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Remembering Pat Summitt: A UT Martin Pioneer

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Heat's Josh Richardson looks back at lesson learned from Pat Summitt at Tennessee

But Summitt was more than the sum of her achievements - she was legendarily committed to basketball, to women, and to women's basketball speciflcally. http://wnol.info/

The farm girl from clarksville, Tennessee, became a basketball icon.

"l guess I got that from my father", she said. Pat was a great person, loving mother, passionate coach, and loyal friend. "And she and I used to joke, l'd say, 'You know, Summitt, I'm gonna be pushing you up in your wheelchair to the court.'And she'd go, 'You're gonna be sitting right next to me.'And I said, 'Absolutely"'. Her teams appeared in the NCAA Tournament 31 consecutive times.

2000: Summitt was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.

l'm sure Tennessee is happy they made their offer to the coach. She won 72 percenl of those games. Summitt's legacy is not just the eight gleaming NCAA title trophies in Knoxville, Tennessee but the constant stream of women's pro and college games on television, the dreams of thousands of girls who can aspire to a basketball career, and a national team that never seems to lose. Her victory total was the most for any Division I coach men or women. She was adamant that her players sit in the flrst three rows in lectures, saying, "Class is more important than a game".

At the time, Summitt was two years into her diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's-type dementia. We had several conversations this past weekend about Summitt and I'll share some of Jody's insight in my column. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam tweeted a video statement on Summitt's passing early Tuesday, adding, "We have lost one of the greatest Tennesseans of all time".

She announced in 2011 al age 59 that she'd been diagnosed with early onset dementia. So we maintained a very close friendship and I was honored to present her with the Arthur Ashe Award a few years ago and I was honored to serve on the Pat Summitt Alzheimer's Foundation for these past several years. Pat Summit was pregnant with her son Tyler, and she was flying to a game. I will miss her dearly, and I am honored to call her my friend. A public service to celebrate her life will take place at Thompson-Boling Arena, on the campus of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

When 60 Minutes profiled her in 1999, the coach's will to win was apparent both on and off the court.

She also made her presence felt on the global stage, earning an Olympic silver medal as a player in 1976 and coaching the United States women's team to a gold medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles.

"We had kind of joked over the years, we've signed so many (copies), wheneverwe had gotten one thatsomebodywanted signed, lsaid,'lf it's signed by you, l'll sign it,"'Ktzyzewski said. Pat Summitt's impact reached from UT Martin tg the Olympics and beyond http : I I americansportsnet. com/ ffi July t,2ot6 Pat Summitt - UT Martin All-American, Tennessee Volunteers coach, gold- medal winning Olympic basketball player and coach, all-time winningest college basketball coach - was an inspiration

Summitt, who passed away this week from early-onset Alzheimer's Disease, was named the Naismith Basketball Coach of the Century in 2000 and is the only person with TWO basketball courts named after her.

The Web Show host Matt Lincoln is joined by ASN basketball analyst Monica McNutt as ASN pauses to remember the legendary Summitt.

Employee guns on campus now a reality in Tennessee colleges Posted: Jul07,20L6 6:09 PM CDT Updoted: Jul07,2076 6:48 PM CDT

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MART|N, TN Beginning Friday, guns are allowed on college campuses in Tennessee Full{ime employees wilh handgun permits at all public universities in the state c€n carry a concealed weapon on campus

At the University of Tennessee at l\/lartin, there are already six registered with campus safety

Goff says she feels safer walking through the quad knowing her teachers are was to come in and try to shoot us or something, I'd feel more protected if one s about to carry a gun on them as well," she says.

g to a crime on campus report he many reasons not every says he believes the

k there's e wording that says an individual citizen has the right to carry in a 'he says he believes that's especially true considering so many of his opposed He says he fears this will expand to all students as well as employees someday

A full-time employee can't just walk into a classroom with a concealed weapon They have to register with campus safety and provide their conceal carry permit

Campus safety Lt Jerry Garcia says it's importanl for campus police to know which of the 245 full- time workers are packing heat "lt's good for us to know so we have an idea So, if for some reason we did have a situation, that we had to go into a building, we would know who already had a handgun "

There are some locations, incJuding gyms and auditoriums, where employees can't bring a gun Students can keep a handgun in the trunks of their vehicles on campus, but they cannot carry them. There have been many thrngs that Garl lngrm has caried wrth her throtrghout her Two Greene County Natives Played For hf'e that were taught to her by her college coach Pat Summitt; Reflect On Her Passing 'Herworkethrc,"Ingramsard "Sheacceptedyouasanrndrvidual IfyoLLwenttoher wrth a problern. she listened And she demanded excellence- both on the floor aud aJso rr the classroom She treated people as specral indivrduals I think one olthe com/ things she was most pr oud ofrs the I 00 perceilt graduahon rate (to tbose who stayed httP : //www. greenevillesun' wrth the prograrr al I four years) byllir',. iri rr :lfort) Ll L.rF'rLr1L$ Ocmmenls The news of Pat s death earlrer thrs week was very sad for hglarr

There s nothirg else that can likely be 'lq'asshockedlguess Eventhoughyouknewitq,asinevrtable,'shesoftlyadded, noted hert aboLrt Pat Surnltt that has not 'you jus1 drdn t want it to happen " already been pornted out during the days since her death earher Lhrs week 'Bittersweet' Day for Hawhee

news carne to us about Pat s When the hrsl We caught up wrth Dr Debbre Haq,hee r'n the arryort in NasLrv jlle very early Friday al lost a close passing. rt u'as as if we b ad I nonrng She was ordering a bowI ofgnts and awaihng her flrght whrch would had never met her fnend Even those who eventually get her back to herhorne in State Col[ege. Pa, u,here she sen'gs as Pat Summifr pictured during a 2006 visit to but had a keen interesl rn sports had Director ofGraduate Studres at Penil State Universrly Greneville when she was the keynote speaker at hstened pr obably seen her coach and had the Boys & Girls Clubs Champions Dinner rntently to her malogr'es prtor 1o and after After all, you can't get $r'ts trp nodh," she laughed a women s basketball game mlptMW I-Tawhee, along with 30-35 other fonrer players under Pat, had been to Thtrrsday s We hare all t'elt a sadness thLs week, and funeral sewice- whr'ch was held in Clarksville that inclrLdes rre The funeral was a pn!ate senrce tbr farrrly and close firends A pubhc memoral rs I was present at rnany press conL'erences over the years that involved Pat, and I was planned at Knoxvrlle s Thompson-BolLng Arena on July I 4 It s the srte where Coach alu'ays urpressed by the way she candrdly and professionally handled the media lvly Pat SunrLnrtr spent rnmy days and nights. practr'crng and workLng toward rraking her first one on-one r'ntenrew with her came in 2006 when she u'as rn Greenevrlle for a Lady Vols arrong the nation's elrte The playrng floor at Thompson Boling is aptly -fhe Boys & Girls Club funcbor, md she lreated rne like I was u'ith 7 he Na' f atk Ttntes named. Summitt' or ESPN,lookrng me squarely rn the eye and mswerng all queshons ljl

Whrle Garl Dobson Ingrau played rn the days before Title IX and no recrturrng for Debbie has a daughter, Nora, who rs neaing 6-yers-old, and she was able to take her yorngster Pat years That lvas her last the ladres. Debbie Hawhee amved jn Knoxvrlle rn I 988 as a highJy recnrited to neet aboLrt four ago visit wrth the coach standout fioir South Greene llrgh School whq had led her tearn to ts'o straLght state "lt was specral for nle to rntroduce my daughter to Pat SLmrnrtt, she recalls chanpionships Ln I 98? md I 988, and the final two years of her hgh school cueer late Larry Ricker cornpile a rerrarkable 77-l record At she helped the Coach The luneral ir Clarksvrlle was held in a rather srrall church, Debbre said. and il was rn I 989 and Kroxvjl e. she was a member oftwo natlonal chalnplonshlp tsams, "sufficreutly pnrate 199 I "Mrchelle lvlarcrnial< gave a eulogy, and jt was lvonderful,' Debbie said lngram 'shockcd' Even Though 11 was lnevitable Mmy of Coach Surnmitt's former players have gone on to professronal basketball Carl lngran, who now serves as an adminrstrator at Towerilg Oaks Baphst Chflslran careers rn the WN BA- and many others have gone on to become coaches erther a1 Pat only a coeLple oftrrnes srnce lhe announcernent came r' School, said she had seen the hrgh school or collegiate level And there are others, like Dr Debbre llawhee, q,as ear y on-sel dernenha 20 I I that she sutJ'erfg fion who har e gone on to sparkllng careers rn other fields Fronr \\'hat has beer wntten thrs u'eek in irterlieu,s with fonrer players, they all have related lessons leanred 'l sau,her at a surprise patty that Charrque Holdsclaw arranged, and J saw her again while they rvere pJaying basketball at the lJrrlers ly of'fennessee at a l-ady Vol reunron.' lngram recalls I was abLe to chat wrth her a feu' rn]rutes the lsst trme I sau, her- and she knew who I rvas She was able to recall alL hel fomer rEwythrng ihx,has beer'lubliahedahd bmadoi(sliahod rJiat.Eummit( qr!tr the Post ;,: players. so dtdn t srrpnse me ' that 1'ew days nngs trlLe to what Debbre recalls ofher trme as a Lady Vol fiom I 988 1992- an era when Tgnnessee women s basketball $ras at the forefiont ofthe game lngrar. who also was a South Greene High School grad and u'hose 1'ather' the late Debbre began Jeamrrg lrfe lessors liom Pat her freshrrar year Wayne Dobson, was a renou'ned terlnLs player both locally and natonally rs proud q'lren a nrember of Pat s fi mt team at UT She was a r eterar a yotillg lrat she was 'There were five of us lieshmen nry first year she recalls She handed us notebooks at our flrst tearn meetirg and told us to bn[g the notebook to the tear p,f}erp\grlxs,l meehngs, and not to be late So, Regrna Clark (teammate) and I were talkLng rtrlnartarrru,ed.p4,tle ecc lndaet,.,B{,was-abotrtithq s4rr&,asF$! tracy Just as sire herseifhaci.lust c pieteri a great career aI u I -N amn about thrs \\rhat drd we do? .We $ ere late for a Lneetrng And u,e forgot our notebooks Coach Margaret Flutson had been coachrng the "Volettes," as they were called rn those days, but she resrgled rn lllgram's senror year- 1 975 Along caile Pat Head We ran. and then we ran sorre rror e. she laughed But we were never late for Therestrshrstory another teanr meehng "

Tngrarn playecl rt the first game that Pat coached- an 84 83 Loss to Mercer' and she Now rvhen I go rnto a freehng rooil] ealy- md get prepared ear ly. I JUst say. was on the floor during Pat s first wln as a coach, a 69 32 vrctory over Mrddle Thanks Pat ' Tennessee State Liflle drd she knou' at that tirne thal Pat Head Sumrrrtt worLld go on to log another 1,097 vrctones lnakr'ng her the natLof's wlnnr'ngest basketball coach

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When Pat rret wrth UT's four seniors that first year' she listened lntentl)' to theLr when they explatned to their new coach the tearn's streilgths and weaknesses

rs "She u,as only a year oLder than me- lngram sald ' But she was Lly coach Thts someone who I had played agarnst when she was a1 (UT) Matin But she made you feel rmpotant- and you drdn t wdt to let her do$'n You wanted her to be proud ol' http : //www. t n I ed ger.com/ It wasn't a problem at all for Summitt. We sat on a couple chairs at court level, chatted for a feu, minutes, and my 15 minutes yith fame u,ere over VOL 40 NO 27 Fnday, llly 01, 2016 I remember rvho changed her sport I u.asn't intimidated talking rvith Summitt. Instead, she u'elcomed A cciaching legend an inten'ieu'u.ith a reporter she didn't knou and tried to make me feel comfortahle. 8I!! l' llel|Bqe I Emar.l.!.[is qt-ola My parents were big fans of Pat A ferr years later, I moved to Snmmitt's neck of the woods. They loved the tadyVols Summitt. When The Chattanooga Times fblded on Jan 1, 1999, I soon moved to Clark*-ille reveled in the program's glory They uhen nry u'ife Cheryl got a teachingjob at Clarksville Acadeny and I got a job davs covering Austin Peay State Unir ersity sports for The Clarksville leaf-Chronicle years Both ofthem died several My u.if'e and I actually Iooked a honse to buy in Henrietta, in Cheatham County, here to see ago, so they weren't where Snmmitt greu,up, before buying a house in Clarksl'ille, tvhere Strmmitt Summitt's demise from early onsel uas bom dementia, Alzheimer's $pe, or her While tiving in Clarksr.ille, I heard countless stories of Summitt's lif'e as a child. death from the brain disease coach Pat Summrtt with all eight of her NCAA She was 14, 1952, Tuesday. She u'as 64 National ChampionshiP TroPhies bom June the fburth of fire children of the late fuchard and -- Tennessee Athlet cslUtsports Com FIazel Albright Head. M)' parents would have been sad They would hare been sad like Thel'lived on a farm in Cheatham Counlv like all of Sunrmitt's former players and Knowille and the rest ofTennessee, sad Pat lvorked many hours on the farnr, never missed a day ofschool and learned to and inspired by Summitt through the years' coaches, sad like all those touched play basketball from her three older brothers.

died. She built the sport of u'omen's You won't forget the da1'Pat Summitt Summitt graduated tiom Cheatham CoLlnlv I{igh in r97o and played basketball national championships at Tennessee. Her pla)€rs sat basketball- She u'on eight for the Uniiarsity ofTennessee-Martin, about an hour's dr-ive fronr Clarkrille. in the front roh' of classes and all of them graduated from UT They became head Not long after graduating UT-Martin in 19721, Summitt acceptcd the position as coaches and successftll professiottals head coach of Temessee's women's basketball team. Summitt u,as zz years old. ffier she died, SrLmmitt was memorialized across the nation Coaches, athletes, Women's was politicians and dignitaries spoke of the impact Summitt made during her life. basketball an aftefthought at that time Summitt was the drir.ing tbrce to change that for the next years as'fennessee's coach Even President Obama issued a statement 38

\4lhen Austin Peay's women rvol the OVC tournament covered the So did Peyton Manninpi, former U'l and recently retired NI"l, quaferback' in zoor, I tady Govs' game against the lady Vols in the NCAA sub-regional at Thompson myjunior year "(summitt) was one ofthe people I consulted with following Boling Arena. rvhen I u'as deciding whether to turn pro early or stay in college," Manning said Summitt smiled game a press "She gave me some very valuable advice during that time My teammates and I the day before the during conference when I asked a couple of lady Vols ifthel, had heard about Austin Peay's rallfing cry, "Let's Go went to a lot of tady Vols games when we u'ere in school, and I really enjoyed Pea)." watching her teams pla1"" Snmmitt Ierer forgot her roots. Fomer UT football coach Phillip Fulmer enjol'ed spending 1'ears coaching alongside Summitt. We moved back to khowille in the summer of 2oo4, not long after my father died ofhean He also had dementia I{e u'as "Pat Summitt was many things to many people," Fulmer said "Pat \vas a great failure 84. passionate coach, and loyal friend. We shared a loi of persou, loving mother, We moved to take care of my mother, u,ho was stiJJ an ar.id Lady Vol fan She word about Tennessee athletics We )€ars working together and spreading the watched on a television in a nursing home when the Lad1, Vols u'on the zooT or helping had u,onderful personal limes talking about Iife, our respective teans, national chanrpionship. each other recruit. My nom kreu.of Summitt's background and could relate- She greu' up in a is but her legacy may rvel) be "Her legacy as a basketball coach iconic, llreatest family u'ith little ruoner- in the tiny town of North Tonawanda, Neu'York. She role in leading the battle against through The Pat Summitt Foundation aud her died in the s.inter of 2oo8 before the Lady Vols u,on their eighth and most recent Alzhei mer's." NC.A.{ championship.

of for family and friends in There uill be a private sen'ice and burial Summitt M1' nron loved the grit, effort and intensii- with u hich the Lad1, Vols ahvavs Life sen'ice honoring Snmmitt Middle Tennessee. UT u'ill host a Celebration of p1a1ed under Srrmnritt. to the public at 7 p.m. July 14 at Thompson-Boling Arena. The sen'ice is open My dad loved rdnning at UT, his alma mater He u.as a competitor, just like I didn't know Summitt, but I crossed paths u'ith her sereral times during m1 Summitt He worked hard, just like Sumnitt While UT men's coaches came and career as a spods unter. went, Summitt was a slmbol of stabilitl for Big Orange faithful like m) parents. The first time rras in 1986 when I covered the NCAA Wonen's Final Four for the What did I learn from Sunmitt? Johnson City Press The late Melissa (McCray) Dukes, who played at Science Hill Iligh School in ,Johlson Cit1, was plafing for the Lady Vols in Lexington, I learned to appreciate girls'basketball Many ofmy u.inter nights are spent covering girJs' high school basketball, and those games are as intense as anv Kentuc\-, in the national semifinal The hdy Vols lost to Cheryl Millerled USC, sport I co\er. 83-59, but the next year won their first NCAA championship in Austin, Texas Every possession is critical Girls get after it on the basketball court. It's the wav M) Dext encounter u.ith Summitt was mv most memorable, like my r5 minutes Summitt taught the game offame with the coacbing legend I also leaned a larger-than-Life figrrre like Summitt could be a regular person It rvas years one ofthe the SEC rvomen's tournament u,as held in Chattanooga who u,onld grant an interuieu,or the fly to a reporter she didn't know (from r993-97) and I was covering it for The Chattanooga Times Ladl'Vols basketball hasn't been the same since Sumnritt's diagnosis and her got I a message from my boss to u,rite something retirement after the 2o11-12 season It will neverbe the same about the Ladl'Vols, and in a hurry. It rvas during But girls and women's basketball is alive u,ell. pat practice sessions, and there were no inten.iews and Thanks to Summitt

aranged for the day. Daue Link ts o freelance iournalist liuing in Knonille. There was Pat Summitt, though, walking through the U'lC RorLndhouse So what the heck? I walked up to Srrmnitt and asked if she would talk u,ith me for a few minutes. http : //www.tennessean. com/

Tiny fraction of employees sign up to carry guns on campus

Adam Tamburin, [email protected] 5:21 pm (;l)T'htly 1 2016

Full{ime college employees are now allowed to carry guns on campus, but only a small percentage of those employees have indicated they will do so, according to information from several law enforcement agencies

allowing employees at public universities with the necessary permits to carry a concealed firearm went into effect Friday But before they can carry theirweapons on school grounds, employees need to alert campus or local law enforcement

at the Tennessee Board of Regents and (Photo: GeW lmages / iStockphoto) As of this week, a small fraction of the 27,000 eligible employees University of Tennessee college systems had chosen to take advantage of the new law, according to multiple agencres. police at UT-Knoxville had fielded requests trom72 employees who wanted to be able to bring their guns on campus, a spokeswoman there said Thursday

At Middle Tennessee State University, 15 to 20 of about 2,000 eligible employees had asked law enforcement to carry guns on campus, according to an estimatefromtheschool'spolicechief,BuddyPeaster Peasteraddedthatheexpectsmoreemployeestoregistertherethroughtherestofthemonth

Other state schools have seen significantly lower interest in the law, which won wide support in the General Assembly despite sirong opposition from higher education officials and campus law enforcement

Austin Peay State University logged six requests to carry by Thursday Tennessee State University had three, a spokesman said Three employees at Volunteer State community college have registered to carry guns there, a spokesman said

Metro police - who are logging requests for Nashville campuses that don't have their own law enforcement, such as Nashville State Community College-haveloggedtworequeststocarrygunsbyThursday Bothofthoserequestscamefromemployeesatalocal UTsatellitecampus

As of Friday, 11 employees had completed the notification process to carry a handgun on the East Tennessee State University campus Seven of the 745 full-time employees at UT-Martin had registered by the end of the week

Supportersofthenewmeasure,whichwasallowedtobecomelawwithoutGov Bill Haslam'ssignatureinMay,saidallowingresponsiblegunownersto carrytheirweaponsoncampuscouldpreventorstopamassshooting Lawenforcementchallengedthatassertion,sayingpolicearebettertrainedto respond to such an emergency

Collegeofficialshaveindicatedthatthelawhascreatedbureaucraticheadachesatmanyofthestate'ssmallercampuses Collegesandlawenforcement had to that ouflined several exceptions to the law and allowed administrators to track the guns on campus without violating the law's strict confidentiality requirements The Jackson Sun Saturday, July 2,2016

C*&IN€H&?EARY l/o d,oubt Su,mmitt transcsndedlttrT cruft GREG HAMMOND teammates had to pat trip for UT basketball sPORTS@JACKSONSUN,COM themselves on the back This was the first time as there was little media I would meet Coach Sum- Sixty-four is not old by coverage. And there mitt in person. She was today's standards. Phar- would not have been tall. She was friendly. She maceutical companies much coverage of wom- was accommodating. No make pills for every en's athletics had there one gave her a reason situation it seems. Yet been an ESPN around in that day to use the stone- Pat Head Summitt is 1970. Female athletes faced, icy glare she was gone. That in itself is a didn't get much support, known for on the court. It reason to pause and re- financial or otherwise, in was a fun interview. flect; even ponder for a Summitt's playing days. I would see Summitt moment our own mortal- The grit and determi- in person several times itv. nation she developed over the next four years While we can debate while working with her during my time as a who holds the title of older brothers on the sports reporter and an- Tennessee's favorite son, family's tobacco farm in chor at WTVQ ABC 36 in few women deserve the Cheatham County helped Lexington, Kentucky. label of Tennessee's fa- Summitt persevere. But It is not uncommon in vorite daughter more hard times didn't make sports, at any level, for than Summitt. Her foot- Summitt bitter. She was successful coaches to be print covers both ends of very personable. discourteous especial- the state. And I don't I had the honor of ly to members- of the mean in a generic'every- interviewing Coach Sum- media. But even when one knows Elvis belongs mitt, 13 years ago, (and Mickie DeMoss and the to Tennessee' sort of way. just 6 days after I had UK women defeated the Pat Summitt belonged graduated from UTM) top-ranked Lady Vols in to West Tennessee as during my first tour of January 2006 at Rupp much as she belonged to duty as sports reporter Arena, I can't recall Sum- East Tennessee. But she and anchor at WBBJ. mitt losing her cool with also belongs to the sports The legendary coach us. world at-large. was at Jackson Country An awareness of Alz- University of Ten- CIub for a tribute and heimer's is one of the nessee at Martin gradu- scholarship fundraiser in final Iessons Coach Sum- ates can beam with pride honor of two pioneers in mitt left for us. And I do knowing Summitt, a UT Martin women's ath- mean us. You didn't have member of the Women's letics - Nadine Gearin to be a blue-chip, female Basketball Hall of Fame, and Bettye Giles. I was recruit to learn at the began during her time in scheduled to interview feet of Coach Summitt. the college ranks as a Coach Summitt live. Whether you followed student-athlete in Martin. I learned about the her career in Knoxville In great detail Summitt event a few days prior, so closely, which spanned describes her experience I was able to get Nell nearly 40 years, or sim- at UT Martin in her 2013 Huntspon and Misses ply read one of her three book "Sum It Up." Campus Corner to loan books there was some- Summitt was a trail- me a tuxedo for the event thing for- everyone to blazer ; participating in (there were some perks learn and emulate from athletics during the in- to working in television). Summitt. fancy of women's college I was more excited Summitt didn't discov- basketball. It wasn't than nervous on the day er the cure for cancer or glamorous stuff. TWo of the assignment. I had help topple a terroristic borrowed station wagons previously watched and regime. But she is the took those UTM teams to assisted a number of my Iatest reminder that it away games. Mats on predecessors in conduct- matters not what you do, gym floors were used in ing live interviews. While but rather how well you lieu of hotels. There was I had been to Knoxville in do it. Pat Head Summitt also a lack of respect person to cover local Iived well and the nation from their male counter- players in Volunteer took notice. She tran- parts. football games, I had scended her craft. That's Summitt and her never made the five-hour just what legends do. The Jackson Sun Saturday, July 2, 2016

Former wBBJ sports repofter Greg Hammond interviews former Tennesr"" l"ontJ:ll'[?;X""1" Summitt.

Summitt's passing leaves a huge void in sports

Jul 2,2016 http : //www. go shennews. com/

Great is a word that is often times overused in our culture.

People are referred to as being great and, yes, some of them are I hate to be the one to burst someone's bubble but others just fall short of the mark.

There are those certain special human beings in which the word doesn't even begin to describe what they do or have meant to the world

We lost one of those people where the word falls far short of describing them this past Tuesday when legendary University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt died at age 64, leaving this world long before many of us were ready to see her go

The coach announced in August 2011 lhal she had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's

disease. Summitt approached the disease the way she approached everything else in life saying in a press release, "lt's not going to keep me from living my life "

The word great doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of what Summitt meant to sports in general and women's athletics in particular Her legacy is one that will extend far beyond her years here on Earth

Summitt became the head coach of the Lady Vols when she was 1usl22 years old in 1 974. Four players on that initial team, including the starting point guard, were just a year younger than their head coach.

Women's basketball was still in its beginning stages at the collegiate level Summitt was reportedly paid $250 a month to coach the team Money was so hard to come by that she had to wash team uniforms, drive the bus to away games and make the team lunches for road trips. She even shared in an interview once that her team slept in the opposing team's gym on one of these early road trips http : //www. goshennews. com/

Summitt worked her magic with the program and turned the Lady Vols into a perennial powerhouse that was a contender for the national championship almost every season. ln her 38 seasons, Tennessee won a total of 1,098 games, to date the most ever won by a men's or women's Division-1 coach in the history of the game.

TheLadyVolswonatotalof eightnationalchampionships(1987, 1989, 1991,1996, 1997, 1998, 2007 and 2008) and 32 Southeastern Conference regular season and tournament championships

When Summitt retired in 2012, only the legendary UCLA men's coach John Wooden (10) had more national titles to his credit. UConn coach Geno Auriemma (1 1) has since passed both Wooden and Summitt.

Summitt's first game as the coach of the Lady Vols was on Dec. 7 , 1974, an 84-83 loss to Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Her first win came on Jan. 10, 1975 when Tennessee topped Middle Tennessee State 69-32.

Summitt guided the Lady Vols to a 16-8 record in her first season and never had a losing campaign in her 38 years at the school.

Her son Ross "Tyler" Summitt, according to an ABC News story, issued the following statement about his mother, "She'll be remembered as the alltime winningest D-1 basketball coach in NCAA history, but she was more than a coach to so many - she was a hero and a mentor, especially to me, her family, her friends, her Tennessee Lady Volunteer staff and the '16'l Lady Vol student-athletes she coached during her 38-year tenure "

The Lady Vols made an unprecedented 31 consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament Summitt coached '14 Olympic Team members, 34 WNBA players, 21 All-Americans and 39 All-SEC players

She also had a 100 percent graduation rate for all Lady Vols who completed their eligibility at Tennessee.

What kind of influence did she have on the game of basketball in general? When The Sporting News

named the 50 Greatest Coaches of All-Time Summitt was No 1 1 and she was the only woman on the list.

Another mark of her greatness. She is the only person to have to two basketball courts used by NCAA Division 1 teams named in their honor.

