Aviators Music Programs Slated Concert the Department of Music at the University of Tennessee at Martin Has Announced the Following Musical Programs

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ilttYs UT Martin to host uirtual Ueterans Day Geremony

By Amher Ruch I November3,2020 at 11:31 AM CST - Updated November 3 at 11:31 AM MARTIN, Tenn. (KFVS) - The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Veterans Affairs will host a virtual Veterans Day ceremony.

The ceremony will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11 to honor the service of all veterans in the Martin community.

It will feature:

. Pre-recorded videos of the American Legion Post 55 presenting the colors . Dr. fohn Oelrich, assistant professor of music, and the Skyhawk String Ensemble performing a patriotic melody . Message from UT Martin Chancellor Keith Carver . Tribute to service by the UT Martin faculty and staff . Poem presented by |ames Avant, sophomore psychology maior at UT Martin Somerville Center

. Remarks by UT Martin Veteran Services Coordinator f ason Earley and Veteran Benefits Specialist Marcus VanCleave

The guest speaker will be Justin |ohnson, U.S. Marine and Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network regional director for Memphis and Shelby County.

The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Tuesday. November 3. 2020 Aviators Music programs slated concert The department of music at the University of Tennessee at Martin has announced the following musical programs: . Percussion Ensemble Concert at 8 tonight. It will be scheduled available on the UTM Music Facebook and YouTube The University of Ten- pages. nessee at Martin Aviators . Live from the Tent: Concert Band & Wind Ensemble Marching Band will host a will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. It will be a free drive-in "Last Blast" concert 3 p.-. performance; will be livestreamed on the UTM Music Saturday at the tent in Pacer Facebook and YouTube pages and may be listened to live Pond parking lot. on WUTM 90.3. The concert will be the . UTM Sessions Night: "Fast, Cheap and Out of Control, first time the Aviators will Steven Snowden" will be Thursday at 8 p.m. It will be perform in their new uni- available on the UTM Music Facebook and YouTube forms, unveiled in IVIarch, pages. as well as with new Yamaha To learn more, visit utm.edu/musicevents. drumline equipment. The drive-in concert is open to the public, with no admission fee. It will also be livestreamed on the UTM Music Facebook and YouTube accounts as well as WUTM 90.3 FM. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAI NOVEMBER 3, 2020

UTM named fall2020 outstanding employee award recipients Destin Tucker, director of Hortense Parrish Writing the Office of Undergradu- Center with administrative ate Admissions, and Sheav needs. She has also helped McGehee, administrativl organize the Young Writ- assistant to the Department er'g Conference for many of English and Modern years. Foreign Languages, are "Her experience, ex- the fall 2020 recipients of piirtise and administrative the Outstanding Employee acumen have made her in- Awards for their dedication dispensable to the chair and and service to the UT Mar- faculty in EMFL. ... Going tin community. above and beyond the call Tucker has servedn as of duty is just a normal [he director of admissions day's work for her," read since 2016 and overseas McGehee's nomination the recruitment and enroll- letter. ment of new undergraduate Chancellor Keith Carver Chancellor Keith Carver and Destin Thcker students, campus tours and surprised both recipients recruiting events, as well with their plaques, which as Summer Orientation and are normally awarded to Registration (SOAR). the recipients each fall and "Destin is a doer. She spring during the clerical ,rhings, doesh't jusr ptan and support',staff 1 coffeei' shE takes action.and does The event was not held this whatever is needed to lall because of ihe pan- achieve success, and we demic. have witnessed many suc- UTM Outstanding Em- cessful outcomes due to ployee Awards are given her determination," read to one exempt and one Tucker's nomination letter. nonexempt employee each McGehee has worked in semester. Recipients are the English and Modern nominated by their co- Foreign Language office workers and chosen by a since 2013 and is respon- selection committee. sible for assisting faculty For more information, Sheay McGehee and Chancellor Keith Carver members with whatever contact the UTM Office needs to be accomplished, of University Relations at supervises the student 731-881-7615. workers and assists the THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 3030

INNOVATION AND PRODUCT REALIZATION FACILITY AT UTM - This artist rendering of the proposed lnnovation and Product Realization Facility at UT Martin shows potential uses of space for engineering and other projects.The{acility is a joint effort by UT Martin,Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and Dyersburg State Community College to support and expand workforce and economic development in rural NorthwestTennessee. Performance fundingr' Innovation Facility among UT Board highlights

+ifhe Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) credible senior leadership team, you have an incredible has recommended that the University of Tennessee at faculty, you have an incredible staff, and when all of Martin receive $393,000 in additional outcomes-based those pieces come together, the (funding) formula takes formula funding in the next budget year based on es- care of itself." tablished standards. The announcement was rnade by Petra McPhearson, vice chancellor for finance and University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd in com- administration, said that the funding news comes at an ments Oct. 23 during the fall meeting of the UT board opportune time for the university. "Funding formula in- of trustees. The meeting was conducted by webcast in vestments allow us to pay for initiatives that help our accordance with recommended safety standards during students be successful." she said in a statement. "This the COVID- l9 pandemic. fiscal year, the formula resulted in a reduction of over Boyd also announced that THEC has moved UT $1.1 million. The money will help us recover from the Martin's lnnovation and Product Realization Facility funding loss in fiscal year 2021 .The new funding in fis- to the commission's Capital Projects Recommendation cal year 2022 wlll certainly give us a step in the right List. The $17.5 million, 50,000-square-foot innovation d irection." center is one of three University of Tennessee projects The lnnovation and Product Realization Facility will recommended by THEC. The facility is a joint effort by be located on the UT Martin main campus and combine UT Martin, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology educational facilities, entrepreneurial centers and manu- and Dyersburg State Community College to support and facturing workshops surrounding a shared industrial expand workforce and economic development in rural maker space. "You all sent in. a great (innovation cen- Northwest Tennessee. Both the additional outcomes- ter) proposal, and as.a result, you're 9n oy{ list, and our based formula funding and the innovation center are mission now, my mission, is to work with Chancellor agenda items for the fall 2020 commission meeting Nov. (Keith) Carver and President Boyd to work to get that 6 at Middle Tennessee State University. building funded and to work to get the outcomes-based Mike Krause, THEC executive director, visited UT funding formula funded," Krause said. Martin Oct.2l and previewed both announcements dur- "The pandemic is challenging higher education and ing a weekly faculty and staff town hall. "UT Martin UT Martin in multiple lvays," said Carver in a statement. will be one of the institutions that's actually performed "THEC's recommendations for additional outcomes- well enough in the outcomes-based funding formula to based funding support and the new innovation center receive new money. . . . " Krause told the Zoom audience. come at a critical time as lve seek innovative ways to "And succeeding in the outcomes-based funding formu- support our students and contribute to the region's eco- la, without question, only happens if every layer to the nomic development now and in the future. We never take university has bought in. for granted support by the commission, the state and the "You have an incredible chancellor, you have an in- University of Tennessee." THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 -ffi*'ry944ry*$t.ry!s!$++q:

i" l i 6 ryl& lW;ryl I ll lffirel lwffil lm*l twtt kWr Digital artwork created by Dr.Windy Wang is featured in the "Made in Quarantine" exhibit Fine Arts Gallery hosts faculty exhibit The University of Tennessee at Martin To hear each artist discuss their cre- Fine Arts Gallery is currently hosting ations, visit the UT Martin Department an exhibit titled "Made in Quarantine," of Visual and Theatre Arts Facebook to which features artwork made by faculty watch the archived opening night celebra- members in the Department of Visual and tion. Theatre Arts who found creative inspira- The "Made in Quarantine" exhibit runs tion even through the pandemic. until Nov. 13, and the Fine Arts Gallqry is Gallery visitors can see artwork such as open to the public from l-5 p.m., Monday ceramics, fibers, paintings, graphic design through Friday. Masks are required in the creations and digital projections by facul- gallery. ty artists David McBeth, Donna McBeth, For more information, contact Dr. Carol Sarah Haig, Michelle Williams, Jason Eckert, chair of visual and theatre arts, at Stout, Lane Last and Dr. Windy Wang. '731-881-7897 .

AVIATORS MARCHING BAND HOSTS 'LAST BLAST' CONCERT -The University of Tennessee at Martin Aviators Marching Band will host a "Last Blast" concert at 3 p.m. on Nov.7, at the tent in the Pacer Pond parking lot.The concert will be the first time the Aviators will perform in their new uniforms, which were unveiled in March, as well as their new completely outfittedYamaha drumline equipment. The drive-in concert is open to the public,with no admission fee. lt will also be livestreamed on the UTM Music Facebool< andYouTube accounts as well asWUTM 90.3 FM "The Hawk." For more information, contact Dr.Julie Hill, chair of the Department of Music, at 73 l-88 l-7402. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 COWBOYS & AMERICAN HER()ES -fofn* By Morgan Summerlin Qualifier. He also qualified much hard work into his in tris ratirersEot- steps Special to The Press twice in his event, Saddle education. Robert was on by choosing to serve Bronc Riding, to attend the the dean's list all four se- in the U.S. Army. Robert I am proud to be an College National Finals mesters he attended at the met with a recruiter at the American. Rodeo. For those that are University of Tennessee Martin U.S. Armv recruil- I don't think there is any unfamiliar with the CNFR, at Maftin. He also ioined ing starion during his senior better way to start off. I am it is a rodeo that is held ev- Tau Sigma.Honor Sbciety year of college in order to proud to live in the great- ery June in Casper, Wyo- and the National Societv of apply for the Army's flight est country in the world. A ming. This particular rodeo Leadership and Success. In program. "Flying and serv- country where freedom isn't consists of the best of the the spring of 2020, Roberr lng my country was the actually free, but because best college rodeo competi- graduated college with an only thing that excited me of the men and women who tors from over 100 different associates and bachelor's when I thought of what I are serving overseas while colleges. degree in Agricultural Busi- would be doing in the fu- we get to lay our heads to Robert didn't just stop ness, Magna Cum Laude ture," Roberl said. rest at night, that price is there. He continued to be honors, and was named the During our conversa- continually being paid for rewarded for his hard work 2020 UTM Intercollesiare tion, I asked him if he had us all each and every day. in the sport of rodeo by be- Athletics Rodeo Athleie of always wanted to ioin the Robert Haley, a former stu- coming the NIRA (National the Year. U.S. Army. "My dad has dent at the University of Intercollegiate Rodeo As- L.ike many other college been in the military most Tennessee at Martin and sociation) American Award students, when it was tirie of my life, so I have been college rodeo athlete, rel Recipient. to start looking for a career. interested in it since I was cently made that very de- He was obviously very he was unsure at first about cision - to serve in our passionate about the sport what exactly he wanted to See Cowboys United States Army. I'm of rodeo during his col- do. "None of them seemed Page I I honored to have the oppor- lege career, but he also very fulfllling to me," Rob- tunity to bring his unique made sure to put just as ert said. He soon decided to story to light in recognition of all of his accomplishments thus far. Robert first arrived in the small town of Martin in the fall of 2018 as a junior ffansfer from Clarendon College. Not only did he become a full-time college student, he also became a member of the UT-Martin college rodeo team. While at Martin, Robert made many accomplishments in both his academics & athletics. In 2019 alone, he was named the NIRA (National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association) Ozark Region Reserve Champion Saddle Bronc Rider and a PRCA (Professional Ro- deo Cowboys Association) Southeastern Circuit Final s

Robert Haley competing in the Saddle Bronc Riding at the UT-Martin spring Rodeo THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Robert Haley's recruitment ceremony at the UT-Martin practice arena

cowBoYs WOFT program, also parts about Robert's recruit- From Page lO known as the "Street to ment process was that he Seat" program, by the Sep- was sworn into the little. knew wanted to Army to I I tember Selection Board. begin serve in some way, but I a new chapter of his During my conversation life in the very same place just wasn't sure when or with Robert, he made sure where how," said Robert. He told he ended a previous to give recognition to his one the UTM college me how he was mainly just - ro- recruiters. He told me that deo practice arena. He was interested in rodeo through- receiving a good recruiter to surrounded his friends, out high school hnd col- by assist during the application family and UT-Martin college with plans of having process is one of the most lege rodeo a career in the agricultural coach, John Lu- important factors when it thi, celebration this industry one day. Although in of comes to being accepted milestone in his life. this was his intention in the into the program. "The Best of wishes to Robert beginning, plans can tend Martin U.S. Army recruit- in all of his future endeav- to change over time. He ing station and SFC. Stein- ors as he leaves basic explained that during his for man, SSG. Woodruff, and training junior and senior year of in March of 2021. SSG. Outlaw went above Thank you to every individ- college, he still enjoyed the and beyond to get me se- ual who is currently or has sport of rodeo, but it had lected. I am very grateful to previously seemed less significant than served in our have recruiters that did ev- it had previously. United States military with erything they could to help efforts of defending After a long application our name get into the career of my tion & our freedom. process, he was finally ac- dreams," said Roberl. bless cepted into the Army's God the United One of the most special States of America. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2O2O

savannah stanley, a former urM rodeo athrete, carrying the American flag.

Mariin Kiwanis initiils nr. lones as tr.*.lub piesideni

^ Dr. Annle C.-1onesl as preSneil (Frank Black Office of Career planning @ Studies). assistant secretary ; served as president in 2041 - and Development, was Steve Lemond (Information 08) and the first African- installed as the president of Technology Services), trea- American female to serve. the Kiwanis Club of Martin surer; and Linda Ramsey, Since women were first at the club's Oct. 5 Zoom assistant treasurer. welcomed into the club meeting. Current Kiwanis Board in 1988, 18 women have Dr. Jones has been an members elected include served as president of this active member of this group Frank 'Black, Sara Sieber active civic organization and is looking forwa"rd tb and Earl Wright, serv- with the motto "serving the guiding the club through ing through September children of the world." the ongoing pandem-ic 2021: and Beny Giles and while continuing, as stated fln Gathers tBiological in the Kiwanii mission, Scrences). serving through "to improve the world. one September 2022.- child and one community at Dr. Jones is the 54th atime." president of the Kiwanis Other officers installed Club of Martin, which was by Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Cathy chartered in 1968 as an all- Fry included John Mayros, president-elect; male club. She is the second L-aura African-American to serve Taylor (Health and Human Perlormance), vice oresi- dent; Danelle Fabihnich (Athletics). pasr presidenr; Anna CIark. secretary: THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY NOVAMBER 3,2020

Kiwanis holds Zoommeeting r,rr::: lt;it.i:::::::::l j.:::::::::::i:i'!:::::::::::$fi;.;:l:::L,l;j:: Dr. Renee LaFleur, gle that involved decades :: f r.ilN!.r;7f associate professor of his- of protest and agitation. '!;:i;71-Ttillir:::r:,f tory and director of the Continued activism led to Center for Women and full suffrage for all women Gender Equality at UT decades after the l9th Martin, gave a presenta- amendment was ratified. tion entitled "Marking the Dr. LaFleur described 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th how Tennessee played a Amendment" at the Oct. pivotal role in the passage 28 Zoom meeting of the of the 19th Amendment Kiwanis Club of Martin. in 1920. She showed a ....r-; S Dr. LaFleur was assisted map highlighting 35 of the ;il\, by her daughter Eleanor, 36 states necessary to rat- the amendment as she ' 8. who described in a ify tr-". " . video recording the sig- underscored the impor- 1 -E{T nificance of colors associ- tance of Tennessee's vote ated with the women's suf- in the ratification process. :J frage movement white She noted that the decid- for purity, yellow- fog the ing vote in Tennessee was sunflower and hope, red cast by Harry T. Burns, whose mother for those against suffrage had writ- l$14a for women, and purple for ten a letter to him with dignity. Eleanor explained the words "remember the how in Tennessee those women." He voted yes, in favor of suffrage for and Dr. LaFleur said this iffi women often wore yellow vote changed the course roses and those who were of action for many years against wore red roses. to come. #= Eleanor's father, Dr. Ricky "This shows how one SPECIAL GUESTS - Dr. Renee LaFleur and daughter Garlitz, is also a professor vote can make a differ- Eleanor, 8, were guests at the Oct. 28 Kiwanis meetinS. of history at UT Martin. ence," she said. Their costumes eiho the suffragist movement that led to Through a series of Dr. LaFleur and Eleanor the ratification of the l9th amendment granting women pictures and graph ics. are each being presented the constitutional right to vote.The garden flag Dr. LaFleur Dr. LaFleur shared infor- with a certificate indicat- is holding shows a-graphic of children from around the mation about women's ing that a donation in their world an? features ihe Kiwanis slogan "Serving the chil- activism and the suffrage honor has been made to dren of the world." movement. She explained the Martin Public Library that the right to vote for Foundation. women initially exclud- Kiwanis president ing most- women of color Annie Jones conducted was achieved through a this Zoom meeting with lengthy- and difficult strug- 13 members and three guests present. Since May and after a month in April without gathering as a club, Kiwanis began Zoom meetings and will continue meeting in this format until meetings can be safely scheduled once again in the University Center at UT Martin. Kiwanians Steve Lemond and Clinton Smith have shared the responsibility ol hosting the meetings. https ://www.cheathamcountyexchange. conv

Historical marker placed next to Summitt's former home

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Pat Summitt was honored again by her home county last Saturday, this time in front of the house where she lived when she was a high school basketball star. That's where relatives of Summitt - who was inducted into the Cheatham County Sports Hall of Fame the previous week - were on hand as a Tennessee Historical Commission marker was unveiled alongside Highway 12 in Henrietta.

Henrietta borders Summitt's native Montgomery County, where there was no opportunity for fer to play high school basketball.

So, her parents moved the family just across the county line - to the corner of Highway 12 and Hazel Drive - and Summitt enrolled at Cheatham County Central High.

The house, on a large lot, is still owned by the family, so parking was no problem for the ceremony.

Summitt died in 2016 after a lifetime of achievements in basketball. She's best known for her 38-year career coaching the University of Tennessee's Lady Vols.

She racked up eight national championships en route to becoming the second- winningest college basketball coach in history with 1,098 victories, according to the historical marker.

The UT Martin graduate also played in the 1976 Olympics and coached the U.S. team to the gold medal in the 1984 Olympics. She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.

Casey Davis, one of Summitt's nieces, told Saturday's gathering that the marker is

more than a reminder of Summitt's basketball accomplishments. Davis said it's also a reminder of Summitt's high school years in Cheatham County, beyond basketball. https ://www. cheathamcountyexchange. com/

Davis said Summitt used to drag race along Highway 12. That comment prompted Cheatham County Mayor Kerry McCarver to joke that maybe the road should be renamed the "Pat Summitt Drag Strip."

