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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2002
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Three Injured In Head-on Collision |
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Two teenagers were transported to separate Memphis
hospitals Friday, August 16, after a head-on collision on
US Highway 70 left three injured. Tennessee Highway Patrol
Trooper Derrick Swenson investigated the 9:45 p.m.
accident, which occurred 100 feet east of Tate School
Road.
According to the officer's report, Clifton J. Hunt, 18, of
46 3rd Avenue, Huntingdon was traveling west on US 70 as
Terry A Wilson, 39, of 4604 Tate School Road, Huntingdon
turned onto US 70 from Tate School Road. Wilson reportedly
crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and struck
Hunt's 1992 Eagle Talon head-on. Both drivers, along with
Deangelo Shirrell, 14, a passenger in the Hunt vehicle,
were transported to Baptist Emergency Room by ambulance.
Shirrell, whose address is listed as 33 3rd Avenue,
Huntingdon, was later transferred LeBonheur Children's
Hospital in Memphis. His mother stated Monday that
Deangelo sustained a left hip fracture and had undergone
eye surgery after a severe laceration resulted in the loss
of half his eyelid. She stated it is unknown at this time
if sight has been affected in that eye. He is in room
7415.
Clifton Hunt was transferred to The Med for further
treatment, but had been released by Monday, according to a
hospital spokesperson.
Wilson was reportedly treated at Baptist Hospital and
charged with vehicular assault, DUI, second offense and
driving on a suspended driver's license. The Wilson
vehicle, a 1986 Lincoln Towncar was towed from the scene
by Larkin's Service Center while Kee's Wrecker Service
towed the Hunt vehicle.
One other injury related accident occurred on Friday,
August 16, The report filed by Trooper Chad Cox indicated
that Gina H. Dulaney, 23, of 5000 Highway 220, Lavinia,
was traveling south on Highway 220 at 11:45 a.m. when she
drove her 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo into standing water
and it hydroplaned to the left. The vehicle reportedly
sideswiped a tree and came to a final rest in a soybean
field. Ms. Dulaney was reportedly transported to Milan
Hospital by private vehicle and Beard Auto Body towed her
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Candidates Qualify for Municipal Elections -
Three Vie for McKenzie Mayor |
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Thirty-five candidates are vying for seats in six of
eight municipalities during the November 5 elections.
Only Atwood and Trezevant hold their elections different
from the state and federal general elections.
MCKENZIE - Billy Barksdale, incumbent Patty
Edwards, and Walter Winchester are seeking the office of
mayor. Miss Edwards is the incumbent mayor . Barksdale
is the executive director of the McKenzie Industrial
Development Corporation and Winchester is a retired
Federal Civil Service worker. Barksdale attempted to run
four years ago only to learn that he did not meet the
residency requirement since only his front yard, not his
house, was in the corporate city limits. His residence
has since been annexed into the city limits and he is
eligible to seek election.
Councilman Ward 2 - Jerry Arthur, incumbent for
the Councilman Ward 2 seat, is being challenged by Tony
L. Lane.
Councilman Ward 3 - Incumbent Willie Huffman is
running unopposed.
Councilman Ward 5 - Incumbent Gene Hale is being
opposed by Jerry Drewry.
TOWN OF HUNTINGDON - Four persons are seeking the
three at-large council seats. Incumbents Clarence
Norman, Melissa Powell and John Sanders are seeking
re-election. Jeffery L. Bailey, a former councilman, is
also seeking election to one of the seats. The top three
voter-getters will be elected. There is no mayoral
election this year.
TOWN OF BRUCETON - Mayor Robert Keeton III is
seeking re-election. He is being challenged by Doreen H.
Abbott, who is Keeton's neighbor. Bob Clark and Dan
Young are seeking re-election at their respective seats
as aldermen. Neither is being contested.
CITY OF CLARKSBURG - Mayor Jeff Reed is
uncontested in his bid for re-election. Two aldermen
seats are up for election. Incumbent Patsy Haywood has
qualified for re-election as alderman. Stanley Laws is
seeking the seat of aldermen presently held by Roger
Grant, who is not seeking re-election.
TOWN OF HOLLOW ROCK - Greg Hillard is seeking
election to the position of mayor. Hillard is presently
serving as mayor after being appointed to the position
upon the resignation of Jimmy Lowe. Hillard is being
challenged by Billy J. Roberts.
Eight persons qualified for four aldermen seats in
Hollow Rock. Candidates include: Jerry Dobson, Edward
Lee Cary (incumbent), Tim Runions, Kevin L. Simpson,
Michael A. Smith (incumbent), Ronnie Webb, Darren Wilks,
and Rob Wood. Not seeking re-election are RaSha Cook and
John Rutherford.
