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Young sportsman deer hunt set for Oct. 30-31
The first of two Tennessee young sportsman deer hunts for the 2021-22 season will be held the weekend of Oct. 30-31. Youth ages 6-16 may participate. Participating youth can use gun, muzzleloader, or archery equipment.
Young sportsmen must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult, 21 or older who must remain in position to take immediate control of the hunting device. The adult must also comply with the fluorescent orange regulations as specified for legal hunters. Multiple youth may be accompanied by a single qualifying adult.
Archery season began in the state on Sept. 25 and the first segment ends Oct. 29, the day prior to the opening of the young sportsman hunt. The second segment of archery only season is Monday, Nov. 1 through Friday, Nov. 5. Muzzleloader/archery season starts Nov. 6. In Unit CWD, gun/muzzleloader/archery season begins Nov. 6. The statewide gun/muzzleloader/archery season has the traditional opening date of the Saturday before Thanksgiving which this year is Nov. 20.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recommends that all hunters obtain a 2021-22 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The guide lists license requirements, the counties and bag limits for each of the different deer management units. The guide is available on the TWRA website. www.tnwildlife.org, the TWRA App, and where hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
ALL SMILES: Coffee Co. cross country reaches state meet for first time
The Coffee County Cross Country teams made history on Tuesday, Oct. 26, becoming the first teams in school history to make it to the State Championship. Running in the Regional meet at Cedars of Lebanon State Park, the Red Raider boys finished 2nd overall and the Lady Raiders placed 3rd to earn their trip to the State Championship next week in Hendersonville.
The Red Raider Boys who came into the meet seeded #2 in the region behind Siegel High School, went out and did what they had to do to secure their spot. CHS was led by Senior Jacob Rutledge with a time of 16:21 (3rd place individual overall). Rutledge was joined in the Top 10 by Freshman Fletcher Barnard, who ran a time of 17:17 which was good enough for 10th place. Garrett Masters (18:01), Jacob Slabaugh (18:07), and Landon Kenney (18:25) rounded out the scoring the Red Raiders all placing in the Top 25. Not counting in the team score, but also with great runs were Emmanuel Rodriguez (18:33) and Cayden Miller (18:42).
The Lady Raiders secured their spot in the State Championship with a huge upset of Oakland and Riverdale High School. Coming in to the race seeded #5 in the region, the Lady Raiders needed their best showing of the year and they did not disappoint. The Top 5 runners all ran their fastest times of the year which helped vault them to their 3rd place finish. The Lady Raiders were led by Senior Patricia Barrera with a time of 20:31, which was good enough for a 5th place individual finish. Barrera was followed by Ava McIntosh (23:27), Kailee Rossman (23:31), Madison Rooker (23:38), and Maddie Sullivan (23:58). Not counting in the team score, but also with great runs were Rylea McNamara (27:14) and Raygan Dubler (28:14). Patrica Barrera, Ava McIntosh, and Kailee Rossman all had Top 25 finishes.
Both teams will conclude their season at the State Championship on November 4th at Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville. The girls will run at noon and the boys will run at 12:50 p.m..
Birthdays- October 27
Birthdays:
Ashley Osmundson
Kenzie Givens- Pizza Winner!
Gary Hanby
Rachel Smartt- 17
Steve Anderson- 59
Anniversaries:
Phil & Dana Vernon
Angela Del Pilar
Angela Del Pilar of Lynchburg passed this life on Wednesday, October 27,
2021 at her residence at the age of 52. No services are scheduled.
Mrs. Del Pilar, the daughter of Jerry Clowers of Lynchburg and the late
Joan Sternik, was born in Chattanooga, TN. She loved being with her
family, especially her children and grandchildren. One of her favorite
activities was participating in the Lynchburg Trunk or Treat for Halloween.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by brother, Adam
Clowers.
Angela is survived by her husband, Juan Del Pilar of Lynchburg; father,
Jerry Clowers and his wife, Sheila of Lynchburg; sons, Max Masburn of Utah,
Kyle Manlosa and Juan E. Del Pilar, both of Lynchburg; daughters, Jessie
Mangrum of Tullahoma and Courtney Wiseman of Lynchburg; brother, Eugene
Wade Clowers of Arizona; sister, Mandy Hunt of Lynchburg and three
grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
TBI releases newly designed sex offender registry for Tennessee
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched an overhauled Tennessee Sex Offender Registry on Monday, rebuilt to modernize the look, feel, and operation of the public safety resource.
“In thinking about updates to the registry, we’ve worked to listen to feedback from the public and our law enforcement partners,” said Shelly Smitherman, TBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge. “We’ve also looked at surrounding states for ideas we think will make ours easier-to-use and more helpful to the public.”
After more than two years of planning and programming, the new Tennessee Sex Offender Registry features clearer navigation, more robust email notifications, a heightened focus on fugitive offenders, and gives the public valuable resources related to personal and digital safety.
While the TBI serves as the repository for sex offender data, local law enforcement agencies handle responsibilities related to updating offender profiles in accordance to state law. The overhaul of the public-facing registry follows updates, several years ago, to the software systems law enforcement agencies use to update offender data.
To fund the project, TBI secured grant funding totaling more than $180,000 from the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and contracted a private vendor, Steeple Technologies, to program a majority of the new registry. TBI also worked with the State of Tennessee’s Strategic Technology Solutions group to refresh the mapping portion of the site.