The marker provides an impressive amount of information, McCarver told the gathering. However, telling Summitt's entire story really would require such a marker "every 50 feet between here and Ashland City," he said.

The Cheatham County Commission unanimously voted to fund the $1,500 marker, McCarver said. He thanked the Tennessee Department of Transportation for assistance including replacing the decrepit Henrietta sign next to the marker.

Minutes after McCarver and Davis addressed the gathering, McCarver climbed a ladder and removed the covering over the marker.

The moment drew applause - nothing new for anything involving Summitt.

Worldwide, the marker won't become as well known as the championships, the gold medal or the Hall of Fame induction.

But in Cheatham County, it sure hits home.

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Performers (L to R) Ella Sego and Ethan Tuster of the Vanguard Theatre on the campus of the University of Martin prepare for their upcoming virtual play, which will be livestreamed on the Department of Visual and Theatre Arts Faeebook page this week. UT I'lartin's Uanguard Theatte t0 hesent Uiilual Play'Doubt, A Parable' MARTIN (October 22) - Tij'e St. Nicholas School and Church The Vanguard Theatre will University of Tennessee at in the Bronx in 1964 and follows not charge admission for the Martin Vanguard Theatre will a skeptical nun, Sister Aloysius, fall play since it is being lives: perform "Doubt, A Parable," who questions the relations treamed, but is encouraging by John Patrick Shanley at 7 of Father Flynn, the priest, viewers to donate the price of p.m. November 5-7, and at 3 and Donald Muller, the first a ticket, $15, to support the pro- p.m. November B. In response African American altar boy in duction costs of this and future to the COVID-l9 pandemic, the the school. As confrontation performahces of the UT Martin performances will be closed to leads to deceptive actions, Sis- theatre company. Doniitions the public, and instead, lives- ter Aloysius is left with doubt can be made to the UT Martin treamed on the Department of for the future of the church. Support the ARTS Campaign at Visual and Theatre Arts Face- The four-person cast allows utm.edu/starts. book account. for social distancing on stage For more information, con- "Doubt, A Parable," a 2005 and follows Centers for Disease tact the Department of Visual Pulitzer Prize and Tony Control (CDC) guidelines in and Theatre Arts at 731-BB1- Award-winning play, is set at oider to safely present the play. 7400. 'Dresden Enterprise r Dresden,Tenn.. Wednesday November 4,2020

bers elected are Frank Black, Sara Sieber and Earl Wright, Kiwanis serving through September 2021; and. ...From Front Page Betty Gfles and Ann Gathers, serving through Sep- tember 2A22. forward to guiding the club Dr. Jones is the 54th presi- through the ongoing pandemic dent of the Kiwanis Club of while continuing, as stated in ,,to Martin, Tennessee, which was the Kiwanis mission, im- charted in 1968 as an all-male prove the world, one child and club. one community at a time." She is the second Afri- Other officers installed by can-American to serve as pres- Kiwanis Lt. Gov Cathy Fry ar-e ident (Frank Black served as follows: as John Mayros, pres- president in 200? - 08) and the ident-elect; Laura Taylor, vice Annie Jones first African-American female president; Danelle Fabianich, to serve. past president; Anna Clark, Sinbe women were first wel- secretary; Clinton Smith, assis- comed into the club in 1988, 18 tant secretary; Steve Lemond, women have served as president Jones treasurer and Linda Ramsey, of this active civic organization assistant treasurer. with the motto ,.serving the Current Kiwanis Board mem- children of the world." First Black Female Kiulanis President MARTIN - The Kiwanis CIub of Martin has elected its first African-American woman to serve as president of the non-profit organization. The Dr. Annie C. Jones, Office UT Martin Aviators Marching Band performed October 7 -' of Career Planning and De- in front of the Boling Univeriiiv CLnGr. velopment at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was installed as the president of Aviators ilarching the Kiwanis Club of Martin Band to at the club's October 5 Zoom meeting. Dr. Jones has been an active member of the Host '[ast Blast' [oncert group and said she is looking _-MARTIN (November T) _ equipment. The University of Tennessee The drive-in concert is open See Kiwanis on Page 2 at Martin Aviators Marching ..Last to the public,.with no admis- Band will host a Blast; sion fee. c_oncert at 3 p.m., Saturday, The event will also be lives- November 7, at the tent in thl treamed on the UTM Music Pacer Pond parking lot. Facebook and YouTube ac- The concert will be the first counts as well as WUTM 90.8 time the Aviators will perform FM "The Hawk." in their new uniforms, which For more information, con- were unveiled in March, as tact Dr. Julie Hill, chair of well as their new completely the Department of Music, at outfitted Yamaha drumlinL 73L-88L-7402. ' Dtesden Enterprise . Dresden, Tenn. . Wednesday, illaveanher 4,202CI

Kiwanis I'leeting Highlights lmpoilance of Suffrage l'lovement

MARTIN (October 28) - Dr. Re- Dr. LaFleur described how nee LaFleur, associate professor Tennessee played a pivotal role of history and director of the in the passage of the 19th Amend- Center for Women and Gender ment in 1920. She showed a map Equality at UT Martin, gave a highlighting 35 of the 36 states presentation titled, "Marking necessary to ratify the amend- the 100ih Anniversary of the Rat- ment as she underscored the =€! i' ification of the 19th Amendment" importance of Tennessee's vote at the October 28 Zoom meeting in the ratification process. She of the Kiwanis Club of Marti,h. noted that the deciding vote in )!5;r Dr. LaFleur was assisted by Tennessee was cast by I '.SA Harry ;t-\1 \-\\- her daughter Eleanor, B, who T. Burns, whose mother had " de scribed in a video record- written a letter to him with the ffi{ ing the significance of colors words "remember the women." -i -- i associated with the women's He voted yes, and Dr. LaFleur suffrage movement white for said this vote changed the "ry+l**nisl purity, yellow for the- sunflower course of action for many years and hope, red for those against to come. suffrage for women, and purple "This shows how one vote carl for dignity. Eleanor explained make a difference," she said. how in Tennessee those in favor Dr. LaFleur and Eleanor are of suffrage for women often each being presented with a /ffi.M wore yellow roses and those who certificate indicating that a do- were against wore red roses. nation in their honor has been 1**ffi#'q Eleanor's father, Dr. Ricky Gar- made to the Martin Public Li- litz, is also a professor of his- brary Foundation. tory at UT Martin. Kiwanis president Annie Through a series of pic- Jones conducted this Zoom tures and graphics, Dr. LaFleur meeting with 13 members and shared information about wom- three guests present. Since May en's activism and the suffrage . and after a month in April with- movement. She explained that out gathering as a club, Kiwanis Dr. Renee LaFleur and daughter Eleanor, B, were guests at the the right to vote for women began Zoom meetings and will October 28 Kiwanis meeting. Their costumes echo the suffrag- initially excluding most women- continue meeting in this format ist movement that led to the ratification of the l9th amendment of color was achieved through until meetings can be safely granting women the constitutional right to vote. The garden a lengthy- and difficult struggle scheduled once again in the flag Dr. LaFleur is holding shows a graphic of children from that involved decades of pro- University Center at UT Martin. around the world and features the Kiwanis slogan "Serving test and agitation. Continued Kiwanians Steve Lemond and the children of the world." activism led to full suffrage for Clinton Smith have shared the all women decades after the 19th responsibility of hosting the amendment was ratified. meetings. https ://www. wbir. com/

UT Promise scholarship deadline extended to December

The last day to submit an application is December 15, 2O2O.

-: WBIR Staff : -: 9:53 AM EST November 5, 2O2O r'. : 9:53 AM EST November 5.2020

Students wanting to applyforthe TN Promise scholarship now have un:il Decemberl5io do so.

The deadline extension comes afte. the Tennessee Higher Education Commission/Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation announced the TN Promise application deadline extension to December 1,2020.

UT promise is an undergraduate scholarship program guaranteeing free tuition and mandalory fees for qualifying Tennessee residents attending University of Tennessee's campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooqa, Martin and Memphis

To apply for uT Promise, class of 2021 students must complete the appllcation found at s ::7.:.1;;. tli;1:,1;;11;'.;..:.:j.'..a.t.);tt.. i:ii.t:if ia..- nO latef lhan DeCembef 15,2024.

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Ueterans Day events in the Heartland 2020

Here's your guide to Veterans Day events in the Heartland, whether they're virtual or in-person. {Source: WVIRJ

By Amber Ruch I November 9,2020 at 2:05 PM CSI - Updated November 10 at 2:41 PM (KFVS) - Here's your guide to Veterans Day events in the Heartland, whether they're virtual or in-person.

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Weakley County

The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Veterans Affairs will host a virtual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. '-_ htlp u l4qlry, wtms-o_re4

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UT Martin Faculty Senate Committee Set To Vote On BIack History,Culture Course Resolution

By RACHEL COLLINS . NOV 9,2020

Tension persists between part of the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) campus community and the university's administration. Members of the UTM Black History Matters Coalition (BHMC) told WKMS they feel as if their concerns are falling on deaf ears; university representatives told WKMS procedural changes take time to enact. Tomorrow, the UTM Faculty Senate Executive Committee will vote on a resolution which aims to improve cultural diversity and inclusion by requiring African American History and Thought as a required general education course for all studies.

The faculty senat6 was slated to vote on the resolution during the Oct. meeting, but Faculty Senate President Sean Walker removed the item from the agenda just ahead of the meeting, a measure which caused further division. But Walker said the Faculty Senate Executive Committee will consider the resolution during the Nov. 10 meeting. 'These things take time'

Walker said the voting members of the executive committee include the senate president, the faculty senate president-elect or vice president, the faculty senate secretary, and the chairs of the five major Faculty Senate committees. He said non-voting members include past presidents, the provost and the chancellor; he invited the associate provost and faculty senate parliamentarian to attend as well, to serve in advisory roles.

lf the resolution passes the executive committee, the full faculty senate will review and vote on the measure during the Nov. 24 meeting.

But Walker said there are a few considerations to keep in mind as the process moves forward. One consideration: the executive committee may not vote on the measure, it may choose instead to table the matter until a curricular change request is submitted to accompany the resolution. A second consideration: the executive committee may choose to pass the measure to the committee on instruction (who decides which classes stay or are removed from curriculum) to review. A third consideration: even if the resolution passes committee and faculty senate, that doesn't guarantee change.

"Resolutions are statements of preference. But no curriculum change will occur until faculty members submit a curriculum request through the process that is outlined in the faculty handbook. And then it has to go through the process and be approved," Walker said. https ://www.wkms. org/1

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The process takes up to nine steps, Walker explained, going through a number of committees before it reaches the faculty senate, where it goes through more committees before approval. lf passed through the faculty senate, it's sent to the chancellor for fjnal approval.

Considering the many steps it would take to enact the general education course the resolution seeks, Walker estimated academic year 2022-2023 is the earliest it could become a reality--if it passes.

"The process is there to protect the curriculum, and primarily focused on protecting the students," Walker said.

When asked if he thinks the resolution will pass the executive committee, Walker said, "l really don't know." When asked if he personally supported creation of the course he said, "l still need more specificity," and cited the bureaucratic process he believes would provide that specificity. 'i

Walker said he is supportive of any possibility to provide more diversity and inclusion for minorities and the LGBTQ+ spectrum in all studies and courses, across the board.

'We can charitably say it's miscommunication'

Dr. David Barber, a member of the BHMC and history professor, said the coalition is frustrated because the members perceive reluctance to have the conversation. He said when members of the coalition approach university administrators to discuss the issues, they're met with "obstacles that exist before we can have the conversation."

"Do we need a requirement? After 4OO years, do we need all the people in this country to have an understanding of Black history and Black culture? lt appears to us that they don't want to have that conversation," Barber said.

"The Faculty Senate leadership and the administration are constantly talking about all these steps, steps to be taken in a prescribed fashion and originating in individual departments -- and in so doing, they are dodging their own responsibility," he added.

Barber said the group is aware of the curricular change request process, and they're still asking the faculty senate to approve the resolution. !1,q.:t1ryy9'-9:91 https ://www.weku. org/p

"We are proposing the resolution to get a commitment from the Faculty Senate on support for a requirement in African American History and Culture. With that kind of commitment we can sit down and have a sane discussion about how to make such a requirement happen. Absent that commitment we would be spinning our wheels trying to get anything through the Faculty Senate," he explained.

Barber noted the BHMC's position is the university cannot fulfill its mission statement without a requirement in African American History and Culture and states it is the university's responsibility to figure out how to make that requirement happen.

'You can love somewhere and also see where it can benefit to change'

UTM senior Alexis Millsaps said she's "troubled" by the perception she and other BHMC members of the coalition receive from the larger campus community.

" lt's come across i sort of a negative connotation, to be in a place of leadership in this group, because I think they have this concept that for us to criticize UT Martin's curriculum, or [Chancellor] Carver, we must, like, hate the school and have this bone to pick with Dr.

Carver, which isn't the case. Because at this point, I would consider him a friend. And I do respect him as a person. And I love this school. But I think it's important to note that you can love somewhere and also see where it can, you know, benefit to change."

Millsaps said she also feels as if more faculty and university administrators should be involved, because it's an issue important to a large body of students.

"The biggest thing l'm confused about is why the other faculty members and administrators who are essentially employed for the benefit of the students on this campus wouldn't pause to listen to the students on this campus. I don't understand how they expect to make any defining decisions or change large parts of the curriculum without the input of students," she explained.

When asked if she thinks the resolution will pass the first committee on Nov. 10, Millsaps said, "l don't know." https : //www.wkms. org/

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'The silence is deafening, is the problem'

Millsaps said the coalition's frustration is heightened by the perceived lack of commitment from the university administration. She said they've been unable to find administrators willing to back the proposed requirement, which she called, "offensive."

"lt's literally as simple as, 'Do you value Black lives enough to prioritize this? Do you value Black History enough to teach it? Yes, or no,"'she said. "And there shouldn't be any confusion over what our goals are and why this came about. Black people's lives, Black people's culture and Black people's history is important. And the fact that it's in question with this university is offensive."

"These are people's lives that you're belittling," she added. "This is the history of my people that you're making small. Our whole lives, we've learned American history, and we've learned about Vitin Luther King, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, occasionally Booker T. Washington. And that's not enough, because Black people are more than that."

'l am always down for a conversation'

Chancellor Kevin Carver told WKMS the UT Martin administration and faculty started considering ways in which they could do better with diversity and inclusion around the time qe enfolsgrment officers in May. lle said those conversations extended into the student body also, some students who aren't affiliated with particular groups, some who are members of the BHMC and some who are affiliated with the UT Martin Black Student Association.

Carver said due to the ongoing health pandemic, his'open door policy' has consisted more of Zoom meetings and phone calls. But he and his wife, Hollianne, have continued welcoming groups of students into his home for dinner, and confirmed Millsaps has been among those guests. ln response to the nationwide racialjustice movement and in response to feedback he received during those conversations, Carver said the university has already implemented ways he hopes will create a more diverse and inclusive campus culture. One of the new measures, in which Carver expressed great confidence, is selection of UTM's first Chief of Diversity and lnclusion Officer. https ://www. wkms. org/1 https ://www.weku. org/

UTM selected Dr. Mark McCloud in July 2O2O for the cabinet level position in which Carver said he's peers with the other vice chancellors on campus.

"l'm calling Mark our full time cultural diversity champion and culture champion for the university. And he has permission to step on my toes, and, you know, hold me accountable and hold the campus accountable moving forward," Carver said.

Some of the other initiatives include a diversity task force Carver said was activated in winter 2019, human resources initiatives such as recruiting and maintaining a more diverse faculty and staff, a bias reporting system, and more actively tracking recruitment and retention of diversity in the student body.

But Carver said the administration understands a major component to providing a home where all studentb, faculty and staff feel safe, welcomed and comfortable is an initiative that extends beyond the borders of the campus. And that's why, he said, McCloud is also working with leaders in the city of Martin.

"We've brought students here, we brought faculty here, but if the culture is not right when they arrive, they're not going to have a good experience," he explained. "And so, what is it about the student culture, and what is it about the campus culture for our faculty and staff that we can do to improve? That's the biggest piece that I'm really excited about," he said.

'l really support a curricular effort to create cultural awareness'

Carver acknowledged the final step in making the African American History and Thought course a curricular requirement would be his signature for final approval, but refrained from sharing his personal opinion on that particular course being mandated. He said curricular reform "needs to come from within the faculty."

"l've said it to our alums, I've said to our students, and also our internal audiences, I really support any curricular effort to create cultural awareness and meaningful dialogue towards diversity and inclusion at UTM.'

Carver also noted the university currently has and offers a Black history course. He said it's offered at least once a year, maybe twice a year, but consistently fills when it's offered. He said it's not mandated, but is popular. https ://www.wbbj tv. com/

Local universities share Thanksgiving break plans amid pandemic

November 9, 2020 by Julia Ewoldt

HENDERSON, Tenn. - As you're making plans for Thanksgiving, local universities are trying their best to protect their communities against coronavirus.

The end of the semester is drawing near for Bethel, UT Martin, and Freed Hardeman University students. when go they home for Thanksgiving, they,re not coming back.

"we started the semester a little early, then we condensed it as well. we didn,t take any breaks. we will end the Friday before our Thanksgiving break," said Dave clouse, FHU,s vice president of community engagement. clouse says they're looking out for both the students and their families with this approach.

"We were concerned about sending all of our students home and them coming back with COVID,' Clouse said. "So we're just trying to protect our campus community and trying to get all the way through the semester."

While some schools are finishing up, Union University is taking a different approach: they're keeping their traditional schedule.

"That would put a different hard burden on our students, and our community, so we did want to have those breaks to allow for some rest and refreshment before the home stretch," said Union University's Dean of Student Life, Ken Litscher.

After Thanksgiving break, they'll come back for the last two weeks of class, hoping students will stay socially distanced in that home stretch.

"As difficult as it is, when you're saying goodbye to people at the end of the semester, be wise about the contact you have and the time you're spending with others," Litscher said.

And Clouse says as far as next semester goes for FHU, plans are still being finalized.

Bethel University and UT Martin will also not be going back after Thankgiving break.

Bethel's finals are next week, while UT Martin's will be online the week after Thanksgiving. https : //www. wpsdlocal6. com/

LIST: Local Veterans Day ceremonies and programs

Jillianne Moncrief Nov 9, 2020

Here's a list of local Veterans Day ceremonies and programs to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

4.) The University of Tennessee at Martin Office of Veterans Services will host a virtual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at11 a.m.

