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Political Forum/Debate set for April 3
The Manchester Times and Thunder Radio, will be hosting a political forum from 5:30-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 3 at The Church at 117, located at 117 East Fort St, Manchester.
Candidates for all county-wide races have been invited. Many candidates will be given four minutes of open microphone time to state their platform, qualifications and answer questions.
However, there will be two separate hour-long debates for county mayor candidates and sheriff candidates. Candidates for county mayor will be on stage from 6:05-7:05 p.m. for a debate-style format. Then, from 7:45-8:45 p.m., candidates for county sheriff will be on stage for a debate-style format. The event will be moderated by Times publisher Josh Peterson along with Lucky Knott and Rob Clutter of Thunder Radio. The event will be broadcast live by Thunder Radio, AM-1320, FM-107.9.
The event is free to the candidates and is free to the public. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Anyone who wishes to submit a question for consideration for the mayoral or sheriff’s debates can do so by emailing to jpeterson@manchestertimes.com.
5:30-5:34 – Benton Bartlett, candidate for Road Superintendent (incumbent)
5:35-5:39 – Ronnie Dale Watts, candidate for Road Superintendent
5:40-5:44 – John Marchesoni, candidate for Trustee (incumbent)
5:45-5:49 – Robin Dunn, candidate for Trustee
5:50-5:54 – Heather Duncan, candidate for Circuit Court Clerk (incumbent)
5:55-5:59 – Natalie Brooke Dotson, candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
6:05-7:05 – Debate # 1 – County Mayor Candidates: Gary Cordell (incumbent), Mark Allen, Tim Brown, David Pennington, John Constantine
7:15-7:19 – Donna Toney, candidate for Register of Deeds (incumbent)
7:20-7:24 – Chris Elam, candidate for Register of Deeds
7:25-7:29 – Teresa Wright, candidate for Register of Deeds
7:30-7:34 – Teresa McFadden, candidate for County Clerk (incumbent)
7:35-7:39 – Jenna Amacher, candidate for County Clerk
7:45-8:45 – Debate #2 – Sheriff Candidates: Steve Graves (incumbent), Chad Partin, Larry Swan, Harry Conway
Two People Arrested for Church Burglaries in Shelbyville
Colby Donaldson
Tammie Donaldson
At the residence on Woodbury Street Investigators made contact with Colby and Tammie Donaldson who denied the investigators entrance into the home. After a search warrant was obtained and executed at the residence police discovered thousands of dollars’ worth of property unlawfully taken from Victory Celebration Revival Church. While within the residence investigators also observed items taken from additional church burglaries and a burglary of a residence in Shelbyville. A subsequent search warrant was obtained, and the stolen property was collected.
As a result of the investigation the Donaldson’s have been charged with burglary and theft of property for their involvement in the offenses at Victory Celebration Revival Church, First Church of the Nazarene, Sevier Street Baptist Church, and Scott United Methodist Church. The couple has also been charged with aggravated burglary and theft of property for their involvement in a residential burglary. Both are in the Bedford County jail on a $170,000 bond. The investigation continues as to their possible involvement in other offenses.
Vote on Medical Marijuana Postponed
Photo from thcfinder.com
The sudden decision to roll the bill came in the midst of testimony from state health officials.
The sponsor of the bill is Tennessee State Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby), maintains the bill will pass.
The bill allows for the use of medical cannabis oil in pill or ointment form for various conditions, such as cancer, Parkinson’s or PTSD.
3/24/18 — Donald Ellis
A memorial service visitation for Mr. Donald “Don” Alvin Ellis, age 80 of Manchester will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 5-7pm at Central Funeral Home. Mr. Ellis passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma after an extended illness.
Mr. Ellis was born on April 22, 1937, to the late Sam Louis Ellis and Rena Capella Ellis in St. Augustine, Fl. He was a retired iron worker and a member of the Ironworkers Union 492 in Nashville. He loved woodworking, fishing, and painting cars. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Ellis.
Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Norma Jean Waters Ellis; two sons, David Ellis and wife Crystal of Manchester, and Dean Ellis and wife Delores of New Smyrna Beach FL; one daughter, Dawn Bellomy and husband, David of Manchester; grandchildren, Riley Bellomy, Vonda Smith, Scott Ellis, and Deanna Ellis; great grandchildren, Conner and Chloe Smith, and Hunter Ellis; one brother, Joseph Ellis of New Orleans, LA and a host of friends.
