News 2013

Cannon ran against 186 of the best girls and 186 of the best boys in the state today at Steeple Chase in Nashville. Marshall McReynolds finished 24th at 17:42, Jordan Turney finished 48th at 18:08, Hannah Whited was 31st with 21:30 and Elva Elva Mary Magana finished 33rd with 21:37. All runners had personal best for this course. Both boys and girls A-AA champions came from our region. Central Magnet boys and Signal Mountain girls were state champions.

 The holidays bring families and friends together to share in celebrations and special times of giving. But for families dealing with a cancer diagnosis or other major illness, the holidays can be difficult. 
The American Red Cross’ Give Something that Means Something winter campaign runs through Jan. 6, 2014, and encourages eligible donors to give something meaningful this holiday season by donating blood or platelets for hospital patients in need.   
 
“Historically, during the winter months of November, December and January, fewer donors make the time to give blood due to competing seasonal activities, celebrations and holiday shopping,” said Tim Ryerson, CEO of the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “By doing something that doesn’t cost a thing, you can give an amazing gift – you can offer hope to a patient in need.”
 
Blood donations can help fathers like Larry. Larry’s premature twins needed blood to survive. Thanks to the Red Cross, it was there. Larry has been a blood donor for more than 20 years and every time he donates, he’s reminded of the opportunity he has to give something that means something.
 
  Blood donors are encouraged to invite a loved one to follow in their footsteps and donate blood this holiday season. Visit http://rcblood.org/HolidayPostcard to upload a picture of a Red Cross blood donation and send a postcard to a loved one. For more information or to make an appointment to give blood or platelets, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
 

It’s not too early to start thinking about stocking stuffers for Christmas!  Why not do a little bargain hunting at the Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Adams Memorial Library.?  All hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks are only 25 cents each or 5 for $1.  
It does seem like the holiday season is right around the corner.  Please mark your calendars for library closures on November 11th (Veteran’s Day) and November 28th and 29th (Thanksgiving Holiday.)  Why not stop in and look at some of the gorgeous new cookbooks we have received lately?  You could surprise the family with a tasty new treat that might even become a tradition.
 
We are pleased to announce that we have a wealth of legal aid materials free for the taking in the circulation area at the Adams Memorial Library.  If you are feeling confused and alone about a legal issue, please stop by and look over the offers of help and information that might make things go easier for you.
 
“Thanks for your service and sacrifice” to all Veterans, current armed forces members, and their families.  We know that free and open libraries are part of what you make possible.

Agenda for Cannon County IDBWhere: Cannon County Courthouse
Time: 6:00 PM
Date: Tuesday November 5th, 2013
1. Call to order
2. Approval of October 8th, 2013 meeting minutes
3. Treasurers Report / Status of Tenants

Bank Balance

Escrow Account Balance Status

Outstanding Bills

Instructions for Matlock & Associates
4. Rebecca Smith (Upper Cumberland Economic Development District)
5. IDB appreciation dinner follow up
6. Crane Interiors

Property line update

Grant status update

Set order of building repair

Roof

Baths

Doors

Sprinkler

Site

7. Set 2014 IDB meeting dates and times
 
Next Meeting: Tuesday December 3rd, 2013 at 6:00 PM at the Cannon County Courthouse

The Cannon County Republican Party will meet in a regular scheduled meeting on November 4th, 2013 at the Cannon County Courthouse at 7:00 pm.  Judge Keith Siskin is the scheduled guest