During her own playing career, she was a standout at the University of Tennessee at Martin, completing her career as the program's all-time leading scorer. On Nov. 23, 1997, the school honored Summitt by naming the court in Skyhawk Arena the Pat Head Summitt Court. Summitt and her Lady Vols were the opposing team that night and went home with a 73-32 victory http : //www. go shennews. com/

Tennessee named the court in Thompson-Boling Arena, The Summitt following a win over Purdue (75-54) in the second round of the NCAA tournament to give Summitt 880 wins and move her past Dean Smith of North Carolina (879) as the all-time winningest coach in NCAA history.

I have dealt with a number of icons in my time in this business, but few if any rank up there with Summitt.

The privilege to be in the presence of Summitt came when Shanna Zolman, perhaps the finest female basketball player to come out of our coverage area, decided to play for the Knoxville legend.

Just being in the press conference with Summitt after Tennessee had played the Notre Dame Fighting lrish in South Bend gave you an idea of the respect the coached deserved.

I have often told people she was one coach, male or female, that I would not want to get on the bad side of.

Zolman was named Miss Basketball in lndiana in 2002 after she set a state record with 3,085 points, which has since been broken. Zolman played four years for Summitt at Tennessee, scoring a total of 1,706 points.

Zolman was among the 161 former Tennessee players invited to a private service and burial for Summitt this past Wednesday.

A Celebration of Life service honoring Summitt will take place at 7 p m July 14 at Thompson-Boling Arena. The service is open to the public.

Zolman has asked members of the media not to contact her for interviews at this time while she goes through the grieving process.

She did post the following item on her Facebook page Friday.

"Honored to be 'l of the 161 to call her Coach My life is forever changed because of Pat. How will YOU impact others?" coml http : i/columbiadailyherald'

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Ruiz in Governor's School

Posfed on Monday, July 4,2016 at 11:40 am

Leo Ruiz, of Fayetteville, is participating in Governor's School for the Humanities at the University of Tennessee at Martin this month

The four-week program allows selected high schooljuniors and seniors to earn academic credit and get a taste of collegiate life

Ruiz is a student at Lincoln County High School first in STEM camp

AIIAMS AIMS HIGH AT SKYHAWK ENGINEERING CAMP - The University of 'Iennessee ar Martin hosted the first-ever Skyhawk Engineering Camp on June 13-17. Students in g;des 7-10 leamed to build basic and robots program them to complete a variety of tasks before comieting against other teams' Pictured are students who placed in the overall assessment category: (-r) James tiaif of Straron, second place;zakaiaAdams, of Milan, fqsg plape; and caleb Snyder, Jr s"oit, ien, tnta pu"" 1ti"; UTM Jackson Center to host Robotics Camp July 20-22 MARTIN, Tenn, - Children in- 29. Campers will design, build can attend NXT Robotics Camp botic kits will be provided for terested in robotics can attend and control motorized robots. from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., July 20- use during camp, and product WeDo NXT robotics They program the and will also the ro- 21, and 9 a.m.-noon, July 22. information will be available for camps in July at the University bot, add sensors to complete Campers will learn to program those who would like to pur- of Tennessee at Martin Jackon challenges and work in teams. robots to perform actions such chase the equipment. Center. Students must have completed as dance, follow a line, drive For more information or to Children ages seven kindergarten participate. five to to around a block and park. The register, contact the UT Martin can attend WeDo Robotics Students ages 8-14 who are camp uses LEGO Mindstorms Office of Educational Outreach, Camp from 9-11 a.m,, July 25- interested in building robots Education NXT Software for formerly the Office of Extended students to build and program Campus and Online Studies, at real-life robotic sol utions. 7 31 -881 -7 082 or visit the cou rse The registration fee for each website at www.utm.edu/de- is 1 per camp S 55 student, which pa rtments/ecos/cou rses/c h il- includes the camp T-shirt. Ro- dren/robotics.php. The Mirror Exchange, T[resday, July 5,2016 Pat Summitt had strong ties $i ,,,, rMilan girls

The year was 1969 and a contin- ByVictor Parkins talked hell gent of Milan girls that had just ", noted Bu By now the entire world knows placed third in the Tennessee state (there dropped about the passing of legendary tournament, were no clas- sifications) were all headed to col- after tw women's head basketball coach Pa- to conce. tricia Sue Head Summitt. lege at UTM. Delle Rhue Burgess and Mary tennis. "Pat did all Summitt died last Tuesday morn- right for herself (Archie) and I ing in Knoxville of complications Ann Childress were part of the magical run to the state title in I'm glad she did," from Alzheimer's disease. She was Burgess noted. just 1968. Lacee (Jacobs) Mallard and 64. According to La- As the head coach at the Univer- Nita Cooper graduated a year ear- lier and were also used to winning cee Mallard, Sum- sity of Tennessee, Summitt set the mitt was more than the Mallaral gold standard for women's basket- basketball games. These girls grew playrng leader of the basketball team. She ball across the nation. As a player, also up she made a name for herself across ball and wanted to play in college was aiso the coach. the world when she earned a spot as well. But there was no basket- "That first year, Coach Nadine on the USA team that played in the ball team at UTM. Burgess played Guerin coached the tearn because r97r World Games. She won a sil- on the first team there wasn't anyone else to coach ver medal in the 1976 Olympics and UT Martin ever had. She recalls later the girls from Milan organizing the us. She didn't know that much coached the 1984 USAteam to about an Olympic gold. basketball program at Martin. basketball. So when Pat got there our second year, At the ripe age of 22, Summitt "If it weren't for our bunch who she was pretty much the coach. She had a was offered the head coaching job knows if any of this would have gift to see a basketball player at UT ltuoxville. and figure her out in seconds-what The Lady Vols won 8 national ti- ever happened," 3o she your strong points were," she said. tles under Summitt's watch and "There 3z said. was Another gift Summitt had was SEC tournament and regular sea- nothing for us to do making friends fast. son championships. She owns the and we wanted to "Pat loved people in general," record for Division I career wins play ball because we (both men and women) with r,o98 always had. There (Cont. on pg.3) wins over 38 seasons. The acco- was no money for lades that followed her success are girls basketball and unmatched in the world of sports. no scholarships. Summitt stepped down in zorz, Some of us talked Burgess one year after she announced she the head of the Physical Education had early-onset dementia, Al- Department (Betty Giles) into let- zheimer's type. ting us have a basketball team. We Although she grew up with a bas- ketball in her hands in the small bought our own shorts and Coach town Henrietta, Tennessee, of KayTatum gave us socks and shoes much of her game and career start- to wear. We all had to find a blue ed at the University of Tennessee at shirt to wear and no two of them Martin. And also started a it with alike." bunch of girls from were another small reports that Sum- town:Milan. Contrary to mitt's father pushed her to play at UTM, Burgess credits another great player from middle Tennes- see, Ester Stubblefield, for recruit- ing her there. "I don't think Pat would have ever come to Martin if Ester hadn't "My daughter attended pats The Mirror Exchange, Thesday,.Iuly 5,20L6 basketball campwhen she was in 6th or 7th grade and pat was so good to her. Anytime the Lady Vols played Memphis or Ole Miss we always went Pat Summitt had strong ties... to the games and Pat always (cont. from page r) ' made time for us. When Nita Coofer wai anothEi- my son served in Iraq, Pat helped recalled Mallard. "And she which meant 8 girl from Milan that was in- me get copies of the always made time for me no to a car." strumental in getting Tennes- the see football games to send to matter when I saw her. I'll Lacee's first team organized at UTM. him. I knew if I ever needed never forget driving a group younger sister, Cooper however was killed in anything Pat would be of Methodist women to Mem- Janice Jacobs a tragic automobile accident there for me. We used to do a lot of phis to see the Lady Vols play Ross, arrived her freshmanyear at Martin. fun stuff together," a few years ago. The bus on campus the Mary Ann Archie Childress she said. Kathy Jones Carroll pulled up right next to my van same time as joined the same team with gradu- ated from Milan High in 1971 and Pat stepped off. I yelled, Summitt, who Summitt at UTM in 1970. and played one season with Pat, it's Lacee,and she walked at that time went "I lived next door to Pat in Summitt at Martin. over to us and hugged all the by Trish. the dorm and she was one of "Basketball for girls was so ladies in the group. Norma the best people I've ever met," much different back then," Jean Vawter had tears stream- volleyball with Pat," recalled said Childress, who lives in said Carroll. "We drove our- ing dorvn her face because of Ross, adding that most of the Bolivar now. "She's the selves to the games and Pat how Pat received us. That's basketball players played both kind of person that never met would usually ride with me. how she was with everyone," sports. "I enjoyed playing a stranger. I was a year ahead I remember one time my par- she added. volleyball with her more than of her but she started as soon ents packed their Buick Elec- As a player,Lacee remem- basketball but she was really as she joined the team. She tra full ofplayers and took us bers Summitt as a heady yet good at both. In volleyball I was a very good athlete and to a game. We all went to fierce competitor. would set the ball for Pat and loved the game of basketball," my parents house later and my fa- "We played 3 on 3 back she would let the other team she added, noting that she and ther grilled burgers for us. Pat then and I was pretty fast but have it. In basketball I played Summitt were both honored as ate 5 burgers and my daddy didn't have the best shot," ex- point guard but Pat always members of the UTM Sports didn't think she was going ro plained Mallard. "Pat would called the plays. Our sopho- Hall of Fame. "When Pat got stop eating," she said laugh- tell me to dribble the ball until more season we switched to to Martin, we knew we better ing about the memory. she got to the goal then pass it 5 on 5 and Pat always knew get serious about basketball. On the court, Carroll said to her. She grew up playing where everyone on the court Our entire season was only there was no question who with her brothers so she was would be. She always did lI or 12 games but we won was in charge of the team. pretty physical," she said. the jump ball for us and she the first women's Tennessee "We all looked up to Pat and In the early days of women's would tell me exactly where collegiate state tournament at she would basketball, the teams pretty to be because I was fast. She tell us what to do. She called much payed their own way. told me to catch it and score all the plays and MemphisState was amazing "We bought our shins from but if I missed she would be to watch on the and played in court. She the bookstore and sewed the right behind me and get the loved the game rebound. She scored most of the champion- of basketball and we learned numbers on ourselves with ship game in a lot by just orange felt," recalled Mallard. the points for us." watching her. a tournament She made us "We slept on tumbling mats Another thing Ross remem- all want to play in Cookeville. harder and succeed. in the gym and traveled to the bers about Summitt was the Little did Pat changed we know she games in our own vehicles, fun they had on road games. would be the "We would be in the hotel the game. She one that changed the game of room and Pat would draw got women's women's basketball. I'm so bas- out plays using lipstick on a college proud that I was able to know ketball off the and makeup mirror. We had so Childress frer play with her," she much fun and we won a lot ground," she said. of games because of her. But said. Carroll stayed in touch with also we also had other really good Childress and Summitt Summitt throughout her ca- stayed touch through the players on the team. Our se- in reer, mostly through Kathy years, with Pat serving in her nior year she hurt her knee and Ray Fite, a star guard from couldn't play for about two wedding. Gleason that roomed with weeks. That's when she re- Pat and remained lifelong ally took over coaching. She friends. was just an amazing person "We always saw a different and athlete and that's what I side ofPat than all her players remember most," Ross said. did," noted Carroll. "She was a very special person. Kathy Ray (Fite) and I were able to watch Pat win her 1,000th game and we celebrated with her when she won her 8th Na- tional Championship." THE FIRST UT MARTIN BASKETBALL TEAM in history was largely organized and made up of girls from Milan. (Upper photo) The team first team fielded in tgTo included Nita Cooper (front left) Delle Rhue Burgess-#2s, Lacee Jacobs Mallard-+ro and Mary Ann Archie Childress-+r3. (Lower photo) Pat Head (Summitt)-+55, joined the team the second season. Milan players included Lacee Mallard-#1o, Janice Ross-#4l, Delle Rhue Burgess- #25 and MaryArin Childress-#r3. The Mirror Exchange, Tiresday, 'Iuly 51 2016 Matthis receives WestStar Scholarship

MATTHIS RECEMS SCHOLARSHIP - Josh Matthis, of Milan, is the 2016 recipient of the Nick Dunagan WestStar Leadership Scholarship from the University of Tennessee at Martin's WestStar Leadership Program. Dunagan, co-founder of the Weststar Leadership Program and UT Martin chancellor emeritus, established the scholarship to benefit a UT Martin student who dernonstrates proven leadership skills and displays further leadership potential. Preference is given to those students who display high academic achievement and have a record of community or university involvement. Recipients are selected each spring by the WestStar board of trustees and announced at the progrilm's graduation banquet in June. Matthisisthesonof BradandJenniferWinberryandnephewof JackMatthis,of Jackson, a2OI3 WestStar graduate.

[.- Children interested in robotics can attend the WeDo and NXT robotics -UTMartirrtriFostioFtR-s-cfficamps at the University of Tennessee The registrationJeelorEach camp ' per includes the at Martin. is $155 child, which Children ages 5-7 can attend WeDo camp T-shirt. Robotic kits will be I provided : Robotics Camp from 9-11a.m. July for use during camp, and product informatioh will be available 25-29.Campers will design, build and ' purchase control motorized robots. They wili for those who would like to The Jackson Sun Tuesday, July 5, 2016 also program the robot, add sensors the equipment. to complete challenges and work in Contact the UT Martin Office of (731) teams. Children must have completed Educational Oufteach at 881- kindergarten to participate. 7 082 or visit wwwutm.edu/ Children ages 8-14 who are in- departments/ecos/courses/children/ : terested in building robots can attend robotics.php for more information or NXT Robotics Camp from 9 a.m. to 4 to register. p.m. July 20-21, arrd 9 a.m. to noon July 22. Campers will learn to pro- gram robots to perform actions such as dance, follow a line, drive around a block and park. The camp uses LEGO Mindstorms Education NXT Software for campers to build and program real-life robotic solutions. STATE GAZETTE I weoruesonv, JULY 6,2016

tllGAt $IUIIHITT$ PARTIGIPAIE IN IN GOUEIWS $GHlltlL: Local students participate in Tennessee Governor's School for the Agricultural Sciences. Pictured from left: Rebecca Reed, of Dyersburg and Olivia Childress, of Bogota, spent the month of June as students at the Tennessee Governo/s School for the Agricultural Sciences, h Tennessee at Martin. Reed, a student l, and Childress, who attends were chosen

Martin, visit www.utm.edu/advantage .

UTM economic impact on Weakley County substantial

Pi'sl'rd of .lu y 6 2l11fl by Steve James . Local News http : //www.thunderboltradio. com/r

UT Martin students and visitors added $137 million dollars in added income to the Weakley County economy during an economic impact study conducted in the 2014-15 fiscal year

Factors in the study included operations payroll and spending which was nearly $65 million dollars in added income

Student spending was just over $1 3 million dollars, while 91,837 visitors to the university added $1 million dollars in added income to Weakley County

UT Martin alumni employed and contributing to the Weakley County economy amounted to $70 million dollars during the study year

The UT Martin economic impacts study concluded that that for every dollars spent on UT Martin, society receives $7 50 in in benefits for as long as the student population remains active in the state workforce TnnNroN G,qzerrs The News Leader, July 6,2016

$ame-day UTll Wednesday, July 6,2016 admission at Tennessee Reconnect cuent fuly 19

nessee Reconnect event July 19 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The event will take place from 5-7 p.m. in the Welcome Cente4 located on the first floor of the Boling Univer- sity Center. Attendees will receive information on their aca- demic records and finan- cial aid options, as well as meet with academic advis- ers and discuss online and extended campus course options. The admissions applica- tion fee will be waived dur- ing this event, so those in

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT On behalf of the sions status. Those ac- Trenton Education Associ ation, TEA President Ronny cepted can have their Criswell presents a scholarship Emily Campbell. Campbell pla versity of Tennessee at Marlin, ter courses the in music education. - all in s d. is an initiative from Gov. Bill

crease their earning poten- tial. For more information on this program, visit tnre- connect.gov. Formore information on the UT Martin Tennessee Reconnect event, contact Beth Edwards, event coor- dinato4 at 731-881-7701 or by email at [email protected]. The News Leader, July 6,2016

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Theee yorurg ladlee really got into thelr work durr ing u$eeing Art in the lVorld Around Us' taught by Mre. Raohel Strioklln at KId College. Studento aleo leamed about severe weather ln aHurrioanee, Tornadoee, Earthquake s, Oh Myl" taught by llflre. Whitney Criden

Pargonst own "Tobyl' (Shane Bridges) who di- rects the annual Rivep tlme Playere tent show taught "Theatre Gamee for the Young'ne" last week during Kid College at the UT Martin parsons Centen

UTM names loeal students to Spring Semester Chaneellor's Honor Roll The outstanding aca- with honors (3.2 through Highest Honors; Brooklyn IGndi M. Cruse, Honors; demic achievements of un- 3.49), high honors (3.5 G. Taylo4 Honors; Zachiary Iauren A. Dickson, Highest dergraduate students at the through 3.79) or highest A. Thompson, Honors; I(atie Honors; Dillon C, Gibson, University of Tennessee at honors (3.8 through 4.0). B. Tubbs, High Honors; and Honors; Eli Haggard, Hon- Martin have been honored Bath Springs: Steven C. Tad D. Ward, Honors ors; Ashley D. Lindsay, High with publication of the Barrow, High Honors; Henderson: Melanie N. Honors; Katelyn E. McFall, Spring 2015 Chancellor's Wliam A. Jones, High Hon- Tuten, Highest Honors High Honors; Frank Honor Rolls for the College ors; Zachary S. Jowers, Jaclison: Deshea M. G.Palma, Honors; Sarah A. of Agriculture and Applied Honors; Scott D. Mclntosh, Mays. Highest Honors Pope, High Honors; TWyla Sciences, College of Busi- High Honors; and Charlene Martin: Brooklyn A. K. Pratt, Highest Honors; ness and GlobalAffain, Col- D. \!!att, Honors Kennedy, High Honors; Teresa N. Still, High Honors; lege of Education, Health, ' Darden: Jennifer N, Ivory Russell, High Honors; Trevor G. Teague, Highest and Behavioral Sciences, Pratt, High Honors and and Ariel L. Waits, High Honors; and Taylor B. Trull, College of Engineering and Rachel S. Reeves, High Hon- Honors Highest Honors Natural Sciences and the ors Parsons: Carrie K. Allen, Scotts Hill: Samantha B. College of Humanities and Decaturville: Brooke H. High Honors; Chesley J, Galbraith, High Honors Fine Arts. To be eligible for Barnett, High Honors; Haley Bake4 Honors; Cary B. Sugar Tree: Dakota C. Chancellor's Honor Roll A. Carpente4 High Honors; Bivens, Highest Honors; Waits, Honors ,,recognitisn. at,UT, Mar.tin, a Rae J,. Green, Highest-flon- student must take at least 12 ors; Jacob L. Keen, Honors; hours of credit (pass-fail Bryan P McDonald, Honors; courses are not included) Ethan E McKenzie, Honors; and achieve a 3.2 @) grade Michaela L. Parish, Highest point average based on a 4.0 Honors; Hayley B. Pearcy, scale. Students can, make Honors; Andrew C. Pirtle, the Chancellor's Honor Roll Honors; Rachel L. Pope, New UT Martin tuition model

MARTIN,Tenn.-Anew ment commitments for the fall 2016 through summer ducing the overall residen- "Soar in Four" tuition new funds. Other improve- 2020, atwhich point 78 per- tial housing rates and in- model, designed to speed ments include new faculty cent of students will be af- creasing private scholar.ship progress toward degree positions to meet scheduling fected. The amount -of assistance. completion, was approved bottlenecks and gateway tuition paid will be based on Students enrolled for on- for the University of Ten- courses, new deglee audit- academic hours already line courses will pay more nessee at Martin on Thurs- ing and planning software, eamed by acunent studenf. for courses in2016:17. firc day by the UT Board of new livingJearning commu- Most students will enter undergraduate online Trustees. The new model nities, and increased futor- the university under the new course fee increased 2.2 per- encourages students to take ing and advising, tuition structure and pay a cent for in-state and out-of- 15 hours per semester and Completing college in $3,840 flat per-semester state domestic students, complete their undergradu- four years offers financial rate s as while graduate online ate degrees in four years. benefits for students. The tull- inie course fees increased 3 per- The new model will also fifth year in college and be- and online students will re- cent. fund new initiatives benefi- yond results in the typical main on the traditional per- For freshmen attending cial to student success, in- student adding $8,735 in hour model. UT Martin does UT Martin this fall, a finat cluding a completely debt. The s(udent's average not charge for enrolled Summer Orientation and revamped and upgraded Ca- annual cost to attend is hours above 12, which is the Registration session is set reer Development and In- $22,058, so graduating in threshold for full-time stu- July 15, followed by the final ternship Center. four years will result in sig- dents for financial aid, tu- Transfer Orientation and The tuition model is sup- nificant savings. ition and fee purposes. Registration session for ported by UT Martin s Stu- The new tuition structure Mandatory fees at the transfer students onJuly 22, dent Government immediately impacts 36 per- university will not increase both at the main campus. Asspciation, which used stu- cent of UI Martin students this academic year. Addi- Fall semester classes begin dent input to decide invest- and will be phased in from tionally, the university is re- Aug.22.

DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . JULY 6,2016

With llamas In ThG fllountains 0f leuadot Dr. Lynn Alexander, dean of the trip, could not go due to a the College of Humanities and knee injury. Sixteen persons, Fine Arts at UT Martin. gave including ll students, partici- a presentation about her recent pated on this trip. Among the (May 16 - 27) travel-study ex- many experiences Alexander perience to Ecuador and the described were visiting Qui- Galapagos Islands at the June to, the oldest capitol in the 22 meeting of the Kiwanis Americas; petting llamas in Club of Martin. the mountains, visiting a rose Leaders lor this lrip were plantation, exploring a cloud- faculty members Drs. Sue forest and bird sanctuary, Byrd, family and consumer and experiencing some of the science; Dawn Wilkins, biolo- unique wildlife and geological gy; and Craig Darroch, animal features of the Galapagos. science. Dr. Barbara Darroch, She saw domed tortoises, plant and soil sciences, also frigate birds, marine an

URdate 0n UT tllattin's Accreditation PtoGGss The Kiwanis Club of Martin received an update on UT Martin's accreditation process at the June 29 meeting of the club. Dr. Stephanie Kolitsch, SACS COC Coordinator for UT Martin and professor ofmathematics, shared an update and report about the university's timeline and progress in completing the report that will ffi address the final flve ofthe SouthernAssociation of Colleges and Schools (SACS) required 98 standards MA trh$ for accreditation. Dr. Kolitsch said that much progress has been made since last December when the university learned of the probationary status will be completed in August. She noted that there related to five ofthe standards. She described the are hundreds of pages of supporting information. two workshops held for faculty and staff, the naming Dr. Kolitsch explained that a SACS team of an assessment coordinator (Patty Flowers), the will visit the campus in September and that in creation of the assessment web site and assessment December the campus will know the results calendar, and the monthly newsletters to keep the of that visit. "We are meeting the challenges," campus updated. She said that the first draft of she said, 'rand we have seen real involvement the narrative has been completed and that the final from faculty and staff and a true change in draft, which will be approximately 180 pages, attitude about assessment and accountability." $ame-llauUIMaRin isslon ft lll BeconneGt luent ls lulu lg Anyone considering advisers and discuss online and Tennessee Reconnect is an finishing a degree or going extended campus course options. initiative from Gov. Bill Haslam back to college is encouraged to The admissions application to help Tennessee adults finish attend the Tennessee Reconnect fee will be waived during this their degrees, gain new skills,. event July 19 at the University event, so those in attendance advance in the workplace and of Tennessee at Martin. The can apply to UT Martin and increase their earning potential. event will take place from 5-7 get instant feedback on their For more information on this p.m. in the Welcome Center, admissions status. Those program, visit tnreconnect. gov. located on the first floot of accepted can have theirprevious For more information on the Boling University Center. transcripts evaluated, apply the UT Martin Tennessee Attendees will receive for financial aid and register Reconnect event, contact Beth information on their academic for fall semester courses - Edwards, event coordinator, records and financial aid options, all in the same evening. at l3I-88I-7701 or by email as well as meet with academic Dinner will be provided. at [email protected]. Yeer-end Science Club trip takes UC students to UTM

Dr. actual lead is toxic and Scientifically speaking, a The second stoP was the Science building, where year-end presented a therefore is not used). field trip recently UT Mar-tin weather station, Michael Gibson taken by some Union City hands-on lab allowing stu- UCMS Science Club where meteorologY Profes- also exPerienced Middle School students sors and students collect dents to explore fossils and students was a huge success. artifacts of Tennessee. He an outside activitY called data daily from an arraY geological time walk UCMS Science Club weather instruments. demonstrated the difference a of arti- in which they journeYed members were "totally UCMS students were given between fossils and around the quad area of engaged" on their annual presentation bY facts, including how theY a thorough college campus while dis- field trip, which involved Dr. Mark Simpson on the are identified and dated, with to cussing the geological teaming the University daily routine of gathering and encouraged students Tennessee the sci- timeline of Earth. The stu- of at Martin, weather data. continue to explore geo- dents observed a meteorite according to sixth-grade The students observed ences of agriculture, science Tennessee's and different rock tYPes, teacher and club Dr. Simpson collecting data sciences and sponsor Robyn Doyle. instru- natural resources. as well from the simplest of The effort also involved ments, such as the rain Next, students were given sils minerals. during seventh-grade science gauge,to the more advanced a collection of geological time. teacher Karyn Hill and collecting soil Step by step, the students processes of - said the eighth-grade science teach- atr were allowed to observe Mrs. Doyle temperatures, Pressure, Science Club field er Beverly Dones, both humid- and test various ProPerties UCMS radiation levels and to UT Martin was "an Science Club sponsors, as This data is unit scientists use to identifY trip itv levels. amazing day of fun and well, at UCMS. data collected minerals. They used their ed with other education that had most Through the effort with locally and regionallY and sense of taste to identifY to students not wanting to UT Martin, the middle aids national weather fore- halite (salt) and smell school students experi- job identify sulfur. TheY were leave." casters in the imPortant "It is a great privilege enced goat and sheep farm- the communitY allowed to put a droP of of keeping close such an ing, meteorological data prepared for hydrochloric acid on calcite to live to informed and accomplished universitY collection, identification of the varied weather in West and observe the bubbling minerals and fossils and a reaction of carbon dioxide and an even greater honor Tennessee. have facultY, staff and geological timeline walk. The field trip proceeded and oxygen being released. to students that are so eager The Science Club mem- E. Johnson Using a glass Plate, stu- to the Joseph to pour their lives into the bers left the school early Engineering and PhYsical dents used the hardness of on a Wednesday morning. schools and students of our Their first stop was UT area," she added. Martin's goat and sheep The UCMS teachers barn, where the students extended their aPPreciation were informed about caring to Dr. Gibson for arranging, for and raising sheep and scheduling and ParticiPat- goats. will scratch a glass Plate. ing in the event, as well as After UT Martin employ- Students were also able to to Dr. Simpson, Ms. Woods, ee Tara Woods instructed draw on a piece of PaPer Jennifer Naillon, Collin the students on the proper using a sample of graPhite. Sutton, Amelia Coalter, handling of the goats, they The graphite, theY Nathaniel Newlin, TaYlor were allowed to pet and learned, is the mineral in Binkley and Brandt Gibson handle the animals. pencils that is commonlY for their efforts in assisting ieferred to as lead lalthough the middle school students. Tennessee Reconnect event set at UT Martin Anyone considering fin- Haslam to help Tennessee For more information on ishing a degree or going adults finish their degrees, the UT Martin Tennessee back to college is encour- gain new skills. advance in Reconnect event, con- aged to attend the Tennessee the workplace and increase tact Beth Edwards, event Reconnect event July 19 at their earning potential. For coordinator, at (731) the University of Tennessee more information, visit 881-7701 or by email at at Martin. tnreconnect.gov. [email protected]. The event' will take place from 5-7 p.m. in the Welcome Center, located on the first floor of the Boling University Center. Attendees will receive information on their aca- demic records and financial aid options, as well as meet with academic advisers and discuss online and extended campus course optrons. The admissions applica- tion fee will be waived dur- ing this event. so those in attendance can apply to UT Martin and get instant feed- back on their admissions status. Those accepted can have their previous tran- scripts evaluated, apply for financial aid and register for fall semester courses - all in the same evening. Dinner will be provided. Tennessee Reconnect is wEATHER OR NOT - Union Citv an initiative from Gov. Bill Middle School Science Club members visited the weat of Tennessee at year-end field

LAB LISTENERS Dr. Michael Gibson visited as part of their year-end (far - field trio. right) talked with Union Citv Middle The studenrs included-(Fom School left) Olivia Science Club students in the fos- Hill.(partrally hidden), Danielle ioleman, sil lab at the University of Tennessee Ashley Contreras, Tammy Huhn una at Martin, where the students recentlv Katlyn Boroff. FARM FRIENDS - Union CitY Middle and shee Year- School students Avery Decker (front, left) end field class- and Olivia Hill held goats as they and other mates (b chard, Science Club members recently visited the Erin Oatsvall, Ali Nelson and Jonathan University of Tennessee at Martin's goat Ransom.

