Tim Singleton Named TWRA Boating Officer Of The Year
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May 28, 2008
NASHVILLE --- Tim Singleton has received the honor of being named
the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Boating Officer of the Year.
Singleton received his award at the May meeting of the Tennessee
Wildlife Resources Commission. (story continues below)
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Tim Singleton (second from right) has been named the Tennessee
Wildlife Resources Agency Boating Officer of the Year. Also pictured
(from left) Gary Myers, TWRA Executive Director, Ed Carter, TWRA
Boating Chief, and Dale Day, TWRA Area 31 Supervisor. TWRA photo. |
Singleton is TWRA’s lead wildlife officer in Area 31, which
encompasses Putnam and eight other Upper Cumberland counties. Area
31 is bisected by Center Hill Lake on the southwest boundary and
also includes Dale Hollow Lake, two of the state’s most-visited
reservoirs.
Singleton has provided superior dedication to enforcing boating
safety. This past year, he checked more than 1,300 boats, conducted
several courtesy inspections at marinas, assisted stranded boaters,
and made arrests when necessary.
In addition, Singleton has taught boating safety courses. He
provided educational materials to schools, local marinas and boating
supply stores. Singleton was also able to establish computer testing
sites for individuals needing to meet the mandatory education law.
In the area of public outreach, Singleton held a public exhibit on
boating safety at the Putnam County Fair. In cooperation with the
faculty at Burks Middle School, he was able to establish a nine-week
after-school program for students interested in boating safety.
Singleton developed an accelerated reading program that stressed
boating safety while generating a great interest in books and
reading among middle school students. As an incentive, the top 25
readers were treated to a canoe trip on the Caney Fork River hosted
by Singleton. The trip not only served as a reward, but also was an
opportunity to experience a “hands on” learning experience in
boating safety.
He has attended several training courses to enhance his personal
skills including the Emergency Vessel Operations course.
Singleton began his career more than 20 years ago in March 1988 when
he was assigned as the wildlife officer in Putnam County. He was
named the Officer of the Year for his area in 1990. |
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