News 2012

Judge Susan Melton presided over General Sessions Court on Tuesday.  Some of the results of the various cases that appeared on the docket included:Ricky Lee Bain pled guilty to DUI 2nd offense.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 45 days, equal time on probation, losing his license for 2 years, paying a $600.00 fine and the costs.
Steven J. Ballard agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 11 months 29 days of his original sentence.
Joseph Blair agreed to the violation of probation.  His probation was extended 23 months 14 days.
Robert Dale Brown Jr. agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence of 6 months.  In another case Brown pled guilty to driving on revoked license 6th offense.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $100.00 fine and the costs.
Donald Jacob Burnsworth pled guilty to driving while license revoked 2nd offense.  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.
Patrick Dewayne Clark agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence of 11 months 29 days.  In another case Clark pled guilty to passing a worthless check.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Charles Climer pled guilty to driving without a license.  He was sentenced to 30 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $2.00 fine and the costs.
Steven D. Davis agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 46 days in jail and his probation was extended 10 months 2 days.
Daniel Harris Dudley pled guilty to driving without a license.  He was sentenced to 30 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $2.00 fine and the costs.
Cory Wade Foster agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence of 11 months 29 days.  In another case Foster pled guilty to criminal trespass.  He was sentenced to 30 days in jail.  In another case Foster pled guilty to driving on a suspended license.  He was sentenced to 6 months in jail.
Nathan Carl Hale agreed to the violation of probation.  His probation was extended 22 months 13 days.
Barry Tracy Harris agreed to the violation of probation.  His probation was extended 18 months 29 days.
Comas Brian Higgins, Jr. agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence of 11 months 29 days.
Thomas Isaiah Hodges pled guilty to driving without a license.  He was sentenced to 30 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $2.00 fine and the costs.
Nancy Michelle Hupp pled guilty to driving on a suspended license.  She was sentenced to 6 months in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $50.00 fine and the costs.
Radolfo Lejama Rodriguez pled guilty to driving while license suspended.  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.
Catherine Ann Smith pled guilty to theft under $500.00.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Austin Bradley Smithson agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 30 days and his probation was extended 12 months 14 days.
Deborah Fran White pled guilty to DUI 2nd.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 45 days, equal time on probation, losing her license for 2 years, paying a $600.00 fine and the costs.
 
 
 
 

Recently Cannon County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Rockvale man in connection with a truck vandalism.  According to police reports, Stephen Craig Hosse operated a pull truck near a show truck on Rollin Coal Lane.  Hosse started to show off by cutting doughnuts in the vehicle near the show truck and as a result gravel was thrown down the driver side of the show truck itself.  The estimated damage was determined to be over $500 and Hosse was charged with Vandalism over $500.  Hosse’s day with the law didn’t end there however as it was determined that he was under the influence of alcohol bringing a public intoxication charge.  When Hosse was about to be arrested, he resisted on two different occasions.  Hosse was finally arrested and made bond.  He is due in General Sessions Court On Tuesday December 4th.  

Cannon County Sheriff’s Deputies paid a visit twice in the same day to a Jimtown Road residence in regards to cows being out on Burt Road recently.  Those visits resulted in citations being written to the owner of the animals.  It all started Sunday November 18th according to police reports when around 11 in the morning Cannon County Sheriff’s Deputy Steve McMillen was dispatched out to Burt Road after calls came into the sheriff’s office that two cows were roaming around loose on Burt Road.  Deputy McMillen spoke with the owner of the cows, Todd Baxter and after discussion wrote a citation for cows at large.  Apparently Mr. Baxter didn’t get the message as later that night around 7:30, Sgt Randy Neal was dispatched to the same residence for the same complaint.  Sgt Neal wrote his citation based on the sheriff’s department receiving more than one call on the cows being in the roadway.  According to police reports, this isn’t the first time that cows have roamed the road.  Numerous incidents of cattle being uncontrolled in the roadway was cited as one of the reason Baxter was written up the first time.  He is due to answer both charges in General Sessions Court on Tuesday January 8th  

