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First year Coffee Middle Wrestling team taking sign-ups through Aug. 29
This fall marks the first year that wrestling will be offered to students at Coffee County Middle School.
Sign ups have begun and will go through August 29th. Coaches encourage all students at CMS who are interested in participating to sign up as soon as possible.
Sign up packets are available in Mrs. Weitzel’s classroom (class #258). To be signed up, packets must be filled out and returned to Mrs. Weitzel by the end of the school day on Aug. 29.
Wrestling is available for both boys and girls. Practices will begin Sept. 1 and the season will go through December.
Anyone with questions should contact coach Josh Mainville at 518-528-3851, coach Derrick Strickland at 931-588-7273 or email joshmainville@gmail.com
FOOTBALL: Westwood hits on big plays in final preseason tune up
Westwood hit on a few big plays Friday evening in their final preseason tune up of the fall.
The middle school Rockets played a 40-minute running clock with Forrest and ended up losing 32-22, for whatever the score is worth. But big plays were a highlight for WMS.
Kaysen Lowery connected on a 27-yard pass to Matthew White that set up a 1-yard touchdown run from John Kohls. Later, Lowery broke loose on a 48-yard scamper to put the Rockets in the end zone again. Then Gabe Hambly got loose on a 16-yard run for the Rockets’ final score of the day.
On the flip side, the Rocket defense struggled to stop big plays. Forrest scored on plays of 58, 48, 38 and 60.
Westwood will open the regular season this Thursday, Aug. 11 at Cannon County. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
Kentucky flood victim collection Monday in Manchester
Manchester residents have teamed up to begin a collection of items for victims of recent floods in Eastern Kentucky.
A trailer will be dropped off Monday, Aug. 8 in the Southern Family Market parking lot to be filled. The items will be driven to the Sycamore Volunteer Fire Department for distribution.
Items needed include:
Water
Tooth paste
Tooth Brush
Deoderant
Feminine products
Diapers
Baby Formula
Soap
Shampoo
Razors
Towels
Shaving Cream
Pet Food
Cleaning supplies (trash bags, gloves, brooms, brushes)
No clothing is being accepted at this time.
In addition to collection items, anyone wishing to make monetary donations to cover fuel expenses of the trip can be made at 1873 Hillsboro Blvd. in Manchester (Imhoff Landscape). Additional funds over fuel costs will be used for gift cards for more supplies.
Southern Family Markets parking lot is located at 2050 Hillsboro Blvd. next to Al White Ford Lincoln.
Flood waters ravaged the eastern part of Kentucky in late July, leaving at least 37 people dead.
Federal ID requirements change in 9 months
Beginning May 3, 2023, all persons must have a REAL ID license to access certain federal facilities, military bases and board commercial flights within the United States.
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) began issuing REAL IDs on July 1, 2019 and has issued 2,259,820 REAL ID credentials to date.
Alternate Documents instead of a REAL ID that will be accepted? A passport or other acceptable alternative form of identification found here can be used in place of a REAL ID credential.
What documents are needed to apply for a REAL ID? To apply for a REAL ID, customers will need to bring one proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence, a valid Social Security Number,
and two proofs of Tennessee residency. In addition, if there has been a name change, a certified legal document supporting the name change must be presented with the approved documents.
A complete list of accepted documents can be found here. All documents must be originals or certified. Photocopies will not be accepted. We suggest you utilize the convenient option of
uploading your required documents beforehand.
Where can you apply for a REAL ID? The first application for a REAL ID must be made in person at a Driver Services Center or participating County Clerk Partner. Participating locations can be found on www.tnrealid.gov.
What if you don’t need a REAL ID? Those who do not wish to obtain a REAL ID will receive a standard credential indicated by “Not for REAL ID Act Purposes” on the front of the credential.
Your current or common credential will continue to be accepted for general identification purposes such as driving, purchasing alcohol or tobacco products, applying for federal benefits,
banking, voting, and accessing hospitals, post offices, and federal courts.
How much does the REAL ID cost? If this is your initial issuance, the standard fee is $28.00. However, if you wish to obtain a REAL ID outside of your renewal period,
there will be a duplicate fee depending on license classification. Click here to find the exact cost of your duplicate license.
Where can I find more information about REAL ID? More information about Tennessee REAL ID can be found at www.tnrealid.gov.
We encourage everyone to come in before the deadline on May 3, 2023, to avoid the potential influx of customers at our Driver Services Centers.
TN secretary of state warns of resurfaced scam targeting business owners
Secretary of State Tre Hargett is warning Tennessee business owners to be aware of a scam that has resurfaced and is once again targeting businesses with a deceptive mailer from a company that goes by TN Certificate of Existence Filing Company.
“Our Division of Business and Charitable Organizations has recently received multiple complaints from business owners regarding this misleading mailer,” said Secretary Hargett. “We have seen scams like this before with the same deceptive language implying that a business must have a Certificate of Existence in our state. That is simply not the case. Business owners don’t need to waste their hard-earned money on a document that may not be necessary or would only cost $20 through our office.”
