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Martin, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin is opting not to outsource its facilities management services. The decision comes following a campus visit by Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, lnc. as a facilities management service provider recently contracted by the state of Tennessee. ln 2OI5, the University of Tennessee System was invited to participate in a process to identify possible opportunities to reduce costs for the operation of all state facilities including higher education. UT President Joe DiPietro asked the leadership of each campus to work with JLL to enable them to make proposals for facilities operations and determine what is in the best interests of the campus. Each campus will present their decision to the board of trustees at the UT Board of Trustees meeting Nov.3 in Knoxville.

The master contract allows authorized entities such as University of Tennessee institutions to utilize the JLL contract, which primarily provides for custodial, grounds and repair and maintenance facilities management services using a cost-plus fees service model.

Following the site tour, JLL submitted a proposal for providing services to UT Martin with cost- reduction opportunities of $93,366 annually. Most projected savings were within the university's housing auxiliary operations. Upon further examination of the proposal, it was determined that the estimated cost reduction in the JLL proposal would be less than $14,000 annually. The adjustment is due to the duplication of $80,000 in both the housing grounds and maintenance budgets when providing data to JLL.

The university is electing not to utilize JLL's services because the adjusted proposed savings to UT Martin with the JLL contract are not significant. UT Martin willfurther increase savings and efficiencies in the physical plant and housing maintenance operations through incorporation of opportunities JLL outlined as observations and insights from its site tour.

UT Martin's center locations in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville are not owned by the university and were not included in outsourcing considerations.

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UTM not outsourcing its facilities management UTM TO HOST STIIDENT UT Martin is opting not to outsource its facilities REC|TALS NoU. 9-t4 management services. The decision comes following a The University of Tennes- campus visit by Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. see at Martin Department of (JLL), as a facilities management service provider re- Music will present a variety of cently contracted by the state of Tennessee. In 2O15, performances by students in the the University of Tennessee System was invited to upcoming weeks. All events are Ilee and open to the public. participate in a process to identify possible opportuni- Students will perform in the state facil- ties to reduce costs for the operation ofall Student Chamber R-ecitals at ities including higher education. UT President Joe Di- 7:30, Nov. 9 and 11, in the UT Pietro asked the leadership of each campus to work Martin Fine Arts Building's with JLL to enable them to make proposals for facil- Blankenship Recital Hall. Brass, ities operations and determine what is in the best in- woodwind, percussion and piano terests of the campus. Each campus will present their students will be featured, per- decision to the board of trustees at the UT Board of forming in various ensembles. Trustees meeting Nov. 3 in Knoxville. Repertoire spans the eras of The master contract allows authorized entities such musical history. A Fall Choral as University of Tennessee institutions to utilize the Concert will take place at 3 p.m., Nov. 12, contract, primarily provides for custodial, JLL which also in the Blankenship facilities man- Recital grounds and repair and maintenance Hall. The Vocai Studio Recital agement services using a cost-plus fees service model. will immediately follow and Following the site tour, JLL submitted a proposal for feature sfudents, each perform- providing services to UT Martin with cost- reduction ing one song. Delana Easley, opportunities of $93,366 annually. Most projected of Union City and UT Martin savings were within the university's housing arxiliary lecturer of music, Rita Winter, operations. Upon further examination of the proposal, of Union Crty, Gian Garma, of it was determined that the estimated cost reduction in Martin, John-Alex Warner, of the JLL proposal would be less than $14,ooo annually. Union City, Grant Larcom, of Union City, and The adjustment is due to the duplication of $8O,OOO in Abigale Plunk, of Martin, will accompany the both the housing grounds and maintenance budgets performers on the piano. when providing data to JLL. The university is electing not to utilize JLLs services because the adjusted proposed savings to UT Martin with the JLL contract are not significant. UT Martin will further increase savings and efficiencies in the physical plant and housing maintenance operations through incorporation of opportunities JLL outlined as observations and insights from its site tour. UT Martin s center locations in Jackson, Parsons, Rip- ley, Selmer and Somerville are not owned by the university and were not included in outsourcing considerations. -Thtofieieustom-.rTgfr - Enginee-ing pTOgTam cultural ScholarshiP reciPi- ents are Hannah Elizabeth earns reaccreditation Nave of Woodbury, Martin UTM ag The University of Ten- ABET's voluntary Peer- Grissom of Rock Island, process is highlY of nessee at Martin's bach- review John Thomas Woolfolk respected because it adds Elizabeth elor of science degree Pro- Jackson, Sarah has critical value to academic students Trenton, Mary gram in engineering Dodd of reaccredited by the programs in the science, Minatra of Rockvale, been Lane Accreditation iechnology, engineering Olivia Grace Childress of Engineering Commission of ABET, the and mathematics disci- chosen Bogota and Emma Rushton global accreditor of college plines, where quality. Preci- Two University of Ten- of Waverly. programs in lion and safety are of the are a direct and university nessee at Martin students "scholarshiPs nce' utmost imPortance. of our investment a were accepted to the example c and Developed by technical Mid-America in the future of agriculture," Farm Credit e orofessionals from ABET's College Leaders Scholarship said Bill Johnson, President tion member societies. ABET Farm Credit Program, which provides and CEO of meet criteria focus on what stu- Mid-America. assures Programs professional develop- produce gradu- dents experience and learn. "We're proud to supPort standards to ment opportunities to stu- to enter asPira- ates who are readY dents pursuing agricultural studenls with career fields agriculture. These critical technical careefs. the waY their skills and that are leading Meanwhile, eightotherUT , in innovation and emerging Martin students includ- - technologies, and anticiPat- ing one from Union City ing the welfare and safetY were awarded scholar- public. - agriculture," he said needs of the ships through its Customer and reaccreditation is Farm Credit Mid-America "This Agricultural Scholarship a testament to our excel- is a financial services cooP- program. lent program William Singer erative, serving the credit Monte of ing and. the Alan needs of farmers and rural . Hermitage and Kevin our engrneerr Robertson of Mount Juliet residents across Indiana, KentuckY and Tenne- our students. are participating in the two- Ohio, ate the outstanding insti- ssee for a cenfury. year program that awards tutional support we have students with The UT Martin DePart- 20 $5,000 received during this Pro- scholarships and Iearning ment of Agriculture, Geo- and Natural cess," said Dr. Jennifer sessions in professional sciences interim dean offers bachelor of Greenwood, growth and financial edu- Resources the UT Martin College science degrees in agricul- of cation. They were chosen of Engineering and Natural based academic perfor- ture, geosciences and natu- on Sciences. mance. leadership qualities ral resources management Master Science "'We are very Pleased and community involve- and a of bach- agriculture and that the UT Martin ment. degree in science program natural resources. elor of Molly Carpenter of Union has been For additional inforrna- in engineering City is one of the Customer reaccredited. Accreditation Agricultural Scholarship tion, visit www.utm.edu/ recrprents. departments/agnr.

gram is a requirement for itate licensure," said Dr. Robert LeMaster, Profes- sor and interim chair of the UT Martin DePartment of Engineering. "Meeting the ABET re- quirements assures current and future students that the program is recognized bY external evaluators as having all th necessary to tllty engineeri " he added. The UT Martin engineering program offers concen- tritions in civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical and manufacturing en gineering. Sought worldwide, see, Wednesday, November 1,20I'7 'Dean C onnert remembered as trailblazer, man of faith

The Rev. Harold Conner FT N'Iartin joined the was a high school principal Sr. - the University of University of Tennessee tn in Weakley County and later Tennessee at Mafiin's first 2011 to observe the 50th worked many years with black administrator - anniversary of African Conner after he was hired recently died and was laid American students enroll- by the university. Watkins to rest in Marlin. ing in the universitY' of Martin credits Conner's human- He was 97. Conner is remembered in Award relations skills for his abil- Conner, known by many the commemorative Pub- that recog- ity to work with people as "Dean Conner." first lication "Celebrating 50 nrzes out- from all backgrounds. came to UT Martin in 1969 Years of African-American standing "I think a good part of it as assistant dean of stu- Achievement" for his role ach ieve- (his success) was his lead- dents and was later named in the successful integration ment and ership style," Watkins said. assistant vice chancellor for of Weakley CountY Schools innovative "It was a quiet, dignified student affairs. He contin- and UT Martin. leadership and effective way of inter- ued as a university admin- Jesse Arnold Pryor, the in the com- acting with people." istrator until his retirement munlty. Beyond his leadership first African American CONNER in 1981. student to enroll at the Deborah qualities, Watkins remem- Conner was instrumen- university in 1961, cred- Mlliams-Boyd is a long- bered Conner as a master tal in starting many cam- ited Conner during the time employee in UT storyteller. "Mr. Conner pus organizations and September 20 ll dedica- Martin's Office of Business had a good sense of humor, programs that still play tion of Unity Circle near Services and recalled the and he used stories to make signilicant roles at the uni- Clement Hall for encourag- many ways "Dean Conner" his points effectively," versity, including the Black ing her to attend the Martin touched her and her family. Watkins said. "He could Student Association, the campus. "While a student at UTM, tell a simple story, and the Freshman Studies Program, Conner was a U.S. ArmY timid and shy, I was told to point would be so clear, the Highest Praise Gospel veteran, a member of AlPha do everything I could not you just couldn't miss it." Choir and the Peer Enabler Phi Alpha FraternitY Inc. to go to his office, because "Mr. Conner was one of Program that mentors enter- and an ordained BaPtist when you went. you were the finest gentlemen I've ing students. minister, serving as Pas- already in trouble," she ever had the privilege of "Dean Conner was a tor of Fuller Street BaPtist wrote in an email. "He working with." Watkins trailblazer and a role model Church in Dresden for expected great things out of said of his longtime friend for generations of students almost five decades. Conner me, and I did all I could to and colleague. from all backgrounds," UT was the first reciPient of the make him proud." Conner Phil Dane, retired UT Martin Chancellor Keith UT Martin Black Student baptized her yo Martin athletics director Carver said in a statement. Association's annual Leg- loved hearing h and the ,university's coor- "His UT Martin legacy acy Award honoring his play the piano, dinator of student leader- endures in many lasting university achievements. her children received the ship development who now forms. but his students and Harold Conner Scholarship lives in Memphis, remem- those who worked with him while attending the univer- bered Conner as both his will always know him as srty. junior high school principal an educator, mentor, friend "He was always gjv- and a fellow UT Martin and man of great faith." ing life instructions," -Ms. employee. Dane paid trib- Conner played a major Williams-Boyd added.,,I ute to Conner in a Facebook role in the integration of loved hearing him preach, post. public schools in Weakley and he never bothered to "He was one of the wis- County and at the univer- sugarcoat any ofit. He shot est men I ever knew and a srty. from the hip and, great man of faith," Dane hered you. you just wrote. "He led our school uch' and kept on when racial integration began and always made the Dr. Phil Watkins, UT point that we were integrat- Martin vice chancellor ed, not desegregated. And emeritus of student affairs, he was right. He treated us first knew Conner when he all the same." INDEPENDENTAPPEAL WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2017 Organization ranks UT Martin as top online college

For the lndependent Appeal Martin's online program include 36th na- courses and degree programs for online tionally and top-ranked in Tennessee by students," said Wilson. "These efforts to MARTIN - The University of Tennessee U.S. News & World Report's propel student success have at Martin is ranked first among the 19 Best "2017 Best Online MBA Pro- not gone unnoticed as evident Online Colleges in Tennessee for 2017 by grams" category; 16th by mas- by this national recognition." College Choice. ter-of-finance.org for Most The ranking was based on "Receiving recognition as the number- Affordable Online MBA; and institutional excellence and one online progam in the state is a tribute 17th nationally for the master's student success. Institutional to our faculty and administration," said Dr. in education with a major in excellence includes student Adam Wilson, director of UT Martin On- counseling degree program by test scores, graduation rate line. "I am always deeply appreciative of affordablecolleges.com. The and student-to -faculty ratio. the efforts our faculty make to engage with online master's degree in edu- The student success com- students in our virhral classrooms, and this cation was recognized for af- posite score includes tuition ranking is further validation of their hard fordability. costs, average student indebt- work." "Our faculty and administration strive edness after graduation, projected early ca- Other recent rankings received by UT to be very deliberate when developing reer salaryfor graduates and the amount of

fi nancial aid available. Sources for the data come from colleges' websites, PayScale, and nationally rec- ogn2ed U.S. News &World Report andThe National Center for Education Statistics. In its description of UT Maltin, College Choice noted UT Martin offers a variety of online-only programs, as well as online classes available for all students. The ranking also mentioned UT Mar- tin's transition of its distance-learning platform from Blackboard to Canvas in Spring 2017, which enables students to access in- teractive course materials including Power- Points, images, lectures, movie clips, audio, graphs and charts. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS 1 HURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017

New arts program launched

By JENSON GREEIIBURG Press Reporter

Middle school students in Weakley County now have the opportunity to learn the arls from world-class faculty in Martin's newest after school program. The After School Arts Program (ASAP) is a joint effort between Weakley County Schools and the University of Tennessee at Marlin. The program of- STUDENT TEACHERS Brool

UTM not UTM, and maintenance facilities data to JLL. From Page I management servlces us- The university is electing outsourcing facilities including higher ing a cost-plus fees service not to ulilize JLL's services .education. UT President model. because the adjusted pro- facilities )o.. niPi"tto asked the Following the site tour, posed savings to UT Martin leade-rs[ip of each campus JLL submitted a proposal with the JLL contract are management to workbitlr JLL to enable forproviding services to UT not significant. UT Martin Martin with cost-reduction will further increase sav. The University of Ten- them to make proposals for opportunities ings and efficiencies in the nessee at Marrin is opting facilities operations and de- of $93,366 annually. projected physical plant and housing not to outsource its facili- termine what is in the best Most savings were within the maintenance operations ties management services. interests of the campus. university's housing aux- through incorporation of The decision comes follow- Each campus will present Upon opporlunities JLL outlined ing a campus visit by Jones their decision to the board iliary operations. examination the as observations and insights Lang LaSalle Americas Inc. of tmstees at the UT Board further of proposal, it was determined from its site tour. (JLL), as a facilities man- of Trustees meeting Nov. 3 UT Marlin's center loca- agement service provider in Knoxville. that the estimated cost reduction in the JLL proposal tions in Jackson, Parsons, recently contracted by the The master contract al- would be less than $14,000 Ripley, Selmer and Somer- state of Tennessee. lows authorized entities annually. adjustment ville are not owned by the ln2Ol5, the University of such as University of Ten- The is due to the duplication of university and were not in- Tennessee System was in- nessee institutions to utilize in both the housing cluded in outsourcing con- vited to participate in a pro- the JLL contract. which $80,000 grounds and maintenance siderations. cess to identify possible op- primarily provides for cus- providing portunities to reduce costs todial. grounds and repair budgets when for the operation of all state Snn UTM, Plcn r5

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UTM music department hosting student recitals next weekend

The UT Martin Department of Music will present a variety of performances by students in the upcoming weeks. All events are free and open to the public. Students will perform in the Student Chamber Recitals at 7:3O p.m., Nov. 9 and 14, in the UT Martin Fine Arts Build- ing's Blankenship Recital Hall. Brass, woodwind, percussion and piano students will be featured, performing in various ensembles. Repertoire spans the eras of musical history. A Fall Choral Concert will take place at 3 p.m., Nov. 12, also in the Blankenship Recital Hall. The Vocal Studio Recital will immediately follow and feature students, each performing one song. Delana Easley, of Union City and UT Martin lecturer of music, Rita Winter, of Union City Gian Garma, of Martin, John-AlexWarner, of Union City, Grant Larcom, of Union City, and Abigale Plunk, of Martin, will accompany the performers on the piano. For more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Music at 737-887-7402. _-*-.-*%

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I ACRO5S THE STATE UTcamprsessay notoHaslam outsnucing option

KNOXVIIIE(AP)_ThE University of Tennessee campuses in Knolrville, Chattanoo- ga and Martiu are opting out statement. to suPPort this of Gov. BillHaslam's signaturc "We continue effort to privatize fucilities managernentservices. The Haslam administration awarded Chicago-based company real estate giant Jones tamg LaSalle a stater4ride contractto pitd its services to individual higher education institutions, but left it up to eadt campus to decide whether to participate. tlT-Knoxville Chancellor to suggest Beverly Davenport saidin a ry Martin aPPeared of Tennes- release Tlresdaythat the deci- tirat the UniversitY not be final, sion is due to the university's see decisions maY extensive financial analyses, the complexity of the work done on the researdt-intensive campus and its commitrnent to drew their conclusions. economy and "Ourinitial reviewhas East Tbnnessee's that itsworldorce. raised several questions to discussing Davenport wrote that the we look forward university ranks among the with the aPProPriate PeoPle," lowest in the Southeastern he said. Conference in administratirrc and maintenance costs per square foot, and five-year pro- jections indicate $3.3 mifion more rn sanngs. THE I.AUDERDALE COUNry ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMB ER 2,2017 FAFSA Night

RIPLEY HIGH scHoot partnered with the University of TN at Martin Thursday, october 26th, to provide help to the class of 2o1B with filling out the FAFSA. UTM assistant director of financial aid, Amy Mistric and Deanna Smith, along with RHS graduation coach, Steve Smith, and counselors, sta- cey Horn and Kim Kelley worked with 33 students and their families as they applied for financial aid. lf students were unable to attend, they can still receive help through the counseling office at Ripley High School. parents/ guardians will need to call to set an appointmentto bring in their email ad- dress, social security number, and 2016 taxes to complete the FSA lD and FAFSA. All students going to a TCAT, 2-year school, or 4-year school must fill out the FAFSA to receive any,type of financial aid including TN promise, Hope Lottery Scholarship, grants, or loans. To stay eligible for TN promise, -l6th. the FAFSA must be completed before January

UTM piano ensemble to perform are university piano stu- holiday program dents John-Alex Warner, of Union City, Gian Garma, of Martin, Grant Larcom, of Union City, Emily Campbell, of JACKSONSUN.COM & The UT Martin Piano Ensemble, di- -Performers Tren- rected by Dr. Elaine Harriss, professor of ton, Meleah Gateley, of Humboldt, Abi- music, will present an evening of holi- gale Plunk, of Martin, Helen Kendall, of daymusic at 7:3O p.m., Nov.16, inthe UT Troy, and Anna Johnson, of Dresden. UT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2A1V Martin Fine Arts Building's Blankenship Martin faculty members performing the Recital Hall. "Dance of the Flowers" are Delana Eas- The program's featured work is ley, lecturer of music, Dr. Jessie Tho- Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" with man, associate professor of music, Dr. the overture and six daaces arranged for Amy Yeung, professor of music, Dr. Ro- two pianos. The final movement of the berto Mancusi, associate professor of suite, "Dance of the Flowers," is for five music, and Harriss. pianos. The event is free and opento thepub- Additional pieces include two very lic. For more information, contact the different settings of Leroy Andersons UT Martin Department of Music at 731- popular "sleigh Ride," Ralph Vaughn 88L-7402. Williams"'Fantasia on Greensleeves," and Ottorino Respighi's "Noel! Noel!" The grand finale features a very special holiday guest who will be revealed at the concert. Former Resident is Recipient of UTM Outstanding Employee Award

Nov 6.2017

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Carrie Arant, a 1997 graduate of Wayne County High School, was honored on October 1 lth when she received a UT Martin Outstanding Employee Award for fall 2017 . Arant, of Sharon, Tennessee, is the business manager for the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources. She became an employee of the University of Tennessee at Martin in April 2009, and has held her current position since March2014. Arant processes invoices, travel and payroll; coordinates faculty and staff searches; and maintains and balances all department, gift and grant accounts. She is known for her work ethic, organizational skills and positive attitude. Arant was presented her award by UTM Chancellor Keith Carver. www. che stercountyindependent. com

UT Martin among "America's 100 best college buys" kmorris lll612017

For the rzth consecutive year, the University of Tennessee at Martin is listed among "America's 1oo Best College Buys," a listing compiled by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc., of Rome, Ga. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville and Union University in Jackson join UT Martin as the only Tennessee universities listed.

"Offering students a high-quality education at an affordable cost is critical in today's higher education marketplace," said Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor. "We will work to maintain UT Martin as a value leader for those seeking a four-year college experience."

To be considered for the designation "America's 1oo Best College Buys," an institution must be an accredited, four-year institution offering bachelor's degrees. The institution must also offer full residential facilities, including residence halls and dining services.

Additionally, the institution must have had an entering freshman class in fall zo16 with a high school grade point average and/or SAT/ACT score equal to or above the national average for entering college freshmen. Also, the out-of-state cost of attendance in zotT-t8 for three quarters or two semesters must either be below the national average cost of attendance or not exceed the national average cost by more than ro percent.

Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc., conducted its zlh Annual National College Survey between April r and July 3r. The survey form was submitted to the offices of admissions directors of t,469 accredited U.S. colleges and universities offering four-year undergraduate degree programs and providing facilities for both room and board. Of the institutions surveyed, t,o88 schools responded. www.chestercountyindependent.com lll6l20l7

"Each year UT Martin secures its place among those institutions offering the very finest educational opportunities based solely upon objective, measurable criteria by which all the colleges and universities in America can be compared," said Lewis Lindsey Jr., IRE president. "Students at UT Martin enjoy and benefit from the opportunity of attending one of a very select group of institutions providing high-quality educations at low cost."

