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AUSA Guardian’s Gala Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Govs Night Out Hoptown Harvest Festival Clarksville 50+ Activity Center Fashion Show Fine Fettle United Way Charity Golf Scramble APSU Industry & Business Summit Community CARES Walk & Expo Business After Hours @ 5 Star Media Arcadia Fall Festival Suffrage League Reception Best of Clarksville MTSU True Blue Tour Stephanie Quayle @ The Alhambra Face Fabulous Halloween Party Coming Home with the Hawks Down in the Hollow Butterly Festival Trigg Co. Ham Fest Hayloft Fall Barn Sale APSU Science on Tap Dancing ‘til Dawn Tickle Me Pink Quirion Realty Open House & Ribbon Cutting Wags & Wings Family Fun & Oktoberfest Women, Wealth & Wine Coppers & Choppers Walk to End Alzheimer’s 3rd Annual Toast to the Arts

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Calendar of Events Give Care Share: ArtLink McKenzie & Smiley Engaged Couple of the Month Taste of Clarksville: Roux Taste of the South: The Simple, Southern Sweet Potato CYP: Valencia Hill Salute to Service: Dogs on Deployment

on the cover Tara & Norman Quirion at AUSA Guardian’s Gala Photography by Tony Centonze

creduts PUBLISHER ASHLEY MYNATT MARKETING/CREATIVE DIRECTOR LAWRENCE GUNNELLS EDITOR & DIGITAL MARKETING BETHANY SIGLER STAFF WRITER LIESEL SCHMIDT CONTRIBUTING WRITERS/ PHOTOGRAHERS/DESIGNERS TONY CENTONZE LYDA KAY FERREE JACLYN BEATY REGINA HAMPTON DISTRIBUTION CHRISTIE MCKINNEY

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AUSA AU S A

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Guardian’s Gala

Guardian’s Gala Story & & Photos Photography

by Centonze Tony Centonze Story

by Tony

The Association States Army The Associationof the of United The United States(AUSA) Army recently held the Guardian’s Gala at Valor Hall (AUSA) recently held its annual Guardian’s Gala at in Oak Grove, KY with the goal of honoring and Valor Hall in Oak Grove, Kentucky. recognizing those who have demonstrated bravery on the battlefield.

Thisis year’s event focused The goal of the gala to honor andwasrecognize specifically on the heroic contributions of those who have demonstrated bravery onArmy the medics. This year’s event was focused on the battlefield. heroic contributions of Army medics.

Hundreds of supporters from Clarksville, Hopkinsvilleof and Campbell in Hundreds AUSAFort supporters fromwere Clarksattendance with General (Ret.) John F. Campbell ville, Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell were in delivering the evening’s keynote while attendance.

General (Ret.) John address F. Campbell General (Ret.) Carter Ham was on hand with a call delivered the evening’s keynote address. to action.

General (Ret.) Carter Ham was on hand with a Call to Action.

The event was sponsored by Fortera Credit Union and Jennieof Stuart Health with Fortera proceedsCredit from Sponsors the event included the evening benefitting AUSA’s Fort Campbell Union and Jennie Stuart Health. Proceeds from the Chapter. gala will benefit AUSA’ Fort Campbell Chapter.

Charlie Koon, Kelli Pendleton, Victoria McAdoo & General (Ret.) Carter Ham

For more AUSA membership For more information informationonmembership, as welland as upcoming events, please visit www.AUSA.org upcoming meetings and events, go to www.ausa.org.

Charlie Koon, Kelli Pendleton & General (Ret.) John Campbell

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Kenlyn Turowski & SSG. Stephen Turowski

Kimberly Winski & Major General Brian Winski

1st Sgt. Jason Straub & Maj. Russell Scott

Tara & Norman Quirion

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Miss Tennessee USA Pageant Story & & Photos Photography

by Centonze Tony Centonze Story

by Tony Kimberly Greenwood and Greenwood Productions recently returned to Clarksville with the 2020 Miss Tennessee USA and Miss Tennessee Teen USA pageants.

“As we celebrate this evening and prepare to crown two new titleholders,” Greenwood said. “I am honored to be celebrating my 27th anniversary as the director of this great program, and our 20th year here in Tennessee’s beautiful Queen City, Clarksville.”

Hosts for this year’s event were Ashley Durham Booth, Miss Tennessee USA 2011, and Brian Balthazar, a Today Show contributor and Wendy Williams Entertainment Correspondent.

Greenwood took a moment during the ceremony to present a special award to Theresa Harrington, for the work she has done to make Clarksville such a welcoming home for the pageants these past 20 years.

A total of 57 contestants competed in multiple categories for two days. The competition came to a close with the crowning of Ansley Ecker as Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2020, and Justice Enlow as Miss Tennessee USA 2020.

Miss Mississsippi Teen USA 2020 Kaylee Brooke McCollum & Miss Tennessee Teen USA 2019 Bailey Guy

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Govs Night Out Story & Photography by Tony Centonze More than 100 women recently met at Fortera Stadium for Govs Night Out, an informational forum and fundraiser for APSU’s nutrition center.

Jordan Harmon and Sydney Griffin played a key role in organizing the event on behalf of APSU’s Athletics Department and Director of Athletics, Gerald Harrison.

“This was our inaugural event,” Nikki Loos Peterson said. “The goal was to bring all the leading ladies in the Clarksville community together for this good cause. We want to raise funding for the Fortera Stadium nutrition center.”

The Host Committee, Ginna Holleman, Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp, Khandra Smalley and Mary Luther, brought together dozens of Clarksville’s business and community leaders.

“The turnout was fantastic, more than 100 joined us,” Peterson said. “This will benefit student athletes who require more nutritional advantages. They can go to the nutrition center for healthy snacks before or after practice and get the protein and nutrients they need.”

Fortera Credit Union, The Hand Family Companies, Ajax Distributing, and several other local businesses sponsored the evening at which guests enjoyed a meal, catered by Mission BBQ, and a panel discussion featuring Lisa Varytimidis, Coach Kassie Stanfill, Katie Ethridge and Tyla Hudspeth.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Holly Jolly Hoptown Christmas Bazaar

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10 AM, November 9 War Memorial Building

8 AM, November 15 Murray State • Hopkinsville

6 PM, November 15 The Belle Hollow @ Miss Lucille’s Marketplace

Jubilee Jingle Craft and Vendor Fair

Eagle Ambassador Breakfast

Christmas Bazaar

10 AM, November 16 Jubilee House on Warfield

7 AM, November 20 The Bruce • Hopkinsville

10 AM, November 22 Fieldstone Place

Sango Pharmacy’s Sip & Shop

A Christmas Carol: The Musical

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November 28-December 28 Roxy Regional Theatre

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GIVE | CARE | SHARE

Where Art and Life Link Up Story by Liesel Schmidt | Photography by Jennifer Lindahl With a level of creative flair already appreciated by the many who don her popular self-established Sacer and Savive tee-shirt line, it was Maria Haycraft’s deep connection to art and its ability to change lives, provide emotional and mental healing, stimulate creativity, and build confidence that gave rise to the inspiration for the establishment of ArtLink in 2012, and the non-profit has been giving the city a more vibrant life ever since. Created by Haycraft and a few like-minded friends who recognized the need to have a community arts program in Clarksville, ArtLink offers various types of creative arts environments where the youth of Clarksville can explore their talents and try out new things in addition to providing ways for the community as a whole—regardless of age and ability—to be creative; and in the past seven years, they’ve seen a response from the local community that clearly proves that art and the unfettered freedom of expression are a powerful way to connect to the world around us.

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Previously operating without a true brick and mortar presence, ArtLink was first established as a pop-up for their various music and art events before moving to a mobile studio in 2018 that was able to move throughout the area delivering its activities more directly. But with such growth and great response as it has received over the past few years, ArtLink has now expanded into a permanent location in downtown Clarksville, where its many classes and activities will have more room to thrive. “The new studio will have more frequent and in-depth creative projects and feature other local artisans to lead classes and promote their own works,” says Haycraft, who serves as Executive Director.

