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50+ Olympics Celebration Dinner Jazz on the Lawn Business Luncheon with Senator Dr. Mark Green Clarksville Downtown Market Heritage Bank Meet & Greet with Ryan Daniel Jenkins & Wynne Ford,| Lincoln | Honda Grand Opening The Hayloft Barn Sale The Derby Party Happenin’ at the Hollemans’ Wendy’s Golf Invitational The Blue: Summer Music Showcase Customs House Museum New Exhibits Opening Reception Flourishing Families 2nd Annual Blooming Benefit Red Cross Heroes Luncheon The Woodward Library Society 8th Annual Society Social Business After Hours at Altra Federal Credit Union United Way: Mission Possible Paula Deen Book Signing AFS Miss Tennky Pre-Departure Orientation Queen City Road Race Benefit Tea for the Rev. Willie Lyle Family 9th Annual F.U.E.L. Fundraiser Block Party 29th Annual Kiwanis Rodeo Jammin in the Alley

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Wilma Rudolph Event Center

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by K are n Parr - M o o dy

A.C. Foust, Sandra Foust, Ann Gardner, Becky Hayslip & Henry Hoppe

Mary & Don McIntosh

Denise Dudley & Ivan Adames

Mary & Robert Campbell

Kay Marble & Richard Castor

Betty Dunning, Judy Campbell, Thelma Watson, Rose Merriweather & Sharon Nass

round 70 spry athletes proved their agelessness by competing in the Clarksville Parks + Recreation Department’s 50-Plus Olympics. After participating in an array of 20 sports, including track & field, disc golf, horseshoes and mini-golf, the athletes celebrated with a Hawaiian luau-themed celebration dinner. The competition was held from May 17 to 21 at various locations around Clarksville, including Pinnacle Bowling Center, Swan Lake Sports Complex, D&D Blacklight Mini Golf and Rossview High School track. Guests wore leis, as well as Hawaiian print shirts, grass skirts and even more adventurous attire — for example, Eric Turner and Maria Shircel wore elaborate headdresses that stood nearly two feet tall. Popular local news reporter and deejay Lee Erwin emceed the event, which included a buffet meal, live performances, athletes’ awards and door prizes. ]“I’m seeing some champions out here,” said Mayor Kim McMillan, who spoke at the dinner. “I want you to know that we are so proud of all of you for what you’ve done in participating in this.” McMillan said she thinks the event’s name may be changed from “Olympics” to “Games” to make sure people realize that one doesn’t have to be Olympic athlete to participate, one simply has to be able to participate. “Congratulations to all of the people who are going to win awards tonight,” Mayor McMillan said. “And congratulations to everyone who was brave enough to get out there and participate. This is why I really like being mayor of Clarksville, because we have events like this that bring so many people together and allow us to enjoy ourselves and be part of our community.” For more details on next year’s Clarksville’s 50+ Olympics, please contact Clarksville Parks + Recreation at (931)645-7476.

Lela & Jerry Derstein, Yoshiko Schooley & Tom Conner

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Beachaven Vineyards &Winery

S t o r y by S tacy L eiser

P h o t o grap h y by Jas o n F ra n kli n

Jessie Wright, Caitlin, Alex & Chris Hardeman

Kinley, Nina & Kage Fleming

Amber & Aiden Bradley

Debbie & Kevin Underwood

Nanette & Shaileyann Nieves

an it really be 30 years? For three decades, Beachaven Vineyards & Winery has been making award-winning wines, right here in Clarksville. Critically acclaimed for quality, variety, and consistency, Beachaven wines have won fans the world over. “We believe that this is a result of responsible stewardship of our vineyards, grape-grower relationships, commitment to excellence, cutting-edge technology, and old world know-how!” says Beachaven’s web site. Every been to Jazz on the Lawn? It’s a free outdoor concert held on Beachaven’s expansive grounds at 1100 Dunlop Lane. The concerts attract thousands of wine- and music-lovers to the winery twice a month May-October. The season opened May 14 with Randy Moore & the Fabulous Suedes. The next Jazz on the Lawn, June 11, is a very special edition, Beachaven’s 30th Birthday Bash. In addition to the concert by Jim Gibson, the event is a wine festival featuring wines from 14 of Tennessee’s wineries. Jazz on the Lawn concerts are usually 6:30-9:30 p.m., but for the birthday bash, the fun begins at noon June 11, with music, games, food trucks and more. For more information about Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, call (931) 645-8867 or see www.beachavenwinery.com. You can also stop in for a wine tasting any time during open hours, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.

Ellen Emrick & Shelly Phillips

Clara & Michelle Adams

Sabina Anderson & June VanHooser

Diana Beard, Kathy Benne & Melissa Phillips

Teresa Barnes & Dawn Smith

Jen Ortiz & Elise Webster

Beth Lancaster & Debbie Rayburn

Linda & Christina Creech

Ethan & Laura O’Donnell

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Clarksville Country Club

B U S I N E S S L U N C H E O N W I T H

S E N A T O R 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

Charlie Foust, Marshall Duncan, Jon Clark & Rob Bateman

Whit Adamson & Katie Gambill

Judge Jill Ayers

Stephen Lomax, Conrad Edington & Dick Shipley

Christina & Jon Clark

t’s that time again — Tennessee is ramping up for the legislative races this November. So expect many a buffet luncheon, pancake breakfast and fish fry as these men and women hobnob with the electorate, each bidding to reach the heights of civic responsibility. To that end, a luncheon was recently held at the Clarksville Country Club in support of State Senator Mark Green, M.D. (R-Clarksville). Tickets were sold at the sponsor level of $2,000 per eight attendees, as well as in other categories, including single attendee tickets for $150. Green, a practicing physician from Clarksville, is the incumbent representing Montgomery, Houston and Stewart counties in the 22nd Tennessee Senate District. His opponents are Democrat David Cutting and Republican Lori Smith. A litany list of locals socialized for a half hour before lining up for the buffet. The crowd included the community’s movers and shakers from the fields of law, medicine, business and media. Charles Hand, chairman of the board of Hand Family Companies, which owns Budweiser of Clarksville, surveyed the crowd for which he had supplied beer. Then he said, “We have a great turnout. Free beer always does it. It’s guaranteed to draw a crowd.” Green has an interesting background, including this bit of trivia: he was the special ops doctor with Seal Team 6 and treated a haggard Saddam Hussein on the night of his capture on Dec.13, 2003. Green also has ties to the Clarksville Country Club where the luncheon was held. In 2013, he signed a proclamation honoring the club’s 100th anniversary, along with Speaker of the House Beth Harwell and State Representatives Joe Pitts, Curtis Johnson and John Tidwell.

Barry Komisar, Rudy Johnson & Derek van der Merwe

Camie Green & Rachel Barrett

Stephen Lomax, Kevin Kennedy & Christy Hubbard

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Historic Downtown Clarksville

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by K are n Parr - M o o dy

Brooklyn Greene, Emily Greene, Mishelle Falsetto & Stacy Patterson

Susan Tomi McGoldrick & Jana Gilbert

Katie Egger & Louise Neumann

Chase & Trent Knott

Alie Laumb & Lauren Vinson

Jonathan & Reeta Fietkau

he grand opening of the Clarksville Downtown Market was marked by the scent of fresh kettle corn and the sunny colors of fresh produce. Beneath dozens of white tents arranged in tidy rows, small businesses allowed shoppers to meet local artisans, farmers, bakers and more. Products included cheese, local honey, milk, eggs, locally-grown produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, grass-fed meats, home décor, flowers and more. Food trucks were also present, including La Casa Taqueria, Good Eats and Big City Dogs. Located in the parking lots of City Hall, One Public Square, the open-air market will take place every Saturday from 8a.m. to 1p.m. through Oct. 8. The market has been voted No. 1 in the state of Tennessee for three years in a row, a result of findings by the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. It offers a cheery atmosphere in which to find high-quality, local products. English sisters Katie Egger & Louise Neumann, operators of The Pop Shop, have been popular market vendors for three years. They make homemade popsicles in delicious flavors, including tropical avocado, chocolate-dipped coconut and sweet lemon cream. The Pop Shop draws a crowd and favorite flavors sell out early. Another hot spot is Not Just Lemonade. Mishelle Falsetto has operated this market business for seven years with her family members, including son Cole, whom she calls “the genius behind my jars.” These jars are filled with natural ingredients by which the lemonade is flavored, including the juice squeezed from honeysuckle flowers for use in making honeysuckle lemonade. Not Just Lemonade began with two flavors — classic lemonade and strawberry lemonade — but now offers 17 additional ones, including blueberry, cucumber, mint, ginger and lavender. “The customers love it,” Falsetto says. “It blows my mind every weekend when everyone keeps coming back.” Alie Laumb is a newcomer. She bakes fresh French macarons through her small business, Thistle Sweets, filling a unique niche, as one must otherwise drive to Nashville to find fresh macarons. “I bought a Kitchen Aid mixer last Christmas, then started making macarons,” Laumb says. For the market’s grand opening, Thistle Sweets offered 250 macarons in six flavors, including peanut butter and jelly, s’mores, lemon bars, cookiesand-cream, lavender and apricot. They sold out way before the market ended at 1 p.m. Details on the market can be found at www. clarksvilledowntownmarket.com. Fans may also “like” the market on Facebook by searching “Clarksville Downtown Market.”

Renee Hardimon, Amiee Owen & Brian Owen

Mark, Candice, Annalynn, Bryant & Lucy Tillman

Carmen Miller & Macon Marshall

Jennifer Johnson

Ronnica Lax-Felder & Imani Felder

Brady & Michele Barnes

Bella & Isabel Ferretti

Jessica Howell & Abriana Brandt

Steve & Trish Nagy

Zola & Angelique Greer

Elisabeth & Benjamin Radish

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Give | Care | Share

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

t takes a special person to provide foster care to an older, chronically ill or simply unwanted animal, giving them temporary housing until they can find a “forever home.” These people are the behind-the-scenes heroes upon which the Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society depends. Gone are the days when animals were kept waiting for adoption on the Humane Society premises. Now, foster “parents” keep them in their homes. Meanwhile, the animals’ photos are featured on a Humane Society bulletin board, on the organization’s website at www.clarksvillehumanesociety.org and on www.petfinder.com. “It’s so much better physically and emotional to be in someone’s home, as opposed to being in a kennel environment,” says Amy Shaver, executive director for the Humane Society. “It’s also better on the budget.” Dave Hood is a 10-year volunteer who has fostered several animals with the help of his wife, Alice. One of the dogs Hood fostered, then kept, is a small darling named Jubilee — Jubes for short. Jubes, who is blind and diabetic, gets insulin shots twice a day and eats low-fat dog food for his diabetes. Shaver says that people have a tendency to transfer human emotions to animals with medical conditions, such as blindness. We think life must be hard on them — or not worth living — when in reality, the animal is affected very little. And as many experienced pet owners know, some of the best pets are older or have a medical condition, being blessed with a calm, affectionate personality.

Jubes was once a Humane Society foster dog, but he now has a “forever home.”

Why do you think people are hesitant to take on the care of special needs animal? Dave Hood: They can’t look past the handicap to find the real animal. They want that perfect animal that they picture in their head or that they saw in a movie or book. Jubes is not his blindness. That doesn’t define him. Jubes is the most loving dog I’ve ever seen. He’s just a wonderful dog and the diabetes and the blindness have nothing on him. How is a blind or disabled animal different? Dave: A blind dog isn’t different from a sighted dog; you just can’t move the furniture around on him. And I have to give Jubes simple commands sometimes. I tell him if there is a step up or down, just like with a blind person. We’ve had four blind dogs in the last 10 years and it did not bother one of them at all. People don’t understand that blindness isn’t a handicap to a dog like it is to a person. What is the primary focus for the Humane Society right now? Amy Shaver: Our primary focus for many years has been preventing animals from overpopulating the community. Overpopulation winds up in a lot of animals suffering. How does the Humane Society help keep stray animals off the streets? Amy: We provide as many options as we possibly can to keep people from surrendering animals to the shelter, including a food bank, low cost spay-neuter services, counseling and placement help. We also have kind Samaritans who pick up strays. But no matter what we’re doing, it’s never enough.

The many ways to get involved in supporting the Humane Society, as evidenced by the work done through generous benefactors and volunteers. One fundraiser is the Wags to Witches Fur Ball Bash, a Halloween-themed event that will occur for the 10th year on Saturday, Oct. 29. Its ballroom venue has long been donated by Charlsie Hand, the general manager of the Riverview Inn. Stacey Hopwood, treasurer for the Humane Society’s board of directors, says, “The Riverview Inn is just awesome. They are another great example of how businesses help out. One month, their employees could pay $5 one month to wear blue jeans to work. They also solicit food and supplies for the food bank. And on an ongoing basis, they foster a cat in the hotel.” Joy Kraeske, owner of Action Air, has operated her “Be Cool and Help a Dog Out” event each April for three years, inspired by her daughter-in-law, Nicki Jones, a longtime Humane Society volunteer who came up with the idea. This year it raised $705 to help replenish the food bank for people who want to adopt animals, but can’t afford the food for them. Kraeske says, “For every service call we run through the month of April, we donate a dollar to the Humane Society.” To learn how to help, visit www.clarksvillehumanesociety.org.

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at heritage bank

Meet & Greet with

Ryan Daniel 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

Corey Farlow, Ryan Daniel, Mike Bevilacqua & President/CEO John Peck

Shannon Mooney

Lauren Frazier & Nick Fox

Dani Mooney, Barbara Clifton, Hattie Stiles & Cecilee Adkins

Mark Deschner

Ryan Daniel

eritage Bank was looking for yet another way to reach out to the community it serves. So it struck upon a novel idea: invite an area musician over and ask the community to join in on the fellowship over grilled cheeseburgers and hot dogs. So CMA recording artist Ryan Daniel swung by recently, along with some of his band members, for a meet-and-greet event. 5 Star Radio sent over The Beaver 100.3 FM’s Lauren Frazier and Nick Fox to conduct a live broadcast of the event and Daniel gave guests tours of his 12-bunk tour bus. Daniel is a United States Air Force veteran whose country music accomplishments include the single “Lies and Bruises” that spent six weeks at #1 on the Iceman’s Top 40 New Country Chart. The IMC (Indie Music Channel) Awards in Los Angeles also nominated “Lies and Bruises” as the 2015 Country Song of the Year, as well as nominating Daniel as 2015 Country Artist of the Year. Daniel’s tour schedule spans far and wide, but he lives nearby on 15 bucolic acres in Cumberland Furnace between Clarksville and Dickson. He also has ties to Heritage Bank. “I bank with Heritage Bank and I love the bank,” Daniel says. “I love the fact that I can walk in and people call me by my first name, not because of who I am, but because it’s just me. They appreciate me as a customer.” He said he bought the new trailer hitched behind his bus after getting a line of credit through Heritage Bank. “As an artist, I don’t collect a check every two weeks,” Daniels says. “And Heritage Bank understands that.” Country singer/songwriter Corey Farlow, also a Heritage Bank customer, was at the event, as well. He is known for his recent hit single, “Country Never Stops.” Heritage Bank President and CEO John Peck said the event offered the bank “a great opportunity to get out and share a little bit about the expertise and talent that comes out of our community.” Peck added, “We’re a community bank and we don’t try to be anything different than that. And in order to be successful as a community bank, we make great efforts to reach out into the communities and neighborhoods in which we serve. And when you start doing that, you have this great opportunity to meet people.”

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Jenkins & Wynne Ford, Honda & Lincoln

GRAND OPENING S t o r y by S tacy L eiser

P h o t o grap h y by

S tacy L eiser & Jas o n F ra n kli n

J Mitch & Jenny Robinson

Lane Bumpus, Lauren & Parker Kent

Maria Haley & Gretchen Sibert

Don & Carolyn Pierce

Shelby Wiles, Yvonne Ackering & Lucian Greene

Don Jenkins & Casey Jenkins

enkins & Wynne has been a respected name in Clarksville for decades. When the auto dealership closed its College Street location, no one need wonder what its next move would look like: It would be big. That point is proven twice over when Jenkins & Wynne Ford, Honda & Lincoln marked its grand opening in May: one celebration for each of its gorgeous new showrooms at 2655 Trenton Road. In addition to dignitaries from Honda and Ford, the Chamber of Commerce and hundreds of well-wishers, the gatherings featured ribbon cuttings cheered by Mayor Kim McMillan and the dealership’s own President & CEO Don Jenkins and third-generation auto dealer Casey Jenkins. The celebration continues for the next year, with the unveiling of a unique classic car each month. “If a car is the chrome-clad autobiography of its owner — and many believe it is — then the earliest Fords tell a tale of the authenticity, frugality and sheer grit of burgeoning American motorists,” said a release about the yearlong exhibit. “Visitors to Jenkins & Wynne’s new auto dealership will witness various chapters unfold, each month, through a classic car exhibit called ‘Ford: Milestone Models through the Decades.’” During the dealership’s grand opening celebrations in May, the first vehicle in the exhibit, a 1911 Ford Model T Runabout, owned by John and LuAnnette Butler, was on display. Dubbed the “motorcar for the great multitude” by Henry Ford, the Model T was lightweight, inexpensive, tough and reliable. Later, the Jenkins & Wynne exhibit will feature a 1930 Model A, with which Ford introduced features considered essential today: safety glass, brake lights, bumpers and fuel gauges. During the economic boom times of the 1950s, Fords were bigger, heavier, and heavily loaded with luxuries. Several 1950s Fords as well as muscle cars from the 1960s will be featured in the “Ford: Milestone Models through the Decades” exhibit, which runs through April 2017. John Butler, a local car enthusiast, organized the lineup of vehicles. “This exhibit celebrates American history and ingenuity, as well as the beauty that is found in function,” Don Jenkins said. “We look forward to sharing these classic cars with Jenkins & Wynne guests, be they families, car lovers or anyone who appreciates good design.” To learn more about Jenkins & Wynne Ford, Honda & Lincoln and the classic Ford exhibit, visit www.jenkinsandwynne.com.

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What’s Happening Clarksville: C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S

JUNE

2-3 12th Annual Clarksville Writers Conference Austin Peay State University www.artsandheritage.us/writers

2 Fusion Nouveau: Downtown Artist Co-op New Members Exhibit Opening Reception 5pm | Clarksville Downtown Artists Co-op www.downtownartistsco-op.com

Flying High Dinner & Auction 5pm Doors open & silent auction 7pm dinner 8:30pm Live auction, music & dancing Customs House Museum Tickets (931) 648-5780 www.flying-high-2016.eventbrite.com www.customshousemuseum.org Tennessee Red, White & Brewfest 6-11pm | Electric Cowboy Parking Lot www.tnredwhitebrewfest.com

3 Clarksville Firefighters

Casino Night Presented by Clarksville Association of Realtors 7-11pm | Old Glory Distilling Company Tickets (931) 552-3567 info@clarksvilleaor.com

Regions Bank Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting 9am Ribbon Cutting 10am-3pm Grand Opening Celebration

Cadiz Cruz-In Cadiz - Downtown Mainstreet | 5-8pm (270) 348-7718 | www.gocadiz.com

Association Fire-Ice 2 Man Golf Scramble 8am | Swan Lake Golf course (931) 648-0479

Community Yard Sale 8am-2pm | Clarksville Senior Citizens Center (931) 648-1345 www.ajaxturner.org Relay for Life of Montgomery County 6pm-Midnight Hilldale Family Life Center www.relayforlife.org/montgomerytn www.facebook.com/montgomerytnrfl

4 The Waggle 4 Man Tourney Benefiting The Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County 8am | Swan Lake Golf Course www.clarksvillehumanesociety.org

Clarksville Downtown Market Water a Flower Day 8am-1pm | 1 Public Square www.cityofclarksville.com Playing With Pets 9am-4pm | The Silver Cow and Co. Proceeds from children’s activities to benefit local and rescues www.thesilvercow.com Vintage & Craft Fair 9am-3pm The Dairy Barn at MB Roland Distillery www.mbroland.com/events/craft-fair Habitat for Humanity ReStore Tent Sale & Customer Appreciation Day 10am-3pm | 404 Madison St. www.clarksvillerestore.org (931) 645-4242 Family Outreach Ministries’ Feeding the Multitudes 10am-1pm 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (931) 444-7205 22

8-9 Cash Camp

Ages 8-10 | 8am-12pm Altra Federal Credit Union Register http://bit.ly/CashCampClk Money $mart Camp Ages 11-12 | 1-5pm Altra Federal Credit Union Register http://bit.ly/MoneySmartClk

8 G4S Recruiting Event

10am-3pm | Daymar College lebel@daymarcollege.edu | (931) 552-7600

9 22 Annual Chamber Golf Scramble 11:30am Registration & Golfers Lunch 1pm Shotgun Start 5:30pm Awards Ceremony & Dinner Swan Lake Golf Course Registration deadline June 3 www.clarksvillechamber.com shelby@clarksville.tn.us | (931) 245-4339 nd

Northwest Corridor Transit Study Public Meeting & Open House Several options for the future of transit Between Clarksville & Downtown Nashville 6-7:30pm | Wilma Rudolph Event Center www.nwcorridorstudy.com

8am-1pm | 1 Public Square www.cityofclarksville.com

www.clarksvillespeedway.com

9th Annual Alzheimer’s Trane Golf Classic 8am | Eastland Green Golf Course www.facebook.com/events/956174274502902

Better Business Bureau 8-9:30am | Edington’s Etc. Register: (931) 503-2210 mthompson@gobbb.org

Tour de Campbell 6:30am Check-In 8am Rides begin Smokehaus at Sportsman’s Lodge www.sunsetrotarytn.org

15-17 3rd Annual Junior Ranger Day Camp 9am-12pm | Dunbar Cave www.tnstateparks.com/junior_ranger

3rd Annual Color Me Cool Art Show & Ice Cream Festival 10am-6pm | Smith-Trahern Mansion To become a homemade ice cream competitor email Cool@MannaCafeMinistries.com www.MannaCafeMinistries.com

presented by The University Photographers’ Association of America in partnership with Austin Peay State University | 2-5pm Free portraits for military (active, veterans, family) Austin Peay State University Red Barn Pre-register: www.apsu.edu/photography/help-portrait

March to the Past 10am-3pm | Fort Defiance www.cityofclarksville.com Customs House Museum Family Day Free Admission | 10am-5pm Customs House Museum & Cultural Center www.customshousemuseum.org Family Outreach Ministries’ Health Fair 10am-2pm | 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. (931) 444-7205 Beachaven Winery’s 30th Birthday Bash & Jazz on the Lawn 12pm Wine Festival, food trucks, music, games and FUN 6:30pm Live music by Jim Gibson Beachaven Winery www.beachavenwinery.com “Lunch with Shrek” 12:30pm Lunch at Edward’s 2pm Shrek the Musical Jr. at Roxy Regional Theatre www.roxyregionaltheatre.org | (931) 645-7699 June Boom 6-10pm | Governor’s Square Mall www.facebook.com/juneboomoverclarksville

10-11 7th Annual Hopkinsville

13-17 Surf Shack VBS Hilldale United Methodist Church 5:30-8pm Dinner Included Pre-K-5th Grade Register at www.hilldaleumc.net

10 Jammin in the Alley

14-15 APSU Youth Fingerstyle Guitar Camp 8:30am-6:30pm Open to students in grades 4-12th APSU Music/Mass Communications Building http://bit.ly/1TvdZZP

International Festival 4-9pm Friday | 10am-6pm Saturday West Kentucky Fairgrounds www.ifesthopkinsville.com

7-10pm | Strawberry Alley www.facebook.com/jammininthealley

11-12 Commanding General’s Golf Tournament 8am | Cole Park Golf Course (270) 798-4906 11 Clarksville Downtown Market

14 Build Your Business with the

14-18 Fair at Clarksville Speedway 6-11pm Tuesday - Thursday 6-11:30pm Friday & Saturday

15 Help Portrait

Paint Nite 7pm | Kohana Sushi **FREE event with pre-reservation** www.paintnite.com/events/1080853.html info@paintnite.com | (855) 767-4270

16 DJ on the Docks 5-8pm | Beachaven Winery www.beachavenwinery.com

Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours 5-7pm | Mathews Automotive Group www.clarksvillechamber.com shelby@clarksville.tn.us | (931) 245-4339

17 Paddleboard Yoga 9-10am | New Providence Pool www.recpro.cityofclarksville.com

Jazz in June Presented by The Acuff Circle Of Excellence 5-7pm | Beachaven Vineyards & Winery Reservations: (931) 221-7876 harveyc@apsu.edu *Reservation deadline June 13

18 Clarksville Downtown

Market: Health & Fitness Day 8am-1pm 1 Public Square | Clarksville, TN www.cityofclarksville.com 2016 Garden Tour Presented by Montgomery Co. Master Gardeners Association | 9am-3pm Complete list of ticket locations & gardens call (931) 648-5725 | www.montgomerycountymastergardenersassociation.com Warrior Challenge Mud and Obstacle Run Fort Campbell (must obtain pass to enter Fort Campbell) Register: (270)798-7436 Luau Dance Party 7-9:30pm Clarksville Senior Citizens Center

(931) 648-1345 | www.ajaxturner.org Pickin’ on the Porch Live music by Tim Lynch 6-9pm | MB Roland Distillery www.mbroland.com/events/pickin-on-the-porch/ Movies in the Park Guardians of the Galaxy Sunset | McGregor Park www.facebook.com/clarksvillemovies

21 Ventriloquist Comedy Show 1-2pm | Clarksville Senior Citizens Center FREE community event open to all ages! (931) 648-1345 | www.ajaxturner.org

23 Art & Lunch: Larry

Richardson Gallery Talk 12:15pm | Customs House Museum www.customshousemuseum.org Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Open House 2-7pm | 1011 Main St. Hopkinsville, KY www.facebook.com/MDKayeTN/ Clarksville Chamber’s 111th Annual Dinner & Gala 5:30pm | Wilma Rudolph Event Center RSVP lucian@clarksville.tn.us | (931) 245-4342 To learn more about becoming a Chamber member contact shelby@clarksville.tn.us (931) 245-4339

25 4th Annual Miles for Amelia

To benefit Tucker’s House 6am-12pm | Nolensville Track www.nolensvillerunningclub.com

Clarksville Downtown Market 8am-1pm | 1 Public Square www.cityofclarksville.com Big Daddy Car Show 10am-2pm | Daymar College www.facebook.com/crisis211bigdaddycarshow/ 10th Annual Perfect Princess Tea 12-3pm | 5-8pm | Dave’s BBQ www.facebook.com/tggpp www.thepamperedpalace.com Fun with Fido 1-4pm | Heritage Bark Park www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec Jazz on the Lawn With live music by Al Green & the Hardtimes 6:30-9:30pm | Beachaven Winery thefolks@heachavenwinery.com www.beachavenwinery.com

26 The Party Shops’ 2nd

Birthday Celebration 12-4pm | The Party Shop www.facebook.com/shopthepartyshop (931) 919-2525

30 Rossview Summer 5K Series Run #1 of 5 | 5:30-7pm

Rossview High School rossviewsummer5kseries@gmail.com www.queencitymultisport.com/rossviewsummer5kseries.html

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2 Cadiz Cruz-In

14 Rossview Summer 5K Series Run #3 of 5 | 5:30-7pm Rossview High School rossviewsummer5kseries@gmail.com www.queencitymultisport.com/rossviewsummer5kseries.html

15 Paddleboard Yoga

5-8pm | Cadiz - Downtown Mainstreet (270) 348-7718 | www.gocadiz.com

9-10am | Swan Lake Pool recpro.cityofclarksville.com

Pickin’ on the Porch Live music by Jordy Searcy | 6-9pm MB Roland Distillery mbroland.com/events/pickin-on-the-porch/

16 Clarksville Downtown

3 Independence Day

Rally on the Cumberland 8am | Liberty Park (Freedom Point) Canoe/Kayak rentals (931) 551-6606 or (931) 320-8466 *Pre-registration is required www.cityofclarksville.com/events

Celebration 6-10pm | Liberty Park Great Lawn www.cityofclarksville.com/events

4 Fort Campbell Independence

Day Celebration Carnival, concert with Adley Stump (The Voice) & Tristan McIntosh (American Idol), HUGE Fireworks display | Fort Campbell Parade Field (270)798-7535 - FREE to all, must obtain pass to enter Fort Campbell

7 Fresh Georgia peaches arrive at Miss Lucille’s From The Peach Truck www.facebook.com/misslucillesmarketplace www.thepeachtruck.com

Market: Farm to Table 8am-1pm | 1 Public Square www.cityofclarksville.com

Pickin’ on the Porch Live music by Big Nancy | 6-9pm MB Roland Distillery www.mbroland.com/events/pickin-on-the-porch/ Laugh and Lounge Comedy Theater 8-10pm Customs House Museum & Cultural Center www.facebook.com/events/296529664012314 laughandlounge@gmail.com (931) 538-0923

Rossview Summer 5K Series Run #2 of 5 | 5:30-7pm Rossview High School rossviewsummer5kseries@gmail.com www.queencitymultisport.com/rossviewsummer5kseries.html

20 Paint Nite

8 Jammin in the Alley

21 Rossview Summer 5K Series

7-10pm | Strawberry Alley www.facebook.com/jammininthealley

9 Clarksville Downtown Market 8am-1pm | 1 Public Square www.cityofclarksville.com

Customs House Museum Family Day Free Admission | 10am-5pm Customs House Museum & Cultural Center www.customshousemuseum.org

7pm | Kohana Sushi *45% off regular price with coupon code VIPCLARKSVILLE** paintnite.com/events/1080854.html info@paintnite.com | (855) 767-4270 Run #4 of 5 | 5:30-7pm Rossview High School rossviewsummer5kseries@gmail.com www.queencitymultisport.com/rossviewsummer5kseries.html

5-7pm Strolling Dinner 7pm Silent Auction followed by live entertainment Sponsorships/Registreation (931) 221-PEAY Let’s Just Dance 7-10pm | Burt-Cobb Recreation Center www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec

23 Clarksville Downtown Market: Christmas in July 8am-1pm | 1 Public Square www.cityofclarksville.com

Jazz on the Lawn With live music by Richard Waters & Friends 6:30-9:30pm | Beachaven Winery thefolks@beacheachavenwinery.com www.beachavenwinery.com Movies in the Park Pitch Perfect 2 | Sunset | Liberty Park www.facebook.com/clarksvillemovies