It took Champions to knock the Cannon County Lions from the undefeated ranks while the Lionettes kept their record spotless with a win over Cascade,  Tuesday night the Cascade Champions from Wartrace traveled to Robert A Harris Gymnasium.  In the girls game, Abbey Sissom scored a game high 24 points while Abby Jakes added 13 and Rebekah Faulkner scored all 12 of her points in the second half as the Cannon County Lionettes rolled the Champions 66-48. In the boys game, the Lions went cold from the field.  Cory Henley who normally averages 20 points a game plus was held to just two points.  Jarrett Melton scored 11. Tommy Mitchell had 10 but the Lions fell behind quick to the Cascade Champions and watched the Champions leave Robert A Harris Gymnasium with a 63-49 victory.  With the loss the Lions record sits at 5-1.  The Lionettes are still undefeated at 6-0.  District games are ahead Friday as the Lions and Lionettes will host the Upperman Bees and Lady Bees in contests that begin at 6:00  

The Cannon County Lions and Lionettes will enter Robert A. Harris Gymnasium in Woodbury tonight with both teams looking to stay undefeated.  Abbey Sissom leads the Lionettes against the Cascade Lady Champions who enter the contest 3-1.  The Lady Champions have collected wins against Giles County and Franklin County and lost only by two to an impressive Creek Wood team.  Ethan Bryson anchors the Cannon County bench  which came into the game early against another Bedford County team in Shelbyville to help lead the Lions to the Mitch Wilson Classic win over the Golden Eagles.  Cascade Champions is 1 and 2 after winning their last game in the Classic Saturday against Greater Gwinnett.  Tonight’s activity will begin at 5:45 with the Coaches Corner.  Tipoff begins with the Lionettes at 6:00.  The broadcast can be heard live on AM-1540, FM 96.7 WBRY and streaming live on the website at wbry.com  

Trees and shrubs enhance the aesthetic, environmental and economic value of your property, and fall is the ideal time to add them to your landscape. Dr. Wayne Clatterbuck, a forestry specialist with University of Tennessee Extension, offers these tips for successfully adding trees to your landscape: 
* Select the right tree for the right purpose. If you’re looking for shade, the tree should be large and sturdy. If you want aesthetics, the tree should feature a graceful form and showy foliage or flowers. To attract wildlife, berry or mast-producing trees/shrubs are useful. A wide variety of species and sizes are usually available at local nurseries. Choose the one that best fits your purpose.
 
* Avoid fast-growing, weak-wooded species such as silver maple, Bradford pear, lombardy poplar, Leyland cypress or Siberian elm. These and other species have proven to be problems in Tennessee or species susceptible to disease and insects.
 
* Select the right tree for the available space. Avoid planting large forest and shade tree species in areas with limited space for root or crown growth (next to structures, under power lines, near sewer or water lines, driveways and sidewalks). Many species become very large. If planted in a confined area, the tree may become a future problem. If space is limited, select a smaller tree species.
 
* Select the right tree for the environmental conditions. Many species require full sunlight and well-drained soils and will not survive in shady or wet sites. Match the species requirements with the site conditions.
 
* Plant at the right time. Trees should be planted when they are dormant and not actively growing. Avoid planting during the growing season or when soils are frozen. The best planting months are November-March. Avoid planting on excessively hot, cold, or windy days.
 
* Plant your tree right. Take the extra time to dig a planting hole that will be large enough to accommodate all the roots and to allow them to grow and expand. Use the natural soil to fill the planting hole. Do not add soil amendments or fertilizer.
 
* Give your new tree a helping hand. Water twice a week to maintain soil in a moist condition, but do not overwater. Mulch the area around newly planted shade trees, but do not allow the mulch to touch the tree. Mulch helps to control weeds, conserves moisture, adds nutrients as mulch breaks down and protects trees from lawnmowers and string trimmers.
 
Contact the Cannon County UT Extension Office at 563-2554 for more information about species selection.

Individuals can experience different warning signs, and sometimes there may be no obvious warning, but some of the signs of diabetes are commonly experienced:
Frequent urination

Excessive thirst

Increased hunger

Weight loss

Tiredness

Lack of interest and concentration

Vomiting and stomach pain (often mistaken as the flu)

A tingling sensation or numbness in the hands or feet

Blurred vision

Frequent infections

Slow-healing wounds

The onset of type 1 diabetes is usually sudden and dramatic while the symptoms can often be mild or absent in people with type 2 diabetes, making this type of diabetes gradual in onset and hard to detect.
If you show these signs, consult a health professional. November is Diabetes Awareness Month.