“We have high hopes that we will be able to impact a larger portion of our community in a creative way,” Hacraft continues. “We want to bring a sense of belonging to those who feel lost and don’t otherwise have like-minded people

surrounding them, and we strive to help people start living with a sense of passion. After all—are you even really living if you have no passion?”

Spoken like a woman with passion. And Haycraft has that in spades, as do her fellow founders, who are celebrating the new location as clear evidence that the Clarksville community is one that appreciates creativity and welcomes it with open arms. Crucial in the move to their new location on Strawberry Alley have been No Egrets Tattoo Studio, Waterdogs Scuba and Safety, and Shelly Holladay with ReMax Northstar, all of whom have provided the initial funding for the rental space. “We couldn’t be more grateful for their support,” says Haycraft.

Going forward, however, the studio is expected to generate operational funds through classes, grants, and sponsorships.

In addition to various special events that they hold, ArtLink is looking forward to offering their music program at the studio on Tuesdays starting in January as well as a wide variety of fun DIY art projects, providing the use of their tools to create and personalize pieces. “Art projects will include home decor, jewelry, wall art, multi-media, geek-out themes and even seasonal sensations you’ll whip out year after year to decorate for your favorite holidays,” Haycraft says, her excitement clear. Also cause for excitement is their annual Chalkwalk, set to be held May 2, 2020, at the Commons and expected to bring in the crowds to see featured national chalk and 3-D chalk artists as well as local artisans. For even more fun, Chalkwalk will also include family-friendly activities as well as a kid zone, food trucks, live music from the ArtLink music program, and even a chalk contest open to the community. Obviously, this is one place where art comes to life—and how colorful it is.

For more information on ArtLink and its events as well as ways to donate or volunteer, visit www.artlinkclarksville.com.

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Kasi Jones & Shannon Hollingsworth

Lt. Col. John Gunter & 1st Sgt. Jason Straub

Clarise Green & Sandy Dunn

2nd Annual Hoptown

Hoptown Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

Big thingswere werehappening happening in Hopkinsville recently, thecame city Big things in Hopkinsville recently, as theascity came alive with its 2nd Annual Hoptown Harvest Festival. alive with its 2nd Annual Hoptown Harvest Festival.

The kicked off off with with an an evening evening of of music musicby byCMT’s CMT’s The three three day day event event kicked ‘Next Women of Country’ artist Stephanie Quayle.

The rising star ‘Next Women of Country’ artist Stephanie Quayle. The rising star performed for an enthusiastic audience at Hopkinsville’s historic performed for an enthusiastic audience at Hopkinsville’s historic Alhambra Theatre.

Alhambra Theatre.

Melanie Drake, Petra Piffko, Joan Vargas & Saimara Falcon

On the excitement excitement moved moved to to Founders Founders Square, Square, On Friday Friday evening evening the where guests enjoyed a social hour followed by a Farm to Table where guests enjoyed a social hour followed by a Farm to Table Dinner preparedwith with locally sourced ingredients

by Southern Dinner prepared locally sourced ingredients

by Southern Belle Belle Catering, accompanied by desserts from The Mixer.

Catering, accompanied by desserts from The Mixer.

Saturday with the the Inaugural Inaugural Hoptown Hoptown Half HalfMarathon Marathon&&5K, 5K, Saturday began began with followed Market & & Vintage Vintage Craft Craft Fair, Fair,and andthe theSalute Salute followed by by aa Farmers Farmers Market Saturday Chili Cook-off Cook-off& &Grilled GrilledCheese CheeseChallenge.

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Saturday Chili The of events culminated with with the the Kentucky Kentucky Bourbon Bourbon The weekend weekend of events culminated Mashoree, featured craft craft distilleries, distilleries, breweries breweries & & wineries wineries Mashoree, which which featured from across the region, and a great line-up of live music with Cayce from across the region, and a great line-up of live music with Cayce & The Moonlight Band, the 101st Airborne Division Band and The & The Moonlight Band, the 101st Airborne Division Band and The Todd County Boys.

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50+ Activity Center Ajax Turner Senior Center

Fall Fashion Show

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

Jan Holleman and her team at the Clarksville 50+ Activity Center were dressed to impress at this year’s Fashion Show.

“We are having our 2nd Annual Fashion Show,” Holleman said. “All the outfits are from The Shoppe here at the Center, and our participants are mostly Activity Center members. Some of our members are wearing homemade Halloween costumes today. Everyone participating in the fashion show will be wearing re-purposed items that are available in our little on-site shop.”

A performance by the Sassy Senior Line Dancers

More than a dozen participated in the show, which included a costume change for a second turn on stage. The Sassy Senior Line Dancers also took to the stage to provide some entertainment.

“This was a big hit last year,” Holleman said. “Everyone has been so excited getting this together, and the Center is doing great. We have about 300 members coming through here daily. There are so many activities and things to do. It’s just such a great group of people.”

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The Food Initiative, a local non profit organization whose mission Story Photography

by Tony Centonze is to & “Grow healthy food, empower lives, and build community,” recently hosted its annual Fine fettle, a farm to table dinner at Old The Food Initiative, a local non profit organization whose mission Distilling Co. food, empower lives, and build community,” isGlory to “Grow healthy recently hosted its annual Fine Fettle, a Farm to Table Dinner at Old “ThisDistilling is our 6thCo. annual Fine Fettle,” Co-owner, Regina Hampton Glory said. “Tonight, we have nine chefs who have prepared some amaz“This is ourfor6th Fine Fettle,” Co-owner, Hampton ing dishes us.annual Some of tonight’s chefs are fromRegina Nashville restausaid. “Tonight, we have nine chefs who have prepared some amazing rants, and we also have APSU Chef James Mott. dishes for us. Some of tonight’s chefs are from Nashville restaurants, and we also have APSU Chef James Mott.

“Mott’s team is serving skirt steak from Tennessee Grass Fed “Mott’s team servinghave skirtbeen steaksourced from Tennessee Grass Fed Farm.

Farm. All theis meats locally, the goat and the All the meats have been sourced locally, the goat and the pork is pork is from our farm. We know where all of tonight’s food comes from our farm. We know where all of tonight’s food comes from, and from,excited and we’re excited to have a great turnout.” we’re to have a great turnout.”

Chefsfrom fromKayne KaynePrime Prime Steakhouse, Marsh House Chefs Steakhouse, thethe Marsh House and and Ole Ole Red were the talented preparers of this year’s fare. fare. “Marsh Red among were among the talented preparersof this year’s House and City House have savory chefs and pastry chefs here,” “Marsh House and City House have savory chefs and pastry chefs Hampton said. “Those ladies paired to make these amazing here,” Hampton said. “Those ladies up paired up to make these doughnuts.

All the food has been wonderful.

Everyone is having amazing doughnuts. All the food has been wonderful. Everyone is fun, and of all tonight’s proceeds having fun,alland tonight’s proceedshelp helpfund fundour ourFood Food Initiative Initiative programs.” programs.

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Story by Liesel Shmidt | Photography by JGL Photography It is often said that when you fall in love, you feel a spark, a jolt of lightening or electricity… fireworks. And while their initial meeting back in 2015 might not have exactly been one that came with instantaneous certainty that they were a perfect match, when Mike McGraw decided after a year of dating that Shelby Shirah was the woman he wanted to spend the rest of his days with, he made sure that no one could say that there weren’t fireworks.

As colleagues in the banking industry, the pair certainly understood one another’s daily lives and faced many of the same challenges when they met, and over the next few years of getting to know one another, they became far more than colleagues or even friends. They became soulmates, their love of music trivia, travel, and sports uniting them in ways that fostered their love of spending time together and never wanting it to end; and on the Fourth of July 2019, Mike made sure that it wouldn’t.

