from 10:00 a.m. to 4p.m. (www.theriverviewinn.com).
The aim of our event is to enhance partnerships between women and Montgomery County health professionals in order to improve the health of women in our community and promote health awareness, in general. [Read more]
Relay for Life events planned
The Relay for Life teams have join together for a fundraiser event to be held May 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sam’s Club parking lot. The relay will run in tandem with a yard sale / kids carnival. This preview event leads up to the Relay for Life event slated for June 5. Relay for Life raises both awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.
If you are interested in donating talent, supplies, prizes, or support for the fundraiser event, or wish to make a donation to the American Cancer Society, contact www.relayforlife.org/montgomerytn
For more information, please contact Gale at unicorngale@yahoo.com or call 731-616-2631 or 931-552-0733.
Project WET programs scheduled at APSU
National Environmental Education Week in Tennessee is April 12-18, and the Project WET Tennessee program at Austin Peay State University successfully requested a proclamation signed by Gov. Phil Bredesen to commemorate the week.
Bredesen signed the proclamation March 19 in Nashville. The proclamation supports environmental education in K-12 schools and non-formal settings such as nature centers, zoos, aquariums and museums.
The 2009 theme for National Environmental Education Week is “Be Water Wise.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates the average person in the U.S. uses about 100 gallons of water a day.
“And much, much more water is used to produce our food, clothing, paper and other goods,” said Michelle Rogers, coordinator of Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) Tennessee at APSU.
APSU’s program will be among other environmental educators across the state and nation participating during the week to promote environmental education prior to Earth Day, April 22.
Project WET at APSU will participate in the annual conference of TEAMS (Tennessee Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science) in Eva. Rogers said her office would present water-related lessons for K-12 students.
Teachers expected to participate at the conference are classroom teachers of K-12, pre-service teachers, college professors and many others interested in freshwater and marine science.
For more information about Project WET or National Environmental Education Week, contact Rogers by telephone at (931) 221-6480 or e-mail at rogersm@apsu.edu. Also, visit online at http://www.eeweek.org or http://www.apsu.edu/wet.
Clinic offers free legal assistance for domestic violence victims
The Clarksville office of the Legal Aid Society announced they have partnered with the lawfirm of Runyan and Runyan, the Hilldale Kiwanis Club and the Tennessee Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division to offer a free legal clinic for domestic violence victims to be held from 10 am to noon, April 4 at the Sarah Mann Building, 217 Third St. in Clarksville.
“Domestic violence touches so many in our community and the effects can last for generations,” said Kevin Fowler, managing attorney for the Clarksville office of the Legal Aid Society. “The clinic will provide an opportunity to speak privately with an attorney for free.” [Read more]
