Motlow College invites its student body, students from area high schools and those who are home-schooled, and the general public to the annual College Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Moore County campus.
The event is set for 9 – 11:30 a.m. inside Nisbett Center and will include representatives from more than 30 colleges and universities, technology centers, specialty schools and the Armed Forces; according to Brenda Cannon, director of student and campus relations at Motlow.
“The College Fair is an excellent service provided to area residents, high schools and Motlow students” Cannon said. “It reinforces Motlow’s commitment to serve and empower residents as well as strengthen the K-12 partnerships.”
Eric Fowler of the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation will make presentations emphasizing the Hope Scholarship and the new Tennessee Promise opportunity. Reservations are required for these presentations and can be made by calling Cannon at 931-393-1548 or emailing bcannon@mscc.edu.
Those attending the fair will be able to gather information from representatives of Aquinas College, Art Institute of Tennessee, Austin Peay State University, Berry College, Bethel University, Carson-Newman University, Cumberland University, East Tennessee State University, Fayetteville College of Cosmetology, Hiwassee College, King University, Lee University, Lincoln Memorial University, Lipscomb University, Love Beauty School, Maryville College, Middle Tennessee State University, Nossi College of Art, O’More College of Design, Inc., Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Shelbyville, Tennessee State University, Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Trevecca Nazarene University, Tusculum College, Union University, University of Alabama at Huntsville, University of Memphis, University of North Alabama, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Sewanee: the University of the South, the United States Army, University of Tennessee, Vanderbilt University, Western Governors University and West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
The College Fair is sponsored by Motlow and the Tennessee Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. It is free and open to the public.
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College Fair At Motlow
Two Accidents Keep Emergency Crews Busy
Crash scene photo of the accident on Volunteer Parkway… Photo provided.
Wednesday morning, crews from Manchester Fire & Rescue, Manchester Police, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Coffee County EMS and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department were called to the scene of a 2-vehicle accident. The accident occurred around 4:15am on the Woodbury Hwy at the I-24 overpass. One vehicle collided with the other and both drivers were injured. Both were transported to a local hospital via ambulance for treatment and observation.
The second accident occurred on Volunteer Parkway in the Interstate Industrial Park at 7am. According to a report from the Tennessee Highway patrol, Haley Whitsell, age 21 was driving an SUV on Volunteer Parkway when she collided with Thomas Duliba, age 52, also driving an SUV. Manchester Fire & Rescue was called out because drivers were pinned in the vehicles and crews used the Jaws of Life to free them. Whitsell was flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center for treatment of her injuries. Duliba and a passenger were transported via Coffee County EMS to Medical Center of Manchester. Duliba was later flown to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga. We have no updated information on their conditions.
Water Line Problem Closes Schools
Manchester Water Department working to repair water main break on Wednesday… Photo by Barry West
There was a main water line leak on the Woodbury Hwy yesterday that closed Coffee County schools early on Wednesday. The leak affected the new middle school and New Union Elementary. All schools were closed due to students that ride various buses and middle school being countywide.
The water line is somewhat new and was installed by the State of Tennessee during the state’s Highway 53 extension project. The Manchester Water Department responded to the scene and worked several hours on repairs. Coffee County Middle School and New Union Elementary are closed again Thursday. All other schools are open.
The problem was found to be about 13 feet deep… Photo provided
Tullahoma Man Facing Sex Related Charges
A resident of North Polk Street in Tullahoma was arrested on sex charges involving a 15-year-old girl.
Felix Diaz-Castrejon, 32, was charged with statutory rape by an authority figure, incest and identity theft.
According to warrants obtained by Tullahoma Investigator Rana Pawlowski, on Oct. 8, 2013 the man is accused of chasing the 15-year-old through the house and then catching her and forcing her to have sex with him.
The investigator started an investigation into the allegations and obtained warrants.
Diaz-Castrejon used a Social Security number to gain employment illegally here and the number belonged to an individual who is deceased. He also used the name Felix Diaz. So he was charged with the identity theft.
Eye Exam Among Most Important Tests for Tennessee Students
PHOTO: Tennessee parents have one more item to add to that back-to-school checklist, getting the kids in for an eye exam. Photo credit: Randen Pederson/Flickr.
Tonya Reynoldson, president of the Tennessee Association of Optometric Physicians, says this is a great time of year to get students in for eye exams, especially the younger children who may not always speak up.
“Eye health is very important,” she stresses. “It’s the essential way that kids learn, is through visual.
“Eighty percent that they take in is usually visual and the other is 20 percent, pretty much auditory.”