Genex Services, a pro- Genex Services focuses pri- gift will be very beneE- vider of managed care clin- marily on handling work- cial in helping them cover ical services, has awarded ers' compensation claims these costs, in addition to the University of Tennessee and managing the care of tuition and books," said Dr. UT Martin at Martin Department of injured workers. Mary Radford, chair of the Nursing $20,000 in schol- "The scholarship award UT Martin Department of arship funding through its is very special to Genex Nursing. fifth annual Case Manager because it's through this Others receiving awards nursing program Scholarship Program. initiative that we're real- from Genex Services Each year, Genex ly helping to develop the this year are Bellarmine Services asks case manag- future professionals who University in Louisville, ers, supervisors and branch will continue our mis- Ky., the University of San :eives $ZO'000 managers within the com- sion to help injured work- Diego in California, the rec pany to nominate nursing ers return safely to their University of Oklahoma programs at colleges and jobs," said Delphia Frisch, College of Nursing in universities which they executive vice president Oklahoma City and Virginia in funding believe deserve additional and chief operations officer Commonwealth University funding. Susie Moore, a of Genex Services. "We're in Richmond. 1987 UT Martin alumna, very proud of this program For more information on nominaled the UT Marrin and our case managers." the scholarship or applica- program for the award. The UT Martin Depart- tions, contact Dr. Radford "The Department of ment of Nursing's scholar- at (131) 881-7140 or by Nursing at UT Martin has ship award committee will email at [email protected]. a proud and successful his- accept student applications tory in nursing education," in the fall semester and Ms. Moore wrote in her awards will be announced nomination letter. "I am in the spring for the upcom- very proud of my alma ing 2017-18 academic year. mater." Award criteria and amounts Five programs are select- have yet to be determined. ed each year and the funds "All college students can are intended to "recognize benefit from financial aid, of program alumni, strength- course, but nursing majors en awareness of the case have the added expenses managemenl profession of uniforms, shoes, stetho- and invest in a new genera- scopes and other equip- tion of graduates to fulfill ment, as well as travel to a growing industry need." various clinical sites. This INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2016

Rylee Claire Smith RachelSmith County students receive scholarships to attend U n iv. Ten nessee- Ma rti n

By Nathan Morgan Ttansfer Achieve Scholarship. UTM University Relations Rachel Smith, daughter of Richard and Teri Smith, of Selmer, will be a freshman. She Martin, Tenn. - Several McNairy County. received the Advance Scholarship. students have been awarded scholarships to Rylee Claire Smith, daughter of Stacy and attend the University of Tennessee at Martin Kim Smith, of Selmer, will be a freshman. for the 20L6-20I7 academic year, according She received the Deans Scholarship. to Dr. Iames Mantooth, executive director, Additional information on scholarships Office of Enrollment Services and Student and other types of financial assistance is Engagement. available by contacting the UT Martin Of- Carlotta Louise Murrell, of Selmer, fice of Financial Aid and Scholarships, 205 daughter of Sylvia Murrell and Wendell Gil- Administration Building, UT Martin, Martin, christ, will be a junior. She received the Elam TN, 38238, or by calling (731) 881-7040. Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, July 6, 2016

submitted photo submitted photo GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL COX JOINS SKYHAWK RANKS - Gerrard Cox (right), of Humboldt, registered for his first FOR THE HUMANITIES college semester at the University of Tennessee at Martin during Summer Orientation and -Ainsley Kelso, a student at Registration on June 17. Coxjoined fellow to South Gibson County High learn about campus housing, student recre I of School, is participating in other topics to help them transition to colleg ita Governor's School for the Cox (UT Martin, 1994). UT Martin will host a final SOAR session July 15, and all incoming Humanities at the University freshman are required to par.ticipate. For more information on UT Martin admissions-, Tennessee Martin. contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 731 -881-7020 or by email at admitme@ of at program utm.edu. lnformation is also available at utm.edu/advantage. The four-week allows selected high school juniors and seniors to earn academic credit and get a taste of collegiate life. For more information about UT Martin or to set up a tour, visit www.utm.edu/ advantage.

THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, JULY 7, ?O16

Reconnect Event of the Boling University application fee will be the same evening. Dinner Center at the University of waived during this event, will also be provided. At UT Martin Tennessee at Marlin. so those in attendance can The initiative from Anyone considering Attendees will receive apply to UT Martin and Gov. Bill Haslam is to finishing a degree or going information on their aca- get instant feedback on help adults finish their back to college is encour- demic records and finan- their admissions status. degrees, gain new skills, aged to attend the Tennes- cial aid options, as well as Those accepted can have advance in the workplace see Reconnect event July meet with academic advis- their previous transcripts and increase their earning 19th from 5 p.m. until 7 ers and discuss online and evalirated, apply for finan- potential. For more infor- p.m. in the Welqome Cen- extended campus course cial aid and register for mation, contact Beth Ed- ter, located on the first floor options. The admissions fall semester courses all in wards, 131-881-7701. Prieur hired as Dickson Intermediate asst principal

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Michelle Prieurwas named assistant principal at Dickson lntermediate school on Thursday

Prieur joins Principal Corey Duke who was hired in that role in June.

Prieur started her teaching career 20 years ago at Vanleer Elementary where she taught grades 3 and 4 The last four years, Prieur has worked as an instructional coach at Charlotte Elementary

Prieurwas a 1990 graduate of Dickson County High School and a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin She obtained her masters in Administration from Tennessee State University

"l am excited to have the opportunity to continue the vision of Dickson lntermediate School," Prieur said in a statement "My goal is to help create a climate of high expectations that will foster instructional success."

Pat Head Summitt Day proclaimed in Glarksville July 14

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publicly honoring the memory of CLARKSVILLE - On the same day that the University of Tennessee will be the late Coach pat Head Summitt at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Clarksville, her place of birth, will officially observe "Pat Head Summitt Day" as well

Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan made it official Thursday evening through a proclamation read to the City Council in its monthly regular session. Thursday, July 14 will be the local day of observance for Summitt' legendary coach and role model particularly for women in sports worldwide

McMillan noted in the proclamation that Patricia Sue Head was born in Clarksville on June 14,1952, to Richard and Hazel Albright Head Trish, as she was known in her early life, her four siblings and parents lived in Clarksville until they relocated just inside the Cheatham County line so she could play high school basketball there She grew up on a farm in the Henrietta area and learned to play basketball in a barn there

(Ph oto : The Leaf-C h ro nicle ) She went on to play college basketball at UT-Martin, then played in the inaugural women's tournament at the lgT6summerolympicswheretheteamwonasilvermedal ShestartedhercareerwiththeLadyVolsinKnoxvilleasagraduateassistantinl9T4but singularly elevating the Lady Vols, was named head coach that year, initially earning 9250 a month and personally washing the team's uniforms, before and women's basketball in general, to national prominence

Fromthere,summittbrought hometoTennesseel6southeasternConferencetitles,plusl6sEctournamenttitles,andwoneightnational championshipsfortheUTprogram Beforehercareerendedin2Ol2,shehadbecomethewinningestcoach,maleorfemale'inDivisionlcollege basketball history, while having every player who completed college eligibility graduate with a degree

her mother, as well as her son, Ross summitt died on June 2g following a batile with early onset Alzheimer's disease Among family she is survived by "Tyler" summitt; sister, Linda; and brothers, Tommy; Charles and Kenneth

.14 residents to in the McMillan proclaimed that July will be a "day to stop and honor the passing of a legend," and she invites all Clarksville loin remembrance of Summitt's life and achievements' here in her hometown Christy named Creek Wood assistant principal

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Leslie Christy was named a Creek Wood High School assistant principal today after working the last four years as an instructional coach

ChristybeganinDicksonCountySchools'l6yearsagoatStuart-BurnsElementarySchool Shehasl2yearc of teaching experience before starting work as an instructional coach.

Christy attended the Unrversity of Tennessee at Martin where she received her Bachelor of Science in Education She earned her Mastels degree in Educational Leadership from Bethel University

Christy and her husband Brandon have 11-year-old twins, Carson and Anna Claire

They will attend William James Middle School this fall (Pholo: Submitted) Christy assumes the position left vacant when Polly Spencer moved into the Creek Wood Principal role in June

McNairy 9gy$y students receive scholarships to attend UT Mhrtin Several McNairy County daughter of Stacy and I(im tacting the UT Martin students have been awarded Smith, of Selmer, will be a Office of Financial Aid scholarships to attend the freshman. She received the and Scholarships, 205 University of Tennessee at Deans Scholarship. Administration Building. Martin for the 2016-2017 Additional information UT Martin, Martin, TN, academic year, accord ing on scholarships and other 38238, or by calling (731) to Dr. fames Mantooth. types of financial assis- 881 7040 executive director, Office tance is available by con- of Enrollment Services and Student Engagement. 'C arlotta Loui s e Murrell, of Selmer, daugh- ter of Sylvia Murrell and Wendell Gilchrist, will be a junior. She received the EIam Transfer Achieve Scholarship. 'Rachel Smith, daughter of Richard and Teri Smith, of urM Reconnect Selmer, will be a freshman. Event set for July 1g She received the Advance Scholarship. . =A-nyone qonsideriq,g 'Rylee flnishing_ finistr their degrees, wil! bC walved during this evenr, Claire Smith, a degree or going back to college lls, advance in the so those in attendance can apply is encouraged to attend the Ten- workplace, and increase earning to UTM and get instant feedback nessee Reconnect event July 19 potential. For more information on their admissions status. Those at the University of Tennessee at on this program, visit tnrecon- accepted can have their previous Martin. The event will take place nect.gov. transcripts evaluated, apply for from 5-7 p.m. in the Welcome Attendees at the UTM event f,nancial aid, and register for fall Center, located on the first floor will receive information on their semester courses all in the of the - same Boling University Center. academic records and financial everung. Tennessee Reconnect is an aid options, meet with academic For more information initiative from on the Gov. Bill Haslam advisers, and discuss online and UTM Tennessee Reconnect extended campus course options. event, contact event doordinator Dinner will be provided. Beth Edwards at 731-881-7701 The admissions application fee or [email protected]. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JALY 7,2016

A LASTING IMPACT - The Univer- in grades 6-10 to have hands-on interac- sity of Tennessee at Martin offered three tion with the world of engineering, science different summer STEM camps to local and robotics. The students pictured built students this year, thanl

STEM, gives them a look into the world of engineering. Some of these studenls hlve al- ways been interested in STEM-based career fields, while others were intro- duced to the industry for the first time. lhasa "l think it's a grear oppor_ iin tunity for the kids to bLUa i obots things and to learn and have I ' said fun all at the same time, "I know it's something he which sometimes I don't says he would like to db in the future, so this will give him an idea of if he realtv likes this area or not." "He's been building stuff ever since he was four or five years old," said Todd parker, Engi_ d give the engine and he "It chall dif- Just ferent pro ink- er.. lng opp she s out the s this min designed e camps UTMar- tin_faculty in 2011, taught in Louisiana and Texas ior through hands-on build- ing ,activities. Campers launched rockets, built earlhquake towers. tested boomilevers, raced solar- powered cars and desiened robots programmed to ;om- have an existing science plete specific tasks. camp program and built the . The experience not only current curriculum from the helps campers understanb ground up. concepts taught in their "Everyone knows the school classrooms, it also wave is STEM. Every

industry that people try and accessible to families to bring was young, I was there ev_ into the state is of all income levels and ery summer." STEM. Today a high school promore STEM-based in_ time diploma doesn't count lor dustries among all popula- ands. tlons. I just "Thi very expens erage The Norlhwest Tennes- school the-ir see STEM Innovation you know computers?"' Hub ex- own units in robotics. Each is a collaborative plains Glover. effort be- kit is $600. Because of the, "lt's really important for grant, we can serve 50 kids girls. When I was in Dallas. at a time," he said. ..The I did solar cars. They were seed has street-legal ... and we raced hopefully them all over the countrv. I will ask n always made certain that he let us I had females on the team the answer will be, 'yes!, because girls are told, 'you So they'Il come back as don't do engineering: you don't do science.' So I at- ways made certain I had more girls than boys." he said. Glover hopes to make his STEM camps affordable THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY 7,2016 nursittg scholarship at UTM ftre Uf Martin DePart- Martin board discusses Genex Services, a P{o- ment of Nursing's scholar- vider of managed care clin- ship award committee will ical services, has awarded acc;pt student applications economic impact of UTM theUniversityofTennessee in the fall semester, and ByASHLEYBENSON payers, $3.20 is gained at Marlin Department of awards will be announced in Special to the Press added state revenue and so- Nurs in schol- in the spring for the upcom- The Martin City Board cial savings for taxpayers." qshi r_oygh its ing 2017-18 academic year. met after a full weekend of Overall, the University fifth Manager Award criteria and red, white and blue events is a positive impact th-e Scholarship Plogram. amounts have yet to be de- to held downtown to celebrate county and both the stu- Each year, Genex Servlc- termined. the dents and the taxpayers es asks case managers, su- "All college students can in Afr the region. pervisors and branch man- benefitfromfinancialaid,of fire Also during the meeting the company course, but nursing majors concerning nurslng pro- the weekend's Tuesday night, Parks and have the added expenses safety, the focus was leges and uni- then Recreation Director Brian on to new business and how versities which they believe Moore gave the board a to move forward. deserve additional stetho- the upcom- funding. of uniforms, shoes, In January the board a 1987 UT and other equip- do- st Regional scopes nated $3,000 to The Eco- nominated ment, as well as travel to which starts , nomic Value of the Univer- on Tuesday program for various clinical sites. This with a meet sity of Tennessee at Martin and greet and the award. gift will be very beneficial continues on and the results are in and Wednesday with games. "The department of nurs- in helping them cover these the has were presented to the board The toumament will consist ing at UT Martin a costs in addition to tuition Tuesdayn proud and successful Dr. Mary of 16 teams from around his- and books," said son, direc nursing nine states, with three com- tory in education," Radford, chair, UT Martin developm wrote Moore in her ing from Tennessee. Some nomi- Department of Nursing. e impact nation letter. "I am very University of of the teams will even be Bellarmine on Weakley housed proud of my alma mater." in Loujsville, Ky.; the Uni- on the UT Campus. fiscal year of The.tournament is machine 2014-2015. The results can pitch and as Moore de- be divided into four groups scribed it during the meet- on how much spending ing, "it's kind of like the the university brings to the world series for them." The library staff also had good news concerning young people. graduates to fulfill a grow- ceived awards from Genex They were awarded 59.976 in grant Services this Year. information money for Growing Read- For more pressive, the alumni impact ing industry need." Genex or to ers, a program for children on the added income whs Services pnmarily tions, $70 mil- who cannot get to the li- .focuses, inquire lion For the year on handling workers' com- '731- fiscal of brary. The program starts contact 2Ol4-2015. This accounts this week. pensation claims and man 881-7140 or by email at aging the care of injured for the many students who There were three new [email protected]. after graduation workers. decide to orders of business that will stay "The scholarship award in Martin to begin their be added to the agenda to careers. is very special to Genex The second largest discuss during the next impact is that provided because it's through this from meeting. There is a need to initiative that we're really the operations spending im- plan- pact, which added $64.6 rning helping to develop the fu- million. ture professionals who will Student spending to be continue our mission to impact added income was built. The library is adding help injured workers return $ I .3 million and visitor new members to the board spending safely to their jobs," said impact added in- of trustees. The last order of come Delphia Frisch. executive was $1 million. business is the making of a vice president and chief Along with these find- water and drought plan and ings, the study shows a operations officer of Genex re- submitting it to the state. Services. "We're very turn for the people involved All of these subjects will as well. According proud of this program and to the be discussed during the study, million tax- our case managers." $41.2 in next meeting and voted on payer's money went to The whether to be adopted or University of Tennessee at not. The next meeting will Mafiin. The study also says, be Monday night at 5: 15. "For every $1 spent by tax- http : //westkentuckystar. com/. The Jackson Sun Sunday, July 10, 2015

WTIART-I*- UT Martin Tennessee Reconnect Event

MARTIN, TN - Tennessee Reconnect is an initiative from Gov Bill Haslam to help Tennessee adults finish their degrees, gain new skills, advance in the workplace and increase their earning potential For more information on this program, visit tnreconnect gov

Dinner will be provided The admissions application fee will be waived during this event, so those in attendance can apply to UT Martin and get instant feedback on their admissions status Those accepted can have their previous transcripts evaluated, apply for financial aid and register for Pat Head Summitt is pictured with formei fall semester courses all in the same evening - Gov. Ned Ray McWherter and Dr. Margaret Perry, UT Martin chancellor erneritus, in Attendees will receive information on their academic this vintage photo. records and financial aid options, as well as meet with academic advisers and discuss online and extended campus course options Anyone considering I'rnishing a degree or going back to college is encouraged to attend the Tennessee Gelebratimg Fat Sucnmitt Reconnect event July 19 at the University of Temessee at Martin The event will take place The public is invited to attend a fiom 5-7 pm in the Welcome Center, located on the first floor of the Boling University live webcast of a celebration of life Center service honoring the life and legacy of Pat Summitt beginning at 6 p.m. For more information on the UT Martrr Tennessee Reconnect event, contact Beth Edwards, Thursday in the University of Ten- event coordinator, a|731-881-7'701 or by email at bedwards@utm edu nessee at Martin's Watkins Audi- torium. The auditorium is located on Publrshed l2 00 AM, Satudav Jul 09 20t6 Updated 0-s 59 AM Satuda) Jul 09.2016 the first floor of the Boling Univer- sity Center. The event will be webcast from Thompson-Boling Arena on the Uni- versity of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus. Summitt, head coach emer- itus of the UT Lady VoIs, passed away June 28 at the age of 64 follow- ing a five-year battle with early onset dementia. Summitt played college basketball and earned her undergraduate degree at UT Martin. Parking is available in lots on either side of Wayne Fisher Drive outside the Boling University Center and Paul Meek Library on Mt. Pelia The Jackson Sun Saturday, July 9' 2016 Road. Chris Brinkley, voice of the UT Martin Skyhawks, wiII offer brief remarks to open and close the UT Martin to host rcbotics camp webcast. A reception will be held in the Children ages 5-14 interested in university's new welcome center robotics can attend the WeDo and following the webcast. Photos and NXT robotics camps at the Univer- memorabilia from Summitt's life and sity of Tennessee at Martin. coaching career will be displayed. Children ages 5-7 canattend We- The welcome center is located just Do Robotics Camp from 9-11a.m. outside the watkins Auditorium July 25-29. Children ages 8-L4 can lobby. The reception is also open to attend NXT Robotics Camp from 9 the public. a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20-21,,and9 a.m. For more information, contact the to noon July 22. UT Martin Office of Development at The registration fee for each (73I) 881-7620, or the Office of Uni- camp is $tSS per child. Contact the versity Relations at (731) 881-7615. UT Martin Office of Educational Outreach at(73I) 881-7082 or visit www. utm. edu/departments/ecos/ courses/children/robotics.php for more information or to register. The Jackson Sun Sunday, July 10, 20'15

Coach Su,m,m,itt u)as 'Thish' to clnssmates

TWo days after her farnily, church members and about 35 June 28 death at age 64, former Lady Vols. The small church Dan Patricia Sue Head Sum- seated an overflow crowd in its Family mitt was buried where it Life Center, where the service was Moruis all began in Middle Ten- shown live, a schoolmate said, COMMENTARY nessee. Near the family ed in farm in the Oak Plains a ave- community of Montgo- si On Thursday, our state and nation mery County, she was hearse as bagpipes played. will celebrate the life of Pat Summitt laid to rest two plots to the left of her The church is surrounded by farm- during a public service at Thompson- father, Richard Head. land, so Pat literally returned to her Boling Arena on the University of Ten- The gravesite is about 100 yards roots. She was proud to be a "country nessee campus in Knoxville. from Mt. Carmel United Methodist girl" who happened to become the If she had requested it, UT's basket- Church, which she attended as a child greatest in her profession. ball coac and where she married. A private ser- In1966, Pat's father moved his fam- have bee vice was held at the church prior to the ily a few miles east of the farm to the near her burial. community of Henrietta, just across her eight national championships and Although Gov. Bill Haslam and Pey- the Cheatham County line. At the time, unprecedented 1,098 victories. ton Manning attended, it was not a Clarksville High School in Montgomery Instead, Pat came home. And that grand production, just a beautiful, speaks volumes. heartfelt farewell from immediate See Summitt, Page 28

Friday night I took m- That was a more pleasant Jackson ory lane and looked th experience than the one Thish had dur- "Echo," my high school senior annual. I ing her first season as Tennessee's had never before noticed how Thish coach. She lost to Coach Peggy Continued from Page 1B Bir- wrote her name. She signed my annual mingham's Union University team, in 12 locations, mainly on different 80-67, on Feb. 8, 1975. But the misery photos of her throughout the book. I didn't end there. County did not offer girls basketball. was surprised that on nine of those The state tournament that year was Cheatham County did, so the Heads photos she wrote "Pat." held at Lambuth in Jackson. AII moved to a smaller house next to a gr We always called her Thish, so per- schools, regardless of size, participated ietta, iust haps she sensed then that the world in SO the double-elimination event. Union would know her as Pat. drew Tennessee in the first game and That was when I first met Thish, I read the kind words she wrote to won, 95-90. They met again in the los- which is what we called her in high me on the inside cover of the annual. school. er's-bracket final, and Union won, 94- thanking me for our friendship. She last-second We wer 93, on a shot. slosed by saying: Union lost to Memphis State in the Cheatham d City, andlsoon -- state final but advanced to the South- She east Region and beat Kentucky and was too young to drive, so after your basket- "Keep cool and maybe I'll see East Carolina before being eliminated. ball practice, she would catch a ya year. Tfail- at UT Martin next Love, Thish." But the Lady Bulldogs can still boast of ways bus in Ashland City to ride 14 Indeed, we attended Tennessee Mar- a 3-0 record against the Lady Vols. miles home to Henrietta. graduated tin and together in7974. At Thish, of course, learned from her , She drove a tractor, baled hay, point that we had no clue that our Thish losses and won more college basketball milked cows, worked the tobacio tietas set would the standard for success in games than anyone in history. She is and helped in ,s college basketball. when considered a national treasure, honored she was The wins and honors kept coming. presidents against her th by and toasted by all. But Many have forgotten that Thish got her she never lost the common touch. hayloft of their barn. 500th coaching victory at Jackson's Many of her Cheatham County team- She dated one of my best friends, -' Oman Arena on Nov. 21,1993. The top- mates remained good friends with her, Mack Hagewood, who had a"i.l ranked Lady Vols defeated No. 8 Ohib and the high school gym is named didn't, so we double-dated for a time or State in the first State Farm Women's her. two. That meant going to Henrietta and Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Clas- She always made time for me when- facing Mr. Richard. He had a stern sic. A day earlier at Oman, defending ever I called for an interview, and I national champion Texas Tech beat No. know she loved her family and the Hen- T":'" 2 \/anderhilt rietta community. She had a good heart behind those When we were seniors, Thish was piercing eyes, and that's what matters elected secretary of our class and cho- most. sen as Sweetheart of the Season during Dan Monis can be reached at (7 31) basketball. She beat out three beautiful 668-1709 or by e-mail at danmor- cheerleaders for that honor. She and [email protected]. Mack were voted "Most Popular" in our class. The McKenzie Banner. McKenzie,Tennessee.Tuesday, July 12,2016. www.mckenziebanner.com

Area Teacheru Pailicipate in UT-l'lartin Grant Workshops MARTIN (JuIy 5) Jeff Pres- son (foreground), Logan- Hubble (back, Ieft) atd,Zach Tippit (back, right), all teachers at McKenzie High School, measure beam de- flections during a trainilg work- shop hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin in the month of June. They were among more than 250 West Tennessee teach- ers who participated in one of 13 different summer workshops. The training sessions focused on classroom organization and management, cooperating teach- er strategies, new teacher train- ing, and engaging students in STEM-related subjects at the ele- mentary middle, and high school levels. The workshops, offered to teachers free of charge, were sponsored by IIT Martin's Teacher more than $75,000 in stipends and grant program, contact Tina Har- Quality Partnership Grant, fund- classroom materials through these rison, grant coordinator, at ?81- edthrough'the U.S. Departnent of UT Martin workshops. For more 881-7201 or by email at tharrl7}@ Education. The grant distributed information on tIT Martin's TQP utm.edu.

Summitt celebration of life webcast at UT Martin

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A live webcast of the the celebration of life service in Knoxville honoring Pat Head Summitt will be held Thursday night at 6:00 at the UT Martin Watkins Auditorium

Summitt passed away June 28th at the age of 64 following a five- year battle with early onset dementia, Alzheimers Type

Summitt played college basketball and earned her undergraduate degree at UT Martin

Parking is available in lots on either side of Wayne Fisher Drive outside the Boling University Center and Paul Meek Library on Mt Pelia Road

Chris Brinkley, voice of the UT Martin Skyhawks, will offer brief remarks to open and close the webcast

A reception will be held in the university's new welcome center following the webcast where photos and memorabilia from Summrtt's life and coaching career will be displayed http ://www.knoxnews.com/ 7 t12t2016

LADY VOLS BASKETBALL University of Tennessee at Martin teammates remember Pat Head Summitt

By Victor Parkins, Milan Mirror-Exchange 10:30 o.m.

By now the entire world knows about the passing of legendary women's basketball coach Patricia Sue Head Summitt.

Summitt died last Tuesday morning in Knoxville of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was just 64.

As the head coach at the University of Tennessee, Summitt set Head graduated Patricia Sue women's basketball across the nation. As a from UT-Martin in 797 4, and the gold standard for of the became coach player, she made a name for herself across the world when she Tennessee Lady Vols Later that year (5peciaL to the earned a spot on the USA team that played in the 1971 World News Sentlnet) Games, She won a silver medal in the 1976 Olympics and later coached the 1984 USA team to an Olympic gold.