The recognition follows two listings announced in recent months. In August, The Princeton Review named the university among the "2018 Best Regional Colleges." The list is part of the company's website feature "2018 Best Colleges: Region by Region" posted at PrincetonReview.com. UT Martin has been included in this listing for 15 consecutive years.

UT Martin also continued among the top southern master's level universities in the zor8 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, released in September. The university tied for 46th place among both public and private universities and ranked rTth for southern public universities.

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Miss UT Martin / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship

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The annual Miss University of Tennessee at Martin / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday at 7 p m in the Harriet Fulton Theatre, located inside the UT Martin Fine Arts Building.

The Miss UT Martin Scholarship Pageant is celebrating its 55th year, and this is the 19th year for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title

The contestant crowned Miss UT Martin will receive $1,500 in scholarship money, and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival will receive

91 ,500 if she is a UT Martin student or $500 if not The first runner-up for Miss UT Martin will receive $500, and the second runner-up will receive 9200 The first and second runner-up for Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival do not receive scholarship money

Eleven contestants, including six UT Martin students, will compete for the 2018 tifles Both tifleholders will compete in the statewide Miss Tennessee scholarship Pageant in Jackson next summer, and the winner of that crown will then compete for the tiile of Miss America in Atlantic City, N.J

The admission charge is for the general public $15 and $10 for UT Martin students with their university lD Only one ticket can be purchased with each student lD. Haslam: No Retaliation Against Campuses That Won't Outsource

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam says his administration won't retaliate against several University of Tennessee campuses that opted against his effort to privatize facilities management services at higher education institutions

Nov.7,2017, at 1:00 p.m. //www'usnews'com

By JONATHAN MATTISE, Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says his administration won't retaliate against several University of Tennessee campuses that opted against his effort to privatize facilities management services at higher education institutions.

During budget hearings Tuesday, Haslam said he's disappointed with how the process played out, but his administration won't give less money to higher education because of choices that were left up to each campus.

Last week, the university's campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Martin opted against outsourcing facilities management to real estate giant Jones Lang LaSalle, the Haslam administration's choice for the statewide contract.

The Knoxville and Martin campuses were projected to save money with the outsourcing.

University of Tennessee System President Joe DiPietro said he will hold chancellors of those campuses accountable for finding equivalent savings without outsourcing.

Piano recital scheduled Finat fall preview day slated Saturday High school students and to 9:30 a.m. in the Boling The University of Tennes- Noel!" The grand finale fea- their families are invited to University Center. An of- see at Martin Piano Ensem- tures a very special holiday find out what it's like to be a ficial welcome will start at ble, directed by Dr. Elaine guest who will be revealed Skyhawk on Nov. I I during 9:30, followed by a student Harriss, professor of music, at the concert. the University of Tennessee panel discussion at 10. De- will present an evening of Performers are university at Martin's final Fall Pre- partmental visits will begin holiday music at 7:30 p.m., piano students John-Alex view Day. at 10:45, and campus tours Nov. 16, in the UT Martin Warner, of Union City, Gian Attendees will learn will start at 11:30. Students Fine Arts Building's Blan- Garma, of Martin, Grant about financial aid and will also receive com- kenship Recital Hall. Larcom, of Union City, Em- scholarships, student orga- plimentary tickets to the The program's featured ily Campbell, of Trenton, nizations and housing op- UT Martin football game work is Tchaikovsky's Meleah Gateley, of Hum- tions, as well as speak to against Jacksonville State at "Nutcracker Suite" with boldt, Abigale Plunk, of faculty members and ask 2p.m.inHardy M. Graham the overture and six dances Marlin, Helen Kendall, of questions about Potential Stadium. arranged for two pianos. Troy, and Anna Johnson, of areas Visit utm.edu/preview to The final movement of the Dresden. UT Martin faculty alro s register. There is no fee to suite, "Dance of the Flow- members performing the dents attend. ers," is for five pianos. Ad- "Dance of the Flowers" are campus, which is a Level I For more information, ditional pieces include two Delana Easley, lecturer of Certified Arboretum. contact the Office of Un- very different settings of music, Dr. Jessie Thoman, The day will begin with dergraduate Admissions at Leroy Anderson's popu- associate professor of mu- registration and an ad- 73I-88I-1020 or by email lar "Sleigh Ride," Ralph sic, Dr. Amy Yeung, profes- ministrative fair from 9 at [email protected]. Vaughn Williams"'Fanta- sor of music, Dr. Roberto sia on Greensleeves," and Mancusi, associate profes- Ottorino Respighi's "Noel! sor of music, and Harriss.

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UTM's REED Center Plans free speaker events UTM Preview Day on Saturday UT Martin s Regional Entrepreneur- High school students and their fam- ship and Economic Development Cen- ilies are invited to flnd out what it's like ter will host its fifth seminar in the to be a Skyhawk on Nov. during ll the UT "Small Busifiess Basics Ask the Ex- Martin s final Fall Preview - Day. Attend- pert" series for local business owners ees will learn about financial aid and from 6-8 p.m. today. Seminar costs are scholarships, student organizations covered by the Tennessee Small Busi- and housing options, as well as speak to ness Development Center. faculty members and questions ask Dr. Sean Walker will give a presenta- about potential areas of study. Families tion titled "Ending the Cold War in your can also speak with current students Workplace: Practical Tips for Resolving andtourUTMartin s campus, whichis a Conflict." one of the objectives of this Level I Certified Arboretum. The daywill presentation is to help organizations begin with registration and an adminis- and organizational members make a trative fair from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Bol- conflict a productive attribute of the or- ing University Center. An official wel- ganization. Participants will receive in- come will start 9:3O, at followed by a struction about the seven important student panel discussion at 10. Depart- facets of "working with conflict." mental visits will begin at 10:45, and Walker is an associate professor in campus tours will start 1130. Stu- at the UT Martin Department of Manage- dents will also receive complimentary ment, Marketing and Information Sys- tickets to the UT Martin football game tems and focuses primarily on the im- against Jacksonville State at 2 p.m. in pact of psychological phenomena on Hardy Graham M. Stadium. Visit human resources and organizational utm.edu/previewto register. There is no behavior. He is also both a licensed min- fee to attend. For more information, ister and mediator and has extensive contact the Offi ce of Undergraduate Ad- experience helping parties reach mutu- missions at 731-881-7O20 or by email at ally acceptable agreements when faced [email protected]. with conflict. The final session in the series will be held Nov. 14 at the REED Center at 406 S. Lindell St. in Martin. ..IACKSONSUN.COM € TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,2A17

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UTM statement Continued from Page 34 on'mass came distributed to a much broader audience. Many individuals who saw the letter outside of the class be- violence'letter came concerned for the safety of the campus and reported the matter to the police. From Staff Reports 'After an initial investigation, the UT Martin De- Jackson Sun . partment of Public Safety quickly determined that the USA TODAY NETWORK TENNESSEE campus was not in imminent danger. Dr. Bradshaw was placed on paid administrative leave while the Reminiscent of Orson Welles' 1938 matter was fully investigated. The campus reported broadcast of "War of the Worlds" - a the situation to the Weakley County District Attorney, realistic radio dramatization of Mar- who declined to press charges because Dr. Bradshaw tians invading Earth that caused na- engaged in speech protected by the First Amendment. tionwide panic - aprofessor's letter de- "It is now clear that Dr. Bradshaw intended the let- picting campus violence meant for ter to be used only as an in-class example of satire. De- classroom study at UT Martin made its spite his intent, Dr. Bradshaw tecognizes the legiti- way to police. mate safety concerns raised by readers of the letter No charges have been filed, as the and offers the following apology." Weakley County District Attorney's Of- flce has declined to press charges. Open letter from Dr. Charles Bradshaw UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver released the following statement Mon- "I would like to apologize for the problems created day morning: by a letter many have seen and responded to that I wrote satirizing S.R. 7704,'A Resolution to Allow Stu- Statement from dents to Concealed Carry on Campus.' Carver "The letter was written as an example of satire to be used in a class examining different t1ryes of written ar- 'As many of you are gument and to prove its usefulness to current events. I aware, a situation arose informedthe class that an anonymous facultymember this week from an open had written it, but it was in no way presented as em- letter issued by Dr. bodying any political views or actual views that I or Charles Bradshaw, UT any real person held. Nor did I suggest or imply that Martin associate professor of English, students should hold aparticular view ofthe'Conceal- under the pen name 'Wesley Sniper' and-Carry' situation. that contained descriptions of mass vi- "I anticipated that laughter, not fear, would be its olence on our campus. The letter was effect in my class and among my colleagues, and I originally crafted as an example of satir- shared several copies, anonymously, with selected ical writing for one of Dr. Bradshaw's inembers of my department. classes; however, the letter soon be- "When I found out that campus police were inquir- ing about the letter, I immediately contacted them to See LETTER, Page 7A let them know I was the author. "I am sorry, given current events, for any fear or an- ger this has caused for students or any others who support the university. I have the utmost respect for the people I work with on campus and for state government officials'and would never wish to scare or harm them. The university has been an extremely peaceful place for me over the yedrs, and I took that security for granted in constructing this letter. I meant neither vio- JACKSONSUN.COM g TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,2017 JACKSONSUN.COM g WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2O17

lence nor harm to any individual or entity mentioned or implied. UTM hosting music "Most of all, I owe UTM's Student Government As* recitals sociation an explanation. I hold UTM students in the highest regard, and reverence their agency in student The UT Martin DePart- governance and their freedom to make their own deci- ment of Music will Pre- sions. As a professor, I go to great lengths to empower sent a variety of Perfor- my students to be independent and responsible think- mances bY students in ers, so it hurts and embarrasses me personally and the upcoming weeks. All professionally to think that I have curtailed these val- events are free and oPen ues in any way or belittled any student. I applaud the to the public. Students initiative taken by the students who fostered this reso- will perform in the Stu- lution and sought to responsibly debate in a transpar- dent Chamber Recitals at ent manner with their colleagues. I am truly sorry if 7:3O p.m., ThursdaY and this letter made light of the legislative process or disre- Saturday, in the UT Mar- spected their bravery in bringing forward such an im- tin Fine Arts Building's portant consideration. This is the very heart and soul Blankenship Recital Hall. ofhigher education, and I honor their efforts. Brass, woodwind, Per- "I also want to apologize to the other entities and cussion and piano stu- officials of the university that have been involved in dents will be featured, this misunderstanding. They have been thorough and performing in various en- quick to respond to every concern, always with the sembles. RePertoire campus's safety at the forefront of their minds." spans the eras of musical Respectfully, history. A Fall Choral Con- Charles Bradshaw cert will take Place at 3 p.m., Nov. 12, also in the Carver continues Blankenship Recital Hall. The Vocal Studio Recital Dr. Carver continued, 'Coming so soon after the ter- will immediatelY follow rible events in our nation where so many people niere and feature students, lost to violence and UT Martin lost one of our own he- each performing one roic alumni, the subject of mass violence was not the song. For more informa- best example to use even for satire. While I acknowl- tion, contact the UT Mar- edge Dr. Bradshaw's right to engage in satire, I appreci- tin Department of Music ate his apology and sensitivity to the concerns of our at737-88L-74O2. university community." http : //www. wenkwtpr. com/

UTM/Soybean Fest Pageant Set For Saturday m NOVEMBER 8,2017AT8:57AM 3 POSTED BYSHANNON MCFARLIN

Martin, Tenn. - The annual Miss University of Tennessee at Martin / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held at 7 p.m., Nov. 11, in the Harriet Fulton Theatre, located inside the UT Martin Fine Arts Building. 2OI7 Winner Brenna Wilkins of Union City will crown the 2018 winner at the pageant.

The Miss UT Martin Scholarship Pageant is celebrating its 55th year, and this is the 19th year for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festivaltitle. com' http : //www.wenkwtPr.

money, and Miss The contestant crowned Miss UT Martin will receive $1,500 in scholarship student or if not. The Tennessee soybean Festivalwill receive $1,500 if she is a UT Martin $500 will receive first runner-up for Miss UT Martin will receive $500, and the second runner-up $200' do not receive scholarship The first and second runner-up for Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival money.

the 2018 titles' Both Eleven contestants, including six UT Martin students, will compete for in Jackson next titleholders will compete in the statewide Miss Tennessee scholarship Pageant of Miss America in Atlantic summer, and the winner of that crown will then compete for the title City, N.J. Center. A limited Tickets are available in the Office of Student Life,245 Boling University beginning at 5 p'm' number of tickets can also be purchased at the door before the competition Advance ticket purchase is recommended'

students with their The admission charge is $15 for the general public and $10 for UT Martin university lD. Only one ticket can be purchased with each student lD'

[email protected] For more information, contact Katrina Cobb, pageant director, at (mai lto:[email protected]) or 73 1-8 8t-7 557'

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Martin, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold a combination Veterans Day Ceremony and Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration Pinning from 3-4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, in the Boling University Center's Watkins Auditorium. The event is open to the public and is sponsored by the university, the UT Martin Skyhawk Veteran's Association and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 55. ln addition to honoringveterans at the event, Nov. 10 marks lhe242"d birthdayof the United States Marine Corps, and a reception honoring the U.S. Marines will follow in the Welcome Center located near the Watkins Auditorium iobby. Retired Lt. Gen. John "Glacj" Castellaw, U.S. Marine Corps and UT Martin alumnus, will attend the event.

Timothy McClain, Skyhawk Veteran's Association president, will emcee the event; Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor, willwelcome veterans and guests; and Dr. Rich Helgeson, UT Martin interim provost and Vietnam War veteran, will be the featured speaker. Participating in the pinning ceremony will be Molly Morel and Tammy Hall, representing American Legion Auxiliary Unit 55, and Matt Van Epps, assistant commissioner, Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. http : //www.wenkwtpr. com/

Any living veteran who served at any time on active duty in the U.S. Armed Services, regardless of location, from Nov. t,t955,to May 15,1975, is eligible to receive one Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin during the pinning ceremony. "This is our chance to honor these Vietnam veterans and show them the honor and recognition they deserve," said Tammy Hall, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 55 member and a UT Martin administrative assistant. "Many weren't given the option to serve, and we need them to know that we support and appreciate them."

RSVPs are not necessary, and surviving spouses or family members who attend can provide information at the event to order their special pins and certificates. Additional information is available by contacting Tammy Hall by email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), or call her at 73I-881-7380.

The university will continue to honor active military and veterans Saturday, Nov. tt, al Graham Stadium as UT Martin welcomes Jacksonville State University for the annual Veterans Day football game. All active military and veterans will be admitted free to the game, and the ROTC Skyhawk Battalion will provide free lunch for active military and veterans before the game in the north end zone tailgating area under the Tennessee Army National Guard spider tent. A special military induction ceremony and Skyhawk Marching Band patriotic music presentation will be offered at halftime. Several military vehicles will be available at the game for fans to view.

Pageants set of UTM on SaturdaY MARTIN - The annual Miss Univer- Eleven contestants, including six UT sity ofTennessee essee Martin students, will compete for the 2018 Soybean Festival t will titles. Both titleholdbrs will compete in the be held at 7 p.m arriet statewide Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pag- Fulton Theatre, located inside the UT Mar- eant in Jackson next summer, and the win- tin Fine Arts Building. ner of that crown will then compete for the The Miss UT Martin Scholarship Pag- title of Miss America in Atlantic City, N.J. eant is celebrating its 55th year, and this is Tickets are available in the Office of Stu- the 19th year for tt-re Miss Tennessee Soy- dent Life, 245 Boling University Center. A bean Festival title. limited number of tickets can also be pur- The contestant crowned Miss UT Martin chased at the door before the competition will receive $1,500 in scholarship money, beginning at 5 p.m. Advance ticket pur- and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival will chase is recommended. receive $1,500 if she is a UT Martin stu- The admission charge is $15 for the gen- dent or $500 if not. The first runner-up for eral public and $10 for UT Martin students Miss UT Maftin will receive $500 and the with their university ID. Only one ticket second runneis-up will receive $200. The can be purchased with each student ID. first and second runner-up for Miss Tennes- For more information, contact Katrina see Soybean Festival do not receive schol- Cobb, pageant director, at [email protected] arship money. or (731) 881-7561. Holiday program Final Fall Preview Day planned by ensemble planned for Saturday The University of Ten- Performers are univer- students and the Boling University nessee at Martin piano High school in sity piano students John- their families are invited Center. An official welcome Alex Warner of Union City, to find out what it's like to will start at 9:3O, followed Gian Garma of Martin, be a Skyhawk on Saturday by a student panel discus- Grant Larcom of Union during the University of sion at 10. Deparlmental of Tennessee at Martin's final visits will begin at 10:45 of Fall Preview Day. and campus tours will start \4artin Fine Arts Building's nk Blankenship Attendees will leanr about at 1l:30. Recital HalI all will also receive The program's financial aid and scholar- Students featured of Troy and Anna Johnson organiza- complimentary tickets to Tchaikovsky,s ships, student rygtk is of Dresden. and options, Martin football "Nutcracker Suite', tions housing the UT with UT Martin facultv mem- as well as speak to faculty game against Jacksonville the overture and six danc- bers performing the"'Dance at 2 p.m. in Hardy M. es arranged for members and ask questions State two pia- of the Flowers" are Delana about potential areas of Graham Stadium. nos. The final movement Easley, lecturer of' music; study. Visit utm.edu/preview to of the suite, "Dance of the Dr. Jessie Thoman, asso- Families can also speak register. There is no fee to Flowers," is for five pia- ciat nos. with current students and attend. Dr. tour UT Martin's campus, For more informa- Additional pieces include sor which is a Level I Certified tion, contact the office of Mancusi, associate pro- Arboretum. Undergraduate Admissions fessor of music; and'Dr. The day will begin with at (731) 881-7020 or by Harriss. registration and an adminis- email at admitme@utm. - The event is free and trative fair from 9-9:30 a.m. edu. on Greensleeves," and open ..Noell to the public. Ottorino Respighi's For more information Noel!" The grand finale fea- about the musical event, tures a very special holiday contact the UT Martin guest who will be revealed Department of Music at at the concert. (13r) 881-1402.

UTXI ronkecl among best online The Un i versity of Tennes_ see at Martin is ranked first

lo9Tt. and. rhis ranking is turther validation of tieir hard work." Other recent rankings REBELS RANKED The Obion 16 years. OCCHS band members Sara Jane County Central High School Marching Kendall (center) and Cole Guess accepted Band received seventh place overall dur- the award from Dr. Bill Waterman, UT ing the recent West Tennessee Marching Martin director of athletic bands. Obion Championships at the University of County Central High School was also Tennessee at Martin, which has hosted the awarded second place among triple-A contest, formerly known as the Skyhawk color guard and third place among triple-A Marching Band Invitational, for the past bands.

