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WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2004
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McKenzie Man Seriously Injured in Accident |
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By Linda Bolton
linda@mckenziebanner.com |
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A rural McKenzie man was seriously injured Sunday
morning when the four-wheeler he was riding struck a
building at the home of his mother on New Zion Road
near the Jarrell and Big Buck communities.
Phillip Welch, who also resides on New Zion Road, had
driven the four-wheeler into a pasture to check on his
cows at approximately 7:15 a.m. before leaving for
church services, said his sister, Joan Welch.
Ms. Welch said she had spoken with her brother just
before the accident, when he stopped by the house to
inquire about their ailing mother.
"We still don't know what happened, but the
four-wheeler struck the side of a shed," said Joan,
who noted her aunt, who was visiting from Mississippi,
was standing at the door and saw the mishap.
Joan said when she went to check on Phillip he was
lying on the ground and conscious, but barely able to
speak because of intense pain. Joan called Phillip's
wife, Peggy, and then called 9-1-1.
McKenzie Regional Emergency Medical Services arrived
on the scene and administered initial treatment before
summoning Air Evac lifeteam to transport the victim by
medical helicopter to Vanderbilt Hospital in
Nashville, where he remained in the trauma unit
Monday.
According to family members, his injuries included
fractured ribs, a punctured lung that had collapsed,
internal bleeding, and a fractured vertebrae in the
lower lumbar. He underwent several hours of surgery
early Sunday afternoon to remove his spleen.
"His vital signs are good and he is responding to
verbal commands," said Joan. He was expected to be
slowly removed from a ventilator Monday.
Mr. Welch underwent heart surgery in September 2003,
when he had two stints inserted to correct a blockage.
"We thank everyone for all the prayers on Phillip's
behalf," said Joan. "We ask that you continue to keep
him in your prayers."
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Huntingdon Woman Dies in Early Morning Wreck |
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By Linda Bolton
linda@mckenziebanner.com |
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Judith Ann Lockhart Richardson, 51, of 1183 Hawkins
Creek Road, Huntingdon succumbed to injuries incurred
in a May 6 accident on Saturday, May 8 at the Regional
Medical Center in Memphis. The Thursday accident
occurred at 6:55 a.m. at the intersection of Rochelle
Road and SR 22.
Ms. Richardson was reportedly pulling her 1997 Dodge
Intrepid onto SR 22 from Rochelle Road when she was
struck by a 1994 Toyota Camry, driven by Loren E.
Fritts, 25, of 52 Peggy Lane, Hollow Rock.
The report filed by Trooper Mike Killion stated Fritts
was traveling north on SR 22 when Ms. Richardson
pulled into his lane of traffic. He was reportedly
unable to avoid a collision and his vehicle struck
hers on the driver's side.
McKenzie Emergency personnel responded to the scene as
did ambulances from McKenzie Regional and Baptist
Memorial Hospital. Ms. Richardson was transported to
Baptist Hospital for treatment of injuries and later
to Regional Medical Center in Memphis where she
reportedly died on Saturday.
Mr. Fritts was transported to McKenzie Regional
Hospital for injuries incurred.
D&D Service Center towed both vehicles from the scene.
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Carroll County Awards Garbage Contract to Barker
Brothers |
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Mr. Brian Barker, of Troy-based Barker Brothers Waste
Inc., assured Carroll County Commission members that
garbage overflow would be picked up alongside new
90-gallon containers to be distributed to rural
residential customers by the end of March next year,
in discussion preceding the commissioners' unanimous
approval of a five-year contract renewal that will
increase rural garbage collection fees to $10.00
monthly, up two dollars from current rates. The rate
increase will begin in July.
The assurance came at the prompting of a commissioner
expressing a constituent's concern that the amount of
garbage being picked up is not currently regulated by
the size of the container. Barker also advised two
containers would be provided to customers who request
them, in which case a double fee would be charged.
"People that want two don't mind paying for them," he
said. "In most cases 90 gallons is sufficient for an
average sized family." He further indicated if
containers are accidentally damaged, customers could
call "Ted" at the McKenzie transfer station and they
will be repaired or replaced.
Commissioners living in areas where the containers
have already been distributed stated extra garbage
placed outside the receptacle has always been picked
up. Commissioners repeatedly indicated the event of
extra garbage would be occasional rather than routine.
County Mayor Kenny McBride cited another benefit of
the big, wheeled carts is that they can't be turned
over by dogs.
The new rate, which begins July 1, will remain
constant over the five-year contract with a late fee
of $1.00. Previously, the rate had increased 25 cents
per month each year.
Barker Brothers was the sole bidder for the contract,
with other providers stating they could not match their
rate.(more in print edition) |
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McKenzie School Board Announces New Coach, Retirements |
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McKenzie School Superintendent James Ward Tuesday,
May 4, announced the re-employment of personnel for the
2004-2005 school year as well as the resignation of
Middle School food service employee Gina Harper.
Retiring at the end of the school year were high school
math teacher Linda Smith and Evelyn Wilson, head
custodian at the McKenzie Middle School, both of whom
were in attendance at the meeting. Ward presented gifts
to the women on behalf of the board.
"Both of these ladies contributed a great deal to our
school program and we're better for having them; we'll
miss them," said Ward. Both women expressed their
appreciation of the school system.
Replacing Smith is Joan Albury who, in addition to
teaching high school math, will assume the position of
head girls' basketball coach, a position recently
vacated by Coach Dan Ridley. Albury is a graduate of
Union College in Kentucky with a master's degree from
Morehead State University who has coached at the high
school and college level.
