Topic: Montgomery County

Major Gen. Gration on campaign trail in Clarksville for Obama ‘08 rally

By Terry McMoore | February 3, 2008 |

With Super Tuesday just two days away, the race for both Democratic and Republican nominations escalates. No race is heating more than that of Barrack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

On Monday, February 4, the eve of dozens of state primaries, a rally for Presidential Candidate Barack Obama will be held at the Tropicana Mexican Restaurant, 233A Tiny Town Road in Clarksville at 1:00 p.m.

Retired Major General Scott Gration, Obama’s top military advisor, will be present to speak on behalf of Obama, according to Terry McMoore, Director of the Urban Resource Center. «Read the rest of this article»

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TEP’s Lobbying 101 seminar in Clarksville tonight

By Todd Hughes | January 24, 2008 |

The Tennessee Equality Project is hosting their Lobbying 101 seminar tonight from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Riverview Inn located at 50 College Street in Clarksville.

Their goal is for people from the Clarksville, Montgomery County area to participate in their Feb 19 Advancing Equality Day on the Hill event. This Lobbying 101 session will prepare you to be able to actively participate.  

Sexuality based attacks have already begun in the Tennessee Legislature for the 2008 term, and illustrate why this proactive approach is necessary.

For additional information or any other questions, please contact Middle Tennessee Coordinator Todd Hughes at todd@tnequalityproject.com. 

The Tennessee Equality Project is a 501c4 organization incorporated in Tennessee.  Gifts to TEP are not deductible for purposes of federal income tax.

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Trees of Christmas shown at Smith-Trahern

By Christine Anne Piesyk | December 13, 2007 |

The Trees of Christmas 2007, now on display at the Smith-Trahern Mansion, takes a look at Christmas “through the eyes of a child” and the medium of nursery rhymes.

Topping the displays is the mansion’s fireplace, decorated on the theme of a Teddy Bear picnic. The elegant oversized fireplace with its high mantle and ceiling tall mirror is festooned with a mix of garland and teddy bears (and picnic baskets) in all shapes and sizes. It’s a bit of whimsy, a bit of magic and a world of imagination at play. The result simply delights everyone who enters that festive burgundy room. One look, and you can’t help but smile. The fireplace was designed by American Flowergift Florist. «Read the rest of this article»

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The tax man [woman] arrives …

By Rev. Charles Moreland | November 14, 2007 |

This is the the first year we have directly received a Montgomery County tax statement. Prior to 2007, the statement went to and was paid by the Wells Fargo Mortgage Company. Since we paid our mortgage on full in April, we are now the recipients of this notice. In the fall of each, I’ll now be billed for taxes due. Before now, I paid no attention to this detail. I didn’t have to.

I recognize that my neighbors and other property owning residents of Montgomery County are receiving such notices too. Such notices can evoke feelings about the prospect of paying taxes: frustration, anger, stress. These are unhealthy responses if dwelled upon for any length of time. Remember, our feelings are triggered by our thinking. To think of taxes as a negative fosters resentment, but there is a more wholesome attitude if you shift your focus.

This is what works for me: I choose to mentally remind myself of the benefit received for my tax dollars. I begin by seeing my tax payment as a community asset; it has value to the community. I know that my tax dollars are supporting the educational system in my community, and I believe that education is the foundation for success in life. I am, therefore, making a distinct contribution to the lives of children. «Read the rest of this article»

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Metro Clarksville: Maybe it’s time

By David W. Shelton | September 9, 2007 |

The 21st century has seen some wonderful changes in the way business is conducted in Clarksville, including some refreshing progress in settling some old baggage. Specifically, the City Council approved settlements for the lawsuits filed by Kenny Austion and Tony Blakely.

The Clarksville Police Department has long been struggling with the multiple lawsuits that have been filed against them. No one could say “there’s not a problem,” after the City started losing these suits, one by one. Action was needed. Thankfully, action has been taken.

Further, this isn’t the only area where we’ve seen progress in Clarksville. No matter what one’s opinion is regarding the current or previous mayoral administration might be, it’s clear that things are beginning to change. Clarksville is growing up, and we’re starting to see some much-needed progress in several areas in town. To be fair, I don’t think any one mayoral administration can lay claim to most of these projects, since they’re often the result of years of planning: «Read the rest of this article»

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Judge Orders 45 Children Removed From Chad Youth Enrichment Center After Second Death.

By Terry McMoore | June 25, 2007 |

From The Philadelphia Enquirer

The Chad Youth Enhancement Center of Montgomery County TN., a non-custodial placement, 50-bed residential treatment center for youth who have a significant history of emotional and behavioral problems has been informed by Philadelphia, Pa. officials to prepare for the immediate removal and relocation of 45 children from their facility following the recent death of Omega Leach III the second death at this facility in little less than two years.

They have frozen their admission process to Chad pending further investigation, as so ordered by Kevin Dougherty, administrative judge of Philadelphia Family Court. «Read the rest of this article»

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Lawyer Hired by Family of Dead Teen at Chad Youth Enrichment Center

By Terry McMoore | June 24, 2007 |

Omega Leach III‎ became the second youth, in little less than two years, to die at the Chad Youth Enrichment Center located in Clarksville-Montgomery County, TN.

The Family has hired lawyer, Edith Pearce, who has appeared on numerous talk shows, represented numerous clients, while also winning many cases of personal injury to the tune of several multi-million dollar awards.

Jim McDevitt, a private investigator from Philadelphia, Pa who is among the team hired by the attorney representing the family of Mr. Leach, was in Clarksville, TN recently. Mr. McDevitt, along with a dozen other organizations investigating the Chad Youth Enrichment Center, spoke with this writer and I was surprised to learn that Omega Leach III, may have suffered a severe brain injury during this ordeal, which has been omitted thus far and is contrary to the reports of this child dying of an apparent heart attack while being subdued by staff members of the Chad Youth Enrichment Center.

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PRESS RELEASE: Clarksville Coalition of Civil Rights Leaders Unite for Common Cause

By Terry McMoore | March 18, 2007 |

Several civil rights leaders have decided to reconstitute the Clarksville Coalition of Civil Rights Leaders (CCCRL). These citizens believe that civil rights issues in Clarksville continue to go unresolved.

The coalition, originally founded in 2005, has been inactive due to the conflicting schedules of the leadership. However, after assessing the current status of civil rights compliance and protections in Clarksville and Montgomery County, some civil rights leaders believe it necessary to unite.

“In unity there is strength,” said Dr. Nancy J. Dawson, coalition chairwoman. “The time has come, to end, once and for all, the racial problems in Clarksville,” Dawson said. «Read the rest of this article»

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