GRAND CHAMPIONS - The Union Drs. Shane Jones, UT Martin co-direc-

and Visual ace among and second

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USREY FROM PAGE 1 all around the world. He served five years in the 82nd Airborne Division By SARAH KNAPP and three years in a special Special to the.Press operations unit. Looking back over his In July of 2017, the na- many years of military tion was captivated by a service, Usrey can see all photograph of a soldier the ways experiences have standing at attenlion in changed him from when the pouring rain as a fu- he first enlisted, neral procession passed "I have ssen so many by duing a red light in things bver the years, Vine Grove, Ky. The pho- mostly 'good and some tograph, taken and shared bad: I've observed the b'est by Vine Crove resident and worst of mankind," he Erin Hester. made national said. "I am humbled bv the news and was shared on soldiers I have served with various social media over and their selfless actions 130.000 times and almost to help and save not only 200,000 people reacted to their buddies but civilians the photo. on the battlefield.... Noth- The soldier was later ing I've done makes me identified as Army Col. worthy of anything but [' Jack Usrey, a 1991 UTM am blessed to have been Criminal Justice graduate part of an Army and nation from Martin. that has sons and daugh- Usrey explained that the ters willing to give their weather had made the day lives for something greater miserable already, but the than themselves." moment he saw the po- LT. COL. TACK USREY Usrey has had the honor Uce escofi, hearse and car of presenting Purple He4rts lights, he knew what he social media. Hester com- tradition, considering his to young men and women had to do. mented that it was frustrat- father served in the Navy, who were injured in the "l had a split-second ing to see that other cars his brother is a retired lineof duty, has participat- thought that it's sad that an were not stopping for the lieutenant colonel and his ed in over 200 hero flights already bad day is worse procession, but she was great uncle was shot down (a soldier's final journey because of the weather. At amazed when Usrey went and became a POW during home) and throughout his that point my raising took "above and beyond" to wwlt. time in setvice, has had over and I wanted to show show his respects to the Usrey's military occu- the opportunity to influ- the farnily my respect and family. He found the op- pational specialty (MOS) ence and lead hundreds of hopefully make them'feel portunity to do something is armor/human resources. soldiers. better, if only for a sec- he considered small to help and he has eight deploy- Those soldiers he's had ond," Usrey said. "l got someone and took it. ments under his belt in- the honor of serving along- out. saluted the procession Usrey first enlisted in cluding Afghanistan, Iraq, side are the reason he still to the last car. got back in the United States Army ln Haiti, Honduras and Cam- pontinues to serve. my Jeep and headed back 1988 and has served 29 bodia. Usrey claims he al- "Few things are as pow- home. It was really just a years in the military, ways wanted to jump out of erful as a young soldier, simple gesture of honor to Usrey originally joined airplanes, so he worked to on his own accord, staying the fallen and their fam- the Army. because his fa- become a part of the 82nd up all night standing by ilv." ther instilled in him a sense Airborne Division where the outer periryreter fence The "simple gesture of ofpatriotism and the desire he has now jumped out of watching over a young girl honor," however, touched to serve at a young age. He airplanes and helicopters who came there to sleep the lives of thousands as explained that military ser- Snn USREI on the $round because her the photo circulated or.r vice is practically a family Pecn rr THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9,2017

parents were dead and she ing his 20Il-2012 deploy- Purple Hearts to young knew the Americans would ment to Afghanistan and it men and women. Most keep her safe while she changed him in ways most had physical wounds that slept. Or the soldier who will never know. including would heal and they would jumped from a two-story himself. lead normal lives, what- building because it's the "We had 144 soldiers ever normal means...More quickest way to get to his from our unit pay the ul- than I care to remember wounded buddy laying in timate sacrifice that year lost one to three limbs," the street, still being fired and 1,790 were wounded. Usrey said. "They were all upon.'' Usrey said. I spent over 200 nights at so young, mostly in their The defining moment of the hospital in Bagram, twenties. They had entire Usrey's career came dur- fAfghanistanl. presenting lives ahead of them and

they would wake up every graduation. They did not morning for the next 50 know what their future in plus years and have to live the, Army held but were with their injuries. All had gxcited to partake in the unseen wounds that may new adventure together, never heal:" Even after having moved "Becduse all heroes .16 times, they look for- came through Bagram be- ward to each new adven- fore leaving the country, ture together. I participated in over 200 Usrey was also a mem- hero flights, helping give ber of the Pi Kappa Alpha final honors to flag draped fraternity while at UTM. coffins as we loaded them Usrey will be in atten- for their final journey dance during the Veteran's home. Sometimes it was Day Parade and Recogni- one hero. The most we had tion UTM football game. at one time was 38. That He will have the honor was the night we lost 30 of condueting the reen- special operators and8 Af- listment ceremony on the ghan partners when their field at halftime during the Chinook was shot ,down game. as they rushed toward the "It's an honor to have chaos to save their brothers the opportrinity to repre- on the ground who needed sent all the men and wom- their help. It is impossible en in uniform serving our for words to describe an nation. I'm from Martin aiiplane hangar filled with so it's a special blessing to 30 American-flag-draped participate in this special coffins." event," said Usrey. "The Not very much has town of Martin, special changed for Usrey since teachers along the way like the photograph went viral Mrs. Qarolyn White, UTM but he has had the opportu- and its ROTC department nity to share his story and made me the soldier'I am the story of soldiers he has today and I'm thankful I served with because of it. can help in a small way." People he met through his "It's all about the men deployments from differ- and women'we lead and ent countries such as Aus- serve with. That's what tralia and Thailand have make our nation and our HONOR AND VALOR Col.Jack L. Usrey, an active member of the U.S.Army and sent him notes recdgnizing military great." a Martin native, was honored- at theWeakley County Commission meeting 27,2017 )uly him and his Jeep. "Laugh- for exemplifying the spirit of 'honor and valor'and inspiring his countrymen'with pride ing, Usrey claimed he is Sarah Knapp is a soph- and nationalism.' Usrey earned national recognition when a woman took his picture while still waiting for Chrysler omore communications he stood in the rain at attention a passing{uneral procession. He is seated to honor with to contact him and give major at the University his parents and Usrey. Jim Judy him the keys to a new Jeep of Tennessee at Martin Rubicon. and co-news editor at The Usrey met his wife Cin- Pacer. This story is re- dy at UTM, and the couple printed by permission of married right before their The Pacer. NOVEMBER 9,2017 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY

UTM honors veterans this weekend to serve, The UniversitY of Ten- given the option them to nessee at Martin will hold and we need a combination Veterans know that we suPPort and Day Ceremony and Viet- appreciate them." nec-. nam War Veterans Com- RSVPs are not surviving memoration Pinning from essary, and mem- 3 to 4 p.m., FridaY in the spouses or familY Boling University Cen- bers who attend can Pro- the ter's Watkins Auditorium. vide information at The event is oPen to the event to order their sPe- public and is sponsored cial pins and certificates. is by the university, the UT Additional information Martin Skyhawk Veter- available by cbntacting at ans' Association and the Tammy Hall bY email call American Legion Auxil- [email protected], or her at 731-881-7380. iary Unit 55. will In addition to honoring The universitY continue to honor active veterans at the event, Nov' and TammY Hall, Morel and veterans Sat- 10 marks the 242nd birrh- gepresenting American military day of the United States AuxiliarY Unit urday, Nov. 11, 3t Graham Legion Stadium as UT Martin Marine Corps, and a re- and Matt Van EPPs, 55, welcomes Jacksonville ception honoring the U.S. assistant commissioner, State UniversitY for the Marines will follow in the Tennessee DePartment of annual Veterans DaY foot- Welcome Center located Veterans Services. ball game. All active mil- near the Watkins Audi- Any living veteran who itary and veterans will be torium lobby; Retired Lt. served at any 'time on admitted free to the game, Gen. John "Glad" Castel- active dutY in the U.S' and the ROTC SkYhawk law, U.S. Marine CorPs Armed Services, regard- and UT Martin alumnus, location, from Battalion will Provide less of lunch for active mili- will attend the event' 1955, to MaY free Nov. I, tary and veterans before Timothy McClain, SkY- 1975, is eligible to 15, the game in the north end hawk Veteran's Associa- receive one Vietnam Vet- zone tailgating area under tion president, will emcee eran I-apel Pin during the the Tennessee ArmY Na- the event; Dr. Keith Carv- pinning ceremonY. "This Guard sPidertent. A er, UT Martin chancellor, our chance to honor tional is special militarY induction will welcome veterans these Vietnam veterans ceremony and SkYhawk and guests; and Dr. Rich them the honor and show Band Helgeson. UT Martin in- theY de- Marching Patriotic and recognition music presentation will terim provost and Viet- said TammY Hall, serve," at half,time. nam War veteran, will be Legion Auxil- be ollered American militarY vehicles the featured sPeaker. Par- and a Several iary Unit 55 member will be available at the ticipating in the Pinning UT Martin administrative game for fans to view ceremony will be MollY assistant. "ManY weren't THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9,2017

present HONORING VETERANS - UT Martin ROTC Skyhawk Battalion cadets THE CURRENT, NOVEMBER 8, 2OI7

$mm ffifftr f ffilss Tennes$so $oyftmalu UTM College Fair attended by Seniors (Editor's Note: The following University. was submitted by South Fulton Also, UTM had a big presence High School student Seth Hicks) with thp event being held on their grounds. The South Fulton Senior Class As the students were touring recently attended a college fair the show room, they approached hosted by The University of Ten- several of the booths hoping to nessee at Martin. seek more information about Many of the students went in their potential home for higher with several questions and mis- education. Each different school conceptions atiout what collbges brought information to hand out have to offer. to the students to help influence There were many'schools and their decisions. College advisors branches of the military pres- irnplemented a system that re- ent at the event which meant the quired students to print out a bar- students had a wide variety of code with their web information options to choose from. Some so it's easier for colleges to reach of the schools that were present them. were: Thb University of Tennes- Several other high schools in see at Knoxville, Universtty of the area were in attendance at the Memphis, and Austin Peay State event and enjoyed the fair as well.

Uffi Piano lnsemilelo Perform Holiday Ptogtam The University of Tennes- very speciai holiday guest see at Martin Piano Ensemble, who will be revealed at the directed by Dr. Elaine Har- concert. riss, professor of music, will Performers are university present an evening ofholiday piano students John-Alex music at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16, Warner, of Union City, Gian in the UT Martin Fine Arts Garma, of Martin, Grant Lar- Building's Blankenship Re- com, of Union City, Emily cital Hall. Campbell, of Trenton, Me- The program's featured leah Gateley, of Humboldt, work is Tchaikovsky's "Nut- Abigale Plunk, of Martin, cracker Suite" with the Helen Kendall, of Troy, and overture and six dances ar- Anna Johnson, of Dresden. ranged for two pianos. The UT Martin faculty members final movement of the suite, performing the "Dance of the Pictured are, left to right, Hunter Burton, Myah Jennings, Hannah "Dance of the Flowers," is for Flowers" are Delana Easley, Carlisle, Seth Hicks, and Nicky Morris reviewing information about a five pianos. Additional pieces lecturer of music, Dr. Jessie college. (Photo submitted) include two very different Thoman, associate professor settings of Leroy Anderson's of music, Dr. Amy Yeung, popular "Sleigh Ride," Ralph professor of music, Dr. Ro- Vaughn Williams' "Fantasia berto Mancusi, associate pro- on Greensleeves," and Ottori- fessor of music, and Harriss. no Respighi's "Noel! Noel!" The event is free and open The grand finale features a to the public. UTM to host Veterans Day program The University of Tenne- Association and the Lt. Gen. John "Glad" Cas- ssee at Martin will hold a American Legion Auxi I iary tellaw, U.S. Marine Corps combination Veterans Day Unit 55. and UT Martin alumnus, Ceremony and Vietnam In addition to honor- will attend. War Veterans Commem- ing veterans at the event, Timothy McClain, Sky- oration Pinning from 3-4 Friday marks the 242nd hawk Veteran's Association p.m. Friday in the Boling birthday of the United president, will emcee the University Center's Watkins States Marine Corps, and event; Dr. Keith Carver, UT Auditorium. a reception honoring the Martin chancellor, will wel- The event is open to the U.S. Marines will follow come veterans and guests; public and is sponsored in the Welcome Center and Dr. Rich Helgeson, by the university, the UT located near the Watkins UT Martin interim pro- Martin Skyhawk Veteran's Auditorium lobby. Retired (See Page 8, Col. 4) [JTM... (Continued from Page 1) vost and Vietnam War veteran, will be the featured speaker. Participating in the pinning ceremony will be Molly Moiel and Tammy Hal l. representing American Legion Auxiliary Unit 55, and Matt Van Epps, assistant commissioner, Tennessee Department of Veterans TneNroN Gezrrt:'- Wednesday, November 8,20Ij Services. Any living veteran who served at any time on active duty in the U.S. Armed Services, regardless of location, from Nov. l, 1955, UTM to host final to May 15, 1975, is eligible to receive one Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin during Fall Preview Day the pinning ceremony. school students 9:30 a.m. in the Boling "This is our chance to High honor and their families are in- University Center. An of- these Vietnam vet- vited to find out what it's fi.cial welcome will start at erans and show them the honor like to be a Skyhawk on 9:30, followed by a student and recognition they November 11 during the panel discussion at 10. De- deserve," said Tammy Hall, urday at Graham Stadium University of Tennessee partmental visits will be- American Legion Auxiliary as UT Martin wel- at Martin's final FalI Pre- gin at 10:45, and campus Unit 55 member and a UT comes Jacksonville State start at 11:30. Martin administrative assis- view Day. tqurs wiII "Many University for the annual Attendees will learn Students will also receive tant. weren't given Veterans Day football about financial aid and complimentary tickets to the option to serve, and we game. All active military scholarships, student or- the UT Martin football need them to know that and veterans will be admit- ganizations and housing game against Jacksonviile we support and appreciate ted free to the game, and the them." options, as well as sPeak to State at 2 p.m. in HardY ROTC Skyhawk Battalion faculty members and ask M. Graham Stadium. RSVPs are not necessary, will provide free lunch for and surviving spouses or questions about Potential Visit utm.edu/preview active military and veterans areas of study. Families to register. There is no fee family members who attend before the game in the north can also speak with cur- to attend. can provide information at end zone tailgating area rent students and tour UT For more information. the event to ordet their spe- under the Tennessee Army Martin's campus, which is contact the Office of Un- cial pins and certificates. National Guard spider tent. information a Level I Certified Arbore- dergraduate Admissions Additional A special military induc- tum. at ?31-881-7020 or bY is available by contact- tion ceremony and Skyhawk The day will begin with email at admitme@utm. ing Ms. Hall by email at- Marching Band patriotic registration and an ad- edu. [email protected] or calling music presentation will be ministrative fair from 9- her at (731) 881-7380. offered at halftime. Several The university will military vehicles will be continue to honor active available at the game for military and veterans Sat- fans to view. 9, 2017 THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER

Robert Co.tt"ti,-t' .Students Receive Lacy, of Henning, son Jones and the ScholarshiPs of Marvin UTM late Gloria Jones, a se- According to Dr. nior, received the Jim and James Mantooth, execu- Frances Fitzhugh Schol- tive director, Office of arship. Enrollment Services and Rachei Elizabeth Student Engagement, Jeanne Medford' of several Lauderdale Coun- Ripley, daughter of Wil- ty students have been liam and Anita Medford, to awarded scholarshiPs a senior, received the of attend the UniversitY Ripley Power and Light for Tennessee at Martin Scholarship, the Ripley academic the 201-l -2018 Gas Water Wastewater yeat. Scholarship, the Bank of Tiffa- Marygrace Ripley Scholarship, and RiPleY, ny Bumett, of the Jim and Frances Fit- and daughter of Gerald zhugh Scholarship. senior, Sheila Burnett, a Breianne M. Mires, of RiPleY Pow- received the Ripley, daughter of Andy er and Light ScholarshiP, Chisholm and Stepha- the Ripley Gas Water nie Kassem. a junior, Scholar- Wastewater received the Ripley Gas RiPleY ship, the Bank of Water Wastewater Schol- the Jim Scholarship, and arship. and Frances Fitzhugh Timothy Edward Scholarship. Springfield, of Ripley, a GwendolYn Denise freshman, received the daugh- Davis, of RiPleY, Marvin Window and Monica ter of Kevin and Doors Scholarship. re- Campbell, a senior, RussellAlan Smith, of Gas ceived the RiPleY Dyersburg, son of the late Water Wastewater Schol- Teddie L. Smith and the arship. late Shirley N. Smith, a of Zachary Harris, junior, received the Bank junior, received Halls, a of Ripley Scholarship. the Bank of Halls Schol- Additional informa- arship. tion on scholarships and of Jessie R. McCall, other types of financial of David Halls, daughter assistance is available by BrandY Pe- Paschall and contacting the UT Martin witt, a freshman, received Office of Financial Aid Water the RipleY Gas and Scholarships, 205 Wastewater ScholarshiP. Administration Build- ing, UT Martin, Marlin, TN, 38238, or by calling (731) 881-7040. UT martin fi nal fall preview day Nov. 11 http://www.chestercountyindependent.com/ nDl2017 tstratton l5hrsago

High school students and their families are invited to find out what it is like to be a Skyhawk on Nov. rr during the University of Tennessee at Martin's final Fall Preview Day.

Attendees will learn about financial aid and scholarships, student organizations and housing options, as well as speak to faculty members and ask questions about potential areas of study. Families can also speak with current students and tour UT Martin's campus, which is a Level I Certified Arboretum.

The day will begin with registration and an administrative fair from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Boling University Center. An official welcome will start at 9:3o o.h., followed by a student panel discussion at ro a.m. Departmental visits will begin at ro:45 &.h., and campus tours will start at rr:3o a.m. Students will also receive complimentary tickets to the UT Martin football game against Jacksonville State at 2 p.m. in Hardy M. Graham Stadium.

Visit utm.edu/preview to register. There is no fee to attend.

For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at B8r-7ozo or by email at [email protected]. tstratton http : //www. wbbj tv. com/l

"lt's a great opportunity for them to show their dedication, their support, particularly to the Vietnam veterans who really didn't get what they deserved," Lt. Gen. Castellaw said

Friday also marked the 242nd birthday for the United States Marine Corps. U.S. Marines were honored with a reception after the pinning ceremony.

"Since I'm a Marine, we're gonna do a little howling at the moon tonight," Lt. Gen. Castellaw said.

The university will continue to honor active military and veterans Saturday at Graham Stadium for the annual Veterans Day football game.

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Tennessee Academy of UTM Preview Day on Saturday Science to hosting music recitals meet at UTM UTM High school students and their fam- The UT Martin DePartment of Music ilies are invited to find out what it's like The Tennessee Academy of Science to be a Skyhawk on Nov. ll during the UT will hold its 127th annual meeting Nov. Martin s final Fall Preview Day. Attend- 17 at UT Martin. The daylong meeting financial and will open with registration at 7:3O a.m. ees will learn about aid Students will perform in the Student organizations in the Boling University Center and con- scholarships, student Chamber Recital at 7:3O p.m. on Satur- and housing options, as well as speak to tinue in designated meeting rooms Build- faculty members and ask questions throughout the facility. The event will Brass, about potential areas of study. Families conclude that afternoon with technical o stu- can also speak current students sessions and business meetings. A with dents will be featured, performing in meeting highlight will be poster presen- and tour UT Martin s campus, which is a various ensembles. Repertoire spans Level I Certified Arboretum. The day will tations that begin at 8:3O on the univer- the eras of musical history. A Fall Choral and an adminis- sity center's second floor. Dr. Wes Tot- begin with registration Concertwilltake place at 3 p'm. on Sun- fair from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Bol- ten, chair of the UT Martin Department trative day also in the Blankenship Recital Ha-ll' Center. An official wel- of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natu- ing University Ttre Vocal Studio Recital will immedi- come will start at 9:3O, followed by a ral Resources, will offer a general wel- and ch student panel discussion at 1O. Depart- come at 1O:3O in Watkins Auditorium, one of mental visits will begin at 10:45, and followed by the plenary program mod- and of 1I3O. Stu- erated by Dr. J. Allyn Smith, an Austin campus tours will start at music, Rita Winter, of Union City, Gian receive complimentary Peay State University faculty member. dents will also Gatma, of Martin, John-AlexWarner, of UT Martin football game tickets to the Union Ci$r, Grant Larcom, of Union City, Jacksonville State at 2 p.m. in against and Abigale Plunk, of Martin, will ac- Visit Hardy M. Graham Stadium. company the performers on the piano' register. There is no utm.edu/previewto For more information, contact the UT information, fee to attend. For more Martin Department of Music at 731-881- of Undergraduate Ad- contact the Office 7402. missions at 731-881-7O2O or by email at [email protected]. University of Tennessee at Martin honors veterans with special ceremony

November 10, 2017 by JackSpn JSnesllhllpt ) MARTIN, Tenn. - Dozens of veterans lined up Friday inside the Phillip Watkins Auditorium on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin to be honored for their years of service. All active military and veterans will be admitted free to the game.

The ROTC Skyhawk Battalion will provide free lunch for active military and veterans before the game in the north end zone tailgating area under the Tennessee Army National Guard spider tent.

A special military induction ceremony and Skyhawk Marching Band patriotic music presentation will be performed at halftime. Several military vehicles will be available at the game for fans to view.

lcame in at 1972 when lgraduated from UT rtin with a commission in the Marine Corps and degree in agriculture and a brand new wife, who said, 'honey'we're back on the farm in three years.'We stayed in for 36 and I left in 2008," said retired veteran Lt. Gen. John Castellaw.

The ceremony was put on by the UT Martin Skyhawk Veteran's Association and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 55.

Timothy McClain, Skyhawk Veteran's Association president, emceed the event. Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor, welcomed veterans and guests, and Dr. Rich Helgeson, UT Martin interim provost and Vietnam War veteran, was the featured speaker.

Participating in the pinning ceremony was Molly Morel and Tammy Hall, representing American Legion Auxiliary Unit 55, and Matt Van Epps, assistant commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services.

Any living veteran who served at any time on active duty from 1955 to 1975 was eligible to receive a Vietnam veteran lapel ptn. The Jackson Sun ffi SATURDAY, NovEMBER 11' 2o17

UTM Preview Day UTM hosting music High school students and their families recitals are invited to find out what it's like to The UT Martin Department of Music will be a Skyhawk today during the UT Mar- present a variety of performances by tin's final Fall Preview Day. Attendees students in the upcoming weeks' All will learn about financial aid and schol- events are free and open to the public. arships, student organizations and Students will perform in the Student housing options, as well as speak to Chamber Recitals at 7:30 p.m' today in faculty members and ask questions the UT Martin Fine Arts Building's Blan- about potential areas of study. Families kenship Recital Hall. Brass, woodwind, piano will be can also speak with current students percussion and students in various en- and tour UT Martin's campus' which is a featured, performing spans the eras of Level I Certified Arboretum. The day will sembles. Repertoire begin with registration and an adminis- rnusical history. A Fall Choral Concert in trative fair from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Bol- will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, also ing University Center. An official wel- the Blankenship Recital Hall. The Vocal follow come will start at 9:30, followed bY a Studio Recital will immediately performing student panel discussion at 10. Depart- and feature students, each Union City mental visits will begin at 1O:45, and one song. Delana Easley, of music, Rita campus tours will start at 11:3O. Stu- and UT Martin lecturer of of dents will also receive complimentary Winter, of Union CitY, Gian Garma, tickets to the UT Martin football game Martin, John-Alex Warner, of Union Union CitY, and against Jacksonville State at 2 p.m. in City, Grant Larcom, of will accompa- Hardy M. Graham Stadium. Visit Abigale Plunk, of Martin, utm.edu/preview to register' There is ny the performers on the Piano. For UT Mar- no fee to attend. For more information, more information, contact the contact the Office of Undergraduate tin Department of Music at 731-88'l- Admissions at 731-881-7O2O or by email 7402. at [email protected].

