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4th DUI Charge and more sends Manchester Man to Jail
Juan Francisco Gonzalez… Photo provided by the CCSD
This occurred after authorities received numerous complaints of reckless driving eastbound on Interstate 24.
According to the arrest warrant, Juan Francisco Gonzalez age 39 of High St Manchester admitted to drinking and had the strong odor of an intoxicant about his person, his speech was slurred, his eyes were bloodshot and he was unsteady on his feet. The man was administered only one field sobriety test and refused any other tests, allegedly stating he was too drunk.
Gonzalez was charged with DUI 4th offense, violation implied consent law and driving on revoked/suspended license 4th offense. His bond was set at $17,500 and his court date is Feb 17, 2017.
Grundy Co. Deputy involved in Crash
At approximately 11:45am last Thursday the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office along with other local emergency personnel responded to a crash near the intersection of Hwy. 56 and Sanders Crossing involving a Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Tahoe.
Upon arrival, deputies found a 2013 Ford Mustang and the 2013 Chevy Tahoe had collided.
Chad Fultz (36) of Tracy City was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga and was last listed in critical condition. Sgt. Josh King (36) was taken to a nearby hospital.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Putting Lid, Literally, on TN Opioid Abuse
An LCD screen on the TimerCap displays how much time has elapsed since the last dose of medication. (TimerCap)
It’s a bottle cap that fits most prescription bottles sold by drug store chains, with a built-in timer that automatically keeps track of the time that has passed between doses.
Larry Twersky, CEO of TimerCap, says he developed the company after growing up with a family member who became addicted to pain medicine.
“We can avoid some unintentional abusers going down the wrong path,” he states. “And since the expense of abuse is so high, we’re talking less than $3 per year per medication on an addiction problem that we’re trying to solve.”
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, a contributing factor to opioid addiction is that less than 50 percent of patients take their medications as directed, with forgetfulness as the biggest cause of that.
TimerCaps sell at major pharmacies, and Twersky says they last over a year.
While Twersky’s inspiration for the device was born out of a desire to curb drug abuse, he says customers taking any prescription medicine can see benefits, since the caps help them remember when they took their last dose.
“You can see for yourself the benefit of, ‘Did I or did I not take my medication?’” he explains. “Just as a simple adherence tool, it’s a perfect tool.”
The device is classified as compliance packaging, and Medicare doesn’t currently pay for devices with that label, but the makers of TimerCap hope that changes.
For now, it’s up to consumers and their family members to invest in the technology when picking up their prescriptions.
Deer Season Coming to a Close
Deer hunting season is nearing its conclusion in Tennessee. The gun season for deer concludes on Jan. 8 while the second Young Sportsman Hunt for 2016-17 is Jan. 14-15.
For the Young Sportsman Hunt, youth, 6-16 years of age are allowed to participate. The young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult at least 21 years of age who must remain in a position to take control of the hunting device.
The accompanying adult must comply with fluorescent orange regulations, as specified for legal hunters. Multiple youth may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult.
The first youth hunt of the season was held Oct. 29-30. The gun season for deer for everyone across the state began Nov. 19. Archery and muzzleloader equipment are also legal during gun season.
In addition, in Unit L counties like Coffee County, on private lands only, antler-less deer can be hunted Jan. 9-13.
A final harvest tally for 2016-17 will be completed a few weeks following the completion of the Young Sportsman Hunt. (WGNS Radio)
12/30/16 — Joanna Ruth Bailey
Joanna Ruth Bailey was a native of Portland, Indiana, born January 6,
1923, to the late Alva Schuler and Gladys Coon Binegar. Joanna was
married to the late Joseph Albert Bailey. She was also preceded in death
by a daughter; Mary (Bailey) Bradburn, two grandchildren, five brothers,
and a sister. Joanna moved to Manchester, Tennessee in her last eight
years of her life and enjoyed visiting friends and enjoyed going places.
She loved dressing up and being in the crowd of people having fun. She
will be missed by all that knew and loved her. Joanna is survived by a
son; Bill J. Bailey (Rebecca) of Portland, Indiana, and a daughter; Joyce
A. Brock of Beechgrove, Tennessee, ten grandchildren, and fifteen
great-grandchildren.
VISITATION: Wednesday, December 28, 2016, from 1 – 3:00 P.M. at the
Central Funeral Home, 2812 Hillsboro Highway, Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Will be held in Portland, Indiana at the Baird-Freeman Funeral
Home on Friday, December 30, 2016
BURIAL: Grave Hill Cemetery in Bryant, Indiana
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.
12/31/16 — Regina Faye Batts-Hendon
Regenia Faye Batts-Hendon, 48, a resident of Tullahoma, TN passed away on
Friday, December 23, 2016 at her residence. Funeral Services are scheduled
for Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 1 PM at the Church of Christ at Cedar
Lane. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the
family will be from 12 PM until the service time.
