News 2012

Have your children ever asked you for help with their homework or a project, and you didn’t have a clue how to help? We can HELP with that. • Who? