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hile September may mean that summer has officially headed into the end zone, it also signals the kick-off of an exciting new season; and we’re more than ready to get set for the fun! This fall is full of great things to see and do—from area festivals to football games that will keep all of our calendars as packed as a stadium during the playoffs—and we’ve filled our Football and Fashion Issue with pieces to keep you in the know. We’re all getting in gear for next year’s Solar Eclipse, and while the countdown clock works its way down to the big day, we’re getting to know Hopkinsville a little better in this issue’s Community Profile. This charming place boasts the very best seating for the Eclipse, but there’s so much more that makes the city shine all on its own. Plan some time now as the days are cooling down to see what makes Hopkinsville hop—it’s a treasure trove of unique places to eat, shop, and explore! Everyone knows that a change of seasons is the perfect reason to change up your style, so check out our Fashion Spread showcasing local designers and boutiques that bring us the hippest fashion each season. It was so much fun working with the models for this spread! We’ve got talents both in their fields and talents on the field, and we’re excited to welcome Will Healy to his position as the new head football coach at Austin Peay State University. A huge THANK YOU to Coach Healy and the amazing athletic department who so graciously allowed us to share their facilities for our shoot. Football fever is heating things up, and the Governors are set to sizzle! Go Govs! As I look ahead to the football season, I cannot help but be reminded of my dad’s love for Alabama Football. As a kid, the flood of crimson and white and echoing chant of, “Roll Tide” surrounded me, and it stands out now vividly in my memory. Throughout the highs and lows that inevitably came with each season, he was unerringly enthusiastic about his team, and his loyalty never waivered. Apply that loyalty to the ones you love—help them through the highs and lows, maintain and nurture your relationships with them. Cherish them and show them your enthusiastic support and love. Never take those relationships for granted and recognize the fact that there is no guarantee on time: there is no countdown clock to watch in life, and the game can end in the blink of an eye, so cherish the moments you do have and cheer until your throat aches. Show up for the people in your life, no matter what; and when you look back on the memories, you’ll know that you gave it your all.
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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Old Glory Distilling Co.
Catherine Meeks, Tera Henry, Robin Miller, Tara Curtis & Donnetta Herold
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t’s popping off, y’all!” the Clarksville Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network proclaimed on Facebook as red carpet arrivals began for the group’s third-annual Handbags for Hope fundraiser. Held August 20 at Old Glory Distilling Co., the event sold out, with more than 300 revelers in attendance. On their way in, guests were stopped by Shelly Barlow of Barlow Girls Photography and asked to pose on the red carpet. Donated handbags were auctioned 6-9 p.m., then people danced the rest of the night away to the sounds of Gypsy, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Organizers were thrilled to announce that the event raised $61,500 for Urban Ministries’ SafeHouse domestic abuse shelter and the Mike Groves Education Memorial Fund. “That brings the three-year total to over $133,000!,” said a post on Handbags for Hope’s Facebook page. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making a real impact in our community for those most in need.” The Clarksville Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network lavished praise on all those who made the night possible: “our amazing sponsors, remarkable affiliates and our selfless community.” Platinum Purse Sponsors for the Handbags for Hope charity event were Castle Rock Mortgage, Veterans United Home Loans, Prospect Mortgage, SWBC Mortgage and Platinum Realty & Management. For more information about the Clarksville Association of Realtors, call 931-5523567 or see www.clarksvilleaor.com.
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Judy & Wayne Black
June & Donnie Van Hooser
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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at The Clarksville Growth Summit
2016 GROWTH SUMMIT S T O R Y & P H O T O GR A P H Y BY K A R E N PA R R - M O O DY
Melinda Shephard& Robin Burton
Col. James Salome & Norman Quirion
Rex Grandy, Katherine Bailey-Shaffer, Carol Clark & Alisa White
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oogle was the word on everyone’s lips during the annual Clarksville-Montgomery County Growth Summit, the fifth such event organized by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC). The keynote speaker, Enoch Moeller, discussed the Google data center that will ultimately occupy the Clarksville site that formerly belonged to Hemlock Semiconductor. Moeller is the site operations manager for the Google data center in Lenoir, N.C. He expressed optimism in employing Clarksvillians for the center. Kelli Nowers, the community director at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center (EC), also spoke about Google, as she helps lead the EC and Google for Entrepreneurs partnership. Nowers discussed the many facets of Google for Entrepreneurs and how it has benefitted Nashville. City Mayor Kim McMillan and County Mayor Jim Durrett made opening remarks for the half-day event. Other presenters included Tennessee Commissioner of Tourist Development Kevin Triplett, Managing Director of KPMG Ulrich Schmidt and Fort Campbell Garrison Commander Col. James R. Salome. The Growth Summit was designed to examine the various elements involved in economic development for this area. These include tourism, small business and entrepreneurial needs, downtown-specific issues, quality of life issues, infrastructure, workforce and more, explained Cal Wray, the executive director at Clarksville Montgomery County EDC. “In Clarksville-Montgomery County, we certainly want to be a top-of-the-list option for new industry, existing industry expansion, small business growth and tourism,” Wray said. “The more stakeholders we have on our team who understand these critical issues, and how they all work together, the greater our likelihood of success.”
Jake Lowary, Earl Bradley & John Haliburton
Nelli Nowers
Tara Quirion & Jeff Truitt
Elise Shelton & Jimmy Settle
Mayor Kim McMillian & B.J. Worthington
Khandra Smalley & Carol Daniels
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What’s Happening Clarksville: C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
SEPTEMBER 1
First Thursday Art Walk 5-8pm Strawberry Alley Downtown Clarksville www.artwalkclarksville.com
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Get Out and Play Days! Nature Station 3146 Silver Trail Rd. Cadiz, KY 42211 http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/getplay-days/2016-09-03/
Saturday, September 3
10am-4pm Eagle Eye Photo Scavenger Hunt 10:30am-3:30pm “Peace Out” Custom Bandana Making 10:30-11:45am Campground Critters 1-2pm Melon Munch 2-2:30pm Turtle Races 3-3:20pm Dinnertime for Bald Eagle 5:30-8pm Sunset Canoe Trip
Sunday, September 4
Throughout the Day - Visit with Smokey Bear 10am-4pm Eagle Eye Scavenger Hunt 11am-3pm Campfire Cooking Demonstration 11:30am-12pm For Goodness Snakes 2-3pm Signs of the Season Hike 6:30-8:30pm Kids’ Campfire
Monday, September 5
10am-4pm Eagle Eye Photo Scavenger Hunt 11-11:45am To Burn or Not to Burn? 1:30-4pm “I Spy” Creek Exploration 2-2:30pm Working’ for a Livin’
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Sunrise Century Bike Tour Hosted by the Sunrise Rotary Club Rossview High School www.clarksvillecentury.com/ Feeding the Multitude 10am-1pm 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Suite 110D 12
Homeplace Trades Fair 10am-4pm Homeplace Working Farm & Living History Museum 4512 The Trace Dover, TN 37058 http://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/calendar/ trades-fair/2016-09-03/ Jazz on the Lawn With live music by Tina Brown 6:30-9:30pm Beachaven Winery thefolks@heachavenwinery.com www.beachavenwinery.com Mom Prom 7-11pm The Warehouse Concert Lounge & Event Center https://www.facebook.com/ events/1348583885158936/
7 Multi-Employer Job Fair Hosted by Goodwill Career Solutions 10am-2pm Clarksville-Montgomery County public Library
8-10 29th Annual Riverfest September 8 @ Liberty Park Riverfest Art Experience September 9-10 @ McGregor Park www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
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DJ on the Docks 5-8pm Beachaven Winery www.beachavenwinery.com
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Friends & Family Fellowship Fundraiser Hosted by Family Outreach Ministries 7pm 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
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Customs House Museum Family Day Pokemon Party Free Admission 10am-5pm
Customs House Museum & Cultural Center www.customshousemuseum.org Doggie Day Splash “Fun in the Sun” Benefitting Max’s Hope Rescue Clarksville Athletic Club www.clarksvilleathleticclub.com Art Link Canvas Art Class 1-3pm Customs House Museum & Cultural Center Class is free to to the community and open to all ages www.artlinkclarksville.com
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Clarksville 9/11 Ceremony Presented by Clarksville Fire & Rescue 6pm Clarksville Fire Main Station 802 Main St. Anniversary Celebration 5pm First Missionary Baptist Church 301 Fairview Lane
12-16 Grand Opening Megan Lacy Photography Online grand opening with videos, Q&A, contests and prizes https://www.facebook.com/ events/612042418973343/ www.megan-lacy.com
12-10/31
Bale Trail Across Todd County Visit www.ExploreToddCounty.com for the official Bale Trail Map
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Operation Stand Down 8am-3:30pm Daymar College http://osdtn.org/event/stand-down-event-clarksville/
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7th Annual Angels of the Battlefield Hosted by the Armed Services YMCA 6pm Valor Hall Tickets available at https://asymca-angels. eventbrite.com
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Little Lambs & Ivy 20th Annual Fall/Winter Consignment Sale Wednesday-Friday 7am-6pm Saturday 7am-12pm 121 Union Hall Rd. For more info visit www.tnconsign.com
15 Caregivers Seminar Hosted by USO Fort Campbell 7:30am-2:30pm 110 John Rives Rd. Registration is Free but required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uso-caregivers-seminar-tickets-26921727612 Welcome Home Veterans’ Parade 10am Liberty Park www.visitclarksvilletn.com Business After Hours 5-7pm Hosted by Legends Bank at Old Glory Distillery Company 451 Alfred Thun Rd.
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Be the Match Registry Drive 9am-4pm Sango Pharmacy catherine@fullmoonfive5k.com Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville Volunteer Auxiliary Charity Golf Classic Benefitting Camp Willow Creek 11:15am Registration 11:30am Lunch 1pm Shotgun Start with awards following Pebble Brook Golf Course To register or for more information contact: Marcus Ratcliff (931) 502-1040 marcus.ratcliff@ mytennova.com Sandy Wooten (931) 502-1055 sandy.wooten@ mytennova.com Be the Match Full Moon 5K Walk/Run 5-8pm 6:30pm Fun Run/Walk begins 7pm 5K begins Enjoy vendors, food trucks and a beautiful full moon! Sango United Methodist Church catherine@fullmoonfivek.com
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Be the Match Registry Drive 9am-1pm Sango Pharmacy catherine@fullmoonfive5k.com CYP Inaugural Cornhole Tournament 9:30am at F&M Bank 50 Franklin St. http://www.clarksvillechamber.com/chamber/ clarksville-young-professionals/ Fallapalooza Benefitting Operation Stand Down TN 3-7pm Daymar College https://www.facebook.com/ events/1832990243598485/ The 80’s & 90’s Run 5K 6pm 1000 Solar Way, Clarksville, TN https://www.facebook.com/ events/773307622802683/ Jazz on the Lawn With live music by Soul Confident 6:30-9:30pm Beachaven Winery thefolks@heachavenwinery.com www.beachavenwinery.com
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Power Breakfast with Greg Coker 7:30am Riverview Inn $30 Chamber members/$35 non-members To become a Chamber member contact Shelby Miles shelby@clarksville.tn.us or (931) 245-4339 To register for the event contact Lucian Greene lucian@clarksville.tn.us or (931) 245-4342
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Paint Nite 7pm Kohana Japanese Restaurant 45% OFF with coupon code CLARKSVILLE45 at https:www.paintnite.com/events/1097051.html For more info contact info@paintnite.com or call (855) 767-4270
23-10/02
Boots on the Ground Display 8am-6pm daily Opening Ceremony September 23 @ 4pm Surviving families, units, soldiers,
family members and the local community are invited to pay their respects to Fallen service members. Each boot represents one Fallen service member since September 11, 2001, who died while on active duty.
