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CCMS Soccer Falls in Scrimmage Match to Algood
The Coffee County Middle School soccer team welcomed Algood to CCMS on Monday for a preseason scrimmage. The Lady Raiders, who open the regular season next Monday, were looking to get in some work before Saturday’s scrimmage play day. Despite a good start and a strong finish, the Lady Raiders fell by a final score of 5 to 0.
The Lady Raiders outshot Algood 4 to 2 in the opening 10 minutes with neither team getting on the scoreboard. Algood scored off a deflection in the 14th minute and used that momentum to add 3 more goals in the next 8 minutes plus another goal 2 minutes into the 2nd half. Coffee County was able to put 4 shots on frame in the 2nd half, including a penalty kick in the 48th minute, but could not get on the scoreboard.
The Lady Raiders will host their 14th Annual Kickin’ Cancer Play Day on Saturday at CCMS. Games will begin at 9 AM and the CCMS varsity and JV teams will be in action. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit the Middle Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition.
Sounds Extend Winning Streak to Eight Games Behind Luzardo’s Five Scoreless Innings
The Nashville Sounds got five shutout innings from 20-year-old Jesus Luzardo to help extend their winning streak to eight games with a 6-0 win over the Sacramento River Cats Monday night at First Tennessee Park.
In his Triple-A debut, Luzardo scattered eight hits, all singles, and struck out six. He threw 52 of his 76 pitches for strikes.
The lefty received early run support in the first inning when Boog Powell, Steve Lombardozzi and Anthony Garcia collected base hits. Garcia’s line drive up the middle plated Lombardozzi to give the Sounds a 1-0 lead.
Luzardo struck out the side in the fourth and added his sixth punch out of the night when he got Orlando Calixte for the second out of the fifth. After a base hit by Peter Bourjos, Luzardo retired Mac Williamson on a fly out to right field to end his night.
J.P. Sportman gave the Sounds some breathing room in the home half of the fifth when he drilled a solo blast into the Hyundai Deck in left field to make it 2-0.
Southpaw Eric Jokisch relieved Luzardo and retired six of the first seven batters he faced. A four-run bottom of the seventh for Nashville put the game out of reach. Beau Taylor, Bruce Maxwell, Sportman and Lombardozzi notched hits in the frame. Lombardozzi’s two-run single to left field gave the Sounds a 6-0 lead.
Jokisch worked the eighth and ninth without much resistance. Pitching in relief for only the second time in 21 games this season, he allowed one hit in four shutout innings. The four relief frames earned him his first save.
The fourth and final game of the series is scheduled for Tuesday night at First Tennessee Park. Right-hander James Naile (6-10, 4.58) starts for the Sounds against right-hander Tyler Herb (1-4, 5.70) for the River Cats. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Post-Game Notes
- With tonight’s 6-0 win, the Sounds improved to 58-55 on the season.
- The Sounds extended their season-best winning streak to eight games and have matched their high-water mark of three games over .500.
- Nashville’s shutout win was their ninth of the season. The nine shutouts are tied for the most in the Pacific Coast League.
- Jesus Luzardo earned the win in his Triple-A debut (5.0 IP, 8 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 6 K).
- Second baseman J.P. Sportman hit a solo home run in the fifth inning. It was the first Triple-A home run of Sportman’s career.
The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.
Marijuana Grow House Found in Coffee County
Deputy Larry McKelvey and K-9 Yoshi inside grow house. The color of the picture is because of the lights used in a grow operation.
As Deputy McKelvey was walking next to a dark green metal building located behind the main residence, he smelled something that was similar to the smell of marijuana. Deputy McKelvey called Sergeant Stephen Sharketti to the scene and he confirmed the same. Deputy McKelvey retrieved his K-9, Yoshi from his patrol vehicle. The K-9 indicated a positive alert. The nearby home was determined to be unoccupied.
Investigator Brandon Reed arrived, and he said he also smelled marijuana.
Marijuana plants found on Saturday
A search warrant was issued and executed. Investigator James Sherrill cut the lock on the building and sheriff personnel entered. Inside the building they located three grow rooms, one with 33 marijuana plants, grow lights, 20″ circulation fans, water lines, sifting screens, electronic scales, fertilizers, PH chemicals, black plastic plant containers, intricate electric panels, transformers, and a humidity trough. The rooms were lined with foam insulation, sealed joints and air intake ducts.
In plain view inside the building was a Chevy Camaro and Sergeant Sharketti located a one-gallon sprayer and an oil extract and a natural organic pest control product consistent with marijuana grow operations. The vehicle was also seized.
The marijuana plants were secured and transported to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and submitted to evidence. Other items associated with the marijuana grow were inventoried, transported and secured.
Sheriff Steve Graves said he was really proud of McKelvey’s response. Sharketti added, “If you smell it, investigate it.”
The street value of the marijuana is valued at over $100,000.
