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4/26/14 —- TERRENCE “TERRY” MARTIN SZYMANSKI
TERRENCE “TERRY” MARTIN SZYMANSKI, age 66, of Winchester, Tenn., departed this life at his residence on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, following an extended illness.
Mr. Szymanski was born in Hamtramick, Michigan. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Szymanski was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as a Master sergeant from the United States Air Force serving approximately 22 years. Mr. Szymanski served his country during the Vietnam War. After his military career, he was employed for several years by Symantec in Lake Mary, Florida as a software engineer. Mr. Szymanski was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by two daughters; Lisa Ann Szymanski and Sheila Szymanski. He is survived by his wife, Sue Szymanski of Winchester, Son, Scott (Betsy) of Tampa, Fla., Daughter, Michelle (Gary) Barnett of Spring Hill, Fla. and Grandchildren; Alexis, Tyler and Hailey.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for Mr. Szymanski at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Visitation from 12:00 until service time at 1:00. Full military honors will be bestowed.
Grant Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Busy Night In Prep Sports On Thursday (April 17)
8th grade night for CCMS baseball.. Photo by Dennis Weaver
After spotting White County five 1st inning runs, Jacob Langham settled in and did not allow another hit the rest of the game to lead Coffee Middle to a 9 to 5 win. Langham was also 3 for 4 at the plate with a double and 3 runs scored as the Raiders got 7 runs in the last 2 innings to complete the comeback. Nathaniel Tate, Alontae Taylor, Grey Riddle and Garrett Booth all added 2 hits apiece as Coffee Middle finished the regular season with a record of 16 and 4. Following the game, the 8th grade players and their parents were recognized.
In game one of two on Thursday in the Border Battle softball tournament in Fayetteville, Coffee County took on Sale Creek. Brianna Jones struck out 8 as the Lady Raiders won 3-1 in the 5 inning time limit game. Anna Spellings and Kaylee Skipper had RBI’s.
In game 2 of softball action on Thursday Coffee County took on Oakland and things did not go well for the Lady Raiders as the Lady Patriots jumped to 5-0 lead after one inning. Coffee County roared back with 5 runs in the 2nd inning only to see Oakland score 3 more times in the in bottom half of the inning. Coffee County did not quit scoring as 3 runners crossed the plate in the 3rd. The Patriots scored the winning run in their half of the inning for a wild 9-8 win.
Bethany Baker had 3 RBI and Kaylee Skipper added 2.
The Lady Raiders will play LaVergne and Greenbrier Friday and Richland on Saturday morning before the single-elimination part of the tournament begins.
High school baseball action on Thursday had Coffee County on the road for district play at Lawrence County. After a low scoring game on Wednesday in Manchester the bats got going on Thursday. After just 2 innings the game was tied at three. Errors hurt the Raiders in the 5th as the Wildcats took a 6-3 lead and that score would hold up for a Lawrence County win.
Hunter Smithson, Hudson Rollman and Peyton Meeker had RBI’s.
Up next for Coffee County baseball is Franklin County at home on Tuesday.
Westwood’s Mikayla Reel rounds 2nd base headed to 3rd for a standup triple.. Photo by Dennis Weaver
Raven Rogers threw a 2 hitter with 9 strikeouts and Danielle Baker had a single and a triple to lead Westwood to an 11 to 1 victory over Liberty on Thursday night. The Rockets benefited from 11 walks and stole 11 bases in the dominating victory. Destiny Spaulding had 2 hits and Rogers was 1 for 1 with 3 walks and 3 runs scored. Westwood travels to Eagleville on Monday for a doubleheader.
The Westwood and Coffee Middle golf teams welcomed Fayetteville to Willowbrook on Thursday for a golf match. In girls play, Westwood got a 52 from Jordan Green and a 65 from Maggie Partin as they squeaked past Coffee Middle 117 to 122. Jacque Crossland shot a 46 for Coffee County. Fayetteville finished in 3rd place. In boys play, Austin Farris carded a 2 over 38 to lead Coffee Middle to a win. Samuel Prater scored a 48 and Josh Perry finished with a 49. Westwood got a 64 from Chance Lowery and a 68 from Jacob Garms to finish 2nd. The golf teams host Warren County on Monday.
Stephen Lovins got 2 goals and turned away every shot he faced as Coffee Middle got a 4 to 0 win over White County in middle school soccer action. Loving notched his first goal in the 4th minute as Coffee County got out to a fast start. Jalen Cummings added a goal in the 28th minute as the Raiders enjoyed a 2 to 0 lead at the half. Lovins and Benjamin Reid scored 2 minutes apart in the 2nd half to give Coffee Middle a HUGE conference win and move the Raiders into 5th place in the conference standings.