28 Rossview Summer 5K Series Run #5 of 5 | 5:30-7pm Awards ceremony & BBQ to follow final race Rossview High School rossviewsummer5kseries@gmail.com

30-31 Sip n Slip II Hosted by A Thousand Miles Ministry 9am | Clarksville Speedway www.facebook.com/events/888430151269815/ 30 Clarksville Downtown Market 8am-1pm | 1 Public Square www.cityofclarksville.com

The Warrior Initiative Silent Auction & Dinner 5-8pm | Freedom Point Marina | Liberty Park www.facebook.com/clarksvillemovies Pickin’ on the Porch Live music by Syd Hedrick & The Phalcons 6-9pm | MB Roland Distillery www.mbroland.com/events/pickin-on-the-porch/

22 Governors Golf Classic

10:30am Shotgun Start Clarksville Country Club, Swan Lake Golf Course & The Links at Novadell

Jazz on the Lawn With live music by South Street Players 6:30-9:30pm | Beachaven Winery thefolks@heachavenwinery.com www.beachavenwinery.com Movies in the Park Minions | Sunset | McGregor Park www.facebook.com/clarksvillemovies

12-15 Children’s Summer Camp: Explorers’ Camp *Registration opens June 1 (931)648-5780 chrysalis@customshousemuseum.org JUNE/JULY

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at The Hayloft Barn at Port Royal

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by K are n Parr - M o o dy

A Abigail Holcomb & Lydia Holcomb

Shirley Thomas

Heather Walden & Debbie Suttmiller

Abby Hite & Brittany Creekman

Erin Crouse & Jacquelyn Gleaves

Terry Ellis

s the scent of hay wafted through the air, guests at The Hayloft Barn Sale Weekend enjoyed visiting a working farm while perusing eclectic merchandise. This charming event, now in its fifth year, is the brainchild of Shirley Thomas. She and her husband farm the surrounding acreage, raising crops of wheat, soybeans, corn and dark-fired tobacco. Then twice a year, Thomas operates this event by which vendors sell antiques, handmade items, repurposed furniture, art, jewelry, clothing, floral arrangements and all-natural skincare products. “It’s nice to bring people out to the farm and experience it, see the crops growing,” Taylor says. “Not everybody gets to see that all the time.” During the Barn Sale Weekend, an array of food trucks sold their wares around an area called The Barnside Café, which is a grassy lawn that features picnic tables and live music. One popular truck, from Old Hickory, Tennessee, was called Fried Green Tomatoes. It served up the sandwich of summer, the BLFGT (bacon, lettuce and fried green tomato), along with fried pickles, shrimp po’ boys and cheeseburgers. Clarksville-area food trucks included Big City Bar-B-Que and Mugsy’s Coffee Company. There was also a booth featuring Italian ices. Decades ago, barn sales raised funds for schools, churches and the like by selling a hodgepodge of cast-off items at a bargain. Taylor has elevated this concept. Her two-level barn feels like a rustic mall filled with boutiques that offer high-quality merchandise through about 60 vendors. “I try to keep it small and intimate,” Taylor says. Each vendor gets a stylish space in which to showcase his or her goods, and those who don’t operate out of the barn do so under surrounding tents. The barn was once an Amish dairy barn, as well as a storehouse for tobacco. It now has electricity, as well as a ramp leading up to it for those who might have difficulty navigating the stairs. (People also rent the barn to host weddings and other functions.) This fall there will be another Hayloft Barn Sale Weekend from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. For more information, visit www.thehayloftatportroyal.com.

Emily Squires, Brenda Standard & Betty Porter

Ashley Gates & Marley Joiner

Anna Phillips

Mikaela, Mary Elizabeth & Shelley Moore

Jennifer Ledbetter & Brandi Richardson

Aleesha Risher

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Thomas H. Denney

Retired Col. US Army by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

t 80 years old, Tom Denney has certainly earned the right to retire. But the thought of retirement is far from the mind of this patriotic, sharp-witted member of the Clarksville business community; and whether he’s debating politics with a fellow Vet or discussing the housing market with a client, he goes about his daily pursuits with the same amount of dedication that’s driven him his entire life, first as an Army officer and now as a trusted leader of one of Clarksville’s top realties. It’s not simply winning a listing or closing a deal that keeps Denney excited, however. It’s the opportunity that his job as the Vice President of Coldwell Banker Conroy, Marable, & Holleman real estate firm affords him to provide his clients with financial advice on potential property investments as well as the chance to offer guidance to newly-minted Realtors eager to learn from someone with a wealth of knowledge built through hard work and commitment. Naturally, navigating the ins and outs of the real estate market is much less dangerous than leading a battalion of troops on missions into warzones; but Denney still finds every day to be a learning experience, a chance to pursue a new mission and serve his fellow community members. It’s a point of pride for someone as civic-minded as he, a different type of medal on a chest already well-decorated over years of dedication and duty. In every client, he sees an opportunity for offering them solutions to battles of their own they might be facing, and he welcomes that opportunity as part of a mission that has no term of completion, no visible end point. His gear is packed and ready, and he’s eager to take on the task at hand.

How long have you been a resident of Clarksville? I’ve been here since 1988, when my service in the Army brought me to Ft. Campbell. What is your professional title? I’m the Vice President of the Coldwell Banker Conroy Marable & Holleman Real Estate Firm. What lead you to choose this profession? After retiring from the military, I was looking for something that would allow me to do what I like most, and that’s helping people make good economic decisions. This is truly a “people business,” and that’s what makes it fun. Even at the age of 80, I don’t consider this a job — I consider it a golden opportunity to help people. I truly look forward to going into the office every day because every day is different, and I still learn something daily. For me, this is an opportunity to serve our community by helping both agents and clients in the buying and selling of the biggest investment of their lifetime. What do you like best about what you do? I love working with people and having the opportunity to influence and train new agents in real estate. What’s the most exciting thing you’ve ever done? Flying aircraft and helicopters. What motto do you live by? If you make a mistake, learn from it — just don’t do it again. What’s your biggest pet peeve? People who are not on time! 26

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? “If there is something you want to do, never take no for an answer until you have been told no three times — each time at a higher authority level.” That has worked amazingly for me throughout the years. What is your greatest accomplishment in life? I have two: Meeting and marrying my wife, my steadfast partner in all that I have done in this life and the woman to whom I have now been married almost 58 years. The second would be having my son, Jay. He has always been and still is my pride and joy. What would people be most surprised to know about you? That I am the 19th child in my family. I have ten brothers and eight sisters, and I’m the baby of the bunch. Who have been the most influential people in your life? My dad, my mother, and my wife; but all of my brothers and sisters made a great impression on me while I was growing up, as well, because I wanted to be as successful as they were. If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be? I would love to have lunch with my dad. He died when I was seven years old; and even though I have had everything else I wanted in life, he is the one thing I missed. He was a wonderful man who loved all of his children immensely. What’s your favorite quote? “It is not a problem until it is a problem,” and, “Never take instructions from someone more screwed up than you are.”

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Charlie Koon by L I E S E L S C h M I dt P h o t o gR A P h y P R o V I d E d by C h A R L I E Ko o n

s a top level executive at an organization like Workforce Essentials, Charlie Koon obviously knows the value of hard work. In fact, every step of his career path has been dedicated to getting the job done — whether that job is one he’s taken on himself or one that he’s securing for one of the businesses that Workforce Essentials represents. He loves to watch others succeed, thrives on the growth of the people and the communities around him, finds personal fulfillment in guiding the community to achieve its goals. Business might usually be all about the bottom line, but for a man like Koon, the bottom line isn’t the definition of success — it’s the strength of the relationships between the people, the jobs, the companies. Those are the essentials, the backbone of a community. Those are the driving forces behind Koon’s work as the Director of Workforce and Economic Development, the basis for his passion as he manages the complexities of matching up people with positions, finding the best fit for his clients on both sides of the line — the workers and the companies, the responsibilities with the talents and the qualifications. For a music lover like Koon, it’s like creating the perfect song — blending instruments to produce a harmonious piece with a great hook, recognizing ways to achieve a sound unlike anything else. He finds the beat when others might hear only confusion, bringing it all into focus so that the real masterpiece can emerge to become a chart-topper. For Koon, people are the instruments behind the notes; and there’s nothing he loves more than to make great music be heard. In his daily work at Workforce Essentials, he’s turning up the volume and playing those hits to the crowd.

What is your professional title, and what does your job entail? I’m the Director of Workforce and Economic Development at Workforce Essentials. I act as the liaison between the Tennessee Department of Labor, local American Job Centers, Workforce Essentials, and new and expanding industry representatives. My primary focus includes project management and grant support for local, regional, and state workforce development organizations. I also assist in new and existing business development with responsibilities in marketing, advertisement, recruitment, talent acquisition, training, and development. What lead you to choose this profession? This position was created in 2014; and when I learned about it, I knew that it was a perfect fit for me. I thrive on building relationships, and having a job that provided me with the opportunity to strengthen connections between business, industry, and the state of Tennessee was the perfect situation for me. What do you like best about what you do? Everyday, I have the opportunity to help people and businesses succeed. What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? “Never ask for someone’s advice unless you plan on using it.” What is your greatest accomplishment in life? Having a wonderful family — my wife and daughter make me proud every day. What would people be most surprised to know about you? I began playing music as a DJ for dances in the 8th grade and paid my way through college by being a DJ at weddings and college parties. I still have all of my turntables, records, and CDs!

Who has been the most influential person in your life? My mother, Mary Herron. She taught me the importance of respecting people and how to be successful in business and in life. What are the top three things on your bucket list? I want to travel the world, watch my daughter grow up and accomplish the goals she sets for herself, and tandem skydive at Ft. Campbell. What’s your favorite quote? Vincent Lombardi said, “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” What’s the most exciting thing you’ve ever done? I had the opportunity to travel with local government leaders and Governor Haslam to Tokyo, Japan, to attend the Southeast US/Japan Joint Meeting in 2012. Global business leaders met to discuss economic development and cultural ties between Japan and Seven Southeast US member states, and the event provided an opportunity to forge relationships with trade, investment, and cultural understanding between Japan and these US member states. What are a few of your special accomplishments? I opened Mary’s Music in 1992 and ran it successfully until I sold it in 2006. I’ve also had the great honor of being recognized by organizations for my work and volunteerism. In 2008, I was given the “Citizen of the Year Award” by the City of Clarksville; won the Chamber of Commerce’s “Community Commitment Award” in 2010; and was named the Middle Tennessee Employee of the Year Tennessee by the Dept. of Labor in 2015. JUNE/JULY

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Richard Garrett by L I E S E L S C h M I dt P h o t o gR A P h y by S n A P S h o t Z P h o t o gR A P h y

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et that be the Reason.” It’s the motto that City Councilman Richard “Reason” Garrett lives by, a reminder to do everything with the purpose of bettering his community, whether he’s talking to one of his constituents or offering advice to one of the local youth he works with through the LEAP Organization he founded in 2009. For this husband and father of four, his ultimate goal in life is to leave a legacy that far outlives his time on Earth, a legacy that glorifies Christ and offers a hand of guidance to those around him who struggle to find their own direction in life. As an ex-con, he comes from a place of deep understanding; and now he works tirelessly to advocate for the needs of every corner of society, from upper-class members of the community to those who live on the edge of hunger and homelessness. In addition to the position he holds as City Councilman, Garrett is also licensed Realtor and the Executive Director of LEAP Organization. Naturally, with so many demands on his time, the 31 year-old could easily be overrun. But his steadfast faith in God has kept him on-course, determined above all else to be a shining example for others and to strengthen the community he loves and serves. He’s a friendly face to turn to, a listening ear with a spirit of giving, a strong man of faith who knows what it means to have trust and rely on someone else when everything seems at its most hopeless. As he works for the city of Clarksville, Garrett’s “reason” is reflected in the eyes of everyone he meets; and he’s dedicated to being a servant who influences not only the present, but also the future generations to find their greater good in a world so full of uncertainty.

How long have you been a resident of Clarksville? My father was stationed at Ft. Campbell in 1993, and with the exception of my time of service with the Marines from 2002-2006, I’ve lived here ever since. What is your professional title? I’m the City Councilman for the City of Clarksville as well as the Executive Director of the LEAP Organization. I’m also a licensed Realtor for Keller Williams Realty. What lead you to choose these professions? I founded the LEAP Organization because God gave me the vision to do so at a very dark period in my life when I was serving time in prison. He showed me that I was using my talents for my own selfish ambitions and guided me in using those talents to change the lives of youth so that I could help keep them from making the mistakes I had. After Convergys flooded in 2010, I was one of the 25 managers laid off; and I felt it was time to go full time into developing LEAP. I needed a flexible source of income that would allow me to accomplish that goal, and becoming a realtor seemed well suited to that. People have been suggesting that I run for City Council for years, and after the understanding I gained about our city through Leadership Clarksville, I decided to run for the Ward 1 seat so that I could help guide the community in supporting the needs of the underserved areas of the city.

Public Management. I had originally started my business management degree while I was serving time in prison. Another one would be the fact that I was elected as the 1st convicted felon to serve as a Clarksville City Councilman. These accomplishments, along with the work that I do with LEAP, have given my parents reason to be proud of their once wayward son, which makes me proud of the way God has turned my life around to give other parents hope — even if they have children who have gone astray. What’s your favorite event in Clarksville? Clarksville’s Amazing Race. What would people be most surprised to know about you? I served two years in prison, and I’m the author of two published books. Who has been the most influential person in your life? Pastor Tommy Vallejos. If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be? My kids! They make for the best lunch meetings, because there’s never a dull moment when I’m hearing about their days at school. What do you wish you would have known when you were 20? How to use my talents to carry out my purpose in life.

What three words best describe you? Hardworking, tenacious, and servant.

What’s your biggest pet peeve? People who talk too much and are always complaining.

What’s your biggest accomplishment in life? It’s hard to narrow it down to one, but one of my most memorable is the day that I graduated from APSU with Honors with a Bachelors in

What’s the most exciting thing you’ve ever done? I once went zip lining in the Mahogany Bay through the rain forest down to a beach, and then I went snorkeling.

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Don Jenkins by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

umping into the family car business wasn’t something that Don Jenkins had in his plan when he graduated from college, diploma fresh in hand and fully focused on his desire to go into banking and make it big in the world of finance. But as the fully-devoted family man and devout Christian will likely admit, God’s own plans for our lives supersede our own, and sometimes the course we’ve planned on steering will take a different route. Naturally enough, Jenkins had worked his fair share of time on the showroom floor during his days in high school in college; but as the son of a car dealer, that was pretty much a rite of passage, a way to get his feet wet in the workforce and start earning his own money. It wasn’t until his father wrote him a letter at the end of his senior year in college that he ever considered a detour in destination — and even that was only supposed to be temporary, a yearlong side trip that he fully believed would merge back onto his own intended course. “Dad asked me to give him one full year in the car business,” Jenkins recalls now, “and 45 years later, I’m still here.” For Jenkins, those 45 years have helped him create a legacy for his family, establishing a level of trust with car buyers throughout the Clarksville area for his integrity in business and exemplifying his father’s commitment to service and excellence. The Jenkins name has become respected as one of reliability, driven not simply by the success of making deals and selling cars, but by the level of personal service he and his staff provide their clients; and that’s a road he’s certainly not willing to leave.

