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1/27/17—H&R Block Student of the Week Maurice McGee
Congratulations to Student of the Week -Maurice McGee!!! Maurice, the son of Nakia Williams of Tullahoma, is a twelfth grader at Coffee County Central High School. Maurice was chosen to be honored because “he comes to school and works hard. He is a good citizen, play sports and is an all around great student!”, says Assistant Principal, Tim Knox. Maurice plays football and basketball at CCCHS! Maurice plans to attend Middle Tennessee State University and play football for the Blue Raiders. He has chosen MTSU because he likes their campus. Maurice plans to major in accounting, which pleased our Student of the Week Sponsor, Rosalyn Partin! Rosalyn, owner of the Manchester H&R Block, has been inspired to recognize great kids in our community all through hockey season. What does hockey season have to do with our local students? Well, H&R Block gives each Student of the Week a set of Nashville Predators Hockey tickets, a commemorative plaque, as well as a special letter of recognition. Check back here every Friday for H&R Block’s next Student of the Week award!
Pictured with Maurice is Rosalyn Partin of H & R Block and Tim Knox, Assistant Principal at Coffee County Central High School.
2/28/17—South Cumberland State Park Events
February Programs
Saturday, Feb. 4th
10:00-12:00
Grundy Forest Trail Work
Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest parking lot for a chance to give
back to the park you so love. With the Fiery Gizzard Reroute completed
the park can now focus on improving the other 85 miles of trail, and we
need your help! Come prepared with sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd. Tracy City, TN 37387
9:30 am
Suter Falls Hike
Enjoy the geologic beauty of Suter Falls. This impressive feature marks
the head of the Collins Gulf. This is a relatively steep 2 mile round
trip hike. Meet Ranger Gheesling at the Collins West trailhead.
Sunday, Feb. 5th
8:00 a.m.
Join Ranger Aaron at the Stone Door parking lot for a moderate 7-mile
trail run. We will run past the Great Stone Door and many other overlooks
on the Big Creek Rim trail. Runners must be able to keep at least a 12
min/mile pace. Wear trail shoes and bring a water bottle. For more
information call the Stone Door Ranger Station at (931) 692-3887.
Grundy Lakes Trail Work
Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Lakes parking lot for a chance to give
back to the park you so love. With the Fiery Gizzard Reroute completed
the park can now focus on improving the other 85 miles of trail, and we
need your help! Come prepared with sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 587 Lakes Rd. Tracy City, TN 37387
Friday, Feb. 10th
8:30 am
Trail Run, Savage Day Loop
Like to run with others? Ranger Gheesling welcomes runners of all levels
for this 4.2 mile run along the relatively flat, but exciting and scenic,
Savage Day Loop. Meet at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station.
1:00 pm
Grundy Forest Ecology (2 mi, Moderate)
Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest parking lot for a moderate e 2 mile
walk around the Grundy Day Loop to investigate the winter ecology of the
region. You may be surprised to see all the forms of life that not only
survive, but thrive in the colder temperatures! Please wear sturdy
footwear and bring water.
Meeting Address: 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd. Tracy City
Saturday, Feb. 11th
9:00 am
Small Wilds Hike (5 miles, Moderate)
Join Ranger Park at the Foster Falls parking lot for a moderate 5 mile
hike out to view the GORGEous Laurel Gorge! Come ready for beautiful
panoramic views and towering cliffs, so bring a camera. Please wear
sturdy shoes, bring plenty of water, and dress for the weather.
Meeting Address: 498 Foster Falls Rd. Sequatchie, TN 37374
9:30 am
Savage Falls Hike
The destination is Savage Falls for this 4 mile round-trip hike. The
30-foot waterfall marks the head of Savage Creek Gulf. This is a
relatively flat, easy hike. Meet Ranger Gheesling at Savage Ranger
Station.
1:00 p.m.
Stone Door Hike
Sunday, Feb. 12th
8:00 am
Winter Trees- Trees can be pretty hard to identify in the wintertime. If
you want some easy ID tips come out to the Grundy Lakes parking lot and
meet Ranger Jason for a moderate two-mile tree hike.
1:00 pm
Hike to Sycamore Falls (3.1 mi)
Join with Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest parking lot for a moderate 3.1
mile hike to Sycamore Falls. With numerous waterfalls and winding trails
this hike is sure to not disappoint! Please wear sturdy shoes as the
terrain is rocky with lots of roots.
