Josh Peterson

As one of the community’s longest standing charitable organizations, Sportsmen & Businessmen Charitable Organization (SBCO) continues to have a great impact on our community. Our organization traces its roots to 1984 when a small group of local business people felt the desire to help Coffee County families. Since its founding, SBCO has provided in excess of $2,000,000 in support to individuals, families, school programs, and this community. Thousands of supporters have shared the reward of giving to others through this organization. The tremendous community support and the belief in what we do continues to be the key to our success.

SBCO supports the Coffee County, Manchester City, and Tullahoma City Schools Family Resource Centers, provides educational mini-grants to area classrooms, helps cancer patients, families affected by COVID, and provides medical, dental, and vision assistance to those who cannot afford it on their own.

SBCO organizers have announced that “It is with mixed emotions that we will not have our traditional live event this year. Instead we will generate funding through raffle ticket sales, cash/check donations, and networking based fundraising.”

Organizers encourage you to participate in the core of our fundraising efforts, the $5,000 grand prize reverse raffle. Raffle tickets are available from our volunteers or by calling 931-728-5048. Raffle tickets must be received no later than noon on November 6th and the drawing will occur on November 6th @ 5:00 on the steps of the Manchester Coffee County County Conference Center. The drawing results will be shared in real time on our Facebook page. All donations are tax deductible.

To make a monetary donation call 931.728.5048 or donate via Venmo! Tap Pay or Request, search username @sbco1984 then select the Business tab.

“The last two years have presented some significant challenges for residents of our community. SBCO continues to provide our unique brand of assistance to those in need. Many people may not realize the impact SBCO has made in our community. Historically, we have not advertised our efforts, we just worked quietly to solve needs. “ Carter Sain, President

Coffee County Young Sportsman Deer Rally is Saturday

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, sponsors and committee members would like to invite all eligible hunters (ages 6-16) who participate in the Statewide Young Sportsman Deer Hunt, to the 2021 Coffee County Young Sportsman Deer Rally. Admission is FREE for all events, including lunch starting at 10 a.m. Eligible hunters will be given one ticket for prize drawings upon registering at the entrance. The event is held at the Coffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 9am-1pm

Successful hunters can check in their harvest at the event to be entered into an additional drawing. Vendors will be set up to exhibit the latest in hunting products. This is a non-profit event which all proceeds are used to conduct the Deer Rally.

If you would like more information or would like to support this youth event, please contact:

Tim Hancock 615-332-1944 Mason Russ 931-273-7171

Todd Watkins 931-273-9933 David Cleveland 931-58-7571

TDH Offering Booster Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

The Tennessee Department of Health will begin offering booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to certain populations, beginning Monday, October 25.

For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after they complete the initial series:
• 65 years and older
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

Individuals who are 18 years and older and received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine, a booster dose is recommended at two or more months after the initial vaccine.

Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. More information on the CDC’s recommendation for a booster dose is available online at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Local health departments across the state will be administering COVID-19 booster doses. Not all types of vaccine will be available at all sites. Individuals are encouraged to check vaccines.gov to find a location that is offering their preferred COVID-19 vaccine. Information on appointment availability at local health departments can be found at https://covid19.tn.gov/covid-19-vaccines/availability/. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Booster vaccines are also widely available from pharmacies, medical clinics, and other sites.

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.

TAX TIPS TUESDAY: Ta identity theft and the identity protection PIN

By Rosalyn Partin, Manchester H&R Block

Tax identity theft occurs when someone takes your personal information and uses it to file a fake return to get a refund from the IRS. They have the refund sent to their own bank account or mailing address. Then, when you go to file your return, the IRS rejects it because it sees your return as a duplicate.

There are important steps you can take to protect your personal information and make yourself less vulnerable and help to protect against identity theft:

Protect your Social Security number (SSN). Treat your SSN as confidential information.
Don’t carry your Social Security card or other documents that include it in your wallet or purse. Instead, keep them stored securely at home.
Check your credit report periodically for strange activity.
Protect personal computers and other electronics with firewalls and security updates, and change your passwords regularly.
Don’t give your SSN or other personal information out over the phone unless you initiated the call or know it’s a reliable person or agency requesting it.