The university says the virtual observance will feature the following:

' Pre-recorded videos of the American Legion Post 55 presenting the colors; ' A patriotic melody performed by Assistant professor of music Dr. John Oelrich and the Skyhawk String Ensemble; . A message from UT Martin Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver; . A tribute to service by the UT Martin faculty and staff; ' A poem presented by James Avant; a sophomore psychology major at the UT Martin Somerville Center; ' Remarks by UT Martin Veteran Services Coordinator Jason Earley and Veteran Benefits Specialist Marcus VanCleave. ' Justin Johnson, United States Marine and Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network regional director for Memphis and Shelby County, will serve as the guest speaker.

The program will be broadcast at utm.edu/veteransday2l2} and will be archived on the UT Martin YouTube account. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2O2O

ment will come help you - ''The wfioIe-premis- of UTM disaster prep because literally I have been Mr. Hardy's SurviveT2 to multiple states where course is that 62 percent they have said. 'Our prior- of people who get lost are course teaches students ity is the top two metro ar- injured or ill, and after'72 eas and everybody else will hours. the vast majority awareness, self-reliance take 10-14 days,"' Duna- are found. The key thing gan said. "It's not that hard is making it through the 72 To protect his family of earthquakes, students to get two weeks ready, but hours," Dunagan said. and their well-being, Dr. also learn about other natu- it does take some time, so One thing that stood out Stan Dunagan, professor ral disasters such as vol- I've just been trying to talk to Dunagan on the trip was of geology, prepares for canic eruptions, wildfires, to the students to increase the effects of weather, as the worst. Now, through coronal mass ejections or personal responsibility, the weekend was cold and the University of Tennes- "super solar flares," as well have that mindset that they raining, presenting an extra see at Martin's new disaster as other threats such as ac- are responsible for their layer of challenge. preparation course, Duna- tive-shooter situations and personal safety and own "We did many activities gan can use the knowledge cyber-attacks. increase their situational out by Mr. Hardy's fire pit," that he has gained to help The course aims to equip awareness." Dunagan said. "It made me prepare students deal with students with not only In order to put the lessons appreciate the comfort of natural disasters and other the knowledge of how to he has taught into practice. the fire. It also made me re- calamities. prepare for natural disas- Dunagan and a student took alize how little cold it takes The idea for the course ters and other unexpected a basic survival course Oct. to zap your strength and stems from Dunagan's un- events, but also with the 23-25 withMaster Sgt. Tim stamina." derstanding of Northwest mindset to effectively do Hardy of SurviveT2, a vet- teaching students Tennessee's geography, so. By how to prepare themselves particularly its susceptibi.f- "We've talked about the eran-owned and operated mentally and physically, ity to earthquakes. tools, the stuff, knowing survival school in Paris. Dunagan provides informa- "Earthquakes are a real how to use them, but re- During the class, Hardy tion that any student could hazard to anyone Iiving in ally you've got to get it in taught the pair the psychol- carry with them throughout West Tennessee. seems your head that there could ogy of survival as well as It their life. logical to me to make a few be a situation that could be tactics like shelter and fire This year is the first that preparations for an earth- bad that could happen. I construction, smoke signal- the course has been offered, quake especially if the think most people are not ing, first aid, and water 1o- - and Dunagan hopes to offer state and federal (govem- situationally aware of the cation and purifi cation. as a recurring course in ment) expect citizens to be dangers that they face day it the fall. 'two weeks ready.'The nice in and day out," Dunagan For more information thing about 'prepping' for said. about the disaster prepara- an earthquake is that many Dunagan promotes self- tion course, contact Duna- of those preps are also in- reliance in his course by gan at 731-881-7431. valuable to winter storms, teaching students the skills tornadoes and other hazard- necessary to surv i ve on thei r ous events," Dunagan said. own and to be aware of the Although the main focus dangers around them. ofthe class is influenced by "Don't expect that the Dunagan's understanding state or the federal govern-

WISE PRECAUTIONS Stan Duna- ed in SurviveTz,aveteran-owned and op- gan and Michael Swineheart, -a sophomore erated survival school, Oct.23 -25. Dunagan in the disaster prepping course, participat- is a professor of geology at UT Martin. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOYEMBER 10, 2020 WWII VNTERAN RECOT]NTS SERVICE TO COUNTRII UT MARTIN

By SARAH KNAPP the "Striped-Ass Apes," Special to the Press the l63rd's nickname. The l63rd's emblem features an ape with stripes on its rcar, a hanrmer in one hand and a rifle in the other. The battalion coined its narne and emblem during training at Camp Van Dom because they worked with a hammer in one hand and a rifle in the other, Walker said. "Camp Van Dorn... Sor- ricst place there ever rras." Walker said. "Ah. but it turned out to be alright." Soon atter, Walker and the l63rd were on their way ttt Europe. After pr:e- paring for combat at a sta- England. the battal- He sat relaxed in his re- iion in ion landed on Utah Beach cliner with his l63rd Com- just Battalion June 21, 1944, mere bat Engineers D-Day. TheY jacket laid on his lap, sur- weeks after their re- rounded by worn photos quickly assumed began from his service in France, sponsibilities and The l63rd Germany and Austria and combat support. was charge of clearing transported the room back in troops, building in time t0 1943. roads for "We were combat engi- bridges. trucking suPPlies acting as neers," T. Joe Walker said. and occasionally when the situation "We went intcl France and infantry built bridges and (were) called fbr it. They carried there on until the end of what supplies theY needed the land for the war. I was in charge and relied on Company B of the many of their operations. of "l don't remember how t63rd Combat Engineers. we brrilt, brrt We built wooden bridges, rnanv blids,es ir wis a durrch of them," sion of France, the 163rd laughter. The corporal was pontcon bridges, treadway served with the lst Army, thrown in the guard quar- bridges, just about every Walker said. The l63rd traveled fiom bLrt as they moved inland, ters fi:r the night and never kind of bridge you could Patton Normandy, France, to l-inz, the l63rd transferred to forgot who Ceneral think of." to General Patton's 3rd Army. was. The 96-year-old Martirt Austria, building bridges troops, vehicles, While crushing rocks, a Even though Walker nativeo along with three of transpoft supplies Jeep carrying Patton al' worked as an engineer, his brothers, served in the munitions and Overall, rived, and seeing the three- they often operated under Army and Air Force dur- across Europe. 42 bridges star emblem on the jeep, enemy attacks. ing World War lL Walker, the l63rd built 4,844 linear everyone except for a cor- 'oI went up to the fiont a Ti4, or technician lburth totaling in model poral stopped working and lines once; I didn'f cal.e grade, by the etrd 1946, feet. A ofone ofthe of built saluted. General Patton no- for that much," Walker was.just thankful he made bridges Cornpany B donated by Waiker to ticed the corporal and ap- said. "It came close a lot it home from the war alive was America proached him arking if he of times... I was one of the and in time to marry the Discovery Park of in Union Ciry and is cur* knew who he was. lucky ones." girl who wrote him letters. o'No," the corporal said. Walker's three brothers Walker received his rently on display. Walker's most "l'rr Ge*eral Patton." Harvey, Herald and Bert, draft notice from Weakley One of experiences "He said, 'l'm glad to served alongside him dur- County while he was work- memorable operating at meet you, I'm Andy,' and ing the war, and untbrtu- ing in Michigan and began began while a gravel pit near General stuck his hand aut to shake nately, Harvey wasn't as basic training in Missis- rvas Patton's head- Patton's. He got chewed lucky. After Harvey sippi in May 1943 with George four quarters. During the inva- out," Walker said through killed in actiorr, all i: i:'ir"ll:;!';l .;r i .l i THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRBSS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER t0, 2020

brothers returned home to "When he started there, bury him together" there were only 400 stLr- When Walker retunred dents. His (tools) he caniecl home fn:n the war in Jan- all over campus in a wheel- uary i946, he waited only barrow," said his daughter, three days before getting Shelia Thompson. married, twice. He and his The university now has soon-to-be br:ide Verna had over 7,100 students and only met once before Walk- has grown to a 250-acre er leit fbr the war, but their main campus with a 680- love tbr each other grew acre teaching f'arn and five through the letters they regional cei'rters. wrote, becoming a source "I saw it grow. I saw UT of light in a dark time. grow," Walkel said. "Yeah, we wrote a lot Walker: retired fion"r his of lelters..." Walker said full-time job at UT Martin smiling. in 1985, but quickly re- At Christmas, Walker turned as a part-lime em- wrote Verna and asked her ployee until his retirernent to wait for him to get home in 2003. He has seerl mally befare she lefl Martin to changes over the years and return t0 Chicago to work cherishes being a part of at a munitions plant. When the growth of the university he arrived home the next that provided a livelihood month, the couple lvere for him for rnany years. married at their preacher's As Yeterans' Day ap- house in Gibsorr County. proaches, Walker and his However, Walker and family can be found cel- Verna had received their ebrating his, his brothers' rnarriage license in Weak- arrd so many others' ser- ley County and were le- vice and sacrifice to this gally required to get mar- country,.just as they do ev- ried in the same county ery year. they received their license Until recently, the l63rd from. After noticing the held reunions for many discrepancy, the preacher years after the war, grow- rr"rshed to their parent's ing in participaticx each house in Weakley County yeal. Eventually, there werc to remarry them, creating l63rd "Slriped-Ass Apes" their iconic story that has coming to West Tennessee been shared with the many from ali over the country to generations their famity reunite with lellow soldiers has growr.r to be. and families. The couple were man:ied The population of World fbr 69 years before Verna War II veterans is drvin- passed away in 2015. Now, dling as time passes and Walker remernbers her light spending time with Walker through the letters, photos is evident of that, but he and a lifeiime of mernories wili always remember the Ehared. men he served with and the Af*ter the pair married, sacrifices each one made Walker tended to his fam- fbr their country, ily farm until deciding to In honor of the veterans go to wcrk for the Univer- lvho have served in tbe sity of Tennessee at Mar- Martin community, the UT tin in i951 as the head of Martin Office of Veterans' mechanical maintenance. Services will host a virtual Walker was responsible Veterans Day observance for the heating and cooling that can be viewed at utm. system on campus. edu/veteransday202}. 'I$m..soNEoF THETUCKYONES' THE WEAKLBY COUNTY PRBSS TUBSDAY, NOVBMBER 10, 2020

1 7th-annual Empty Bowls continues despite pandemic While the COVID-19 pandemic has postponed many traditional events at the University of Tennessee at Martin, the 17th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. co-hosted by UT Martin and We Care Ministries, Inc. to help fight food insecurity in the Martin commupity, wili continue its cause through online bowl sales during the week of Nov. 15-20. Empty Bowls will have approximately 1,200 ceramic bowls available for ful that the event is going a donation at martinemp- on in spite of COVID." tybowls.com to support the The Martin Empty Bowls We Care Ministries Inc. event began with McBeth food bank. Online sales in 2003 as a pafi of a larger will begin at noon Nov. 15 grassroots movement called where patrons can select Empty Bowls Project to a bowl design and color. help fight world hunger. Donors will receive a soup Roughly l57o of people in bowl for $ 15 or a large serv- Weakley County experi- ing bowl for a $20 donation ence food insecurity, but to We Care. through Empty Bowls, We Curbside pickup for the Care Ministries,Inc. is able bowls will be from noon to provide meals to anyone - 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22 in need. at the Fine Arts Building on "l hope, in spite of the Mt. Pelia Road. pandemic that Empty Bowls "Martin Empty Bowls is can bring the community going to outsmart this pan- togbther," McBeth said. demic," David McBeth, UT "It's a joy and an honor to Martin professor of fine be able to do what I do." arts, said. "We will have Last year, the community roughly 1,200 beautiful, raised more than $13000 well-crafted bowls. I hope, for We Care Ministries, in fact - trust. that the com- Inc. and sold more than 800 munity will respond to the bowls. online iteration of Empty For more information Bowls in a robust way. I about the 2020 Empty would love to have to make Bowls event, visit mar- more bowls because we run tinemptybowls.com or con- out. I know that the good tact McBeth at 731-881- folks at We Care are thank- 14t6. The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee, Tuesday. November 10, 2020 UT Martin to host virtual Veterans Day ceremony The University of chology major at the UT Johnson eamed his bache- Tennessee at Martin Office Martin Somerville Center; lor's and masler's degrees in of Veterans Services will and remarks by UT Martin social work at the University host a virtual Veterans Veteran Services coordina- of Memphis and currently Day ceremony at 11 a.m. tor Jason Earley and Veteran works to eliminate stigmas Wednesday to honor the ser- Benefits Specialist Marcus surrounding suicide through vice of all veterans in the VanCleave. training programs and net- Martin community. Justin Johnson, tI.S. working. The virtual observance Marine and Tennessee UT Martin's program will will feature pre-recorded Suicide Prevention Net- be broadcast at utm.edu/vet- videos of the American work regional director eransday202O and will be Legion Post 55 present- for Memphis and Shelby archived on the UT Martin ing the colors; Dr. John County, will serve as the YouTube account for later Oelrich, assistant professor guest speaker. viewing. of music, and the Skyhawk Johnson is an Operation A Veterans Day flag String Ensemble perform- Iraqi Freedom veteran retirement ceremony will be ing a patriotic melody; a and a life member of the held 5 p.m. Wednesday at message from UT Maftin Department of Tennessee American Legion Post 55 in chancellor Dr. Keith Carver; Veterans of Foreign Wars, Weakley County. a tribute to service by the serving the Shelby Counfy Formore information about UT ivfurtin faculty and staff; veteran community as the the UT Martin Veterans Day a poem presented by James junior vice commander of ceremony, contact Earley at Avant, a sophomore psy- the VFW District 10. [email protected].

UTM Empty Bowls fundraiser to go online amid pan:demic While the COVID-19 will receive a soup bowl spite of COVID." pandemic has postponed for $15 or a large serving The Martin Empty Bowls many traditional events at bowl for a $20 donation to event began with McBeth the University of Tennessee We Care. in 2003 as a part of a larger at Martin, the 17th annual Curbside pickup for the grassroots movement called Empty Bowls fundraiser bowls will be from noon to Empty Bowls Project to will continue its cause 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Fine help fight world hunger. through online bowl sales Arts Building on Mt. Pelia Roughly 15 percent of next week. Road. people in Weakley County The event is co-hosted "Martin Empty Bowls is experience food insecurity, by UT Martin and We Care going to outsmart this pan- but through Empty Bowls, Ministries Inc. to help demic," said David McBeth, We Care Ministries lnc. is fight food insecurity in the UT Mafiin professor of fine able to provide meals to Martin community. arts. "We will have roughly anyone in need. Empty Bowls will have 1,200 beautiful, well-craft- "I hope, in spite of tho about 1,200 ceramic bowls ed bowls. I hope, in fact pandemic, that Empty available for a donation trust, that the community Bowls can bring the com- online at martinempty- will respond to the online munity together," McBeth bowls.com to support the iteration of Empty Bowls said. "It's a ioy and an We Care Ministries Inc. in a robust way. I would honor to be able to do what food bank. love to have to make more I do." Online sales will begin at bowls because we run out. Last year, the community noon Sunday, at which time I know that the good folks raised over $13,000 for We patrons can select a bowl at We Care are thankful Care Ministries Inc. and design and color. Donors that the event is going on in sold more than 800 bowls. The Messenger, Union City. Tennessee. Tuesday. November 10. 2020 WWII veteran recounts servicea to country, UTM By SARAH KNAPP Special to The Messenger MARTIN He sat relaxed in his recliner wirh his 163rd combar Engineers Battalion jacket laid on his lap, surrounded by worn photos from his service in France, Germany and Austria and transported the room back in time to 1943. "We were combat engineers," T. Joe Walker said. "We went into France and built bridges and (were) there on until the end of T. the war. I was in charge JOE WALKER of Company B of the mere weeks. after D-Day. Austria, building bridges to 163rd Combat Engineers. They quickly assumed their transport troops, vehicles, We built wooden bridges, responsibilities and began munitions and supplies pontoon bridges, treadway combat support. The 163rd across Europe. Overall, bridges, just about every was in charge of clearing the 163rd bullt 42 bidg- kind of bridge you could roads for troops, building es totaling in 4,844 linear think of." bridges, trucking supplies feet. A model of one of the The 96-year-old Martin and occasionally acting as bridges Company B built native, along with three infantry when the situation was donated by Walker to of his brothers, served in called for it. They carried Discovery Park of America the U.S. Army and Air what supplies they needed in Union City and is cur- Force during World War II. and relied on the land for rently on display. Walker, aT14, or technician many of their operations. One of Walker's most fourth grade, by the end "I don't remember how memorable experiences of 1946, was just thankful many bridges we built, but began while operating at he made it home from the it was a bunch of them," a gravel pit near General war alive and in time to Walker said. George Patton's headquar- marry the girl who wrote The 163rd traveled from ters. During the invasion of him letters. Normandy, France, to Linz, (See Page 9, Col. 1) Walker received his draft notice from Weakley County while he was working in Michigan and began basic training in Mississippi in May 1943 with the "Striped-Ass Apes," the 163rd's nickname. The 163rd's emblem features an ape with stripes on its rear, a hammer in one hand and a rifle in the other. The battalion coined its name and emblem during training at Camp Van Dorn because they worked with a hammer in one hand and a rifle in the other, Walker said. "Camp Van Dorn... Sorriest place there ever was," Walker said. "Ah, but it turned out to be alright." Soon after, Walker and the 163rd were on their way to Europe. After preparing for combat at a station in England, the battalion landed on Utah Beach on June 21, 1944, just The Messenger. Union City, Tennessee. Tuesday. November 10. 2020

\ry'wll... Walker returned ancy, the preacher rushed over the years and cherishes -Whenhome from the war in to their parent's house in being a part of rhe growth (Continued from Page 8) January of 1946, he waited Weaklev Countv to remarrv of the university that pro- only three days before get- them. creating iheir iconiL vided a liveliho-od France, the 163rd served lor him ting married, twice. He and story that has been shared for many years. with the lst Army, but as his soon-to-be bride Verna with the many generations As Veterans Day they moved. inland, the appro- had only met once before their family has grown to aches, Walker and his 163rd transferred to General lam- Walker left for the war, but be. ca1 be Patton's 3rd Army. While lly found celebraring their love for each other The couple was maried his, his brothers' and so crushing rockso a Jeep grew through the letters they for 69 years before Verna many others' carrying Patton arrived, service and wrote, becoming a source of passed away in 2015. Now, sacrifice and seeilg the three-star to this country, light in a dark time. Walker remembers her light just as they do every year. emblem on the Jeep, every- "Yeah, we wrote a lot of through the letters, photos Until recently. one except for a corporal the l63rd letters..." Walker said smil- and a lifetime of memories held reunions working and salut- for manv stopped ing. shared. years after lhe war, ed. General Patton noticed "eachsrow"- At Christmas, Walker After the pair married, ing in participation the corporal and approached wrote Verna and asked her Walker tended to his familv year. Eventually, there were him asi

Resolution Seeking Required Black History, Culture Course Falls Flat By RACHEL COLLINS (/PEOPLE/RACHEL-COLLINS) . NoV tI,2O2o

(UTM) faced another The movement seeking a required Black (https://vwvw.utm.edu/) (https://www.wkms.orglpost/ut- history (https ://www.wkms.or8lpost/ut- setback lty-senate-executive-com mittee- ma rti n-facu lty-se nate-com m ittee-set-vote- ma rti n-facu ution- black-history-cu lture-course- removes-black-history-matters-resol yesterday's UTM resolution#stream/0) and culture course at meeting#stream/0) during Committee University of Tennessee at Martin Facu lty Senate Executive meeting. UTM Faculty Senate President Sean Walker

-,- *-r!-- (https://www.utm.edu/departments/cbga/faculty-staff/mmciis-faculty/swalker.php)said none of the voting members cast a motion to vote on the resolution (https://u.rww.instagram.com/p/CESHdzvHTBJ/) proposed by the UTM Black History

( M atters Coa I ition ( https://wr,vw.i nstagra m.com/utm-bh m/) B H MC).

