Video contest lets teens explore road safety
High School students compete to direct next teen safe driving ad in Project Orange Video Contest
NASHVILLE – The road to stardom now has a shortcut for Tennessee high school students. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is looking for the director of their next ad on teen safe driving in work zones and they want a Tennessee high school student to create it.
The first ever Between the Barrels Project Orange Video contest begins Monday, January 5, 2009 and is open to all Tennessee High School Students. Teens who write, shoot, and edit a 25 second public service announcement on teen safe driving in work zones and submit it to TDOT by March 1, 2009 could see their ad played on television stations across the state, receive a free set of Bridgestone tires and receive a $500 prize.
“Work zones can be particularly dangerous, even deadly, places for teens,” said Christin Hayes, Between the Barrels Statewide Coordinator. “The Project Orange Video Contest not only gives Tennessee students the opportunity to see their work showcased statewide, it also provides them the chance to possibly save the life of a fellow Tennessee student.” [Read more]
Taxpayers can access satellite offices
Brenda Radford, Montgomery County Trustee, has announced SmartTrips and the following information on tax relief/tax freeze.
The Montgomery County Trustee’s Office is coming to a Volunteer Fire Department near you. With ever-rising fuel and grocery prices, everyone is looking for a little help. On the following days the locations listed below will serve as an optional, satellite Trustee’s Office and offer county residents the convenience of paying their County Property taxes or to apply for any of the (5) Tax Relief/Tax Freeze Programs in their respective areas of Montgomery County: [Read more]
City Councilors, Judge Smith to take oath of office on New Year’s Day
The Clarksville City Council will meet in special session on January 1 at 10 a.m. at City Council Chambers, 108 Public Square, to administered the oath of office to the city’s recently elected city council members and a city judge.
Mayor Johnny Piper will swear in the following: James Lewis, Ward 3; Wallace Redd, Ward 4; Candy C. Johnson, Ward 5; David Allen, Ward 8; Joel Wallace, Ward 9; and Jeff Burkhart, Ward 12. City Judge Charles W. Smith will also be sworn in. The election of a Mayor Pro Tem will follow. [Read more]
Winter programs available at Clarksville community centers
If you are planning to visit the Christmas on the Cumberland lighting display this coming weekend, please be aware that Santa is not scheduled this weekend. Christmas on the Cumberland will be open nightly, Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday through January 1st. Santa is scheduled to return December 19th-21st.
There are lots of things happening in the Community Centers this season.
Open Volleyball is at the Kleeman Community Center at 166 Cunningham Lane, on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come out and join us. You only need to purchase an annual ID card for $5 to participate. [Read more]
