News 2015

The girls District 8-AA is so full of talented teams that four out of the seven teams in the league is in the top ten prep poll in the whole state of Tennessee.  Tuesday night two of those teams, 7th ranked Cannon and 8th rated Upperman took the court for a important district contest.  It was everything that a top ten battle should have been with the lead swapping back and forth several times.  However foul problems would take the Lionettes out of the contest in the fourth quarter as the Lionettes lost in Woodbury to Upperman 57-52.  The Cannon County Lions sent a message to the Upperman Bees in the nightcap that the Bees weren’t going to rule the series between the two teams like they did last year.  Last season Cannon opened up a 15 point lead only to watch Upperman trim it down and force overtime before Cannon snuck out of Baxter with a win.  Upperman would go on to take the next three meetings.  This season the Lions opened up a 19 point lead but then Upperman was able to sneak back in it as the Lions committed turnovers .  Cannon won 60-54 but it wasn’t the prettiest of wins as sloppy play dominated most of the final quarter for the Lions. 
Both teams will travel to Livingston Friday for more District 8-AA basketball contests.

The Woodbury Mayor and Board of Aldermen will be meeting tonight.  One of the highlights of the meeting will be to discuss filling the vacancy of the City Attorney.  Dale Peterson had been the City Attorney but the position became open back in November after Peterson pled guilty to theft and agreed to be disbarred for at least five years.  The theft was non-related to any Town of Woodbury business.  Tonight they will discuss filling the job.  Over 7 people have applied for the position.  Other items on the agenda include a public hearing concerning proposed ordinance number 467 which is an ordinance to amend Title 3 Chapter 1 Section 3-103 of the Woodbury Municipal Code which removes any residency requirements of the position of town judge.  Dorinda Mankin, Cannon County Administrator of Elections would like to address the board as well.  The meeting starts tonight at 7:00 at the Nolan Dude Northcutt Building formerly known as City Hall.

The first Associated Press high school girls basketball poll was released Monday. 4 8-AA district basketball teams are in the top ten in the state of AA basketball. Central Magnet is ranked 2nd in the poll while Cannon County debuted at 7.  Upperman is 8th ranked while Livingston who beat Magnet earlier this year comes in at 9.  Defending champion Elizabethton is 13 and 0 and ranked #1.
Two high school girls basketball teams with 15-3 records and in the top ten rankings of the state will clash tonight in Woodbury as the Upperman Lady Bees will meet the Cannon County Lionettes in District 8-AA basketball.  Upperman’s schedule however has been softer loading up with home school programs like Chattanooga Patriots, LEAD Academy and the Middle Tennessee Heat.  The Lady Bees lost to Central Magnet in Murfreesboro by 2 before rattling off three straight district wins.  The Boys game brings two teams with almost identical records together.  The Cannon County Lions are 14-5 after a 15 point comeback Saturday night in McMinnville.  The Upperman Bees are 13-5 and 2-2 in District play.  The Bees lost back to back district games to York Institute and Macon Counties.  The Bees are on a winning streak though since Christmas Break.  They have won 6 in a row coming into tonight’s contest.  AM 1540/FM 96.7 WBRY will have the live broadcast beginning tonight at 5:50 with tipoff at 6:00.  You can also listen to the game live on WBRY on the TuneIn Radio app by using your smart phones or tablets.  The games will also be streamed live through our website at wbry.com

Manchester Police Department is seeking any information in regards to the location of Kayla Chu (16) and Brooke Brindle (17). Both girls are residents of Hendersonville, but were last seen at a residence on Pea Ridge Road in Coffee County last week. The girls are in a 2007, white, Mercedes Benz C320. GPS showed them to be in the Manchester area and GPS information also showed them to be in the Nashville area at one point around Cane Ridge Park and later near the Alabama line. Police departments in those areas have been notified. The girls have texted parents saying they “were sorry”, but that is the only contact from them in the last 24 hours. Both girls are considered runaways at this time. Manchester Police and Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Investigators are working together on this case. Chief Investigator Billy Butler (MPD) and Inv. Billy Marcrom (CCSD) are working to locate these missing girls. If you have any information of the location they are at or have been seen at, please contact either officer. MPD – (931)-728-2099, CCSD Inv. Marcrom (931)-581-2422.

The Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) has partnered with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) and law enforcement associations across America on a National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day scheduled for January 9th, 2015. In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible career they have chosen, in public service to us all.
What the public doesn’t see is the lengths law enforcement takes to keep our communities safe. On average, between 105 and 203 officers die in the line of duty each year, 50,000 officers are assaulted in the line of duty each year, 14,000 officers are injured in the line of duty each year, and over 300 officers commit suicide each year. There is no other profession in the world, except possibly the military, where you will find these kinds of statistics.
On January 9th, The organizations call our nation’s citizens to action in support of law enforcement. Those citizens who appreciate law enforcement and are discouraged about the negative attention being given, are encouraged take time on Friday, January 9th to show their support. Support can be shown in a number of ways:See a police officer? Thank a police officer. Wear blue clothing in support of law enforcement. Send a card of support to your local police department or state agency.  Share a positive story about a positive law enforcement experience on social media  Ask children in your community write letters in support of law enforcement  Participate in Project Blue Light by proudly displaying your blue light in support of law enforcement  Organize an event or a rally in support of your law enforcement officers.

The Cannon County Lionettes and Lions fresh off coming back from the Marlin Christmas Classic Basketball tournament in Florida didn’t waste anytime getting back out on the floor.  The basketball teams took the new four lane highway to McMinnville Saturday to play in their last non district game of the season against Warren County.  In the girls game, the Lionettes saw the lead exchange 9 times in a close game throughout the first half but a flurry of Cannon County baskets in the third quarter allowed Cannon to grab an 11 point lead and the Lionettes hung on to win 57-52.  Kendra Maynard led all scorers with 16 while Erin McReynolds scored 13 and Kelli Davis added 11.  The Lionettes grabbed their 15th win of the year heading into the final two months of the regular season and a long stretch of games against District 8-AA opponents. The Cannon County Lions looked a little sluggish to start the boys game against Warren County.  The Pioneers were able to take advantage of that sluggishness and at one point led in the first half by 15 23-8.  Cannon would trim the lead down in stretches but was still in danger of losing the game starting the fourth quarter down by 13.  The Lions found their second win as their signature full court press which was ineffective through the previous 3 quarters dominated the fourth quarter as the Lions completed the comeback and won 50-46.  Jacob Nave, who was invisible in the Lion offense in the first half scored 11 of his 13 points in the final half.  Josh Ruehlen kept the Lions in the game most of the night, was able to hit the free throws needed to preserve the win.  Ruehlen finished with 21 points.   Both teams will finally get to play in front of the home crowd Tuesday as District opponent Upperman comes to town.  Game time Tuesday will be at 6:00

The Advanced Master Beef program is for those Master Beef Producers (MBP) which participated in the original program from 2004-2007. To continue your TAEP cost share program, they MBP graduates must attend the upcoming Advanced MBP sessions. Last year, many of you will remember the popular “Cow College” series of meetings that dealt with everything from reproduction to forages. This year’s slate promises to be the most informative and better yet! All meetings except the January 8th meeting will be held at the Centertown Community Center located at 92 Gilbert Street McMinnville which is located in Centertown. All sessions will begin at 6:30 pm and will include a meal. Thursday, January 8th- Dr. Andrew Griffith: “Trends, issues, and emerging issues affecting the beef market”. Dr. Griffith is the latest addition to the UT Extension Department of Agricultural Economics. If you have never heard him speak, you are in for a treat. This meeting will be in conjunction with the Mid State Producers Annual Meeting and will be held at the Woodbury Lions Club Building in Woodbury.
 Thursday, January 15th- Mr. Larry Moorehead: “Forages, and the importance of Hay Storage.” Mr. Moorehead is the popular Extension Agent in Lynchburg. He has focused his career around improving forages and conducted the first research project dealing with hay loss and storage in Tennessee.
 Thursday, January 22nd – Dr. Neal Schrick: “Reproduction Made Simple”. Professor and Department Head, Animal Science; UTK, Spend an evening with one of the world’s best known Animal Science researchers. Dr. Schrick will break down the reproductive process, explain the role of hormones and how that physiology can help the cow/calf producer as well as discuss economical methods of estrus synchronization and timed insemination. Many of you will know Dr. Schrick from his work with Millie, the first Jersey cloned from an adult cell.
 Thursday, January 29th- Dr. Lew Strickland: “Overall herd health for the cow/calf producer” Dr. Lew is our new Extension Veterinarian. He comes to us with a world of knowledge from years of private practice and with Auburn University College of Medicine. Dr. Strickland will offer unique insight to venereal diseases of cattle and how to prevent them. Dr. Lew is one of the most knowledgeable presenters that I have ever heard possessing an uncanny ability to take a tough subject and make it much more understandable.
 Thursday, February 5th – “Working Facilities and Transportation Issues” Come and learn first – hand some of the “tricks of the trade” regarding working facilities and Transportation issues. Mr. Steelman is an Extension Agent with 30 years of experience in the beef cattle field having worked with hundreds of farmers over the course of his career. He has first-hand working knowledge of what works and what doesn’t. Lt. Billy Prater is a veteran of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and has seen it all. In addition to serving to make our roads safe, he is one of us, a cattleman himself and can provide a unique look at what we can do to improve our methods when it comes to safe transportation.
 