Walker shared a written statement following the meeting, which stated the committee "decided to reaffirm the established process outlined in Chapter 5 of the Faculty Handbook (https://www.utm.edu/departmenls/acadaff /_pdfs/Faculty%2OHandbooko/o2O%2o-%

20 Revi sed %2O and%2OAp p roved %2O -%2O2O t9 - tO - L4. pdf ) fo r C u rri cu I a r C ha n ge Req u est Proposals." He said the committee "is encouraged" by reports of several proposals in the works, as well as development of a bill in the Student Government Association (https://www.utm.edu/departmenls/sga/) related to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

The statement reads in part: "As Faculty Senate President, I would encourage any and all faculty members that are developing Curricular Change Request Proposals to contact me if they need any help as they move through the process. The process has been established as a way to protect the curriculum and faculty voice."

Walker also noted he's communicated with one group of faculty members interested in identifying additional resources/support in relation to curricular changes regarding diversity and inclusion within the general education curriculum. https : //www.wkms. org/

Dr. David Barber (https://www.utm.edu/departments/history /bios/DavidBarber.php), UTM history professor and member of the BHMC, said the coalition has no plans to give up their cause, but the next move is unclear at the moment. He said the coalition has an upcoming meeting during which he anticipates the members begin strategizing their next moves.

" l don't think the struggle is over. I think we have every possibility of winning that struggle for a requirement. But my own opinion is that we can only do that if we bring a tremendous amount of pressure on our university leadership," he said.

Barber said he was allowed to speak in the Zoom meeting with the faculty senate executive committee for about 45 minutes, but he wasn't allowed to remain in the meeting to hear the committee's discussion. He said he also wasn't allowed to share access with student members of the coalition or members of the community.

"The argument that I made in the faculty senate executive committee is, the only way we can get this requirenr'ent is if we get the commitment of our faculty senate leadership and our administration,'We want the class.'Then we sit down and we figure out how to make it happen," he said. "lt's doable. What's lacking at our university is the will to do it. lf they wanted it done, it'd be done."

"Our administration is always ready to offer kindly words and a great deal of empathy for what it is that we are doing," he added. "But when it comes down to, concretely,'Do you support this thing?'Well, 'No.'There's always some reason why we can't talk about that."

The BHMC released a written statement in response to the faculty senate's inaction, stating the resolution was non-binding, made no curricular changes and did not violate the processes or procedures of the university.

"We simply asked for a commitment from the Faculty Senate Executive Committee--a moral commitment--to work together to develop a requirement for the study of Black History and Culture," the statement reads in part. "On November L0, the [faculty senate executive committeel refused to make that commitment, refused to say that as the leading faculty body on this campus, it would come together and collectively figure out how to make certain that all our students leave UT Martin with a meaningful understanding of Black History and Culture." . Dresden Enterprise r Dresden, Tenn, . Wednesday, November 11,2020 o

UT ilartin's R0Tt Skyhatllk Battalion Preps Today's Students as Future leaders

I Army ROTC is a program offered at hundreds ship devetopment traTning. of colleges and universities'nationwide, training Army ROTC prepares college students to succeed college students to be officers in the active Army, in any competitive enwironment. Students whose Army Reserve and Army National Guard. On the career goals require leadership, managerial skills, campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin, interest in national defense structure, and those the ROTC program is known as the Skyhawk Bat- students who wish to explore the benefits of the taliqn tt is a division of the College of Agriculture Army are encouraged to enroll in the introductory ar-rd Ap'plied Sciences at UT Martin. military science courses. These courses can be ' 'l.It;is a A-year program, divided into two parts; applied as elective credits towards graduation. a B4sij Course and.,an A{vanced Course. The Participation in these classes is voluntary and BaslC Qourse is normally taken in the freshman requires no military commitment. andr:sophomore years. The Advanced Course is Upon completion of the Army ROTC program, usually taken dufihg the final two years of college graduates will be commissioned as Second Lieu- and includ6s a four-week assessment cours€ 'that tenants in the U.S. Active Army, Army Reserve, is normally attended in the summer, between the or Army National Guard. Second Lieutenant will junior and senior years. embark on specialized training. The mission of Army ROTC is to commission Upon completion of Officer branch training and the future of,ficer leadership of the U.S. Army The a first duty assignment, Army Officers may pursue leadership training and experiences that students additional specialized training and postgraduate gain in ROTC will provide them with a foundation education opportunities. They will be assigned to to become commissioned Army Officers upon advanced leadership positions and to staff posi- graduation. tions in upper management. Army ROTC provides Cadets with the charac- For more information on ROTC programs and ter-building aspects of a diverse, self-disciplined eligibiiity, email [email protected] or phone civilian education with tough, centralized leader- 731-298-1583,

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Commander (L) Jan Bass: Recruiting Operations Officer (L) Lt. Col. Rodric McCLain: Skyhawk Eattalion Veteran & Professor of MilitarY Science & U.S. ArmY Conrad Begaye: (R) Daughter Ashley Bass (R) Senior Master Sgt. Guard Senior MilitarY Instructor TN ArmY National ) Dresden Enterprise e Dresden, Tenn. ' Wednesday, November 11,2020

Tyler Shaw Sgt. lst Class Roehelle A,lexander, Maj. Ah.med Matthews Sgt. 1st Class WiIIiaB Johnson Supply Tech Battalion Executive Officer UTM TN National Guard Military Instructor Retired U.S. Marine Corps Recruiter

University of lennessee at-il-arm Statf 0ffers Service to the Nation With more than 700 staff of Mathematics and Statistics, Donald and faculty Parr: Information of the University U.S. Army and Army National Tech Services, U.S. Air Force, of Tennessee at Martin, there Guard, 1993-2001, Iraq; L970-t974; are some who have served their Phillip Everett: Transporta- David Rinks: HVAC, U.S. countrv in the United States tion Services-Mechanic, Army Army, Armed 1974-1976; Forces. National Guard, L97I-L978: Kenneth Rogers Jr.: Custo- While this is list not exhaus- Dr. Samuel Faught: Associ- dian Services, U.S. Army, 1984- tive, here are some of the vet- ate Professor of Management, 1986; erans who are also leaders on Marketing and Information Dr. Aaron Rowland: Asso- the UT Martin campus: Systems, U.S. Army, 1967-1920, ciate Professor of Behavioral Donald Bowlin: Building Panama Canal/Vietnam; Sciences, U.S. Marine Corps, Services team member, .U.S. Marcus Hayes: Communica- 1995-1997; Marine Corps, 1986-1996, Oper- tions Adjunct Instructor, U.S. Richard Rucker: Behavioral ation Desert Storm; Army, 1"970-1998, Cold War-Ger- Sciences Adjunct Instructor, John Buckley, Jr: Military many; U.S. N4vy, 1972-L978; Science Adjunct Instructor, Matthew Hazlewood: Build- Chris Swann-Gunlefinger: iJ.S. Army 1980-2000, Operation ing Services-Carpenter, U.S. Student Life Services Assistant Desert Storm/Somalia/ Ir aq/ Air Force, 1990-1998, Desert Director; Afghanistan; U.S. Marine Corps, Storm; 2001-2009, Global War on Ter- Thomas Cauley: Educational Dr. Melvin Hill: Associate ror; Outreach Adjunct Instructor, Professor of English and Mod- Mary Crutcher U.S. Vowell: Ath- Air Force,/CIA, 1967-78, ern Foreign Languages, U.S. letics Head Coach, U.S. Army Vietnam War; Army, 1989-1991, Desert Storm; 19BB-2001, Kuwait/Afghanistan; Ted Council: Environmental Toya Howard: Educational Marcus VanCleave: Health Veteran and Safety Office, U.S. Outreach Adjunct Instructor, Benefits Specialist, U.S. Ma- Army, 1960-1963; U.S. Army, 1996-2000; rine Corps, 2006-20L4, Iraq/ Kathy Donnenworth: Selmer Lt. Col. William Kaler: As- Afghanistan; Center Educational Outreach sistant Athletics Director, U.S. Dr. Daniel Administrative Nappo: Professor Specialist, U.S. Army, 1959-1980, Vietnam; of Spanish, U.S. Navy, 1986- Navy 1976-1989; David Klinkefus: Custodian 1988; "Tason Earley: Veteran Ser- Services, U.S. Navy, 1982-1988; Dr. Richard profes- vices Coordinator, Helgeson: U.S. Army, Robert Lee: Behavioral Ser- sor of Engineering, U.S. Army, 19t+9-2001, Operation Iraqi Free- vices Adjunct Instructor, U.S. 1970-7971, Vietnam; dorn; Marine Corps, 1974-19?6; Dr. Jerald Ogg: Professor I Mark Ellegood: Building Ser- Tommy Martin: Information of Communications, vices U.S. Air team member, U.S. Navy, Tech Services, United States Force, U.S. Air Force Reserve, 197S-1982; Marine Corps, 19BB-1992, Desert I979-2009; Desert Storm. Dr. Steve Elliott: Professor Storm; I Dresden Enterprise r Dresden, Tenn. . Wednesday, Novemben 11,2:*2fi' league 0f Striving Aftists Announres Holiday Art Bazaar BY JAS(I]I $()UI UT Martin LSA Aduisor MARTIN (November 5) - The League of Striving Artists, the student art organization of the University of Tennessee at Mar- tin, announced last week that it is hosting a Holiday Art Bazaar Thursday November 19, through Saturday, November 21. This event will be held in the Fine Arts Building Gallery sponsored by the UTM Visual and Theatre Arts Department. This event is free to attend and open to the University of 'Tennessee at Martin League of Striving Artists public. is offering its annual Holiday Art Bazaar from November 19-21 The LSA Holiday ArtBazaar for shoppers to take advantage of unique, one-of-a-kind gift presents the opportunity for opportunities for the holiday gifting season. members of .the community to see and purchase a wide selection November 20 from 11 a.m. until 7 the STARTS Program and how of hand-made gifts from UTM art p.m. and Saturday, November 21 to become a STARTS conffibutor, students, art faculty and alumni. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. visit www.utm.edu./starts or call Purchase gifts for family and All items in the LSA Holiday ?31-881-740b. friends, just{n time for the hol- Art Bazaar will be available for The UTM Fi,ne Arts building idays and support the local art purchase. Cash, check and charge is located at 16 Mt. Pelia Rd., community. Proceeds from the accepted. Martin, on the UTM campus. The event will go towards the LSA STARTS contributors will event will take place in Room Scholarship Award Fund. join students and faculty for an 201 of the Fine Arts Building. Dates and times for the event early "Insider" opening of this For more information, contact are as follows: Thursday, No- soon-to-be must-attend event on Jason Stout, Professor at UTM vember 19 from 5-8 p.m.; Friday, Thursday, November 19, from 5-6 and Faculty Advisor of LSA at p.m. For more information on 731-881-3402 or j [email protected]

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UT MARTIN HOSTS VIRTUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

November 12,2O2O @ 9:05 om Shonnon McForlin Mortin, Tenn.-The University of Tennessee ot Mortin hosted its *.,s- virtuol Veterons Doy ceremony on Nov. ll to recognize the service ond socrifice of veterons in the Mortin community. Students, foculty ond stoff helped produce the progrom to soy thonk You to their coworkers, fomilies ond clossmotes. Justin Johnson, E: United Stotes Morine ond Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network regionol director for Memphis ond Shelby County, served os the ceremony's guest speoker ond emphosized the importonce of creoting o supportive community for veterons to succeed in, especiolly on the UT Mortin compus. To wotch the ceremony, visit utm.edu/veteronsdoy2O20 (hnp://utm.edu/veteronsdoy2020). For more informotion obout the UT Mortin Office of Veterons Services, contoct Joson Eorley, veteron services coordinotor, ot [email protected] (moilto:[email protected]). From left, Johnson; Morcus VonCleove. UT Mortin veteron benefits speciolist; ond Eorley surround the memoriol bust of USMC Copt. Brent Morel, o UT Mortin olum who wos killed in oction in lroq. https ://www.wpsdlocal6. com/

Telethon of Stars: Karah Childress thriving thanks to special partnership

Jennifer Horbelt, Mason Watkins Nov 12, 2020

DRESDEN, TN - When you give to the Lions ClubsA//PSD Local 6 Telethon of Stars, you help children like Karahann Childress UTM lnfant Stimulation has been a big part of this 2-year-old girl's life. They've helped her thrive, despite serious developmental and physical delays.

The center works with special needs infants and toddlers in northwest Tennessee. Early interventionists go into families' homes and show them how to help their children reach important milestones. That couldn't happen this year because of the pandemic. Zoom became the normal way for families and Els to meet. While some may have struggled to adapt, Karah was born to be on camera.

"She's sassy. She's a spunky little girl," Karah's mom, Crystal Jackson.

"She's got an aititude!" Justin Childress added about his daughter, with a laugh

And who did she get that ilom?

"A little bit of both of usl" he said

Childress refers to Karah as their "little princess." She's come such a long way, with a lot of help from an important partnership: her nurse Taylor Faulkner, LPN, and her Early lnterventionist Lori Wilson.

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"l've been with Karah for about a year now," Faulkner said

"She's an attention seeker," Wilson said, smiling. "And she knows if she achieves something, that she deserves praise."

It's fair to say that Faulkner and Wilson deserve praise too. Karah's had a lot to overcome in her short life, including an intestinal disease.

"She has Hirschsprung's. We also have tracheomalacia. Pretty much, she had like an extra little flap on right here where it opens and closes for her to eat and what goes down into her lungs. She had surgery to fix that," Faulkner said. "At 14 months old we had no head control. She couldn't hold her head up, roll over, do anything. We just pretty much laid there."

Karah also has global developmental delays, affecting her gross and fine motor skills and cognitive abilities. Recently, they learned she's missing a chromosome. None of that is stopping her, though.

"We actually just aim for the fences and she rises to ihe occasion most of the time," Wilson said. https ://www.wpsdlocal6. com/

Literally. Karah has started standing up and walking, with help from Faulkner The hope is at some point she'll be walking on her own.

A few small steps are really a giant leap for Karah and other kids helped by UTM lnfant Stimulation. This year, because of the pandemic, Wilson and oher El's can't go into their families' homes. So, Zoom it is.

"Now you kinda' have to be a little more creative," Wilson said.

It's her job now to help the caregivers, help the child, through a camera instead of in person.

"lt's been quite interesting, but it's sharpened our skills," Wilson said.

Typically, telethon donations help with their travel. This year, children like Karah are seeing different benefits

help that child grow toward those ,,We actually have had opportunities to help families buy equipment, things that will developmental things that we're working on," Wilson said'

You really can't put a price on what Faulkner and Wlson have helped Karah accomplish'

given his daughter' "she is doing so many ,,They,ve really helped herprogress since lastyear," childress said of the help they've milestones, and we're very proud of her."

that I could have thought for her," ,,seeing her a year later being able to do all of this, it just goes beyond my wildest dreams Faulkner said.

Also priceless? Karah's smile, and the donations to the Telethon of Stars that have helped make it possible.

Eventually, telethon dollars will help UTM lnfant Stimulation buy something they really can't budget for right now: protective gear, like gloves and masks, for their employees when they are allowed to start making home visits again.

This year there will be no live audience at the Telethon of Stars, but you can watch it Saturday, November 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on WPSD Local 6. You can donate by texting TELETHON to 50155. You can also mail your donation to: Telethon of Stars, c/o lndependence Bank, PO Box 966, Paducah, KY 42002. http s : //www. radionwtn. c omr

-EMPTY UT MARTIN PROF CONTINUES BOWLS PROJECT" IN SPITE OF PANDEMIC

Novemberl2,2020 @ 8:34om shonnonflcForlin Mortin, Tenn.-With o love of pottery ond helping others, finding the grossroots movement "Empty Bowls Project" gove Dovid t',4cBeth, UT t',4ortin professor of visuol orts, o new woy to use his possions to help fight food insecurity in the community he colls home.

l,4cBeth's work with Empty Bowls begon 17 yeors ogo when he proposed the ideo for o service project for Trinity Presbyterion church in Mortin. He hoped for young members of the church to come to the studio qnd moke bowls for o chority soup dinner.

"l soid, 'We could sell the bowls to people ot Trinity ond rloybe roise $500 for We Core,' ond the postor looked ot me ond soid,'Thot's o greot ideo. Why would we just do it tor Trinity, ond why only 50 bowls?', ond without skipping o beot, I soid,'Okoy, we'll do it tor the whole city of Mortin, ond we'll do 500 bowls,"' McBeth recounted.

