Kaylnn Pitts named APSU Athlete of the Week - Clarksville Online

April 29, 2015 |

Clarksville, TN – Sophomore Kaylnn Pitts, of the Austin Peay State University women’s track and field team, has been named the Copies in a Flash APSU Athlete of the Week.

Pitts continued her quest to put the school triple jump record out of reach, hitting 12.73m in the event at the prestigious Drake Relays. She finished second among collegians and fourth overall.

The Woonsocket, RI, native has ascended to the top of the lists in the Ohio Valley Conference, leading the league in the triple jump and ranking third in the long jump entering the weekend.

Austin Peay’s Kaylnn Pitts. (APSU Sports Information)

She’s tied for 13th in the triple jump and 49th in the long jump in the region, and is 24th nationally in the triple jump.

She and her Lady Gov teammates will compete this weekend at the Memphis Tiger Invitational.

The Copies in a Flash APSU Athlete of the Week is selected by the APSU Sports Information staff each Tuesday during the academic year. Copies in a Flash, of Clarksville, sponsors the award.

Other notable performances by Austin Peay athletes included

• Junior Chris Baker, of the men’s golf team, finished fifth overall at the OVC Men’s Golf Championships, firing a 215 (69-72-74) to earn All-Tournament honors at the Fighting Joe in Muscle Shoals, AL.
• Junior pitcher Jared Carkuff, of the baseball team, scattered four hits and two earned runs over seven innings against Morehead State – one of the nation’s most potent offenses – on Sunday, striking out six in the no-decision.

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Gleaned from the 2015 Robert Penn Warren Circle - Clarksville Online

By Sue Freeman Culverhouse | April 29, 2015 |

Clarksville, TN – One of the highlights of my year as a writer is attending the Robert Penn Warren Circle meetings in April. Here in one location are many of the true authorities on the life of one of the greatest writers our country has yet to witness.

These are the people who have devoted large portions of their lives to studying the work of Robert Penn Warren, the only person to date who has won three Pulitzer Prizes among scores of other awards for his more than 60 books and scores of other publications.

The Robert Penn Warren Circle meetings have moved to Clarksville now after having for years met part of the time at Western Kentucky University and then moving to Austin Peay State University and on to Guthrie, Kentucky for the Saturday luncheon and visit to the Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum.

Robert Penn Warren’s house in Guthrie, KY.

I had planned to attend the meetings on Friday but that proved impossible after my husband had an unexpected retinal detachment that rendered him blind for 10 days following emergency surgery. (Bill is already blind in one eye, so recovery from the surgery curtailed his sight for a while, but thanks to the expert ophthalmologists at Vanderbilt, his sight is now returning.)

I was late to the Saturday morning lecture on writing poetry by Greg Fraser and Chad Davidson authors of Writing Poetry: Creative and Critical Approaches (Palgrave Macmillan, 2009) because I could not miss the library book sale at the Montgomery County Library. I arrived at APSU just in time to hear an unforgettable story shared by Christopher Burawa, poet and director of The Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.

Chris told us about a thoroughbred horse his uncle (who lived in Iceland as did Chris during his youth) had bought. An accomplished horseman, the uncle had believed he had acquired the horse at a bargain price until he began to try to ride it.

The beautiful horse, white star on his forehead, proved to like biting the rider more than obeying directions. After failing to conquer the stallion’s bad habits, the uncle hired a nationally-known trainer to get the horse to perform on command.

The trainer was seen reins in hand but standing in the saddle as the horse took off over a lava field; on their return the trainer was seated and seemed to be in control, but announced as he disembarked, “Shoot him!” The uncle complied and the family ate the horse for dinner!

Fraser and Davidson then used details from the story to weave into poetry and show the audience how other unrelated subjects could be toggled into the mix of the final results. They also presented Davidson’s book, From the Fire Hills, to everyone attending the presentation.

