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AEDC Contract Becomes Official
On Monday, the contracting office at Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) awarded the Test Operations and Sustainment contract; this contract will ensure AEDC remains the nation’s ground test and evaluation facility of choice… today and tomorrow.
National Aerospace Solutions, LLC (NAS), Reston VA, a joint venture between Bechtel National, Inc., Sierra Lobo, Inc., and GP Strategies Corp., was awarded a cost-plus-award-fee contract valued at $1.5 billion. NAS will perform work supporting unique test operations and sustainment of the over $11 billion worth of infrastructure at the world’s largest and most complex flight simulation test and evaluation complex. The period of performance is eight years (one base year, three one-year option periods, two one-year award term periods, and two additional one-year option periods) in addition to a 90-day phase-in period.
NAS was originally awarded the TOS contract in June, but an unsuccessful offeror protested the award. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) in October sustained the protest in part and denied it in part. In their decision, the GAO recommended the government make a new source selection determination. Based upon this new determination, the Source Selection Authority awarded the TOS contract to NAS. A transition date for NAS has not been set.
Other AEDC contracts are in the process of transitioning to performance.
Additionally, the government has extended the Aerospace Testing Alliance contract until March 2016 to ensure continuity of operations during the various contract transitions.
Tullahoma Man Injured In Crash
Crash scene photo provided.
The 1994 Nissan Altima struck a hill and then slid sideways and struck trees. The vehicle then rolled and came to rest on a tree. According to members of the Tullahoma Fire Department, a bystander used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire in the vehicle.
Due to Ferrell’s injuries, a medical helicopter landed on the scene and he was flown to the Nashville hospital.
Gas Prices Falling Again
Gas prices should slip lower this week after the price of oil hit its lowest settlement since August. Gasoline prices nationwide are averaging $2.17, after slipping 5 cents last week. Motorists are now saving an average of $11 for a full tank of gas.
The price of oil closed the week at $40.74 on the NYMEX.
The current price of gasoline in Tennessee is $1.98 – 4 cents lower than a week ago, 3.5 cents lower than last month, and 70 cents lower than this time last year.
The low price per gallon in Manchester is $1.78 and in Tullahoma it’s $1.87.
Haslam Says No To More Syrian Refugees
Gov. Bill Haslam
In a statement released to media, Haslam acknowledges that the federal government has the authority to place refugees but says “they have said in the past they would be open to cooperating with receiving states.”
Haslam says he wants to suspend placement of Syrian refugees in Tennessee “until states can become more of a partner in the vetting process.”
Haslam also says he is asking the U.S. Department of State for the status of any Syrian refugees currently slated to come to Tennessee.
Tennessee Office for Refugees State Coordinator Holly Johnson says the state has settled fewer than 50 Syrian refugees since her office took over the process in 2008.
First National Bank’s Downtown Location Gets New Look
Drawing of renovated First National Bank downtown Manchester location.
According the Brent Parsley, Community President, “After 43 years it was time to update and give this location a facelift”
After engineers deemed the building solid and in great shape structurally, bank leaders started planning some upgrades to give the building a modern look. Not only will it look new and attractive on the outside but new features will soon welcome customers when they come inside. A coffee bar, computer stations for online banking and even a new elevator will be installed during renovations.
Parsley went on the say “First National Bank is committed to Manchester, and we are glad to stay here near the square area and help to preserve and improve the downtown area.”
Parsley also added “We ask everyone to excuse our mess for a while as we get this work completed, but we are open for business as usual while work is being completed”
An open house is planned for sometime in the summer of 2016 and everyone in the community will be invited.
11/24/2015-Sons of Confederate Veterans
SCV CAMP 72 November 24, 2015 MEETING
Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Cheatham Camp 72 will have their regular dinner meeting at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the Oak Restaurant in Manchester. The meeting will start at 7:00 P.M.
For program information and the most up to date info, please check our web site at http://www.tennessee-scv.org/camp72/. November’s program will be by Dr. Al Brandon. He will discuss medical procedures used during the war.
Meetings are open to the general public and all War Between the States buffs have a special invitation for the program.
Membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans is open to all males 12 years of age and above who had an ancestor that served honorably in the Confederate Armed Forces or the Confederate Congress and can prove kinship either lineal or collaterally. Help is available to anyone interested in finding and proving kinship.
