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VOLLEYBALL: Lady Rockets drop tough contest to Forrest
Westwood’s Lady Rocket volleyball team fell to 0-2 on the young season Wednesday with a tough 0-2 loss at Forrest in a best-of-three match.
Westwood fell by scores of 25-23 and 25-23.
Ziya Dillard and Claire Lemmons led Westwood at the service line, each with three aces. Maddy Carter and Anna Reed each added an ace. Dillard picked up a kill at the net. Lemmons and Reed each picked up a dig.
Meanwhile, the JV Lady Rockets improved to 2-0 on the season with a 2-0 win (25-21 and 25-18)
Reece Finch and Paisley Dyer each served up three aces and Dyer added a kill. Emily Daniels and Jules Ferrell also had an ace apiece at the service line.
Titans training camp report day 7
The Titans took the field on Wednesday for their seventh practice of training camp.
Here’s a look at what stood out:
-The Titans practiced in full pads for the second day of camp.
-The format for Wednesday’s practice was different compared to the first six days of camp. Instead of working a lot in 7-on-7s, 1-on-1s and other periods, the team spent the bulk of the session in two Team “Call It” periods, working with the first and second team groups on each side of the ball. The offense was given an opportunity to try and move the football down field before being stopped. The defense stiffened up and forced field goals on all but one drive.
-On the one possession that produced a touchdown by the offense, running back Darrynton Evans busted through the hole and raced into the end zone on a second-and-goal play from the seven-yard line. Evans was credited with a touchdown, but linebacker Jayon Brown was closing strong on the play, and in a game, might’ve stopped him just short of the goal-line. In the non-tackling period, Brown let up.
-Safety Brady Breeze was sent inside early by Titans head coach Mike Vrabel for not letting up. Here’s what happened: Toward the end of practice, quarterback DeShone Kizer dropped back in the pocket, and then threw a pass into the middle of the field to receiver Dez Fitzpatrick. Lined up deep, Breeze headed toward Fitzpatrick as he was zeroing in on the football and extending his arms to catch the ball in front of him. Any contact in that situation would’ve been too much for Vrabel, who was visibly upset with Breeze for his trek toward Fitzpatrick. Vrabel didn’t hesitate to send Breeze inside before practice officially ended a few minutes later. Vrabel was asked about the incident after practice, and he gave this explanation:
Continue reading this story here.
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First Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series broadcast of the fall is Thursday on Thunder Radio
Thunder Radio’s first fall sports broadcast of 2021 will come on Thursday, Aug. 5, when the Westwood Lady Rocket volleyball team welcomes Community Middle School to Joel Vinson Gymnasium.
First serve is set for 5:30 p.m. and Thunder Radio will hit the air at 5:20 p.m.
The Fall Hometown Sports Series (Financed by Capstar Bank) will feature approximately 25-30 sports broadcasts through the fall that include Coffee County High School volleyball and soccer, as well as Coffee Middle and Westwood Middle School football, volleyball and soccer.
Following Westwood volleyball on Thursday, the next Fall Hometown Sports Series broadcast will be Monday, Aug. 9 when the Rockets football team hosts Grundy County. Listen to Thunder Radio at 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, thunder1320.com and on the Manchester Go Smartphone app.
25th annual Westwood football Blue & White Game is Thursday night
Westwood Middle School’s Rocket football team will get together on Thursday (Aug. 5) for the 25th annual Blue-White intra squad game.
It is the largest fundraiser of the year for the program, led by head coach Chad Dyer.
The annual Blue-White game begins at 7 p.m. and the community is encouraged to attend and support the program. Concessions will be available. The Rockets are coming off of a DRVC Conference Championship last fall.
Westwood will play in a jamboree Friday before regrouping to open the regular season Monday, Aug. 9 when Grundy County comes to Manchester for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff. Monday’s game will be broadcast live on Thunder Radio as part of the Capstar Bank Hometown Sports Series – 107.9 FM, 1320 AM, 106.7 FM, Manchester Go smartphone app and thunder1320.com.
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Olivia Ann Evans
Olivia Ann Evans, of Normandy, passed this life on Monday, August 2 nd , 2021 at her home at the age of 75. Mrs. Evans was born in Houston, Texas to the late Roy and Olive Poulignot Brent and was a member of First Christian Church in Tullahoma. She was also an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In addition to her parents, Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanne Sap; and one brother, Thomas Brent. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Evans; one daughter, Elizabeth Yurchak and her husband Thomas; and five grandchildren, Shad, Evan and Kameron Yurchak, Brandon Hedges and Karissa Evans. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either First Christian Church, 120 West Grundy Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388 or the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harald (Harry) Paul Gerhard Ilgner
Harald (Harry) Paul Gerhard Ilgner was born in Frankfurt, Germany on March 9th, 1928 and passed away on July 31st, 2021 at his beloved farm in Manchester, Tennessee at the age of 93.
