Bedford County Post

Bedford County Post, Wednesday, June 19, 2024— 3A By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@ bedfordcountypost.com The North Brittain Street and Stormwater project has fi nally been completed and the City of Shelbyville o ffi cially opened up the newly com- pleted route with a ribbon cutting. CityMayor Randy Car- roll welcomed everyone who had been involved with the work and o ff ered a brief history of the prob- lematic project. He pointed out that in December of 2021 the City Council approved $107,500 to Briggs & Maloney for surveying and civil engineering for the project. The total ex- pense would eventually be $992,069. A fi nal change order with Hawkins & Price on the project for $75,919.35 was unanimously ap- proved at the regular June City Council meeting. “What a wonderful project it is,” Carroll said. “It had so many problems after they started digging. We made sure all those things were taken care of. That’s the way to do it. We are thankful for everyone who was a part of this.” Will Owen, III, vice- president of Briggs & Maloney and project engi- neer, outlined some of the issues the project faced. “The portion of pipe that crossed North Brit- tain from east to west failed about three years ago,” Owen said. “The road failed along with it. That was the catalyst for exploring the repairs in the structure that existed. “In that exploration it was discovered it predat- ed the fl ume which was designed in 1957. The por- tion we replaced was 60 to 80 years old.” During the work it was discovered that there were three prior failures. Owen said that this section that was repaired accommo- dates 250 acres upstream including more than 300 parcels. “It is a very vital com- ponent to your city’s drainage system,” Owen said. “We improved the drainage in the area and also provided some ad- ditional on-street parking for the existing commer- cial businesses.” Owen also gave credit to Hawkins & Price Con- struction, Shelbyville Power, Water and Sew- age, Jones Company and Volunteer Paving. “I would like to thank public works and their director Buck Vallad,” Owen said. “They were instrumental in providing the fi nished product that you see.” Mary Adams My name is Mary Ad- ams I’m real es- tate pro- fessional w i t h Coldwell Banke r , my pri- ority is to make your experience enjoy- able, stress-free, and suc- cessful. I take the time to truly understand your needs and goals, whether you’re a fi rst-time home- buyer, seasoned inves- tor, or looking to sell your cherished property. Growing up in Southern Middle Tennessee, I have an insider’s perspec- tive on the local market, schools, amenities, and hidden gems. My clients appreciate my honest guidance, proactive com- munication, and unwav- ering support through- out the entire process. mbadams.cbsr@gmail. com 931-434-9379 Linda McCall Linda McCall is a sea- soned professional with a genuine pa s s i on for serv- ing her c l i e n t s . Her ded- ication to treating each cli- ent with integrity, honesty, and trustwor- thiness speaks volumes about her commitment to excellence in her real es- tate services. She makes each client her top pri- ority, regardless of how many transactions she’s managing. Her personal touch, combined with her ex- tensive experience and expertise, likely make her a valuable asset to any- one navigating the real estate market. It is heart- warming to hear about her family and how much she cherishes her role as a grandmother. With her roots in both Murfrees- boro and Riverside, CA, Linda likely has a diverse understanding of various real estate markets. Linda genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to ensure their satisfac- tion. Anyone looking for exceptional customer service in their real estate journey would be fortu- nate to work with her. realestatebylindamc- call@gmail.com 615- 556-0582 Adams, McCall join Coldwell Banker Local Caregiver Relief facing increased needs for services By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@ bedfordcountypost.com A lzheimer’s disease doesn’t have a cure and the road as a caregiver can be long and emotionally and physically draining. The Caregiver Relief Programof BedfordCounty is there for those whose lives have been a ff ected by a friend or relative experi- encing this brain disease. But Alzheimer’s cases are increasing and Bedford County is no exception. Program director Dana Bobo, who started her po- sition in 2022, said there were 13 families in Decem- ber 2023. In May of this year there are 27 families being served by Caregiver Relief. “That has been a huge increase for us,” Bobo said. “Some of it is the increase of Alzheimer’s disease and