High school seniors who plan to attend MTSU in the 2013-14 academic year and want priority consideration for freshman academic scholarships should take note: The deadline to apply is Saturday, Dec. 1.Completed applications must be postmarked Dec. 1 or delivered to the Office of Admissions by 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, said Melinda Thomas, MTSU director of recruitment.
Included in the list of available scholarships is the Buchanan Fellowship, MTSU’s largest award for first-time freshmen who meet academic requirements. Recipients are selected by the University Honors College with funding provided through the financial aid office.
Freshman academic scholarships also include the National Merit/Achievement/Hispanic Scholarship, the Chancellor’s Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, the Academic Service Scholarship  and the Provost’s Scholarship.
Visit www.mtsu.edu/scholarships/freshman.php for more details.
The impending Dec. 1 deadline “will be a pivotal point for many prospective students,” Thomas said. “We want them to have access to the maximum amount of scholarship dollars, so that’s why we encourage them to complete their admissions file by the deadline.
 
“Many students do not realize that every year there are thousands of dollars available to offset the cost of their college education, but for a variety of reasons, the (Dec. 1) deadline is ignored by many. The pools of scholarship dollars begin to dry up as we move farther away from the priority deadline.”
The yearly monetary awards range from $1,000 for the International Baccalaureate  Scholarship to $6,000 for the National Merit/Achievement award. The Buchanan Fellowship, which is limited to 20 students per year, includes four years’ tuition, a book allowance and more. These scholarships primarily are based on high-achieving students’ grade-point averages and ACT/SAT scores.
Other scholarships — including the DREAM and Foundation awards — have a Feb. 15 deadline. In general, department scholarships for music, ROTC and athletics have a Feb. 15 deadline, but they can vary.
Thomas cautioned that prospective students who submit applications between Dec. 2 and Feb. 15 may not be awarded a freshman academic scholarship.
To be considered for scholarships, students must submit an admissions application, transcript and ACT/SAT score along with a $25 application fee.
The following websites will be helpful in meeting the Dec. 1 deadline:

www.mtsu.edu/applynow;

www.mtsu.edu/admissn;

www.mtsu.edu/financialaid; and

www.mtsu.edu/scholarships.

The unemployment rate continues to drop in Cannon County.  According to figures released last week from the State, Cannon County’s unemployment rate for the month of October is 6.8 percent.  That is down one tenth of a percentage point from September’s 6.9 percent.  Out of an estimated 6620 in the Cannon County workforce, 6170 are employed while 450 are unemployed.  Figures show that at the same point in 2011, the County’s unemployment rate was 7.7 percent.  Neighboring counties increased their respective unemployment rates one tenth of a percentage point from September.  Coffee County’s unemployment rate is 7.4 percent, Dekalb is 7.6, Warren 8.7, Wilson is at 6.3.  Rutherford County dropped to 6.1 percent.  Tennessee’s unemployment rate overall for October is 8.2 percent.  

The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency wrote a few citations recently for violations in Cannon County.  According to reports, Corey Pleasant from Rock Island TN was given two citations.  One was for hunting without a license by not having the supplemental license while hunting deer with a muzzleload rifle.  Pleasant was also caught hunting from a public right of way by shooting a deer while standing in the midst of Jim Hollow Road in Cannon County. Pleasant was hunting from a motor vehicle by shooting the deer after seeing the deer while in his vehicle and given a warning for possessing a harvested deer before invalidation of a temporary kill tag.  Pleasant is set to appear in General Sessions Court on Tuesday December 18th Wesley Taylor Morton of Knoxville was cited for not wearing hunter orange and white while deer hunting.  Steven W. Cook of Bradyville was given a citation for hunting with an illegal firearm by hunting coyotes with a 30-30 caliber centerfire rifle.  The report notes that a Remington 243 caliber rifle was in the possession of a juvenile accompanying Mr. Cook.  Both Cook and Morton are expected to be in General Sessions Court December 18th.