Businesses across the state have received the misleading mailer titled 2022 Certificate of Existence Request claiming that all Tennessee businesses are required to pay a fee of $175.50 for this third-party company to step in and complete the Certificate of Existence paperwork on businesses’ behalf.
The mailer also makes it appear that the 2022 Certificate of Existence Request is part of the business entity’s registration process: “A Certificate of Existence certifies that your Tennessee business is in existence, is authorized to transact business in the state and complies with all state requirements.”
The mailer and organization are not affiliated with or authorized by the Secretary of State’s Office in any way.
Businesses may wish to obtain a Certificate of Existence in certain circumstances, such as a loan closing or other business transaction. However, they are not required to do so as a matter of course during the business formation process.
A Certificate of Existence can be obtained directly from the Secretary of State’s office for just $20, either by phone, mail or online at tnbear.tn.gov/Ecommerce/CertOfExistenceInstr.aspx.
Secretary Hargett encourages business owners to call the Division of Business and Charitable Organizations by phone at 615-741-2286 or email TNSOS.CERT@tn.gov if they receive a questionable mailer or want to know more about obtaining a Certificate of Existence.
Local VFW post commander honored
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce that Kimberly A. King has achieved All-American status as both a Post and District Commander. To achieve either, Commanders must meet strict requirements in their role to include exceptional leadership; authentic accomplishment in membership growth; and strong support of VFW’s core programs.
King, a Legacy Life Member and Commander of VFW Post 10904 in Manchester, Tennessee, is one of the 270 VFW Post Commanders worldwide to earn the title of All-American Commander. She was the only female VFW Commander to be awarded a dual All-American award for her efforts with both the Manchester Post, and Tennessee’s 5th District, comprised of ten Middle Tennessee Posts. Her hard work played an integral role helping the organization successfully remain focused on its service to veterans.
“Commanders like Kimberly King are a fine example of VFW leadership: and it’s her hard work and dedication to the mission and values of our organization that has rightly earned her this great honor,” said VFW National Membership Director Rick Butler.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and oldest major war veterans’ organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in nearly 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim that “NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS” than the VFW… which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at www.vfw.org.
For more information and to stay current on the latest local VFW news, visit our Facebook page and website at www.vfwpost10904.com
Birthdays – August 5
Birthdays:
Brannon Toombs
Zoey Hollaway – 12 – Pizza Winner!
Austin Howard – 13
Belinda Diehl – 49
Weekly Winners:
Cake – Bailey Kitts
Flowers – Mark & Lisa Duke
Ro Adams
Mr. Ro Adams, age 54, of Hillsboro, TN, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Adams was born in Manchester, TN, to his late parents, Earl Adams and Patricia Lynn. He worked with LKQ for 20 years in sales. Mr. Adams loved the outdoors, Chevrolet trucks, and loved serving the Hillsboro community in any way he could. He loved caring for and helping people no matter who you were. Mr. Adams was generous with his time and he never met a stranger.
Mr. Adams is survived by his wife of 27 years, Tracey Adams; son, Zach Adams; sisters, Earlene (Ricky) Henley, Paulene Adams, and Colene Cutshaw; mother-in-law, Sue Simmons; aunt, Betty Adams Rodriguez; dog, Dottie and Tater.
Visitation with the family will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, TN. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00pm from the chapel of Central Funeral Home with Adam Cutshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Winton Cemetery in Hillsboro, TN.
At the request of the family, they would like for everyone in attendance to dress in casual attire, no formal wear.
Central Funeral Home is honored to serve the Adams family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com
White team comes out on top of annual Westwood intra squad
The White Team won bragging rights Thursday night at the annual Westwood Middle School Blue-White Intra Squad game. Team White picked up a 48-24 win.
Kaysen Lowery played quarterback for both teams and, expectedly so, racked up some impressive numbers. Lowery threw for three touchdowns and ran for 3 scores. He connected twice with Matthew White and once with Keller Hatfield. White also had a 70 yard pick six that went the other way for a score in the game.
Also scoring one touchdown apiece for the Rockets were John Kohles, Elijah Vernon, Caleb Hill and Gabe Hambly.
The Rockets will open the regular season next week.
Photos by Holly Peterson, Thunder Radio | Thunder The Magazine
CMS football drops opener; Westwood volleyball wins Thursday
Thursday was the opener for a couple of area middle school fall sports teams.
The Westwood Rocket volleyball team got off to a good start, improving to 1-0 and getting coach Hayley Banks her first career win as a middle school head coach by dropping Community in straight sets: 25-22 and 25-23. Meanwhile, the JV Lady Rockets fell 11-25 and 12-25.
It was not as good of a night for the CMS Raider football team. The Raiders were down 34-0 at the half and were unable to recover. (see photo gallery below)