Following the lecture, we moved to the annual luncheon provided by the ladies of Guthrie. This is a highlight of the conference every year because the country ham biscuits, potato casserole, seasoned green beans, cool lime salad, pineapple salad, iced tea, coffee, and homemade pies are delectable and prepared by loving hands. The tables in the church reception hall this year featured bouquets of spring flowers surrounded by tiny soldiers and china animals and people to represent various works written by Robert Penn Warren.

Here is where some of the best conversations of the entire conference take place.

On my right at lunch, William Bedford Clark is the primary editor of the RPW letters, a mammoth undertaking, and is one of the most down to earth professors in the country. Bedford shared with me stories about Joseph Blotner, Warren’s biographer (and the biographer of William Faulkner, the two-volume set a gift from Bedford’s wife for Christmas when they had been married only a couple of years).

He said that Joe had been captured during World War II and imprisoned, but that it had not embittered him. Bedford and Joe had been friends for years and they talked on the phone occasionally after Joe lived in assisted living as a result of osteoporosis near the end of his life. Bedford said that Joe had had a sad life after having outlived the deaths of many close to him.

On one call, Bedford was reminding Joe of how his great research and writing had enhanced the lives of so many others when Joe replied, “My boy!” Bedford was immensely touched by this description because he was well past 60 at the time.

I also gleaned from talking with Bedford that more than a dozen years ago he had written for the Sewanee Review an article called “Letters from Home” that discussed Warren’s complicated relationship with his parents, especially his mother. This article was based on letters that were nearly destroyed because they had been stored in a vacuum cleaner box in the basement of a college library.

Emma Cinina Brescia’s second husband had given her papers to the library where they were promptly shoved aside as being of little value. (Obviously, the librarian was unaware that she was Robert Penn Warren’s first wife!) Also found in the box were numerous books inscribed by the authors to Warren and Cinina!

On my left was another Warren scholar and treasurer of the RPW Circle, John Burt from Brandeis. Widely read, he related to the young scholars sitting across from us (one of whom is working on her Ph. D. At the University of Chicago with Warren’s daughter, Rosanna, as her thesis adviser) the origin of the term “Caucasian” as being a result of the study of skulls from various races by German anthropologist Johann Blumenbach.

The “white” skull came for the area of Russia, the Caucasus Mountains, between the Black and Caspian Seas, where women are rumored to be the most beautiful in all of Europe. As a result of this study, the man became enamored with the face he imagined and termed the white skull “Caucasian” and the entire race was thereafter termed as such. (Blumenbach did not give credit to philosopher Christoph Meiner, author of The Outline of History of Mankind (1785), who had previously used this term.)

After lunch, I visited the Robert Penn Warren Birthplace Museum and located four of the volumes of RPW: An Annual of Robert Penn Warren Studies, a bargain at only $10.00 a copy. Bedford is also one of the editors of this journal. The fifth edition is a gold mine of information from his daughter, son Gabriel, and others who knew Warren himself.

Altogether, the day was a tremendous pleasure, a treasure of information, and a note to self to attend again every year of my life as long as I am physically and mentally able!

About Sue Freeman Culverhouse

Author of Tennessee Literary Luminaries: From Cormac McCarthy to Robert Penn Warren (The History Press, 2013) Sue Freeman Culverhouse has been a freelance writer for the past 36 years. Beginning in 1976, she published magazines articles in Americana, Historic Preservation, American Horticulturist, Flower and Garden, The Albemarle Magazine, and many others. Sue is the winner of two Virginia Press Awards in writing.

She moved to Springfield, Tennessee in 2003 with her sculptor husband, Bill a retired attorney. Sue has one daughter,  Susan Leigh Miller who teaches poetry and creative writing at Rutgers University.

Sue teaches music and writing at Watauga Elementary School in Ridgetop, Tennessee to approximately 500 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. She also publishes a literary magazine each year; all work in the magazine is written and illustrated by the students.