Hall, APSU www.gatewaychamberorchestra.com or (931) 444-6240
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Roxy Regional Theatre’s Gala 34 6pm cocktails and hors D’oeuvres 6:30pm Dinner served al fresco 7:30pm live auction Followed by entertainment from Million Dollar Quartet Roxy Regional Theatre www.roxyregionaltheatre.org
Everyday Hero Celebration Daymar College Clarksville Campus www.daymarcollege.edu Open House/Job Fair 12-4pm North Central Institute 168 Jack Miller Blvd. For more information please contact: Patty Bell pbell@nci.edu or (931) 431-9700
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Frolic on Franklin 100 Block of Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville 8:30am-3:30pm www.roxyregionaltheatre.org/frolic www.facebook.com/FrolicOnFranklin
Liberty Live Concert Series 4pm Liberty Park www.cityofclarksville.com
Movies in the Park Inside Out Sunset at Liberty Park www.facebook.com/clarksvillemovies
29-10/01
The Hayloft Fall Barn Sale Thursday 29th 4:30-7:30pm Friday 30th 10am-6pm Saturday 1st 10am-4pm http://thehayloftatportroyal.com
Art Link Sun Catchers Class 10am-12pm Horsefeathers http://artlinkclarksville.com/event/sun-catchers/
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8th Annual Butterfly Festival 11am-4pm 101 Walter Garrett Lane Oak Grove, KY (270) 439-5675 www.visitoakgroveky.com
10/1
Comic Run Character 5K, 1K Run/Walk & Costume Contest Following 11am Beachaven Vineyards & Winery https://www.facebook.com/runclarksville/ 2016 Riverfront Jerk Festival Noon-11pm McGregor Park Riverfront www.Facebook.com/RiverfrontJerkFestival Fun with Fido 1-4pm King’s Run Bark Park at Liberty Park www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec Gateway Chamber Orchestra Celebrating Musical Treasures 4pm George & Sharon Mabry Concert
Elkton Bike Night Finale 6-9pm Public Square, Elkton www.ExploreToddcounty.com Walk to End Alzheimer’s 8am Registration, 9am Ceremony 9:30am Walk Liberty Park For more information contact: Fatemeh Moini at (615) 315-5880 or fmoini@ alz.org Run for the Fallen 9am Town Center Park www.campbell.armymwr.com Elkton Harvestfest 9am-3pm Historic Public Square, Downtown Elkton www.ExploreToddCounty.com 5th Annual Fashion & Art Show: Labels in Lights 6-10pm 2111 Trenton Rd. https://www.facebook.com/labelsinlights
www.artlinkclarksville.com Jazz on the Lawn With live music by CJQ 6:30-9:30pm Beachaven Winery thefolks@heachavenwinery.com www.beachavenwinery.com
10/2
Building Fund Program for Life Center 5pm First Missionary Baptist Church 301 Fairview Lane
10/6
DJ on the Docks 5-8pm Beachaven Winery www.beachavenwinery.com
10/7- 10/8
Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageant
Austin Peay State University http://www.misstennesseeusa.com
10/7
The 16th Annual Western Kentucky Women’s Show 8am-5pm James E. Bruce Convention Center www.jsmc.org/wkws
10/8
Customs House Museum Family Day Free Admission 10am-5pm Customs House Museum & Cultural Center www.http://customshousemuseum.org Clarksville Come Alive Block Party 10:30am-2:30pm Kenwood High School For more information (931) 627-1876 or al.tiner@yahoo.com Totally 80’s Flashback 5K 11am Beachaven Winery www.runclarksville.com Movies in the Park Jurassic World Sunset Liberty Park www.facebook.com/clarksvillemovies SEPTEMBER 2016 • 13
CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Daymar Institute
Play-a-thon BENEFITTING
Audrey Thrasher, Linda Ebel, Terence Moore, Heidi Smith & Angela McChesney
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he annual Play-A-Thon at the Clarksville campus of Daymar Institute is a mélange of magic for children — it raises funds for children at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through bringing children together for play. What could be more apropos? This year hundreds of participants arrived and paid $5 per child for entry (parents’ entrance was free). As well as raising funds, the entry fee gave children free reign over a bonanza of fun: a bounce house, dunk tank, trike-a-thon, face painting, clowns, zombies and music. Children also received a free bag of back-to-school supplies. Daymar Institute Campus President Katharine Purnell got in on the action. At one point, she sold melons and vegetables at a fresh produce stand with Jonathan Christopher and Linda Ashby. “We have so many children involved through Daymar,” Purnell said. “Our student is typically a single mom and a lot of children are around. So we’re inspired by St. Jude’s research efforts toward saving children’s lives.” Other health services were offered during the event, including blood pressure screenings and marrow screenings. The latter was performed to screen potential marrow donors who might help those who have blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and was done via Be The Match (www.bethematch.com). Daymar employee Jessica Williams, the Play-AThon organizer, said this summer fundraising event is in its eighth year and, along with a December craft fair, has raised more than $10,000 for St. Jude.
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missed. “They are trying to discover who they are, but they could easily get mixed up with the wrong crowd. Having a place like this makes it easier for them to make friends and do what they love in a safe environment.” ArtLink will be hosting a Fashion and Art Show on October 1st at 2111 Trenton Road to raise money to turn this noteworthy idea into a reality. The ticketed event is open to the public and will include a fashion show that features clothing and jewelry from local boutiques, booths hosted by local creatives sharing and selling their art, VIP gift bags worth up to $400, music, comedy and dance performances and free food and drinks all night long. General admission tickets are only $15 and the very limited VIP tickets are $100. To purchase tickets to the ArtLink Fashion and Art Show or to donate and/or volunteer your time to the cause, visit: www.artlinkclarksville.com.
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Make this Fall a touchdown, together. Dr. Mitchell Kaye
At the Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Center of Tennessee, Dr. Kaye and his staff provide expert care for improving your facial appearance, at any age. We offer a wide variety of injectable treatments as well as our other services including cosmetic surgery and physician directed skin care. These treatments are customized to fit each patients’ needs and cosmetic goals.
Men are catching on to Cosmetic Surgery!
It is a common mistake to assume that only women have procedures or injectables services. While the majority of cosmetic patients are women, in the past few years we’ve seen a rise in the number of men seeking out these services. In fact, approximately 1 in 10 Botox® Cosmetic patients are men and this number continues to grow.
Look Good Together
Another rapidly increasing cosmetic trend is couples undergoing cosmetic injectables procedures (such as Botox®, Juvederm®, and Voluma®) together. Recently major media outlets, including ABC news and Good Morning America, have covered the increase. The main reason couples seek out these treatments together is that while their relationships are great, daily hardships still take a toll on their bodies and facial appearance. Dr. Kaye frequently treats couples who want to look good for each other and who want to see each other succeed in every aspect of their life, by boosting their self-confidence.
More Options than ever Before
In the past few years the field of Facial Plastic and Cosmetic surgery has learned that the facial aging process is always associated with loss of facial volume (which we see as fullness or smoothness). The loss of facial volume is due to the natural loss of fat and to some degree bone loss deep beneath the skin surface. Now, with the development of FDA-approved Facial Fillers, it is now possible to delay the appearance of aging by many years. We can also augment features that are out of proportion, like a small chin or thin lips at our convenience. We can now “sculpt” a persons’ face in the office, in just a few minutes. Facial Fillers are usually hyaluronic acid products, like Juvederm® and Voluma®. These naturally occurring materials have an excellent safety record when used by properly trained specialists and easily tolerated by patients. These products work by filling in lost volume. This is unlike the well-known injectable, Botox®, which relaxes facial muscles and therefore smooths out facial wrinkles caused by facial movement. Botox® Cosmetic and facial fillers are a great combination!
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The choice to use injectables, is a way for couples turn back the clock together. Moreover, since the procedure takes a few minutes to administer, you are able to improve your overall appearance while maintaining normal routine without down time. These are office procedures. We have found that couples provide each other support and encouragement during their treatments, and this makes it easier for each of them to achieve their goals.
Personalized Care
At the Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Center of Tennessee, Dr. Kaye is committed to helping you achieve your cosmetic goals with optimal results. What really sets us apart from others is our personalized attention to detail and patient care. Additionally, Dr. Kaye performs all injection procedures for his patients. This means that you directly receive individualized care from a Doctor with over 25 years of Facial Plastic Surgery experience.
Benefits of Choosing Dr. Mitchell Kaye and the ACSC of Tennessee: ° Personalized Facial Consult to determine your needs and goals for treatment. ° All injectables are physician administered by Dr. Kaye. ° Dr. Kaye and staff are patient oriented and attentive to the personalized needs of each patient. ° We see you back after your treatment to assure that you get the best possible results.
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t takes more than a simple love of the game to be the head coach of a successful football team. Yes, it takes a burning passion; but even more than that, it requires a strong ability to lead, to recognize strengths and weaknesses and how those strengths can be used, how those weaknesses can become strengthened. It takes a dedication to the players—to building them up both as a team and as individuals—and a unique understanding of how to inspire them to greatness. It takes technical skill and tactical knowledge, an ability to read the opponent and anticipate their next move. And once that ball is in your hands, it takes an infinite amount of fortitude to keep it going in the right direction. Since coming on as Head Coach at Austin Peay State University at the beginning of 2016, Will Healy has proven that he has the perfect playbook for a successful coaching career. In eight short months, the 31 year-old has led his beloved Governors to some very notable victories; and as the season ramps up even further, the new head coach has no intention of dropping the ball.
WHAT LEAD YOU TO FOOTBALL AS A PROFESSION?
WHO INSPIRES YOU MOST IN YOUR CAREER AS A COACH?
