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Autism on the Rise
April is Autism Awareness Month
Estimates range from 1 in 34 in New Jersey to 1 in 76 in Arkansas; roughly 1 in 38 boys have autism, outnumbering girls 4-to-1, according to the report.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center partnered with the CDC to publish, for the first time, specific data regarding ASD prevalence in Tennessee, which is 1 in 64 for an 11-county region surrounding Nashville.
VUMC participated in the population study through a $1.8 million grant from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network.
Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders is using TN Department of Education technical assistance and training grants to meet educational and behavioral needs of children with ASD and their families through:
• A school-aged training program designed to equip teachers, special educators and administrators with evidence-based resources for meeting classroom needs
• An early childhood grant facilitating the development of model preschool classrooms and enhancing the preschool workforce for children with autism
• Early intervention contracts utilizing advancements in telemedicine and early intervention to place meaningful services in the hands of families without delay.
Janice “Jan” Petschauer
Janice Anne Plane Petschauer of Manchester, Tennessee passed this earth
into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was
77. Janice was born on July 27, 1940 in Norwich, England to the late
George Plane and Violet Pope Wood. It was while serving as a telephone
operator in the Royal Air Force at Brampton Air Force Base near Huntingdon,
England, that Janice met Joseph Petschauer, an airman in the U. S. Air
Force serving at Alconbury Air Force Base in Huntingdon. They were married
and moved to the United States in 1961. Joe and Jan were married 59 years.
They moved from Springfield, Illinois, to Manchester in 1979. Janice loved
children, knitting for her family, taking care of others and expressing
love for her grandchildren. She was a nursing home administrator through
the 70s and in recent years she operated Small Wonders Day Care in
Manchester.
In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by a brother,
Michael Plane and half-sisters, Rosamund “Pauline” Murphy and Sally
Kempinska. Janice is survived by her loving husband, Joseph; one son,
Michael Petschauer (Darlene) of Belleville, IL; three daughters, Maria
Porter (Dennis) of Dyer, IN, Cindy Trail (Robert) of Manchester, TN and
Stacey Wiedower (Lance) of Collierville, TN; seventeen grandchildren and
twenty-nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held in June in
Springfield, IL.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
CHS Netters Close Season at District Tournament in Sewanee
Reid Lawrence of CHS tennis[file photo]
In varsity action, both Lady Raider doubles teams advanced to Friday afternoon’s quarterfinals. The teams of Jessica Barrera and Odalis Garcia fell in the quarterfinal round as did the Lady Raider team of Natalie Elzeer and Wren Lawson. The Red Raider doubles squad of Reid Lawrence and Grey Riddle were one match away from advancing to Saturday’s semifinals as they fell to in Friday’s quarterfinals. In singles play, freshman Luke Irwin got a win to advance before dropping his quarterfinal matchup.
Rigney will play in the JV semifinals on Saturday morning. The tournament opens up at 9 AM and is being played at the University of the South.
Favorable Effort, 48 Shots Not Enough as Preds Fall to Jets in Game 1
Sometimes, a favorable effort doesn’t reflect in the final score. Game 1 was one of those nights.
The Predators outshot the Jets by a 48-19 margin in the opening contest of their Round Two series, but it was Winnipeg netminder Connor Hellebuyck who made 47 saves to lead his team to a 4-1 win over Nashville on Friday night. It’s just the second time in their last six postseason series the Preds have dropped the opening game, a rare postseason loss on home ice.
Nashville led in just about every category on the night, except where it mattered most. All but two Preds skaters registered a shot on goal in what many called their best game of the postseason. But as Predators Head Coach Peter Laviolette said following the game, it’s about more than just effort at this time of the year.
“We have to win hockey games,” Laviolette said. “You can hang your hat on that sometimes in the regular season when you’re talking about a process and a long haul and a big picture. But right now, if you give me two choices on where to be, our game or their win, I’d take the win. It’s about winning hockey games right now. We’ll look at it and try to get better.”
“It’s too bad [the effort] doesn’t matter, though; you have to win a hockey game,” Preds center Ryan Johansen said. “They’re up 1-0, that’s all that matters. For us, there are some good things we can look at for sure, and some things we can improve on.”
The Predators set a postseason franchise record with 20 shots in the opening frame, but it was Winnipeg who took a 1-0 lead, courtesy of a goal from Brandon Tanev. Paul Stastny made it 2-0 in the second period, and after Filip Forsberg hit the post on a Nashville power play, the Jets came right back and Mark Scheifele potted his fifth of the playoffs for a 3-0 lead after 40 minutes.
Pekka Rinne was pulled in favor of Juuse Saros to begin the third period, and Kevin Fiala gave the Preds life when he finished off a nifty passing play and beat Hellebuyck at 1:23 of the final frame. However, that was all Nashville got on the night with Scheifele icing it with an empty-netter late in regulation.
“The goals, the were really tough for Peks,” Laviolette said of his decision to pull Rinne. “We need to do a better job, especially on those first two that you’re talking about. It was just to change it up, to go in a different direction, to send the game in a different direction.”