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“We went down to Nashville for the Fourth and were enjoying all of the different festivities that downtown had to offer,” 26 year-old Shelby recalls. “While we were walking over to the pedestrian bridge, Mike said that he had a surprise for me and that he had fireworks in his backpack that he wanted to set off. After initially freaking out and thinking that we would get in trouble for shooting off fireworks, before I could say much, he got down on one knee and said, ‘Here are your fireworks,’ and proposed! It was super sweet and was actually caught on camera by some other people who were visiting the city! I was completely surprised and thrilled—it was perfect!”

Perfect in its undeniable sparkle, the ring Mike presented was everything Shelby could have hoped for, a 2.01 carat cushion cut diamond set in 14k white gold. “Mike is great at listening and paying attention to hints and knew that I loved cushion cut rings. He also had a design and a definite vision of what he wanted that Haley at McKenzie & Smiley helped him create. She was amazing!” Shelby says.

Now planning a wedding in mid-February on the beach in Treasure Island, Florida, Shelby and Mike have years of fireworks to look forward to as their love deepens—and that’s more beautiful than any explosion of sparks shimmering across the sky.

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United Way Charity Golf Scramble The third annual “Game Changer” Charity Golf Scramble presented by Legends Bank was held on Friday, September 20th at the Clarksville Country Club. An estimated $25,000 was raised for United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region’s non-profit partner agency programs supporting our community.

According to United Way’s Executive Director, Valerie Guzman, “We want to thank everyone who supported this amazing event.” She continues, “Its success allows us to change the game in our community by providing food to those in need, offering job training and placement, and connecting veterans to supportive services.”

Teams of four played 18 holes of golf with unique surprises and entertainment.

Britney Campbell, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations at Legends Bank said, “We are excited to be a part of yet another successful event benefiting United Way. Legends Bank wants to thank all those that attended, sponsored and volunteered to help make this a great event in the Clarksville community.”

The mission of United Way is to strengthen the education, health, and financial stability of our community. To learn more, visit http://liveunitedclarksville.org/.

Photo credit: Travis McQueen

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Business & Industry Summit Story & Photography by Tony Centonze APSU External Affairs recently hosted its annual Alignment of Community & Education Industry Summit. This year’s agenda - Seizing the Momentum: Bridging Education, International Investment and Workplace Opportunities in the Nation’s Best Place to Live.* “Today is our 2nd annual Summit,” APSU Director of Communications, Charles Booth said. “This began last year as a way to start a conversation, between leaders of our educational institutions and local industries, on how we could work together for the betterment of this community.”

Ashley Mynatt, Frank Tate & 1st Sgt. Nicole Townsend

After breakfast, APSU President, Dr. Alisa White, Mayors Durrett and Pitts addressed the audience. APSU V.P. For External Affairs Ronald Bailey, Lt. Gen. USMC (Retired) then introduced Keynote Speaker, former U.S. Ambassador Bill Hagerty, thus kicking off four hours of presentations and panel discussions.

“We are honored to have Ambassador Hagerty with us,” Booth said. “We also have individuals representing our state government, as well as members of the National Chamber of Commerce.

“There is a lot of momentum here, now. Money magazine just named us America’s best place to live. We have to harness this energy, keep this momentum going, and continue to make the kind of decisions that got us here.” * Money magazine

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8thAnnual Annual 8th Community CARES Community CARES Walk & Expo Expo Walk & Story

by Tony Centonze Story & & Photos Phtography

by Tony Centonze Liberty Liberty Park Park was was the the site site of of the the recent recentCommunity CommunityCares CaresWalk, Walk,aa Clarksville Association Down’s Syndrome event that raises Clarksville Association Down Syndrome event that raisesmoney money and and awareness awareness for for local local programs. programs.

“This “This was was our our best best turnout turnout ever,” ever,” Trish TrishHannah Hannahsaid. said.“We “Wehad had70 70 vendors and more than 1,000 people. vendors and more than 1,000 people. This year’s theme was “All Sports”. The Walk is a great way to bring the community together This year’s theme was “Alland Sports”.

The Walk is afamilies great way to bring to learn about education resources for the who might the community together to learn about education and resources for not know what’s going on in town. It’s also an opportunity to bring the families who might not know what’s going on in town.

It’s also awareness of those resources to our special citizens and their famanopportunity to bring awareness of those resources to our special ilies.” citizens and their families.

CADS has more than 100 members. It offers lots of free programs, ”CADS hasgrants more for than 100 members.

It offers teachers. lots of free proand various CMCSS Special Education grams, and various grants for CMCSS Special Education teachers.

“Schools have more technology now,” Hannah said. “The new thing “Schools more now,” Hannah said.a “The new is sensoryhave rooms for technology individuals with special needs, quiet place thing is sensory rooms for individuals with special needs, a quiet they can go to read or de-stress. We also offer a grant that helps place theya can read or de-stress.

Westudent, also offer grant there that purchase piecegooftoequipment for a specific forawhich helps purchase a piece of equipment for a specific student, for might not be funds.” which there might not be funds.”

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So Story By Liesel Schmidt • Photography by Theresa Shea There’s a distinctive smell in the air of New Orleans, an energy in the atmosphere born of the soulfulness of its people, with their zest for life and their love for food and passion for music that make people fall in love with the city and all it has to offer. It permeates the senses, capturing your heart and never letting go, and for Greg and Theresa Shea, that was the very thing they wanted to bring each and every guest who takes a seat at one of the tables at their NOLA-inspired restaurant, Roux AmeriCajun Restaurant.

A talented chef who grew up on Creole cuisine and the flavors of Cajun country, Greg mans the kitchen with the vision of transporting his diners to the place that holds such a strong place in his soul, imparting the ingredients with the depth of flavor so signature to these dishes while still elevating them to a level of refinement worthy of a celebrated restaurant. Take a look at the menu, and you’ll see that it’s all there, just perfected and plated with elegance. Every bite builds that intensity, balancing acidity and spice and creaminess in a way that only this type of cuisine can do. “This is what we focus on, and making such a specific type of food is really what makes us stand out,” says Greg, who co-owned and operated a restaurant in Bowling Green, with Theresa before moving to

Clarksville. “We tried to make every aspect of it feel like New Orleans, from the smell as you walk in the door to the overall appearance of the restaurant itself.”

And they’ve succeeded, creating an atmosphere that seems as though you’re sitting in the French Quarter. Exposed brick lends the feel of age and establishment, with jazz and zydeco music adding to the mood in a way that, should you close your eyes, you could very well imagine yourself in another time, another place, with the lights dimmed and musicians playing the notes that stir in their souls. And stirring the soul is really what this place is all about—especially when it comes to the dishes.

oul Food NOLA

Topping stone-ground grits with ten perfectly fried or grilled shrimp finished with with Andouille cream gravy and served with their freshly-made toasted French bread, it’s little wonder that the Shrimp and Grits are one of Roux’s best sellers. For those who want a little bit of everything, the Bayou Sampler is sure to please, offering a cup each of their signature Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice with Andouille Sausage, and Crawfish Etouffée served with boudin boulettes and toasted French bread for dipping. But these are only a glimpse into the plates brought forth from their kitchen, a hallowed place whose burners are laden with pans of Fried Green Tomatoes and Crab Cakes, pots of Gumbo and steaming white rice, skillets bubbling with the beginnings of a roux that will become the foundation of someone’s conversion to Creole cuisine and their lifelong love affair with its flavors.

Every last component is made from scratch, the recipes largely taken from Greg’s family heritage or developed by Theresa and Greg for the restaurant.

“We’re proud of the dishes we serve and the quality we achieve by making everything fresh, from scratch, and using the best ingredients,” Greg says.

Their diners certainly appreciate that attention to detail, as well, indulging their senses in the taste of New Orleans with every bite in a way that is authentic and can only be created by someone who has such soul ties to the city. And with every plate presented, every dish created, Roux brings a little more of that heart—and that’s definitely something to be jazzed about.

Roux is located at 125 Franklin Street, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040. For more information, call (931) 896-2113 or visit www.rouxmenu.com.

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by Centonze Tony Centonze Photos by Tony 5 Star Media Group hosted October’s Clarksville Area 5Chamber Star Media Group hosted October’s Clarksville of Commerce Business After Hours. Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours.

Hundreds came out to enjoy an afternoon of music, great Guests enjoyed an evening of music, great food and fun, while food and fun, while networking with businessowners and networking with community business owners, and community managers, and leadersmanagers from Clarksville and leaders from Clarksville Montgomery County. and Montgomery County.

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Perfect PerfectFall Fallweather weatherallowed allowedsome someguests gueststhe thechance chancetotorelax relaxon bales of hay thatthat were placed around fire fire pits,pits, while others took on bales of hay were placed around while others the opportunity to connect with a variety of vendors who were took the opportunity to connect with a variety of vendors who eager to share about their were eager to information shareinformation aboutbusinesses. their businesses. And to make the day even sweeter, business cards were drawn to And to makeprize-winners the day even sweeter, business cards were drawn to determine throughout the afternoon. determine prize-winners throughout the evening.

November’s Business After Hours will be held on November November’s AfterAsHours willthe beChamber’s held on November 21, 2019 atBusiness Office Now. always, Melin21, 2019 atwanted officeNOW. the Chamber’s Melinda da Shepard to takeAs thealways, opportunity to urge business Shepard wantedmiss to take urge business owners owners “don’t outthe on opportunity Clarksville’stopremiere networking “don’t event.”miss out on Clarksville’s premiere networking event.”

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Arcadia Senior Living Clarksville’s Fall Festival Story + Photography by Lisa Klasen

Arcadia Senior Living recently held its Second Annual Fall Festival where residents, family, staff and guests enjoyed face painting, mini canvas painting, cake walks, games and more.

Game winners received prizes from the “treasure chest” of toys. Everyone enjoyed snacks and beverages, and voted for their favorite decorated pumpkin. Concierge, Valerie Stone won with her “popcorn” themed pumpkin. Resident, Aubrey Nelson’s “candy apple” themed pumpkin won second prize.

Door Prizes were donated by several local Healthcare Company supporters (Ahava Healthcare; Amedisys Healthcare; AseraCare Hospice; LifeLine Home Health Care; Premier Medical; Tennova Healthcare & Hospice).

Live music was provided by Jim Hayden of Franklin, TN and a lovely dinner buffet of hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst and other favorites was prepared by Culinary Manager Anthony Williams and the dining staff.

Lisa Klasen, Community Relations Director who dressed as the scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz, also acted as event photographer for the day.

“Everyone seemed to enjoy the festivities despite the rain,” Executive Director, Jackie Stone said. “I appreciate all the hard work by our team. They made this a fun and successful event for all attendees”.

Since June of 2018, Arcadia Senior Living has offered Independent, Assisted, and Memory Care lifestyle options for its Residents. Call 931-919-2668 to schedule a visit, or go to www.ArcadiaClarksville.com.

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by Tony Centonze The 2020 Vision Committee recently held a reception on Madison Street to unveil a maquette by artist Roy Taylor that celeThe Vision suffrage Committee recently a reception on brates2020 Clarksville’s movement andheld its impact on history.

Madison Street to unveil a maquette by artist Roy Taylor that celebrates Clarksville’s its impact on history.

“We were atsuffrage our first movement meeting to and talk about the statue,” Ellen Kanervo said. “We were talking about the history of Clarksville “We at our first said, meeting talk about of thethe statue,” whenwere Brenda Harper ‘the to first meeting Equal Ellen SufKanervo said. “We talking about the history of Clarksville when frage League tookwere place at 1128 Madison Street’.

That’s when Brenda Harper said, ‘the my firsthouse’. meeting of the Equal Suffrage League Kim Silvus said, ‘that’s took place at 1128 Madison Street’. That’s when Kim Silvus said, ‘that’s my house’.

“She then very generously volunteered to have people over for a reception to kick off the year-long celebration of the upcoming “She then very generously volunteered to have people over for a centennial of women’s suffrage.” reception to kick off the year-long celebration of the upcoming centennial of women’s “We knew that thesuffrage.”

Barksdale family originally owned this house,” Silvus said. “And, that Mayor Barksdale was born here.

“We that the Barksdale family originally owned this house,” But, knew we didn’t know about his mother’s connection to the sufSilvus said.

“And, that Mayor Barksdale was born here.

But, we didn’t frage movement.” know about his mother’s connection to the suffrage movement.”

Kanervo said the actual statue will be at the top of public square, Kanervo said the actual will be be dedicated at the top of square, facing Franklin Street.statue “It will onpublic August 15, facing Franklin Street.

“It will be dedicated on August 15, 2020, 2020, which is three days before the anniversary of Tennessee’s which is threeofdays anniversaryTennessee of Tennessee’s ratification thebefore 19th the Amendment. wasratification the 36th of thefinal 19thstate Amendment.

36thinto and law. finalItstate and needed forTennessee the19th towas bethe signed beneeded forone the19th be signed into law. It became law one week came law week to later.” later.”

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Each year, thousands come out to Governor’s Square Mall for Best of Clarksville, an annual fundraiser that features local businesses as voted on by the community. The best part is that all the proceeds are donated to various local charities.

For 2019, nearly 500 local businesses were nominated for the title of “Best of” in more than 90 categories, from alarm companies, apartment communities, and asphalt companies to water restoration services, wedding related businesses, and yoga centers.

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On the day of the event, a circus-like atmosphere is achieved in the parking lot in front of Belk. Tickets for the event are $10 in advance, more at the gate, but the experience is definitely worth the cost of admission.

At booth after booth, representatives from the nominated businesses were busy providing information about their products and services, and passing out samples, and goodies. There was music and dancing, and more food than you could eat. Best of Clarksville is always a win-win for the community.

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Story & Photography by Tony Centonze Story & Photos by Tony Centonze A large crowd of MTSU alumni and prospective students gathered at Towne Place A largerecently crowd oftoMTSU and university prospectiveduring students at TownePlace Suites learn alumni about the thegathered Clarksville stop of the Suites recently to learn about the university during the Clarksville stop of the annual True Blue Tour. annual True Blue Tour.

“We are here to initiate our 2019 True Blue Tour,” MTSU President, Dr. Sidney “We are said. here “We to initiate Blue Tour,” President, Dr. Sidney McPhee bringour the2019 entireTrue university to theMTSU cities where we recruit.

We McPhee said.

“We bring the entire university to the cities where we recruit. go to about 14 cities in Tennessee. We also make stops in Kentucky, Georgia We and go to about 14 cities in Tennessee. We also make stops in Kentucky, Georgia and Alabama.”

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McPhee and his team came for the day, and began with a luncheon for local high McPheecounselors, and his team came forthem the day, andlatest beganatwith a luncheon for local there high school updating on the MTSU. That evening, school counselors, updating them on the latest at MTSU. That evening, there was an information session for prospective students and their parents. Everyone was an information session for prospective studentswon andprizes their parents.

Everyone enjoyed appetizers and refreshments, some students or scholarships. enjoyed appetizers and refreshments, some students won prizes or scholarships.

“We have academic deans, vice presidents, advisors and faculty members,” McPhee “We have deans, vice presidents, and faculty members,” McPhee said.

“Weacademic show what is offered at MTSU advisors to help students make a wise decision. said.

“We show what is offered at MTSU to help students make a wise decision.

