News 2012

This week has been homecoming week for Cannon County High School.  The week has been full of fun activities and contests for the students as the football team prepares for a home game tonight against the Meigs County Tigers.  Both teams are searching for win number one on the year.  Meigs last year beat Cannon 55-0 in Decatur, however Meigs now has a very young team.  The general consensus is that Cannon is in a good position to break a 16 game losing streak but they can’t afford to make any mistakes against the Tigers.  Homecoming Friday starts off at 1:00 with the homecoming parade through Woodbury.  Friday night football coverage will start at 5:30 with Murphy’s Matchups.  6:00 with the Friday Night Thunder Crew.  6:45 Coaches Corner and at 7:00 for the kickoff live from Fred Schwartz Field in Woodbury.  You can listen to the game on AM-1540/FM96.7 and streaming on the web at wbry.com

If you are around the fairgrounds area  Friday and you smell something really good, it’s because the 15 cookers taking part in the Kansas City Bar-B-Q Cookoff are setting up throughout the day getting ready for competition Saturday.  The public is invited to attend Saturday’s competition.  There will craft booths and a couple of vendors on hand THE JUDGES ARE FULLY LICENSED AND SANCTIONED BY THE KANSAS CITY BAR-B-QUE SOCIETY (KCBS).  The event is hosted by the American Legion Post and will be held at the Fairgrounds from 7:00-3:00
Also The Cannon County Chamber of Commerce will host a 5K Run/Walk on Saturday Runners will begin at Dillon Park proceeding to the first turn in at the Arts Center Parking Lot and return to Dillon Park.  Wlakers and children under 8 years will use the walking track.  Call the Chamber of Commerce to request a pre-registration form.  Pre-register cost is $15 or $20 which includes a T-Shirt.  Day of Race Registration is $20.00 and walkers will be $10.  Registration will begin at 7:00 in the morning at Dillon Park with the race beginning at 8:00.  Co-sponsor for this event is the Blue Porch Restaurant.  Please call 615-563-6222 for information or email your request to cannontn@dtccom.net.  For more Saturday activities check out the Cannon Calendar on our website at wbry.com
 

Attempted Murder charges were placed on two Cannon County residents after Cannon County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a Iconium Road residence in reference to shots being fired.   According to sheriff department reports last Friday afternoon Mr. Corey McNeese spoke to deputies and explained that while he and Wesley Scott were working on a vehicle a black car came by twice and on the first time a Mr. Tyler Finley pulled a gun out and fired shots which hit the house.  Deputy Jordan McGee along with Deputy Reed Bryson responded to the call and after further investigation went back to the Sheriff’s Office to obtain arrest warrants for Tyler Finley and a passenger in the car Ms.Ciara Scott.  Investigator Anthony Young went back to the residence to retrieve a bullet. Deputies then went to a residence on Petty Gap Road to serve Finley and Scott with the attempted murder charges that had been filed against them.  Initially Mr. Finley denied he had a gun but after talking with Ms. Scott and Mr. Chase Pelham, Mr. Pelham would retrieve the gun allegedly used in the crime.  Deputies compared the look of the spent round from the residence at the rounds in the magazine that was with the pistol and found that they were both gold in color and appeared to be the same size.  The gun was placed into evidence at that time.  Both Scott and Finley are set to appear November 6th in General Sessions Court
 

ABSENTEE/EARLY VOTINGNOTICEFEDERAL AND STATE GENERAL AND WOODBURY AND AUBURNTOWN CITY ELECTIONSNOVEMBER 6, 2012Pursuant to TCA 2-6-103 the Cannon County Election Commission will hold EARLY VOTING in the
Adams Office Building, Tatum Street entrance, telephone (615) 563-5650.
 DATE AND TIME FOR VOTINGOCTOBER 17TH  THROUGH NOVEMBER 1ST  17TH, 18TH, 19TH, 22ND, 23RD, 24TH, 26TH, 29TH, 30TH, 31ST (these dates the time will be 9:00-1PM)Late dates will be the 25th and November 1st -4:00-7:00 pm2 Saturdays (20th and 27th )  the time will be 9:00-12:00 pm

