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AED Donated to Lady Raider Softball by Unity Medical Center
Ashley Melton with Unity presented the AED to Trainer, Jason Sanders and Coach Brandon McWhorter.
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a lightweight, portable device that delivers an electric shock through the chest to the heart. The shock can potentially stop an irregular heartbeat and allow a normal rhythm to resume following sudden cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs – is the leading cause of death. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States.
When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby. According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of- hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.
AED’s make it possible for more people to respond to a medical emergency where defibrillation is required. Because AED’s are portable, they can be used by nonmedical people. AED’s give the user step-by-step instructions, both on screen and over a speaker, making it easier to use.
“Unity Medical Center is proud to provide the Lady Raider Softball team with their very own AED. In the event that defibrillation is needed, whether it be on the field, or in the stands, we want to give everyone the best chance for survival”, says Ashley Melton, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at UMC.
Unity Medical Center is located at 481 Interstate Drive in Manchester and can be reached by telephone at 931-728-6354.
Deadly Fire in McMinnville
A woman who was pulled from a burning house Monday in McMinnville has died from her injuries. The victim was identified as 62 year-old Nancy Jean Melton. She was on the second floor of the house and had apparently been overcome by the smoke. Firefighters were able to enter the second floor through a window and found the victim.
EMS workers performed CPR on Melton, who was later airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital, where she died later that day.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
New Report: One in Three Species in U.S. at Risk of Extinction
The red squirrel is among the species in Tennessee at risk of being added to the endangered species list. (Richard Towell/flickr)
According to “Reversing America’s Wildlife Crisis: Securing the Future of Our Fish and Wildlife,” 150 U.S. species are listed as extinct, and nearly 500 species have not been seen in recent decades and could possibly be extinct. The report comes as Congress is considering a bill that would allocate funds already being collected from oil and gas extraction to protect vulnerable or declining species.
Mike Butler, CEO of the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, said much is at stake in the state.
“There are 1,400 species that we need to be paying attention to, that really need good monitoring, good management, to ensure that they never reach a point where we have to think about putting them on the list for the Endangered Species Act,” Butler said.
Species at risk in the Volunteer State include the northern bobwhite quail, the Chickamauga crayfish, the Virginia big-eared bat and the red squirrel.
The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is currently in the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee. If passed, it would redirect $1.3 billion of existing revenue annually to state-led wildlife conservation efforts.
Bruce Stein, chief scientist and associate vice president at the National Wildlife Federation, said as development has spread to even the most rural areas, natural wildlife is running out of room to sustain and survive.
“Plants and animals, wildlife need habitat in order to survive,” Stein said. “And as we have converted much of the natural habitat across America to other uses, that sort of put a squeeze on many of the species – particularly those that require very specialized habitats.”
Butler said funding preventive measures would be less costly for the country and the wildlife in the long run.
“When you put things on that list, you get into a lot of expense. You do preventative management,” Butler said. “If you are proactive, it’s a lot less expensive and you end up being able to take care of the habitats that provide this diversity for both non-game and game species.”
Currently, sportsmen fees fund 80 percent of the state’s wildlife agencies. If the bill passes, it would provide additional funding to broaden the capabilities of agencies to restore and protect wildlife and their habitats.
Information on the state’s wildlife action plan is available at TNSWAP.com.
4/7/18–Helen Bramblett Brown
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Bramblett Brown, age 87 of Hillsboro, will be conducted on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Hillsboro First United Methodist Church with Reverend Chris Haynes and Reverend John Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Hillsboro First United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Manchester Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Tennova- Harton Healthcare.
Helen was born on December 31, 1930 in Hillsboro, TN to the late Wendell and Maultie Bramblett. She was of the Methodist faith and was a faithful member of Hillsboro First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brown was a charter board member of the Coffee County Public Library, was always active in the PTA at Hillsboro Elementary School, and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved gardening, reading and traveling.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Harold Mead Brown; son, Tom Brown; brother, John Bramblett; brothers-in-law, Joe Elam, John Powers, Charles Badgett, Bob Brown (Virginia); grandson, Trenton Gustafson; great-grandsons, Matthew Robet Brown, Jr., Denton Brown. Survived by her sons, George (June) Brown, Bobby (Denise) Brown; daughter, Judy Brown Miller (Sam); daughter-in-law, Becky Brown; brother, Jim (Betty) Bramblett; sisters, Birdie Elam, Carolyn Powers, Wynella Badgett; sister-in-law, Betty Bramblett; step sister-in-law, Jane Higginbotham; grandchildren, Josh (Susan) Brown, Heather (Wesley) Chapman, Daniel (Christy) Brown, Juli Miller, Katie (Andy) Visbal, Ella (John) Weaver, Jennifer Myers, Adam (Marissa) Brown, Jacob Brown, Matthew (Natalie) Brown, Samantha Brown, Sarah (Jayme) Bryan; great-grandchildren, Tucker Brown, Avery Brown, Zeke Brown, Davis Chapman, Addie Brown, Sage Brown, Aubrey Brown, Callee Bryan, Sadie Brown, Bramblett Weaver, Huck Weaver, John Luke Bryan, Stella Brown, Ruthie Visbal, Lane Brown, Wesley Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coffee County Public Library, Alzheimer’s Association, Denton George Brown Foundation, or Hillsboro First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Brown family.
