News 2016

Woodbury Veterinary Hospital is proudly sponsoring Cannon County Community for Animals with a wishing tree. Come in and pick up a wishing ornament at 102 N. Dillon Street Woodbury, TN 37190. (615)563-8387. December 1st 2016 to January 2nd 2017.
Cannon County Community for Animals is a non-profit animal rescue which serves Cannon County in helping find forever homes for strays and abandoned animals. Contact information for Cannon County Community for Animals Missy Kehler (615)464-4481.

We need your help!!! Saturday Dec. 3rd at 7:00 PM (the same day as the county parade) we are having out 1st annual lighting of the Christmas tree…TOY & FOOD DRIVE at the firehall. We are providing hotdogs, chips and a drink with a new toy or canned goods donation. We want you to help us make someone’s Christmas a little brighter. Also if you have any Christmas tree decorations that you no longer need and are still usable we would love to have them for our tree!!!
The TOY and CANNED food drive has been updated  to include anything that will help with the Gatlinburg wildfire victims.
Contact us on Mooretown Vol. Fire Department Facebook page or call Chief Micheal D. George  615-542-0282 if you want to help or have decorations we can use. This is our 1st one but we want to continue this every year so we are open for suggestions to make it better. Remember all donations are tax exempt through the Mooretown Vol Fire Aux Inc.

The Cannon County Commission will meet in regular monthly session tonight on the agenda will be to look to approve the CDBG Grant Application, discuss Circuit Court Clerk Lynn Foster’s retirement effective January 1st, listen to quarterly reports by the various departments and Dean Stahman wishes to approach the Commission about considering Buttercup Ridge to be added as a county road.  The meeting will start at 5:00 in the Courtroom of the Cannon County Courthouse
 

A Dodge Ram truck was broken into and items taken while the owner of the truck was hunting in a nearby field.  According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department reports, deputies were dispatched to Sycamore Creek in reference to the break in.  The victim, Roy Lawhon of Vonore Tennessee advised that he returned to his truck to find the rear sliding window was shattered and that 4 pocket knives, 2 skinning knives and a Verizon Home Solution Tablet was stolen.  There was no definitive time for the theft to have occurred.  After Mr. Lawhon returned home, he called back to the Sheriff’s Department with a report of more missing items from the truck.  Those missing items included a range finder, rain suit and two boxes of ammunition.  Investigation is ongoing.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has established a hotline to coordinate reports of missing persons in the areas affected by the recent wildfires in East Tennessee.
Those wishing to report missing individuals believed to be in the affected areas of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Wears Valley may contact 1-800-TBI-FIND. Callers should be prepared to relay as much identifying information as possible, including names, phone numbers, vehicle identification, and last known whereabouts. Recognizing the importance of accounting for individuals who may be missing, the TBI urges the public to refrain from calling to inquire about the status of personal properties in the affected areas.
The information gathered by the TBI will be immediately available to law enforcement authorities in the response area for further follow-up.
 

Santa Claus returns to Woodbury this Saturday as the Woodbury Lions Club will usher in the Christmas season officially.  Saturday morning starting at 7:00 it’s a Pancake Breakfast with Santa.  After the big breakfast event, it’s time to get ready for the Christmas Parade which begins at noon.  If anyone would like to participate in the Parade, please call Bruce Steelman at the UT Extension Center of Cannon County at 615-563-2554.  The day ends at 4:00 with the annual Tour Of Homes event.  You can pick up tickets at the Lions Club Building Saturday with a map to all the homes, enjoy the Christmas village and refreshments at the Woodbury Lions Club Building.  For more information call Bruce Steelman at 563-2554.