This is an important decision for these students and their families. The more This is anthey important for these students and their families. The more ininformed are, thedecision better decision they will make.” formed they are, the better decision they will make.”

McPhee says thanks to the True Blue Tour, MTSU’s enrollment has exploded.

McPhee says thanks thehigher True average Blue Tour, enrollment hasaverages. exploded.

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ne of the secrets of true southern food is its simplicity. As a crop that’s traditionally local to the region, the sweet potato can transform a simple recipe to a family tradition passed down from generations. Mashed, baked, fried, or disguised, the mighty sweet potato holds a special place on the southern table. The versatility and rich nutrition of sweet potatoes are welcomed into any meal of the day, any day of the year. Whether you lean toward flavors of sweet, savory, or spicy, sweet potatoes can offer the perfect compliment at your holiday feast.

SWEET POTATO PIE Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 75 minutes

Pie Ingredients: • • • • • • • • •

1 refrigerated pie crust 3 eggs ¼ cup butter 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes 1 cup half and half 2 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Meringue Topping: • 3 egg whites • ¼ teaspoon lemon juice • ¼ cup of sugar

Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out room temperature pie crust in 9” pie pan, crimping sides. Bake crust at 425° for 10 minutes. Mix butter, sugar, salt, 3 eggs, mashed sweet potatoes, half and half, lemon zest and juice, spices and vanilla. Beat on low speed until well incorporated.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°.

Pour pie mixture into hot crust and bake at 350° for 1 hour, or until set.

Once pie cools to room temperature, beat 3 egg whites and lemon juice on high speed until frothy. Continue beating while gradually adding sugar, 1 teaspoon at a time, until stiff peaks form and meringue appears glossy.

Pile high onto pie and brown at 425° for 5-7 minutes. Serve warm and refrigerate once cooled.

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PERFECT SWEET POTATO PANCAKES Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup almond milk 1 cup All-purpose flour ½ cup quick cooking oats 2 ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg ½ teaspoon of vanilla

Directions:

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, oats, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, and milk. Blend sweet potato mixture into the flour mixture to form batter. Add vanilla and stir.

Preheat a lightly greased griddle over medium-high heat. Drop ½ cup batter mixture onto the prepared griddle and cook until golden brown, turning once with a spatula when the surface begins to bubble.

Serve warm from the skillet with fresh fruit, pecans, and pure maple syrup.

CRISPY CAJUN SWE

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Ingredients: • 3 medium sweet potatoes,

scrubbed • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2tablespoons corn starch or arrowroot starch • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Dipping Sauce: • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt • 1 teaspoon Horseradish sauce

Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F.Slice unpeeled sweet potatoes into thin ¼” strips, about shoestring fry size. Rinse and thoroughly pat to dry using a paper towel. (Note: if time permits, soaking fries in a bowl of water for an hour

SWEET POTATO CELEBRATION SALAD Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Ingredients • • • • • • • • • •

1 cup quinoa 2 cups chicken broth or stock 2tablespoons coconut oil ½ cup sweet onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into ½” pieces 1large bunch of kale, stemmed and chopped (about 3 cups) 2 cups fresh cranberries 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ¾ teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Bring two cups of chicken broth to boilin a medium saucepan. Add in quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until quinoa is thoroughly cooked and tails appear on grains. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 3minutes. Add sweet potatoes into skillet. Cover, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes begin to soften and edges appear golden brown. Add chopped kale to skillet and return lid. Stir occasionally until kale begins to turn bright green and wilt, about 5-7minutes. Greens will cook down in volume significantly as moisture from sweet potatoes steam the kale. Mix in the cranberries and cooked quinoa and heat through until berries begin to pop and bleed in color. Stir in 1 cup coconut milk and¾ teaspoon saltand heat through.Serve warm or cold, or top with your favorite protein for a complete meal.

EET POTATO FRIES removes extra starch and ensures maximum crispiness, however this stepis optional). Add potato strips into a large bowl. Toss with a thin coatof olive oil, then sprinkle with starch, evenly coating all sides.

Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over fries, ensuring even distribution.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread fries in a single layer. Bake approximately 50 minutes, tossingfries halfway though. Continue to bake until crispy and golden brown.

If your oven has a convection setting, baking time can be shortened approximately 10-15 minutes, just check frequently that fries aren’t burning.

For dipping sauce, simply mix plain yogurt and horseradish together in small bowl.

Serve fries warm.

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Stephanie Quayle At The Alhambra Theatre

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze This year’s Hoptown Harvest Festival kicked off in style with an Alhambra Theatre performance by Stephanie Quayle, a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2019, and Rolling Stone Country’s “Top Artists You Need To Know.”

“Stephanie is getting a lot of attention right now. She is really going places, and we are so happy to have her performing for us tonight ,” Margaret Prim, Executive Director, Pennyroyal Arts Council said. “She has a new album coming out, and her song ‘If I Was a Cowboy’ is getting rave reviews.”

Thirza McGee, Stephanie Quayle & Mark McGee

Quayle’s performance kicked off three days of fun, food and music.

“This is the beginning of the Hoptown Harvest Festival,” Prim said. “The Arts Council has been involved, and the event has evolved over the last couple of years. We have a lot happening here this weekend, tonight’s concert at the Alhambra, Friday’s Farm to Table dinner at Founders Square, and Saturday’s Half Marathon, Chili Cook-Off, and Bourbon Mashoree with arts and crafts vendors, and music all day.”

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Face Fabulous Halloween Party Story & Photos by Tony Centonze Mandi Zielinski of Face Fabulous Medical Spa recently hosted a Halloween party for her customers and friends. “I picked a random day that fit with my schedule,” Zielinski said. “I think it’s always a good day for a Halloween party.”

Zielinski opened her business, on Kender Rhea Ct. in Clarksville, in August of 2019.

“This is our second location,” Zielinski said. “We have a location in Leavenworth, Kansas that has been open for seven years. I spend three weeks of the month here, and then travel back to Kansas for a week. I will always do that. Clarksville has really taken off. Every business takes a minute to get going, but September and October have been really good.”

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Zielinski specializes in cosmetic injections, offering Dysport, dermal fillers, Sculptra, non-surgical face lifts, neck lifts, micro-needling, IV and PRP therapies and more.

“If it involves a needle, I do it,” Zielinski said.

“We’ll be offering some great deals on our services throughout the holidays. Anyone interested, should follow me on Facebook. I’m very active there, so they can definitely stay in the loop, and see our great specials for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Coming Home with the Hawks saw great support this year, as hundreds came out to have some fun and support Rossview High School baseball “There is a lot going on this year,” Fundraising Coordinator Lori Abernathy said. “We have a double-elimination cornhole tournament with 18 teams. There’s a cash prize for the winning team. We also have a home run derby, which brings alumni. There’s a cash prize for that as well.”

Amelia Hale, Lori Abernathy & Robin Upchurch

This year’s event also included a craft fair with more than 40 vendors, a chili cook-off, and four food trucks.

“Football has a homecoming, but baseball doesn’t really have that,” Abernathy said. “So, this is a way for alumni to come back and visit the facility, and get back out on the field, and help us raise money to support the team during the regular season.

“We’ve had a full parking lot, and lines at the food trucks, so a fantastic response this year. This will go a long way in supporting the team and offsetting costs that arise during the season.”

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Valencia HILL

“What makes me most passionate about my work is the unyielding results of serving and supporting those with intellectual barriers.”

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by Lucas Ryan Chambers For those with mental and developmental disabilities, many of the things that others take for granted are a challenge, which often keeps them at a disadvantage that is difficult to overcome without the proper support. For organizations like Nia Association, Inc., the goal is to offer that support and give them every tool they need, from daily care to job placement and education. Naturally, such special work requires people with passion and dedication, and as the Executive Director of Nia, 30 year-old Valencia Hill clearly has a heart for the job.

