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Project Homeless Connect seeks volunteers for Dec. 5 program

November 13, 2008 |

“Never look down on anyone, unless you are helping them up.”

Project Homeless Connect 2008 will be our fourth year of working together to engage the general public towards innovative solutions to homelessness. Our goal is consolidate available services and connect individuals to benefits, medical care, substance abuse and mental health counseling and a variety of social services which can help lead to pathways to housing and self sufficiency.

Clarksville is one more than 170 cities across the country taking part in Homeless Connect by hosting an event to link  will hold an organizational meeting Nov. 21at 11:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Office of Housing and Community Development in Clarksville. This meeting will be the final planning session for the 4th annual Project Homeless Connect update  to be held on December 5, 2008 from 12:00 Noon-4:00 p.m. at the Clarksville Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville. «Read the rest of this article»

AU: Litigate Ten Commandments suit on church/state issue, not free speech

November 13, 2008 |

Church-State watchdog group urges justices to require government neutrality toward religion

A Ten Commandments lawsuit to be heard this week by the U.S. Supreme Court inappropriately focuses on free-speech rights rather than church-state separation, says Americans United for Separation of Church and State. The justices will hear oral arguments Wednesday in Pleasant Grove City v. Summum.

The case tests whether Pleasant Grove City, Utah, can accept a Commandments monument for permanent display in a local park while turning down a monument showing the tenets of another faith. The Summum religion sued the local government after its display was rejected.

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Summum had a free-speech right to display its monument next to the Commandments monument. «Read the rest of this article»

Counterfeit bills popping up in Clarksville

November 12, 2008 |

According to the Clarksville Police Department, There have been several incidents of Clarksville businesses and individuals receiving counterfeit currency.  The holiday season offers individuals trying to pass counterfeit money more opportunities due to the sheer volume of money changing hands.

We offer the following hints to reduce your chances of being a victim of counterfeiters:

Detecting counterfeit currency*

You can help guard against the threat from counterfeiters by becoming more familiar with United States money. Look at the money you receive. Compare a suspect note with a genuine note of the same denomination and series, paying attention to the quality of printing and paper characteristics. Look for differences, not similarities. «Read the rest of this article»

“Make A Difference” Day celebrates Children’s Victory Garden Harvest

By Turner McCullough Jr. | November 12, 2008 |

The Mount Olive Historic Cemetery Preservation Society, along with several other civic groups, marked “Make a Difference” Day with a celebration fair at the Brandon Hill Community Youth Garden. During the spring and summer, local youth were engaged in creating, planting, tending and harvesting a bountiful crop grown by their hands. Saturday was the culmination of recognition for their efforts. The harvest celebration meal consisted of the bounty of their garden, and it was plentiful.

The Youth Victory Garden is located in the Brandon Hill Community of the city, bound by Franklin, Commerce, Cedar and Duncan(?) Streets. The land consists of lots that were either donated or brought out right for this project. The young volunteers, C-MCSS students from diverse backgrounds, labored to clear the ground and prepare it for its new purpose — growing a vegetable crop to be harvested for the October celebration. Adult volunteers supervised and assisted the young people as they gained firsthand experience in what many of their forebears had done decades before and came to know an appreciation for an agrarian work ethic. The garden included corn, turnip, mustard and collard greens, spinach, tomatoes, green beans, yellow squash and even a small flower bed. «Read the rest of this article»

CPD seek suspect in Dover Road robbery

By Christine Anne Piesyk | November 12, 2008 |

The Clarksville Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the subject or the owner of the vehicle as seen in these photos. The CPD will appreciate assistance from area residents.

On November 11, at approximately 3:05 a.m., a suspect entered the BP gas station on Dover Road and asked for change. When the clerk opened the register, a white male, approximately 5″7″, 150 pounds, reached into his pocket, as if he had a gun  and told the clerk to “give him the money” he took the money and left the business. «Read the rest of this article»

Justice Department, HUD to hold “fact finding” session on redevelopment issues

November 12, 2008 |

The U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will host a fact finding meeting on November 20 at 7 p.m. at the New Providence Outreach Center, 207 Oak Street, in Clarksville.According to Terry McMoore of the Urban Resource Center, this is a precursor to a larger public forum on downtown redevelopment issues.

The original Community Town Hall Meeting format was discarded in favor of this new agenda. Elected officials, community leaders and civic organizations have been invited to attend. The meeting is also open to interested members of the public. «Read the rest of this article»

Clarksville Academy launches “Reading Glasses” drive

By Christine Anne Piesyk | November 12, 2008 |

The Clarksville Academy Key Club has officially kicked off its Fall Reading Glasses Drive.  Anyone wishing to help them reach their goal of 500 pairs may drop glasses off in the main foyer.  If you do not have any glasses to donate, a $5.00 donation enables Key Club to purchase five pairs of new reading glasses for the medical mission in Haiti.

The Academy is also selling season passes for all home sports events are on sale in the Business Office for $50.00 each for students or adults.  This will allow the pass holder admission to all home, regular season games.  Basketball season will begin soon and the pass will save a great deal over regular admission price. «Read the rest of this article»

Celebrate Obama at Lovin’ Spoonful

By Debbie Boen | November 11, 2008 |

Your next problem(s):

• You want to celebrate the Obama election.
• You want to celebrate the Obama election with like-minded folks.
• You want to be happy (for a change, due to the Obama election).
• You want to eat a Frito pie (vegetarian available).
• You want to know what a Frito pie is.

We’re all a little giddy after the election so I’m giving you the solution to your problems:

On  Wednesday, Nov 12, between 5 and 8 p.m., go to the Lovin’ Spoonful Café at 128 University Ave.  (a stone’s throw from the college). For $6 you can eat hearty fare and have a good time with other Obama fans.

Yes it’s time to celebrate. «Read the rest of this article»