How long have you been a resident of Clarksville? I moved to Clarksville when I was four years old, when my dad started the Lincoln Mercury dealership here. What’s your professional title, and what does your work entail? I’m President of Jenkins and Wynne Ford Lincoln Honda, so my daily job is a little bit of everything. As the company President, I’m in charge of management meetings to focus our dealerships on customer satisfaction for every aspect of our business, and that’s really important to me because my goal is for every employee to know the best ways to satisfy the needs of our clients.

God put me here for. If you could have lunch with anyone, who would it be? Thomas Jefferson. I think he was probably the smartest man ever in government, and definitely the most selfless. He really was such a great Christian leader. What are the top things on your bucket list? I’d like to take two weeks of vacation to take my wife anywhere she wants to go, and I’d love to play a round of golf at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach.

What three words best describe you? Christian, family man, leader

What do you wish you would have known when you were 20? I wish I had known how important it is to focus more on relationships.

What do you like best about what you do? I love helping our team members accomplish life skills and be successful beyond their wildest dreams.

What’s your favorite food? Beef tenderloin, cooked nice and rare.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? “Work like you don’t need the money, dance like no one is looking, and love like you’ve never been hurt.” What’s your biggest accomplishment in life? Having my two children. What’s your favorite event in Clarksville? I love going to the Rivers and Spires Festival. What are your hidden talents? I absolutely love to grill. Who has been the most influential person in your life? My dad. If I can be half the man that he was, I’ll have achieved what

What’s your favorite place to eat? I love going to Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill with my wife. What’s your biggest pet peeve? Negative attitudes. What’s your favorite quote? “Unless you’re living on the edge, you’re taking up too much room.” What do you do for fun? I love to golf. What is one thing that will always make you laugh, no matter what kind of day you’re having? Thinking of all the funny things my kids did while they were growing up. I loved being part of the madness. JUNE/JULY

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at The River Club Golf & Learning Center

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by K are n Parr - M o o dy

Krista Morgan, Valerie Ribeiro, Rene Meyers, Catherine Meeks & Tabitha Farmer

Stacey Burney, Michele Wallace & Erinne Hester

Elizabeth McAskill

Jeremy Holt & Friends Band

Jim & Cathi Schacht

Melanie Sites & Miller Hyams

s the weeks led up to the 2016 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, fans of the colt Nyquist bit their nails, wondering if he would pull through. Even though he was the favorite, there were questions as to whether or not he could go the distance. Meanwhile, local fans of mint juleps and racing readied for The Derby Party at The River Club Golf & Learning Center. The party was combined with an earlier event, the Immaculate Shot 4-Person Golf Scramble, in which 128 players competed. Proceeds from the events went to benefit Immaculate Conception School. Greg Guinn, Cleve Guinn, Bill Sites and Kenny Helms were the champions of the golf scramble. The Derby Party began at 3 p.m., as guests entered the clubhouse and headed out to the large deck that overlooks the golf course. Many of the women wore hats, creating a landscape of styles that included dainty fascinators, straw cloches and wide-brimmed picture hats. Ticketholders were privy to hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, cocktails and a silent auction. The signature cocktail was the mint julep, while vodka lemonade was also served. Food was donated by Dickey’s Barbeque Pit, Texas Roadhouse, Hops Road, Pizza Hut and Publix. Two local bands played. First, Jeremy Holt & Friends played bluegrass, then Mike Bryant played classic rock and country. When the time arrived, guests watched the Kentucky Derby on all of The River Club’s flat-screen televisions, as Nyquist charged past his competitors and won the famous race by one and a quarter lengths over Exaggerator. It was the second year that the golf course sponsored the dual fundraisers for Immaculate Conception School. Amber Schacht and Catherine Meeks were the organizers. Schacht said, “I feel like everybody loves coming to watch the Derby. And they love the hats.”

Britney Campbell, Mitzi McKay, Tina Barger & Amy Davis

Vanessa Young

Maggie & Barry Kulback, Donna Sabash

Chris Buerck

Amber Schacht & Catherine Meeks

Anna & Steve Blackwell, Miller Hyams

Amber Schacht & Christina Lilly

Angie Judish

Mike Bryant

Jessica Schacht-Hayes & Jeremy Holt

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at the home of John Mark and Will Holleman

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by S tacy L eiser

Nancy Ladd, Judge Charles Smith & Stacy Turner

Jo-Ann Thomack & Carol Krueckeberg

Nicole O’Connor & Maddie O’Connor

Nancye & Dr. Joe Britton

Dave & Marianne Straka

Mark Holleman, Jim Holleman & Elizabeth Holleman

Ted Crozier & Caroline Crozier

Lauren Mund & Janet Mund

he scene was casual, colorful and festive at “Happenin’ at the Hollemans’,” The Roxy Regional Theatre’s annual spring fundraiser and 34th season kickoff. Held at the home of Mark, Ricki, John Mark and Will Holleman on May 23, the event promised Roxy fans would be “the first to know the details of our upcoming season!” Here’s a peek at what awaits at the corner of Franklin and First August 2016- August 2017: “Kit Kat Club” “Million Dollar Quartet” “The Picture of Dorian Gray” “Miss Gulch Returns” “The Rocky Horror Show” “Henry V” “Elf: The Musical” (rights pending) “The 15th Annual Vagina Monologues” “The Diary of Anne Frank” “I Am My Own Wife” “Seussical The Musical” “Pirates of Penzance” “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” At the Happenin’, tables were themed around each production of the 2016-2017 season. The menu, by Chef Ross Wilson of Fire & Ice Catering, included Smoked Brisket Sliders with Cole Slaw Shooters, Mini Peach Pies, Smoked Salmon Latkes with Creme Fraiche, Greek Pasta Salad and more. Mint juleps by MB Roland Distillery were served, along with wine by Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, and beer by Budweiser of Clarksville and AJAX Distributing. The evening’s entertainment was provided by Stuart Bonnington and Curious Bluegrass. Attendees enjoyed folk tunes, acoustic music and several games of oversized Jenga against the backdrop of the Hollemans’ historic home and lush, kid-friendly back yard. For more information about The Roxy Regional Theatre’s June and July shows, “Grace Among the Leavings” by local author and attorney Beverly Fisher June 20-28, or The Awesome ‘80s prom, June 17-July 9, call the theater at (931) 645-7699. Find The Roxy online at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.

Nancy Ladd, Jill Crow & Ryan Bowie

Maddie O’Connor & Georgia Smith

Mark & Ricki Holleman

Cathy & Dr. John Stanton

Stuart & Peggy Bonnington

Walter & Cindy Marczak

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The Manly Look By L iesel S c h mi dt

veryone knows that men avoid the doctor’s office like the plague and don’t readily discuss any matter related to health unless it’s about how much time they sweat it out at the gym. Men are, by nature, unwilling to talk about such things; and whether they’re concerned about maintaining their physical health or changing their outward appearance, members of the male population would seemingly rather be left to their own devices than ask for advice from a professional. As a licensed cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Mitchell Kaye has met his fair share of men who are both eager to improve their appearance but also hesitant to take the steps necessary in making those changes — especially when it comes to surgical procedures. Contrary to what one might assume, cosmetic surgery is hardly an area of medicine limited to meeting the needs of the female population; and an increasing number of men are assessing their appearance and realizing that there are, in fact, ways to change features that they might not find so pleasing. More and more men have sought out surgery as a way to lessen fine lines and wrinkles on their faces, remove unwanted fat from their bodies, reshape their ears, and eliminate sagging eyelids; and with all of the advancements in medical technology, some of it can be done without the need for any downtime. “What always amazes me and gives me my greatest satisfaction is seeing how much happier people are when their looks actually match up to their own ideals for their appearance,” says Dr. Kaye. “Someone once said that a cosmetic surgeon is a psychologist with a scalpel, and I couldn’t agree more.” So just what types of procedures do men generally seek out? “Liposuction is one of the biggest reasons that men come into my practice,”

“Men want to be able to look in the mirror and see a toned, fit, and tight body.” Dr. Kaye says. “Men want to be able to look in the mirror and see a toned, fit, and tight body. Having an excessive amount of breast tissue, a double chin, or abdominal fat that won’t go away even with diet or exercise are all damaging to a man’s confidence level,” he explains. “Liposuction is not a weight loss program; but it it’s highly effective at removing a disproportionate area of fat, and a liposuction session can change the shape of a man’s body dramatically.” Not all men are necessarily hoping to change the shape of their bodies, however. Some are more concerned with what’s going on above the neck, and cosmetic surgery can offer solutions that will address those areas, as well. “I have many male patients who come to me with the desire to eliminate their baggy eyelids. No one wants to look fatigued or

angry all the time, but if you have deep bags or an excessive amount of skin on your eyelids, people will often assume that you’re tired, sad, or angry,” Dr. Kaye continues. “Correcting the issue with a Blepharoplasty or an eyelid tuck will remove the excess skin and any areas bulging fat around the eye.” Men and women seem to age in appearance at different rates, but even men get to a certain point that wrinkles bring down their self-confidence; and for that, Dr. Kaye has a solution. “As our skin ages and we contract our facial muscles over and over again, lines and wrinkles naturally form. The common areas for this are the area around the eyes called crow’s feet, deep worry lines that develop on the forehead, and frown lines between the eyes.” For these areas of concern, Dr. Kaye generally recommends the use of Botox injections or fillers such as Juvederm, Voluma, or Sculptra. Whatever the case may be, men should never assume that it’s the “unmanly” thing to seek out the advice of a professional when it comes to their well-being — whether that well-being is related to their self-confidence about their appearance or their physical health. The manly thing is finding the solution — and having the courage to ask the question in the first place. Dr. Mitchell D. Kaye, M.D., FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon practicing at Advanced Cosmetic Surgery of Tennessee, located at 1502G Tiny Town Rd., Clarksville, TN 37042. For more information, call (866) 234-0470 or visit www.advancedcosmetictn.com.

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Swan Lake golf Course

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golf invitational G O L F

Hunter Richardson & Tyler Guy

Bobby Yingling & Scott Yingling

Mike O’Malley &r Patrick O’Malley

Freddy Baggett & Jeff Whitlow

AMATEUR EVENT S t o R y & P h o t o gR A P h y by gR Eg W I L L I A M S o n Saturday & Sunday

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hey were dressed in shorts and short sleeve shirts, despite the cool, cloudy weather for the annual Wendy’s Golf Invitational. Mann, Smith & Cummings Tournament of Champions Swan lake Golf Course According to Greg Guinn, tournament director, Dunbar Cave Road • Clarksville, TN 37043 • Phone: (931) 64 Senior Tournament more than 78 golfers581 participated, splitting between the of Championsopen and senior divisions. “That’s 10 more than we had last year” weather heading Hole-in-One Prizes in, but More Prize Rounds ofGuinn Golf said, adding “We had some tough still had a strong field at the end.” Dick Blackston greeted all golfers at Par the3 fi rst#2 hole. He joked Hole Contest Prizes $25,000 on Hole Weekday Practice with Round each golfer and according to him,onliked giving $25,000 Par 3 Hole #10 them all grief. (Monday - Friday) Golfer Goodie Bags thought Blackston turned over a Saturday First Round As one of the golfers said, he Wendy’s Golf Trip FREE Cutter & Buck new leaf with a chuckle of course. Blackston said his money was Sandestin Beach Vacation Golf Shirt Sunday Final Round on local golfer Brian Balthrop and his partner Josh Black. Format He turned out to be correct. Balthrop bogey-free • 36 Hole stroke play.recorded • 2-man bestaball and individual competition. Player InformatIon • Compete in the 2-man best ball, 62. the individual stroke play – or both! round at Swan Lake Saturday, shooting, a 9-under He and Eligibility Black won the two day tournament with a combined score of Player One: __________________________________ Entries are open to all amateurs. Players must meet eligibility requirements to receive tournament of champions points. 129. Address: ____________________________________ SEparatE SEnior DiviSionSdirector for According to Guinn, who has been tournament Senior Division is 50 years and older. City: ________________________________________ more than nine years, the Wendy’s golf tournament is a fund EntriES All entries for this Amateur Event“We must estimated be received by mail on or before raiser forZip: Austin Peay State University men’s golf. State: _____________________ ______________ May 16, 2016. Time limit for entry means receipt by the Clarksville Golf As that we raised in excess of $10,000” Guinn said. not the postmarked date. Entries can be emailed to the Clarksville Golf As Phone Number: _______________________________ Field is to first 128 the paid amateur entries. He Guinn has a vested interest inlimited APSU and golf team. Email: ______________________________________ is an ‘82 graduate, along with$125 members of his family. His son, Entry Fee Per Schedule for Play Player Two: __________________________________ Cleve, even played for the Gov’s in 2013-14. Saturday, May 21st Player Includes: golf Shirt Sizes: (circle one) if entry and payment Registration Opens at 7:00 Guinn sees golf growing,• Green but they need to get the younger fees for 36 holes received by May 16 deadline. Assigned Tee Times Start (Cartchange not included) crowd more involved. “To effect it starts with the kids. • Free practice Be the first to have a new Guinn Sunday, May 22nd tie toround get them playing” Player 1 S mSomehow, l Xl 2Xwe3Xhave to have some Austin Peay logo shirt. (Cart not included) Tee time based on Saturda said. Monday, May 16- Friday, May 20 Player 2 S m l Xl 2X 3X

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Joe Batey & Aaron Rye

Dustin Turner & Joey Long

Tyler Britt & Adam York

Andrew Creasy & Josh McWhirter

In consideration and as a condition of our participation in Wendy’s Invitation, May 2122, 2016, we for ourselves, are heirs, executors and administrators, waive and release any claims against the Clarksville Golf Association, Wendy’s, Austin Peay State University and any and all participating sponsors and supporters for all damages, demands or actions, whatsoever in any manner, as a result of our traveling to and from our participation in said Wendy’s invitational. Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________

if entry received by May 16 deadline. • Cutter & Buck golf shirt if entry and payment received by May 16.

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Eric Bradley & Don Bradley

Jay Dowen & Alaric Klinghard

Jordan Weeg & Edward Kortum

Steve Rodney & Sam Maxwell

Mark Black & Dennis Kolb

Matt Willoughby & Justin Cowley

Chuck Wallace & Tom Bradley

Horace Heggie & JT Ferrell

Kyle Berry & Craig Barrett

Brian Balthrop & Josh Black

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C o m m u n it y P r o f i l e

by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

P h o t o gR A P h y F R o M g o CA d I Z . Co M

ith tons of unique attractions, annual events, great shopping, and fantastic food, there’s no need to trek out to the big city when you’re looking for the perfect place to get away — just get out and explore Cadiz and all the gems nearby, and you’ll find much more than you might have imagined, all nestled right here in this area nestled between the lakes. Cadiz itself is a beautiful, picturesque little town that mixes old and new, with its walkable downtown district packed to overflowing with independent, locally owned shops and eateries you won’t find anywhere else. The community is big on fun and coming together, and their annual calendar of festivals and events keeps things lively. If you’re big on outdoor fun, check out Prizer Point Marina & Resort — in addition their endless array of outdoor and water activities including a waterpark, great camping facilities, and lakefront lodging on Lake Barkley, they keep their schedule full! Get in on some Island fun at their Luau Weekend in August, or test out your bravery at their spooky Halloween Weekend in October...those are just a few great reasons to get ready for the weekend, so mark your calendars now! If you’re looking for great ways to spend time as a group, exploring the outdoors and getting in touch with nature, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area will exceed your imagination. Check them out at www.landbetweenlakes.us to find out more about their group lodging facilities and learning centers at Brandon Spring Group Center. For anyone interested in a bit of agricultural history, the Homeplace 1850s Working Farm and Living History Museum offers tours and events all year long; you’ll get some hands-on fun and learning in a place that feels like it never left the past. Astronomy lovers will love the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory, and true outdoor adventurers will delight in seeing elk and bison up close and personal at the elk and Bison Prairie. For more information on all there is to see, do, and taste in the Cadiz area, visit www.gocadiz.com. For more information on Prizer Point, visit www.prizerpoint.com. To learn more about what Lake Barkley has to offer, visit www. parks.ky.gov.

