*Healthy and Safe School Environment
*Comprehensive Health Education for grades K-12
*Physical Education and Activity
*Nutrition Services
*School Health Services
*School Counseling, Psychological and Social Services
*Student, Family and Community Involvement in Schools
*Health Promotion for School Staff

The teams chose one or more of the 8 modules that best addressed the needs of the students at their schools. Once the needs were assessed, the teams developed a School Health Improvement Action Plan. By taking steps to implement each action, the teams created a budget, decide on target dates to accomplish goals and assigned responsible people tasks for completing the Plan. The components chosen by the schools were School Counseling, Physical Education and Physical Activity, Staff Wellness and Student, Family and Community Involvement. Materials were provided to support the specific needs requested for each school.
Coordinated School Health is an effective system designed to connect health with academics. Students’ health and their capacity to learn are enhanced through the support of families, communities and schools who work together. Educators in Marion County know students must be healthy to be educated and must be educated to be healthy.

Congratulations to the schools for strengthening academics by improving student’s health!

Whitwell High School Recipients

Whitwell Elementary Recipients

Monteagle Elementary Recipients

Jasper Middle Recipients

South Pittsburg Elementary Recipients

Legendary comedian Bill Cosby will play the Tivoli Theatre Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. as part of his current national tour to promote his latest book, “I Didn’t Ask to Be Born, But I’m Glad I Was.”

Though to younger generations Cosby exists in cultural references to Jell-O Jigglers and Pudding Pops and unique sweaters of all colors and designs, he has played a vital role in easing racial barriers with humor and witty observations.

He was the first black actor to co-star on a television series “I Spy,” the NBC show about a tennis journeyman and his trainer who were actually spies for the Pentagon. From 1965 to 1968, Cosby played trainer Alexander Scott to Robert Culp’s professional athlete Kelly Robinson.

Cosby also beat out his co-star to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series three years running.

The height of the beloved entertainer’s influence on modern television came with “The Cosby Show.” The sitcom, which ran from 1984 to 1992, was lauded as “an encouraging sign of maturity in matters of race” by Time magazine, and the Huxtables became an indelible part of popular culture.

Cosby, 75, has been a prolific artist throughout his five-decade career: He’s written 12 books, released 21 comedy albums and 15 music albums; created television shows such as “Little Bill” and “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids”; and received 13 honorary degrees.

His newest book offers a collection of his laugh-out-loud and insightful thoughts on the human condition and the things that occupy his life now, including grandchildren and musings on game show contestants.

Tickets for the April performance go on sale Friday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. and will range from $48 to $65.50.

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The show is based on longtime country star Reyna James (actress Connie Francis of “Friday Night Lights” movie and TV fame) and her family and career. Reyna is facing a fork in the road with her career as well as the competition of new, up-and-coming stars, like Juliette Barnes (actress Hayden Panettiere). Reyna is very similar to your real-life Martina McBride or Faith Hill, the sweet and respected hit-maker ladies of country, whereas Barnes is more your “bad girl” pop-country style gal (think Miranda Lambert or Taylor Swift).

“Nashville” takes you on a journey in the life of these fictional country stars, their family and love lives, and the “insider drama” of the music industry in the world of country music in Nashville, Tenn.

The show has taken many twists and turns since it began last fall, but you’ve still got time to catch up with episodes on ABC’s OnDemand options on cable and on Hulu and other online sources. I HIGHLY recommend checking the show out, if you haven’t already.

If nothing else, the show features some new country music that’s actually performed by the actors — one of which is currently charting on the Billboard Country charts, “Telescope” by Hayden Panettiere.

Nashville airs locally on ABC affiliate News Channel 9 (WTVC – Chattanooga) on Wednesday nights at 9pm CST.

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Logan Carmichael is Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of MarionCountyMessenger.com. He is also morning radio host at WTNW-820 AM in Jasper weekdays from 8-10am, as well as on air personality at Brewer Broadcasting’s “Hippie Radio 106.9” in Chattanooga Saturdays from 10am – 7pm EST. Logan has spent the past 20 years in the radio / news media industry both on air and off. He launched MarionCountyMessenger.com in December 2010 to serve the Sequatchie Valley and it’s communities with a local daily news site and alternative to the already present publications in the area.

The refuge would cover approximately 25,000 acres in Franklin County near Estill Fork, Hurricane Creek and Larkin Fork.

Dwight Cooley, who manages refuges in Alabama, said the tract is 1 of the most important in the southeast.

Living within it are at least 15 federally endangered or threatened species and a number of species considered endangered or threatened in Tennessee. Much of the land is forested and provides habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.

The agency hopes to have a draft plan for public review in April and have authorization for the refuge by fall.

Fish and Wildlife is taking comments on the proposal.

More information is available at fws.gov/southeast/paintrockriver.

Information from: WRCB-TV

Promoters say the concert will feature number one chart hits and classic album tracks from throughout Eltons incredible five-decade career.

Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, January 25th at 10 AM.

Elton Johns band includes Davey Johnstone on guitar, John Mahon on percussion, Nigel Olsson on drums, Kim Bullard on keyboards, and on bass Matt Bissonette. One of the most successful live bands on the road today, Elton and his band put on the kind of concert you will never forget:: the entire audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs such as Your Song, Rocket Man, Bennie and the Jets, Philadelphia Freedom, Crocodile Rock, Dont Let the Sun Go Down on Me, and many more.

