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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wants to Increase Access to Student Vocational and Technical Training
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee
The new governor declined on Tuesday to say how much his Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education initiative would cost, saying the amounts would be revealed soon.
Lee’s office says the program would include student grants funded by the Tennessee Lottery. High school juniors and seniors would be able to use four, fully-funded dual enrollment credits for trade and technical programs. Currently, they can access two credits.
The governor will also recommend new funding for community grants for regional partnerships with community and technical colleges, industry and K-12 schools to establish new work-based learning programs and apprenticeships. Funding would also create dual-credit opportunities and expanded high schools’ offerings.
State Fire Marshall Reminds Tennesseans to “Candle with Care” ahead of Valentine’s Day
Along with chocolates and flowers, decorative candles are often given by sweethearts at Valentine’s Day (Thursday, Feb. 14). While candles are fragrant home décor, the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that candles must be used properly to avoid the potential loss of life, injury, and property damage from an accidental fire.
Though candles might make a house feel more like a home, they can also cause tragedy if they aren’t used correctly. In 2018, Tennessee fire departments responded to 71 residential structure fires that were started by candles. These fires caused two civilian fatalities, four civilian injuries, two firefighter injuries and $1,836,316 in property damage.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 23 home candle fires are reported each day. More than one-third (37%) of home candle fires started in bedrooms. Over half (60%) of home candle fires happened because a combustible material, like furniture or fabric, was too close to the candle.
The SFMO offers the following tips to help keep Tennesseans safe from candle fires:
• Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell, and feel like real candles.
• When using candles, place them in sturdy, safe candleholders that will not burn or tip over.
• Protect candle flames with glass chimneys/containers.
• Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that can burn.
• Never leave a burning candle unattended. Extinguish candles when you leave a room or the home or go to bed.
• Avoid using candles in bedrooms and sleeping areas.
• Keep children and pets away from burning candles. Never leave a child unattended in a room with a candle.
• Never use a candle where medical oxygen is being used. The two can combine to create a large, unexpected fire. Medical oxygen can cause materials to ignite more easily and burn at a faster rate than normal. It can make an existing fire burn faster and hotter.
• Always use a flashlight—not a candle—for emergency lighting.
• Use only battery-powered lights in tents, trailers, motor homes, and boats.
• Lit candles should not be placed in windows, where blinds and curtains can close over them, causing a fire.
For more information on staying fire safe, visit tn.gov/fire.
“Weed Wrangle” is March 2 at Old Stone Fort State Park
Bridge at Old Stone Fort.
Tennessee State Parks said in a news release that the so-called “Weed Wrangle” is set for March 2.
The event is part of a nationwide effort to remove trees, vines and flowering plants that encroach on native plant species.
At Old Stone Fort State Park in Manchester, work will take place on the Garrison Road trail to clear the area of privet and any other overgrowth.
Please come prepared for this event by wearing old clothes you do not mind getting wet or dirty, closed toed shoes, and a reusable water bottle. Old Stone Fort will be providing water and gloves for all volunteers. Tools will also be provided by the park. If you would like to bring your own tools that would also be acceptable.
Meet up with Rangers at the Check-in Station/ Campground. Weed Wrangle at Old Stone runs from 1pm-4pm.
2/10/19–Raymond Pat Carr
Mr. Raymond Pat Carr, 63, departed this life on
February 5, 2019 at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Pat
was born in Coffee County on November 1, 1955 to Howard Simpson Carr and
Lena D. Gore Carr who preceded him in death along with his brothers,
Jewell, Doyle and Robert Carr.
He attended Hillsboro Elemetery School and Coffee County Central High
School, Motlow and Tennessee Tech. He was a Robotics Technician working at
Batesville Casket Company for over 45 years and was currently serving as
Local 9137 Union President continuously since 1986. He spent many years
farming. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and
gardening until his health declined. He also coached girls softball for 14
years.