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UTM piano ensemble to perform Performers are univerJity piano stu- holiday program dents John-Alex Warner, of Union City' Gian Garma, of Martin, Grant Larcom, of Tren- The UT Martin Piano Ensemble, di- of Union City, Emily Campbell, rected by Dr. Elaine Harriss, professor of music, will present an evening of holiday music at 7:3O p.m., Thursday, in the UT Martin Fine Arts Building's Blanken- Eas- ship Recital Hall. "Dance of the Flowers" are Delana Tho- The program's featured work is ley lecturer of music, Dr. Jessie Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" with man, associate professor of music, Dr. Amy Yeung, professor of music, Dr. Ro- the overture and six dances arranged for berio Mancusi, associate professor of two pianos. The final movement of the music, and Harriss. suite, "Dance of the Flowers," is for five The event is free and opento the pub- pianos. lic. For more information, contact the Additional pieces include two very UT Martin Department of Music at 731- dift'erent settings of Leroy Anderson s 881-7402. popular "sleigh Ride," Ralph Vaughn Williams' "Fantasia on Greensleeves," and Ottorino Respighi's "Noel! Noel!" The grand finale features a very special holidayguest who willbe revealed at the concert. JACKSONSUN.COM g SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12,2017

UTM's Reed Center to host final free speaker

UT Martin s Regional Entrepreneur- ship and Economic Development Cen- ter will host its sixth and final seminar in the "smallBusiness Basics -Askthe Ex- pert" series for local business owners from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday. Seminar costs are covered by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center. Dr. Joey Mehlhorn will give a presentation titled "Finding and Profiling Customers." This session will focus on using traditional sales calls, client referrals and product pitches to attract new customers and close a deal. Mehlhorn, Gilbert Parker Chair of Excellence at UT Martin, joined the UT Martinfaculty in 2OO3. He teach- es a variety of subjects, including strategic and risk management for the graduate program in agriculture and natural resources. Mehlhorn holds a doctoral degree in agricultural economics from Mississippi State University. This final session in the series will be held at the REED Center at 406 S. Lindell St. in Martin. Visit tsbdc.orglutm to register for any session. For more information, contact the center at 731-587-7333.

Empty Bowls fundraiser for hunger relief

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is hostingthe 14th annual Empty Bowls soup lvARTlN, TN (KFVS)- The UniversityofTennessee at Martin Departrnentofvisual and TheatreArts Lunch fundraiser on Nov. 1 8. Proceeds from the event benefit the hunger relief The fundraiser runs from 11 a.m.-j p.m. lt will be held in the Fine Arts Buildings Little Theatre. efforts of We Care Inc. in l\/artin. a handcrafted, standard-sized bowls. Larger bowls will have For a $1 0 donation, visitors can enjoy an all-you-can-eat soup lunch and take home suggested donation values. can eat for free' A $5 donation is requested for those who only wish to eat, but uT N4artin students the annual fundraiser' David McBeth, uT lvlartin professor of art, donates his time and the cost of materials to make bowls for

For more information, contact the UT Nlartin Department ofVisual and Theatre Arts a1731-881-7400.

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Convrisht 201 7 KNS. All ri*hts reserved. Morgan Martin ls Miss UTM M NoVEMBER 73,2077 AT 8:45 AM t POSTED BYSHANNON MCFARLIN

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Martin, Tenn. - Morgan Martin, a 2O-year-old junior health and human performance student from Union City, claimed the 2018 Miss University of Tennessee at Martin title at the combined Miss UT Martin-Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant on Saturday, Nov. 11, on the university's main campus.

For the second year, the Miss UT Martin winner is from Union City, which is also the home of Brenna Wilkins, lhe2OtT Miss UT Martin titleholder. The Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival crown went to Katie Hodges, !7,of Henderson, a senior at Chester County High School.

The Miss UT Martin Scholarship Pageant is in its 55th year, while the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant crowned its 19th titleholder. Only current full-time UT Martin students can compete for the Miss UT Martin crown. Those competing for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title must be West Tennessee residents orenrolled as students in West Tennessee but are not required to be UT Martin students. Both winners now advance to the statewide Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant, held in June at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson.

Martin, a South Fulton High school graduate studying exercise science, is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Her platform is Wheeling Sportsmen, which raises funds to help make hunting and shooting sports accessible to people with disabilities. "Luckily we go to a school that is really big in agriculture, so I feel like I can really reach out to some of the different agriculture groups (to promote her platform), ..." Martin said, who performed a f lute solo for the talent portion of the competition. She added, "Right now, l'm just going to try and enjoy the moment, but l'm really just looking forward to being on campus and getting to represent UTM and the student body as best as I can."

Hodges began competing in pageants at age seven and, in addition to preparing for the Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant in June, plans to attend either Harding University in Arkansas or Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson next fall. Her platform, Type One to Type None: Ending Juvenile Diabetes, should benefit from her new pageant title. //www.wenkwtPr.com l1ll1312017

The Miss UT Martin court was Rachael Friedrich, second runner-up and People's Choice award winner, and Amanda Mayo, f irst runner-up. Emily Holder was the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival second runner-up, and Kara Smith earned first runner-up and was also selected Miss Congeniality.

Photo: Morgan Martin (left), of Union City, and Katie Hodges, of Henderson, claimed the Miss UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival titles. .,ACKSONSUN.COM 4 TUESDA'i, NOVEMBER 14' 2U1i'

UTM Dance Ensemble to host final performances this week UTM's Reed Center free speaker

The University of Tennessee at Mar- Martin s Regional Entrepreneur- tin Dance Ensemble will present their UT Economic Development Cen- fall showcase and workshop, "We're in ship and host its sixth and final seminar in this Together," at 8 p.m., Thursday and ter will "smallBusiness Basics Askthe Ex- Friday in the Harriet Fulton Theatre, lo- the - for local business owners cated inside UT Martin s Fine Arts pert" series 6-8 p.m., today. Seminar costs are Building. The showcase includes stu- from covered by the Tennessee Small Busi- dent choreography as well as work cre- DeveloPment Center. Dr. JoeY ated by Sarah McCormick, associate ness will give a presentation titled professor of dance, and guest choreog- Mehlhorn Customers." This rapher Michael Foley, professor of "Finding and Profiling session will focus on using traditional dance at the University of South Florida. calls, client referrals and product Area dance students will join the en- sales new customers and semble to present a variety of perfor- pitches-clo." to attract Mehlhorn, Gilbert Parker mances. Foley has been performing, a deal. at UT Martin, joined teaching and choreographing interna- Chair of Excellence the UT Martin faculty in 2OO3. He teach- tionally for over 25 years. His choreogra- es a variety o phy has been commissioned by major international dance companies from tegic and risk uate program the U.S., Mexico, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, M the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Panama resources. agricultural and by the Cirque du Soleil organiza- degree in State Univ tion. Foley earned his Master of Fine Mississippi in the series w Arts degree in dance from the Univer- session Center at 4C,6 S. Lindell St. in sity of Washington. UT Martin Dance REED Visit tsbdc.orglutm to register Ensemble members will perform his Martin. session. For more information, work titled "Before the Flood." Admis- for any contact the center at 737-587 -7333. sion is $t5 for persons over 10 years of age and $5 for students. Children under 10 are admitted free of charge. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. For more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Visual and Thea- tre Arts at 731-881-7400.

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Martin' THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017

THE GREAT WAR Dr. Richard Garlitz (center)' De - in, gave ap hCen- tur Martin' wh Garlitz ur ways ryi industr ne liest co he advancements in medicine and medical procedures; with the war dramatically changing the world order; and how child and one community at a time."

LEADERSHIP SUM. MIT Several students from WeakleY- CountY attended the WestStar Lead- ership program's seventh annual FutureStar Summit on Oct. 26 at the Univer- sitv of Tennessee at Martin. Scho Tl'ie summit brings together bert seventh- and eighth-grad- Scho ers from around West Ten- liot nessee to helP the students Contact Jorda the the WestStar understand Personal office value of an education and Program 3298 to learn to encou Pos- Summit The vear's FutureStar sibly att 'and interest in children of to exPress nancial particiPating' alumni child's THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Empty Bowls fundraiser slated Saturduy By RACHEI, MELTON Special to the Press

Fourteen years ago, Da- vid McBeth, associate professor of art at the Univer- sity of Tennessee at Martin. embarked on a journey to create 250 handmade bowls as a part of the Empty Bowls project, an initiative created in 1990 by the Imagine/RENDER group, a nonprofit organization focused on creating community change through the arts. While the project itself is an international cooperative, each Empty Bowls event is a grassroots effort to aid in hunger relief in specifi c loual communiiies. Now, well over a decade and 6000 bowls later, McBeth, along with his students, create a multitude of bowls SUPER BOWLS :A lineup of bowls awaits a glaze firing for the Empty Bowls event every November for a com- set for Saturday. Photos by Rachel l"telton munity event that continues to grow. This year's Empty public for a donation of $10 is home to a food pantry Bowls from the project Bowls event will be held on each. supported by community may be obtained through- Sdturday from 11 a.m. to I "I tell people it's the best events throughout the year. out the year by contacting p.m. in the UT Martin Fine and biggest church potluck "Hunger is a community McBeth via email at dmc- Arts Building Little The- ever," stated McBeth. "We problem" McBeth says. 'oI [email protected]. atre. will have between 20 and do this because I can't write Through the history of The idea behind the proj- 30 crockpots of soup." a $5000 check to WeCare, the event, the bowls have ect is simple but heartfelt. All of the profits from the but I can make 500 bowls. made their way into homes The artists work to create event are donated to the lo- I think it's wonderful that throughout the county and handcrafted ceramic bowls, cal WeCare Food Bank to students get involved, and far beyond, both for per- which are sold during the aid in hunger relief in Weak- after Empty Bowls is fin- sonal use and in the form of Empty Bowls event at the ley County. In the history of ished here, I'll be inviting gifts to others. They repre- UT Martin Fine Arts Build- the event, over $60,000 has students to go with me on sent a sense of compassion ing. This year, McBeth been raised for We Care, the last Wednesday of the and caring for the com- has worked with a team of which exists as a coopera- month to WeCare and be a munity. while also serving around pight students, who tive effort between seven part of the team that serves as a reminder of the many help with everything from deno'minations in Weakley meals to people because empty bowls in the world, making the bowls to glazing County. The organization that's another part of the and the presence of hunger the pieces and loading the provides family support in story. It's one thing to sit in within communities. This kiln. Community members the form of assistance with the studio and make pots, November, give back to i collaborate on the project rent and utilities, instruc- and it's another thing to get the local community with 'by contributing a variety tional programs including out in the community and a handmade piece of art , of homemade soups, which nutritional education and be a parl of it. The prob- made with purpose by pot- are served in the bowls financial guidance, disaster lem is not going to fix itself ters and other artists. Give themselves, available to the and immediate relief, and without community." an Empty Bowl. NOVEMBER 14, 2Ol7 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY,

INSPIRING PROIECT David McBeth, associate HANDS ON a UT Martin student, is -TeddyVincent,bowl on the wheel. professor of art at th-e University- of Tennessee at Martin, shown throwing a ihrows in the ceramics studic' flnion City, Henderson contestants claim crowns

PAGEANT COURTS - The Miss UT and Miss Conge Miss Martin-Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Tennessee Soybe dges; ected Miss UT Martin Miss ESSEE UT Martin first runner-up Amanda Mayo Morgan Martin, a 20- Miss an

Morgan Marrin, a 20-vear_ old junior health and h jmun performance student from Union City, claimed the 201 g Miss University of Tennes- see at Martin title at the com_ bined Miss UT Mafiin-Miss

Fine Arrs Buildins's Har_ riet Fulton Theaffe ind is co- sponsored by UTMartin and the city of Martin.

vt/IN PAGEANT TITL I l^i^^ t^i^-. ^.- ) tt !J,li"l._C$y-,and Kade Hodges, ot Henderson, claimed the Tennessee Soybean Miss UT Martin and MissTe"nnesse" Festival body as best as I can.,, S;tt";; i;tivattittes, crown respectively,turing the combined p"g6ant Hodges began competing Nov. I t at ttre es, 17, . untverstty ol lennessee at Martin. at nior at to School. nn The Miss UT Martin pageant ne, plans Scholarship is jn its 55th year. while Harding the Miss ansas or Soybean Festival Freed-Hardeman Universiry sweet and would have rowned done Cobb said after the evenr. its 19th in Henderson next fall. amazing and "We had 11 contestants, we I was no Only curent all, had a good crowd here, and full-time UT and I'm Martin srudents and we had two beautiful win_ can com_ so blessed." pete for the Miss UT ners." Martin The Miss UT Martin crown. courr Her work continues as she was the Mis will guide both contesrants ond Festival through , Miss Tennessee Choi Tennessee Scholarship Pageant residents or en_ Ama prepa_ rolled ratrons and will also accom_ as students in West up. Tennessee pany Matin and Hodges but are not re_ Emily Holder quired was the Miss to J.ackson during pageant to be UT Martin stu_ ent. Tennessee dents. Soybean Festival week rn June. "I'll get to talk to so many Both winners . . and Kara The title of Miss Tennessee now ad_ kids. and give out braceleis runner_up is a full-rime. yearlong posi_ that talk about diaberes on cted Miss Iron as Gov. Bill Haslam's them, and I get to Congeniality. reach out official spokesperson for to so many more people be_ Katrina Cobb, director character education and as an cause ofthis title, and l.m so of broadcast son. operations For ambassador for Tennessee,s excited." Public Television Sration Martin, a South Fulton Children's Miracle Network H WLIT, is pageant director hospitals. and was pleased in with this The winner of the Miss year's event. m Tennessee title will advance "It was a great pageant,,' to the MissAmerica Scholar-

gfip lageanr in Atlanric-fi,. i\.Ir,f.. for a chance to serve as VlissAmerica 2019. . For more information about the Miss UT Maflin or Miss Tennessee Soy- bean Festival scholarship pageants, contact Cobb at [email protected], or call 731- 881-756r. TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY TUESDAY, NOVEIVIB-ER 14 ; 2017

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Visual and Theatre Arts Martin, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin Department of 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, will host the 14th annual Empty Bowls Soup Lunch fundraiser from the event benefit the hunger Nov. Lg, in the Fine Arts Building's Little Theatre. Proceeds from relief efforts of We Care lnc. in Martin'

David McBeth, UT Martin professor of art, donates his time and the cost of materials to make bowls for the annualfundraiser. UT Martin students also help with meal preparations, serving and cleanup. Several of McBeth's students assist in making the bowls while students from across campus help glaze the bowls in the studio. The UT Martin Wesley Foundation is also a strong supporter and active participant in the Empty Bowls project.

For a $10 donation, visitors can enjoy an all-you-can-eat soup lunch and take home one of McBeth's handcrafted, standard-sized bowls. Larger bowls will have suggested donation values. A $5 donation is requested for those who only wish to eat, but UT Martin students can eat for free.

For more information, contact the UT Martin Department of Visual and Theatre Arts at73t- B8r-7400. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE o NOVEMBER 15' 2017

g$W fumyW ffiry%flraw*, #sm wassffiffiffiffiffi @&$ffi ffiwsWMwmffi Union GiIy, Hendercon Gonteslants Glaim TiIlGs Morgan Martin, a 20-y ear-old Festival title must be West Ten- Hodges began comppting in junior health and human per- nessee residents or eruolled as pageants at age seven and, in ad- formance student from Union students in West Tennessee but dition to preparing for the Miss City, claimed the 2018 Miss are not required to be UT Mar- Tenngssee Scholarship Pageant University of Tennessee at Mar- tin students. Both winners now in June, plans to attend either tin title at the combined Miss UT advance to the statewide Miss Harding University in Arkansas Martin-Miss Tennessee Soybean Termessee Scholarship Pageant, or Freed-Hardeman University Festival Pageant on Saturday, held in June at the Carl Perkins in Henderson next fall. Her plat- Nov. 11, on the university's main Civic Center in Jackson. None: campus. The pageant was held in Martin, a South Fulton High should the Fine Arls Building's Harriet school graduate studying ex-_ benefit from her new pageant Fulton Theatre and is cospon- ercise science, is a member of title. (the is definitely sored by UT Martin and the city Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Her "Well, it title) of Martin. plafform is Wheeling Sportsmen, going to get me out there, espe- (Tennessee) Soybean For the second year, the Miss which raises funds to help make cially at the said, who per- UT Martin winner is from Union hunting and shooting sports ac- Festival," Hodges City, which is also the home cessible to people with disabili- formed a vocal selection, for her to so many of Brenna Wilkins, Ihe 2017 ties. "Luckily we go to a school talent. "I'll get to talk give out bracelets that Miss UT Marlin titleholder. The that is really big in agriculture, kids, and talk about diabetes on them, and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival so I feel like I can really reach get to reach out to so many crown rvent to I(atie Hodges, 17, out to some of the different ag- I more people because of this title, ofHenderson, a senior at Chester riculture groups (to promote her and I'm so excited." The pageant County High School. platform), ..." Martin said, who experience is also something she The Miss UT Marlin Scholar- performed a flute solo for the will never forget. '.Al1 ofthe girls ship Pageant is in its 55th year, talent portion of the competi- were so arnazing and so sweet while the Miss Tennessee Soy- tion. She added, "Right now, I'm and would have done arnazing Festival Pageant crowned just going to try and enjoy the bean with this title, and I was not ex- 19th titleholder. Only current moment, but I'm really looking its pecting it at all, and I'm just so forward to just being on campus full-time UT Martin students blessed." getting to represent UTM excited and so can compete for the Miss UT and The Miss UT Martin court and the student body as best as Marlin crown. Those competing was Rachael Friedrich, second I can." for the Miss Tennessee Soybean nrnner-up and People's Choice award winner, and Amanda Mayo, first runner-up. Emily Holder was the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival second rururer- up, and Kara Smith eamed first nrnner-up and was also selected Miss Congeniality. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Morgan Martin (left), of Union City, and Katie Hodges, of Henderson, claimed the Miss UT Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival titles, respectively, during the combined pageant Nov. 11 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Sililents NEnil leadershiR $ummll At UTttl TN Academy of Science to meet Friday at UTM The Tennessee Academy and Natural Resources, researchers in science and of Science will hold its will offer a general wel- it's just nice to showcase l27th annual meeting come at 10:30 in Watkins their work," she said. Friday at the University of Auditorium, followed According to the orga- Tennessee at Martin. by the plenary program nization's official website, The day-long meeting moderated by Dr. J. Allyn the Tennessee Academy will open with registration Smith, anAustin Peay State of Science was founded at'7:30 a.m. in the Boling University faculty member. in I9l2 and has provided 15,2017 , Wednesday, November University Center and con- Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn, direction for Tennesseans tinue in designated meet- associate professor in the on many sclence lssues. ing rooms throughout the Department of Agriculture, The academy organizes facility. Geosciences and Natural symposla, manages ongo- The event will conclude Resources, is the academy's ing programs in many fields that afternoon with techni- president-elect. and communicates with the cal sessions and business She said the academic national scientific culture. meetlngs. community benefits by The TSA is affiliated with A meeting highlight will bringing scientists together two national societies and be poster presentations that from around Tennessee and seven Tennessee societies. begin at 8:30 on the univer- that the meeting "promotes Anyone interested may sity center's second floor. collaboration and innova- Iearn more about the TSA Dr. Wes Totten. chair of the tion within our state." and register lor the meeting UT Martin Department of "Tennessee has an amaz- by going online to www. Agriculture, Geosciences ing group of teachers and tennacadofsci.org.