Tues Feb 14th 1:00 pm CST
Sunday, February 19, 2017
8:00 a.m.
Join Ranger Aaron at the Stone Door parking lot for a moderate 7-mile
trail run. We will run past the Great Stone Door and many other overlooks
on the Big Creek Rim trail. Runners must be able to keep at least a 12
min/mile pace. Wear trail shoes and bring a water bottle. For more
information call the Stone Door Ranger Station at (931) 692-3887.
Sunday, Feb. 26th
2-3:30 pm
Grundy Forest Trail Work
Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest parking lot for a chance to give
back to the park you so love. With the Fiery Gizzard Reroute completed
the park can now focus on improving the other 85 miles of trail, and we
need your help! Come prepared with sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd. Tracy City, TN 37387
Park Greer
Park Ranger 2, TN State Parks
South Cumberland State Park
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Subject: January Programs
Good morning and Merry Christmas! There are a lot of programs this month.
Let me know if you have any questions about the schedule.
Thanks!
(Taylan, let me know when you get these entered, please)
January 2017 Programs
Sunday, January 1st
New Year, New Trail, Hike at Denny Cove (
The hike will be an approximately 4 mile round trip that will include
some very rugged terrain. Bring plenty of water and dress for the
weather. The entrance to Denny Cove is located approximately 2 miles
south of the Foster Falls entrance and is across the street from the
Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department building (5900 US 41, Sequatchie,
TN). We will meet at 10 am in the Denny Cove parking lot. To find the
lot, turn down the gravel road across from the fire department. The lot
is located approximately one mile from the highway on the right side of
the Denny access road.
Please call the Visitor Center at (931) 924-2980 for additional information.
Join Ranger Jessie McNeel on a 5.5 mile moderate hike to see one of
Savage Gulf’s many waterfalls, Savage Falls, and also get a chance to see
the scenic Rattle Snake Point overlook as well. This will be a moderate
hike so please wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water and
snacks. Weather is unpredictable this time of year so please take a look
at the forecast ahead of time and dress for the weather!
Meeting Address: 3177 Hwy 399 Palmer, TN 37365
Friday, January 6th
1:00 p.m.
Small Wilds Hike (5 miles, easy)
Join Ranger Park at the Foster Falls parking lot for an easy 5 mile out
and back hike to see one of the more sweeping views on the Fiery Gizzard
Trail. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 498 Foster Falls Rd. Sequatchie, TN 37374
Saturday, January 7th
10:00 a.m.
Stone Door Hike
Meeting Location: 1183 Stone Door Rd. Beersheba Springs TN, 37305
10:30-11:00 am
Book Worms
Meeting Address: 3177 Hwy 399 Palmer, TN 37365
2:00 pm
Natural Bridge Geology
Meeting Location: 591 Natural Bridge Rd. Sewanee, TN 37376
Sunday, January 8th
Grundy Forest Trail Work
Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest parking lot for a chance to give
back to the park you so love. With the Fiery Gizzard Reroute completed
the park can now focus on improving the other 85 miles of trail, and we
need your help! Come prepared with sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd. Tracy City, TN 37387
Saturday, January 14th
9:30 am
Suter Falls Hike
Enjoy the geologic beauty of Suter Falls. This impressive feature marks
the head of the Collins Gulf. This is a relatively steep 2 mile round
trip hike. Meet Ranger Gheesling at the Collins West trailhead.
Meeting Address: 2689 55th Ave. Gruettli-Laager 37339
10:00 am
Hiking Through History (1.3 miles, moderate)
Meet Ranger Park at the Grundy Lakes parking lot for a look into the
turbulent past of the coal mining industry that created much of the
region by hiking a moderate 2.3 miles. Our history is full of tragedy and
comedy so come on out with a healthy curiosity to learn more! Please wear
sturdy shoes and bring plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 587 Lakes Road, Tracy City, TN 37387
Sunday, January 15th
10:00 am
Greeter Falls Loop (1.5 mile, moderate)
Meeting Location: 550 Greeter Falls Rd. Altamont, TN 37301
1:30 pm
Savage Slide Show
Enjoy a good, old-fashioned, vintage slide show featuring the flora,
fauna, and features of Savage Gulf Natural Area. It’s show time at the
Savage Ranger Station!
