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Bowling Rolled Off Committee
Janice Bowling
State Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney said automatic removal is in the bylaws and she was removed after missing a Dec. 1 executive committee meeting. Bowling contends she didn’t miss three “consecutive” meetings.
She said she missed last week’s meeting because of a secondary infection due to a “severe allergic reaction.” She said she ran a high fever and had to be treated with antibiotics.
Bowling claims she suspects the cause of her illness was black mold in her assigned Senate office.
She said she notified party official she would have to miss the meeting.
State Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney has said automatic removal is in the bylaws.
Federal Grants To Restrictive
As the number of motorcyclists killed in crashes continues to climb in Tennessee, an audit shows that federal grants used to increase motorcycle safety is too restrictive.
The Tennessean reports the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that there were too many restrictions on $45.9 million in federal grants given to states. The audit found states would see more benefits with fewer limitations, for instance being able to choose whether to offer driving education courses or more traffic enforcement.
The number of motorcyclists killed has surged this year. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says 133 people had died in motorcycle crashes by Tuesday compared to 114 for all of 2011.
Capitol Is Open For Business
Tennessee State Capital
State officials are starting to move back into the state Capitol building.
The building has been closed for several months for renovations.
Among the big projects was updating the air conditioning system. The old system was so old they couldn’t find parts anymore.
Visitors to the Capitol will notice other changes.
The renovations came in on time and under budget, about $15.7 million of your tax dollars went to update the 153-year-old building.
DesJarlais Uses Up Almost All His Money
Congressman Scott DesJariais
DesJarlais, a Jasper physician who had sexual relationships with patients and once urged 1 of them to seek an abortion, spent $1.25 million on his campaign to defeat Democratic challenger Eric Stewart of Winchester and was left with just $15,660 on hand when the dust settled.
DesJarlais was left largely isolated in Congress following his victory, but has rebuffed calls that he either resigns or abandons plans to run for another term.
Several Republicans have publicly stated their interest in running for the 4th District seat in 2014, and DesJarlais’ depleted campaign coffers will likely give them more hope.
Tough Time For Red Raiders
Sara Brown hits a three at Smyrna... Photos by Milton Stanley of the Manchester Times
In non district action in Smyrna on Friday night, the Coffee County Lady Raiders fell to Smyrna 43 to 40 in girl’s action. Coffee County led 13 to 10 after the first quarter on early 1st National Bank 3 pointers from Katie Reid and Sarah Brown. Smyrna roared back in the 2nd quarter to lead by 2 at the half; a lead they stretched to 7 points with 3 minutes to go in the 3rd period. Coffee County found their scoring touch to tie the game in the 1st minute of the 4th quarter at 34. Before falling by the final score of 43 to 40. Coffee County was led in scoring by Katie Reid with 9. Sarah Brown finished the game with 8 points and played some great defense to earn the Gateway Tire and Service Center player of the game.
In boy’s action, Coffee County held the pace down in the 1st quarter to lead after one 10 to 6. Smyrna’s athleticism and Coffee County foul trouble gave the Bulldogs the momentum as they led at the half 24 to 19, but a Coffee County rally tied it at 26 with 6:20 to go in the 3rd. The Raiders stayed with the bigger Bulldogs eventually tying the game for the final time on a 3 point basket from Lucas Crismond with 4:40 left in the game. But turnovers and free throws allowed Smyrna to pull out to a 9 point lead late in the game and hang on to win 57-50. Coffee County was led in scoring by Lance Crismond who finished the night with 23 points. Lucas Crismond had 17 points including three 1st National Bank 3 pointers to earn the Gateway Tire and Service Center Player of the Game.
Coffee County will be on the road at Tullahoma on Tuesday night for the 4th road game in a row. We will have that broadcast on Thunder Radio beginning at 5:50 with the opening tip at 6:00 PM.
