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I know I write too much about school, but lately, particularly with the start of the new semester, it’s taking up a healthy portion of my time, so it should come as no surprise that it’s on my mind a lot. The other day I was talking about my frustration with the financial aid...
Tomorrow is Father’s day, and since I wrote a whole post about Mother’s Day last month, I gotta do the same thing for dear old dad, lest he get jealous or feel left out or something. According to
It’s been nearly a month since the devastating floods that struck communities across Tennessee. In that time there have been all manner of relief efforts, from calls for donations and volunteers, to concerts and other events. Last weekend there was one such event at the Beechaven Winery and Vinyards in Clarksville. From the Leaf...
The City of Clarksville is requiring that individuals get building permits for flood repairs. From the Leaf Chronicle: Under the city’s flood permit policy, contractors will be required to provide the city written estimates, a city and county business license and proof of insurance. Building permits cost $15 for residences and commercial properties up...
From the Leaf Chronicle: Saturday, the “DAM IT with Music” concert raises money for the local Red Cross. Get all the details in Friday’s edition of Go in The Leaf-Chronicle. ‘DAM IT WITH MUSIC’ FLOOD RELIEF CONCERT WHEN: 2-8 p.m. Saturday, May 15 WHERE: The Island Bar & Grille, 2551 Madison St. COST: $10...
The Clarksville Leaf Chronicle has an article this morning that talks about the floods that came unexpectedly. Monday morning, Montgomery County awoke to a nightmare. Roads underwater. Houses. A city. “You’re expecting that event one time in a 100-year timeframe,” Clarksville Mayor Johnny Piper said. “And it blew through that 100-year flood plain in...
Yesterday the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle had several articles about the flood damage and recovery effort. Here are a couple of them. Early damage assessment: 250 homes, 210 businesses Family facing challenges shared by dozens of other flood victims After a stellar debut, WaterStreet faces recovery There are likely thousands of stories like this all...
This may be one of the most-heartwrenching stories I’ve read and there have been so many that I’ve lost count. From Dave Parker We were all busy collecting donations for flood victims. I finally took full notice of the woman when she walked up to the donation truck where I was handing donated items...
Here’s what they are going to do. The “2010 Flood Bulletin” page will debut Sunday, then will publish on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for three weeks. The page will be formatted similar to The Leaf-Chronicle’s current “Leaf Board” page, which will continue to appear on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. “We want to help...
Fatigue, Fear Of The Unknown And Undeniable Change For Tennessee
I had several conversations last night with different people from around the state from Chattanooga to Memphis to where I live. We are still having some communication black outs in rural parts of the state, but people are working harder than I’ve ever seen in a different ways utilizing their skills, their talents and...
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