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WINTER HOMETOWN SPORTS SERIES SCHEDULE, CHS BASKETBALL BROADCAST SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Thunder Radio – Manchester’s only locally owned media and leader in sports coverage- will continue to expand our coverage of winter sports this year.
Of course Thunder Radio will continue our broadcasts of Coffee County Central basketball, with over 30 game broadcasts lined up this winter.
Meanwhile, the Thunder Radio Hometown Sports Series broadcasts (Westwood and Coffee Middle basketball) will be expanding from 12 broadcasts to approximately 20 broadcasts this winter.
Join broadcasters Josh Peterson and Court Steere, as well as student broadcasters Elizabeth Brown, Jaxon Vaughn and Luke Beachboard all winter long for broadcasts at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM and worldwide you can listen by downloading the Manchester Go smartphone app and at thunder1320.com. Our winter broadcast schedule is below. Dates and broadcasts subject to change based on schedule changes, weather and broadcaster availability. Games marked with * could be online only stream at thunder1320.com.
Games shaded in blue indicate Westwood broadcasts, light red indicate Coffee Middle and dark red indicate Central High School broadcasts (tournament games subject to availability, depending on exact dates and times of games).
Drug take back event set for Oct. 23
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
The Tullahoma Police Department, Coffee County Anti-Drug Coalition, and Walmart have partnered together for this event. Together they will provide an additional resource for citizens to dispose of unused or expired medication(s). The event will take place at Walmart on North Jackson Street in Tullahoma. Drop-off services will be available from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Saturday, October 23, 2021.
If you would like to dispose of medications any other time, Manchester and Tullahoma Police Departments have a permanent drop box.
Tennessee gas price average sees double-digit increase for 2nd straight week
For the second week in a row, the Tennessee gas price average saw a double-digit increase week-over-week. Since last Monday, gas prices across Tennessee have risen 10 cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.12 which is 22 cents more expensive than one month ago and $1.18 more than one year ago.
In Coffee County, the average price per gallon is $3.17, which is 5 cents above the state average and just 15 cents below the national average.
“Compared to the price of gas a year ago, it now costs consumers about $17 more to fill up their vehicles,” said Megan Cooper, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like drivers will be finding relief at the pump any time soon. Global supply concerns continue to keep upward pressure on the price of crude oil, which is now closing daily above $80 per barrel.”
Quick Facts
- 24% of Tennessee gas stations have prices below $3.00
- The lowest 10% of pump prices are $2.93 for regular unleaded
- The highest 10% of pump prices are $3.35 for regular unleaded
- 4 metro areas saw double-digit increases in their metro averages over last week: Cleveland (+ 17 cents), Nashville (+15 cents), Chattanooga (+ 14 cents), Clarksville (+ 12 cents)
National Gas Prices
The national average for a gallon of gasoline rose a nickel over the past week to hit $3.32. The primary driver of this surge remains the cost of crude oil, which is now closing daily above $80 a barrel. In August, the price of crude was in the low $60s per barrel.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), last week’s total domestic gasoline supply fell by 2 million bbl to 223.1 million bbl. Gasoline demand also fell from 9.43 million b/d to 9.19 million b/d, but the agency calculates it is still some 610,000 b/d above last year. Typically, softening demand should result in some easing of pump prices, but the higher cost for crude is blocking this. With oil prices remaining elevated, pump prices will follow suit because the cost of crude oil accounts for more than half of the price of each gallon of gas.
Forecasts from the International Energy Agency for more robust oil demand, especially heating oil this winter, are also keeping crude oil prices elevated.
Today’s national average of $3.32 is 13 cents more than a month ago, $1.16 more than a year ago, and 67 cents more than in 2019.
National Oil Market Dynamics
At the close of Friday’s formal trading session, WTI increased by 97 cents to settle at $82.28. Crude prices increased last week despite the EIA reporting that total domestic crude inventories increased by 6.1 million bbl to 427 million bbl last week. The current storage level is nearly 13 percent lower than the level at this same time last year. Given supply concerns, the market continues to bolster prices higher because of tight supply. Prices could climb further this week if EIA’s next report shows a decline in stocks.