Thot event wos the first iterotion of Mortin's Empty Bowls Soup Supper, ond McBeth's reoch hos grown ever since. More recently, McBeth ond his students hove creoted 1,500 bowls eoch yeor to roise money for tood insecurity relief progroms sponsored by We Core Ministries lnc., o locolorgonizotion thot provides o voriety of services to community members in need. Funds roised ot Empty Bowls Soup Suppers support We Core's food pontry. Two yeors ogo, the First- Yeor lnitiotive progrom ot UT l'.,,lortin begon o crocker drive to ollow students ocross the university to help out.

"... The first yeor, it wos o phenomenol number of like 100 boxes of crockers, so the four-pocks of soltines. Thot wos overwhelming, ond it wos unbelievoble. Lost yeor, it wos like 400 boxes thot were donoted," lvicBeth soid.

By getting his students involved with the soup suppers, McBeth hopes to not only improve their skills os ortists, but olso moke them better members of the community.

"The first time, they con't believe it. The first time they come to o soup event, it's just overwhelming. The excitement thot the community hos for the bowls gets possed on to the students," McBeth soid. "The students iigure out thot two things ore hoppening: they're helping the community, ond they're leorning to be better potters ot the some time becouse thot's how you leorn, through repetition."

"l con moke bowls oll doy. I con moke 50, 100 bowls o doy, but big deol if they're just o stock of bowls in my closet," McBeth soid. "There's no woy of knowing I would write o check for $15,000 to We Core, but I hove on obility to moke bowls, ond I hove the community's support thot ollows the community to moke thot donotion to We core."

Thls yeor, the event hos been moved online becouse of sofety concerns tor the university ond Mortin communities. The bowls will be listed online for the public to select ofter moking o $15 donotion beginning ot noon on Nov. 15, ond there will be counters to show how mony of eoch bowl is still ovoiloble. Customers con pick up their bowls from noon - 3 p.m Sundoy, Nov.22, ot the Fine Arts Building. Despite these chonges, McBeth is determined to provide the best possible experience for the community.

"There wos some reol joyful surprise when I storted spreoding the word thot we're going to do it. lt's not going to be the some, but we're going to do it, ond we're going to do it online," McBeth soid. "Thot meons o lot to me thot it's importont to the community to hove this event hoppen."

Empty Bowls will see roughly 1,200 bowls this yeor, with o mojority hondcrotted by t\.4cBeth himself. https ://www.radionwtn.corn,

"Like so mony other ospects of our lives, Mortin Empty Bowls looks different in 2020," McBeth soid. "t know how much the community enioys congregoting oround the most omozing soup potluck knowh ond the wonderful fellowship thot occomponies thot gothering. As the potter, I love to heor the joy os folks seorch through the tobles ond tobles of bowls. Thot too will be missed this yeor." coVID-Ig hos not only chonged the woy McBeth hosts the Empty Bowls soup Supper, but it hos reinforced concepts thot he uses in his teoching qnd everydoy life. The need for cleor communicotion hos become more importont to him thon ever os he is no longer oble to help his students with thek projects honds-on. He hos olso been reminded of the significonce ol toking the time to slow down ond be potient with life.

"Find o good book. Go home ond reod. Write letters. Somebody wos comploining obout emdil ond computers ond stuff eorlier, ond somebody soid,'Whot would you rother do, write o letter?'ond I wos like, "Yeoh! Whot would be so bod obout slowing down ond toking the time to reolly think obout the person you're communicoting with?"'McBeth soid. "Thot wouldn't hove hoppened if we didn't hove this new life to live through."

While McBeth encouroges his students to toke the time to slow down during these unprecedented times, he is only working horder to ensure there ore enough bowls to be sold during the Empty Bowls event to help fomilies in need in the l,/ortin community.

"l hope, in spite of the pondemic, thot Empty Bowls con bring the community together.,, s THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, NOVEMBER 12,2020

Disastgr CourSe ffi Ecrease persollar rcsporl- By t"u.rt6-tt"o""tt prepares pubric ;f:i:T:i?i"11'J;;fi ii?ll*l"J,f i;i#frffi fil*:""T:'fi:.'fffi To protect his family as active-shooter situa- for their own personal ically, Dunagan provides and their wellbeing, Dr. tions and cyber-attacks. safety, and increase their information that any Stan Dunagan, professor The course aims to equip situational awareness." student could carry with of geology, prepares for students with not only In order to put the les- them throughout their the worst. Now, thlough the knowledge of how to sons he has taught into hfe. the University of Tennes- prepare for natural disas- practice, Dunagan and This year is the first see Martin's new disaster ters and other unexpected a student took a basic that the course has been preparation course, Du- events, but also with the survival course October offered, and Dunagan nagafi can use the knowl- mindset to effectively do 23rd through the 25th hopes to offer it as a re- edge that he has gained to so. with Master Sgt. Tim curring course in the fall. help prepare students to "We've talked about Hardy of Survive72, a For more information deal with natural disas- the tools, the stuff, know- veteran-owned and oper- about the disaster prepa- ters and other calamities. ing how to use them, but ated survival school in ration course, contact Du- The idea for the really you've got to get Paris. During the class, nagan ati3l-B1l-1437. course stems from Du- it in your head that there Hardy taught the pair the nagan's understanding of , could be a situation that psychology of survival as Northwest Tennessee's " could be bad that could well as tactics like shel- geography, particularly happen. I think most peo- ter and fire construction, its susceptibility to earth- ple are not situationally smoke signaling, first aid, quakes. aware of the dangers that and water location and "Earthquakes are a they face day in and day purification. realhazardto anyone liv- out," Dunagan said. "The whole premise ing in West Tennessee. Dunagan promotes of Mr. Hardy's Surryive72 It seems logical to me to self-reliance in his course course is that 620/o of make a few preparations by teaching students the people who get lost are for an earthquake - es- skills necessary to sur- injuredorill,andafter12 pecially if the state and vive on their own and to - hours, the vast majority federal (govemment) ex- @ are found. The key thing pects citizens to be the 'two around them. is making it through weeks ready.' The nice ,.Don,t expect that the 72hours," Dunagan said. thing about 'prepping' state or the iederal gov- One thing that stood for an earthquake is that ernment will come help out to Dunagan on the many of those preps. are you because literally I trip was the effects of also invaluable to winter irurr" been to multiple weather, as the weekend storms, tornadoes and states where they have wascoldandraining,pre- other hazardous events," said, ,Our priority is the senting an extra layer of Dunagan said. "n"Lt#Lu Arthough the main :xt,il:#"ji:.T1ii;* many__activi- focus of the class is in- rc_I4 days,,,, Dunagan ties out by Mr. Hardy's ,.It,s said. fluenced by Dunagan's said: not that hard to fire pit," Dunagan understanding of earth- get two weeks ready, but "It made me appreciate fire. quakes, students also i do., take some time, so the comfort of the leam about other me realize natural I'rre iust been trying to It also made disasters such as volca- talk to the students to ... how little cold it takes nic eruptions, wildfires, lo zap your strength and stamina." https : //www. cbs sports. com;

@ UT Martin basketball coach Anthony Stewart dies suddenly at age 50

Stewart who was slated to begin his fifth season at the helm of UT Martin, passed away on Sunday

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The University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball coach, Anthony Stewart, died suddenly on Sunday. He was 50 years old. Stewart's passing comes as the team was slated to open its season later this month. He was preparing to enter his fifth season at the helm of the Skyhawks program.

"We are stunned to hear this tragic news," Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin said. "Coach $tew-art was a firc leaderlq evenl-gne of tfrq yoqfrg men 119 roacled lle emplqglzrqle ryeqnilO pr-a-r:o ege rleqrgq-ncl irls-tillq{p;pfsssienalgtT in^eeci^of his student-athletes. We ask forerivq;y uiu'i"s rhis difficult time."

The cause of Stewart's death at this time is unknown. Stadium's Jeff Goodman repods that he tested negative for COVID-19 this past Monday.

Stewart took over as UT Martin's coach in 2016 when he was promoted from associate head coach to head coach to succeed Heath Schroyer. ln his debut season, he guided the Skyhawksto22 victories, equaling the school record for most wins in a single season. That season the Skyhawks won their first-ever outright Ohio Valley Conference West division championship. https ://www. cbssports. com/

"What I will remember most about Coach Stewart was his focus in developing our young men to be leaders in their community, leaders in the workforce and leaders in their homes," UT Martin Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver said "He always stressed the development of the entire person, well beyond athletics."

Martin began his athletics career as a baseball and basketball player at Mount Union in the early 1990s. ln the early aughts, he paid his dues as an assistant on the small college circuit -- at Columbus State and at Long Beach State - before breaking through as an assistant at Wyoming in 2OO7. He then made stops as an assistant at Southern lllinois, Ohio and UT Martin in the years that followed before UT Martin elevated him to fill its head coaching position.

It's unclear at this time who will take over the program in the wake of Stewart's sudden passing. Whoever it is will inherit a team that went 9-20 last season but has plenty of talented stars, among them Parker Stewart, Anthony's son, who transferred from Pittsburgh in 2018 to play for his father. Stewart averaged 19"2 points per game last season.

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was a true leader to every one of the ,,We are stunned to hear this tragic news,,, athletic director Kufi McGuffin said. "Coach Stewart in each of his student-athletes' young men he coached. He emphasized the meaning of a college degree and instilled professionalism We ask for privacy during this difficult time."

No cause of death was given. head coach to the top spot to replace Stewafi had been head coach of the Skyhawks since 2016, when he was promoted from associate head coach, Stewart led UT Martin to a22- Heath Schroyer. He had been the associate head coach under Schroyer for two seasons. As The 22 wins equaled the l3 record in his first season at the helm, earning a spot in the collegelnsider.com Postseason Tournament. school record for most in a season. Southern Iilinois' wyoming' Long Beach State Before joining the UT Martin staff, Stewart spent time as an assistant coach at ohio, at Mount Union' and Columbus State Community College. He played basketball and baseball in college to be leaders in their communrty' ,,What I will remember most about Coach Stewart was his focus in developing our young men always stressed the development of leaders in the workfbrce and leaders in their homes," UT Marlin chancelloi r"ittr iu*ei said. "He the entire person, well beyond athletics." the 2017 -18 season to play for parker Stewart, one of Stewart,s three children, transferred from Pittsburgh to Tennessee Martin after 19.0 points. his father. Last season, Stewart earned second-team All-Ohio Valley honors and averaged http s ://www. dailyrepublicannews. com/ Former SIU assistant, UTM coach passes away Sunday

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Anthony Stewart, the men's head coach at the the University ofTennessee at Martin for the past five seasons, passed away Sunday. "We are stunned to hear this tragic news," Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin said. "Coach Stewart was a true leader to every one of the young men he coached. He emphasized the meaning of a college degree and instilled professionalism in each of his student-athletes. We ask for privacy during this difficult time." Stewart (5o years old) joined the UT Marlin program as the associate head coach under Heath Schroyer in zor4. Since that time, the Skyhawks have compiled 94 victories -- which are the most in any six-year span in the school's Division I Era (since r99z). That includes three zo-win campaigns from zot4-t7, which was the first time a UT Martin team had won at least 20 games in three consecutive seasons. In his debut season as a collegiate head coach (zot6-rZ), Stewart guided the Skyhawks to zz victories -- which equaled the school record for most wins in a single season. UT Martin won its first-ever outright Ohio Valley Conference West division championship and advanced to the OVC Tournament championship game for the second consecutive year. The Skyhawks' 14 home wins were the most for the program since t9B7-88 and their ro nonconference victories were tied for the most in school history. Stewart was a private business entrepreneur for many years before getting into coaching. He also spent time as an assistant coach at Ohio Unir,ersity (zorz-r4), Southern Illinois University (zorr-rz), University of Wyoming (zoo7-tt), Long Beach State University (zoo4-o6) and Columbus State Community College (zoor-o4) before joining the Sxyr-hawks. An Akron, Ohio native, Stewart pldled collegiate basketball and baseball at the Universit* of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. He graduated from Mount Union with a bachelor's degree in business management in 1993 before completing his Master's degree in business administration from Chancellor University in Cleveland, Ohio in zoo6.

University of Tennessee at Martin head men's basketball coach Anthony Stewart passed away Sunday, the school reported. Stewart, who was slatedto begin his fifth season as the Skyhawks' head men's basketball coach later this month, was str years old.

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~~Anthony Stewart, the UT Martin men's basketball coach, dies at 50~~

~~By ASSOCIATED PRESS ASSOCIATED PRFSS I NOV 16, 2020 AI 9:40 AM~~

~~MARTIN, TENN. - UT Martinbasketball coachAnthony Stewart was found dead Sunday just before the start of his fifth season with the Skyhawks. He was 5o.~~

~~"We are stunned to hear this tragic news," athletic director Kurt McGuffin said. "Coach Stewart was a true leader to everv one of~~

~~School officials told the Skyhawks about Stewart's death late Sunday afternoon.~~

Stewart had been at UT Martin since zot4, starting as associate head coach undei Heath Schroyer. The Skyhawks have won 94 games since then, the most in any six-year span since UT Martin moved to Division I. UT Martin put together three straight zo-win seasons between zor4 and zor7, a first in school history.

Stewart took over in zot6-t7 and won 22 games to tie the school record for most wins in a single season. That was the third-highest total among the z9 first-year head coaches in Division I. UT Martin won its first outright Ohio Valley Conference West division title and reached the OVC Tournament championship game for a second straight year.

From Akron, Ohio, Stewart played basketball and baseball at Mount Union before graduating in 1993. He was an entrepreneur before going into coaching in zoor at Columbus State Community College. He was an assistant at Long Beach State from zoo4-zoo6, Wyoming, Southern Illinois and Ohio University. https://eurweb.com

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~~'Tennessee-Martin men's basketball coach Anthony Stewart has died suddenly al the age of 50. No cause of death was given.~~

Stewart had been head coach of the Skyhawks since 2016, when he was promoted from associate head coach to the top spot to replace Heath Schroyer, reports ESPN He had been the associate head coach under Schroyer for two seasons. As head coach, Stewart led UT Martin to a 22-1 3 record in his first season at the helm, earning a spot in the collegelnsider.com Postseason Tournament. The 22 wins equaled the school record for most in a season.

The school's athletic direclor Kurt McGufrin said Sunday, "We are stunned to hear this tragic news. Coach Stewart was a true leader to every one of the young men he coached. He emphasized the meaning of a college degree and instilled professionalism in each of his studenlathletes. We ask for privacy during this difficult time."

,,what I will remember most about coach Stewart was his focus in developing our young men to be leaders in their community, leaders in the workforce and leaders in their homes," UT lvlartin chancellor Keith carver said. "He always stressed the development ofihe entire person, well beyond athletics."

~~Parker stewart, one of stewart's three children, transferred from Pittsburgh to Tennessee l\ilartin after the 20l 7-1 8 season to play for his falher'~~

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~~Anthony Stewart, the head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was found dead Sunday just before the start of his fifth season with the Skyhawks. He was 5O.~~

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~~UT MARTIN BASKETBALL COACH ANTHONY STEWART PASSES AWAY AT AGE 50~~

~~November 16th, 2o2o~~

~~Sunday, the University of Tennessee-Martin announced that Anthony Stewart, the Men's basketball coach for the past four seasons had pmsed away at the age of 5O'~~

~~Our thoughts and prayers are with the Stewart family, as well as with the UT- Martin athletics family during this difficult time. https ://www.radionwtn. com.r~~

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~~MARTIN, TN - The University of Tennessee at Martin will hold a memorial ceremony for Skyhawk head men's basketball coach Anthony Stewart after he died unexpectedly Sunday.~~

~~The service is set for Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.~~

UT Martin says the event is open to the public, but you must follow mask and social distancing guidelines. You will be required to enter through the main entrance doors of the Elam Center, located off Pat Head Summit Drive.

The university says Stewart passed away suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 15 at the age of 50. He is survived by his wife Cheryl, his sons Anthony and Parker, and his daughter Skylar. https ://www. wpsdlocal6. corrl

UT Martin says Stewart was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., and raised in Akron, Ohio. He was the 1Oth head coach in UT Martin men's basketball history, starting that role during the 2016-17 season where the Skyhawks tied a school record with 22 victories.

Overall, UT Martin says Stewart coached five All-Ohio Valley Conference performers during his four-year tenure as UT Martin head coach. The university says Stewart was part of history in 2017 when he led the Skyhawks to their first-ever home postseason victory with a win in the Collegelnsider.com Postseason Tournament.

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~~F UTM Alumni Foundation creates Anthony Stewart Memorial Fund~~

~~Jeff Bidwell~~

Nov 1 7,2020 The UT Martin Alumni Foundation announced Monday the creation of the Anthony Stewart Memorial Fund. Stewart, the school's men's basketball coach, died unexpectedly Sunday at the age of 50.

~~The Stewart family will determine how the money that is raised will be used in the near future. lf you're interested in donating, there are severalways to do it:~~

Donations can be made online at give.utm.edu, selecting "Make a Gift", clicking on "Search for College, School, or Preferred Fund", selecting "Area of Support Not Listed (Other)" and typing in "Coach Anthony Stewart Memorial Fund".

~~Gifts can also be mailed to UT Martin, Office of University Advancement, 329 Administration Building, Martin, TN 38238. Be sure to include "Coach Anthony Stewart Memorial Fund" on the check.~~

~~For any questions, please call (731) 881-7634. [email protected] rrlll12020 Head Coach of UT-Martin Basketball, found dead at 50~~

~~Anthony Stewart, the head basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, was found dead Sunday just before the start of his fifth season with the Skyhawks. He was 50 years old.~~

~~According to CBS News, The cause of Stewart's death has not been disclosed. School officials told the team about Stewart's death late Sunday afternoon.~~

Originally from Akron, Ohio, Stewartplayed basketball and baseball at Mount Union. He began coaching in 2001 at Columbus State Community College. He was an assistant at Long Beach State from 2004-2006, Wyoming, Southern lllinois and Ohio University

~~One of his sons, Parker Stewart, recently transferred from the University of Pittsburgh after the 2017- 2018 season. He was-voted pre-season All-Ohio Valley Conference ahead of this season.~~

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https ://www.thefan 1 075. com/ Tennessee-Martin coach Anthony Stewart unexpectedly died Sunday, the school announced. He was 50.The school didn't divulge a cause of tUt712020 death."We are stunned to hear this tragic news," Skyhawks athletic director Kurt McGiffin said in a news release. "Coach Stewart was a true leader to every one of the young men he coached. He emphasized the meaning of a college degree and instilled professionalism in each of hjs student-athletes. We ask for privacy during this difficult time."Stewart went 53-73 in four seasons at UT Martin coach, including a 9 20 mark

last season. The Skyhawks went 22-13 in his first season (2016-17) Lo match the school mark for victories."What I will remember most about Coach Stewart was his focus in developing our young men to be leaders in their community, leaders in the workforce and leaders an their homes," UT Martin Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver said in the news release. "He always stressed the development of the entire person, well beyond athletics."Stewart leaves behind a wife and three children. One of his sons, Parker, is a junior guard for the Skyhawks and averaged 19.2 points last season for the Ohio Valley Conference school.Stewart was associate head coach for two seasons before becoming UT Martin's head coach. He also spenl time as an assistant at Columbus State (Ohio) Community College (2001-04), Long Beach State (2004-06), Wyoming (2007-Il), Southern Illinois (2011"-12) and Ohio University (20L2- 14).Stewart is a native of Akron, Ohio. He played college basketball and baseball at Division IlI Mount Union in Ohio and the Purple Raiders paid tribute to him on Twitter. https ://usdaynews.colrrt

11nt12020 UT Martin Basketball Coach Anthony Stewartts Death is 14u4ry UT Martin basketball coach Anthony Stewart's death is heartbreaking. Anthony Stewart, the head coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, has died at the age of 50.

