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, .:1atltsdtr' iiifoirned students of upcoming trips scheduled through the university and provided details or.r scholarships and fir.rancial aide available to help fund travel study. The UT Selmer/\{cNairv Center is currently the onlv olf campus site ro provide a scholarshi! dedicated solely to UT Selmer students for travel study. If any student missed the Round Table discussion Photo Subnitted and would like further details, (Pictured L to R; April Dierks, Selmer Center Lecturer please visit the Writing Center of English and Director of the Writing Center; Lorrie for additional information and Jackson, UTM Center for International Education) Iesources.

The UT Selmer Writing Center welcomed Ms. Lorrie lackson, UTM Travel Study Coordinator, on Wednesday to host a Round Table discusiion on travel study opportunities Thurcday, October l, 2015 @Y:e ffifufr-utry @ount! fr.etrr

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Photo Submitted left to right Dr. lulie Hill; dlrector of U.T. Martin's percussion Jerry Emmons is a former ensemble encourages student participation during their performance SES student and is now a of'Roots of " at SES. music performance major at U. T. Martin.

Kerry Radcliffe, current inusic instructor at Setmer dlxHlllj and former u.T- Martin percussion ensemble member is invited to play during performance at SES. THE JACKSON SUN o THURSDAY, OCT. 1,2015

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

UTM inducting'15 HoF class next weekend

MARTIN - The Class of 2015 for the University of Tennessee at Martin Athletics Hall of Fame has THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1' 2015 been announced, as former athletics director Phil Dane (2000-13), former soccer player Dani Myrick- Devore (2002-05), former golfer Chris Jones (1997- e Taylor (1984- annual Letter Hughes to speak L0. This year's in the Student Life Center at7:30 a.m. to Martin Rotary Fox Business, Newsmax, CBS and RT. Her flrst book, Roar: The New Conservative Seve grams captured an Woman Speak Out is widely OVC e, five of which went available and was ranked on to title. UT Martin ath- number one on Amazon's letics produced also a new program record for OVC female political book list for e)andOVC several weeks. 3.2s cPA) Hughes also services as a Dane from 2010-13. columnist for Townhall.com, Myrick-Devore's presence is still felt through- ChristianPost.com and is a out the Skyhawk soccer record book, as she is the former Politichick. She won career leader in points (91), goals (35), assists (21) the 2Ol2 Blog Video of the and game-winning goals (eight). A three-time All- Year by the National Blog- gers Club. In addition, she serves on the faculty of the ScorrrE NErr HucHEs Leadership Institute. Hughes has been a paft of numerous Scottie Nell Hughes, news broadcasts from both the Re- director for the Tea Parly publican and Democrat Na- News Network, will speak at tional Conventions and was A four-year letterman under head coach Grover a meeting of the Rotary Club assigned to the White House Page, Jones was the first golfer in UT Martin histo- of Martin, Tenn. at noon on Press Corps for Inauguration ry to earn a spot on both the All-OVC team and OVC Thursday, Oct. 8. The club 2ffi5. squad eason, accom- meets in the University A Magna Cum Laude at as in 1999. The Center on the campus of the graduate for the University n. nat New Orleans University of Tennessee at Tennessee at Martin Classic of .with befo a final Martin. score of 217 mpion- a broadcast communications/ ships before .2scor- Hughes has covered stories political science degree, mg average with some of the notorious Hughes continues to consult Taylor was a four-year starter on UT Martin's of- names in both politics and with several campaigns at fensive line, logging 44 consecutive starts at either Hollywood. Her interviews both the state and national the center or guard position for head coaches Fred have been linked to top web- levels, in regard to media re- native has sites, including Drudge Re. lations and public relations. dge in the port, The Blaze and World She lives in Brentwood, ed numer- Net Daily. She is a frequent Tenn. with her husband ous postseason Chris guest on CNN, Fox News, and their two children. Championships, and the 2015 Ros al semifinal game. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER I, 2015

Myrlcl(-Llevore s pres: PastAD ence is still felt throughout be inducted into the Hall the Skyhawk soccer record of Fame." Jones said. "It book, as she is the career is something I never would Dane joins Ieader in points (91), goals have dreamed of while (35), assists (21) and game- playing golf there. Some winning goals (eight). of my fondest memories at UT Martin A three-time All-OVC UT Marrin include playing honoree under head coach some great golf courses, Nathan Pifer, Myrick- the friendships made with Hall class Devore also is the record my teammates and traveling to different parls of the The Class of 2015 holder lor points' in a sin- for the country that I might not UT Marlin Athletics Hall of gle season (39 as a fresh- gotten to see other- Fame has been announced man in 2002) and points have wise." as former athletics direc- in a single match (eight in 2002), while she was the Taylor was a four-year first player in program his- starter on UT Martin's tory to rack up two career offensive line, logging 44 hat tricks (both in 2002). consecutive starts at either center guard posi- (1997-2001) and former The Midwest City, Okla., the or for head coaches Fred football player Mike Taylor native will be the first soc- tion (1984-87) will be enshrined cer player enshrined into Pickard and Don Mcleary. during the 32nd annual the UT Martin Athletics Letter Winner's Hall of Fame. The Jackson native has Breakfast _'-''fhis been ranked as the toP on Oct. 10. a very huge is judge in the This year's Hall honor," Myrick-Devore football line of Fame Conference ceremony said. "I enjoyed my time at Southeastern will be held in numer- the Student UT Marlin more than any- and has worked Life Center at postseason assrgn- '7:30 a.m. thing we were always ous four SEC Martin native, the underdogs- when I was ments, including A Dane the 2005 administered there. I always enjoyedjust Championships, facility up- ChamPionshiP grades for seven different being a part of the team and National 2015 Rose BowI Skyhawk programs I have made friends for a and the - and first-ever BCS national oversaw 21 Ohio Valley lifetime from those teams. the Conference My biggest dream was to semifinal game. championship is an honor that teams in his tenure, 15 play Division-I women's "This of am very appreciative of those coming in the years college soccer, and UT I award is trulY a 2009-13. Martin provided me that but this team efforl in mY case," Seven different athletic opportunity." this four-year letterman Taylor said. "I accePt programs captured an OVC A team- under head coach Grover on behalf of all of mY championship under Dane, mates and coaches that five of which went on to Page, Jones was the first win their first-ever OVC golfer in UT Martin history help er title. to earn a spot on both the bei of UT Martin athlet- thos to ics also produced a new take what I learned at UT program record for OVC Martin and aPPIY that to Medal of Honor (4.0 Grade officiating and life'" Point Average) and OVC Comrnissioner's Honor Roli (at least a 3.25 GPA) honorees in three straight All-OVC team and OVC years under Dane from All-Tournament squad in 20to-t3. the same season, accom- "It's an honor to be plishing that feat as a soPh- inducted because of the omore in 1999. association with the current The Dyersburg native Hall of Fame members," won the New Orleans Dane said. "Since Martin is Classic before finish- my home and I worked here ine in lifth place with a for 34 years, I know most final score of 211 (72- of them personally. But I 74-71) in the 1999 OVC really share this honor with Championships before all the great students, staff, leading the Skyhawks with coaches, administrators, a74.2 scoring average as a donors and faculty who senior in 2000-01. worked together to achieve "It is a great Privilege to the goals we reached over my l4 years." THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2015

DELEGATION VISITS UTM- Tennes- (r). Discussions were held in the uni- see General Assembly members from versity's Dunagan Alumni Center. Also West Tennessee visited the University pictured are (lto r) Dr. Keith Carver, ex- of Tennessee at Maftin main campus ecutive assistant to President DiPietro, Sept. 24 to hear updates from UT and 24lh District State Sen. John Ste- Martin lnterim Chancellor Bob Smith vens (R-Huntingdon), a 1996 UT Mar- (center) and UT President Joe DiPietro tin graduate.

former AD DqPg The Class of-includes 2015 forthe oversaw 21 Ohio V--tey "It's an honor to be

Thursday. October 1. 2015

(35), assists (21) and game- Championships. winning goals (eight). Taylor was a four-year She will be the first soc- starter on UT Martin's cer player enshrined into offensive line, logging 44 the UT Martin Athletics consecutive starts at either Hall of Fame. the center or guard for head A four-year letterman coaches Fred Pickard and under head coach Grover Don Mcleary. Page, Jones was the first The Jackson native has golfer in UT Martin history been ranked as the top foot- to earn a spot on both the ball line judge in the SEC All-OVC team and OVC and has worked numer- All-Tournament squad in ous postseason assign- the same season. ments, including four The Dyersburg native Southeastern Conference won the New Orleans Championships, the 2005 Classic before finish- National Championship ing in fifth place with a and the 2015 Rose Bowl - final score of 2Ll (72- the first-ever BCS national 74-71) in the 1999 OVC semifinal game. Story of Babar to be featured in recital Dr. Elaine Harriss, pro- de Babar." This piece is ciate professor of music, fessor of music at the based on "The Story of will accompany Dr. Harriss University of Tennessee Babar, the Little Elephant," during the second half of at Martin, will perform a a children's book written the program in a perfor- faculty recital featuring the and illustrated by Jean de mance of Poulenc's "Sonata music of French composer Brunhoff. for Two Pianos." This piece Francis Poulenc at 7:30 p.m Dr. Bob Smith, inrerim was composed in 1953 and .Tuesday in Blankenship chancellor, will narrate the is considered a masterwork Recital Hall of rhe UT story with accompanying in the literature for two pia- Martin Fine Arts Building. illustration slides prepared nos. The program will open by Lane Last, professor of The recital Tuesday night with Poulenc's musical set- arl at UT Marlin. is free and open to the pub- ting for piano of "L' H istoire Dr. Johnathan Vest. asso- lic. UT Martin to host guest tuba lecturer with select UTM students This event is free and performing afterward. open to the public.

will grve a solo tuba recital at 3 p.m. Saturday at UT Martin. The event will be held in Blankenship Recital Hall of the Fine Afts Building. Lapins grew up in northern Virginia and earned degrees from James Madison University, the University of Michigan and Indiana University. He has taught at Northern Arizona University since 2009 and is currently on a leave of absence from Knoxville. He previously taught at Indiana State University and the University of Indianapolis. http ://www.thunderboltradio. com/ He will give a masterclass

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UT-Martin to host second Fall Preview Day October 24th

Pos ed on Ortober:, 20l a by Steve James I Local News

The last Fall Preview Day at UT-Martin for 2015 is set for October 24th

High school students interested in attending UTM are encouraged to register for the event Students and their parents/guardians can tourthe campus and receive information on a variety of topics alongside other potential students

Registration begins at 9:00 and will be followed by an official university welcome at 9:30. Attendees will be given a tour of the UTM campus at 10:30 and have the opportunity to speak with current students and faculty members from all five academic colleges at the academic and administrative fair beginning at noon Representatives will also be available to discuss financial aid options, housing, meal plans, special programs and campus life activities

All activities will take place in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center.

Advance registration is required and there's no fee to attend Students may register up until the mornlng of the event at utm edu Registration forms can UT Martin the site be obtained from Dr. of SKlL-mile event Michelle Merwin, pro- The UTMartin psychol- fessor of psychology, at (731) 881-7543 by ogy program will host a or 5K run or one-mile walk email at mmerwin@utm. Saturday beginning with edu. The fee to participate registration at J a.m. in the run and receive a The run will begin in T-shirt is $15 per person. T:shirts may also be pur- the parking lot across from The Sideline in chased individually for downtown Martin at the $12 each. corner of Oxford and Neal Participants can sign streets. The race begins at up on race day, however 7:3O a.m. and will finish day-of registrants are not in the same area. Awards guaranteed a shirt. Pre- today. and doors prizes will be registration ends available, and all registration funds will benefit student scholarships.

THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY OCTOBER 6,2015

David Belote will announce House run By CLAY SMITH eral election for the posi- The Press tion will be held Nov. 8, David Belote will an- 2016. nounce his intentions to According to the Uni- run for the Tennessee versity of Tennessee's House of Representatives Human Resources' web- at the courthouse in Dres- site, "David Belote has den at 5 p.m. on Thursday, devoted his professional according to a spokesper- career to the develop- son for his campaign. Be- ment of students. He is lote is the Assistant Mce responsible for the over- Chancellor for Student all management of stu- Affairs and a First Year dent activities, directs Initiative Coordinator at the Leaders-in-Residence the University of Ten- program and co-directs nessee at Martin. He also the University's First- serves as an alderman for Year Initiative program." the City of Martin. Belote The district Belote is seeking the representa- plans to represent, Dis- tion of the 76rh disrrict. trict '16, includes all of Rep. Andy Holt (R) of Weakley County, as well Dresden currently holds as parts of Obion and Car- 76th DISTRICT- tote, Assistant Vice this title. roll Counties. Chancellor for Stu , will be announcing Belote is running for As of the last election his candidacy for t rict of the Tennessee the Republican nomina- 73 Republicans House of.Representatives in the on Thursday at 5 p.m. at tion, which will be held Tennessee House the coufthouse in Dresden. of Rep- in Aug. 2016. The gen- resentatives. THE JACKSON . Gougar sighting SUN WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7, 20i5

confirmed Acougarwas capturcd on camera Sept.20 by TWRA in Obion County.

is accurate and we haven't BRANDON SHIELDS a photo taken by a camera messed with it," said Spencer, bjshields@jacksonsun com owned by Blake Spencer on who is.a 19-year-old sophomore wildlife and fisheries biology West Tennesseans who've Sept. 20 legitimately depicts a major at UT Martin. Spencer hesitated to believe eyewitness cougar roaming an area he likes graduated from Gibson County accounts of cougars roaming to hunt in south Obion County High School in2014. the woods and back country of and the town of Mason Hall. "That area is on a fence row the area now have reason to be- "We talked with the game that a friend of mine owns and lieve. wardens with the TWRA and The Tennessee Wildlife Re- waited for their confirmation, sources Agency has confirmed and they confirmed our picture See COUGAR, Page A5

with a number of con- handful of times since the criteria to determine the Cougar firmed sightings. photo was taken. He ad- Iegitimacy of photos. The TWRA imposed mits it crosses his mind as Spencer's photo matches Continued from Page 41 images of deer taken with he walks through the the criteria. the same camera in the woods. "The photo is date same area to get an idea of "I'd be lying if I said I stamped and the individ- lets me hunt on," Spencer how large the cat is. don't watch my back a lit- ual who got the picture on said. "Obviously, the animal tle more knowing that his trail camera provided "We put the cameras in the photo is too big to be thing's been there in the the original SC card to the out there about a month a house cat," the state- last couple weeks," Spen- TWRA for analysis. before hunting season to ment said. cer said with a chuckle. "The photo is stamped get an idea of what kind of "It is almost as long as "But it's pretty rare for a Sept 19, but he informed deer we have out there a deer, even though not as cougar to attack a human. the TWRA that he set the and when they normally tall." I think there's maybe four date wrong by a day and come through the area." This is the first con- deaths per year. the photo was actually Spencer said he was firmed sighting of a cou: "They usually lay low taken on Sept2}. ... There surprised to see the pic- gar in Tennessee. unless a human wanders was also no evidence that ture of the cat taken by A lot of the sightings in up on them and startles a cougar photo had been the motion-sensor cam- eastern Arkansas and them or if we come upon cut and pasted into a back- era. Missouri are young something they've killed ground photo. "I've heard stories all males, so it's uncertain if and they're protecting it." "When the cougar im- mylife about cougars and there's a sustainable pop- When asked what he'd age is zoomed up close, panthers, but no one ever ulation of the cats in those do if the cougar is still there is no evidence of ir- had a picture, and I've areas yet. there and plans to take regularities around the never seen one," Spencer The TWRA said this something Spencer kills edges." said. cat in Mason Hall appears as its own, the hunter said Spencer is glad to have "So all those stories to be a young male. he'll play it safe. the photo confirmed. were hard to believe "The TWRA can con- "I'm not allowed to "I've had a hard time and this photo was hard -to firm there was, on Sept. shoot it unless I'm defend- believing other people believe, too." 20,2015,a cougar in Obion ing myself, so I'll let him when they said they saw The TWRA released a County, Tennessee," the have it I guess," Spencer them; so I knew others statement confirming the statement said. "Current- said. would have a hard time photo Ttresday morning ly, however, the TWRA The TWRA warns believing this," Spencer and said cougars have does not know for certain there is no open season on said. been slowly migrating ttre origin of the cougar, cougars, so killing or trap- "But the TWRA backs east in the United States whether it is a truly wild ping of the animal is an il- me up, and I'm gladwe got for a few decades now cougar or a pet, or where legal offense that could it;' Cougars are known to live it is now." warrant fines and jail Reach Brandon in the Ozark Mountains in Spencer s4id he's been time. Shields at (731) 425-9751. Arkansas and Nlissouri, back to the area hunting a The TWRA has a set of STATE GAZETTE /WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 6,2015

DSCC and LIT admission partq

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Continued from Page 1 Eligible DSCC students will be contacted by the bachelor's degree," stat- UT Martin Office of ed Dr. Karen Bowyer, Undergraduate DSCC president. "ManY Admissions or may com- students who have complete an application for pleted an associate dual admission, avail- degree at DSCC are very able through either insti- successful in their junior tution's website. and senior years at UT Students need not be Martin." entering freshmen to Students at DSCC who apply; aLl current DSCC meet current admission students will be consid- criteria at UT Martin ered. and major in an eligible Participating students Tennessee Transfer who meet UT Martin Pathway baccalaureate admission requirements program can take advan- upon completion of the tage of the new agree- two-year DSCC program ment. Students must will be guaranteed State Gzette photo/provided have either started their admission to LIT Martin (left) college careers at DSCC as juniors to continue Dr. Robert Smith, UT Martin interim chancellor have transferred to and Dr. Karen Bowyer, DSGC president, pose following or their four-year bache- the signinE of a dual admission partnership aglee- DSCC with fewer than 15 lor's degree programs. ment that wlll guarantee admission to UT Martin for college-level semester DSGG students that meet the unlversity's admission hours. Students transferring requirements. "This is a benefit to under this agreement both institutions because will have their initial application fees waived. it provides .a seamless tb con- The dual admission accesb to DSCC's transition for the accom- -"dpportunitGsnect community college plishment of a four-Year partnership also pro- Learning Resource vides several additional Center and UT Martin's students with a four-Year degree," said Dr. Robert universitY inter- advantages'fqr commu- Iibrary as well as access college or Smith, UI Martin their deter- "We know to both institution's com- encourages im chancellor. nity college students. mination to succeed," that 96 percent of all the puter labs and student Participating students affairs stated Larenda Fultz, good jobs that have offices. student will be assigned to both . pay DSCC dean of occurred since the reces- Those who elect to that DSCC and UT Martin applicable fees services. "Knowing sion of 2008-2009 have student guaranteed to academic advisers to will be able to attend UT they are required a "four-Year make sure they are meet- use their credits and able degree, so having a good Martin sporting events ing full requirqments to to talk with a UTM advis- start at Dyersburg State and participate in cam- complgtq both"dqgrees. pus activities as well. er before transferring Community College and yvilllr,have be more Students. Participating DSCC helps them to then transitioning tb UT that theY are great benefit students will also save c6nfident' Martin is a taking the right stePs on to the student." money by completing their first two years at a community college with lower tuition and fees. CTOBER 6,2015

fiiH#rt{fi'lf #i+f i'f"iifi .si#,ri#jitriiil;'*,'g Big beats and wortd rhythms- UT Martin percussion ensembte performs Roots of Rhythm show

By Steve Short Dr. Hill saia instrumEts rnO rhythms were carried from of Milan band students also vis_ Booming ,,This beats from drums of Africa to other parts of the world ited UTM. kind of thing is all student Shelby Trimmer. kinds filled the gym at Milan by millions of people on slave essential to a well_rounded eiu_ blementary MES students said they School when 22 ships centuries ago. The UTM students and to appre_ students ciated the program. .,I from the Univ. of Ten_ students created an orchestra e schools," said liked the show; we got to have playing tamboo bamboo of dif_ fun while percussion learning," said ferent lengths and junkyard "The UTM Ensem_ ble Kaylin Lambe scrap metal. The students also did a wonderfuljob ofexpos_ drums. "I liked performed dances in colorful rng us to music, history and how they got Ghana clothing. cultures of other countries,,' said colo come out. was and Micah Barnes. Dr. Hili Steel drums of different pitches MES music teacher Suzanne It really loud at defined tirnes; they let the whole percussion instruments were played. Dr. Hill said steel Trull. "As the MES music world as anything hear it." that could be struck, drums were first made in Trini_ teacher, I know the students shaken enjoyed Elijah Aldridge said or scraped. dad from empty, 55 gallon oil and hearing a he plays The -seeing drums and guitar. ,,I show included sounds of drums that were discarded by the variety of percussion instruments liked the steel combination drums and tamboo bamboo British after World War II. played by college students ,live of instruments, especially the The UTM students also rn concert.' Both the audience big white xylo_ and phone instruments," he ,,I pounded out loud rhythms on the said. time inte liked their tone, We should do Brazihan drums. "If you cover more your ears, you won,t hurt our Middle s and" be able t feelings," Dr. Dan piccolo told Lisa Bryant brought several band e having students fun.,, Milan students. "This music is to the show, includ_ ing tors traveled on slave Sr.ultries - Ghana, Zimbabwe, made to be played outdoors, Elias Marttnez and Jordan ,dp31:;:, Trinidad, G.hana, one Columbia, Brazil and but we're inside in a giant echo who previously visited of the countries l_r:sscott highlighted the United States. chamber here." UTM and met Dr. Hill. in the program. "The show was Milan excellent; I liked the different beats, how rhythms and pitches," added student r. Hill i Kaleb Shook, "Ittaughtme about the beats r John electrified the audience. We got and instruments that are to go part of different cultures." Scruggs be o brins to UTM with our .oun- selor, the UTM Milai' and Julie Hill wants us to go two years ll srouo to their college. I've been thinking about that a lot.,, aring every single as Martinez about ..Some ir. rhythms I had heard before, but some I had not heard." GHANA DANCE COSTUMES were worn by UTM students as they performed for Milan students during the Roots of Rhythm show.