04/17/14
Birthdays:
Joaney Bohanaha – Pizza Winner!
Mary Smitty – 87, Heath Sublett
Lloyd Webb.
04/16/14
Birthday:
Angie Schmidt – 27 – Pizza Winner!
Linda Keele, Glenda Gonzelez
Raider Baseball Player Signs To Play In College
(L-R) Jordan Day, Tyler Bradshaw and Taylor Hasty
Motlow Sweeps Doubleheader In Baseball
The Motlow Bucks wrapped up the home portion of their 2014 baseball schedule with an 8-0, 6-1 sweep of non-conference opponent Shorter College Wednesday at the Driver Baseball Complex.
The Bucks (34-18, 13-11) will complete the regular season with a trip to Memphis and a three-game series this weekend against Southwest Tennessee (12-25, 6-18). The TCCAA Tournament begins Apr. 25, and the Bucks are in position to either receive a first-round bye or host a first-round series, depending on how they do this weekend against the Saluqis.
The Latest Information On The Deadly Crash That Occurred On Monday
A Coffee County man was killed in the Monday afternoon crash on the Murfreesboro Hwy
74 year-old Patricia A McCollough was driving a Coffee County School bus traveling north on Highway 41. The driver of the Jeep Cherokee, 63 year-old Freddie Reynolds was exiting his driveway and was making a left turn onto Highway 41. According to a Tennessee Highway Patrol report the Jeep failed to yield to the bus and pulled into the Northbound lane and was struck in the driver’s side door.
Reynolds of Manchester who owned and operated Freddie’s Oyster Bar died from the injuries he received in the accident. McCollough and one of 22 students on board the bus, 16 year-old Monica Kelly were injured. The report did not say what type of injuries they sustained.
No charges were filed.
Hillsboro Man Charged With TennCare Fraud
James Richard Edwards
A Coffee County man is charged with TennCare fraud after an undercover operation that led to indictments of 60 people. So far, a total of 40 have been arrested.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has announced the arrest in the investigation that involved officers from Manchester Police and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office. Most of the charges involve prescription drug fraud.
James Edwards, 47, of Hillsboro, Tennessee is charged with two counts of TennCare fraud in connection with unlawfully and knowingly selling and delivering a controlled substance obtained by using TennCare benefits. Authorities say Edwards used TennCare to obtain the painkiller Oxycodone, a Schedule II controlled substance, and on two separate occasions sold a portion to an undercover agent.
“This kind of multi-agency cooperation goes a long way toward our goal of stopping prescription drug fraud in the TennCare program,” Inspector General Deborah Faulkner said. “We are working with officers across the state to find people using TennCare to obtain drugs fraudulently, or who are selling their prescription drugs to others.”
TennCare fraud is a Class E felony, carrying a sentence of up to two years in prison per charge. District Attorney General C. Michael Layne is prosecuting.
The OIG, which is separate from TennCare, began full operation in February 2005 and has investigated cases leading to over $3.5 million paid in restitution and recoupment to TennCare, with a total estimated cost avoidance of over $173 million for the TennCare program, according to latest figures. To date, 2,088 people have been charged with TennCare fraud.
Through the OIG Cash for Tips Program established by the Legislature, Tennesseans can get cash rewards for TennCare fraud tips that lead to convictions. Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982 toll-free from anywhere in Tennessee, or log on to www.tn.gov/tnoig/ and follow the prompts that read “Report TennCare Fraud.”
Early Voting Continues On Friday
Early voting in continuing in Coffee County. Despite April 18 being Good Friday polls will be at the two voting locations. In Manchester you vote early at the election commission office in the Coffee County Administrative Plaza from 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri and Saturdays from 8:30am-Noon. In Tullahoma voting can be done at the C.D. Stamps Community Center Mon.-Fri. 9am-4:30pm and Saturdays from 9am-Noon. Early voting runs through May 1 and Election Day is May 6.
If you would like to read a copy of the sample ballot that is clean and simple to read go to www.wmsrradio.com and click on the election central link. The Democrat and Republican ballots are available. On that page you’ll also be able to download and listen to the interviews we conducted with local candidates.
Vernita Davis, Administrator of Election reports to us that 390 people have already cast ballots in Coffee County.
Motlow Shows Support Of World Autism Awareness Day
Motlow College students, faculty and staff members walking during World Autism Awareness Day
Autism disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identify around 1 in 68 American children as on the autism spectrum.