RCA Records Nashville artist and former MTSU student Chris Young celebrated the season of giving Nov. 27 by creating an annual scholarship for recording industry students at his alma mater.
“MTSU helped to give me a foundation for the music business, and I want this scholarship to help other students who are looking to take a similar path,” said Young, a native of Murfreesboro.
Young’s gift will allow MTSU’s Department of Recording Industry to award a yearly scholarship, starting this fall, for a rising junior or senior.
Young, who just released his first holiday-themed album, “It Must Be Christmas,” continues to give back to communities along his remaining 2016 “I’m Comin’ Over Tour” stops. Through Dec. 10, he’s encouraging fans to bring a new, unwrapped toy or book to his concerts; the gifts will then be donated to local Toys For Tots campaigns.
The Department of Recording Industry in MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment has been consistently recognized by international publications and organizations as one of the top programs in the world.
Recording industry undergrad majors at MTSU can focus on audio production, commercial songwriting or music business. A Master of Fine Arts degree in recording arts and technologies prepares MTSU graduate students for advanced work in audio production, recording and integrated electronic media.
The department also collaborates with MTSU’s School of Music on a “music industry” minor concentration that allows students to minor in music-industry entrepreneurship or recording industry.
MTSU students who are interested in applying for the scholarship may contact the Department of Recording Industry office at 615-898-2578.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s (THP) Identity Crimes Unit (ICU) wants to help Tennesseans protect themselves from falling victim to identity theft. Cyber Monday has officially kicked off the online shopping season, so online shoppers are reminded to take precaution when entering your personal information.
The ICU has compiled several tips that can help keep online shoppers, and their electronic devices protected from identity thieves.
    Make sure your computer or mobile device is configured securely, and has the appropriate level of security software installed;
    Keep your computer or mobile device current with the latest updates. One of the best ways to keep hackers away from gaining access to your computer or mobile device is to apply software updates and other software repairs when available. By staying current on your updates, you stop hackers from being able to take advantage of software vulnerabilities;
    Protect your computer or mobile device with security software, such as a firewall and or antivirus programs;
    Choose a strong password with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Keep all passwords in a safe, secure place, both at home and at work. Do not use the same password for every program or application, and change passwords on a regular basis, at least once every 90 days;
    Review bank and credit card statements on a regular basis. The impact of identity theft and online crimes can be greatly reduced in your favor, if you can catch it shortly after your data is stolen or when the first use of your information is attempted;
    Do not use public Wi-Fi for shopping. Thieves can use public Wi-Fi to hack the system and steal your information;
    Beware of online offers that look too good to be true, such as supposedly “free” software, and contests that you’ve surprisingly won without entering. These are enticing hooks used by companies to grab your attention;
    Only shop with retailers and websites you know and trust. Make sure the site is secure before entering personal or credit card information by looking for “https” at the beginning of the URL. The “s” means the site is encrypted and secure;
    Protect your personal identifiable information, most importantly your name, home address, phone number, and email address. To take advantage of online services you navigate every day, you will inevitably have to provide personal information in order to pay bills or make purchases. However, do not respond to email messages that ask for personal information, and pay close attention to privacy policies on web sites and in software.
 

Girl Scouts of Cannon County will be holding their 23rd annual GIVEAWAY.
This event will take place at the Cannon Community Center at  630 Lehman Street Woodbury, TN on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to  11:00 a.m.
Local girl scouts gather donations of used clothing, household items, toys and furnishings from their homes, relatives and families and set up the items as in a yard/garage sale.  ALL ITEMS ARE FREE to the public.
If you wish to donate items to the Giveaway please call to set up a time to drop them off.
Items will be given away on a first come, first serve basis.  If you choose to stand outside in line please come dressed for the occasion. Doors will not be opened before 9:00 a.m. and restrooms will be available at that time also.
If you have any questions please contact Emily at 615-542-3626.
 

Colorful leaves and cooler weather lure lots of us outdoors during the fall, and may have you looking for ways to warm up on chilly days and nights. As you celebrate the season, the Tennessee Department of Health reminds Tennessee residents and visitors of the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. It’s a silent killer you cannot see, smell or taste. Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a gas produced by portable heaters, generators and other devices that is dangerous and potentially deadly if inhaled.

“During the fall Tennessee families may use gas grills or generators during activities like tailgating and camping, and we want to remind everyone of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning to help them stay safe while having fun,” said TDH Chief Medical Officer David Reagan, MD, PhD. “When cooler weather arrives, gas fireplaces and portable heaters can pose a risk, so it’s important to remember to use these devices safely and use carbon monoxide detectors to help prevent illness and death from CO poisoning.”

Carbon monoxide is found in fumes produced by items including small gasoline engines, generators, lanterns, fireplaces, water heaters and stoves, or by burning charcoal or wood. Carbon monoxide can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed areas and can poison or kill people who breathe it.

Follow these tips to help prevent CO poisoning:

    Never use a gas generator inside your home, garage, carport, basement, crawlspace, tent or camper or outside near a window, door or vent.
    Generators should only be used outdoors at least 15 feet away from buildings.
    If using a gas or kerosene heater inside a home or other building, be sure it has been properly maintained and follow all manufacturer’s instructions.
    Never use a gas range or gas oven to heat your home.
    Do not use a gas or charcoal grill indoors.
    Do not burn charcoal in your fireplace.
    Do not leave a vehicle running in a garage when the door is closed
    If you have a chimney, have it checked every year by a qualified inspector to make sure it ventilates properly.

TDH recommends use of carbon monoxide detectors as important tools to prevent CO poisoning. CO monitors are widely available at home and hardware stores and can provide an early warning before the gas reaches a dangerous level. CO poisoning often occurs when people have no idea it is happening, such as when they are sleeping.

Common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and confusion. Many of these symptoms are similar to common colds or seasonal flu. Breathing high levels of CO can cause loss of consciousness or even death.

If carbon monoxide poisoning is suspected, turn off possible sources of the gas. Any person who has been exposed to CO should go outside to get fresh air to breathe. If someone is unconscious, open doors and windows to bring in fresh air. For life-threatening carbon monoxide poisoning, call 911. For other questions about carbon monoxide poisoning, call the Tennessee Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

To learn more about carbon monoxide and preventing exposure in your home, visit the TDH Healthy Homes website at http://tn.gov/health/article/carbon-monoxide.