News 2015

A Cannon County Woman who was being served a warrant was further charged with possessing and concealing after she was caught with marijuana on her person recently. According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department reports, Sheriff’s Deputy Jordan McGee served a warrant on Savannah Schultz for violation of probation.  Schultz informed deputies that she needed to finish making her mom a sandwich.  Deputies waited.  Then Schultz told deputies that she needed to go put on a different shirt so they obliged but instructed to put a shirt over the one she had on.  After that was done, Schulz obviously stalling stated that she need to go to the bathroom for matters that dealt with feminine hygiene.  Deputies then stopped playing the waiting game.  After talking with her, Deputy McGee noticed that she put down the extra shirt as if she didn’t need it anymore.  Deputy McGee picked it up and found a glass pipe with burned residue inside it.  Deputies also found a one hitter pipe filled with marijuana in her pocket of her pants.  Her excuse for it was that her doctor told her she could smoke even when she was pregnant to put on weight.  The next day while reviewing the video of Ms. Schultz in the back of the patrol car, she was seen in the video pulling a bag from her pants and removing the contents and putting the bag back down her pants.  Because a female officer was not present, Deputy McGee could only pat Ms. Schultz down and could not conduct a search in the areas where she was concealing items in his patrol car.  Schultz is scheduled to answer to the charge on June 30th in Cannon County General Sessions Court.

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has announced it will hold a commodities distribution for Cannon County this Thursday from 9 in the monring to 11 in the morning at the Cannon County Community Center located at the Fairgrounds.  Everyone must present a valid UCHRA commodity card in order to receive commodities.  To sign up or reprint lost commodities cards contact the office at…. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency does not discriminate on the basis of age race sex color national origin religion or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs services or activities.

The Woodbury Lions club released the results from the Donor Appreciation Blood Drive which was held on May 21st.  The goal for the drive going into the event was the collection of 63 units.  85 donors signed in and out of those 85, 69 units were collected.  Woodbury Lions Club member and chairman of the blood drives Carl Hirlston reported that there were three first time donors.  Howard Witty gave his 192nd pint of blood bringing his total to 24 gallons of blood donated during the blood drives.  Steve Smith donated his 147th pint and Sandy Hollandsworth donated her 105th pint.  The Woodbury Lions Club hosts the American Red Cross Blood Drives bi monthly throughout the year. The Woodbury Lions club will be holding their annual club officer installation and awards party tonight for Club members at the Woodbury Lions Club building.

Late Thursday night June 4th a massive power outage occurred that effected Rutherford and a good part of Cannon County.  Murfreesboro Electric Department’s Amy Byers explained that a lightning arrester failed at the TVA primary substation that feed Middle Tennessee Electric.  Around 18000 customers were in the dark.  Equipment Failure was believed to be the cause of the widespread blackout.  The power outage affected people in Milton, Readyville, Auburntown, Woodbury, and Bradyville and stopped at the county line before Centertown.  

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is set to collect items for Back to School kits for kids Kindergarten through fifth grade through July 22nd The United Way is seeking corporate and community partners to engage as public or internal collection sites for this year’s Stuff the Bus.
This year, the United Way has increased its goal to 2015 Back to School kits in 2015.  This will increase the number of children reached by nearly 25 percent over last year.  The items collected during this year’s Stuff the Bus will provide children in Rutherford and Cannon Counties the resources needed to begin the school year confident and prepared for success.
To sign up as a Stuff the Bus collection site or for more engagement opportunities contact Lisbeth Couser at Lisbeth.Couser@yourlocaluw.org or by calling the United Way office at 615-893-7303
 

Saturday brings various options of family activities to Cannon County.  In addition to the Fishing Rodeo, the first Saturday during the month of June brings the annual Gassaway Homecoming.  The homecoming festivities will begin at 6:00 with a Ham Breakfast and will be an all day event offering music, games, vendors, fish fry, parade and more.  There will be a Ham Giveaway, Rocking Chair giveaway and $100 to be given away throughout the event.  The Gilley Bros will wrap up the all day Homecoming Saturday night beginning around 7:00. The Cannon County High School Cross Country team will have a car wash Saturday from 8:00 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon at the First National Bank in Woodbury to raise funds for their 2015 season.  Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from any team member
The Dekalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club is sponsoring an Amateur Radio Exam Session on Saturday at 1:00 at the Cannon County High School Room 115 1 Lion Drive.  Contact Jerry Elkins at 615-563-8888 or check out the clubs website at dccarc.org
This Saturday the “Heart Of Tennessee Classic Chevy Club” of Murfreesboro will be displaying a collection of their classic Chevys at the Wartrace MusicFest. Gates open at 10:00 AM with over 30 arts & crafts vendors, barbecue, and a Kid’s Zone with inflatable, pony rides, art tables, face painting, games, and a full day of live music on two stages starting at 1:00 PM. The day ends with a big fireworks show. Admission is $5. for adults and children under 12 free. There’s free parking and rough camping available. Visit www.wartracemusicfest.org for more information and join and ‘like’ us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wartracemusicfest.