Tennesseans make earthquake preparedness priority
Tennessee will be among 14 central and southern U.S. states on Thursday, Oct., 21, 2021, coordinating the annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut drill to raise awareness about the importance of catastrophic earthquake preparedness.
The most recent earthquake to strike the Middle Tennessee area took place in nearby Bedford County on August 25, 2021. That quake registered at 2.3 in magnitude. Evidently, it was felt at 1:19 in the morning. See the earthquake map HERE.
The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) is working to register businesses, communities, individuals, organizations, and schools for the ShakeOut drill so they can learn how to prevent damage and injuries in the event of a catastrophic earthquake.
“The emergencies Tennesseans have faced over the past two years – COVID-19, devastating floods, tornados, a Christmas Day bombing – show us that if a disaster can happen, it will happen,” said TEMA Director Patrick Sheehan. “We don’t know when the next earthquakes will happen, but we can prepare and learn how you can protect yourself, your family, your business, and your community before the ground starts shaking.”
During the ShakeOut drill, participants will practice the Drop, Cover, and Hold On technique, which is the proper self-protection measure in an earthquake. The technique’s actions are:
• DROP to the ground;
• Take COVER under a sturdy desk or table, or cover your head and neck with your arms;
• HOLD ON until the shaking stops.
The ShakeOut is free and open-to-the-public. To participate, and for more information, individuals and organizations can register at www.shakeout.org/centralus.
New meeting opportunity for area veterans, first responders
Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 is partnering with Access
Hope 24/7 to announce a new group for military veterans and first
responders. The DD-214 Alumni Meeting will be held the first Thursday of
each month at 6 PM at 411 South Anderson Street in Tullahoma.
Since first responders often face similar types of trauma that military
people do, and they have answered a similar call to serve, they are
encouraged to attend the meetings until there is enough attendance to create
a separate first-responder group.
Access Hope 24/7 is a local non-profit with many resources to help with the
complex issues people face today. More information is available at
www.accesshope247.com <http://www.accesshope247.com>
For more information and to stay current on the latest local VFW news, visit
our Facebook page and website at www.vfwpost10904.com
<http://www.vfwpost10904.com>
TAX TIP TUESDAY: Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t file a return
By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block
Individuals who are not required to file a tax return may still be eligible for Economic Impact Payments (also known as Stimulus Payments). To be eligible for the payments you must be a US citizen or resident alien, have a work-eligible Social Security number, and not be a dependent on someone else’s tax return in 2020.
There have been 3 Economic Impact Payments. The first payment was issued in April/May of 2020 and was $1200 for adults and $500 for qualifying children dependents. The second payment was issued in January 2021 and was $600 for adults and $600 for qualifying children dependents. The third payment was issued beginning in March 2021 and was $1400 for adults and their dependents. The first and second Economic Impact Payments which were not received when IRS processed the payments can be claimed as the Recovery Rebate Credit by filing a 2020 Income Tax Return.
Individuals who receive Social Security, SSI, Railroad Retirement, or VA benefits should have received the EIP even if they didn’t file a tax return. However, in some cases those payments were missed due to the IRS not having enough information to issue the payment. Also, if you don’t file a return but you have dependent children living in your home, you should file a 2020 return or register as a non-filer to receive the payments for your dependent children. You can register as a non-filer on the IRS website at IRS.GOV/EIP or contact your tax professional to file a return.
If IRS indicates that your stimulus payments have been issued but you have not received the payment, you should initiate a payment trace using IRS Form 3911 or contact IRS at 800-919-9835.
If you need to file a 2020 return to receive the 1st and 2nd Economic Impact Payments, please call your local H&R Block office. In Manchester TN call 931-728-9462. H&R Block Has Your Back!
Woodie Coy Shelton
Mr. Woodie Coy Shelton, age 83, of Manchester, TN,
passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Shelton was born in Coffee Co., TN, to his late parents Raymond Frank
Shelton and Robbie Elenter Banks Shelton. He was a factory worker for Coey
Tannery for most of his life until retirement. Mr. Shelton enjoyed
gardening and loved living in his cabin home. He was a simple man and was
loved by many.