Judge Susan Melton presided over General Sessions Court on Tuesday.  Some of the results of the various cases that appeared on the docket included:Jonathan Logan Briley agreed to the violation of his probation.  He was ordered to serve 30 days and his probation was extended 11 months 29 days.
Steven Wayne Buse agreed to the violation of his probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence of 11 months 29 days.  In another case Buse pled guilty to theft. He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  In another case Buse pled guilty to resisting arrest.  He was sentenced to 6 months in jail.
Jimmy Barnes pled guilty to DUI 2nd offense.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 60 days, equal time on probation, paying a $600 fine and the costs.  In another case Barnes pled guilty to theft under $500.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.  In another case Barnes pled guilty to resisting arrest.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Joshua Coty Gilley pled guilty to domestic assault.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.
Bobby Ray Graves agreed to the violation of his probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence of 11 months 29 days.
Noah Wesley Harris agreed to the violation of his probation.  His probation was extended 11 months 29 days.
Jessie James Ingram agreed to the violation of his probation.  He was ordered to serve 30 days and his probation was extended 9 months 29 days.
Crystal Lynn Insel had pled guilty to DUI 2nd offense and 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 fine and the costs.
Michael Charles Jakes pled guilty to reckless driving.  He was sentenced to 6 months in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Jamie Lynn Jones pled guilty to possession of marijuana.  Jones was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $250 fine and the costs.
John Clarence Jones agreed to the violation of his probation.  His probation was extended 5 months 29 days.
Jerry Thomas Reed agreed to the violation of probation.  He was sentenced to 35 days in jail and his probation was extended 10 months 24 days.
Jordan Scott Williams agreed to the violation of his probation.  His probation was extended 11 months 29 days.
Hannah Marie Winfrey agreed to the violation of her probation.  She was ordered to serve 55 days and her probation was extended 10 months 4 days.  In another case Winfrey pled guilty to harassment.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.  In another case Winfrey 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 fine and the costs.
Alton David Estes’ charges of theft over $500, vandalism over $500 and theft over $500 were bound over to the January term of the Grand Jury.
Steven Aaron Hollis’ charges of aggravated burglary X3, theft under $500, theft over $1000, theft over $10,000, filing a false report and felon in possession of a firearm were bound over to the January term of the Grand Jury.
Brittney Morgan Lott’s charges of DUI, possession of a schedule II drug with intent to sell, promotion of the manufacture of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia were bound over to the January term of the Grand Jury.

The faculty and staff of Woodland Elementary School are proud to announce the Honor students for the first nine week grading period.Principal’s List
 
Students on the Principal’s List had all As on their report card for the first nine week grading period.
 

Ms. Larna Martindale’s Third Grade – Kylie Bratcher, Tyson Pope, Bryant Robinson, Taylor Ross, and Houston Witty.

Mrs. Dawn Witty’s Third Grade – Shelby Duggin, Jonathan Fann, Ethan Powell, and Toby Tucker.

Mrs. Stacie Bryson’s Fourth Grade – Kaylee Armstrong, Nolan Bell, Charles Powell, MaleahSissom, and Chloe Thomas.

Mrs. Carla Parker’s Fourth Grade – JalinFann, Natalie Heisey, Ashley Mooneyham, Kooper Nemeth, Michaela Sellars, and Cassidy Taylor.

Mrs. Theresa Bush’s Fifth Grade – Madison Arnold, MaceyCiramella, and Emma Edens.

Mrs. Beth Northcutt’s Fifth Grade – Brady Bryson, Zettie Elrod, Cassie George, Bradi Mason, Addison Melton, and Shelby Smithson.

Mr. Nathan Brazle’s Sixth Grade – Caroline Blanton, Madison Blanton, Lily Brazle, Rachel Laxton, Austin Powell, Joel Smith, and Kaitlynn Trail.

Mrs. Suzette Sissom–Blake Bush, Kristin Fann, Brent Hastings, AbbieJudkins, and Anna Grace Sissom.

Mrs. Mary Jean Cook’s Seventh Grade – Bryson Bell, Kailee Means, Dalton Sherburne, and Cierra Thomas.

Mr. Finchum’s Seventh Grade – Weston Hargrove, Jameson Southworth, and Austin Taylor.

Mrs. Pam O’Hara’s Eighth Grade – Ty Bratcher, Cole George, and Allie St. John.
 
Honor Roll
 
Students on this list earned all As and one B on their first nine weeks report card.
 

Ms. Larna Martindale’s Third Grade – Rose Davis and Aidan Moore.

Mrs. Dawn Witty’s Third Grade – Kena Kailiponi, D. J. Moore, and Ella Simmons.

Mrs. Stacie Bryson’s Fourth Grade – Carter Cawthorn, Rebecca Green, and Faith Vashist.

Mrs. Theresa Bush’s Fifth Grade – Zachary Basham, Shelby Reed, and Tyler Southworth.

Mr. Nathan Brazle’s Sixth Grade – Kallie Kemp and Zoe Witty.

Mrs. Suzette Sissom’s Sixth Grade – Kelsie Foster and Jackson Simmons.