I really loved football as a player and enjoyed competing and the scheming of the game.
Mike London, the former head college football coach of the Virginia Cavaliers.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT APSU? WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?
IF YOU WERE TRYING TO RECRUIT A NEW PLAYER FOR THE TEAM, WHY WOULD YOU SAY THEY SHOULD COME TO APSU INSTEAD OF SELECTING ANOTHER SCHOOL?
I really love having the opportunity to work with the people that I do on a daily basis—our staff is extremely committed to building a strong program. WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST AND LEAST ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?
I would tell them that our staff actually cares about the players on our team, both on and off the field. We’re supportive, and we do our absolute best to help our guys grow into the people and the players that they want to be.
I love watching our players succeed and graduate. And, of course, I hate losing!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOTBALL EVENT? The National Championship games.
WHAT IS THE BEST PROFESSIONAL ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED? Hire people who won’t let you fail.
WHAT WOULD PEOPLE BE MOST SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I love to golf.
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE COACH WILL HEALY & THE GOVERNORS TAKE ON MERCER DURING THE APSU HOMECOMING GAME AT FORTERA STADIUM ON OCTOBER 22ND!
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ailgating, as we know it, is born out of fandom. It’s an excuse to have a little fun in the parking lot before a game. Food, friends and beer or your favorite beverage can’t help but add up to a good time but where does this fun tradition come from? The first tailgate celebration is believed to have occurred near the start of the Civil War. Civilians traveled out from Washington, D.C. to witness the first Battle of Bull Run in 1861. Enjoying picnic baskets full of food, they cheered on their “team” from distant areas surrounding the battle sites. This is one of the first documentations in American history of people cheering at an event while sharing food and company. These “fans” (not to mention those who fought) obviously traded a few more dangers than today’s tailgaters, but they laid the groundwork for future sports fans.
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something to be said about not having to bring home a ton of dirty dishes to wash. Paper plates, plastic forks and spoons, and red Solo cups are very convenient for quick clean up. Bring along gallon-size zip-close bags and lidded plastic containers for any leftovers—and don’t forget to pack a box of heavy-duty trash bags.
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author of “Great American Grilling: The Ultimate Backyard Barbecue & Tailgating Cookbook” Here are a few things to keep in mind when tailgating, along with suggestions for keeping things safe. BEFORE THE TAILGATE
• Check the rules for tailgating where you plan to have your big grilling party. They may not allow certain types of grills. • Inspect your grill, smoker, and cooking items to ensure they are working. • Make sure you have plenty of fuel. An extra tank of propane or bag of charcoal goes a long way. • If using charcoal, make sure you have a way to properly extinguish your fire. • Do your prep work ahead of time. Chopping, peeling, slicing, marinating, and even pre-cooking saves times at the tailgate. Make sure everything is stored properly at the right temperature until needed. • Invest in a meat thermometer to ensure all meats are cooked properly. • Disposable is the way to go. There’s 28
mate Backyard Barbecue & Tailgating Cookbook,” and the winner of the Emeril Live/Food Network barbecue contest, graciously shared his friend Jerry Tidwell’s recipe for this popular cheeseburger. Jerry is a University of Tennessee fan but gives credit to his sons who went to South Carolina. They turned Jerry into a fan of one of the famous hamburgers in the South-
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• Pack extra. You can always use extra plates, paper towels, napkins, plastic forks and the like later. It’s better to have too many than to run out. • Safety first! A first aid kit is s great thing to take along in case of a minor mishap. Include bug spray, sunscreen, rain gear, and even some batteries and toilet paper. AT THE TAILGATE: A FEW TIPS
• Control the temp. • Wash your hands. • When everything is served, cover and properly serve leftover items. • Oh, did I mention washing your hands? TAILGATING RECIPES
TIDWELL’S TAILGATE PIMIENTO CHEESEBURGER My new friend, Kent “The Deck Chef ” Whitaker of Chattanooga, author of “Great American Grilling: The Ulti-
eastern Conference. Recipe courtesy of Kent Whitaker and Gerald Tidwell/Great American Grilling. For the Burgers • 2 pounds ground chuck • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 2 tablespoons minced onion • 3 tablespoons steak sauce • 1-2 tablespoons yellow mustard • Salt and pepper to taste • Buns • Pimiento Cheese For the Pimiento Cheese You may use your favorite store brand, but if you want to try something new, Kent suggests this recipe. It’s pretty quick and makes for a great burger topping, he says. • 1 (3 ounce) jar chopped pimientos, drained • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened • 1 ½ cups coarsely grated sharp Cheddar cheese
For Pimiento Cheese: Mix all of the ingredients together, cover, and chill before serving. Double or triple as needed. Directions: Combine ground chuck, garlic, onion, steak sauce, mustard, salt and pepper; form into equal sized patties. Make small patties for slider versions! Grill over medium high heat until done. Serve hot on a bun topped with pimiento cheese. “I like a splash of spicy mustard for good measure,” says Kent. For Pimiento Cheese: Mix all of the ingredients together, cover, and chill before serving. Double or triple as needed. BEER BRAT HOAGIES Recipe of Paula Deen • 4 (about 2 lbs.) bratwurst • 4 cups beer • 1 tablespoon Paula Deen House Seasoning (See below.) • 2 tablespoons butter • 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced • 1 Vidalia onion, sliced • Kosher salt, to taste • Black pepper, to taste • 1 cup sauerkraut • 4 crusty Hoagie rolls, split length wise • Yellow mustard, for serving • Mayonnaise, for serving Directions: Use a paring knife to prick the sausages all over. Add to a medium sized pot, cover with beer and toss in a tablespoon of house seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes until the
sausages are cooked through and firm. Remove the bratwurst to a plate. Meanwhile, add butter to a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Once melted add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until very soft, about 15 minutes. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Add the bratwurst to the pan in the last few minutes of cooking. Heat the sauerkraut in the microwave or in a saucepan placed over medium heat. Serve the brats on hoagie rolls with sauerkraut and peppers and onions. Add yellow mustard and/or mayonnaise if you wish. CHARLESTON CHEESE DIP Recipe of Trisha Yearwood • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened • 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese • 2 green onions, finely chopped • 1 dash cayenne pepper • 1 dash cayenne pepper • 8 butter crackers, crushed, such as Ritz • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled • Corn chips, crackers or bagel chips for serving Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions and cayenne pepper. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish such as a 9-inch pie pan. Top the mixture with the cracker crumbs and bake until heated through, about 15 min-
utes. Remove the pan from the oven and top with the bacon. Serve immediately with corn chips, crackers or bagel chips. Source: Recipe adapted from Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood (Clarkson Potter, 2010) GRILLED POUND CAKE “I’ve grilled pizza. Why not cake?, asks Kent Whitaker, author of “Great American Grilling.” He says “Actually, grilled pound cake is my signature dessert. You can make your own pound cake and ice cream from scratch or you can save some time and pick some up at the store. • • • • • • • •
Cooking spray, for the grill 4 slices pound cake Spray butter or melted butter 2-3 teaspoons brown sugar (optional) 4 scoops ice cream 1 cup sliced strawberries 1/ 4 cup strawberry syrup 1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds
Directions: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Coat grill grates (or foil or grilling basket) with non-stick cooking spray. Coat the pound cake with spray butter or brush with the melted butter. Grill until the edges are browned and the slice is heated evenly. If desired, sprinkle the slices lightly with brown sugar before removing from the grill. Place one slice on a plate, top with the ice cream, sliced strawberries, strawberry syrup, and almonds. Recipe courtesy of Kent Whitaker/ Great American Grilling
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t’s been said that a woman can never have too much jewelry, but when you’re looking for something that’s unique and will stand out from the crowd, the options can seem few and far between. Naturally, if you’re lucky enough to be working with a bottomless wallet, the issue can easily become moot; but why shouldn’t every woman have equal access to beautifully crafted pieces that make her feel special? It was this very frustration that led Marlene Dade to design her own line of costume jewelry, focusing her energy on creating pieces that were exceptional in quality, uniqueness, and beauty. Dade launched her ideas into a company; and, 15 years later, the ornamental necklaces, earrings, and bracelets she creates have graced the necks and encircled the wrists of A-list celebrities and become treasured by women all over the country. Her pieces are flashes of creative ingenuity, adding the perfect touch of sparkle and shine that somehow seems to convey a very important message about the wearer: I am unique. I am amazing. I am worth notice.
“Every woman deserves to be able to express herself and feel special.” Each bead, stone, and pendant is chosen with care, pieced together by hands that work steadily toward the goal of fashioning something truly inspired. To Dade’s credit, one of the things that sets her jewelry apart is the very process by which each item is constructed, using a variety of specialized options and measurements provided by her clients to achieve the ideal customized pieces. “I wanted LeezaD to be able to solve problems that women regularly face with their jewelry, like tiny spring clasps that are hard to manipulate. The original designs and statement pieces are made with larger clasps and customized clasp placement choices for right- or left-handers, built-in extension chains, size, and length options. We also offer companion pieces that can easily coordinate, which makes completing your look or layering individual pieces effortless,” Dade explains. “One of my key goals for LeezaD is to set a new standard of expectation in costume jewelry.”
website to understand why anyone would be drawn to her collection. They truly are unlike anything else, from the one-of-a-kind items in the Re-Envisioned collection, which features an artistic blend of both new and antique elements, to the NV’D pieces that feature some highly covetable limited-edition looks. “I love the unexpected, and I think that’s what makes the LeezaD woman—a love for the unexpected.”