~~The school announced the tragic news on Sunday night. Martin was set to begin his fifth season as the program's head coach.~~

~~For his efforts, Anthony Stewart was named as a finalist for the Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year Award and performed annually to the nation's top Division I minority head coach.~~

UT-Martin (https:/ /v'rv'rw.utm.edu/) longtime college basketball insider Jeff Goodman announced the heartbreaking news on his Twitter account: "l was texting with him this morning. He said that his team had been shut down on Thursday, but then it wound up being a false COVID positive test. Was hoping his team could return to practice this week."

~~UT Martin Basketball Coach Anthony Stewart's Death~~

~~Stewart had a head coaching record of 51-73, which contains a22-win season in 2016- 17, tying the school record for most successes in a single season.~~

Stewart played basketball and baseball at Mount Union before joining UT Martin as associate head coach in2O14, then started his college coaching career at Columbus State Community College from 2001-04.

~~Also worked at Long Beach State (2004-06), Wyoming (2007-11), Southern lllinois (2011-12), and Ohio (2012-1,4) followed.~~

~~Our thoughts are with Anthony Stewart's friends and family at this time. http s : //usdaynews. c om/~~

~~Anthony Stewart's Death Reactions~~

One of his sons, Parker, is a junior guard in the Skyhawks and averaged19.2 points last season in the Ohio Valley Conference school. He eventually enrolled at Pittsburgh but transferred to UT-Martin to perform for his father.

~~Parker shared his grief, writing to his father, and posting a picture of the two of them on the court together on Instagram late Sunday night.~~

UT Martin head coach Anthony Stewart's passing is absolutely heartwrenching. I was texting with him this morning. He said that his team had been shut down on Thursday, but then it wound up being a false COVID positive test. Was hoping his team could return to practice this week. http s: / / t.co / kr OL DYL11X - (https:/ /t.co/krOLDYLllX) - Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) November 16,

~~ur Martin chancellor Dr. Keith Carver 3ld?: remembers that Coach Stewart's focus was on developing young men to be leaders in their community, leaders in the workforce, and leaders in their homes.~~

Oh no, this is awful. Tennessee-Martin just announced that head coach Anthony Stewart has passed away. Just 50 years old. https: / / t.co / dTY0 0dsNGH (https:/ / t.co / dTYO OdsNGH) - Jeff Borzello (Ojeffborzello) November 16, 2020 Dr. Carver also said, "He always stressed the development of the entire person, well beyond athletics."

~~"He was a different kind of coach, as focused on life after basketball as he was with winning any game," Bidwell tweeted. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER t7, 2020~~

=This-ls my feiTeilo yon, UTM since I won't get to tell you mourns myself. Tell God I may not *ef, satler"s+and" +h ic ^one- passing of This is lhe worst day of my life. You were my hero dad. Coach Stewart You always said you owed back in this life, and you The University of Tennes- rglways gave everybody a see at Martin is saddened to &,4nce who was counled announce today's passing of out\ You worked so hard Anthony Stewart, who was just sb we didn't have to slated to begin his fifth sea- grow up like you did. You son as the Skyhawks'head raised me from a boy to a men's basketball coach later man. You taught me how lhis month. He was 50 vears to play the game I love, old. but most importantly you "We are stunned to hear taught me about life, and this tragic news," Skyhawk I'll remember every les- athletic director Kurt Mc- son. You brightened up my Guffin said. "Coach Stewart room, you were always the was a ffue leader to every funniest and had the crazi- one of the young men he est stories. You would do coached. He emphapized the anything for your family. meaning of a college degree I'm gonna walk across that and instilled professional- stage this month with my ism in each of his student- Master's degree, just like athletes. We ask for privacy you planned for me when I came back home to play for SEE STEWART you. I know you always had PAGE 17 my back, you wanted my dreams to come true even more than I did sometimes. I'm still working on the other part of the plan. I promise I'll give it my all to try to make it there. I might not this difficult time." during ever shake this one off. You FATHER AND SON Parker Stewart shared a mo- Stewart joined the UT know I'11 protect the fam- ment with his fatherAnthony- Stewart on social media Sun- program as the as- Marlin ily with my life. I hope I'll day night.The elder Stewart, who was the UT Martin men's head coach under sociate make you proud. A legend basketball coach for which his son plays, died Sunday.The Heath Schroyer in 2014. in my book, and the realest university has not released the cause of death. Since that time, the SkY- coach on the planet. Bas- hawks have compiled 94 ketball didn't matter, you victories - which are the knew there was so much sPan in most in any six-Year more to life. See you soon. the school's Division I Era Words will never explain (since 1992). That includes how much I love you. Rest three 20-win campaigns in Heaven." which was from 2014-17, Tn his debut season as UT Martin the first time a a collegiate head coach team had won at least 20 (2016-11), Stewart guided games in three consecutive the Skyhawks to 22 victo- SCASONS, ries which equaled the Stewart's son Parker, - who helped lead Union CitY High School to the Class A state championship game in 2015 and then played colle- giately at Pittsburgh before transferring to UTM to play for his father, wrote a heart- felt tribute on his social media platforms Sunday night. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020

what l-tnTlemember ,.rroot r.*ra to. .nort *ln, in a single season. ur M;;: t::t j9"l'^S:?:h,:::^YS dnwonltsfirst-everoutrieht laswas hls locustocus ln develop- Ohio Valley Conferen'ce In9,o".I9,ytq .T:-1::-,:" Wesr division champion- l:t!:i:'l_tnlJ.t,t?.TTtlil?^ ship and advanced to rhe ltu9:t:,]l l.e-adeJs ,*:ln thelr l?:K:.:t: nomes' oVC Tournament 3ll9 champi- chancellor Dr' onship game fbr trr" secoii IJT ,yl"iiCarver said' "He al- consecutive year. Keith the develop- The Skyhawks' 14 *iI: home :Ttt,t""dth9 e1fir9 person' wins were the most ror-tii" ment. of, well atnletlcs' program since 1987-88 beyond and private their l0 non"onte."n." ii"] Stewart was a buslness entrepfeneur ror tories were tied for the most many years before getting in school history. For his efforrs, Srewarr into coaching: tl""il tlT.t a.t.ul asslstanll" it:: coacn aI was serected as one of 2l (20r2-t4)' finarists for the 2017" B;; 9ll: Y:iy,:tsirv JobeNarionatcoactrotlhe S.o}ihern.IllinoisUniversity^ UniversitY of Year Award, pr"r"nt"o uni l?,9lll?]', nually to the nation's ilp Yl-ofte"j2i0?,ll]:,*lg Divis"ion minority unrversrty I heab Pf#lt^,:tuttand columbus FIRING THEM UP UT Martin men's head coach coach. His !2004-06) - 22wins*"."iti gg.t"-unitv college Anthony Stewart attempts to fire up his team before a third-highest ,o,ut ot rtr" ii !111". joining game last season. Stewart died Sunday at the age of 50. firsr-year rr"uo li 1.29q1-01 ,9:fore Diviiion I basketball."ou"rr", the Skyhawks' During stewarr's rime at .-t-l -f9?l:.^9ni1,i:ji::: UT Maftin, he had raken )ltyulPluyed col.regrare parr in several baseball at hish-;;;: 9lt!91]] .^"d of Mount file speaking ll-:,^Universi.qy He was one or"ngug"*J,ri. 20 key;;; lllg ,l 1l'i3:'j'^?ll:; speakers at the 2018 colle- l1e cradY9l,:d ]tT^I":P:l: giate Coaching Consortium YT-"^1 ,:li 1 ?^.:l:':j"tmanage- it ttie xc,q,qFinal Four in degree m.bus^lness men.l ln. l99J belore com- sa*An$gei.@F;5exa+. -_ ..& '='u"-;'i*l;;'uiiy ."p'.- l,t"l:q,.li:yT:1-:^1-":f: senred rhe Skyhawl.s b':iT:: ar'the lrom';t ( hancellor,11i'l]:],1t]ll unlverslty American Cancer socic in 2006' Coaches ur. cun"",. iJnl in Cleveland' Ohio nessee Tip-Oll Reception in Nashville. In January of 2019, Stewart was the key- note speaker at UT Martin's annual Martin l-uther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast event held on campus. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2O2O

ZAAR PLANNED The University ofTennes-- - Bazaar from 5 see at Martin's League ors"iuingnttists is hosting its annual HolidayArt :;-drrli;i; ;; Ti';;'y;-ii ]i f.f,.'. F'iday; and l0 i.m. -,1,p T l'::,:dYt':l:Il::fl': i;i;;;'ii; " it iiu" l,p"n to the publii, but visitors. are required to *1"".",fr"Jf.t.ift'Ui-ta-ar"""". att"*s communiiy"na members to-.aPPreciate and purchase hand-- go toward.tne -"a" niftt made bv UTM students,faculty and alumni'All event proceeds iin S|iilf"rtf.ti; F';. SfAnfS, oi "srppott the Arts," contributors. are invited.to ioin 5 - LSA is a student art ;;i;;;;d faiutty tor opening ft"T Q e.m.Wednesday. ;;;;;iil that enloura!"t"n "u.iy t.ria"[. grolwth in academics, community service,leadership developmgnlllln ufto pt:otot", the arts within the community through art- "nJ"rtitti.related community service projects.

artin toEo st multiPG -UT M in-person commenceme;ts SaturdaY Ap^plPd Sci- The University of Tennes- riculture and . r"" uiftlutti" wil host three ences, College .of Business in-oerson commencement andGlobalAffairs ;;;;;i"t Sarurday, Nov. ' 2 p'm' College qf Fl- il,rn4;K"tht"""u"arorn gineering and Natural Sci- fjurn C"nr"., to celebrate the ences, College of Humani- ;;;;:;^-"r and fall 2020 ties and Fine Arts, Graduate oradriates. Social distancing hograms ;;CDa guid.lin.t will be '6P{nrCollegeof Educa- t-pf"-*tEJ d*ittg th" tion, Health and Behavioral emonies to promote safety""t- Sciences i;;;Jr;i"t;d their fami- Each ceremonv-*tq b." lies. livesffeamed via Facebook "While we are certainly Live at www'facebook'com/ disaopointed we cannot ail utmaftin and YouTube at ;;thH";;;;th* to celebfate www'youtube'com/utmartin ;;;;ua;-"t"t achievements, for those who are unable to ;; ;t'; thanktul we will be attend'Graduateswhoarenot able to honor the class of attending the in-person cer- ;A20";u tuie -unn".;'ur emonies will be recognized Mrrtil Chancellor Keith virtually after the in-person b;;; said- "Hosting three attendees are announced' Jo-*"n""rn"nts in oie day Andy kwter' vice chan- ir;;lid;tiilg we've ever cellor for student affairs' will e;tb"f"t6, but-I am confi- also announce the recipients il; ;;;ony will be of the Paul and Martha Meek ;;;"Gtui"""h 6 our graduates Award during the respective andtheifamilies in the midst ceremonies' ofifr"t""n""tt"lntimes." All graduates and guests T\e2020 fall commence- are required to wear face -*i ."t"**ies are sched- masks and adhere to social ;ilil;;;J".t"colleges: distancing guidelines during . 10 a.m.: Coilege of Ag- ftecmn THE, WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2O2O

FUTURE UT Martin associate Pro- and Zach Mills, who are four of the eight fessor of agriculture- economics Dr. Ross students accepted to the 2020Agriculture Pruitt (cen-ter) stands with Casey Bohr Future America Leaders Conference. The (from lbfc), McKenzie Reagor, Matt Hale, virtual conference was held Nov. I l-14. Eight UTM students accePted to agriculture leaders conference Eight university of Ten- Martin received a 100 per- ?gribusing.qs mqgr ltoT n"rrE ut-Murtin a'griculture cent acceptance rate fof all Karnak, Illinois; Chase Led- tt*a""tr wiri acJepted to students who applied. The gerwood, a sophomore agri- ths2020 Agriculture Future virtual event offers under- culturecommunicationsma' of ,qmericaieaders Confer- graduate students personal jor from Atlanta, Georgia; *tti.tt was hosted vir- ind professional develop- Samantha Essex, a freshman tually"nr., Nov. 1l-14. ment opportunities through agriculture education major Tlie AFA Leaders Confer- networking, job fairs, lead- frbm Crossville; Matt Hale, ence selects attendees based ership -UTpanels and more. a sophomore agriculture en- on their academic stand- Th; Marlin students gineering technology major accepted to conference from Manchester; ing, community service, -the Qase.y i"iA"rtfrip and professionai are Lauren Lewis, a fresh- Bohr, a freshman agribusi- iip"ti"ni", rufing the ac- man pre-vet grajor f19_m nes.-s major from Mount ..pLun.i process" highly Germantown; Zaih Mitts. Juliet: and Nicholas Wohl- college"stu-- a senior.agriculture educa- bold, a senior_-agribusiless denti"oi"p"titluJfor across the U.S. tion majoi from Parsons; major from Kansas City, For the first time, UT McKenzie Reagor, a junior Missouri' The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee. Tuesday. November 17.2020

I Stelvart's son Parker I fu?eremrsm$ wrote a ireart-f'elt tribute on his soc'ial media plattorins q..,. {-" -i5hf mBm&cd !);r'li;.1 ,:, rt:,,r ;-iii l:r:f:r,-. ieacl Ll*ion City Fnigit Schooi to the Class A state ffmr WYffi's charnpionship garne in 2015 and then played eollegiately at Pittsburgh before trans- ffi€mwffiffi fenlng to UTM tn play fcrr tJT Martin will hold a his father. memoliai eeremonv for "Tlzis i,t rirl Jgfier t4 l"'{.rj.r. Skyhawk ruen's basket- sillre f r.r'clt ? ,qrrf Fr tr,.j;' i ri:r bali head coach AnthonY iil.:.r'.ri. T'-,'.'G" : i:;.,,', ."'! aJ'' i#iJf r.5ili,':a.i' i:'il! p.m. Sunday in ' '.:ir'. Stewart 3 -t.. ,',..' the Kathleen and Tom Elam trl:jr :. ;,' ... l' Center. lip. li;l; ili:-J'r ,'i;',' litrr: iittii, The event is open to the Yoft rliriir.','.i .t'ririut ...r:f/'rtti.'etr1 public, who are asked ta buck i* titis !i.'it'. ;tn.ei row follow mask and social dis- alwttl-s g{;i'g .alft,r.'8ttd.., a tancing guidelines. chgnce vr;ho i,,'tt:' t'tttu$ed lzart{ All guests rvill be required ou!. You workctl so t0 enter through the rnain jusl so vr:e tlicln't have ttt you You entrance doars of the facil- grob* tap like did. to tr ity, located aff Fat F{ead raised rne .from a boy Summifi Drive. mun. Yorl ta,ugfzt wze hou; Stewaff died on Sunday to plcr,- the. gante I ltle, you at the age of 50. but most irnportuntly He is survived by his n'ife tattght me about life, and Cheryl, his sons AnthonY I'll reruefttber everv les- and Parker, ald his daugh- sott. You brightened up ztt.T tel Skvlar. root?l, \-ou ttere alv,a);s th-e Steivart \\'as the lOth Jttnniest cttul lttul the cru:.i- head coach ln UT fulartin est stories. Ybu would da men's basketball iristory. znt-tlxing Jbr vtwr Jawil.r-. gonna across that tr-tre stal"ted in that role l'tn *'a!k during the 2015-17 season. stage this month wilh nt;- Overall. Stewart coached M$ster's degree, -iwst like five All-Ohio Valley Con- t'cz.t pitrnrzetl tbr me v*en plttl: ference pelformers during I tttme bctk horne to his fouryfar tenure as UT Jbr t'ou. I knou' -\'ou clv'ar-s wanted &{ar-tin head coach. itnti tx| bat'k, t"oLt F{e rvas pafr of history tttl' tiream:i ttl cotne frqe b 2A17 when he guided ev#l fit(lre than I tlitl sanrc- the Sk,vhawks to their tiwes. I'xt still working otz fhe other part af lhe plun. first-ever horne Postsea- son victory rvith a vrin irl I prttntise l'll gbe it nv tlie Collegelnsider.cotn all to tr', to tneke it there" Postseason Touruament. I might'not er,"r shske lhis "'We are stuntred to hear one oft. You know I'll pro- this tragic news," SkYhawk fert tlrc faruily v,ith wv- life. athletic director Kurt I hape I'll ntslce J,ou trtroud. McGuffin said. "Coach A legeru{ in my bod;, und the Stewart was a trtle ieader to the realest couch on planet. Baskethall dirln't every one of the 1'ottng men he coached. He emphasized mcrt{en tou knetv there was the meaning of a college so ntuclt more fo life. See \:ou soon. Words will never degree and instilled Profes- "axpl*in sionalisrn in each of his stu- ltow rnuch I tove dent-athletes. We a-ck for lor.t" Rest in F{esren." privacy during this difficult tinre." The Messenger. tlnion City. Tennessee. Tuesday. November 17. 2020