Mrs. Mary Jean Cook’s Seventh Grade – Dalton Farrar, Jacob raines, and Ty St. John.
 
Merit List
 
Students on this list had only As and Bs on their first nine weeks report card.
 

Ms. Larna Martindale’s Third Grade – Hannah Bowman, Jasmine Edmondson, Nicholaus Pelham, and Cassie Ramsey.

Mrs. Dawn Witty’s Third Grade – Emma Crabtree, Hanna Foster, Hannah Jo Foulk, Chantz Inge, Brody Morris, Connor Rodgers, and Branson Smithson.

MrS. Stacie Bryson’s Fourth Grade – Hailey Bowman, Parker Cawthorn, Walker Cawthorn, Kolby Duke, Alex Ruth, and Ellianna Young.

Mrs. Carla Parker’s Fourth Grade – Tabitha Goodwin, Jadyn Romines, and Maci Sellars.

Mrs. Theresa Bush’s Fifth Grade – Hunter Davis, Alex Horsley, and Naomi Nelson.

Mr. Nathan Brazle’s Sixth Grade – McKenna Powell.

Mrs. Suzette Sissom’s Sixth Grade – Abigail Buchanan and Sadie Jones.

Mrs. Mary Jean Cook’s Seventh Grade – Garett Alexander, Sydney Hudson, Joe Thomas Mitchell, and Tyler Vickers.

Mr. Roy Finchum’s Seventh Grade – Dalton Taylor.

Mrs. Tracy Hale’s Eighth Grade – Lily Davis.

Mrs. Pam O’Hara’s Eighth Grade – Treyton Fann
 
Perfect Attendance
 
The students on this list had perfect attendance during the first nine week grading period.
 

Mrs. Rebekah Mooneyham’s Kindergarten – Michael Butcher, Madilyne England, Scott Jenkins, Kendra Murphy, and Paul Tune

Mrs. Melisha Simmons’s Kindergarten – Haylee Foulk, Edward Heath, Makenna Luttrell, Allie Melton, riley Miller, Aiden smith, and Landon Smith.

Mrs. MaryBeth Young’s Kindergarten – Jaysie Hackney, Ainsley Moore, Adlen Sissom, and Jaylynn Taylor.

Mrs. Julie Hackney’s first Grade – Lia Bedwell, Abbi Davis, Boone Elrod, Madison Foster, Ben Kauffman, Brennon Parker, and Izabell Young.

Ms. Maria Jones’s Second Grade – A. J. Armstrong, Cattarena Campis, Graham Edens, Carson Farrar, Ethan Hargrove, Destiny Hiles, Cassidy McTaggart, Jacob Robinson, and Ashlan Reed.

Ms. Leslie Pursell’s Second Grade – Kathrin Garcia, Tucker Horsley, Logan Inge, Daigon Jacobs, Noah Maddox, Shauna Pelham, and Reese Vance.

Ms. Larna Martindale’s Third Grade – Anita Chittaphong, Devin Luna, Nicholaus Pelham, and Taylor Ross.

Mrs. Dawn Witty’s Third Grade – Shelby Duggin, Jonathan Fann, Hanna Foster, Hannah Jo Foulk, Chantz Inge, Destanie Jenkins, Connor Rodgers, and Ella Simmons.

Mrs. Stacie Bryson’s Fourth Grade – Garrett Basham, Chloe Thomas, and Ellianna Young.

Mrs. Carla Parker’s Fourth Grade – Jackson Farrar and Dylan Taylor.

Mrs. Theresa Bush’s Fifth Grade – Madison Arnold, Hunter Davis, Emma Edens, Alex Horsley, Naomi Nelson, Austin Phillips, Tyler Southworth, and Autumn S. Young.

Mrs. Beth Northcutt’s Fifth Grade – Brady Bryson, Austin Davis, Maria Funes, Dalton Hale, and Addison Melton.

Mr. Nathan Brazle’s Sixth Grade – Rachel Laxton.

Mrs. Suzette Sissom’s Sixth Grade – Jordan Bean, Blake Bush, Chris Cancino, Hayden Cobb, Blake Davis, Kristin Fann, Kelsie Foster, Jesse Frazier, Brent Hastongs, Abbie Judkins, Trinaty Muse, Jackson Simmons, and Anna Grace Sissom.