Judging by the recognition LeezaD has seen, that goal is certainly being accomplished. But success has done nothing to make Dade lose sight of the big picture or forget the very reason for which she began creating her jewelry. “Every woman deserves to be able to express herself and feel special,” says the Hopkinsville-based jewelry designer. “Seeing someone wearing one of my pieces is extremely humbling. I feel so honored that, even with all the choices available today, this woman has chosen to wear one of my designs.” It takes only a quick glance at the pieces showcased on the LeezaD SEPTEMBER 2016 • 33
Love what you see and thinking about adding some to your own treasure trove? HERE ARE SOME GREAT SHOPPING TIPS FROM THE DESIGNER HERSELF: “Use the fully-customized ‘My LeezaD Wishlist’ to create a catalogue of the items you want, and you can use it to shop for yourself or suggest that friends and family use it as a resource to buy you a gift,” says Dade. “The ‘Wishlist’ lets your friends and family (or anyone, depending on how you set your view preferences) see your favorite LeezaD items. When someone is looking for a gift for you and they make their gift selection from your LeezaD ‘Wishlist,’ that gift will actually be purchased based on your pre-selected choices of size, clasp placement, color, or whatever options were applicable for your items!” EXTRA PERKS FOR YOUR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE: Each LeezaD gift item is packaged beautifully in a luxurious gold box with white ribbons and a “peek” window. It’s the perfect way to store and protect your treasures—and you’ll still be able to see them sparkle without having to remove them from their case! “LeezaD cleverly names each design around the sentiment it expresses,” says Dade. “The fun and whimsy that exudes from each creation is ‘all in the name.’ When I named the ‘Goes With Everything’ necklace, I did so because the name reflects the fact that it truly is a companion to so many other LeezaD favorites. It seemed like a natural choice.” STILL CONTEMPLATING SOMETHING YOU SAW? “You’ve heard the expression ‘I Call Dibs!’…the Dibs collection is a unique facet to the LeezaD line,” Dade explains. “It features one-of-a-kind creations or limited editions, but you must hurry to make one of these designs yours. Once the piece is seen by others, they may call Dibs first!” To shop the full collection or to learn more about LeezaD, visit www.leezad.com
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he 4th annual 5k Road Race honoring the late deputy David “Bubba” Johnson was held August, 13 at Beachaven Winery. Proceeds from the 5k went to the Children of Local Public Safety Personnel Scholarship for Austin Peay students. The one-mile fun run started at 8:30p.m. and the 5k at 9:00p.m. The 5k was split into 6 age groups for both male and female. The night started out a bit rainy, but the weather wasn’t enough to deter the over three hundred runners who came out to support the cause. La Casa Taqueria, ChickFil-A, and Bojangles food trucks provided food. Beachaven Winery supplied bottles of “Bubba Johnson Limited Edition” Beachaven wine, available in three flavors: Blackberry, Golden Rose, and Riesling. After the races, the exhausted runners ate, drank, and enjoyed smooth acoustic music performed by Mike Robinson. The race results and other information about the event can be found on the event’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/DeputyBubbaJohnson5K.
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here’s a charming stage tucked into a green hill beside The Belle Hollow, a special events hall. It’s perfect for weddings or – as Music in the Hollow proved – concerts. Lydia Walker headlined the event. An area singer-songwriter known for performing at restaurants, coffee shops, weddings and churches, Walker said this was her first time to perform at a ticketed event. A second artist, country vocalist-guitarist Will Stoltz, played as well. “This is taking it to the next level and we’re excited about it,” Walker said. In addition to live music, guests enjoyed an iced coffee bar and all-you-can-eat kettle corn. Early in her performance, Walker was accompanied by Melanie Ching, a Hawaiian who wore the dress of her state, the ruffled muumuu, and performed the archipelago’s traditional hula dance. Ching also interpreted Walker’s words through sign language. Following Walker’s first set, Stoltz performed country music with his band, which included his wife, Starlit Stoltz, a talented Bluegrass fiddler who has been playing the instrument since childhood. “My mom had an old fiddle hanging on the living room wall as decoration,” she said. “I was just intrigued by the instrument; I had never seen anyone playing it, but I would always knock it off the wall. Finally, she let me take violin lessons for my sixth birthday.” The Stoltzs’ band was the perfect match for Walker’s style of music. Together, they created a lovely, end-of-summer concert under the stars.
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the fact that it is the best place on Earth to view the Total Solar Eclipse, a long-awaited event that will take place on August 21, 2017. Little wonder, then, that the city is in full planning mode, lining up weekend events that correlate with the Eclipse, packing the calendar full of festivities and activities that showcase the many ways that Hopkinsville stands out. Area businesses, restaurants, and civic organizations are all getting in on the action, setting their sights on the big day as the perfect opportunity to connect with the community and have some fun, giving the city even more to write in a history book that is already thick with mystery and phenomenon.
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SUMMER SALUTE “In anticipation of next year’s big event, we held a Summer Salute Festival, which showcased all day activities for attendees, including a car show, children’s activities, art exhibits, and performances by famous musicians and bands like the Jimmy Church Band and Diamond Rio,” says Brooke Jung, Solar Eclipse Coordinator for the City of Hopkinsville. “This year’s festival was a trial run for next year’s Eclipse weekend, which will be filled with all kinds of Kentucky-flavored excitement, including a Bourbon mash event and a Christian County Cattleman’s Rodeo. It really is going to be out of this world!” As the big weekend draws nearer, even more can’t-miss events will be put into place, so put a visit to Hopkinsville on your list of things to do…There’s a spectacle to be seen and a page in your own history book to fill, and there’s nothing that can quite eclipse the memory of a total eclipse. For more on Hopkinsville events and attractions, including the 2017 Solar Eclipse schedule of events, call (270) 885-9096 or visit www. visithopkinsville.com Area Attractions:
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“...the city worked on to thrive and grow, becoming one of Kentucky’s greatest gems—and certainly one that shines bright.” Bambino’s Pizzas and Subs The perfect place for a fantastic slice or a hearty sub that’ll fill you up with some Italian love! Kobe Steakhouse Transport yourself to Japan with high-action Hibachi, artistic sushi rolls, and a wide array of traditional Japanese cuisine. The Wood Shed BBQ Restaurant Get low and slow with barbecued meats pulled fresh from the smoker. This place will actually make you want to be taken out to the wood shed! El Bracero Get your appetite fired up with some south-of-the-border favorites! Locals love their authentic Mexican cuisine and their bottomless chips and salsa. Holiday Burgers Take a step back in time with their classic diner dishes, cooked to order and served up in a setting that’ll give you a sweet sense of nostalgia. DaVinci Little Italian Restaurant Take a trip to Italy as you savor authentic Italian food lovingly prepared by an Italian native…Manga!
What to drink Casey Jones Distillery It’s the official Moonshine of the Eclipse, making it the perfect beverage to pair with this awesome event! Take a tour of their distillery and put some hair on your chest with one of their craft moonshines—one taste, and you’ll be instilled with true Kentucky spirit! Hopkinsville Brewing Company Hopkinsville’s only craft brewery, specializing in custom brews with unique flavors that could only pour from the minds of true hop-heads. MB Roland Distillery Taste flashes of ingenuity with flavorful combos of white lightning and berry juices or stick to the clear stuff! The distillers offer tours and tastings of their wide array of bourbons, moonshines, and twists on traditional spirits. Eat Dessert First Amanda’s Cupcake Cafe Craveable cupcakes and fresh coffee to get you started on a sugar high! Joelle’s Bakery & Cafe An upscale pastry parlor where everything looks as good as it tastes. Whistlestop Donuts Who can stop with just one? Grab a dozen of their holey bites of heaven to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at The Purple Tie Ball
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hile purple may have a long history as the color of royalty, it’s also the color of Alzheimer’s awareness; and there were kings and queens aplenty at this year’s third annual Purple Tie Ball, held in an ongoing effort to bring Alzheimer’s awareness and raise money to find a cure. This heartbreaking disease is one that plagues millions of people all over the world, robbing them of their memories, their independence, and their ability to live life to its fullest. Even as so many suffer themselves, their families also suffer, watching helplessly as the people they love slip away before their very eyes. It is heartless in its effects to be sure, but the active fight against it driven hardest by heart and determination; and it was this very cause that brought attendees together on August 27, 2016, at the Silo Event Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. “So many people are directly affected by the disease—some have lost family members to Alzheimer’s or have relatives who are living with the disease currently, and others are friends who want to support those touched and affected by this horrible disease,” says Cindy Hancock, Director of Community Relations for Oasis In Home Care. Cohosting the event with Katherine Latham, AVP of Bank of Cadiz & Trust, Co., the two women welcomed more than 400 guests who raised over $12,000 in donations for the Pennyrile Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “The evening was a celebration of friends and co-workers coming together to share laughter, joy, and tears as we filled the Silo in honor of those still living and remembrance of those we have lost,” says Hancock. As guests dined on delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres, sipped on cocktails, bid on silent auction items, and danced the night away in their purple and cocktail-attire finery, they united in support of hope for the future, one where Alzheimer’s is a distant memory and generations ahead are freed from its grasp. For more information on the event and how to make donations, visit www.purpletieball.com
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here was a massive pit of mud, caused by unrelenting rains, beside the dozens of cowboys and cowgirls who gathered at the corral of the Lone Star Championship Rodeo. Each one waited his or her turn as the metal gates clanged to release broncs, bulls and calves. Fortunately, the rain let up during the show. The event teased out the toughest of the cowboys in a variety of rodeo categories, including bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and Brahma bull riding. Women proved their grit in cowgirl’s breakaway roping, cowgirl’s barrel racing and team roping. The event was organized by the Christian County Cattlemen’s Association and the Lone Star Rodeo Company, of which Rachel Boyd is the rodeo coordinator. She said the event’s proceeds have comprised $2,000 per year in scholarship money for five years. Scholarships are available for any student in the county, as long as the student is enrolled in an agriculture-based program of study. Before the rodeo, children entered a Best Dressed Cowboy and Cowgirl Contest. They also participated in the Gold Rush, which Boyd says was a “Western-style Easter egg hunt” in which they dug through hay to find money and prizes. “That’s something that’s unique to Lone Star Rodeo,” Boyd says. “We’ve always tried to do something for the kids. And I’ve seen the parents really get into it.” One Clarksville cowboy participated in the event: Chad Masters placed fifth in team roping with Sam Smith, his roping partner.
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or Salute Week, the Christian County Chamber Spouses Luncheon & Tour of Homes was capped off in a reception hall on the pastoral grounds of Oakland Manor, an estate that dates to 1857 and is encircled by Christian County farmland. About five miles from the outskirts of Hopkinsville, the site was perfect for the luncheon that capped off the tour of homes attended by military spouses and other guests. Gay Nell Rittenberry, a real estate broker at Coldwell Banker, organized the event and has been doing so since the 1990s. Salute Week, also called Christian County Salutes Fort Campbell Week, is a week of events that celebrate the friendship between Fort Campbell and the neighboring Kentucky areas of Christian County, including Hopkinsville and Oak Grove. Spouses met for breakfast at the Hampton Inn that morning, then toured a variety of homes and historic spots. “Sometimes we tour historic homes, sometimes new homes,” Rittenberry said. “We try to have a mix and match.” This year the group toured several new homes, as well as the Hopkinsville rectory of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, which was built between 1928 and 1930. They also visited Casey Jones Distillery in Golden Pond, which dates to the 1930s, and Griffin’s Studio, an art and gift shop in downtown Hopkinsville. Melissa Jones, who lives at the historic home at Oakland Manor, operates Four Seasons Catering, which supplied the luncheon. The menu included wraps, sandwiches, pasta salad, margarita cole slaw, homemade potato chips, cookies and brownies.
