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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!

TBI, Bedford Co Sheriff’s Dept. continue searching for information in shooting death

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are seeking information in the shooting death of Phoutha Souphom.

The Bedford County man was killed Sunday, October 10th on Simms Rd. He was discovered shot to death. Crime Stoppers is now offering up to $1,000 as a reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case.

National American Legion commander to visit Manchester; all veterans welcome for luncheon

Manchester’s American Legion Gold Star Post 78 proudly announces the
upcoming visit of National Commander Paul Dillard on Thursday, October 28th,
1 PM at the Coffee County Veterans Building, 130 Shelton Road in Manchester.
A luncheon will be provided, and area veterans are welcome to attend.

Dillard, a Navy veteran who served in Vietnam through four campaigns
including the Tet offensive, was elected National Commander of the American
Legion in September.

This is a great opportunity for area veterans to learn more about the
American Legion and the many benefits of membership, and how Coffee County
veterans organizations work seamlessly together.

Unity Medical patients targeted by scam calls

Patients of Unity Medical Center, Manchester Family Medicine and other area medical practices have been receiving calls from someone posing as an official from the medical office in an attempt to obtain personal information.

According to hospital officials, scammers have “spoofed” the number of the hospital and other medical clinics, making it appear as if the medical office is actually calling people when it is really a scammer. Once making contact with random people on the phone, the scammer then attempts to obtain personal information over the phone.

Unity Medical Center told Thunder Radio News that the hospital will never request detailed personal information through the telephone. If you receive one of these calls you are encouraged to simply hang up the phone. You can also report the call to area law enforcement.

Tennessee unemployment rate falls again in Sept.

New data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) shows Tennessee’s economy continued to rebound in September as unemployment dropped for the fourth consecutive month. The seasonally adjusted figure for the month is set at 4.4%, inching even closer to pre-pandemic levels.

September’s rate is 0.2 of a percentage point lower than the previous month’s rate of 4.6%. It is just 0.4 of a percentage point higher than it was in March 2020, the month before COVID-19 business closures impacted Tennessee’s economy.

Over the past year, Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has decreased 3.5 percentage points from 7.9% to 4.4%.

Total nonfarm employment decreased by 5,200 jobs between August and September. The largest decreases were in the administrative, support and waste services sector, followed by the construction and durable goods manufacturing sectors.

Between September 2020 and September 2021, nonfarm employment increased by 96,100 jobs across Tennessee. The largest increases occurred in the professional and business services sector, along with the leisure and hospitality and trade, transportation, and utilities sectors.
Nationally, the unemployment rate dropped to 4.8% in September, which was 0.4 of a percentage point lower than the August rate. In a year-to-year comparison, the United States rate is 3 percentage points lower than it was in September 2020.

Each month, TDLWD publishes a complete economic analysis of Tennessee’s unemployment data. That report is located here (https://www.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=166478db53c066a7d114ea462&id=cf6252c7ba&e=29851e7b63) .

While the jobless situation continues to improve, many Tennesseans are still searching for meaningful employment. TDLWD has many resources available to help individuals navigate the more than 540,000 open positions in and around the state, as well as locate opportunities to improve skill sets or learn new, in-demand skills. Job seekers can find those resources at www.TNWorkReady.com.

Fast Pace Dermatology can combat serious acne

By Carla Trail, NP, Fast Pace Dermatology

There are very few medical conditions that will affect as many Americans as Acne.

For all the things we may have in common or the things we don’t have in common, if we are being honest – we have all either had a bout with acne, or we know someone who does and wants to get it fixed. In fact – research shows that about 80% of people have had to deal with acne at some point, and 20% have to deal with severe acne.

I had to deal with it as a teenager, too, I understand the struggle! You absolutely do not have to suffer with acne, your kids don’t have to battle the daily embarrassment of trying to hide those zits up and down the hallways of school and the pews of church. I am here to help. YES – there is help and there are treatments that really work.

I’ve been a nurse for 13 years and have solely been focused on dermatology for the past six years. I have to say, these past six years of helping people get better and see real progress with chronic problems like their acne truly is rewarding.

Now is the time to start. Don’t wait. I’ve had so many people who come to me and they have scars that could have been prevented if we had started earlier.

Let me go ahead and address some questions you have.

First of all – NO, you do not need a referral to come see me at Fast Pace Dermatology!

Secondly – YES, we have treatments that work. Don’t be discouraged if you’ve tried over the counter medicines that don’t even slow down your acne or your child’s acne. We have multiple options for treatments and options to try and if one doesn’t work, we will try another one until we get it right. We can go with topicals, oral medications or Accutane. Each case is a little different.