He is survived by his present wife, Amanda Carr and ex-wife, Donna Wilson
Daniel; daughters, Amy (Brent) Malone, Pamela Renea (Justin) Vaughn,
Alessandria Cheyenne Carr; step-daughters, Abby Weidenbacher and Ava
Weidenbacher; sister, Judy Carr (Charles) Randall; brother, Howard Donald
Carr; 8 grandchildren, Kayce, Nikki and Chris Malone, Dalton Tylor-Ray,
Matthew Lane, Lyterra Brooke and Josie-Alena Vaughn, Miranda McCathern; 5
great grandchildren, Jacob Eli and Corbin Ross, Jakhi, Kyran and Kylo
McCatern; several nieces and nephews and cousins; special friends, Glen
“Hop Buster” Marlow, Jimmy and Nancy Jernigan.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Sunday in the Central Funeral Home Chapel
with Minister Billy Robison officiating with burial to follow in the Asbury
Methodist Cemetery. Visitation: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Saturday and 11:00 AM
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2:00 PM Sunday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester, Tennessee.
www.centralfuneralhome.com
Central Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements
2/7/19–Charles Edward White III
CHARLES WHITE
NOVEMBER 30, 1940—JANUARY 24, 2019
Charles Edward White III, 78, of Valdosta passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Holly Hill Nursing Home, after an extended illness. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 30, 1940 to the late Charles E. White Jr., and Eula Vickery White. Charles received his bachelor’s degree from David Lipscomb University and his master’s from Amridge University, formerly Alabama Christian School of Religion. Mr. White was a member of Dasher Church of Christ. He was an Evangelist for over 60 years to many congregations in the southeast, a missionary in Central America and around the world. He was a member of the Rotary Club, served on the Board of Directors of Georgia Christian School, wrote Bible curriculums for Georgia Missions and other missions around the world. Charles was a Special Education teacher in Tennessee, where he was instrumental in formulating Tennessee policy for Special Education. Charles was a friend of Jerry Clower and he and Mr. Clower often shared one another’s stories and jokes.
Mr. White is survived by his wife of 55 years, Yvonne H. White of Valdosta; son and daughter-in-law, Charles White IV, “Chuck” (Linda) of Skipperville, AL; their children Michael (Sasha), Steven (Harmoni); daughter and son-in-law, Kelley Dasher (Dean) of Valdosta, their children Zach and Allison, son and daughter-in-law, Brett White (Alicia) Anchorage, AK, their children, Bella, Alette, Zoe, Jedidiah, and Evie: also surviving are three brothers-in-law, George Howell (Norma), Mark Howell (Janice), James Howell (Susan) and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Liesel White and his stepfather, N.L. Liggett.
Funeral services were held Sunday, January 27, 2019 in the Dasher Church of Christ, with Mr. David Nelson, Mr. David Decker and Mr. Justin Mason officiating. Burial in Dasher Cemetery. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
2/9/19 — Jerry O. Johnson
*Jerry O. “Jughead” Johnson of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday,*A native of Tullahoma, he was the son of the late William Owen and Mozella
Weaver Johnson. He was a supervisor at Worth Sporting Goods and a member
of the First Baptist Church of Tullahoma. He enjoyed fishing, playing
tennis, walking his dog, Dixie and watching baseball and football games.
He loved being with his grandchildren and watching them play sports. He
also enjoyed being with his “tennis buddies”, playing tennis.*
*In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jimmy
and Howard Buddy Johnson and sister, Martha Ann Brown.*
*Mr. Johnson is survived by daughters, Michelle Morris (Steve) and Jeri
Lynn Allman (Jason) both of Tullahoma; sisters, Jody Daniel (Dale) of
Tullahoma and Sudie Pendergraff (Terry) of Georgia; grandchildren, Shelby
Lynn Morris and Jared Hood (Martha Brooke), both of Tullahoma; Kayleigh
Warren (Tabatha) of Murfreesboro, Chasity Fouch (Justin) of Tullahoma and
Chase Morris (Ali) of Raeford, NC; great grandchildren, Savannah Overcast,
Liam and Layla Morris and Kailynn Fouch; several nieces and nephews and his
golden retriever, Dixie.*
*In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in his
honor to 5 Loaves 4 Kids, P O Box 597, Tullahoma, TN 37388.*
*Online condolences may be made at* *www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
<http://www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com/>**.*
* Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.*
2/6/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Elam Eledege, 9 — Pizza Winner!