IITM dance ensemble to present fall event The University of Ten- of Washington. UT Martin nessee at Martin Dance Dance Ensemble members Ensemble will pres- will perform his work titled ent their fall showcase "Before the Flood." and workshop. "We're in The ensemble perfor- This Together," at 8 p.m. mance consists of 14 dances Thursday and Friday in and includes ballet, modern, the Harriet Fulton Theaffe, post-modern and jazz. The located inside UT Martin's ensemble features original Fine Arts Building. choreography by UT Martin The showcase includes students Jayla Brown of student choreography as Memphis, Callie Cornell of well as work created by Nashville, Keinesia Mason Sarah McCormick, asso- of Memphis, Maaliyah ciate professor of dance, Austin of Memphis, and guest choreographer Kimberly Schwartz of Michael Foley, professor Martin, Michaela Bland of dance at the University of Spring Hill and Kimani of South Florida. Area Subber of Memphis. dance students will join the Ms. Schwartz and Ms. ensemble to present a vari- Cornell, both senior dance ety of performances. education candidates, will Foley has been perform- be performing in their final ing, teaching and choreo- ensemble before they begin graphing internationally student teaching. for over 25 years. His cho- Admission is $15 for reography has been com- anyone over 10 years of missioned by major inter- age and $5 for students. national dance companies Children younger than l0 from the U.S., Mexico, are admitted free of charge. Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Tickets are available for the Dominican Republic, purchase at the door. Cuba, Panama and by the For more information, Cirque du Soleil organiza' contact the UT Martin tion. Foley earned his mas- Department of Visual and ter of fine arts degree in Theatre Arts at (731) 881- dance from the University 7400. UT-Martin Column Dedication on Saturday

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A dedication ceremony for a campus enhancement at the University of Tennessee-Martin will take place on Saturday

The dedication and ribbon cutting for the UT-Martin Gateway Columns will be held at 151 Pat Head Summitt Drive.

Charley Deal, the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni Affairs, said the landmark columns connect the university and City of Martin, and are part of an ongoing project

Deal said the columns are being funded by individuals and businesses, to enhance both the campus and community

The dedication ceremony will take place at 1:00 and the public is invited to attend

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UTM Piano Ensemble UTM narned'best bang for the buck' Washington Monthly's school in this category. to perform Nov. 16 2077 college guide and Rankings are based on a rankings publication lists series of criteria designed The University of Tennes- the concert. the University of Tennes- to help students of all in- see at Martin Piano Ensem- Performers are universi- ble. directed by Dr. Elaine ty piano students John-Alex see at Martin among the come brackets obtain a a Harriss. professor of music. Warner, of Union City; Gian "best bang for the buck" marketable degree for will present an evening of Garma, of Martin; Grant schools in the southern reasonable price. holiday music at 7:30 p.m., Larcom, of Union City; Emi- United States. Washington Monthly November 16, in the UT ly Campbell, of Trenton; Me- UT Martin comes in at rankings are released each Martin Fine Arts Building's leah Gateley, of Humboldt; number eight on this an- September and focus on Blankenship Recital Hall. Abigale Plunk, of Martin; nual list, up significantly data gathered in the previ- The program's featured Helen Kendall, of Troy; and from 17th in 2016. It is ous 12-month period. work is Tchaikovsky's "Nut- Anna Johnson, of Dresden. the top-ranked Tennessee cracker Suite" with the UT Martin faculty members overture and six dances ar- performing the "Dance of the ranged for two pianos. The Flowers" are Delana Easley, final movement of the suite, lecturer of music; Dr. Jessie "Dance of the Flowers," is for Thoman, associate professor five pianos. Additional piec- of music; Dr. Amy Yeung, es include two very different professor of music; Dr. Ro- settings of Leroy Anderson's berto Mancusi, associate pro- popular "Sleigh Ride," Ralph fessor of music; and Harriss. Vaughn Williams' "Fanta- The event is free and open sia on Greensleeves," and to the public. Ottorino Respighi's "Noel! For more information, con- NoeI!" The grand finale fea- tact the UT Martin Depart- tures a very special holiday ment of Music at 731-881- guest who will be revealed at 7402. Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, November 15, 2017

YOUNG ARTISTS - lsaac Avery Jones (left), a 2016 graduate of Milan High School and sophomore graphics design student at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was chosen to display his piece "Medusa Lives in New York" at the Bellwethers 2017 exhibition. Aubrey Kurt (right), a senior ad therapy major at Union University, received honorable mention for her piece "Fluted Teapot" in the 3D category of the Bellwethers 2017 art exhibition at WTRAC.

THE FAYETTE FALCON Wednesday November 15, 2Ol7

UT Martin Somerville Center Thanks Somerville Police Dept. Last week, The UT Marlin Somerville Center prepared gift bags for the Somerville Police Department Officers. Over the past several months the local officers routinely go above and beyond the call of duty as they regularly monitor all activities at the center ensuring a safe and friendly environment for the staff and students. Pictured left to right: Chief Webb, Danielle Ables, Sgt. McCarley, Officer Salton, Molly McCariey, Officer Ford and Kara Tapp. THE CURRENT, NOVEMBER I5,2OI7

LOCAL STUDEN.TS ATTENp |,EADERSIilP SUMM]T AT UT MARTIN -rseveral,students from obion County annual Futu . 26' at the Uni ether sevdnt rs from around :Personal val and to encourage them to possibly attend college. The ch h I support of WestStar alumni from the'indfuduat qhi a , left to right, Bodie McWherter, Juan Torres Meroles , , Emilia Maldonado, Curtis Swafford; back row, JB Harrison, Zulema Mora, Jesse Warren, Layla Kend- all, Trinity Wetzel and Spencer Quillen. McWherter and Langley attend Hillcrest Elementary; Meroles and Mora attend Ridgemont Elementary; Olivares, Maldonado and Swatford attend Union City Middle School; Clark and Quillen attend South Fulton Middle School; Harrison and Wetzel attend Lake Road Elementary; and Warren and Kendall aftend Black Oak Junior High. Contact Jordan Jones in the West- Star Leadership Program office at 731-881-3298 to learn about next year's FutureStar Summit and to express interest in participating. (Photo submitted) UT-Chattanooga gets $lM

. Wednesday. November 15. 2017 Empty Bowls fundraiser set for Saturday in Martin The University of Ten- donates his time and the ipant in the Empty Bowls nes see at Martin DePartment cost of materials to make project. of Visual and Theatre Arts bowls for the annual fund- For a $10 donation, visi- will host the l4th annual raiser. UT Martin students tors can enjoy an all-you- Empty Bowls Soup Lunch also help with meal prepa- can-eat soup lunch and fundraiser from 11 a.m. rations, serving and clean- take home one of McBeth's to 1 p.m. Saturday in the up. handcrafted, standard-sized Fine Arts Building's Little Several of McBeth's stu- bowls. Larger bowls will Theatre. dents assist in making the have suggested donation Proceeds from the event bowls while students from values. benefit the hunger relief across campus help glaze A $5 donation is request- efforts ol We Care lnc. in the bowls in the studio. ed for those who only wish Marlin. The UT Martin Wesley to eat, but UT Martin stu- David McBeth, UT Foundation is also a strong dents can eat for free, a Martin professor of art, supporter and active partic- spokesman said.

and Wetzel attend Lake Road Elementary; una Wutt"n and Kendall attend Black Oak Elementary. UTM, UTM to unveil Fnovr Pncn r and CEO; will also offer remarks after the Plaque un- THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS veiling. first gateway The program will conclude in time for the SkY- The University of len- "The Gateway Columns hawk women's home nessee at Martin will host project will help to trans- basketball game with North- a dedication ceremony for form the appearance of the western UniversitY at 2 P.m. THURSDAI NOVEMBER 76, 2017 the UT Martin Gateway main campus and also of- in the Elam Center. Columns at I p.m.Saturday fers both a real and a sym- The UT Martin GatewaY at l5l Pat Head Summitt bolic connection to the city Columns project is Part Drive. Parking will be of Martin," said UT Manin of the UT Martin CamPus available in the west lot of Chancellor Keith Carver. Master Plan uPdate com- the Margaret N. Perry Chil- "It's through the generos- oleted in 2016, which in- dren's Center. The public is ity ofdonors such as Savant cludes seven designated invited. Learning Systems that the campus entryways. The Gateway Columns, university can take this kind This project rePresents sponsored by Savant Learn- of positive step." the second comPleted en- ing Systems, will create a Carver will welcome ev- pedestrian entrance con- eryone to the dedication necting Pat Head Summitt ceremony followed by in- Drive and Skyhawk Park- troductions and remarks. the UT Marlin GatewaY way. These columns are Dr. Nassar Nassar, Savant Columns or inlormation signiflcant because they Learning Systems president on becoming a sponsor, connect the city of Martin SBn UTM, contact Dr. CharleY Deal and the university. Pa.cn z atl3l-881-7611. Holiduy art bazaar set for December The League of Striving workshops and arl-related Artists, the student art or- activities throughout the ganization at The Univer- year. sity of Tennessee at Martin. The bazaar will be open will host their fourth annual to the public on Dec. 7 from Holiday Arl Bazaar from 6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 8 from 1l Dec. 7 to Dec. 9. This event a.m. to 7 p.m. and Dec. 9 will be held in the Fine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash, Arts Building Gallery and check and charge will be is sponsored by the orga- accepted. Support the Arts nization and the UT Martin (STARIS) contributors will Visual and Theatre Arts De- join students and faculty for GATEWAY DEDICATION UT Martin will host parlment. an early "insider" opening a dedication ceremony for the G- This year's bazaar will of the event on Dec. 1 from sored by Savant Learning System feature pottery and vari- 5 to 7 p.m. For more infor- l5l Pat Head Summitt Drive.This ous types of handmade ce- mation on the STARTS pro- first to be dedicated.The column entryway pictured is the ramic items, hand-knitted gram and how to become a first to be completed and is located at the Hall-Moody and crocheted items. paint- STARTS contributor, visit Administration Building crosswalk. ings, handmade candles, www.utm.edu/starls or call drawings, hand-blown the Department of Visual glass Christmas ornaments, and Theatre Arts at 731- woodburned home decor, 88 1-7400. and much more. For questions or more in- Many of the items make formation about the Bazaar excellent gifts for fam- or The League of Striving ily and friends. All of the Artists, contact Jason Stout, works featured in the LSA associate professor of ar1 at bazaar are created by stu- 731-881-3402 or by email dents, faculty and alumni of at [email protected], or Kar- the University. en Johnson at the Depart- Proceeds from the event ment of Visual and Theatre will go to benefit the orga- Arts at 731-881-7400 or by nization to aid in funding email at kjohnson@utm. its service events, projects, edu. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16,2017

UT MARTIN FACULTY HONORED University ofTennessee at Martin faculty members were honored Oct. l9 duringthe annual Promotion,Tenure and- FapultyAwards Recognition Dinner held in Hardy M.Graham Stadium's Champions Club.The following faculty members were recognized; all live in Martin unless indicated otherwise, and teaching areas are noted in parentheses: (back row, from left): Dr. Matthew Braddock (philosophy), promoted to associate professor;lason Stout (art), named a Ray and Wilma Smith Endowment recipient; Dr. Charles Hammond (German), promoted to professor; and Dr. Matthew Pritchett (biology), promoted to professor; (middle row): Dr. Margaret Lewis (history), promoted to associate professor; Dr. Kevin Pitz (biology), promoted to professor; Dr.Joseph Frye (music), promoted to associate professor with tenure; Dr. Jack Grubaugh (biology), received the Outstanding Academic Advi- sor Award; Dr. Brian Donavant (criminal justice), promoted to professor; Dr. Michael Kempf (biology), promoted to professor; Dr.Anton Garcia-Fernandez (Spanish), awarded tenure; Dr.Joaquin Goyret (biology), promoted to associate professor; Dr. Renee LaFleur (history), promoted to associate professor with tenure; Dr.Joseph Ostenson (psychology), promoted to associate professor with tenure; Dr.Thomas Blanchard (biology), named a Ray and Wilma Smith Endow- ment recipient; and Dr. Scott Parrott (agricultural economics), promoted to professor; (front row) Dr. Christie Chen (management), promoted to associate professor; Dr. Lajuan Davis (information systems), awarded tenure; Dr" Ashley Kilburn of Bradford (marketing), received the University of Tennessee Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award and named a Ray andWilma Smith Endowment recipient; Dr. RachnaTewari (agricultural economics), promoted to associate professor; Dr. Emalee Buttrey (animal science), named a Ray and Wilma Smith Endowment recipient; Dr. Paula Gale (soil science), received the Cunningham Outstanding Teacher/Scholar Award; Dr. Karen DiBella (reading), promoted to associate professor;Alicia Maya-Donaldson (social work), received the University of Tennessee Alumni Association OutstandingTeacherAward;Alissa Parrish of Paris, named a Ray and Wilma Smith Endowment recipient; and Sarah Haig (art), promoted to associate professor with tenure. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017

UTM to host academyof science The Tennessee Academy Resources, is the academy's of Science will hold its president-elect. She says the l2lth annsal meeting Nov. academic community ben- ll at the University of Ten- efits by bringing scientists nessee at Marlin. The day- together from around Ten- long meeting will open with nessee and that the meeting registration at 7:30 a.m. in "promotes collaboration the Boling University Cen- and innovation within our ter and continue in designat- state." Mehlhorn added, ed meeting rooms through- "Tennessee has an amaz- out the facility. The event ing group of teachers and will conclude that afternoon researchers in science, and with technical sessions and it's just nice to showcase business meetings. their work." A meeting highlight will According to the organi- be poster presentations that zation's official website, the begin at 8:30 on the univer- Tennessee Academy of Sci- sity center's second floor. ence was founded in l9l2 Dr. Wes Totten, chair of the and has provided direction UT Nlarlin Deparlment of for Tennesseans on many Agriculture, Geosciences, science issues. The acad- and Natural Resources, will emy organizes symposia. offer a general welcome at manages ongorng programs 10:30 in Watkins Audito- in many fields and com- rium, followed by the ple- municates with the national nary program moderated by scientific culture. The TSA Dr. J. Allyn Smith, an Aus- is affiliated with two na- tin Peay State University tional societies and seven faculty member. Tennessee societies. Dr. Sandy Mehlhorn, Leam more about the associate professor in the TSA and register for the Department of Agriculture, meeting at tennacadofsci. Geosciences, and Natural org. DR. SANDY MEHLHORN TITURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16' 2017 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

HOLIDAY ART BAZAAR Dee Pritchett (left) of Martin shares a laugh with another shopper while visiting the -HolidayArt B?Zaar last year. The.event offers craft wares from studlnts and faculty at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

The Jackson Sun fi THURSDAY, NovEMBER 16,2o17

Tennessee Academy of Science to meet at UTM

The Tennessee Academy ofScience will hold its 127th annual meeting Fri- day at UT Martin. The daylong meeting will openwith registration at 7:3O a.m. in the Boling University Center and continue in designated meeting rooms throughout the facility. The event will conclude that afternoon with technical sessions and business meetings. A meeting higtrlight will be poster presentations that begin at 8:3O on the university center's second floor. Dr. Wes Totten, chair of the UT Martin Depart- ment of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources, will offer a general welcome at 1O:3O in Watkins Auditori- um, followed by the plenary program moderated by Dr. J. Allyn Smith, an Austin Peay State University faculty member. THE LAUDERDALE COUNry ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER 16,2017

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UTM piano ensemble to Perform holiday program

The UT Martin Piano Ensemble, di- MURIEI BUCHANAN, left, and Adriana Den- nis, right, both of Halls Junior High, attended the WestStar Leadership Program's seventh annual Fu- tureStar Summit October 26lh aI the University of Tennessee at Martin. The summit brings together seventh and eighth graders from around West Ten- nessee to help the students understand the person- final movement of for two pianos. The al value of an education and to encourage them to suite, "Dance of the Flowers," is for the possibly attend college. The children attend free of charge through the financial support of West- Star alumni from the individual child's county of residence. For more information on the WestStar Leadership Program, to learn about next year's Fu- tureStar Summit, or to express interest in participating contact Jordan Jones at 731-881-3298. the concert. Performers are university piano students John-AlexWarner, of Union City, Gian Garma, of Martin, Grant Larcom,

professor of music, and Harriss' The event is free and oPen to the information, contact f"!It". 1o. g:t" the UT Martin Department of Music at 737-887-7402. Gateway Columns Links Martin And University frb NovEMBEt rM t PoSTEDBYSHANNoNMCFARLIN /www.wenkwtpr.com fin6l2'Ij

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Tennessee Martin, Tenn. - A pedestrian entrance that links the city of Martin with The University of at Martin will be dedicated on Friday.

The UT Martin Gateway Columns will be dedicated at 1 p.m., Nov. 18, at 151 Pat Head Summitt The public Drive. parking will be available in the west lot of the Margaret N. Perry Children's Center. is invited.

pedestrian entrance The Gateway Columns, sponsored by Savant Learning Systems, will create a connecting pat Head Summitt Drive and Skyhawk Parkway. These columns are significant because they connect the city of Martin and the university'

"The Gateway Columns project will help to transform the appearance of the main campus and also Keith offers both a real and a symbolic connection to the city of Martin," said UT Martin Chancellor Carver.,,lt,s through the generosity of donors such as Savant Learning Systems that the university can take this kind of positive step." 'www.wenk\Atpr.com 1l/16/2017 Carver will welcome everyone to the dedication ceremony followed by introductions and remarks. Dr. Nassar Nassar, Savant Learning systems president and CEo, will also offer remarks after the plaque unveiling. The program will conclude in time for the Skyhawk women's home basketball game with Northwestern University at 2 p.m. in the Elam Center.

The UT Martin Gateway Columns project is part of the UT Martin Campus Master plan update completed in20t6,which includes seven designated campus entryways. This project represents the second completed entryway and will be the first entryway to be dedicated.

For more information on the UT Martin Gateway Columns or information on becoming a sponsor, contact Dr. Charley Deal at 731-8gt-761I.

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UTM Dance Ensemble performances this week Tennessee Academy of Science to meet at UTM

The University of Tennessee at Martin Dance En- The Tennessee Academy of Science will hold its semble will present their fall showcase and workshop, 127th annual meeting today at UT Martin. The daylong "We're in this Togetheri at 8 p.m., today in the Harriet meeting will open with registration at 7:3O a.m. in the Fulton Theatre, located inside UT Martin s Fine Arts Boling Univeriity Center and continue in designated meeting rooms throughout the facility' The event will conclude that afternoon with technical sessions and business meetings. A meeting highlight will be poster presentations that begin at 8:3O on the university cen- South Florida. Area dance students will join the enter's second floor. Dr. Wes Totten, chair of the UT Mar- and Nat- semble to present a variety of performances ' Foley has tin Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, been performing, teaching an ural Resources, will offer a general welcome at 1O:3O in nationally for over 25 years. Watkins Auditorium, followed by the plenary program been commissioned by maj moderated by Dr. J. Allyn Smith, an Austin Peay State companies from the U.S., Mexico, Ireland, Italy, Swe- University faculty member. den, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Panama and by the Cirque du Soleil organization. Foley earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in dance from the Univer-

charge. Tickets are available for purchase at the door. For more information, contact the UT Martin Depart- ment of Visual and Theatre Arts at 73I-881-74OO. http ://www.knoxnews.coml Redistribution of endowment funds witt add to spending power of UT Foundation

Rachel Ohm, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee Published 7:21 p.m. ET Nov. 17,20i7

The Join the Journey campaign, which has been in progress snce 2012 but launched publicly on Friday, seeks to raise $l.l billion by 2020. Knoxville News Sentinel.

Fall colors decorate the University ofTennessee grounds as football fans mingle before the start ofthe game against Southern Miss on Saturday, November 4, 2017. (Photo: Saul YoungA.lews Sentinel, Knoxville News Sentinel)

A new fee on some gifts is expected to boost the spending power of the University of Tennessee Foundation, though it could generate some push back from donors.

The 5 percent fee on realized bequests, which are gifts the university receives after a donor's death, is expected to generate about $750,000 in additional spending to be determined by the UT Foundation each year.

Members of the UT Foundation board of directors expressed some concerns about the fee Friday, but ultimately passed it as part of a new funding model designed to fumel more money toward reserves and special initiatives.

The model also includes plans for the foundation to hold on to more of the money generated by the endowment as opposed to giving campuses the autonomy to spend that money on their own institutional advancement initiatives.

Altogether, the model will redishibute millions of endowment dollars each year, with a

"I'm glad we were able to work with the board and the campus chancellors to get to this point," said Foundation President and CEO Rickey McCurry. "It's something we've been working on for a long time, and I think it will help the foundation as it grows and matures."

Reallocation of money between foundation and campuses

The foundation is expected to generate $30.7 million in revenue this year, including $7.6 million from something called an "endowment assessment," which is a fee against the market value of the endowment.

That money currently isn't spent by the foundation, but rather returned to the campuses based on the percentage of dollars they've raised toward the endowment balance. http : //www.knoxnews. com/

The model approved Friday would change that. Over the next five years, it will work towards a 50/50 balance between campuses and the foundation rvith regards to oversight over the spending of the money.

The change will reverse decisions made several years ago to give campuses complete control over the money, McCuny said, allowing the foundation to build up reserves and allocate more money to system-wide projects.

But it will also mean individual campuses have less say over how the money is spent.

"We've talked about it for several months," said UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver, who also sits on the foundation's board. "Obviously, with the chancellors, it was an often-spirited discussion. This does really represent a big paradigm shift for us.

"At the end of the day, though, I think we realize we do need more flexibility centrally. We're looking forward to seeing some returns on this investment and know we'll have frequent discussions with Rickey and the board about special initiatives that come up."

Currently, UT Knoxville gets about 63 percent of the funding. The UT Health Science Center gets 23 percent; UT Martin 4 percent; and the UT Institute of Agriculture about 8 percent. UT Chattanooga, which has its own endowment and foundation, sees just 3 percent from the UT Foundation.