YOUNG AUDIENCE - Children at Milan Elementary School listened to the UT Martin World Percussion Ensemble perform their Roots of Rhythm show.

BIG DRUMS like those used in South America were played during the UT Martin Roots of Rhythm show at Milan Elementary. The Lauderdale Voice, Wednesday, October 7,2015

Drug officer speaks at PAL meeting Prevention Alliance of Lauderdale county held its monthly meeting at the University of rennessee at Maratin Ripley center on Sept. 26. pictured are Douglas Buckner, Nikka sorrell, guest speaker John Thompson of the 25th Judicial District Drug Task Force, Franz Nolen, Robert Lacy, Stacy Maclin, Jalen smith, Diandra Henderson, Rachel Medford, Jaclyn Stafford, Hayden Austin, Aliyah Maclin, Angela Montgomery, Traketha Jacox Reed, Brenda Andrews, Lisa Kent, Dr. cyronose spicer, Joseph Dobbins, Thazer currie and Xavier Lawrence Andrews, coalition coordinator. The topics that were discussed included actually getting permission or allowance for the coalition getting involved in the school systems to talk to the youth about the effects of drugs, tobacco, and binge drinking. Topics discussed as well were having the coalition set up a tabl6 with information to give out about the eflects of tobacco, alcohol and prescription drugs at one of the Halls High and Ripley High school football home games. Also discussed was the Drug Take Back for Lauderdale county. Guest speaker John Thompson of the Drug Task Force gave a powerful presentation on how the District Attorney's office and the coalition worked together in the Drug Tack Back to eliminate the use of un-used prescription drugs and how important lt is to dispose of old drugs. The next coalition meeting will be held at the UTM Ripley center on oct. 29 at 6 p.m. The anti-drug coalition encourages all concerned citizens to get involved in the fight for children. For more information, contact Xavier Lawrence Andrews, PAL coordinator, at 612-6337 or email xandrews@ utm.edu. UTM VISIT - Caroline Rushing (front, and academic departments. Miss Rushing left) of Fulton and Hai nt' is a senior at Fulton City High School and right) of South Fulton an Miss Slaughter is a senior at South Fulton Honors Preview Day of Hig on campus Tennessee at Martin. Students who were by left) Susan invited were able to tour the campus and and and JimmY hear presentations on university honors pro- Slaughter. grami, financial aid, campus life, housing

ON CAMPUS - Lucian Freeze (center) campus life, housing and academic depart- of Troy attended an Honors Preview Day ments. Freeze is a senior at Obion Central at the University of Tennessee at Martin High School. He was joined at UT Martin recently. Invited students were able to by his brother, Silas Freeze, and his mother, tour the campus and hear presentations on Dana Freeze. university honors programs, financial aid, 3 to be honored at homecoming Kent Landers of rhe 2013 as a software devel- university Service, which ineer- recognizes exemplary ser- lead, vice to the univeriity. r and He has been named chief "f* i",#E:lfit"fi""i,ll fiT."1{ to. develop the company's, ethics and Word and compliance department. s. overseeing compliance ini_ ffil;' l:: ll3*:?,f"ut'*',"0',,""',i1 ""0 Graham Stadium. The award-winners will be recognized during the game's halftime show. Prior to that, Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin interim chancellor, will pres- Final preview event scheduled at UTM ent the awards during the The final 2015 Fall Pre- receive information on a visit ww*.utm.edu and Chancellor's Brunch and view Day at the UniversitY variety of topics. select "Fall Preview Day Awards Program in the of Tennessee at Martin will All activities will take Registration" under the Paul Meek Library, slated begin at 9 a.m. Oct.24. place in the Kathleen and "Diqqqverl' menu...... to begin at9 a.m. Saturday. High school students Tom Elam Center. Students may also call Landers will receive the interested in attending UT ' Advance registration is the UT Martin Office of Outstanding Young AIumni Martin are urged to register required and there is no Undergraduate Admissions Award, which recognizes for the event. Students and fee to attend. Students may at (731) 881-7020 or email outstanding achievement in their parents or guardians regisler until the morning [email protected] for the recipient's chosen pro- can tour the camPus and of the event. To register, additional details. fession. The recipient must not be more than 40 years of age. He serves as group director of corporate media relations for The Coca-Cola Woodwind Company at its corporate headquarters in Atlanta. He trio featured has been responsible for overseeing global media The LCD Faculty per- relations since 20ll and Woodwind Trio will "LCD and completed a one-year inter- form a recital, p.m. Sunday national assignment as vice Friends," at 3 president of public affairs in the Blankenship Recital Arts and communications for the Hall of the Fine company's Japan business Building at the University unit in December 2014. of Tennessee at Martin. Trio Campbell is chosen to The LCD Woodwind receive the Outstandins features UT Martin faculty Alumni Award, which recl members Charles Lewis, flute; ognizes an alum for out- lecturer of music, on assistant standing achievement in his Dr. Liz Aleksander, or her chosen profession. professor of music, on clari- He workedwithMicrosoft net; and Dr. Doug Owens, professor music. Corporation from 1985- assistant of on oboe and bassoon. This event is free and open to the public. UT Martin homecoming to celebrate mascot's VII U,] ol zdttr _ -Ih. l Ten_ o to.?o "rsiry I rI vua.Quad I I begins I I ootbail I t I ...near l-^ir rru I hts vear. lhe ,niver.ir.. | _ ',,. ulrrvg-rsllyurirvctst[y of i - :.JU p.tl. football '- game - willtl I at Martin,sMartin'sManin.s I game vs. Tennessee SrqtoState 20th j I University, Hardy M. al h I i Grahamstadium Friday through Sundav. I I Black Tradirrona-i eventi I I rion. Bob including the rope pull and I I Building py'u-id-uJd^iff""#;:,i:,--.._ ,".._,,.6 .",,,u11_ roungAlurini I L-:L'11..-Reception. The Siabtes Llons. pep rally. awards pro_ I TTni.,---i+., c:^----c:__ , I in | ,,.,..-*-,,., - . I downt^..._ ^, I i;i ;:'r I I t,A ssion l";','j"g"nttlfl;o"ri,ll?r: en.ioy aIa university /.,,-rttu .,ut uEs "nioy l":ta* - tr,. RuL)t ucs / to. I F,i: t",Tniil"ru;T#g: {t?f,,ri I ::is j 'ii" i*j" "Walk University at2:30 in Ha ' I nd-l I ' ru a'm' - in the Hrl.crurrun-'s;;;;.""ov younger. Quad" lvounser. . ^ _ i,'...r,.0 Toro reserve tickets or for ,,J:; j;i,"T", / ".i:.,:"..i^j:in, contact / Er*r.,i;ifu ' T;,0"u l.,ridav I lat {13t1|(731) Sky.hawk D-ining Hari. .:,:o email atu, t"J,'::3:::1trlente. pl,rlia'Rope puu I [email protected]'s(eutm'edu'.uau.r@urn-, .humplo,i.hipr. p"".i. p""i I "n,,ttui, I shirts are . Oi,.-l-'Vtfrc*"]1"# available".,1?i::"ming, in the alumni M.r.fi.l' sr"*l^.iriil,^..,. office or at the alumni tent

[email protected] to place "j"T#i.i ;d".;;l,H i:ff""#ff utmforever.com. OVER THE EDGE - Dr. Clinton recently prepared to rappel down the Smith, assistant professor of special edu- I-Bank Tower in downtown Memphis cation at the University of Tennessee as part of his fourth Over the Edge at Martin and area director for Special for Special Olympics fundraising event. Olympics of Upper West Tennessee, Smith raised more than $1,200. UT Martin faculty member goes over the edge fo, SO Dr. Clinton Smith, assis- where they won the gold gifts, skills and friendship tant professor of special medal. with their families, other education at the University "I have seen so many Special Olympics athletes of Tennessee at Martin, students over the years and the community. went "Over the Edge" for increase their self-esteem, Full participation is Special Olympics recently improve their social skills granted to every athlete, by rappelling 30 stbries by making friendships regardless of his or her down the l-Bank Tower in with their peers with economic circumstances. downtown Memphis. and without disabilities, The ultimate goal of Smith serves as area and develop their skills Special Olympics is to director for Special in various sports," Smith help people with intellec- Olympics of Upper West said. "I have also seen the tual disabilities participate Tennessee and raised peers without disabilities as productive and respect- more than $1,200 for the become more accepting ed members of society organization as parl of the toward their peers with by offering them a fair Over the Edge event. disabilities." opportunity to develop Smith has been an active The mission of Special and demonstrate skills participant and supporter Olympics of Upper West and talents through sports of the Special Olympics Tennessee is to provide training and competition. program for 27 years and year-round sports training Special Olympics also this was his fourth year to and athletic competition increases the public's rappel the I-Bank Tower. in a variety of Olympic- awareness of participants' He coached the Team type sports for children capabilities and need. Tennessee athletics team and adults with intellec- Special Olympics of in 2006 and 2Ol4 and tual disabilities. The expe- Upper West TennesSee served as head basketball rience gives participants serves Henry, Lake, Obion coach for the 2010 Team continuing opportunities and Weakley counties. Tennessee traditional bas- to develop physical fit- For more information, ketball team at the Special ness, demonstrate cour- contact Smith at (731) Olympics USA National age, experience joy and 881-7167 or by email at Games in Lincoln, Neb., participate in a sharing of [email protected]. TnpNroN GazprrE Wednesday, October 7,2015 UT Martin & Dyersburg State sign dual admission partnership agreement

DUAL ADMISSION PARTNERSHIP AGREE- MENT - Dr. Robert Smith, UT Martin interim chancellor, and Dr. Karen Bowyer, Dyersburg State Com- munity College president, signed a dual admission partnership agreement Sept. 18 which will "provide a seamless and guaranteed transition from a DSCC associate degree program to a UT bachelor's degree program by providing one curriculum plan for earning both degrees." Tn-e,NroN Gaze,rrr

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are tak- The University of Tennes- curred since the recession of for community college end, knowing they right steps to transfer see at Marlin and Dyersburg 2008-2009 have required a students. Participating stu- ing the State Community College four-year degree. so having a dents will be assigned to and that they're going to be recently signed a dual ad- good start at State both DSCC and UT Martin able to use their credits at mission partnership agree- Community and academic advisers to make UTM and be guaranteed of go ment that will "provide a then transiti high- sure they are meeting fulI that, being able to over to seamless and guriranteed quality academic program at requirements to complete UTM and sit down with their transition from a DSCC UT Martin is a great benefit both degrees. adviser... that will help them associate degree program to the student." Students will also have make that connection that we to a UT bachelor's degree Eligible DSCC students full access to the UT Mar- see really makes a difference program by providing one will be contacted by the UT tin Paul Meek Library in persistence."- curriculum plan for earning Martin Office of Under- computer labs and student UT Martin plans to cre- both degrees." ns or may affairs offices before fulI ate similar agreements with Students at DSCC who cation for admission. Those who elect other community colleges in meet current admission cri- available to pay applicable student the future to better serve all teia at UT Martin and ma- through either institution's fees will be able to attend students in the West Tennes- jor in an eligible Tennessee website. Students need not UT Martin sporting events see area. Transfer Pathway bacca- be entering ffeshmen to aP- and participate in campus For a complete list of Ten- laureate program can take ply; all current DSCC stu- activities as well. nessee Transfer Pathway advantage ofthe new agree- dents will be considered. Participating DSCC stu- programs available at UT ment. Students must have Participating students who dents will also save money Martin, visit www-tnlrans: either started their college meet UT Manin admission by completing their first lernathwav. ore/ca m n uses/ careers at DSCC or have requirements upon comPle- tvvo years at a community ulriversi+derugsssg:Ear-t-ln. transferred to DSCC with tion of the two-year DSCC college with lower tuition For more information on fewer than l5 college-level program will be guaranteed and fees. the dual admission parhrer- semester hours. admission to UT Martin "Any time you can con- ship agreement, contact Matt "This is a benefit to both as juniors to continue their nect a community college Borden, UT Martin Office of instilutions because it pro- four-year bachelor's degree student with their four-year Undergraduate Admissions, vides a seamless transition programs. Students transfer- school increases that oppor- at 731-881-3101 or m-bpr for the accomplishment of ring under this agreement tunity and awareness and [email protected]. DSCC stu- a four-year degree," said will have their initial appli- encourages persistence to dents may also contact Tracie Dr. Robert Smith, UT Mar- cation fees waived. the four-year school," said Langley, DSCC admissions tin interim chancellor. "We The dual admission Part- Larenda Fultz, DSCC dean counseloq at 731-286-3324 know that 96 percent of all nership also provides sev- olstudent services. "Having or langleJ-@dseq-edu. the good jobs that have oc- eral additional advantages that connection on the front TnpNroN Glrzptrp. Wednesday, October 7,2015

UTM plans Homecoming celebration The University of Tennes- Center (admission) 10:30 Homecoming an additional $2 for srzes see at Martin introduced the 7 - University Choirs brunch. SkThawk Dining 2X and above. Call the Of-" Captain Skyhawk mascot Dessert Evening, Fine Arts Hall, Boling University fice of Alumni Relations in the fall of 1995 during a Building (admission: $18 Center at 731-881-3610 or e-nrail football game against Beth- for adults, $12 for children [email protected] to place el University. This year, the ages 12 andunder) Homecoming shirts are an order. university will celebrate available in the alumni of- "Captain's" 20th birthday Sunday, Oct. 11 fice or at the alumni tent For more homecoming during annual homecoming l0 a.rn. - "Walk in the during Quad City. Short information, visit wwwut- festivities, Oct. 9-1 1. Quad" sleeve shirls are $'10, with mforever.com. Traditional evenls, including the rope pull and pyramid building competi- tions, pep rally, awards program and alumni reunions, Friday, Oct.9 return in celebration of 3:30 p.m. - Rope Pull Captain Skyhawk. Quad championships, Pacer Pond City, with its live music. 6 - Volleyball vs. More- petting farm, college tents head State, Skyhawk Field- and "Hawk Walk," will be house open to the public lrom 7 - University Choirs 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Satur- Dessert Evening, Fine Arts day, Oct. 10. The Skyhawks Building (admission: 918 will face Tennessee State for adults, $12 for children University at 2:30 in Hardy ages 12 and under) M. Graham Stadium. 7 - Pyramid and Pep Ral- ly, Kathleen and Tom Elam The following is a sched- Center (admission: $5 per ule ofevents: person)

Saturday, Oct. 10 7:30 a.m. - Letter Win- ners'Breakfast and Hall of Fame inductions, Student Life Center (admission) 9 - Chancellor's Brunch and Awards Program, Paul Meek Library l0:30 - Quad Cify opens. judging begins l1 Football team's "Hawk Walk," near Paul Meek Library 2:30 - Football game vs. Tennessee State University, Hardy M. Graham Stadium 5:30 - Black Alumni Re- ception, Bob Carroll Foot- ball Building 7 -YoungAlumni Recep- tion, The Stables in downtown Martin 7 - NPHC Step Show, Kathleen and Tom Elam THE JACKSON 5UN . THURSDAY, OCT. 8, 2015

Martin alderman to run for Tenn. House Top teacher selected for council A city of Martin alderman will publicly an- KATHERINE BURGESS Sept.24. holds a master's degree from nounce his candidacy for kburgess@jacksonsun com Part of the recognition is that the University of TenneSsee at 76th District state repre- Whitehead will serve on the Martin and also went back for sentative today, accord- Cathy Whitehead said being Teacher Advisory Council. She additional certification as a named Teacher of the Year by said she is eager to represent reading specialist. relehse. Tennessee Department of Tennessee teachers as she runs Whitehead said parents tell ing to a news the run Education was a "huge sur- roundtable discussions, does her a good teacher is one who David Belote will prise." personal outreach and takes truly knows the children. in the August 20L6 RePub- seat think my initial reaction feedback from the classroom to "I think that a great teacher lican Primary for the "I bY AndY was just shock," Whitehead the state. has a really good ability to de- currently held of Dresden. said. has taken a while to sink "Tennessee has done some velop deep relationships with Holt "It make his in, and I don't think it really has incredible things, and I know the student and know deeply Belote will yet." that starts in the classroom," where they are and where they announcement at 5 P.m' the WeakIeY A third-grade teacher at she said. "I'm really excited and need to grow," she said. today at Chester in I think it's a great way for us to Reach Katherine (731) Countv Courthouse. West Elementary at is Henderson, Whitehead re- be able to have two-way com- 425-9748. Follow her onT\uitter: Th; 76th District ceived the state's top teaching munication." @kathsburgess comprised of WeakleY parts of Car- honor during the annual Teach- Whitehead has taught at County and counties. er of the Year banquet on West Chester for six years. She roll and Obion

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Registration at 9 a.m. and Tom Elam Center. UT Martin Fall will be.followed by an of- Advance registration is Preview Days Set ficial university welcome required and there is no at 9:30 a.m. Attendees The last 2015 Fall fee to attend. Students will be given a tour of Preview Day at the Uni- may register up until the the campus at 10:30 a.m. versity of Tennessee at tnorning of the event. To and have the opportu- Martin will begin at 9 register, visit www.utm. nity to speak with cur- a.m., October 24th. High edu and select "Fall Pre- rent students and faculty school students interested view Day Registration" members from all five in attending UT.Martin under the "Discover" academic colleges at the are encouraged to regis- menu. Students may also academic and adminis- ter for the event. Students call the UT Martin Office trative fair beginning at and their parents/guard- of Undergraduate Admis- noon. Representatives ians can tour the campus sions at 731-881-7020 or will also be available and receive information email [email protected] to discuss financial aid on a variety of topics for additional details. alongside other potential options, housing, meal students. plans, special programs and campus life activities. Al1 activities will take place in the Kathleen srATE GAZETTE I rnunsonv, ocroBER 8,2015