“What makes me most passionate about my work is the unyielding results of serving and supporting those with intellectual barriers,” says Hill, who has been in the position for just over a year. “My passion stems from implementing systems and collaborating efforts with a team to develop life and social skills.

These systems sometimes require a great deal of patience and compassion, and only those who are willing to go above and beyond to ensure that quality of life goes unrestricted have that. The team I work with at Nia is incredible in that way, and it’s inspiring to be part of such a great organization that does such important work,” she continues. “I enjoy outreach and advocacy for all mankind.”

In addition to the work she does at Nia, Hill is an avid traveler who loves fashion and enjoys finding new ways to help the Clarksville community thrive, a goal which has greatly been furthered through her involvement in Clarksville Young Professionals.

“I really believe that being a member of Clarksville Young Professionals is important to all leaders who have a desire for community awareness. This is where we live and work, and we’re invested in its development,” Hill contends.

“Personally, being a member of CYP has allowed me to flourish in the workplace and in my community; and I enjoy the opportunities for networking, learning new information from community officials, participating in team building with my peers, and the personal development achieved from each meeting. CYP creates an atmosphere for all ideas to become a reality, and I highly recommend that every young professional within the community join. The atmosphere is so conducive to building professional rapport; and, as we know, just as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another!”

NOVEMBER 2019 SPOTLIGHT It is the mission of Clarksville Young Professionals to create a platform for Young Professionals to build relationships, develop professionally, become politically and philanthropically active and contribute to the economic development and high quality of living in our community.

Clarksville Young Professionals is dedicated to the advancement of our community through community service, professional development and networking opportunities for the emerging business and community leaders ages 21-45.

For more information, visit www.clarksvillechamber.com

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Down in the Hollow Story & Photography by Tony Centonze The Belle Hollow was recently the site of Down in the Hollow, an afternoon of music, food and fun.

“Today is our annual Down in the Hollow,” Luci Armitstead said. “Every year we like to celebrate the beginning of Fall, so we do that with a big party that engages the community.

Today, we have food trucks and face painting.

We also have a dunk tank, and live music from Lucian Green and Lee Miller. It’s just a little fun in the Hollow.”

Warm weather didn’t slow things down for the event. Guests enjoyed food both inside Miss Lucille’s Cafe and outside on the covered deck. Several of them even soaked up the sun while listening to great music and taking in the beautiful atmosphere.

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Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

Thousands came out for the 11th Annual Butterfly Festival in Oak Grove, Kentucky, an afternoon that featured fun activities like zip-lining and face-painting, as well as educational opportunities with the Master Gardeners and the Insect Roadshow.

Jay Jarvis, Oak Grove Mayor Theresa Jarvis, Cathy Cunningham & Judy Scott

“We have a lot going on today,” Oak Grove Tourism’s Britnee Ohman said. “So many families have come out, and we’re happy that they’re supporting us. We appreciate them and want them to have a fun-filled day.

“People have been coming through the gate since 10 a.m.

It has been hectic but we are thrilled with the turnout.

After a day of food, games and entertainment, with performances by The Canine Stars – a Stunt Dog Show, and Comedic Ventriloquist Steve Brogan, everyone gathered for the official butterfly release.

“Today, we are releasing 1,400 butterflies,” Ohman said.

“We have an additional 200 inside the butterfly house where people can interact with them live. They can feed them nectar, and watch them sit on q-tip’s that they are holding. It’s great fun.”

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Ham Festival

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by Tony Centonze Story&&Photography Photos by Tony Centonze

The small town of Cadiz, Kentucky recently welcomed thousands of visitors to its charming downtown streets for the 43rd annual Ham Festival.

The festival began with a Trigg County Quilters Guild event at the Janice Mason Art Museum on Tuesday and Wednesday. By Thursday, activities were taking place at the Trigg County Recreation Complex, the Cadiz Baptist Church Annex, Main Street, Jefferson Street, the Trigg County Courthouse and West Cadiz Park.

Jim Johnson & Steve Mallory

Friday was busy as well. Opening ceremonies kicked off at 10 a.m. with remarks by Cadiz Mayor Todd King. There were 4-H exhibits, a petting zoo and pony rides, and the opening of the carnival. The day was filled with live music from Arielle Evans, Frankie Justin, Linde LaChance, and Entice.

Saturday was packed with performers, vendors and more. Fest-goers enjoyed the Pork Chop Revue, Hambone Express pig races, and photo opportunities with Miss Triggy Piggy. They also had the chance to see Kentucky’s largest country ham & biscuit, and listen to live music all day.

Country music star Darryl Worley and his band took the WKDZ Renaissance Stage at 6:30 p.m., and at 8 p.m., the Wabash National Fireworks Extravaganza lit the skies above West Cadiz Park, topping off a fun-filled week in Cadiz.

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Chris Jones, Martha McGill & Lindsey Jones

James Anderson, Avery Mackey & Ganiva Brown

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THE HAYLOFT AT PORT ROYAL

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Fall Barn Sale The Hayloft at Port Royal recently brought back its popular Fall Barn Sale, a great start to the holiday shopping season that featured close to 50 vendors.

The 3-day event, centered in and around an Amish dairy barn, featured booths offering antiques, vintage items, handmade furniture, art, jewelry and more.

Natalie Shemwell, Lynnlee Jones, Meg Jones & Baylon Thomas

Live music was performed on a stage just across from the barn, and a trailer filled with mums and other Fall necessities was set up just outside the Barnside Cafe.

The festivities kicked off Thursday afternoon with a First Choice Shopping and Pickin’ Party, and continued with shopping, food and music on Friday and Saturday.

“It was good, but hot,” Owner Shirley Thomas said.

“We had about 42 vendors this year, and things went really well. Everyone had a lot of fun and the turnout was great. Especially Saturday, Saturday is always a busy day for us.”

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SALUTE TO SERVICE

Elmer Fudd 2019 DoD Mascot Photography by Tiffany Ellis Photography

Barks and Boots: Dogs on Deployment Story By Liesel Schmidt Everyone knows that deployments are stressful on the family members of military personnel, but what about the four-legged, waggy-tailed members of the family? Often forgotten about in the grand scheme of things, “man’s best friend” is just as affected by the absence of their owners when deployments occur, and for the dogs of countless members of the active duty military, these times mean finding a temporary home while their owners are away.

Unfortunately, the transient nature of military life often means that trusted temporary homes are not available. Extended family and close friends might be too far away, and the only alternative—kennel boarding—can be prohibitively expensive or not accepting of dogs for such extended periods of time.

Which begs the question: aside from a shelter, where can the dogs go?

As so often happens when a need gives rise to ingenuity, a solution was reached by husband and wife Shawn and Alisa Johnson, a dual military couple who faced their own issues for finding housing for their dogs on multiple occasions while both were on deployments or TDYs that would not allow them to take their dogs along. Knowing just how stressful the situation could be, they founded Dogs on Deployment in 2011 and have since grown the organization to be a nationwide network of volunteers who gladly open their homes—and their hearts—to the dogs of service members who so greatly need their love and care while service commitments are being fulfilled. Even greater than simply providing access to temporary homes for these dogs, however, Dogs on Deployment also advocates military pet owner rights, providing educational resources and granting financial assistance for military pet owners during times of emergency. In addition, DoD promotes healthy pet lifestyles through spaying and neutering as well as insurance options and vaccinations and further connects with community organizations to ensure that Dogs on Deployment resources are available to military families when they need them.

As much as a difference as the organization has made so far, they know that there is more to be done. In the future, DoD has high hopes of having DoD boarders located near all major military bases in the United States so that military members are able to find a DoD boarder located within 50 miles, regardless of which base they are stationed at or deploying from. With such high availability, DoD will become a first resource for military members to turn to when they need long term boarding for their pets, becoming a recommended option by military assistance organizations, base family support centers, and animal shelters impacted by relinquished pets.