WWII Mortar Rounds Found in Tracy City
Saturday night the A.T.F and an Army E.O.D team were called to Tracy City, TN due to two WWII mortar rounds being found. The mortar rounds were within close proximity to a roadway and walking trail.
Upon arriving, the Army E.O.D looked over the mortars and discovered that due to the condition of the items that they needed to be destroyed and could not be transported safely. The mortars were removed and taken to a designated area for safety and were destroyed.
Protectors of “Home of the Brave” Fight for Public-Lands Protection
The Cherokee National Forest is among the areas that have received funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. (Natures Paparazzi/Flickr)
According to the Vet Voice Foundation, the Land and Water Conservation Fund helps keep the outdoors open to everyone and especially is important for veterans who use the land as a place to recover after their service. However, it will expire at the end of September if Congress doesn’t vote to reauthorize it.
Paul Eaton, a retired Army major general and managing director of Vet Voice, said the LWCF has protected parts of the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge, Chickamauga National Military Park and more. He said these are places where all Americans can recuperate.
“A way that is at once inexpensive and very efficient to deal with a stressor, to work your way through a personal problem, is through introspection and in an environment where you see just how beautiful life can be,” he said.
The program receives funding from energy-company royalties paid for oil and gas drilling. Funds also are used to build playgrounds, trails, parks, swimming pools, urban bike paths, soccer fields and more. More than 41,000 projects have been supported by the fund since its creation in 1965, including at least $81 million for Tennessee.
Eaton said he learned how to swim in a pool funded by the LWCF. He praised the program for facilitating outdoor activities for kids and said Congress has a chance to continue to help young people if the program is reauthorized.
“They have in their hands the opportunity to instate, in permanence and full funding, an instrument that has helped more young Americans become better citizens than any other instrument that I can think of for a high return on investment,” he said.
Funds also have helped preserve historic military sites, battlefields and monuments.
More information about the foundation is online at vetvoicefoundation.org.
Beat the Peak for Tuesday
Forecasts indicate that Tuesday’s temperatures will be one of the hottest afternoons of the month. Projected afternoon highs could produce a monthly peak for Duck River Electric Membership Corporation.
The electric co-op plans to activate Beat the Peak™ and implement other power conservation measures to lower the impact of spiking Tennessee Valley Authority wholesale rates during the hour of greatest demand. The cost of electricity purchased by DREMC can increase to almost $10 per kilowatt-hour during peak.
The Beat the Peak™ alert window on Tuesday, August 7 is from 4:00 – 6:00 PM.
The peak alert doesn’t mean there is a power supply emergency. It is a reminder that high demand increases the cost of wholesale power and affects what DREMC must pay TVA.
When the peak period has passed, normal electricity use can resume.
Birthday 8/6/18
Emma Grace Cartwright – Pizza Winner!
Birthday 8/4/18
Carmel Trichler – Pizza Winner!
8/6/18–Joann Evelyn Foster
Joann Evelyn Foster, age 79, of Tullahoma, TN, passed away on Saturday,
August 4, 2018 at her residence. No services are scheduled at this time.
Joann was born in Chicago, IL on May 25, 1939, the daughter of the late
Joe and Helen Komestik. She was an Executive Secretary in the Sears
Tower in Chicago, IL.
In addition to her parents, Joann was also preceded in death by her
loving husband, Jack Wayne Foster.
MANCHESTER FUNERAL HOME IS HONORED TO SERVE THE FOSTER FAMILY
www.manchesterfuneralhome.com
8/11/18–Linda Alice Disch
Linda Alice Disch, age 68, of Manchester, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2018. Linda was born in Griffin, Georgia to the late John and Betty Duke. She retired from the State of Georgia after 30 years working in the Department for Children’s Services where she positively affected the lives of countless children and families.
Linda was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manchester where she loved cooking meals for her church family every Wednesday evening and giving of herself in ministry to other. Near to her heart was the Oakley Food Ministry which provided groceries to families in need. Linda loved everything to do with the kitchen: recipes, canning, cooking and sharing her creations.
Linda went about her chosen tasks quietly, never bringing attention to herself. She preferred to use her abilities and quiet strength behind the scenes in support of others.
One of Linda’s favorite things to do was to go camping with family and friends to see and experience new places and things.
Beginning at age of 16 she amassed a library of over 1500 Science Fiction books joyfully reading each one. Another big part of her life was the game of Spades which brought her and her husband, Daniel together. She developed many close friendships playing Spades on-line and hosting tournaments.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Daniel Disch; daughter, Julie Hollinshead (John); two sons, Ian Disch (Vicki) and Justin Disch (Stephanie); one brother, Stephen Duke (Pamela); three granddaughters, Sophie, Rebecca and Grace Disch. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty Duke.
A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church in Manchester with Dr. Cox officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM until service time at First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church of Manchester Oakley Food Ministry.
Coffee County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Disch family.
You may sign the online guestbook at www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com.