Tennessee’s annual Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 6 when anyone may fish free without a license in the state’s public waters. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. In addition, children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 12).
The day and week are annual events in Tennessee and are great opportunities to introduce children to the enjoyment and excitement of a day on the water catching fish. The TWRA is among several organizations planning special fishing events, primarily for youngsters. The TWRA annually stocks several thousand pounds of fish for various events.
4th Annual Cannon County Kids Fishing Rodeo.  The event is for kids 12 and under and is planned for Saturday June 6th from 9.a. until noon at Dillon Park.  The first 120 participants will receive a goody bag.  Bring your own bait.  The event is hosted by the American Legion Post 279 and the Ladies Auxillary.  For more information calll Mark Vance at 615-203-4688.
Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Some privately owned pay lakes continue to charge during this special day and week. Anglers may consult with lake operators if there are any questions about a particular facility.
 

John Lenzy House, 2013 Cannon County High School graduate, has recently been selected as a member of the Music City Drum and Bugle Corps for the 2015 season. The Music City Drum and Bugle Corps will be taking the field this summer with Drum Corps International’s elite during a tour that will take them throughout an eight state area. Music City Drum and Bugle Corps was established in 2008 by the non-profit organization Music City Youth in the Arts.  The inaugural season in 2009 was made up of 47 members.  This year they have 150 plus members.  2012 and 2013 Music City placed in the top 25 in DCI’s World Class Semi-finals. Music City Drum and Bugle Corps provides its members with opportunities to develop their skills as well as their character through marching arts.  The drum and bugle corps activities combine artistic training and physical fitness in a unique way that has allowed generations of participants to develop a responsible work ethic and a spirit of team work.  Drum corps provide entertainment to millions through live performances, not to mention allowing thousands of high school and college students the opportunity to share their talents. 
Each member is required to pay a participation fee to help pay for music, equipment, transportation, housing and instruction.  Any amount of donation is welcomed. If you would like to make a contribution you may do so by dropping it off at First National Bank in his name.  Or you can visit the website         www.MusicCityDrumCorps.org.  At the top of the home page is a link that reads “Sponsor a Member”.   This website allows for PayPal, debit and credit cards. 
John Lenzy is the son of John and Rena House. He is the grandson of GL and Kay Peeler of Woodbury, the late Betty Hill of Nashville and late Sam House of Symrna.  John Lenzy is currently a student at Motlow Community College.  He participates with the Motlow Community Jazz Band and Chorus.  While a student at CCHS, John Lenzy was a member of the Marching Band, Chorus, Jazz Rock and Blues Band, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Future Business Leaders of America, Cross Country Team, Outdoors Club, Soccer, 4-H Honor Club and All-Stars.  He was awarded the Burton McFerrin Music Award, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award and 4-H Vol State.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced today it will offer additional opportunities for citizens in middle Tennessee to take the written non-commercial driver license knowledge test during the summer months to help reduce wait times at driver services centers. Testing will be offered every Tuesday and the second Saturday of each month, beginning Tuesday, June 2 through Tuesday, August 25. This new “Summer Knowledge Testing Program” will be held at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology located at 100 White Bridge Road in Nashville.This new testing program is aimed at individuals who are required to take the written knowledge test, specifically, high school students; individuals who have never possessed a driver license; or individuals who lost their driving privileges and are now eligible for reinstatement services.
The test will be administered by driver license examiners every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The department will administer the written knowledge examinations every hour and accept the first 50 applicants to register during each time period. Citizens may register and reserve a time slot at www.tn.gov/safety.
“The Summer Knowledge Testing Program is another initiative to improve efficiency at the state’s driver services centers,” Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. “This program will provide citizens with another location to take the written knowledge test rather than visiting a driver service center. We hope the creation of this program will reduce customers’ wait times and help better service all customers in Davidson County and surrounding areas,” he added.
The department will have two mobile units on-site to issue interim learner permits to those who successfully pass the written knowledge test. The original permit will be mailed within 20 business days.
Applicants requesting learner permits on site must provide the necessary identity documents, including:

 Proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident status OR proof of authorized stay or temporary legal presence in the United States;

 Two forms of identification, including an expired license or certified copy of driving record and other acceptable ID from Tennessee or another state if applicable;

 Proof of any name changes if different than name on citizenship documents (this includes original Birth Certificate);

Two forms of proof of Tennessee residency with your name and resident address – NO P.O. BOXES (documents must be current and dated within last four months); and

A Social Security number or sworn affidavit if no Social Security number has been issued.
If eligible, applicants may also schedule road skills test appointments after the written knowledge test.
For additional information on the required documentation for knowledge exam applicants, please visit http://www.tn.gov/safety/driverlicense/dlnew.shtml

The 2015 Gassaway Homecoming Schedule has been announced.  The event starts at 6:00 in the morning with a Ham Breakfast that will go on at the community center until 10:00 in the morning.  From 9:00 until 10 there will be games for the kids to participate in. Musical entertainment begins at 10:00 with Ridge Top followed by Harold Duggin at 10:30.  11:05-11:30 it’s Greg Mitchell.  John Parker and Karen Ashford will play between 11:30 to 12:00 noon.
The parade begins at 1:00.  Entertainment continues in the afternoon with Lorianna Blanton at 2:00 and Paul Marcil at 2:30.  Jeff Nokes will take the stage at 3:00 followed by Devine Encounter at 4:00.  David Turner Ventriloquist will be featured at 5:00.  Patsy and Nick Nokes from 5:30-6:30 followed by the Nokes Boys until 7:00.  The Gilley Boys will close out the event.  There will be a fish supper from 4:00 until 7:00 and Hamburgers, hotdogs and more available by the Gassaway Fire Department.  Everyone is invited to attend.