News 2015

The public is invited to MTSU Sunday night to view a special celestial event — a total eclipse of the moon. 
The viewing, weather permitting, will take place starting at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the MTSU observatory near Wiser-Patten Science Hall. The event is free. The organized program will end at 10:30.
 
To find parking and the event location, a searchable campus map is available at http://tinyurl.com/MTSUParking2015-16.
 
Scientists are calling this astronomical phenomenon a rare “super blood moon” lunar eclipse, with the result being a full moon displaying a reddish hue.
 
An eclipse occurs when an astronomical object (in this case, the moon) is temporarily obscured, either by passing into the shadow of another body (the sun) or by having another body pass between it and the viewer.
 
“It will be relaxed and fun if the weather cooperates,” said associate professor Chuck Higgins, who will lead the program.
 
The time sequence for the eclipse includes:
 
• 8:07 p.m. — Partial eclipse begins.
• 9:11 — Total eclipse begins.
• 9:47 — Mid-eclipse.
• 10:23 — Total eclipse ends.
• 11:27 — Partial eclipse ends.
 
The MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy and the MTSU Astronomy Club are sponsoring the event.
 

The MTSU campus community and general public turned in a record 116.2 pounds of medications during the fifth MTSU Drug Take-Back Day Thursday (Sept. 24). Collections by Campus Pharmacy and Campus Police included 54.4 pounds of unwanted prescriptions, 10.6 pounds of controlled medications and 51.2 pounds of over-the-counter medicines.
“This is more than we have ever collected at any of the other drug take-back events,” said pharmacist Tabby Ragland.
Event organizers began collecting the unused and expired medications for safe disposal before 7:30 a.m. and stopped at 2 p.m. near the Campus Pharmacy drive-thru.
No needles were accepted at this event.
During the past three years and before this drug take-back event, more than 100 pounds of medicine have been collected. Altogether, nearly 400 tons of medicines have been disposed of nationally since take-back collections were initiated in 2010.
This event was part of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s overall efforts to remove excess drugs from communities where they could be abused or misused, diverted into the wrong hands or disposed of in environmentally unsafe ways.
 

The 2015 deer archery-only hunting season opened statewide in Tennessee on Saturday, The archery season dates in all three of the state’s deer hunting units are the same. The dates are Sept. 26-Oct. 30 and Nov. 2-6. Tennessee is divided into three deer units for better management, A, B, and L. The antlerless deer bag limits are four in Units A and B deer management areas and three per day in Unit L areas. The antlered deer bag limit is a total of two for the entire deer season. A hunter may take his two antlered deer during any season, but no more than one per day.
 In addition to deer, archers may harvest wild turkeys of either sex during the archery-only deer season in counties that have a fall turkey hunt. Turkeys harvested during the archery-only deer season count toward the fall turkey county bag limits
The TWRA makes the recommendation that all archery hunters obtain a 2015-16 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide. The guide lists the counties and bag limits for each of the different deer management units. The guides are available where hunting and fishing licenses are sold and on the TWRA website, www.tnwildlife.org.
Hunters are reminded that they must possess the appropriate licenses and permits. Any hunter born on or after Jan. 1, 1969 is required to carry proof of satisfactory completion of a hunter education class or be in possession of the Apprentice Hunting License (along with other required licenses), while hunting any species in Tennessee.
 

Cannon County made two big scoring touchdown plays, their opponent Friday night the Upperman Bees made countless big plays as the Bees rolled to a 70-12 win over their region opponents.   Upperman’s win was by the biggest margin ever against the Lions in the series between the two football programs.   The Lions got back into the game in the first after turning the ball over in the first two posessions in which both led to Bees scores.  The Lions hooked up with a huge pass play from Brady Page to Jeremy Litchford 65 yards for a touchdown to pull within a 13-6 lead before Upperman put it away with consecutive touchdowns.  The second big play for Cannon County was a 72 yard touchdown pass to Jeremy Litchford .to make it Upperman 35-12.  The Bees then continued to pour it on the Lions even though the mercy rule was in effect the entire second half.  Only four more games remain for the Lions football team.  Next week it’s on to Carthage for a region game against Smith County.  Game time Friday is 7:00

Football Friday makes it way back to Cannon County tonight as the Cannon County Lions who are 0-5 midway through the football season hosts Upperman in a region matchup.  The Bees are 3-2 and started off the season almost shocking the high school football scene as they led Cookeville High most of the first game of the year before falling by 8 points.  The Bees have collected wins against Monterey, Trousdale County and last week trounced Grundy Couty 48-6.  The Lions are trying to stay healthy after York banged them up in a homecoming loss.  Tailgate moves back to 4:30 this afternoon to start off the football Friday broadcast, followed by Murphy’s Matchups and the Friday night Thunder crew at 6:00.  at 6:45 we’ll do tailgate preview and the kickoff will be at 7:00.  You can catch all the action on AM1540 WBRY, Shine 107.9FM  streaming online at wbry.com and through wbry using the tune in radio app on your smart phones and tablets.  