First Gonfirmed Gougar sighting in Tennes$GCI in ouer 100 years

photo/submitted Statd Guette photo/submitted Thls adult male cougar shows the typical coloration of This photo from a game camela neal Mason Hall, the species. The so-called 'black panthers' often Tenn. has been confirmed as d genulne photo of a reported by casual observers are extremely rare and cougah Whether it's wild or an escaped pet, is still probably cases of mistaken identity. unknown. T\A/RAverifies photo taken in Obion County KEN JONFS with motion sensors. The photo The big cats have been document- kjones@ stategazette.com depicts a cougar roaming an area ed in Missouri and Arkansas for he likes to hunt in south Obion many years, but Spencer's photo Big cats are coming back to County near the town of Mason may be the first of its kind here in Tbnnessee, and it's about time, or Hall. Tennessee. is it? The Tennessee Wildlife Many sightings and tales about According to the Jackson Sun, Resources Agency has confirmed "black panthers" and other large Spencer said this: a Sept. 20 photo taken by Blake cat-Iike creatures being found in "We talked with the game war- Spenceq of Mason Hall, Tenn. is Tennessee! have circulated over dens with the TWRA and waited indeed a cougar. Spencer was the years. But hard evidence has using an automatic game camera been tough to come by until now. I Please see G0ll8l[, 4 srATE GAZETTE I rnunsoav, ocroBER 8,2015

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Continued from Page I for their confirmation, eastern and they Arkansas and capable of leaping 40 feet conflrmed our Missouri are young picture is accurate and we and running 40-b0 mph. males, so it's uncertain haven't messed if Some biologists believe with it," there's a sustainable pop- said Spence4 who is a 19- ulation the year-old sophomore of cats in those areas yet. The wildlife and fisheries biol- TWRA said this cat ogy major at tIT Martin. in the increase in the num- Mason Ha-lI appears to be "That area is on fence ber of deer and other a a young male. prey row that a friend of mine species. "The TWRA can con- The owns andlets me hunt on. TWRA warns there firm there was, on Sept. We put the cameras out is no open season on 20, 201,5, a cougar in cougars, there about a month so killing or trap- Obion County ping of the animal is an before hunting season to Tennessee," get an idea the state- illegal offense that could of what kind ynent said. "Currently, of deer we have out s and jail there howeve4 the TWRA and when they normally does of course, not know for certain the nse!

come through the area." origin of the couga4 The TWRA released a whether it is a truly wild statement corfirming the photo cougar or a pet, or where Tuesday morning it is now." and said cougars have There are many other been slowly migrating names that Ptrma concol- east in t]te United States or goes by such as puma, for a few decades now. cougar, mountain lion, Cougars are known to live panther, painte4 cata- in the Ozark Mountains mount, leopard, etc. and in Apkansas and it is the second-Iargest Missouri, with a number cat, by weight, in the of conJirmed sightings. Americas. Only the This is the first con- South/Central American firmed sighting of a - Jaguar is heavier. A large cougar in Tennessee. A male cougar can weigh lot of the sightings in over 200 pounds and is @be frIrfr.uiry [.sunt! fr-etrg Thursday, October t, 2Ol5

Roots Of Rhythm Tours West Tennessee torical information to illtrS- trate the migration of music around the world through the slave trade. Musical selections from countries such as Brazil, Trinidad, Cuba, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Columbia help intro- duce audience members to instruments used in other parts of the r'vorld. Drs. Julie Hi11, professor and interim cirair, UT Martin Departnrent of Music; and l)an Ficcolo, lecturer and assistant director of percussion, direct the ensemble" The 2015 Roots of Rhythrn toul is sponsored by the IJT Martin College of Humaniiies and Fine Arts, Zildiian Cvm ba ls, I nnovat ive Percrrssion. Anrro Music, Evans Drunrheads and the Ul' Martin .l'ercussion Society. For nrore intbrrnation t-ur the tour or to inquire about tipcorning perform:rnces, contact Hill at 731-881-7418 or by email at fhill@utm. The University of dents and community mem- schools and a public concert edu. Tennessee at Martin percus- bers Sept. 2l-22. in Selmer's Rockabilly Park" sion ensemble pre sented a The llth annual Roots of Roots of Rhythm show- unique performance called Rhythm tour included .stops cascs African percussion "Roots of Rhythm" to nearly at the Milan, Selmer, Bells rnusic and instruments and 3,000 West Tennessee stu- and Medina elementarv uses rnaps, flags and his-

THE JACKSON SUN . FRIDAY, ocT. 9, 2015

Thailitional events, in- UTM homecoming cluding t ll and and CaPtain nvramid com- - birthdaY iri:titions rally, Skyhawk's iwards and alumni reunions return The UniversitY of in celebration of CaPtain Tennessee at Martin in- Skvhawk. Quad CitY, troduced the CaPtain with its live music, Pet- Skyhawk mascot in the ting farm, college tents fall of 1995 during a foot- and"HawkWalk," willbe ball game against Bethel open to the Public from year, the University. This 10:30 a.m.-2 P.m' Satur- university will celebrate day. Captain Skyhawk's 20th For more homecom- birthday during annual ing information, visit homecoming festivities, www.utmforever'com. through Oct.11. t N a m ed e x ei u t i ve o i .r reito r or o t r n e ys i n 3ff |fl", I i I fl"T ":U Published: October 9 20i5

http : //wgnsradio. com., Journeys in Community Living is proud to announce George Cunningham as the successor to current Executive Director Betty l\,4cNeely, who is set to retire from Journeys after nearly 40 years of service

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Cunningham has been in Journeys'number two position "Knowing thai I wirr be reaving Journeys as assistant director for the past 3O years in the abre hancs of George cunningham is definitery something r have a good feering about," she said "George has arways had a big heart for the peopre His duties include overseeing its residential we serye here " program, facility training and programming for the persons Cunrringhart sald he plans served and coordinating Journeys' to keep running Journeys with the satne carirtg and professionai philosophy protection from ham system it has always operated under.

Cunningham @mpleted "l am very excited a a bachelor,s degree in amazing job at psychology reading Journeys to 'n at the Univeisity of Tennessee l\y'adin, a he has always put master's degree in the crients and their clinical psychology at MTSU and disabilities in finding jobs, riving in their (http:/Ailgnsradio com/george-cunnln gham- a master of divinity degree from Vanderbilt o named-executive-director_of-journeys_in_ University Cunningham isalsoa pastorof Open "l hope to continue this mission into the future,,,Cunningham com munity-living-cms-29040) Table Christjan Church (Disciptes of Christ) added

l\,cNeely said the board decided on cunningham n the flnal vote after a series of interuiews invorving severar very to extend the job offer, said qualified candidates, as wet as extensive ce during the advertising of the job through various newspapers and interyiew process and his professional alliance ouilets.

McNeely wa invorved in these interviews quite a few impressive and deseruing €ndidates, but was happy to rearn cunningham had been chosen r know that we made the right by Journeys d. ing George," Bowman said. "He has a heart for this organization and rt shows. The also be significan|y less steep vrith George.,,

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Hayden Combs LASCO ANNOUNCES HAYDEN COMBS o -"t . R : l*^o_1 ?olDl TAro LASCo is pleased to announce Hayden Combs as our new Project coordinator. Hayden will be reporting directly to the National Product Manager and assisting with many prolects. Hayden is from Brownsville, Tenn. He attended the University of rennessee at Martin where he earned a degree in Agriculture Engineering Technology. and Miss Tennessee speaks to Union City students By CAROLINE CHISM impact on the less fortunate Special to The Messenger and our community. On Friday, Oct. 2, Miss We also have a respon- Tennessee Hannah Robison sibility to our peers. It is spent her day speaking to necessary to show every- the students of Union City one respect and be kind. schools. She began her day Bullying is a major cause by speaking to the elemen- of absences at school, tary sohool'and then spoke so Robison works hard to the middle and high to eliminate bullying in school in the afternoon. schools. After school was over, she Finally, we have a respon- even joined the homecom- sibility to ourselves. We ing parade in a UCHS foot- must stay healthy, which ball jersey. comes from eating healthy She began her speech by foods and exercising regu- describing her life. Hannah larly. Robison grew up in Paris. Miss Robison also dis- Tenn., and was home- cussed the importance of schooled until eighth grade, further education. She plans when she then enrolled to attend graduate school to in and eventually gradu- obtain a PhD in organic ated from Henry County chemistry and to one day High School. She is now become a college profes- a 2l-year-old senior at the sor. Miss Robison states, University of Tennessee at "The Miss America orga- Martin and will be gradu- nization is the number one ating with a bachelor's provider for scholarships degree in chemistry, with a for women," and she has IMPORTANTMESSAGE of responsibility and STEM minor in psychology. received $46,000 in schol- - Miss Tennessee Hannah education with the students Miss Robison is Gov. arships from the organiza- Robison shared her mes- of the Union City School Haslam's spokesperson for tron. sage about the importance System on Friday, Oct.2. character education, with She was chosen as a recip- the focus on responsibil- ient of the STEM scholar- ity. She explained the three ship for $5,000. She decid- types of responsibilities ed to go to graduate school everyone has: the respon- after the Miss America sibility to give back to our organization made it pos- community, a responsibility sible for her to graduate to our peers and a responsi- debt free with their scholar- bility to ourselves. ship funds and states, "The We have the responsibil- Miss America Organization ity to give back to our com- has helped me broaden my munity through volunteer- horizon and further reach ing. Because of her home- my dreams." schooling, she volunteered Miss Robison is an advo- to interact with othcrs cate for STEM Education, while bettering her com- which stands for Science, munity and others around Technology, Engineering her. When she enrolled in and Mathematics. high school, she joined 13 Miss Robison states, clubs to further her volun- "Because I am Miss teering. Tennessee and a science As students, we volunteer major, I want to promote with the different clubs we women in the STEM are involved in at school field." with the goal to make an Gannaway receives national recognition http : //www. tiftong azette. c om/

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TIFTON - Tifton resident Kendra Gannaway has been recognized as a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music by lvlusic Teachers Nallonal Association (MTNA) Gannaway is certified in the areas of piano and group teaching MTNA remains the premiere professional organization for independent music teache6 throughout the United States Of the 732 MTNA members in the state of Georgia, only 98 are certified in the area of piano Gannaway holds the distinction of being the only Nationally Certilied Teacher of Music within 100 miles or more of Tifton

Gannaway received her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at the University of Tennessee at Martin and studied with the renowned Allison Nelson A recent graduate of the University of Florida, reeivingl her Masterof Music degree in December of 2014, Gannaway is active in the national discussion on re-envisioning the music education priorities of both K-1 2 and undergraduate music majors Gannaway through presentations at state, regional and national conferences, publications in professional joumals and continuing research Her main field of research interest is the inclusion of creative thinking, also known as divergent thinking skill development, in the privaie studio

She serued for four years as the president of the Tifton Music Club and has been instrumental in building the presence of three other national professional music organizations in Tifton for piano students and teachers Gannaway maintains a thriving private studio in Tifton, teaching group and individual piano. mmposition, song- writing and improvisation working with students from age 4 through 84

"In our briefing with her (Kennedy), we were able to have one-on-one conversations to tell her about the McWherter In- stitute and what weas individuals are doingto impactthe eco- IIT Martin students nomic growth of West Tennessee," Parish said. "It was an honor to meet someone that represents our country at such a high level," added McClure. "I enjoyed be- make ing able to represent the institute and our university to someone that represents such a historic family in our nation." SUNDAY, OCT. 11,2015 The lackson Sun THE JACKSON SUN ' The group also participated in a city-wide activity in Tokyo designed by trip leaders Tom Hyde, UT Martin alum and Five senior students from the University of Tennessee at president of Mr. Japanese Bilingual Recruiters, and Ashton Martin traveled to Japan on June 26-July 5 as part of an inter- Jennings, UT Martin associate director of development. national experience with the Ned Ray McWrerter Institute. The students were given a list of locations and specific Summer Bradley, an art education major from Medina; Chase items to find and photograph without the use of electronic re- Haynes, a chemistry major from Columbia; Maryanna Mc- sources. McClure recalls being surprised by the willingness Clure, an animal science major from Dyersburg; Caroline of local citizens to help the students on their quest. "There Parish, a political science major from Huntingdon; and John were many bows of respect and everyone was willing to help, Sellers, a psychology student from Henderson, participated even if they didn't speak English. ...TWo girls walked us from in the experience. the train station to our destination, even though it was out of The McWherter Institute seeks to foster a spirit of innova- their way," she said. tion and entrepreneurship among UT Martin students and The group also climbed Mt. Fuji and attended a reception residents of Northwest Tennessee, according to a news re- for UT Martin alumni living in Japan. Hyde estimates there lease. Students participate in travel opportunities through are close to 2,000 alumni in the country, including those who the institute to strengthen their ability to adapt to unfamiliar participated in an international exchange program. situations and widen their perspective of the global market- "This experience showed us as innovators that there are place. This was the group's first international trip, following a different ways to run things; there are different places to sta- domestic experience in New York City in March. tion businesses," Bradley said. "The overall purpose of the trip was to put us in situations "International travel forces the curious student to see the which were unfamiliar and to teach us to overcome such ob- world from a different perspective," explained Hyde. stacles. Every situation we were placed in was relatable to "Whether it is from a cultural, political or even religious per- some type of business-related problem," Haynes said. spective, the ability to understand differences will enhance While on the trip, the students were "expected to gain global awareness and ultimately lessen international con- knowledge about how other countries, such as Japan, partici- flict." pate in business, how they use innovation in their daily lives and how our cultures differ," Parish said. The students were able to visit significant tourist sites as well as meet with local business leaders and ambassadors, including Caroline Ken- nedy, U.S. ambassador to Japan. THE JACKSON SUN . SUNDAY, OCT. 11,2015

Ten UT Martin students are selected each year to participate in the institute, which hopes to incorporate further international travel into the program's curriculum. For more information about the institute or how to apply, contact Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin interim chancellor and interim director, Ned Ray McWherter Institute, (731) 881-7500. Information is also available online at http://www.utm.edr:/departments/ nrmi/index.php.

Pictured at the base of Mt. Fuji are Maryanna Mcclure, an animal science major from Dyersburg; Caroline Parish, a political science major from Huntingdon; Chase Haynes, a chemistry major from Columbia; and John Sellers, a psychology student from Henderson. Not pictured is Summer Bradley, art education major from Medina.

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Local student attends UT Martin Fall Preview Day

From STAFF REPORTS Published: October 12. 2015

Emily Holder (center), of Gallatin, attended Fall Preview Day at the University of Tennessee at Martin on Seot 26 High school juniors and seniors were able to tour the campus and speak with university representatives about financial aid, housing student life and academic opportunities Holder is a senior at Station Camp High School and is pictured with her parents, Sandy and Blake Holder The next Fall Preview Day eventwill be held on campus Oct 24 Contactthe UT (http://www gallatinnews com/local- Martin Offlce of Undergraduate Admissions at 731-881- student-attends-ut-m arti n-fall-preview- 7020 (tel: 73'1 -88 1 -7 O2O) fot more inform ation or register day-cms-1 4835) online atwww utm edu/preview (http://www utm edu/preview) Posted October 12 2015 1:36pm Updated Oclober'12 2015 5 20pm James Bennett column: Former Mule Day queens sparkle at Miss Tennessee http ://columbiadailyherald. com,

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By James Bennett lbennett@c Cir r--i queens highly n the u ira CLARKSVItLE -Two formei [,4ule Day finished Posted Oclober 12 2015 - I 1Oam competitrve lvl ss Tennessee ancl l\,4iss Tennessee Teen USA pageants Saturday n rght Taking a look back at thinking ahead Tanna Norman of Santa Fe, 20, was a top i 5 finaiist in ivllss Tennessee The 2A12Mule Day queen a Junlof at the Universriy of Tennessee \,4art n, was among 45 contestants who competed for the crolvn won by t\,4iss Upper CumberianJ USA. Hcpe 9tephe-s By VANESSA CURRY v[rrr y@c dfr nel Corb n Hrnson of Hampshire, 17 was a top five frnisher ln the Teen divis on The 2013 l\/lu e Day queen and senior at Cc umbia Central l-ligh Schocl was third EdiLo|s na is the first in a four-paft seies of afticles addresstng the four runner up to Savannah Chiisley, star of ihe USA Netlvork reality shcw Chnsiey Hs in 4-H i nlion of Nattonal 4 H week in October. Knows tsesi " As college siudents, Sam Savage and Rachael Wolters face one of the most cha ienglng experiences of their lives - preparing for their chosen profession The learning process requires not only a desire but a balance of extensrve p anning drsciplined study habits and experjence to be successful

An although they have chosen different paths - agricultlre for Savage and an al science for Woiters they share a common background of a valuable youth - experience they say helped prepare them for the challenges of coJJege and beyond

Sevage , who greu,up rn --ampshrie said 4-H oifered programs in tne classroom creaiing a group whose members shared an interest in learn ng new th ngs.

I enjoyed it t was k nd of like a social event I had ots of friends in the club ' he said "4-H kifd of tests you too to get you io do things and brrng you oui cf your sheil "

Savage Iearned to care for animals, from bott e feedtng calves to showing h s regrstered Red AnEUs cat|e experienctng the cyc e of life as part of the jn, Chick Cha a project that a s members to r-aise a smal flock of chicks

Other prolects involved p anning and caring for a wilcllife Food plot publlc speaking and other c ub aclivittes Alonq the way Savage said he took on various leadership -o es wtthtn lhe ciub

As a home'schoo stuaent '//olter's tenure as a 4-N men]ber follovred a paih outsicie the traditional classr oon setiiirg with Stgma Lambda Ciri4-N http ://columbiadailyherald. com

n she !"/as younger Her involvement including projects in showing sheep, baking, public speaking, creating a project group expr)tlon(Fs choose her @llelre ns4jere 0 liew and communilprieruice - GFSaillFrher

"i learned a lot of praciical ihings I v/ent on a mission trip once and they needed someone to sew curtains and I waslike,'l knowhowlcdothatbecauseMrs Hardintaughtmehowtosew"'Wolterssaid

Those experiences helped her develop criti*l thinking skills too, she said just "t dirj nct realize it' at the time in the sixth grade doing 'Looking icMarcj bv looking back' goai sheets it was something I was doing 4-H gave me the abrlity to think about my goals very critically and find ways to reach them," Wolters said

Sincethebeginningof hercollegecareer Wolters,aseniorandstudentbodyPresidentalUT-N/Iartin,saidsheset the goal of oblaining her bachelor's degree in animal science and going on to graduate school She is currently filling out applications ior veterinarian school and a dual doctoral program

"l want to eventually travel, doing research and teaching intei'nationally," she said

As Savage and Wilters plan for their future. they said they can't help bul look back and recognize how their 4-H experience gave them a strong foundation on which to grow upon

Norfltan anC Hinson have continuei 1o co,.npete after winninE l\4ule Day crowns and both have shown the potential io win lvliss Tennessee in the next few years They're following in the footsteps of Lynneile Cob a foilner lvluilf,,a)'qu@rafpmdlolumbia who rrJon l\fiissgl€dle€s,(Be and i!'liss USA in 2000

aboui competing, interuiewing, style, make up and staying in great shape "

after being named one of the 1 5 finalists

,,My whole goal was to make top 15 because it was my first year as a lvliss competitor,' said Norman, who was a top I 5 finisher as a Teen contestant in 20 1 4 paying Norman won the open l\/liss River Queen pageant in Ciarksville to make the Miss Tennessee field without a $1,200 entry fee

,,1 was blessed to have won a qualifier," Norman said "l just prayed to God I would do my best and lthink I did

,,you want to have fun in lvliss Tennessee," she added 'But with the investmenl in it, buying a gown, shoes " swirnsuit and interview oulfil, you have to take it seriously I had the time of my life, but I learned a lot as well

The Teen competition was Saturday aflernoon with 37 contestants Corbin survived the cut to the final flve after the swimsuit and evening gown judging, advancing to nerve-wracking, on-stage question

corbin,whoworksparttimeforLaceandcompanyincolumbia drewatoughonefromthejudges,"v\hatdoes your personal style say about You?"

" She answered: "l\4y personal style says I'm modest, but I would rather help other people shoP and find their style which Chrisley,s victory in Teen competition was conlroversial in online chat rooms. Her family's reality show focusei on a self-m millionaire father's micromanagement of his wife and five kids, originates in Atlanta But Savannah moved to Tennessee to attend David Lipscomb University in Nashville

USA Network is considering a spin-ofi realily show, focusing on Savannah's life away from home Her viclory seemed like a gift from starry-eyed iudges to some obseruers

,,1'm sure there will be controversy but we all worked hard to compete," Hinson said "lt takes a lot of work and confidence, and I think every girl had thal "

Hinson was a top 15 finalisl in 201 3, so Saturday's pedormance showed improvement

,,1 definitely feel that I did my besl," she said 'l felt more confident and comfortable on slage than I ever have I picked the right swimsuit and dress "

Hinson said she plans to focus on college in 2016 and jump to the lvliss division later ,'lvly goal is to go as far as I possibly can in pageants " said Hinson, who plans 10 attend Tennessee Tech University and eventually law school. "l would love to be lvliss Tennessee " pageants Miss Tennessee has a reputation for being among the most prepare contestants for Miss USA The Lee are organized by Greenwood Prcductions. Executive director Kim G enwood, wife of country singer Greenwood, was Tennessee's Junior Miss in 1 985 and l\4iss Tennessee in 1 989 at least Since Greenwood has taken over lvliss Tennessee, 1 6 of the 23 contestanis she has sent to lvliss USA have made the top 15 Two won lViss USA, Cole in 2000 and Rachel Smith in 20C7

"lvly goal is lo empower women " Greenwood told the audience Saturday night

James Bennett is editor of The Daily Herald Contact him at jbenneit@c-dh ret Follow him on Twitter @JamesBennettcDH participate in policy debates regarding KATHERINE BURGESS -the Iran nuclear talks and attended sev- The Jackson Sun Tuesday, October 13,2015 KBURGESs@JACKSONSUN COM eral congressional hearings on Capitol Nathan Hill. has shown starting hi Daniels said living in D.C. him the importance of networking. He internship I IJT Martin already hai job prospects to pursue after D.c. t graduation. ii " \ "Onc"you getyourfoot inthe door start having these experiences, you senior interns nthe $ and Hill." in two rofile Daniels, a senior international studies more experience You have, the more likelyyou jobs ployment in D.C. one McCaskiil (D-Mo.). AFren to His time in the'nation's capital has orua 10-dayfravel study opportunity given him insight into the Saint-Malo and Paris, Fbance, and a one- inner workings of the U.S. month language immersion program at Senate and Capitol Hill, the University of Lorrain in Nancy, he said. He also has seen FYance, since starting his education at candidates for the 2016 UTMartin. presidential election "uP He is a founding member and past ilose and personal" and president of UT Martin's International Daniels shared an elevator with Club, which seeks to bring international various senators. and national students together in areas of The American SecuritY Project is a commoninterest. think-tank founded by Secretary of State The UT Martin International Studies cretary of Program helps position students to begin focuses on careers as analysts with government, Duringthis nonprofit and private sector companies internship, Daniels worked closelywith in the area of national security. The pro- the ASP's director of nuclear security on gram is housed within the College of issues such as nuclear non-proliferation Business and Global Affairs. and arms control, according to a press ReachKatheine at (731) 425-9748. release. He was also able to observe and F ollow her on T\u itt er @katfu;bur g e s s

http : //www. wbbj tv' com/r UT ilf,artin alvarded $z5oK grant to TncUNIVERSITYof estahlish STEM hub

V\tsBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff news@wbbjtv com MARTIN Story Created: Oct 1 3, 201 5 at 6:28 PN/ CDT (Story Llpdated: Oct 13 2015 a1 6 28 PM CDT)

MARTIN, Tenn -- The University of Tennessee at Maftin has been awarded a $250,000 grant to establish the Norlhwest Tennessee Regional STEM Hub

The Tennessee STEM lnnovation Network made the announcement Tuesday, according to a release

The goal is to advance the state's recent growth in the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STElVl, according to the release

The hub will bring together K-12 educators and higher education institutions, business partners and community stakeholders who are all committed to amplifying and accelerating the impact of STE[il prog!'ams in the Ncrthwest Tennessee region the release states

'Having this STEM Hub based on the core academic strengths of UT Martjn promises to be a true boost for Northwest Tennessee's development of high{ech industry and modern manufacturing opportunities with great job opportunities," Dr Robert Srnith UT Martin Interim Chancellor, states in the release http ://rwwv.timesfreepress.comi

Miss Tennessee watches students sirnulate a mission to Mars p.ggioit:rl J Octrrbcr lzlih- 20 15 i-.r,Ben Benton in l,ocal l\'cws Read'['itre: tlti'rs

More than two dozen fifth-graders eyed their screens as the Mars Transfer Vehicle glided toward the red planet's surface. The craft was guided by data logged by a crew of 10- and 1 l-year-olds. The spacecraft's communications data officer, Grayson Soper, barked out the mission's progress' "We are preparing for Mars orbit," he said, keying a microphone at his terminal' A moment later: "We have achieved Mars orbit'" Alarms sounded and lights flashed, but crew members answered the problem quickly'

The craft kept descending, the parachutes deployed. A five-second countdown ended rvith "Touchdown," the communications data officer announced'

"We have landed on Mars. Repeat. We have landed on Mars'"

The spine-tingling simulation iook place under the curious eye of Miss Tennessee 20 i 5 Hanrrah Robison who was on hand Tuesdayat the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Challenger STEM Learning Center to obses,e the exercise and voice her support for science, technology' engineering and math study and careers. http ://www.time sfreepress. com/

planet and the Students split roles in- the simulation. one group acting as a crew already on the red other group acting as a crew heading to Mars to reiieve tlierrr'

"I'm so jealous," Robison laughed. "I didn't have things like this in fifth grade."

Rcbison, a21-year-o1d chemistry rnajor at the University of Tennessee at I\4artin, is on a technclogy mission that led her to Chattanooga twice in as manJv weeks.

Tuesday was Robison's first visit to the center at UTC. here to the "Last week I got to go to Tech Town here in Chattanooga, and this week I got to come center. We're getting to go to Mars," Robison said. "This is awesome. STEM-based projects are my favorite."

The students participating in the mission on Tuesday were from Harding Academy, a private school in Nashville thut hu. visited the center for the past seven years running, according to fifth- grade teacher Melissa Ferri. In June, Ferri attended adult Space Camp at the U.S' Space and R.ocket Center in Huntsville, Ala., and she's excited that some of the school's students are following suit.

Robison, since being crowned in June, has launched STEM projects all over Tennessee as a representative of G&. Bill Haslam's office. She was watching the Mars crew's probe team, Mary Haley and Marshall Greene.

"They're building the probe that they're going to send to Mars," Robison explained'

The Challenger Center's top brass applauded Robison's support and students' enthusiasm. aware of careers in "It's a joy to watch them and to see them have an opportunity to become STEM," said Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, founding chairman of the Challenger Center in washington, D.c. She was present on Tuesday for Robison's visit.

Challenger Center director Perry Storey said the center and STEM efforts across the state are lucky tohave Robison and Rodgers as supporters and role models.

"Any time we can bring kids into contact with people of leadership, like June Scobe.e Rodgers, vrho is so key tc our mission, and also like Hannah, rvho is a future leader in education, young ladies the opportunities that are out there," Storey said. demonstrates - especially to - That message isn't lost on Francesca Denison. the communications data officer on the Mars- based half of the crew.

"It's been really fun," the 10-year-old said. Francesca has set her sigbts on a lofty career' "l would like to do something with NASA," she said, just as another alarm sent crew members scurrying once again.

Francesca turned back to her station and confidently went back to work"

Contact staffwriter Ben Benton at [email protected] or twitter.com/BenBenton or www.fac e b o ok. c om/ b en. b ent on I or I 2 3 - 7 5 7 - 6 5 6 9' Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, October 1 4, ZO1 s UTM preview d^y set Oct.24 The last 2015 Fall university welcome at 9 :30. place in the Kathleen and Preview Day at the Attendees will be given Tom Elam Center. University of Tennessee a tour of the UT Martin Advance registration is at Martin will begin at 9 campus at 10:30 and have required and there is no a.m., October 24. High the opportunity to speak fee to attend. Students school students interested with current students and may register up until the in attending UT Martin faculty members from all morning of the event. To are encouraged to register five academic colleges atthe register, visit www.utm.edu for the event. Students and academic and administrative and select "Fall Preview their parents/guardians can fair beginning at noon. Day Registration' under the tour the campus and receive Representatives will also be "Discover" menu. information on a variety available to discuss financial Students may also call of topics alongside other aid options, housing, meal the UT Martin Office of potential students. plans, special programs and Undergraduate Admissions Registration at 9 a.m. will campus life activities. at 731-881-7020 or email he followed by an offrcial All activities will take [email protected].

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The University of Tenne- new educational opportuni- State Community College, tricts. We're excited about ssee at Martin has been ties to sfudents and teachers. the Northwest Tennessee the partnership with UTM ."This awarded a $250,000 for new hub will expose Regional STEM Hub will and DSCC and greatly STEM - science, technol- students to opportunities in serve as a resource for the appreciate the Tennessee ogy, engineering and math- STEM f,relds and acceler- region to increase student General Assemhly making ematics - education. ate student leaming in the interest and achievement in this expansion a priority," Further advancing the region, having an impact far STEM fields. Hub activities said Wes Hall, director of the state's recent growth in beyond the classroom, into will include providing pro- Tennessee STEM Innovation the teaching and learning the surrounding communi- fessional development for Network. of STEM, the Tennessee ties." Tennessee Eclucation northwest Tennessee teach-' The hub will bring togeth- STEM Innovation Network Commissioner Candice ers, establishing a STEM er educators from K-12 and announced the awarding McQueen said. "In addi- Master Teacher Corps and higher education institutions, of the grant to UT Martin tion, having business lead- creating a repository of business partners and com- to establish the Northwest ers serye as partners of this STEM "toolkits" for use in munity stakeholders who are Tennessee Regional STEM hub will help our students classroom lessons and after- all committed to amplifying Hub. be better prepared for the school activities throughout and accelerating the impact This new STEM Hub, expectations of the current the region. of STEM programs in the scheduled to begin operation workforce." "The establishment of this northwest Tennessee region. in Novembeq joins six other Led in a joint effort by hub will bring new STEM "Having this STEM Hub regional STEM hubs located the University of Tennessee learning opportunities and based on the core academ- across the state in bringing at Martin and Dyersburg resources to rural school dis- ic strengths of UT Martin -Leaaeiy promises to be a trurboost fnstltute, a proiei for norlhwest Tennessee', .lonJ J"u"i;il;*program of tech aesigneJ Jo'^iruin school mousrry,d_1.]9nr.nt .high and modem manu_ leaders in effective-"-" STEM facturing opportunities wirh **.n1.r.' $eat job opportunities," said Dr. Robert Smith, UT Martin interim chancellor. Network is developing high_ q ua] iry STEM programmi"ng to lufther ensure Tennessee ro provide a supplemental :H3!l':""il STEM curriculum called aion-.-"-*'' "i11i'--1".g1""' Learning Blade@ for The Network utilizes to all middle tree schools, STEM piltf."i S"f,ools and the continuation of the n.gionuitidft"Innovation annual Tennessee STFM UuEs tocutea ucrlss the Innovafion state Summit held in to in.."ur" ,iidint interest May in Nashville and the *a f"ni.ip"ti.. in STEM expansion of the Innovative fieldd.

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open to the public and mav be of particular interesi i6 young children. UT Martin, Dyersburg State sign dual admission agreement The University of Eligible DSCC stu- Participating DSCC stu- Tennessee at Martin dents will be contacted by dents will also save money and Dyersburg State the UT Martin Office of by completing their first Community College signed Undergraduate Admissions two years at a community a dual admission parlner- or may complete an appli- college with lower tuition ship agreement last month cation for dual admis- and fees. that will "provide a seam- sion, available through "Any time you can con- less and guaranteed transi- either institution's website. nect a community college tion from a DSCC associate Students need not be enter- student with their four- degree program to a UT ing freshmen to apply; all year school increases that bachelor's degree program current DSCC students will opportunity and awareness by providing one curricu- be considered. and encourages persistence lum plan for earning both Participating students to the four-year school," degrees." who meet UT Martin said Larenda Fultz. DSCC Students at DSCC who admission requirements dean of student services. meet current admission cri- upon completion of the "Having that connection on teria at UT Martin and major two-year DSCC program the front end, knowing they in an eligible Tennessee will be guaranteed admis- are taking the right steps Transfer Pathway bac- sion to UT Martin as to transfer and that they're calaureate program can juniors to continue their going to be able to use take advantage of the new four-year bachelor's degree their credits at UTM and be agreement. programs. Students trans- guaranteed of that, being Students must have ferring under this agree- able to go over to UTM and either starled their college ment will have their initial sit down with their adviser careers at DSCC or have application fees waived. - that will help them make transfened to DSCC with The dual admission part- that connection that we see fewer than 15 college-level nership also provides sev- really makes a difference in semester hours. eral additional advantages persistence." , "This is a benefit to both for community college UT Martin plans to cre- institutions because it pro- students. Participating stu- ate similar agreements with vides a seamless transition dents will be assigned to other community colleges for the accomplishment of both DSCC and UT Martin in the future to better serve a four-year degree," said academic advisers to make all students in the West Dr. Robert Smith, UT sure they are meeting full Tennessee area. Martin interim chancellor. requirements to complete For more information "We know that 96 percent both degrees. on the dual admission of all the good jobs that Students will also have partnership agreement, have occurred since the full access to the UT Martin contact Matt Borden in recession of 2008 to 2009 Paul Meek Library, com- the UT Martin Office of have required a four-year puter labs and student Undergraduate Admissions degree, so having a good affairs offices before full at (131) 881-3101 or start at Dyersburg State admission. Those who elect [email protected]. Community College and to pay applicable student DSCC students rnay also then transitioning to a high- fees will be able to attend contact Tracie Langley, quality academic program UT Marlin sporting events DSCC admissions coun- at UT Martin is a great and participate in campus selor, at (731) 286-3324 or benefit to the student." activities as well. [email protected]. INDEPENDENT APPEAL

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UT Martin to host second By Erin Chesnut Fall Preview Office of University Relations, UT-M Day Oct. 24

Advance registration is requir attend. Students may register up event. To register, visitwww.utm. view Dpy Registration" qnder the "Discover,, menu. Stu- dentsmay also call the UT Martin Office of Undergradu- ate Admissions at 731-881 -7020 or email admitme@utm. edu for additional details. ;ubmitted Photo

tional details. Pictured: Students cross campus to their classes during the fail 2015 semester at UT iMartin. TnsNroN GRzprrs

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

FALL PREVIEW DAY - Students cross campus to their classes during the fall 2015 semester at UT Martin. The last 2015Fall Preview Day at the University of Tennessee at Martin will begin at 9 a.m., October 24. High school students interested in attending UT Martin are encouraged to register for the event. To register, visit www.utm.edu and select "Fall Preview Day Registration" under the "Discover" menu. Students may also call the UT Martin Office of Undergraduate Admissions at73l-881-7020 or email [email protected] for additional details. UTM to host second fall Preview Day October 24 The last 2015 Fall Pre- 9:30. Attendees will be giv- place in the Kathleen and view Day at the University en a tow of the UT Martin Tom Elam Center. of Tennessee at Martin will campus at 10:30 and have Advance registration is begin at 9 a.m., October24. the opporhrnity to speak required and there is no fee High school students inter- with cr.rrrent students and to attend. Students may reg- ested in attending UT Mar- faculty members from all isterup until the morning of tin are encouraged to regis- five academic colleges at the event. To register, visit ter for the event. Students the academic and admin- www.utm.edu and select and their parents/guardians istrative fair beginning at "Fall Preview Day Reg- can tour the campus and noon. Representatives will istration" under the "Dis- receive information on a also be available to discuss cover" menu. Students may variety of topics alongside financial aid options, hous- also call the UT Martin Of- other potential students. irg, meal plans, special fice of Undergraduate Ad- Registration at 9 a.m. programs and campus life missions at 731-881-1020 will be followed bv an of- activities. or email admitme@utm. ficial university weicome at All activities will take edu for additional details. Mind your manners IJT Alumni Asso ciation Women's Council hosts event UTM Parsons students The News Leader, October 14,2015 etiquette for By Rhonda Mitchell the elaborate table settings, out and never fully under- rhonda @ r e adtheleader, net they were treated to Italian stand why." wedding soup, Caesar salad, According to the Center Why would manners chicken piccata spaghetti for Career Development, matter in today's world with garlic and herbs, courtesy and common sense where it seems everyone is roasted asparagus, fresh will always be the best "doingtheir own thing" and baked rolls and apple guide, but it is helpful to not worried about others? dumpling with caramel have some general ideas re- The University of Tennessee sauce. garding dining and business Alumni Association The first shocked look in etiquette. Women's Council thought it the student's faces came "The way you act during was important enough to when they saw lots of forks, a meal will have an impact have an etiquette event for knives and spoons. Which on the hiring decision and the UT Martin Parsons Cen- way did they start? your future." ter students right here in Gillon made it easy for Gillon taught the partici town. Over 50 people signed them to learn. Why do they pants how to correctly use up for the training dinner. need to learn social skills the utensils, glasses, eat the According to Sherry such as correct table man- food, pass items on the ta- Leitch, member of the 16- ners? It is because the stu- bles, communication tips member alumnae volunteer dents will be lookingforjobs and plain courtesy. board, their mission is to ed- soon and need to be able to Cary Bivens stated, "I at- ucate, support and engage. succeed in every angle. Re- tended this to hopetully help They offer several'Aspire" search already notes that me increase my knowledge programs which include "In- this generation has short- on proper etiquette to aid terview Ready," which comings in their profession- me 1n my future. Some of teaches skills on how to con- alism. the things I will start practic- quer any type of interview "Kids need to be more ing now at family dinners situation; "Financially polished and realize every- and get-togethers. Other Savw," which teaches stu- thing does_ not revolve things I may use for future denti'the basTcs of how t6-' around them," noted one meetings, banquets or con- budget, spend wisely, and profe ferences." save for the future, plus ment "I attended Utensil Uni- identity theft and the dan- of prospective employers versitybecause I sawit as an gers of debt; 'A Brand Called will take them out for a din- opportunity to learn some- You," which refers to the ner and they will be watch- thing new, " stated Jenna way other people see you ing how they conduct Bailey. "It was a wonderftrl and offers tips on howto en- themselves to see if they can experience. We learned how hance the individual stu- represent their comPanY to use each utensil during dent's brand with potential like they want it rePre- dinner and learned proper employers, community sented. They need social etiquette." members and others. kitch, skills and the basic skills are Not onlywas it a night of Erin Phillips, IGthy Bucy not being taught at home, learning "proper every- and l(atie Townsend were Kids without manners and thing," but the "practice" proud to help with the event" certain other skills will lose tasted great! The class held recently at the Parsons Municipal Cen- ter was all about etiquette training. Dorothy Gillon, Public Occasions Coordina- tor for UT Martin since 1994, shared her considerable expertise to guide the students through a four- course meal and provided tips on how to make an excellent impression with prospective employers or clients. 'Just because we are from a small, rural area, doesn't mean we donlt have culture," noted Leitch. "We have some of the best students around and we want to help them succeed." As the students entered The News Leader, October I4,20I5

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Lawrnakers challenge UT's diversity funding

. Adam Tamburin,[email protected] il: lil q m Ol)'l Ottober i5, 2015

State lawmakers got testy during a hearing Wednesday that revolved around the relatively small amount of money the college system spends annually on diversity programmtng

The Senate Higher Education Subcornmittee called the meeting in September, after a Web pcst encouraging students and professors on the Knoxville campus to use gender-neutral pronouns like ze and xyr drew intense public scrutiny Although administrators eventually pulled the post, the subcommittee kept the meeting, and repeatedly pressed UT's leaders to justify their spending on a broad range of diversity programs (Photo: Erik Schelzig/AP) http : //www.tennessean. com/

While the questions touched on a wide array of issues, they frequently returned to money Although the subcommittee is made up of three state senators, three other lawmakers joined them during the 90-minute discussion to ask their own questions about racial diversity, gender identity and the First Amendment on campus. Five members of the panel were white male Republicans and the sixth was a black male Democrat

pumps million annually into diversity programming The UT system - which includes campuses in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Martin and Memphis - $5 5 That makes up less than 25 percent of the system's total budget of $2 1 billion.