"We understand the reasoning for this and we'll do our part to participate," said Chip Bryant, vice chancellor for development and alumni affairs at UT Knoxville. "[t's a model that is change, so we'll all adapt to it and do what's best for the institution."

New fee will be charged on some gifts

By instituting a new 5 percent fee on realized bequests, the foundation also expects to gain control over about $750,000 each year.

Realized bequests are gifts that come into the foundation as the result of estate plans. They make up about 10 percent ofgifts any given year.

The fee will only be charged on bequests dedicated to a specific purpose, while so-called "unrestricted" gifts will not be assessed the fee. About 90 percent ofbequests are "restricted," or dedicated to a predetermined cause.

McCurry said there is overhead associated with the management of such gifts, such as legal work that needs to be done or the cost of development officers, and that the fees will go to that.

But some board members expressed concerns about pushback fiom donors.

"I can count on one hand the number of donors who wouldn't help us (because of this fee)," said UT President Joe DiPietro. "People don't like it, but if you can articulate why it's needed and how it will help, generally they will come around. Is it a pleasant conversation to have? Not always."

The model is pafi ofa five-year strategic plan approved Friday that lays out goals for the foundation. The plan says it's expected to "provide flexibility within the foundation to direct resources where needed the most."

Total donations to the university in2}ll . The university closed the fiscal year June 30 with $221 million in donations. Ln2016, a total of $240 million was raised. JACKSONSUN.COM $ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18,2017

UTM dedicating columns today

Special to Jackson Sun this kind of positive step." USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE Carver will welcome everyone to the dedication ceremony followed by intro- UT Martin will host a dedication cer- ductions and remarks. Dr. Nassar Nas- emony for the UT Martin Gateway Col- sar, Savant Learning Systems president umns at 1 p.m. today at l5l pat Head and CEO, will also offer remarks after Summitt Drive. Parking will be available the plaque unveiling. The program will in the west lot of the Margaret N. perry conclude in time for the Skyhawk wom- Children s Center. The public is invited. en s home basketball game with North- The Gateway Columns, sponsoredby western University at 2 p.m. in the Elam Savant Learning Systems, will create a Center. pedestrian entrance connecting pat The UT Martin Gateway Columns Head Summitt Drive and Skyhawk project is part of the UT Martin Campus Parkway. These columns are significant Master Plan update completed in 2O16, because they connect the city of Martin which includes seven designated cam- and the university. pus entryways. This project represents "The Gateway Columns project will the second completed entryway and help to transform the appearance ofthe will be the first entryway to be dedicat- main campus and also offers both a real ed. and a symbolic connection to the city of For more information on the UT Mar- Martini said UT Martin Chancellor tin Gateway Columns or information on Keith Carver. "It's through the generos- becoming a sponsor, contact Dr. Charley ity of donors such as Savant Learning Deal at 73I-881-7617. Systems that the university can take

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ACT scores are extremely important when it comes to applying for college and scholarships. High school students interested in preparing for the ACT are encouraged to register for a one-day ACT prep course offered from 8 a.m.- noon, Dec. 2, through the UT Martin Jackson Center, located at 3031 High- way 45 B;ryass. This one-day workshop will include tips on how students can improve their performance and boost their scores to increase their chances oftop-college acceptance. The registration fee for this course is $45 per person._ For more information or to register, contact the UT Martin Office of nduca_ tional the co ments actprep.php. MONDAY, NOVT,MBER 20, 2017 THE PARIS POST-II{TETLIGTNCER

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UT-Martin Chancellor Dr Keith Carver wasted little time Saturday, in giving credit in two areas for the new campus Gateway Columns

Dr CarverfirstcreditedformerinterimChancellorDr BobSmith,whohadthevision of the columns, and Savant Learning Systems CEO Di' Nassar Nassar, whose financial support made the construction possible

Dr Carver then gave thanks to the relationship between the university, city and county, which he said are symbolically joined together by the columns

During the dedication ceremony, Dr Carver said the new campus addition represents what "town and gown" truly means, with campus,community, city, businesses and industry working together for a better place to live (l to r) Tommy Legins, executive vice president and chief flnancial officer, Savant Learning Systems lnc; Dr Nassar photo Nassar, president and chief executive officer, Savant A of the dedicated campus columns on Pat Head Summitt Drive has been placed on our website Learning Systems lnc ; Dr Bob Smith, chancellor emeritus, UT Martini and Dr Keith Carver, chancellor, UT Martin Having Fun At UTM Special Needs Prom M NOVEMBER t PosrED BYSHANNoN MCFARLIN ru2v2or7 /www.wenkwtpr.com

Photo: Colby Ross (center), of Gleason, celebrates during Saturday's special needs prom at UT Martin with Rebekah Heidelberg, of Martin, and Richard "Junior" Mewes, of Puryear. This marked the second year for the event.

Martin, Tenn. - Prom season is usually associated with spring, but November proms can be special, too. Just ask those who attended a special needs prom, 2-5 p.m.,Saturday, Nov. 18, in the University of Tennessee at Martin's Duncan Ballroom located inside the Boling University Center. Plenty of food, balloons, a stage for photos, music and dancing greeted prom attendees from Weakley, Obion, Lake and Henry counties. This was the event's second year and is sponsored by the university's Non-Traditional Students Association, multiple campus organizations and area businesses.

The prom even included a visit from Dr. Keith Carver, university chancellor, and his wife, Hollianne, who wasted little time joining the celebration on the dance floor. The Carvers had attended several Saturday events, but attending the prom proved to be the most special of all. "Wow, it (the prom) was the best event of the day," texted Chancellor Carver later after leaving the event. www.wenkwtpr.com ry2r12017

UT Martin student Julie Durham, of Dresden, is president of the non-traditional students and the main event organizer. Durham said the idea for the prom came from her organization's members, many of whom are raising children and believed the event was needed. She said last year's prom was intended for mostly high school-age children, but no age limit applied this year. "This is absolutely a chance for them (the children) ...to be who they are without any stigmas or anything like that being applied," she said Saturday.

Organizing and conducting the prom are no small tasks, and Durham and her organization don't go it alone. Approximately 30 student organizations, both Greek and non-Greek, stepped up to support this year's event. Also, area businesses contributed services to make the day special, including Debonair Limousine in Union City, which provided two hours of free limousine service. Styles on Broadway in Martin provided hair and makeup at no charge for 15 of the students and later included haircuts for the guys as part of the prom-support package.

Jonathan Riley's brother Co.lby Ross is a junior at Westview and has attended the prom both years. Riley lives in Gleason, graduated with a business degree from UT Martin last December and now works at Manpower employment services in Jackson. He recalled last year when Julie Durham asked university Greek organizations for assistance with the prom. Riley, then a student member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, agreed to serve as prom co-director and coordinated Greek organization support while Durham organized the non-Greek groups. "All these kids here (the it prom)just puts a smile on their face, something that's ... hosted especially for them," he "You said' know, really the focus is them and them having a good time, and that just means the world to them and to us."

Riley returned to campus to attend this year's event and continues to see firsthand what the prom means to Colby and why the event is important. "Yes, he was very excited about it," Riley said of his brother's anticipation of this year's prom. "They even took him to Styles on Broadway, had them fix their hair up and everything today, so it was an all-day treat for them." He noted that even the Tennessee Titans donated cups for the prom and want to do more next year. "The word's getting out there, and I think it's (the prom) going to grow exponentially in years to come," Riley said.

Participation in this year's prom roughly doubled last year's combined number of student and family participants, so the event is reaching more people - just what Julie Durham, Jonathan Riley and others hoped would happen for a special group of children.

Learn more and see photos from the Nov. 18 prom by searching "special prom at UTM" on Facebook. The Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, November 21,2017

Santa's Village Returns t0 UT-l'lartin December 7-10 Christmas is coming soon at Martin campus. The purpose Some features of the event the City of Martin and UT Mar- and that means Santa's Village of the event is to provide an in- are visits with Santa, petting tin. Additional sponsors to date is too. The 33rd annual event is side winter wonderland, which farm, amusement rides, arts & include: Casey's General Store, scheduled for December 7 and B will also help meet the needs of crafts, enchanted forest with Simmons Bank, MTD Products from 6-9 p.m.; December 9 from the less fortunate in the area. thousands of lights and live 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and December Admission to the event is free entertainment. WLJT's Clifford, and Savant Learning Systems. 10 from 1-5 p.m. at the Ned Mc- and donations for $5 worth of the Big Red Dog, will also be on For more information contact Wherter Agricultural Complex nonperishable food and/or toys hand Saturday from 11 - 2 p.m. Martin Parks & Recreation at on the University of Tennessee will be greatly appreciated. Co-sponsors for the event are 587-6784.

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Landy Fuqua selected by Delta Leadership The Delta Regional Au- Executive Academy. Chair- leadership development thority (DRA) is continuing man Kinder. DLI director to nearly 500 community its parlnership with Harvard Spencer Lucker, and select leaders over twelve years Kennedy School (HKS) to DLI staff will participate and strengthened regional offer an advanced educa- with the delegation of Delta collaboration through the tion opportunity exclusive- leaders in the continuing Delta Leadership Institute. ly to members of the Delta education session. Learn more at dra.gov/lead- Leadership Network. The "I am so excited and ership. program, designed and led humbled to be selected to About Harvard KennedY by Harvard faculty, focuses participate in this exclusive School on cultivating "authentic leadership training at the Harvard Kennedy School leadership" to move Delta Harvard Kennedy School aims to improve public pol- communities forward. The of Government. The Delta icy and public leadership Delta Leadership Institute Regional Authority is com- in the United States and (DLI) will send 41 repre- mitted to enhancing leader- around the world through sentatives from across the ship skills and abilities of research, teaching, and di- with poli- eight states of the DRA Landy Fuqua its members by developing rect engagement footprint, including Landy a greater understanding of cymakers and public lead- alumni Fuqua of Martin, Tennes- ership Institute's Executive the issues and challenges of ers. Nearly 20.000 degree pro- see. Academy and were selected our region so that we may of the School's people This year's four day-ses- due to the leadership theY better serve our communi- grams and 44,000 sion, from Nov. 27-30, will have exemplified in their ties. I appreciate the invest- who have taken executive be led by retired Air Force communities and their abil- ment that the Delta Region- education courses at the Brigadier General Dana ity to translate these exPe- al Authority has bestowed School work in more than addition, Born, co-director of the riences to actionable solu- in me." Fuqua said 200 countries. ln Center for Public Leader- tions for the region." About the Delta Region- faculty, staff, and students ship at HKS. The class includes six al Authority and the Delta of the School are currently "This executive training members from Alabama; Leadership Institute undertaking projects to wiII equip regional lead- seven from Arkansas; six The DRA is a federal- advance knowledge and ers across the Delta with from Illinois; two from state partnership created by strengthen public policy the latest advancements Kentucky: four from Loui- Congress in 2000 to help and leadership in dozens the in leadership skills and siana; four from MississiP- create jobs, build commu- of countries. Around will prepare them to make pi; six from Missouri; and nities. and improve lives world, the skills and energy positive changes in their six from Tennessee. The through strategic invest- of the Har.',ard Kennedy local communities," said group reflects the diversitY ments in economic devel- School community are Peter Kinder, DRA s alter- of the Delta region and in- opment and infrastructure dedicated to helping make nate federal co-chairman. cludes public, private, and projects in 252 counties people's lives safer, more prosperous, ful- "These participants are non-profit leaders that have and parishes across eight and more alumni of the Delta Lead- graduated from the DLI's states. DRA has provided filling. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Don't miss Santa's Village in Martin, Dec. 7 -lO Christmas is coming the needs of the less fortu- will also be on hand Satur- soon and that means San- nate in the area. day from l1 a.m. to 2 pm. ta's Village is too. The Admission to the event Co-sponsors for the 33rd annual event is sched- is free and donations for event are the City ol Mar- uled for Dec.7 and 8 from $5 worth of nonperishable tin and UT Martin. Ad- 6 to 9 p.m.; Dec. 9 from I1 food and/or toys will be ditional sponsors to date a.m. to 9 p.m.and Dec.10 greatly appreciated. include: Casey's General from I to 5 p.m. at the Ned Some features of the Store, Simmons Bank, McWherter Agricultural event are visits with Santa, MTD Products and Savant Complex on the Univer- petting farm, amusement Learning Systems. sity of Tennessee at Martin rides, arts and crafts, en- For more information campus. The purpose of chanted forest with thou- contact Martin Parks and the event is to provide an sands ol lights and live Recreation at 587-6184 or inside winter wonderland, entertainment. WLJT's visit on Facebook or the which will also help meet Clifford, the Big Red Dog, Internet. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

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BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS Dr.Clinton reinforcement is one practice used across Smith, associate professor of- special edu- many areas. He explained that there is al- cation at UT Martin, engaged all attending ways a reason for behavior; including the the Nov. l5 Kiwanis meeting when he gave four basic functions that focus on sensory a presentation entitled "WhyYou Do What experience (wanting to feel something), You Do: What ls Behavior Analysis?" A escape (wanting to get out of something), board-certified behavior analyst (doctoral attention (wanting to be noticed), and tan- level), Smith recently earned tenure at UT gible results (wanting somethint specific). Martin and was promoted to associate pro- Pictured with Clinton are fellow Kiwan- fessor of special education. Among many ians Danelle Fabianich, assistant athletics other points in his informative talk, Smith director for academics and student-athlete defined be term "behavior," discussed fac- services, and Mary Elizabeth Bell, retired tors shaping behavior; and highlighted how teacher.

The X-eague of Striving rks in the n-S,{ bazaar ,{rtists and the UT Martin are created by students, Depaftnaent of Visuatr and faculty and alurnni of the T'heatre Arts will present University. This year's ba- the fourth annual Floliday zaar will f,eature the work A,rt Bazaar Dec. 7-9 in the of around 30 artists. rk Fine Arts Euilding Gallery. will inctrude pottery and The n-SA F{oliday ,Art tsa- various types of handmade zaar is a way for students, cerarnic items, hand-knit- facunty and community ted and crocheted items, members to corne together paintings, handmade can- in a local event to support dles, drawings, hand-blown the arts in the area. glass Christnaas omarnents, TheBazaar began in 2014 woodburned home decor, as a fundraising event for handmade books, and rnucla The l-eague of Striving more. Vtrany of the iterns in Anists. LSA is the student the bazaar make excellent art organizatton at {JT VIar- gifts for family and friends- tin, and actively works both -just in time for the holi- on carnpus and locally to days! Proceeds from the promote developrnent event go to benefit The the will STRIVIIIG ARTISTS The LSA wili be hravinE its annual artists acadern- I-eague Striving Anists of through of Holiday Ant tsazaar Dec"7-9- ics, community, service to aid in funding its service learning and leadership. In events, projects, workshops 4 p.m. on Dec. 9. Suppott Artists, contact Jason Stout, the past three years, tr-SA and art-related activities the Arts (S S) con- associate professor of art, at has partnered with the lo- throughout the year. tributors will join students 731-88tr-3402 or by ernail cal communities of Martin, Thebazaar will be open to and faculty for an early "in- at [email protected], or Kar- Dresden, Greenfield, Union the public in the {JT Vfartin sider" opening of the event en .Iohnson at the Depart- City, South Fulton, Brad- Fine s Building Gallery on Dec.7 frorn 5 to 7 p.m. rnent of Visual and Theatre ford and Sharon in a wide from 7 to B p.m. on Dec.7, For questions or rnore in- ,A,rts at 731-881-7400 or by array of public art projects, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on forrnation about the Bazaar email at kjohnson@utm. workshops and events. Dec. B, and from 10 a.m. to or The n-eague of Striving edu THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEpNESDAI NOVEMBER 22, 2017

UT Martin Gateway Columns completed and dedicated The University of Ten- sociation members, Sky- quartered in Martin. The the reason we're here to- sar and Dr. Bob Smith, UT nessee at Martin dedicated hawk athletic .teams and Gateway Columns project day, it's really about two Martin chancellor emeritus, its first do cheer squad members, and is part of the university's sets of relationships," said who came in June Gateway Co 20 l5 to Captain Skyhawk were campus master plan update Dr. Keith Caruer, univer- lead the university way Saturday in an in- among those who honored completed in 2016, which sity chancellor, after he terim role. pleted columns that stand at Dr. Nassar Nassar and Sa- includes seven designated welcomed dedication at- "Bob came back to Mar- the end of Pat Head Sum- vant Learning Systems campus entryways. tendees that included both tin and hit the campus run- mitt Drive next to Skyhawk Inc. for supporting the col- This project represents Martin Mayor Randy Brun- ning and really did lot Parkway. umns. a the second completed en- dige and Weakley County for us ... and Bob was the University and local Nassar is president and tryway and is the first en- Mayor Jake Bynum. elected offi cials. university CEO of the educational tryway to be dedicated. He first highlighted the SEE COLUMNS and city Town & Gown As- services company head- "When you think about relationship between Nas- PAGE T5

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Breakfa'i{wilh Saffi-DCi. 2 The Collegiate National mas Child. Association for Music Edu- The breakfast will be held cation (CNAfME) at rhe at the Wesley Foundation at University of Tennessee 312 Lovelace Ave. Admis- at Martin will be hosting a sion is $10 or $5 wirh the Breakfast with Santa next donation of a small toy or Saturday. school supplies. The family-friendly event The National Associa- will be held from 9 a.m. tion for Music Education - noon and will offer tradi- (NAfME) is the onlv as- tional breakfast foods such sociation that addresses all as pancakes. bacon and eggs. aspects of music education. A silent auction will be held At the collegiate level, mem- throughout the morning. bers work to prepare them- Additionally, members of selves to become outstand- the UTM Music Department educators through will be performing Chrisr workshops and mas tunei for guests. Proceeds from the event For more infomation, call will go to Operation Christ- 901-31 1-1421. THE WEAKLEY.COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 2017

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PROM good time, and that just do more next year. "The means the world to them word's getting out there, FROM PAGE I and to us." and I think it's (the prom) tions for assistance with the Riley returned to campus going to grow exponential- prom. to attend this year's event ly in years to come," Riley Riley, then a student and continues to see flrst- said. member of Sigma- Alpha hand what the prom means Participation in this Epsilon fra to Colby and why the event year's prom roughly dou- to serve as is imporlant. "Yes, he was bled last year's combined tor and coordinated Greek very excited about it," Riley number of student and fam- organization supporl while said of his brother's antici- ily participants, so the event Durham organized the non- pation of this year's prom. is reaching more people Greek groups. "They even took him to - just what Julie Durham, "All these kids here. it Styles on Broadway, had Jonathan Riley and others (the prom) just puts a smile them fix their hair up and hoped would happen for a on their face. something everything today, so it was special group of children. that's ... hosted especially an all-day treat for them." Learn more and see photos for them," he said. "You He noted that even the Ten- from the Nov. 18 prom by know. really the focus is nessee Titans donated cups searching "special prom at them and them having a for the prom and want to [ITM" on Facebook. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 2OI7

BE FABULOUS - The team at Syles on Broadway in downtown Martin donated their time and skills Saturday fixing hair and makeup for the participants of the second annual special needs prom held on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin.

A PRECIOUS BOND - Special needs prom organizer Julie Durham shows the love for prom guest Rhett during Saturday evening's event. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS IVEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2017

GROUP HUG - DerekWestview cDC teacher Debbie carden and Autumn share a 8!9YP f98 on the dance floor during the special needs prom held Saturday on the campus of UT Martin.