At the ripe age of 22, Summitt was offered the head coaching job at UT-Knoxville.

The Lady Vols won eight national titles under Summitt's watch and 32 SEC tournament and regular season championships. She owns the record for Division I career wins (both men and women) with 1,098 wins over 38 seasons. The accolades that followed her success are unmatched in the world of sports.

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' ,:r.i,' Summitt stepped down in 2012, one year after she announced she had early-onset dementia, Alzheimer's type.

Although she grew up with a basketball in her hands in the small town of Henrietta, Tennessee, much of her game and career started at the University of Tennessee at Martin. And it also started with a bunch of girls from another small town: Milan.

The year was 1969, and a contingent of Milan girls who had just placed third in the Tennessee state tournament (there were no ee MaLLard classifications) were headed to college at UT-Martin.

Delle Rhue Burgess and Mary Ann (Archie) Childress were part of the magical run to the state title in 1968. Lacee (Jacobs) Mallard and Nita Cooper graduated a year earlier and were also used to winning basketball games.

These girls also grew up playing ball and wanred to play in college as well. But there was no basketball team at UT-Martin.

Burgess played on the first team UT-Martin ever had, She recalls DeLLe Rhue Burgess the girls from Milan organizing the basketball program.

"If it weren't for our bunch, who knows if any of this would have ever happened," she said. "There was nothing for us to do and we wanted to play ball because we always had. There was no money for girls basketball and no scholarships. Some of us talked the head of the Physical Education Department (Betty Giles) inro lening us have a basketball team. We bought our own shorts and Coach Kay Tatum gave us socks and shoes to wear. We all had to find a blue shirt to wear and no two of them were alike."

Contrary to reports that Summitt's father pushed her to play at UT-Martin, Burgess credits another great player from Middle Tennessee, Ester Stubblefield, for recruiting her there.

"I don't think Pat would have ever come to Martin if Ester hadn't talked her in to it," noted Burgess, who dropped basketball after two seasons to concentrate on tennis. "Pat did all right for herself and I'm glad she did," Burgess noted. http://www.knoxnews.com/r 7 ll2l20|6

According to Lacee Mallard, Summitt was more than the leader of the basketball team. She was also the coach.

"That first year, Coach Nadine Guerin coached the team because there wasn't anyone else to coach us. She didn't know that much about basketball. So when Pat got there our second year, she was pretty much the coach. She had a gift to see a basketball player and figure her out in 30 seconds - what your strong points were," she said.

Another gift Summitt had was making friends fast.

"Pat loved people in general," recalled Mallard. "And she always made time for me no matter when I saw her, I'll never forget driving a group of Methodist women to Memphis to see the Lady Vols play a few years ago. The bus pulled up right next to my van and Pat stepped off. I yelled, Pat, it's Lacee, and she walked over to us and hugged all the ladies in the group. Norma Jean Vawter had tears streaming down her face because of how Pat received us. That's how she was with everyone," she added.

As a player, Lacee remembers Summitt as a heady yet fierce competitor.

"We played 3 on 3 back then and I was pretty fast but didn't have the best shot," explained Mallard. "Pat would tell me to dribble the ball until she got to the goal then pass it to her. She grew up playing with her brothers so she was pretty physical," she said.

In the early days of women's basketball, the teams pretty much paid their own way.

"We bought our shirts from the bookstore and sewed the numbers on ourselves with orange felt," recalled Mallard, "We slept on tumbling mats in the gym and traveled to the games in our own vehicles, which meant eight to a car."

Lacee's younger sister, Janice Jacobs Ross, arrived on campus the same time as Summitt, who at that time went by Trish. http://www.knoxnews.com/r 7 I 1212016

"I played basketball and volleyball with Pat," recalled Ross, adding that most of the basketball players played both sports. "I enjoyed playing volleyball with her more than basketball but she was really good at both. In volleyball I would set the ball for Pat and she would let the other team have it. In basketball I played point guard but Pat always called the plays. Our sophomore season we switched to 5-on-5 and Pat always knew where everyone on the court would be. She always did the jump ball for us and she would tell me exactly where to be because I was fast. She told me to catch it and score, but if I missed she would be right behind me and get the rebound. She scored most of the points for us."

Another thing Ross remembers about Summitt was the fun they had on road games.

"We would be in the hotel room and Pat would draw out plays using lipstick on a makeup mirror. We had so much fun and we won a lot of games because of her. But we also had other really good players on the team. Our senior year she hurt her knee and couldn't play for about two weeks. That's when she really took over coaching. She was just an amazing person and athlete and that's what I remember most," Ross said.

Nita Cooper was another girl from Milan that was instrumental in getting the first team organized at UT-Martin. Cooper however was killed in a tragic automobile accident her freshman year at Martin.

Mary Ann Archie Childress joined the same team with Summitt at UT- Martin in 1970.

"I lived next door to Pat in the dorm and she was one of the best people I've ever met," said Childress, who lives in Bolivar now. "She's the kind of person that never met a stranger. I was a year ahead of her but she started as soon as she joined the team. She was a very good athlete and loved the game of basketball," she added, noting that she and Summitt were both honored as members of the UTM Sports Hall of Fame. "When Pat got to Martin, we knew we better get serious about basketball. Our entire season was only II or 12 games but we won the first women's Tennessee collegiate state tournament at Memphis State and played in the championship game in a tournament in Cookeville. Pat changed the game. She got women's college basketball off the ground," she said. http://www.knoxnews.com/s 711212016

Childress and Summitt also stayed in touch through the years, with Pat serving in her wedding.

"My daughter attended Pats basketball camp when she was in sixth or seventh grade and Pat was so good to her. Anytime the Lady Vols played Memphis or Ole Miss we always went to the games, and Pat always made time for us. When my son served in Iraq, Pat helped me get copies of the Tennessee football games to send to him. I knew if I ever needed anything Pat would be there for me, We used to do a lot of fun stuff together," she said.

Kathy Jones Carroll graduated from Milan High in 1971 and played one season with Summitt at Martin.

"Basketball for girls was so much different back then," said Carroll. "We drove ourselves to the games and Pat would usually ride with me. I remember one time my parents packed their Buick Electra full of players and took us to a game. We all went to my parents house later and my father grilled burgers for us. Pat ate five burgers and my daddy didn't think she was going to stop eating," she said laughing about the memory'

On the court, Carroll said there was no question who was in charge of the team.

"We all looked up to Pat and she would tell us what to do. She called all the plays and was amazing to watch on the coun. She loved the game of basketball and we learned a lot by just watching her. She made us all want to play harder and succeed. Little did we know she would be the one that changed the game of women's basketball. I'm so proud that I was able to know her and play with her," she said.

Carroll stayed in touch with Summitt throughout her career, mostly through Kathy Ray Fite, a star guard from Gleason that roomed with Pat and remained lifelong friends.

"We always saw a different side of Pat than all her players did," noted Carroll. "She was a very special person. Kathy Ray (Fite) and I were able to watch Pat win her l-,000th game and we celebrated with her when she won her eighth national championship." TIIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY 12,2016

HONORING PAT Celebrations planned and aTennessee Sports Writers and honors continue to- pour in for UT Association award has been renamed in Martin alumn and longtime Lady Vols her honor. Read the full stories in sports coach Pat Head Summitt, who died in on page 6. June due to complications from early Photo by Nathan Morgan onset dementia. A Celebration of Life is with University Relations THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JALY 12,2016

THREE NOTABLE TENNESSEANS Pat Head June 28, will be remembered during a celebration of life Summitt is pictured with Tennessee Gov. Ned- Ray Mc- service Thursday at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knox- Wherter and Dr. Margaret Perry, UT Martin chancellor ville.The public is invited to view a live webcast of the emeritus, in this vintage photo. Summitt,who passed away service at 6 p.m. in UT Martin's Watkins Auditorium.

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The public is invited to attend a live webcast of a celebration of life service honoring the life and lega- cy of PatHead Summitt beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday in the University of Tennessee at Martin's Watkins Auditorium. The auditorium is located on the first floor of the Boling University Center. Pat Head Summitt The event will be webcast from Thompson-Bol- ing Arena on the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, campus. Summitt, head coach emeritus of the UT Celebration of Life Lady Vols, passed away June 28 at the age of 64 fol- lowing a five-year battle with early onset dementia. Summitt played college basketball and earned her service set for live undergraduate degree at UT Marlin. Parking is available in lots on either side of Wayne Fisher Drive outside the Boling University Center webcast Thursday and Paul Meek Library on Mt. Pelia Road. Chris Brinkley, voice of the UT Martin Skyhawks, wili of- fer brief remarks to open and close the webcast. A reception will be held in the university's new welcome center following the webcast. Photos and memorabilia from Summitt's life and coaching career will be displayed. The welcome center is located just outside the Watkinsins Auditorium lobby.lobbv. The receptionreceotion is also open to the public. For rnore information, contact the UT Martin Of- fice of Development, 731-881-7620, or the Office of University Relations, 73 1-88 I -7615. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY 1 Soybean Festival performers announced

Blood Sweat dv Tears, Vince Gill, Three Dog Night to be headliners

The celebrated, multi- meryanmemtht-art-on-the began By LINDA THURSTON music, the brothers platinum pop-rock band sleeve lyrics and acoustic Press Editor to practice in a shed behind Plain White T's will head- love songs. It's also their When you die, you'll be their house. By their teens line UT Marlin's "Student most collaborative album the cover yet, glad you went to the 2016 they had formed Night at the Tennessee Soy- with three of the band because 11 Soybean Festival, bandDeuce&aQuarler, bean Festival" on Sept. 8. members contributing Eli's coming. Look at us! playing songs by Lynyrd songs to the track listing. Plain White T's, who "The Two legendary rock Skynyrd, Merle Haggard, are composed of Tom Hig- Student Activities groups, a classic moderrt Bob Seger, and others. John genson, Tim Lopez, Dave Council at UT Martin is country performer and eventually moved to Nash- Tirio, De'Mar Hamilton pleased to be able to bring a many more will perform ville, followed two years and Mike Retondo, kicked band like Plain White T's to starting Sept. 6 and con- later by T.J., and Brothers off their career in the Chi- our students and to the com- The tinuing through Sept. 10. Osborne were born. cago suburbs, playing a munity of West Tennessee," Tears, duo's debut single, "Let's Blood Sweat & mix of pop, punk, and mel- saiilTim Bbnington, advi- their hit "When There." appeared in known for Go ody-driven rock & roll in sor to the council. "When I Die" and many more, will 2013. followed by the sin- basements and clubs across you are able to showcase start the grand finale per- gle "Rum" rn 2014. A year the metro area. A decade- a band who can deliver formance and be followed later, they released a re-re- and-a-half later the guys the 18th most downloaded by Three Dog Night, who corded version of their EP - have thousands of shows, song all time,'Hey There had including "Eli's track "Stay a Little Lon- of hits a string of multi-platinum Delilah,' it speaks volumes ger." reached the Coming." which hit singles ("Rhythm of to the work that went into Country music star Vince Top 40 on Billboard's U.S. securing the band by stu- perform Sept. 9 Hot Country Songs chart. Gill will *1, dent leadership and to the for those who prefer the In 2016, Brothers Osbonre Love," 2, 3, 4") and Nashville sound. released their debut full- the 18th most downloaded SEE SOYBEAN, Grammy-nomin ated, length album, Pawn Shop. song of all time under their PLcn e Nashville-based duo Broth- "The performance re' belts: Grammy-nominated ers Osborne, known for views for Brothers Osborne "Hey There Delilah." The their earlhy, passionate are off the charts!" said Da- band's latest album, Ameri- country-rock, will perform vid Belote, executive direc- can Nights, is their first on the Tennessee Soybean tor of the festival. "We feel independent release since Festival Main Stage Sept. 6 very fortunate to be able 2001, and the collection at 8 p.m. following the fes- to feature for our patrons focuses on everything fans tival parade. performers who are on the have come to expect from Raised in Deale, Md., rise and making a current the Plain White T's - sum- siblings John and T.J. Os- impact with their music. bome grew up listening to They have it all... it will be their father's country and another fun evening at the rock records. Encouraged Tennessee Soybean Festi- to write and play their own val." THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JALY 12,2016

Brothers Osborne Plain White T's Morris Day

SOYBEAN, 2011 Career Achievement rClease of the group's self- Blood, Sweat & Tears will band, will perform at 9 p.m. band is not content resting From Page I Award. Gill was hducted titled debut album. "The perform at 7 p.m. followed on Saturday to cap a week on its legacy alone. Three into the Counhy Music Hall Time" contained the hits by the Three Dog Night per- of one of the sfongest main Dog Night maintains an ag: of Fame in 2007. He is also "Get it Up," "Cool" and fomrance at 9 p.m. stage line-ups of performers gressive, year-round sched- overall appeal ofthe band. a member of the Grand Ole "Girl." The albums "What With world-class vocals, in the 23-year history of the ule of over 70 dates a year. No doubt, it will be one of Opry. In August 2012, GiIl Time Is It?" and "Ice Cream musicianship, and a mul- Festival. Three Dog Night, Since 1986, the band has the best UT Martin student was honored with a star Castle" followed before Day titude of solid gold hits, now in its fourth decade, performed over 2,200 shows nights ever!" on the Hollywood Walk began a solo career in 1984. Blood Sweat & Tears is at claims some of the most including two Super Bowls. One of the most popular of Fame. He is a member He releasedthe albums "The the top of their game. Vo- astonishing statistics in Three Dog Night continues singers in modem countiy of the four-time Grammy- Color of Success," "Day- cal dynamo and pop phe- popular music. In the years to grow its fan base and de- music, Vince Gill, is set to nominated band The Time g" and Griaranteed" nomenon Bci Bice fronts 1969 through 1974, no other velop new ways doing perform on the main stage {reamin of Jumpers. and between his solo and the beind with a self-assured group achieved more top 10 business, all the while keep- Sept. 9. "We are honored to show- goup work, Day sold over voice and good looks. Tlieir hits, moved moie records ing a full schedule of con- Gili is farnous for his case Vince Gill at The Ten- 10 million albums. top 40 hits include "You've or sold more concert tickets certs at theaters, performing top-notch songwriting, nessbe Soybean Festival," Day and The Made Me So Very Happy," than Three Dog Night. aits centers, fairs, festivals, world-class guitar playing "Morris said Belote. "He is every Time performed to a sell- "Spinning Wheel," With 21 consecutive Top corporate events, and casi- and warm, soaring tenor, all bit the humanitarian as he is out crowd at UT Martin in "When I Die," "Hi-De- hits, including three nos. wrapped up in a quick aqd 40 the consummate performer. 1982." Belote recalled. "The Ho," "Lucretia Mac Evil," No.l singles, 11 Top 10's, In May, the Tennessee easy wit. He achieved his What a combination and show also starred Prince and "Go Down Gimblin," and 18 straight Top 20's, seven Legislature honored the leg- big breakthrough in 1990 what a great evening it's go' RogerlZapp. and is stif be- "God Bless The Child." The million-selling singles and endary with "When I CaIl Your American rock band ing to be with Vince Gill." ing touted as one of the best group has won Gold Re. 12 straight RIAA Certified with Resolution HJR0597, Name," which won both Morris Day and The Time shows ever featured at the cords, Grammy Awards ald Gold LP's Three Dog Night which recognized Three the CounFy Music Associ- will bring the funk to the University and in the com- most impofi€nt the respect virtually unmatched in Dog Night as a dynamic ation's Single and Song of is Festival on Sept. 9. This munity. Friday night will be of the music industry and popular music. The band's and inspirational musical the Year award as well as a high-energy group is best nci different. Morris Day is the love ofrnillions offans. hits appeared on selling group along with applaud- Grammy. Since ihen, he has known for their over-the- an amazing performer." "To have two legendary charts in all genres includ- ing the band's contributions won 17 more CMA honors, top performances of soul Blood Sweat & Tears will rock acts perform on the ing pop, rock aad counry. to America's cultural land- including Song of the Year and funk music and will kick offwhat is shaping up same evening at the Festi- Its records continue to sell scape. "They continue to four times him the -making perform all of their hit songs to be the most prolific clas- val is an amazing feat in and around the world, reaching impact music lovers young most-awarded artist in that such as "Get it Up," "Cool," sic rock gathering of art- of itself," said Belote. "We beyond the borders of the and old," said Belote. "We category in CMA history. "Gkt," "'111-9311," "witd ists ever to perform at The want Saturday night, Sept. U.S. into Japan, Canada, have been making efforts for Since 1990, Gill has won and Loose," "Walk," and Tennessee Soybean Festi- 10, to be a memorable expe- Holland, England, Ger- several years now to have 20 Grammy Awards. The "Jungle l-ove." val. Blood Sweat & Tears rience for the patrons of the many, Spain and elsewhere. Three Dog Night perform at Academy of Country Music Morris Day's first taste of will co-bill with Three Dog Festival. It will be a 'wow' Tens of ri.rillions of Three the Festival and for this year has confered on Gill eight success came as a foundinf Night on Sept. 10, creating evening!" Dog Night records have it all came together. It will awards, including its pres- member Prince's band what is sure to be al epic Three Dog Night, the been sold through the years. be a great evening!" tigious Home Depot Hu- of The Time in 1981 with the evening of entertainment. legendary American rock The Grammy-nominated manitarian Award and the THE WEAKLEY COI]NTY PRTSS TUESDAY,IULY 12,2016

Three Dog Night

Vince Gill Blood Sweat & Tears Three STEM c&mps have lasting impact

"Today we had iolJam ---T=irtV stutfents also earthquake towers, tested "Thi-equipment is very how to tell the distance received scholarships to boomilevers. raced solar- expensive and the average our rockets went when we cover their camp fees. Eight powered cars and designed school can't afford their shot them up; we had to of these were funded by the robots programmed to com- own units in robotics. Each do all the calculations. We Martin Kiwanis Club, while plete specific tasks. Because the about trigonomeffy. kit is $600. of legryed 22 students were sponsored The experience not only grant, we can serve I didn't even know 50 kids that was by individual faculty and campers understand a thing." helps at a time," he said. "The said Emily Grace staff members from across concepts taught in their Bell of Martin. seed has been planted, and the UT Marrin campus. school classrooms, it also hopefully (these students) Miss Bell, who attended As a result, enrollment gives them a look into the will ask next summer, 'Will Skyhawk STEM Camp at for STEMulation camp, world of engineering. Some he let us come back?' and the University of Tennessee designed for sixth- through these students have 'Yes!' at Martin this of the answer will be, summer, will eighth-grade students, always been interested in be a freshman at So they'll come back as Westview jumped from fewer than STEM-based career fields, High School in the fall. seventh-graders and hope- 10 students in 2015 to 31 while others were intro- fully as eighth-graders and She is one of 55 students students this year. Eleven duced to the industry for ninth-graders and then, who participated in one of students attended Skyhawk UT Martin's the first time. since they've always been three STEM STEM Camp ([or rising Glover, who has designed camps this summer. on this campus, they'll ninth- and l0th-graders) and and directed these camps hopefully say, 'I'm going to Last year, it cost par- 2O participated in the spe- since he joined the UT this college because when ents $195 per student to cial Skyhawk Engineering 2OII, participate Martin faculty in I was young, I was there in these camps, Camp. taught in Louisiana and putting the experience every summer." A majority of these stu- Texas for 23 years before The Northwest Tennessee out of reach of many dents came from Weakley moving to Tennessee. Innovation Hub a area families. However, STEM is and Obion counties. Having hosted dozens of collaborative effort between thanks to funding from The UT Martin camps science camps in his previ- UT Martin and Dyersburg the Northwest Tennessee allowed students to study ous positions, Glover was State College STEM Innovation Hub, Community physics. engineering, disappointed to find that to support STEM education registration for the 2016 mathematics and robotics UT Martin did not have regional schools, con- camp sessions dropped to in through hands-on build- an exlstlng scrence camp nect existing STEM assets $45 per student. ing activities. Campers "The program and built the cur- and promote successful Northwest Ten- launched rockets. built rent curriculum from the nessee STEM teaching in West Tennessee Innovation ground up. Hub covered all classrooms. equipment Glover hopes to make co.sts, snacks, general sup- plies his STEM camps afford- and student intern to fami- stipends." said able and accessible Dr. Louis lies of all income levels Glover, UT Martin profes- and promote STEM-based sor educational of studies industries among all popu- and director of the summer lations. camps. Online degree programs recognized on two levels The University of Ten- second. The complete rank- Online at (73I) 881-7764 nessee at Martin's online ing can be found at www. or visit www.utm.edu/ degree programs have thebestschools.org/tennes- onlinestudies. received both state and see-education/best-online- national recognition in colleges-tennessee/. recent months. The ranking by The university is ranked BestColleges.com, released third on TheBestSchools. June 29, focuses specifical- org's list of the best online ly on online master's pro- colleges in Tennessee, and grams in school counseling BestColleges.com specifi- and includes UT Martin in cally ranked the UT Martin the top 20 most affordable online master's degree in programs. The ranking is school counseling 17th in based on the most recent the nation among compa- dala from the National , rable programs. Center for Education TheBestSchools.org pub- Statistics and takes into lished its list earlier this account the percentage of spring and considers all of degree-seeking students UT Martin's online offer- who take out student loans, ings holistically. The rank- the average loan amount, ing considers factors such the institution's loan default as type and number of rate and the average net programs offered, program price to earn the degree. quality, faculty strengths This complete ranking and school awards, rank- can be seen at www.bestcol- ings and reputation. le ges.com/features/most- UT Martin is listed in third affordable-online-masters- place behind the University in-school-counseling/. of Memphis, in first place, For more information on and the University of UT Martin's online pro- Tennessee, Knoxville. in grams, contait UT Martin UTM online programs receive state, national recognition

The Universib' of Tennessee at of degree-seeking students who Martin's online degree programs take out student loans, tire aver- have received both state and age ioan amount, the institution's national recognition in recent loan default rate, and the average months. The university is ranked net price t0 earn the degree. third on TheBestSchools.org's Published earlier this spring. list of the best online colleges TheBestSchools.org considered in'l-ennessee. and BestColleges. all of UTM's online offerings ho- eom specifically ranked the UTM listically. The ranking considered online master's degree in school factors such as type and number counseling 17th in the nation of programs offered, program among comparable programs. quality, faculty strengths, and The ranking by BestColleges. school awards, rankings, and com, released June 29, focuses reputation. UTM is in third place specifically on online master's in Tennessee, behind first place programs in school counseling University of Nlemphis and sec- and includes UTM in the top 20 ond place UT Knoxville. most affordable programs. The For more information on ranking is based on the most re- UTM's online programs, contact cent data from the National Cen- UTM at 731-881-7164 or www. ter fcrr Education Statistics and utm.edu/onlinestuciies. takes into account the percentage Joe Atnip elected president of state's public defender system District Public Defender Atnip was elected district Joe Atnip was elected public defender for the 27th president of the Tennessee Judicial District lObion District Public Defenders and Weakley counties) in Conference at its annual 1990, and again in 1998, meetlng. 2006 and 2014.He has held As president, Atnip will various offices within the organize conference com- conference and has served mittees, chair the meet- as board member of the ings of the conference and Tennessee Association of the executive committee, Criminal Defense Lawyers. assist the conference in He is a U.S. Navy veteran. its responsibility to advise He has served as Municipal the General Assembly on Court Judge of Greenfield legislation to improve the and Sharon and is a Rotarian criminal justice system and, and American Legionnaire. together with the executive He is a graduate of the committee. will supervise University of Tennessee and direct the office of the at Martin and Vanderbilt executive director of the JOE ATNIP University School of Law. District Public Defenders. attorney. Atnip will lead the He lives on the family The Public Defenders public defenders at a critical farm in the home built by Conference is the statewide time, as more Tennesseans his great-great-grandfather. He and his wife, Kathy, are system of elected public than ever - due in part defenders from each judi- to a massive increase in the parents of Greenfield cial district. Public defend- prescription drug addic- High School graduates ers represent those who are tion face the prospect of Katie and Becky, and the charged with crimes and involvemenl- in our crimi- grandparents of Lloyd and cannot afford to hire an nal justice system. Dale.

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UT Martin is listed in event will take place from back on their admissions For more inlormation third place behind the Uni- 5 to 7 p.m. in the Welcome status. on this program, visit tnre- versity of Memphis, in first Center, located on the first Those accepted can have connect.gov. place, and the University floor of the Boling Univer- their previous transcriPts For more information on of Tennessee, Knoxville, in sity Center. evaluated, apply for finan- the UT Martin Tennessee second. The complete rank- Attendees w ill rece ive cial aid and register for fall Reconnect event, contact ing can be found at www. information on tleir aca- semester courses - all in the Beth Edwards. event coor- thebestschools.org/tennes- demic records and financial same evenrng. dinator, at 131-881-1101 see-education/best-online- aid options, as well as meet Dinner will be provided. or by email at bedwards@ colleges-tennessee/. with academic advisers and Tennessee Reconnect utm.edu. Atnip named president of PD organization District Public Defend- The Public Defenders the Tennessee Association er Joe Atnip was elected Conference is the statewide of Criminal Defense Law- president of the Tennessee system of elected public yers. He is a U.S. Navy District Public Defenders defenders from each judi- veteran. He has served as Conference at its annual cial district. Public defend- municipal court judge of meeting. As president, At- ers represent those who are Greenfield and Sharon. and nip will organize confer- charged with crimes and is a Rotarian and American ence committees. chair the cannot afford to hire an Legionnaire. meetings of the ccjnference attorney. Atnip will lead He is a graduate of the and the executive commit- the public defenders at a University of Tennessee at tee. assist the conferenoe critical time, as more Ten- Martin and Vanderbilt Uni- in its responsibility to ad- nesseans than ever - due in versity School of Law. He vise the General Assembly pafi to a masslve rncrease lives on the family farm in on legislation to improve in prescription drug addic- the home built by his great- the criminal justice sys- tion - face the prospect of great-grandfather. tem and, together with the involvement in our crimi- JOE ATNTP He and his wife, Kathy, executive committee, will nal justice system. in 1990, and again in 1998, are the parents of Green- supervise and direct the Atnip was elected Dis- 2006 and 2014. He has field High School gradu- Office of the Executive Di- trict public defender for the held various offices with- ates Katie and Becky, and rector of the District Pub- 27th Judicial District (Obi- in the conference and has the grandparents of Lloyd lic Defenders. on and Weakley Counties) served as board member of and Dale. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY 14,2016

NURSING SCHOLARSHIP- Mor- Martin's nursing practice laboratories. She gan Acuff, a senior from Milan, is pictured and other students will be eligible for a in one of the University of Tennessee at new scholarship from Genex. New nursing scholarship from Genex available at UTM Genex Services, a pro- agement profession and in- have yet to be determined. vider of managed care clin- vest in a new generation of "All college students ical services, has awarded graduates to fulfill a grow- can benefit from financial the University of Tennessee ing industry need." Genex aid, of course, but nurs- at Martin Department of Services focuses primarily ing majors have the added Nursing $20,000 in schol- on handling workers' com- expenses of uniforms, arship funding through its pensation claims and man- shoes, stethoscopes and fifth annual Case Manager aging the care of injured other equipment, as well Scholarship Program. workers. as travel to various clinical Each yeat Genex Servic- "The scholarship award sites. This gift will be very es asks case managers, su- is very special to Genex beneficial in helping them pervisors and branch man- because it's through this cover these costs in addi- agers within the company initiative that we're really tion to tuition and books," to nominate nursing Pro- helping to develop the fu- said Dr. Mary Radford, grams at colleges and uni- ture professionals who will chair, UT Martin Depart- versities which they believe continue our mission to ment of Nursing. deserve additional funding. help injured workers retum Bellarmine University Susie Moore, a 1987 UT safely to their jobs," said in Louisville, Ky.; the Uni- Martin alumna, nominated Delphia Frisch, executive versity of San Diego in San the UT Martin program for vice president and chief Diego, Calif.; the Univer- the award. operations officer of Genex sity of Oklahoma College "The department of nurs- Services. "We're very of Nursing in Oklahoma ing at UT Marlin ha's a proud of this program and City, Okla.; and Virginia proud and successful his- our case managers." Commonwealth University tory in nursing education," The UT Martin Depart- in Richmond, Va.; also re- wrote Moore in her nomi- ment of Nursing's scholar- ceived awards from Genex nation letter. "I am very ship award committee will Services this year. proud of my alma mater." accept student applications For more information Five programs are select- in the fall semester, and on the scholarship or to ed each year, and the funds awards will be announced inquire about applications, are intended to "recognize in the spring for the upcom- contact Radford aI 13I- program alumni, strengthen ing 2011 -18 academic year. 881-7140 or by email at awareness of the case man- Award criteria and amounts [email protected]. http : //www. wbbj tv. com/l

UTM honors Pat Summitt during 'Gelebration of Life' selvice

July 14, 2016 by Be!ha!] Ihompgon thttp //WWLWbbjtv comlbios/Bethany Tho.opgad fvfnnfnEnn - ffurrsOay night was the final farewell for a true Tennessee legend

nteers from the east to west honored Pat Summitt, a woman legacy lives on

''The "Celebration of Life" service for Coach Summitt was held Thursday night in Knoxville, but her alma mater, the University of Tennessee at Martin, hosted a live stream viewing for the local community to honor her together.