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he Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, presented at the Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, is a comedic stage play and musical. The saloon themed venue brought in many guests. The cowboys and cowgirls wore authentic western outfits as they enjoyed the hilarious play. The story followed Sheriff Marshall Hoosegow, who is investigating the murder of an oil tycoon. The guests enjoyed a very entertaining play while also enjoying drinks from the bar and a delicious buffet. Attendees were welcomed to a buffet of western styled dishes that included Pulled Pork BBQ, Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast, Baked Beans, Cornbread, and more. Vegetarians/Vegans ate Grilled Mushrooms, Peppers & Zucchini over Polenta. The night was a huge success, bringing in many guests who had a night filled with great food, plenty of laughs, and a lot of fun.
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opkinsville’s Summer Salute PreEclipse festival occurred on Friday through from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on Friday and 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Saturday. The two day festival was located in downtown Hopkinsville. The fun filled activities included great food, vendors, Kids Zones, Splash Zone, the Chamber Chili CookOff, a BMX Stunt Show, and many more. Not only were the kids having a blast, but the parents as well! The Jimmy Church Band performed on the first night of the two day festival. On Saturday night, many long time fans were thrilled to see Diamond Rio perform. The local formed Nashville Tennessee country band ended the two-day event with a fantastic performance. To top it off, all of the activities, including the concerts, were all absolutely free.
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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Cumberland Arts Center
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ohn Carter Cash, having been involved in music all of his life, is an accomplished and award-winning record producer. However, his activities in the creative world reach far beyond music production. He is also a singer-songwriter and author. The grandson of Maybelle Carter and the only son of John R. Cash and June Carter Cash, he preserves the family legacy and is a caretaker to the heritage of his musical ancestors. He began his walk as a music producer with his mother, June Carter Cash, on her CD, “Press On,” which won a Grammy in 1999, then went on to work under Rick Rubin as Associate Producer on his father Johnny Cash’s Grammy winning records “American III: Solitary Man” and “American IV: The Man Comes Around,” the latter receiving three CMA awards. He also produced his mother’s record “Wildwood Flower,” which won a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk album in 2003. His 2004 production “Unbroken Circle: The Musical Heritage of the Carter Family” received three Grammy nominations. John Carter is co-producer on Marty Stuart’s CD, “Badlands. The CD “The Voice of the Spirit, the Gospel of the South,” released in April of 2006, received critical acclaim. His production of Billy Joe Shaver’s “Everybody’s Brother,” helped earn a Grammy nomination in 2007. John Carter has produced material for Loretta Lynn, Josh Turner,
What do you enjoy about being an author? You are multi-talented since you also write and perform and produce recordings for artists like Loretta Lynn, Elvis Costello and the late Merle Haggard. JCC: Yes, I love writing. I love books. I love delving into the heart and that is what it really is about in a way that I can possibly help other people and relate that to somebody... I’m grateful to write the books that I have written. To me it’s about touching people and hopefully I can do that with my work. A few Friday afternoons ago I visited the Johnny Cash Museum in downtown Nashville located at 119 3rd Avenue South (www.johnnycashmuseum.com). It is a very interesting museum and it was very busy. Multiple languages were spoken by guests when I visited. Angela Dodson, the museum’s marketing director, gave me a private tour 56
Brooks & Dunn, Elvis Costello, Wylie and the Wild West, Dr. Ralph Stanley, George Jones, Mavis Staples, Lynda Carter, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Sheryl Crow, John Randal and Jessi Alexander, Norman and Nancy Blake, Tim O’Brien, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Earl and Randy Scruggs, Rosanne Cash, John Cowan, Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, Tony Rice, and John Prine. He has been a producer on five Grammy Award-winning records. John Carter’s first CD of his own music titled “Bitter Harvest” was released only to the international market in 2003. His latest CD entitled “The Family Secret” is available everywhere and received a three starred review in Rolling Stone. He is the author of three children’s books: Momma Loves Her Little Son, Daddy Loves His Little Girl, and his latest release, The Cat in the Rhinestone Suit. He authored a biography on his mother, Anchored in Love, on which a film is currently in production and one on his personal relationship with his father, “House of Cash: The Legacies of My Father Johnny Cash.” His first novel, a fantasy titled Lupus Rex, was released in June of 2013. John Carter Cash owns and operates Cash Productions, LLC and the Cash Cabin Studio near Nashville in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He is the father to three children: Anna Maybelle Cash, Joseph John Cash, and his youngest, John Ezra Cash.
and your ears must have burned as she said such nice things about you. She told me that “you are so well spoken, so down to earth and genuine and a very kind person considering your family was country music royalty.” One popular area of the museum is a technology-driven area that provides attendees the opportunity to mix their own version of Johnny’s songs. (This is Angela’s favorite area of the museum.) Guests enjoyed having their photo made with Johnny, and the Music Room stayed full where visitors listened to a Cash concert. Talk about the importance of the Johnny Cash Museum to your family and to Nashville. JCC: Within the past 10 years Nashville has become a different city. It is now booming... It has become a cultural city. I believe it’s because my father crossed the lines and crossed divisions. He touched many people
— the rock and roll fan, the country music fan, the punk fan. He was every man’s entertainer. A lot of Nashville’s boom has come about because of the love for my father’s music, his heritage, and the continuance of that legacy. My tour guide told me that a Patsy Cline Museum will be on the second floor soon. Do you know the timeline of that museum? JCC: I believe that Mr. Bill Miller, who coordinated the Johnny Cash Museum, is involved with the Patsy Cline Museum, but I do not know when it will open. Do you have favorite exhibits in the Johnny Cash Museum? JCC: I really like the main or central exhibit when you first walk into the museum. You’re looking back at the beginning of my father’s career, the different stages of his life. He stayed true to what he believed in. He made wonderful music throughout his career. That’s evident the moment you look down the aisle. That’s what I remember the most when I think about it. Share one memory of each of your parents. JCC: The times that mean the most to me were the times when we traveled the world. We visited some amazing places. We met wonderful people from farmers in rural Idaho to presidents of the United States. However, the times that mean the most to me were the times I spent with them doing the simple things. We loved the outdoors and we went on fishing trips and we went into the wilderness. I’ll never forget it. I’m grateful for the time that I spent with them. Are you working on another book now? JCC: Right now I’m mostly working in the studio with my fiancé, who
humble people than BiIly and Ruth Graham. I will love them the rest of my life.” They developed a close relationship with your parents, didn’t they? How did it come about that they corresponded with each other? JCC: I think my father and Billy, who knew my father was a Christian — he also knew that my father had a lot of followers, some of whom were on the wrong side of things. I think Billy realized that he might be able to reach some people he would not reach otherwise. He was not afraid to say ‘I’m a Christian. I’m here because of my faith, and I’m not ashamed to share my story and to admit my failures.” Billy saw that. So he and my father were brothers in Christ. What are your hobbies? JCC: Fishing and hunting, travel, spending time with my children, snow skiing and I do a lot of hiking. What’s next on your drawing board? JCC: Whatever it feels like creatively. The rest of this week I’m working in the studio mixing some material that I’ve been recording. And I plan on writing another book within the next year. I’ll be getting back into writing. It’ll probably be another fantasy book. I read a whole lot as a child. I got that from my parents, who had that same love for reading.
MAMA ALWAYS SAID TO ME, “WRITE FROM THE HEART.”
is working hard on an album. I just finished a Loretta Lynn Christmas album and some Cash projects that I’m really excited about too that have to do with my father’s legacy. You have written three children’s books. What are the challenges of writing children’s books? JCC: Mama always said to me “Write from the heart.” I have two sons and a daughter. My latest book title is The Cat in a Rhinestone Suit. Do you write songs daily and do you write in your studio? JCC: I write on a regular basis with friends. I also put a lot of people together to write together. I believe in creativity and the Cash Studio is a creative house and that’s what it’s all about. Where do you go when you need total peace and quiet? JCC: I’ve been known to shut the doors here at my own home. I spend a lot of time in southwestern Virginia where my mother’s people are from. I have family there whom I love dearly. I have a place in Hickman County and I spend some time there. Tell me about Ruth and Rev. Billy Graham. In your book Anchored in Love you wrote and I quote” To me there are no two more loving and SEPTEMBER 2016 • 57
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ost of the world’s bourbon – that uniquely American invention – is made in Kentucky. So MB Roland Distillery celebrated that fact with its inaugural Kentucky Bourbon Mashoree Festival and VIP Dinner. Named after the “mash build,” that soupy base of grains from which bourbon arises, the Mashoree hosted 15 Kentucky distilleries for the two-day festival. During the festival, guests sipped bourbons, spirits and craft beers from various purveyors while musical performers, food trucks and craft artisans also participated. Distiller Clay Smith was present to explain Corsair Distillery’s bourbon production. Based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the distillery goes beyond the corn, rye, wheat and barley grains that are traditionally used in bourbon’s “mash build.” “We use a number of different types of grain,” Smith said. “We make a quinoa and an amaranth whiskey.” Copper & Kings, based in Louissville, Kentucky, was represented by head distiller Brandon O’Daniel, who said, “We are trying to reinvigorate the category of brandy and show the modern drinking people what brandy should taste like – and what it used to taste like before it got all commercialized.” Taylor W. Hayes, the publisher of the Kentucky New Era newspaper, slow roasted and barbecued a whole hog, whose meat was used to make the VIP dinner’s tacos and nachos de carnitas. “I don’t do this commercially,” Hayes said. “In fact, I’m not being paid for this at all. I do it for friends, families and fundraisers.” The dinner included a panel of distillers moderated by author and bourbon expert Fred Minnick.