Mrs. Mary Jean Cook’s Seventh Grade – Emily Keaton, Dalton Sherburne, Andrew Smith, and Cierra Thomas.

Mr. Roy Finchum’s Seventh Grade – Yovany Dominguez, Etta Scott, and Corey Smith.

Mrs. Tracy Hale’s Eighth Grade – Brandon Lack, Matthew Pemberton, and Taylor Sturgill.

Mrs. Pam O’Hara’s Eighth Grade – Samantha Anderson and Allie St. John.
 
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club
 
Students on this list meet the requirements for the A.R.R.R.O.W. Club.  They have not missed more than ten days this year; they have displayed that they are ready, respectful, and responsible, and have outstanding behavior of a Warrior.
 

Mrs. Rebekah Mooneyham’s Kindergarten – Matthew Austin, Jordyn Beaty, Brooklyn Bowman, Micheal Butcher, Ziya Dillard, Jasmine Dykes, Madilyne England, Jag Gamberella, Carlie Gannon, Scott Jenkins, Austin Laxton, Page Mohler, Kendra Murphy, Cayden Onate, Braydon Smithson, Kail Spray, and Paul Tune.

Mrs. Melisha Simmons Kindergarten – Layla Barrett, Phillip Farrar, Haylee Foulk, Claire Hargrove, Edward Heath, Kyleigh Lowery, Makenna Luttrell, Allie Melton, Riley Miller, Brandyn Murphy, Holly Robinson, Addison Reed, Mylee Schwartz, Aiden Smith, Landon Smith, Brett Smithson, Andrew Stratton, and Layleb Whaley.

Mrs. MaryBeth Young’s Kindergarten – Waylon Crawford, Jaysie Hackney, Carson Henderson, Samuel Holloway, Jasmine Johnson, Kyle Judkins, Kenneth Kennedy, Ainsley Moore, Jadon Newport, Brooklyn Parker, Anna Phillips, Carson Powell, Adlen Sissom, Lane Southworth, Braylynn Taylor, Jaylynn Taylor, and Eli Vassar.

Mrs. Julie Hackney’s First Grade – Lia Bedwell, Jesse Campbell, Abbi Davis, Boone Elrod, Madison Foster, Riley Jo Goodman, Kaylie Hill, Issiah Johnson, Ben Kauffman, Lakelyn Kilpatrick, Kylie Land, Estacy Monzalvo, Landyn Murphy, Brennon Parker, Jacob Smith, Kassandra Smith, Kathryn Trail, Addie Walker, and Izabell Young.

Mrs. Alice Whittle’s First Grade – Krista Bryson, Garrett Crawford, Takoda Davidson, Rihanna Edmondson, Ethan England, Katie Beth Fann, Kaige Ferrell, Alexys Gamberella, Josh Johnson, Grace Kelley, Foster Kemp, Kattie Lack, Mason Lowe, Liliana Pope, Alex Powers, Chase Singleton, Kylea Sullivan, Georgia Wells, Connor Williamson, and Cadence Witty.

Ms. Maria Jones’s Second Grad – A. J. Armstrong, Cattarena Campis, Chloe Cobb, Zowee Dillard, Brianna Dykes, Graham Edens, Carson Farrar, Austin Foster, Gavin Franklin, Gaven Fly-Franks, Ethan Hargrove, Virginia Hernandez, Destiny Hiles, Jordan Hill, Cassidy McTaggart, Jacob Robinson, Kaia Robinson, Ashlan Reed, and Waylon Southworth.

Ms. Leslie Pursell’s Second Grade – Chris Alfaro, Brianna Bowman, Austin Bush, Jenna Bush, Autumn Casteel, Mattea Ciramella, Luke Cook, Kathrin Garcia, Tucker Horsley, Logan Inge, Daigon Jacobs, Alexia Kennedy, Lucio Lowery, Noah Maddox, Aubrianna McKee, McKenzie Merritt, Lola Odom, Shauna Pelham, Jared Romines, George Seybold, and Reese Vance.

Ms. Larna Martindale’s Third Grade – Hannah Bowman, Kylie Bratcher, Anita Chittaphong, Brady Davis, Rose Davis, Jasmine Edmondson, Jadon Henderson, Konnor Lorance, Devin Luna, Jessie Mohler, Aidan Moore, Nicholaus Pelham, Tyson Pope, Cassie Ramsey, Bryant Robinson, Taylor Ross, Rachel Smartt, Kelton Wilkes, and Houston Witty.