de- mentia as the baby boom- ers age. Some of it is more people are aware of what we do.” The Caregiver Relief Program supports families in Bedford County who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease at home. During a monthly in-home visit, Bobo o ff ers encouragement and educa- tion about the disease and caregiving, as well as refer- rals to helpful resources in the area. The agency provides a Respite Reimbursement program which encour- ages caregivers to seek out and utilize quality respite care, allowing them to take a much needed break from their caregiving duties to do things like shopping or sim- ply going to amovie to relax for a couple of hours. A monthly support group gives caregivers an opportunity to encourage and learn fromeach other. The Caregiver Relief Program holds a fundrais- ing event in the fall, but relies heavily on donations from businesses and indi- viduals, as well as grants fromvarious foundations. With the increase in families needing the pro- gram’s services the board is seeking ways to increase fi - nancial support. Like most non-pro fi ts Caregiver Re- lief has experienced a drop in those willing to help. “We have to up our game,” Bobo said. “We are re-evaluating what we are going to do with the in- crease we are dealing with. Our board of directors are going through that pro- cess.” One thing Bobo would like to see is the return of an adult daycare center. In the wake of the COVID epi- demic the daycare center that was active closed and no one has stepped up to start a new one. “There a lot of details that go into something like that,” Bobo said. “It would be nice to provide Alzheim- er’s and dementia patients with some interaction with others. We would like to partner with someone who might be interested.” Board members are Stephan Philpott, presi- dent; Mary Bicknell, vice- president; Dawn Hobbs, treasurer; Diana Nevills, secretary; Charlie Wil- liams; TewaanTucker; Jan- ice Clanton; Amy Jones; Morgan Head and Joyce Adams “I am very apprecia- tive of the board members we have,” Bobo said. “They care about the program. They attend the meetings. They are very supportive of the ideas I have moving forward. I am very, very pleased with direction of our board.” Bobo has been involved in working with those who have special physical or mental needs for most of her life. She enjoys work- ing with the families and encouraging them in their care of their family mem- bers. “I just try to provide whatever support I can,” Bobo said. “I come out to the houses and visit…what- ever their needs are. “It comes natural for me. God gives us gifts and one of the gifts he gave me was the ability to empathize with and listen to people.” For those who would like to fi nd our more info? Email: admin@caregiver- reliefbedfordco.org or call 931-685-9039) Special program offers inside look at dementia By MARKMCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com J ust what is going on inside themind of a person suf- fering from Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia is a question themedical profession is struggling to answer. Bedford County’s Caregiver Relief Program is of- fering a free seminar that may give caregivers more of an understanding of what is happening to their family members - theVirtual Dementia Tour. “Designed by PK Beville and provided by Second Wind Dreams, this 8-minute experience gives the par- ticipant an opportunity to step into the shoes of a per- son with dementia.,” Dana Bobo, program director for Caregiver Relief, said. “Out fi tted with patented devices that alter their senses, participants attempt to carry out everyday tasks, while experiencing the physical and mental challenges that thosewithdementia face. “This is a great tool to increase understanding and empathy among caregivers andhealth careworkers.” The tours, scheduled for June 20, are held in-15 minute intervals. Anyone interested in taking the tour should call 931-685-9039. According to Bobo, in 2023, according to the Alzheimer›s Association, 10.1 percent of Bedford County›s 65-plus population had Alzheimer›s disease. Alzheimer›s disease was the 6th leading cause of death in our county. Nationwide, 65 percent of Primary Care Providers reported «very little» dementia training and 39 percent stated they were not comfortable making a dementia diagnosis. “A nationwide study by the National Alliance for Caregiving andAARP Public Policy Institute found that 86 percent of family caregivers of adults receive no re- spite care,” Bobo said. “Currently, 75 percent of caregiv- ers involved in the Caregiver Relief Program regularly have respite care. “Caregivers report that respite allows their loved one to stay at home and helps decrease feelings of be- ingoverwhelmed. This isone reasonI feel theCaregiver Relief Programis so important inour community.” City celebrates North Brittain St. reopening BRYANT RD. / CEDAR GROVE RD. C H A P E L H I L L , T N www.parksauction.com 615-896-4600 TOLL FREE 1.877.465.4600 | FIRM 3984 ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE DAY OF SALE TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER PREVIOUS ADVERTISING.ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. DIRECTIONS: From Chapel Hill or Unionville, take Unionville Chapel Hill Rd., turn on Cedar Grove Rd. (south), property is located on Cedar Grove Rd. and Bryant Rd. Signs posted. *For nearest GPS address, use 598 Cedar Grove Rd. Use address for GPS only, DO NOT stop at this address. TERMS: 10% down day of sale, balance due in 30 days. TAXES: Prorated POSSESSION: With Deed Saturday, June 22nd 10:00 AM 27.8± Acres in 2 Tracts Soil Sites & Public Water 27.8± acres, selling in 2 tracts. New survey. Lot 2 : 6.06± acres, level open land, 256' road frontage on Bryant Rd. Lot 3 : 21.74± acres, a mixture of open and wooded land with long road frontage on Cedar Grove Rd., and creek. Both tracts have beautiful building sites, approved 4 bedroom soil sites, and utility district water available. Located in the popular Chapel Hill area, these tracts are convenient to Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Shelbyville, Lewisburg, Spring Hill, and Columbia. Don't miss this great opportunity! Visit parksauction.com for video and pictures. AUCTIONEER: REX A. BICKNELL 931-580-0116 Lic #1970 AUCTION L A N D The North Brittain Street and Stormwater Proj- ect held a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Buck Val- lad, public works director, and Will Owen, III, vice president of Griggs & Maloney held the scissors as Shelbyville Mayor Randy Carroll, right, along with city council members, city administrators and city employees looked on. –Photo by Mark McGee Dana Bobo is the pro- gram director for Bed- ford County’s Caregiver Relief Program. “They manufacture 9mm ammunition,” Col- lins said. “Boro Bullets loads ammunition by assembling components using comput- erized automated loading equipment for 9mm, then box andbag for delivery. “It is an expanding busi- ness thatneededmorespace. They are remodeling a build- ingthatwas inverypoorcon- dition.” Shelbyville Fire Chief Matt Doak helped Boro Bul- lets fi nd the location. *The addition to Shelbyville Municipal Code 10-213whichstates“Itwould be unlawful for any person to camp and store personal propertyonanylocal,stateor federal public property with- out express written consent fromthepropertyownerwas approvedby a 5-1 vote. There were two public comments made against the ordinance addition. Coun- cil person Stephanie Isaacs expressed concern. Council person Marilyn Ewing was wondering how it would be enforced. Despite the questions the City Council passed the addition to the loitering or- dinance. Isaacs, amember of the Bedford County Listen- ing Project, cast the only no vote. *By a 6-0 vote the Coun- cil approved on second and fi nal reading for the rezoning of 3.38 acres owned by Coo- per Steel Fabricators, Inc., located on the north side of Eagle Boulevard and west of Eaton Dr. from Residential 2 (Low to Medium Density Residential) to Industrial-2 (General Industrial District). *A $3,000 local tourism grant was awarded to Cal- vin Cannon for the Southern Summer Chili Days July 12- 13. Cannon had originally requested$5,000. Thegrant will be paid from the fi scal 2024 Hotel/Motel budget appropriated for tourism. The votewas unanimous. *Also on a unanimous vote a motion to pay an ad- ditional attorney’s fee of $50,000 for representation in theLocal OptionSalesTax actionwas approved. *On fi rst reading with a 6-0 vote the rezoning of 2.5 acres owned by Dana and Robert Collins located on the east side of South Cannon Boulevard the rezoning from Residential-1 (Low Density Residential District) to Com- mercial-2 (General Com- mercial) was approved. *A resolution was unani- mously approved for theCity of Shelbyville to seekaMulti- Modal Transportation Ac- cess Program Grant, Phase II, betweentheCityandState of Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for construction of a multi-use path or sidewalks in the City. *A Special Census Com- mittee will be authorized to begin plans for the special census for the City. *Aplanning services pro- posal from Griggs & Malo- ney for the services of Kevin Chastine was unanimously approved.Chastinewill serve until a newCity PlanningDi- rector has beenhired. 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