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Be Alert Message to Senior Citizens
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is joining other state and national regulators to warn consumers about reports of people claiming to represent genetic testing firms who are visiting senior living communities, assisted living facilities and senior centers to swab seniors’ cheeks purportedly to collect genetic material in order to screen for cancer or other life-threatening diseases. Instead, these people are reportedly acquiring consumers’ sensitive personal information under the disguise of DNA testing and should be avoided.
The scams’ victims are sometimes under the impression that the cost of testing would be covered by Medicare. If a non-cancer patient is brought in for genetic testing under the pretense that it would be covered by Medicare, this may be a scam. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have set forth guidelines as to when Medicare will allow and pay for these services. CMS has determined that Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) as a diagnostic laboratory test, when performed in an approved and certified laboratory and when ordered by a treating physician, is allowed when all CMS requirements have been met.
CMS officials urge Medicare recipients to report concerns about suspicious activity to its toll-free number, 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227).
If you or a loved one is approached by someone claiming to offer genetic testing, remember:
• Never give your personal information (like your Medicare or Social Security information) to someone you do not know.
• Don’t sign any papers unless you ask questions first and talk about it with your family.
• Be alert. If it sounds like too good a deal, it probably is.
Motlow Students Compete at SkillsUSA
Pictured, L-R; Dr. Khalid Tantawi, Motlow assistant professor of mechatronics, and Motlow mechatronics students Ian Britain, Humza Darbashi, Yasmin Musa, and Maksym Ustynov. Darbashi and Musa won the gold medals.
SkillsUSA is a national membership association serving high school, college and middle school students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce.
Blue Angels to Perform at “The Great Tennessee Air Show”
Navy Week is coming to Middle Tennessee on June 3-9, and Smyrna, TN will be wrap up events with the Blue Angels.
Navy Weeks are an outreach and awareness event that give citizens across the country an opportunity to see and hear from THEIR Navy.
The week will kick off with a proclamation from the Nashville Mayor and culminate with the Blue Angels at the Smyrna Air Show.
In between, there will be public performances from the US Navy Band, robotics and diving team displays and more. Sailors from the USS Tennessee and USS Constitution (the oldest commissioned warship afloat) will also be on hand.
The air show in Smyrna will be June 8th and 9th. The show is called “The Great Tennessee Air Show.” (WGNS Radio)
5/11/19–Doshia Earline Smith Lowhorn
Lowhorn, Doshia Earline Smith, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at Life Care Center at the age of 91. Doshia was born in Franklin County to the late Earl and Essie Miles Ogg. She attended grade school at the old Center Grove School in Franklin County, then high School in White House, Tennessee, as well as nursing school through the State of Tennessee. Doshia loved missions work and taught Sunday school to all ages. She was awarded the Teacher of the Year award in 1999 for the Tennessee Nazarene district. Doshia was a former member of Eastside Church of the Nazarene and currently attended and was a member of Mt. Vernon Church of the Nazarene. She also loved to quilt and had made one for all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doshia also donated many of her quilts and would enter one every year in the Coffee County Fair. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Smith; one son, Jerome Smith; three sisters, Willa Richard, Verna Jernigan and Frances Parisot; niece and nephew, Louise and Greg Simmons; one great-grandchild, Channing Kitts; and one uncle, Ben Ogg. She is survived by her husband, David Lowhorn; two sons, Tommy Smith and Alan Smith; grandchildren, Jeff Smith, Brandy Kitts, Ki Smith, Jessica Pendergrass and Matthew Sparks; and numerous great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 9:00-10:00am with the funeral to follow at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
5/14/19–Gene Thomas
Graveside services for Mr. Gene Thomas, age 91, of Beechgrove, TN, will be conducted at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at New Beechgrove Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Tuesday at Manchester Funeral Home. Mr. Thomas passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
Gene was born in Southside, TN, the son of the late Wilbur T. and E.C. Talley Thomas. He proudly served his country in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Gene was an accountant and attended First Baptist Church of Beechgrove. His favorite hobby was reading.
In addition to his parents, Gene was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Thomas. He is survived by his son, Jon (Dr. Beth) Thomas; daughters, Linda Thomas and Sharon (Bill) Culp; brother, Tommy Thomas; sister, Brenda Thomas; grandchildren, Nicole Culp and Justin (Kelly) Culp; and great grandchildren, Christian, Ethan, and Vivian Culp.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the volunteer service at Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Alvin C. York Campus, 3400 Lebanon Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 or online at www.tennesseevalley.va.gov.
