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Snow Hits Coffee County
Snow scene photos from Ja. 16, 2018… Photos by Barry West
The weather system brought anywhere from a dusting to several inches of snow to parts of Tennessee. Here in Coffee County we received around 2 inches. Some areas in southern Kentucky saw at least nine inches of snow.
The snow brought with it difficulties on our roadways. Several minor accidents were reported throughout Coffee County.
Please be aware that it is very cold with wind chills dipping to below zero.
Make Sure Your Mailbox is Clear of Snow and Ice
The U.S. Postal Service needs residents to help keep walkways and areas around mailboxes clear of snow and ice.
The USPS said, “the Postal Service Tennessee District officials are making a concerted effort to raise public awareness of the importance of keeping walkways, sidewalks, and approaches to mailboxes clear from snow and ice in the interest of neighborhood safety.”
Here are some tips to help keep your USPS letter carrier safe:
Clear enough snow from curbside boxes to allow mail trucks to approach the box, deliver the mail and to drive away from the box without danger of the need for backing.
Slick streets in Manchester on Tuesday afternoon… Photo by Barry West
Walkways should be cleared of snow and ice and allow enough traction to avoid slips, trips or falls.
Steps should also be kept clear of ice and snow and in good repair so as not to cause injury to the letter carriers or others who visit the customer’s home.
Overhangs should be clear and free of snow and ice to avoid injury.
The USPS also asks that residents keep trash cans, vehicles and any other obstacles away from their mailboxes.
Gas Prices Rise
Gas prices increased across most of the country during the past week, yet states in the southeast still have some of the cheapest prices in the nation.
Tennessee gas prices increased 6 cents during the past week. The state average of $2.34 is 10 cents more than a month ago and 20 cents more than this time last year.
The national average price of a gallon of regular unleaded is $2.52, which is 8 cents more than a month ago and 18 cents more than a year ago.
The low price this week in Manchester is $2.23 per gallon and in Tullahoma the low price is $2.21.
TBI Used Reserve Funding to Avoid Layoffs and More
A report says the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation used reserves over the last four years to avoid layoffs and operational gaps due to budget cuts required by Gov. Bill Haslam’s administration.
The state comptroller’s office review says TBI has underestimated its costs and annually expected to operate at a budget shortfall with reserve accounts filling the gaps.
The report says TBI’s reserve accounts have been greatly diminished. Additionally, the Tennessee commissioner of finance and administration swept more than $6.1 million from TBI’s handgun permit fund in 2014 to put in Tennessee’s general fund.
The report says TBI didn’t request budget increases partly because its officials said they didn’t expect approval through the governor’s budget process.
TBI Director Mark Gwyn promised better communication and consideration of possibly charging for some services.
TWRA Asking for Public Input
Tennessee officials seek comments on hunting regulations
Tennessee wildlife officials are seeking public comments on regulations for the 2018-19 hunting season.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says it’s an opportunity for Tennesseans to offer ideas and share concerns about hunting regulations with the agency’s staff.
The agency says the comment period is open through Feb. 15.
It says public comments will be considered by the agency’s staff and may be presented as proposals for regulation changes.
Comments may be submitted by mail to: 2018-19 Hunting Season Comments, TWRA, Wildlife and Forestry Division, P.O. Box 40747, Nashville, TN 37204 or emailed to TWRA.HuntingComments@tn.gov. Please include “Hunting Season Comments” on the subject line of emailed submissions.
Camping Prices Going Up in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have announced fee increases at frontcountry campgrounds and picnic pavilions, starting on March 1, 2018.
According to a report from WBIR-TV in Knoxville, the increases range from 10 to 15 percent, which averages out to about $3 to $5, depending on the area. For example, a camping spot in Cades Cove or Elkmont will go from $20 to $25 in peak season.
Officials said the rate increases are necessary to meet the rising costs of operations, reduce a backlog of maintenance requirements on park facilities, and initiate needed improvements.
The park operates nine open campgrounds, seven group campgrounds, six picnic pavilions, and five horse campgrounds, and at most of them, fees have not risen since at least 2006.
Park officials are also improving the efficiency of campground management by adding three campgrounds to the national reservation system through Recreation.gov.
1/16/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Sheila Young — Pizza Winner!
Shannah Frame, 17
1/16/17–Wade Samuel Prince
Mr. Wade Samuel Prince, age 90 of Manchester, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Manchester Healthcare Center. He was born on September 13, 1927 in Waynesboro, TN to the late Floyd and Lula Viola Prince.
Wade retired as a truck driver from Time DC. He enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Lafaye Smith; son, Michael Wade Prince; daughter, Debbie Jeffers. Survived by his wife, Eleanor Prince; son, Larry Daniel Prince; daughter, Janet Lafaye Willis; step-daughter, Debra Diane Hill; brother, Charles Edward Prince; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Prince family.
1/19/18–Mary Alice Tuck
Funeral services for Mary Alice Tuck, age 46, of Estill Springs, TN, will
be conducted at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Manchester Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hillsboro Presbyterian Church
Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM
on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the funeral home. Mary passed away on
Monday, January 15, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Harton in Tullahoma, TN.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IN HONORED TO SERVE THE TUCK FAMILY
1/19/18–Frances M. Haley
Frances M Haley, formerly of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday,
January 13, 2018 at the Bridge at Hickory Woods in Antioch at the age of 92
years. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, January 19 at 1 PM at
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial
Gardens. Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 18, 2019
from 5 – 8 PM at the funeral home.
Mrs. Haley was the daughter of the late James and Mary Aileen Colyar Martin.
She worked as a telephone operator for many years. She was a member of the
First Christian Church of Tullahoma and had been attending the Antioch
Church of Christ. She enjoyed doing embroidery and reading. Mrs. Haley
had a “green thumb” and enjoyed working in her garden. She also loved
her
cats.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James
Haley; two brothers, Donald Martin and Richard Martin and one sister,
Lucille Martin.
Mrs. Martin is survived by one sister, Carol Pyle and her husband, Wayne of
LaVergne, TN; one brother, Kenneth Martin and his wife, Patsy of Manito,
IL; sister-in-law, Bridgett Martin of Tullahoma; special niece, Maribeth
Towle and her husband, Andrew of Murfreesboro; special nephew, James Pyle
and his wife, Laurie of Franklin and many other nieces and nephew.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.