Meeting Address: 3177 Hwy 399 Palmer, TN 37365
2:00 pm
Grundy Lakes Trail Work
Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Lakes parking lot for a chance to give
back to the park you so love. With the Fiery Gizzard Reroute completed
the park can now focus on improving the other 85 miles of trail, and we
need your help! Come prepared with sturdy shoes, and plenty of water.
Meeting Address: 587 Lakes Rd. Tracy City, TN 37387
Saturday, January 21st
9:30 am
Savage Falls Hike
The destination is Savage Falls for this 4 mile round-trip hike. The
30-foot waterfall marks the head of Savage Creek Gulf. This is a
relatively flat, easy hike. Meet Ranger Gheesling at Savage Ranger
Station.
Meeting Address: 3177 Hwy 399 Palmer, TN 37365
2:00 p.m.
Nature Hike – Greeter Falls
Meet Ranger Aaron at the Greeter Falls parking lot for a moderate 2-mile
hike around the Greeter Falls Loop trail. We will be hiking past both
Greeter Falls and Boardtree Falls, two of the most beautiful waterfalls
on the Plateau. Bring water/snack, and wear sturdy shoes.
10:00 am
Suter Falls (1 mile, moderate)
Meeting Address: 2689 55th Ave. Gruettli-Laager 37339
Sunday, January 22nd
2:00 pm
Natural Bridge Geology
Meeting Location: 591 Natural Bridge Rd. Sewanee, TN 37376
Saturday, January 28th
7:00 pm
New Moon Astronomy (Weather Dependent)
Join Ranger Park at the Visitor Center for an opportunity to gaze into
the night sky. If it is rainy or cloudy the program will be rescheduled,
but if not, then come prepared to study the stars, planets, and other
heavenly bodies. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight (preferably
one with a red light).
Meeting Address: 11745 US 41 Monteagle, TN 37356
Sunday, January 29th
1:00 pm
Grundy Forest Ecology (2 miles, moderate)
Join Ranger Park at the Grundy Forest parking lot for a moderate e 2 mile
walk around the Grundy Day Loop to investigate the winter ecology of the
region. You may be surprised to see all the forms of life that not only
survive, but thrive in the colder temperatures! Please wear sturdy
footwear and bring water.
Meeting Address: 131 Fiery Gizzard Rd. Tracy City
1/27/17—Kevin LeBron Johnson
Kevin LeBron Johnson, of Manchester, passed this life on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at his home at the age of 47. Mr. Johnson was born in Cumberland County, Tennessee to the late Minus L. Johnson and Margie Whiteaker Johnson who survives. During his life, he worked in maintenance and as a driver with South Central Human Resource Agency. In addition to his mother, Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife Glenda Johnson of Manchester; his son, Jonathan Johnson of Manchester; brother, Chris Johnson and his wife Jennie of Elizabethton, Tennessee; sister, Kimberly Osborne and her husband David of Beech Grove; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation for Mr. Johnson will be held on Friday, January 27th, 2017 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 11:00am-2:00pm with the funeral to follow at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at Holland Hill Cemetery in Coffee County. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203.
Tullahoma Man Injured in One-Vehicle Crash
Accident scene photo by Barry West
Starks was apparently ejected from his vehicle and had to be flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center for treatment.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol was in in charge of the scene and according to a THP spokesperson charges are being filed for simple possession, driving on revoked license and not wearing seat belt.
Estill Springs man facing charges after Tullahoma Police Traffic Stop
Dakota Johnson Fuller… Photo provided by the CCSD.
The subject consented to a search of his vehicle. The search revealed a homemade silencer for a 22 long rifle. Fuller allegedly admitted to possessing and using the silencer. The arrest warrant says that the search also revealed a small amount of synthetic marijuana. Fuller allegedly admitted to possessing the drug and smoking during the day. Officer Wilder also said he found five Adderall tablets in the vehicle. The man also allegedly admitted to using and possessing these tablets.
Fuller’s bond was set at $11,000 and his court date will be March 3, 2017.
New Waterpark coming to Nashville
Courtesy: Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc.
The new water park, SoundWaves, will include a lazy river, a 45.5-foot slide tower, a wave pool with a giant LED movie screen, a child’s play area and an adults-only pool, among other features.
The $90 million project is expected to generate 1,287 full-time construction jobs and 699 permanent full-time positions.
