News 2011

Judges Susan Melton and Tommy Bray presided over Cannon County General Sessions Court on Tuesday. Some of the results from the various cases that appeared on the docket included: Lori Salser Farmer was issued a Show Cause for failing to appear.
Sheenia Lee Grant pled guilty to driving without a license. She was sentence to 30 days in jail. That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $2.00 fine and the costs.
Bobby Ray Graves agreed to the violation of probation. He was ordered to serve 14 days in jail and his probation was extended 11 months 15 days.
Melody Beth Haley’s charge of domestic assault was retired for 11 months 29 days.
James Cody Harris’ violation of probation was dismissed.
Wesley Jacob Hayes’ charge of joy riding was retired for 11 months 29 days.
Amanda Marie Hilton pled guilty to driving without a license. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail, that sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $2.00 fine and the costs.
Elisha James Jenkins charges of speeding, seatbelt law, misuse of registration, insurance law, reckless driving, and felony evading arrest were bound over to the January term of the Grand Jury.
James L. Karschner’s charge of domestic assault was retired for 11 months 29 days.
Debbie Kronnick was issued a Show Cause for failing to appear.
Pamela Diane Lafever agreed to the violation of probation. She was sentenced to 7 days in jail and placed back on probation.
Teresa Darlene Lester pled guilty to driving without a license. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail, that sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $2.00 fine and the costs.
James Bradley Lynch agreed to the violation of probation. He was ordered to serve 29 months and 28 days.
Adam Wanyne McClure pled guilty to theft under $500.00. He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail. That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 45 days, equal time on probation, and paying the costs.
Tonya McClure pled guilty to driving without a license. That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $2.00 fine and the costs.
Cory Scott McNeese pled guilty to driving on a suspended license. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail. That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $50.00 fine and the costs.
Aaron Vincent Moon was issued a Show Cause for failing to appear.
Jim Alan Morris was issued a Capias for failing to appear.
Sherry Annette Nicholas’ charge of domestic assault was retired for 6 months.
Betty Jean Olson pled guilty to DUI 1st. She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail, that sentence was suspended upon serving 48 hours in jail, equal time on probation, 24 hours of litter removal, paying a $350.00 fine and the costs.
Cody Ray Parsley pled guilty to driving on a suspended license. He was sentence to 6 months in jail. That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $50.00 fine and the costs.
Jack Robert Peters’ charge of aggravated burglary was retired for 11 months 29 days.
Bryan Christopher Tate was issued a Show Cause for failing to appear.
Terry Brian Tramel’s charge of criminal trespass was retired for 11 months 29 days.
Joshua Lee Underwood pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail, that sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $50.00 fine and the costs.
Jose Emigdio Velasco was issued a Show Cause for failing to appear.
Patsy Ann Whitaker agreed to the violation of probation. Her probation was extended 10 months 19 days.
Robyn Alesha Wilmoth agreed to the violation of probation. She was ordered to serve 47 days and will be transferred to state probation for 27 months 9 days upon release. In another case Wilmoth pled guilty to driving while license revoked. She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail. That sentence was partially suspended upon time served and equal time on state probation. In another case Wilmoth pled guilty to theft over $500.00. She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail. That sentence was partially suspended upon time served and equal time on state probation.
Kathryn Elizabeth York’s charge of underage consumption was retired for 11 months 29 days.
 
 

The Veterans and Concerned Citizens for the Veterans of Cannon Countytonight at the Senior Citizens Center in Woodbury
This is the final meeting for nominations for the 2011 Veterans Day Parade
Grand Marshal, the Service Marshals from the Army Navy, Marines, Air Force
and Coast Guard, as well as the POW Marshall and the Concerned Citizen
Marshal.
In October the Marshals are elected from those who have been nominated.
This year officials are trying to get all World War II veterans to fill
the nominations. If anyone knows of a World War II veteran from any of
the military service branches that would be a nomination please call Jim
Stone at 563-6111. The group is still planning on the Veteran’s Day
Program Friday November 11th and the Annual Veterans Day Parade Saturday
November 12th.

Friday marked the regular meeting of the Cannon County Grand Jury. Those persons indicted during Friday’s session include:Dennis Ray Curtis for driving under the influence, violation of the implied consent law, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia,
Mary Virginia Hill for attempted 1st degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, aggravated arson, and aggravated burglary,
Charlotte Hill for attempted 1st degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, aggravated arson, and aggravated burglary,
James W. Hill for attempted 1st degree murder, especially aggravated robbery, aggravated arson, aggravated burglary, escape, and theft of property
Mary E. Carmack for burglary of a vehicle, theft of property, vandalism, and false statement,
Timothy D. Richards for reckless driving, reckless endangerment with a weapon, theft of property, evading arrest with an auto and evading arrest,
Tammy R. Southers for driving while license suspended and possession of a legend drug,
Timothy Ryan Lawson for initiation of the process to manufacture methamphetamine, manufacture of methamphetamine, and maintaining a dwelling,
John B. Carter for driving while license suspended, carrying a weapon, possession of a schedule II drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, promotion of manufacture of methamphetamine, and possession of a schedule IV drug.
Audria L. Estes for possession of a schedule II drug, possession of drug paraphernalia, promotion of manufacture of methamphetamine, and possession of a schedule IV drug,
Brian N. Wells for promotion of manufacture of methamphetamine, possession of a schedule II drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia,
Robert M. Scott for promotion of manufacture of methamphetamine,
Jacqueline L. Barrett for promotion of manufacture of methamphetamine,
Cynthia D. Thomas for promotion of manufacture of methamphetamine, driving while license suspended, and theft of merchandise,
Dianna L. French for attempted aggravated child neglect (4 counts),
Matthew A. Baker for aggravated burglary and theft of property,
Susan A. Blair for false report (2 counts),
Joey L. Mooneyham for theft of property,
Dillon Collette for possession of marijuana,
Barry W. Bynum for domestic assault and resisting arrest,
Johnny Nathaniel Mitchell for possession of methamphetamine,
Bobby Wayne Pinegar, Jr. for aggravated burglary and theft of property.
In addition to the above indictments the Grand Jury also returned 4 sealed indictments. The names of those defendants will not be released until they are arrested.
WBRY  must stress that an indictment by the Grand Jury is not a finding of guilt. It simply means the Grand Jury believes there is enough evidence to move the case forward for trial.
 