UT Martin Holiday will host art bazaar 3 separate set at UTM The University of Ten- nessee at Martin's League of ceremonies Striving Artists will host its The University of Ten- @be annual Holiday Art Bazaar nessee at Martin will host livestreamed via Facebook Thursday through Saturday. three in-person commence- Live at www.facebook.com./ The event will be open 5- ment ceremonies Saturday utmartin and YouTube at 8 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to in the Kathleen and Tom www.youtube.com/utmart i n 7 p.m. Friday; and l0 a.m. Elam Center to celebrate for those who are unable to 4 p.m. Saturday in the the spring, summer and fall to attend. Graduates who Fine Arts Building Gallery. 2020 graduates. are not attending the in- The event is free and Social distancing and person ceremonies will be open to the public, but visi- CDC guidelines will be recognized virtually after tors are required to wear implemented during the cer- the in-person attendees are face masks. emonies to promote safety announced. The Holiday Art Bazaar for graduates and their fam- The commencements will allows community mem- ilies. feature remarks from UT bers to appreciate and pur- "While we are ceftainly President Randy Boyd, Dr. chase handmade gifts made disappointed we cannot all Carver, UT Martin Provost by UT Martin students, fac" gather together to celebrate Philip Acree Cavalier, UT ulty and alumni. All event our graduates achievements, Martin SGA President proceeds go toward the LSA we are thankful we will be Hunter McCloud, campus Scholarship Fund. able to honor the class of minister Amanda Crice STARTS, or "Support 2020 in a safe manner," UT and UT Martin Alumni the Arts," contributors are Martin chancellor Dr. Keith Association President Victor invited to join students and Carver said. "Hosting three Andrews. faculty for an early opening commencements in one day Andy Lewter, vice chan- from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday. is unlike anything we've cellor for student affairs, For more information on the ever done before, but I am will also announce the STARTS Program and how confident each ceremony recipients of the Paul and to become a STARTS con- will be meaningful to our Martha Meek Award during tributor, visit utm.edu/starts graduates and their families the respective ceremonies. or call (731) 881-7400. in the midst of these uncer- All graduates and guests League of Striving Artists tain times." are required to wear face is a student art association The2O20 fall commence- masks and adhere to social that encourages student ment ceremonies are sched- distancing guidelines dur- growth in academics, com- uled by academic colleges: ing the ceremony. munity service, leadership . 10 a.m. - College of and artistic development. Agriculture and Applied LSA also promotes the Sciences, and College arts within the community of Business and Global through art-related corlmu- Affairs. nity service projects. . 2 p.m. * College of Engineering and Natural Sciences, College of Humanities and Fine Afts; and graduate programs. ' 6 p.m. - College of Music programs slated Education, Health and The department of music at the University of Tennessee Behavioral Sciences. at Martin has announced the following musical programs: . Voice Studio Recital today at 8 p.m. It will be available on the UTM Music Facebook and YouTube pages. . Contemporary Music Group on Sunday at 3 p.m. It will be available on the UTM Music Facebook and YouTube pages. To learn more about upcoming events, visit utm.edu/ musicevents. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2O2O I THE JACKSON SUN 'A man of integrity'

Anthony Stewart cuts down the net after securing a regular season Ohio Valley Conference division title at UT Martin in his first season leading the team. pHoros By ur MARIN spoRTs tNFoRMAIoN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2O2O I THE JACKSON SUN

~~UTM's Coach Stewart remembered for care for players~~

~~Brandon Shield3 Jackson Sun USA TODAY NETWORK _ TENNESSEE~~

The sudden death of the men's basketball coach at any college will hit the campus community hard. Anthony Stewart's death SundaY afternoon hit the close-knit community of UT Martin even harder. According to those who knew him, he was a coach who cared aborit his players more offthe court than on, andhe repre- sented UT Martin well in the community of Martin and Weakley CountY. "This is the kind of guy he was," said Jordan Taylor, a senior broadcast major at UTM who did radio broadcasts for as the team Skyhawk sports teams the Past four uT Martin head coach Anthony stewart gives his son, Parker, five years. "We're covering a UTM baseball comes to the bench for a timeout duiing a game last year. Anthony Stewart game, and he's there sitting in the died on Sunday at 5O Years old. stands eating popcorn and catching up with fans. "You might expect someone like him burgh University before coming to UTM gram Sunday night. "You brightened to be standing off if he's even there, to play for his father two years ago. He up any room, you were alwaYs the fun- watching b/himself. But he was in there got to play last year. niest and had the craziest stories. with everybody." "Youtaught me howto plaYthe game "You would do anYthing for Your Stewart's son, Parker, was a highlY- I love, but most importantly you taught family. I'm gonna walk across that touted prospect coming out of Union me about life, and I'll remember every City High School and played at Pitts- lesson," Parker said in a post on Insta- See STEWART, Page 5A TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2O2O I THE JACKSON SUN

ahead and take that interim tag offhim Stewart to help him in recruiting and getting ready for the season." Continued from Page 1A McMillan said Stewart's background in business helped make him a stage this month with my Mastefs de- quality choice for the job. gree, just like you planned for mewhen I "Of course he knew the game and came back home to play for you. I know how to relate to the players, but he you always had my back, you wanted came inwith abudget and justification my dreams to come true even more than for every item in it," McMillan said. I did sometimes." "And then he stuck to that budget, and Parker Stewart is scheduled to walk as far as I know, he stuck to it every at UTM's graduation ceremony Satur- year." day with his Master's degree. Rickman said Stewart's business "He's the first player we've had that strategies set him apart from any other got his undergraduate in less than three coach Rickman has worked with. years - two years and a summer," said "Every decision he made regarding UTM Sports Information Director Ryne the basketball program, there was a Rickman. 'And he's getting his Master's dollars and cents reason for it," Rick- a year-and-a-half later. man said. "And it made sense and it "Coach would beam when he'd talk worked every time, and that's not about his son, and he was more proud of something you typically see from a him for what he's done off the court than coach." what he does on it." McGuffin said that business back- UTM Athletic Director Kurt McGuffin ground prompted Stewart to care more said the cause of Stewart's death isnt about the players offthe court. known yet. The school will discuss this "He had a business background week to formalize plans to memorialize that not many coaches havei McGuf- Stewart as well as decide who will coach fin said. "Most guys play, become a the team. graduate assistant and work their way "Honestly in the first 24 hours since up. this happened and since we told the "He played, graduated, went into team (Sunday) evening, that's the last business'a few years and then-decided- thing on my mind," McGuffin said. "Be- midway through his career he wanted cause the team came into a meeting at to coach. But because ofthat, he could 5:1.5 p.m., and they thought because of talk to the guys about preparing them- the COVID-l9 pandemic that we were selves for life after basketball because going to tell them the season was can- no matter if they went on to play after celled, but instead we told them their UTM, basketball would end for them in leader had died and is gone. a few years and they needed a plan." 'Alot of the guys took it understand- Softball coaeh Brian Dunn said he ably iough, and we're going to be there had a great appreciation for Stewart forthemas muchas we canbebecause a and his care for the players. lot ofthem are in quarantine because of "Coach Stewart was definitely a a COVID exposure." man who cared greatly about his play- The Skyhawks are set to start the ers and always valued doing the right season on Dec. 12 at home against thing for the team and the individual Southeast Missouri State, but McGuffin above the idea of winning at all costs," said the players will decide how they Dunn said. "Coach Stewart was a man proceed toward the season from here. of integrity and will be greatly missed." McGuffin did saythe school plans to Rickman said the Stewart's sudden hold a public memorial seryice for the death will have an impact on more coach because of what he meant to the than the basketball program at UTM. community in the few years he led the "People have come to expect the un- program. He led the Slryhawks to their expected this year, but this was truly first-ever Ohio Valley Conference West we didnt see coming that will cause a Division championship and the OVC big, big hole for us," Rickman said. tournament championship game in his "The players, coaching staff, athletic first season as head coach after he was department, university, all of us were an assistant for former coach Heath impacted by Coach Stewart in his few Schroyer. years here and we'll miss him." "I was the interim AD when Heath Reach Brandon Shields at left and Anthony became the interim [email protected] or at 737- coach," said women s basketball coach 425-975L Follow him on Tutitter Kevin McMillan. 'And I talked with oth- @JSEditorBrandon or on Instagram at ers here and we thought it best to go editorbrandon. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1A,2O2O I THE JACKSON SUN Stewart was more than a coach in Martin Weakley County. Brandon Shields For example, if the annual Soybean Festival was in Columnist Chapel Hill, N.C., would you expect to see North Caroli- Jackson Sun na coach Roy Williams getting a corn dog before going USA TODAY NETWORK. TENN to a concert or another event? Probably not. But Stewart was there. He was at the Rotary and Ki wanis Club meetings. He was at church on Sunday. He Anthony Stewart's death is a brutal reminder of was in the Mexican restaurant eating chips and salsa how fragile life is. before getting a plate offajitas and saying hey to peo- Stewart was 50 years old and preparing for the up- ple who recognized who he was and appreciated him coming basketball season at UT Martin, and he was for his work in the community. also preparing for his second season coaching his son, Not manybasketball coaches spent nearly a decade Parker. in the private sector getting real world experience be- While Stewart's death won t grab the headlines and fore deciding to get back into basketball to coach and the social media shares if a similar situation occurred then bringing that real world experience to the basket- at a college like the University of Kentucky or Kansas ball court. University, this one will hurt on a more personal level. ThaJ experience helped in games, but it also helped Martin, Tenn., isnt Lexington, Kent., or Durham, after the games. N.C. According to UTM Sports Information Director ESPN, Fox Sports, New York Times and Yahoo Ryne Rickman, there are about a dozen former UTM Sports arent clamoring around UTM the way they do players who played for Stewart playing professional the blue bloods of college basketball Iike Duke, North ball overseas. But they and all their teammates for Carolina and UCLA. plenty ofwisdom and advice that didn t involve apick- While Stewart was a local celebrity because of the and-roll or a fast break. position he held in the community, he was still ap- Theygot life advice, howto budget and save money, proachable and more a part of the community of how to thrive in the business world and how to be a

quality husband and dad. The fact that his family was at every UTM game sitting right behind the Skyhawk bench is evidence ofthat last point. In an environment where the entire family needed to embrace the community so the community could embrace them back, Stewart's family was all in with UTM. And now, they're findingouthowUTMwas allin with its basketball coach and his family. 'As tragic as this situation is for the Stewart family, it's times like this where being in a small town atmos- phere comes into play because of the town s love for Coach Stewart and his family," said UTM athletic director Kurt McGuffin. "I imagine they'll need any support they can get." According to Rickman, the loyal fanbase of the Sky- hawks will stand with the coach's family in their time of loss. "One thing about our fans is they adopt the players as they would their own kids," Rickman said. "So they pay attention to how those guys are treated, and Coach Stewart did a great job the way he treated the players on and offthe court." Brandon Shields is the editor of The Jackson Sun. Reach him at bj shields @i acksonsun. com or at 731-425' 9751. Follow him on Twitter @JSEditorBrqndon or on Insta gr am at e ditorbr andon. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1A,2O2O I THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL

~~UT Martin to host memorial for Stewart~~

~~Evan Barnes Memphis Commercial Appeal USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE~~

A public memorial will be held Sun- day at UT Martin for tnen's basketball coachAnthony Stewart, who died Sun- day at the age of 5O. The memorial will be at 3 p.m. in the team's basketball arena, the Elam Cen- ter, and guests are asked to follow mask andiocial distancihg guidelines. Guests will only be allowed to enter through the main entrance off Pat Head Summitt Drive. Stewart was the coach at UT Martin for four seasons after arrivingin2Ol4 as associate head coach under Heath Schroyer. His overall record was 51-73 and five players earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors during his tenure. He tied a school record with 22 wins in his first season (2016:17) as the Sky- hawks won their first outright OVC West division championship. UT Mar- tin also reached the second round of the Collegelnsider.com Postseason Tournament Stewart is survived by his wife Che- Tennessee-Martin coach Anthony Stewart watches during the first half of the ryl and his three children, Anthony, team's NCAA college basketball game against Baylor on Dec. 18 in Houston. Parker and Skylar. Stewart died Sunday at the age of 5O. vtcHnEL wYKE/AP ' Dresden finterprise n l]resden, Tenn,- Wednesday, lrlovember lB,2020 n "::',:= E W

~~ttlcBeth eonfinues to Flght Hunger During Pandemic~~

BY At{Io}ilA SrrH.r UT Martin Uniuersity Relations Intern MARTIN (November 9) With a love of pottery and helping others, fldilC the grassroots- movement ,,Empty Bowls project; gave David McBeth, UT Martln professor of visual arts, a new-way to use his passions to help fight food insecurity in the community he calls home, McBeth's work with Empty Bowls began 17 years ago when he proposed the idea for a service project for Trinity presbyterian Church in Martin. He hoped for young members of the church to come to the studio and make bowls for a charity soup dinner. "I said, 'We could sell the bowls to people at Trinity and maybe raise 9500 for We Care,' and thd'pastor iboked at me and said, 'tirit,s Crgql idea. Why would we just do it for Trinity, and why only b0 I ,Okai,, bowls?', and without skipping a beat, I said., we'll Oojt fofttre whole city of Martin, and we'Il do b00 bowls,", McBeth recounted. UT-Martin professor That event was the first iteration of Martin's Empty Bowls Soup of visual arts David McBeth is carrying on his tradition of helping families in Weakley County iiti the photo See McBeth on Page annual Empty Bowls project. by Jasmine Wiitiarns/ 3 The Enterprise

were donated," McBeth said. if they're just a stack of bowls in my By getting his students involved with closet," McBeth said. "There's no way McBeth the soup suppers, McBeth hopes to not of knowing I would write a check for oiily improve their skills as artists, but $15,000 to We Care, but I have an ability ...From Front Page also make them better members of the to make bowls, and I have the communi- community ty's support that allows the comrnunity Supper, and McBeth's reach has grown "The first time, they can't believe it. to make that donation to We Care." ever since. More recently, McBeth and The first time they come to a soup event, This year, the event has been moved his students have created 1,500 bowls it's just overwhelming. The excitement online because of safety concerns for each year to raise money for food in- that the community has for the bowls the university and Martin communities. security relief programs sponsored gets passed on to the students," McBeth The bowls were listed online for the pub- by We Care Ministries Inc., a local said. "The students figure out that two lic to select after making a $15 donation organization that provides a variety things are happening: they're helping November 15, and there are counters to of services to community members in the community, and they're learning show how many of each bowl is still need. Funds raised at Empty Bowls Soup to be better potters at the same time available. Customers can pick up their Suppers support We Care's food pantry because that's how you learn, through bowls from 12-3 p.m., Sunday, November Two years ago, the First-Year Initiative repetition." 22, at t}'e Fine Arts Building. Despite program at UT Martin began a cracker For McBeth, the most gratifying part these changes, McBeth is determined drive to allow students across the uni- of hosting the annual Empty Bowls to provide the best possible experience versity to help out. Soup Suppers is knowing that the craft for the community " ... The first year, it was a phenome- he has spent years honing and the con- "There was some real joyful surprise nal number of like 100 boxes of crack- nections he has with those around him when I started spreading the word that ers, so the four-packs of saltines. That can improve his community we're going to do it. It's not going to be was overwhelming, and it was unbeliev- "I can make bowls all day. I can the same, but we're going to do it, and able. Last year, it was like 400 boxes that make 50, 100 bowls a day, but big deal we're going to do it online," McBeth ) Dresden Enterprise . Dresden, Tenn. r Wednesday, November 18,20f:0

said. "That means a lot to me that it's hands-on. He has also been rentinded important to the community to have this of the significance of taking the time event happen." to slow down and be patient witlt life. Empty Bowls WiU..dde" roughly 1.200 ':. .qfind a good hook. Go home an{ read; bowls this year, "itith a inajoriiy hanrl Wrlfe letters. Sornebotly rvas cot:rp.lRin- crafted by McBefh hinrself. ing about email and computers and "Like so many other aspects of our stuff earlier, and somebody said, 'V/hat lives, Martin Empty Bowls looks dif- woulcl you rather do, write a letter?' ferent in 2020," Mc:Beth said. "I know and I was 1ike, "Yeah! What woulrl bc how much the comrnunity eiljoys con- so bad dbout slowing down and taking gregating around the most arnazing the time to really think about the persotl soup potluck known and the wonderful you'r'e communicating with?"' McBeth fellowship that accompanies that gather- said. "That wouldn't have happened ing. As the potter, I love to hear the joy if we didn't have this new life to live as folks search through the tables and through." tables of bowls. That too will be missed While McBeth encourages his stu- this year." dents to take the time to sLow down COVID-19 has not only changed the during these unprecedented tipes, he way McBeth hosts the Empty Bowls is only working harder to ensure there Soup Supper, but it has reinforced con- are enough bowls to be sold during the cepts that he uses in his teaching and Empty Bowls event to help families !n everyday life. The need for clear com- need in the Martin community munication has become more important "I hope, in spite of the pandemic, tliat to him thirn ever as he is no longer able Empty Bowls can bring the community to help his students with their projects together," he shared.

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MARTIN The University States Marine and Tennessee For more inforrnation about the of Tennessee- at Martin hosted Suieide Prevention Network UT Martin Office of Veterans its virtual Veterans DaY cere- regional director for Memphis Services, contact Jason EarleY, mony November 11" to recognize and Shelby County, served as veteran services coordinator, the service and sacrifice of the ceremony's guest speaker at [email protected]. (L io R) veterans in the Martin com- and emphasized the importance Johnson; Marcus VanCleave, munity. Students, faculty and of creating a supportive com- UT Martin veteran benefits spe- staff helped produce the pro- munity for veterans to succeed cialist and Earley surround the gram to say thank you to their in, especially on the UT Martin memorial bust of USMC CaPt' coworkers, families and class- campus. To watch the ceremonyr Brent Morel, a UT Martin alurn mates. Justin Johnson. United visit utm.edu/veteransday2020. who was killed in acti.gn in trraq. , Dresden Enterprise r Dresden, Tenn, " Wednesday, November 18,2020 i7h.r.l.#,iff)!K!.r.1)..:/Lt|;7;ffi itnl r1tltllttR:!:::::.:::;;;?./j/ren UIl{ Plans I'lultiple Gtaduation Events

MARTIN (November 11) - The Each ceremony will be Lives- University of Tennessee at Mar- treamed via Facebook Live at tin will host three in-person com- www. facebo o k. com/ utmar t i ir mencement ceremonies Saturday and YouTube at www.youtube. Nov.21, in the Katileen and Tom com/utmartin for those who arrl Elam Center, to celebrate the unable to attend^ spring, summer arrd fall 2020 Graduates who are not attend" graduates. ing the in-person ceremonies Social-distancing and Center will be recognized virtually at- for Diseases Control guidelines ter the in-person attendees are will be implemented during the announced. ceremonies to promote safety The commencements will fea" for graduates and their families. ture remarks from UT President "While we are certainly disap- Randy Boyd, UT Martin Chan- pointed we cannot all gather to- cellor Keith Carver; UT Martin gether to celebrate our graduates Provost Philip Acree Cavalier, achievements, we are thankfui UT Martin SGA President Hun.t- we will be able to honor the class er McCloud, Campus Minister of 2020 in a safe manner," UT Amanda Crice and UT Martin Martin Chancellor Keith Carver Alumni Association President said. Victor Andrews. "Hosting three commence- Andy Lewter, vice chancellor ments in one day is unlike any- for student affairs, wilL atrso an- thing we've ever done before, but . nounce the recipients of the Paul I am confident each ceremony Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver and Martha Meek Award during will be meaningful to our grad- the respective ceremonies. uates alhd their families in the Business and Global Affairs All graduates and guests are midst of these uncertain times." 2 p.m.: College of Engineering required to wear face mask$ The 2020 fall commencement and Natural Sciences, College and adhere to social-distancing ceremonies are scheduled by of Humanities and Fine Arts, guidelines during the ceremony academic colleges: Graduate Programs For more information, contact 10 a.m.: College of Agriculture 6 p.m.: College of Education, the Office of University Rela- and Applied Sciences, College of Health and Behavioral Sciences tions at 731-BB1-7615.

