News 2012

The Dekalb County Tigers defense shut out yet another opponent.  This time it was the Cannon County Lions.  The defense had every answer and reacted quickly on every offensive Lion snap of the ball.  The Lions managed 30 carries in the game but most of them went backwards for a total game yardage of negative 67.  The passing game only gained 10 yards.  The Dekalb County offense put together a collective 378 yards of total offense and that wasn’t counting the big punt and kick returns that the team had.  Cannon became the third team in as many games to not be able to score a point against the Tiger Defense en route to a 42-0 Dekalb win.  The Lions now will have to get focused for the first of two games on the road this Friday when they travel to Westmoreland.  In other recent high school sports the Cannon County Lionettes soccer team lost to Livingston Thursday 5-1

The Cannon County Lions will attempt to be the first in three season games to score against the Dekalb County Tigers.  The next door neighbor rivals have outscore opponents 115-0 in their first two games, while on the Lion side of things Cannon has been outscored 64-13 in their two games.  The Lions led by Cody Petro realize that they will have to do a solid job offensively and play a turnover free game.  The defense has been able to contain the opposition ground game at times but will have to make a significant improvement against the pass to be able to stay in this game.  Last year in Smithville Dekalb ran away with it early 56-6.  Tonight’s activities will begin with Murphy’s Matchups at 5:30 followed by the Thunder pregame at 6:00.  Coaches Corner with Coach Brent Bush will start up at 6:45 followed by the kickoff of the game beginning at Fred Schwartz field in Woodbury at 7:00.  WBRY invites you to listen tonight to Football Friday on AM 1540/FM96.7 WBRY and streaming live on WBRY.com  

Varisty – CCHS vs. Providence Christian Academy  
Set 1:  CCHS 27 – PCA 25
Set 2:  CCHS 25 – PCA 16
Set 3:  CCHS 25 – PCA 14
 
Aces:  Hannah Faulkner – 3, Emily Sissom – 2, Ariana Kailiponi – 8, Marion Wallace – 3
Kills:  Emily Sissom – 1, Ariana Kailiponi – 1, Abbey Spry – 5, Marion Wallace – 1
Blocks:  Emily Sissom – 1, Ariana Kailiponi – 1
Tips:  Hannah Faulkner – 1, Emily Sissom – 7, Ariana Kailiponi – 5, Abbey Spry – 3
Digs:  Abbey Spry – 2
 
JV – CCHS vs. Providence Christian Academy
 
Set 1:  CCHS 25 – PCA 23
Set 2:  CCHS 25 – PCA 23
 
Aces:  Cheyenne Fann – 1, Rachel Dorris – 2, Shawni Heery – 2, Madelynne Bogle – 1
Kills:  Haylee Mooneyham – 1
Tips:  Emily Sissom – 1
Digs:  Emily Sissom – 2, Catie Adams – 1

Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons and Tennessee Highway Patrol Colonel Tracy Trott today announced the department’s second “No Refusal” enforcement campaign at a joint press conference with the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Nashville.The “No Refusal” enforcement effort, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 31 and concluding at midnight on Monday, September 3, will also coincide with the Labor Day holiday weekend. “No Refusal” is the latest enforcement strategy aimed at deterring impaired driving and reducing fatal crashes on Tennessee roadways.  The new law, passed this year by the General Assembly, allows law enforcement officials to seek search warrants for blood samples in cases involving suspected impaired drivers.
“There were five counties that participated in the first ‘No Refusal’ campaign, and zero fatalities were reported in those counties during the Fourth of July, 126-hour enforcement. Our congratulations go out to the law enforcement, prosecutors and judges that participated in the effort,” Commissioner Gibbons said. “We are proud to again partner with local and state officials and highway safety advocates, including the Governor’s Highway Safety Office and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, in an expanded 16-county ‘No Refusal’ weekend,” Commissioner Gibbons added. 
This targeted enforcement will focus on 16 counties where impaired driving and fatal crashes have increased in 2012. Two counties from each of the eight THP Districts will participate, including Roane and Campbell (Knoxville District); McMinn and Meigs (Chattanooga District); Robertson and Rutherford (Nashville District); Shelby and Tipton (Memphis District); Jefferson and Sullivan (Fall Branch District); Cumberland and Warren (Cookeville District); Bedford and Lincoln (Lawrenceburg District); and Chester and Weakley (Jackson District).
“Drunk driving continues to threaten public safety, and we refuse to stand by and give offenders the opportunity to claim innocent lives on our roadways,” Col. Trott said. “Our State Troopers will aggressively seek out violators and remove them from state roads. We look forward to working with our local law enforcement partners in the 16 selected counties across the state during this ‘No Refusal’ enforcement.”  
In Tennessee, the preliminary number of alcohol-related crashes has increased 8.7 percent through the first seven months of 2012, compared to that same time period last year.  During that time, there were 2,995 crashes involving impaired drivers. That is 240 more than the 2,755 crashes during those same dates in 2011.
Colonel Trott also noted the number of DUI arrests made by State Troopers in 2012. They arrested 3,557 individuals for impaired driving from January 1 through August 13, 2012. In 2011, the number of arrests made during that time was 2,757. That’s a 29 percent increase during the same dates.
In addition to the ‘No Refusal’ program, motorists can also expect sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols in other counties across the state for routine holiday enforcement. 
During the 2011 Labor Day holiday, 12 people were killed in 11 fatal crashes on Tennessee roadways. That’s up from the 10 vehicular fatalities in 2010. Last year, alcohol was involved in two of the fatalities, and 40 percent of the vehicle occupants killed was not wearing safety restraints. Two motorcyclists were also killed during the 78-hour holiday period. 
“Alcohol and seat belt usage are contributing factors in too many crashes in our state. This year, 55 percent of vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing safety restraints. Our collaborative effort this weekend is also the perfect time to remind all motorists and their passengers to buckle up,” GHSO Director Kendell Poole said.
As of August 28, 2012, preliminary statistics indicate 666 have died on Tennessee roadways, an increase of 41 deaths (6.6%) compared to 625 fatalities at this same time last year.
Schedule of Checkpoints around Cannon County include
Friday August 31st Drivers License Checkpoints Warren County at Night.  Locations Yager Road and Pinewood, State Route 30 and State Route 127
Saturday September 1st Drivers License Checkpoints Rutherford County Hwy. 96 E and Bradley Creek Road Afternoon.  Sobriety Checkpoint South Rutherford Blvd Saturday Night
Drivers License Checkpoint Wilson County 231 Lojac Rd
Sunday September 2nd Rutherford County-Drivers License Checkpoint 96E and Milton Road Afternoon, Sobriety Checkpoint: Hwy 41 and 70 at 840-Night
 

Bicycle enthusiasts across the state are preparing for the annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, which will kick off its 23rd year with a seven-day ride beginning Sept. 8 and will feature a loop through some of Middle and East Tennessee’s most beautiful landscapes. Originating at Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville, Tenn., this year’s route will feature a combination of rolling hills, valleys and some flat terrain. Cyclists can expect to experience beautiful, rural Tennessee scenery and interesting back roads along the way, including visits to several Tennessee State Parks such as Harrison Bay in the Chattanooga area.  
“Highlighting the scenic Cumberland Plateau, this year’s BRAT will have more climbs than last year’s route,” said Ryan Forbess, director of the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee.  “In terms of effort level, the 2012 BRAT will include a balance of some long-distance rides and some shorter distance days – designed to challenge our expert cyclists, while accommodating recreational riders.” 
Riders will camp overnight at four Tennessee State Parks along the route, including Cumberland Mountain, Standing Stone, Pickett and Harrison Bay state parks.  The city of Kingston will host one overnight stay at Fort Southwest Point. As part of this year’s BRAT ride, one layover day is planned on Sept. 12 at Cumberland Mountain State Park, giving cyclists an opportunity to sightsee – including nature hikes and canoeing. Back by popular demand are two three-day ride options, which are available for those who aren’t ready for a weeklong tour or have limited vacation time.
The event will begin with check-in at Cumberland Mountain State Park starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, followed by a rider’s meeting at 6:30 p.m.  In celebration of Tennessee State Parks’ 75th Anniversary, a special presentation about the parks’ unique history will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.  On Sunday, riders will be introduced to the route with a scenic 74.6-mile ride to Standing Stone State Park.  Other details include: 

Costs for riders range from $395 for the full, seven-day ride to $60 for a single-day rider. The optional three-day ride is $225.  There is a non-rider charge for those using alternative transportation, which is $200 for the seven-day ride and $100 for the three-day ride.  