Voting and paying tribute to our nation’s active and retired =rmed services personnel are two of the most patriotic acts citizens can perform. A new =rogram launched by the Secretary of State’s Office this week allows =eople to tie the two together. Secretary of State Tre Hargett announced the “Tennessee Honor =ote” program, which will provide citizens with an opportunity to dedicate their votes =n the upcoming election to the servicemen and servicewomen of their =hoice.
A new page has been developed on the Secretary of State’s web =ite where people may sign up and dedicate a personal message to one or more active =r retired members of the armed forces.
Once the messages have been reviewed, they will be posted online. =ach participant in the program will receive an “Honor Vote” =utton and a letter of appreciation from Secretary Hargett.
The program will begin with dedications for the upcoming Nov. 6 =lection, but it will continue for future elections as well.
“Members of our armed services fight and sometimes make =he ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms,” Secretary Hargett said. =E2��Their service highlights how important it is for us to exercise our constitutional =ight to vote. I encourage Tennesseans to participate in this program, which is absolutely free of charge. It only takes a few minutes to sign up and =repare a message. And those messages to our active military and veterans may mean =ore to them than we’ll ever realize.”
“More than 27,000 members of the Tennessee National Guard =ave deployed since 9/11, making Tennessee the fourth largest National Guard state for =eployments,” Major General Max Haston, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, =aid. “Many of these soldiers and airmen have seen firsthand in Iraq and Afghanistan =ust how important the right to cast your vote really is. This is a right we =oo often take for granted. Nothing means more to a service member than =o be appreciated for their selfless service. The Tennessee Honor Vote =rogram is just another way to show your support for the men and women defending =he freedoms that we all enjoy.”
“It is extremely important to remember and recognize those =ho have courageously served our state and country, for without their selfless =ervice, we may not be able to hold elections with the democratic right to =ote,” Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder =said. “This is an innovative and unique way to reinforce =he importance of voting as well as reminding our service members and veterans that we =alue and support their service and sacrifice.”
To participate in the program, go to: www.GoVoteTN.com/honor or call toll-free 1-877-850-4959.
 

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that it has started its process to recruit 2013-2014 partner programs. Organizations that have a 501(c)3 IRS status that wish to partner with United Way for its next fiscal year may submit a letter of intent on the organization’s website at www.uwrutherford.org. All letters of intent must submitted by October 31, 2012, for consideration for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.The program that is requesting partnership with United Way must serve at least one of United Way’s impact areas of education, income, health or rebuilding lives and provide service in Rutherford and/or Cannon county.
Organizations submitting a letter of intent will be notified no later than November 30, 2012, as to whether they will be extended an invitation to apply to partner with United Way for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Applications will be made available to those organizations in December.
During the current fiscal year, United Way is partnering with 49 programs, including 10 grant partners, 36 partner agencies, and three United Way initiatives, such as the 2-1-1 information and referral services line.
United Way works to identify issues in the community, develop partnerships with organizations who have the ability to address those issues, implement a plan of action and measure results that are reported to the community.
For more information, please contact United Way at (615) 893-7303 or visit the website at www.uwrutherford.org.
 