Where to Eat: Blue Heron Sip O’ Tea The Cabin Coffee and Cafe Cadiz Restaurant Cap’n Jim’s Grill Cracker Barrel El Bracero Ferrell’s Snappy Service The Fishing Hole Restaurant Fish Island Resort & Deli Granny’s Kountry Kitchen Hancock Market & Deli House of Spice Sports Bar & Grill The Pier at Prizer Point Pizza Time Porky’s Pit BBQ Reva’s Place Down Home Cookin’ Sonic Sunshine Café Taste of the South Wallonia Café Windows on the Water JUNE/JULY

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Where to Shop: 13 Marion Street Blue Heron Sip O’ Tea Broadbent Food & Gifts Cadiz Antique Mall Cadiz Comfort Zone Cadiz-Trigg Farmer’s Market Cherokee Antiques Consignment World Cranberry Creek Rustics Darling and Distressed Boutique Fairholme Historric House Fox’s Den Gallery, Antiques, Gifts & Equestrian Shop Janice Mason Art Museum Gift Shop Land Between the Lakes Little Peanut and Paw Designs Mildred’s Flower Shop Never Grow Up Prickly Peach Queen Bee’s Market Place & Antiques Red Roof Alpaca Farm & Gift shop Stuff & Things Wild Zebra Your New Happy

Where to Stay: 102 Persimmon Place Alvy’s Hideaway Bayview Cottage Cabins by the Creek Catfish Cove Econo-Lodge Fish Island & Parkview Resort Futrell House Bed & Breakfast Goosehollow Campground & RV Park Kamptown RV Park Knights Inn of Cadiz Lake Barkley Main Channel Waterfront Home Lake Barkley State Resort Park Land Between the Lakes Campgrounds Malcoms Point Lakeview Moon River Resort & Marina Morgan Lakehouse Rentals Prizer Point Marina & Resort Rockcastle Roost Savage Ridge Cabins Super 8 Motel Tree House Lodge Vacation Club International White Oak Ridge Cabins 42

WHAT’s Happening: june-july 2016 JUNE 1 Farmer’s Market 7am-12pm | Downtown Cadiz 4-5 Drag Boat Races 10am-5pm | Pisgah Bay www.kdba.net (800) 732-0088 4 Farmer’s Market 7am-12pm | Downtown Cadiz Peek-a-boo, Baby Birds! 11:30am | NS Summer Ice Cream Social 1-3pm | HP There’s an App for That! 2:30pm | NS Laser Music Show 5:30, 7, 8pm Star Party 8:45pm | PL 5 Birthday Dinner 10am-12pm | HP Celebrating Birthdays in 1850 1-3pm | HP Home Sweet Prarie 2:30pm | NS 6 This is the Way We Wash Our Clothes 10am-2pm | HP 7 Morning Nature Hike 11am-12pm | NS Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL 8 Farmer’s Market 7am-12pm | Downtown Cadiz 10 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL 11-12 18th Annual Pickin’ Party Old-time Music Festival starts at 10am | HP (931) 232-6457 11 National Get Outdoors Day starts at 11:30am | NS Sunset Canoe Trip (reservation required) 6-8:30pm | $25 per canoe Laser Music Show 5:30, 7, 8pm | PL

Farmer’s Market 7am-12pm | Downtown Cadiz

Creature Feature: Bobcat 11:30am | NS

12 Finding “Bigfoot”: An Animal Tracks Mystery 2:30pm | NS

Who’s Scared of Who? 2:30pm | NS

19 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

Sunset Canoe Trip (reservation required) 6-8:30pm | $25 per canoe

22 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

4 July 4th Flag Craft 11am-4pm | NS National Symbol Showdown 11:30am | NS Independence Day 1-4pm | HP

23 Creature Feature: Hawls 11:30am | NS Grandma’s Tomatoes 1-3pm | HP Garden Animal Exploration 2:30pm| NS

5 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

Nature Nightlife Exploration 7:30-9pm | NS | $3 per person (reservation required)

8 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

Laser Music Show 5:30, 7 & 8pm | PL

9 Creature Feature: Owls 11:30am | NS

24 Summer School 1 & 2pm | HP

Meet the Mules 1pm | HP

Cats of the World 2:30pm | NS

Cutthroat Kitchen 2:30pm | NS

26 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

Laser Music Show 5:30, 7 & 8pm | PL

29 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

10 Neighborly Needlework 1-4pm | HP

30 Incredible Insects 11:30am | NS

Inventions Inspired by Nature 2:30pm | NS

Christmas in July 1-3pm | HP

12 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

The Mostest Grossest 2:30pm | NS

15 Laser Music Show 5:30 & 7pm | PL

Summer Kayak Trip (reservation required) 6:30-9pm | $20 per kayak (270)924-2020

16 Cool Critters Day 10am | NS Hidden Things Scavenger Hunt 10am-3pm | HP

Laser Music Show 5:30, 7 & 8pm | PL

Summer Evening on the Farm 4-6pm | HP

31 Espinazo Del Diablo Road Bike Race www.tbra.org/raceschedule

Laser Music Show 5:30, 7, 8pm Star Party 8:45pm | PL

Woodwork 1-2pm | HP

17 Leatherwork 2-4pm | HP

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Bald is Beautiful: Bald Eagle 3pm | NS

New to the Neighborhood 2:30pm | NS

Animal Avengers 2:30pm 18 This is the Way We Wash Our Clothes 10am-2pm | HP JUNE/JULY

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at The Blue Heron • Cadiz, KY

THE BLUE a summer music showcase 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

David Dick

Megan Mitchell & Allie Finley

Peter & Mandi Fordham with Alecia & Jazmin

Jill Nellis, Linda Jones & David Westerfield

Karla White & David Sutton

n a balmy summer evening, outside a historic clapboard house brimming with charm, a group of music lovers took in some strains of harmony in Cadiz, Kentucky. The event, called The Blue, drew a group of friendly locals to The Blue Heron. Owned by Char Manning, The Blue Heron is a hodgepodge of antiques, locally made crafts, chic fashions (in sizes 0 to 4X) and a café. And on Thursday nights during warm weather, it becomes something more through an event dubbed “The Blue,” a summer music showcase during which musicians play to a friendly crowd on the front lawn. Manning debuted The Blue last year. This year, the Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist and Convention Commission is sponsoring the event. Currently, bands are scheduled to play through June 30. During the most recent rendition of The Blue, guests bought tickets at the cash register, which enabled them to buy $4 beers or a $6 glasses of wine (many of the wines are from the region). Food was also served through the shop’s Sunshine Café: Hamand-cheese sandwiches, potato salad and brownies were on the menu. Manning founded The Blue, as well as a nonprofit called Songs with Soldiers, because she loves music and wants to give back to the community. “Music is my heartbeat,” she said. “And I really think giving back is part of the business answer.” Singer-songwriter Jennifer Stokes, director of The Blue, volunteers for the program. Stokes explains, “I teach songwriting to the Warrior Transition Battalion and to any veterans or active duty (military members) who want to learn songwriting or are songwriters themselves. Oftentimes they are people who are going from active military life and transitioning back into civilian life.” This songwriting workshop takes place every Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Blue Heron at 7 Main Street. “I wanted to reach out to our wounded warriors,” Manning said of founding Songs for Soldiers, noting that her husband is retired military. “There are a lot of people out there healing — and music heals. There’s nothing like that kind of medicine.” Musician Daniel McKinzie, a student in the Songs with Soldiers program, was the first to take the outdoor stage during the recent The Blue, singing and strumming a guitar under the stars. Musician David Dick, of band The Drunken Poets out of Murray, Kentucky, took the stage afterward. Stokes finished out the night. “People are hungry for experiences,” Manning said of hosting The Blue. “Quality of life is what we’re supposed to give back to each other.”

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Customs house Museum

New Exhibits Opening Reception & Flying High Preview Party S t o R y & P h o t o gR A P h y by S tACy L E I S E R

Ed Sneed, Charlie & Camille Biter, Roberta & Larry Richardson

Larry Richardson

Patti Marquess & Frank Lott

Charlie & Camille Biter

Chrysalis Cantrell & Jim Zimmer

James Buczek, Monica Gonzalez, April Seay & Cheryl Moss

une and July are exciting months for Customs House Museum and Cultural Center. Starting with an Evening-in-Paris-themed gala event — Flying High on June 4 — the summer features many new art exhibits and a summer full of fun, creative activities. At the Flying High Preview Party, event sponsors and friends of the museum got a first look at the oneof-a-kind artworks to be auctioned at Flying High, held this year at Wilma Rudolph Events Center. “Flying High showcases the breadth of talent of our contributing artists. Artwork up for bid in the silent and live auctions reflect the generosity and skills of artists who support our mission at the museum,” says Customs House Museum’s web site, www.customshousemuseum.org. “Flying High is a wonderful opportunity to collect unique works from these individuals.” The star of the show at the Flying High Preview Party was “River Days With Pa And The Pups,” an original painting by renowned Clarksville artist Frank Lott. Created specifically for Flying High, Frank Lott’s painting is the Signature Piece for the event, which often fetches $10,000-$25,000 for the museum. Flying High 2016 is inspired by Parisian gardens and strolls through the streets of Paris. “Known as both the ‘City of Art’ and ‘City of Love,’ Paris is a global center for art, fashion, and culture,” says Dee Ann Colburn, Museum Guild Member and chair of the event. “Flying High has always been a signature event that showcases the love of art, culture, and community.” Also celebrated in May were several new Customs House exhibits, on display throughout the summer. They are: • Working the Spirit Close to Home: The Portraits of William Stamms Shackelford (through July 31, 2016) • Cumberland River: An American Legacy (through July 31, 2016) • Leisure Time: exploring themes of hunting, ﬁ shing, and other outdoor activities. (through August 7, 2016) • Taking a Look at Cave Johnson (through July 31, 2016) • Carol LeBaron: Life Source(through July 31, 2016) Tennessee artist Carol LeBaron transforms remembered light to imagery, collecting fragments from both the landscape of her remembered experience and observation of natural forms. Customs House Museum and Cultural Center boasts much more than can be enjoyed in a single visit. “It’s lovely,” Margery Petersen agreed. “If I had another pair of feet, I’d stay twice as long.” Memberships are inexpensive: $25 for an individual, $30 for a military family, or $40 for a family that can include two adult guests per visit. For details, call Customs House at (931) 648-5780.

Ben Farris, Lauren Schnorr, Becky & Dave Farris

Solie Fott

Brittany Morgan, Karla Tucker, Kali Mason & Melina Ludwig

Terri Jordan

Danny Ravish, Carol LeBaron, Charlie & Kris Foust

Margery Petersen & Betty Birdwell

Dee Colburn & Elana Stubbs

Randy Spurgeon

JD Richardson

Lane Lyle

Joan & Ernie DeWald

Wade Bourne & Laurina Lyle

Curtis Mize

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at hilton garden Inn

Flourishing Families 2nd annual

Blooming Beneﬁt Auction S t o R y & P h o t o gR A P h y by JAS o n F R A n K L I n

Calendra Blanks & Canadra Jenkins

Rachel Carmichael & David Gilliland

Treva Gorden & Rita Ewing

Roshawnda White & Tiffanie Jenkins

verybody was wearing their spring best at the Flourishing Families auction held at the exquisite Hilton Garden Hotel in Clarksville. The event started out with a scrumptious buffet followed by an auction of various donated items. Joe Padula from The Joe Padula Show was the Master of Ceremony for the event while the hilarious entertainment was provided by Laugh and Lounge. Calendra Blanks and Canadra Jenkins started Flourishing Families 6 years ago. The organizations primary focus is to create second chances for the homeless and low-income community in the Clarksville area. The money raised from the event will be used to help struggling families get on their feet long term and provide them with financial education to help manage their future. “I support Flourishing Families because it gives back to the ones that feed me, said Deborah Johnson from Wizz Advertising, Clarksville has always been very good to me and this gives me a chance to put my money where my mouth is.” Deborah Johnson was the highest bidder on many of the items being auctioned at the event, which included an original oil painting by a local Clarksville artist. For more information on Flourishing Families please contact them at flourishingfamilies@ hotmail.com.

Maurice Hobbst, Danielle Porter, Flash Flood & Deundre Harmon

Alisha & Darrell Brown

Noreen, Ethan & David Gilliland

Brittenee George & Jennifer Hamilton

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GUARDING THE LAW by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

aving grown up as the son of an Army officer in a military community like Clarksville, going into the service was somewhat a natural choice for Ted Crozier, Jr., who spent more than 20 years as an officer before retiring in 1995. Finding himself face-to-face with the question of what path he wanted his life to take now that he was no longer in uniform, Crozier decided to pursue a career in a field that had interested him for years, trading in his combat boots for dress shoes and suiting up for law school. Once he earned his law degree in 2000, Crozier went into private practice with two other partners at Rassas, North, and Crozier, in his hometown of Clarksville, fully determined that his life of service would continue on — it would just be service of a different kind. Over the next five years, Crozier built up his legal practice and gained a reputation for his successes, his community-mindedness, and his dedication to justice before taking on a new position, this time as the Clerk and Master for the Montgomery County Chancery Court. Eleven years later, Crozier still finds excitement in the work that he does overseeing the long list of civil case functions carried out by the Chancery Court, heading a brigade of a different sort as he carries out his duties to ensure justice for the members of his community. “Part of my job as the Clerk is to help people, and that’s really what I love most about it,” Crozier observes, going on to cite a somewhat daunting list of responsibilities within his purview. These are tasks carried out with precision, with a fine mind for detail and a respect for proper order — skills that once served him so well during his career in the military. Admittedly, Crozier’s challenges as a lawyer may hardly resemble

those he faced as an Army officer, but he still considers it to be engaging, fulfilling work. “The greatest challenge in law is that it’s constantly changing,” Crozier explains. “It’s never stagnant, and that requires you to be open to learning something new every day. The law really is the best education in that regard, and it’s a profession that I’ve always considered to be honorable.” Fitting words from someone whose entire life has been led with a sense of duty to honor; and as he serves the people of Montgomery County, Crozier can take pride in the fact that he still honors his country, still guards his community, still leads by example. He may no longer wear a uniform, but Crozier still dresses for duty.

Ted Crozier, Jr.

The office of Ted Crozier is located at 120 South 2nd Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. For more information, call (931) 645-4044.