For the Predators, the focus simply shifts to Game 2 now, a contest that always carries a noticeable swing – either go down by two, or turn it into a best of five. You can decipher which result the Preds would prefer.
“For us, right now, there’s a few things we need to clean up,” Nashville defenseman P.K. Subban said. “A couple mistakes cost us, but bounces are going to happen in a hockey game. That’s just the way it is. Like I said, we’ll be ready to go on Sunday.”
“We have a smart group and they know how to handle situations, especially this one,” Johansen said. “So for us, we’ll take tomorrow and I’m looking forward to hanging out with my dogs on the nice day – maybe take them to the park – and then get back to work.”
Notes:
Austin Watson left Game 1 after the first period and did not return, with Head Coach Peter Laviolette saying he expects to have an update on Watson’s condition on Saturday.
The Predators finished with 48 shots on goal, just six shy of tying their postseason franchise record for a single game.
Scott Hartnell and Ryan Hartman were among the Nashville scratches in Game 1.
Game 2 between the Preds and Jets comes Sunday evening at Bridgestone Arena at 6 p.m. CT. The series then shifts to Winnipeg for Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday and Thursday of next week.
Westwood Tennis Gains Split at Warren County
Lauren Perry of WMS tennis
The Westwood tennis teams hit the road to McMinnville on Friday to take on Warren County. The Lady Rockets continued their winning ways with a 6 to 1 win. The Rockets lost a hard-fought 4 to 2 decision.
Lauren Perry and Anna Johnson each recorded 6 love shutout wins for Westwood in girls’ singles play. Rylea McNamara and Addison Welch claimed 6 to 1 singles win. And both doubles teams for the Lady Rockets captured 6 love wins as the teams Perry/McNamara and Welch/Johnson rolled past the Lady Pioneers 6 to 0.
For the Rockets, Caleb Simmons captured a 6 to 3 singles win. Caleb teamed up with Isaac Simmons to win in doubles by a score of 6 to 2.
Westwood hits the court again on Friday when they host Warren County. That match will be played at Fred Deadman Park and is scheduled to get underway at 4 PM.
4/30/18 — Katherine Smith Morgan
Katherine Smith Morgan (1935-2018) Katherine Marie Smith Morgan, “Ma” or
“Mert” age 82 of Hillsboro, TN departed this life at 3:20 AM on April 26,
2018, while at St. Thomas Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN to be with the love
of her life Revice Eugene Morgan Sr. She was born to Edgar Lavoid and
Evelyn Weitz Smith in Tullahoma, TN on May 26, 1935. Services will be held
at Central Funeral Home in Manchester TN. Visitation with the family will
be Sunday, April 29, from 3:00 to 9:00 and Monday, April 30, from 11:00 to
1:30. Services will following immediate at 2:00 with burial at the Prairie
Plains Church of Christ, Prairie Plains, TN. Katherine is survived by:
Patricia and Charles Owen (Sister), Winchester, TN Bobbie Stanley (Sister),
Lake Mary, FL Thomas Rufus “Rouk” Morgan (Son) and Deanna Perry,
Hillsboro,
TN Revice Eugene and Pam Morgan (Son), Hillsboro, TN Charlotte and Jimmy
Bush (Daughter), Wayne, MI Donna and Phil T. Fletcher (Daughter),
Manchester, TN Sharon Spears (Daughter), Hillsboro, TN Jamie Eugene Bush
and Christi, (Grandson), Livonia, MI William Vance Bush and Sharon,
(Grandson), Wayne, MI Revice Eugene “Trey” Morgan III, (Grandson),
Hillsboro, TN Dalton James Morgan, (Grandson), Hillsboro, TN Jamie
Brazelton, Granddaughter), Gum Creek, TN Jon Michael and Cheri Spears,
(Grandson), Tullahoma, TN John Revice Fletcher and Ellen, (Grandson),
Manchester, TN Christopher Fletcher, (Grandson), Manchester, TN Gunner
Kelly, (Grandson), Hillsboro, TN Jacey Perry, (Granddaughter), Hillsboro,
TN Jane Ellen Fletcher, (Great-Granddaughter), Manchester, TN Terry Dane
Fletcher, (Great-Grandson), Manchester, TN Morgen Elizabeth Spears,
(Great-Granddaughter), Manchester, TN Hatcher Hart, (Great-Grandson),
Manchester, TN Shelby McGlynn, (Great-Granddaughter), Livonia, MI Jacob
McGlynn, (Great-Granddaughter), Livonia, MI Gracie Hart,
(Great-Granddaughter), Hillsboro, TN Ryan Martin, (Great-Grandson), Gum
Creek, TN Kim and Tim Woodard, (Niece), Franklin, TN Jeff and Sherri Owens,
(Nephew), Winchester, TN Felicia and Troy Martin, (Niece), Winchester, TN
Chandle and Mario Gutierrez, (Niece), Lake Mary, FL Ray and Jane Marcrom,