4/3/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Franchesca Cargile, 26 — Pizza Winner!
Peggy Delaney
Jaylon Shelton, 15
Terry Hill, 41
Tuesday Prep Results and Wednesday Prep Schedule
Tuesday Prep Results
> CCMS Golf lost to Liberty – 7 to 5 – See the story HERE
> WMS Golf lost to Harris- 10 to 2 – See the story HERE
> CCMS Tennis swept Harris – Girls won 8 to 1, Boys won 4 to 1 – See the story HERE
> CHS Tennis lost at Shelbyville – Girls lost 5 to 2, Boys lost 5 to 2 – See the story HERE
> WMS Tennis split with St. Andrews – Girls won 6 to 0, Boys lost 4 to 3 – See the story HERE
> CCMS Boys’ Soccer dumped North Franklin – 7 to 2 – See the story HERE
> WMS Softball beat Riverside Christian – 18 to 3 – See the story HERE
> CHS Baseball fell to Tullahoma – 4 to 1 – See the story HERE
> WMS Boys’ Soccer beat Tullahoma – 1 to 0 – See the story HERE
> CHS Boys’ Soccer tied Lincoln Co – 1 to 1 – See the story HERE
> CHS Softball beat Franklin Co – 8 to 1 – See the story HERE
Wednesday Prep Schedule
6:00 PM – CHS Baseball HOSTS Tullahoma – Thunder Radio broadcast
CHS Softball Drops Franklin County on Tuesday
Keri Munn of CHS softball
The Coffee County CHS softball team returned to district play on Tuesday night in Winchester. Looking to break a 3 game losing streak, the Lady Raiders visited Franklin County. The Lady Raiders started fast and finished strong as they spanked Franklin County 8 to 1.
The Lady Raiders got off to a hot start scoring 2 runs in the first inning. After the Rebelettes cut the deficit in half in the 3rd inning, the Lady Raiders added single runs in the 5th and 6th innings before icing the game with a 4 run 7th inning. The win improves the Lady Raiders to 3 and 1 in district play.
Coffee County was led in hitting by Raven Rogers who had 2 singles and a double and scored twice. Shelby Scrivnor added a single and a double and drove in 2 runs. Keri Munn went the distance in the circle as she pitched a 4 hitter while striking out 6.
The Lady Raiders return home next Tuesday night for a district match-up with Shelbyville. First pitch will be at 7 PM.
Westwood Soccer Blanks Tullahoma on Tuesday Night
Keaton Sherrill of Westwood soccer
The Westwood Rocket soccer team stepped out of conference on Tuesday night as they welcomed Tullahoma to Dyer-Bouldin Field. Putting their perfect record on the line against a quality non-conference opponent, the Rockets captured an exciting 1 to 0 win.
A goal by Keaton Sherrill in the 23rd minute gave the Rockets a 1 to 0 halftime lead. In the second half, neither team could find the back of the net as the Rocket defense pitched the shutout. Westwood keeper finished with 13 saves. The win improves Westwood to 7 and 0 on the season. The Westwood JV tied with the Tullahoma JV. Cy Brody Dyer and David Dolack had the 2 Rocket goals.
Westwood is back in action on Friday when they open play in the Red Raider Invitational at the Raider Academy. Westwood opens play at 7:30 PM as they will take on the winner of the 5 PM game between Coffee County Middle and Prescott Middle. That game will take place on the football field at Carden-Jarrell Field.
CHS Soccer Ties with Lincoln County on Tuesday
Tyler Walker of CHS soccer
The Coffee County CHS soccer team returned home on Tuesday night to host Lincoln County. Facing the Falcons after suffering several injuries this weekend in a tournament in South Carolina, the Raiders hoped to capture their first district win of the year. After full time, the Raiders and the visiting Falcons settled for a 1 to 1 draw.
Tyler Walker drilled a penalty kick past the Lincoln County keeper in the 39th minute to send the Raiders to intermission with a 1 to 0 lead. Lincoln County answered 12 minutes into the second half to even the scoreboard at 1. Neither team could find the game winning goal in the final 28 minutes as the teams settled for the tie.
The Red Raiders are back at home on Thursday night when they play host to Franklin County. Opening kick is set for 7 PM at the Raider Soccer Field.
Westwood Softball Rolls Past Riverside Christian
Emma Kidder of WMS softball
After a thrilling comeback win on Monday, the Westwood softball team welcomed Riverside Christian to Lady Rocket Field on Tuesday. With a 12 run first inning and a no-hitter from Emma Kidder, Westwood roared to an 18 to 3 win. The win lifts the Lady Rockets record to 6 and 0 on the season.
Kidder tossed the 4 inning no-hitter as she recorded all 12 outs via a strikeout. Three walks and a pair of errors in the 3rd inning allowed Riverside to record their only runs. Kidder led the team in RBI as she drove in 3. Kidder and Brooklyn Blake each scored 3 runs. The Lady Rockets had 4 singles on the night.
Westwood returns home on Thursday as they play host to Community. First pitch will be at 5 PM at Lady Rocket Field.