Adjutant, M/G B F Cheatham Camp 72
Sons of Confederate Veterans
931-728-9492
manchesterrebel@charter.net
87 Tanglewood Dr.
Manchester, TN 37355
11/20/15 — Glenden C. Irish
Mr. Glenden C. Irish, age 73 of Tullahoma, Tennessee passed away, Monday, November 16, 2015 at Harton Regional Medical Center in Tullahoma. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 20th at 2 PM at the Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Growden officiating. Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Friday, November 20th from 12 PM until service time.
A native of Waukegon, Illinois, he was the son of the late Glenden C. and Vida Sharpless Irish. He was the beloved husband of Charlotte Irish of Tullahoma. Mr. Irish was a member of College Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed doing crafts, word puzzles and listening to Gospel Music.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one brother; Fred A. Irish and wife Vivian of Minnesota.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the memorial fund at Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home.
DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS
11/17/2015-Mary E. Pickett
Mary E. Pickett, age 63 of Winchester, passed from this life on November 15, 2015 at Golden Living in Winchester, TN. She will be remembered for kindness and for the way she cared for others. She enjoyed flowers and Butterflies. Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Christy Pierce, granddaughter, Bethany Rust, Chasity Rust, grandson Dylan Holiday, sister, Kay (John) Gifford of Huntland, Evelyn Pickett from Illinois , brother, Leonard ( Ruth) Pickett of Washington, a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family, fur babies, Typsy and Moonbeam. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Annie Pickett, daughter Crystal Leann Ashley, brothers, Paul Pickett and Cecil Pickett. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Tuesday November 17, 2015. The funeral service will be on Tuesday November 17, 2015 at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Watson-North Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be served by Rusty Gillespie, John Gifford, Daryl Steele, Aaron Walden, Dylan Holiday and Wayne Yates. Online condolences may be shared at www. watsonnorth.com. Tommy North, Director.
Coffee Middle Sweeps East Tullahoma on Monday Night
Ellis Graham drives to the basket for the CCMS Lady Raiders
A pair of convincing wins over a county rival is always a good way to start your week. That is just what the Coffee County Middle School basketball teams accomplished on Monday night against East Middle. The Lady Raiders ran their season record to 5 and 0 with a 60 to 13 win over the Lady Panthers. Coffee County held East without a field goal in the first half as they raced out to a 28 to 4 halftime lead. Coffee County was led in scoring by Julia Duncan who scored 22 points. Bella Vinson added 14 points and Ellie Graham tacked on 8 points.
Brandon Jernigan of CCMS basketball
The Red Raider’s 2nd half defense gave the Panthers fits in a 30 to 15 victory. After trailing at the end of the 1st period, Coffee Middle used a late burst in the 2nd quarter to take a 12 to 10 lead into the locker room at the half. The Raider defense held East to 5 points in the 2nd half with their effective zone defense. Coffee County was led in scoring by Brandon Jernigan who had 12 points. Kyle Farless netted 6 points and Trenton Scrivnor added 4 points. The win improves the Raiders record to 3 and 2 on the season.
In JV action, the JV Red Raiders defeated the East JV 37 to 11. Coffee County will travel to West Tullahoma on Thursday night for another conference doubleheader. The girls’ game will tip at 6:00 PM
Westwood Splits Conference Games at Cascade on Monday
Morgan Jones of Westwood basketball
The Westwood Lady Rockets claimed their 5th straight win and completed a season sweep over Cascade on Monday night with a 35 to 19 win in Wartrace. The Lady Rockets used a strong 1st half to grab a 25 to 12 lead at intermission and never looked back. Westwood was led in scoring by Ashley Starks who had 13 points. Morgan Jones added 12 points while Beatris Barrera finished with 4 points. The win improves the Lady Rockets record to 10 and 2.
Isaiah Owens of Westwood basketball
The Rockets fell behind early in the boys’ game and could not overcome a cold shoot touch as they fell 34 to 25. The Rockets played the Champions evenly in the 2nd half but that was not enough to erase an 8 point halftime deficit. Westwood was led in scoring by Isaiah Owens who had 8 points including a pair of 3 pointers. Jake Hollandsworth chipped in 4 points. The loss evened the Rockets record at 6 and 6 on the season.
The Westwood JV Lady Rockets defeated Cascade 22 to 6. Westwood will play host to Moore County on Thursday night. The girls’ game begins at 6 PM.