All costs include accommodations and food, excluding single-day riders. 

Each registered participant will receive a commemorative 2012 BRAT T-shirt.  

Daily mileage ranges from 70 miles on the first and longest leg of the route to 52 miles on the final day.
“While the BRAT is not a race, it is a significant ride that requires preparation,” Forbess advised. “Even experienced riders appreciate the support staff we offer along the route that can provide assistance and transportation for those who encounter problems or simply can’t complete that day’s mileage. Our goal is to provide an outstanding experience for participants of all ages.”  
The 23rd Annual Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee is sponsored by Tennessee State Parks, Grand Fondo Cycles, REI, the city of Kingston, Nineteenth Creative, the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the Monterey Depot Museum, Hub City Bicycle Company, Byrdstown-Pickett County Chamber of Commerce and Keep Tennessee Beautiful.  A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Cumberland Trail Conference and the Tennessee State Park Rangers Association, both non-profit organizations.  
For registration information or more details about the 2012 Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee, please visit the main webpage at www.tnstateparks.com/BRAT or www.thebrat.org.  Visit the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee on Facebook.  Riders with questions are encouraged to contact Ryan Forbess via e-mail at Ryan.Forbess@tn.gov.  

Twenty-two donations of blood were given at a Blood Assurance blood drive held by Stones River Hospital on Wednesday, August 1st.  When each unit of blood is separated into components, the generosity of the staff and community will benefit up to 66 lives in the local area. A 32 inch flat screen television was donated by SRH and given away to Kayla Albrecht by Pat Greene, CNO. 
Blood Assurance is the official blood provider to the Stones River Hospital in addition to 50 other hospitals and healthcare facilities in the region.  Each day, a minimum of 400 donations are needed to meet the demands of patients in our area.
 
The next blood drive will be held on Wednesday, October 10 from 11:00 – 4:00 and then Wednesday, December 19 from 11:00 – 4:00.  Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent) and weigh at least 110 pounds. All blood donors will receive a free t-shirt and snack. Stones River Hospital won’t be giving away a television at either of these dates, but we do encourage everyone to come and save lives by donating blood.
 

University of Tennessee Extension Soil Fertility Specialist Hugh Savoy says that fall is an excellent time for soil sampling farm fields and getting those samples to the laboratory ahead of the spring rush. This is especially true after fall rains have softened farm fields so that sampling to the proper 6-inch depth is possible.Dr. Savoy strongly recommends using the UT Soil,Plant and Pest Center for your soil analysis and subsequent lime and fertilizer recommendations.
When you send a soil sample to the
UT Soil,Plant and Pest Center, how good are the lab results and recommendations on lime and fertilizer?
First of all, quality control at the lab is your silent, but ever present partner. After each tray of 50 farmer samples, the lab checks its equipment against a sample of known levels of certain elements and pH to make sure the equipment is obtaining accurate information. The lab also participates in a national quality control program to ensure that instruments and procedures are being correctly used and giving correct results.
But quality control does not stop there. Many field comparisons of recommendations given by the Soil, Plant and Pest Center to those given by other laboratories have been conducted over the years. All of these studies have indicated that farmers get as good a return and often a much better return on their fertilizer dollars spent when following the UT Soil, Plant and Pest Center recommendations for lime and fertilizer application in cropping systems.
Soil testing is an important first step for a profitable nutrient management program. Begin your program in partnership with the UT Soil, Plant and Pest Center located in Nashville. Visit or call your county Extension office for soil test submission kits or go online at (http://soilplantandpest.utk.edu/infosheets.htm) for information sheets and instructions on submitting your soil samples.
 