Sue writes “Uncommon Sense,” a column in the Robertson County Times, which also appears on Clarksville Online. She is the author of “Seven keys to a sucessful life”, which is  available on amazon.com and pubishamerica.com; this is a self-help book for all ages.

Web Site: http://ift.tt/1gvkEwn
Email: cuverhouse@comcast.net

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Considering Buying a Condo in Clarksville TN? - HULIQ

Condominium living is a little different from living in a regular single family home but it can be wonderful. Though not everyone will appreciate the benefits of condo living, it is just right for many buyers especially first time buyers.

Many condos for sale in Clarksville are priced under the market of individual homes. This gives a transitioning buyer a chance to save a little money and still have the enjoyment of owning their own home with less outside responsibility and maintenance worries.

What are some of the other benefits of owning a condo?

• Buyers like knowing they have neighbors close by. It gives them a sense of belonging to a community.

•There are common elements like swimming pools, workout rooms, clubhouses, play areas and wide open spaces that give buyers a chance to get to know neighbors and also have quality of life.

•You may have lower utility costs because of the way the condos are built with shared walls and economy of scale..

•The monthly HOA fee generally covers exterior maintenance items saving the condo owner direct repair expenses they may not have been prepared to pay.

•The grounds care, parking lots and trash pick up are usually paid for through your monthly fee and managed through the HOA.This makes for easier budgeting of your monthly expenses.
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• The feeling of security and safety is important to many condo buyers and is one of the prime reasons buyers choose condo living.

•The HOA is comprised of a representation of owners. If you like to be involved and help make decisions about your development then you could run for one of the positions on the Board of Directors. Home owners have a say.

•Knowing that your home is being managed and safe could give you the peace of mind to travel for long periods of time.

•It serves as a good option when life presents changes in income, relationships, relocation and lifestyle changes. It doesn't have to be your choice forever but could be a place where you can be happy.

Considering Buying a Condo in Clarksville TN? See all Condos for Sale in Clarksville TN here.

Buying a condo can be a very smart purchase for a buyer. First time buyers, couples, single buyers, downsizing buyers, senior buyers are all good prospects for condo living. Some people just don't want a yard to take care of or want to live on a big piece of property. Condo purchasing is also a good transition from apartment living.

When you want to take a look at condo living, contact Clarksville TN Real Estate Agent, Debbie Reynolds. You can find Debbie at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, 931-920-6730.

Clarksville Police Department releases Motorcycle Theft Crime Trends report - Clarksville Online

April 28, 2015 |

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Police Detective Raymon Carroll delivered an impressive presentation to the Command Staff at the CPD weekly Comstat meeting held on Friday April 17th, 2015.

Detective Carroll’s Supervisor, Captain Crockarell, advised that this information is important to get out to motorcycle owners so that they can be vigilant against the current motorcycle theft crime trends. Detective Carroll, with assistance from other CPD Detectives and Officers, compiled motorcycle theft intelligence from January 2011 to March 2015.

Map of the motorcycle incidents from January 2011 to March 2015.

Detective Carroll’s Findings from January 2011 – March 2015

133 Motorcycles taken in Clarksville

• 99 Sports Bikes
• 34 Other (20 Cruiser style  and 14 Dirt Bikes)
• Of the total taken; 83 were taken from apartment complexes.
• 72 of those taken from apartments were Sport Bikes.
• Over half of the motorcycles taken were taken from the north side of Clarksville, closer to Fort Campbell, KY.

Common  Trends

• 62% of stolen motorcycles since 2011 have been taken from apartment complexes.
• 74% of stolen motorcycles since 2011 have been Sports Bikes.
• 73% of stolen Sports Bikes have been stolen from apartment complexes.