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hat better way to celebrate a city than to throw a fantastic party filled with fabulous food, great entertainment, cultural exhibits, and every other type of family-friendly fun you can imagine? That’s exactly what’s in store at Clarksville’s 29th annual Riverfest Celebration held on September 8-10, 2016, a three-day event free for the entire family and the perfect way to come together as a community to enjoy the many things that make Clarksville such a wonderful city. With all the fun ahead, you’re sure to get hungry, but Riverfest will more than satisfy. Food vendors will be out in full force, manning food stands and serving up some of the tastiest bites from their menus to keep your stomach full and your taste buds in heaven. While you dine on all of the festival’s fine fare, get in some retail therapy at its endless variety of pop-up markets. More than 80 vendors will be on hand to offer everything from handmade art to specially selected items from area shops, so browse to your heart’s content and show your support for the local economy! Things get rolling on Thursday, September 8, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center and Amphitheater at Liberty Park, when the Riverfest Art Experience will provide event goers with the opportunity to watch locally produced films during the Film Festival and see some of Clarksville’s highly talented artists at the Juried Art Show. All the fun moves to McGregor Park on Friday, September 9, beginning with a performance by the Fort Campbell Army Band and some fully-amplified shows from regional artists as well as nationally known musical mega stars. Give your digital audio-stream a break and get ready to rock out in real time to the tunes of Kendre Streter, Madeleine, Emma Feldman, Sons of Levi, Lydia Walker, and other great musicians and alternative rock bands from all across the mid-South. Saturday, September 10, closes things out with no shortage of thrills, featuring performances by country artists including Ramblin’ Man Music and Lacey Canfield. Love the art of dance? Clarksville’s own dance academies will energize the stage, and the day will step things up even more with a Step Show hosted by Daymar Institute. As the sun bids adieu, the lights will come out to play, lighting up the RiverWalk for performances by artists including Jared Hard, Jon Royce Band, Runaway June, Brandy Clark, Head Trauma, Artifas, Almost Kings, and Shallow Side. Even with all that talent up on stage, there’s no reason you have to be a groupie. Looking for some interactive fun? Get in there with games, activities, and performances by local cultural groups at the kid’s area at McGregor Park all day long on Saturday. If you’re a water-baby who loves to explore, take part in the “Be a Diver” scuba experience on Friday and Saturday at the McGregor Park Boat Launch Area. On Saturday, set sail from the Boat Launch to play captain of your own ship during the Cardboard Boat Regatta. Or keep things on dry land while you burn off some energy with some friendly competition: team up with your friends and hit the field at McGregor Park for the Human Foosball Tournament on Saturday. For more information including ticket locations, performance times, and festival hours, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com or call (931) 645-7476. It Takes a Village: Who’s Behind the Scenes to Make Riverfest Such a Hit? “Riverfest celebrates the city’s unique setting overlooking the Cumberland River and truly showcases the best of what Clarksville has to offer as a community,” says Robert Rayburn, Event Planning Supervi60
sor at Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s such a wonderful event full of ways to come together and enjoy music and art, but none of it would possible without the support of our sponsors; our local volunteers; and countless emergency and safety personnel provided by the Clarksville Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff Department, Clarksville Fire Department, EMA, and EMS. The festival also takes the dedicated efforts of organizations including the Clarksville Transit System, the Street Department, and the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Maintenance Crew. We can’t fully express the appreciation we feel for their hard work and support.”
Helpful things to know before you go PARKING & SHUTTLES Free parking will be available at the First Baptist Church parking lot. Shuttles will run every 30-45 minutes on Saturday only from 10:00 a.m.- 11:15 p.m. Riverfest parking will not be permitted at Two Rivers Business Center or at Riverside Drive businesses during their business hours. Designated handicap parking will be available directly across from McGregor Park. FESTIVAL POLICIES • No pets • No outside food or drinks • No coolers • No weapons of any kind, including permit concealed handguns or pocket knives • No solicitation allowed • No flash photography, camcorders, or recording devices during headlining concerts after the hour of 8:00 p.m. • No fights • No foul language • No amplification devices
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he volunteers behind The Food Initiative know the way to people’s hearts: through their bellies! At Fine Fettle, A Farm-to-Table Tasting Supporting The Food Initiative, fresh gourmet food was the star of the show. Held August 27 at Old Glory Distilling Co., the event attracted 175 attendees who were treated to seasonally-inspired dishes handmade by culinary masters from Clarksville and the region. Chefs Elliott Herzlich, Tyler Womack, Doug Voise from The Depot Bar and Grill, Louise DelGandio of Louise’s Kitchen and Bakery, Richard Jones from Green Door Gourmet and the “Soup Lady” Aundra Lafayette served up tasty delights that were heavy on the creativity. Music was provided by Red River Breeze, Kevin and Vanessa Green and Emma Feldman. Run by Michael and Regina Hampton since 2010, The Food Initiative is a project that puts 40 teenagers to work each summer. The work is hard: tending fields and growing organic vegetables in the heat. But the bounty is more than food. Many participants credit the program with showing them their own strengths and expanding their ideas about what the future may hold for them. The Food Initiative aims to give each participant the education he or she needs to live a healthy and empowered life, and also the tools to interact, lead, and inspire others to do the same. “Our mission at The Food Initiative is simple,” says a description of the program. “We are growing healthy food, empowering lives, and building community.” For more information about The Food Initiative, see www.thefoodinitiative.org.
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ver 300 years ago, in 1699, French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville named Baton Rouge for the “red stick” along a Mississippi River bluff. It is from this “red stick” that Iberville christened Baton Rouge “le Baton Rouge.” In 1846, Baton Rouge earned its title as Louisiana’s State Capital, and nearly four years later, the Old State House was completed. Many people refer to Baton Rouge (pop: 230,000 and 800,000 in the Greater Baton Rouge area) as “the crossroads of the South.” It is an easy one-hour drive from New Orleans. From Jackson, Tennessee it is 458 miles and it takes about 7 hours to get there, allowing for rest stops. It is known for a fusion of Creole and Cajun cultures, it has a colorful political history, and it is a culinary destination.
THEH COOK HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER AT LSU 3848 WEST LAKESHORE DRIVE/BATON ROUGE, LA 70808 (225) 383-COOK (2665) or (866) 610-COOK (2665)
The Cook Hotel was ideally situated for my visit as it is near downtown and in the heart of LSU’s beautiful campus. The story behind the Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU evolved over nearly 10 years of friendship between LSU Alumni Association President Dr. Charlie Roberts and then-ARCO Industries CEO, Mr. Lod Cook, The two met in 1984 when LSU alumni traveled to Los Angeles to support the Tigers in their highly anticipated football matchup with USC. Cook was a longtime LSU benefactor. The hotel, which opened in 2001, is expertly managed by the LSU Alumni Association. The staff is helpful and friendly; the 128 rooms (Deluxe Guest Rooms and Luxury Suites) are spacious, comfortable, and well appointed with tastefully selected LSU-themed décor. Word has it that Shaquille (Shaq) O’Neal, retired professional basketball player, maintains a suite at The Cook Hotel and lives nearby overlooking one of the lovely lakes. The hotel has a great LSU Lakes location. My suite faced one of the three lakes. A bountiful breakfast buffet is served in the mornings. For dinner, guests have a short walk or drive to several good restaurants like The Chimes, a good place to grab a Po’ boy, Cajun or Creole food--a must while you’re in town. The restaurant is named for the sounds em SEPTEMBER 2016 • 67
anating from LSU’s Memorial Tower. (3357 Highland Rd. at E. Chimes St.) Be sure to shop in the Shelton Gift Shop in the hotel lobby which is known for its LSU gear from cookbooks to clothing. On night one of my stay in Baton Rouge, I dined with a staff member of Visit Baton Rouge at City Pork restaurant, known for its excellent smoked and cured meats. It was packed and high energy, obviously a very popular restaurant for locals and visitors alike. On my first morning in Baton Rouge, my charming tour guide and new friend, Christy Chachere, Communications Coordinator of Visit Baton Rouge, ( Her family is known for its famous Chachere seasonings) met me to discuss the itinerary for the day.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY This picturesque 2,000-acre campus is home to 31,000 students, largely from Louisiana but from throughout the country and the world. The university was founded in 1853 in Pineville, Louisiana and came to Baton Rouge in 1869. The campus was located downtown prior to its move in 1926 to its present location. LSU is the flagship institution of the Louisiana State University system and the largest institution of higher education in Louisiana in terms of student enrollment. It is a state-funded institution. On campus, visitors will find history, science, and art museums, along with lovely Mediterranean-style architecture. Home to the Fighting Tigers, the university community loves football, and its autumnal tailgating festivities are legendary. Geaux Tigers!
The habitat of mascot Mike the Tiger is on the LSU campus. Most SEC fans can only see their live mascots on the sidelines on game day. But at LSU you can pop in and visit Mike whenever. The best tailgate spot is the Parade Ground near the campus’ student union. The LSU Tiger Marching Band’s pregame show is as good as any in the country. Be in your seat early. Make sure you wear purple and gold and bring your pom poms of the same color for night games in Death Valley. Every true fan knows it’s called Death Valley because lots of teams don’t make it out alive! The bucket game to see: LSU vs. Alabama. One LSU fan said, “Regardless of your sports preferences and teams, you should visit this awesome place at least once!” And this comment from former LSU star Patrick Peterson: “I always wanted to go to a school that had a fan base that supported the team through thick and thin and that’s definitely LSU. There’s no place like Tiger Stadium. I swear it shakes!”
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After my tour of the stadium, it was time to sample a beignet finger, a Baton Rouge specialty which is an elongated version of a beignet served at Café du Monde in New Orleans. My guide and I visited Coffee Call, a popular place for beignets and café au lait. After a pick-me-up on a very hot day, it was time to tour some of the attractions in Baton Rouge.
“Regardless of your sports preferences and ATTRACTIONS IN BATON ROUGE: A teams, you should visit this awesome place SAMPLER at least once!” Our first stop on Day 1 of my trip to Baton Rouge was the LSU Stadium. Wow! It is most impressive! I was privileged to be offered a behind-the-scenes tour of the massive LSU Stadium. Years ago, when I was a student in Law School at the University of Mississippi and dating a die-hard Ole Miss fan, I remember attending a football game between Ole Miss and LSU on Halloween night at LSU. I shall never forget the electric atmosphere in the stadium that night! My stadium tour guide—Katie Gerlach, External Events Coordinator-- gave me and a handful of visitors a pre-arranged tour of the stadium. We toured the Helmet Room, a multi-purpose Bowl Room, the Game Day Room (only used 7 times a year), Team Tunnel, Half Time Room, The Win Bar and the Locker Room. Recent improvements to the stadium include the addition of more suites and an upper deck on the south side. The Tiger Stadium, built in 1924, has a capacity of 102, 321. 68
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Mike’s Habitat at LSU (Mike the mascot) Old State Capitol (Be sure to tour the top!) Louisiana State Capitol Capitol Park Museum LSU Museum of Art USS Kidd Veterans Museum Rural Life Museum Magnolia Mounds Plantation Old Governor’s Mansion (open for tours)
LOUISIANA’S OLD STATE CAPITAL Although Mark Twin had no fondness for this Gothic Revival structure, describing it as a “monstrosity,” the Old Capitol boasts unmistakable presence. Situated to overlook the Mississippi River, it was in use
from 1850 to 1932 and even served as a prison. Today, the beautifully restored building houses a museum and it archives film, video, and other governmental documents. Exhibits detail the voting process, the assassination of former governor Huey Long, and the statehood and history of Louisiana. A gift shop with attractive gifts and interesting books is on site. Free admission. Note: Ask about the female ghost in this lovely old building.
