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5/25/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Billy Farless — Pizza Winner!
No Rate Increase and Rebates for ERPUD Customers
Elk River Public Utility District (ERPUD) serves more than 17,000 homes and businesses in Coffee and Franklin counties and they have some good news to pass along. ERPUD has announced no rate increases for the year to come.
Rebates will also be coming to all active customers in the total amount of approximately $975,000.
For residential ERPUD customers, the base service charge falls at either $10.75 or $14 per month, depending on whether the customer uses services year-round or for heating only.
Commercial and industrial customers pay higher monthly charges.
In June, ERPUD will credit those customer service charges to all active customers. In fact, the rebate amount will effectively credit customers for four months’ applicable service charges, returning approximately $975,000 to its customers.
ERPUD will give customers credit on their bill. Industrial processing customers are most likely to notice the rebate without any such notation on their bill. Those customers, who pay a minimum $250 charge each month, will see a $1,000 drop in June.
Large commercial customers, who pay a minimum $60 charge each month, will notice a $240 drop in June.
Residential customers, who pay between $10.75 and $14 each month depending on service, will see their bills drop by $43 and $56 respectively in June.
More good news is that ERPUD’s 2020 fiscal year budget projects revenues at $20.4 million with expenditures of $19.1 million.
DREMC Warns about another Scam
Another electric bill payment scam has surfaced in the Lynchburg district this week as an impersonator told a DREMC member to call the number and pay his last three months bills with a credit card in the next two hours or his power would be cut off.
This time, the scammer somehow knew the member’s last three bill amounts and the late fees.
The member was wise to the scam and quickly reported it to DREMC.
The scammer gave 913-380-8000, ext. 204 to call with the credit card payment. Please beware of payment scams such as this. Always call your local DREMC office if you get suspicious calls demanding bill payment and threatening power disconnection.
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Searching for Theft Suspect
Hersel K. Patterson.. Photo provided
The GCSO says investigators are looking for 36-year-old Hershel K. Patterson from Tracy City.
If you have any information on Patterson’s location, please call Sgt. Larry Sims or Capt. Josh King at 931-692-3466 extension 5.
You can also send an anonymous message through Facebook to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office.
Asian Longhorned Ticks Detected in Tennessee
Asian longhorned tick.. Photo provided
The Asian longhorned tick has now spread to 11 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there is no evidence that the tick has transmitted pathogens to humans or animals in the U.S.
Two Asian longhorned ticks were recently found on a dog in Union County, and five were found on a cow in Roane County. In the U.S., the tick has been reported on 17 different mammal species.
Tips to prevent tick bites in animals and livestock include:
• Coordinate with your veterinarian to determine appropriate pest prevention for pets and livestock.
• Check pets and livestock for ticks frequently.
• Remove any ticks by pulling from the attachment site of the tick bite with tweezers.
• Monitor your pets and livestock for any changes in health.
If your animals are bitten by a tick, put the tick in a Ziplock bag, writing down the date and where the tick was most likely encountered, and storing it in a freezer. If any symptoms of a tick-borne disease begin to develop, you should bring the tick to your veterinarian.
TN Driver Services App has been Launched
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) Driver Services Division launched a new mobile application that will better serve Tennesseans. The mobile application, titled TN Driver Services, can be found on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Driver Services is offering another way to conduct business rather than visiting a driver services center. The mobile application will allow customers to renew or get a duplicate license, renew a handgun carry permit, upgrade the Graduated Driver License (GDL), change your address and update your emergency contact information. Customers can also take the knowledge practice quiz and locate the nearest driver services center and more. The Driver Services division is constantly working to provide services that allow customers to conduct business more efficiently.
5/31/19 — Charles Tallman Boyd, Sr.
Charles Tallman Boyd, Sr., age 66, died Monday, May 27, 2019, after an extended illness. Mr. Boyd was born on February 13, 1953, in Laredo, Texas. He was a Warren County native, member of the Church of Christ, and a retired postal carrier.
Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Alene Crouch and Tallman and Sara Boyd; parents, Tallman Joseph Boyd, Jr. and Mary Jo Crouch Boyd.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah Hargis Boyd; sons, Charles Tallman Boyd, Jr. of Silver Spring, Maryland and Harrison and Allyson Boyd of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother, William Joseph and Neva Boyd of McMinnville, Tennessee; sisters, Mary Kate Boyd of Smartt, Tennessee, Eleanor and Steve Bryan of Morrison, Tennessee; brother-in-law, Jody and Dee Hargis of Monteagle, Tennessee; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 31, 2019, at 4:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with Bro. Billy Freeze officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Charles’ name to the National Kidney Foundation or the Brad William Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Boyd family.