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at William o. beach Civic Center

S t o R y & P h o t o gR A P h y by S tACy L E I S E R

Linda Turner, Dr. Merriel Bullock-Neal, Bruce Anderson, Julie Tarrents, David Kirkland, Mike Bevilacqua & Rose Melton

W Whitney Lee & Sarah Basel

Greg King, Don Grant, Faye Anderson & Mike Cowles

Rena Mobley & Jennifer Bass

hat makes a hero? There are many definitions, but this one always holds true: Heroes run toward tragedy, while others flee. In 189 countries around the world, Red Cross volunteers respond to more than 70,000 disasters each year, giving a helping hand to people whose lives have been, sometimes literally, turned upside down. On May 19, the Tennessee River chapter of the American Red Cross hosted its first Heroes Luncheon. Held at William O. Beech Civic Hall, the luncheon recognized local heroes who volunteered 330,000 hours to help others last year. Austin Peay State University President Dr. Alisa White spoke to a crowd with amazement about volunteers, those often invisible heroes who don’t wear capes or carry signs, but save the day nonetheless. “Why do people respond to people they don’t know? Why do they respond to people they’ve only heard of?” White said. “Because people matter. ... In many cases, you’re critical to a person’s very survival. And when you reach out to someone else, your world changes.” “We are connected to others by our compassion and our service,” White said. Almost a year ago, Travis Howard Sr. and Robin Howard were asleep at home with three children when a fire broke out. Two of the children, 9-year-old Travis Howard Jr. and 11-yearold Ann Howard, died in the fire. The Howards said they have since joined the Red Cross in installing smoke detectors in local people’s homes, hoping to save others from tragedy. Roy Sisk, a legacy donor, will leave his estate to the Red Cross, because even now, half a century later, he is profoundly grateful for the assistance the Red Cross gave him to travel to attend his infant son’s funeral. Sisk said he never forgot it. Also during the Heroes Luncheon, hosted by Joe and Cindy Pitts, a check for $40,303 in donations was presented to the local Red Cross. Board members are Mike Bevilacqua of Heritage Bank, Elliott Herzlich of Worthy, David Kirkland of the Fireman’s Union, Bruce Anderson and Linda Turner of CEMC, Julie Tarrents of US Bank, Charles Bloodworth and Merriel Bullock-Neal. To reach the local Red Cross, call 931-645-6401, see www. redcross.org/local/tennessee/local-chapters/tennessee-river online, or send an email to Executive Director Faye Anderson at Faye.Anderson@redcross.org. Local Red Cross board members are Mike Bevilacqua of Heritage Bank, Elliott Herzlich of Worthy, David Kirkland of the Fireman’s Union, Bruce Anderson and Linda Turner of CEMC, Julie Tarrents of US Bank, Charles Bloodworth and Merriel Bullock-Neal.

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FENDLEY & ETSON:

THE FAMILY FOCUSED ON JUSTICE by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

endley & Etson is a family-built practice focused on offering clients representation in their cases of personal injury, criminal defense, family law and divorce, and personal bankruptcy. Since their earliest days of practice, the attorneys at Fendley & Etson have been dedicated to providing their clients with excellent personal care and years of expertise in the legal field, passionately pursuing the best solutions for each case so that the needs of their clients can be met.

MART G. FENDLEY As the founding partner of Fendley & Etson, Mart Fendley holds nearly four decades of experience in all areas of law; but his true specialization lies in cases of personal injury. After securing a full scholarship to Austin Peay State University for his skills on the baseball field, Mart graduated as Magna Cum Laude and went on to pursue his law degree at University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. He is also board certified as a Civil Trial Specialist from the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

JAKE W. FENDLEY Jake Fendley has played an active role at the firm since the age of 18, when he began to work his way up from the bottom â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from legal runner to law clerk. He graduated Austin Peay State University and went on to study law at Nashville School of Law until graduation in 2011.

Since becoming an attorney and a partner at the firm, Jake has gained years of expertise in all areas of practice including family law and civil litigation, though his main focus now lies with criminal defense cases. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, and has been rated as Head Council by the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

ELIZABETH A . FENDLEY Elizabeth Fendley spent a great deal of her youth in the law offices of the firm, taking her first position as a law clerk. After graduating Troy State University, she attended Nashville School of Law and became one of the first two siblings in the history of the school to graduate together when she and her brother Jake shared graduation in 2011. Since becoming a partner, her areas of focus have included matters of divorce, child custody disputes, criminal law, bankruptcy, and personal injury cases.

JOSHUA ETSON Joshua Etson became a partner at the firm in 2016 and offers his service in all areas of the law, with a main focus on civil and criminal cases of litigation. After serving four years in the Marine Corps, he pursued a law degree at Austin Peay State University and graduated from Belmont University College of Law and joined the firm immediately after passing the Bar. The offices of Fendley Law are located at 128 Public Square, Clarksville, TN 37040. For more information, call (931) 614-7930.

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at F&M bank Franklin Room

8th Annual

Society Social S t o R y & P h o t o gR A P h y by S tACy L E I S E R

T Dr. Donald Sudbrink & Dr. Amy Wright

Dave & Ellen Taylor

Kay & Larry Martin

Barry Kitterman & Susan Wallace

Linda Nichols & Jacqueline Crouch

Wendell Hensley & Sharon Turner

he atmosphere was colorful and festive at The Woodward Library Society’s 8th Annual Society Social, held in F&M Bank’s Franklin Room. The speakers for the evening, Austin Peay State University Professors Dr. Amy Wright & Dr. Donald Sudbrink, extolled the virtues of humans eating insects and larvae as a way to feed an ever-growing population. The pair brought bug-filled snacks, evidence that this cheap and abundant protein source can not only sustain 9 billion people, it can taste good doing it. Some attendees ate meal-worm-topped cookies and crunchy, crickety treats, but most stuck exclusively to a meal that featured a cornucopia of vegetables — and no insects! — prepared by Chef Wendell Hensley and his APSU Culinary Arts students. The decor jumped on the bug bandwagon, featuring balloons twisted into the shape of potted flowers, then topped with plastic insects. Don Koenes of Inspired Inflations created the whimsical balloon art centerpieces. Adding another layer to the festivities was Mac Edington’s announcement that that day, April 30, 2016, was a very special day for his Clarksville Dental Center partner. The room erupted in cheers as Edington’s announced that it was Society Member Ernie DeWald’s 70th birthday. The Society’s president, Dr. David Kanervo, and Director of Library Services Joe Weber greeted the assembled crowd after they sat down for dinner. Then APSU President Alisa White spoke movingly about the value of libraries. “Libraries are so important,” said White, who started her career as a librarian. “Regardless of technology, we, as a society, must do whatever we can to save them, for the next thousand years.” The Society presented a check to the Woodward Library for $11,617.03. That amount, Joe Weber explained, was the exact amount needed to maintain two large databases of information. The Woodward Library Society is a group of people dedicated to the advancement of the Felix G. Woodward Library of Austin Peay State University. It is led by President David Kanervo, Vice President Benita Bruster, Secretary Patty Orr, Treasurer Aleeta Christian, Immediate Past President Allan Groves, and directors Bonnie Hodge, Nancy Irby, Phil Kemmerly, Greg Kaufmann, Jennie Preston-Sabin and Marsha Lyle-Gonga. “The purpose of the Woodward Library Society is to strengthen the resources of the Felix G. Woodward Library and to increase awareness of those resources,” says the Society’s web site, www.library.apsu.edu/society. “Founded in 2009, the Society is a non-profit organization affiliated with the APSU Foundation. Membership is open, upon payment of annual dues, to any person, business, or organization that shares in the purpose of The Society. If you are already a member, thank you for your participation and support. If you are considering membership, we encourage you to please join us.”

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JUSTICE SPEAKS by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

s attorney Kevin Kennedy will readily tell you, the legal profession has changed a great deal since he first went into practice in 1984. One thing that has remained the same, however, is the undeniable power and strength of Biblical principals such as kindness, integrity, honesty, and justice; and the need that we as humans share for those foundations of morality to be upheld and defended, especially when things seem at their worst. Having quite literally been a champion public speaker since the fourth grade, Kennedy’s talent for speaking was developed at an early age, when most of his peers were more interested in stepping up to the plate than stepping up to the mic. But rather than simply collecting trophies and awards for his skilled delivery, he turned up the volume on his passionate voice, using his love of public speaking to speak on behalf of those who could not easily speak for themselves as he entered into the study of law. After graduating from law school, Kennedy went on to practice in his hometown, honing his skills and gaining experience until he was ready to break out on his own, opening his first law firm in 1992 and then going on to found The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLLC, in 1995. “We have a motto at The Kennedy Law Firm that we’re committed to helping people,” Kennedy says, “and that’s really what should drive all of us in life—helping other people, especially in their time of need.” Such an impassioned, selfless mission is not something that most people associate with the legal profession as a whole; but as a God-fearing Christian, Kennedy is impelled by his conviction that God’s laws regarding our fellow man prevail—no matter how much the world interpreting those laws may change. “There’s a saying that strong people stand up for themselves, but stronger people stand up for others,” says Kennedy, “and that’s what

we’re called to do in this profession.” Backed by a team of talented lawyers and support staff who all respect and uphold the firm’s foundational beliefs, Kennedy himself focuses his time and energies on cases of personal injury, divorce, and criminal defense, evaluating each client with both his heart and his spirit of discernment. Over the past two decades, Kevin Kennedy he and his partners at The Kennedy Law Firm have built a strong relationship with both their community and their clients, earning a reputation in Clarksville and the surrounding areas for their unwavering commitment to justice and integrity in all areas of law. As the founding partner at The Kennedy Law Firm, Kevin Kennedy certainly has reason to be proud. But two of his proudest accomplishments have come not from his own court cases, but from the young minds and lives that he helps influence with the firm’s internship program and the Court of Creativity, a private courtroom where he and his fellow attorneys conduct mock trials as part of an educational course for students in area schools. “I believe that there will be a proliferation of lawyers in the future, but there will always be a need for a good lawyer,” Kennedy explains. And by offering the generations to come a place to learn and observe the moral code that should always drive the law, he hopes that he has a hand in guiding the world to be a more just, more honest, more good place to be. The offices of The Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC, are located at 127 South Third Street, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040; 2050 Ft. Campbell Blvd., Clarksville, Tennessee 37042; and 2167 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, Tennessee 37040. For more information, call (931) 645-9900 or visit www.kennedylawfirmpllc.com

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Altra Federal Credit union

S t o R y & P h o t o gR A P h y by S tACy L E I S E R

Marin Alaniz, Shelia Yarbrough, Kasey Bright, John Morrow & Kay Jay

Darwin Eldridge & Melinda Shepard

Lucian Greene & Shelby Miles

Shelia Yarbrough & Rhonda Robinson

Kevin Judish & John Gannon

Matt Anderson & Zach Roberts

Josh Frye & Rose Melton

uring an odd week of cold and rain in late May, one day dawned glorious: May 19, 2016. It was a stroke of luck for Altra Federal Credit Union and the hundreds of attendees of Business After Hours. Held in Altra’s Madison Street front parking lot, the gathering was bathed in golden sunshine. Good food and wine were complemented by live music by Mike Robinson. Happiness necessarily followed. “This has been the best Business After Hours of all,” said Udo Jakobs, enjoying the Chamber of Commerce monthly meetup with his friends Tim Sims and Andy Hollis. When reminded that only 17 minutes of the 2-hour party had passed, Hollis said, “It has been the best 17 minutes of all!” That sentiment carried through for all who tried finger foods catered by The Choppin’ Block, along with specially chosen wine pairings. Attendees were given cards to record their opinions of each pairing: Beachaven Chardonnay with crab dip and cheese log with honey, almond and peach chutney topping; Beachaven Chardonel with chicken bites wrapped in bacon, soaked in brown sugar and chili powder; Beachaven Cabernet Sauvignon with cream-cheese-stuffed jalapenos and bacon-wrapped mushrooms topped with cheese and veggies; Longboard Sauvignon Blanc with chili lime shrimp cups; Ravenswood Old Vine Zin with sausage wontons. The credit union handed out Altra wine openers and glasses, all part of its mission to get the word out about “The Altra Federal Credit Union Difference”: “We offer the same products and services as a bank, but our corporate structure is different. Altra is a not-for-profit financial cooperative and each member owns one ‘share’ of the Credit Union. We have no outside stockholders or investors, and management decisions are based on what’s best for our membership — not what will generate the most profit.” Altra Federal Credit Union Office Manager Rose Melton said she was delighted people enjoyed May’s Business After Hours so thoroughly. “We really wanted to host a good event and the weather cooperated!” she said. Altra is a sponsor of Clarksville Downtown Market as well as the Tennessee Outdoor Expo, coming up July 30-31. For more information about Altra Federal Credit Union, see www.altra. org. The next Business After Hours is 5-7 p.m. June 16 at Mathews Automotive Group, 185 Highway 76. In July, Business After Hours will be hosted by The Choppin’ Block, 2212 Madison St.

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WALKING THE LINE by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

or a creative mind like Elizabeth Parker Pugh, the legal profession wasn’t exactly the path she planned to take in life. But as the daughter of a well-known lawyer in Clarksville, Pugh was around the law from her earliest memories; and when she realized that the future she’d designed in her mind wasn’t one that could truly support her, she followed her father’s example and traded an arts degree for the law. “I never wanted to be a lawyer!” Pugh recalls with a laugh. “And even when I was in law school, I never thought that I would make my career from elder law. Back then, it seemed tedious and dull; and it’s not like the more glamorous areas of law, the ones that are highly publicized and seem so exciting,” she continues. “I knew that there would never be any glorious newspaper articles about how well I handled a probate case, and I’d never become famous for settling a will.” But as time went on, Pugh heeded the advice of the father she so greatly looked up to and began to focus her attention on estate planning and probate law, and now she can’t imagine doing anything else with her time. “I truly enjoy meeting with my clients, explaining what happens during probate and helping them through the process,” Pugh says, now 11 years into her career and a proud partner at Parker & Pugh, PLLC, where she works alongside her father and brother. “I really have no idea what other job I would fit into as well as I do here,” she reflects. “This is a profession that works well with my skill set and excites me, because I enjoy solving problems and having to think on my feet.” And those feet are one of the very ways that she expresses her creative side. “People usually recognize me or comment on my shoes!” she laughs. “I’m fearless when it comes to heels; but at the end of a long day in court, I’ll admit things can get a little rough!” For Pugh, however, the pain is well worth it, a sacrifice she easily makes for the work that she

loves. “Every day at the office is brand new and different, and I like that— it keeps the mind sharp and focused, and it’s one of the things that keeps me passionate.” Passion and compassion are both necessary to the cases she handles as she works with clients in estate planning, probate, and elder law; and the clients in her care come to her fully trusting that she will provide them with personal care and a sensitive touch. As Pugh will readily say, these can be some of the most emotionally difficult cases to take on, the ones that pull Elizabeth Parker Pugh at the heart as she helps people she has known for years make a legal plan for their last wishes. Sadness aside, she finds honor in that responsibility; and the pride she takes in her work is reflected in the level of service she offers, the commitment she shows in making sure that those last wishes are carried out. And at the end of a long day when she slips out of those signature heels, she can kick back and enjoy a job well done, welcoming the sight of the sun slipping below the horizon as the guitar riffs of classic Led Zeppelin energize her mind for the day of new things that will come with tomorrow’s morning light. Parker & Pugh, PLLC, is located at 118 Franklin St., Clarksville, Tennessee 37040. For more information, call (931) 551-4403 or visit www.parkerandpugh.com.