',1,m not passing judgment on anybody's lifestyle," Sen Todd Gardenhire, R-Chattanooga, told the administrators "But I have a responsibility to look at the numbers" to determine if UT is spending money wisely

"To me it appears that you're not "

After the hearing, UT system President Joe DiPietro stood by the investment, saying it "improves the competency of our students and provides us a more inclusive environment on our campuses "

Jimmy Cheek, the chancellor of UT Knoxville, said much of the funding goes toward efforts to improve the racial and ethnic diversity of the school's student body lt's something he said employers want

"The business community is asking us to diversify our student population," Cheek told the panel "That's where most ofthese resources go "

Still, some of the legislatcrs were not pleased with ihe way that money is doled out During a particularly heated exchange, Rep John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, pressed DiPietro and Cheek on how they measured diversity

UT System President Joe DiPietro (Phofoi File / AP) "How much is enough? At sonre point we can declare victory" and move the millions spent on diversity elsewhere, Ragan said "Your diversity goals should have numbers assigned to them so that you know when you've got to the goal line "

Dipietro anci Cheek said measuring diversity is more complicated, and included race, culture, gender identity and sexual orientation

"Youneedglobal cornpetency lttakesresourcestodothat,"DiPietrosaidafterthehearing."WethinkweproduceabetterproductatKnoxvillebecause of that "

that triggered the hearing, UT Knoxville Pride Center Director Donna Braquet said students and professors should ask one another what pronouns they use Braquet urrote that students who do not identify as men or women might prefer gender- neutral pronouns

ln an in september, DiPietro said the university UT released several statements saying the gender-neutral post was meant only as a resource email inclusive practices "in a more educational system had tweaked its policies to ensure future web postings and communication from UT would encourage tone than in a prescriPtive tone "

prepareareportforthelarger Thesubcommitteewill meetagainonThursdaytodiscussothertopics,includingcampussafety Thesenatorswill Education Committee

AfterWednesday,shearing Subcommitieechairmansen JoeyHensley,R-Hohenwald,saidhedidnotexpecttosuggestanynewlegislation surrounding the diversitY issue

Reach Adam Tamburin at 615-726-5986 and on Twitter @tamburintweets THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015

UT Martin awarded $250,000 fo, STEM education The University of Tennes- Community College, the ises to be a true boost for see at Martin has been award- Northwest Tennessee Re- norlhwest Tennessee's devel- ed a $250.000 for STEM gional STEM Hub will ser.ve opment of high tech industrl - science, technology, en- as a resource for the region to and modem manulacturing gineering and mathematics increase student interest and opportunities with great job - education. achievement in STEM fields. opportunities," said Dr. Rob- Further advancing the Hub activities will include ert Smith, UT Martin interim state's recent growth in the providing professional devel- chancellor. teaching and leaming of opment for northwest Tennes- Deployment of this hub STEM, the Tennessee STEM see teachers, establishing a marks a year of major expan- Innovation Network an- STEM Master Teacher Corps sion for STEM in Tennessee nounced the awarding of the and creating a repository of with the Network's move to gant to UT Maftin to estab- STEM "toolkits" for use in provide a supplemental STEM lish the Northwest Tennessee classroom lessons and after- curriculum called Learning Regional STEMHub. school activities throughout Blade@ for free to all middle This new STEM Hub, the region. schools, the continuation of scheduled to begin operation "The establishment of this the annual Tennessee STEM in November, joins six other hub will bring new STEM Innovation Summit held. in regional STEM hubs located leaming opportunities and May in Nashville and the across the state .in bringing resources to'rural school dis- expansion of thg Innovative new education al opportunities tricts. We're excited about the lraders Institute, a profes- to sfudents and teachers. parlnership with UTM and sional development program "This new hub will expose DSCC and greatly appreciate designed to train school lead- students to opportuniries in the Tennessee General As- ers in effective STEM strate- STEM fields and accelerate sembly making this expansion gles. student leaming in the region, a priority," said Wes Hall, di- Focusing on a "kindergar- having an impact far beyond rector ofthe Tennessee STEM ten to jobs" philosophy, the the classroom, into the sur- Innovation Network. Tennessee STEM Innovation rounding communities," The hub will bring together Network is developing high- Tennessee Education Com- educators from K-12 and quality STEM programming missioner Candice McQueen higher education institutions, to further ensure Tennessee said. "In addition, having business paftners and com- students are college and ca- business leaders serve as part- munity stakeholders who are reer ready upon graduation. nen of this hub will help our all commiued to amplilying The Network utilizes STEM students be better prepared for and accelerating the impact bf Platform Schools and Re- the expectations ofthe current STEM programs in the North- gional STEM Innovation workforce." west Tennessee region. Hubs located across the state Led in a joint effort by the "Having this STEM Hub to increase student interest University of Tennessee at based on the core academic and participation in STEM Martin and Dyersburg State sffengths of UTMartin prom- flelds. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2015 DSCC and UT-Martin sign Dual Admission Partnership agreement

Students must have either juniors to continue their "Opportunities to connect Dyersburg State Com- community munity College (DSCC) starled their college careers four-year bachelor's degree college students transferred programs. trans- with a four-year college and The University of Ten- at DSCC or have Students with fewer than under agree- or university encourages nessee at Martin signed a to DSCC ferring this their determination to suc- dual admission partnership 15 collegeJevel semester ment will have their initial application lees waived. ceed," said Larenda Fultz, agreement Sept. l8 that will hours. "This is a benefit to both The dual admission part- DSCC dean of student ser- "provide a seamless and pro- provides vices. "Knowing that they guaranteed transition from institutions because it nership also sev- seamless lransition eral additional advantages are guaranteed to use their a DSCC associate degree vides a of college credits and being able to program to a UT bachelor's for the accomplishment for community said students. Participating stu- talk with a UTM adviser degree program by provid- a four-year degree," Mar- assigned to before transferring helps ing one curriculum plan for Dr. Roberl Smith, UT dents will be "We both DSCC and them to be more confident earning both degrees." tin interim chancellor. UT Martin all that they are taking the right "DSCC and Mar- know that 96 percent of academic advisers to make UT jobs steps on the front end. This tin have a long history of the good that have oc- sure they are meeting full partnership will encourage working together to pro- curred since the recession of requirements to complete required a both degrees. students to be more persis- mote student success and 2008-2009 have so having Students have ac- tent in their studies and in progression from an associ- four-year degree. will Dyersburg Learning overall completion." ate's degree to a bachelor's a good start at cess to DSCC's For a complete list of Ten- degree," said Dr. Karen State Community College Resource Center and UT to as nessee Transfer Pathway Bowyer, DSCC president. and then transitioning Martin's library, as well a great benefit programs available through "Many students who have UT Martin is access to both institutions' computer labs and student Dyersburg State Commu- completed associate's to the student." an nity College, visit http:// degree at DSCC are very Eligible DSCC students affairs offices. junior will be contacted by the Those who elect to pay wwwdscc.edu/programs of successful in their study/transfer programs. years Mar- UT Martin Office of Under- applicable student fees will and senior at UT For more information tin." sions or maY be able to attend UT Martin on plication for events and partici- the dual admission part- Students at DSCC who sporting available pate in campus activities, as nership agreement, con- meet cuffent admission dual admission, institution's well. tact Tracie Langley, DSCC criteria at UT Martin and through either need not Participating DSCC stu- admissions counselor, al major in an eligible Ten- website. Students to aP- (731) 286-3324 orby email nessee Transfer Pathway be entering freshmen dents will also save money stu- completing first at [email protected]. You baccalaureate program can ply; all current DSCC by their be considered. two years at a community may also contact Matt Bor- take advantage of the new dents will who den, UT Martin Office of agreement. Participating students college with lower tuition meet UT Martin admission and fees. Undergraduate Admissions, requirements upon cgmPle- at (731) 881-3101 or by tion of the two-year DSCC email at mborden-5@utm. program will be guaranteed edu. admission to UT Martin as .Iudge Williams Honored with UTM Award http://www.tba.org,

By Stacey Shrader on Thu, 10/15/20'15 - 2:51Pm

Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals Judge John Everett Williams re@ntly received the Distinguished Criminal Justice Alumni Award from the Department of Behavioral Sciences at the University of Tennessee at Martin He is the first recipient of the award, which is sponsored by the campus chapter of the national criminal justjce honor society Alpha Phi Sigma The award recognizes alumni who demonstrate leadership in the criminal justice fleld, professional excellence in their careers and support for the school's criminal justice program Wlliams eamed a bachelor's degree in cdminal justice from the school After graduating from the Cumberland School of Law, he worked in private practice in Huntingdon until he was

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UT-Martin Fossil Collection

Posled on Otlobe. 1 5 20i 5 iiy Charles Choate rn Local News

The University of Tennessee at Martin is the new owner of the Vanderbilt University fossil collection, which contains between a quarter and a half-million specimens collected as early as the

1 9th century

Scientists believe many of the fossils in the collection to be nearly 500 million years old.

The Vanderbilt University Department of Earth and Environmental Science is home to one of the oldest geology programs in Tennessee, but the collection was relocated in recent years due to space reallocation.

Dr Micheal Gibson with alligator fossil Geology Professor Dr Micheal Gibson said the university now has the largest single fossil collection in the state of Tennessee, with most of the pieces coming from the state

The collection includes shells, plants, vertebrate and invertebrate animals and minerals, with several items on loan now at Discovery Park of America in Union City

Dr. James Fieser to present lecture Oct. 19

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Dr. James Fieser, a professor of philosophy at the University of Tennessee at Martin, will present a

public lecture titled, "Can Atheists Face Death with Tranquility: The Case of David Hume" in I 12

Rader Hall Monday, Oct. l9 at 4:30 p.m.

Dr. Fieser is the founder and general editor ofThe Internet Encyclopedia ofPhilosophy.

He received his B.A. degree from Berea College, and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in philosophy from

Purdue University.

The lecture is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by MSU's Department of History,

Philosophy, International Studies and Legal Studies, the Buckner and Sally S. Hinkle Endowment for

Humanities, Kentucky Humanities Council, and Morehead State Public Radio.

Additional information is available by contacting Dr. Cliristina Conroy, assistant professor of

phil osophy, at 606-7 83 -2219. The Jackson Sun Sunday, October 18,2015

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SUBMITTED From left, standing: Alan Youngerman, Tommy Cates, Hannah Robison, Robert Smith and Jackie Johnson, From left, seated: Adam Wilson, Kayce Beam, Erica Bell and Kelli Deere. All were in attendance Oct. 1 at the United Way of West Tennessee's third annual First Ladies Luncheon at the Jackson Fairgrounds.

SUBMITTED Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison, a senior UT SUBMITTED Martin student, is majoring in organjc chemistry Miss Tennessee Hannah Robison talks with Robert Smith and plans to teach at the University level one at the United Way of West Tennessee's third annual First day. She is seen Oct. 1 at the United Way of West Ladies Luncheon Oct.'l at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Tennessee's third annual First Ladies Luncheon at the Jackson Fairgrounds. The McKenzie Banner . McKenzie, Tennessee . Tuesday, October 20,2015. www.mckenziebanner.com

John Everett Williams Named UT-l'laftin Distinguished (timinal Justice Alum MARTIN Judge John Ev- understanding of the court," said of erett Williarns,- of Huntingdon, Dr. Donna Massey Professor justice. "He time received the Distinguished Crimi- criminal made nal Justice Alumni Award from in his busy schedule to sPeak the University of Tennessee at to my American Death Penalty Martin Department of Behav- class last spring and provided an ioral Sciences during a luncheon internship for one of our crimi- Sept" 29. Williams is the first per- nal justice students this Past son to receive this honor. summer. We are verY luckY that The award, sponsored bY the Judge Williams is so suPPortive UT Martin Kappa Epsilon chaP- of our program and universitlr" ter of the national criminal jus- The UT Martin Crimirral Jus- tice honor society AlPha Phi tice Program is housed with Sigma, is designed to recognize the Department of Behavioral those alumni who demonstrate Sciences in the College of Edu- leadership in the criminal justice Judge John Everett cation, Health and Behavioral field, professional excellence in tured receiving the Sciences. The program offers their careers and outstanding Award from the Un concentrations in law enforce- support of the UT Martin Crimi- ment of Behavioral Sciences cluring a luncheon Sept. 29. Jesse ment, courts and lavv, corrections, nal JusticerProgram. Luke Robinson, student president of the UT Martin Kappa forensic science and generalist Williams earned a bachelor's Epsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, presented the award' options on the main UT Martin justice from degree in criminal campus. The generalist concen- a degree from 1981 continued until he was dent-focused and is especially UT Martin and law and also available at UT Law at serve on the Tennes- intereste tration is Curnberland School of camPus loca- University ifi'Birrning of Criminal Affedld ingwith extended Samfolo Parsons, RiPleY ham, Ala. He.,began lrrorking in f.e+;ir.,ri his door Selmer; private practice in Huntingdon in "Judge Williams is very students wishing to gain a deeper and Jackson. Martin Kiwanis Club names Clinton Smith Kiwanian of the Year THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS The Kiwanis Club of Martin recently recognized Clinton Smith, assistant professor of special education at the University of Tennessee at Martin as the TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 2015 2014-15 Kiwanian of the Year. Smith serves as the secretary for the Marlin Kiwanis and advisor for the Aktion Club, a service organization for adults with ilinlon Smith hos disabilities sponsored by ieen nomed fie l(i- Kiwanis. He also serveis as wonion of lhe yeor the area director for Special by Morlin Kiwonis Olympics Tennessee Upper (lub. For more, see West Region. CLINTON SMITH poge 8. passion for his work with dents age 14-18, Builders the members of the Aktion Club for students age 11- Club and for serving as our 14, Kiwanis Kids for stu- club as secretary and go- dents age 6-12 and Aktion ing above and beyond as Club for adults living with a Kiwanis member in our disabilities, dedicate annu- community." said Francis ally more than 18 million Bynum, past president. service hours to strengthen Founded in 1915, Ki- communities and serve wanis International is a children. global organization of clubs The Kiwanis Intemation- and members dedicated to al family comprises nearly serving the children of the 600,000 adult and youth world. members in 80 countries Kiwanis and its family of and geographic areas. For clubs, including Circle K more information about International for university Kiwanis International, visit students, Key Club for stu- www.kiwanis.org. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . OCTOBER 21, 2015

Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, October 21, 2O1 s UT Martin Music Hosts Flute Recital mber 1, 2015

The Universitv of Tennessee at Martin flute ltudio and se- school students from ing areas will give a 3 p.-., Nov. 1, in UT Blankenship Recital Hall. The concert will feature composers Poulenc, Burton, Handel and Mozart, as well as submitted photo works by Phyl- flute ensemble REP. ED JONES REMEMBERED AT UT MARTIN The University of Tennessee Catherine McMi- - at Martin lis Louke, regularly displays a replica of the Yorkville office of the late U.S. Rep. Ed Jones (D-Tenn.) Tucker. chael and Sondra in the Paul Meek Library on the main campus. Jones, a native of Yorkville, graduated this recit- Performers for from the University of Tennessee Junior College, now UT Martin, in 1932 and served Hector Ramirez, a al include Tennessee's eighth district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1969-1989. Meg Fulton, Ky.; sophomore from Kinnard, granddaughter of Jones, recently added;to the university's archive collection Moore, a freshman by Kalhleen donating Jones' signed gavel, signed photographs from Presidents Carter and George from Martin; and Bri Beasley H. W. Bush and various awards received by Jones during his lifetime. Pictured in front of both fresh- and Anna Wildes, Jones' podrait are Joe Hill, Jones' congressional district aid; Dr. Todd Winters, professor Dr. Elaine men from Atoka. and dean, College of Agricuiture and Applied Sciences; Andy Wilson, vice chancellor for professor music, Harriss, of university advancement; Kinnard; Geoffery Hardee, guest of the family; Terry Oliver, former accompany the ensemble will Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture; and Dr. Jim Byford, professor emeritus and former on plano. dean, College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences. CHAPTER HONOR - Dr. Ross Dickens UT Martin chapter has earned the honor. (right), dean ofthe University ofTennessee Accepting the honor were (from left, front at Martin College of Business and Global row) Emily McCartney of South Fulton, Affairs, presented the UT Martin chapter Erica Brimm of Kingston Springs, Andrew of the Financial Management Association Terrell of Union City, Dickens, (back row) with the FMA Superior Chapter Award for Mark Graubner of Nolensville and Dr. Ty the 2014-15 academic year on behalf of Perry, assistant professor of finance and FMA International. This is the first time the FMA faculty advisor.

Schools invited to Science Bowl High schools are invited shop on dye-sensitized solar those of "The G.E. College to send teams to the 2015 cells will be provided while Bowl." a television quiz Science Bowl set for Nov. students participate in the show originally aired from 14 at the University of written exam, 1958-70. Tennessee at Marlin. Competition will begin Champion and runner-up There is no registration with a written test covering schools will each receive fee, but teams should be topics in biology, chemistry trophies, while team mem- registered by Nov. I to par- and general science with 25 bers will receive medal- trclpate. questions in each category. lions based on their final The event is sponsored There is no limit on the scores. Each participating by the university's chap- number of entries accepted school will also receive a ter of the Student Members from each school. copy of the Merck Index, of tbe American Chemical Eight schools will be cho- an internationally-recog- Society, with assistance sen for the afternoon quiz nized handbook of chemi- from the newly-created bowl competition based cal, pharmaceutical and Northwest Tennessee on scores from the written biomedical in lormation. Regional STEM Hub, exam. Four of these slots Science Bowl rules can which serves schools in will be reserved for schools be found online at http:// Benton, Carroll, Crockett, from STEM Hub counties. www.utm.edu/staff/skairee/ Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Selection is based on the saacs/scibowlrules.html. Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, average total scores of each Teams may register by con- Obion, Tipton and Weakley school's two highest-rank- tacting the SMACS chapter counties. Teacher stipends, ing students. Competition at [email protected] or by bus travel and a mini-work- rules will be similar to calling (731) 881-7450. University of.TN at Martin acquires fossil collection The University of Ten- Memphis, originally split available for research and nessee at Martin is the new the specimens between the classroom use by university owner of the Vanderbilt two institutions. However, students, as well as exami- University fossil collection, the entire collection was nation by the public and which contains between a reunited at UT Martin outside scientists to aid in quarter- and a half-mil- shortly before the start of geological discovery. lion specimens collected as the fall 2015 semester. The UT Martin fossil early as the l9th century. "We now have the largest archives include examples Scientists believe many single fossil collection in of shells, plants and verte- of the fossils themselves the state of Tennessee ... and brate and inverlebrate ani- to be nearly 500 million it's a historical collection. mals,aswellasmanytypes years old. There are specimens from of minerals and inorganic TheVanderbiltUniversity Paris (France) and around materials. Several items are Department of Eafth and theworld.Mostof itisfrom currently on loan for dis- Environmental Science is Tennessee and our region, play at Discovery Park of home to one of the old- but there are items from America in Union City. est geology programs in other places, too," Gibson "The goal, now that Tennessee, but the collec- said. "Some of these fossils we've got these piecemeal tion.was relocated in recent were actually on display at things, is to start to thread years due to space realloca- the Tennessee Centennial all this into one great big tion. in 1896 in Nashville." facllity," Gibson said. Dr. Michael Gibson, pro- The Vanderbilt collection For more information on fessor of geology at UT has been combined with the fossils or the Geology Martin and associate cura- many other specimen dona- Program, contact Gibson at tor with the Pink Palace tions made to UT Marlin (731)881-7435orbyemail family of museums in over the years and will be at [email protected].