Judge Susan Melton presided over General Sessions Court on Tuesday.  Some of the results of the various cases included:Matthew Allen Baker pled guilty to domestic assault.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 4 days, equal time on probation, and paying the costs.
Becky Lee Bess agreed to the violation of probation.  She was ordered to serve her original sentence of 11 months 29 days.
Jonathan Logan Briley’s charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor was retired for 11 months 29 days.
Anna Claire Byers 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.
Alyssa Marie Coleman agreed to the violation of probation.  Her probation was extended 15 months.  In another case Coleman 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.
Kenneth Bruce Davenport’s charges of theft over $1000.00 and fraudulent use of a credit or debit card were retired for 11 months 29 days.  Davenport was ordered to pay $3000.00 restitution and the costs.
William Gene Dearing agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence of 23 months 28 days.
James Alex Earls, Jr. entered a nolo contendere to domestic assault.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 60 days, 9 months 29 days probation, and paying the costs.
Peggy Jean Flitcraft’s charge of domestic assault was retired for 9 months.
Domingo Ponce Garcia agreed to the violation of probation.  His probation was extended 11 months 12 days.
Sarah Renee Grizzle 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.
Marilu Leyva Hernandez 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.
Kerry M Jordan agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence.
Justin James Kirkpatrick 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.
Clifton Wayne Mankin, Jr. pled guilty to DUI 3rd offense.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 120 days in jail, equal time on probation, losing his license for 6 years, paying an $1100.00 fine and the costs.  In another case Mankin pled guilty to violating an order of protection.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 120 days, equal time on probation and paying the costs.  In another case Mankin pled guilty to a 2nd charge of violating an order of protection.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.   That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 120 days, equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Eve Grizzle Moore pled guilty under judicial diversion to reckless endangerment.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $200.00 fine and the costs.  In another case Moore pled guilty under judicial diversion to a 2nd charge of reckless endangerment.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Jonathan Daryl W. Nichols’ charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor was retired for 11 months 29 days.  He was ordered to pay the costs.
Stephanie Burton Thompson 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.
Aneadra Renee Wade pled guilty to driving while license revoked.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a fine and the costs.
Russell Dale Walls pled guilty to domestic assault.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 48 hours, equal time on probation, and paying the costs.  In another case Walls pled guilty to DUI.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 48 hours, equal time on probation, losing his license, 24 hours of litter removal, paying a $350.00 fine and the costs.
 
 

Any organizations wishing to fundraise by holding roadblocks in the Town of Woodbury will have some limits and processes to go through after the Woodbury Board of Aldermen voted to update the ordinance during their regular monthly meeting last night   The permit process includes an application.  There will be only two roadblocks per month and No two roadblocks can be held on consecutive weekends  Two annual roadblocks conducted by the Woodbury Fire Department and Woodbury Lions Club have had their dates automatically renewed each year. Anyone can file a petition for special circumstances   Five requirements of a roadblock include  Roadblock will be limited to the intersections of Main and Tatum and Main and College.  Only 3 people can be at each intersection at a time.  Each person must be wearing a  reflective safety vest and be at least 18 years of age or older.  There must be a sign for each intersection clearly visible stating the organization performing the roadblock. The Woodbury Police Department can terminate the roadblock immediately if the rules are not followed.  Any organization who’s roadblock has been terminated will have a two year ban from any further roadblocks unless appealed.  They can also issue a misdemeanor ticket for any violations.  The ordinance was approved on first reading. In other actions of the Aldermen
The board approved the roadblock permit for the Cannon County High School Boys Soccer Program for Friday November 2nd
The board approved the roadblock permit for Virtual Enterprise Class at Cannon County High School for Friday October 5th.  The class is raising money to go trade fairs in Pigeon Forge and New York to participate in these contests.
Sharon Armstrong with Plans and Moore LLP approached the Aldermen.  She is engaged to write the hazard mitigation plan for Cannon County.  The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is required to receive any disaster assistance, planning or project funds.  Auburntown is on board. There is no cost to either Town.  The County has agreed to match funds as in an kind non cash contribution.  The board agreed to be active and gave the Mayor the approval to appoint two members to this program at a later date.
Osborne Bi-Rite wants to convert an open lot next to the store to a parking lot.  The Aldermen agreed to adopt an ordinance to amend the zoning map to rezone the lot to a C-3 Commercial Zoning District
Mayor Harold Patrick hired a surveyor to survey the property that the Woodbury Fire Hall sits on.  There is a need for a bay to be added on to the Fire Hall to house a new fire truck and get it out of the weather elements  There are some other possibilities to look into.  One option is the General Fund could sell the existing Fire Hall Building to the Water Department and the Water Department can use the building if the Fire Department can find another place to go.  Once sold they could use the money toward a new fire hall.  Dennis Bromley across the street who runs an auto repair shop said that he would work with the City to find somewhere to put the fire truck during the winter months.  Susan Trail who has a car lot also said she’d work with the City as well.  The car lot will be closing in a couple of weeks so there is the possibility of that building to house the new truck.  This will be brought up more next month.
James C. Hailey Engineering Company representative Anthony Pelham brought a resolution before the Aldermen.  The County has been working on a grant application through ECD a Community Development Block Grant.  They have been looking into several roads to extend water line additions in various rural positions in Cannon County.  A cooperative agreement needs be worked out.  The project is a Cannon County Grant project for the Town of Woodbury Water Department to construct water line additions on Finnie Simmons Road, Lake Anne Road and Basham Ridge.  Approximately 18-20 connections are involved.  It is a Cannon County Grant but the matching funds would be put up by resolution by the Town Of Woodbury.  Bids were open on September 20th.  The low bidder was W and W Construction on the amount of $178,176.00 No additional funds will be required.  Expectations are that the final costs will be actually under the budget.  Resolution was drawn to authorize the Mayor to coordinate and execute any documents in support of the County and covers all the awarding of the contract. The Aldermen adopted the resolution
The next meeting will be November 13th  to avoid conflict with the Elections being the first Tuesday of the month.  The meeting will be at the City Hall at 7:00

