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Dusty Elam Foundation Fundraiser is Saturday
Come join the Dusty Elam Foundation for its 15th annual fundraiser this Saturday, May 11th. The day will be a fun filled including a delicious BBQ meal, live auction, games, face painting, music, raffle and more to support the amazing foundation that helps underprivileged children!
Gates open at noon, live auction at 2pm, grand prize drawing of $5,000 at 7pm. A special music performance by Rubiks Groove featuring 80’s and 90’s rock starts at 8pm.
Tickets are available from Melinda Ashburn at 728-3381 or Chris Elam at 273-3419. The event is being held at the Elam Farm on Hwy 53 (Woodbury Hwy).
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION May 13 Meeting Agenda
COFFEE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
1343 McArthur Street
Manchester, Tennessee 37355
Telephone: 931-723-5150 Facsimile: 931-723-8285
TO: All Board Members
FROM: Brett Henley, Chairman
SUBJECT: Regular Board Meeting
DATE: May 13, 2019
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: Coffee County Board of Education
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognition: ► Winner of the FFA Extemporaneous Speaking Competition – Josh Barnard
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Call for Intent
III. General Consent Items
(*If no objections, the following items will be considered passed when the agenda is passed.)
1. Minutes: April 8, 2019; April 22, 2019; April 25, 2019
2. Out of State Field Trip – SKILLS USA Nat. Leadership – Louisville – June 24-28,2019
3. Overnight Field Trip – CHS – Cheer Camp – June 18-19, 2019
4. Overnight Field Trip – CHS – Girls BBall – June 9-10, 2019
5. Overnight Field Trip- CHS – State Decathlon – May 15-17
6. Use of Facilities – MYFL – Aug., Sept., Oct. 2019
7. Use of Facilities – CHS Cafeteria – CC Rescue Squad – June 22, 2019
8. Consolidated Funding Application FY 2020
9. Summer School
10. Lawsuit Settlement
IV. Agenda Items
1. CCMS Supplements
2. CCEA Request for Interview Involvement
3. Mr. Joe Pedigo’s Interim Director Contract
4. Budget Update
V. Items for Discussion
VI. Committee Reports
VII. Student Ambassador Report
VIII. Director’s Report
Tuesday Prep Results and Wednesday Prep Schedule
Tuesday Prep Results
CHS Tennis beat Marshall Co(District Tournament finals) 4 to 3 – See the Story HERE
CHS Boys’ Soccer blanks Columbia(District 8AAA Tourn semifinals) – 1 to 0 – See the Story HERE
CHS Softball topped Lawrence Co(District 8AAA Tourn semifinals) 3 to 2 – See the Story HERE
Wednesday Prep Schedule
7:00 PM – CHS Softball vs. TBD – District 8AAA Tourn(Shelbyville) – Thunder Radio broadcast
Coffee County Softball Powers Past Lawrence County to Advance to District Title Game
Sarah West of Coffee County softball
It took extra innings but the Coffee County Lady Raider softball team punched their ticket to the region tournament on Tuesday night. Taking on Lawrence County in the district tournament semifinals, the Lady Raiders avenged a loss to the Lady Cats from Senior Night with an extra inning win. Coffee County won by a final score of 3 to 2.
Coffee County got on the board in the top of the 1st inning when Kiya Ferrell reached on a bunt single and Sarah West ripped her 4th home run of the year to stake the Lady Raiders to a 2 to 0 lead. Lawrence County added a run in the 2nd and then tied the game in the 6th inning with a solo home run. In the 8th inning, Kiya Ferrell got on base after a dropped 3rd strike and was driven home by a Sarah West triple. Keri Munn erased the last 8 batters she saw to seal the win.
West finished the game with the 2 big hits and all 3 RBI to be named the Crazy Daisies Player of the game. Katie Rutledge and Ferrell each had singles as the Lady Raiders were held to 4 hits. Munn scattered 6 hits in the circle striking out 8.
Coffee County will return to Shelbyville on Wednesday for the district finals. They will take on the winner of Lawrence County and Lincoln County looking for their 2nd straight district title. First pitch is set for 7 PM and Thunder Radio will bring you all the action beginning at 6:50.
Coffee County Soccer Needs Extra Time to Stun Columbia and Advance to District Finals
John Martinez of CHS soccer[Photo by Pascale Randolph]
John Martinez converted a pass from Briggs Haithcock for the game winner in the 99th minute. Coffee County missed out on an excellent scoring chance in the first half but the impressive play of Raider keeper Kix Ferrell send the game to the half scoreless. In the 2nd half and extra time, Ferrell turned away countless shots from a tenacious Columbia offense to capture the clean sheet and the praise of Raider coach Robert Harper. “I can’t count how many incredible saves he had. Probably the best game ever by a Coffee County keeper” said Harper.
The Red Raiders will ride a 4 game win streak into Thursday’s district finals at Shelbyville. That match will get underway at 6:30 PM at Shelbyville Central High School. A win on Thursday will give the Red Raiders a berth in the Region 4-AAA tournament next week.
