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6/20/18 — Birthdays
Birthdays:
Christopher Parham — Pizza Winner!
Anniversaries:
Jeff & Birdie Bush, 21
17U Baseball Gets Win and Tie at Lincoln County on Wednesday
The 17U Red Raider baseball team traveled to Fayetteville on Wednesday night for a pair of games. Coffee County tied the first game 5 to 5 in 5 innings. The Raiders bounced back for an 8 to 5 win in the 5 inning nightcap.
In the first game, the Raiders rallied for a pair of runs in the 5th inning to earn the draw with the Falcons. Lincoln County built a 5 to 0 lead after 2 innings before Coffee County got on the board with 2 runs in the 3rd before adding a run in the 4th. Braden Brown had the big blast in the fifth with a 2 RBI double. Brown finished with a sacrifice to go along with the double and 3 RBI. Kyle Farless had a single and a walk and scored twice. Lane Spry walked and was hit by a pitch in his 2 plate appearances.
In the nightcap, Lincoln County jumped out to a 5 to 0 lead after 1 inning before Coffee County could get on the scoreboard. After scoring 3 runs in the 2nd, Coffee County got a pair of runs in the 3rd inning to tie the game. The Raiders salted the game away with a 3 run rally in the 5th. Ryan Stephens had a triple and 2 singles with an RBI to lead Coffee County. Kael McCall rapped 3 singles and drove in 3 for the Raiders. Bryson Hullett added 2 singles with an RBI.
The Red Raiders are back at home on Friday and Saturday as they will play a pair of games at Powers Field prior to the TSSAA Dead Period. Coffee County will play host to Tullahoma on Friday and Central Magnet on Saturday. Both games will get underway at 5 PM at Powers Field.
15U Raider Baseball Falls to Shelbyville on Wednesday
The 15U Red Raider American Legion baseball team played host to Shelbyville on Wednesday night at Powers Field. The visiting Eagles scored in every inning as they pounded Coffee County 17 to 3. The Raider bats were held to 4 hits on the night.
Trailing 2 to 0 entering the bottom of the 1st, Coffee County loaded the bases with only 1 out but a strikeout and a fielder’s choice ended the rally. After Shelbyville built a 7 to 0 lead, Coffee County rallied for 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th inning with a pair of singles, a pair of walks and a Shelbyville error that allowed 2 runs to score. The Eagles responded with 5 runs in the top of the 5th to roll to the win.
Brett Jones had a pair of singles for the Raiders and scored a run. John McKelvey had a double and 3 walks. While Conner Shemwell added the other Coffee County hit.
The 15U Raiders will travel to McMinnville to take part in the Dr. Pepper Invitational American Legion Tournament on Thursday and Friday. The Red Raiders(Post 78) will take on Tullahoma Post 43 on Thursday at 4:30 PM and McMinnville Post 173 at 7:30 PM. On Friday, Post 78 will take on Columbia Post 19 at 2 PM and Tuscaloosa Post 34 at 7 PM. All games will be played at Warren County High School.
CHS Red Raider Basketball to Host Scrimmage Tripleheader on Friday
The Coffee County Red Raider basketball team will close out their summer scrimmage schedule on Friday as they welcome Moore County and Cannon County to the Joe Frank Patch Memorial Gym. Coffee County will take on Moore County at noon. Moore County will battle Cannon County at 1 PM before Coffee County closes out the day with a 2 PM game against Cannon County. The public is encouraged to come out and attend. Admission will be $5 to cover the cost of the officials.
Head coach Micah Williams will be a guest on Saturday’s Coffee Coaches Show to talk about the summer season. The Coffee Coaches Show is broadcast each and every Saturday morning LIVE from the showroom of Al White Ford/Lincoln. The Coffee Coaches Show is heard exclusively here on Thunder Radio beginning at 10 AM.
Honky Tonks Begin Four-Game Homestand Thursday
The Nashville Sounds (Honky Tonks) return to First Tennessee Park for a four-game homestand set to begin this tonight.
The Honky Tonks host the Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the Round Rock Dance Halls, in the “Battle for the Boot” series. The two teams continue their pursuit for the coveted Boot Trophy after beginning the “Battle for the Boot” in late May when the Dance Halls won three of five games in Texas. The Honky Tonks need to win three of four to claim the trophy.
Both teams will wear special uniforms representing the rich music tradition of their respective city. Additionally, Cumberland Hospitality has provided entertainment with pre-game concerts prior to each game. In the spirt of the series, First Tennessee Park welcomes a mechanical bull that will be set up in the Family Fun Zone during the four-game series.
Below is a preview for each game of the homestand:
Thursday, June 21 vs. Round Rock – 7:05 p.m.
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
- Cowboy Hat Giveaway to the first 1,000 fans.
- Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Live pre-game concert by Rocky Bottom courtesy of Whiskey Bent and Cumberland Hospitality.
- Throwback Thursday presented by Budweiser – Fans can purchase Pepsi fountain soda and Budweiser products at a discounted rate.
Friday, June 22 vs. Round Rock – 7:05 p.m.
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
- Live pre-game concert by Jay Bragg courtesy of The Nashville Palace and Cumberland Hospitality.
- FOX 17 News post-game Honky Tonks-themed fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.
Saturday, June 23 vs. Round Rock – 7:05 p.m.
- Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
- Live pre-game concert by George Dunn courtesy of Scoreboard Bar & Grill and Cumberland Hospitality.
- Enjoy Saturday at the Park with visits to The Band Box and our Family Fun Zone in the right field corner.
Sunday, June 24 vs. Round Rock – 6:15 p.m.
- Gates open at 5:15 p.m.
- Honky Tonks Jersey Auction benefiting Notes for Notes. The online and mobile auction will begin at 10:00 a.m. and finish at the end of the sixth inning. Winning bidders in-ballpark will receive their game-worn signed jersey on the field post-game.