Lucas Crismond drives down the court against the Bulldogs
Motlow Splits Weekend Games
Perrin Buford powers his way for bucket in the Motlow win on Saturday
Chelsey Wiseman scores two of her 10 points on Saturday... Photos by Barry West
On Saturday the Lady Bucks led by as many as 20 points but saw Roane St roar back to take the TCCAA game 55-53. Lekera Taylor had a nice game for Motlow leading her team with 17.
The Motlow Bucks improved to 9-2 overall and 7-0 in conference play with an 81-59 win over the Roane St Raiders. The Bucks hit 12 3-pointers and had 10 different players score, led by DJ Jones with 17, Mike Tomlin with 12, Kerrell Davis had 11, and Perrin Burford 10.
Motlow will not play again until Jan. 9 when Snead St visits the Copperweld Arena.
Fun Event At Willowbrook
After the 5k, participants enjoyed a pancake breakfast at WillowBrook golf course.
Some of the participants in the Santa Sleigh 5k
Could it be Santa? Maybe not.....? Pictures by Tiffany Clutter
90 Runners took part in the Golf-cart-path 5k, with Chaz Miller and Lana Sain taking male and female best timed runs.
Thunder Radio received reports that Santa Claus and multiple elves attended the event, but only reindeer participated in the actual run.
Luck and Colts Beat Titans
Jared Cook makes a great catch for a TD against the Colts... Picture from Titans Facebook
Rob Bironas kicked 3 field-goals and Jared Cook caught the offensive touchdown for the 4-9 Titans.
Next Monday night Tennessee will host the New York Jets.
12/11/12 — Kenneth Lewis Thomas
Kenneth Lewis Thomas, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, December 8th, 2012 at Harton Regional Medical Center at the age of 68.
Mr. Thomas was born in Tullahoma to the late George and Esther Thomas Jr. During his life, he worked as a truck driver for Coca-Cola. In addition to his parents, Mr. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Thomas; two sisters, Dorothy Jean Thomas and Betty Sue Vann; and two brothers, Henry Clay Thomas and Billy Joe Thomas.
He is survived by one son, Kenneth Dewayne Thomas and his wife Yvette of Tullahoma; one daughter, Cindy Louise Powell and her husband George “Jody” of Tullahoma; two brothers, Donny Thomas and his wife Wilma of Manchester and Bobby Thomas of Tullahoma; one sister, Mary Nell Whited of Hendersonville; one sister-in-law, Josephine Thomas of Tullahoma; three grandchildren, Dewayne Kincaid Thomas and his wife Megan, Robert David Brown and Kimberly Whooten; one great grandchild, Kaycee Yvette Thomas; and one special family friend, Liz Smith.
Visitation for Mr. Thomas will be held on Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 from 4:00-7:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home with a memorial service to immediately follow at 7:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ralph Hart officiating.
Kilgore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
12/11/12 — TIMOTHY RAY CRAIG
TIMOTHY RAY CRAIG, age 53, of Decherd, departed this life suddenly on Saturday,December 08, 2012, at Southern TN Medical Center in Winchester, Tenn.
Mr. Craig was born in Manchester, Tenn. He was disabled. Before becoming disabled Mr. Craig worked in maintenance at 100 Oaks Castle. He was also a “shade tree mechanic”. Mr. Craig’s favorite hobby was collecting all types of guitars. He last attended the Decherd Church of God.
Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his twin sister, Tammy Davis.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Craig, daughters; Jessica Craig and Breanna Craig all of Decherd, sisters; Clemmie (Junior) Conn of Winchester, Gail (Terry) Gipson of Decherd, Ram (Randy) Womack of Oak Grove Community, Lucy (Danny) Bennett of Winchester, brothers; Ronald (Peggy) Sanson of Decherd, Gary Sanson of Estill Springs and Stanley Sanson of Decherd. 3-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Craig will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Monday evening, December 10, at the Decherd Church of God.
Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Church with Bro. Johnny Carr officiating.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made by contacting Grant Funeral Services.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.