Tuba solos, ensembles to be featured The community and stu- and the tuba/euphonium John Stevens. dents are invited to attend ensemble in its annual The night will also "OcTUBAFest'r. -7:30 p.m. celebration of the historic include prizes and games. Tuesday in the University German festival known as This event is free and of Tennessee at Martin's Oktobedesr. open to the public. Blankenship Recital Hall. Performers will showcase For more inlormation, The UT Martin Depart- traditional German polkas contact Bill Waterman at ment of Music will fea- and songs. as well as music ('l3l) 881-1401 or by email ture select student soloists from American composer at [email protected]. INDEPENDENT APPEAL WEDN ESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2015

"We nowhave the largest single fossil collection in the state of Tennessee .. . and it's a historical collection. There UT Martin reunites Vanderbilt are specimens from Paris (France) and around the world. Most of it is fromTennessee and our region, but there are fossil collection: lncludes items from other places, too," said Gibson. "Some of these fossils were actually on display at the Tennessee Centen- nial in 1896 in Nashville." McNairy County specimens The Vanderbilt collection has been combined with many other specimen donations made to UT Martin over By Christen Coulon Managing Editor

The University of Teruressee at Martin is the new owner theVanderbilt University fossil collection, which of shells, plants, als, as contains between a quarter and a half-million specimens well as many erials. collected as early as the 19th century. Several e Dis- came from the items Some of the fossils in the collection coveryPark Coon Creek Formation here in McNairy County. "The go t these Piecemeal things, is to one great big facility," said Gibson. For more information on the fossil collection or the along the line of the current river when the which formed UT Martin Geology Program, contact Gibson at 731-BB1- Continent tried to pull itself apart. NorthAmerican 7435 or by email at [email protected]. However, the rift valley did not form all of the way and what remained filled in with materihl to become what is known as the Mississippi Embayment. Since that time, most of what is known as the Missis- sippi Embayrnent was at the bottom of a shallow sea. "For most of the last 500 million years of McNairy County's history, it has been at the bottom of the sea floo!" Gibson said. "There have been six different global sea level changes during this period. The last big change is

tlr" torrit, in the collection, the world, to be nearly 500 million years old. The Vanderbilt University Department Dr. Michael Gibson, professor of geology at UT Mar- of Earth and Environmental Science is home to one of the tin is shown holding fossil shells from the Coon oldest geology programs in Tennessee, but the collection Creek Formation in McNairy County, which scientists was relocated in recent years due to space reallocation. believe to be approximately 72 million years old. rofessor of geology at UT Mar- tin with the Pink Palace familY of museums in Memphis, originally split the specimens between the two institutions. However, the entire collection was reunited at IJT Martin shortly before the start of the fall2015 semester. INDEPENDENT APPEAL

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Wednesday, October 21, 2015 REP. ED JONES REMEMBERED AT UTM - The Universitv of Tennessee at Martin regularly displays a replica of the Yorkville office of the late U.S. Rep. Ed Jones (D-TN) in the Paul Meek Library on the main campus. Jones, a native of Yorkville, graduated from the University of Tennessee Junior College, now UT Martin, ii 1932 and served Tennessee'i eighth district in the U.S. Hlouse of Representatives from 1969-1989. Meg Kinnard, granddaughter of Jones, recently added to the university's archive collection by donating Jones' signed gavel, signed photographs from Presidents Carter and George H. W. Bush and various awards received by Jones during his lifetime. Pictured in front of Jones' portrait are Joe Hill, Jones' congressional district aid; Dr. Todd Winters, professor and dean, College ofAgriculture andApplied Sciences; Andy Wilson, vice chancellor ; Kinnard; Geoffery Hardee, guest of the family; Terry ommissioner ofAgriculture; and Dr. Jim Byford, pro- dean, College ofAgriculture and Applied Sciences. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY OCTOBER 22;2015

PAGEANT ROYALTY - The annual participants is Nov. 2. Carsen Rooney Miss UT Martin / Miss Tennessee Soy- (left), of Cordova, and Shelby Dotson, bean Festival Scholarship Pageant will a UT Madin K-6 elementary education be held at 7 p.m., Nov. 14, in the Har- student from Rutherford, are the reign- riet Fulton Theatre on the UT Marlin ing Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival campus. The application deadline for and Miss UT Martin respectively. UTM hosts Miss Soybean and Miss UTM pageant on Nov. 14

The annual Miss University of Tennessee swimsuit, talent, evening wear and on-stage at Martin / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival questions. Each contestant is scored individu- Scholarship Pageant will be held at 1 p.m., ally from one to l0 in each category Inter- Nov. 14, in the Haniet Fulton Theatre on the views will take place on the moming of the UT Marlin campus. The application deadline pageant and mandatory practice will occur in for participants is Nov. 2. the aftemoon. The Miss UT Martin Scholarship Pageant Contestants are required to raise $100 for is in its 53rd year', while this marks the 17th the Children's Miracle Network to partici- year for the Miss Tennessee.Soybean Festival pate. The contestant crowned Miss UT Mafiin Pageant. will receive $1,500 in scholarship money, and Both titles will be named during the same Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival will receive pageant. Students enrolled full-time at UT $1,500 if she is a UT Martin student or $500 Martin through the spring 2016 semester are if not. The fust runner-up for Miss UT Martin eligible for either crown. Women participat- will receive $500 and the second runner-up ing as a resident or full-time student in West will receive $200. There is no runner-up for Tennessee are eligible for the Miss Tennessee the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title. Soybean Festival title. Those seeking this title Tickets will be available at the Boling Uni- must be a high school graduate or equivalent versigr Center Information Desk beginning by June 30,2016. All applicants must be no Nov. 3, or a limited number of tickets can be yoqnger than ll years of age on Nov. 14, purchased at the door beginning at 5 p.m., 2015, and no older than 24 years of age on Nov. 14. Advance ticket purchase is recom- Deq3l,2O16. mended. The Miss Universiff of Tennessee at Mar- For more information and to receive ap- tin / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Schol- plication materials, contact Katrina Cobb, arship Pageant is divided into five phases pageant director, at [email protected] or 731- of competition, including private interview 881-7561. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2075

Fnbm UTM- "W.'rr. fr.fO pit.tt .ont.ttr" Pncp 1 educational sessions, and Of 165 applicants across have served as mentors the country, FarmSpec has through NextFarm Agricul- been selected as one of the ture Innovation Accelerator top four finalists in the Farm to help inventors and en- Bureau Rural Entrepreneur- trepreneurs like FarmSpec ship Challenge. With this achieve their goals. We're recognition; they have se- very proud of their accom- cured a $15.000 cash prize. plishments." which they received recent- "I am so thrilled Farm- ly in Washington, D.C. Spec is one of the finalists The team staned gaining for the Farm Bureau Rural its momentum after winning Challenge," NTEC execu- the first collegiate business- tive director Carol Reed plan pitch, which was host- said. "It will be collegiate ed by the Northwest Ten- teams from UTM like Farm- nessee Entrepreneur Center Spec who will spur business and UTM College of Agri- and job growth in our local culture and Applied Scienc- rural communities." es in November 2013. FarmSpec and the other Since their first win that three teams will move on to night. the team has contin- compete in Orlando on Jan. ued to develop its product 10, 20 16, at the American Jan. 10,2016 in Orlando for an additional $25,OOO and win other pitch con- Farm Bureau Convention towards production of their invention. tests, working their way for a chance to win an ad- up among the best in the ditional $25,000 in prize nation. The team has dili- money in a "Shark Tank" UTM entrepreneurs gently worked with NTEC style pitch competition. The during this process. winner will be named "En- recognized nationally "The UT Martin College trepreneur of the Year." of Agriculture and Applied NTEC's project is funded A small team of Univer- of the product, and vice Sciences and the Northwest under an agreement with sity of Tennessee at Martin presidents Austin Scott and Tennessee Entrepreneur Launch Tennessee and/or graduates was recognized Daniel Wiggins. Center have been work- the State ofTennessee. recently in a national con- FarmSpec's goal is to ing together to develop test as one of the top four create innovative solutions cultures of innovation and entrepreneurial innovation for efficient farming by entrepreneurship," said Dr. businesses in the country. means of a no-till crimper Todd Winters, dean of the The team of entrepre- for cover crop produc- College of Agriculture and neurs calls their business tion. They call it the "flex Applied Sciences at UTM. FarmSpec, which is more roller crimper," which can formally known as Farm be used to terminate cover Specific Technology. crops mechanically without Currently, the managing chemical herbicides before business partners are UTM farmers plant their main graduates Shawn Butler, crops. president and inventor SEr UTM, Pncn 2 THE LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE, RIPLEY, TENNESSEE, OCTOBER 22,201 5

S.T.E.M. Hub STEM hub, scheduled work together to acceler- Set For UTM to begin operation inNo- ate the impact of STEM vember, is a joint effort programs in the region Tennessee S.T.E.M. by UT Martin and Dy- and ensure area students Innovation Network ersburg State Community are college and career has awarded the Uni- College. One of seven re- ready upon graduation versity of Tennessee gional STEM hubs across from high school. The hub will make at Martin a $250,000 the state, this effort will one of its first community grant to establish the serve students in Benton, Carroll, Crockett, Deca- contributions at the an- Northwest Tennesee tur, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, nual UT Martin Science Regional STEM Hub Lake, Lauderdale, Obi- Quiz Bowl on Novem- and enhance student THEJACKSON SUN . THURSDAY. OCT 22,2415 on, Tipton, and Weakley ber 14th, sponsored by leaming in the areas counties. the university's chapter of science, technol- The regional hub will of the Student Members Location change for ogy, engineering, and serve as a resoutce to of the American Chemi- UTM's Fall Preview mathematics. This new provide professional de- cal Society, by provid- The second Fall Pre- ing participating teachers view Day at the Univer- velopment for Northwest sity of Tennessee at IVIar- Tennessee teachers, es- with stipends, bus travel tin will be held in Watkins tablish a STEM Master and a mini-workshop on Auditorium in the Boling Teachers create dye-sensitized solar cells University Center, begin- Corps and ning at 9 a.m., Saturday. a library of STEM "tool- while students participate The location was origi- kits" for use in classroom in quiz bowl activities. nally announced as the For more information Kathleen and Tom Elam and after-school activi- Center. ties. on the Northwest Tennes- Registration at 9 a.m. Local educators in see Regional STEM Hub, will be followed by an of- both primary and and contact Wes Hall, direc- ficial university welcome at 9:30. Attendees higher education. busi- tor, Tennessee STEI\4 will be given a tour of the ness partners and com- innovation Network, at have campus at 10:30 and munity stakeholders will [email protected]. the opportunity to speak with current students and faculty members from all five academic colleges at the academic and administrative fair beginning at noon. Representatives will also be available to discuss financial aid options, housing, meal plans, special programs and campus life activities. Students may register up until the morning of the event. To register, visit wwwutm.edu and select "FaIl Preview Day Registration" under the "Discover" menu. Stu- dents may also call the UT Martin Office of Un- dergraduate Admissions at (737) 881-7020 or email [email protected] for additional details. PAGEANT ROYAITY - The annual Miss UT Martin/ Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held at7 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Harriet Fulton Theatre on the UT Martin campus. The application deadline for parlicipants is Nov. 2. Carsen Rooney (left) of Cordova and Shelby Dotson of Rutherford are the reigning Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival and Miss UT Maltin, respectively. UTM pr€view moved IIT Martin page&nts slated for I{ov. 14 MARTIN - The annu- interview, swimsuit, talent, al Miss University of evening wear and on-stage Tennessee at Martin/Miss questions. Each contestant Tennessee Soybean Festival is scored individually from Scholarship Pageant will be one to 10 in each category. held at I p.m.Nov. 14 in Interviews will take place on the Harriet Fulton Theatre the moming of the pageant on the tlT Martin campus. and mandatory practice will The application deadline for occur in the aftemoon. parlicipants is Nov. 2. Contestants are required The Miss UT Martin to raise $100 for the Scholarship Pageant is in its Children's Miracle Network 53rd year, while this marks to participate. The contestant the 17th year for the Miss crowned Miss UT Martin Tennessee Soybean Festival will receive $1,500 in schol- Pageant. arship money and Miss Both titles will be named Tennessee Soybean Festival during the same pageant. will receive S1,500 il she is Students enrolled full-time a UT Martin student or $500 at UT Martin through the if hot. The first runner-up for spring 2016 semester are Miss UT Mafiin will receive eligible for either crown. $500 and the second runner- Women participating as a up will receive $200. There resident or full-time student is no runner-up for the Miss in West Tennessee are eli- Tennessee Soybean Festival gible for the Miss Tennessee ritle. Soybean Festival title. Those Tickets will be available seeking this title must be at the Boling University a high school graduate or Center Information Desk equivalent by June 30, 2016. beginning Nov. 3 or a lim- All applicants must be no ited number of tickets can younger than t7 years of be purchased at the door age on Nov. 14 and no older beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 14. than24 years of age on Dec. Advance ticket purchase is 31,2016. recommended. The Miss University of For more information Tennessee at Martin/Miss and to receive application Tenhessee Soybean Festival materials, contaci Katrina Scholarship Pageant is divid- Cobb, pageant director, at ed into five phases of com- [email protected] or (731) petition, including private 881-7561. Location change for UTM Fa!l Preview Day Saturday

F,osle.i oI Orlober 22 2l]15 bv Steve James I Local News http : //www.thunderboltradio. com/

This Saturday's Fall Preview Day at UT-Martin will be held in Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center, instead of the orginally announced Elam Center

The 9:00 registration will be followed by an official university welcome at 9:30 Attendees will get to tour the UTM campus at 1 0:30 and have the opportunity to speak with current students and faculty members from all five academic colleges at the academic and administrative fair beginning at noon

Potential students will get to discuss with representatives their options for financial aid, housing, meal plans, special programs and campus life activities

Students may register at utm edu up until the morning of the event Miss UTM / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festlval Pageants held November 14th

Posted on Adobg 22,201 5 by Steve James ln Local News http : //wu,"vv.thunderboltradio. com/

UT-Martin will host the annual Miss UT-Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageants on November 14th, with the application deadline November 2nd

This will mark the 53rd year for the Miss UTM Pageant, while it's the 17th year for the the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant

Both titles will be named during the same pageant Students enrolled full{ime at UTM through the spring 2016 semester are eligible for either crown, Women participating as a resident or full{ime student in West Tennessee are eligible for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title

The annual Miss UT-Martin / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 in the Harriet Fulton Theatre at UTM

Tickets will be available at the Boling University Center lnformation Desk beginning November 3rd, or a limited number of tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 5:00 the evening ofthe pageants http ://www.bastropenterprise.com/

Joella Bates a whiz with a bow Talking'Outdoors

By Glynn Harris

Posted Oct 23,2015 at 12:28 Pf4

RUSTON

I look foruard every yeil to attending annual outdoor writer's conferences The Louisiana Outdoor Writer Association has the yearly affair somewhere in Louisiana while the Southeastem Outdoor Press Association meets somewhere within the boundaries ofthe southeastem United States

This yea's SEOPA event was held almost exactly Zaafr 500 miles from my home base in Ruston Eufaula, Alabama, in extreme southeast Alabama, is connected to Georgia by Lake Eufaula Motor east across the lake, pulJ up to the bank and you're in Georgia

One ofthe things I enjoy doing when attending annual conferences is meeting and talking with folks who do interesting stufl Last week, I found someone who does seriously interesting stuffeven before I anived at conference Stopping just inside the Eufaula cio, limits for a sandwich before heading to conference headquarters at beautiful Lakepoint Resort State Park. a lady also having luncb asked if perhaps I was rvith the outdoor witer's group I told her I was, we visited over sandrviches, and after hearing ofher unbelievable accompJishments with archery equipment, she agreed to tell me more

Page 2 ol 2 For starters, Bates who has bow Joella Bates, who calJs Waverly, Tennessee home, is first ofall, an accomplished professional archer hunted in Africa was the first woman in the world She is not only a bow hunter but national training specialist for scholastic 3-D archery, traveling the to take a cape buffalo with a bow She has also country training basic instructors and the trainers who rvork directly with kids Incrdentally, she has taken the African Big Five all with her bow These conducted programs in l,orLisiana as well as many other states She has a B S degree in Natural species rnclude lion, elephant, cape buffalo, Resource Management from the University ofTennessee at Martin and an M S from Tennessee Tech leopard and she "green" hawested a white rhino in Biology She is also founder ofOperation Outdoor Outreach

"With the rhino, which is a protected species, I I wanted to know how she got into archery and why developing expertise with a stick md string are so domed the mimal with an anow tipped with a importmt to her tranquilizer, which put him to sleep We got photos and I injected him with an antidote and "I grew up gun hunting with my father and actually went to college on a rit)e team scholarship After watched him wake up and walk away," she said competing at a high level with rifle, I found that hunting witb a gun didn't have the same excitement level as before, so I started huntjng with a bow," Bates said Wait; there's more Bates, a five-time world champion professional archer, is also the first Sayrng she hmts with a bow is like saying Leonard Foumette runs with a football for LSU The string woman to take a wild turkey Crand Slam (four of accomplishments she has put together over the years is pbenomenal subspecies) in a single season (2004) with her bow and amazingly, she got all four over a span ofonly 16 days

The Operation Outdoor Outreach she lounded is an outreach program that is re-connecting youth, women and families with the outdoor world through archery programs An lntemet search of the program she founded, 111yu.Spglatta_nO!.ga_!!, is well worth the effort to check out the accomplishments of this amazing lady

During our intewiew, she mentioned that she has taken 69 different species with her bow She upped that, however, last week when she anowed number 70, a gizzard shad in Lake Eufaula

Whatatreatitwastomeetandgettointerviewaladywithafascinatingstorytotell ThanksJoella Bates for introducing yourselfto me The Jackson Sun Sunday, October 25,2015

Deadline nears for Pagleant

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Continued from Page 1B spring 2016 semester are eligible for either crown. Women participating as a resident or full-time student in West

SUBMITTED The Miss University of Tennessee at The annual Miss UT Martin/Miss Tennessee Martin/IVliss Tennessee Soybean Festi- Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held Nov. 14 at UT Martin. Carsen Rooney (left), of Cordova, and Shelby Dotson, a UT Martin K-6 elementary education student frotn Rutherford. are the reigning Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival and Miss UT from one to L0 in each category. In- Martin, respectively. terviews will take place on the morning of the pageant and mandatory practice will occur in the afternoon. Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title. Contestants are required to raise Tickets will be available at the Bol- $tOO for the Children's Miracle Net- work to participate. The contestant crowned Miss UT Martin will receive at the door beginning at 5 p.m. Nov. 14. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. For more information and to receive application materials, contact Katrina and the second runner-up will receive Cobb, pageant director, at (731) $200. there is no runner-up for the [email protected] or 881-7561. After GivilWar's 150th, Tennessee turns to centennial of

Worid War I By KEVIN WARNER Published: October 26, 2015 http : //rwwv. bt.trt*o o dho-.p[iro-,

After four years of study and commemorztion of the Civil War sesquicentennial, Tennessee is launching a series

of events to mmmemoraie the centennial of World War I

The Tennessee Great War Commission wili kick-off its inaugural event to honor the memory of Tennesseans vrho fought in Wodd War I in Nashville on Nov 7

The event will also mark the centennial anniversary of the start of Worid Wer I and will take place across three locations; the Bientennial Mall, lo€ted at 600 James Robertson Parkway; the nearby Tennessee State Museum: and the Tennessee State Museum, War l\ilemorial Bu jlding Opening remarks will @me from Commissioner of VeteEns Affairs Many-Bears Grinder on the mall when the event starts at 9 a m Spc Michael Burrage, oi the l29th Army Band will deliver taps as well

TGWC Organizers hope to shed light on one of Americas least- TENNESSIE CRIAT WA CoMMISSIoN known wars and ihe contributions Tetrnesseans made in (http://M brentwoodhomepage com/after-civil- the war effort

wars- 1 50th-tennessee-turns-to-entennial-of-world- "The Tennessee watri-cms-23504) Great War Commission initially had nine The use ofthe poppy to commemorate soldieF killed in World members, it now has ten, and they come from all over War I was inspired by the World War I poem "ln Flandec Fields," which refe6 to poppies that sprouted on fr6h gEves the state," said Dr Michael Birdwell who serues as the chairman of the commission and a history professor at Tennessee Tech University "Our job is to makes people aware of the seruie Americans did in Wodd War l, especially those in Tennessee "

The nine members came together in eatly 2013, after the state legislature Glled for the commission's formation Gov Bill Haslam, Lt Gov Ron Ramsey, and State Speaker of the House Beth HaMell each chose three members

The other TGWC members are Dr Daryl Carter, a history professor at East Tennessee State University; Alice- Catherine Carls, a history professor at The University of Tennessee at Martin; Blount County Archivist Jackie Glenn; FormerstateSen DouglasHenry; l\4etroArchivistKenFieth; AndyPounceyofGemantown; Richard Gonzales of Memphis; Dr Vejas Luilevicius from University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society; and Debbie York who came on later