Next – YES, we accept pretty much any insurance you can think of. Go ahead and call any of our offices such as McMinnville (931-259-4144) or Tullahoma (931-563-5469) and they can make appointments for you, or you can make one online at fastpacehealth.com

More than acne

I’ve spent most of my space focused on Acne because I know it is so relevant for all of our kids, and some adults, and I can help. But I am offering so many other great medical dermatology procedures at our area Fast Pace Clinics that are important and, in some cases, life saving.

Just last week I did four biopsies in a row that were skin cancer. I can actually cut out skin cancers right here in our clinics in southern Middle Tennessee – no need to drive far away. When you come to see me for anything, even a general rash (or acne), I’m going to do a quick skin check on you just to make sure all is good. I’ve caught skin cancers like this – including a melanoma on a 21-year old just a few months ago.

It’s extremely rewarding to help people and I hope I see you soon. When you’re 30-years old or older, you should definitely be coming to see me for regular skin checks. And this is worth reminding you – no referrals are needed, and we accept most all insurance.

See you soon!

FOOTBALL: Raiders win fourth straight, take 35-28 thriller over Rockvale

Junior tight end Jahlin Osbourne flys into the end zone for 1 of his 3 touchdowns Friday night, Oct. 22, 2021. Osbourne caught 13 passes for 151 yards and 3 scores in the Raiders’ 35-28 win over Rockvale. — Thunder Radio photo by Holly Peterson

It was senior night for Coffee County Friday. But it was big plays from every class that made the Raiders go from down 14-7 early in the third quarter to up 35-14 and hanging on for a 35-28 win at Carden-Jarrell Field – a game you heard live on Thunder Radio.

“I just couldn’t be more proud for these guys and the good things that are happening,” said CHS head coach Doug Greene. “They’ve paid the price, put in the work all winter long and we are seeing it come to fruition right in front of our eyes.”

The win marks the fourth straight win in a row for the Raiders to improve them to 5-4 overall after a 1-4 start. It is the first four-game winning stream for the CHS football program since 2003. It marks the most wins in a season for the Raiders since 2007, when they won 6.

Friday night was an absolute thriller in Manchester. Tied 7-7 at halftime, Rockvale took a 14-7 when DJ Thornton returned the opening kickoff of the second half 86 yards for a touchdown. After a quick Raider three-and-out, it looked like Rockvale was about to seize control when freshman Cole Pippenger intercepted a Rocket pass in the end zone.

After falling behind 7-0 early in the game, the Raiders answered with this pass from Connor Shemwell to Jahlin Osbourne. Audio by Thunder Radio. 107.9 FM.

From that point the Raiders dominated the third quarter. The Raiders went down the field and scored on 13-yard touchdown pass from Connor Shemwell to Jahlin Osbourne to tie the game at 14-14. Shemwell and Osbourne were dialed in all night. Shemwell was 18-of-26 for 200 yards and 3 touchdowns – all 3 to Osbourne from 10, 13 and 22 yards.

After two penalties by Rockale allowed the Raiders to pin the Rockets deep, freshman Jayden Carter picked off a pass at the 5-yard line and scampered into the end zone to put CHS up 21-14. Sophomore Blayne Myers forced a Rockvale fumble on the 3rd play of the next possession that was recovered by Jacob Barlow, setting up a 4-yard Shemwell touchdown run. After the Raiders forced a 3-and-out and snuffed out a fake punt on the next Rockvale possession, Shemwell connected again with Osbourne -this time on third down – to put CHS up 35-14 to end the third quarter.

From there the Raiders hung on for dear life.

The Rockets used special teams mishaps from the Raiders and short fields to cut the deficit to 35-28 with 6:34 to play. The Rockets had two chances to tie the game, but the Raider defense held firm each time.

Jacob Barlow made a tackle at the 5 yard line to force a turnover on downs. Then after a Raider fumble, the Raider defense held strong again and forced another turnover on downs inside their own 20.

Unofficially, both teams finished with 335 total yards. Junior running back Konor Heaton rushed 24 times for 96 yards. On top of Osbourne’s 3 touchdowns, he caught 13 passes for 151 yards.

Travis Martin had a 28 yard catch, Heaton caught 3 passes for 10 yards, Ian Welden had a catch for 11 yards and Connor Shemwell caught a pass – an 18-yard reception from Cole Pippenger on a trick play.

Osborne and Shemwell were named Mid Tenn Turf Co-Players of the Game by Thunder Radio.

The Raiders will at Rhea County next week – Oct. 29. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. Central Time in the final regular season game of the year. The Raiders will be in the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 5.