Dunbar premieres new documentary in Cave history
David Boen (right) introduces the new documentary on Dunbar Cave
In a reception held Thursday evening at the Dunbar Cave Visitor’s Center, the Friends of Dunbar Cave premiered a new 15-minute documentary on the history of the cave. the film will be run every on days when the center is open.
Over 25 people were filmed and interviewed by the Friends group, but Clean Cut used only four of them in this short introductory film. Cathy Lee and Jason Bagget were on hand to meet those attending this event.
A few years ago Friends of Dunbar Cave made an agreement with Cathy Lee of Clean Cut Productions at Austin Peay, to make a short introductory film for the park. In exchange for a scholarship donation, Clean Cut took on the job of producing an 8 to 15 minute film about Dunbar Cave, the kind of film that someone coming to the park can watch to get an idea of the wondrous place he/she has entered onto.
A video used to be embedded here but the service that it was hosted on has shut down.A few years ago Friends of Dunbar Cave made an agreement with Cathy Lee of Clean Cut Productions at Austin Peay, to make a short introductory film for the park. In exchange for a scholarship donation, Clean Cut took on the job of producing an 8 to 15 minute film about Dunbar Cave, the kind of film that someone coming to the park can watch to get an idea of the wondrous place he/she has entered onto.
Open House slated for Salvation Army Shelter
Contractor James D. Amos joins Majors Shelly and Grady Pearson in turning the "future home" of the Salvation Army into reality
The Clarksville Salvation Army will celebrate the completion of its new Emergency Shelter on Kraft Street with an Open House on Sunday, February 22, from 1-4 p.m., with a special program at 1:30 p.m.
Clarksville Online toured the facility Thursday with Majors Grady and Shelly Pearson, and the shelter’s volunteer contractor, James Amos. The Pearsons are on their second tour in the Queen City, having been stationed here from 1997 through 2000.
Pearson said the new facility is “Phase I” of the Salvation Army’s project, noting that the new lawn in front of the building is “temporary.”
“Phase II is a church that will also be used as a multipurpose facility for the Salvation Army’s social services, children’s activities and programs, and more.” [Read more]
“The All State” staff honored at SEJC conference
Members of Austin Peay State University’s student newspaper staff earned recognition at the 22nd annual Southeast Journalism Conference (SEJC), held Feb. 12-14 at Belmont University in Nashville.
Three staff members of The All State accepted accolades at the conference. For work submitted prior to the conference, Managing Editor Patrick Armstrong, of Lebanon, earned honorable mention awards in the Best Newspaper Layout Designer and Best Press Photographer categories. Photo Editor Lois Jones, of Clarksville, won third place in the Best Press Photographer category. [Read more]
Storm, high winds batter Clarksville
Repairing a power line severed by flying metal roofing
Clarksville Department of Electricity and Street Department crews are continuing the work of cleaning up and restoring power after a hefty line of storms and high winds swept through Middle Tennessee.
After repairing primary lines and transformers, crews are now working to restore power to individual homes and businesses affected by the storm. That work should be completed by Friday.
A line of severe weather slammed into Clarksville Wednesday with a mix of brief but torrential rain and winds in excess of 60 mph, causing widely scattered power outages, downed tree limbs and some structural damage.
In downtown Clarksville, Street Department crews in wet weather gear worked to clear a fallen tree from College Street even as winds continued to howl and rip roofing shingles off the “Biscuit Company” building. Throughout the downtown area smaller branches were riding the winds, and traffic lights and street signs were battered and bent. In some areas, roofing shingles were fluttering like flags and being ripped from rooftops. Several globes on some of the city’s ornate street lamps off College Street were shattered. A stockade fence was partially blown down. At the Goble Law Firm, awnings on both sides of the building were shredded. [Read more]
President’s Day hours at Community Centers
All Clarksville Community Centers will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day. The centers will be open from noon-7:00p.m. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.
All regularly scheduled afternoon and evening activities will still take place. For community center hours, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.
Community Centers offer holiday hours for President’s Day
All Clarksville Community Centers will be operating on holiday hours on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents Day. The centers will be open from noon-7:00p.m. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.
All regularly scheduled afternoon and evening activities will still take place. For community center hours, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 645-7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/parksandrec.
Need health information? Find it at APSU’s Wellness Expo
The 2009 ASPU Wellness Expo will be held in the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center on the campus of Austin Peay from 11:00am to 3:00pm and is free to the general public.
The Wellness Expo offers the community access to information on health, wellness and fitness services and providers throughout the area.
Several Clarksville companies, including health spas, chiropractor clinics, physical therapy clinics, community programs and services, health clubs, among others will be available for demos, gift certificates, product samples, and business information and offer ways in which they can help you or your family make choices that will promote wellness in every aspect of your everyday life.
For more information on the Wellness Expo, please contact Cindy Moore or Lauren Wilkinson at University Recreation at (931) 221-7564, or moorec@apsu.edu or wilkinsonl@apsu.edu .
“Fly” Williams jersey to be retired at APSU
The greatest basketball player in Austin Peay State University history finally will have his jersey retired.
James “Fly” Williams, one of the legendary players in Ohio Valley Conference history whose early 1970s flamboyant style literally was responsible for packing gymnasiums almost everywhere he played, will see his jersey retired this Thursday at halftime of the Austin Peay-UT Martin game. The 8 p.m. contest will be televised by ESPNU.
Williams starred at Austin Peay during the 1972-73 and 1973-74 seasons, literally helping put the Governors basketball program on the map. He helped lead the Governors to a 22-7 record in 1972-73 and APSU’s first-ever Division I NCAA tournament appearance that included a 77-75 win against Jacksonville and a controversial 106-100 overtime loss to Kentucky. [Read more]
Ice storm heading for north Middle Tennessee
The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning and hazardous weather statement for northwest and north central Tennessee counties from 12 p.m. tonight through Tuesday. Significant accumulations are possible, particularly close to the Kentucky border.
The forecast calls for rain to develop this evening, turning to freezing rain around midnight with a low temperature of 30. The freezing rain is expected to change back to all rain Tuesday afternoon. high on Tuesday reach 37. Rain and sleet will continue into Tuesday night, with a chance of rain and snow Wednesday morning. A developing storm system near Texas will move northeast toward the mid-state region tonight. A strong high pressure center north of Tennessee will keep temperatures at or below freezing, causing freezing rain to occur. Heaviest ice accumulations are expected near the Kentucky/Tennessee line. [Read more]
“Day of Service” volunteers lend a hand at Loaves and Fishes
Loaves and Fishes manager Mike McConnell accepts a donation from Sheriff Norman Lewis on behlaf of Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Local volunteers for the January 17 “National Day of Service” turned out at Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen to prepare and serve the day’s meal — chili con carne — and accept monetary and food donations for this program, which serves approximately 200 meals a day, six days a week, to Clarksville’s families in need.
Clarksville for Obama coordinated the event, which was designed as part of the President-elect Barack Obama’s commitment to community service. Event coordinator Terry McMoore hosted the event, citing a need for communities to “get back to the basics to make life better for everyone.”
Loaves and Fishes Manager Mike O’Connell was grateful for the outpouring of community support, and accepted a number of monetary donations from the NAACP and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, along with the stream of food donations. [Read more]