Mr. Shelton is survived by brother, Buddy Boyce Shelton; sister, Jo Phyllis
(Ronnie) Crownover; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 12:00pm
noon at Rileys Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 2760 Roberts Ridge Rd.,
Manchester, TN, 37355, with Bro. Dwight Duckworth officiating. Burial will
immediately follow the graveside services.
Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774,
centralfuneralhome.com
3rd annual Veterans Day Parade is set for Nov. 6
The third annual Manchester Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony are set for Saturday, Nov. 6. Everyone is invited to come and attend the event on the downtown square in Manchester.
Prize money will be awarded to the top 3 parade entries.
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. with the ceremony starting at 11 a.m.
The parade is being hosted by the Coffee County Veterans Association.
You can find the parade application by clicking here and then scrolling down.
For additional information or questions, contact Kimberly King at 251-554-8836.
Nominees being accepted for Coffee County Governor’s Star Award
Each year Tennessee celebrates its Volunteer State legacy by honoring the
state’s top volunteers. The Governor’s Stars Awards recognizes one person
over age 25, and one person under age 25, in each county. Howard Thompson of
Tullahoma was the Coffee County recipient for 2020-2021.
This year, G. Lamar Wilkie has been asked to serve as Coffee County
Coordinator for the program. Residents of Coffee County since 2007, he and
his wife Donna are involved in church, local civics and veterans’ groups. A
21-year Navy veteran, Wilkie is a writer with several published books. His
other passions include music, art, travel and continuing his service to the
community by helping others.
Wilkie has convened a committee of several men & women, in widely different
social circles, who will review all nominations and make the final
selection. Their recommendation will be sent to the Governor’s Stars Award
State Coordinator.
If you know someone whose stellar community service merits the Governor’s
Stars Award, a fillable PDF nomination form is available at
https://bit.ly/gvsaccpage or a paper form may be requested by contacting
Wilkie at glw@glwilkie.com or by leaving a
message at (931) 246-9258.
Wilbur Elmer Gesell
On Friday October 15, 2021, Mr. Wilbur Elmer
Gesell, 87, passed away peacefully at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Carrie Gesell; in-laws,
Chester and Lydia Wiedeman; sister, Doris Christensen.
He leaves behind his best friend and bride of sixty-five years, Mitzi. He
also leaves behind his children, Gary A. (Chip) Gesell, Jon S. Gesell and
Mark (Cathy) Gesell and Linda Adams, all of Manchester; brother, Rudolph
John Gesell, Brookeville, Indiana; sister, Phyllis Jean Utterback,
Brownsburg, Indiana; grandchildren, Jennifer Gesell (Michael Caruso), Lori
(Stephen) Henley, Julie Gesell, Sara Adams, Gregory (Amber) Palmier and
Kevin (Jodi) Palmier; great grandchildren, Matthew (Cynthia) Palmier,
Jessica (Ben) Fitzgerald, Kayla Palmier, Dylan Palmier, and Jackson Henley;
great great grandchild, Marilyn Palmier.
Wilbur traveled all across the United States while driving for 55 years for
Batesville Casket Company. He was also a supervisor at Batesville where he
made numerous life-long friends. Batesville Casket Company was a very
large and important part of his life.
He had a strong work ethic and high expectations for himself. He believed
in “doing the right thing” which meant doing his best no matter how trivial
the task.
Wilbur was a loving husband and dad, a proud papa, a caring brother, and a
friend whose door was always open.
He was also the best caregiver to his daughter Linda. He was devoted to
her well-being and making sure she was happy. He always tried to leave her
with a smile and a laugh.
Wilbur loved God, his country, and was blessed with the gift to make people
feel at ease.
He was good at many things. He could take a bushel of grapes and turn them
into a fine wine. He was an accomplished card player, Cincinnati Reds fan,
an avid NASCAR fan, a carpenter, farmer, and a true adventurer. He loved
life and people.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Hillsboro United
Methodist Church with Ministers, Kent Bailey and George Brown officiating
with burial to follow in the Hillsboro Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Tuesday at Central Funeral Home, Manchester,
Tennessee.
Masonic Service: 8:00 PM Tuesday in the chapel of Central Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, he asked that donations be made to the First United
Methodist Church Cemetery, Hillsboro, Tennessee or The Saint John’s Church
Cemetery in Penntown, Indiana.