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Red Raiders Capture All-District Honors
Coach Micah Williams(far left) and the Red Raider members of the 2017 District 8AAA All-District team(left to right) Grant Sadler, Tyrese McGee & Garrett Eldridge
A trio of Coffee County Red Raider basketball players and CHS basketball coach Micah Williams captured District 8AAA honors of Tuesday night. Immediately following the conclusion of the boys’ District 8AAA championship, Grant Sadler, Tyrese McGee and Garrett Eldridge were honored for their selection as members of the District 8AAA All-District team. Additionally, Micah Williams was selected as the District 8AAA cach of the year. Coffee County finished the season with a record of 21 and 8.
Forsberg’s Hat Trick Not Enough, Preds Fall to Flames
Filip Forsberg recorded his third career hat trick, but it wasn’t enough as the Calgary Flames defeated the Nashville Predators in overtime by a 6-5 final on Tuesday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result gives the Preds one more point in the standings – 65 in total – but one short of what was available.
The Predators were down 4-1 in the second period and stormed back to take a 5-4 lead before the second period was out, but the Flames tied it in the third and then won it less than a minute into the extra session.
“I’m pretty honest – if I thought the effort wasn’t right, or if things weren’t the way they were supposed to be, I’d admit it,” Preds Head Coach Peter Laviolette said. “I’d tell them, and I’d tell you the same thing. But I don’t think that was the case tonight. I think that Calgary is a good hockey team. They’re fighting for the playoffs, but I thought our guys showed up and were ready to go to work in the first period. It just didn’t bounce our way.”
Calgary got out in front less than a minute in when Micheal Ferland fired a shot past Pekka Rinne for a 1-0 lead. P.K Subban evened the score with a slapper from the right point, which was initially waved off due to incidental contact with the goaltender, but eventually overturned to give the defenseman his ninth of the season.
The Flames registered two more before the opening frame was out, however, courtesy of Mikael Backlund and then a second from Ferland. Dougie Hamilton made it 4-1 early in the second, spelling the end of Rinne’s night in favor of Juuse Saros in net – and then the comeback was on.
Led by a second-period hat trick from Forsberg and a power-play goal from Colin Wilson, Nashville roared back to score four straight before the stanza concluded, giving them a 5-4 advantage after 40 minutes. The effort was good enough to put Forsberg in first place among all Preds with 19 goals on the season. His last two hat tricks have both come in the second period alone.
“I thought we played pretty good in the first, even though the score was a little downhill,” Forsberg said. “The start of the second wasn’t great, but we knew we had it. We know we have what it takes to come back in games, and we showed ourselves that again but it only gave us one point.”
“That was huge, that was an unbelievable period,” Captain Mike Fisher said. “We didn’t feel bad about our first period, we just had bad breaks. I think all along we knew we could come back; Fil and his line did a great job coming back. Sometimes, in the third, you know they’re going to push back. I think we should’ve been a little bit better in the third and get them on their heels a little bit more, but we let them back in.”
Midway through the final frame, Backlund’s second tied the game and then Mark Giordano got credit for the overtime winner when his centering feed deflected into the net, ending Nashville’s hopes of another home comeback.
“Well, we’ve done it in the past; it was just a huge game we kind of let slip,” Fisher said. “You have a surge like that and you let it slip away is really disappointing, and you know you kind of had them. It just wasn’t our night tonight, and we came back and got a point, and we’re going to have to swallow not getting two.”
Notes:
P.K. Subban extended his point streak to four games, matching his season high. He has nine points (1g-8a) in his last six games.
Nashville has earned at least one point in 10 of their last 11 home games against the Flames (5-1-5).
The Predators continue their four-game home stand on Thursday when the Colorado Avalanche come to town. Nashville then hosts a back-to-back set this weekend with Washington on Saturday and Edmonton on Sunday
Pete Weber’s Postgame Report
2/21/17 — Birthdays
No birthday to report.
2/22/17 — Donna Gore Turney
A graveside service celebrating the life of Donna Gore Turney, age 84 of
Manchester, was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at
Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville. Mrs. Turney passed away Sunday
February 19, 2017 in Murfreesboro. She was born December 4, 1932 in
Nashville, Tennessee, the son of James and Addie Gore. She graduated from
West End High School and went on to become a loving, devoted mother and
homemaker, and later a grandmother. She is remembered for her kind heart
and dedication to others. She devoted 30 selfless years to caring for her
elderly neighbor, Bertha Ashley, before her husband’s death in July of
2013. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Manchester,
Tennessee where she served on several committees. She took pride in being
the historian and Newsletter writer of the church. She loved to take
photos and document her surroundings. She loved gardening and bird
watching, humming birds especially. Most of all she loved spending time
with and cooking for her family. In addition to her parents, she is
preceded in death by an infant daughter Terry Diane Turney and husband
Richard Reeves Turnery. She was a devoted wife, loving mother,
grandmother and sister. She is survived by her two sons, Richard R.