He was preceded in death by father Gerhard Ilgner, mother Kathy M. Schieffer, sister Eleanor Barringer, wife Willene Ilgner and first wife Kornelia Ilgner (mother of all his children). He is survived by his children Ralph Ilgner (Susan) of Lenoir City, TN, Liane Mescher, Arno Ilgner (Jane) of La Vergne, TN, Berny Ilgner (Diane) of Clinton, TN, Mark Ilgner of Manchester, TN, Ariane Roland (Mark) of Sevierville, TN, and 8 grandchildren; Derrick Ilgner, Kristina Lamons, Aaron Ilgner, Ian Ilgner, Devin Roland, Jessica Ilgner, Emma Ilgner and Micah Roland.
After immigrating from Germany and becoming a U.S. citizen, Harry began his career as a machinist in Tullahoma and eventually started his own company, ATG Industrial Distributors. His hobbies included ballroom dancing for which he and his wife Willene won several awards. He was an avid reader, a student of nature, loved sailing, playing German card games with family and gardening on his farm in Manchester.
The family will receive friends at a small private memorial service on September 25th at Old Stone Fort Archaeological Park. We appreciate your understanding for keeping this service private due to COVID concerns. We also appreciate your love for our beloved father.
In lieu of sending flowers, you can donate to St Joseph’s Indian School (give.stjo.org/donate 800-341-2235)
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ilgner family.
Coffee County Schools students will receive free breakfast and lunch for 2021-2022 school year
All students in Coffee County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch based on a nationwide directive for the 2021-2022 school year.
A la carte items are not included in the free meal program.
Parents are strongly encouraged to continue filling out the Free and Reduced application form. https://www.myschoolapps.com/
August 1-7 recognized as National Farmers Market Week
Summer brings fresh produce and Tennessee is highlighting peak season during National Farmers Market Week Aug. 1-7, 2021.
“Farmers markets offer a variety of fresh, healthy, and delicious products,” Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, D.V.M. said. “Supporting local growers benefits the local economy, the grower and producer, as well as the consumer since produce travels a shorter distance to reach the buyer.”
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Pick Tennessee Products program will mark National Farmers Market Week by lighting the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Cumberland River in Nashville. The night of Aug. 2 the bridge was lit green to recognize Pick Tennessee Products and the impact of farmers markets in Tennessee.
“Our customers often meet the person who grew or raised the product they’re buying,” Jonesboro Farmers Market Manager Emily Lamb said. “In addition to healthy foods, we started Farm, Fresh, Fit, a program that offers tokens for customers who walk a mile and then use the tokens to buy produce.”
Many Tennessee farmers markets offer live music, flower arrangements, and food trucks in addition to the traditional seasonal produce. Some markets allow SNAP and EBT benefits on certain days. Check with your local market for information on food assistance programs.
Pick Tennessee Products is the perfect connection to a farmers market near you. There are currently 156 farmers markets listed on the Pick Tennessee Products website and mobile app. Markets are encouraged to apply for this free listing at www.pickTNproducts.org. Follow @PickTNProducts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for seasonal updates and information about farm-related events, activities, and products.
There are 4 farmers markets located in Coffee County:
-Coffee County Farmers Market: 216 E Fort St., Manchester
-Farmers Market Tullahoma: 404 South Jackson St., Tullahoma
-Manchester Locally Grown: 251 Interstate Dr., Manchester
-Tullahoma Farmers Market: 705 Wilson Ave., Tullahoma
Groups Urge Long-Term Solutions After States Cut Federal Unemployment
Mothers are sharing their stories about how federal unemployment benefits and a guaranteed-income initiative have helped them build safety nets – as 26 states, including Tennessee, cut enhanced unemployment benefits, months before they were set to expire. The American Rescue Plan included federal support for people who are unemployed. And the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, in its third year, provides one-thousand dollars a month for 12 months to at least 100 low-income Black mothers. Tia, of Jackson, Mississippi, explains that cash relief has helped her maintain a safety net for her kids. But she adds she’ll always want to be working.
“You want to add on to your money, not decrease your money. You might have to go to the doctor, you might have to pay out of pocket; your car might break down.”
Tia’s experience is among many that counter the narratives cited by Republican governors who ended benefits early – that people receiving unemployment are dependent on the system, or discouraged from working. Studies also show so far, that cutting benefits hasn’t boosted employment in those states.
Another mom in the program, Sabrina, plans to study nursing, buy a home and have her son attend a school with extra supports for his dyslexia. She says the federal aid was a big help, but adds either way, she’ll make it work.
“I guess I’ll have to maintain, saving-wise. I do couponing, or I just put money to the side and don’t touch it. I think about, ‘What is light, what is rent, what is gas, what is for emergency?'”
According to a 2020 report evaluating the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, a little more than a quarter of mothers said they could pay their bills on time before the program started. Afterward, it was more than 80-percent. Advocates for workforce equity say federal supports like guaranteed income and unemployment insurance can help low-income women, especially women of color, cover costs and work toward long-term goals.