Going even further than the call of duty, DoD also helps promote the military-pet community by providing a database of partnered pet-related businesses that support the troops by offering discounts, incentive programs, and affordable options for pet care.

It’s easy to see from the mission behind the organization that DoD wants dogs to be considered part of the family by military regulations, which will make their temporary placement and care more of a priority. For service members called away to fulfill their service commitments, knowing that their beloved pet is being well cared for and shown love can mean all the difference, and the show of support by these volunteers is an invaluable way to express appreciation for the many sacrifices they’ve made.

Clearly, when it comes to saying Thank You to those in uniform, sometimes the best way needs no words—it needs only a bark.

For more information on Dogs on Deployment and how to get involved, visit www.dogsondeployment.org.

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Dr. Allen Chaparadza

Dr. Karen Meisch, Dean of APSU’s College of STEM

Chris & Jane Semler

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Science on Tap Story & Photography by Tony Centonze

For the latest installment of APSU College of STEM’s Science on Tap, college professors and curious beer lovers gathered at Strawberry Alley Ale Works to get an in-depth look at the chemistry behind the creation of one the world’s most popular beverages.

APSU chemistry professor Dr. Allen Chaparadza, originally from Zimbawe, gave a 30-minute presentation on the science of beer. A Sometimes technical rundown, with graphs and charts, that was fun and educational.

Zane Celmer, Robin Zimmer & Tina Tadsen

“What brought me into chemistry was the idea of playing around with different things in a creative way,” Chaparadza said. “chemistry is much like cooking. What brought me into beer was the whole idea that you have these simple processes that can transform water and basic ingredients into something that people really love. People do enjoy drinking beer.

“What makes beer so unique is, this is a very old process that still manages to generate billions of dollars in sales around the world.

Beer is as old as history itself. Back in the day, beer was used for special occasions, but now it is more of a social thing that is available to everyone.”

For information on upcoming events, go to www.apsu.edu/costem.

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Dancing ‘til Dawn

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Story & Photography by Tony Centonze Dancing ‘Til Dawn once again provided a night of great food, music and fundraising for a cause close to Brittnye Stanfill Shawver’s heart, the Dawn Stanfill Foundation.

The Foundation provides financial support to local pediatric cancer patients and their families, and helps fund local pediatric oncology research. Shawver created the Foundation in honor of her mother, whom she lost to breast cancer.

Lynn Wooten, Pam McCaslin, Betty Venczel, Helen Batson & Susan Zeek

“This is our 11th year,” Shawver said. “We’re excited to be here with this year’s Guest of Honor, Zoe Hamel. She has been a cancer survivor for a few years now, and we thought tonight’s Grecian theme would be cool way to honor Zoe, a warrior, victorious in her fight against pediatric cancer.”

The Foundation continues to grow, thanks to an increase in small business sponsors, and a recent Best of Clarksville donation.

“CrossRoads is sure to get the dance floor going tonight,” Shawver said. “It’s a great feeling to see mom’s legacy going strong, a decade after her passing. It’s great to see people remembering her, having fun, and helping us help these children for another year.”

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CLARKSVILLE YMCA’S AFTER BREAST CARE

Tickle Me Pink Tickle Me Pink

Story

by Tony Centonze Story&&Photography Photos by Tony Centonze

The Clarksville Clarksville YMCA’s YMCA’s After After Breast Care The Care (ABC) (ABC)program program recently hosted hosted its its annual annual Tickle Tickle Me Pink recently Pink luncheon luncheon at at the the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

ABC isis described described as, as, a program ABC program for for survivors survivors by by survivors survivors thatprovides provideseducation educationand andhealing healingfor for body, body, mind and spirthat spirit it after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Participants learn healthy about after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Participants learn about healthyresume eating,orresume begin exercise a regularprogram, exercise and program, eating, begin aorregular form a and form a healingincommunity small-group healing community small-groupindiscussions leddiscussions by a trained led by a trained facilitator. facilitator.

Amanda Gill, Amanda Cherry & Alex Villa

“Thisisisour our9th 9thAnnual Annualluncheon,” luncheon,”ABC ABCcommittee committeemember mem“This ber Amanda Cherry program has going been going Amanda Cherry said. said.

“The “The program has been on for on 19 for 19and years, and30 serves 30 40 localeach women each year.” years, serves 40 local women year.”

Morethan than 250 250 supporters More supporters attended this year’s year’s event, event,which which raisedmore morethan than$33,000. $33,000. raised “We would our sponsors,” CherryCherry said. “Fort“We would love loveto thank to thank our sponsors,” said. era, Tennova, and Fand &M alwaysalways go above and beyond.

“Fortera, Tennova, F Bank & M Bank go above and beAnd our works hardhard to make thisthis a great event.

A yond.

Andcommittee our committee works to make a great event.

Aspecial specialthanks thanksgoes goesout outtotoour ourfirefighters. firefighters.They Theywere werehere here tosupport supportus, us,handing handingout out flowers ladies. to flowers to to all all thethe ladies.

TheyThey also also presented ABCanwith an $8,000 donation.” presented ABC with $8,000 donation.”

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Open House & Ribbon Cutting Story

by Tony Centonze Story & & Photography Photos by Tony Centonze Clarksville at Clarksville Area AreaChamber ChamberofofCommerce Commercerecently recentlyconducted conducteda ribbon a ribboncutting cutting the new offices of Quirion Realty. at the new offices of Q Realty.

Norman gracious as as always, always, hosting hosting an an open open house house Norman and and Tara Tara Quirion Quirion were were gracious that lasted throughout the morning and into the afternoon.

During the official that lasted throughout the morning and into the afternoon. During the official ribbon Quirions on on the the front front steps steps of of their their newly newly ribbon cutting, cutting, dozens dozens joined joined the the Quirions remodeled building. remodeled building.

Elizabeth Meyer, James Ferguson & Sheena Dixon

“This months,” Tara Tara Quirion Quirion said. said. “It’s “It’s right right at at “This project project took took about about 4-1/2 4-1/2 months,” 6,500 sf. and everything’s new, top to bottom.

It’s features state of the art 6,500 sf. and everything’s new, top to bottom. It’s features state of the art technology, technology, custom custom cubicles, cubicles, and and multiple multiple offices.” offices.”

Norman andand contractors were usedused for this Norman Quirion Quirionadded, added,“only “onlylocal localvendors vendors contractors were for project.

That’s very important to Tara and me We were born and raised in this this project. That’s very important to Tara and me. We were born and raised community.” in this community.”

Tara was so so exciting exciting and and humbling. humbling. We We are are Tara Quirion Quirion continued, continued, “that “that day day was grateful for our community, and very thankful for our staff, and the agents who grateful for our community, and very thankful for our staff, and the agents who have have put put their their trust trust in in us. us. Without Without them, them, we we could could not not have have done done this.” this.”

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Wags & Wings

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Wags Family Fun and Oktoberfest & Wings

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze Wags & Wings made its triumphant return to the Clarksville Regional Airport two days return of fami-to Wags & Wings made its for triumphant ly-friendly, pet-friendly funAirport with an Oktoberfest feel.of the Clarksville Regional for two days family-friendly, pet-friendly fun with an Oktoberfest A seating area that accommodated hundreds was set feel. up inside one of the airport’s hangars. There was a a dance area, and a great selection German Aband, seating area that accommodated hundredsofwas set up food and provided Nashville’s Bavarian inside onebeer of the airport’sbyhangars.

There was a Bierband, ahaus. dance area, and a great selection of German food and beer provided by Nashville’s Bavarian Bierhaus.

Outside the hangar, a wide variety of activities took place. There were skydiving demonstrations, Outside the hangar, a wide variety of activitiesplane took and helicopter inflatables and other activities place.

There wererides, skydiving demonstrations, plane and for the kids, Canine competitions, a car and motorcyhelicopter rides, inflatables and other activities for the cle show, andcompetitions, much more. a car and motorcycle show, kids, Canine and much more.