Mrs. Dawn Witty’s Third Grade – Emma Crabtree, Shelby Duggin, Jonathan Fann, Hanna Foster, Hannah Jo Foulk, Chantz Inge, Destanie Jenkins, Kena Kailiponi, Faith Kilgore, Josh Mingle, D. J. Moore, Brody Morris, Ethan Powell, Connor Rodgers, Ella Simmons, Branson Smithson, Toby Tucker, and Arjun Vashist.

Mrs. Stacie Bryson’s Fourth Grade – Kaylee Armstrong, Garrett Basham, Nolan Bell, Hailey Bowman, Carter Cawthorn, Parker Cawthorn, Walker Cawthorn, Karli Davenport, Kolby Duke, Rebecca Green, Alexie Land, Alicia Miles, Braxton Parker, Charles Powell, Alex Ruth, Maleah Sissom, Chloe Thomas, Faith Vashist, and Ellianna Young.

Mrs. Carla Parker’s Fourth Grade – Cynthia Davenport, Jalin Fann, Jackson Farrar, Anthony Garcia, Tabitha Goodwin, Natalie Heisey, Emma Hughes, Mikie Lowery, Ashley Mooneyham, Kooper Nemeth, Hannah Pence, Jadyn Romines, Maci Sellars, Michaela Sellars, Samuel Sissom, Cassidy Taylor, Dylan Taylor, and Alyssa Winters.

Mrs. Theresa Bush’s Fifth Grade – Madison Arnold, Zachary Basham, Lexi Browning, Jasmine Bush, Macey Ciramella, Hunter Davis, Jack Davis, Emma Edens, Alex Horsley, Kelsi Mears, Naomi Nelson, Hunter Owen, Austin Phillips, Lori Pittard, Shelby Reed, Kaleb Ryan, Tyler Southworth, Seth Todd, and Autumn S. Young.

Mrs. Beth Northcutt’s Fifth Grade – Brady Bryson, Logan Bundy, Summer Casteel, Dalton Coppinger, Lane Crawford, Brady Davenport, Austin Davis, Zettie Elrod, Eric Estrada, Dalton Fox, Cassie George, Wesley George, DaltoN Hale, Cheyanne Lanphere, Bradi Mason, Addison Melton, Riley Poteete, Shelby Smithson, Kayden Walten, and Autumn M. Young.

Mr. Nathan Brazle’s Sixth Grade – Caroline Blanton, Madison Blanton, Lily Brazle, Seth Brown, Brittany Contreras, Tristan Davis, Damian England, Remington James, Jessie Kauffman, Kallie Kemp, Sarah Littlefield, Rachel Lowe, Bailey Markum, Addison Miller, Austin Powell, McKenna Powell, Joel Smith, Samantha Strait, Kaitlyn Trail, Taylor Weeden, and Zoe Witty.

Mrs. Suzette Sissom’s Sixth Grade – Jordan Bean, Abigail Buchanan, Blake Bush, Chris Cancino, Wyatt Crawford, Blake Davis, Kristin Fann, Kelsie Foster, Jesse Frazier, Brent Hastings, Sadie Jones, Abbie Judkins, Joe Overcast, Dalton Mears, Jessica McCrory, Trinaty Muse, Jackson Simmons, Anna Grace Sissom, and Naomi Southers.

Mrs. Mary Jean Cook’s Seventh Grade – Garett Alexander, Ashlynn Atnip, Bryson Bell, Ethan Castillo, Blake Farless, Dalton Farrar, Sydney Hudson, Emily Keaton, Kailee Means, Joe Thomas Mitchell, Jacob Raines, Dalton Sherburne, Brady Sissom, Andrew Smith, Ty St. John, Cierra Thomas, Austin Underwood, and Tyler Vickers.

Mr. Roy Finchum’s Seventh Grade – Breanna Anderson, Yovany Dominguez, Weston Hargrove, J. W. Henderson, Madison Lowe, Holly Markum, Macy Miller, Emily Morgan, Blake Reed, Ryan Reed, James Roberts, Branden Schwartz, eta Scott, Corey Smith, Jameson Southworth, Amy Spry, Destinee Stratton, Austin Taylor, Dalton Taylor, and Robert Valentine.