Coffee County Red Raider Tennis Team Captures District Title on Tuesday
Members of the district champion Red Raider tennis team. From left to right – Landon Booth, Benedict Edinger, Jaden Talley, Johnathan Welch, Jonah Rollman and coach Josh Inzer. [Photo by Janice Talley]
The Red Raiders top 2 singles players captured win in their matches to get the Raiders off to a fast start. Benedict Edinger won his match 8 to 0 while Jaden Talley captured an 8 to 6 win. Johnathan Welch added an 8 to 3 singles win in the 4th seeded match to send the Raiders to doubles play needing 1 win for the match. The number 1 team of Edinger and Talley won their doubles match 8 to 5 to give the Raiders their 13th straight match win.
The Raiders will now advance to the Region tournament play as a team on Friday when they travel to Murfreesboro to take on the District 7 champion Central Magnet at the Adams Tennis Complex. The time of that match will be announced on Thursday. The Region singles and doubles tournament will take place next week in Murfreesboro.
Leonard “Buddy” Smead, Jr.
Funeral services for Leonard C. “Buddy” Smead Jr. will be conducted Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with grandson Dustin Murray officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home.
Leonard C. “Buddy” Smead Jr. (Papa) was born April 10, 1927 in Camden, Arkansas. Leonard was the son of the late Leonard C. Smead and Lillian Williamson Smead. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Jane Todd Smead; a sister, Mary Smead Purifoy; brother-in-law, Louis B. Todd (Patricia); and niece, Sarah Purifoy. Mr. Smead is survived by his children, John C. “Jack” Smead (Patti) of Delray Beach, FL, and Ruth Smead “Toddy” Murray (Johnny) of McMinnville; grandchildren; Dustin Murray (Erin Stubblefield) of Manchester, Todd Murray (Diana) of Tullahoma, and April Field of Delray Beach FL; great grandchildren ; Ethan Abplanalp, Beau Murray, Jacy Kate Murray, Makayla Murray; one niece, Trish Todd Kelly (Sean) Brooklyn, NY; nephews; Jim Todd (Bonnie) of Nashville, Louis B. Todd III (Julie) of Atlanta, and Steve Purifoy of Benton, Ark; several great nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Mr. Smead was a member for over 50 years of the John B. Garrett Masonic Lodge # 711 and Scottish Rite. Buddy was a veteran of the Army Signal Corp, 844th Signal Radio Ft. Gordon, GA. Korean War 1950-1952.
Buddy graduated high school in the class of 1945 in Camden, Arkansas. He was quite active in school, being Class President his Freshman and Sophomore years, and President of the student body his Senior year. He participated in track, football, and was the captain of his basketball team. After high school, he attended Henderson State College in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
In 1949 Leonard moved to Nashville, TN, and began a career with General Electric. After thirty years with the company he retired as regional sales manager in 1979. Upon retiring form G.E., he worked as sales manger for McQuiddy Office Supply, and as a manufacturer’s representative.
Buddy and Jane wanted to be near their grandsons, and moved to Manchester, TN. They had many happy years going to all the boys sporting events. Buddy was an avid golfer, enjoying many golf trips over the south with friends. He also collected music from the big band era of the 1940’s and 1950’s.
5/7/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Jaina Gilley, 7 — Pizza Winner!
Rarchel Wells, 47
Tennessee WIC Benefits Changes from Paper to Card
The Tennessee Women, Infants and Children or WIC Program has transitioned to an electronic benefit transfer system from a paper-based method of issuing benefits. Tennessee families participating in WIC now use their TNWIC cards instead of paper vouchers to purchase WIC-approved foods. TNWIC is now available in all 95 counties of Tennessee.
With the new TNWIC system, benefits for WIC-approved foods are automatically entered into an account and accessed with a card similar to a debit card. This card replaces paper vouchers and can be used at any of the 790 WIC-authorized stores statewide. WIC is an important economic driver in Tennessee communities: In 2018, Tennessee WIC participants redeemed almost $87 million in program benefits at WIC-authorized stores across the state.
Each month more than 125,000 Tennesseans at nutritional risk receive WIC benefits provided through the Tennessee Department of Health in 124 county health departments, stand-alone clinics and hospital sites throughout the state. WIC provides supplemental food assistance and nutrition education to low-income pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children until age five. In addition to healthy foods, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, WIC provides referrals to other health and community-based services. WIC has proven to be effective in preventing and improving nutrition-related health problems, including reducing obesity in a group of 2 – 4-year-old Tennessee participants.
To learn more about WIC in Tennessee, contact your local health department in Manchester or Tullahoma or call 1-800-DIAL WIC (1-800-342-5942)
Gas Prices Down Slighty
Tennessee’s state average gas price is $2.59 per gallon for regular unleaded, which is three cents less than a week ago, but still seven cents more than this time last month, and seven cents higher than this time last year. Tennessee has the eighth lowest average gas price in the nation. Alabama has the lowest at $2.50.
The national gas price average is $2.89, only one cent more than last week’s average.
AAA spokesperson Stephanie Milani said that while gasoline demand remains robust this week, 27 states saw gas prices decrease or hold steady.
The low price per gallon of gas in Coffee County as of Tuesday afternoon could be found in Tullahoma at $2.47. In Manchester, the low price for gas is $2.48 per gallon.