Manchester Funeral Home is honored to serve the Thomas family.
www.manchesterfuneralhome.com
Tuesday Prep Schedule
4:00 PM – CHS Tennis at Marshall Co – District Tournament finals
7:00 PM – CHS Boys’ Soccer at Columbia – District 8AAA Tourn
7:00 PM – CHS Softball vs. Lawrence Co – District 8AAA Tourn(Shelbyville) – Thunder Radio broadcast
Manchester Youth Football Signups Begin Saturday
Signups for the Manchester Youth Football League begin this Saturday at the Manchester Recreation Center. The signups will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM for the football players AND cheerleaders. The MYFL is looking for boys and girls ages 5 to 12 for the league for the upcoming fall season. The MYFL will also hold registration days on May 18th, June 1st and June 8th, Folks can also register online at the league’s website at: www.MYFLRaiders.com
The league will begin practices in July. Folks needing more information can email Lawrence Phillips at: myflraiders@att.net
2019-2020 Prep Tryout Information
It is that time of the year when the local prep teams begin to schedule tryouts. As always, Thunder Radio wants to pass along all the tryout information we have received for the local prep coaches. Students should be prepared to participate in all the tryout sessions unless otherwise noted. Student/athletes need to remember to bring along with them the signed and completed TSSAA Physical and Parental Consent forms with them when they arrive. That form can be downloaded at: http://tssaa.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/med01.pdf
Coffee County Middle School 6th Grade Girls’ Basketball
Dates – Monday, May 6th and Tuesday, May 7th
Times – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location – CCMS Gym
Coach – David Vinson
Contact – vinsond@k12coffee.net
Westwood Middle School Football
Date – Monday, May 13th, Tuesday May 14th and Wednesday, May 15th
Time – 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Location – Dyer/Bouldin Field at Westwood
NOTE – All incoming 6th graders, future 7th graders, and future 8th graders are encouraged to come. Bring cleats and workout shorts. There will be parent meeting on May 15th at 4 PM to discuss player & parent expectations.
Coach – Chad Dyer
Contact – dyerc2@k12mcs.net
Westwood Middle School Cheerleaders
Date – Tuesday May 14th(clinic) thru Thursday, May 16th(clinic) and tryout in Friday, May 17th
Time – TBA
Location – Westwood Middle School
NOTE – Please contact Ms. Eaton at WMS (elementary students check with the office at WES or CSES) for a permission form, physical form, and teacher recommendations. All paperwork is due Monday, May 13.
Coach – Courtney Eaton
Contact – ceaton@k12mcs.net
Coffee County Central High School Dance Team
Dates – Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th
Times – 5:30 PM
Location – Times Square(former CHS freshman cafeteria)
NOTE – There will be an interest meeting on May 13th from 6:30 to 7:30 PM in Times Square
Coach – Ashley Kraft
Contact – kraftashley@yahoo.com
Coffee County Middle School 6th Grade Boys’ Basketball
Dates – Monday, May 20th and Tuesday May 21st
Times – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location – CCMS Gym
Coach – Bryan Morgan
Contact – morganbryan@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS Girl’s Basketball
Date – Friday, May 24th and Saturday, May 25th
Time – 10 AM to noon(24th) and 11 AM to 1 PM(25th)
Location – CHS Gym
Coach – Joe Pat Cope
Contact – copej@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS Football(No tryouts)
Date – Tuesday, May 28th – 1st Day incoming freshmen are expected to begin workouts
Time – 8:00 to 10:30 AM
Location – CHS Fieldhouse
Coach – Doug Greene
Contact – greened@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS Tennis
Date – Tuesday, May 28th
Time – 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Location – Tennis Courts at Coffee County Raider Academy
Coach – Josh Inzer
Contact – inzerj@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS Boys’ Basketball
Date – Tuesday, May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th
Time – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location – CHS Gym
Coach – Micah Williams
Contact – williamsm@k12coffee.net
Coffee County Middle School soccer
Dates – Tuesday, May 28th, Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th
Times – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location – CCMS Soccer Field
NOTE – Cleats and shin guards are recommended
Coach – Travis O’Kelley
Contact – okelleyt@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS volleyball
Date – Tuesday, May 28th and Wednesday, May 29th
Time – 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Location – CHS Gym
Coach – Andrew Taylor
Contact – taylora@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS softball
Date – Tuesday, May 28th and Thursday, May 30th
Time – 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Location – Terry Floyd Field at CHS
Coach – Brandon McWhorter
Contact – mcwhorterb@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS baseball
Date – Thursday, May 30th (for incoming freshmen) and Friday, May 31st (Grades 10 thru 12)
Time – 10:00 AM to Noon(30th) and 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM(31st)
Location – Powers Field at CHS
Coach – David Martin
Contact – martindavid@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS Girls’ Soccer
Date – Monday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 4th
Time – 9 to 11 AM
Location – Raider Soccer Field behind Raider Academy
Coach – Lee Xixis
Contact – xixisl@k12coffee.net
Coffee County Middle School football
Date – Tuesday, June 4th (Parent Meeting)
Time – 6:00 PM
Location – CCMS Football Fieldhouse
Coach – Bryan Morgan
Contact – morganbryan@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS Golf
Date – Monday, June 10th
Time – 10:00 AM
Location – Willowbrook
Coach – Mike Ray
Contact – raym@k12coffee.net
Coffee County CHS Cross Country
Date – Monday, August 5th
Time – 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Location – Track at Carden-Jarrell Field
Coach – Nathan Wanuch
Contact – quietrunner42@gmail.com
Coffee County CHS Swim
Date – Friday, September 13th
Time – 3:30 PM
Location – Manchester Recreation Center
Coach – Becky Behrendorf
Contact – behrendorfb@k12coffee.net
5/6/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Thomas Baker, 7 — Pizza Winner!
Troy Rogers
Anniversaries:
Danelle & Joel Afflerbaugh, 19
5/5/19 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Judy Anderson — Pizza Winner!
Dawn Wimley, 37
Pam Young