(Nephew), Manchester, TN Tom and Elaine Marcrom, (Nephew), Manchester, TN
Mary and Jerry Stephens, (Niece), Kitts Hill, OH Bobby and Linda Ledford,
(Niece), Fairhope, AL Sue and Gerald Hager, (Niece), Adrian, MI Sally and
Bruce Probst, Grand Rapids, MI Patti and Bob Rutledge, (Niece), Hickory, NC
Jane Ledford McCullough, Nashville, TN Hazel and Harold Liner, (Niece),
Tullahoma, TN Joy Bock, (Niece), FL She was preceded in death by: Edgar
Lavoid and Evelyn Elizabeth Weitz Smith, (Parents) Revice Eugene Morgan,
Sr. (Husband) Harold Spears, Jr. (Son-in-Law) Bill Stanley,
(Brother-in-Law) Randy Stanley, (Nephew) Agnes and H.D. Marcrom,
(Sister-in-Law), Sammie and Shirley Ledford, (Sister-in-Law), Chrystene and
Richard Matych, (Sister-in-Law), Bessie and Raymond Bobo, (Sister-in-Law),
Clyde Morgan, (Brother-in-Law), Ann and Connell Taylor, (Niece), Louise and
Aubrey Ledford, (Aunt) Special Family/Friends Vance Creek, Carolyn, Jennie,
Frank, Tracy and Jenna Garrettson, Jenn Keele Nogodula, Lisa Bell, Stephen
Fletcher, Rebecca Clay, Benji Holt, Ro Adams, Christina Haithcoth, Diane
Gray, Teresa Roberts Reynolds, Dexter and Barry Roberts, Wayne, Sally,
Bubba and Brian Steele. Katherine “Ma” or “Mert” is also survived by
numerous other family and friends that she loved dearly. Katherine worked
alongside Revice on the family farm as well as caring for her children and
their home She was an active volunteer with various activities for the
Hillsboro School over the years from preparing chilli for the Hillsboro
School Booth at the Coffee County Fair to the days of the Hillsboro
Homecoming. She was left to care for their youngest child “Rouk” in 1976
after the death of Revice. She provided childcare in her home for several
children in the community. Brittney Nichols, Amie McCormick Keele, Todd
McCormick, Colleen Freeman Morton, Gabe Freeman, Shawn and Greg Sizemore,
and Kristi Davis Huskey are some of her special little ones. In 2002,
Katherine started working as the first site-director of the Hillsboro
Extended School Program for the Coffee County School System. She worked in
that capacity for twelve years. Her next work-related activities revolved
around businesses that she and Rouk purchased, the Phillips 66 Pit Stop,
the Video Corner and the 41 Drive-In.
Central Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Shirley M. Prater
Shirley M Prater of Estill Springs, passed this life on Thursday, April 26,
2018 at Tennova Healthcare – Harton at the age of 62 years. No services are
scheduled.
Mrs. Prater, a native of Nashville, was the daughter of the late Richard
Bryant and Edith Troxel Hartman. She loved music and going to the ocean.
She
enjoyed gardening, reading and crocheting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gwynn
Prater and granddaughter, Abigail Pack.
Mrs. Prater is survived by one son, Nathan Pack of Sparta; one daughter,
Holly Pack of Estill Springs; brother, Walter Hartman of Only, TN and one
grandson, Nalan Pack.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Lena V. Hatcher
Mrs. Lena V. Hatcher 95, of Tullahoma passed away peacefully at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
J.A. Welton & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
4/27/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Austin Rodideuze, 12
Janet Nettles
Joie Pauley
Food Lion Birthday Cake Winner:
Glenn Espy, 70
Flowers by Michael Anniversary Winner:
Bobby & Jeanette Taylor, 33
Thursday Prep Results and Friday Prep Schedule
Thursday Prep Results
> CHS Boys’ Soccer at Lincoln Co – See the Story HERE
> WMS Tennis HOSTS Tullahoma – PPD, Makeup is TBD
> CCMS Softball HOSTS Tullahoma – CTC Tournament – PPD until Friday
> WMS Baseball at MTCS – DRVC Tournament – PPD until Friday
> CHS Baseball HOSTS Forrest (Senior Night) – PPD until Tuesday
> CHS Softball HOSTS Tullahoma – PPD until Tuesday
> WMS Softball vs. Fayetteville – DRVC Tournament at Lynchburg – PPD until Friday
> CCMS Baseball vs. North Franklin – CTC Tournament at Tullahoma – PPD until Friday
Friday Prep Schedule
9:00 AM – CHS Tennis at District Singles/Doubles Tournament at Sewanee
4:00 PM – WMS Tennis at Warren Co
4:00 PM – CCMS Softball HOSTS Tullahoma – CTC Tournament
7:00 PM – WMS Softball vs. Fayetteville-DRVC Tournament at Lynchburg
7:00 PM – CHS Boys’ Soccer HOSTS Fayetteville
7:30 PM – WMS Baseball at MTCS-DRVC Tournament
7:30 PM – CCMS Baseball vs. North Franklin – CTC Tournament at Tullahoma