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Wilma Rudolph Event Center

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

I Betty Burchett, Cheryl Moss, Sabrina Joiner, Kathleen Hayes, Britney Campbell, Shawn Howard & Jeanette Kramer

Erin Birch & Amanda Peltz

Ginna Holleman

Michelle Newell & Cindy Greene

John Butler & Christie Batts

Jeff Truitt, Alicia Struble & Valerie Guzman

Jay Albertia & Martha Hendricks

n a word play on the TV and movie spy thrillers, “Mission: Impossible,” the United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region chose “Mission: Possible” as the theme for its recent fundraising campaign. It celebrated the results at a recent luncheon, during which volunteers wore the traditional spy attire of black-and-white clothing and sunglasses. The event recognized local contributors, volunteers and partners for their dedicated service as “agents of change.” Ginna Holleman, local United Way CEO, welcomed the guests and spoke of the group’s mission, saying, ““We are here today to honor those who accepted an important assignment to improve lives and create positive change in our community; those who embarked on a mission to uncover valuable resources, gather evidence of critical humanitarian needs and recruit others who want to make a difference.” It is hard to believe that in a city with the sophistication and resources of Clarksville, one in four children live in poverty. A third of the senior citizens in Tennessee have to choose between buying food or medicine. And there are many more social issues in need of address. The United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region seeks to address these social needs and help Tennesseans by providing funding for 26 high-performing local partner agencies. These serve in the areas of education, health and financial stability in Montgomery, Stewart and Houston counties. During the luncheon, awards were presented and speakers took the stage. One was Krista Winstead, owner of College Coffee Company, who told a riches-to-rags tale of how she wound up destitute and a recipient of Manna Café Ministries’ largesse. The organization, a United Way partner, helps low income and homeless individuals through providing hot meals, boxed groceries, shelter and community. Award recipients included the following: Jack. B. Turner (Welch Founders Award); Legends Bank (Ben C. Parks Award); Trane (Highest Giving Campaign); Montgomery County Government (Inspire Award); Hendrickson (Way to Grow); Don Jenkins (Ambassador’s Award); Kathee Marco (Volunteer of the Year); Michelle Dickerson (Outstanding Board Member of the Year); and Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency (Director’s Award). The event concluded when a mystery “agent” on a motorcycle buzzed through a side door and approached the stage with a “top secret” package. Campaign Chairman Norm Brumblay opened the package to reveal the 2015-2016 campaign season’s fundraising total of $1,061,557. For more information, visit www.liveunitedclarksville.org.

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CLEARING THE HURDLES by L I E S E L S C h M I dt

or attorney Joe Weyant, the clients that drive him the most, the ones that fuel his desire to examine the case and see resolution, are the ones who come to him from a place of genuine need: A need for hope and guidance. A need for an ally when everything seems in disarray. Focusing on matters of debt, contract law, tax litigation, and estate law, Weyant’s practice is certainly centered in financial issues. In fact, money is precisely the issue at hand for the majority of his clients, many of whom are facing a great deal of uncertainties in their particular disputes — all hinging on the interpretation of complex rules and laws. In many regards, the financial fates of Weyant’s clients are in his hands and his ability to advocate; and while some might feel a certain element of power in such a position, Weyant feels a driving sense of responsibility to fight for them, to give them peace of mind, to show them a way through the maze of legalities they are facing. “The most rewarding times in my law career have been seeing the resolution of major problems for my clients,” Weyant says. “In my fields of practice, nearly every case has life-changing implications, so the effect of my work is immediately tangible. Grown men have thanked me with tears in their eyes, and widows have baked me cakes to express their gratitude. I’m constantly reminded that what may seem like a minor problem or a small amount of debt for so many others is crippling to every aspect of another individual’s life.” It is Weyant’s love of meeting new people and forming a bond with them, coupled with his ability to find the solution — the way out — that keeps his passion alive for his work. “I’ve always considered the legal field to be a noble one, and I enjoy investigating the details, using my instincts and research skills to construct the strongest case,” he explains. “In this field of the law, the lawyer-client relationship is a very in-

timate one. As they get to know me, my clients come to believe that I will do my absolute best for them, and that’s extremely important to maintaining our bond,” says Weyant, who acts as the sole attorney at the law office he established in 2003 — a sole role he plans to continue in an effort to maintain that air of intimacy in his relationships with his clients. A Clarksville native, Weyant left Tennessee to pursue his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law and decided to return to his hometown Joe Weyant to practice law. “I knew that starting my own firm might have been a bold move right out of law school, but with the amount of responsibility and freedom I was given during my work as a clerk for a renegade lawyer in a small Mississippi town, I had the confidence and initiative to immediately go out on my own when I graduated,” he says. Over the past thirteen years, Weyant has earned a reputation in the Clarksville area for his skilled ability to handle complex cases, using his unique talent for in-depth research and his inherent creativity to find resolution where none seems possible. “Those are some of the cases I enjoy most, the ones I find most satisfying,” Weyant says. “I’ve found my niche in getting cases settled confidentially, outside of court. You never hear about these types of cases — and those are the best kind.” That love of complexity has served him well over the years that he has been in practice, gaining him notoriety and respect amongst his peers, as well — many of whom have sent him some of the more complicated cases they come across. “When a colleague sends a case to me, that is a great compliment. It’s reminiscent of the way law used to be practiced, when lawyers could consider one another friends.” The office Joe Weyant, Attorney at Law is located in the Federal Building at 116 North 2nd Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. For more information, visit www.joewlegal.com or call (931) 503-9089.

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at books-A-Million

Book Signing Ashton Teta, Rebecca Dillingham, Lennon Garrett, Deborah Dale, Chrisie Brown & Peggy Pitts

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

Courtney Sandford

Deforest & Donna Schupska

Theresa Dunn, Melissa Cook, Kandice Keen & Amy Welch

Rachel Suitor, Sharon Suitor & Ruth Greenup

Marisa White

ith her Southern accent and jolly manner, cooking show host and restaurateur Paula Deen charmed around 300 guests at Books-A-Million. She appeared to sign her newest cookbook, “Paula Deen Cuts the Fat: 250 Favorite Recipes All Lightened Up,” which she created after being diagnosed with diabetes. The cookbook features healthier versions of her dishes, such as peach cobbler and Savannah gumbo. A line of fans snaked its way through rows of bookshelves at Books-A-Million. Each customer gripped one or more copies of the cookbook while waiting to meet the Southern chef. When Deen walked in, guests pulled out their smart phones and took photos. Deen patted a small child on the head, then sat at a table in the magazine section. The first book she signed was for Obera Williard, an 80-year-old fan with whom Deen spoke at length. “I love her,” Ruth Greenup said of Deen. “I have to see her and send the photo to my granddaughter, because she says I sound like Paula Deen.” Heather Fassett, who owns the baking business Delectable Sweets, got her book signed by Deen and said, “I just told Paula that I learned a lot from her baking recipes. I’ve never been to culinary school.” Sharyll Ketterling gave Deen a piece of fruit cocktail cake she made from her mother-in-law’s recipe. A woman by the name Paula Deem got a kick out of introducing herself to Deen. Joan Vaughan, who has been told repeatedly that she resembles Deen, had a fun experience. “When I walked up to her, she said, ‘Hello Paula!’” Vaughan said. “I was shocked.” While shocked, the beaming Vaughan was clearly tickled — as was Jackie Wilson’s grandson, Carson Dempsey, whose Spider-Man book Deen signed. In fact, after meeting Deen, there was a succession of fans who walked away giggling and chatting enthusiastically about their experience. The fact can’t be ignored: Deen’s career has suffered in recent years after she confessed in court to using racial slurs in the past. But there was no evidence of blame among the racially-blended fans. Evidently, all has been forgiven by them.

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MEN GET VARICOSE VEINS, TOO! by S t ep h e n F . Dau g h er t y

M D , FACS , FAC P H , R V T , R P H S

bout one-third of our patients are men! The most common cause of leg swelling, pain in the soft tissues of the legs, or discoloration of the skin near the ankles is related to varicose veins. Sometimes the veins are large, bulging varicose veins, but commonly the visible varicose veins are very small while the larger, more significant problems are beneath the skin deep enough that ultrasound is necessary to identify the problem veins. We often hear that patients and even, sometimes, their physicians think that varicose veins are a cosmetic issue. Very tiny “spider veins,” less than 1 mm in diameter are only a cosmetic issue if there is no associated ankle swelling, soft tissue pain or tenderness, or abnormal skin change. However, these other symptoms are signs of a more serious problem associated with high pressures in the veins of the legs.

Symptoms commonly associated with varicose veins include:

Tired, heavy legs Aching, especially late in the day or at night Restless legs Calf cramping Burning, stinging, or itching discomfort Leg swelling Leg tenderness Rashes or brown discoloration of the skin near the ankles Venous leg ulcers

Some more significant complications of varicose veins include:

Recurrent cellulitis (infection) of the leg Venous thrombosis (abnormal clotting) Poorly-healing or non-healing wounds

Most of these problems can be improved a great deal or resolved with proper identification and treatment of the venous problem. The vast majority of treatments now are performed in the office with needle puncture techniques. The complications of varicose veins usually are preventable with proper identification and treatment. The modern evaluation and treatment of varicose veins is a very specialized area of medicine which has undergone a revolution over the past 15 years and the revolution in diagnostic and treatment techniques continues at a very rapid pace. We believe that it is necessary for a physician to devote all of his or her clinical efforts to venous disorders in order to keep up with the rapid pace of changing technology. 60

What to look for as you consider consulting a physician:

Do the physician and the staff manage venous problems on a full-time basis? Is the physician a diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (www.ABVLM.com) and board certified by the American Board of Surgery (www.absurgery.org)? How long has the physician been treating venous disorders? Is the physician an expert in venous ultrasound? What is the physician and vein center’s reputation among the local physicians? Does the physician teach or publish in the peer-reviewed medical literature?

Check out the websites of the physicians who you are considering and look closely for experience and credentials. Every patient is different and results vary for many reasons including the knowledge, skill, experience, and commitment to excellence of the physician and vein center staff. Stephen F. Daugherty, MD, FACS, FACPh, RVT, RPhS Fellow, American College of Surgeons Fellow, American College of Phlebology Medical Director, VeinCare Centers of Tennessee Clarksville, Tennessee www.TennesseeVeinCare.com

CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Clarksville Christian School

Miss Tennky Pre-Departure Orientation

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by Jas o n F ra n kli n

he AFS Miss Tennky pre-departure orientation was held at Clarksville Christian School. The students were all gathered in groups reflecting on their recent adventures as exchange students. Host families were their to support the bright students as they engaged in team building and listening activities. AFS is an intercultural program that’s main purpose is connecting lives and sharing cultures. It allows the students to learn a new language, discover themselves, explore the world, and gain college and career advantages. AFS students have the choice of traveling to other places in the United State while they are staying with their host families. The Bello Travel agency provides travel opportunities to the exchange students. California, Colorado, Hawaii, Florida, and Washington D.C are a few places they have the option of visiting while they are students in the United States. For the students to be part of the program they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8, be mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy in accordance to AFS medical evaluation policy, and have a valid passport. “The reason why I volunteer for this organization is because it changes peoples lives and shapes their attitude toward other cultures, said Dr. Barbara Y. Wills public relations’ chair for AFS Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and Alabama, “If we get to know another culture, we will get to understand and like them. I have a real passion for volunteering for AFS, it makes me feel rich from being involved.” For more information on AFS Miss Tennky visit www.afsusa.org/ misstennky.

Artemis Tsoucouchopoulos & Hildur Christensen

Tinn Hongboontry & Peach Virojchalerm

Kevin Koehler & Greg Riquet

Almendra Velasquez & Julia Hammerlund

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Downtown Clarksville

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by Greg W illiams o n

Ushma Patel, BriAunna Palmer, Hunter Reese & Kailey Cox

Stephen Tiek & Ryan Ploeckelman

Jannette, Darian, Cade & Kailyn Stanley

Landon, Levi, Leila, Loni & Laura Richard

Mia Moody & Mary Hawks

Abigail Ramos, Gabriel Hahn, Natalya Davis, Lisa Hahn & Mireya Alcala

unshine and a cool Saturday morning in downtown Clarksville as more than 1,700 runners/walkers took part in the 38th Annual Queen City Road Race. The weather was so nice, Ryan Ploeckelman, emcee of the race, joked about how it would either be raining or too hot, He also poked fun that the average age of this year’s competitors looked to be about 7 years old. Kids of all ages joined their parents, older siblings and coaches to run through the streets of downtown. They even came as school teams. “We partner with the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System because it’s important to get our youth active,” Tina Boysha, Superintendent of Athletics for Clarksville Parks & Recreation, said. She also stated that it is not just for the kids and emphasized how important it is for everyone to get up and get moving.” Clarksville Parks & Recreation offers incentives to schools handing out awards and prizes to the schools who have the most students registered, or the highest percentage crossing the finish line.

Debbie McConnell, Jerrica Proferes & Dawn Wilcox with Jackson

Team Colbert

Katy, Polly, Chartre & Aaron Olita, Sam Belt

Kayli Rhodes

Alexa Reney, Elijah Correa, Daniel Reney & Jixy Reney

Team East Montgomery Elementary

Wyatt Black & Wendy Morton

Mason, Amanda, Shane & Lian Fierge

Jason, Leah & Kasey Hatcher

Brianna Mallory & Tredell Bacon

Evan Cox, Savannah & Adeline Alter Gabby, Christopher, Sophia, Julianna & Lillyanna Merwin

Josh & Noah McClellan

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Smith-Trahern Mansion

Benefit Tea for the

Rev. Willie Lyle Family S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by S tacy L eiser

Billie Combs, Martha Pile, Lee Ann Orgain & Annette Cole

Wanda Burchett & Suzette Lyle

Margie Head & Lynn Morrison

Nyra Edwards & Pat Smith

Bettina Nuckolls & Pat Woods

Nancye Britton & Martha Pile

Zoe Cobb, Diane Miner & Lilli Cobb

amily and Community Educators are about spreading the wealth — of knowledge, friendship and support — to people right here at home. It’s neighbors helping neighbors. And that’s exactly what happened when a large group of ladies gathered for a tea at Smith-Trahern Mansion. Hosted by Hillwood Family and Community Educators (FCE), the tea was a fundraiser for the Rev. Willie Lyle, pastor of Sango United Methodist Church, and his family. April 18, 2015, was the worst day of Suzette Lyle’s life. She got a nightmare phone call: “Your sons have been in a serious car wreck.” The parents of eight children, Suzette and Willie Lyle were told that their sons Nolan, 22, and Levi, 19, were in a car that flipped five times before it came to rest. LifeFlight took Levi to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, while Nolan was flown to Skyline Medical Center. Both were in critical condition, but Levi was worse. Miraculously, both young men survived. The past year has been difficult. Nolan has recovered, but Levi was in a coma for a long time and has many challenges ahead as he regains functioning. Suzette Lyle’s eyes get misty and her hand goes to her heart when she recalls Levi saying recently, for the first time since the wreck, “I love you, Mom.” “God has been gracious,” she said. “I don’t know how people do it without God in their life.” The women who gathered at Smith-Trahern Mansion raised more than $1500 for the Lyle family’s continuing expenses following the accident. Attendees learned about The Etiquette and Ritual of Making Tea, presented by Pat Woods of Sango FCE. She said tea time can be about reconnecting with family, or about rebooting one’s own mood. “Take a moment to talk to a loved one about their day, or to collect your own thoughts,” Woods said. “When you’re up to your neck in hot water, be like the teapot: sing!” Lydia Walker and the Jems performed live music at the event, conceived by Margie Head and chaired by Hillwood FCE President Bettina Nuckolls.