Central Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Prep Results and Schedule Update
Tuesday Prep Schedule
> WMS Boys’ Soccer downed Riverside Christian – 9 to 0 – See the story HERE
> WMS Baseball crushed Moore Co – 21 to 3 – See the story HERE
> CHS Boys’ Soccer lost at Shelbyville – 5 to 2 – See the story HERE
> CHS Tennis at Franklin Co – CANCELLED, No make-up match planned
> CCMS Tennis HOSTS Lewisburg – PPD, Make-up is April 17th
> CCMS Baseball HOSTS North Franklin – PPD, Make-up is March 22nd
> CCMS Boys’ Soccer HOSTS North Franklin – PPD, Make-up is April 3rd
> CCMS Softball HOSTS North Franklin – PPD, Make-up is April 5th
> CHS Baseball(JV) HOSTS Grundy Co – CANCELLED
> WMS Softball at Huntland – PPD, Make-up is March 21
> CHS Baseball at Lincoln Co – PPD, Make-up is March 21 at CHS(DH)
> CHS Softball at Lincoln Co – PPD, Make-up is March 21 at CHS
Wednesday Prep Schedule
4:00 PM – CHS Baseball HOSTS Lincoln Co – Doubleheader
5:00 PM – CHS Softball HOSTS Lincoln Co – Thunder Radio broadcast
5:00 PM – CCMS Baseball at North Franklin
5:00 PM – WMS Baseball at Moore Co
6:00 PM – WMS Softball at Huntland
Westwood Soccer Clinches Conference Regular Season Title with Win over Riverside Christian
Ian Weldon of Westwood soccer
On a cold and windy day at Dyer-Bouldin Field, the Westwood soccer team welcomed Riverside Christian for a conference match. The Rockets made the match even more miserable for their visitors from Fayetteville with 7 first half goals. Westwood went on to win by a final score of 9 to 0. The win assures Westwood the number 1 seed in the conference tournament next month.
The Rockets wasted no time in getting on the board as they got a goal in the 1st minute from John Martinez. Ian Weldon added a goal in the 7th minute and the 10th minute to give Westwood the commanding lead. Coach Jonathan Graf emptied his bench to begin the 2nd half as the Rockets improved to 6 and 0 on the year and 5 and 0 in conference play.
Connor Cravens, Martinez and Weldon each finished with 2 goals. Keiton Sherrill added a goal and an assist. Caleb Cargile and Adam Gann added goals in the second half and Louie Frazier finished with 1 assist. Bodey Todd had 3 saves in goal for Westwood.
Westwood will now be off until April 2nd when they will play host to Tullahoma in a non-conference match. That match will kick off at 6 PM at Dyer-Bouldin Field.
Westwood Baseball Demolishes Moore County
Blake Hale of Westwood baseball[File Photo]
Sending 17 batters to the plate, the Rockets took a 12 to 0 lead after one inning as they used walks, Moore County errors and 7 hits to take control of the game. Westwood added 5 runs in the 2nd and 4 more in the 3rd inning as they improved to 6 and 0 on the season and 5 and 0 in conference play.
Blake Hale, Brady Nugent, Luke Beachboard and Trenton Thompson all scored 4 runs in the game. Hale and Nugent each had a triple for Westwood. Beachboard finished with a double and a single.
Westwood is set to travel to Lynchburg on Wednesday for Game #2 in the conference series. First pitch will be at 5 PM.
CHS Soccer Falls to Shelbyville
Paco Barrera of CHS soccer
The Red Raider soccer team of Coffee County Central High School opened up district play on Tuesday night in Shelbyville. The cold and wet conditions, coupled with a physical Shelbyville team would provide Coffee County their most challenging match of the early season. After rallying to tie the match at 2 goals apiece at the half, the Red Raiders fell by a final score of 5 to 2.
Shelbyville got on the board with a pair of goals in the first 10 minutes. Leo Botello got Coffee County on the board in the 31st minute off an assist from Cameron Kistler. Paco Barrera tied the game in the final 2 minutes of the half.
In the second half, the Eagles dominated the scoring as they notched goals in the 45th, 58th and 60th minutes to capture the district win. Coffee County is now 2 and 1 on the year but 0 and 1 in district play.
The Raiders hits the road on Friday when they travel to Cleveland to take part in the Cleveland Classic. Coffee County will take on East Hamilton at 7:30 PM(EDT) on Friday. The Red Raiders will face Walker Valley at 10 AM on Saturday, followed by Howard at 4 PM.
3/22/18 — Susie Ellsworth
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Ellsworth, age 95, of Normandy, TN, will
be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Manchester Funeral
Home. Burial will follow in Fountain Grove Cemetery in Morrison, TN.
Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM on
Wednesday, March 21 at the funeral home. Mrs. Ellsworth passed away on
March 17, 2018 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
Susie was born in Warren County, TN, the daughter of the late John and
Mary Basham Pelham. She was a cook and janitor for Coffee County School
System.
In addition to her parents, Susie was also preceded in death by her
husband, Ira Ellsworth; two sons, Ira Ellsworth, Jr. and John Perry
Ellsworth; four brothers, Hiram, Dorsey, Levi and Lawton Pelham; four
sisters, Mazel Roach, Jane Jones, Margaret Coppinger, and Daisy Pelham;
one grandchild, Steven Uselton; and one great grandchild, Shane Uselton.
She is survived by four daughters, Mary (Wayne) England and Cherry Smith,
both of Manchester, Rena Sue Land and Brenda March, both of Tullahoma;
eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and ten great, great
grandchildren.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE ELLSWORTH FAMILY
Roadway Work Continues
Photo by Barry West
The Rogers Group who is doing the work on the roadway is conducting the milling process before the paving work begins. The hours of work will be 7pm to 6am, Sunday through Thursday.
Please drive carefully and allow yourself extra time during this project.
Also, in road work news, Tennessee Department of Transportation crews are busy this time of year patching potholes on state highways and bridges. Winter weather extremes always lead to an increase in potholes in Tennessee.
State officials are asking drivers to work with the Department of Transportation by moving over and slowing down when you see TDOT crews working on the highways and bridges. State law requires motorists to move over or slow down for emergency, maintenance and construction vehicles or face a fine of up to $500.
To report a pothole, visit the TDOT website.