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Senate Committee Approves Plan On Campaign Spending Limits

IMAGE: A first step toward ending big money in politics? The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to give Congress and states control of campaign spending limits, in response to recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Image credit: DonkeyHotey/Flickr

A constitutional amendment giving Congress and states control of political campaign spending is moving toward a vote on the U.S. Senate floor, after winning approval Thursday in the Senate Judiciary Committee. The goal of Senate Joint Resolution 19, said Jonah Minkoff-Zern, campaign co-director for the group Public Citizen, is to help reverse the effect that big money has had on elections following U.S. Supreme Court rulings in cases such as Citizens United and McCutcheon that increased campaign spending limits. “Across political lines,” he said, “people are saying that they want a constitutional amendment, that they want big money out of our political system – and that they see that they’re no longer in control of the people who are supposed to represent them.” Its opponents point to the Bill of Rights, warning that approval could set a dangerous precedent by potentially giving the government the ability to limit free speech. At this point, approval in the full Senate is considered an uphill climb and the odds in the U.S. House are even slimmer. However, Minkoff-Zern said the tide is turning as support for limiting the role of big money in politics continues to grow nationwide. “For the over 550 local municipalities that have called for a constitutional amendment, for the 16 states that have called for a constitutional amendment – it’s a huge victory,” he said, “the fact that the U.S. Senate is taking it up for a vote.” Passage of a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress, and ratification from three-fourths of the states. Text of the resolution is online at thomas.loc.gov.

Fire Station One Open House

Tullahoma’s new pumper truck

The City of Tullahoma is pleased to announce the Fire Station One Open House. The firefighters will host an open house on Saturday, July 19 from 11am-3pm at Station One, 613 South Jackson Street.
“This event is will increase community awareness of the Fire Department services and awareness of fire safety,” said Chief Richard Shasteen.
The public is invited to this special event to commission the new pumper truck. You are invited to bring your family and friends to visit with firefighters, take a tour of the fire station, get an up-close look at a fire engine, enjoy refreshments, get a photo with Fire pup, take fire extinguisher training, see a vintage fire truck, jump in the bounce house and ride in the aerial truck.
“This is your fire station and Tullahoma’s fire fighters are committed to keeping you safe,” said Mayor Lane Curlee. “We are excited to invite citizens for an up-close look of what it takes to have a world class department sworn to the safety of our community.”

“The All Things Guys Show” Held On Saturday

On Saturday Coffee County Broadcasting (The Ticket Radio & Thunder Radio) presented the Al White Motors “The All Things Guys Show” at Northgate Mall in Tullahoma. The day started at 11am with the “Thunder on Jackson” Poker Run, which was a benefit for Nick Smith. At 3pm the “The All Things Guys Show” began. The nearly 2,000 visitors were able to attend for FREE and enjoy great music on the Twisted Tea stage and they were able check out the LKQ cruise-in. 100 vehicles were on display and prizes were awarded. Various vendors sold food and beverage items and more. The event was sponsored by: Line-X of Tullahoma, Rodney’s Body Shop, Barrel House BBQ Lynchburg, Winchester Speedway and Yearwood Equipment of Fayetteville. Look below for pictures.

100 cars. trucks, SUV’s and motorcycles were on display

Samantha Watters got things started with the National Anthem followed by local scouts with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Just one of the many beautiful automobiles at the show.

Nick Smith’s girlfriend Rebecca Edwards gets a fist bump of support during the outpouring of good will during Saturday’s charity Poker Run.. Photo by Samantha Watters

7/14/14 —- Charles Patrick Taylor

Charles Patrick Taylor of Normandy, passed this life on Friday, July 11th, 2014 at West Meade Place in Nashville at the age of 91.

Mr. Taylor was born in Jamestown, Tennessee to the late Thomas and Emma Wright Taylor.

He served his country during World War II in the United States Army and later went on to work for A.R.O. and Calspan as an Instrument Technician and Supervisor.

Mr. Taylor was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Tullahoma and was also a former Mason. He loved to garden and farm and was a master mechanic.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Lee Taylor; and one sister, Blanche Taylor Weller.

Mr. Taylor is survived by two daughters, Kathy Hollobaugh and her husband Randy of Nashville, and Janet Bess and her husband Willie of Readyville, Tennessee; one granddaughter, Jennie Bell Louvvorn of Christiana, Tennessee; two great-grandchildren, Isaac and Elliot Louvvorn; and two step-grandchildren, Sean and Adam Hollobaugh.

Visitation for Mr. Taylor will be held on Sunday, July 13th, 2014 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Kilgore Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 14th, 2014 at 4:00 pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Marty Nutter and Vicar Brandon Carlone officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.

Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

07/11/14

Birthdays:

Chloe Sims – 9 – Pizza Winner!

Prater Powell – 67, Dorothy Hill,

Sabrina Watts – 14

Weekly Birthday Winner Birthday Cake from Food Lion: Mattie Irwin

Anniversaries:

Elvis & Hazel Ford – 62nd!!

Weekly Anniversary Winners Flowers by Michael: Eddie Paul & Wanda Brewer

07/10/14

Birthdays:

Stephanie Baughn – Pizza Winner!

7/13/14 —- Bobby “B.G.” Askew

Bobby “B.G.” Askew, age 72, passed away on July 10, 2014 at his home in Manchester, Tennessee surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Askew was a retired Fireman at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in Tullahoma, a United States Marine Veteran and a member of the Noah’s Fork Baptist Church.

He was born in Warren County to his parents, the late William M. Askew and Deamie Tanner Askew.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Creek Askew of Manchester, TN; daughter, Becky A. Huddleston of Manchester, TN; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Huddleston of Manchester, TN; one brother, Bill Askew and his wife Patsy of McMinnville, TN; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Central Funeral Home with Brother Donald Gregory and Brother Lynn Anderson officiating.

Entombment will be at the Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to “Lung Cancer Research ” at the American Cancer Society.

CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME in Charge of Arrangements.

7/12/14 ——- Laura Armilda Haley Mathis

Laura Armilda Haley Mathis, 76, passed away on July 9, 2014 in Paducah, KY.

She was a native of Cannon Co., TN. and was the daughter of the late Charles Haley & Vera McDougal Haley.

Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Williams officiating.

Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.

Visitation with the family will be from 4 pm until 8 pm Friday, July 11, 2014.

She is survived by her husband, J. Lynwood Mathis of Paducah; her children, Laura Lynn (Roger) Thompson of Paducah, David C. (Reina) Mathis of Murfreesboro, and Timothy Todd (Pam) Mathis of Cathedral City, CA.; her sister, Joyce Faye Houston of Woodbury; Grandchildren, Micah (Gabriela) Thompson, Mallory Lynne Thompson, Miles (Meredith) Thompson, Kimberly Renee (Tim) Brooks, Haley Elizabeth Mathis, Sarah Lynn Mathis, Jamison Lynn Mathis, William Chandler Mathis, Adam (Brenda) Smith, Dylan Smith and Hannah Smith. Also surviving are her great grandchildren, Ila & Lorel Brooks, Harper Smith & Owen Smith.

Armilda was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ in Metropolis, IL., where her husband is the minister. She served as his secretary in ministry for many years in various locations. With a serving heart, she led the effort to make hundreds of dresses for little girls in other countries, donated bears for traumatized children and made foot crème and foot wear for nursing home residents. She taught classes to younger women on how to be better wives and mothers. She also taught people how to quilt and started quilting programs in numerous locations.

Woodbury Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Two Vehicle Crash Near AEDC

Heavy damage occurred to both vehicles

Two vehicles collided Wednesday afternoon on the Wattendorf Highway near AEDC.
According to Manchester Fire Chief George DeShields the female driver of a black SUV was pinned in her car and had to be extricated by Manchester Fire and Rescue and AEDC fire crews. She suffered a possible broken arm and was transported by Coffee County EMS to an area hospital for care and evaluation.
According to authorities, the male driver of a gold colored passenger car refused treatment.
Manchester Police, AEDC, Coffee County Sheriff’s department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the scene. THP is conducting an investigation.

A female was extricated from this SUV

Two People Charged In The Death Of An Area Teenager

Two Franklin County residents have been charged with murder in the alcohol related death of a teenager there last February.
Anthony Peavyhouse, 33, of Estill Springs and Jessica Bohanan, 27, of Winchester have been charged with reckless homicide and three counts of providing or purchasing alcohol for person under 21 years of age and for the death of Michael Gates Jr., 18, of Winchester.
Last February a Winchester police officer observed a vehicle pull into a Winchester motel and after checking the occupants inside he found Gates unconscious and not breathing. The officer then requested an ambulance be sent to the motel and Gates was transported to Southern Tennessee Medical Center. He was later transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Also found in the car was Austin Hopkins, 19, of Winchester who was also found to be in need of medical treatment. He was transported to the Winchester hospital and he too was flown to Vanderbilt for treatment of alcohol related problems.
A third teenager from Winchester was also in the vehicle. He was arrested for underage consumption, according to police.
Peavyhouse and Bohanan were indicted by the Franklin County Grand Jury on the charges. They are being held in the Franklin County Jail under a bond of $50,000.

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