“It is an honor to have Elton John return to UTC McKenzie Arena this spring,” said Obie Webster, Executive Director of Sports & Entertainment Venues. “Elton John is a true entertainment legend and his hit-filled concerts are always an event not to be missed.

The monumental career of international singer/songwriter and performer spans five decades. He is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 35 gold and 25 platinum albums, 29 consecutive Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 250 million records worldwide. John holds the record for the biggest selling single of all time, Candle in the Wind 97, which sold 37 million copies. Since his career began in 1969 he has played almost 3,000 concerts worldwide.

Tickets are $39, $79, $139 and will be available online at TicketTracks.com, at the UTC McKenzie Arena box office, or charge-by-phone at (423) 266-6627. A service charge is added to each ticket. There is an 8 ticket limit per customer.

Information from: WTVC-TV

The weekly television show aired on WTVC-TV (Channel 9) on Saturday nights and featured classic scary movies along with the crews’ own mixture of horror and comedy.

It’s been decades since the original show last aired, but some diehard fans are bringing it back with a new cast, including the leader in the effort, Jack Gray, who plays the new “Dr. Shock”.

Over the past two years the group has made a strong presence on the Internet, as well as social media sites such as Facebook and YouTube, and were even able to feature a new episode of Shock Theatre on TV recently.

In addition to their web presence and other ventures, the group has hosted several live events at South Pittsburg’s historic Princess Theater, including a screening of the 1935 classic “The Bride of Frankenstein” in September 2012.

The crew will be back at it again in 2013 with another horror cult classic, as Shock Theatre Presents “Plan 9 From Outer Space” – in COLOR at the Princess Theater on Saturday, January 19^th.

You’ll have the chance to meet Dr. Shock, Nurse Goodbody, Dingbat and Dirge as they present this classic horror experience on the big screen at the theater, as well as enjoying prizes, a magic show and more as you experience a retro cinematic event in the historic Princess Theatre.

Between movies, attendees will be treated to “The Magic of Scott”, by Scott Fillers, as the veteran magician dazzles the audience with his illusions.

Doors will open at 6pm CST, shows start at 7pm and 9pm Central Standard Time.

The Princess Theater is located at 215 South Cedar Avenue in South Pittsburg.

Tickets are $10 Adults, Children 12 and under $5, and can be purchased in advance at the Dixie Freeze and City of South Pittsburg office. Tickets will also be available at the box office day of the show.

More information can be found on Facebook by clicking HERE or by calling (423)-228-3186.

EVENT DETAILS

WHAT: Shock Theatre Presents “Plan 9 From Outer Space.”

WHEN: Saturday, January 19th, 2013 — 7pm & 9pm CST  (Doors open at 6pm CST).

WHERE: THE PRINCESS THEATRE – 215 South Cedar Avenue,  South Pittsburg, TN.

COST: $10 Adults / $5 Children 12 and under — pre-show tickets available at Dixie Freeze or City of South Pittsburg office.  Tickets will be available day of show at box office.

Lil Wayne now has 109 songs on that chart with the debut of Game’s song “Celebration,” where he is a guest alongside Chris Brown, Tyga and Wiz Khalifa. Of his 109 charted songs, only 42 are led by Lil Wayne; 67 are songs where he is the featured act.

Elvis Presley totaled 108 songs on the Hot 100 since it launched in 1958. Presley’s career kicked off before that and several of his songs – like “Heartbreak Hotel” – could not be included in his total number.

The “Glee” cast has the most Hot 100 entries with 204.

The event is free and open to the public. Free parking will also be available for those who attend.

Members of the Student Affairs team will be available to assist guests with completing the admissions process, applying for financial aid, academic assessment, advising, registering for fall classes, paying fees, or completing any other unfinished tasks.

Fall classes begin on Saturday, Aug. 25. Because of the hectic nature of the fall semester, completing all of the components of admission and registration in advance prepares new students for a successful start at Chattanooga State. The Family Fish Fry provides a relaxing and enjoyable environment for guests to complete the enrollment process, officials said.

Additional details about the Family Fish Fry in July are available by contacting Michelle Olson at 423-697-5740 ormichelle.olson@chattanoogastate.edu. For information about the Family Fish Fry in July or Chattanooga State’s enrollment process, go to the college’s website at www.chattanoogastate.edu. Information is also on Facebook athttps://www.facebook.com/ChattState and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ChattStateCC.

The event will be a barbecue and beer-tasting event with a variety of beers provided by Carter Distributing.

Additionally, people who think they have the best-tasting barbecue in town are invited to bring their product to the zoo and let locals decide.

Attendees will be allowed to explore the zoo after-hours while enjoying the barbecue and beer.

Live music will be provided by the Mountain Cove Bluegrass Band.

All monies raised will go toward education and outreach programs.

“We are excited to offer a new, family-friendly event this summer at the zoo,” said Darde Long, executive director. “The South is known for having great barbecue, so we thought a Brew ‘N’ Q would let folks showcase their talents in a fun and unique setting, while enjoying some brews and listening to great live music.”

If you are interested in competing in the barbecue cook-off, please contact Marisa Ogles at 423-643-5710 no later than Thursday, July 19.

Tickets are $10 per person in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets for children 12 and under are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 3 and under are admitted for free. Tickets are available online and at the Chattanooga Zoo.

For more information, visit www.chattzoo.org.

Information from: Nooga.com