FEELING THE LovE - cannon cherry and shannon Roberts pose for the camera during the special needs prom held Saturday evening on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. TIIE:WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY;'NOVEMBER

MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE - UT Martin senior Cherquala Cole and Jason Shell partner for a dance that puts a smile on their faces during the special needs prom held Saturday on the campus of UT Martin. 'i TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS WEDNESDAY; NOVEMBER 22, 2017

CUTTIN' A RUG - Dr. Keith Carve[ UT Martin chancellor, and his wife Hollianne, loin the line dancing at the second annual special needs prom held Saturday evening. Dr. Carver said it was one of the best events of the day. One-day ACT prep course Holiday bazaar at UTM to be offered at UT Martin to offerhandmade gifts ACT scores are extreme- son. The University ly important when it comes For more informa- of Ten- students with backgrounds nesSee at Martin's League in studio art. graphic design to applying for college and tion or to register, contact of Striving Artists will host and art scholarships. the UT Martin Office of education, as well as its fourth annual holiday art non-art majors who enjoy High School srudents Educational Outreach at bazaar Dec.l-9 in the Fine creating work. The orga- looking to improve their (731) 881-7104 or visit the Arts Building Gallery on scores can register for a course website nization is active to pro- at utm.edu/ the one-day ACT prep course university's main cam- mote the development of departments/nondegree/ pus. offered from 8 a.m. to noon courses/children/actprep. artists through academics. The gallery Dec. 9 on the Universitv of php. ivill be open community-service learn- Tennessee at Martin's main from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 7; 11 ing and leadership, both campus. a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 8; and l0 on campus and in the sur- a:m.-4 p.nt. Ron Ramage, course Dec. 9. rounding community. instructor, has taught ACT The bazaar will feature For more information, handmade prep classes for more holiday cards, contact the UT Martin scarves than 20 years. This one- and wraps, ceram- Department of Visual and day workshop include ics and glass ornaments, Theatre Afts at (731) 881- will '7400. tips on how students can original paintings and improve their performance more, all created by UT Martin and boost their scores to art students, faculty increase their chances of and alumni. top-college acceptance. Tbe UT Martin League The registration fee for of Striving Artists includes this course is $45 per per-

Music department to host performances next week The University of tion, contact Dr. Angela The UT Martin Concerl themed selections will be Tennessee at' Martin's De- Ammerman, assistBnt pro- Band and Wind Ensemble performed. The perfor- partment of Music will fessor of music, by email at will present their final mance will finish with both continue its fall concert aammerml @utm.edu. performance of the semes- ensembles joining to per- season with perform'anc- The UT Martin Con- ter at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 form Alfred Reed's monu- es by the University and temporary Music Group in the Fulton Theater. mental "Russian Christmas Community Orchestra, the will perform at 7:30 p.m. Standard and new reper- Music." UT Martin Contemporary Nov.29 in the Blankenship toires form the wind band All events are free and Music Group and the UT Recital Hall, also locat- idiom, and several holidav open to the public. Martin Concert Band and ed inside the Fine Arts Wind Ensemble in the com- Building. The concert fea- ing weeks. tures the electroacoustic The UT Martin Un iversity music of guest composer and Community Orchestra John Supko. will host their fall concert Supko's work explores at 7:30 p.m. Monday in intersection: chance and the Fulton Theater, located intentions ; trad itional music inside UT Martin's Fine notation and real-time score Arts Building. generation; sound and spo- The orchestra performs ken text; installation and one conceft per semester performance; and human and includes student musi- and computer creativity. cians, faculty, staff and The concert also incorpo- local community members. rates works by Christopher The group also assists in the Adler, Fj6la Evang and annual All-West Orchestra Stephen Downing. Audition Prep Day and For more information, in reaching out to public. contact Stephen Downing, school string players across student artistic director. by West Tennessee. email at [email protected]. For more informa- edu. Online MBA earns national ranking The University of Ten- Martin College of Business (731) 881-7245 or email nessee at Martin's online and Global Affairs, at [email protected]. master of business administration degree program was recently ranked 30th nationally and l0th in the South by OnlineMBAReport. com. The 38-credit-hour program is offered through the university's College of Business and Global Affairs and is designed for financial services professionals with at least two years of work experience beyond a bachelor's degree. The program is available com- pletely online with cohorts starting in both January and May. UT Maftin's online MBA can be cornpleted in as few as 20 months. Tomi Parrish, a of writing and becoming a better wr4er' OnlineMBAReport.com TEACHER VISIT - professor at the University as well as careers in communications. The also ranked the program communications of Tennessee at Martin, came to visit Sherri communications professor brought copies l0th in the South 2016 in Langford's n sh class at ofThe Pacer, the student newspaper at UT and 27th among national centlY. She Martin, for all of the students to read. institutions. Fulton City spoke to the s imPortance For more information on the MBA degree program, contact Dr. Ashley Kilburn, professor of marketing and graduate student coordinator for the UT

STUDENTS ATTEND SUMMIT demonstrate leadership potential. Miss Local students Carly Bramlett (sec- Bramlett and Jones are students at Obion ond- from left and continuing from left), County Central High School, while Miss Megan Kizer, Dawson Searcy and J.P. Kizer and Searcy attend Union City High Jones attended the WestStar Leadership School. The four local students were joined Program's RisingStar Leadership Sumrnit at the event by Dr. Charley Deal (far left), recently on the campus of the University of WestStar executive director, and Jordan Tennessee at Martin. The two-day summit Jones (far right), WestStar administrative is designed for high school students who asslstant. Special needs prom hosts aree students Prom season is usually the event. Broadway in Martin pro- Riley retumed to campus associated with spring, but UT Martin student Julie vided hair and makeup at to attend this year's event November proms can be Durham of Dresden is pres- no.charge for 15 of the and continues to see first- special, too. ident of the non-traditional students and later included hand what the prom means Just ask those who attend- students and the main event haircuts for the guys as pafi to Colby and why the event ed a special needs prom organizer. She said the idea of the prom-supporl pack- ls rmpofiant. Saturday afternoon at the for the prom came from her age. ''Yes. he was very excil- University of Tennessee at organization's members, Jonathan Riley's brother, ed about it," Riley said of Martin's Duncan Ballroom many of whom are raising Colby Ross, is a junior at his brother's anticipation inside the Boling University children and believed the Westview and has attend- of this year's prom. "They Center. event was needed. ed the prom both years. even took him to Styles Plenty of food, balloons, She said last year's prom Riley lives in Gleason, on Broadway, had them fix a stage for photos, music was intended for mostly graduated with a business their hair up and everything and dancing greeted prom high school-age children, degree from UT Marlin last today, so it was an all-day attendees from Weakley, but no age limit applied December and now works treat for them." Obion, Lake and Henry this year. at Manpower employment He noted that even the counties. "This is absolutely a services in Jackson. Tennessee Titans donated This was the event's chance for them (the chil- He recalled last year cups for the prom and want second year. It is spon- dren) ... to be who they when Ms. Durham asked to do more next year. sored by the university's are without any stig- university Greek organiza- "The word's getting out Non-Traditional Students mas or anything like that tions for assistance with the there and I think it's (the Association, multiple cam- being applied," she said prom. Riley, then a student prom) going to grow expo- pus organizations and area Saturday. member of Sigma Alpha nentially in years to come," businesses. Organizing and conduct- Epsilon fraternity, agreed Riley said. The prom even included a ing the prom are no small to,serve as prom co-direc- Participation in this year's visit from Dr. Keith Carver, tasks, and Ms. Durham and tor and coordinated Greek prom roughly doubled last rrniversity chancellor, and her organization don't go organization support whi le year's combined number of his wife, Hollianne, who out,.30-student Ms. Durham organized the student aa . farnily partiqi. wasted little time joining s, both Greek non-Greek groups. pants, so the event is reach. the celebration on the dan<;e and non-Greek, stepped "All these kids here. it ing more people just floor.. The Carvers had up to support this year's (the prom) just puts a smile what Ms. Durham,- Riley attended several Saturday event. on their face. something and others hoped would events, but attending the Area businesses also con- that's ... hosted especially happen fbr a special group prom proved to'be the most tributed services to make for them," he said. "You of children. special of all. the day special, including know. really the focus is Learn more and see pho- . "Wow, it (the prom) Debonair Limousine in them and them having a tos from Saturday after- was the best event of the Union City, which provid- good time. and that jusr noon's prom by searching duy," texted Chancellor ed two hours of free lim- means the world to them "special prom at UTM" on Carver later after leaving ousine service. Styles on and to us." Facebook. A SPECIAL NIGHT - Colby Ross (center) of Gleason Heidelberg of Martin and Richard "Junior" Mewes of celebrated during Saturday's sprecial needs prom- at Puryear. T"his marked ttre secona year for the the *.ni, *r1iJ University of rennessee at-Martin with i{ebekah has sponsorship i.o-;;g;;i;ii";; and businesses. Gateway C olumns dedicated in ceremony at UT Martin The University of Ten- was the right person at the dent of Savant Learning nessee at Martin dedi- right time," he said. "And Systems. "I'm also cated its first donor-sup- in similar fashion, Nassar very proud to be a part porled Gateway Columns has been that (a leader) of the team that is 'Town entryway Saturday near for the Martin community and Gown.'The efforts of the completed columns and for Weakley County. those folks and definitely a that stand at the end of Pat ... He's created lots of jobs, vision of Bob Smith to cre- Head Summitt Drive next has absolutely transformed ate something that brings to Skyhawk Parkway. downtown Marlin, and has us together, that's exactly University and local developed a company and what we see in those col- elected olf,icials. university a series of products that are umns." and city Town & Gown transformin g education, not Atier concluding his Association members, just in Tennessee. not just remarks, Nassar invited his Skyhawk athletic teams in this region, but all across daughter, Summar Nassar, and cheer squad members the United States and the a l9-year-old UT Martin and Captain Skyhawk were world." psychology major, to offer among those who honored Carver credited Smith final comments before Dr. Nassar Nassar and with the columns entryway the columns plaque was Savant Learning Systems idea and for working with unveiled. Inc. for supporling the col- Nassar and Savant to make "This university, the umns. the gift possible. He then University of Tennessee at Nassar is president and noted the second relation- Martin, it's what brought CEO ofthe educational ser- ship that exists between the my father to Tennessee and vices company headquar- university and the city and to Marlin," she said. "And tered in Martin. county, which are joined the kindness of the won- The Gateway Columns together symbolically by derful people in this com- project is part ofthe univer- the columns. munity is what's kept him sity's campus master plan "And what ... this entry- here to establish Savant update completed in 2016, way does, is it removes a Leaming Systems. ... Now which includes seven des- fence, it removes a bar- I see those columns ... as a ignated campus entryways. rier and it provides an easy synrbol of UTM bringing This project represents the path for students to inter- my father and many oth- second completed entryway act with businesses and ers 1o learn and prosper in and is the first entryway to with the community, and Martin, and the community be dedicated. it makes the campus open who welcomed him and our "When you think about and a friendly place for our family here and has made the reason we're here community to interact with this into a great home for today, it's really about two our campus, our faculty and us. sets of relationships," said staff," Carver said. "And "Now I'm confident Dr. Keith Carver. university it's seamless, and I think for that UTM will continue chancellor, after he wel- me it really represents what to provide an outstanding comed dedication attendees town-gown truly means, education to many in my that included both Mar-tin and that's a campus, a com- generation, as well as the Mayor Randy Brundige and munity, a city, businesses, generations to come, and Weakley County Mayor industry working together produce productive citizens Jake Bynum. He first to make this place a better that will hopefully stay here highlighted the relation- place." and help contribute to our ship between Nassar and Carver welcomed Nassar expanding, positive com- Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin to the podium, who agreed munity," she added. chancellor emeritus. who with the significance of the For more information on came in June 2015 to lead columns lor both the uni- the UT Martin Gateway the university in an inlerim versity and the community. Columns or information on role. "I'm very proud to be a becoming a sponsor, con- "Bob came back to graduate ol the University tact Dr. Charley Deal, UT Martin and hit the cam- of Tennessee at Marlin," he Martin associate vice chan- pus running and really did said. "I'm definitely proud celior for alumni relations, a lot for us ... and Bob to be the CEO and presi- at (131) 881-7611. JACKSONSUN.COM g WEDNESDAY, NOVEM BER 22, 2017

ACT prep courses offered .

ACT scores are extremely important when it comes to applying for college and scholarships. High School students looking to improve their scores can register for a one-dAy ACT prep course offered from 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 9, on the UT Martin s main campus. Ron Ramage, course instructor, has taught ACT prep classes for more than 20 years. This one-day workshop will include tips on how students can improve their performance and boost their scores to increase their chances oftop- college acceptance. The registration fee for this course is $45 per person. For more information or to register, contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- tional Outreach at 7Sla87-TlO4 or visit the course website at utm.edu/departments/nondegree/cours es /children/ actprep.php. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER ry' N|] INDEPENDENT APPEAL

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HJSHS studenrs artend writer's conference Several students from writing through several every year Humboldt we have attended Jr./Sr. High mediums. Students were and each year it seems to School attended the annual able to choose from such get better," Ryan Thomas, Young Writer's Conference genres as fiction, poetry, teacher at HJSHS said. hosted by the University joumalism and travel "The experience, I believe, of Tennessee at Martin. writing where they gathered is so very benehcial to the The students arrived at the with other students students both as a Boling way to University Center from around the area to interact with like-minded on the UTM campus where collaborate and create peers from other schools they able to attend a variety original work during the and as a way to explore of workshops that focused workshops. and improve their writing on improving the craft of "I have enjoyed this event skills." TRpuroll GaznrrE Wednesday, November 22, 20ll

By Crystal Burns the state's 95 counties are accounted for, and other UT Martin Chancellor states are well represented, Keith Carver visited Pea- Carver said. The university body High School seniors also enrolls students from last recently to encburage 21 countries. UT aPPli- is the smallest public Martin them in the college It cation process. school in the state with an Carver, whose daughter average class size of 23. was visiting schools when 'Your faculty gets to Carver was hired as chan- know you," Carver said. cellor, said he seems him- "We're small enough to give sel-f as the "chief parent" at you individual attention." chancellor UT Martin. He wants stu- Destin Tucker, director dents to have a safe cam- of admissions, said the uni- pus, great faculty, advisors versity also takes pride in that help them graduate on giving students a world of time, and majors that meet experience and opportuni- the workplace demands of ties. the area. "We have students get- seeing the Peabody UT Martin has a current ting out and visits enrollment of 6,800 stu- world," she said. "We have dents, and while many hail so many things to offer." from West Tennessee, 56 of

UT MARTIN GUESTS - UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver and Director of Admissions Destin Tucker recently visited with Peabody High School seniors. The duo told students about the opportunities the college provides locally and abroad. Pictured are (from left) Destin Tucker, Trenton Director of Schools Tim Haney, Peabody Principal Rick- ey Hooker, Keith Carver, Peabody Academic Coach Christy Allen, and Peabody Guidance Counselor Mary Bragg.

ACT prep course offered Dec. 9 ACT scores are extreme- pei"formance and boost Iy important when it comes their scores to increase to applying for college and their chances of top-college scholarships. High school acceptance. students looking to im- The registration fee prove their scores can reg- for this course is $45'per ister for a one-day ACT person. For more informa- prep course offered from 8 tion or to register, contait a.m. to noon, December 9, the UT Martin Office of on the University of Ten- Educational Outreach at nessee at Martin's main 731-881-7104 or visit the campus. course website at utm.edu/ This one-day workshop departments/nondegree/ will include tips on how courses/children/actprep. students can improve their php. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE o NOVEMBER 22, 2017

$anta'$ uillagc ro Gele[rate SErd $eason Christrnas that means too. The 33 scheduled for December 7 & 8 from 6-9 p.m.; December 9 from 1l a.m.- 9 p.m. and December l0 from l-5 p.m. at the Ned Mc- Wherter Agricultural Complex on the University of Tennessee at Martin c€tmpus. The purpose of the event is to provide an inside winter wonderland, which will also help meet the needs of the less forhmate in the area. Admission to the event is free and donations for $5 worth of nonperishable food and/or toys will be greatly appreciated. Some features of the event are visits with Santa, petting Iarm ammals, amusement rides, arts & crafts, enchanted forest with thousands of lights and live

the City of Martin and UT Mar- tin. Additional sponsors to date include: Casey's General Store, Simmons Bank, MTD Products and Savant Leaming Systems. For more information contact Marlin Parks & Recreation at A yo.ungster. rea_c.hes out to a reindeer on display at last 587-6784. year's Santa's Village. TRpNroN Gazsrrp Wednesday, November 22, 2017

LOCAL STUDENTS ATTEND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AT UTM - Several students from Gibson County attended the WestStar Leadership Program's seventh annual FutureStar Summit, October 26, at the University of Tennessee at Martin The summit brings together seventh and eighth graders from around West Tennessee to help the students understand the personal value of an education and to encourage them to possibly attend college. The children attend ftee of charge through the financial support of WestStar alumni from the individual child's county of residence. Pictured are (front row, from left) Claire Burkeen, Kie'a Boyce, Hunter Sanderson and Haley Butler; (back row) Tristan Jobe, Ashley Young, Matthew Stroud and Caleb Todd. Bur- keen attends Spring Hill Elementary; Sanderson and Butler attend Rutherford El- ementary; Jobe and Todd attend Yorkville Elementary; and Boyce and Stroud attend Milan Middle School. Contact Jordan Jones in the WestStar Leadership Prograrn office at 731-881-3298 to learn about next year's FutureStar Summit and to express interest in participating. JACKSONSUN.COM I THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Special need-s prom at UTM a chance'to be who theSr are'

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MARTIN - Prom season is usually associate{ with spring, but a group of students in the area around UT Martin attended one this past weekend. UTM's Duncan Ballroom in the Bol- ing University Center was the site of the second annual special needs prom, hosted by the school's Non-Traditional Students Association along with other campus organizations and local businesses in Martin. UTM Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver and his wife, Hollianne, attended the event. UT Martin student Julie Durham, of Dresden, is president of the non-traditional students and the main event organizer. Durham said the idea for the prom came from her organization s members, many of whom are raising children and believed the event was Colby Ross, center, of Gleason, celebrates during Saturday's special needs prom needed. at UT Martin with Rebekah Heidelberg, of Martin, and Richard tunior'Mewes, of She said last year's prom was intend- Puryear. This marked the second year for the event. suBMtrrED ed for mostly high school-age children, but no age limit applied this year. businesses contributed services to prom-support package, "This is absolutely a chance for them make the day special, including Debo- Jonathan Riley's brother Colby Ross (the children) ... to be who they are with- nair Limousine in Union City, which is a junior at Westview and has attended out any stigmas or anything like that be- provided two hours of free limousine the prom both years. Riley lives in Glea- ing applied," Durham said. service. Styles on Broadway in Martin son, graduated with a business degree About 3O student organizations, both provided hair and makeup at no charge from UT Martin last December and now Greek and non-Greek, chipped in to for 15 of the students and later included works at Manpower employment ser- support this year's event. Also, area haircuts for the guys as part of the vices in Jackson. JACKSONSUN.COM E THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2017

He recalled last year when Julie Dur- ACT prep course in Jackson ham asked university Greek organizations for assistance with the prom. Ri- ACT scores are extremely important ley, then a student member of Sigma Al- when it comes to applying for college pha Epsilon fraternity, agreed to serve and scholarships. High school students as prom co-director and coordinated interested in preparing for the ACT are Greek organization support while Dur- encouraged to register for a one-day ham organized the non-Greek groups. ACT prep course offered from 8 a.m.- "All these kids here, it (the prom) just noon, Dec. 2, through the UT Martin puts a smile on their face, something Jackson Center, located at 3O31 High- that's ... hosted especially for them," he way 45 Bypass. said. "You know, really the focus is them This one-day workshop will include and them having a good time, and that tips on how students can improve their just means the world to them and to us." performance and boost their scores to Riley returned to campus to attend increase their chances oftop-college ac- this year's event and continues to see ceptance. firsthand what the prom means to Colby The registration fee for this course is and why the event is important. $45 per person. "Yes, he was very excited about it," For more information or to register, Riley said of his brother's anticipation of contact the UT Martin Office of Educa- this year's prom. "They even took him to tional Outreach at 737-88L-T[O4, or visit Styles on Broadway, had them fix their the course website at utm.edu/depart- hair up and everything today, so it was ments/nondegree/courses/children/ an all-day treat for them." actprep.php. The Tennessee Titans football fran- chise in Nashville donated cups for the prom and want to do more next year. "The word's getting out there, and I think it's going to grow exponentially in years to come," Riley said. Participation in this year's prom roughly doubled last year's combined number of student and family participants. JACKSONSUN.COM fi FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24,2017

Santa's Village brings thousands of visitors to Martin each year and contributes hundreds of dollars in food and toy donations to the area. suBMtrrED Santa

From Staff Reports Admission to the annual event is free, but patrons are Jackson Sun encouragedto bring a donation ofnonperishable food and/ USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE or toys, worth at least $5, to benefit less fortunate residents: Santa Claus is coming to Martin, and whether you're on * Doors will be open from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 7-8; 11a.m. to 9 the Naughty or Nice list, young or old, everyone's invited. p.m. Dec. 9; and 1-5 p.m. Dec.1O. Santa will make his annual appearance during the 33rd I Clifford the Big Red Dog will stop by from1la.m. to 2 annual Santa's Village celebration, Dec. 7-1O, in the Ned p.m. Dec.9. McWherter Agricultural Complex on the main campus of More than1T,OO0visitors participated in the 32nd annu- the University of Tennessee at Martin. aI event in 2Ot6, and Santa's elves hope to exceed that Walk through a winter wonderland, meet animals at number this year. Hooker Farms petting zoo, view the MTD model train and For more information on Santa's Village, contact the ride Pope's amusement rides for no extra charge. There will City of Martin s Office of Parks and Recreation at (231) 587- also be live entertainment, and you may even see Clifford 6784. the Big Red Dog. JACKSONSUN.COM S SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25' 2A17

Mehlhorn is UTM's featured faculty scholar for fnll semester

Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, center, is chair holder for the Gil Parker Chair of Excellence in Agriculture and N;tural Resources. He has been recognized as the Featured Facufty Scholar fop the 2017 fall semester. RAFFE LAZAR N/urM MEDTA RELAIoNS

