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Temple Baptist Christian School Opens Season with Runner-up Finish in Knoxville Tournament
Rachel Butler of Temple Baptist Christian School volleyball[file photo]
On Friday, the Lady Eagles opened the tournament against the host team from Powell’s Temple Baptist Academy. The Crusaders from Powell defeated Manchester’s Eagles. The Lady Eagles bounced back to win matches over South Haven Baptist of Springfield and Victory Baptist of Shelbyville to claim a #2 seed coming out of pool play.
On Saturday, the Lady Eagles got a first round bye and a victory over South Haven to advance to the finals. In the finals, the Lady Eagles squared off against Temple Academy for a rematch. Unfortunately, Temple fell to the host Crusaders to finish in second place with a record of 3 and 2 on the tournament.
The Lady Eagles will host their first home game of the season on Tuesday when they welcome Dogwood Christian Academy of Tunnel Hill, Georgia to the E.C. Bailey Gym. The varsity only contest will begin at 5 PM.
CHS Golf Match Cancelled
The Coffee County golf match with Lincoln County and Tullahoma at Willowbrook on Monday was cancelled due to the weather. As of right now, there has been no make-up date has been announced. Thunder Radio will keep you up to date on any developments.
After the event, Coach Nathan Wanuch had this to say: “It was a great start to the season. We didn’t back off our training to prepare for this race, but pretty much the whole team ran PRs.” The Raider harriers will next be in action on Saturday when they compete in the Voyles Classic at The Hermitage. First race is set to go off at 8 AM.
Leading Candidate Named for New Director of Schools in Tullahoma
After a study session of the Tullahoma City School Board, the leading candidate to become the new director of schools is John C. Carver, who has served in a consulting capacity with Maury County Schools since 2016.
He served as a superintendent in Iowa from 2009-2016 before coming to Maury County.
Director Dr Dan Lawson announced last year that he would not be seeking an extension to his contract with the school system. Lawson accepted a position as a Professor with Lee University in Cleveland, TN.
UPDATE– Missing Boater’s Body Found in Tims Ford Lake
Above Tims Ford Lake
According to Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency officials, Christopher S. Hale’s body was found around 5pm, Monday.
Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call in the early morning hours of August 19, near the Bluegill Grill on Tims Ford Lake. According to witnesses, 41-year-old Christopher S. Hale, of Shelbyville, TN, entered the water and disappeared. Mr. Hale was not wearing a lifejacket.
The TWRA, Franklin County Sheriff’s department personnel along with Franklin County and Coffee County Rescue Squads searched for Hale for many hours until he was found.
1,776 Tennesseans Died from Drug Overdoses in 2017
Pill photo by (Twenty20)
TDH data show almost three fourths of drug overdose deaths in Tennessee in 2017 were associated with opioids. There were 1,268 overdose deaths associated with all opioids; of those, 644 were associated with prescription opioids for pain, which include drugs such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine and codeine. Prescription opioids for pain were associated with more overdose deaths in 2017 than any other group of drugs.
Deaths related to “street” drugs obtained without a prescription were a key driver of the increase in overdose deaths in Tennessee 2017. There has been a dramatic increase in deaths related to fentanyl, which is similar to heroin but much stronger and dangerous. Heroin was associated with the deaths of 311 Tennesseans in 2017, a 20 percent increase over the previous year. Fentanyl was associated with 500 deaths, a 70 percent increase since 2016. Fentanyl is an extremely potent opioid that may be made legally or illegally. Fentanyl is often used to “cut” or mix with other drugs; users have no way to know if it is included in a drug obtained illegally and if so, in what amount.
Manchester Parks and Recreation to Receive Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner on Monday announced a series of grants totaling more than $15 million to help fund parks and recreation projects in Tennessee communities.
“Easy access to parks, trails, walking paths and other recreational facilities can make a good community a great community,” said Haslam. “These grants provide the resources needed to help make Tennessee an even more desirable place to live, work and raise a family.”
TDEC will award approximately $13.5 million in Local Park and Recreation Fund (LPRF) grants to 51 communities as well as approximately $2.1 million in Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants to 15 parks, communities and organizations across the state.
The City of Manchester will receive a grant of $336,000 for one prefab concrete restroom building; LED lighting for the Championship Soccer Field; and renovation of the Fred Deadman Playground for ADA accessibility standards.