We are looking forward to a great schedule for this year’s “Cow College”. These meetings are an opportunity all beef producers, especially those seeking 50% cost share in TAEP. If you completed the original Master Beef Program between 2004 through 2007, you must complete the Advanced Master Beef Program before May 1st 2015 in order to continue the 50% cost share for the  Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program. In order to register for the Advanced Master Beef producer simply drop by the Cannon County Extension Office and sign up. The cost of the Advanced Master Beef Certification is $75.00.
 

Volunteer responders from the Cannon County Rescue Squad, Inc. celebrated at their annual Christmas party on December 13, 2014.  Several responders received service awards for their years of volunteer commitment to the Rescue Squad and to the citizens of Cannon County. 
Skylar Daniel was named Responder of the Year for 2014.  Skylar also received an award for his work with the fundraising committee.  Shelby Daniel, Skylar’s wife and CCRS responder, also received a merit award for her leadership on the fundraising committee during 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Several other responders were recognized for their years of volunteer lifesaving work here in Cannon County.  Chuck Holt and Michael Buchanan received 25 year service awards.  David Mullinax received a 15 year service award. Jonathan Buckingham, Eric Campbell, Melissa Talley, Joey Pillow, and Ronnie Hayes were also presented with 5 year service awards. 
 
CCRS Board Chairman Dr. Michael Thomas, Board Member Lou Nave, and Tennessee State Representative Mark Pody were special guests at this year’s annual event.  Representative Mark Pody was presented with an Honorary Membership for his support of the Rescue Squad and for supporting first responders in Cannon County.   Responders’ families and supporters of the Rescue Squad attended the event, and a special visit from Santa was enjoyed by the children.
 
For more information on becoming a volunteer responder with the Cannon County Rescue Squad, Inc., visitour website at www.CannonCountyRescue.com and contact Michael Underhill, CEO, at 615-904-5002 or by email at MUnderhill@CannonCountyRescue.com
To follow us on Facebook, like our page: https://www.facebook.com/CannonCountyRescue
To follow us on Instagram, like cannoncountyrescuesquad, #cannoncountyrescuesquad
 

The Cannon/Warren Master Gardener Class is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 20th. This intensive 36-hour home horticulture course will be held in 12 3-hour sessions With topics including soils and fertility; botany; vegetables; fruit trees; shrubs; ornamentals; insects & disease; pesticides; lawn maintenance; composting; irrigation; landscaping. 
The classes will begin at 6:00 P.M. and held in the McMinnville at the Warren County Administrative Building located on 201 Locust Street. The cost of the program is $100 and couples can attend for$125.  Participants will receive an 859-page Master Gardener Handbook as well as a wealth of information during the series of classes. If you would like to participate in this year’s class, please contact the Cannon County Extension to register: (615) 563-2554.

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency would like to remind those who receive assistance through the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program, known as Commodities; it is time for recertification of their commodities card.  With 2015 deliveries right around the corner, it is very important for recipients to recertify their commodity card with their local county offices prior to the first pick-up date.Recertification date starts January 2nd
If you think you or someone you know qualifies for this program, please contact the UCHRA office in your county for more information.
The UCHRA county telephone:  Cannon County 615-563-2916
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.