Lady Raider Basketball Camp Opens on Tuesday
The Coffee County Central High School Lady Raider basketball team will host the 2019 Lil Raider Camp on Tuesday, May 28th thru Thursday May 31st. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 15 and will be held at the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym.
Campers will be placed in groups by age and skill level and will work on basketball fundamental with head coach Joe Pat Cope and assistant coach Matt Vinson as well as Coffee County Middle School coach George Pearson and former and current Raiders and Lady Raiders. Each kid will receive a camp t-shirt. Cost is $60 per player. For more information, contact Joe Pat Cope at: copej@k12coffee.net
Sounds Get Swept in Doubleheader
The Round Rock Express outlasted the Nashville Sounds and came away with a pair of wins Monday afternoon at First Tennessee Park. The Express got a dominant performance from pitcher Cy Sneed to earn a 2-0 win in game one and got a clutch two-run double from Anibal Sierra to help grab game two, 8-4.
Game one of the doubleheader was a continuation of the suspended contest between the two teams on April 18. Nashville reliever Tim Dillard put forth a tremendous effort with seven innings in relief, but the offense went silent with only two hits.
Yordan Alvarez’s monster season continued when he hit a solo homer to give the Express a 1-0 lead. It was the 20th home run of the season for Alvarez who got a ball up into the wind and watched it sail over the wall in left-center.
Round Rock got a sacrifice fly from catcher Jamie Ritchie in the top of the fourth to make it a 2-0 game. From there, Dillard allowed only four baserunners the rest of the way. He was tagged with a tough loss after allowing two runs on six hits in seven innings. He struck out six and didn’t walk any batters.
Game two was a back-and-forth affair until the ninth inning when Round Rock plated five. Nashville jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the second thanks to back-to-back doubles by Andy Ibanez and Hunter Cole, and a run-scoring groundout by Adam Moore.
Round Rock evened the game at 2-2 in the third and then took a 3-2 lead in the fifth on an RBI double by Alvarez. Nashville came right back with a run of their own in the bottom of the inning to even the game at 3-3.
It stayed tied until Round Rock erupted for five runs in the top of the ninth inning.
Game five of the six-game series is scheduled for Tuesday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander Seth Maness (2-1, 4.50) starts for the Sounds. The Express have not announced a starter. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Post-Game Notes
– With today’s 2-0 loss and 8-4 loss, the Sounds are now 20-32 on the season.
– Pitcher Tim Dillard struck out Kyle Tucker in the second inning of game one to set the all-time strikeouts record by a Nashville Sounds pitcher. It was Dillard’s 533rd strikeout as a member of the Sounds.
– Dillard threw 7.0 innings in relief – the longest outing by a Nashville reliever in 2019.
– Hunter Cole extended his season-long hitting streak to 11 games with an RBI double. He is hitting .512 (22-for-43) with 14 runs scored, 4 doubles, 4 home runs, 13 RBI and 4 walks during the streak.
The 2019 season is the 42nd in Nashville Sounds franchise history and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
5/29/19 — Danny Wayne Burton
Danny Wayne Burton of Normandy passed this life on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home at the age of 68. Mr. Burton was born in Bedford County, to the late Hugh and Virgie Smith Burton. During his life, Mr. Burton served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War, and later worked as a truck driver for CFI. In addition to his parents, Mr. Burton was preceded in death by his first wife, Joette Coral, and his son, Michael George Burton. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Burton; one daughter, Neysa Burton; two grandchildren, Frankie Borowiec Jr. and Juli Ann Borowiec; two brothers, Bobby Joe Burton and his wife Sharon, and Billy Hugh Burton and his wife Barbara; one sister, Diana Long and her husband Vernon; several nieces and nephews; and three beloved dogs, Angel Scoots, Bandit, and Shadow. Visitation for Mr. Burton will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 12:00-2:00pm at Kilgore Funeral Home. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00pm in the Kilgore Funeral Home chapel with Pastor David Wall officiating. A burial in Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, IL will take place at a later date. For those who wish, the family asks that donations in Mr. Burton’s memory be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; or the St. Thomas Health Association, 4220 Harding Rd. Nashville, TN 37205.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.