Coffee County Fair Facilities Improving
The Coffee County Fair has been carrying on family traditions for 160 years. There are so many events to enjoy at the Coffee County Fair for all ages. There are carnival rides, beauty pageants, great food and more! Come out this year to join in the fun at the fair September 15-22, 2018.
Fair grandstands have been painted.
There have been lots up upgrades going on at the fairground facilities like new paint and repairs in various areas. They are working on upgrading the food booths. Big news this year is that the 2018 “Fairest of the Fair” winner gets a $1,000 scholarship prize.
Fair bathrooms have been remodeled.
For more information, check out the fair’s Facebook page or go to www.coffeecountyfairtn.org
Work continues on the food booths at the fair.
Manchester City Leaders to Welcome Newcomers
The newly elected City of Manchester Aldermen, School Board members, and recently hired Police Officers will be sworn in at City Hall on Monday, August 27, 2018, @ 5:00 pm. The ceremony will be officiated by Circuit Court Judge Craig Johnson.
The city leaders will have a small reception following the ceremony. Please come out and join city leaders congratulating everyone.
8/22/18 — Wayne H. Butler
WAYNE H. BUTLER, age 77, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at STRHS Winchester, Tenn. Mr. Butler was born in Griffin, Ga. on July 30, 1941, to the late, Johnny Edward Butler and Larue Crawford Butler. Mr. Butler last attended the Estill Springs Church of God. He began his career in the U.S. Air Force at the age of 21 and served our Country during the Vietnam War and retired as a SMSGT after 27 years of service. After relocating to Tenn. Mr. Butler served for 25 years as the Public Information Officer for the Estill Springs Fire Dept. He was also a member of the Estill Springs Lions Club. His hobbies were bowling, fishing and gardening.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Butler Ogletree. He is survived by his wife, Anna Butler of Estill Springs, daughters; Anna Marie Butler of Murfreesboro, Cyndi Butler-Mobley and husband Larry of Hixson, Tenn., Toni Click and husband Ron of Manchester, son, Greg Butler and wife, Tanya of Bossier City, Louisiana, brother, Eddie Butler and wife, Ruby of Griffin, Ga., 4-grandchildren; Dennis Jacobs and wife, Megan of Sewanee, Carla Green and husband Josh of Sewanee, Kevin Stafford-Ramirez and wife, Gabriela of Okinawa, Japan, Aiden Butler of Bossier City, La. 3-great-grandchildren; Carmen, Josie, Violette.
Visitation for Mr. Butler will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening, August 21, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services. Services are scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 22, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Don Parker, officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens with full military honors bestowed.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the Estill Springs Church of God at P.O. Box 506, Estill Springs, TN 37330.
Online live viewing of the service is available by contacting Grant Funeral Services.
Raider Football Comes up Short Against Franklin County
C.J. Anthony of Coffee County football
Opening the season against border rival Franklin County, the Red Raider football team went toe to toe with the talented Rebels before falling 22 to 14. Trailing 7 to 0 at the half, Coffee County got a pair of touchdowns to take a 14 to 7 lead with 11 minutes remaining in the game. A pair of late touchdowns and a 2 point conversion gave the Rebels the win.
Coffee County got their first score in the 3rd quarter as Marshall Haney powered in from 2 yards out. An 84 yard interception return by Coffee County’s C.J. Anthony early in the 4th quarter, plus an Andrew Mahaffey 2 point conversion, gave the Raiders the lead. Franklin County answered with a score on a completed pass on a 4th down broken play to cut the deficit to 1. A fake kick was run in for the 2 point conversion and Franklin County led 15 to 14. Franklin County added a late score for the win.
Mahaffey rushed 23 times for 106 yards and was 4 of 10 passing for 29 yards. Haney finished with 48 yards rushing on 14 carries. Trace Bryant caught 2 passes for 22 yards. With his interception return for a touchdown, C.J. Anthony was named the Crazy Daisies player of the game.
Coffee County will travel to Tullahoma on Friday to take on Tullahoma in the 93rd Coffee Pot matchup. Thunder Radio will once again bring you more than complete coverage. Lucky Knott and Dustin Murray will bring you all the action from Wilkins Stadium beginning at 6:45 PM. Thunder Radio’s live coverage begins at 6 PM with the Friday Night Thunder Pregame Show.
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