Handling a case of tax identity theft can take months – and that means it will take longer to get your tax refund. Unfortunately, the burden of proving that the first return is false rests on the victim.

If you have been a victim of identify theft or if you want to proactively protect yourself, the IRS will issue you an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN). The IP PIN is a unique identifier that is only available to the rightful owner of the return. The IP PIN changes every year, and once you start using an IP PIN, you have to use one on every return you file. To receive an IP PIN, you must pass a rigorous identity verification process.

There are 3 ways to receive an IP PIN from IRS:

Online using the IP PIN tool on IRS.GOV
By mail using IRS Form 15227
In person by making an appointment at an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. To schedule an appointment, call 1-844-545-5640.

For more information regarding tax identity theft and Identity Protection PINs, please call your local H&R Block office. In Manchester TN call 931-728-9462. H&R Block Has Your Back!

Bobby Fay Reed

Mr. Bobby Fay Reed, age 90, of Tullahoma, TN, passed
from this life on Friday, October 22, 2021, in Tullahoma, TN. Mr. Reed was
born in Shelbyville, TN, to his late parents Enos Reed and Avis Coats Reed.
He worked in manufacturing all his life up to his retirement. Mr. Reed was
an avid antique collector and also a Hot Wheels collector. He always had a
story to tell and adored being around his kids and grandkids. Mr. Reed also
loved gardening and loved watching and feeing birds. He was also a
patriotic person and loved the American Bald Eagle. Mr. Reed was a member
of New Hope Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his wife of 65 years, Joann Reed; sons, Mitchell (Patricia
Barrentine) and Rodney Reed; brothers, Herbert, James, and Donnie Reed;
sisters, Nellie Smith and Betty Peek. Mr. Reed is survived by a daughter,
Angelia Reed; brothers, William (Penny) Reed, Howard (Peggy) Reed, and Ross
(Linda) Reed; grandchildren, Eric (Deanna) Reed, Teresa (Stephanie) Reed,
and Joshua (Holly) Reed; great grandchildren, Ryan Reed, Hailey Reed, Jason
R. Reed, Ethan Reed, Jason D. Reed, and Rayleigh Reed; two great great
grandchildren. Visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, October
26, 2021, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester,
TN. Burial will take place at Olive Cemetery in Elkhart, IN, on Friday,
October 29, 2021, at 12:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
the family for expenses. Central Funeral Home is serving the family,
931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com

Terry Lee Williams

Mr. Terry Lee Williams age 58 of Manchester, passed away Saturday, October
23, 2021, at Unity Medical Center after an extended illness. As per Mr.
Williams’ request, cremation was chosen. There are no services scheduled at
this time, but a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Coffee
County Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Williams family.
www.coffeecountyfuneralchapel.com

P.T. “Pete” Holt, Jr

Mr. P.T. “Pete” Holt, Jr., age 98, of Manchester, TN, passed from this life on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was a member of Manchester First Baptist Church. Mr. Holt was born January 19, 1923, in Cocke County, Tennessee, to his late parents Pleasant T. Holt and Lucy Mae Vinson Holt. He was an electrician by trade and worked for numerous companies during his career, including Calspan at AEDC. Mr. Holt was a World War II Veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. In his free time, he enjoyed anything to do with sports, specifically golfing and bowling. Mr. Holt was an avid University of Tennessee fan and enjoyed watching and listening to Tennessee football, baseball, basketball, etc. He coached Minor League, Little League, and Babe Ruth League baseball in Manchester. Mr. Holt enjoyed doing Sudoku and crossword puzzles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Reba Holt McNabb; brothers, Ragan Lee Holt, Jakie L. Holt, and G. Hugh Holt. Mr. Holt is survived by his wife of 68 years, Wanda Wood Holt; daughter, Karen (Phil) Medley; son, Jeff (Renee) Holt; grandson, Dylan Holt; several nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted immediately following visitation at 2:00 pm in Central Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Brenton Cox officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to First Baptist Church Food Boxes, 1006 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester, TN 37355 Central Funeral Home is serving the family, 931-723-7774, centralfuneralhome.com.

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