News 2011

The final slate of candidates is set for the DTC Communications’ election of directors next month. Directors will be elected in three exchanges, including the Milton, Norene and Woodbury exchanges Inccumbents Charles Dwight Vinson, Terry McPeak, and Greg Rogers are running unopposed in the Milton, Norene and Woodbury exchanges, respectively.
Voting for directors will take place at the cooperative’s annual meeting on Saturday Sept 17th.  Gates to the Dekalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria will open at 11:45 with voting from noon until 4:00.  The business meeting will begin at 4 or once the last person in line at that time has voted.
Only DTC members may vote and each member must present identification.  For a single membership only that individual may vote.
Thursday September 8th will be the last day to make changes to your membership for the 2011 election.
 

The Cannon County Courthouse is the site for tonight’s regular monthly meeting of the Cannon County Board Of Education.  The meeting’s agenda consists of an update on where things stand with the Cannon County School’s Budget for the new fiscal year. The Board will also get an update on the cooling tower project at Cannon County High School.  Woodland’s PTW President Ms. Dena Thomas will address the board to ask permission to put a low voltage spotlight on the statue they recently dedicated to Rhonda Martin and on the rock sign in front of the school.  The meeting starts tonight at 6:00  

Recently Planning Design and Research Engineers of Nashville, recieved samples of the water and ceiling from Stan Dobson, adminstrator of elections of Cannon County for testing. The samples came from the Adams Office Building on West Main Street in which the Election Offices are housedThe ceiling sample provided was tested for asbestos content. The labratory did not find asbestos in the sample. However according to results from a letter to Mr. Dobson, the water sample Dobson submitted to the office had a distinct corrosion color and therefore the engineers had it analyzed for metal content. The results indicate that the water is not of drinking quality. It has a high level of iron, lead, manganese and copper. It may also appear to have other compounds that were not tested to minimize the cost. The testing concluded that the higher concentration may be due to the older plumbing in the building. The building is also home to Cannon County Health Department, Schools Central Office, Food Bank, SAVE, Emergency Medical Services Veterans’s Affairs and the Cannon County Human Resources Agency,

The Riverside Center along with the Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting a free Caregiver’s Afternoon Out from 1 to 5 today at the Senior Center. This is designed to give caregiver’s of those affected by Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease an opportunity to bring their loved ones to the center during this time. Qualified and trained employees of Riverside Center will care for and provide activities and snacks for the participants. If interested in particpating contact the Cannon County Senior Center at 563-5304 The Center will also be home for a Luau today as the staff invites those participating to put on their Luau clothing and head on over for a festive potluck Luau. An authentic Hula dancer will be on hand to perform and teach hula dances. The activity starts at 11:30

Middle Tennessee Electric’s Annual Meeting will be held Aug. 20 at Embassy Suites Murfreesboro – Hotel and Conference Center located next to The Avenue shopping center. Prize registration for members starts at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 10 a.m. The meeting’s business session begins at 9. “This year’s meeting carries special significance for our cooperative and our members,” MTEMC President Frank Jennings said. “This marks our 75th year of providing power to our communities, and we plan to show a special video at the meeting to commemorate our cooperative’s 75 years.”
The meeting will feature the crowning of a new Miss MTEMC and include a used truck giveaway; however, the voting for the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee will be done a little differently this year. 
“Since no director or nominating committee petitions were submitted before the deadline,” Jennings said, “there will be no contested elections this year. This eliminates the need for voting by machine both in the district offices the week prior to the Annual Meeting and at the Annual Meeting. However, there will be a voice vote at the meeting confirming the candidates as elected.”
The meeting also gives members an opportunity to sit in on a business session, receive a free health screening and be eligible for a number of door prizes, including a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado extended cab pickup truck.  
As always, the Miss Middle Tennessee Electric beauty pageant is part of the day’s events. Twenty-seven contestants ages 16-21 will compete for the title. The winner will have her choice of $1,000 cash or a trip to Washington D.C. as part of the Rural Electric Youth Tour, valued at $1,200. The first and second runners-up also earn prizes.
As part of its bylaws, MTEMC has held a members’ meeting every year since the not-for-profit cooperative was organized in 1936 by a group of Middle Tennessee citizens. The organization has grown to become one of the largest electrical cooperatives in the country. MTEMC has a membership of approximately 185,000 residences, businesses and industries in Rutherford, Williamson, Wilson, Cannon and surrounding counties.

Friday marks the beginning of football in Cannon County with the fourth annual Barbecue Bash, hosted by the Cannon County High School Athletic Council.  Food is available starting at 11 in the morning.  Player and Cheerleader introductions will begin at 6:30 p.m.  All Cannon county Youth, junior high and high school football players and cheerleaders will be recognized.  The Cannon County High School Harmonic Pride of Cannon County Marching Band will provide music for the evening. The meal priced at $10 per plate includes barbecue sandwich, slaw, beans and a drink.  All proceeds go to support the Cannon County High School Athletic Council.

Some growers are planning on opening the Cannon County Farmers Market today between 3 and 6:00 this evening.  Patrons can find fresh produce like beans, okra, lettuce, cabbage and onions.  Featured fruits sold include cantelope and watermelons. The Market is open Tuesdays afternoons and Saturday morning during the growing season. The Cannon County Farmers Market is located at the Cannon County Arts Center on John Bragg Highway.

The list is growing smaller each week.  34 people are scheduled to appear before Judge Susan Melton in Cannon County General Sessions Court.  A few weeks ago in one of the longest dockets of the history of Cannon County Court, over 100 people appeared in Court.  Last week the number decreased to 59.  This week among the 34, those with 4 or more charges scheduled to appear include Cory Allen Chapman,  charged with aggravated burglary, 2 counts of theft under $500.00, and motor vehicle burglary.  Christopher Lee McMahan, 2 counts of felony evading arrest, traffic control device, unregistered vehicle and failure to stop at a stop light.  Several cases on the docket involve charges of suspended or revoked licenses and domestic assault.

The Cannon County Republican Party is looking for a new Chairperson following the resignation of Marcus Bowling this past Saturday. Mr. Bowling had a change of venue of his job as a medical supply consultant and felt that he couldn’t provide the necessary dedication that he believes the job of Chairperson required.  Although he has held the office of chairperson for a short period of time, he has been instrumental in helping to reorganize the Cannon County Republican Party since October of 2010 and a key force behind meetings and events held during that time. The Cannon County Republican Party will hold a general meeting on Saturday August 13th at 4:00 in the afternoon at the Cannon County Courthouse. The agenda items include Consideration and election of role of Chairperson for the Cannon County Republican Party and to approve by-laws for the Cannon county Republican Party.
 

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Success By 6 initiative has launched an Active Learning campaign that will target pre-kindergarten children. Active Learning is unique, comprehensive educational programming in the areas of math, reading, and science. The programming is designed to be used within pre-kindergarten facilities, at home with families or in any educational capacity. The programming is accessible to the public through the local United Way’s website at http://uwrutherford.org/CommunityImpact/ActiveLearning.aspx and will feature new content on a quarterly basis.
Success By 6 focuses on early childhood development for the community, based on the principles of collaboration and prevention. The goal of Success By 6 is to ensure that all children develop the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical capacities and skills they need to achieve well being, and be ready to learn when they start kindergarten.
For questions or more information about Active Learning or Success By 6, please contact Jennifer Smith at 615-893-7303 or Jennifer.Smith@uwrutherford.org.