Summitt died two weeks ago after a five-year battle with Alzheimer's

UT Martin is where Summitt started her college basketball career and began impacting lives on and off the court

,,The impact that she has had, I don't think that you can put a value at how much it means to the women's game to Tennessee," UTM women's basketball coach Kevin McMillan said "we just don't know how much impact she has had on all our lives we practice on her court every day, and we don't take that lightly we " feel like we need to be a certain way, play a certain way because it's her court

During the service, her son spoke of his mother's big heart

"l heard three words every single day of my life: 'l love you ' Every day," Tyler Summitt said "Didn't mater how busy she was, what she had to do - she took the time to stop and tell me that "

Those who knew Summitt said she inspired them to be the best version of themselves

"You've got to put your best foot foruvard, and you've got to work hard, and you've got to encourage people around you all the time And she did - she was wonderful at that," Carol Kirkland said She worked with Summitt in the UTM Alumni Association

The service in Martin ended with a reception where pictures and other memorabilia were on display, including the jersey she wore at UTM

Alumni from UTM are working with the Pat Summitt Foundation to host a golf tournament in Jackson this September to help raise money to find a cure for Alzheimer's The Jackson Sun Friday, July'15, 20'16

MARK HUMPHREY/THE AS5OCIATED PRESS Former NFL and University of Tennessee quarterback Peyton Manning, centeL applauds a speaker along with, to his left, former Tennessee assistant coa(h and current LSU assistant coach Mickie DeMoss, and, to the left of DeMoss, Tennessee women's basketball coach Holly Warlick, during a ceremony Thursday to celebrate the life of former basketball coach Pat Summitt. UT friends recall Summitt

BRANDON SHIELDS BJSHIELDS@JACKSONSUN COM

MARTIN Christy Passmore is a Union City native who lives in- Mayfield, Kentucky, now. In L974, she was a freshman at UT Martin pledging Chi Omega sorority. She was back on campus at UTM Thursday night Summitt who were at the Boling University Cen- with friends honoring a legendary UTM alum, basket- ter gathered to watch a broadcast of ball player, coach and Chi Omega member Pat Sum- Summitt's celebration of life service in Knoxville at mitt. - the University of Tennessee's Thompson-Boling Are- "She was intimidating back then," Passmore said. na. "We'd be in the sorority house, and the other girls Marti Herndon is a recently retired professor at would tell those of us who were new not to do anything UTM. She wasn't a friend of Summitt's, but she is a UT to get her upset because we just didn't want to do that." grad from Knoxville whose father had season tickets Passmore said it wasn't that Summitt was mean. She was as intense as a sorority sister as she was a basket- See UTM, Page 4A The Jackson Sun Friday, )uly 15,20'16

tears from their eyes during sad fr/E times of the service. "It was important for me to be here Continued from Page 34 tonight if I couldn't be in Knoxville," Passmore said. "The weekend before she passed, I was at a Chi Omega con- for Lady Vols games. ference in Orlando, and Pat's name "Whenever I'd go back home, I'd go was evoked a number of times by watch games when I could," Herndon speakers throughout the night. said. "I remember when she was hired to "And then hours later we began to coach at Tennessee. It was about the time hear that she was about to complete I graduated. her journey home. So I've been in a "None of us thought she'd take wom- Pat-focused state of mind I guess. And en's basketball to the levels she's taken it I felt a need to be somewhere where to. Not just for the Lady Vols, but wom- she spent time. I needed to be here to- en's basketball and sports in general." night." Carol Gardner is a UT women's bas- UTM sports radio broadcaster ketball fan from Sharon. She met Sum- Chris Brinkley shared a few words mitt once when the coach signed a book with the crowd before the broadcast for her. began from Summitt's former coach "She was so nice that day," Gardner and mentor Bettye Giles, who helped said. "My son was roommates with her get Summitt to UTM. nephew in Nashville at the time, and I "I asked Miss Bettye what the mentioned that. scouting report on Pat was," Brinkley "She talked with me for a couple of said. "She said Pat put the ball on the minutes about that. But everything peo- floor, kept her elbows out and would ple have said about her being gracious take the ball to the goal and any- and kind, she was all of that when I met body who was smart would- stay out of her." her way. The group gathered and watched the "But that was how Pat did every- service on a large screen in the auditori- thing played, coached, go to the um of the Boling Center. They clapped Olympics- and face Alzheimer's. Pat when legendary Vols sports figures showed us how to face everything in were introduced, and when they finished life head-on and the right way. We're speaking. here to honor that tonight as part of They laughed out loud at funny sto- her UTM family." ries the speakers shared. Some clapped Reach Brandon at (7311 425-9751.. when musicians played a version of the Follow him onT\uitter: old song "I'll Fly Away." They wiped @JSEditorBrandon

KENNETH CUMMINGSNHE IACKSON SUN Gloria Killion takes photos of posters of former UT Martin basketball player Pat Summitt on Thursday. uT Manin held a livestream of the memorial service at the Boling university UT Martin held a livestream of Pat Summitt's memorial service Thursday evening. Tyler Center. Summitt, son of Coach Summitt, spoke cif his mother's love. Justin Hanson, Joel Howard graduate from leadership program

Jeff Irelandjireland@covingtonleader'com July 19,20I6

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Justin Hanson

Justin Hanson and Joel Howard, both of Tipton County, graduated as members of the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program's 2016 class during a ceremony held June 22 in Jackson. Hanson is the mayor of Covington, managing six deparlments and overseeing a $22 million budget. He was also voted "Best of the Best Elected Official" in Tipton County by readers of The Leader' prior to his election, he worked as a reporter and anchor at WMC Action News Five, the NBC affiliate in Memphis, where he was nominated for an Emmy award. Howard is the area director for USDA Rural Development, Union City Area office. He received a bachelor's degree in agriculturefrom UT Martin in 2005. Howard is a 2013 graduate of the Delta Leadership lnititute anO is a memberof the Delta Leadership NetworkforTennessee and the recipient of various awards within USDA-Rural Development The WestStar Leadership Program, created in 1989, is the state's oldest and largest regional leadership program. Boasting 768 graduates, WestStar continues to serve West Tennessee by offeringleaderihipdevelopmentanoeducationforselectedparlicipants The20l6classisthe2Tth in program history. For more information about the WestStar Leadership Program, contact Virginia Grimes, program coordinator, a|731-BB1-7298 or by email at [email protected]

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MARTIN, Tenn - Mary Gorsuch, of Lancaster, received the Norman Lillegard Outstanding Philosophy Student Award from the University of Tennessee at Martin during the spring semester This award-winner is selected by the faculty in the department of history and philosophy THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY 19,2016

NO-TILL, From Page I tasked with researching the AgResearch Center and the Milan No-Till Field D 10 sketches oper color pal ele- ments, and narrowing their work to one final logo. "I was impressed at the variety and quality of the designs," says Haig. "The students came up with a number of solutions that made me happy that it was up to Dr. Brown to select the final." Haig says that Brown's selection of the winning logos did not have an ef- fect on students' project grades, but it did provide an invaluable experience.

LOGO WINNERS Kassie Hooks in Milan. She is pictured with Sarah Haig, "As a student, it's alwaYs (seated) of Fulton is one- of two UT Martin assistant professor of graphic design. Kyle a moment of accomPlish- students to have their logo designs select- Birdwell (not pictured), a May graduate ment when something You ed for this year's No-Till Field Day event from Bruceton. was also selected. designed gets produced and is suddenly this real- world thing that You can UTM students design No-Till logo hold," says Haig. "I think it was a great oPPortunitY Once every two years, select a rvinner, and then clearly communicated what for them, and we would the University of Tennessee use it for our fi.eld day." the Milan No-Till Field Day love to do something like AgResearch and Education Brorvn admits to sotne is all about," says Brown. this again in the future." Center at Milan hosts the reservations to the iclea ... "Kyle's use of colors and The Milan No-Till Field Milan No-Tiil Fietd Day, that is, until he saw the stu- text was clean and func- one of the largest crop pro- dents'designs. tional, making his design a duction field days in the "I was blown away by the E:eat fit for the caps worn nation. This massive event quality of their wolk," says by all field day personnel." requir:es months of plan- Brown. "All of the logo "We like to give our stu- ning and coordination of designs were simply great. dents as much real world countless details, but this Choosing a winner was a experience as possible, so and the West Tennessee year the AgResearch Cen- very tough job." having them compete for Asricultural Museum. ter crew had one less chore In the end, he chose two. the winning design was a itor. information is on their list. The logo designed by Kyle natural next step," says Sar- available at milan.tennes- "We were approached in Birdwell of Bruceton will ah Haig, assistant professor see.edu or at 731-686- the fall by the [University be featured on the field day rvith UT Martin's Depart- 7362. of Tennessee at Martinl De- caps, while the design sub- ment of Visual and Theatre partment of Visual and The- mitted by Kassie Hooks of Arts. ater Arts to see if we would Fulton will be used on all Haig facilitated the logo be open a logo design con- other materials. Both Bird- contest during the Sprirrg test," says Blake Brown, well and Hooks graduated 2016 semester. The class ! center director with the fiom UT Martjn in May. consisted of senior de- AgResearch Center. "The "l thought Kassie's de- sign students who were idea was the sfudents would sign looked very profes- SEE NO-TILL, design the logos, we would sional and her illustrations Pncn 4 THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY JULY 19,2016 tiggett named ne\M county finance director

By LINDA TIIURSTON from within, it Press Editor 'We need to get causes resent- John Liggett will soon be ment within the the new finance director for our hands on it ranks. Weakley County. He is ex- more than we have Superinten- pected to startAug. 1. dent of Schools The financial manage- in the past.' Randy Fra- ment committee made the zier had othel decision Friday rnorning on Comm. David Hawks thoughts. a 5-2 vole. "I don't to- Before the decision, sev- tally agree with eral members expressed flence. promotingfrom their opinions on how the He said the comrnittee within," he said, noting that decision should be consid- should look at what was the he himself had been hired ered. "shortest, easiest transition from outside the school de- Commissioner David for the county," ancl said partment. Hawks said he was cou- he thought Thayer was the "If we felt that way," cemed that Kellie Thayer, strongest of the three can- he said. refening to hiring the deputy director who has didates. ftom within, "we shcluldn't been acting director since "I don't think we need to have gr:ne thrclugh this pro- Sharvn Franciscct resigned, penalize Kellie fbr a few cess." might get penalized for hiccups," he said. Comm. Jim W-estbrook mistakes made in her oflice Fortner also said his many pointed out that because of years in the last f'ew weeks. in retaii management the way Francisco ran the had taught him He pointed out the office that if man- SEE DIRECTOR, had lost 28 percent agement doesn't promote of its Pr.cE staff with Francisco's de- 4 pal'ture and Erica Moore'.s move to the mayor's office, Closeup: Liggett and said he doubted any Iohn other department could op- John Liggett currently procedure manual. Ac- erate any better under such works as a risk manage- cclrding to his resume, he ctrnditions. rlent officer and chief was lesponsible for loan "We put her in that posi- investment officer at reviews of a loan portfo- tiort," Hawks said of Thay- Greeniield Banking Co. lio of approximately $1.1 er. He acknowledged there In this position, his re- billion. "some had been glitches" in surne shows, he has been Liggett also served as the operation under Thayer, responsible for all as- an alderman for the City but said the other two can- pects of the bank's loan of Greenfield from 2010 didates lacked specific review futrction and he to 2014, where he served knowledge about how the developed and wrote the on the city's budget com- position operated. bank's loan policy, loan mittee and gailed knowl- "If we don't pick Kellie, review policy and invest- edge about municipal who's gonna train the new ment policy. budgeting and finance. employee? Kellie, and the He previously served Liggett holds a bache- other people in that office." 12 years as loan review lor of science in econom- He recommended the manager and vice presi- ics/finance and a master coriimittee onJy- evaluaJe dent of First State Bank in of budiness adrninistna. candidates based on re- Unlon City. ln this posi- tion, both tiom the Uni- sumes and interviews. tion he manhged the loan versity 0f Tennessee at Comm. Scott Forlner review departnrent's em- Martin. also sr.rpporled Thayer. He ployees, scheduling and He currently serves said some of the candidates budgets and developed on the Weakley County yere stronger in education, and wrote the bank's loan Board of Education. Surc;++sEqge6enl -e{rc, THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY" JULY 19,2016

FINANCE, needed in the office. He said evaluation was culture "a specific part of From Pase ' "We want a very I and that starts at overseeing." department] "Kellie didn't change, the top," he said. Westbrook added he actually act as deputy direc- also said a candidate thought the new director tor." He said other employ- He repeatedly used the should set up an evalua- ees in the office would be as who "teamwork" and tion process for his own qualified as Thayer to applY words as Ligget did in his employees, as well. for the position of director. "tnlst," interview, was perhaPs the Hawks recommended Road Superintendent that after six months with Ross acknowl- most important factor. Charles vote, Hawks new director, each edged that Thayer is "a In the only the voted for ThaY- county department should very valuable asset to this and Fortner Maloan Stroh, be asked to anonymously department," but did not er. Jennifer the third candidate, did not evaluate the office's say whether he would vote Per- receive any votes. formance. for her. also "We can make the de- "While it's not fair to The committee pay Thayer at the partment better," he said. judge people, Kellie did that voted to payscale for the "We need to get our hands herself," Mayor Jake By- director's of July. on it more than we have in num said, apparently in ref- month Ross recommended that the past." erence to comments ThaYer committee set-up an The committee voted made during her interview the process for the to establish a six-months about previous actions in evaluation director, and said he survey as well as a yearly the finance department. new experi- formal review for the fi- Bynum said rnanagement hoped Fraziert could nance office. skills were what was most ence with evaluations help. Pitz speaks at Martin Kiwanis Club Kristina Pitz, coordina- tor of the health sciences pre-professional program at UT:Marlin and president of the Martin Area Toast- masters organlzatron, was the featured speaker at the July meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Martin. For her presentation, Ms. Pitz focused on Toastmas- ters, an international orga- nization with a mission to help others improve public speaking and leadership skills. She shared a story about how she became in- volved in Toastmasters, which was stafied in the Martin area by professor Mary Wallace, a former fac- ulty member from the Col- lege of Business and Global Affairs, who is now retired. Ms. Pitz described the two basic Toastmasters manuals PITZ SPEAKS TO CLUB Martin AreaToastmas- (one about competent com- ters - eaker at munication and the other the J Pictured about leadership), explained with UT-Mar- how Toastmasters meetings tin professor emeritus of computer science. are organized, and invited information. everyone to the Maftin Area Church of Christ For more Pitz at mar- Toastmasters open house at She said, "Toastmasters contact Kristina p.m. Aug. 9, in the welcomes everyone in the tintoast-masters@gmail' 12:15 on join activity building ol Manin community to us." com. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY.IULY 19 2016 Celebratirg Pat Head Summitt's life and legacy "l think it's a wondEfr-ul ing back nere to help us "It was healing. Just to Josh Lemons occasion for her UT Martin puign. *iih our capital .u some for me," Mason said. be with those and to hear Sports Editor family to get together for she not oniy donated [er "I can't explain it." the stories from the people theCelebrationof Life." time. she donated her re- When Len Solomons who knew and loved her, it There were quite a few Brinkley echoed many, ,-sourse*-. --. --., moved to Martin from is healing. tears shed in Watkins Au- in what became the senti- "She would come back Memphis in 1989, she, of "It's just a tribute to her ditorium on the UT Martin ment of the night, address- course, was familiar with memory." campus Thursday night, ing the crowd before the on trei own dime, and She the Lady Vols head coach David Murphy, Mur- but those tears were quick- beginning of the simulcast, supoofted us financiallY. of on the court. phy Funeral Home in Mar- ly wiped away and replaced when he said no matter too: She alwaYs said she It wasn't until she be- tin, said there is something with smiles and laughter as how famous or how manY knew where her PaYcheck came neighbors with for- special about UT Martin's around 50 people came to- wins and national cham- came from but she never mer women s athletic campus, something he said, gether to celebrate the life pionships she amassed. forgot where she came director Bettye Giles and Summitt never forgot. of one of the most beloved Summitt never forgot her Summitt's former head "This little campus here figures to ever come out roots. from." coach Nadine Gearin, that gave her the foundation. It of Weakley County. for- "I've talked to a lot of junror Janekia Mason, a she began to understand helped mold her he mer Lady Vols head coach people who were friends, life," lrom Covington on the who the legendary coach said. "And that's the great and UTM alum, Pat Head' of hers from the area and UTM women's basketball was off the courl. thing about this campus. Summitt. thgy say that she remern- one of the greet- loved team, was "Of course, theY That's why this i_s a speqial The celebration from bered their parents names, ers ThursdaY night. Pat and they initiated me place on God's earth." Boling-Thompson arena i n As she stood at the front immediately about Pat Knoxville where, just like Audito- said their kids names [and] door to Watkins Head Summitt," she on UT Martin's campus, rium, she was flanked on with a smile. "Although I the basketball court bears their nieces and nephews," re- her right by a Picture ol had already heard of her, was broadcast he said. "She always her name, Summitt during her PlaY- I saw all the letters Pat on ESPN2 and the SEC membered where she came from. where she had been ing days as, back then' a would write to Nadine. We Network as well as simul- Ladv Pacer. were just telling a story cast through the internet and who had helped her to became, Mu.on to Sum- about when Nadine was re- stream to Watkins Audito- get to where she "uo."late one of the best coaches in mitt growing uP a standout ally ill towards the end of rrum. athlete in a small town. her life, Pat would call her Chris Brinkley, voice of the history of basketball." her com- "It's kind of hard to be up in the hospital and saY, the Skyhawks, emceed the At one point in mencement speech in 2005 known in small Places, 'You mind the doctor like event Thursday. so she was just a big role he was your coach!' And He said while her Lady she addressed the students directly. model to me," Mason said. she would rally." Vol family and friends "Give "She insPired me to get Solomons said that was were celebrating her life back. That's im- said. out of mY comfort zone one of the reasons she together in East Tennessee, portant," Summitt where you and know that I can make wanted to watch the cel- he thought this was a good "Don't forget just came from." it further and to Push ebration with others from way for her UT Martin mo- Charlie Deal. associate myself. She was a big the community ThursdaY family to share the same tivator to me." night. experience at her college vice chancellor for alumni relations, said these were She said she never "I just wanted to PaY alma mater. she would be We worked "She not just hollow words. As thought PlaY- tribute to Pat. was an amazing ing basketball on a court together with Charlie Deal lady," Brinkley said. "Pat, many people said during celebration, nimed after the legendarY on the statues of Pat and in her commencement ad- Thursday's "Pat the talk." head coach. Bettye and Nadine. We dress she made to UT Mar- walked we called and "This is beYond awe- helped raise moneY for tin in 2005, said four of the "Anytime asked her to do something, that," she said. "The love best years of her life were is deep and it goes back at UT Martin because of she was right there," Deal was the a long way like so many her UT Martin family. said. "Whether it welcome video for our here. freshman that we would s1row them dufing opening convocation or it was com- TTIE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JULY 19,2016

WE BACK PAT -A screen insideWatkinsAuditorium named after the legendary LadyVol coach and UTM alum- on UT Martin's campus simulcast the Pat Head Summitt ni. Around 50 people from the Weakley County area at- Celebration of Life ceremony held at theThompson-Bol- tended the event. ing Arena on Thursday night from the basketball court Photo by Josh Lemons FROfuI UT N,IARTIN Teachers take part in UTM grant workshops

Christie Safin,(left) and Faye Hooper, both training and engaging sttrdents in STEM- teachers at Grove School, conduct lever related subjects at the elemnentary, middle a training workshoP and high school levels. Tlle workshops, rsitY ofTennessee at offered to teachers free of charge, were Martin in June. They were among more sponsored by UT Martln's Teacher Quality than 250 West Tennessee teachers who Partnership Grant, funded through the participated in one of l3 different summer U.S. Department of Education. The grant workshops. The training sessions focused on distributed more than 575,000 in stipends and r:!elsroom organization and management, classroom materials through these tiT l\4artin, cooperating teacher strategies, new teacher workshops,

Possible sameday admission to The admissions application fee UTM with Tenn. Reconnec't event wiII be waived during this event, so those in attendance can apply to considering finishing a Anyone Martin and get instant feed- degree or going back to college is UT back on their admissions status. encouraged to attend the Tennes- The Jackson Sun Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Those accepted can have their see event at the Univer- Reconnect previous transcripts evaluated, sity of Tennessee at Martin. The apply for financial aid and register event take place from 5 to 7 will semester courses all in p.m. today in the Welcome Center, for fall the same evening. - on the floor of the Boling Uni- first Dinner will be provided. For versity Center. contact event receive informa- more information, Attendees will coordinator Beth Edwards at bed- tion on their academic records and wards@utm. edu or 7 3l-88L-7 7 O1'. financial aid options, as well as meet with academic advisers and discuss online and extended cam- nus course options. MILAN - Birdwell of Bruceton will ing their work to one final two years, the be featured on the field logo. Tennessee Ag day caps. while the design "I was impressed at the Education Center at Milan submitted by Kassie Hooks variety and quality hosts the Milan No-Till of rhe of Fulton will be used on designs." says Ms. Haig. Field Day, one of the larg- all other materials. Both "The students came up with est crop production field Birdwell and Ms. Hooks a number ol solutions that days in the nation. graduated from UT Martin made me happy that it was This massive event in May. up to Dr. Brown requires to select months of plan- '1 thought Kassie's the final." ning and coordination of design looked very profes- Ms. Tuesdav, Julv 19,2016 countless Haig says that details, but this sional and her illustrations Brown's selection year of the the AgResearch Center clearly communicated what winning logos crew did not have had one less chore on the Milan No an effect on students'proj- its list. is all about,' ect grades, "We but it did pro- were approached in "Kyle's use vide an invaluable the (University experi- fall by the text was clean and func- ence. of Tennessee at Martin) "As a student, it's Department Visual always of and a noment of accomplish- Theater Arts to see if we ment when would something you be open designed gets produce? design contest," and dents as much real world is suddenly this real-world Brown. center di experience as possible, so thing that you can hold,,, the AgResearch Center. having them compete for says Ms. Haig. "The idea "I think it was, the students the winning design was was a great opponunity would for design the logos, we a nafural next step." says them. and we would would love select a winner and Sarah Haig. assistant pro- to do something then use like this it for our field fessor with UT Martin's again in the future." duy." Department of Visual and The Milan No-Titl Field Brown admits to some Theatre Afts. Da1 is set forJuly 28 ar the reservations about the idea Ms. Haig facilitated the AgResearch Cenier. Gates that is, until he - saw the logo contest during the open at 6 a.m. The field students' designs. Spring 2016 semesteT. The day features 40 research "I *ql blown . away by class consisted of senior presentations, an extensive the quality of their work,'' design students who were agricultural trade show says Brown. "All the of tasked with researchine the and the West Tennessee logo designs were simply AgResearch Center anE rhe Agricultural Museum. great. Choosing a winner More information is was a very tough job." available at milan.tennes- In the end, he chose two. l. see.edu or by The calling (73 l.t logo designed by Kyle 686-7362.

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LOGO SELECTED - Kassie Hooks joined by Sarah Haig, assistant professor (seated) of Fulton is one of two Univer- of graphic design. Kyle Birdwell (not pic- sity of Tennessee at Martin students to tured), a May graduate from Bruceton, was have logo designs selected for this year's also selected. No-Till Field Day event in Milan. She was New Milan No-Till Field Day logo designed by UTM students Once every two years, caps, while the design sub- "I was impressgd at the the University of Tennessee mitted by Kassie Hooks, of variety and quality of the AgResearch and Education Fulton, Kentucky, will be designs," says Haig. "The Center at Milan hosts the used on all other materials. students came up with a Milan No-Till Field Day, Both Birdwell and Hooks number of solutions that largest pro- graduated from UT Marrin made me happy that it was one ofthe crop TnrNroN duction field days in the in May. up to Dr. Brown to select the Gezen.e nation. This massive event "I thought Kassie's de- final." requires months of plan- sign looked very profes- Haig says that Brown's ning and coordination of sional and her illustrations selection of the winning lo- Wednesday, July 20, 201 6 countless details, but this clearly communicated what gos did not have an effect on year the AgResearch Center the Milan No-Till Field Day students' project grades, but crew had one less chore on is all about," says Brown. it did.provide an invaluable their list. "Kyle's use of colors and experlence. "We were approached in text was clean and func- The Milan No-Till Field the fall by the (University tional, making his design a Day is set for Thursday, of Tennessee at Martin) De- great fit for the caps worn July 28, at the AgResearch partment of Msual and The- by all field day personnel." Center. Gates open at 6 a.m. ater Arts to see if we would "We like to give our stu- The field day features 40 be open a logo design con- dents as much real world research presentations, an test," says Blake Brown, experience as possible, so extensive agriculfural trade center director u'ith the having them compete for show and the West Tennes- AgResearch Center. "The the winning design was a see Agricultural Museum. idea was the students would natural next step," says Sar- More information is avail- design the logos, we would ah Haig, assistant prof'essor able at milan.tennessee.edu select a winner, and then with UT Marlin's Depart- or at73l-686-'7362. use it for our field day." ment of Visual and Theatre Brown admits to some Ar1s. reservation to the idea... Haig facilitated the logo that is, until he saw the stu- contest during the Spnng dents'designs. 2016 semester. The class "I was blown away by the consisted of senior de- quality of their work," says sign students who were Brown. "All of the logo tasked with researching the ; designs were simply great. AgResearch Center and the Choosing a winner was a Milan No-Till Field Day, very tough job." creating l0 sketches using In the end, he chose two. the proper color palette and The logo designed by Kyle text elements, and nanow- Birdwell, of Bruceton, will ing their work to one final be featured on the field day 1ogo.