York is a relative of war hero and l\redal of Honor recipient Sgt Alvin C York He received the honor after he led an attack on a Geman machine-gun nest with seven others, killing 20 German soldiers and €pturing more than '130 others York's heroism will not be €lebrated directly this year, but he will be featured in the living history exhibit at 2:30 p m

lnstead, organizers chose to focus on Tennesseans who chose to fighl in the war with foreign armies before the UnitedStatesenteredin'1917 Duringthenextfouryearsthecommitteeplanstoalsofocusonthewaronthe

home front next year, 201 7 will focus on forgotten heroes, 20 1 8 will focus on York and the end of the war will be commemorated with the re-dedication of the War lvlemorial in Nashville in the @mmission's flnal year of 2019

The mall will host a living history exhibit throughout the day, starting at l 0:30 a m that will depict everything from the propaganda and selling of the war to mustard gas attacks The Mall will also host virtual reality demonstrations and TGWC merchandise will be on sale as well

"Folks doing the living history will have a bivouac," Birdwell said They will have tents set up, they will have guys in doughboy uniforms doing various activities throughout the day "

The temporary mock- Army camp will close at 4:30 p m along with the rest of the exhibits

The War [ilemorial Building will host a new exhibit "Remembering the World War I Doughboy: History of Tennessee's War lvlemorial," beginning at 10 a m by curator Dr Lisa Burdeau

Birdwell said these two events will appeal to general audiences who wanl to experience the history of World War I and people seeking a more in-depth a€demic explanation of events should attend the Tennessee State Museum's Auditorium, where a host of historians will give presentations on eveMhing from Dr Marc lvlcclure's "Lieutenant Kiffin Yates RockvJell of the Lafayette Escadrille: Tennessee's first hero of the Gre3t War," at I p m to Birdwell's "Volunteers All: Tennessee, Tennesseans and the Great War, 1914,1917"at 3 p m Other presentations will focus on the role mules and horses played in the fighting, and another on the Tennessean's who fought for other @untries in the war

Birdlvell hopes visitors to the event as a whole come away with a better understanding of the sacrifle the men who fought made

"Most Americans unfortunately know very, very little about World War 1," he said "What I would hope is that peoDle come away just as excited an just as enthusiastic about World War I as they are about The Civil War I hope that people mme away with a grater since of wonder, and want to know more " Outsourcing concerns GOP lawmakers representing UT campuses

. [email protected] l0:A1 p m Cl)'l October 25 2015 http ://w-'ovw.tennessean. com;

While Republican legislative leaders are generally supportive of Gov Bill Haslam exploring privatizing facilities management, a pair of GOP lawmakers are concerned about the poteniial negative effects any move could have on public universities in their cjistricts

Rep Andy Holt, R-Dresden, and Sen Richard Briggs, R-Knoxville, said they've heard frorn public university employees in their districts who are scared and nervous Both lawmakers agree it's important for the governor to make sure the state is spending its money wisely But at this time, they're not sure privatization would offer

(Photo: Samuel M Simpkins / File / any benefits to their constituents at the University of Tennessee at Martin orthe University of Tennessee at The Tennessean) Knoxville.

"l think the taxpayers are getting their money's worth, at least at the University of Tennessee," Briggs said Monday r

Lt Gov Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, House Speaker Beth Harwell, R-Nashville, and House GOP Caucus Chairman Glen Casada, R-Franklin, said they believe Haslam has not made a decision yet and that he'll provide more information soon

"Proposals that represent real and substantive change to the status quo almost always meet resistance regardless of their merits," Ramsey said in a statement to The Tennessean ThestateusesChicago-basedJLLtomanageroughlyl0percentofthestate'sfacilities Buttheadministrationisactivelylookingatexpanding outsourcing those management jobs at the remainder of its properties, sites that include universities, prisons and state parks

Haslam has repeatedly said publicly that he hasn't made any decisron on expanding private facilities management But the state has:

. Explored the option for months and issued a request for information pertaining to outsourcing; . Recently presented data that the administration believes shows the current private facilities management is working; . Prepared a potential timetable for when the state could roll out the privatization timeline, as originally reported by Newsohannel 5

; . Discussed potential options for how state facilities could opt out of any plan; . Recently included outsourcing in a preseniation to bond-rating agencies as a future cost-saving move forihe state, as reported by the

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All of theseinitiativesarethestatedoingitsduediligence,HaslamtoldTheTennesseanlastweek Thegovernorgaveasimplereasonwhypeople should believe the state is only exploring more privatization at this point

"The first reason is because it's true, so I don't know a better reason than that We've been saying that, and I certainly wouldn't get up and just lie tc everybody," Haslam said "We also feel like it's our obligation to seriously look at this "

Employees at UT-Martin are confused, Holt told The Tennessean \Aihen they come to ask him questions about what's going to happen and whether any decisicn will affect their jobs, he's not certain what to tell thern inanOct 22 leltettoHaslamsenioradvisorLeslieHafner,Holtaskedforguidancefromtheacimirristraiionandexpressedfrustrationwithwhathe considers a lack of information about any possible privatization plan .toonlKnowatoiaoourrnrsoecrsron tniaclnoReoTusoo now-ever,rxnbwhoweGrycontacllnallnavenaowltnmyorllceTeelsaooulll; tneytnlnK it's horrendous," Holt wrote in the letter obtained by The Tennessean

"lf my constituent were to approach you at our children's soccer game (and you were their eiected Representative) and said 'l'm going to lose my job and benefits Whyaretheydoingthis? lfthisisreallyaboutsavingmoney,vlhyisthestatewastingtensofthousandsof dollarsonlogosandmillionson state-owned golf courses? We can barely oay our bills now'What would you tell them, Leslie?" http : //www. tennes sean. corrl,

Holt and Briggs said they haven't seen any information that says the privatization will save the state considerable amounts of money ln a recent presentation, the administration argued JLL spent $5 million less on maintenance at facilities during its first year managing them During that presentation, though, House Finance Chairman Charles Sargent, R-Franklin, argued that the drop could be a sign the state is just spending less on maintenance ln conversations with the administration, professors, students and maintenance workers at UT-Knoxville, Briggs said he's heard general support tbr the current maintenance staff Briggs said there are concerns that privatization could resuit in some long-tenured employees losing their jobs, a problem Holt said he's heard from constituents as well

There are other benefits to the current system: Briggs said UT-Knoxville administration told him they were worried they couldn't use privatized facilities management workers to help with other tasks if they weren't spelled out in the contract Specifically, Briggs mentioned current facilities workers helping clear snow in times of need That's why it's important to allow each university to evaluate whether privatization works for them, Briggs said

The Tennessee State Employees Association and the United Campus Workers, organizations representing state employees, have opposed any move to increaseprivatization BriggsplannedtojointheUnitedCampus\A/orkersonaMondaynightcall withDemocraticlawmakersandunionofficialsto discuss the administration's outsourcing exploration

OcTU BAfest performa nce tonight At UTM

i;.rslc(j D r () ;l,rirer 21 21i15 hV Steve James I Local News http : //www.thunderboltradio. com

The UT-Martin Depa!-tment of Music is presenting "OctUSRtest tonight at 7:30 in the Blankenship Recital Hall

The performance features select student soloists and the tuba/euphoniurn ensemble in its annual celebration of the historic German festival known as Oktoberfest

Performers will showcase traditional German polkas and songs as well as music from American composer John Stevens

There will also include prizes and games Tonight's performance is free and open to the public

5 UTM duo earns high grades on OVC list BRENTWOOD - Ben women's basketball player earned the OVC Medal of 20th in the nation with a Reeves and Katie Schubert, to bring home the honor. Honor (perfect 4.0 GPA) in 2.42 assist-to-turnover ratio both student-athletes at UT Reeves is currently in two different years. as ajunior. Martin, were recognized his senior season on the On campus. Reeves In the classroom, she has last week as a prestigious Skyhawk golf team, where is the president of the maintained a 3.86 GPA in Ohio Valley Conference he has served as team cap- Student-Athlete Advisory mechanical engineering. Scholar-Athlete for the tain for three years. Committee (SAAC) and Schubert has also 20l4-15 academic year. The Knoxville native also serves as a member earned a spot on the OVC The accolade is the high- earned All-OVC honors as of Fellowship of Christian Commissioner's Honor est individual honor that a sophomore after being Athletes (FCA) and Baptist Roll in all three seasons can be earned by an OVC named the program's first- Collegiate Ministry @CM) while also winning a con- student-athlete. ever OVC Freshman of Leadership Council. ference Medal of Honor The award is given annu- the Year and an OVC All- He has been a member for a perfect 4.0 GPA in ally to three male and three Newcomer rn2Ol2-I3. of numerous service proj- 2013-t4. female student-athletes for He currently ranks fifth ects including Relay for She has been a multiple their accomplishments in in the league in scoring Life. We Care Ministries, selection to the UT Martin both the classroom and ath- average (7 1.9) after finish- Second Harvest Food Bank Chancellor's Honor Roll letic arena, and because of ing in the top-12 in the and Make-A-Wish as well and is an active member their leadership qualities. league in scoring average as serving a mission trip to of the UT Martin Honors This marks just the third in each of his first three Seanle in2014. Progrdm. time that UT Martin has seasons. Schubert approaches Schubert was recently produced a pair of OVC Academically, Reeves her senior season with the named the 2015 recipi- Scholar-Athletes in the boasts a 3.90 GPA in cell Skyhawk women's basket- ent of the Excellence in same year and first since and molecular biology, as ball team. Engineering Award. t996-97. he is part of the Pre-Med The Springboro, Ohio, Schubert is heavilv Reeves is the first Scholars program. native led the league in involved with SAAC, FCA, Skyhawk golfer to ever win He is a three-time OVC three-point field goal per- the UT Martin Athletics the award, while Schubert Commissioner's Honor centage in each of her first Board and the Gamma Beta is only the third UT Martin Roll recipient who has two seasons and ranked Phi honor society. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY. OCTOBER 27 2015

JACKSON DINNER - Attending the was the keynote speaker of the night. Tennessee Democratic Party's Jackson The Jackson Day Dinner is the primary Dinner were (from left) Blake Kitterman, fundraiser for the Tennessee Democrat- presideni Bradley County Young Dem- ic Party, with notable guests ranging ocrats; Debbie Wassermann Shulta from the Tennessee Democratic Chair- Democratic National Committee chair- woman Mary Mancini, county Demo- woman; and Amber Sherman, presi- cratic Party chairs, Young Democrat dent UT Martin College Democrats. and Democratic Women pgesidents, Democratic National Committee chair- to state senators, representatives and woman Debbie Wassermann Shultz congressional members. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS

Travelin g trophy temporarily located at DPA for York exhibit

MAKING lT HAPPEN - The Sgt. York OVC Trophy those on the DPA team that created the new tempo- was recently awarded to the University of Tennessee rary exhibit there honoring Tennessee's World War at Martin football team. Some members of the team I hero. They included (front, from left) Ashton Milan (at right), including (front, from left)Jarod Neal, Trent from maintenance, Jade Walsh from exhibits, Robert Garland, Marquis Clemons, (back) Jackson Roberts, Pardue from information technology, Jennifer Wildes Jordan Murphy and Jackson Redditt, were on hand from exhibits, CEO Jim Rippy, (back row) Luke John- at Discovery Park of America Thursday to see the son from media, Brahm Greve from maintenance, trophy in its new home. Welcoming the trophy, which Josh Massie from graphics, Jamie Thomson from was donated by the team, were team members and exhibits and Martin Kane from education. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 ) 2015

geant York" will be open By GLENDACAUDLE Fnom Yom Tuesdays through Sundays Special to The Press Pncn 12 from l0 a.m.-5 p.m. until The Sgt. York OVC Tro- Jan. 3, 2016, and will be phy. one of only two trav- Tennessee, he took up available free of charge eling trophies involving the task of promoting edu- to those who have admis- more lhan two ieams in cational opportunities for sion to DPA. Visitors can college sports, has a new children in the Volunteer see the trophy and many temporary home. State and established the other items related to the Members of the Univer- private institution known Tennessee hero. including sity of Tennessee at Marlin as Alvin C. York Institute a popular movie starring football team laid claim to assist children in rural Gary Coopel as the paci- to the impressive trophy Fentress County, where he fist sharpshooter who be- by virtue of their victory grew up. The. school, lo- came convinced he owed Saturday over Austin Peay cated in Jamestown, is still it to his country to fight its State University and de- in operation today. enemies without and then cided the trophy should be- The prestigious trophy is to defeat the foe of illit- come part of the Discovery awarded at the end of the eracy at home. He accom- Park of America exhibit football season to the OVC plished the latter by devot- honoring the most noted team in Tennessee with the ing himself to securing an soldier of World War I, Al- best head-to-head record education for children that vin C. York. in match-ups with the oth- he was never able to enjoy The trophy was breated honor of York, who, along er three teams. himself. in 2OO7 by the Nashville with seven other American The award has been Glenda Caudle is the Sports Council and the soldiers, captured 132 Ger- claimed by UT Martin Special Features Editor at Valley Conference man prisoners in the Battle Ohio four times: in 2010 when The Messenger. She may be and is awarded annually to Meuse River-Ar- of the it was shared because of contacted at glendacaudle the winner of the quadran- gonne on Oct. 8, 1918. As a a tie; in 2O12, 2014 and @ucmessenger.com. gular season football series result ol that heroic effort, 2015. While it would nor- between Tennessee's Ohio York was promoted from Valley Conference schools: corporal to sergeant and mally be accorded a place Austin Peay State Uni- received numerous French of honor at the universitY, versity in Clarksville, UT and Italian awards. When members of the team de- Martin, Tennessee State he returned to the United cided it would make a University in Nashville and States, his grateful coun- great addition to a new Tennessee Tech in Cookev- try bestowed upon him the temporary exhibit that is ille. Congressional Medal of open in Discovery Park of The Commander in Honor. America's Reelfoot Room Chief's Trophy, contested When York, who could and is sponsored by Center among the Air Force, Army claim only a limited edu- Point Business Solutions. and Navy each year since cation himself, got back to A team of DPA exPefis 19'72,is the only other such his hometown of Pall Mall from a variety of fields traveling trophy. in north central collaborated in the effort The award was named in SrE Yonr, Pncr 12 to display the York-related items on loan from other sources in a dynamic manner. They created an educationally informative presentation that engages the senses and allows visitors to experience what life was like for York as a youngster, living in a poor rural environment, and then as a young adult serving his country in wartime conditions. "In the Footsteps of Ser- THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 ) 2015

STEM hub comes to UTM The Tennessee STEM Martin interim chancellor. leaming about the STEM Innovation Network has The regional hub will kit they'll receive thatday," awarded the University serve as a resource to pro- said Dr. Curtis Kunkel, as- of Tennessee at Marlin a vide professional develop- sociate professor of math- $250,000 grant to establish ment for Northwest Ten- ematics and UT Martin the Northwest Temessee nessee teachers, establish STEM hub project direc- Regional STEM Hub and a STEM Master Teacher tor. enhance student leaming in Corps and create a library The hub will make one the areas of science, tech- of STEM "toolkits" for of its first community con- nology, engineering and use in classroom and after- tributions at the annual UT mathematics. school activities. Local ed- Marlin Science Quiz Bowl This new STEM (Sci- ucators in both primary and on Nov. 14, sponsored by ence Technology. Engi- higher education, business the university's chapter of neering and Math) hub, partners and community the StudentMembers of the scheduled to begin opera- stakeholders will work to- American Chemical Soci- tion in November, is a joint gether to accelerate the im- ety. The hub will provide effort by UT Martin and pact of STEM programs in participating teachers with Dyersburg State Commu- the region and ensure area stipends, bus travel and a nity College. One of seven students are college and ca- mini-workshop on dye- regional STEM hubs across reer-ready upon graduation sensitized solar cells while the state. this effort will from high school. students participate in quiz serve students in Benton, "One goal [of the North- bowl activities. Carroll, Crockett, Decatur, West Tennessee Regional The Tennessee STEM Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, STEM Hubl is to increase Innovation Network is Lauderdale, Obion, Tipton collaboration between local committed to helping Ten- and Weakley counties. teachers and university pro- nessee inspire and train the "Having this STEM hub fessors and students. This next geneiation of leaders based on the core academic will be done via a series of and is operated as a paltner- strengths of UT Martin Saturday STEM workshops ship between the Tennessee promises to be a true boost this spring where local Department of Education for Northwest Tennessee's area STEM teachers will and Battelle Education. development of high tech come to campus and meet For more information on industry and modem man- with some of our excellent the Regional STEM Hdb; ufacturing opportunities. STEM faculty and STEM contact Wes Hall at hallj@

. . . " said Dr. Bob Smith, UT student ambassadors while battelle.org. THE WEAKLEY COUNTY PRESS TIJESDAY ocToBER 27,2015

Celebration concert Nov. L4 aJT Infant Stimulation Program chosen as Telethon of Stars recipient When the 59th annual to serve children with sPe- special needs, residents maY Telethon of Stars transitions cial needs in northwest Ten- purchase reserved seat tick- to the Telethon of Stars Cel- nessee. ets at www.thecarsoncenter' ebration Concert, a four- For more information org, aI the Carson Center hour event Nov. 14 at the about the Infant Stimula- Box Oflice in Paducah or Carson Center in Paducah, tion Program, contact Lori by calling (2'70) 450-4444. Ky., local residents will Wilson, program director, at Prices range from $15 to be able to help the Infant (731) 881-7113 or Sharon $75 and tickets give attend- Stimulation Program at the Waterfield, Child and Fam- ees access to meet all the University of Tennessee at ily Grant Programs director, stars after the concert and Martin. at (731) 881-7915. put them in the drawing for The UT program has Headlining the Telethon fantastic door prizes during are been chosen as the reciPient of Stars Celebration Con- the concert. Those who ofthe funds donated in Ten- cert will be country music unable to attend maY watch nessee this year through the favorite Lee Greenwood. the show live on WPSD Lo- event, which is sPonsored Gospel music fans can re- cal 6 or streaming on the by WPSD and the Paducah joice with The Talleys. And station's web Page starting Lions Club. for some nostalgia, attend- at 6:30 p.m. The Infant Stimulation ees and viewers can rock A pre-taped, two-hour Program provides in-home along with The Original gospel music concert will early intervention senrices Stars of Rock & Roll, fea- be aired on WPSD Local 6 for children birth uP to age turing Brian HYIand; The at 6 a.m. Nov. 15. The tra- 3 in Benton, Carroll, Henry, Chiffons ; Johnny Tillotson; dition continues featuring Lake, Obion and Weakley and Shirley Alston Reeves outstanding gospel talent counties. The mission of the - the original lead singer from throughout the region. program is to provide fami- of The Shirelles. There's For more information or lies with tools. opportuni- even a special tribute to to make a donation, go to ties and support to helP their Diamond Dave Somerville http : /iww w.telethonofstars. children reach their highest - the original lead singer org/. More information potential. of The Diamonds. about the telethon maY also The money received To be part of this exciting be found onFaceboqk at Li- through the telbthon will new event and show suPPort ons Club/WPSD Telethon help the program continue for children and adults with Celebration Concerl. Former Weakley Gounty wonlan authors book, rThe Descendantst Wanda Harkins Roberts, work promoted community heaith and wellness prevention and education, focusing much DRESDEN ENTERPRISE of her time on school-based programs within Weakley which is an adult novel that County and West Tennessee. a of adventure in a Roberts was born in Fairfax, 28,20',15 weaves story ocToBER world that has been comPletelY Virginia and currently lives in devastated by a catastrophic event. Knoxville, Tennessee with her For over ten years, Roberts children - Kristin, Jack and Katie - a UT Martin graduate - Jo Roberts, who were all shrdents resided in the Dresden area, in the Dresden school system. working for public health in To learn more about Dresden, Union City and the "The Descendants" visit West Tennessee Region. Her The-descendants.com. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE . October 28,2O15 $haping The Future of sf Tennessee st$tar Risin,g $tar Leadership Snmmit $eeks High School Juniors And Seniors at Mar- a continental breakfast at 7:15 a.m., Chaperones will also be present at the WestStar Leadership Program. am will cipate all locations. Students are advised to For more information, r Lead- ivities dress casually for walking in Novem- dan |ories, summit coordi juniors 5 a.m. ber weather and wear tennis shoes for Star Leidership Program, and seniors Nov. 19-20 c.rn the UT Students will be broken into groups in dll activities. Dinner on Thursday and utm.edu or 731-881'3298. Martin main campus. West Tennessee order to receive customized tours fo- lunch on Friday are included in the students involved in leadership roles in cused on areas of greatest personal in- their schools or.communities are en- terest. couraged to apply by Nov. 11. Dr. Bob Smith, UT Martin inierim chancellor and co-founder of the West- Star Leadership Piogram, will serve as keynote speaker and offer instruction rials and a RisingStar Summit T-shirt. pn motivational le4dership at noon be- Interested students should send regis- fore students report to aftetnoon ses- a fine dinin.g experience and a student sions. recreation rarnpage event. ..r'i TranSportation from the hotel and ffis1.niilgfiL pttu&aynlaf Second-day activities will begin with iihetween all activities is provided. Locals Earn UT Martin Outstanding Employee Award Urriversity of Tennessee at Martin employees |ennifer Schlicht (left), of Greenfield, and Trudy Henderson (right), of Dresden, received Fall Outstanding Employee Awards during the university's Clerical Coffee held DRESDEN ENTERPRISE

OCTOBER 28 2015

UT Martin Honors Retired Faculty, Staff Dr. Bob Smith (second from left), UT Martin interim chancellor, is pictured with retired employees (from left) fenna Wright, associate professor of English; Len Solomons, vice chancellor for university advancernent; Ken Zimmerman, instructor of theatre and director for Vanguard Theatre productions; Dr. Mary Wallace, assistanl professor of office information systerns; and Dr'. Beverly Hearn, associate professor of education, at an annual dinner for retired faculty and staff Sept. 15 in the Boling University Center.