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WHERE TO SHOP: A SAMPLER “A big reason people come to Baton Rouge,” says Visit Baton Rouge officials • Mall of Louisiana (It’s huge!) • Perkins Rowe (upscale shopping center with apartments over shops, LA Old State Capital
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restaurants, and a theater: an eat, play, shop area)
• Towne Center (upscale shopping area)
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Nestled in a grove of gracefully arching trees, Magnolia Mound (built in 1791) began as a small, late 18-century home and was expanded into a plantation home. Its French Creole styling is relatively simple, and the home, elevated on piers, features a generous porch. One of Louisiana’s oldest wooden structures, it also features a coved ceiling and French and Caribbean details. Along with the home itself, guides in period costume point out gardens, dependencies and slave cabins. It is one of the closest plantations to Baton Rouge.
HISTORIC DISTRICTS “Downtown Baton Rouge is making a comeback,” said Chachere. “Many downtown buildings have been converted into offices and shops with apartments upstairs, especially on Historic Third Street.” There are several attractive downtown restaurants, one of which is Capital City Grille, which offers a large selection of Louisiana lunch staples like red beans and rice and seafood.
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Coffee Call; beignet fingers and beignets, café au lait Chimes: Louisiana staple foods; near LSU campus Louie’s Café: a 24-hour diner at LSU: The North Gates of LSU City Pork: smoked and cured meats; City Pork Brasserie & Bar (upscale); City Pork Deli and Charcutiere (lunch style with meat counter, farm fresh eggs and fresh bacon); and City Pork Kitchen & Pie (plate lunches, homemade pies) Parrain’s: local Louisiana seafood Mike Anderson’s: seafood and Alabama staple dishes Capital City Grille: big selection of lunch Louisiana staples like red beans and rice, seafood; located in downtown Baton Rouge
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: FALL THROUGH DECEMBER • Louisiana Book Festival: October 29 • Festival of Lights: December 2: beautiful Christmas décor, a snow
village, a magical train ride at the Old Governor’s Mansion, a visit from Santa at the Old State Capitol and Reindeer Run.
FAMOUS FOLKS The list of notables from Baton Rouge is long and varied. A few of the well known personalities who hail from Baton Rouge are as follows: Pete Maravich, NBA; Shaquille O’Neal, retired professional basketball player; Holly Clegg, cookbook author and TV personality; West Brown, actor (We Are Marshall, Glory Road, Beach Girls); and Governor Bobby Jindal, Baton Rouge native, SEPTEMBER 2016 • 69
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room of friendlier people could not have been found than the one at Old Glory Distilling Company during the Leadership Clarksville Opening Reception. It made sense that this group was comprised of outgoing, curious citizens, because Leadership Clarksville seems to attract this personality type. Class members, both past and present, arrived around cocktail hour to fraternize with fellow members of this organization that has been going strong for 30 years. Its mission is to “give community leaders a three-dimensional view of the Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee community.” The new president, Allan Groves, welcomed everyone, then Class of 2008 member Geoff Livingston took to the podium to give the Class of 2017 advice on how to best enjoy the experience. Most importantly, he told class members to leave their smart phones in their pockets. “You need to interact with each other, you need to have fun with each other,” he said. “This is what it’s about.” Livingston also talked about the September orientation retreat, for which he is a co-chair. During this retreat, each class member will take the Myers/Briggs and discuss the findings. They will also brave a ropes course given by Adventureworks in Kingston Springs, Tenn. “Just relax, have fun,” Livingston said. “Make this a really good time. If you need any pointers on how to make it a good time, Norman (Quirion) can help you out. He is the poster child for good time. He had an ‘extra large time’ last year – especially at the retreat.”
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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Clarksville Athletic Club Court Dedication
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he basketball court is a place charged with energy, where teams come face to face to capture points and win the game. It’s a place where talents are proved and hard work pays off, where competitive spirit is a force field and the love of the game is what keeps the stands packed. Sometimes that love for the game is truly the game-changer in life—one that offers the chance of a better future. Friendships are built, teams become a support system, and communities are strengthened. The court becomes a safe haven of sorts, a place to play and learn lessons from both success and failure. The court can be a reminder that life isn’t always a slam-dunk—it takes determination and dedication, and having someone there to offer you guidance can make all the difference in the world. It’s important, then, to recognize those who offer their support and guidance; and while it’s not always possible to express gratitude before the clock runs down, it’s never too late to honor those who have truly left their mark. It was for this very reason that the friends and family of Josh Artis gathered together at the Clarksville Athletic Club on Friday, July 15, 2016. In a ceremony held courtside, Artis, a beloved former employee at CAC lost unexpectedly to cancer, was remembered for his kindness and community service, his character memorialized through the dedication of the new basketball court in his name. Artis was widely known through the Clarksville area and beyond for his work at the CAC as well as his refereeing and his passionate involvement with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Following the dedication, a slam-dunk and three-point contest were held in an effort to raise funds for the Clarksville chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The event successfully raised $1,085.00, proving once again that generosity and selflessness win big; and that’s a playbook worth learning.
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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at The Tree of Life Center
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n yet another chapter of The Tree of Life Center’s unique story – beyond offering locally-sourced, organic and non-GMO foods – the grocery market hosted a chic and sleek Open House and Arts Exhibition entitled “Margins.” Contemporary art of all stripes was on view, including 3-D installations, paintings, a film, sculpture and photography. The event was curated by artist Steven M. Walker of ChunkArts Studio, who said, “I want to see how we can continue this mission of healthy body and mind here.” The Tree of Life Center is located at 30 Crossland Avenue at the corner of Riverside Drive and is the brainchild of Yvonne Chamberlain. Chamberlain said, “We just wanted to put together an eclectic group of folks that do a number of different things. And it’s something to introduce people to the store.” She noted video artist Zach Felts’ film, which portrayed, in reverse, buildings that had been demolished. “That was mesmerizing for me,” Chamberlain said. “You don’t typically think of that as art, but it was almost meditative.” Artists included in the inaugural exhibit included James Diehr, Amber Briggs, Zach Felts, Adam Flati, Glenda Rohner, Patrick Andrew Green, Virginia Griswold, Lauly Claudia Ries and David E. Smith and Steven M. Walker. Chamberlain is a Maine native who grew up around organic farms. The center is her way to bring a healthy lifestyle to Clarksville; it also offers yoga classes, cooking videos on its website and classes about essential oils. (Learn more at www.treeoflifeclarksville.com.) Food samples enjoyed by guests during the art exhibit were provided by local vendors who offer their products in the store. Store manager Joelle Dozier said, “Yvonne’s vision of the center – not just the market, but the center – is to figure out how to find balance with the whole body, the mind, the body,
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hen a soldier comes home from war with lifelong wounds, it is more than his career that is impacted. Many times, wounded soldiers’ entire lives are changed. Their physical capabilities are limited, and their self-esteem and relationships may suffer greatly. “Our veterans suffer the weight of war to the extent that 22 commit suicide every day,” says the Clarksville-based Warrior Initiative’s web site, www.warriorinitiative.org. “We introduce veterans to new experiences and give them something to look forward to. Something else to think about. Every human needs confidence, a sense of self worth and the basics to sustain life.” A new but rapidly growing community support group, The Warrior Initiative arranges hunting trips, equine therapy, scuba diving and even whitewater rafting for disabled veterans. The veteran volunteers who run the program gathered with community supporters and former service members for the First Annual Silent Auction & Dinner at Freedom Point, overlooking the beautiful Cumberland River. The event featured auction items, door prizes every 15 minutes, live Cajun music by Roux Du Bayou and Lazer Tag for the kids. “Clarksville is a great community. We retired here ourselves,” said Army veteran Patricia Eddins, who founded The Warrior Initiative with her husband, combat veteran Lee Eddins. “It is sad when you see soldiers put their lives at stake and they come home and have so many issues with keeping their family afloat, with their pride and with seeking help.” The Warrior Initiative is providing light at the end of that tunnel for hundreds of wounded heroes. To get involved, send an email to info@ warriorinitiative.org or see the web site, www. warriorinitiative.org.
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here was a smell of peaches in the air when The Peach Tour stopped in Clarksville. Miss Lucille’s, known for their marketplace, had a party at Belle Hollow, which is right next door, to celebrate their stop. The event started at 6 p.m. with a crowd anxious to start their night. The menu included peach salsa & homemade chips, peach & bourbon-glazed chicken, grilled peach & prosciutto skewers, corn on the cob, and baked beans. Special drinks were made from local craft beer made with the peaches from the Peach Truck from Jackalope Brewing Company. Other drinks were available including peach smoothies. Mo’ Pie, a band that started in Bowling Green, KY played a variety of different music to keep the night alive. To provide a break for the band, Chase Knott and Devon Rodriquez went on stage to add some comedy to the night. They pretended to sing and play guitar and also had a couple’s competition on stage. Three different couples competed to see which couple could eat a peach first without using their hands. To say the least peaches were all over the floor. Belle Hollow provided a great space for the event with easy access that people could eat, drink, dance, and socialize. Outside people even enjoyed playing corn hole and socializing watching the sunset.
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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Appleton Harley-Davidson
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eople came for the fast cars, loud pipes, good friends and ice cold beer, some of the many attractions of Appleton Harley-Davidson’s annual Hot Rods & Harleys event. The ride-in motorcycle and car show boasted rat rods, custom bikes, choppers and more.The friendly motorcycle enthusiasts who work at the Harley dealership on the 41-A Bypass welcomed people to enjoy all that and then some. Kevin Waller performed live music, Big City Dogs served up satisfaction on a bun and exhibitionists galore showed off their favorite artwork -- permanently inked on their bodies -- in the tattoo contest. Appleton’s gave out other prizes as well, such as the Best Old School Corvette award, taken by Elmer Richardson. Engines were displayed as proudly as custom paint jobs, with many a muscle car hanging out hood up, all of its inner workings exposed. And although lots of Harley-Davidson motorcycles are black, a whole rainbow of hogs were arrayed at Hot Rods & Harleys: burnt orange, purple, even a lovely shade of teal blue. Appleton Harley-Davidson hosts many free community events like Hot Rods & Harleys. Their fall Open House, a daylong extravaganza featuring live music and vendors, is set for Sept. 24. The dealership also sponsors fundraisers, such as Bikers Who Care’s 35th Annual Leslie W. Watson Memorial Toy Run & Benefit Party, which will take over Clarksville Speedway Sept. 16-18. People who want to ride in the Toy Run are invited to meet at Appleton’s at 11 a.m. Sept. 17 and ride en masse to the even bigger assemblage of cycles gathered at the Speedway. And all that fun is all about raising money to fund Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for seriously ill children.
