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Manchester Chamber of Commerce brings Lemonade Day to Manchester. Sponsors still needed
Manchester will be the second community in Tennessee to play host to a global youth entrepreneurship program that teaches leadership and business skills by encouraging children to launch a lemonade business – the program is simply called “Lemonade Day.”
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce is working in partnership with Manchester City Schools to provide curriculum and training materials to all fourth-grade students at College Street and Westwood Elementary Schools and one group of students at Westwood Middle School.
Participants will learn how to create a business plan, market a product, and determine how much to charge per cup of lemonade to make a profit. All of this will be done in the classroom, with teachers guiding students through the program’s workbook and generating discussion and ideas of how to make theirs the best lemonade stand.
The program will culminate in Lemonade Day Manchester on Thursday, May 19. Eleven lemonade stands will be located at area businesses, led by these student entrepreneurs.
“We are thrilled to bring Lemonade Day to Manchester,” said Manchester Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Katy Riddle. “This program introduces students to financial literacy, empowers them to launch a business, and connects them with resources in our community designed to help them succeed.”
The impact of a program like Lemonade Day is four-fold: 1) teach financial literacy to kids; 2) promote entrepreneurship; 3) teach kids to be responsible and self-reliant; and 4) contribute to their community’s development.
“Communities that host Lemonade Day programs are making a difference in a positive, meaningful way: they are demonstrating their commitment to bettering people, society and the economy by supporting youth entrepreneurship,” states Lemonade Day National Director Debbie Nazarian.
The program is made possible by presenting sponsor SERVPRO of Coffee, Franklin, and Warren County, and the following additional sponsors: Coffee County Bank, First Bank, First Vision Bank, J & G Pizza and Steak House, Peoples Bank & Trust and Thunder Radio.
For more information about the event, stand locations, and how to become a sponsor, please visit www.manchestertnchamber.org/lemonade.
Since 2007, more than one million kids have participated in Lemonade Day in throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, plus Canada and Bermuda. For more information, please visit www.lemonadeday.org.
The Manchester Chamber of Commerce is a proactive, high-energy partner with citizens and government, with an involved and informed membership. The Chamber is focused on recruiting, promoting, and celebrating business in the Manchester area.
Manchester School Board agenda for Monday, May 9
Manchester City Schools Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, May 9 at College Street Elementary school. The public is invited and welcome to attend. The agenda is below:
MEETING AGENDA
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
1.1 Recognition of Visitors
1.2 Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
1.3 Intent to Address the Board
2. CONSENT ITEMS
2.1 Approval of Minutes of April 11, 2022
2.2 Additions/Deletions and Acceptance of Agenda
2.3 Memorandum of Understanding between Centerstone Community Mental Health Centers, Inc. and Manchester City Schools
2.4 Memorandum of Agreement between WCI Management
3. HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
3.1 WMS Girls Basketball Team
3.2 Eligibility and Granting Tenure
4. BOARD/DIRECTOR DISCUSSION
4.1 Rescheduling June 13th School Board Meeting
5. COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD
5.1 Finance Report
5.2 Administrators, Directors and Principals Report
5.3 WMS’ Buildout Project Report
5.4 Director of Schools Report
6. PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
6.1 Resignations
6.2 Long-term Leave
6.3 After School Journey Program
7. FUTURE MEETING
The next Regular Rescheduled Board meeting TBA after Board approval. 8. ADJOURNMENT
Raiders open District 6-4A tournament with 5-3 win over Warren County
Coffee County took the lead in the first inning and never looked back Saturday. Behind a strong outing on the mound from Aidan Robertson and a two-run home run from Caleb Moran, the Raiders dropped Warren County 5-3 in the first round of the District 6 -4A tournament at Powers Field in Manchester.
The Pioneers mounded a two-out rally in the top of the seventh inning to make things interesting. Warren County loaded the bases and got a bases-clearing double from Easton Denning to cut the Raider lead to 5-3. But Brady Nugent entered and put out the fire, enticing Will Vance to ground out and end the game.
Nugent got the save for Robertson, who went the first 6 and 2/3 but couldn’t close out the game. Robertson was cruising until two outs in the seventh. He earned the win – allowing 3 runs on 5 hits. He did walk 5 and hit a pair of Pioneer batters and struck out 5.
The Raider defense played remarkably well behind Robertson considering the muddy and rainy conditions – with the only error on a catcher’s interference.
At the plate, Coffee County took the lead in the first inning on a two-run home run from Caleb Moran to right field. The Raiders added 3 more in the third – a 2 RBI single from Robertson and an RBI single from older.
The second game of the tournament: Shelbyville and Franklin County, was postponed due to weather and will now be played at 4:30 Monday. The loser of that game will play Warren County at 7 p.m. Monday night. Meanwhile, the Raiders will play the winner of that game at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. All district tournament games at Powers Field in Manchester.
Cole Pippenger 
Aiden Robertson 
Caleb Moran
Lady Raiders can’t push runs across plate, fall into loser’s bracket of district tournament
It seemed everything Coffee County hit hard during big situations found the glove of a Lady Pioneer Friday night.
