Late season snow delights youngsters, slows travel

March 12, 2009 |

The dark purple of a pansy against the snow.

What a difference a day makes! On Tuesday the region basked in 80 degrees of summer-like warmth and sunshine. Barbecue grills were dragged out and fired up, just as area residents hustled to find “cool” clothing to don for this brief taste of seasons yet to come.

Adhering to the adages of the weatherwise, if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.

So it is that northern Middle Tennessee saw temperature drop by 50 degrees, viewed a sky of thickening  clouds, and watched in awe as winter took what may be its last punch of the 2008-09 season.

Snow. Sleet. Freezing rain. Salt brine and sanding trucks, even a snow plow on Fort Campbell Boulevard.  The snow line moved south over the course of the day, arriving in lower Clarksville in mid-afternoon, some time after north Clarksville was already eyeing light accumulation.

In New England, this kind of snowfall is “sugar snow,” a late season wet snowfall that comes even as the springtime rush of sap is surging through the sugar maples, sap that is gathered in buckets, pouring into wood-fired arches to boil — 40 gallons of sap makes a gallon of syrup in a 24/7 marathon that only works in late winter on the cusp of spring, when days are warm and nights are cold. Light golden Grade A syrup is considered the finest, with the dark amber B (or less) syrup as the “end of season fare (I actually like the darker richer taste of the Grade B). Today’s snow was a light coating of “sugar snow.”

I miss New England, and this snowfall was a gift of sorts. Being out in it was, for me, a treat.

Snow-covered bridge at Billy Dunlop Park

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Rep. Johnson to chair Task Force on Budget, Economic Development

March 12, 2009 |

Rep. Curtis Johnson, House District 68

State Representative Curtis Johnson (R-Clarksville) has been appointed as Chairman of the House Republican Caucus Task Force on Budget and Economic Development.  The appointment was announced today by House Republican Caucus Chairman Glen Casada.

“Representative Johnson was an ideal choice for this group,” said Rep. Casada.  “Being from Clarksville, he understands the importance of economic development, as evidenced through his role in the Hemlock project. I am confident that he will lead the group effectively and assist in crafting solutions.” «Read the rest of this article»

TDEC permit public notice issued for Fairgrounds Marina Project

March 12, 2009 |

The city of Clarksville has submitted a permit application to the state’s Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of Water Pollution Control under the Aquatic Resources Alteration Permit Office. This permit is sought as part of the approval process for the Fairgrounds Marina Project. With the publication of the city’s application on the TDEC Public Notice listing, as of March 11th, a public comment period of thirty days is open.

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