Topic: Carolyn Bowers

CGW Bio-diesel Processing System Announcement

February 5, 2010 |

Bio-diesel Processing System housed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

A Bio-diesel Processing system was purchased through a CMAQ grant from FHWA at 100% federal funding. Pat Hickey, General Manager of Clarksville Gas and Water, has housed it at the Wastewater Treatment Plant under the direction of Mike Gray, Assistant Plant Manager.

The system will convert used restaurant and household vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel which will be used to operate public transit vehicles and other local government vehicles. This initiative will bring about cleaner air, less oil and grease in our sewer lines and lower fuel costs. Currently Gas and Water has agreements with 12 businesses in Clarksville to collect their used cooking oil. The following businesses are currently participating in the program: «Read the rest of this article»

City and County Mayors to headline Clarksville area Chamber Power Breakfast

January 21, 2010 |

The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Power Breakfast of the year on Tuesday, January 26. City Mayor Johnny Piper and County Mayor Carolyn Bowers will be the keynote speakers. They will discuss Clarksville and Montgomery County’s progress in 2009 and priorities for 2010.

The Power Breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. at the Riverview Inn at 50 College Street. To make a reservation or for more information, please contact Chamber vice president Melinda Shepard at (931) 245-4341. Please make reservations prior to January 22, as attendance will be at capacity. The cost to attend Power Breakfast is $20 for chamber members and $25 for non-members.

Christmas Lighting Contest Winners Announced

December 29, 2009 |

Montgomery County Tennessee announced the winners of this year’s Christmas Lighting Contest.  The contest is a joint project of the Montgomery County Tennessee, and the City of Clarksville.  The award is presented to the merchants who’s creativity, use of light, and festive spirit excelled in making the community especially beautiful this time of the year.  The winners were presented their prize by County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, and City of Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper.

F&M Bank won the overall category,  Rogate’s Boutique for the most creative use of lights, and Betty’s Antiques for the best window and door display.

The “Best Overall” award was presented to F&M Bank. (Pictured from left to Right are: City of Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper, F&M Bank Employees Khandra Smalley, Cindy Clements, Shela Williams and Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers. Photo Elizabeth Black)

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The Clarksville Parks and Rec Report

December 6, 2009 |

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department’s weekly recreation report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family. This weeks highlights include:

• Community Center Activities
• Santa’s Workshop at Christmas on the Cumberland
• Two evenings at Santa’s Workshop coming to McGregor Park
• Downtown for the Holidays & The 50th Annual Clarksville Jaycee’s Christmas Parade

Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers rides in the 50th annual Clarksville Jaycees Christmas Parade

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APSU reaches 10,188 students enrolled

November 16, 2009 |

One by one, five students unveiled the exact student headcount at Austin Peay State University. The number revealed was 10,188 students.

“Behind every number is a student whose dreams are being realized here at Austin Peay,” President Tim Hall said during a public announcement and celebration this morning at the main campus. Faculty, staff, alumni and students attended the event, which culminated in the distribution of free commemorative T-shirts to the campus community.

Now that Fall II 2009 figures from the Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell are complete, APSU’s enrollment is 10,188 for the Fall 2009 semester, pending approval from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission when it meets for its quarterly meeting Nov. 19.

The magic number

Your Montgomery County Government recently received several awards

October 25, 2009 |

We are pleased to announce that Montgomery County Government recently received several awards!

The first is for our community economic preparedness by the Department of Economic and Community Development, as a certified member of the Three-Star Program. This initiative, a Five-Year Asset-Based Strategic Plan, recognizes the importance of successful community development and its impact on sustaining economic growth. Montgomery County is certified as a Benchmark Level III recipient. This designation brings grant opportunities as well as reductions in the local match for the Fast Track Grants.

Two others awards received recently were from the Greater Nashville Regional Council. The first was an Economic Development Award for the County’s commitment and efforts that helped bring Hemlock Semiconductor, LLC to the County’s mega-site. This project will have significant economic impact and the County worked hard with many entities to make this project come to fruition. Second is a Public Facilities award for the creation of Civic Hall in Veterans’ Plaza. This multipurpose event space was much needed for Montgomery County and serves as a source of revenue for the County. «Read the rest of this article»

Extreme Makeover Home Edition holds volunteer pep rally

By Bill Larson | October 9, 2009 |

How do you build a dream? For ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition you do it one family at a time. You take community craftsmen, area businesses, and every day people like you and me. You mix them all together, and 106 hours later something wonderful comes out. In this case it’s a new home for a deserving family; a renewed sense for people in the community, that yes we can make a difference; and for the people who worked on making it all come true, a sense of accomplishing something special.

On Oct. 17th, a Clarksville area families home will be demolished, rebuilt, furnished and decorated in under 106 hours. The work will be done using local volunteers under the direction of builders Bert Singletary and Don Duncan. It is anticipated that more than 2,000 volunteers from the Montgomery County area will participate in the exciting one-week project.Volunteer sign ups are still being accepted at the build website – www.extremevolunteer.com.  Volunteer guideline information is available on the website.

Conrad Ricketts, Executive Producer of Extreme Makeover Home Edition introduces the builders.

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Montgomery County shares in $17M TDOT enhancement grant

August 28, 2009 |

Governor Bredesen announces $17 million Transportation Enhancement Grants. Montgomery County among forty local community projects awarded grants to enhance transportation infrastructure.

TDOT’s communications office issued a press release reporting Governor Bredesen and Transportation Department Commissioner Gerald Nicely announcing $17 million in transportation enhancement grants for projects in 39 Tennessee communities and one statewide grant. The grants will be used to assist local communities in developing a variety of projects designed to enhance the state’s transportation infrastructure.

“The Enhancement Grant Program provides an opportunity for the state to work with local agencies to fund projects that enrich Tennessee communities in a variety of ways,” said Bredesen. “Many will use these funds to build new sidewalks and bike trails that support healthier lifestyles, while others utilize the program to save historic structures for future generations. All of these are worthwhile projects that truly enhance the quality of life in local communities.”

Pictured from left to right: (bottom row) Fred Mudge, TDOT Commissioner Gerald Nicely, Mayor Johnny Piper, Governor Phil Bredesen, County Mayor Carolyn Bowers, Ed Davis, David Moss (top row) Representative Curtis Johnson, Representative Joe Pitts, Senator Tim Barnes

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Election 2006: Clear wins, cold sweat, and rattling skeletons

August 4, 2006 |

Election Day. I always get a charge when I watch the numbers roll in after the candidates have spent vast time and money to convince voters to push a single button on their behalf. I spent Thursday evening with various candidates at their victory parties… or rather their “God, I hope we win” parties. There was plenty of food and conversation to be had throughout the evening.

I started the evening at Ken Takasaki’s party at the First Federal bank on Ft. Campbell Blvd. There were a few familiar faces, and I had the pleasure of speaking with Shirley Berardo for a few minutes. She commented how glad was that she was able to support Takasaki in his bid for the 67th seat of the Tennessee House of Representatives. Alas, we spent most of our conversation near the food table, which is a dangerous place me and my fidgety fingers. «Read the rest of this article»

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