“Ricky” Turney, Jr. of Manchester; and Steven Turney and wife, Angie of
Murfreesboro; and two grandchildren, Ashton and Ian Turney both of
Murfreesboro; brother James “Jim” Gore, Sr. and wife Margie of Manchester
along with many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of
Manchester or Grace Hospice Foundation, c/o Avalon Hospice, 132 Saint
Andrews Drive Suite B, Murfreesboro, TN 37128- In Memory of Donna Turney.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Turney Family
Coffee County Sheriff’s Department asking for the Public’s Help
On Sunday night around 8pm, Coffee County deputies received a call from a Hillsboro resident about an aggravated burglary. The victims told deputies that an unknown man in a ski mask forced his way into their home and robbed them at gun point.
One victim stated he was able to see the man’s face and stated he seemed young having dark brown almost black hair with dark facial hair appearing to be around six foot tall and weighing around two hundred pounds.
If anyone has information that could help identify the person involved in this crime, call Investigator Kelly Smith at 931-570-4425.
Former Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center Manager Facing Serious Charges
Alyce Faith Heifner… Photo provided by the CCSD.
Alyce Heifner, former manager of Manchester-Coffee County Conference Center has been arrested in New Mexico on charges brought by the District Attorney’s office. The charges are based on an investigation conducted by the Tennessee Comptroller of Treasury. Heifner is facing three to six years in jail for allegedly stealing more than $30,000 from the conference center for personal use while working there, according to District Attorney Craig Northcott.
Heifner is charged with theft over $10,000 and two counts of official misconduct.
Domestic Violence Victim Witness Coordinators Receive Training
Coffee County District Attorney Craig Northcott
“Victims of domestic violence are often ashamed or frightened to come forward,” said 14th District Attorney General Craig Northcott of Coffee County. “Our hope is that, as our communities see what is being done to strengthen Tennessee’s support systems for domestic abuse victims, those victims will be more confident in making their voices heard.”
The training, hosted by the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference, was also completed by seven Assistant District Attorneys who prosecute domestic violence cases, and included a panel discussion led by 16th District Assistant District Attorney Sarah Davis (serving Cannon and Rutherford counties).
“The training this group received is a newly designed model,” General Northcott said. “It was created specifically for incoming coordinators who will be working with domestic abuse victims. This group was the first to receive the training, and I’m proud to say that Jennifer Craighead and Amanda Wiser, who serve us here in the 14th District, participated.”
The coordinators and the training are funded by a grant from the Office of Criminal Justice programs. The goal of the new victim witness coordinators and the training is to ensure that, as domestic violence victims come forward, they are quickly connected with a professional who is able to offer the necessary support.
If you know a victim of domestic violence, please visit http://tndagc.org/ to find the best contact in your local district.
Gas Prices Remain Steady
Motorists saw little movement in pump prices last week. But gasoline could soon be on the rise as spring approaches due to refinery maintenance, an increase in driving and the switch to summer-blend fuels. Currently, the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.28, up four-tenths of a cent from last week, down 5 cents from a month ago and 56 cents higher year-over-year.
Tennessee gas prices rose slightly last week. The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.06 which is a cent higher than one week ago, 7 cents lower than a month ago and 55 cents more expensive than last year.
The low price per gallon for gas in Manchester is $1.98 and in Tullahoma it’s $1.95.
TDOT Message Board Contest Continues
If you’ve ever wanted to help choose the messages that show up on TDOT signs, now’s your chance!
TDOT has narrowed down 15 finalists from 2,000 submissions.
Voting ends March 7 at 4:30 p.m. The winner will be announced March 13.
The catchphrase with the most votes will be put into the message board rotation across the state. TDOT has 177 message signs statewide.
Last year’s winner was, “Turn signals, the original instant messaging.”
Here are some of the finalist:
• Not buckled up? What’s holding you back?
• Speeding can lead to skid marks
• Only bird brains tweet while driving
• Use your blinking blinker!
• Avoid a wreck – don’t rubberneck
• Let your babies grow up to be cowboys – buckle ’em up!
• Signal your intentions
• In a hurry? Shoulda left early – slow down!
• Nice headlights! Turn yours on during rain or fog
• Ride like lightning – crash like thunder
To vote go to http://www.tn.gov/tdot/article/dms-contest
Here comes Dunkin Donuts
If you’ve been wondering what’s going in the former location of Pizza Hut in Manchester, well soon it will be the home of Dunkin’ Donuts.
Dunkin’ Donuts sells a wide variety of donuts, coffee beverages, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. There are over 11,300 locations worldwide.
The franchisee is looking for part-time and full-time positions for the Manchester location to open soon, according to job listings on snagajob.com. Visit the site for details.