One of the highlights of this year’s event was a C-54 Aircraft sitting on theofrunway, that event was actually part One of the highlights this year’s was a C-54 of the 1948 – 1949 Berlin Airlift.

Curious fest-goers Aircraft sitting on the runway, that was actually part allowed– to tourBerlin the ‘Spirit Freedom’ which ofwere the 1948 1949 Airlift.ofCurious fest-goers was filled withto photographs and artifacts from its most were allowed tour the ‘Spirit of Freedom’ which famous was filledmission. with photographs and artifacts from its most famous mission.

The purpose of this much-anticipated annual event is topurpose raise money the Clarksville-Montgomery The of this for much-anticipated annual event is Humane toCounty raise money forSociety. the Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society.

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Women, Wealth & Wine Story & Photograpy by Tony Centonze Certified Planner Arlene Brown recently hosted an event at Beachaven Winery called Wine, Women & Wealth.

A small group gathered in a private room upstairs at the winery to take part in Brown’s workshop, at which they discussed strategies for saving more, investing better, and creating more wealth. At the close of the workshop there might also have been some partaking of wine.

“This is a women’s initiative,” Brown said. “It’s important to note that women live longer than men, which creates some unique financial concerns. We have come a long way financially, and personally, but there are still a lot of things we need to do. This workshop is about planning, but today’s discussion really focuses on recapturing the American dream, as well as the true purpose of/for money.”

Arlene Brown, is a Chartered Financial Consultant, Enrolled Agent, and Certified Divorce Financial Planner with Paul Winkler, Inc. and recommends its Investor Coaching Show on WWTN-FM 99.7, every Saturday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. www.vipclarksville.com • 77

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Coppers& Choppers

Story & Photography by Tony Centonze The Clarksville-Montgomery County Traffic Safety Task Force comprised of CPD, MCSO, THP andTraffic Fort Campbell’s The Clarksville-Montgomery County Safety TaskMilitary Force Police came to present & Choppers Govercomprised of together CPD, MCSO, THPCoppers and Fort Campbell’sat Military nor’s came Square Mall. to present Coppers & Choppers at Governor’s Police together Square Mall.

“This is a safety awareness event,” Lt. Vincent Lewis of CPD’s “This a safety event.”

Lt. Vincent of CPD’s TrafficisUnit, said.awareness “We’re hoping to promote safe Lewis riding for all the Traffic Unit, said.

“We’re hoping to promote safeproper ridingskills, for alland the motorcyclists.

Today is about proper equipment, motorcyclists. is be about proper proper skills, teaching ridersToday how to more alert. equipment, It’s also showing them howand to teaching riders how to be more alert.

It’s also showing them how to raise their profile when they’re on public highways.” raise their profile when they’re on public highways.”

CPD Officer Cody Bergen

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CPD Officers Doug Terrill, Ron Myers & Paul Carman

Lewissaid, said this this has has not not been Lewis been aa very very good good year year for for motorcyclists motorcyclists in in Clarksville.“We’ve “We’vehad hadquite quite aa few few incidents. incidents. Most Clarksville.

Most of of which which were, were, failuretotoyield yieldbybymotorists. motorists.

We want everyone to more be more aware failure We want everyone to be aware and and pay more attention.”

This event had been planned for Spring. pay more attention.”

Lewis thisthis willwill become an annual event on the Spring Lewishopes hopes become an annual event on thecalendar.

Spring calendar.“I’m encouraged by the riders who arrived early,” Lewis “I’m by the riders early,” said. said. encouraged “We should have close to 75who ridersarrived going to Wags Lewis & Wings at “We should have close to 75 riders going to Wags & Wings at the the airport. There we’ll have a Show & Shine with celebrity judges, airport. There we’ll have a Show & Shine with celebrity judges, a a skills demonstration, and a challenge course.” skills demonstration, and a challenge course.”

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Walk toto End Walk Alzheimer’s End Alzheimers

Story&&Photography Photos by Tony Centonze Story

by Tony Centonze

Hundreds recently spent their Saturday morning at Liberty Park for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a cause that has touched many in this community.

Eliseo Chavez, Development Manager, Alzheimer’s Association - Tennessee Chapter, called this year’s Walk a huge success.

Meagan Nay, Sara Hunter & Nate Garrison

“It was a successful event, a beautiful day and a great turnout,” Chavez said. “More than 80 teams participated this year. Lee Erwin emceed and provided the music for us. We had more than 700 people registered for this year’s Walk.”

Chavez said, prior to the Walk, the significance of each flower’s color was explained.

“We have four flowers,” Chavez said. “Orange represents a vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Purple signifies that you have lost someone to the disease. Yellow means you’re currently caring for someone fighting Alzheimer’s, and blue shows that you have the disease. Someone from each group addressed the crowd.”

Chavez and his team thanked all the sponsors, and teams. “One day, we want to have the white flower, which will represent the first survivor,” Chavez said. “There is no cure yet, but that’s where we’re headed. We can’t wait to add the white flower to our garden.”

APSU’s Kappa Sigma was this year’s top fund-raising team.

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Housing Rehabilitation Program Leaky Roof ? In need of plumbing repairs? High energy bills? Unable to pay for home repairs?

The Office of Housing and Community Development has a housing rehabilitation program that enables eligible homeowners within the city limits of Clarksville to maintain the quality of their housing and create a positive effect in the surrounding neighborhood.

We assist homeowners by lowering energy bills, correcting health and safety hazards as well as code violations, and making other repairs.

If you are elderly or disabled, we can also assist you by installing accessibility ramps, grab bars and other barrier-free improvements that will make it easier for you to get around.

All work required in your home is completed by an approved, licensed contractor. Staff from the Office if Housing and Community Development will monitor the work to ensure that it is done correctly and within program guidelines.

How do I qualify?

To qualify, you must be an owner-occupant of a home located within the city limits of Clarksville. Your property taxes and mortgage payments must be current and your household income must be within prescribed limits, based on your family size. Grants and low interest loans are available depending on your income and individual needs.

Eligible Improvements Include: Accessibility • Improvements • Electrical Repairs Environmental Correction • Installing new steps Installing smoke detectors • New gutters and downspouts Repairing or replacing leaking roofs Replacement windows and doors • Weather stripping

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Dr. Ellen Kanervo, Executive Director of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council and Dr. Janice Crews, Director of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts at APSU, recently hosted the 3rd annual “A Toast to the Arts”.

A Toast to the Arts Story + Photography by Tony Centonze

This is National Arts and Humanities Month,” Kanervo said. “With this event, we, the Clarksville Community Cultural Coalition, wanted to kick off a month of celebration.”

“Our community has so many great organizations, and leaders who are making good things happen through the arts,” Crews said. “We gathered everyone here today to share and celebrate that work. This is an opportunity to get information out to everyone regarding all this year’s upcoming events.”

Guests enjoyed appetizers and cocktails as APSU’s Billy Renkl, Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s Greg Wolyniec, and others took turns sharing information about upcoming projects.

Mayor Joe Pitts had the honor of delivering this year’s champagne toast, as everyone stood and raised their glasses: “To the musicians and their music, to the thespians and their art, to the sculptors and their medium, to the artists everywhere, and their muses, and finally, to the patrons of art, to the sponsors of art, and to the underwriters of art, we toast you.”

Dr. Eric Branscome & Liz Dill

Joyce & Gary Norris

Patty & Mike Ritter

Martha Piile & Lisa Prichard

Elena Hadjiandrelu, Blossom Robertson & Staci Navarro

Ian Erbe & Ryan Bowie

Lisa & Greg Wolyniec

Tanya White & Tracy Bettencourt

Chris Buerck & Joel Wallace

Rick & Gail Longton

Dr. Ellen Kanervo & Dr. Janice Crews

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