Alan Fleenor
H.G. Wells, 76
Aaron Clark, 17
Food Lion Birthday Cake Winner:
Shelby & Allen Barnes, 5
2/8/19 — Frances Ferrell Anderson
Mrs. Frances Ferrell Anderson, 82, passed away Tuesday February 5, 2019, at her home. She was born in Manchester, Tennessee, on July 29, 1936, the oldest child and only daughter to Joe and Lola Floyd Ferrell who preceded her in death in addition to her daughter, Melissa Diane Anderson; brother, Russell Ferrell. She was married to Billy Anderson from 1959 until his death in 2008. Together they raised 2 daughters on their small farm in Hillsboro. Frances was a huge help-mate
to her husband and was always by his side when tending to farm animals,
raking hay or planting the truck patch. A lot of folks will remember
seeing Miss Frances at the farmers markets with her veggies, jellies and
rocks. Frances was a much loved wife, mother and “Nanny”. She was a
member of the Prairie Plains Church of Christ and was a good neighbor,
volunteer and friend to the many people that knew her.
She is survived by her daughters, Angie Lane and her husband Timmy and
Connie Gastineau and her husband J.C.; brothers, Eldie and Birl Ferrell;
grandchildren, Chrissy (Jeremy) Thomas, Kara (Trevor) Carlton, Jillian
(Dylan) Cunningham, Caley and Cooper Gastineau; great grandchildren,
Lillian, Kayson, Madilyn and Kaitlyn; sister-in-law, Carolyn Hollingsworth;
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday in the Central Funeral Home Chapel
with Minister Billy Robison with burial to follow in the Mount Pleasant
Cemetery. Visitation: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday at Central Funeral Home,
Manchester, Tennessee. www.centralfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations by made to the Prairie
Plains Church of Christ or the Alzheimers Association.
Central Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements
2/8/19 — Mary Lynn Mills
Funeral services for Ms. Mary Lynn Mills, age 47, of Manchester, will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 8, 2019, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the funeral home on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Mary was born in Atlanta, GA to Catherine Henry and the late Bobby Donihe. She was known as the “Flooring Covering Lady”. Mary liked being outdoors, fishing, and camping. She was a hard worker and devoted friend. Mary loved spending time with family and friends, and she had a heart of gold.
Mary is survived by her mother, Catherine Henry; loving boyfriend of 7 years, Creg Melton; one brother, David Donihe; one sister, Lorra Fields.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mills family.
Allie Amado Signs Soccer Scholarship to Bryan College
Allie Amado signs fer soccer letter of intent surrounded by family and coaches. Front Row – left to right: David Amado, CHS head soccer coach and grandfather; Jodi Amado, mother; Allie Amado; Anna Amado, sister; and Carlos Amado, father. Back Row, left to right – Travis O’Kelley, Coffee COunty Middle School coach; Lee Xixis, CHS assistant soccer coach, Matt Manning and Chris Louk, former travel soccer coaches for Allie.
“I think I ended up where I am supposed to be” said Coffee County CHS senior Allie Amado on Wednesday as she signed her letter of intent to play college soccer at Bryan College. Surrounded by family, teammates and friends, Amado signed with the Dayton, TN liberal arts college in a ceremony held in the CHS library. “When I visited there, it felt like home” said Amado. “I loved the team and the coach.”
The Lions of Bryan are coached by Kwame Appiah who just completed his first year at the head of the program. Bryan competes in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Lions finished their fall season in November with a final record of 7-10-1. Amado is the first commitment and signee for Appiah as expects her to compete in the midfield this coming fall. Amado expects to major in Biology with the ultimate goal of attending medical school.
Allie’s coach, and grandfather, David Amado was quick to praise Appiah noting that the Lions appear to be a team on the rise. When asked about the strengths of Allie’s game, David was quick to point out her game knowledge and ability to distribute the ball. He expects Allie to excel at Bryan because of “her work ethic, her desire and her love for the game.”