News 2012

This month’s meeting of the Cannon Coiunty Home Educators Association will be at the First Baptist Church of Woodbury on Thursday.  Whether you currently educate your children at home or would like to learn more, please come to 413 West Main Street for an evening of encouragment and fellowship anytime between 6:30-8:00 Children are welcome  

Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper encourages Tennesseans to pledge to be smoke-free on Thursday, Nov. 15, which marks the 37th celebration of the Great American Smokeout Day.The American Cancer Society established this event in 1977 to educate the public on the dangers associated with tobacco use and to encourage smokers to quit for a lifetime by starting with just one day.  The event is held annually on the third Thursday of November.  Tobacco use remains the number one preventable cause of disease and premature death within the United States. 
This year, the Attorney General’s Office is teaming up with the Tennessee Health Department and Metropolitan Nashville Department of Public Health to host “Kick the Habit” stations.  Smokers are encouraged to stop by one of these stations and pick up a quit pack, which is full of cessation goodies that will help assist the smoker’s attempt to quit smoking.  In addition, smokers willing to trash their cigarettes and pledge to quit for at least the day can trade in their cigarettes for a prize. “Kick the Habit” stations will be located at the Margaret Maddox YMCA (8 am-10 am), the Donelson YMCA (10 am-12 pm), and the downtown YMCA (4 pm-7 pm).  There will also be stations on various college campuses and hospitals around downtown Nashville. 
“We are pleased to take part in this important event designed to help save lives,” Attorney General Cooper said. “We hope Tennesseans will take this opportunity to either stop smoking or help others quit the dangerous habit.”
Tennesseans who smoke may take advantage of a powerful resource to help them quit tobacco use:  the Tennessee Tobacco Quitline. This free service offers personalized support through a quit coach who will help design an individualized plan to stop using tobacco.  It only takes a phone call to begin living a healthier life free from tobacco.  The Tennessee Tobacco Quitline can be reached toll-free at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).  To learn more information about the Tennessee Tobacco Quitline, go to the Tennessee Department of Health’s website at:  http://heath.state.tn.us/tobaccoquitline.htm.

Judge Susan Melton presided over General Sessions Court on Tuesday.  Some of the results of the various cases that appeared on the docket included: 
Melinda Carol Barrett agreed to the violation of probation.  Barrett was ordered to serve 45 days and her probation was extended 9 months 14 days.
Leslie Beilfuss pled guilty to assault.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 63 days, 9 months 26 days on probation and paying the costs.  In another case Belifuss pled guilty to resisting arrest.  She was sentenced to 6 months in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 63 days, 3 months 27 days on probation and paying the costs.
Dennis Martin Bippen’s charge of failure to move over for emergency vehicle was retired for 6 months.
Kevin Dorris Campbell’s charge of failure to move over for emergency vehicle was retired for 6 months.
Charles Light pled guilty to assault.  He was sentenced to 8 months in jail.  In another case Light agreed to a violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 8 months.
Curtis Barry Rains pled guilty to domestic assault.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 30 days, 10 months 29 days on probation and paying the costs.  In another case Rains pled guilty to vandalism.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 30 days, 10 months 29 days on probation and paying the costs.
Dillon Jackson Reger’s charge of domestic assault was retired for 11 months 29 days.  In another case Reger agreed to a violation of probation.  His probation was extended 11 months 29 days and he was ordered to pay the costs.
Moises T. Reyes pled guilty to reckless endangerment.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 5 days in jail, equal time on probation, paying a $525.00 fine and the costs.
Jeffery Tomlin agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 75 days and his probation was extended 14 months.  Tomlin’s charges of driving on a revoked license 8th offense and habitual traffic offender were bound over to the January term of the Grand Jury.
Paula Kaye Travis 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.
Judge Susan Melton recused herself from hearing the Bruce Daniel case.  Mr. Daniel has been charged with Public Intoxication and Resisting arrest.  Judge Ben McFarlin will handle the case in January

The Cannon County Senior Center will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner today at the center.  The cost is $6.00 at the door.  Carryouts are available.  The Dinner starts at 10:30 this morning and will go until everybody that is interested is served.  The Senior Center is located at 609 Lehman Street in Woodbury.

Three Cannon County Lionettes landed in double figures in their 2012-2013 basketball season opener Tuesday night in Woodbury against the Cumberland County Lady Jets.  Abbey Sissom paced the balance attack with 21 points while Abby Jakes finished with 18 points.  Teammate Madison Walkup added 16 off the bench as the Lionettes poured it on in the second half running away from the Lady Jets 65-51.  The Cannon County Lions completed the sweep of the teams from Crossville with a 71-51 win over Cumberland County.  Post player Tanner Larson scored 20 points to lead the way scoring wise.  Lions only allowed 9 points in the third quarter of the game.  The Lions and Lionettes will host the Marion County Warrior teams in a pair of games that was originally scheduled to be played on Friday.  Because Marion is in the football playoffs, that game has been moved to Saturday night starting at 6:00.  

A new homeland security committee was named Tuesday night during the monthly meeting of the Cannon County Commission.  12 names were adopted and unanimously approved for the committee.  They include Alan Paschal, Cannon County Sheriff Darrell Young, Woodbury Police Chief Kevin Mooneyham, EMS Director Ricky Cope, 911 Director Roy Sullivan, John Barker, Tim Bell, Michael Underhill, and Jonathan Scurlock, Woodbury Fire Chief Bill Johnston, and a member of the DTC phone company. and electric company  These particular people will be officially asked to form the committee in the next few weeks. In other actions made by the County Commissioners
Failed to pass a budget amendment submitted by the County Executive Office.    Approved the budget amendments submitted by the Industrial Development Board and combined the EMA and Homeland Security Departments which will be overseen by the Homeland Security Committee.
 