Contributed ly good with students. Mehlhorn expressed gratitude for the MARTIN - Dr. Joey Mehlhbrn, chair recognition and credits those around holder for the Gil Parker Chair of Excel- him for his success. "I am especially lence in Agriculture and Natural Re- thankful to all of my colleagues and stu- sources, is the Featured Faculty Scholar dents who have helped me develop re- forthe 2O17fall semester. Mehlhorn also search ideas and turning those ideas serves as graduate program coordinator into published works," Mehlhorn said in in agriculture and natural resources, di- an email statement. "I owe all of my suc- rector of the Tennessee Governor's cess to the fact'that I work with great School for the Agricultural Sciences and people who are always willing to help is professor of agricultural economics. A me." reception was held in his honor Nov. 16 Mehlhorn received his bachelor's de- in the Paul Meek Library. gree from Tennessee Technological The Featured Faculty Scholar Award University and his master's and doctor- began in the 7996-97 academic year and al degrees from Mississippi State Uni- recognizes faculty whose research and versity, all in agricultural economics. creative works are chosen to be among His scholarly interests include agribusi- the most prestigious of those produced ness management, experiential learn- by individuals at UT Martin. ing, online teaching methods and farm Dr. Rich Helgeson, the university's management. interim provost, has known Mehlhorn Selections of Mehlhorn s profession- since 2OO3 when he (Mehlhorn) first ar- al work are on displayinthe university's rived at the university. "The thing that Paul Meek Library and open to the pub. I've always noticed about Joey every lic for viewing. His name will also be time I've seen him ... is he's like a magnet added to a plaque permanently dis- for students," Helgeson said. "He's real- played in the library. JAEKSONSUN.COM S SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26,2017

ACT prep course in Jackgon

UTM deannamed High school students intetesteil in preparing for the ACT are encr.luraged fellow at Food to register for a one-day ACT ptep Systerns course offered from I a"rn.-noon Sat- urday, through the UT MartinJackson Center, located at 3031 Highway45 By- Leadership Institute pass. This one-day workshop will in- From Staff Reports gram. clude tips on how students can im- Jackson Sun The institute enhances personal prove their performance and boost USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE and professional development by em- their scores to increase their chances phasizing leadership competencies, of top-college acceptance. MARTIN - Dr. Todd Winters, pro- skills for organizational change and a The registration fee is $45 per per- fessor of animal science and dean of broad, interdisciplinary perspective son. the University of Tennessee at Martin of food systems. The FSLI experience For more information or to register, College of Agriculture and Applied prepares scholars for upper-level contact the UT Martin Office ofEduca- Sciences, has been accepted as a fel- leadership roles in food-system pro- tional Outreach at 731-881-2O4, or vis- low in the Food Systems Leadership grams and to assume broader leader- it the course website at utm.edu/de- Institute for fall 2017. ship responsibilities within their or- partments/nondegree/courses/chil- The FSLI is an executive leadership ganizations. dren/actprep.php. development program for academia, During the FSLI program, scholars industry and govern- work with expert instructors, leader- ment. The institute is a ship development coaches and an up- program ofthe Associ- per-level mentor to help increase their ation of Public and leadership abilities. They meet with Land-grant Universi- university, political and industry ties, with the initial leaders and others who have ad- funding provided by vanced to the highest leadership lev- the W.K. Kellogg Foun- Winters els. Leadership theory is combined datior.- -'' ' with practical experience, often in the Winters began his current dean s context of food systems and higher position on July 7,2073, after serving education. as a faculty member and administra- The first year ofthe two-year pro- tor at Southern Illinois University. He gram includes'intensive executive was raised on a dairy farm in Wash- education-style residential learning ington state andwas active in4-H and sessions at three university locations. FFA. Scholars perform assessments to in- He earned abachelor's degree from crease self-awareness of their leader- Washington State University, a mas- ship style, and the results are used to ter's degree from Purdue University develop and implement a personal- and his doctorate from the University development plan, prepared with the of Wisconsin. He served two terms on assistance ofa professional coach. In- the board of directors for the Non- teractive distance learning is used be- land-grant Agricultural and ReneW- {ween residential sessions. able Resources Universities and During the second year, partici- served as NARRU president in 2O15- pants apply what they have learned to 16. Winters is a 2O17 graduate of UT develop and execute an individual Martin s WestStar Leadership Pro- leadership project. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2OI7 UT MARrrNNnws

Three cadets earn gold level proficiency badges

Three cadets from the forces of the Federal Re- rn 1952, followed by the University of Tennessee public of Germany, and is start of a four-year ROTC at Martin Skyhawk Bat- a foreign award approved program in 1964. The talion earned the gold- for wear on the United military science program, level German Armed States Army uniform. of which ROTC is a part, Forces Proficiency Badge ROTC cadets and U.S. includes cadets from during competition held Army soldiers must meet Lane College and Union in late October at the criteria in the following University in Jackson and University of Toledo in categories to qualify for Murray State University Toledo, Ohio. the badge: an evaluation in Murray, Ky. Cadets William Thralls report, first aid course, For more informalion of Union City, Glenndon nuclear, biological and on the military science Adams of Clarksville and chemical test, basic fit- program or the Skyhawk Robert Mehlhorn, of Mar- ness test that includes ROTC Battalion, contact tin, earned the gold-level three events, marksman- the Department of Mili- badges. ship skills, foot march tary Science and Leader- The proficiency badge and a 100-meter swim. ship at 13I-88I-7682 or is a decoration of the An ROTC unit was flrst by email at armyrotc@ Bundeswehr, the armed established at UT Martin utm.edu.

EARN BADGES UT Martin Skyhawl< ROTC Battalion cadets (fron left)Wlliam Thralls of Union City,- Glenndon Adams of Clarksville anc Robert Mehlhorn of Martin earned gold-level Geiman Armed Forced Proficienry. Badges during competition held in late Oci-ober at the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017

University of Tennessee at Martin Santa's Village Service Awards to open Dec.7 on campus Santa will make his annual appearance in Marlin during the 33rd annual Santa's Vil- lage event Dec. 7-10 in the Ned McWhefier Agricul- tural Complex on the main campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The doors will be open from 6-9 p.m., Dec. 7-S; tt a.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 9; and l- 5 p.m., Dec. 10. Admission to the annual event is free. but patrons ur" .n"ourug.d to bring a donation of nonperishable food and/or toys worth at least $5 to benefit the less foftunate residents ofthe local area. More than 17.000 visi- 3 tt, D d Martin, were tors participated in the 32nd h year e ersity ofTen- annual event in 2016, and n the n as served 40 event sponsors hope to 9x- the he Department of Comrnunications and has ceed that number this year. year Department English of and Modern Foreign Village visitors and will be able to walk through a winter wonderland, meet animals at the Hooker Farms petting zoo, view the MTD model train and ride Pope's amusement rides for no extra charge. The event will also feature live entertainment. and Clifford the Big Red Dog will stop by from Il a.m.-2 p_.m , Dec. 9, presented by WLJT-TV. Co-sponsors for the city of n, Casey's Simmons Bank, MTD Products and Savant Learning Systems. For more information on Santa's Village, contact the city of Martin's Office of Parks and Recreation at 731-s8',7 -6784. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017

WALDEN RETIRES Deb- orah Walden (center)- retired from the University of Tennessee at Martin earlier this year and was honored Nov. 7 for her service during a ceremony honoring university service.She is pictured with Chancellor Keith Carver (left) and Dr.Joe DiPietro, UT System president. Retirees recognized but not pictured were Tarica Coble, of Milan, Department of Educational Studies; Charlene Lovett, Depart- ment of Public Safety; EvangelTrice, building services; and Lisha Tuck, Office of University Advancement. All honorees are Martin residents unless otherwise noted.

20 years 20 YEARS following local residents were honored Nov.7 for of l -The ofTennessee at Martin; (front row, l-r) Dr. Eric Pelren,De- service to the University ] partme lture, Geosciences and Natural ; Debbie Hunter: Col- iege of and Applied Sciences; Staci Fu tment of Educational St-udies Husmann, Department of Bio nces; (back row) Dr. Darrell Ray, John Luthi, Office of lnterc_ollegiate Athletics - of Communications; and Dr. Keith Carver, UT re Barbara Charlton and Shannon Null, both with lnformation Techno ment of Chemistry and Physics. All who is from Milan, and Null, who is THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TqESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 Melhorn named Featured Faculty Scholar for fall semester Dr. Joey Mehlhorn, duced by individuals at the fact that I work with chair holder for the Gil UT Martin. great people who are al- Parker Chair of Excel- Dr. Rich Helgeson, the ways willing to help me." lence in Agriculture and university's interim pro- Mehlhorn received his Natural Resources, is the vost, has known Mehl- bachelor's degree from Featured Faculty Scholar horn since 2003 when he Tennessee Technological for the 2Ol7 fall semes- (Mehlhorn) first arrived at University and his master. Mehlhorn also serves the university. "The rhing ter's and doctoral degrees as graduate program co- that I've always noticed from Mississippi State ordinator in agriculture about Joey every time I've University, all in agricul- and natural resources, seen him ... is he's like a tural economics. director of the Tennessee magnet for students," Hel- His scholarly inter- Governor's School for the geson said. "He's really ests include agribusiness Agricultural Sciences and good with students." management, experiential is professor of agricul- Mehlhorn expressed learning, online teaching tural economics. A recep- gratitude for the recog- methods and farm man- tion was held in his honor nition and credits those agement. Nov. 16 in the Paul Meek around him for his suc- Selections of Mehl- Library. cess. "I am especially horn's professional work The Featured Faculty thankful to all of my col- are on display in the Scholar Award began in leagues and students who university's Paul Meek the 1996-97 academic have helped me develop Library and open to the year and recognizes fac- research ideas and turning public for viewing. His ulty whose research and those ideas into published name will also be added creative works are cho- works," Mehlhorn said to a plaque permanently sen to be among the most in an email statement. "[ displayed in the library. prestigious of those pro- owe all of my success to

FEATURED SCHOLAR Dr.Joey Mehlhorn, chair holder for the Gil Parker Chair of Excellence inAgriculture and- Natural Resources, is recognized as the Featured Faculty Scholar for the 7017 fall semester.A reception was held in his honor Nov. l6 in the Paul Meek Library. Presenting the plaque is Dr. Rich Helgeson, interim provost, and joining Helgeson and Mehlhorn for the presentation is Dr.Todd Winters, dean, College of Agri- culture and Applied Sciences. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2OI7

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to BANKERS LUNCHEON Hor- of the Tennessee Bankers Association, -The Bankers Luncheon ace and Sa of Excellence campus Nov. 8, for a ofTennessee and'Discussion. Also in attendance were in Banking left), at Martiri Panelists Lee Dr. N Moss (left), chairman of the Tennessee univer John Bankeri Association; Dr. Keith Carver Clark Hor- (center), UT Martin chancellor; and Co- ace an lence iin Buri"tt (second from right), president in Banking. UT Martin dean accepts fellow at APLU MARTIN Dr. Todd Winters. professor of animal science and dean of the University of Tennessee at Ag Sci ed Syslems Leadersh ip lnstitute for fall 2017. The FSLI is an executive leadership development program fol academia, industry and gov- efirment. The institute is a progranl of the Association ol Public and Land-grant Universities, with the ini- by the tion. TODD WINTERS

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(! to r) Dr, Keith Carver, university chancellor; AnCrea Lindsey, wife cf Will !-inCsey; Wil! Lindsey: sister', Taylor LinCsey; Quanah Allen, Trey's girlfriend; and parents, Lisa and John Lindsey

The University of Tennessee-Martin has honored a late student with the naming of a classroom

Chancellor Dr Keith Carver was on hand wrth the family of Phiilip Trey" Lindsey to dedrcate the classroom in Brehm Hall in his memory

Trey was a2010 graduate of South Srde High School. who studied wildlife bioiogy at UT-Mariin arrd earned his degree in 2016

During thatyear. he accepted a two-month summer internshrp as a research technician forthe Nebraska Cooperative Frsh and Wrldlrfe Research Unit in the Pheasant Research Project

\A/hile berng treated at a hospital in l.lebraska for svrelling in his leg. a blood clot sent Lindsey into cardrac arrest, and he could not be revived

Lrndsey served as vice-presrdent of the UT-Martin Wrldlife Society and following his passing the Phillrp Trey" Lrndsey Scholarshrp Endowment was also esiablished for juniors and seniors studyrng wrtdlrfe biology UTM Classroom Dedicated To Student Who Passed Away http : //www.wenkwtPr'com/ M NOVEMBER 29,2O77 AT 8:28 AM g POSTED BYSHANNON MCFARLIN

Martin, Tenn. - The University of Tennessee at Martin has dedicated a classroom in memory of a student who passed away. Family and friends gathered for a ceremony to officially name the Phillip Trey Lindsey Classroom in the university's Brehm Hall brought together many of the people who meant the most to a special young man.

Trey was the son of John and Lisa Lindsey of Jackson and a 2010 graduate of South Side High School. After studying wildlife biology at UT Martin and earning his degree in May 20!6, Lindsey accepted a two-month summer internship position as a research technician for the Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit - Southwest Nebraska Pheasant Research Project. While being treated at a local hospital for swelling in his leg, a blood clot sent Trey into cardiac arrest. Medical personnel were unable to revive him.

Trey served as vice president of the UT Martin Wildlife Society and was dedicated to the expansion and promotion of the organization. The Phillip "Trey" Lindsey Scholarship Endowment was established following his death in July 2Ot6 and will be used to support the academic pursuits of eligible juniors and seniors studying wildlife biology at the university. South Side High School graduates will be given preference during the scholarship selection process. Now, the Phillip Trey Lindsey Classroom will add to his legacy.

Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor, opened the dedication event and reminded those attending that colleges and universities are really about people. "We're here today because of relationships,,, "We're he said. here today because of people, and we're here today to really talk about what Trey meant to UT Martin and what we think UT Martin meant to Trey."

Trey's brother, Will, a 2Ot7 UT Martin graduate, spoke for the family before the plaque's unveiling. He described Trey as "a good friend, a great brother, and he'd help anybody he could."

"We hope having that this room dedicated in Trey's name will carry on his legacy of who he was as a person, a student, a friend of many," Will said. "And to our family, it means that he will not be forgotten, and it (the classroom) will honor the rife that he lived."

Photo - Attending the dedication were from left, Dr. Keith Carver, university chancellor;Andrea Lindsey, wife of Will Lindsey; Will Lindsey; sister, Taylor Lindsey; Quanah Allen, Trey's girlfriend; and parents, Lisa and John Lindsey. (UTM photo). http : //www.wenkwtpr. com/

tuuua Selectcd Io Panieipats lm Haruald DRESDEN ENTER.PRISE llennedy $chool for lxecufiwe rraining The Delta Regional Author- advancements in leadership ity (DRA) is continuing its skills and will prepare them partnership with Harvard Ken- to make positive changes in nedy School (HKS) to offer an their local communities," said advanced education opportu- Peter NOVEMBER 29,2A17 Kinder, DRA's alternate nity exclusively to members federal co-chairman. "These of the Delta Leadership Net- participants are alumni of the work. T Delta Leadership Institute's and led Executive Academy and were focuses selected due to the leadership thentic they have exemplified in their Delta communities forward- communities and their ability p Institute to translate these experiences represen- to actionable solutions for the the eight region." "I am so excited and humbled to be selected to participate in this exclusive leader- as director of the Tennessee ship training at the Harvard Small Business Development Kennedy School of Govern- Landy Fuqua Centers (TSBDC) network at ment," Fuqua said. l'The Delta has bestowed in me." the UT Martin REED Center. is com- This year's Graduates of the Executive four day-ses- leader- Academy become members sion, from Nov. 27-30, will I ities of of t e Net- be led by retired Force its members Air by developing a wor h edge Brigadier General Dana Born, greater understanding of the co-director and d sues of the Center for issues and challenges ol our at home to better serve Public Leadership their at HKS. region so that we may better communities and develop new "This executive training serve our communities. I ap- ways of thinking that foster will equip regional leaders preciate the investrnent that regional collaborations and across the Delta with the latest the Delta Regional Authority partnerships. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30,2017

legacy Santa's Slated p.m., Dec. a The of for 6-9 "Santa's Village " is Village can be measured' '7-8; Il a.m.-9 p.m., Dec. wonderful, family-oriented in the amount of food and 9; and 1-5 p.m., Dec. 10, holiday event and we pn- toys that have been col- the event will feature the courage people to come out lected through its 32 years. "Enchanted Forest" which and visit. We give special Those donations. totaling is scenes depicting the thanks to the sponsors and $1,242,042, have tieen dis- holidays, MTD model train volunteers who contrib- tributed to area residents display, amusement rides ute time and money," said who need them. and vendor booths. Twenty Kim Kirby, Martin Parks Santa's Village will mark hours of bontinuous local and Recreation Department its 33rd anniversary, Dec. entertainment and a petting program director. "WLJT's 7-10, continuing that tradi- farm will add to the fes- Clifford, the big red dog, tion and also continuing to tivities. Admission is a sug- will be on hand Saturday provide four days of family gested donation of $5 worth from 11-2 pm. Also, we holiday entertainment. To of nonperishable foods and/ want to remind visitors to date, 340,303 people have or toys. bring their own camera to attended Santa's Village. Co-sponsors for the get that.special pictr,ue of The fantasyland provides event are the City of Martin their little one visiting with the sights, sounds and fun of and UT Martin. Additional Santa." Christmas. It is staged each sponsors ofthe event to date For more information year at the Ned McWherter include: Casey's General about Santa's Village, con- Agricultural Complex at Store, Zaxby's, Simmons tact Martin Parks and Rec- the University of Tennessee Bank, MTD Products and reation Department at 731- at Martin. Savant Learning Systems. 587-6784.

MILLION-DOLLAR EVENT of visitors and donations to SantatVil- -Thousands lage over 32 years have contributed over $ I million to the needy residents throughout the Martin and Weakley County community. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30 2017 Ceremony held at UT Martin to honor Lindsey

Homecoming is a perfect death in July 2016 and will to be shy and introverted, occasion to renew friend- be used to suppoft the aca- Trey arrived with a smile ships and recall the good demic pursuits of eligible on his face. times, as well as provide juniors and seniors study- "They say werve got a an appropriate setting at ing wildlife biology at the lifetime to do all the good which to honor and re- university. South Side High we can in the world," Pel- member special people. UT School graduates will be ren said. "And I don't know Marlin's 2017 homecom- given preference during the much, but I know this ing provided this kind of scholarship selection pro- - in Trey's couple of dozen backdrop for the family and cess. Now, the Phillip Trey years, he did more good in friends of Phillip "Trey" Lindsey Classroom will the world than most people Lindsey to dedicate a spe- add to his legacy. do the better part of a cen- cial place in his memory. Dr. Keith Carver. UT tury that they're given. And A ceremony held Oct. 7 to Martin chancellor, opened I know Trey's legacy is go- officially name the Phillip the dedication event and ing to live on." Trey Lindsey Classroom reminded those attending Trey's brother, Will, a in the university's Brehm that colleges and universi- 2011 UT Martin graduate, Hall brought together many ties are really about people. spoke for the family before of the people who meant "We're here today because the plaque's unveiling. He the most to a special young of relationships," he said. described Trey as "a good man. "We're here today because friend, a gteat brother, Trey was the son of John of people, and we're here and he'd help anybody he and Lisa Lindsey of Jack- today to really talk about could." son and a2010 graduate of what Trey meant to LIT "We hope that having this South Side High School. Mar-tin and rvhat we think room dedicated in Trey's After studying wildlife bi- UT Martin rneant to Trey." name will carry on his leg- ology at UT Martin and Among faculty members acy of who he was as a per- earning his degree in May who knew Trey best was son, a student, a friend of 20 I 6, Lindsey accepted a Dr. Eric Pelren, professor many," Will said. "And to two-month summer intern- of wildlife biology. He re- our family, it means that he ship position as a research called when Trey first vis- will not be forgotten, and it technician for the Nebraska ited his office and, unlike [the classroom] will honor Cooperative Fish and Wild- other students who tend the life that he lived." life Research Unit - South- - west Nebraska Pheasant Research Prqect. While he was being treated at a local hospital for swelling in his Ieg, a blood clot sent Trey into cardiac arrest. Medical personnel were unable to revive him. Trey served as v ice president of the UT Martin Wildlife Society and was dedicated to the expansion and promotion of the organization. The Phillip "Trey" Lindsey Scholar- ship Endowment was established following his

lN MEMORY Attending the dedica- Lindsey, wife of Will Lindsey;Will Lindsey; tion of the Phillip- Trey Lindsey Classroom sisteri Taylor Lindsey; Quanah Allen, Trey's on Oct.7 atUT Martin were (from left) Dr. girlfriend; and parents Lisa and John Lind- Keith Carver, university chancel lor;Andrea sey. THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Attends Summit

STUDENTS, from Lauderdale County, including, in front, from left, Alyssa Spencer and Nyiesha Cingery, Ripley High School; and in rear, Hayden Kimble, Crant Crihfield and Tanner Ream, Halls High School, attended the WestStar Leadership Program's Risingstar Leadership Summit, Novem- ber 17th, on the campus of the University of Ten- nessee at Martin. The two-day summit is designed for high school students who demonstrate leadership potential. The students are pictured with Dr. Charley Deal, left, in rear, WestStar executive director. For more information on the WestStar Leadership Program or: its youth events, contact Virginia erimes, program coordinator, al 731- BB1 -7 298 or email [email protected].