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at The Clarksville Association of Realtors

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Jessica Thurston & Pamela Bunton

Kelley Potter & Sarah Altfillisch

Michael & Jillian Hatmaker

Tina Finley, Ericka Harris & Darius Blount, Jr.

Kelsey Williams

Kayla Laub

Kelli Faerber

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t was an event designed to benefit children — and it handily entertained children, as well. The 9th Annual F.U.E.L. Fundraiser Block Party included inflatable bounce houses, a petting zoo, pet adoptions, live entertainment and games, as well as grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch. Also included were vendors selling a variety of goods, a silent fundraising auction, presentations from the Army Bomb Squad and Army K-9 unit, and appearances from the Clarksville Police Department and Clarksville Fire Rescue. The Clarksville Association of Realtors Charity Relations organizes this event each year as a gift F.U.E.L. Admission was free. Proceeds and donations from the event benefited F.U.E.L., a nonprofit that provides food for local hungry school children. According to its mission statement, “F.U.E.L. is a ministry that searches out children in our local community who do not have enough food to eat. We gather resources to provide additional meals for children whose only meal is school lunch each day, or nothing on the weekends.” F.U.E.L. founder Denise Skidmore manned a booth during the event to meet with guests and receive donations for the cause she founded 11 years ago. “It’s really grown a lot,” Skidmore said of the event. “When we first started this, we began with just pony rides, food and a couple of baskets (for a silent auction).” By the end of the 2015-2016 school year, F.U.E.L. will have fed 21,000 children every Friday. Like the growth of the F.U.E.L. program, the need has also grown, Skidmore explained. “The cool thing is this year we’ve been successful enough in our fundraising that we will be able to go into the summer,” Skidmore said. “This will our first year to feed the children over the summer. We’re going to partner with a couple of organizations in Clarksville. That’s going to give us the opportunity to feed the children directly, which is something we’ve never done before. So we’re really looking forward to helping the kids over the summer.” To learn more about the F.U.E.L program and to discover how you might help, please contact Denise Skidmore at skidmore.denise@yahoo. com.

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Rooms for Less Release of Magnolia Home Furniture Line by Joanna Gains

Keller Williams Red Day

If you’ve ever watched HGTV’s hit television show Fixer Upper, you know that Waco, Texas, native Joanna Gaines has an eye for style and a unique way of pulling design elements together to create cozy homes for her clients at Magnolia Homes, a home restoration and construction company she and her husband Chip have made a success for their ability to see past the wear and warp of old homes and breathe new life and beauty back into them. The Magnolia name itself is multifaceted, covering the construction side of things as well as all the bits and bobs and accent pieces that go into homes, everything from antique finds that Joanna has refinished as well as brand new items that fit her design aesthetic and even her very own jewelry creations. Little wonder, then, that Joanna took on a new project, creating a furniture and accessories line called Magnolia Home to be sold exclusively at Rooms for Less, each piece reflective of just what Joanna brings to the table when she lets her imagination run wild. “This line really is one of great quality pieces offered at a price point that our buyers will love, and it’s very unique,” says Stephanie Jones, the Marketing Director for Rooms for Less. Clients to the showroom will be happy to know that any item in the newly released line can be ordered in-store, which means that they, too, can WILMA RUDOLPH BLVD at OLD TRENTON RD enjoy that special Joanna Gaines magic touch right in their very own homes. CLARKSVILLE, TN 931.542.5899 For more information, call Rooms for Less at (931) 542-5899 or visit their showrooms at 2168 Fort 2168 FT. CAMPBELL BLVD 2608 FT. CAMPBELL BLVD Campbell Boulevard, Clarksville, TN 37042, 141 Old Trenton Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040 2608 Ft CampCLARKSVILLE, TN and HOPKINSVILLE, KY 931.552.0001 bell Blvd. Hopkinsville, KY 42240. Open Monday –Friday 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00270.885.7676 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Shop the website at www.shoproomsforless.com. By Liesel Schmidt

FOSTER CARE AWARENESS Showing Care at National Foster Care Awareness Day

Some of the most underserved members of the community are those who live as part of the system, the children who wait hopefully to find a place that they can truly call home. These children in foster care need to know that they are not forgotten, that their struggles are on the hearts and minds of the people around them, and that they are loved. It was in hopes of offering that reminder and making the community more aware of their needs that the Clarksville Community Partners, comprised of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, Omni Vision, LEAP Organization, Youth Villages, Health Connect America, Oak Plains, Foster Care Association, Regional Intervention Program, Camelot, Cumberland Hall, Autism Awareness Association, Mental Health Co-op, and Oak Plains Academy participated in Share to Care, a National Foster Care Awareness Day event held at the LEAP Organization plaza on Wilma Rudolph on May 14, 2016. 70

When people think of realtors, they generally get the mental image of smart-suited people spouting off square footage figures and listing prices; but the agents at Clarksville Tennessee Keller Williams have gained a reputation for more than keeping their finger on the pulse of the housing market, they’ve become known for keeping their finger on the pulse of the community. It’s where intentional spaces are created and “Keller Williams Realty has a ‘Give where you where your story is written. The Magnolia Homelive’ Furniture and Accessories line and is filled our Clarksville team is full of mentality, with pieces that are unexpected, and people whounique incorporate this into their daily busiwhen blended together, create the perfect ness,” says Keller Williams Realtor Toniann Tompspace for your family to call “home.” son. “This is a company that truly understands that Exclusively our success relies on the community around at us, and we firmly believe that helping others is just as important as writing a contract.” That belief was upheld and personified by the late company vice president Mo Anderson, www.ShopRoomsForLess.com and it was in his honor that Realty Red Day was originally established in 2009. Since that very first MagnoliaHomeFurniture.com year, Keller Williams associates have continued to pay homage to his memory and his spirit of giving, paying tribute on the first Thursday in May by coming together to volunteer their time and energy as they complete a Red Day project dedicated solely to making their community better. “Past Red Day projects have ranged from performing home repairs, park restoration, and hosting blood drives, to supporting our local school children by conducting food drives for young children that need a hand up,” adds fellow Realtor Angel Johnson. “This year, we have chosen to contribute with an area beatification project for some elderly and less fortunate families as well as working with Manna Cafe.” For more information on Red Day, call the Clarksville Keller Williams Agency at (931) 6488500. By Liesel Schmidt

LEAP Organization Though the reason behind the event was a serious one, the day’s events were full of fun, offering uplifting speeches from families and individuals with stories of their own foster care successes; tasty food; games and activities; prizes; live local entertainment; educational materials about the foster care program, and an appearance by one of Clarksville’s fleet of fire trucks. For more information about foster care, visit www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth/about/ history. By Liesel Schmidt

Operation Go Green Community Garden Initiative

Young minds need to be cultivated and offered the chance to grow, and LEAP Organization’s recent partnership with Kohl’s Department Store and USO Fort Campbell RP6 in an effort to build a community garden as a part of Kohl’s Operation Go Green Program couldn’t have been a project more suited in furthering that mission. As volunteers from Kohl’s and LEAP

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Organization worked alongside more than 25 Veterans on May 14, these civic-minded individuals happily lent their hands to build the beginnings of what promises to be a thriving community garden at the LEAP Plaza, constructing five raised garden beds where local area youth will have the opportunity to plant and grow edible crops all year long. As part of the Go Green Program, LEAP Organization will offer educational training to provide participants with the chance to learn how to make the garden thrive and gain a better understanding of the many ways that a healthy, well-balanced diet will benefit their lives and better their community as a whole. Part of the biggest goals in putting the project into motion was not only feeding the minds of Clarksville’s future, but also in giving back — all of the vegetables, herbs, fruits, and vegetables grown in the garden will be donated for use by the Manna Café and Loaves and Fishes, two area non-profit organizations dedicated to battling hunger in the community. Says LEAP Organization Founder and Executive Director Richard “Reason” Garrett, “The response to this project has been immensely positive, and we look forward to giving our youth participants the chance to learn skills that they might never otherwise have gained.” The LEAP Plaza is located at 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN. For more information on the community garden, contact Tonya Wacker at Tonya@leaporg.net. By Liesel Schmidt

FirefighTers Win Gauntlet Local Firefighters Win Clarksville Area YMCA Gauntlet

What’s a little mud and a few obstacles among friends? For the 156 teams of two paired up to participate in the 2nd Annual YMCA Gauntlet Race held on May 21st at Clarksville’s Rotary Park, these were the order of the day;

and they came suited up not only to test their own abilities, but also to raise funding for the Y’s outreach programs. Sheer grit and determination fueled them to the finish line, propelled them on through three miles of trails interspersed with ten obstacles ranging from the rough and tough to the wet and wild to emerge victorious — covered in muck and mud and wearing the triumphant yet weary glow of champions. Of the 312 pairs of feet running in this year’s race, 22 of them belonged to the eleven teams that competed for the First Responder’s trophy — a head to head battle pitting members of the Fire Department, the EMS, the Police Department, and the Sheriff ’s Office against one another to see who would come out on top. Hosing their competitors, the Fire Department took the win, with firefighters Jim Weakley and John Grimes setting the trail on fire to capture the trophy for the First Responder challenge as well as a medal for their overall race time. This year’s sponsor’s included CDE Lightband, TOA, Sudden Service, IHOP, Publix, Budweiser and the Hand Family Companies, Legends Bank, Gateway Tire, and Maximized Living Health Center. The Clarksville Area YMCA is located at 260 Hillcrest Dr. Clarksville, TN 37043. For more information and ways to donate to the YMCA, call (931) 647-2376 or visit www.ymcamidtn.org. By Liesel Schmidt

County citizens have access to exercise opportunities; but our goal with this facility is to give the children of our community a place to engage in physical activity, have fun, and prevent or lessen future obesity-related conditions, including heart disease and stroke,” Dennis explains. The Heritage Park Rotary Splash Pad and Playground was officially opened at a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 26, 2016, with appearances by Mayor McMcMillian; Rotary District Governor Bill Jones; representatives from the CMC Community Health Foundation; Great Southern Outdoors playground equipment specialists; members of the Tennessee Army National Guard; and the three current presidents of the Clarksville Rotary Clubs. The Heritage Park Rotary Splash Pad and Playground is located at 1241 Preacher’s Mill Road, Clarksville, TN 37042. By Liesel Schmidt

Delta Sigma Theta Annual Clarksville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Countywide Spelling Bee

Heritage Park Heritage Park Rotary Splash Pad and Playground Opening

Childhood obesity has become a growing concern as more children spend more time indoors on computers and gaming systems and much less of their days being outside, connecting one-onone, and being active. These concerns have made communities more aware of their need to give their area youth a place to let it all out and just enjoy being a kid, and by raising funds to build the recently opened Heritage Park Rotary Splash Pad and Playground, the movers and shakers at Clarksville’s three Rotary Clubs did their part in offering Montgomery County kids their very own space to run around, explore the outdoors, and make a splash or two. After the initial plans for the project were put in place by the Sunrise Rotary Club in 2015, a grant was written to the CMC Community Health Foundation for needed funding to get things well on their way. Naturally enough, the community project needed additional financial support to bring it to completion, and the three district Rotary Clubs united their efforts with the City of Clarksville to open the new facility officially on May 26, 2016. “This park is going to do great things for our community,” says former Sunrise Rotary President Dixie Dennis. “Tennessee has the fourth highest obesity rate in the United States, and inactivity is a big contributor to obesity. Unfortunately, only about half of Montgomery

Proving that they know how to spell the word W-I-N-N-E-R, fourth grader Alee Millikan; fifth grader Tyra Montgomery; and fourth grader Katie Stafford all took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (respectively) place awards in the annual Clarksville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Countywide Spelling Bee on May 2 at Rossview Middle School. Beating out the top three spellers from each of the 25 local schools that participated in this year’s Bee, the three girls masterfully worked their way through the rounds of words volleyed at them and showed just how spellbinding spelling can be. All participating students were from grades K-5 in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, Ft. Campbell, and Clarksville’s Private Schools. Prizes awarded included first, second, and third place trophies; a bicycle and $100 for 1st place; $50 for 2nd place; and $25 for 3rd place. In addition, all contestants received commemorative event T-shirts. Representing Barkers Mill Elementary: Alee Millikan (1st), representing Barksdale Elementary: Tyra Montgomery (2nd), representing Immaculate Conception: Katie Stafford (3rd). By Liesel Schmidt JUNE/JULY

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Montgomery County 4-H Arena

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by Greg W illiams o n

Leah Garrett, Brooke Wright & Sydney Ballard

Amanda, Wyatt & Jackson Mack

Al & Emily Brake, Dominic Cucuzza

Sykes Family

Sheila Williams, Cara Bucciarelli & James Williams

he Kiwanis Bill Hoy Rodeo, held its 29th annual bareback, calf roping, bull riding, boot kicking event May 13 and 14 at the Montgomery County 4-H Arena. The Kiwanis changed the name last year to honor Hoy, who was part of the Kiwanis club that helped bring the rodeo to Clarksville. The rodeo is a nationally-sanctioned PRCA event, which brought some of the country’s best rodeo competitors to Clarksville. The event is such a family-friendly activity that they came in droves wearing their favorite cowboy attire, such as cowboy hats, straw and felt, boots and handkerchiefs. There were activities for children and adults of all ages, like the mechanical riding bull, and of course, the bouncy house. Naturally, most spectators come to watch the most dangerous eight-second event in the world, bull riding. Danielle Bowerson, 11, was super excited to see the main event. “The bull riding! The main event! Is my favorite part” she said. Though her friend Samantha Miller, 9, said her favorite part was when the National Anthem was sung. Money raised at the event will help the Kiwanis Club of Clarksville fund its charitable projects, the annual Children’s Christmas Party for underprivileged children and Reading is Fundamental, a push to instill a love of reading in students at a young age.

Chris Blankenship & Sarah Davis

Amanda, Paul & Hudson Rader

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CLARKSVILLE VIPs at Strawberry Alley

S t o r y & P h o t o grap h y by Jas o n F ra n kli n

Aubrey Esterby, Hannah, Jacob, Wendy, David & Joshua Brockman

Leah Keese & Eddie Harrington

Rianna & Isabella Rourk

ammin in the Alley has returned again for another summer of great music. Backroad Brigade performed a free show on a stage built in the middle of Strawberry Alley. Guest arrived early to make sure they were able to get a good seat for the concert. Several businesses provided outdoor tables for the event and vendors were on site to provide drinks to the event goers. Mr. Sam, a balloon artist, created unique hats, roses and other objects for the patrons of this event. Children and adults both played games side by side as the music traveled down the alley. “This is an excellent event to take my children to, said local attorney Susannah Rourk, they really enjoy the music and energetic environment.” This event was formed in order to draw people to downtown Clarksville and to showcase the beautiful renovation work that has been done to Strawberry Alley over the past few years. Jammin in the Alley will return with Gypsy on June 10, Joel Brown on July 8, and Nightmasters on August 12. Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss it. For more information about Jammin in the Alley, visit them on Facebook.

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