The Camden Chronicle Thursday, November 19, 2020 UTM to host in-person commencement Nov. 21 The University of Tennessee The three 2020 fall com- in-person ceremonies will be at Martin will host three in-per- mencement ceremonies are recognized virtually after the son commencement ceremonies grouped and scheduled by ilc- in-person attendees are an- Saturday, Nov. 21, to celebrate ademic colleges: nounced. .10 all spring, summer, and fall a.m. - College of Agriculture The commencements will fea- 2020 gradaates. CDC guidelines and Applied Sciences, College ture remarks from various UT will be implemented during the of BusineSs and Global Affairs dignitaries. Andy Lewter, vice ceremonies to promote safety .2 p.m. - Graduate Programs, chancellor for student affairs, for graduates and their fami- College of Engineering and Nat- will announce the rebipients lies. Everyone in attendance ural Sciences, College of Hu- of the Paul and Martha Meek is required to wear a facemask manities and Fine Arts Award during the respective and adhere to social distancing .6 p.m. - College of Education, ceremonies. For more informa- during the ceremony. Health and Behavioral Sciences tion, contact the UTM Office of "While we are disappointed For those unable to attend, University Relations at 731-881- we cannot all gather to celebrate each ceremony will be lives- 7615. our graduates, we are thank- treamed via Facebook at ful we will be able to honor the www.facebook.com/utm artin class of 2020 it a safe manner," and YouTirbe at www.you- UTM Chancellor Keith Carver tube.com/utmartin. Gradu- said. ates who are not attending the https ://www.wnbjtv. com/

~~UT Martin prepares for a weekend of in person graduation ceremonies~~

The Untversity of Tennessee at lrlart n ls preparing for their frrst rn person graduation ceTernonies ihrs year. Alter speeking u|1h the chancelLor of the universrty he says they are lak ng exlra precautions to make sure ever,vth ng runs smoothLy and safe

'The frrst question was can we do this in a safe way, we''/e reaL[y looked at with lhe number of peopLe tnvolved w th hoyr people are comtng out through one entrance and on-. exit. The crorvd and lhe graduates wiil never interact , says Chancelior of UT Martln Keith Carver.

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~~FHU, UTM to hold graduation ceremonies on saturday~~

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~~HENDERSON, Tenn - on saturday, hundreds of college students across west Tennessee will finally get to walk across the stage and receive their college degree~~

~~"We're excited to be able to celebrate with them and their families," said Charles Viers Jr., provost and Vice President of Academics at Freed-Hardeman University.~~

~~FHU will have a ceremony for the 180 students who graduated in May this weekend, meaning there will be about 300 students walking across the stage tomorrow.~~

~~That number is double what FHU is used to.~~

~~"lt's been a long time coming, and we've hated that it's taken this long, but we are excited to be able to share that with them on Saturday," Viers said.~~

~~To accommodate both graduating classes, FHU will have two graduations. The first will be at 10 a.m. and the second al2 p.m.~~

~~"We got really good practice for this with our own student body during the semester," said Shannon Sewell, the director of facilities at FHU.~~

~~Sewell is helping to coordinate the event.~~

'We did two chapel services each day: one at 10:30 a.m. and the other al 11.20 a.m. We disinfected the auditorium in between sessions. We'll do the same thing between graduation ceremonies," Sewell said.

~~They're also limiting seating and will be spacing out families. These students, who have been through a lot this year, have something to celebrate.~~

~~"Our students and those graduating have just been spectacular in terms of being able to help us, as a university, navigate something that was completely thrown at us as a curveball," Viers said.~~

~~"We're going to make sure they're comfortable and safe. We also want to celebrate with them. They've put in so much work, and we want to celebrate this day all together," Sewell said.~~

~~The University of Tennessee Martin will also hold three commencement ceremonies on Saturday, with programs at'10 a.m.,2 p.m., and 6 p m.~~

~~Those programs will be live streamed for family members who are unable to attend.~~

To watch their graduations, click here for the University of Tennessqe at Martin Facqbook page (https://WWw facebook.com/utmartin) or here for their YouTube page (https://wrlr,v-yqqtUbe,cqm/user/utmartin). THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOYEMBER 24, 2020 Memorial held for fallen coach The University of Ten- was named a finalist for nessee at Martin mourned the 2Ol7 Ben Jobe Na- the sudden passing of tional Coach of the Year men's basketball head Award, which is presented coach Anthony Stewart annually to the nation's top Sunday afternoon. He yas Division I minority coach. 50 years old. The University of Ten- Born in Pittsburgh, nessee Foundation has Pennsylvania, and raised set up the Coach Anthony in Akron, Ohio, Stewart Stewart Memorial Fund. came to UT Martin in20l4 Donations can be made on- as an associate head coach. line at this link: http://give.

Stewart was later elevated utm. edu/coach stewart. into the role of head coach Gifts can also be mailed in 2016. He was approach- to UT Marttn, Office of ing his fifth season at the University Advancement, helm in 2020-21before his 329 Administration Build- unexpected passing. ing, Martin, Tennessee, Stewart's best season as 38238. Be sure to include the Skyhawk head coach "Coach Anthony Stewart came in his debut cam- Memorial Fund" on the paign in 2016-17, when he check. For any questions, tied ,a school record with please call ('/31) 881- 22 victoies and advanced 7634. to the Ohio Valley Confer- The family will deter- ence Tournament champi- mine at a later date wheth- onship game. er to use the funds for a UT Martin won the first scholarship, give it to the round of the 2011 Colleg- men's basketball program, elnsider.com Postseason or possibly a memorial on Tournament and Stewart the UT Martin campus. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY NOVEMBER24,2020

"Good things come from up selling. So, I switched the dark as long as you can to completely online and have faith, as long as you started doing school full- persevere." time and farming full-time, When Justin Foulks re- and here I am at the finish ceived the news during his line. It's been ajourney, but junior year of college that I'm here." his cousin had been killed While Foulks' plan for in an accident, he knew the his future changed drasti- responsibilities of his fami- cally during his college ly farm in Rondo, Arkansas, career, he has found peace would now increase. As an and comfort through his agribusiness majog Foulks faith to help him continue was preparing himself with the legacy his grandfather the education he needed to and uncle have built. He help his great-uncle and knows the many hardships cousin make the 3,200-acre and challenges they faced farm as successful as pos- have paved the way for him sible; however, he never to be successful. planned on running it with- "Philippians 4:13, that's out his cousin and mentor. what I believe in. 'I can do Now, the University of all things through Christ Tennessee at Martin fall who strengthens me.' EverY 2020 graduate just com- day is a blessing to wake pleted his first successful up. This is God's country. lf harvest while finishing his it wasn't for the good Lord, agriculture degree online. I don't know where I'd be," ,,,ill:ll tre the first gen- Foulks said. "I never, be- :erafibn to lo to school,for ing so young, expected to UT Martin agribusiness student fustin Foulks farming. My family's been endure such a harsh (loss). at his family farm in Rondo, Arkansas. farming since the early Everybody says life is sup- 1930s. The same land we're posed to be peaches and running over now, my fam- cream when you're young, UTM student earns ily was raised on it," Foulks but for me that was my said. "My cousin ended up mentor. He's the only rea- sending me off to school. I son I really went to school degree online while told him I had an interest in for farming. Seeing him do farming, and he (had been) what he did inspired me. It teaching me the roles since inspired me to continue the I was eight. I still remem- same path. I know he's smil- workingfamily farm ber the day he said, 'Well, ing because I'm carrying on if you're going to do it, do the tradition. We're out here it the right way and go to doing what he loved to do." school, get your degree and After working on a farm eome back. The farmland for most of his life, Foulks will be here forever.' knew if he was going to go "(My cousin) ended up to college for agriculture, passing away last year... he needed a hands-on pro- and somebody had to help gram that would give him a my family with the leader- better understanding of the ship responsibilities on the technical and business sides farm. or we'd have ended THE.WEAKI,EY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2O2O

the ACNR office. all of running a farm. sram, "The hands-on expen- ol ttrem. It's a lamilY over (mY cousin lO-times better than there. When ence is what- being in a class- died), ... theY said actually to helP room. Because ['ve seen ever we can do You' got make sure sides of being a farmer we've to both theY agribusiness vou finiih. That's all and being an 'we've got p.raduate,-l've learned that iared about was want some- to make sure You finish.'" iu.m.ts don't ;'TheY don't bodv to tell them what to Foulks said. good of a bless- do ihat doesn't have exPe- rcalize how were lo me." rience," Foulks exPlained. ins"Altei thev "Thev need somebodY to graduation. Foulks planito exPand the the hardshiPs has helP undeistand originallY everYthing that goes fann. White he and watch grow farming, to understand intended to it into he knows daYs and bad daYs' with his cousin, the sood -UT at think Martin has that with what he learned ... i his cousin helped me gauge what I UT Martin, what as well as his need to do to be successful tausht him, he viill be to in the agriculture sector. faitl. PrePared else comes He says the manY chal- handle whatever overcome his wav. lenses he's instilled in sinFe moving his degree "He definitelY online couldn't have been me to make sure I do everY- help thine I can do (to succeed)"' achieved without the "When and understanding of the Fouiks said. You're oi Agriculture. farming" it's PrettY much Department -You know Geosciences and Natural faith. never going haPPen' Resources. From having to what's to weed control' do schoolwork in his truck Just focu-s on and tractor to staYing uP a little water and fertt'lizet, will cover the late to turn in assignments and the Lord took lon- rest." because Planting graduated from ger than exPected. Foulks Foulks with a has experienced the grace UT Marrin"Nov. 2l degree lacultY memebers who Bachelor of Science of business understand the difficulties in asricullural has of running a farm while knowi'ng everYthing-has he also finishing school. been thiough PrePared (have io) give a big him to catr! on his familY's "I successful shoutout to the ag Pro- tradition as a farmer.

The Messenger. Union City. Tennessee, Wednesday. November 25. 2020 Nlusic programs slat&l ,.,"The department of mu$ic at the University of Tennessee at Martin has announced the following musical programs, which will be available at 8 p.m. each day on the UTM Music Facebook and YouTube pages. . Student Showcase Concerts - Thursday. . Fall 2020 Student Recitals/Projects - Georgia Emmons, senior French horn recital, Dec. l; Hanna DeYoung, senior trombone recital, Dec.2; Nate Matthews, senior saxophone recital, Dec. 3; Meleah Gateley, senior voice recital , Dec. 4; Gavin Kitchen, junior percussion recital, Dec. 5; Drew Hendren, senior project, Dec. 6; Taylor Grimes, senior project, Dec. 7; Tucker Pounds, senior trumpet recital, Dec. 8; Magdalena Martinez, senior voice recital, Dec. 9; Caitlin Jones, senior project, Dec. 10; and Shannon Reid, senior flute recital, Dec. 11. ' Dresden Enterprise o Dresden, Tenn. o Wednesday, November 25,2020 ffi#ffffsfry@." ^s 1;.1{%&{*s-! ,: ;s*ls{ry tli:i,tr::raa.;:):aa1\t I I liili::ri::i:is

~~Dr. (alvel Tells Gnds Decisions lmpact Others Courtesy of UT Martin Uniuersity Relations~~

MARTIN (November 21) He spoke about the im- UT Martin Chancellor portance of humility and -Dr. Keith Carver presided that everyone can be re- over the morning ceremony, placed. "No single person is delivered the commence- essential to the success of ment address and conferred an organization," he said. dggqees Saturday as lhe "We will never be bigger uhiversity hosted multiple than the organizations and graduation events thro*gh- workplaces that we serve." out the day For his rema'iks, "Everybody has a first Carver referenced speaking name," he added. 'AIl peo- at a commencement Cere- ple have worth. All people mony several years ago at deserve our respect. It is es- this alma mater. sential that we know those That commencement people around us who are marked 20 years since investing in the success his own graduation from college. "Looking back, I See GRADUATIONonPage 3 realized how much I had Iearned in those 20 years, so I've decided to share 10 of those life lessons with trr ------Aenf Randy Boitl, who brought gre0tings trom you, today's Skyhawk grad- Graduation the UT System; UT Martin Student Government uates," he said. "Let's call ...From Front Page Association President Hunter McCloud, of Portland, who offered congratulations from the this '10 Things I Wish I'd organization and in our own personal Known 20 Years Ago."' of our student body; and UT Martin Alumni Associa' Get to know their interests, their joys He began by noting the success. tion President Victor Andrews, a 1986 graduate and their pain." importance of personal de- from Franklin, Tenn., who welcomed the newest He urgecl the graduates to do their best in any "Every" de- university graduates and urged them to stay cision-making. the end of the tlay, to make their cision in life you make im- task and, at connected with their alma mater. families a priority. with a performance pacts someone else," Carver your The ceremonies concluded "Dinner with family is important. We're the alma mater by the UTM Virtual Choir, said. "Think about the im- he said. "We will never complete all of plications of every choice all busy," recorded and edited by Joseph Sam, 2010 UT you the tasks on our to-do lists each day. Martin graduate. make." He talked the day we do invest "But it is essential that every Carver paused during the program to offer a importance of working in people that we love and that love us. job as team and in those moment of silence for UT Martin head rnen's a setting a always be there. It's important how "idle talk is useless The work wiII basketball coach Anthony Stewart who died to build relationships with those who bring us a rnember the in the workplace and the joy, November 15. His son Parker, of renewal and too." Skyhawk basketball team, participated in the communities." as he had begun by Carver closed his remanks 2 p.m. commencement ceremony where he was Still referencing a work of making good choices. setting, he advised the noting the importance recognized for earning his Master of Business "When you don't know what to do, remember which will be his second graduates to, "Take tasks you do," he said. "Find Administration degree, off your boss's desk every to do no harm until UT Martin diploma. you good, trusted mentors and seek their counsel. was notified after the 10 a.m. cer- time can. Leadership reflection and life Carver a to Wisdom comes from careful emony that he was identified as a COVID-l9 is lonely activity, and so seek help from those who you those men and women who experi.ence, close contact and assigned his commencement when faced with difficult decisions." we serve in the workplace, trust duties to Dr. Andy Lewter, vice chancellor for (they) Also making appearances by video during student affairs, for the day's final two events. have numerous de- were the Rev. Amanda Crice, mands on their time, and each ceremony AII three ceremonies are archived at facebook. people campus minister, UT Martin Wesley Foundation, com/utmartin. they need to find the opening invocation; UT Presi' that they can trust. Become who offered someone worthy of that trust. " "' . Dresden EnterPrise '"

~~Wednesday, November 25' 2G20 '~~

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Students, alumni and professors of UT Martin gather for the 17ih Airnual Martin Empty Bowls pick-up day. (Back, L to R) Arail MacDonald, Robert Hatcher, Donna N{cBeth, Ashley Thomas and Empty Bowls David McBeth, (Front, L to R) Ilena Gormley, Rachel Roberts, Sarah Haig and Kelsey Faith. Plwto by Jasmine Williams/ The Enterprise but what the community can do about the hungry and support to flost WE CARE," McBeth said. This year's event drew a number of out-of-state ortlers, including some from California. Pick-Up Day McBeth was pleased people from outside of Weakley County were able to participate in this year's event to help support this local effort. He also said an online option purchase for bowls might become a new addition to the Martin Empty Bowls Project next year. While there are no definite plans yet, McBeth stated he has thought about postponing the spring Cups for a Cure event, which raises money towards cancer research. It could be postponed to later in the spring and might be a combined Empty Bowls and Cups for a Cure event to help make up for lost funds to WE CARE. UT Martin professor David McBeth hands an order of hand- The deadline to order bowls made bowls to a local Weakley County resident for the Ernpty for this year's Empty Bowls proj- Bowls project with money going to support a local non-profit ect has also been extended to this organization. Photo by Jasmine Williams Thursday, November 24, with McBeth stated that this year pick-up planned for Friday, No- BY JASI,ilHE WtH.tAl'tS he saw a significant decrease in vember 25. There are 150 bowls j a smi n e e s denenter p r i s e c o m still available for purchase. They @dr " the number of bowls purchased can be viewed and ordered online (November and clonations given compared to MARTIN 22) year. at www. martinemptybowls. com Members of the Weakley County- last In 2019 Martin Empty Bowls was able to raise more This is the 17th Year for the comrnunity came to pick up their Martin Empty Bowls event, hand-crafted ceramic bowls at than $13,500 for WE CARE Min- istries. ' which was founded by UT Mar- the UT Martin Fine Arts building tin professor and potter David as part of a fight to end hunger Despite a drop in numbers, McBeth, who has organized the McBeth in 2003. He, along with and food insecurity in the area. other area potters make hand- year's fundraising event for 1? years, Despite this Empty grateful made bowls, which are sold for Bowls Project fundraiser be- said he is for all of the support. $15 each with all donations going ing hekl virtually year, 500 this greatly towards WE CARE Ministries' bowls were sold, raising more "I appreciate the community to support this project Food Pantry. This is to help fight than $7,500 for families in need hunger in the community and through WE CARE Ministries in a dire time of need. It's not about the bowls or what I can do, raise awareness of food insecu- of Martin. rity in Northwest Tennessee.