- Live pre-game concert by Bobby Johnson and Randy Moore courtesy of Germantown Depot and Cumberland Hospitality.
- Hyundai pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 5:15 to 5:30 p.m.
- Military Sunday Family Fun Day – The Sounds extend their military appreciation by offering discounted reserved section tickets for active and veteran men, women and families – subject to availability.
- Post-Game Kids Run the Bases (12 & under) presented by First Tennessee.
Seniors and Military families can enjoy a $2.00 discount on single game ticket prices at First Tennessee Park. The offer is valid for any reserved seat section on Sunday through Wednesday games – subject to availability. Offer valid for up to four (4) tickets per I.D. (Seniors 55 +, government issued military I.D. required at box office; no phone orders).
Quarry Out–New Tax In
After years of requests Wright Paving and Custom Stone LLC has been attempting to open a quarry business in Hillsboro. At a recent Coffee County Commission meeting the Wright’s were denied a rezoning request by a vote of 15-5 against creating a new zoning designation (M-3) that would have allowed the establishment of a quarry outside the county’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).
The Wright family owns 230 acres in Hillsboro near the intersection of Viola and J.D. Ring road. They have made several requests over the past 15 years.
Grady Wright has said for many years that his company wanted to bring a competitive business and good paying jobs to Coffee County. Those opposed to the idea have complained it would bring down property values, bring to much dust and noise and spoil the scenery in Hillsboro.
The Rogers Group has operated a quarry in Hillsboro for many years.
Also, during that meeting the Commission approved a resolution asking the state legislature to approve a private act that would establish a hotel/motel tax in rural Coffee County, exclusive of Manchester and Tullahoma.
The tax rate on rooms has not yet been determined, county officials have discussed setting it at 6 percent, which is the same as Manchester and one percent lower than Tullahoma.
Currently there no hotels or motels outside the city limits.
Tennessee Department of Education Blames Questar for Testing Problems
The Tennessee Department of Education announced Wednesday that issues with the state’s TNReady testing that plagued schools this spring were not the result of a malicious attack. Instead, the department said the issues were the fault of the testing vendor, Questar.
According to the department, Questar implemented a “significant and unauthorized” change to the text-to-speech function that led to a number of online testing issues.
The department told Questar they would be reducing their payment to the company for the spring assessment by $2.5 million because of “substandard performance issues” and the costs the state incurred addressing those issues this spring.
The department announced last Thursday they would be seeking new bids for the state’s testing vendor for the 2019-20 school year and beyond.
The state signed the current contract with Questar in 2016 and began working with them during the 2016-17 school year.
Changes to ACA Could Impact 1 in 3 Tennesseans
Texas v. U.S. is projected by legal scholars to be the most important case on the U.S. Supreme Court’s docket this season. (Phil Roeder/flickr)
While both are hundreds of miles away from Tennessee, the outcome is expected to have an impact on the coverage and protections Tennesseans may receive when it comes to their health care.
Most recently, the federal government abandoned its defense in the Texas v. U.S. case, which Kinika Young, director of children’s health for the Tennessee Justice Center, says could leave 1.2 million Tennesseans with pre-existing conditions unprotected.
“In Tennessee, we’re talking a lot of people who depend on the individual market because either they don’t qualify for Medicaid or they don’t have access to a group plan,” she points out. “You’re talking self-employed people, people who are temporarily unemployed, people who work at jobs that don’t offer group plans.”
The state of Texas is arguing that the individual mandate of the ACA is unconstitutional.
The American Medical Association and the American Cancer Society Action Network have filed briefs asking the federal court to maintain key provisions of the Affordable Care Act, including protecting people with pre-existing conditions.
Young says the most recent abandonment of the federal government’s defense of the individual mandate and pre-existing condition protections isn’t likely to hold up in court, but the development still presents a problem.
“Most people think that this argument won’t hold water, but it is concerning that the government is choosing not to enforce a law that was passed by Congress and upheld by the Supreme Court previously,” she states.
The uncertainty around the ACA and reduction in federal reimbursement already is having an impact on premium costs and plan availability in Tennessee and around the country.
Shirley I. Sandmoen
Shirley I. Sandmoen, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, June 19,
2018 at her residence at the age of 70 years. No services are scheduled.
A native of Cohasset, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Milton
and Clara Brace. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked at
Harton Hospital, the Life Care Center of Tullahoma and nursing homes in
Manchester and Winchester. She enjoyed gardening and reading.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and
four sisters. She is survived by her husband, Ron Sandmoen of Tullahoma;
daughters, Wendy Prince (Michael) and Wanda Horner (Carl Willis), both of
Tullahoma; one sister, Peggy Whitted of Grand Rapids, Minnesota; six
grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Daves-Culbertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lady Raider Basketball Ends Summer Camp Season with a Pair of Wins
Bella Vinson[File Photo]
The Lady Raiders opened up the day with a 60 to 16 drubbing of East Robertson. Coffee County scored 30 points in each half in the blowout win as they held East Robertson to 4 points in the 2nd half. A trio of Lady Raiders finished in double figures led by Bella Vinson who had 16 points. Abby Morgan finished with 15 points and Kiya Ferrell came off the bench to toss in 11.
In the second game, Coffee County edged Class AA powerhouse Macon County 39 to 37. The Lady Raiders hit 7 3 pointers in the game. Vinson again led the Lady Raiders in scoring with 19 points. Jacey Vaughn added 11 points. Coffee County finished the month of June with an 18 and 4 record. Coach Joe Pat Cope was “very pleased” with his team’s performance. The Lady Raiders will now take off until July. Following the dead period, the Lady Raiders look to get in a few weeks of practice prior to the beginning of school.