According to the TBI site, there are currently 91 registered sex offenders within the 37355 zip code. Click here to see that list.
• The new Tennessee Sex Offender Registry can be accessed on TBI’s website, www.tn.gov/tbi.
Report Finds TN Kids More Sedentary and Anxious
By Nadia Ramligan, TN Public News Service
Only 20% of kids nationwide are physically active for at least 60 minutes a day, according to a new United Health Foundation report that examines the health of women and children.
The report is based largely on federal data from 2019 leading into the pandemic, and looks at more than 100 measures of health. Dr. Ravi Johar, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare, said that percentage has likely gotten worse over the past year, putting more kids at risk for chronic conditions such as diabetes.
“It is worrisome because weight gain we know earlier in life can have consequences later in life,” he said. “So it’s just something that needs to be looked at closely.”
The report ranked Tennessee 32nd in the nation for kids’ physical activity. Johar added that children’s mental health also is a cause for concern, noting that anxiety among kids is widespread and on the rise. Nationwide, teen suicide has jumped 26% since 2014. The report found more than 7,000 kids ages 15 to 19 ended their lives in the two years before the pandemic began.
Tennessee ranks 34th in the nation for families’ access to well-child visits and 22nd for developmental screenings. Johar said a nationwide shortage of doctors is contributing to the dip in the number of kids in waiting rooms.
“We know there’s decreased access to pediatricians and to women’s health-care professionals,” he said. “So, maybe telehealth will be able to help with some of those things.”
Jason Rensendez, a member of the Consumers for Quality Care board, said Tennessee kids continue to fall short when it comes to health coverage. He encouraged parents and caregivers to research plans to ensure their children can get preventive care.
“As vaccines are starting to become more readily available to children,” he said, “understanding what those COVID coverage plans are in your insurance plan.”
The United Health Foundation report ranked Tennessee 26th in the nation for the number of uninsured kids and 44th in the nation for kids’ access to preventive dental care.
AAA urges Tennesseans to make holiday travel plans now
Tennesseans have begun making their travel plans for the holiday season. According to a new AAA Travel survey, over one-third (36%) of residents book their holiday trips by the end of October.
“Time is of the essence for people who plan to take a flight this holiday season,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “As we get closer to the holidays, airfares often rise as availability shrinks. We recommend you book by Halloween, for the best chance of finding the flight you want at a favorable rate.”
AAA will release its full Thanksgiving Travel Forecast November 9th.
“We’ve recently seen numerous flight delays and cancellations, and even more are possible during the holidays,” Haas continued. “So if you’re planning a flight, you may want to consider travel insurance. If your flight is cancelled, there are various policies that would help offset unexpected expenses like a hotel, transportation and food. You may also receive compensation for lost luggage, or if your flight is delayed for as little as 3 hours.”
VACCINE PROVIDING CONFIDENCE FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS
Nearly one-third (32%) of Tennesseans plan to take a vacation of 3 days or more during the 2021 holiday season. Meanwhile, sixteen percent have not yet decided. Fewer than half (40%) of Tennesseans without holiday travel plans are staying home for fear of contracting or spreading COVID-19.
Compared to last year, when a vaccine wasn’t available, 22% of Tennesseans are more comfortable traveling this holiday season. Meanwhile, nearly half (47%) feel the same as last year.
Manchester Chamber introduces ‘Manchester Gift Card’ for holiday shopping
Manchester Chamber of Commerce is introducing a “Manchester Gift Card” just in time for holiday shopping.
The card, which works much like a regular gift card, can be used at multiple Manchester area businesses for your holiday shopping.
Currently, businesses signed up to participate are Detention at the Elementary, Hillsboro 41 Market, Marcrom’s Pharmacy, Mercantile Cafe Bakery & Gift Shop, Owen’s Provisions & Apparel and Southern Diva Boutique. It is not too late to participate for area businesses – call the chamber at 931-728-7635.
Anyone with the card can use it at any of these locations so long as the card has a balance. Click here to inquire about getting a card or registering as a participating business.
Ray Farless
Ray Farless of Christiana passed this life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at
Manchester Healthcare Center at the age of 75. No services are scheduled.
Mr. Farless, a native of Bedford County, was the son of the late Kacy
Raymond and Ollie Burks Farless. Ray enjoyed fishing and farming and in the
last few years working Jigsaw puzzles with his wife, Daisy.
In addition to his wife, Daisy Farless of Christiana, Mr. Farless is
survived by sons, Tony and Johnny Farless, both of Tullahoma, John Church
of Manchester and Matthew Church of Unionville; daughters, Jessie Farless
of Tullahoma and Amy Stephens of Normandy; brother, Raymond Farless of
Manchester; sisters, Linda Crosslin of Shelbyville and Charlotte Jones and
Myrtle Cooper, both of Murfreesboro and eight grandchildren.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Braves overcome adversity, win G1 of World Series
Reliable pliability is how the 88-win Braves reached this 2021 World Series. And it’s the quality they summoned again against the Astros in a 6-2 victory in Game 1 on Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park that left both teams facing questions about what comes next.
In keeping with the theme of their season, the Braves got huge home runs in Game 1 from two of the outfielders acquired in the mad Trade Deadline dash to replace the lost production of injured star Ronald Acuña Jr., with Jorge Soler becoming the first player to hit a true leadoff home run in the World Series and with Adam Duvall launching a two-run shot to the Crawford Boxes in left in the third inning….
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