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CCMS 6th Grade Basketball Teams Sweep West

Kiya Ferrell of CCMS basketball

The Red Raider and Lady Raider 6th grade basketball teams of Coffee County Middle School remained perfect on the season with a pair of wins over West Tullahoma on Thursday night at West Middle School. Leading by 5 at the half, the Lady Raiders outscored the Lady Bobcats 9 to 3 in the 3rd quarter to coast to a 29 to 18 win. Coffee County went to the foul line 12 times in the second half, including 8 times in the 3rd quarter. Kiya Ferrell led the Lady Raiders again in scoring as she netted 10 points. Leigha Insell added 7 points.

Joseph Duncan(#1 in white) battles for a rebound against 2 White County defenders

In the boys game, the Red Raiders notched their second straight come from behind win as they used a 15 point 4th quarter to win 31 to 22. Coffee County trailed 19 to 16 entering the final period, put held the Bobcats to 1 three pointer while shooting 14 free throws of their own. Joseph Duncan led Coffee County in scoring with 12 points. Aiden Abellana added 10 points for Coffee County, including 7 points in the 4th quarter.

Both Raider teams are now 3 and 0 on the season and travel to East Tullahoma on Saturday for a 10 AM doubleheader with the Panthers.

10/25/15 — Robert Haze Tuck

Mr. Robert Haze Tuck, age 59 of Manchester, Tennessee
passed from this life on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 surrounded by his
loving
family. Mr. Tuck was preceded in death
by his mother Nila Mae Richardson Parker, daughter, Karen Sunera Tuck,
brother,
Russell Dale Tuck, and grandson, Riley Arron Tuck.

He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-four
years, Darlene Tuck, father, James Floyd Tuck and Mom Novella, two
daughters,
Katherine “Katie” Emmaline Tuck and fiancé Jonathan Lebron Johnson of
Manchester, Tennessee, Samantha “Sassy” Anderson of Smyrna, Tennessee,
one son Harley
Haze Tuck of Manchester, Tennessee, four sisters, Shirley Ann Sellers and
husband Terry Lynn of Bayminette, Alabama, Daisy Elaine Raby and husband
Jimmie
of Shelbyville, Tennessee, Crystal Kaylene Rinderknecht and husband David of
Manchester, Tennessee, Sandra Gayle Wright and husband Glen of McMinnville,
Tennessee, three brothers, Donnie Ray Tuck of Green Bay, Alabama, Elmer Gene
Swann and wife Arlene of Manchester, Tennessee, Eric Patterson Swann of
Manchester, Tennessee, and one grandson, Alexander James Haze Tuck.

Mr. Tuck enjoyed working on cars and was very skilled
in this trade. Robert enjoyed fishing,
watching wrestling and playing with his dogs.
He loved spending time with family and his grandkids and was
affectionately known as “Pa Goat”. He
will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Funeral Services for Mr. Robert Tuck will be conducted
on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel
with Brother Coy King and Brother Rick Everhart officiating. Burial will
follow in the Bethlehem Baptist
Church Cemetery, Hillsboro, Tennessee.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 5:00 PM until
8:00 PM at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel, Manchester, Tennessee.

COFFEE COUNTY FUNERAL CHAPEL IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FAMILY
OF ROBERT TUCK.

10/24/15 — R J McClure

RJ McClure, age 73 passed away, Monday, October 19, 2015 at Batavia Nursing
Home., Batavia, Ohio. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October
24, 2015 at 1 PM at New Center Grove Cemetery in Franklin County.

A native of Hollytree, AL, he was the son of the late Roy and Alta
Tankersley McClure. He lived in the Estill Springs area for many years and
only relocated to Ohio 3 years ago to be near family. He was a truck
driver and enjoyed seeing the country. He loved his family and children
and enjoyed treating family and friends to lunch or dinner.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray
and Bill McClure and three sisters, Eva Nell Moss, Ethelene Brazier and
Stella Hedge.

