Cannon Calendar

The Living Well with Chronic Conditions (LWCC) program will be conducted once a week for six weeks beginning February 7 at 12 noon at the Cannon County Senior Center in Woodbury. This program is intended for anyone living with a chronic condition, family members, friends and caregivers of an individual with a chronic condition.
Each session is two hours in length. Space is limited to twenty participants. Call the Senior Center at 563-5304 to register today. There is NO registration fee as it is funded through UT Extension, Family and Consumer Sciences and Department of Human Service secured grants.
This includes the cost of the program, materials and the book Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, a $15.00 value.
Developed by Stanford University, this evidence-based program teaches practical skills on managing chronic diseases. Participants learn about self-management of their health condition and ways to work effectively with their health care professionals.
This program was offered last spring in Woodbury and was very beneficial to those who participated with one participant commenting that the LWCC program “made me look at changes that I could do to make handling my life better. The weekly action plan made me accountable for the changes I put in place and having to report my progress really motivated me to get it done.”
Through this interactive program, participants gain confidence in their ability to cope with their health condition and become motivated to make lifestyle changes, adhere to prescribed medical treatments and become informed patients.
Contact Carla Bush, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at the UT Extension, Cannon County Office if you have questions about this program, cybush@utk.edu or 615-563-2554.

On February 23, the Cannon County Farm Bureau is the sponsor. The University of Tennessee has been conducting research on alternative methods of disposing of deceased livestock animals. During the past year, researchers have conducted a trial with deceased horses, dairy cows and an assortment of livestock animals. Their findings will provide an alternative to the traditional “dead animal” pickup. This service has not been available in the county due to the cost. Shawn Hawkins, Assistant Professor with the University of Tennessee Extension Service will provide insight on the status of the trial and practical alternatives for the livestock owner. Others topics to be discussed on the 23rd include: update on the control of wild hogs in Middle Tennessee, EPA policies effecting agriculture and update on legislative issues being considered at the Tennessee General Assembly concerning animal abuse, child labor and transporting livestock. There is no charge to attend Farm Family School and everyone is welcome to attend!

Horse Night is scheduled for March 1st. Dr. Bridget McIntosh will discuss Parasite Control and Nutrition Needs for the Stabled Horse. This session is sponsored by the Cannon County Walking Horse Association.

All meetings will be held at the Woodbury Lions Club Building beginning at 7:00. In the event of severe weather or change in the 2012 schedule, listen to WBRY radio, WBRY.com or cannoncourier.com. Help spread the word, bring a friend or neighbor to Farm Family School! For more information please contact the Cannon County Extension Office at 563-2554. All programs conducted by the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service are conducted on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, Religion, veteran status or other legally protected categories.

ALADDIN JR. FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10-FEBRUARY 19 2012
Join the cast of over 50 area youth, in Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tale! With over-the-top characters and lessons about following your heart, Aladdin, Jr. promises to be a great time for people of all ages.

Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. is sponsored by Wild About Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and is part of the 2012 Centerstage Series.

The performance schedule for all shows is Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $8 and may be purchased by calling the Arts Center box office at (615) 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073. A $3 discount for students, seniors or groups over 10 is valid for all performances. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.artscenterofcc.com

Directed by Allison Barnett and Matt Hunter, two casts of over 50 young actors are prepared to delight their audiences with this colorful, energetic and entertaining production.

The ABU cast includes: Mason Leonard, Kaitlyn Palmer Mandi Davis, Michael Higdon, John House, Aidan McVey, Mitchell Reed, Gosh Grimes, Weston Hargrove, Madie Smith, Sarah Kate Helton, Anna Whittemore, Stephanie Garcia, Isabella Smith, Mileah Milstead, Miranda Reed, Shelly Harris, Ling-Ling Phongsa, Peyton Smith, Miley Smith, Keely Newhauser, Chamberlin Little, Shelby Jones, Riann Laux, Addison Melton, Bradi Mason, and Mackenzie Turney.