NEW'LOGOS SELECTED - Kas'sie'Hooks (sealed), of Fulton, Kentucky, is one of two UT Martin students to have their logo designs selected for this year's No-Till Field Day event in Milan. She is pictured with Sarah Haig, assistant professor of graphic design. Kyle Birdwell (not pictuted), a May graduate from Bruceton, was also selected. The News Leader, July 20,2016

Homegrown atUTM Pcrrsons Center

Dn Kelli Deere is proud to present two echolarships to two deseruing etudcnte of the Univereity olTen- $5,fi)0 eDn n€ssee Martin Parsons Center. Jessica Brownyard and Cheetney Jones are the first t,o receive the Deere Leadership Scholarship." JeesicaBmwnyard ie t double nursing and psychologynqior at the University of Tennesoee Martin Parsons Center

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When a person is labeled "lt-is an absolutC honor to- for the Decatur CountY sador isi great deal of re- as a leader, just what is it receive this scholarshiP," Backpack Program, held sponsibiliry but going above that makes a person a said Brownyard, "Dr. Deere numerous school activities, and beyond that of which leader? Tlvo young women has been such an insPira- recruited at numerous high was expected of me is how I who attend the University of tionto me since she came to schools and events. She was got the scholarship," con- Tennessee Martin Parsons UTM Parsons, and I am so the face of the Ambassa- tends Chestney. "It's more Center know exactlywhat it Erateful to receive a schol- dors. She is a true leader. than just going to the takes. They say they have irshio named after her." Jessica is now serving in a events, it's helping plan learned them from their "I'am very grateful," ad' advisory role with the Am- them, setting up and mak- leader, Dr, Kelli Deere. Not mits Jones, "I greatly aPPre- bassadors to help mentor ing sure everyone knows only have they watched Dr, ciate the scholarship. It's an new leaders." what to do at the events." Deere in action, they have honor to receive it." "Chestney became Presi- Both young women will now been awarded scholar- Dr. Deere says both of dent this yea4" continued easily tell anyone what they ships honoring their own the scholarship reciPients Deere. "Chestney was very think about Dr. Deere. leadership abilities. are well deserving students, active last year and planned "She is a tremendous Jessica Brownyard and 'tessica is our longest numerous events for the leader," contends Jessica, Chestney Jones have both Ambassadors, Chestney "Before she was here, the been presented a $5,000 comes in my office all the Center didnlt feel like a scholarship from the Par- time with home, It felt like a school sons Decatur County new ideas. Her excitement which is Higher Education Founda- sica's first meeting as the is also very contagious. She amazing, tion in honor of Dr. Deere. oresident of the Ambas- was at every event, and was vou want benterful The "Dr. Deere kader- iadors that she had a plan, usuallv"and one of the first to at- ship Scholarship" program and knew how to execute tend, Iast to leave. have vour dreams and am- all began when the board She always went above bitions come true. She has wanted to do something and beyond. Chestney par- done more for me than any special for Dr. Deere after ticipated in a leadershiP other educator I have ever she was named in the "40 training at UT Martin in had, and I will forever be under 40 class of 2015." June forthe UT Martin Par- "prateful for her." They diseussed a reception sons Center Student Am- "Dr. Deere is awonderful ideas, Deere bassadors. We hope to make Derson!" declares Jones. and other but ilShe noted she would prefer this an annual event for is a role model to all of them to do something for our Ambassadors." her students. She is the true the students. Membership Dinner Host' Jessica says that she is definition of what a leader "The board decided to ess, raised money and par' thankful for this award for should be, I think everyone name a scholarship in my ticipated in Decatur CountY she honor," disclosed Deere. "I Rehy for Life, packed food into am very humbled. I appreci- ate UTMartin, the PDCHEF 'oEveryone I meet, Board and Decatur County whether it be at my job or at for allowing me to serve as an actual recruitment, I let Director at UT Martin Par- the Student Ambassadors, I sons." !!sifl Ttvo students were se- lected to receive the fust Dr. Dr, Deere as our director," ';:l; Deere [.eadership Scholar- emphasized Jessica, I feel like I have blossomed ships, Brownyard and "Being a student ambas- into a student that isn't Jones. The News Leader.July 20,2016

afraid to get out there and theirtime to this university." Chestney says there are a

VISIT UT MARTIN - Kendra Young study and hear presentations on student (left) of Union City and Amanda Fuller of housing, meal plans, financial aid and Jackson recently visited the University of social activities. Miss Young is a graduate Tennessee at Martin for Student Orientation of Union City High School, while Miss and Registration. Students were able to Fuller graduated from Northside High meet with faculty in their chosen areas of School in Jackson. NATIONAL FINALIST Ashleigh hosted a live program called "Skyhawk Burton of South Fulton was recently Street" on Friday nights on WUTM 90.3 named a national finalist for Best Audio FM "The Hawk" during the fall and spring D.J. by Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. She semesters. UT Martin communications major n&med national finalist for honor Ashleigh Burton of al and national awards I interviewed (entertainers) South Fulton was named for her work, including Joe Nichols and Joan Jett. I a national finalist for Best two top-five finishes for love what I do and I think Audio D.J. by Collegiate Best Production Director that's what makes WUTM Broadcasters Inc. during the at the Intercollegiate great: we all love what we spring semester recently at Broadcasting System annu- do. I love what I did here at the University of Tennessee al conferences in 2015 and UTM. and I am excited to at Martin. 2016. see what the future holds," Ms. Burton hosted a live "Ashleigh Burton is an Ms. Burton said. program, "Skyhawk Street," extremely creative student Collegiate Broadcasters from 9 p.m. to midnight who has contributed to the Inc. is a member-driven Fridays on WUTM 90.3 recent successes of UTM organrzatron servrng stu- FM "The Hawk" during the broadcast media," said Dr. dents and advisers of col- fall and spring semesters, Richard Robinson, associ- lege and high school elec- Ms. Burton, a coflrmu- ate professor of commu- tronic media outlets. The nications major, spent two nications and WUTM fac- organization, headquar- years as the production ulty adviser. "She has great tered in Hummelstown, Pa., director for WUTM, the potential and is poised to strives to provide members award-winning student- enjoy a great career in her with educational and pro- operated radio station on chosen field." fessional opportunities and the UT Martin campus. "l couldn't be happier to facilitate advocacy for She won numerous resion- with how this year went. the career field. Engineering Effort

Joshua Walker of Fulton worked on a project Basic with teammates during the inaugural Skyhawk building Engineering Camp recently held at the University of Tennessee Photos courtesY of at Marlin. It gave students in grades 7-10 an oppor- e of Te nne sse e U niv rsitY tunity to leam to build at Martin I basic robots and program IL niversitY Relations them to complete a vari- ety of tasks. They then competed.- Joshua's team won runner-up honors in two events. STEMulation Camps were also held at the UT Martin campus this summer to promote understanding in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-based areas. AIM HIGH The University of who placed in the overall assessment Tennessee at Martin hosted the first-ever category were (from left) James Nail of Skyhawk Engineering Camp recently. Sharon, second place:-Zakaria Adams of Students in grades 7-10 learned to build Milan, first place; and Caleb Snyder of basic robots and program them to com- Scotts Hill and Caleb Collins of Fulton. plete a variety of tasks before competing who tied for third place. against other teams. Among the students

PHYSICS FANS The first-ever their robot and for navigating their robot Skyhawk Engineering Camp was recent- throqgh a maze; (middle row) Skyler ly held at the University of Tennessee at Davis of Halls, Jonathan Morris of South Martin, giving students in grades '7 -10 an Fulton, Joshua Walker of Fulton and opportunity to learn to build basic robots Parker Maxey of Dresden, who won and program them to complete a variety second pl4ce in both competitions; and of tasks before competing against other (back row) Peyton Stratton of Jackson, teams. The many participants included Tyler Molands of Union City, James Nail (from left, front row) Caleb Snyder of of Sharon and Caleb Collins of Fulton, Scotts Hill, Grant McGehee of Sharon, whose team collected honors in the ping Jackson Horton of Martin and Carson pong ball retrieval competition and the Brigance of Martin, who won for the robotic maze tace. number of ping pong balls retrieved by 'Boomting business

The University of Ten nessee at Martin hort"[ STEMulation Camp for students in grades 6-8 recently. Thirry stu- dents participated in this year's event, which was designed to promote understanding i n science. technology. engineering and mathematics-based areas. One competition required students to work in teams to build a boomilever, a device designed to hold a speci- fied weight a given dis- tance from a vertical surface. Among the par- ticipants were Fakhira Lyle (left) and Zakeria Granger, both of Union City, who claimed first place in this competi- tion.

BLAST OFF! _ test a model.rocket of their own design. hosted a STEMulati Participants who excelled in the event in grades 6-8. The to promote technology, ics-based ar petition required students to build and TEDIOUS TASK - Caleb Collins of build basic robots and program them to Fulton worked on a project as he parlici- complete a variety of tasks. They then pated recently in the inaugural Skyhawk competed against other teams. Caleb was Engineering Camp at the University of among the students who earned honors Tennessee at Martin. Students in grades for his efforts. 7-10 had the opportunity to learn to

TEAM EFFORT - Carson Brigance recently. The event allowed students in (center) of Martin and Grant McGehee grades 7-10 to learn to build basic robots of Sharon collaborated on a project as and program them to complete a variety they and others participated in the first- of tasks. Carson and Grant were part of a ever Skyhawk Engineering Camp held team which earned honors in a competi- at the University of Tennessee at Martin tion held after construction. THREE DOG NIGHT

BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS

OSiiORNE VINCE GILL MORRIS DAY

PLAIN WHITE T'S S oybean F e stival olficial announc s musical line-u? By LINDATHURSTON @ sor to the councii. "When What a Combinatlon- and' views for Brothers Osborne go- Special to The Messenger you are able to showcase what a great evening it's are off the charts," said Da- with Vince Gill." When you die, you'll be a band who can deliver ing to be executive direc- glad you went to the 2016 vid Belote. the lSth most downloaded Morris Day and The tor of the festival. "We feel bring the funk to Soybean Festival, because song of all time, 'Hey There Time will Eli's coming. very foftunate to be able to Delilah,' it speaks volumes the festival on the evening patrons per- Two legendary rock feature for our to the work that went into of Sept. 9. This high-energy fomers who are on the rise best known for its groups, a classic modern securing the band by stu- group is performances country performer and dent leadership and to the over-the-top music and many more will perform and making a current inipact overall appeal of the band. of soul and funk Sept.6-i0. with their music. They have No doubt, it will be one of ... will be another wrll pertorm lts hlt songs, Blood Sweat & Tears, it all. It the best UT Martrn student fun evening at the Tennes- such as "Get it Up," "Cool," knorvn for its hit "When I nights ever." "117 -93ll," "Wild see Soybean Festival." popular "Girl," Die" and many more, will One of the most Loose," "Walk" and The celebrated, multi- country and start the grand finale per- singers in modern "Jungle Love." platinum pop-rock band Vince is set to formance and be foliowed music, Gill Morris DaY's first taste of Plain White T's will head- perform on the main stage by Three Dog Night, which success came as a founding had hits including "Eli's line the University of Ten- Sept. 9. nessee at Martin's "Student member of Prince's band Coming." Gill is famous for his the Night at the Tennessee Soy- The Time in i981, with Country music star Vince top-notch songwriting, self- bean Festival" on Sept. 8. release of the group's Gill will perform Sept. 9 for world-class guitar playing "The Plain White T's com- titled debut album. those who prefer the Nash- - and warm, soaring tenor, all Time" contained the hits posed of Tom Higgenson, up in a quick and vilie sound wrapped "Get it Up," "Cool' and Gram my- nomin ated, Tim Lopez, Dave Tirio. easy wit. He achieved his Hamilton and Mike "Girl." The albums "What Nashville-based duo Broth- De'Mar big breakthrough in 1990 Retondo kicked off its "When Time Is It?" and "Ice Cream ers Osborne, known for - with I Call Your Castle" followed before career in the Chicago sub- won both their earthy, passionate Name," which Dav began a solo career in country-rock, will perform urbs, playing a mix of pop, the Country Music Associ- melody-driven tSd+. fre released the al- on the Tennessee Soybean punk and ation's Single and Song of rock and roll in basements bums "The Color of Suc- Festival main stage Sept. 6 the Year award. as well as a and clubs across the metro cess," "Daydreaming" and at 8 p m. following the fes- Grammy. Since then, he has area" decade-and-a-half Guaranteed" and between tival parade. A won 17 more CMA honors, guys thou- his solo and grouP work, Raised in Deale, Md., later, the have including Song of the Year sands shows, a string of Day sold over 10 million siblings John and T.J. Os- of four times making him singles - albums. bome grew up listening to multi-platinum hit the most-awarded artist in ("Rhythm Love," "1,2, "Morris Day and The their father's country and of that category in CMA his- and the 18th most Time performed to a sell- rock records. Encouraged 3, 4") tory. Since 1990, Gill has downloaded song of all time out crowd at UT Marrin to write and play their own won 20 Grammy Awards. under their belts: Grammy- in 1982," Belote recalled. music, the brothers began The Academy of Country nominated "Hey There "The show also starred to practice in a shed behind Music has confered on Delilah." The band's latest Prince and Roger/ZaPP and their house. By their teens Cill eight awards, including Nights," is still being touted as one they had fonned the cover album, "American its prestigious Home Depot is their first independent of the best shows ever fea- bandDeuce&aQuarter, Humanitarian Award and tured at the universitY and playing songs by Lynyrd releasd since 2001, and the the 2011 Career Achieve- collection focuses on ev- in the comrnunity. FridaY Skynyrd, Merle Haggard, ment Award. Gill was in- erything fans have come to night (Sept. 9) will be no Bob Seger and others. John ducted into the Country different. Morris DaY is an expect from the Plain White Fame in Osborne eventually moved Music Hall of amazing performer." to Nashville, followed two T's surnmery anthems, 2001 . He is also a mem- heart-on-the-sleeve- lyrics Blood Sweat & Tears will years later by T.J. Osborne, ber of the Grand Ole Opry. songs. kick off what is shaPing uP and Brothers Osborne was and acoustic love In August 2012, Gill was col- to be the most Prolific clas- bom. The duo's debut sin- It's also their most honored with a star on tbe album yet, with sic rock gathenng of artists gle, "Let's Go There," ap- laborative Hollywood Walk of Fame. three of the band members ever to perform at the Ten- peared rn2013, followcd by He is a member of the four- nessee Soybean Festival. the single "Rum" tn 2014. contributing 11 songs to the time Grammy-nominated track listing. Blood Sweat & Tears will A year later, they released a band The Time Jumpers "The Student Activities co-bill with Three Dog re-recorded version of their "We are honored to show- Council at UT Martin is Night on Sept. 10, creating EP track "Stay a Little Lon- case Vince Gill at the Ten- ePic pleased to be able to bring a whlt is sure to be an ger," which reached the Top nessee Soybean Festival," White T's to evening bf entertainment. 40 on Billboard's U.S. Hot band like Plain said Belote. "He is every com- Blood, Sweat & Tears will Country Songs char1. In our students and to the bit the humanitarian as he is Tennessee," perform at1 P.m. followed 20i6, Brothers Osborne re- munity of West the consummate performer. said Tim Barrington, advi- by the Three Dog Night leased its debut full-length -performance. album. "Pawn Shop." With world-class vocals, jarone' musicianship aud a mrrl on rts leSacy' lnree titude oi solid gold hits. Dos Nieht mainlains an ag- Blood Sweat & Tears is at ereisivJ. year-round sched- The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, July 20' 2015 the top of its game. Vocal ile of more than 70 dates a year. 1986. rhe band d1 namo and poP Phenom- -has Since enon Bo Bice fronts the oerformed over 2.200 band with a self-assured shows, including two SuPer voice and good looks. Their Borvls. Three Dog Night fan top 40 hits include "You've continues to grow its new waYS H,,tade H,te So Very Happ)," base and develoP "spinning Wheel," "When I of doing business, all the Die," "Hi-De-Ho," "Lucre- while k&ping a full sched- tia Mac Evil," "Go Down ule of concerts at theaters, Gamblin" and "God Bless performing arts centers, the Child." The grouP has fairs, festivals, corporate won gold records, GrammY events and casinos. Awards and. most imPor- In tant, the respect of the mu- see sic industry and the love of the millions of fans. rock rec- "To have two legendarY tion HJR0597, which rock acts Pelform on the Gaines same evening at the fes- tival is an amazing leat in graduates and of itself," said Belote. "We want SaturdaY night, "TheY 10, to be a memorable cultural landscaPe. from Sept mu- experience for the continue to imPact Patrons young and old," of the festival. It will be a sic lovers WestStar 'worv'evening " said Belote. "We have been Lauderdale CountY Three Dog Night, the makins several "n Three Mayor Maurice Gaines legendary American rock y.utt at the graduated as a member band, will perform at 9 to bog Ni festival Year 1t of the UniversitY of all came together. It will be Tennessee at Martin a great eveningl" LeadershiP -Editor's Linda WestStar note: class Thurston is editor at The Program's 2016 Press in during a ceremony held fourh decade, claims some Weakley Counry of the most astonishing Martin. June22 in Jackson' statistics in PoPular music In the years 1969 through 1914, no other group achieved more toP l0 hits' moved more records or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. With 2l consecutive ToP 40 hits, including three No. I singles, il ToP l0's, 18 straight ToP 20's, seven million-selling singles and 12 straight RIAA Ceni- fied Gold LP's, Three Dog Night is virtuallY un- maiched in poPular music. The band's hits aPPeared on selling ch inclLrding country. I ue to sell reaching beYond the bor- ders of the U.S. into JaPan, Canada, Holland, England, Germany, SPain and else- where. fens-of millions of Three Dog Night records have been sold through the years. The GrammY-nominated band is not content resting DRESDEN ENTERPRISE' JULY 20, 20'16

llat[er ]lew Preuention Goalition Program llirectot Suzanne Harper has joined val Planning Council. She is cessful leaders like Bethany the Weakley County Preven- looking forward to using her Allen and other former direc- tion Coalition as its new pro- combination of media experi- tors. My goal is to continue gram director. ence, event planning and vol- the momentum and reach out Harper earned a bachelor unteer recruitment to expand to more community members of science degree in business awareness and connect with to educate them on how they administration with a concen- local residents, organizations can get involved." tration in marketing and man- and associations who share The WCPC's initiative is to agement from the University the common goal of building bring the community togeth- of Tennessee at Martin. As the Weakley County commu- er in an effort to strategically former marketing specialist nity into a healthier and safer and comprehensively identify at the Weakley County Press, place to live. and address substance abuse Harper comes to WCPC "I am very excited to take on in Weakley County, one of with extensive experience this role and am looking for- the largest issues facing the in marketing and public re- ward to continuing the hard area today. Substance abuse lations. She currently serves work of the Weakley Coun- is a contributing factor to the on a number of boards in the ty Prevention Coalition," county's crime rate, and is Suzanne Harper community, including Mar- said Harper. "The program also reported as a contribut- tin Business Association and has seen so much growth in ing factor to violence, higher abuse/neglect, mental illness, the Tennessee Soybean Festi- recent years, thanks to suc- health care premiums, child and poverty. "By continuing to provide training, education, and pre- vention programs across the county, I am confident that we can change the scope of sub- stance abuse," Harper contin- ued. "It starts with our youth. Real conversations about the dangers of substance abuse and strategic action to prevenl it are essential to the success and vitality of the future oI our community. Anyone and everyone wanting to help the cause is encouraged to get involved with WCPC. I'm calling all parents, business owners, community leaders and citizens to be a part ofthe solution. You are valuable; you can change lives."

Atni[ tlecteil President 0f $tatewidG Publilc lletends $ystem District Public Defender Joe Conference is the statewide He has held various offices Atnip was elected President of system of elected public within the Conference, and the Tennessee District Public defenders from each judicial has served as Board Member Defenders Conference at its district. Public defenders of the Tennessee Association annual meeting. As president, represent those who are charged of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Mr. Atnip will organize with crimes and cannot afford He is a U.S. Naly veteran. He Conference committees, chair to hire an attorney. Mr. Atnip has served as Municipal Court the meetings of the Conference will lead the Public Defenders Judge ofGreenfield and Sharon, and the Executive Committee, at a critiial time, as more and is a Rotarian andAmerican assist the Conference in its Tennesseans than ever -- due Legionnaire. He is a graduate of responsibility to advise the in part to a massive increase in UTM and Vanderbilt University General Assembly on legislation prescription drug addiction -- School of Law. He lives on the to improve the criminal justice face the prospect of involvement family farm in the home built system, and, together with the in our criminal justice system. by his great great grandfather. Executive Committee, will Mr. Atnip was elected District He and his wife Kathy are the supervise and direct the Office Public Defender for the 27th parents of Greenfield High of the Executive Director of Judicial District (Obion and School graduates Katie and the District Public Defenders. Weakley Counties) in 1990, and Becky, and the grandparents The Public Defenders again in 1998, 2006, and 2014. of I-loyd and Dale. Joe Atnip DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . JULY 20,2016

$20,000 luniling uI illartin llurcing P10g1am BeceluGs Scholarshil lwatd Genex Services, a provider agement profession and invesl of managed care clinical ser- in a new generation of grad- vices, has awarded the Uni- uates to fulfill a growing in- versity of Tennessee at Mar- dustry need." Genex Services tin Department of Nursing focuses primarily on han- $20,000 in scholarship fund- dling workers' compensation ing through its fifth annual claims and managing the care Case Manager Scholarship of injured workers. Program. The UT Martin Depart- Each year, Genex Services ment of Nursing's scholarship award committee will accepl student applications in the fall Iuqua GomRletes Gom[tehensiue Semester, and awards will be Economic lleueloRment ltaining Landy Fuqua; dirbctor of for the Tennessee Certified the Tennessee Small Business Economic Developer training Development Center (TSBDC) program administered by the at the UT Martin Regional University of Tenrlessee Center Enftepreneurship and Economic for Indusfial Services (UTCIS). Development (REED) Center, 'This all-inclusive course helped graduat€d from the 10th Annuai broaden my knowledge of and the Tennessee Basic Economic economic development ed the UT Martin students can resources in Development Course (TBEDC) available business program for the award benefit from financial aid, oi practices on May 5 in Nashville. Fuqua our state. The best ' ;Th; D;putt--."i-oi N"tr- course, but nursing majors joined class 48 economic leamed from this course will be a of ing at UT Martin has a proud have the added expenses o1 from shared to encourage and cultivate development professionals and successful history in uniforrns, shoes, stethoscopes growth for our clients eight ffierent states. economic nurqing education," wrote and other equipment, as well TBEDC is a four-day course and all of No(hwest Tennessee." Moore in her nomination let- as travel to various clinical that serves as the foundation said Landy Fuqua. ter. "I am very proud of my sites. This gift will be very alma mater." beneficial in helping them Five programs are select- cover these costs in addition ed each year, and the funds to tuition and books," said are intended to "recognize Dr. Mary Radford, chair, UT program alumni, strengthen Martin Department of Nurs- awargness of the case man- lng.

INDEPENDENT APPEAL WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2016

Nursing program receives scholarship funding

Submitted Report lieve deserve additional funding. Su- growing industry need.' Contributor sie Moore, a 1987 UT Martin alumna, The UT Martin Department of nominated the UT Martin program for Nursing's scholarship award commit- Genex Services, a provider of man- the award. tee will accept student applications in aged care clinical services, awarded "The Department of Nursing at the fall semester, and awards will be the University of Tennessee at Mar- Ut Vtartin has a proud and successftrl announced in the spring for the up- tin Department of Nursing $20,000 in history in nursing education," wrote coming 2017-18 academic year. Award in her nomination letter. "I am scholarship funding through its fifth Moore criteria arrd amounts have yet to be Manager Scholarship very proud of my alma mater." annual Case determined. Program. Five programs are selected each Formore information onthe schol- Each year, Genex Services asks year, and the funds are intended to case managers, supervisors and "recognize program alumni, strength- arship or to inquire about applica- branch managers within the company en awareness of the case manage- tions, contact Dr. Mary Radford, chair, to nominate nursing programs at col- ment profession and invest in a new UT Martin Department of Nursing at leges and universities which they be- generation of graduates to fulfill a (73 1) BBI -7140 or at [email protected]. INDEPENDENT APPEAL WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2016

Students invited to UT Martin end of summer bash Submitted Report Boling University Center, followed by programs of study megt faculty, st4ff Contributor an official welcome at 1:30 p.m. and and cufrent students; and participate campus tours at 2 p.m. Students who in a variety of recreation activities. The University of Tennessee at have already taken a campus tour are Register at utm.edu/ summerbash. Martin is throwing a partyluly 29, and still invited to Recreation Rampage There is no charge to attend. high school students from all rueas are from 3 to 5 p.m. in the UT Martin Stu- For more information about UT invited. dent Recreation Center. Martin or the admissions process, The 2016 End of Summer Bash will Students and their families are in- contact the Office of Undergraduate begin with check-in at I p.m. in the vited to learn more about UT Martin Admissions at (731) 88L-7020.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JALY 21,2016 Byford named to 4-H Hall of Fame Dr. Jim Byford of Martin ter graduation. is one of 16 individuals se- Byford's involvement lected to join the national 4- with the national 4-H pro- H Hall of Fame for his ser- gram, which in Tennessee vice and dedication to the teaches leadership, citizen- organization. Byford is dean ship and life skills to more emeritus of the University than 168,600 youth in of Tennessee at Marlin's grades 4-I2, goes far be- College of Agriculture and yond classroom instruction. Applied Sciences. During his l8-year tenure Before beginning his with UT Extension, Byford career with UT Martin in initiated the Tennessee 4- 1987, Byford spent more H Wildlife Project, which than 20 years serving as enrolls more than 30,000 an extension wildlife spe- members annually; the Ten- cialist in both Georgia and nessee 4-H Wildlife Judg- Tennessee. A cerlified wild- ing Contest, which became life biologist, he received a a national event in 1988 and doctoral degree in wildlife has been recognized as a from Auburn University national program of distinc- and began working with the SEn BYFORD, Dn f im Byford Georgia Extension soon af- P_A.c_r 5

BYFORD, regional and national 4- prestigious State Friend of From Page I H conferences and was 4-H Award in 2011 during ':on: and the Tennessee 4- awarded the National As- the 64th annual Tennessee , H FACE (Food and Cover sociation of Extension 4-H 4-H Congress. Establishment) Contest, Agents' Distinguished Ser- Byford has given more which allows members to vice Award in 1979. than 60 invited presenta- grow a wildlife food plot. During his 23-year ten- tions in 28 states, Ecuador He also starled the Ten- ure with UT Martin,' By- and Japan over the past nessee 4-H Wildlife Con- ford worked to ensure that three decades, and is the au- ference, which lasted more 4-H members and organi- thor of a book titled "Close than 35 years and was the zation events were always to the Land," published by longest-running conserva- welcome at the university. UT Press in 1999. tion camp in the nation, and He served as adviser and The National4-H Hall of initiated the first Southern mentor to the UT Marrin Fame Induction Ceremonv Region 4-H Wildlife Volun- chapter of the Collegiate is scheduled to take placL teer Leader Conference. 4-H Club and often assisted OcL 7 at the National 4-H He has parlicipated in with State 4-H Roundup Youth Conference Center more than 20 other state, events. He received the in Chevy Chase, Md. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JALY 21, 2016

End of Summer Bash set for luly 29 The University of Ten- are still invited to Recre- attend. nessee at Martin is throw- ation Rampage from 3-5 For more information ing a party Jttly 29, and p.m. in the UT Marlin Stu- about UT Martin or the ad- high school students from dent Recreation Center. missions process, contact all areas are invited. Students and their fami- the Office of Undergradu- The 2016 End of Sum- lies are invited to learn more ate Admissions at 73 1-88 1- mer Bash will begin with about UT Martin programs lO20 or email admitme@ check-in at I p.m. in the of study; meet faculty, staff utm.edu. Boling University Center, and current students; and followed by an official wel- participate in a variety of come at 1:30 and campus recreation activities. tours at 2. Join in the fun by regis- Students who have al- tering at utm.edu/summer- ready taken a campus tour bash. There is no charge to

UTM hosts End of Summer Bash July 29

The Univorsity of Tennessee at Martin is throwing a party Friday, July 29, and high school students from all areas are invired. The 20i6 End of Summer Bash will begin with check-in at 1 p.m. in the Boling University Center, followed by an official welcome at 1:30 pm. Campus tours at will begin KN at 2 p.m. Students and their families are invited to learn more Join in the tun by registering about UTM programs of study; at utm.edu/summerbash" There rneet faculty, staff, and current is no charge to attend. For rnore students; and participate in a information about UTM or the variety of recreation activities. admissions process, contact Students who have already taken the Office of Undergraduate a campus tour are still invited Admissions at 731-881-7020 or to Recreation Rampage from emarl [email protected]. 2i 3-5 p.m. in the UTM Student Recreation Center. Bruceton UTM senior wins design confesf Every two years, the UTAgRe- "We like to give our students The Milan No-Till Field Day search and Education Center at as much experience as possible. is Thursday, July28 at the AgRe- Milan hosts the No-Till Field Having them compete for the search Center. Gates open at 6 Day, one of the largest in the na- design was a great opportunity," a.m. The event features 40 re- tion. This year, the UTM Depar-t- said Sarah Haig, assistant pro- search presentations, an agricul- ment of Visual and Theater Arts fessor with UTM's Department tural ffade show, and the W. Tenn. held a design contest for seniors. of Visual and Theatre Arts. "As a Agricultural Museum. For more The logo design by Kyle Bird- student, it's always a moment of information, visit milan.tennes- well, of Bruceton, will be fea- accomplishment when something see.edu or call 731-686-7362. tured on field day caps. while the you designed gets produced and logo by Kassie Hooks, of Fulton, is suddenly this'real-world' thing WINNING DESIGNS . UTM Ky., will be on other materials. that you can hold."

THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSE.E, JULY 21,2O16

UT Martin's End Of Summer Bash The University ofTen- nessee at Martin is throw- ing a pafiy July 29th with high school students from all areas invited. The 2016 End of Summer Bash will begin more about UT Martin with check-in at 1 p.m. programs of study; meet in the Boling University faculty, staff and current Center, followed by an sfudents; and participate official welcome at l:30 in a variety of recreation p.m. and campus tours at activities. There is no 2p.m. Students who have charge to attend. already taken a cam- pus tour are still invited For more'information to Recreation Rampage about UT Martin or the from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. admissions process, con- in the UT Martin Student tact the Office of Under- Recreation Center. graduate Admissions at Students andtheirfam- 731-881-7020 or email ilies are invited to learn [email protected]. srATE GAZETTE I suruonY JULY 24,2016

Mlyor$ HoldGr, Young graduate from lTeststar leadenship Program

Special to the State Gazette

MARTIN, Tbnn. - John Holden and Chris, Young, both of 'Dyer County graduated as members of the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program's 2016 class during a cer- emony held June 22 in Jackson. Holden has served as mayor of Dyersburg since 2006. In 1994, he was elected to the Dyer County Legislative Body and served for 12 years, including three years as budget committee chairman and seven years as education commit- tee chairman. Young is the mayor of Dyer County He also sbrved as mayor of Trimble from 1989-2001, Dyer County commissioner from 2001- 06 and Trimble alderman from 1979-82 and 1985-89. Young is a State Gazette photo/subnitted State Guette photo/submitted graduate of the 1991 Dyer County Holden Young Leadership class. The WestStar Leadership serve West Tennessee,by offering For more information about the Program, created in 1989, is the leadership development and edu- WestStar Leadership Program, state's oldest and trargest regional cation for selected participants. contact Virginia Grimes, program leadership program. Boasting 768 The 2016 class is the 27th in pro- coordinato4 at 73I-881-7298 or by graduates, WestStar continues to gram history email at [email protected].

UTM dean c{rosen for Hall of Fame in1987 and spent more than 20 years serving as an extension Dr. Jim Byford, dean emeritus -Byfordsm wildlife specialist in both Georgia at the University of Tennessee at The Jackson Sun Monday, July 25, 2016 and Tennessee. He is a certified Martin College of Agriculture and wildlife biologist. Applied Sciences, is one of 16 The 4-H program people joining the national 4-H teaches lead- ership, citizenship and Hall of Fame for service and dedi- life skills to more than 168,000 cation to the organization, the Tennessee youth in grades 4 through 12, school annodnced in a press re- ac- cording to the release. lease. The National 4-H Hatl of Fame In 18 years with UT Extension, induction ceremony will be Oct. 7 Byford initiated the Tennessee at the National4-H Youth Confer- 4-H Wildlife Project, the Tennes- ence Center in Chevy Chase, see 4-H Wildlife Judging Contest, Maryland. and the Tennessee 4-H FACE (Food and Cover Establishment) Content, which allows members to grow a wildlife food plot. The Jackson Sun Monday , July 25,20,16

tlTlt{ grads design Milan No-Ttll logos

THE JACKsON sUN c_ontest. Kyle Birdwell, of Bruceton, ancl Kassie Hooks, of Fulton, Ky., were the raduates had wmners. the logos for Birdwell's logo will be featured on the according to s and Hooks' will be used on erials. They both graduated

The release said Blake Brown, center director with the AgResearch Center. was "blown away" by the quality of work submitted and said cho6sing- winners UT Martin students submitted The UTM Department of Visual and o"r,gnt'.tJlJ'o considered for the logos of Theater Arts suggested an logo design this week,s Milan See Logos, Page 44 No-Till Field Day.

Logos ity of the designs students submitted.

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was tough. "I thought Kassie's design looked something I very professional and her illusfrations The Mila clearly communicated what the Milan day at the No-Till Field Day is all about," he said. open he field dav features "Kyle's use of colors and text was clean 40 re tations, an extensive and functional, making his design a great agric show and the West fit for the caps worn by all field day per- Museum, ac- sonnel." or information, UTM assistant professor Sarah Haig u or call (731) was impressed by the variety and qual-- WESTSTAR GRAD Art SParks ing from left) state Rep. Jimmy Eldridge (left) of Alexander Thompson Arnold (R-District 73) and state Rep. David Byrd PLLC in Obion County graduated from (R-District 71). The WestStar Leadership the University of Tennessee at Martin's Program, now in its 28th year, is the largest WestStar Leadership Program as parl of the and oldest regional leadership program and 2016 class during a ceremony held June 22 has graduated 768 alumni to date. in Jackson. Joining Sparks were (continu-

WESTSTAR GRADUATE GTEg pictured with his wife, Dr. Selena Dozier Dozier (center), business developmentman- and Spencer Pratt, executive vice president ager with Leaders Credit Union in Obion of Leaders Credit Union in Jackson. The County, graduated from the University of WestStar Leadership Program, now in its Tennessee at Martin's WestStar Leadership 28thyear, is the largest and oldest regional Program as part of the 2016 class during a leadership program and has graduated 768 ceremony held June 22 in Jackson. He is alumni to date. http : //clarksvi I lenow. com/,

July 25,2016

CILARKSVILLE, T'enn. - T'he Kiu'anis Club of Cllarks\'ille (Downtown) recentl.v an'arded their annual $2,000 scholarship to Evelyn l'urner'

'lurner is a recent graduate of (llarksville Academl', with plans to attend the Ilniversity of 'l'ennessec at Martin in August. 'l'urner \\,as a member of thc Clarksl'ille Academy Ke.v C)lub' sponsorecl b1, the Kiu'anis Club of (llarksville (Dou'ntown). She r,vas selected for her o'tstanding academic achievement and oivic involvement during her high school career.

,,I,.vel1,n is very civic-minclecl and pzrssionate ahout giving baok to her communitl'. We are to be able to supporl her as she cntcrs college and lvish her rnuch suocess in her pleased '['ucker college career," I)owntonn Kir.vanis President Phillip said. http : //www. wbrc. com/r

Gov. Haslam presents $1.125M for Fayette co. UT Martin Center

r By Amelia Carlson

SolvlERVlLtE, (WlvlC) T - lt was a welcomed day for residents of Fayette County as leaders in Somerville made a giant leap into filling the empty building that w once the home of Methodist Hosp jtal. After the hospital closed at the end of March of last year, the building has sat empty. But, plans were put into motion to ensure it did not remain that way for long.

en as well as the Fayette County Commission, giving a total of $750,000, The UT Foundation raised another $125,000 from interested citizens and the State ofTennessee matched all local donations, in addition to $250,000 recurring funds, allowing Governor Bill Haslam to present a check for $t.i 25M Tuesday for the center. ,game It's something that state leaders are calling a changer,. "The presence of facility this in our community is a game changer we are grateful for the governor's support as well as the legislator,s in this endeavor," State Senator Dolores Gresham siid.

State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris praised the opportunities the center will brrng to the students in the area. "The Somerville Center will bring the opportunity for higher education home for our tudents,', Norris said. ,'M ot afford totravel veryfarfromhomeforadegree.Now,thoselihitationshavebeenremove andtheiropportunityfo er success has been paved. This campus will help lessen the distance and lower the ba iers to academic suciess UT lVartin will operate the Somerville Center similar to its already functioning sites jn Ripley, Jackson, Selmer, and parsons Copyright 2016 WMC Action News 5 All rights reserved

The McKenzie Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, July 26, 2016 . www.mckenziebanner.com

local Resident Graduates from WestStar leadership Program MARTIN Dr. Brock Martin Program, created in 1989, is of Carroll -County graduated the state's oldest and largest as a member of the University regional leadership program. of Tennessee at Martin West- Boasting 768 graduates, West- Star Leadership Program's 2016 Star continues to serve West class during a ceremony held Tennessee by offering leader- June 22 in Jackson. ship development and educa- Martin is the owner of South- tion for selected participants" ern Chiropractic and Acupunc- The 2016 ciass is the 27th in ture in Huntingdon and has program history. also successfully completed For more information about Dr. Brock Martin both the Henry and Carroll the WestStar Leadership Pro- County leadership programs. gram, contact Virginia Grimes, 7298 or by email at vgrimes@ The WestStar Leadership program coordinator, at 731-BB1- utm.edu. The Jackson Sun Tuesday' )uly 26, 2016

EXPLORING ROBOTI CS

TIFFANY DAWSON/THE JACKSON SUN Colby Elliott, 10, builds a robot at the r.obotics camp Monday afternoon at the University of Tennessee at Martin Extension Center. The Jackson Sun Tuesday, July 26,2016

TIFFANY DAWSON go Mindstorms Education NXT Software. They learn by trial and error and are in- CONTACTUS@jACKSONSUN COM The robots have some parts made of Lego troduced to the STEM fields, said Debbie pieces. Mount, UT Martin director of non-degree Kids can do more than just play with ro- The robots have motors to run the programs. There is "lots ofhands-on learn- bots. They can build them and program wheels and arms and ultrasonic, sound, ing that they don't even lorowthey'relearn- them, according to volunteers helping pressure, and light and dark sensors, said ing," she said. with a robotics camp at the University of volunteer teacher James Srvanger. Swanger gives the campers certifi- Tennessee atMartin. They test the robots and program them cates at the end of the week. Four NXT On Monday, 24five- to- 1.4-year-olds at from scratch to react to sensors and per- campers have alreadytaken the camp and the UT Martin Jackson Center built robot- form step-by-step tasks, Swanger said. he gives them more advanced tasks to ic vehicles they will spend the next days "The programming we use can be applied workon. programming to drive, stop, turn, dance, to any computers," he said. They also work with extension kits, rlln mazes, go in different dfections, and The kids are excited about building the Mount said. travel at various speeds. robots and battling them, student worker Swanger heard about robotics camp On Friday, the campers"will program MelodyPafford said. when his son took it last year, he said, and the robots to fight and knock down other They learn teamwork, how things work, he knew it was a good camp when his son robots for their "sumobots" game, said and "how to readjust mechanics to make said he wanted to go back. It's abig deal for teacher's helper Micah Valdivia, who took things work better," said assistant Stacie parents to see their kids get excited about the class two years ago. Carr. math and science, he said. In teams of two, the five- to- seven-year- The camp emphasizes problem solving, Swanger's 6-year-old daughter tookWe- olds program robots using Lego WeDo logical thinking, and engineering, Swan- Do camp this summer. He always'has a software and eight- to- l4-year-olds use Le- ger said. couple of girls inhis class andtheyare usu- ally as good as boys, he said. The camp is helpful if you go into robot- ics laterinlife, Valdivia said, anditteaches kids how to follow instructions. Elijah Foster, 11, is taking the class for the second time this summel he said. He took a Lego Mindstorms EV3 Software course at Union University and has both EV3 and NXT software at home, so he at- tended the camp to learnNXT. Foster's partner, Colby Elliott, L0, is tak- ing it for the thirdtime, Elliott said. Jack Moore, 11, is taking the class for the second time and enjoys the engineering and robotics, he said. This year he wants to make his robot clawand climb hills. The camp costs $155 per student, and the kids cannot take home the kits because they are expensive. The robcits are disassembled after ev- ery camp andused again, Mount said. This is UT Martin's third year holding robotics camp, and they receive a lot of compliments from parents, Mount said. There will be two three-hour robotics sessions on with a "Mars Mission" theme onNov. 19andDec. 1.0, Mount said. Anyone Drake Wallace, 10, puts an arm on his robot at the robotics camp Monday at the University of interested in registering can call (731) 881- Tennessee at Martin Extension Center. 7082. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY JULY 26,2016

Pokemon Go drawing many university players

lam Center. Photo b/ Jesle l(ellurrl

POCKET MONSTERS Yi/ANTED UTM students Miguel Gutierrez (left) and Charlie Reid share their Pokemon adventures- as they searched for pocket monsters while playing the popular Pokemon Go game. Photo by Jesse Kellum THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, JALY 26,2016

could spe-ndhours- going die down," All of the potential By KELLUM it's to JESSE looking for Pokemon, short Cheyenne Mason, an edu- downfalls to the game have MTSU/Seigenthaler News for Pocket Monsters, in the cation major at UTM says. not detracted people from Service mythical Kanto Region Since the game relies downloading and playing. Prior to July 6, you prob- before. during. and after on the player's day-to-day As of July 11, the game ably would've seen summer school. The brand blew uP movement it's very possi- had over 21 million ac- session students tnLdging -Kiclsinstantly. Kids begged their ble that it will lose momen- tive members playing the back to their cars or dorms, Darents for the latest Poke- tum in the winter months. game daily, according to backpacks slung across mon merchandise including That downtime could end a study conducted by Sur- their backs, after a hard day shirts, hats, figurines, and, up killing the game for a vey Monkey. Nintendo has of studying. Ajogger or two of course, the famous trad- people, especially cashed in on the success of may have appeared. lot of ing cards. TheY couldn't people who live in places the game as well with its On July 6, all of that get enough ofit. that receive heavy snowfall stock value growing $9.3 changed. for the time being Pokemon grew Into a like Ohio or Wisconsin. It's billion dollars in the first anyway, when anew install- worldwide Phenomenon difficult to know whether week alone. ment of the popular "Poke- that grabbed at every kid's people will pick the game Already, some museums rnon" game was released attention and every Parent's back up next spring. and office buildings have on iPhone and Android and wallet. DesPite the fact that Another issue that could asked players not to play now college campuses. in- these kids are now grown' game's demise is Pokemon Go in their 1o- cluding the University of lead to the they have been thrown back its hierarchy of levels. Ob- cales. Tennessee at Martin, are into a Pokemon frenzY with viously, the more that you The UT Martin Depart- lit up with students trying the release of the free cel- play the game, the more ment of Public Safety to catch their own Snorlax lular same. experience points you earn, urges players to be sale in or Pikachu or Squirtle and ThJ new game. Poke- their pursuit of the digital become the best Pokemon mon Go, is revo- and the more you move up monsters. On the univer- Proving levels. who do trainer on the planet. lutionary. It's the first to in Players sity's website, "Pokemon "Virtual and augmented reality to not play the game as reli- Go" players are advised to giously reality are just super cool," in the real as others could be always be aware of their says Matthew Adams, a tized char- put at a major disadvantage sunoundings while play- because the games combat senior geology major, who acters that can aPPear al- ing and to use common mechanics rely high- was on campus last week most er on sense when chasing Poke- trying to round up the digi- goes. in level Pokemon. mon characters into dark tized monsters that sudden- Another UTM student, a chai ly areas. ly appear on your phone as light in the room coming Charlie Reid, believes that And, the press release "territory." some players may begin to you enter their from a handheld Nintendo states: "Players should also feel underpowered and say, "I've definitely walked console, plaYers now inter- never enter areas where "I can't compete with that, more in the past week than q"lrylrq4 y ojY:- university livestock are I have in a long time." seI-y-iq! there's no way. I started too kept." The evening seems to The game works with aug- late." Enough said about that. be prime Pokemon time mented reality and GPS to Charlie believes that Nin- at UTM. According to the allow the user to traverse tendo will add and change Jesse Kellum is a jour- university's website, the their cities in search of things about the game in nalism major at Middle the fictitious monsters and give newer campus is home to two the future to Te nne s s e e St ate Univ e r s ity. "Pokemon gyms," where compete with each other to players a better chance at Fellow journalism major players can meet to bat- see who can catch the most competing with Pokemon Sara Snoddy contributed the rarest Pokemon. tle their online pets. The and trainers that have been with to this report. Both w-ere "Friends" statue outside It's hard to predict how the game since day one. part of a group of students the Paul Meek Library is long this game will last. who recently spent a week one spot. The "Coaches" Most games on the Apple in Martin writing stories have a lifespan statue outside the Kathleen app store for the Press. and Tom Elam Center is the of only a year or two, if they're lucky, before people second. The campus also move onto the next new, vi- hosts a variety of "Poke- ral game. Pokemon's repu- stops," where Pokemon tation could yield a longer players often congregate. lifespan than most but it's College students have a possible that by this time connection with the Poke- next year people will al- mon brand. The first Poke- ready be looking back on it mon games released in the with nostalgia. United States, Pokemon "I think when it gets cold Red and Blue, were intro- duced to American kids in September 1998 on the Nintendo GameboY. THE WEAKLEY COI.INTY PRESS TUESDAY,IULY 26,2016 Hunter Hayes to perform at lbnnessee Soybean Festival

An award-winning performer whose reputation for live shows is "a wild, no-holds-barred vision put into action" will be taking over the stage at the Tennessee Soybean Festival 2016. He will perform Sept. 5 at 9 p.m. at Festival Park. Listen closely to Hunter Hayes as he talks, that mil- lion-mile-an-hour voice, all rapid-fire energy and bustling passion. Not long ago he released his second album, the country chart-topping Storyline. But the 22-yen-old, mind always churning, ideas jettisoning from brain to hand and voice, can't help but wonder what lies ahead. "I'm on an unending search to find what it is that I love and how it is that I will do it," he says of the wide-open, all-options future for a four-time Grammy nominee, CMA New Artist of the Year and youngest male act ever to top the Billboard Hot Country song chart. "How am I going to achieve getting the sounds that I love? What is it that I can't resist?" The wonder of a talent like Hayes is that even when he has a rare moment of reprieve from the mayhem of tour- ing the world on a solo jaunt, breaking the Guinness Book of World Records' mark for most concerts in a 24-hour period or, say, performing at the Grammy Awards, he's focused on his craft. "I should be fatigued of writing," he admits. "But I have written easily a third of whatever my next project is. It's more of a daily circle now," he explains of his omnipresent muse. "Maybe the next record will have no HUNTER HAYES delays, no reverb, no big drum sound, and no stacked overdubbed guitar sound? Maybe it's just me with a Tele- caster? Maybe I get rid of all my other guitars, hide them so I'm not tempted to try them, and I just have to make it work with this one guitar? Maybe that's what I'm looking for?" If anything, Hayes has learned to let go. He's still, as he says, "wound really tight," but as the multi-instrumental- ist's journey - and outsize popularity - has exploded since his wise-beyond-his-years 2011 self-titled debut album, the Breaux Bridge, Louisiana-native has steadily been on a quest to self-evolve alongside his artistic output. Why be in the business of, creation, he,beliqveg; if you, the p anil lbve;' p et," he ad kept to myself. Because in a lot of ways, that's who I am. I can talk about anything as long as I feel like I'm comfort- able. If I'm nervous in any way, shape or form, I'm very careful. That's something that has actually hurt me more than helped me. Because the less I talk, the less people know who I am, the more I sort of hide. I've just been SEE HAYES, Pecn 8 HAYT' wanteci n€w arrangerrlOntS; wanted surprises. I want- From Page 1 I ed stuff that just catches afraid of saying the wrong I thing or doing the wrong everybody by surprise. thing or leaving the wrong wanted a part of the show unplanned. wanted impression. But what I've to be I wanted be realized is not leaving an energy. I to at all is worse. able to run around a stage, impression jumping down. I It's even less productive." up and a mix between Change for Hayes isn't wanted to be easy. He's admittedly Chris Martin, Gafih Brooks longed for control in his and Michael Bubl6." whether l[ Hayes' live show is a day-to-day life - vi- that includes crafting a new wild, no-holds-barred action, Sto- album, dreaming up new sion put into melodies, or simply mak- ryline is its logical prede- cessor. Expertly crafted ing sure he finds time to THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS snag groceries in between yet cut with a free-flow- vinyl and mandolin shop- ing spirit where all ideas ping. Hayes is learning to are worth exploring, the showcases TUESDAY, fly by the seat of his pants. I4-track affair JULY 26,2016 un- "I've had to let go of be- Hayes' diversity and commitment to not ing a routine person," he erring continues. "We have this staying tbe course. When debut saying in the band, 'Do it posited against his Live.'It's how we live our album, Hayes views Sto- the "person your lives: you do it live, you fig- ryline as parents coming home ure it out. I have to be brave saw college a year." enough as a person to live from after agenda was the way I make my music." "My only just make sure wasn't It's easy to look at Hayes to I and marvel at his oft-re- bound by repeating history, locked into counted successes: receiv- that I wasn't ing his first guitar from doing what I've alreadY says. wanted actor Roberl Duvall at age done," he "l was diverse six; performing for the a record that President the following and different and had a year; signing with Atlantic little bit of everything." album Nashville Records at age And so on an bY 18; touring as a support act as equally influenced as Nickel for Taylor Swift and Canie Fleetwood Mac harmony- Underwood not long after. Creek, there's the "Tat- It's all there for the world drenched, whiplash and the foot-stomPing to see. Hayes wanted more. too" space "Dude, I had it goodl" he "Wild Card" sharing more tender offer- says of opening for the two with "Invisible" and female country superstars. ings like his duty, "I could not sit here and "Still Fallin." It's says, to continue to think that happens everY Hayes music he's proud of. day by any means. Trust me, make "My job is to find mY I thank my lucky stars ! But the things it said a lot about my heart sound based on he saYs. whep, even with all that, I that inspire me," intention- was still pounding on the ta- "It's not about this or that or ble fighting to get more than ally having the other. My job is to find 40 minutes and a backdrop. sound and bring I wanted to put on a show." my own country mu- Hayes' hardscrabble my love for mentality translated into sic and country songwrit- and this past year's monumen- ing and storytelling musically introduce it in a RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Jared tal "We're Not Invisible" and- Paige sounds like me. Wortham, son of Joe Wortham headlining tour, a dream re- way that just want peoPle to alized for a musician whose "I $ says, concept for the massive live know me," Hayeg ee breath as he is outing was utterly visceral. taking a deep looks into the crystal ball view High School and will attend UT-Mar- Zann Wortham and his special friend Tay- "I wanted production. I scholarship to he calls his unpredictable tin this fall.Wortham graduated with the lor: Rodgers. Presenting the didn't want just lights and a highest GPA plans to Wortham were Anita Bell (right), president "Having someone care tenth in video screen," he explains, life. major in health and rmance. of the Kiwanis Club of Mar.tin, and Vickie you're say- his voice speeding up with about what Steve Lemond, treas Kiwanis Hazlewood, vice president. excitement as he recalls ing is a groundbreaking Club of Martin. said "the Kiwanis Scholar- beauti- his vision for a live show. feeling. That is a exPe- "I wanted more than that. ful, life-changing time. You I wanted my fans to expe- rience every don't get used to that." .rience, m*of.e" qf a shgy. I http : //www. wbbj tv. com/

UTM's Byford selected Somerville leaders raise $1.125 for 4-H Hall Fame million for UT Martin center MARTIN Dr. Jim - July 27,2016 by Assocraied Press (http /iww wpQtv col]l/Oiosi AljioqrqlC4lr9SSJ Byford of Martin is one of 16 individuals selected to join the national 4-H Hall SOMERVILLE, Tenn (AP) - Leaders in Fayette County have raised $1 125 of Fame for his service million for the development of an educational outreach center in Somerville that and dedication to the orga- will be operated by the University of Tennessee at Martin nization. Byford is dean emeritus the of University \A /C-TV reports that Gov Bill Haslam presented a $1 125 million check for the of Tennessee at Marlinis College of Agriculture and center on Tuesday after money was raised by Methodist Hospital, Somerville's Applied Sciences. Board of Mayor and Aldermen, the Fayette County Commission and the Before beginning his University of Tennessee Foundation career with UT Martin in 1987, Byford spent more The center is currently an empty building that was once the home of Methodist than 20 years serving as an extension wildlife spe- Hospital The building was donated to Somerville last year to be renovated cialist in both Ceorgia and Tennessee. A ceiti- JIM BYFORD State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris says the Somerville Center will bring fied wildlife biologist, he higher education opportunities to students in the area received a doctoral degree Conference. in wildlife from Auburn He has participated in more than 20 other state, regional and national 4- H conferences and was uatron. awarded the National

