I have just gotten off the telephone with Stephen Smith and he asked me to post the tragic news that former LCYFO standout Coty Bluford passed away today as the result of an accident at school.

That is all the information that I have right now but as more information comes available, it will be posted here.

For now, we express our love for Coty and the Bluford family and urge everyone to keep this family in your prayers.

I have great difficulty posting this unhappy news because the dept and scope of this tragedy is simply unfathomable.

Update: Services Scheduled Reported at WATE

Coty's family will have visitation on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Lenoir City from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. The funeral will follow at 7:00 p.m.

There will be a graveside service on Sunday at Lakeview Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

The school is planning a memorial service, but those plans aren't complete yet.

Update: Memorial Fund Reported at WBIR\

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Coty Bluford Memorial Schoparship Fund through the Lenoir City Schools central office or Vaughn's Chapel Baptist Church.

Injured WOU player helped around bases after hitting homer

MATT MONAGHAN, Stateman Journal

April 30, 2008

Last weekend's softball series between Western Oregon and Central Washington was supposed to be a battle between two teams trying to win a conference championship.

But as the Wolves boarded their bus back home to Monmouth from Ellensburg, Wash., Saturday, no one cared much about the outcome.

That's because a rare act of sportsmanship — a gesture that left nary a dry eye among those who witnessed it first hand — during the second game of a doubleheader overshadowed who won and who lost.
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Submitted by: Stephen Smith

I have been unable to talk with Jerry about the tees and hoodies, so we will be refunding the money to everyone that paid for them. Please contact me at 256-1481 to make arrangements, and once again, I apologize for the delay and inconvenience.

I would like to thank everyone who attended the members meeting, I believe it was a good meeting. I will be sure to keep everyone informed when we will meet with Coach Zellers and Coach Wampler about the middle school program.

Stephen Smith

Submitted by: Stephen Smith

I talked to Jerry, and the Hopper hoodies and t-shirts will be here Wednesday, March 26. Sorry for the delay. Please contact me at 256-1481 to make arrangements to pick them up. I also have Cutter Jackets for Matt Davis and Abe Marquez, but have been unable to reach them at the phone numbers I have. If anyone knows how to reach them, please contact me.

We had another great year in 2007, and I hope we continue to grow in 2008.

I would like to encourage All members that can to attend the members meeting, we want everyones input on the new challenges we face this year. We will be discusssing the middle school program, electing officers, and opening the floor for members to express their views on how to make our program better, so please try to attend.

Thanks,

Stephen Smith

The Annual Membership Meeting and Election of Officers for 2008 will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at City Hall in Lenoir City at 6:00pm. It is important that everyone come out and let their voices be heard as we face a new year of opportunities and challenges.

NOTE: I got this information through a brief phone conversation with Stephen Smith. If I got anything wrong, someone please correct it. UPDATED: Thanks for the corrections Rachel.

Submitted by: Rachel White

Parents of Cheerleaders that purchased a DVD at the Grand Competition.... I have been informed that the DVD's were not correct and for that reason they are refunding all the monies. If you purchased you should receive a check from Riceville in the next couple days if you haven't already. Sorry for any incovenence this may cause.


Spring Camp! Parents of returning Cheerleaders or new cheerleaders... Keep your eyes on this site for upcoming dates on Spring Camps for Boys and Girls!

Submitted by: Bryan Williams

The Champion Juniors will leave this Friday for the team trip. Be at civitan between 5:15 and 5:30.

Submitted by: Rachel White

Parents, if you purchased a DVD at Grand Competition! There was a problem with production. They are trying to work it out and will try to deliver the DVD's to me at the next conference meeting in Feburary. I am hoping there is a list with everyone's name and numbers with them. I will contact everyone I can with them when She delivers them. Feel free to email me if you made a purchase.

Cutter Cheerleading Parents:

Our Banquet will be Sunday, Jan. 20 at Kingston Pike Church on Hwy 95 in the Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dessert and a 2 liter drink. Please try to wear your warmup or and LCYFO shirt for pictures.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful new year.

Submitted by: Rachele White

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year! Have a safe and Happy one!

Submitted by: Bryan Williams

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP EACH OF YOU IN THE COMING NEW YEAR!!!!!