Top Trending  Motorcycles

• Suzuki GSXR series- 28 Taken Jan 2011 to Mar 2015
• Honda  CBR  series- 13 Taken Jan 2011 to Mar 2015
• Kawasaki Ninja series- 13 Taken Jan 2011 to Mar 2015
• Yamaha R1 / R6 series- 12 Taken Jan 2011 to Mar 2015

Top Trending Motorcycles

Why the Sports Bike?

One reason Sports Bikes are taken is because they are light weight.

Why the Sports Bike?

The four models of Sports Bikes listed in the previous section have average weights of 388-408lbs dry and 417-435lbs wet. With weights between 388 to 435lbs, stealing a Sports Bike can be a one to two-man job.

Why the Sports Bike?

Another popular reason for stealing Sports Bikes is because they can be sold piece by piece. Sports Bikes can be easily taken apart and sold to individuals who are both able to put a bike together or to replace damaged parts on Sports Bikes used in racing and/or stunts.

Why the Sports Bike?

Those individuals who buy stolen parts can purchase them at wholesale prices. With racing and stunts being an ongoing hobby for some individuals, the need for new parts is significant.

A Seasonal Crime

According to the information Carroll compiled and for obvious reasons, more motorcycles are stolen during the summer months, especially in July and August.

Stolen Motorcycles in Clarksville by Month – 2011 through 2015.

Motorcycle owners usually store their bikes inside during the winter months and have them out and ready to ride during the summer months.

National Insurance Crime Bureau – Motorcycle Thefts by Month

The motorcycles are more accessible for motorcycle theft criminals during the summer months at apartment complexes because the motorcycle owners are more likely to store their bikes outside of their apartments or in the general parking spaces.

Methods of Stealing the Motorcycles

1. Riding off from location –
   1. Keys left in the ignition (too easy for a criminal)- Some motorcycle criminals only look for bikes with the keys in their ignitions.
   2. The criminal replaces the ignition switch- Some criminals who have made a career out of stealing motorcycles have the tools and know-how to replace ignition switches. The best way to prevent these criminals from stealing a bike is proper storage.
2. Loading motorcycle into the back of a pick-up truck – Due to the light weight of Sports Bikes, lifting the bike into the back of a pick-up truck can be a one to two-man job.
   1. The video below shows two suspects loading a Sports Bike into a pick-up truck from an apartment complex here in Clarksville in less than 40 seconds. The suspects in this incident were apprehended, and the video evidence was useful in CPD Detective Vince Duke’s case.
3. Pushing the motorcycle from its location then loading it into an enclosed rental truck or trailer –  Some criminals simply push the motorcycle into an ideal location and load it into a rental truck or onto a trailer.

Storage Suggestions for Motorcycle Owners that Live in Apartment Complexes

• Do not park in the general parking area and avoid parking the motorcycle in view from major thoroughfares.
• If available on site, rent a garage.
• Rent an apartment on the ground floor and bring the motorcycle inside.
• Rent a storage unit if there are no garages on site and drive to the motorcycle.
• If you can only rent, rent a home with a place to store your motorcycle.

Note: Citizens that Report Suspicious Activity are Taken Seriously by the Clarksville Police Department (CPD)

Example

In 2012, a resident of a Clarksville Apartment Complex had reported that someone had been photographing a motorcycle in the complex. Acting on the suspicious activity, investigators installed cameras in a vacant apartment.  Later a Sports Bike had been taken.

The camera caught the theft on tape. The motorcycle was lifted up and placed into the bed of a truck.  Still photos were disseminated through the Media. The suspect’s Mother recognized the truck that ultimately led to the arrest of two suspects for the theft.

We urge anyone who observes suspicious activity to call 911, so we can take proactive measures in preventing a crime from occurring.

Except for the video provided by CPD Detective Vince Duke, the slides and intelligence was put together by CPD Detective Raymon Carroll

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Clarksville's Customs House Museum May 2015 Exhibits and Activities - Clarksville Online

April 28, 2015 |

Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.