The Cannon County Lions and Lionettes tip off the 2012-2013 basketball season tonight as they host the Cumberland County Jets teams at Robert A Harris Gymnasium.  The Lionettes finished 26-8 with a sour taste in their mouths as they lost in the region semifinals to Livingston after blowing a 14 point lead in the game.  Their sights are set on returning to the big stage in Murfreesboro with 2011-2012 Miss Basketball Finalist Abbey Sissom leading the way.  The Lions rebuilt their basketball team during the 2011-2012 campaign and are looking forward to significant improvement with a group of talented seniors and sophomores filling out the roster.  In the preseason scrimmages, the Lions are struggling to score at times but have shown significant improvements in defense and will look to be one of the top contenders this season in District 8-AA.  WBRY AM-1540/FM96.7  will have live coverage beginning with the Coaches Corner tonight at 5:45.  Tip off will be at 6:00 tonight  

A lighter agenda than normal highlights the Cannon County Commission’s monthly meeting tonight.  The majority of the agenda deals with budget amendments as the Commission will be asked to approve budget amendments from the Sheriff’s Department, County Executive’s Offices.  The Industrial Development Board will have a budget amendment so they can increase the legal expenses.  The commission will also look to re-approve the capital outlay note from last month per the state of Tennessee due to the oversight of the rules.  They will also discuss whether to reaffirm all appointees to committees every year or not.  The meeting starts tonight at 6:00 at the Cannon County Courthouse  

A historian, writer and attorney from Murfreesboro who has authored two books about Rutherford County will be the featured guest speaker at tonight’s Cannon County Historical Society meeting.  Greg Tucker will talk about the Murfreesboro Bicentennial and the spillover into Cannon County.  Some of the areas covered will be Charles Ready and Readyville as well as the Rucker Hale house in Poerterfield.  Mr. Tucker is the President of the Rutherford County Historical Society and lives in the Donnells Chapel Community.  The program begins at 7:00 with refreshments served before the program at 6:30.  Everyone is invited to attend.  The meeting will take place in the small dining room area of the Cannon County Senior Center on Lehman Street.  

Almost $15,000 was raised at the “Turkey Tee Off” golf tournament to benefit the Cannon County Child Advocacy Center and the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County on Saturday at Cedar Crest Golf Course.  It was a beautiful sunny fall day for all the golfers.  $1,000 of prize winnings awarded to the top four teams and all the golfers received door prizes donated by Phillip Smith, Steven Smith, Smith’s Painting, A.O. Smith, Parthenon Grill, Maple Street Grill, Toot’s, Demos’, and Edwin Watts Golf.  
Child abuse affects a significant number of children in our community.  In the last 12 years, the Child Protective Investigative Team, which consists of the Child Advocacy Center, the Department of Children’s Services, law enforcement, and the District Attorney’s Office, have worked together to investigate and prosecute over 8,000 child abuse, child sexual abuse, and drug endangered children cases in Cannon and Rutherford Counties.
 
Golf tournament hosts Phillip and Steven Smith and Smith’s Painting announced the Turkey Tee Off Prizes winners.  The first place team winning $400 with a score of 56 was Maple Street Grill.  The golfers on the first place team were Scott Zelneck, Cory Kenball, Eli McCorkle, and Brandon Webb.
 
The second place team winning $300 was Danny Hudgen’s Team.  The golfers on the second place team were Danny Hudgens, Terry Taylor, Corey Taylor, and Randy Morey. 
 
The third place team winning $200 was St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Team 2.  The golfers on the third place team were Morris Hamby, Greg Faffo, and Corky Shaw.
 
The fourth place team winning $100 was the Law Office of David L. Puckett Team.  Puckett is the former Cannon County Assistant District Attorney General.  The golfers on the fourth place team were David L. Puckett, Steve Hutson, Larry Nobles, and Tommy Thompson. 
 
The Child Advocacy Center gave a huge thank you to all four winning teams—Maple Street Grill, Danny Hudgen’s Team, St. Paul’s Episcopal Team, and the Law Office of David L. Puckett Team—for donating their winnings back to the Child Advocacy Center.
 
There were many other prize winners.  The following were winners:

Winning the “Hole in One” on Hole 14 was Adam Dunaway

Winning the “Closest to the Pin” on Hole 3 was Adam Dunaway

Winning the “Longest Drive” on Hole 5 was Matt Hughes

Winning the “Closest to the Pin” on Hole 7 was Randy Morey

Winning the “Closest to the Water” on Hole 9 was Meredith Thomas

Winning the “Closest to the Pin” on Hole 17 was Joe Dwyer
 
First place went to Walter White from Hoover Paint for the “Best Dressed Golfer.”
 
Brian Bjork was the winner of the drawing for the golf bag.  The winner of the 50-50 tickets drawing was Mike Becker.  The Child Advocacy Center thanked Mike Becker for donating his winnings back to the Child Advocacy Center as the 50-50 tickets winner.
 
Executive Director Sharon De Boer, said, “During this Thanksgiving season, the Child Advocacy Center is very grateful to Phillip and Steven Smith, Smith’s Painting, Bridgestone, Farrer Construction, Cha Consulting Services, the Law Office of David L. Puckett, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mitchell and Mitchell Attorneys at Law, Coach Rick and Deb Insell, the “Turkey Tee Off” volunteers, and the many sponsors and golfers for sponsoring this event supporting the Child Advocacy Center and the children and families we serve.”
 
“We want to thank everyone for making the 2012 Turkey Tee Off a huge Success,” said Phillip Smith, “It was a beautiful day to golf.  We are looking forward to seeing you all next year!”
 
If you would like to serve on the committee to plan the “2013 Turkey Tee Off” please contact the Child Advocacy Center at (615) 867-9000.