That combined with base running mistakes and a pair of errors cost the Lady Raiders a 3-1 loss in the winner’s bracket finals of the District 6-4A tournament in Manchester – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio.
It marks the first district loss of the season for the Lady Raiders, who had swept Warren County during the season. It also puts Coffee County’s season on brink of elimination – as the Lady Raiders will have to win in the loser’s bracket finals Tuesday at home to keep their season alive. If they win that, they will need to beat Warren County twice in McMinnville to claim a district title.
Friday night in Manchester, Coffee County looked poised to make rally in the sixth and seventh innings. In the sixth, the Lady Raiders got runners on second with no outs and Kaitlyn Davis ripped a line drive. But Warren County’s shortstop Alyssa Mosely snagged the ball in the air and doubled Ava McIntosh off of third base.
Then in the seventh back to back singles by Jalyn Moran and Chesnie Cox with one out put the winning run at the plate. Kiya Ferrell lifted a well-hit ball into left center that was caught on a diving play by Marli McBride, who popped to her feet and doubled Madison Pruitt of of second base to end the game.
Coffee County’s lone run came in the third, Olivia Evans singled home Chesnie Cox to tie the game at 1-1.
Only one of Warren County’s runs was earned thanks to a pair of CHS errors. Warren County scored its first run on a freak play. McBride stole second after a wild pitch. The throw down to second made it into center field and all the way to the fence after Olivia Evans slipped and fell on the slick playing surface.
Kaitlyn Davis was tagged with the loss in the circle despite allowing only 4 hits. She struck out 6 Lady Pioneer batters. Coffee County outhit Warren County 8-4.
The loss for Coffee County is the first to Warren County since 2018. Warren County locked up a trip to the Region 3-4A semi-finals with the win.
Birthdays – May 6
Birthdays:
Thomas Baker – 11
Kennedy Norman – Pizza Winner
Michael Williams – 64
Weekly Winners:
Cake – Alyssa Darnell
Flowers – John & Jennifer Bowers
Troy Barker
Troy Barker was a proud husband, father, papaw and dedicated neighbor and
friend. He left this world suddenly on May 4, 2022 at the age of 69.
Troy is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Vickie Barker; his three
daughters, Laura Barker (Charles), Ashley Herring (D.J.), and Alicia Fryia
(Corey); grandchildren, Gunnar and Alexia Herring; Sister, Charlette
Schwalbert (Dale); sister-in-law, Bridgett Parsons; niece, Bridgett
Robertson (Joe) and nephew, Adam Schwalbert.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Chris Barker;
parent-in-laws, Mary and Buell Parsons; nephew, Derek Crook and
brother-in-law, Donald Parsons.
Troy graduated from Rowan County Senior High School, Morehead, KY, in 1971
and joined the Air Force Weather Squadron where he served for 4 years.
After he was honorably discharged, he started his career as a proud member
of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers where he retired
after 37 years as a Journeyman Electrician.
When Troy wasn’t discussing politics and world history, you could find him
at Normandy Lake fishing, swimming and kayaking. He had a love for music,
front porch sitting, playing chess and spending time with his
grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Tennessee
State Parks.
Online condolences may be made at www.davesculbertsonfuneralhome.com
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Leo A. Schrider
Mr. Leo A. Schrider, 83, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away quietly, early Sunday morning, April 24, 2022. Born February 21, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Leo J. and Wanda (Walicki) Schrider, Leo earned a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent much of his professional career in the oil and gas industry including several years with Belden & Blake Corporation. Following his retirement, he worked as an investment consultant in energy services with Fofm LLC, of Canton, Ohio.
A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Massillon, Leo was a gentle man of calm, quiet strength. A devoted husband and a loving and supportive dad and grandpa, he placed his wife, his family, and his faith at the center of his life. He pursued a healthy and vigorous lifestyle: enjoying the outdoors, waterskiing and boating; he trained for and ran several marathons – as much for the personal challenge as for the physical conditioning and discipline, but snow skiing – especially out west, was the sport he truly loved. And being together with Jayne and the family made every occasion all the better.
Predeceased by his parents; Leo is survived by his wife and best friend, Jayne (Blanton) Schrider, of the home; their children, Jason A. (Anna) Schrider, of Parma, Michigan and Lia W. (Brian) Shook, of Cherryville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Leo and Cal Schrider and Morgan and Ethan Shook; and his sister, Mrs. Lois (Schrider) Wehofer, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.Upon completion of funeral services in Ohio, the family will travel to Tennessee where Leo will be placed into rest following a graveside service at Old Blanton Cemetery, Devils Backbone Lane, Manchester, at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2022. Those attending will meet at the cemetery. Local arrangements are under the direction of Coffee County Funeral Chapel. Your memories and condolences are always welcome and may be added to our on-line guestbook at coffeecountyfuneralchapel@gmail.com.
Nancy Mary Trail Bennett
Graveside services for Nancy Mary Trail Bennett, age 81 of Manchester, will
be conducted on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 2 PM in the Fredonia Cemetery with
Bro. Steve Anderson officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 1
PM. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1:45 PM. Nancy
passed away at her son, Roger’s home on Wednesday after an extended illness.
Nancy was born on December 23, 1940, to the late William and Minerva Lewis
Trail in LaPort, IN. She was a machine operator for Samsonite until her
retirement after 23 years. Nancy was a member of the Fredonia Church of
Christ, and she enjoyed crafting, jewelry making, sewing, and quilting.
In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband,
Howard W. Bennett; son, Ricky Dale Bennett and his wife, Melissa; brother,
Roy Gene Trail; sister, Vinita Banks and her husband, Benton;
sisters-in-law, Sandra Trail; nephew, Norman Banks. She is survived by her
children, Roger Shane Bennett, Sr. and his wife, Misty, Robert “Rob” Walker
Bennett and his wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Beth, Jacquie, McKenzie, Bailey,
Zach, Shane, Matthew, Whittney, Michael, Tyler, Lindsey “Lulu”, Brandi,
Heather, and Lindsey L.; numerous great grandchildren; brothers, Lyndel
Trail, and James Trail and his wife, Pat; nieces and nephews, Erica,
Regina, Lucas, Alicia, Marga and Jimmy Rivenvark, Patricia, and Joseph; and
a host of friends.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bennett family.
Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.manchesterfuneralhome.com
Predators fall behind 2-0 in first round
Connor Ingram made 49 saves, but the Nashville Predators fell to the Colorado Avalanche in overtime by a 2-1 final in Game 2 on Thursday night at Ball Arena. The result sees the Preds trail by a 2-0 count in the Round One series with Games 3 and 4 ahead in Nashville.
Yakov Trenin scored the lone goal for the Predators on the night, and Ingram, who made the first postseason start of his career, produced one of the more epic playoff performances from a Nashville goaltender in franchise history.
But ultimately, the Preds were unable to tally for a second time, and the visitors were left with a result they were hoping to avoid before heading home.
“I don’t think it really matters individually at this point,” Ingram said when asked of his emotions following the loss. “I mean, it’s a playoff series. If you don’t come out with wins it doesn’t really add up to much, and that’s the beauty of playoffs. For Game 1, it was 7-2, today it’s 2-1. On Saturday it’ll be a brand new day again. That’s the beauty of it. We can pack this one away and move on to the next one.”
“Connor played great,” Preds Head Coach John Hynes said. “He had a great goaltending performance tonight. He made lots of saves at key times, and it was nice to see him be able to play to his ability. Against a high-powered offensive team you’re going to need excellent goaltending to be able to win games. He certainly provided that tonight.”
Nathan MacKinnon gave Colorado a 1-0 lead when he beat Ingram short side just over five minutes into Game 2, but before the opening period was out, Trenin converted on a 2-on-1 and snapped a shot past Darcy Kuemper for his first of the postseason to even the score.
Both clubs traded chances in the second stanza, and Ingram made 21 saves in the period for the Preds, and then Nashville’s netminder stopped 13 more Avalanche shots in the final frame to single handedly lead his club to overtime.
Hear Predators Hockey on Thunder Radio thanks to realtor Charlie Gonzales with Weichert Realtors, Joe Orr & Associates.
County School Board agenda for May 9 meeting
The Coffee County Board of Education will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 9. Everyone is welcome to attend the public meeting. Meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. at the board of education at 1343 McArthur St. in Manchester:
Agenda below:
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Call for Intent
III. General Consent Items
(If no objections, the following items will be considered passed when the agenda is passed.)
- April 11th minutes
- Second reading of Policies: 6.306, 6.206, 1.102
- Overnight Field Trip / Red Raider Basketball / June 1 – June 2
- Overnight Field Trip / CCCHS Volleyball / September 9 – September 11
- Overnight Field Trip / CCCHS Volleyball / July 17 – July 19
- Overnight Field Trip / CCCHS Dance Team / July 11 – July 14
- Overnight Field Trip / CCCHS Girls Basketball / June 12 – June 14
- Overnight Field Trip / CCCHS Beta Club / June 29 – July 4
- Overnight Field Trip / CCCHS Cheerleaders / June 21 – June 24
- Overnight Field Trip / CCMS / Washington D.C. / WorldStrides Student Travel
- Use of Facilities / Richard Gable / May 28th
- Use of Facilities / CCMS / Middle Tennessee Nationals / May – November 2022
IV. Action Items - Truck Bid
- Cargo Van Bid
- Surplus Drivers Education Car
- Creation of Coffee County Middle School Wrestling Program
- Unused School Waiver Fee Approval
- Consolidated Funding Approval FY 23
- Budget Amendment Food Service
- Budget Amendment General School 141-2022-3
- Budget Amendment General School 141-2022-4
- Budget Amendment General School 141-2022-5
- Budget Update
V. Items for Discussion
VI. Committee Reports
VII. Student Ambassador Report
VIII. Director’s Report - ESSER Updat