Signs that a child may have eye or vision problems include headaches, frequent eye rubbing or blinking and the avoidance of reading and other close activities.
Reynoldson also explains that just like other health issues, early detection and treatment is key for vision or eye health problems such as amblyopia, more commonly known as lazy eye.
“Especially in the case of kids starting kindergarten,” she points out. “One of the most common diagnoses that we run into is a lazy eye.
“So that child doesn’t develop good depth perception, and if that’s not caught early, that could cause some issues down the road.”
The American Optometric Association suggests a child’s first eye exam at around six-months of age, with another at age three and then again around kindergarten or first grade.
From there, students should have their eyes checked every other year, or more frequently if specific problems or risk factors exist.
Rumors Flying About Monteagle Elementary Closing
Monteagle Elementary School… Photo by Barry West
The town is basically split between Marion and Grundy counties and very small portion of Franklin County and only has the one school to serve nearly 400 students. The director says if they find it cost effective, they would actually be requesting that Grundy County educate the students an equal amount of years with Marion County six (6) years verses six (6). But if the analysis showed that maintaining the current status is what is best for all involved then it would not make sense to “shave off” the 6, 7, and 8 grades. There are no middle schools in Grundy County, only K-8 and one high school. A decision will be made after the study is complete.
Update On I-24 Crash On Tuesday
Tractor-trailer crashes on I-24… Photos by Barry West
An accident stalled traffic on Interstate 24 on Tuesday afternoon. 3 tractor-trailers collided near Exit 105 eastbound. Several emergency crews were called to the scene around 1pm. Traffic was rerouted to Highway 41 off Exit 97 for approximately 2 hours while the wreckage was cleared.
All 3 tractor trailers were traveling on I-24 eastbound around mile marker 105. Traffic was slowing moving in the area, and Arthur Key of Concord, GA was unable to stop and struck the rear of another 18-wheeler driven by John Brazier of Ooltewah, TN. Key’s truck went off the left side of the roadway, over corrected, and began to roll. While rolling the truck struck the rear of a tractor-trailer operated by Thomas Cornelius of Lakeland, FL. Key’s vehicle came to rest blocking all lanes of I-24 on the eastbound side. Brazier and Cornelius’ trucks were driven from the scene and the Key truck was removed by Hullett’s Wrecker Service.
No injuries were reported. The Tennessee Highway Patrol provided information in this report.
Emergency crews on the scene of tractor-trailer accident.
High Speed Police Chase Ends With An Arrest
A Manchester man was arrested after a high speed chase on the interstate by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Jason Elton Frakes, 36, of Willow Oak Road was arrested Tuesday (Aug. 26) with evading arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, restriction of firearm ammunition, DUI and reckless endangerment.
Trooper Jason Boles was pursing Frakes on his motorcycle on Interstate 24 but pulled off due to the weather conditions. Later Deputy Keith Raney spotted the motorcycle and stopped it and took the man into custody.
Frakes is scheduled to appear in Coffee County General Sessions Court Oct. 21. He is being held under a $120,000 bond.
Man Arrested For Trying To Pass Counterfeit Money
A Winchester man was arrested after allegedly attempting to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at the South Jackson Street Shell in Tullahoma.
A store clerk told Officer Randy Baltimore that Garieon J. Simmons, 26, of Industrial Drive, Winchester attempted to pass the bill in the store for a gas and beer purchase. When the store clerk checked the bill with a marking pen it proved to be fake.
When the officer first spoke with Simmons, he first denied knowing that it was counterfeit but later admitted to knowing that it was a fake bill.
He told the officer that he threw it in the outside trash but after going through the trash the officer was unable to locate the money.
Simmons was transported to the Coffee County Jail and charged with fabricating/tampering with evidence. At last report he was being held under a $2,500 bond. He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions court Sept. 11.
Woman Charged With Being Under The Influence Of Alcohol At An Area School
A Tullahoma woman faces criminal charges in Franklin County for entering an elementary school while under the influence of alcohol. A report filed by School Resource Officer Jason Brockman, stated that while he was conducting security checks, Danielle VanOhlen (560 Lake Haven Drive, Tullahoma) entered the office area of North Lake Elementary School and made contact with office staff and school administrators. After emergency medical personnel were called, VanOhlen was transported to Harton Regional Medical Center, evaluated and released. VanOhlen was then placed under arrest by Deputy Brockman and transported to the Franklin County Jail on a charge of public intoxication and has a court date of September 22nd at 8:00am in Franklin County General Sessions Court.