Woodbury Grammar School is one of 56 schools that will receive the Focus School Grant which will provide an estimated $19.2 million investment to schools across the state during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years.  The schools will be awarded between $100,000 and $300,000 each year depending on enrollment size and satisfactory performance.  The awards will be used to create and sustain improvement plans that close student achievement gaps among subgroups such as racial and ethnic groups, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities and English-language learners. Kevin Huffman State Education Commissioner said by using this grant Tennessee’s Focus schools will provide examples of success and lessons learned for all schools across the state.  The state named Woodbury Grammar one of the focus schools in August, a part of Tennessee’s accountability system developed through its waiver from No Child Left Behind.  167 schools were named in all and 152 of those schools applied for the grant.  

Winter feeding is often the major factor that determines whether producers make or lose money in their cattle operations.  Most producers plan on feeding hay three to four months each year.  
Because of the high cost of cutting and feeding hay, decreasing the length of time hay needs to be fed will decrease expenses.  According to the director of the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center, Dr. Gary Bates, one of the easiest and cheapest ways to do this is by stockpiling tall fescue.
 
“Stockpiling is nothing more than saving forage when it is growing and then grazing it later as needed,” Bates said. “The purpose of stockpiling in the fall is to decrease the amount of hay that needs to be fed during the winter.”
 
Bates adds that tall fescue is the best perennial grass available for early fall forage production.  He advises producers that if one or two fescue pastures can be stockpiled, hay feeding may be delayed one or two months, resulting in less hay and less labor needed to feed during this period. 
 
The basic guidelines for a good stockpiling program are simple and straight forward. Bates lists these steps:
 
1. Graze or clip the fescue pasture short in early August. 
 
2. Apply 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre in mid to late August. 
 
3. Keep cattle off one or two of the pastures, which will allow the fescue to grow and accumulate. 
 
Later in the fall or winter when the forage is needed, it can then be grazed.  Nitrogen should be applied to all tall fescue pastures in the fall, even if they will not be stockpiled, Bates said. “Applying nitrogen will help increase fall growth, some which can be grazed and some which can be stockpiled.”
 
The expert tells producers that the nutrient requirements of beef cows are generally low during the fall and early winter and can be met through either feeding medium quality hay or grazing. “If there is the possibility to graze, let the cow do the harvesting rather than having the forage harvested and brought to her.”
 
Tall fescue is productive over more of the year than almost any other forage.  Stockpiling can add an extra month or two onto the amount of time that fescue can be used.  Since most farms in Tennessee have tall fescue, it makes sense to utilize tall fescue so that as little hay as possible will have to be fed.  One of the best ways to do this is to manage these pastures to maximize fall production, stockpiling excess forage and decreasing hay needs and winter feed costs.
 
For more information on pasture management go online to the UT Extension publications web site: http://utextension.tennessee.edu/publications/ or contact the Cannon County Extension Office at 563-2554.