A native of Tullahoma, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Henry Batts
and Ida Brown Stovall of Tullahoma. She attended the Church of Christ at
Cedar Lane and enjoyed cooking and gardening. Her favorite activity was
being with her children. She loved playing games with them.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sons, Derrius Porsche
Goodman of Smyrna, Marshall Dennis of Tullahoma and Jayland Amarion Hendon
of Tullahoma; daughter, Jayla Amarai Hendon of Tullahoma; two brothers,
Joseph Brown and his wife, Melissa of Knoxville and Kerry Stovall of Palm
Desert, CA; sister, Nona Jolene Batts of Tullahoma; stepfather, Hershall
Stovall of Estill Springs; grandchild, Pharo Porsche Goodman and special
friends, Dorothy Winton of Tullahoma, Richard Hendon of Tullahoma and Angie
Keith Sanders of Winchester.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
12/27/16 — Lewis Hazelwood
Lewis Hazelwood of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, December
23rd, 2016 at his home at the age of 86. Mr. Hazelwood was born in
Lincoln County to the late Ernest and Edna Bates Hazelwood. He proudly
served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean
War. Mr. Hazelwood was the former owner and operator of Lewis Gulf and
Lewis 66 Stations and was a member of the Grundy Street Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Lera
Tucker and Jewell Felts; brothers, E.W. Hazelwood, Cecil Hazelwood, and
Bobby Hazelwood; and one grandchild, Taylor Hazelwood. Mr. Hazelwood is
survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Martha Hazelwood of Tullahoma;
three sons, David Hazelwood and his wife Lorry of Hot Springs, Arkansas,
Gary Hazelwood and his wife Sherry of Lynchburg, and Andy Hazelwood and
his wife Christy of Tullahoma; grandchildren, Will Hazelwood, Garrett
Hazelwood, Zenayda Garcia, Ana Ortiz, Jessica Orozco and her husband
Joseph, and Jodi Lively; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Josiah
Orozco. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 26th, 2016 at Kilgore
Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday,
December 27th, 2016 at 11:00am in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with
Bro. Horace Jacobs officiating. Pallbearers will be Will Hazelwood,
Garrett Hazelwood, Larry Ray, James Cole, Tom Mowbray, and Jim Sanders.
Gary Jones will serve as an honorary pallbearer. For those who wish, in
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, 110 East
Lauderdale Street, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
12/29/16 — Sue Farris Rossman
Sue Farris Rossman of Tullahoma passed this life on Wednesday,
December 21st, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living at the age of 91. Mrs.
Rossman was born in Bridgeport, Alabama to the late Pascol and Lennis
Barham Farris. During her life, she worked as a Printing Compositor at
Arnold Engineering Development Center. In addition to her parents, Mrs.
Rossman was preceded in death by her husband, Philip Rossman Sr.; two
brothers, Pascol Barham Farris and Richard Farris; and one niece Laura
Barabas. She is survived by three step-sons, Philip Rossman Jr. and his
wife Linn of Kathleen, Georgia, Joe Rossman and his wife Pam of Florida,
and Dan Rossman of Celina, Tennessee; step-grandchildren, Valerie Rossman
of Tullahoma, Dawn Warren and her husband Jimmy of Shelbyville, Jennifer
Alsup and her husband Trey of Lascassas, and Jeff Rossman and his wife
Teresa of Nashville; step-great-grandchildren, Dakota, Shelby, Dillon,
Alex, Bailey, Phoebe, Sydney, Carley, Emily, Michael, Joshua, and
Caitlin; nieces, Sue Banks of Tullahoma, Gail Rossman of Tullahoma, Patty
Sharp of Portland, Oregon, and Syble Throneberry of Tullahoma; and two
nephews, Bradley and Richard Farris. A graveside service for Mrs.
Rossman will be held on Thursday, December 29th, 2016 at 11:00am at
Oakwood Cemetery. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family asks
that donations be made to Hospice Compassus, 110 East Lauderdale Street,
Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Conference Center GM asking for Benefits for Employees
Rebecca French, general manager of the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center is asking the county for insurance for some of her employees.
French is requesting benefits for all full-time employees of the center. 32 people work at the Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center, seven of which are full-time, with only four of them receiving benefits. Offering benefits to all full-time employees would mean an increase in the amount paid by the county and City of Manchester because the two share the cost of operating the center. If approved this would mean an extra $24,000 needed for the benefits.
County Unemployment Rates Released
County unemployment rates for November show the rates decreased in 81 counties, increased in 10, and remained the same in four counties.
Coffee County unemployment rate for November was 4.7 percent, down from 4.9 percent.
Bedford County fell from 5.1 to 4.8 percent.
Franklin County also saw a drop, falling from 5.4 percent to 5 percent.
Down in Moore County their unemployment rate stayed the same in November at 3.8 percent.
Warren County’s rate was 4.4 percent is down from the October rate of 5.1 percent.
Grundy County went from 7.3 to 6.9 percent and Cannon County went from 4.7 to 4.3 percent.
Williamson County had the lowest unemployment rate at 3.4 percent, while Lake County had the highest at 8.3 percent.