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LOCALE TENNOVA HEALTHCARE Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville Appoints New CEO
Clarksville announced the appointment of Alex Villa to Chief Executive Officer effective September 6. Villa has nearly 15 years of hospital administrative experience, most recently serving as CEO of Western Arizona Regional Medical Center, Alex Villa a 130-bed hospital in Bullhead City, Arizona. “Tennova Healthcare – Clarksville provides high quality care, and I look forward to serving our caregivers to ensure they have the support they need to continue this important work,” Villa said. “After visiting Clarksville last month and seeing what a welcoming community it is, my wife and I are excited to relocate and become active members of the community.” Villa’s leadership led to several achievements in the delivery of care. During his tenure, Western Arizona Regional Medical Center was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission four consecutive years, earned Chest Pain Center accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, became a designated Cardiac Receiving Center by the Arizona Department of Health, and holds Joint Commission Gold Seal Designations in total hip, knee and shoulder replacements as well as heart failure and outpatient wound care. “Alex has a proven track record of improving quality, supporting the work of patient care professionals and responding to the needs of communities,” said Bill Wyatt, Chairman, Board of Trustees. “He brings the right experience to help continue to expand how we serve the midSouth region.” Villa also expanded access to services by recruiting physicians in several specialties, including general surgery, interventional cardiology, primary care, and gastroenterology. Focused efforts on engagement led to the hospital’s highest employee and physician satisfaction. Previously, Villa held leadership positions at hospitals in California and Nevada. He has been active with non-profit and civic organizations in the communities where he has lived, most recently as a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club and a board member of the economic development agency. Alex holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Health Administration, both from California State University Northridge.
LAKE BARKLEY STATE RESORT PARK New 750-foot Paved Trail Under Progress
Work recently began on a new 750-foot paved universal access trail at Lake Barkley State Resort Park near Cadiz. “This trail is an excellent example of the tremendous support we receive from our friends groups,” Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland said. “This trail provides better access, and means more people and families can enjoy this beautiful park.” The project was initiated by Friends of Lake Barkley, a volunteer group that works to support the park. The group has raised $20,000 for the project and plans to do more so it can add trees and landscaping, Friends of Barkley president Efraim Arrastia said. Other supporters include the Cadiz Rotary, Pennyrile Realtors, and the Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission. Cadiz Mayor Todd King and Trigg County Judge-Executive Hollis Alexander also assisted with the project. The trail is located near the park’s fitness center and offers a view of Lake Barkley and the marina. Arrastia said the friends group would eventually like to expand the trail so it can be connected to the park’s lodge. The non-profit group will accept donations, which can be mailed to: Friends of Barkley SRP, Universal Access Trail, P.O. Box 1505, Cadiz, Ky. 42211. Lake Barkley State Resort Park is the largest state resort park in Kentucky and features a lodge, cottages, Windows on the Water Restaurant, a seasonal campground, 18-hole golf course, fitness center with indoor pool, marina, fishing, tennis courts, hiking trails, gift shop, and recreational and nature programming. The park is located at 3500 State Park Road in Cadiz. From I-24, take the Highway 68 exit west toward Cadiz.
APSU GOVERNORS GAUNTLET 2016 APSU Governors Gauntlet to Raise Money for Military Alumni Scholarship
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for a one-of-a-kind team competition. With $12,000 raised for the APSU Military Scholarship Fund, they are excited to be back at it again in 2016. On Saturday, Sept. 17 at Fortera Stadium and the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center pool, The Governors Gauntlet continues its commitment to honor the military. It is more than a team competition, the event is an opportunity for all involved to come together as a community and give back to those who have given so much. During the Governors Gauntlet, military honorees will be recognized for their excellence and integrity through their outstanding individual achievements, distinguished service and inspiration to others by his/her accomplishments. Dubbed “Governors Warriors,” these men and women will be honored on the field at Fortera Stadium. This year, Austin Peay is working with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System and its Coordinated School Health Program. There will be a competition between Burt, Byrns Darden and Moore Magnet Elementary Schools; students in the fourth and fifth grade will form teams to compete against each other. The competition is broken into three categories: a relay style workout on the field, school spirit and sportsmanship. Each school will earn money for their physical education classes; $750 for firstplace, $500 to second-place and $250 for the third- place school. In cooperation with APSU Student Life & Engagement, this year’s event will also include a student competition, Gov Fit, designed to test the fitness levels of Austin Peay students. Student teams of four can take part in a test of physical fitness, with the winning squads earning up to $400 for the charity of their choice. Austin Peay continues to be recognized for its dedication to veterans and active duty military students. The state’s largest provider of higher education to soldiers, veterans and their families, Austin Peay was named in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 a “Military Friendly School,” and is recognized as one of Tennessee’s best universities for vets by the Military Times. Earlier this year, G.I. Jobs magazine named the university to its 2016 Military Friendly Schools list. General admission to the event is free. Visit www.apsu.edu/governors gauntlet for more information.
LOCALE DANCE FORCE HITS THE RED CARPET Clarksville Dancers perform at Avalon Theater in Holllywood, CA.
CDE Lightband employees raise funds to benefit Electric Assistance Program
It seems only fitting that, in the year of the Olympic summer games, such an energy-fueled event would inspire the employees at CDE Lightband to participate in an action-packed fundraiser with an Olympic theme. Over a two-week period, adventurous CDE Lightband employees took part in a series of competitive games that challenged their athleticism, ramped up their spirits, and proved just how much passion drives them to serve their fellow community members. “Our employees are dedicated to giving back, and I could not be more proud of the level of commitment they continually show for providing excellent service and supporting such an important cause,” says General Manager of CDE Lightband Brian Taylor. Being given acknowledgement for a job well done and a reminder that you’re making a difference can be crucial in being able to stay passionate about your work; and for Lauren Ankersoe and Mary Lu Browder, that occasion came on August 17, 2016, when the two women attended the 2016 Industry Dance Awards and Dancers Against Cancer Benefit Show held at Avalon Theater in Hollywood, California. As the co-owners and co-directors of Dance Force in Clarksville, the duo works tirelessly with their brilliant team of instructors to teach their students the art of dance, working through routines and perfecting their meticulously choreographed moves to achieve something that is expressive, freeing, and spell-binding. The event highlighted some of the country’s top studio team performances from the year and celebrated the many successes of industry professionals that have truly made their mark in dance, at the same time raising funds for the continuing fight against cancer. “We had the opportunity to see breathtaking performances by some of the most prestigious dancers in the world and hear words of encouragement from choreographers and dance educators who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the performing arts,” says Ankersoe. “We left feeling completely r-energized and inspired to dance.” Accompanying Ankersoe and Browder was one of Dance Force’s talented teachers, Travis Cooper, who proudly shared in the celebration as Dance Force was announced as one of the six national nominees for top Hip Hop dances, an honor captured by their skilled performance of “Hood Go Crazy.” The event was indeed successful in its desire to make a difference: more than $1 million was raised to help families and dancers in need of cancer care. For more information on Dance Force, call (931) 552-2223 or visit www.danceforceclarksville.com By Liesel Schmidt
THE DAWN STANDFILL FOUNDATION 8TH ANNUAL DANCING TIL’ DAWN EVENT
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It’s upsetting to see a child suffer from any kind of sickness, but to watch as a child faces a diagnosis that could possibly mean they’ll never reach adulthood is absolutely heart breaking. It’s a reality that hits home—literally—for millions of children every year, from the tiniest babies to kids who are old enough to recognize and comprehend exactly what the word “cancer” means for their future. Children had always been a passion for Clarksville-Montgomery County teacher Dawn Clark Stanfill; and when she lost her own battle against breast cancer in 2009, her daughter
“We understand our place in the community, and we realize that we can be more than a service provider,” adds Bradley Jackson, Business Development Manager at CDE Lightband. “Our employees always strive to make our community a better place, so we are greatly involved with several philanthropic focuses throughout the year.”
Brittnye took up the fight against the very same disease that had claimed her mother, using Dawn’s love for children as an inspiration in establishing the Dawn Stanfill Foundation. The Foundation works tirelessly to assist area children who are undergoing cancer treatments, raising money to help their families afford the costly procedures and medical care that are necessary for battling the disease. “The financial and emotional strain that can be put on parents and families in this situation is enormous and overwhelming, and one of our greatest goals is to alleviate some of that,” says Pam McCaslin, Dawn’s sister and the acting Secretary Treasurer of the Dawn Stanfill Foundation. Obviously, that goal is shared by the community of Clarksville; and on August 27, 2016, more than 120 charitably-minded citizens put on their finest white attire and shiniest sparkles to attend the 8th Annual Dancing Til Dawn Fundraiser held at the Franklin Room at F&M Bank. For more than four hours, guests at the “Puttin’ on the Glitz”-themed event danced, dined, socialized, and bid big on auction items to raise funds for the cause, taking home The Office Olympics officially came to a close on August 31, 2016, when Community Ac- some fantastic prizes—but also something worth tions Executive Director Leslie Chiodini made an infinitely more: the knowledge that they had helped appearance at CDE Lightband to be present with make a difference. “We raised more than $20,000, a check in the amount of $1,066.70 to benefit the and I think that really shows just how great a heart Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Ac- people have for children battling this disease,” says tion’s Project Help initiative, which offers electric McCaskill. To help even one child live a happier, bill payment assistance to citizens who are truly healthier life free of cancer is a cause worth celein need. Proudly taking their places next to her brating; and watching them thrive on in strength is a were CDE Lightband employees whose game play won them gold medals, wreathed in the glow sight that will always set our hearts dancing. To learn more about the Dawn Stanfill of a job very well done. Foundation, visit By Liesel Schmidt www.thedawnstanfillfoundation.com or call (931)387-3841. By Liesel Schmidt SEPTEMBER 2016 • 89
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arket Dinner on August 13. Attendees stayed dry inside Hops Road, Edward’s, and under the food tents on Strawberry Alley, waiting out the storm. When the rain stopped, people sprang into action, drying chairs and removing tablecloths from the one long family-style table that spanned dozens of yards down Strawberry Alley. In no time, people were seated once again, and ready for a feast to end all feasts. The dinner was a project of Clarksville Downtown Market, bringing farm-fresh produce from the local market’s vendors to the hungry public. Prepared by the Austin Peay State University Culinary Arts Class, the meal was roundly hailed as exquisite by those going back for seconds -- and thirds! Romantic strings of lights crisscrossing Strawberry Alley, the lovely and lively Children’s Fountain and live music set against a deep blue night sky created a dramatic and beautiful atmosphere. “A special thank you to all who attended the first Farm to Market Dinner!” said Clarksville Downtown Market’s Facebook page. “Although we dealt with a bit of rain, everyone stuck through it and we cannot thank everyone enough for their positive responses!” Although the dinner is one for the history books, with all proceeds going back to the market’s vendors and the APSU Culinary Arts Class, organizers encourage people to taste for themselves all the freshness to be found right here in town. Clarksville Downtown Market was ranked the number 1 farmers market in Tennessee by Farmland.org last year. Check it out on Public Square 8 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday May - October. For more information, find the market on Facebook or see www.clarksvilledowntownmarket.com.
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