Byford's involvement Association of Extension THE PAR15 POST-INTELI.I6ENCER WEDNE5DAY, JULY 21 20I6 with the national 4-H pro- 4-H Agents' Distinguished gram, which in Tennessee Service Award in 1919. teaches leadership, citi- During his 23-year Somerville raises $1.125 zenship and life skills to tenure with UT Martin, million for UT Martin center more than 168,600 youth Byford worked to ensure in grades 4-12, soes that 4-H members and SOMERVILLE - Leaders far beyond classr6om organization events were in Fayette Countyhave raised instruction. During his always welcome at the $r.rz5 mill lS-year tenure with UT university. He served as ment of an Extension, Byford initi- adviser and mentor to the reach center in Somerville that ated the Tennessee 4-H UT Martin chapter of the Wildlife will be operated by the Univer- Project, which Collegiate 4-H Club and sity enrolls more of Tennessee at Martin. than 30.000 often assisted with State \AIMC{V members annually; 4-H Roundup reports that Gov. the events. He gr.rz5 Tennessee 4-H Wildlife received the prestigious Bill Haslam presented a Judging Contest, which State Friend of 4-H Award million check for the center became a national event in 2OlI during the 64th on Tiresday after moneywas in 1988 and has been annual Tennessee 4-H raised by Methodist Hospital, recognized as a national Congress. Somerville's Board of Mavor program of distinction; Byford has given more and Aldermen, the Fayetie and the Tennessee 4-H than 60 invited presenta- County Commission and the FACE (Food and Cover tions in 28 states, Ecuador University of Tennessee Foun- Establishment) Contest, and Japan over rhe past dation. which allows members to three decades, and is the The center is currentlv grow a wildlife food plot. author of a book' titled an He also started the "Close to the Land," pub- Tennessee 4-H Wildlife lished by UT Press in Conference, which lasted 1999. more than 35 years and TheNational4-H Hall of to Somerville last year to be was the longest-running Fame Inducti renovated. conservation camp in the is scheduled State Senate Majority Leader nation, and initiated the Oct. 7 at the MarkNorris says the Somer- first Southern Region 4-H Youth Conference Center ville Center will bring higher Wildlife Volunteer in Leader Chevy Chase, Md. education opportunities to students in the area. Several Obion County students have been awarded scholarships to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin for the 2016-17 yeaf. The local recipients include: . Tyler Bolton of Unron City, son of Theresa Bumpus and Steve Bolton, who will be a junior. He received the Elam Transfer Scholarship. . Emma Bruner, daugh- WHAT'S COOKING? - High school left) Dr. Sylvia Morin, UT Martin assistant ter of Keven and Michelle students from across the region recently professor of Spanish; Diana Rico from Bruner of Martin, who will attended the University of Tennessee at South Fulton High School, first place des- be a freshman. She received Martin's Modern Foreign Language High sert; Riley Comia from Westview High the Chancellor's Award. School Day during the spring semester. School in Martin, second place dessert; . MaSon Todd Chandler. Students used their foreign language skills Savannah Scarbrough and Khali O'Connor, son of Todd and Jennifer and cultural knowledge to compete in a both from Gleason High School, first place Chandler of Kenton, who variety of Spanish and French competi- main course; Maycie Rollins from Gleason will be a freshman. He tions, including cooking, poster and quiz High School, second place main course; received the Chancellor's bowl contests. Among those involved in and Dr. Anton Garcia-Fernandez, UT Award. the Spanish cooking contest were (from Martin assistant professor of Spanish. . Jennifer Del-Castillo of Union City, daughter of James and Cindy Watkins. who will be a senior. She received the Elam Transfer Achieve Scholarship. . Andrew Sean Kinney, "son of Candi Kinney of South Fulton, who will be a freshman. He received the Achieve Scholarship. . Johen Rico, daughter of Rafael Rico and Maria Montoya of Union City, who will be a freshman. She received the Achieve Scholarship. . Kendall Speed, daughter GETTING QAIZZED - A team from competitions, including cooking, poster of Brian and Yonna Speed South Fulton High School won second and quiz bowl contests. Among those of Union City, who will be place in the Spanish language and culture involved in the quiz competition were a freshman. She received quiz bowl competition at the University (from left) Dr. Randy Garza, UT Marlin the Dean's Scholarship. 6f Tennessee.at Martin's Modern Foreign professor.of Spanish; Kimberly Jackson, . Zackary Williamson, language Fligh School Day during the South Fulton High School Spanish teacher; son of Jirn and Amy .spring semester. High school students from SFHS team members Carly Robertson, Williamson of Union City, the region u Breeanna Clark, Payton Allen and Owain who will be a freshman. skills and c Ballance; and Dr. Anton Garcia-Fernandez, He received the J. Harbert te in a variety UT Marlin assistant professor of Spanish. Bennett Scholarship. . Kendra Young, daugh- ter of Rozelle and Janet Dotstry of Union City, who will be a freshman. She received the Achieve Scholarship and the Harold Conner Scholarship. Somerville leaders bring higher education raise $1.125 million opportunities to students in for UT Martin center the area. SOMERVILLE (AP) - Leaders in Fayette County have raised $1.125 million for the development of an educational outreach center in Somerville that will be operated by the University of Tennessee at Marlin. WMC-TV (http:i/bit. lyl2awgT3L) reports that Gov. Bill Haslam present- ed a $1.125 million check for the center on Tuesday after money was raised by Methodist Hospital, Som- erville's board of mayor and aldermen, the Fayette County Commission and the University of Tennessee POSTER PARTICIPANTS ThE left) Emily Fowler from Westview High Foundation. University of Tennessee at Martin recently School in Martin, third place; Hannah The center is currently hosted Modem Foreign Language High Carlisle from South Fulton High School an empty building that was School Day during the spring semester, and Myah Jennings and Colby Brooks, once the home of Methodist g studqnt ,o.Fq,, both fro High School,,who all Hospital. The building was . s used ign tied for e: Katie Capua from donated to Somerville last language skills and cultural knowledge to Westview High School, first place; and year to be renovated. compete in a variety of Spanish and French Dr. Daniel Nappo and Dr. Anton Garcia- Senate Majority State competitions , including cooking, poster and Fernandez, professor and assistant profes- Leader Mark Norris says quiz bowl contests. Among those involved sor of Spanish at UT Martin, respectively. the Somerville Center will , in the Spanish poster contest were (from Somerville leaders raise $L.L25 mil.lion for UT Martin center https://www.ksl.com/ By The Ass;ociated Press I Posted Jr,rl 27th 2016 i;i 4.2Oanr

SOMERVILLE, Tenn (AP) - Leaders in Fayette County have raised $1 125 million for the development of an educational outreach center in Somerville that will be operated by the University of Tennessee at Martin.

WMC-TV (http://bit lyl2awgT3l ) reports that Gov Bill Haslam presented a $1 125 million check for the center on Tuesday after money was raised by Methodist Hospital, Somerville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen, the Fayette County Commission and the University of Tennessee Foundation

The center is currently an empty building that was once the home of Methodist Hospital The building was donated to Somerville last year to be renovated

State Senate Majority Leader Mark Norris says the Somerville Center will bring higher education opportunities to students in the atea. "Soar in Four" costs onllne students more

Submitted Report The new tuition structure immediatelv Contributor impacts 36 percent of UT Martin stu- dents and will be phased in from fall 2016 Online University of Tennessee at Mar- through summer 2020, at which point 78 tin students will see a2.2percentincrease percent of students will be affected. The in our fees for undergraduate students amount of tuition paid will be based on and a 3 percent increase for graduate. academic hours alreddy earned by a cur- As part of a new initiative, "Soar in rent student. Mo under $3,840 INDEPENDENT APPEAL tory fees as full-time students. Part-time and online students will remain on the ter hours per semester and will fund new traditional per-hour model. UT Martin initiatives beneficial to student success, does not charge for enrolled hours above WEDNESDAY JULY 27 ,2016 including an upgraded Career Develop- 12, which is the threshold for full-time ment and Internship Center. students for financial aid, tuition and fee UT Martin's Student Government As- purposes. sociation, nputto de- Mandatory fees at the university will cide inves for the new not increase this academic year. Addition- funds supports the newtuition model. ally, the university is reducing'the overall other improve-""r:"T:lto,,il residential housing rates and increasing "#,lt - private scholarship assistance. urses, new degree For freshmen attending UT Martin this 'software, new liv- fall, a final Sgmmer Orientation and Reg- ing-learning communities, and increased istration session is setJuly 15 Fall semester tutoring and advising. classes begin August 22.

Submitted Photo Ross Mitchell is pictured with (from left) Sen. Dolores Gresham (R-Dist. 25) and Molly McCa rley, Ten nessee Ca reer Centei Somervi I le. Local resident graduates from WestStar Leadership Program By Erin Chesnut UT Martin Staff Writer

Ross Mitchell, Attorney at Law, PLLC, in McNairy County, graduated from the Uni- versity of Tennessee at Martin's WestStar Leadership Program as part of the 2016 class during a ceremony held Iune 22 in lackson. The WestStar Leadership Program, now in its 28th year, is the largest and oldest re- gional leadership program and has graduated 768 alumni to date. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. JULY 27,20'16 Martin, UTM Police Departments - Participate ln Active Shooter Training On July 19, 2016, officers with the Martin and the University of Tennessee at Martin Police Departments participated in training which has become extremely important to law enforcement across the United States. According to Martin Police Captain Phillip Fuqua, the officers trained at Martin Elementary School on the proper lactical methods in the event that there is an active shooter on campus. An active shooter is defined as "an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a concentrated and populated area." The training gives the offlcers the ability to become familiar with the layout of the school and to train on various shooting scenarios to prepare them for any incid,ent that might occur. It was also a great opportunity for:the two Martin P.D. and UTM police officers conducted active shooter agencies to work together training at Martin Elementary recently to prepare for such an event' as one team to accomplish a common goal. The training was part of an eight-hour training session, during which the officers were Byford SeleGteil Ior+H Hall 0f lame all recertified with Tasers and OC spray, Fuqua stated. Dr. Jim Byford, of Martin, is became a national event in 1988 one of 16 individuals selected and has been recognized as a to join the national 4-H Hall of national program of distinction; Fame for his service and dedica- and the Tennessee 4-H FACE tion to lhe organization. Byford (Food and Cover Establishment) is dean emeritus of the Universi- Contest, which allows members ty of Tennessee at Martin's Col- to grow a wildlife food plot. lege of Agriculture and Applied He also started the Tennessee Sciences. 4-H Wildlife Conference, which Before beginning his career lasted more than 35 years and with UT Martin in 1982 Byford was the longest-running con- spentmore than2} years serving servation camp in the nation, as an extension wildlife special- and initiated the first Southern ist in both Georgia and Tennes- Region 4-H Wildlife Volunteer see. A certified wildlife biologisl Leader Conference. he received a doctoral degree in He has participated in more wildlife from Auburn Universi- than 20 other state, regional and Dr. Jim Byford ty and began working with the national 4-H conferences and Georgia Extension soon after was awarded the National Asso- graduation. ciation of Extension 4-H Agents' in 20ll during the 64th annual Byford's involvement with the Distinguished Service Award in Tennessee 4-H Congress. national 4-H program, which in 1979. Byfordhas givenmore than 60 Tennessee teaches leadership, During his 23-year tenure invited presentations in 28 states, citizenship and life skills to more with UT Martin, Byfordworked Ecuador and Japan over the past than 168,600 youth in grades to ensure IhaI 4-H members and three decades, and is the author 4-12, goes far beyond classroom organualion events were always of a book titled "Close to the instruction. Durrng his l8-year welcome at the university. He Land," published by UT Press in tenure with UT Extension, By- served as adviser and mentor 1999. ford initiated the Tennessee 4-H to'the UT Martin chapter of the The National 4-H Hall ofFame Wildlife Project, which enrolls Collegiate 4-H Club and often Induction Ceremony is sched- more than 30,000 members assistedwith State 4-H Roundup uled to take place Oct. 7 at the annually; the Tennessee 4-H events. He received the presti- National 4-H Youth Conference Wildlife Judgine Contest, which gious State Friend of 4-H Award Center in Chevy Chase, Md. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . JULY 27,2016

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Severar residents of Henry and weakrey counties s. raid,,lTi::T,iifiY:,X:8,Y";l,lUll"rXXTt; nry Gounty clerk; Kelly Codega, director ptist Medical Groups and Baptist Cancer A,o"^i:s''il:rtil,""'fi iil:i'"1:il,iJii,51"il,""1 pictured are Tommy Legins, executive vice preside Systems Inc., and Elizabeth Pritchett, director of s Solutions. The WestStar Leadership Program, no regional leadership program and has graduated 768 alumni to date.

srudents lnuited To ulill Summet Basn Panu to Recreation Rampage from 3-5 o.m. in the tjT-Martin Student Recreation Center. Students and their families are invited to learn more about The Jackson Sun Thursday, July 28,2016

Somerville leaders APPEAL

STATE GAZETTE I THUnSOAY JULY 28,2016 Somerville leaders Faise $1.125_ million fon UT Mantin outPeach center SOMERVILLE, Tenn. center in Somerville sented a $1.125 million (AP) Leaders in that will be operated bY check for the center on Fayette County have the UniversitY of Tuesday after money raised $1.125 million for Tennessee at Martin. was raised by Methodist the development of an WMC-TV rePorts that HospitaI, Somerville's educational outreach Gov. BiLl Haslam Pre- Bclard c''f' li4ayor and Aldermen, the FaYette that was once the home Leader Mark Norris County Commission of Methodist Hospital. says the Somerville and. the University of The building was donat- Center will bring high- Tennessee Foundation. ed to Somerviile last er education opportuni- The center is current- year to be.renovated. ties to students in the ly an _g.Tpt{.,g"ilding. State Senate Majority area. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JALY 28,2416

FESTIVAL, From Page I As for the music perform- ers, Belote said, "We've put some very good talenton that stage and haven't charged a cent for it." But in order to improve the acts offered, tickets must be bought. "We want to put out there the best festival that we can," Belote said, and offer more differ- ent music opportunities than ever before. He said an altetnatiye, would be to rent thqrllAr4 Center and charge $100, which is a common ticket price for most of the main acts. Instead, bleachers and chairs will be set up in Fes- tival Park and downtown it- self will benefit. "We feel it belongs down- ADMISSION TO BE CHARGED rs decided this town," Belote said. "It's a and Although events such as last - with the goal better festival, it brings the by Night Ranger at theTenn ment in years life and newness to Festival have been provided ahead. Photo by Nathan Morgan area." The capacity of the fes- tival arena will be about 3,000, Belote said. S Festiv al The acts for which tick- Tennessee oyb ean ets will be sold range from popular country to classic events rock to rhythm & blues to charge fo, main and contemporary rock and new country. By LINDA THURSTON events are added and the are spread far and wide, and As to complaints that Press Editor same resources are being most of them are still free. organizers are attempting For the first time in its 23- tapped repeatedly. Two music performances, to profit from the event, year history, the Tennessee The main reason Belote the Fireworks Show with Belote said the goal every Soybean Festival is charg- said tickets are being sold John-Denver-tribute per- year has been to "zero out" ing admission to its major is to improve the entertain- former Chris Collins, and the festival account, and it musical events, much to the ment offered. The more the Faith & Community still is. chagrin of many locals. popular the entertainer, and Night with Travis Cottrell, Ticket prices this year "We have labored over the more current he/she is, are both free, as are some are: Hunter Hayes, $20 in this move," said Event Di- the higher the cost is to hire very popular events such as advance and $25 the day rector David Belote. the entertainer. the All-American Lumber- of the event; Blood Sweat As the festival grows "Our goal is to make for jack Show, Cowtown USA & Tears and Three Dog each year, and as the enter- a better festival," Belote and Panfilov's Performing Night, $ I 5/$20; Vince Gill-, tainment gets better, Belote said. Pets, all of which will stage $15/$20, The Plain White said it's a "constant battle" While many communities multiple performances for T's, $15/$20; Morris Day over the resources needed. that stage similar activities several days. The award- and The Time, $10/$15; Traditionally the festiyal have a contained sPace and winning Magiqal Martin and the Brothers Osbome, has been funded through can charge an entry fee for Day is also free. $7/$10. sponsorships and dona- all events, the Tennessee SEE FESTIVAL, To purchase tickets go to tions, but each year more Soybean Festival activities PlcE ro tnsoybeanfestival. org. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016 Martin resident receives promotion

Jordan Long has been promoted to the Speaker of VOL t3t lNo tsOlThuGday Juty28 2016 the Senate and Lieutenant Governor of the Tennessee Somerville Leaders Raise $r.r Intercollegiate State Legis- lature. Million for UT Martin Center Long is a political sci- The Associated press ence major at the Univer- https ://www.memphisdailynews. com/ sity of Tennessee at Martin. He has lived in Martin his SOMER\aLLE, entire life. He was a senator Tenn. (Ap) - teaders in Fayette County have raised million and committee vice-chair at $r.r for the development of an educational outreach center in Somen'ille that the 46th General Assembly, will be operated by the University of Tennessee at Martin. and he was elected Speaker WMC-TV (http://bit.lylzawgT3l) Pro Tempore of the Sen- reports that C,ov. Bill Haslam ate on Nov. 14, 2015. He was is moving up to fill the va- men, cancy of Lieutenant Gover- nori Speaker of the Senate Foundation. pursuant to Article 5 section JORDAN LONG The center is 9 of the Constitution of the currently an empty building that was once the home of Tennessee Intercollegiate Methodist Hospital. He is the owner of Blue- The building was donated to Somervile last to State Legislature. Collar Creative, a web de- be renovated. 'ear Long was the author of sign and marketing firm 43, State Senate TISLBiII which became based in Martin, Majority Leader NIefk Ngqls says the Somerv.ille Center will HB2487 and bring bigber SB2l79 when He is the campaign man- education opportunities to students in the area. it was introduced into the ager for Bennie Castleman Tennessee General Assem- for House of Representa- bly. The bill is to be recon- tives. sidered when the General Assembly reconvenes. He is on track to gradu- ate in three years. After col- lege, he wants to attend law school to become a mal- practice attorney. He plans on becoming a member of the Tennessee General Assembly in the next few years. New scholarships available at UTM Parsons Center jThe Parsons/Decatur County they maintain a2.15 GPA. f)eere I-eadership Scholarship. Hlgher Education Foundation The Parsons Reconnect Studerts must have a 3.0 GPA to rvill linance a variety of new Scholarship will be awarded tcr qualify.lwo $5,000 scholarships scholarships for students all new sttrdents aver25 years of will be awarded in the 2016-17 attending the University of age who begin a degree progranl academic year. Tennessee at Martin Parsons at UTM Parsons Center in the All students who=witt qualify C6nter in the upcoming fall. Students rvill receive 1i600 for these scholarships Ue academic over the course of the year automatically considered for year. . 4s , .All new lieshrnen whcr part of this award. these awards, there is no need qrialify to receive the Tennessee Students rvho are already to submit an application. For H$pe Lottery Scholarship will enrolled at U'I'VI Parsons Center more information, contact U'lM alpo receive the new Kickstar:t and have served at least one Parsons Center Director Dr. Seholarship, an additional $500 year as a student ambassador Kellie Deere at 731-847-3880 or over the course of the year, if can be considered for a Dr. Keili kdeere(dutm.edu. The Jackson Sun Friday, July 29,2015

Aglricultural Finance Gonference UTM hosts endof-summer bash The 16th annual Mid-South Agri cultural Finance Conference will be The University of Tennessee at held from 8 a.m. to 2:45 P.m. Wednes- Martin is throwing a party today day in the Boling University Center and high school students from all at the UniversitY of Tennessee at areas are invited. Martin. Seats are still available, so The End of Sum4er Bash will submit registration materials as begin with check-in at 1p.m. in the Boling University Center, followed a service of the by an official welcome at 1:30 p.m. n Chair of Excel- and campus tours at 2 p.m. Stullents who have already taken a campus tour are still invited to Recreation Rampage from 3-5 p.m. in the Stu- w dent Recreation Center. farm operations' bottom lines. Agri Students and their families are cultural lenders, farmers, producers invited to learn more about UT Mar- and farm-related business owners tin programs of study; meet faculty, are encouraged to attend. staff and current students; and par- The conference will begin with ticipate in a variety of recreation check-in and a continental breakfast activities. at 8 a.m., with the official welcome Visit utm.edu/summerbash to at 8:20 a.gt. Four sPeaker sessions register. There is no charge to at- will focus on success in the econom-- tend. For more information about UT Martin or the admissions process, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (7 31) 881-7020. registration.' Dr. David Kohl, Professor emer- itus, Virginia Tech; Dr. Matthew

See Briefly, Page 28 Brock, owner and presr- found at utm.edu/depart- Briefly dent, Brock Associates, ments/cbga/agconfer- will serve as session ence/registration.php and Continued from Page 1B v speakers. should be faxed to (731) Registration is $150 881-7323. Payment will be for lenders and agricul- taken at the door. Roberts, associate pro- tural service providers, For more information fessor, Ohio State; Dr. $ZS for farmers and pro- or help with registration, Bob Young, chief econo- ducers, and $25 for stu- contact Jennifer Schlicht mist, American Farm dents and spouses. Regis- at [email protected] or Bureau; and Richard tration forms can be ca\l (731) 88'1,-7324.

lHI PARIS P()SI-INIELI.IGEN(ER FRIDAY, JUI.Y 29, 2016 Hill named to symphony position

Julie Hill, professor "Myrole our percussion instruments." ofrnusic and director of is to help Hill received a bachelor's percussion studies at the facilitate great degree in music education

University of Tennessee . musicbythe from UT Martin before earn- at Martin, will serve as percussion ing a master's degree from principal percussionist with section as a Arizona State University and the Paducah Symphony, whole, sowe a doctorate from the Univer- beginning with the 2oL6-V can continue sityof Kentucky. concert season. Julie to support the She is currently a member Hill, who began her career Hill symphonyto of several ensemble groups, with UT Martin in zoo5, the best ofour including the Caixa TFio and will occupy the orchestra's abilities," she said. X-4 Percussion Quartet, both Bill Ford seat, named for "I'll be responsible for as- of which have performed one of the symphony's signing parts to each section across the country and inter- benefactors. member and for maintaining nationally. Chesapeake man was tortured and kitled by Houthi rebels in Yemen, federal lawsuit says http ://Pilotonline'com/

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Houthi rebels tortured and killed a Chesapeake man in Yemen last year after detaining and accusing him and another American by the contractor of being spies after they arrived in the war-torn country on a United Nations plane, according to a federal lawsuit men's families.

The complaint filed this month in Washington accuses the Syrian and Iranian governments of sponsoring terrorism by providing material support to the Houthis, a Shiite rebel group. in November The court document provides the first detailed account of John Hamen's capture and death, which first was made public in the when his wife posted- on Facebook that the Army veteran and father of seven had died in captivity within weeks of arriving Middle Eastern country as a State Deparlment aontractor.

about why the At the time, the Houthis still held the other contractor and the State Department and United Nations were saying little men were arrested at the Sanaa airport Oct. 20 and what happened to them. The other contractor - Mark McAlister of Greenfield, Tenn. was released into U.S. custody in April. use the men The lawsuit contends that Hamen and McAlister were imprisoned to compel Saudi Arabia to stop bombing Yemen or to release through hostage as a negotiating tactic to secure the release of other combatants. The lawsuit says all efforts to secure Hamen's negotiations were "fruitless." identified by The Houthis took Hamen's body to a local hospital Nov. 6, then transferred it to the U.S. embassy in oman where he was his tattoos, the lawsuit says. State Department officials told Hamen's wife the Houthis found her husband dead in his room.

manner of death But an autopsy performed at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware concluded the cause of death was asphyxia and the and many was homicide, the lawsuit says. The autopsy noted that Hamen had sizable lacerations on his head, fiactured right ribs abrasions and contusions.

.,The primary evidence of torture is flom John Hamen's autopsy," Randy Singer, a Virginia Beach attorney representing the Hamen were and McAlister families, said in an email. "Although Mark McAlister did not witness the physical torture of John. since they captivity, is separated soon after they were taken hostage, his iestimony of the conditions, and of what he does know about John's consistent with the autopsy report."

The lawsuit says their captors separated McAlister and Hamen within hours after they were detained' The Houthis extensively Singer. searched the equipment and computers of both men looking for evidence of espionage, but found none, according to

captors who McAlister was kept in inhumane conditions for the duration of his captivity, with no contact with anyone other than his a hole in the interrogated him for hours each night, the lawsuit says. He was locked in a 12-by-9'/r-foot concrete cell with no light and the only times he floor for a toilet. The Houthis altowed McAlister to go outside to the prison yard three times during his captivity saw sunlight.

paper and subsist on a The lawsuit says McAlister was forced to wear the same clothes for six months, use the bathroom without toilet visible, bare-minimum amount of food and water. While confined, McAlister lost so much weight his ribs and backbone were clearly the lawsuit says.

and the .,He was repeatedly interrogated, threatened, intimidated and psychologically and physically abused, deprived' manipulated," lawsuit says. http : //pilotonline. com/

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McAlister and his family seek $3 l9 million in damages. Hamen's family seeks more than $350 million.

Syria and lran which do not have embassies in the United States - have not responded to the lawsuit.

.,Frankly, we don't expect either country to honor the judgment from a US court voluntarily," Singer said in his email.

Singer said If the court issues a judgment for the families, they can be paid from the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund. his legal team also would search for assets or money traceable to Iran or Syria that the U.S. government could seize.

The lawsuit cites a confidential 201 5 U .N. report that says Iran provided military support to Houthis in Yemen through arms transfers and brought thousands of Houthi soldiers into military camps in southern Syria to gain combat and weapons experience.

.,lran and Syria support the Houthis' military activities with the intention of weakening American allies in the Middle East, including the intemationally ricognized government of Yemen and its close ally Saudi Arabia," the lawsuit says. "As such, Defendants' provision of material -ititury and economic support to the Houthis is intentional, wanton, and willful, with the understanding that uiol"n.. against Americans such as Johl Hamen is an expected and welcomed result of such support."

Hamen and McAlister's employer had a contract to maintain a former hotel that had been turned into a diplomatic transit facility adjacent to the U.S. embassy, which was in use by the United Nations.

in Yemen on Feb. 11,2015,because of deteriorating security conditions. The Houthis The U.S. suspended-overthrown its embassy operations recently had the iniernationally recognized government, which led to a civil war. The United Nations was allowed to use the U.S. facility as a local headquarters.

Despite the evacuation of U.S. persomel, the State Department kept its contract with Tampa, Fla.-based Advanced C4 Solutions to retrofit the former Sheraton Hoiel to improve security and communications systems. Hamen's job entailed identifuing potential security risks throughout the facility and implementing strategies to mitigate them, Singer said. McAlister was a general contractor in charge ofrenovations.

AC4S's biggest customer is the Defense Department, although it also provides services to the State Department in Libya, Yemen, Iraq and Haiti, iicording to its website. AC4S hired Hamen in July and he traveled to Djibouti in east Afiica in October, where he boarded the United Nations aircraft to nearby Yemen.

Singer said Hamen's family also has requested $2.I million in compensation liom the United Nations.

,,This request was based on the fact that John Hamen was instructed to enter a dangerous situation ir Yemen to provide enhanced security ior United Nations personnel, that he entered Yemen via a United Nations flight, and that the United Nations, in conjunction with the United States and AC4S, made the assessment that it was safe to bring an American into Yemen despite significant indications to the contrary," Singer said.

The United Nations has not responded to the request, Singer said.

Hamen served in the Army for more than two decades and deployed to Iraq before retirin gin2012. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

McAlister previously had worked in the Middle East for private paramilitary contractors. He was released Aptil29 and arrived home in Tennessle in May, just in time to see one of his three children graduate from the University of Tennessee at Martin. The crowd welcomed him with a standing ovation.

,,Beeause of the circumstances, I really didn't think I was going to make it. As a matter of fact, I kind of decided not to even hope for it,', McAlister told WBBJ-TV at the time. "I tried to take my mind off of it but again, God made two miracles appear and I'm here today."

Brock Vergakis, 7 57 -222- 5846,