CITY OF MCLEMORESVILLE - Mayor Phil Williams is
being unopposed in his bid for re-election. In the
at-large aldermen races, five candidates are seeking the
five positions. Incumbents Barbara Younger, Sue Newsome,
Angie Martin and Harold Blow are seeking re-election.
Don T. Reed is seeking the seat being vacated by William
Earl O'Neil, who is not seeking re-election.
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Carroll, Henry Birds Test Positive For West Nile Virus;
Gibson County Man Tests Positive |
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By Linda Bolton
linda@mckenziebanner.com |
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Three birds in the tri-county area have tested positive
for West Nile Virus, according to a report from the
Tennessee Department of Health.
Tim Carter, Environmental Specialist with the Carroll
County Health Department, said positive test results
were received Friday on two Carroll County birds sent
for testing on August 5. Both were Blue Jays, one found
in McKenzie and the other found in Atwood. Carter said
the birds were sent to the state lab in Nashville for
confirmation of the disease. He added that he is waiting
on results of another bird from McKenzie sent to the
state lab on August 9.
Mr. Carter said the health department is currently
accepting only blue jays and crows for testing, as they
are the most susceptible to contract the disease.
The Tennessee Department of Health also announced Friday
that the state has the first probable human case of West
Nile virus. A blood sample from an 83-year-old Gibson
County man tested positive for the disease at a state
lab, however it will be sent to the Centers for Disease
Control for confirmation.
The man, whose name was not released, has been released
from the hospital in fair condition. He had been
hospitalized with encephalitis, an inflammation of the
brain.
Humans are infected with WNV when they are bitten by a
certain species of mosquitoes, which have recently
bitten an infected bird. Humans cannot be infected with
WNV from birds.
The CDC confirmed Friday there had been 159 confirmed
human cases this year, including nine fatalities. The
virus has been found in every state east of the Rocky
Mountains, with human cases confirmed in nine states and
the District of Columbia.
According to the Tennessee Department of Health, there
have been 470 birds submitted for testing this year,
with 184 testing positive for the disease, along with
one horse. Twenty-four counties in the state have birds
that tested positive.
"West Nile virus has been an evolving problem since
1999, and it's inevitable that we would eventually have
a human case in Tennessee as the virus expands into new
areas," said Dr. Fredia Wadley, State Health
Commissioner. "While there is no cause for panic, it is
becoming increasingly important for people to take
protective measures - use insect repellent when you are
outdoors, eliminate sources of standing water on your
property, and cover up or stay inside to the extent
possible at times when mosquitoes are most prevalent."
Health officials stress that the risk to humans is
relatively low, and that most people who become infected
with West Nile virus will have either no symptoms or
only mild ones. On rare occasions, infection can result
in a severe and sometimes fatal illness known as West
Nile encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain.) The
risk of severe disease is higher for persons 50 years of
age and older.
Symptoms of encephalitis or meningitis may include:
severe headache, high fever, neck stiffness, stupor,
disorientation, convulsions, paralysis, or coma.
New test results this week show the virus in ten
counties where it has not been seen before. Besides
Carroll and Henry, those counties include: Anderson,
Crockett, Hardeman, Lauderdale, Obion, Putnam,
Washington, Williamson, and Wilson Counties, as well as
increasing numbers in Madison, Tipton, Davidson,
Haywood, Dyer, and Knox Counties.
How To Protect Yourself
The best way to protect yourself is to keep mosquitoes
from biting you. During mosquito season (generally April
through October), take the following precautions:
- Limit outdoor activities between dusk and dawn, if
possible, since this is the time of greatest mosquito
activity.
- If you are outside when mosquitoes are prevalent,
wear protective clothing such as long pants,
long-sleeves shirts and socks.
- Use a mosquito repellant that contains DEET (the
chemical N-N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) and follow the
directions on the label.
How To Help Reduce Exposure To Mosquitoes
- Dispose of, regularly empty, or turn over any
water holding containers on your property such as
tires, cans, flowerpots, or trashcans.
- Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers
that are left outdoor.
- Make sure roof gutters drain properly and water
doesn't stand in them.
- Change the water in birdbaths at least once a
week.
- Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows
when not in use.
- Keep swimming pools, outdoor saunas and hot tubs
clean and properly chlorinated; remove standing water
from pool covers.
- Eliminate any standing water that collects on your
property.
- Fix any holes in your screens and make sure they
are tightly attached.
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