Cannon County High School will be hosting the first annual Market Place Bazaar on Saturday. High School Business Teacher Ms Crystal Kennedy will
be selling booths for people to set up their yard sale type items. Booth
measurement is 9×18 feet and a special discount will be awarded if you
rent two booths. The Market will be set up Saturday from 8AM to 2PM at
the Cannon County High School Parking Lot. Call Ms Kennedy at 563-2144
for more information

The Willowbrook Golf Club in Manchester is looking for volunteers for the upcoming TSSAA state golf tournaments.  Volunteers are needed on September
27th and 28th.  October 4th and 5th and October 10th and 11th. 
For more information call the Willowbrook pro shop at 931-728-8989

The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra’s season opens at 7:30 tonight with aconcert featuring the music of Beethoven and Mozart. The performance will
be at the First United Methodist Church 265 West Thompson Lane
Season tickets are $140. Individual tickets may be purchased at the door
tonight if still available. Call 615-898-1862 to make reservations.

Several businesses in downtown Woodbury have complained about aneighboring probation office and the concerns that the loitering of the
clients have had a negative effect on their businesses. Ron Fryar, owner
and publisher of the Cannon Courier represented several businesses on the
downtown square at the monthly Woodbury Planning Commission meeting last
night at City Hall. Mr.Fryar stated on Wednesdays clients of the
Providence Community Corrections, the local misdemeanor probation service
company loiter outside the office. Some businesses feel the loitering is
intimidating including a next door neighbor at the Cannon Dance Studio who
says her business has been effected by the crowd on Wednesdays which is
the only day the office is open to local and area residents who have been
put on probation by the Court System. Several suggestions were talked
about throughout the discussion and almost all suggestions were packaged
together. The Commission decided to put no loitering signs around the
outside of the probation office, talk to the staff of the probation office
to address the problem and have them make clients stay inside the
building. There will also be signs inside warning clients and the city of
Woodbury will step up police presence to enforce the no loitering policy.
Other matters before the planning commission included. State Planner
Shannon Copas attended the meeting for the first time. Mr. Copas has been
assigned as the State Planner to help the town of Woodbury. Mr. Copas
brought up training and possible future training topics but most of the
Commission has already gone through the required 4 hours of training for
this year. Mr. Copas will review the past training and see if anyone
needs to make up hours.
Debbie Vaughn owner of the Old Feed Store Antique Mall approached the
board. Ms. Vaughn is planning on opening a cafe in the Mall called the
Gathering Place. According to a State Of Tennessee International
Commercial Building Code it is necessary for restaurants to have a certain
type Suppression Hood System but could be bypassed if the restaurant was
just a cafe and deli in which the Gathering Place would be termed as such.
A waiver needed to come from the Planning Commission according to the
Woodbury City Building Inspector, Phillip Burns. It was discovered that
the matter needed to go before the Council Of Woodbury. A motion was
passed an approved that the Planning Commission would make a
recommendation to approve the waiver and present it to the Woodbury Mayor
and Board Of Aldermen for a vote.
The next meeting of the City Planning Commission will be October 18th

A 50 year old Woodbury man is in trouble with the law for allegedlystealing property from three different locations and selling most of those
items at a local scrap yard. According to wjle.com
Perry Alton Stembridge of Woodbury is charged with one count of theft of
property under $500 and two counts of theft of property over $1,000. He
was also issued a citation for driving on a suspended license. He was
arrested on September 14.
Sheriff Patrick Ray reports that on Monday, August 29 Perry allegedly
entered property on Luna Mill Road and took a three point hitch plow, four
circular saw blades, a metal stove, winch parts for a dozer, and parts
from a 535 John Deere baler, all valued at $1,200.
Two days later on Wednesday August 31 Stembridge allegedly went to a barn
on Indian Creek Road and took one thousand square feet of metal roofing,
two chest freezers, and two wood burning stoves, valued at $4,110.
Almost two weeks later on Tuesday, September 13 Stembridge allegedly went
to a location on Antioch Road and took a fireplace insert and a hot water
heater, valued at $150.
Stembridge allegedly sold most of those stolen items to a local scrap yard.
His bond totals $30,000 and he will be in court October 13.

The Senior Center is planning a day trip to the Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000  square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall Of Fame member Barbara Mandrell. The cost is $45 for the trip which includes Bus, Entry Fee To the Mansion and Lunch.  Stop by the Center’s office to make a
deposit of $25.  Payment is non-refundable due to prepayment of tickets and bus. 
People are welcome to replace their seat with someone as long as there is a minimum of 25 people for the trip.  The home and grounds have
been the setting for numerous photo and video shoots and the tour gives visitors a sneak peek into the lives of country music greats.  You can
call the Senior Center at 563-5304 for more information.

Parents who are homeschooling their children and are interested in being involved in 4-H should plan to meet Friday at 1:00 at the Woodbury Lions Club Building for the first meeting of the Cannon County 4_H Home School program.  At the meeting everyone will be enrolled in 4-H and discussing the year’s worth of activities, programs and contests