The Mayor of the City of Woodbury, Harold Patrick, and theCounty Executive of Cannon County, Mike Gannon, have jointly
declared September 16, 2012 as, The American Legion Day”.
As they presented the proclamation, both , praised the 93 year
old veterans service organization, the largest in the nation,
for its continuing work to aid wounded warriors and military
families,, for Legionnaires’ legacy of community volunteerism
and for the organization’s significant role in establishing
important national legislation.
The American Legion remains today an active and vigorous
advocate for service members, veterans and their families not
only on Capitol Hill, but right here in Woodbury and Cannon
County. The Mayor and County Executive both stated, “Among
it’s greatest legislative achievements was the enactment of
the..GI Bill of Rights. The initial draft of the GI Bill was
written by Legionnaires at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
Many consider the GI Bill as one of the greatest pieces of
legislation ever enacted.
“Congress presented The American Legion its federal charter on
September 16, 1919; therefore, we think it only fitting that
we proclaim September 16, 2012, “The American Legion Day.” We
sincerely hope all citizens here in Woodbury and Cannon County
will join us in supporting this well -earned measure,
demonstrating our mutual esteem and reverence for this
outstanding organization.”
Bobby E. Ferrell, Commander, of The Hilton Stone American
Legion Post 279, expressed his gratitude for the
proclamation. “We are very grateful to Mayor Patrick and
County Executive Mike Gannon, the city council and the county
commissioners, for your fine efforts in establishing
September 16th as “The American Legion Day.”
With a current membership of 2.4 -million wartime veterans,
The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of
a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism, and
youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their
communities through more than 14,00 Posts across the nation. In Tennessee
alone there are 189 American Legion Posts with over 30,000 legionnaires.

Summer is almost over!  Why not stretch the season a little by curling up in the sunshine with a good book.  We add new materials every week and have even purchased clean replacement copies of some of your old favorites.  
We are getting ready to pack for our move out of the main floor.  We must have everything out by October 1st.  Around the first of next year we will move back in and begin enjoying our newly expanded and remodeled library.  We are picking colors for carpeting and tile and enjoying seeing our new addition take shape before our eyes.  One of the most exciting features will be the improved “tech lab” with space for 24 public use computers.  Right now we have only 8 and we often have a waiting list of people who are anxious to use the next available computer.
 
You may wish to consider doing some early holiday shopping at the Friends of the Library Book Sale before these bargains are packed for the move.  (Besides, if you buy them, we won’t have as many items to pack and move!)
 
And speaking a bit more about the upcoming move, please contact us at 563-5861 if you are interested in helping.  We will need volunteers to help us pack both books and furniture and dismantle shelving for storage.

The Cannon County Election Commission will be meeting on 9/10/12 at 5:30 pm at the Cannon County Courthouse. The agenda for the meeting
 
1.) Approve all previous meeting minutes from 7/2/12 to present.
 
2.) Review & call for Referendum that goes on the Woodbury City ballot for retail package stores to sell alcoholic beverages
 
3.) Approve Poll workers and classifications.
 
4.) Approve Absentee Counting Board.
 
5.) Approve Early Voting Dates and Times.
 
6.) Approve Nursing Home Voting Date, Time & Workers.
 
7.) Lock and Seal Ballot Boxes.
 
8.) Approve placing an ad seeking additional Poll Workers.
 
9.) Readdress actions taken during the July 2, 2012 Election Commission Meeting concerning the AOE position; and also an Presentation by Stan Dobson.
 
10.) Readdress the Deputy AOE position, work hours and pay rate.
 
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11.) Address Mandatory Fire Marshal requirements such as Entrances & Exits, Alarms, Signs, Lights, Smoke/Fire Detectors, Extinguishers and Evacuation Plans & Postings and Maximum Capacity Limits, to ensure Voter and Office Workers’ safety.
 
12.) Set new Meeting Day for each Month’s Regular Schedule.
 
13.) Evaluate new Poll Worker Application and  implementation.
 
14.) Adopt our Mission Statement and include it on our Web Site.
 
15.) Meeting will Adjourn at the Election Office after locking ballot boxes.