Some of the events in January at the Museum are: In the Garden: Southern Watercolor Society’s 38th Annual Juried Exhibition, Ed Nash: Exploration, Go Figure!, The Creative Gilmans, The Art of Flying High, and Story & Craft Time with Ms. Sue.

Salty Sisters Racing to Win. (Judy Saltzman)

Exhibits

Southern Watercolor Society’s 38th Annual Juried Exhibition
May 12th – July 5th

Grandads Pride. (Mary Spellings)

Ed Nash: Exploration
May 1st – 31st

This Exhibit Sponsored by Nashville Arts Magazine

Ed Nash: Exploration

Go Figure!
March 1st – June 14th

Developed by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with the American Library Association and supported by the National Science Foundation.

The Creative Gilmans
March 5th – May 10th

The Art of Flying High
May 1st – 31st

Preview some of the art that will be available for auction at our annual fundraiser Flying High, on display in the lobby.

Activities

The Big Payback: $5k by 5:00pm on May 5th
Tuesday, May 5th

The Big Payback is coming May 5th, 2015, and the Customs House Museum is excited to take part in this monumental event! The Big Payback, hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, is a community-wide online giving day that’s a special occasion to celebrate Middle Tennessee’s spirit of generosity and support the work of nonprofits.

This 24-hour online event will help organizations, like the Customs House Museum, raise much-needed unrestricted dollars and bring awareness to pressing needs in our communities.
On May 5th, our goal is to raise $5k by 5:00pm for improvements to our children’s galleries. Your donation of $10.00 or more will be a big help!

Visit our website or Facebook to find out how you can donate and contribute to your community!

May First Thursday Art Walk
May 7th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Join us for the First Thursday Art Walk on May 7th. The museum will be open with free admission from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. The Clarksville Jazz Project Trio will give a live performance in the galleries from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.

Story & Craft Time with Ms. Sue
May 7th, 14th, & 28th, 10:30am – 11:15am

Ms. Sue has more than 500 picture books in her personal library. Join us this month as she shares some of her favorites. All ages welcome.

Family Fun Day: “Get Your Kicks on Route 66”
May 9th, 10:00am – 4:00pm

You are invited to join us as we take the ultimate “road trip” without leaving Clarksville. There will be sites to see, things to do, and things to make. And while you’re here, visit the exhibit “Becoming Clarksville” to find out what Governor Austin Peay did that made travel by car a little easier.

Let’s Find: Things to Count
May 26th & 27th, 10:30am – 11:30am

For Children 2 – 5 years old & their adults

Do you know how many Randys there are on the pit crew standing by Jeff Purvis’s racecar in the sports gallery? Join us for May’s Let’s Find as we look for unusual things to count in the museum. We’ll also make a craft and listen to Ms. Sue read some of her special counting books. Siblings are always welcome!

May in the Children’s Room: Backyard Birds

Our apologies: the Children’s Room will be closed May 12th – 17th due to a special event.

Chickadees, cardinals, crows, and cuckoos are just a few of the birds that might show up in your yard this summer. Visit the Children’s Room to discover some other birds that just might come by, too!

There will be books to read, puzzles to complete, puppets to pretend with, crafts to make, art to enjoy, objects to examine, and things to try every day.
The Children’s Room provides exhibit-related, hands-on learning experiences for families. Activities vary weekly, so drop in often!

All activities are free with your museum membership or paid admission. For more information, contact Ms. Sue at 931.648.5780 or sue@customshousemuseum.org

The museum will be closed Sunday, May 10th for Mother’s Day and Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.

About the Customs House Museum

Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State’s second largest general museum.

With over 35,000 square feet of the region’s best hands-on activities and special events…people of all ages agree – the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!

The Explorer’s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice’s Attic, McGregor’s Market and kitchen, and of course – the Bubble Cave! Finally, get “all aboard” to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers “ride the rails” every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.

Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Senior Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at http://ift.tt/1hcxGPP

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