In another personnel matter, Ward advised he chose to
extend medical leave for Mrs. Patricia Sawyers for the
2004-2005 school year. He explained the extension
exceeds some of the guarantees that accompany shorter
time frames.(more in print edition) |
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These stories and more exclusively
in the print edition: |
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- Wes Greer named Social Studies Teacher of the Year
- Hawg Holler Bike Fest Planned on Clay Farm Road
- Trooper David Rorer Assigned to Henderson County
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Twyman Selected as Huntingdon School Director |
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By Joel Washburn
washburn@mckenziebanner.com |
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 Lynn Twyman, Huntingdon Middle School principal,
was selected as the new director of Huntingdon Special
School District. School board members voted 5-1 for
Twyman over candidate Teresa Davis, who is the
supervisor of instruction at the school.
Following the 5-1 vote during the 7:00 a.m. Wednesday
meeting, David Gibson, who changed his vote to Twyman
to make it a unanimous decision.
Twyman has 29 years with the Huntingdon system.
Prior to the vote, Chairman Tony Tucker said that both
candidates were well qualified for the position. He
was pleased that the system had two highly qualified
candidates and did not have to seek persons outside
the system.
The Board authorized Tucker to negotiate the contract
with Twyman, who will assume the position upon the
retirement of Director Danny Truett on June 30.
In other action, the Board was notified by Truett that
Jeannie Newman, high school English teacher, chorus
director, and director of the senior play, is retiring
at the conclusion of this school year. Also, Coach
Jason Morris will be leaving the system to return to
his home county.
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Smith is New Trezevant Chief |
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By Pat Cole
pcole@mckenziebanner.com |
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David Smith of McKenzie was unanimously selected as
Trezevant police chief during the Tuesday, May 11
meeting of the mayor and council. Mayor David Bryant
told board members that he and police commissioner Joe
Butler had met last week and perused the applications
in their file. Noting, "Mr. Smith has been dong a good
job," Mayor Bryant stated he would like to appoint
Smith as the town's full-time officer. Alderman Butler
made the motion to employ Smith at $450 per week. The
motion received a quick second and unanimous approval.
In a related item, Mayor Bryant stated they would need
to look for a part-time officer and while there were
some applicants who were willing to move to Trezevant
and others who would not, most of the applicants lived
in distant towns. He also noted one applicant willing
to work part-time did not wish to work on Saturday.
After minor discussion, board members agreed the
position should be advertised for applicants with the
stipulation that the applicant be flexible in the days
worked.
After tabling the matter of solid waste collection
during the April meeting, the board once again
considered the contract bids from both Waste
Management and Barker Brothers. Mayor Bryant told
board members that while Waste Management was somewhat
lower on some items, Barker Brothers was lower on the
larger customers. He also noted that it was ultimately
a matter of only $11 and he personally saw no reason
to change contractors for that small amount. Mayor
Bryant continued by noting that it was ultimately a
board decision, but he had personally heard no
complaints on the service provided by Barker Brothers
and therefore saw no reason to change at this time.
Aldermen Bobby Blaylock and Butler were in agreement
with the mayor's assessment and after a motion and
second, the board unanimously approved Barker
Brothers' bid. They quickly decided to take the bid
which included waste containers, hoping the larger
containers might possibly assist in some control of
the dog problem in the town.
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Huntingdon Honors McKenzie Soldier |
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Mayor Dale Kelley
presents a certificate of commendation to Army
Reserves Major Foster Hudson.Army Major Foster Hudson, son of Rita McSwain of
McKenzie, was honored Tuesday evening by Huntingdon
Mayor Dale Kelley and members of the Town Council with
a certificate of commendation bound in a wooden
plaque. Hudson was commended for ten years as an
active duty officer, including service in Desert Storm
in 1991. He was further commended for his recent
service in Iraq as a reserve officer with the 461st
Personnel Services Battalion, including the
disbursement of a three-month backlog of mail. The
unit also reduced the amount of time it took for mail
to reach individual soldiers by half.
Hudson's response focused on the 350 soldiers and
civilians serving under him in Iraq. "They're a super
group of kids," he said, asserting their interest
tended toward a desire to work on computers. "But
those same soldiers with very little fanfare jumped
right in." In a year's time, he said, they distributed
enough mail to fill 60 miles of conex containers
stacked four deep.
"I'm glad to be back but at the same time I'm a little
saddened," he related, expressing continuing concern
for those with whom he served. "I ask if each of you
would continue to support every one of those
soldiers."
WILSON CLINIC TO BE CONVERTED TO HOUSING
In a non-agenda item, Kelley presented to the council
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend
the text of the zoning ordinance to allow multi-family
housing in the B-3 (central business) district on
appeal. Developers wishing to take advantage of the
allowance would be required to submit a site plan and
appear before the Board of Zoning Appeals for
approval.
Kelly advised Mr. Jimmy Watson had expressed interest
in renovating the old Wilson Clinic into a 15-unit
apartment complex, a proposal he said would facilitate
efforts to make the downtown area more viable. The
recommendation was unanimously approved.
The council also approved the first amendment to an
agreement previously reached between the towns of
Huntingdon and Clarksburg for the provision of
wastewater treatment and wastewater system operation
and maintenance services. The amendment state
Huntingdon may connect the discharge force main
pipeline from any wastewater pumping station
constructed in the future to the force main
constructed by Clarksburg, provided Clarksburg's
consulting engineer agrees the connection will not
restrict the time of pumping or the capacity of the
agreed flow allowable from Clarksburg to Huntingdon's
wastewater pumping station located at the intersection
of Lexington Street and the Highway 22 Bypass.
(more in print edition)
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Phone (731) 352-3323 or Fax (731)
352-3322
washburn@mckenziebanner.com
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