Loss of Community Leader and Humanitarian, Anthony Pritchett - Clarksville Online

December 31, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – Anthony Jerome Pritchett, 47, of Washington, D.C. and longtime resident of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 28th, 2014, peacefully in his sleep.

Services for Anthony will include a viewing from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and then the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 at Foston Funeral Home, on 816 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN.

Anthony was born in Washington, D.C., February 20th, 1967. He worked as the General Manager of G’s Pancake House and had been an employee for G’s for over 20 years. He loved sports, the Washington Redskins and he had coached little league football.

Anthony is survived by his two children, Elise Pritchett and Antonio Pritchett, his granddaughter Zuri Anderson, his mother Constance Barclay (John), and father Willie Pritchett (Francis), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, the rest of his family and friends.

After the funeral service the family invites friends, loved ones and coworkers to join them at G’s Pancake House Restaurant, (803 South Riverside Drive) for food and refreshments.

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Dunbar Cave to hold First Day Hike Thursday, January 1st - Clarksville Online

December 31, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – Begin the first day of the new year at Dunbar Cave with their first hike through the woods and around the lake on the two mile Recovery Trail on January 1st, 2014. The hike starts at 11:00am.

Enjoy the winter woods as we look for deer, birds and other creatures and learn about the plants and animals of the park.

Swan Lake at Dunbar Cave State Park.

This mildly strenuous hike is suitable for all ages.

Be prepared for cold, but the hike will be canceled in case of bad road conditions.

Call 931.648.5526 before 4:30pm December 31st to make your reservations (space is limited so reservations are required).

Dunbar Cave State Park is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville Tennessee.

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Clarksville Transit System to offer New Year's Eve Safe Ride - Clarksville Online

December 31, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – On New Year’s Eve, the Clarksville Transit System will again offer safe rides home.

“Operation Safe Ride” is a free service open to anyone who is too impaired to drive home. People who live within the Clarksville city limits can call 931.553.2429 for a ride home between the hours of 11:00pm and 4:00am.

A Clarksville Transit System Bus

“CTS began this program more than twenty-five years ago and we are proud to have helped hundreds of people get home safely,” said Arthur Bing, Director of the Clarksville Transit System. “We’re happy to be able to offer the program again this year.”

Anyone who cannot, or should not, drive home on New Year’s Eve can call 931.553.2429 to request a ride. Information is also being posted in restaurants, bars and other stores around town with the phone number.

CTS emphasizes that this is not a shuttle service. People will be picked up at their location and driven directly home.

“I encourage everyone who needs a safe ride home on New Year’s Eve to take advantage of this service. Whether you are at a public or private party in Clarksville, we want to make sure you get home safely. Take this number with you to make sure you have a safe ride home and happy New Year celebration,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. “I want to thank CTS for making this service available again this year and I truly appreciate the CTS employees who are giving up their own celebrations to provide this service.”

On New Year’s Eve, the number to call for a safe ride is 931.553.2429.

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Manna Café to distribute cold weather provisions - Clarksville Online

December 31, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – Today and Thursday, December 31st and January 1st, the Refuge emergency shelter (635 Frosty Morn Drive) will be distributing cold-weather provisions (such as blankets, coats, etc.) to those in need.

The shelter itself will not be in operation, but anyone needing provisions can come by between 10:00am and 4:00pm. The Refuge phone number is 931.647.2233.

Blankets, winter coats, heaters, and monetary donations can also be dropped off during these hours.

Manna Café is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strives to live the gospel by providing food, community, and shelter to the residents of Clarksville and Montgomery County. Currently, Manna Café offers hot meals and food boxes to more than 2,000 local citizens each month.

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Downtown Clarksville New Year Cheer Sale - Clarksville Online

December 30, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – The businesses in Historic Downtown Clarksville invite you to their 1st Annual Downtown New Year Cheer Sale event this Friday, January 2nd and Saturday, January 3rd, 2015, during regular business hours.

After a very successful holiday season, the downtown businesses would like to continue our holiday cheer with two days of sales and incentives.

Take advantage of this special weekend to enjoy the unhurried pace of shopping, where you will find some of Clarksville’s most unique, independently owned shops.