The IAGO cast includes: Mason Leonard, Peri Watson, Zxavior Phillips, Nicholas Emerton, John House, Josh Grimes, Hannah Nave, Aidan McVey, Pearson Hughes, Miranda Reed, Jacob Reed, Meredith Tarkington, Cheyenne McAdoo, Zoe Phillips, Emily Thibodeaux, Madie Smith, Sydney Callahan, Addy Stanley, Kiley Hughes, Carter Cantrell, Maya Denning, Jana Denning, Elinore Thibodeaux, Emily Nave, Sienne Phillips, Ave Grubbs, and Danielle Hughes.

The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of the town of Woodbury, approximately 20 minutes from Murfreesboro, Manchester, and McMinnville and one hour southeast of Nashville. Office hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information check our website at  HYPERLINK http://www.artscenterofcc.com www.artscenterofcc.com or call 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073.

If You Go
What: Aladdin, Jr.
Where: The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury, TN 37190
When: February 10-19
Tickets: $8 with discounts for groups, seniors or students
Contact: (615) 563-2787 or 1-800-235-9073 or www.artscenterofcc.com

EARLY VOTING BEGINS FOR MARCH PRIMARIES-WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 15 2012
Early Voting begins on Feb. 15 for the March 6 Presidential Primary and the County Republican Primary.

Early Voting will be held at the Cannon County Election Commission Office in the Adams Office Building at 301 West Main St., Room #244, (Tatum Street Entrance).

Times the office will be open for Early Voting are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays through Feb. 28, with the exception of Feb. 23, when it will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The office will also be open for Early Voting on two Saturdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon.

The last day to register to vote in the March primaries is Feb. 6.

COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION AT FAIRGROUNDS-THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16 2012
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Cannon County, Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Cannon County Community Center located at the Fairgrounds.

Everyone must present a valid UCHRA commodity card in order to receive commodities.  The U.S.D.A.'s Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program is available to all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.

CHILI SUPPER BENEFIT SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18 2012
Chili Supper Saturday February 18th Special Auction at the Senior Citizens Center.  Benefits The Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star and Shriners Hospital.  Door prize will be given with ticket.  Eat from 4-6 p.m.  Auction at 6 p.m.

FCE MEETING AT CRIPPLE CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21 2012
The FCE February 21, 2012 meeting will be held at the Cripple Creek Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m.

 Gail Norton, County President, will host this meeting.

The following topics will be discussed:  Pillow Case Project, Recuritment, Shut-in Visitations, April Field Trip, March Miller Coliseum Project,and schlorships for the May fce 2012 Camp in Cookville.

Programs for the Cannon County FCE are offered to all eligible people regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disabilitiy, religion or veteran status.  For more information contact Penny Meyers, 409.6200.

UNITED WAY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21 2012
The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced that its annual Community Celebration will be held Tuesday, February 21, at 11:30 AM at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.

Tickets are $10 per person for open seating or $150 for a reserved table of ten. Reservations may be made online at www.uwrutherford.org. Reservations are required by February 10.

The Community Celebration serves as an opportunity to recognize the past year’s accomplishments, corporate partners and volunteers of United Way. This year's event will include the announcement of a special milestone at United Way.

The Community Celebration is sponsored by Regions Bank, Publix, Nissan and Embassy Suites.

For questions, please contact Meagan Flippin at 893-7303 or Meagan.Flippin@uwrutherford.org.

WINTERFEST AND ANTIQUES APPRAISAL FAIR SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH
On Saturday, February 25, the Old Feed Store Antique Mall will have its Annual Winterfest and Antiques Appraisal Fair. There will be discounts throughout the store. Sue Armstrong Thompson, IA " The One Woman Road Show" will be there from 10:00 - 2:00 to appraise your items. Please call the store for more details.  615-563-2108.

TWRA HUNTER SAFETY COURSE MARCH 5TH 6TH 8TH AND 9TH
A TWRA Hunter Safety Course will be offered March 5, 6, 8 and 9.
The course will be conducted at the Cannon County Community Center at 630 W. Lehman St. from 6 to 9 p.m. on those dates.

The course is free. Class size is limited to 30 students.

In order to enroll, students must provided their Social Security Number.

For additional information contact Trina Shelton at 1-800-624-7406 or 1-615-781-6658.