Real America Revealed Under Rocks of Walter Hill JOSTEN's

6 SIDELINES Tuesday, September 4,1979 Real America revealed under rocks of Walter Hill By ALAN ROGERS Seen after a week of rain and around two sides of the park. For time with the people who frequent Sidelines Copy Editor little activity the field is empty those who dare, this is an "ole the area. On any hot weekend, the Turn right off Tennessee except a span of truck tracks. Knee swimmin' hole." The bank is fully beach becomes a spectacle of - . Highway 99 about five miles north high grass is in dire need of being equipped with a recently rope- tanned skin and bright bikinis. of Murfreesboro, just before the tromped, kicked and actively lassoed tree arching out over the With some river-goers, the mood blue bridge, and at the enfrance to abused by cars, sunworshippers water. (A jagged stump points to to party has been replaced by the Walter Hill dam you are greeted by and myriads of frisbee freaks. the spot where some poor soul quest for the pungency of fish and the River Side Bait Shop. Straight ahead to the next corner swung on the last rope a bit too moss. Across the river, below the There's nothing for sale here. of the road usually set the cars of hard). dam, old men in lawn chairs have The last chance to pack beer and dedicated fishermen and boaters. If you don't care to swim in the rooted into the rocky riverbank. munchies was about three miles Keep following the road counter- near zero-visibility water, just park Their fishing bobbers in the water back. This faded establishment is clockwise around the frisbee field and party. People come "just to see are the only things moving. nearly overgrown on all sides by and you'll realize you should have if there's any other people here I Drive across the river to take a vines, saplings and weeds. Its turned left at the fork in the first know," said John Taylor, a student closer look at Americana. The weathered blue exterior proclaims place. at MTSU. crumbling stone mill house has little hope for the future and sticks It's quicker to the action. "It's a good place to come get become a true medium of ex- out like a sore thumb from the past. To the left and right along the high," one student said, who asked pression. Predominant blue, black Ghosts observe from four rusted road amid the natural scenic not to be identified. "There's not and red spray-paint graffitti pool-hall cheap seats perched beauty of potholes and ankle deep many other places to go around dominate the building's decor. i against the building's front. Op- mud are numerous places to park here," he added. No matter what you do at posite the shop, a lonesome con- — both day and night. A brown, rocky beach below the Walter Hill for grins and good crete picnic table has grown amidst One anonymous observer dam is frequently dotted with times, there is plenty of space to a clump of trees. Bouncing farther commented there's just as many litter, beer cans and " 'Boro-ites" hearken to your heart's desires. along, it becomes obvious it is only cars parked here at night as there cooling off — "sitting out in the First impressions of hedge-apples, one of many scattered beside the are in the daytime. However, the river in their webbed chairs," as beer cans and bottles should not road. best summer-style entertainment Tim Brown, an MTSU sophomore, deter you from having fun. It A couple of holes, scrapes and here is provided by friends, sun- described the scene. should just remind you of the tune turns later and the increasingly shine and water. Tim goes to Walter Hill "to which used to go something like — treacherous road forks around a Above the dam, Stones River, party." "Tennessee trash, messin' up my ^ proven frisbee field. lined with half-dead trees, bends It seems to be a common past- party..." photo by Kathy Tray A place to party and meet friends. Stones River Washes other cares away at Walter Hill Dam. Committee is studying faculty moonlighting Miss Tennessee-Universe contest MTSU News Bureau ditional information, Haston said. valuable services and generate Regents policies. Members of a campus committee The new committee members important links between the in- The proposed outside em- appointed to develop guidelines are Robert L. Bingham, main- stitution and community. ployment or business activity must to take place in Nashville pertaining to outside employment tenance; Henry A. Swader, However, the policy does not not interfere with assigned or business activity of full-time custodial services maintenance; apply to normal, short-term ac- responsibilities; constitute a Applications are now being accepted for the Annual Miss Tennessee faculty, administrators and Thenartis Ellis, secretary to Dr. tivities such as speaking conflict of interest or compete with USA pageant which will be held at the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville professional staff have held their Barbara Haskew; Carolyn Holmes, engagements, exhibitions and the education, research or public Dec. 29. organizational meeting, according records; Earl T. Harris, bookstore; recitals. Nor does it apply when the service programs of the institution; The pageant, which is the official preliminary to the Miss USA — Miss^- to Dr. Lynn Haston, vice-president and Martha R. Turner, director of individual is not within the term of and be undertaken with the claim Universe contest, is judged on the basis of poise, personality, swimsuit and for administration. placement. his or her contract period or on that the individual is a represen- evening gown competition. Applicants must be between 18 and 28 years The State Board of Regents Outside employment of MTSU leave. tative of the institution in con- old, never married and at least a six month resident of Tennessee. proposed a policy concerning staff may benefit students, in- Prior to engaging in outside nection with the employment. Prizes to be awarded to the 1980 Miss Tennessee USA include a round outside employment of MTSU stitutions and citizens, the Board of employment or business activity, If employment involves the use trip flight and 12 days at the Miss USA pageant, a scholarship, color staff. As a result, a faculty com- Regents stated. Experiences in the staff member should notify the of institutional equipment, portrait, jewelry, formal evening gown, $W0 cash, crown, banner and mittee has been studying the policy which members of the staff engage president (or someone designated facilities or services, there must be » trophy. and a second committee — can contribute to the quality of by him), of the nature of the institutional approval and Girls interested in competing for the title must apply to Mrs. Billie representing administrative, instruction, enhance the employment and the expected provisions must be made for McLarty, State Director, 121 Boxwood Drive, Franklin, Tenn., 37064 or clerical and maintenance personnel professional competence of the commitment of time. The em- compensating the institution at call 373-8456. has been formed to provide ad- individual and bring credit to the ployment must be consistent with established rates. institution. 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