Rogate’s Boutique

115 Franklin Street · Clarksville, TN

All regular priced clothing 40% off Friday and Saturday

Remaining Christmas items from Mary Lake Thompson —-40% off

Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Downtown Artists Co-op

96 Franklin Street · Clarksville, TN

10% off ALL Art in the Gallery

Friday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Couture Crush

101 Franklin Street · Clarksville, TN

40% off all Furniture

50% off all Books

50% off all Christmas

Friday and Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Mildred & Mables

109 Franklin Street · Clarksville, TN

30% OFF the entire store!

(Excluding Alex & Ani, Catstudio, Made In The Deep South, and Lokai)

50% OFF all Christmas

(including décor, ornaments, & children’s clothes!)

40% OFF children’s clothes unless already marked 75% OFF!!

Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Come in from the cold and grab a bite to eat!

Edward’s Steakhouse

107 Franklin Street – – Open 4:30pm – 10:00pm

Section 125

125 Franklin Street – – Open 11:00am – 3:00am

Cloud 9

136 Franklin Street – – Open 11:00am – 11:00pm

The Blackhorse Pub and Brewery

132 Franklin Street – – Open 11:00am – Midnight

George the Cake Guy

100 Strawberry Alley – – Open 9:00am – 12:00pm

Hops Road

101 Strawberry Alley – – Open 7:00am – 10:00pm

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Clarksville child dies of fluplications - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

Stephanie Ingersoll, The Leaf-Chronicle 3:46 p.m. CST December 26, 2014

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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A Montgomery County child recently died of influenza, and health officials fear there could be more deaths in what is expected to be a severe flu season.

The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed Friday that there have been three pediatric deaths across the state in December associated with influenza.

Two of those cases were from Middle Tennessee, and one was in East Tennessee, said spokesman Bill Christian.

“We cannot share any further information about any specific case or patient, but express our deepest sympathy for the families of these children,” he said. “Unfortunately, Tennessee sees an average of two to three seasonal flu deaths among children each year, and the death of any child is tragic.”

With the peak of flu season still a month or two away, many more children are at risk.

“We are anticipating a severe flu season in Tennessee, and our surveillance shows seasonal flu activity is increasing in all regions of the state,” Christian said. “We urge anyone who has not yet received a flu vaccination to get one now before flu starts circulating widely in the community.”

The dominant influenza strain so far this season is H3N2, a type that has led to a big increase in hospitalizations and deaths in other years it was prevalent. And to make matters worse, about half of the H3N2 cases analyzed show a mutated version of the virus, which means this year’s flu vaccines will likely provide less protection.

While the vaccine may be less effective, local, state and national health agencies still urge getting vaccinated now, before the peak season hits in January and February.

There is no word on which strain of flu was diagnosed in any of the three Tennessee child deaths.

The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu viruses. A flu vaccine offers the best protection against the potentially fatal illness. Once vaccinated, it takes about two weeks for the body’s immune response to fully kick in.

Even those who get the mutated strain of the H3N2 may benefit if they had the flu vaccine ahead of time because it could provide partial protection, and symptoms could be milder, said Joey Smith, public health director for the Montgomery County Health Department.

Stephanie Ingersoll, 245-0267

City government and crime

singersoll@theleafchronicle.com

Twitter: @StephLeaf

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Loss of Community Leader and Humanitarian, Anthony Pritchett - Clarksville Online

December 31, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – Anthony Jerome Pritchett, 47, of Washington, D.C. and longtime resident of Clarksville, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 28th, 2014, peacefully in his sleep.

Services for Anthony will include a viewing from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and then the funeral service will begin at 4:00pm on Saturday, January 3rd, 2015 at Foston Funeral Home, on 816 Franklin Street, Clarksville, TN.

Anthony was born in Washington, D.C., February 20th, 1967. He worked as the General Manager of G’s Pancake House and had been an employee for G’s for over 20 years. He loved sports, the Washington Redskins and he had coached little league football.

Anthony is survived by his two children, Elise Pritchett and Antonio Pritchett, his granddaughter Zuri Anderson, his mother Constance Barclay (John), and father Willie Pritchett (Francis), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, the rest of his family and friends.

After the funeral service the family invites friends, loved ones and coworkers to join them at G’s Pancake House Restaurant, (803 South Riverside Drive) for food and refreshments.

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