Mrs. Tracy Hale’s Eighth Grade – Jacob Clark, Kaley Davidson, Lily Davis, Chris McTaggart, Matthew Pemberton, Noah Pence, Catherine Shaw, Taylor Sturgill, and Abi Taylor.

Mrs. Pam O’Hara’s Eighth Grade – Ty Bratcher, Kala Davis, Treyton Fann, Cole George, Hannah Mears, Sydney Reed, and Allie St. John.
 
 

Two more small game hunting seasons in Tennessee will get underway on Nov. 2 with the start of rabbit and quail seasons. Both seasons have the permanent starting date of the first Saturday in November. The daily bag limit is five for rabbits and six for quail.
More information can be found on small and big game hunting in the 2013 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide, available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold and at all Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offices. The guide can also be viewed at TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org. 

Two more small game hunting seasons in Tennessee will get underway on Nov. 2 with the start of rabbit and quail seasons. Both seasons have the permanent starting date of the first Saturday in November. The daily bag limit is five for rabbits and six for quail.
More information can be found on small and big game hunting in the 2013 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide, available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold and at all Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offices. The guide can also be viewed at TWRA’s website at www.tnwildlife.org. 

As autumn approaches, the adult beetles leave their summer feeding sites in yards, fields and forests for protected places to spend the winter. Unfortunately, homes and buildings are one such location. Swarms of lady beetles typically fly to buildings in September through November depending on locale and weather conditions. In Tennessee, most migration to buildings occurs in October. Beetle flights are heaviest on sunny days following a period of cooler weather, when temperatures return to at least the mid-60s. Consequently, most flight activity occurs in the afternoon and may vary in intensity from one day to the next. Studies have shown that Asian lady beetles are attracted to illuminated surfaces. They tend to congregate on the sunnier, southwest sides of buildings illuminated by afternoon sun. Homes or buildings shaded from afternoon sun are less likely to attract beetles. House color or type of construction (concrete, brick, wood/vinyl siding) is less of a factor for attraction than surface contrast. Contrasting light-dark features tend to attract the beetles — dark shutters on a light background, light shutters on a dark background, windows edged with light-colored trim, gutters and downspouts on contrasting siding, etc. Dwellings near woods or fields are especially prone to infestation, although those in other locations can be infested as well. Once the beetles alight on buildings, they seek out crevices and protected places to spend the winter. They often congregate in attics, wall cavities, and other protected locations. Typical locations include cracks around window and doorframes, behind fascia boards and exterior siding, and within soffits, attics, and wall voids. Structures in poor repair with many cracks and openings are most vulnerable to infestation. As temperatures warm in late winter/early spring, the beetles once again become active. This usually occurs first on the sunnier, southwest side of the building. As awakening beetles attempt to escape to the outdoors, some inadvertently wander inward, emerging from behind baseboards, walls, attics, suspended ceilings, etc. Since lady beetles are attracted to light, they are often seen around windows and light fixtures. Once the beetles are indoors, the easiest way to remove them is with a vacuum cleaner. If you later wish to release the beetles outdoors, place a handkerchief between the vacuum hose and the dust collection bag to act as a trap. A broom can also be used, but is more likely to result in staining when beetles emit their yellowish defensive secretion. Sealing cracks and openings is the most permanent way of preventing lady beetles from entering buildings. The time to do this is in late spring or summer, before the adults begin flying to buildings in search of overwintering sites. Cracks should be sealed around windows, doors, soffits, fascia boards, utility pipes and wires, etc. with caulk or other suitable sealant. Larger holes can be plugged with cement, urethane foam or copper mesh. Repair damaged window screens and install screening behind attic vents, which are common entry points for the beetles. Install tight-fitting door sweeps or thresholds at the base of all exterior entry doors. Gaps of 1/8″ or less will permit entry of lady beetles and other insects. Gaps under sliding glass doors can be sealed with foam weather stripping. These practices will also help prevent entry of flies, wasps, crickets, spiders and other pests. Unfortunately, there is no “quick fix” or easy answer to annual lady beetle invasions. Vacuuming, pest proofing and properly timed exterior insecticide treatments can provide relief but will not prevent entry of every single beetle. For more information about this topic please call the UT Extension office in Cannon County at 563-2554