He is survived by one sister Wilma Moore and her husband, Butch of Ashland,
KY and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

10/25/15 — Samuel Allen Short

Memorial services for Mr. Samuel Allen Short, age 70, of Manchester, will be
conducted at 4:00 PM on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Manchester Cumberland
Presbyterian Church with Bro. Benny Benjamin officiating. Visitation with
the family will be from 2:00 PM until time of service at the church. Sam
passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, October 22, 2015,
following a courageous battle with cancer.

Sam was born in Lawrenceburg, TN, the son of the late James Lewis Short, Sr.
and Zethel Christine Clayton Short. He was a 1963 graduate of Franklin
County High School. He worked in the floor covering industry for 40 years.
After retirement from carpet installation, Sam proudly began working for
Motlow State Community College as a Courier. Sam enjoyed hunting, fishing,
and gardening. He was an avid crappie fisherman and he frequently visited
with fellow fishermen at Barton Springs Grocery for the Monday Night Bass
Tournament, which he also participated in.

In addition to his parents, Sam was also preceded in death by one daughter,
Melissa Marie Ashby; two grandchildren, Treet Reed and Tyler Allen Short.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Rae Short of Manchester; one son,
Ethan Ray Short of Manchester; one daughter, Amy (Barry) Carlton of Estill
Springs; two grandchildren, Tanner and Tucker Carlton of Estill Springs;
four brothers, James Lewis (Rita) Short, Jr. of Wartrace, John T.
(Henrietta) Short of Zebulon, NC, Randy Joseph (Kathy) Short of Recife,
Brazil, and Terry Phillip (Donna) Short of Manchester; two sisters, Peggy
(William) Womack and Betty (Arthur) Ruch, both of Winchester; several
generations of nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Coffee County Young
Sportsman’s Deer Rally, c/o Mason Russ, 94 Cool Springs Lane, Manchester, TN
37355.

MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE SHORT FAMILY

10/25/15 — Elfriede Bradford

Elfriede Bradford, age 75 of Estill Springs, Tennessee passed away,
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at her residence. Funeral Services are
scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2015, 2:00 PM at Daves-Culbertson Funeral
Home with burial to follow at Hoover’s Grove Cemetery. Visitation with
the
family will be Friday, October 23 from 5 – 8 PM.

A native of Augsburg, West Germany, she was the daughter of the late Johann
Baptist and Maria Magdalene Koepser Wohlsperger. She met her husband,
Robert Earl Bradford while he was stationed in Germany and in 1972 they
relocated their family to Tennessee to be close to his family. She retired
from Tennessee Apparel in Tullahoma and was a member of the New Center
Grove Church of Christ. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading, shopping
and traveling.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Robert Earl Bradford; one brother, Hans Wohlsperger and one sister, Lisette
Glowagi.

She is survived by two daughters, Jane Alford and Brenda Bohanan, both of
Estill Springs; two sisters, Ursula Pazinets of Atlanta, GA and Maria
Weissenhoser and her husband, Paul of Germany; five grandchildren, D J
Bohanan and his wife, Amanda of Tullahoma, Dusty Bohanan of Estill Springs,
Joshua Alford and his wife, Molly of Moore Co, Andrew and Kelsey Alford,
both of Estill Springs and three great grandchildren, Hunter and Colton
Alford and Paizley Bohanan.

DAVES-CULBERSTON FUNERAL HOME IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS

10/22/15

Birthdays:
Faith Johnson, 2 — Pizza Winner!