DAV!D FISI-IER l..ii'rrl i'friti'r Weakley Counly and the City of Dresden received au,ards at the 62nd arurual Governor's (lonference on Economrc and Community Developmen! held recently iir Nashvilie. The conference theme focused on "Team Temessee" showcasing how the state's workforce, education and transportation systems are aligning to support Tennessee's overall economic development mission. 'lhis year's conference was attended by more than 800 economic development leaders, state and local elected officials. and business professionals. Weakley County officials were presented with the Governor's 3-Star .Award, which qualifies it for numerous grant$ it would otherwise nof be eligible SELECT TN SITE RD - The City of Dresden received a Select TN Site,Award at the Eovernor's corrference. Those to receive. pictuied are (l to r): Janna Hellums, Northwest Regional Business Development Consultant, TNECD; Virginia Grimes" The Weakley County Chamber of Commerce office handl.ers the paperwork Washburn; Junior Moore, Chairman of Dresden lndustrial involved rn appll"ing fot the Govemor's Economic Development Director; Barbara Virgin, Weakley Counfy Chamber Directar; Jake Bynum, Weakley County 3-Star Award. Chamber Executive ment Director. TF{ECD; Blake Swaggart, Northwest Regional See ARDS, Page2 Director, TNECD; and Amy New, Assistant Commissioner Rural Development. TNECD. ' DRESDEN ENTERPRISE. OCTOBER 28, 2015

for industrial development at city staff, the work of Dresden have already been done. You AWARDS Dresden's industrial park that Indusl.rial Board Chairman have all of the utilities and From Page 1 has been certified as meeting Junior Moore and Dresden information about zoning, so qualifications set for the state Industrial Board members, and there are no issues to dissuade Director Barbara Virgin works to be ready for an prospective Weakley County Economic a company from purchasing closely with county and city industry to begin construction. Development Director Ronnie the property. So, we felt that officials to meet the qualifications The site, which is over 35 Price and Weakley County it would be a good property each year, so the county can acres in size, has been graded ECD Board mernbers as making to go though the Certified continue to earn the award. and compacted for a 100,000 significant contributions over the Tennessee Site Program. As Weakley County and the towns square foot building pad that is course of several years as being part of that, welre on a certified of Dresden, Gleason, Greenfield, expandable to 300,000 square instrumental in the Dresden industrial site website, which is Martin, and Sharon are eligible feet. All utility infrastructure is Industrial Park site receiving a good marketing tool for that to receive additional incentives located in close proximity to the certification and the city being property. There are only about under the guidelines of the building pad and is capable of granted the Select Tenrressee 35 properties across the state that Tennessee Three-Star program. supportilg industrial users. Award. He further noted the are certified. This seems to be Tennessee' s Three-Star Dresden Mayor Jeff Washbum work of the Tennessee ECD, the wave of the future with these Program is designed to help said, "the City of Dresden is Tennessee Valley Authority, industrial properties." communities take full advantage delighted to have received the and Weakley County former "When people think of of economic development award in recognition of the work Mayor Houston Patrick and economic development, they opportunities. The goals are to put in to maximize the potential current Mayor Jake Bynum as typically think of business preserve existing employment, of Dresden being selected by assisting Dresden in receiving recruitment and expansions, but create new employrnent a prospective industry." In the recognition. it's so much more than that. It is oppornrrities, increase Tennessee addition to the recognizing the Weakley County Economic educational attainment, tourism, es, improve qualrty work that occurred during his Development Director Ronnie developing our communities and create a strong administration on obtaining the Price said, by being qualified creating strong, vibrant places se. award, Mayor Washbum credited as a Select Temessee site, "It for people to live and work, and The City of Dresden received the efforts of former Mayor takes the risk out of buying making all of that possible is a the Select Tennessee Award, Danny Forrester, mernbers of property, because all of the collaborative effort," TNECD for having a pad-ready site the Dresden City Board and studies, such as environmental, Cornmissioner Randy B oyd said. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE October 28,2015

Largest Gollection ln €es?nessee UT Martin Is New Owner Of Vanderbilt Fossil Gollection

The University of Tennessee at Martin is the new owner of the Vanderbilt University fossil collection, which contains between a quarter and ahalf-million specimens collected as early as the lgth century. Scientists believe many of the fossils themselves to be nearly 500 million years old. The Vanderbilt University De- partment of Earth and Environ- mental Science is home to one of the oldest geology programs in Tennessee, but the collection was relocated in recent years due to space reallocation. Dr. Michael Gibson, professor of geology at UT Martin and associate curator with the Pink?alacd farnily of riius6nms in Memphis, originally split the VanderbiltFossilDonation - UT Martin's new collection contains specimens between the two in- original fossil shells from the Coon Creek Formation in McNairy stitutions. However, the entire County, which scientists believe to be approximately 72 million years collection was reunited at UT old. Gibson displays (l-r) the inside of a clam shell, a coiled snail and Martin shortly before the start of an oyster drill snail. the fall 2015 semester. "We now have the largest sin- are items from other places, tool' and vertebrate and invertebrate gle fossil collection in the state of said Gibson. "Some of these fos- animals, as well as many types o1 Tennessee ... and it's a historical sils were actually on display at the minerals and inorganic materi- collection. There are specimens Tennessee Centennial in 1896 in from Paris (France) and around als. Several items are currently on Nashvillel' loan for display at the Discovery the world. Most of it is from Ten- The collection has Vanderbilt Park of America in Union City. nessee and our region, but there been combined with many oth- "The goal is, now that we've go1 er specimen donations made to these piecemeal things, is to start UT Martin over the years and will be available for research and to thread all this into one greal classroom use by university stu- big facilityi' said Gibson. dents, as well as examination by For more information on the the public and outside scientists fossil collection or the UT Mar- to aid in geological discovery. tin Geology Program, contacl The UT Martin fossil archives Gibson at 731-88I-7435 or by include examples of shells, plants, email at [email protected]. Humboldt Chronicle, Wednesday, October 28,2O15 Page 5A

UT MARTIN ALUMNAE PARTICIPATE lN HOMECOMING EVENTS; Several University of Tennessee at Maftin alumnae from the Zelalau Alpha sorority enjoy a beautiful day Oct. 10 during homecoming festivities on the main campus. Pictured (l-r) are BeckyTurcotte ('00), of Somerville; Taylor Wade ('15), of Lebanon; Betty Allen ('72), ol Humboldt; Jennifer Harper ('13), formerly of Union City; and Chelsea Chandler ('15), of Fairview

The Jackson Sun Wednesday, October 28,2015

centers rvillalso be abletotake courses ln mended courses'ork t'ill be eligible for KATHERINE BURGESS Iease. Th r,vill be a','ailatrle at r,vrth preparation lor careers als. admission into most programs. the re- KBUFGE55'eJAcl(SOltsUfi COfi'l all four e Pus lncaiions' select courses offered at the UT Martin These courses are reco for lease said three of them are some of the hor ne8see at Mar- S thos "AIl , f the college of gal areasin o ations in Jack- c Selmer wili of- irs, snid the de- thro Tommy t) a tudY beginning g gh denrand and and terided rtontraditional "Th alr t on campus ruith the sprrng 2016 semester. Students I we er them into able com- students, and at these centers rvill now be to campus cenfers and reallv "\Ve're trying to utihze 6ilr centers the extencled benefit our students."' better and what we would hope is that this Early I'egistration f*r the spring 2015 semester begins Nov, 9 uiri, spring class- health infomatrcs and information man- es begin Jan. 14. agement to prepare students for applica- For more informntion" corltact the UT r degree with a concentra- p]'ogram ln Martin Office of E:'tended Camprus rrnd will be of- tion to a caleer or master's s management Online Studies at (731) 881-7080 or con- format, combining t e or mas- fered in a "trlended" instltu- tact the tTT Maftin center in Jacksili" distance learning and on- t face-to-face, recom- Parsons, Ripley or Selmer. Iine coursevrork, according to a nelvs I'e- Students at all four extended campus t o High school juniors, seniors sought for WestStar summit The University of Ten- mornrng. 'and payment to Weststar nessee at Martin WestStar The registration fee is Leadership Program, 321 Leadership Program $120 per student, which Administration Building, will host its fifth annual includes lodging at the Martin, TN 38238. A'il RisingStar Leadership Hampton Inn in Martin, checks should be made Summit for high school meals, materials and a payable to the WestStar juniors and seniors Nov. RisingStar Summit T-shirt. Leadership Program. 19-20 on UT Martin's main Applications may be For more information. campus. downloaded at http://www. contact Jordan Jones, sum- West Tennessee students utm.edu/departments/west- mit coordinator, WestStar involved in leadership roles star/events.php. Leadership Program, at in their schools or com- Interested students should [email protected] or (731) munities are encouraged to send registration materials 88 1-3298. apply by Nov. 11. Participating students will arrive at the Hampton Inn in Martin for registration from 4-4:30 p.m. Nov. i9. The first evening will include official univer- Guest piano recital set sity welcomes, ice-breaker for Sa:turday activities. a fine dining Brian Ray, an adjunct from the University of This event is free and experience and a student instructor at Rhodes Memphis. open to the public. recreation rampage event. College, will give a piano Second-day activities recital of French music will begin with a continen- at 3 p.m. Saturday in the tal breakfast at 7:15 a.m. University of Tennessee Nov. 20. Students will then at Martin's Blankenship Play slated participate in leadership Recital Hall. team building activities The concert will feature at UT Martin before campus tours begin Claude Debussy's "Suite at 10:45 a.m. Students will Bergamasque," including William Shakespearels be broken into groups in the "Claire de Lune." Ray beloved comedy "As You order to receive customized will also play three addi- Like It" will come to the tours focused on areas of tional Debussy works origi- University of Tennessee at greatest personal interest. nally intended to be part Martin stage Nov. 5-8. Dr.Bob Smith,UTMartin of "Suite Bergamasque" Rerformances will begin interim chancellor and co- and complete the program at 8 p.m. Nov. 5-7, with a founder of the WestStar with Maurice's Ravel's "Le matinee at 3 p.m. Nov. 8, Leadership Program, will Tombeau de Couperin" and in the university's Harriet serve as keynote speaker a selection of preludes by Fulton Theatre. and offer instruction on Robert Casadesus. Tickets will be available leadership at Ray is an adjunct with the beginning Monday and students reporr keyboard faculty at Rhodes may be purchased from sessions. College in Memphis, where the UT Martin Department Transportation from he teaches piano and harp- of Visual and Theatre Arts the motel and between all sichord and serves as the during regular office hours. activities will be provid- dgpartmental collaborative Admission is $15 for adults ed. Chaperones will also artist. He received his bach- and $5 for students and chil- be present at all locations. elor of arts degree in music dren younger than 12. Students are advised to from UT Martin and mas- The Vanguard Theatre dress casually for walking ter's and doctoral degrees box office opens two hours in November weather and before each performance wear tennis shoes for all and is located in the front activities. lobby of the UT Martin Fine Dinner on Thursday Arts Building. and lunch on Fridav are included in the registration cost, as well as continental breakfast at the hotel Friday INDEPENDENT APPEAL

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2015

UTM to host Miss Univ. of Tennessee Martin / Miss Tenn. Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageant

By Erin Chesnut Office of University Relations, UT-M

The annual Miss UniversitY of Tennessee at Martin / Miss Tennes' see Soybean Festival Scholarship Pag- eant will be held at 7 P.m', Nov. 14, in the Harriet Fulton Theatre on the UT Martin campus. The aPPlication deadline for participants is Nov' 2. The Miss UT Martin ScholarshiP Pageant is in its 53rd year, while this marks the lTth year for the Miss Ten- nessee Soybean Festival Pageant' Both titles will be named during rhe qame neseant- Students enrolled The Jackson Sun Thursday, October 29,20'15 Students visit manufacturing expo

Jordan Chandler, a sophomore at Liberty High School, talk with Jason Bates of Toyota Bodine at Wednesday's expo.

DAVID THOMAS could prepare for the required subject matter required [email protected] for manufacturing." Laser said the students attending the expo were not Students representing 11 area high schools got a look the only people who did not know what industries are atthe present and gained a glimpse into the future when located in Jackson and Madison County- they took part in the first West Tennessee Manufactur- "I talked to a lady last week whose son is attending ing Expo at the Jackson Fairgrounds on Wednesday. college at UT Martin," he said. "He is majoring in indus- "I didn't know all these companies were in Jackson," trial management, but he didn't know what manufac- said Jordan Chandler, a sophomore at Liberty High turers were in Jackson and he's from Jackson." School. "I want to be in the engineering field, and I want Manufacturing headlined- the expo, but Laser said to create something. We were told alot about manufac- other avenues were covered. turing, and it's not all about assembly lines." "Industry is not what it used to be, and that's why you Chandler was one of about 550 students to visit with need more education," he said. "Students also need to be individuals r:epresenting 23 manufacturers and educa- taught soft skills how to dress, attendance, communi- tional institutions under one roof. cation, etiquette - we've built that into some of our pro- "We invited manufacturers to come in and talk to grams at Jackson- State." students," said Jack Laser, dir,ector of workforce devel- Ron Acree, director of the Tennessee Small Business opment at Jackson State Community College. "We encouraged schools to bring younger students in, so they See Expo, Page 28 TheJackson Sun Thursday, October 29,2015

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John Everett wirriams, or Huntingdon, wiil discuss the H;'i::lti"Jj;::i#:;e new way judses are appoinred in rennessee

williams graduated from Huntingdon High School and received a degree in criminar justice from UTM He rater earned from the cumberland school of a raw degree Law in Birmingham and returned to Huntingdon to begin a raw practice in 1gg.r

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Judge williams will speak tonight at 6:00 in the Norman campbell Lecture Hall, room 121of the Andy Hort Humanities Building The public is invited to attend Miss UTM / Miss Tennessee Soybean Festlva! Pageants

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The deadline for contestants to enter the Miss UT-Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival is Monday

The annual t\4iss UT-Martin and Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Scholarship Pageants will be held in the Harriet Fulton Theater at UTM on November 14th

This will mark the 53rd year for the Miss UTM Pageant, while it's the 17th year for the the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival Pageant

Both tiles will be named during the same pageant. Students enrolled full-time at UTM through the spring 2016 semester are eligible for either crown Women participating as a resident or full-time student in West Tennessee are eligible for the Miss Tennessee Soybean Festival title

Tickets are available at the Boling University Center lnformation Desk beginning November 3rd, or a limited number of tickets can be purchased at the door beginning at 5:00 the evening of the pageants

Miss America, Miss Tennessee to visit several local schools http : //c levelandbanner. c om/r Posted Saturday, October 31.,201.5 10:55 pm

By LARRY C. BOWERS Banner Staff Writer Miss Tennessee of 2015 Hannah Robison, will be in Cleveland next week as Gov. Bill Haslam's official spokesperson for Character Education.

Miss Tennessee travels more than 80,000 miles each year talking with more than 50,000 schoolchildren.

She will be visiting two Cleveland City schools early in the morning Tuesday, and two Bradley County schools later that morning and after lunch.

She will open her visit at Cleveland lvliddle School at 7:15 a.m., and journey to Blythe-Bower Elementary at B:45 a.m. At 10:30 a.m. she will be at Lake Forest Middle School, and end her visit with the Walker Valley High School Key Club at 1:30 p.m.

Miss Tennessee's visit to Cleveland and Bradley County comes with an extra bonus. She will be joined by Miss America for 2016 Betty Cantrell of Warner Robins, Ga.

Robison was crowned Miss Tennessee on fune 20 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in fackson.

As the newly crowned Miss Tennessee, she serves as Gov. Haslam's official spokesperson, and seryes as Tennessee's Goodwill ambassadcr for the five Children's Miracle Network (CMN hospitals across the state.

She also holds positions as an Arthritis Foundation ambassador, Official Friends of Monroe Carell fr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt and Voiunteer Tennessee's honorary board chair. .tp : //c levelandbanner. cornr

Hannah is a senior at The University of Tennessee at Martin, pursuing a bachelor of science degree in chemistry with a minor in psychology. At UTM, she has been on the Dean's List, a recipient of the HOPE Schoiarship ior tbur years, has workeci on organic chemistry research projects under a IJTM professor, and is a member of the American Chemical Society and The National Society of Leadership and Success.

She has worked for UTM as a general chemistry recitation leader and presented her organic chemistry research project at the 2014 American Chemical Society Southeastern Regional meeting.

For her outstanding leadership and success at UTM, Hannah was honored with the UTM Chancellor's Ambassador Award for academics and service.

Hannah has been awarded over $46,000 in college scholarships from her participation in the Miss America program. She received the coveted Miss Tennessee Quality of Life Award 2015, was presented Tennessee's first-ever Duke of Edinburgh Gold Medal, and was a preliminary talent winner and a preliminary lifestyle and fitness in swimsuit winner this year as she captured the Miss Tennessee crown.

Hannah traveled to Atlantic City, N.1., in September to compete for the title of Miss America and placed in the top seven. She is the first Miss Tennessee to win America's Choice at the Miss America Pageant and is also the first Miss Tennessee to be awarded one of five $5,000 STEM Education Scholarships.

She is also the first Miss Tennessee to be recognizedby a separate panel of judges as first runner-up to the National Quality of Life Award for her work with the Arthritis Foundation, winning an additional $9,000 in scholarships.

As a chemistry major and an advocate for STEM, Hannah helped launch STEM programs in several Tennessee counties this year.

She loves science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which is why she has chosen to be a promoter of STEM education throughout her year of service.

Cver the past year, she has traveled to each of the CMN hospitals across the state, science experiment in hand, promoting her "STEM Day at CMN.'

During the children's hospital visits, patients join Hannah in the playroom to conduct their own science experiments. if patients are too ill to leave their room, Hannah takes the science experiment to their bedside so they can participate.

She allows the children to have fun, learn about STEM, and take their minds off being in the hospital.

Miss America for 2016, Bett-v Cantrell, 2A, of Georgia, has her orl,m list of accomplishrnents. She attended l\{ount De salcs Acadcmy;wcsleyanuorege;antrvrerl-eruilversr .rv:ne.p'rdrrurrrurure Miss America Pageant was "Healthy Children, Strong America."

She received scholastic honors in academie, music, and theater at Mercer and Wesleyan, and her ambition is to appear on Broadway with her classical vocal talent.