Construction is anticipated to last about 20 months and the water park is tentatively expected to open in the fall of 2018. (WKRN)
TDOT Repairing Potholes
Pothole repairs being done by TDOT
TDOT has received calls from law enforcement and citizens about the potholes and once crews locate them, they’ll choose a stretch of road and patch up the lanes as needed.
However, around this time of year crews must use a cold mix to fill the holes, which is only a temporary fix until asphalt can be used in the summer.
If the pothole is deep, it could cause some serious damage to your vehicle and those are the potholes TDOT tackles first.
President Trump’s EPA Pick Concerns Some Parents in Tennessee
Clean Air Moms Action purchased television ads opposing the nomination of Scott Pruitt as head of the Environmental Protection Agency. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
Oklahoma’s attorney general, Scott Pruitt, has filed or joined several lawsuits to block EPA regulations, and that’s prompting groups such as Mom’s Clean Air Force to oppose his nomination.
Tennessee mom Lindsay Pace is the state’s field consultant for the group, who says she’s concerned for children if Pruitt were to undo progress made in improving the state’s air quality.
“I want them to have clean air to breathe when they’re playing outside in our beautiful state,” she said, “And I believe that Scott Pruitt is a dangerous and unprecedented choice to helm the EPA.”
This month Clean Air Moms Action, a project of the Environmental Defense Action Fund, is running ads in Tennessee and several other states criticizing Pruitt for questioning in a lawsuit whether mercury poses a public health hazard.
During his confirmation hearing last week, Pruitt says the Obama administration “overreached” when it came to environmental regulations and wants to see a state-driven approach to environmental regulation.
Pace says she got involved with improving air quality after she unknowingly took her newborn outside to the park on a “red alert action” day, signaling dangerous air quality.
“It made me realize that, while I can encourage my child to eat healthy foods and if necessary, buy her clean water to drink, I can’t buy her clean air to breathe when she’s playing outside,” she explained.
Votes from two-thirds of senators are needed to approve Pruitt’s nomination.
January’s Hometown Hero is Rocky Ruehling of Tullahoma
Tullahoma Officer Jess “Rocky” Ruehling
Our hero this month is Tullahoma Officer Jess “Rocky” Ruehling. He has been with the Tullahoma Police Department since 2010 after serving at other departments before beginning in Tullahoma.
During his time with Tullahoma, Rocky has been assigned to the Patrol Division.
In November of 2015 Ruehling was appointed as the officer assigned to the Tullahoma Housing Authority. The THA assignment is crucial to the department’s service and partnership with the public housing within Tullahoma. Chief Paul Blackwell says Ruehling demonstrates a genuine concern for the welfare of others and does not hesitate to assist the THA staff and get involved in activities that benefit the housing authority residents.
Rocky has a passion for our youth and is involved as an “Adopt a Cop” at the Jack A. Farrar Elementary School.
We are continuing to ask for the public’s help for more hometown heroes. Go to our Facebook page or the Al White Ford Lincoln Mercury Facebook page to nominate a law enforcement official. Tell us why you think someone that serves Coffee County in law enforcement deserves to be chosen as a “Hometown Hero”. The man or woman that is selected each month will be recognized on WMSRradio.com and receive a nice surprise from Al White Motors.
Thank you to all that serve and protect us, our Hometown Heroes.
CHS Wrestlers Close Out Duals Schedule
CHS wrestler Owen Teague (on top)
The Coffee County Central High wrestling team finished up the duals portion of their schedule on Tuesday night in Murfreesboro. The Raider grapplers took on Blackman and Siegel in the tri-dual match. Coffee County ended up finishing in 3rd place on the evening as they dropped both team decisions.
Rein Bozich (top) of Coffee County Wrestling
Against Blackman, the Red Raiders failed to win a weight class as the perennial state power Blaze handed Coffee County a lopsided defeat. Coffee County, while giving up forfeits in 7 weight classes, battled gamely on the night. Owen Teague(at 145 pounds) dropped an 8 to 3 decision. Noah O’Shields also battled to a decision loss at 126 and Rein Bozich(138) dropped a 10 to 2 decision. Against Siegel, Coffee County got wins from Bozich and Teague but that was not enough to capture a team win.
Coffee County now prepares for the Region 5AAA Individual tournament coming up on Feb 10th and 11th at Tullahoma. Each individual Coffee County wrestler will look to advance to the state meet if they can capture a top 4 finish in the region meet. The state individual tournament will be held on February 16th thru the 18th at the Williamson County Expo Center in Franklin.