Grace Johnson, 2

Anniversaries:
Ralph & Linda Keele, 52

Congratulations to the Manchester Fire Department

The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) proudly announces that the 10 Tennessee fire departments chosen for the inaugural “100 For 100” smoke-alarm installation challenge on Oct. 10., 2015 exceeded the event’s goals and set the stage for other “100 For 100” events before year’s end.
Fire departments went the extra mile and installed 1,116 smoke alarms during the event.
“I congratulate all our fire prevention partners for demonstrating during the ‘100 For 100’ event their commitment to helping make Tennessee a safer place,” said State Fire Marshal and Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak.
Results of the inaugural “100 For 100” event are as follows:
Paris Fire Department (FD): 141 alarms
Madison County FD: 123 alarms
Manchester FD: 119 alarms
Mt. Pleasant FD: 109 alarms
South Greene FD: 108 alarms
Cookeville FD: 107 alarms
Ripley FD: 105 alarms
Cocke County FD: 102 alarms
Pigeon Forge FD: 102 alarms
Memphis FD: 100 alarms
Total: 1,116 alarms installed

Parental Leave Seen as Key to Strengthening Families and Society

Parental presence during children’s early years is seen as key to their development and bond with their parent. Credit: taliesin/morguefile.com

Just 12 percent of American workers are offered paid family leave through their employer, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics – while other developed countries offer as much as a year of leave to care for a child. While that is shifting here among a handful of private- and public-sector employers, Kelly Johnson, spokeswoman for Attachment Parenting International, said there’s a need to change the attitudes of the American workforce. “There’s such a stigma in the United States about taking that time off for any type of parental leave – whether it’s male or female – and especially if it’s a man taking time off,” she said, “I feel like that is so frowned upon here.” Tennessee’s parental-leave law gives eligible employees up to four months of unpaid leave for adoption, pregnancy, childbirth and nursing an infant, but they have to work for an employer with more than 100 employees. October is Attachment Parenting Month, and Johnson said her organization is highlighting the importance of parental presence in the life of a young child. Increasing access to paid leave is part of their effort to enable parents to shape the life of their child and nurture the bond that will benefit them both as the child ages. Beginning this year, federal employees were given the right to take six weeks of paid leave when they became parents. California, New Jersey and Rhode Island have paid family-leave programs. According to the Center for Economic Policy Research, about 90 percent of California businesses say it either had a positive impact or none on profitability and helped reduce turnover. When employees are able to fulfill responsibilities at home, Johnson said, they are better able to do the same at work. “I don’t think businesses realize just how crucial that is,” she said. “It makes for a healthier child. It makes for a happier family. There’ve been businesses that have found that it has actually increased their profitability.” Increasing access to paid leave is part of the effort to enable parents to shape the life of their child and nurture the bond that will benefit them both as the child ages.
The Center for Economic Policy research is online at cepr.net.

Halloween Safety Tips From Duck River Electric Membership Cooperative

Halloween is a fun holiday. Duck River Electric Co-Op reminds you to keep things safe around your home. Here are some safety reminders:
• As you’re decorating, make sure you check for cracked sockets, frayed, loose or bare wires, and loose connections.
• Fasten all outdoor lights securely to trees and other firm supports. Do not use nails or tacks that could puncture insulating cords and damage wires.
• Make sure decorative lighting is well-ventilated, protected from weather, and remains a safe distance from anything flammable like dry leaves and shrubs. Do not coil extension cords while in use or tuck under rugs or drapes.
• Make sure all outdoor electrical lights and decorations are plugged into an outlet protected with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). If your outlets aren’t equipped with GFCIs, have an electrician install them or buy an adapter plug. Don’t overload outlets with too many extension cords and strands of lights.
• Keep power cords off walkways and porches that trick-or-treaters may use. You don’t want them to trip.
• Leave the porch light on for trick-or-treaters, and be sure to turn out all spooky lights and decorations before leaving home or going to bed. This will also save energy.
For more tips, visit www.SafeElectricity.org.

State Board of Education Wanting Public Input

The Tennessee State Board of Education is seeking public comment on newly revised K-12 math and English language arts standards.
The standards were developed by expert educator advisory teams throughout the summer. They set grade-specific goals that exemplify what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of a given grade or course.
The standards will be available for feedback online through mid-November at https://apps.tn.gov/tcas/.
Once data has been collected from the public, officials say it will be given to a recommendation committee that will review the standards and the public feedback throughout October, November and December.
The committee will then make recommendations to the board at its January meeting.

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