Cars and Bulls make up the weekend highlights of activities in Cannon County.  The 16th Annual Justin M. Pemberton Rodeo starts tonight at the Justin M. Pemberton Memorial Arena on the Woodbury Fairgrounds.  The event is part of the Dodge Ram Rodeo Series.  The Greatest Show on Dirt Tour features western vendors, mutton bustin starting at 7:00 and plenty of Concessions.  The Rodeo starts at 8 both tonight and Saturday  features 6 times announcer of the year, Fly Beane and is sanctioned by the Southern Rough Stock Association.  Tickets are $10 ages 5-12 years old.  $15 ages 13 and older.  Free with paid adult for ages 4 and under.  For more information or tickets call 865-388-0182 or log onto the website at www.srsarodeo.net Color Of Fall Car Show has been postponed till Saturday October 3rd

September 29—CCHS Volleyball match at home against Upperman High SchoolSeptember 29—West Side’s Proficient/Advanced night, 6:00 p.m.
October 1—CCHS Cross Country meet at Saint Andrews
October 2—Auburn School’s Harvest Festival
October 2—CCHS football game at Smith Co. High School, 7:00 p.m.
October 3 – East Side School’s Harvest Festival
October 5—Student Health Screening at Woodbury Grammar
October 6—Student Health Screening at Cannon Co. High School
October 6—New Teachers Training at the Central Office, 3:00 p.m.
October 6—Board Meeting Workshop at the Central Office, 6:30 p.m.
October 8 – Student Health Screening at Woodland
October 8—School Board Meeting at Woodbury Grammar Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.
October 9—End of first grading period (42nd day of school)
October 9—Student Health Screening at Short Mountain and East Side Schools
October 9 – CCHS Football vs. Middle Tennessee Christian at home, 7:00 p.m.
 

This year, a portion of every flu shot given by Reeves-Sain Drug Store will be invested in the local community through the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. “Reeves-Sain is thrilled to be partnering with such a wonderful organization for this year’s Flu Shot Donation Program,” said Rick Sain, head of Reeves-Sain. “United Way has supported this community in so many ways, so by committing to this donation program, we want to provide monetary support for this organization while also encouraging the community to spread good health, not the flu.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu vaccination is the best way to protect against flu and can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school, as well as prevent hospitalizations.
Randy Allen, Director of Community Impact for United Way, said, “Thanks to Reeves- Sain for partnering with United Way during their Flu Shot program to make a positive impact in the areas of education, financial stability and health on the local community. A portion of proceeds from each flu shot administered will be invested in United Way’s Community Impact fund, and benefit programming to support the mission of United Way.”
 To receive a flu shot, stop by Reeves-Sain Drug Store on Memorial Blvd., Monday through Friday from 8:00 a. m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Reeves-Sain will also provide vaccinations on site for area businesses with 15 or more employees.  
For additional information regarding the flu shot program, call Reeve-Sain’s Flu Hotline at 615-278-3158 or visit www.reevessain.com/flu
 

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be celebrating 2015 National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHFD) on Saturday, Sept. 26. NHFD was established by the U.S. Congress in 1972 and recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife conservation. The NHFD is an event celebrated in all 50 states annually on the fourth Saturday in September.
“Pioneers of conservation such as Teddy Roosevelt, James Audubon, and Aldo Leopold not only loved our outdoor heritage but helped push forward the North American Model of Wildlife Management, a vision which still guides wildlife management agencies today,” said Ed Carter, TWRA Executive Director. “Through the preservation of public lands and the idea that all wildlife belongs to the people at large, scientific based principles have guided the programs that have produced the healthy and thriving wildlife and fisheries populations that exist today.
 “Through the partnership with hunters and anglers, who have provided the funding for these programs, it is only fitting that the entire nation pause and set aside a day to recognize not only the success of these management programs, but also the quality of life that they provide.”
Together with federal aid programs, wildlife conservation efforts are funded mainly by the money sportsmen and women spend on their license fees, as well as the taxes they pay on certain types of outdoor recreational equipment that includes firearms, ammunition, and fishing gear. These funds support conservation programs, habitat acquisitions, and outdoor recreation opportunities in Tennessee and throughout the nation.
Outdoor celebrities Jim and Eva Shockley are this year’s NHFD honorary co-chairs. Craig Morgan, country music entertainer, award winning television host and former soldier from Dickson County, served in the role last year.
 

St Thomas Stones River Hospital is sponsoring United Way’s Hometown Huddle in Cannon County.    They will be restoring the playground at Woodbury Grammar School. If you are interested in helping please meet at the Woodbury Grammar School (big playground) at 9 a.m. this Friday morning (Sept 25th). A limited amount of tools will be available, but please bring yard rakes and gloves if you have them.
Come dressed to work and remember it can be a dirty job.   We will be mulching, painting and doing general cleanup at the big playground.
Please contact 615-563-7207 if you have any questions.
If you are unable to lend a hand that day, you can still help out with a monetary donation. Volunteers wil also be refurbishing school playgrounds Auburn Elementary 150 Vantrease Ave Auburntown starting at 7:30.  Their sponsor is Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation.  If you are interested in helping the Auburntown group please call the Auburn School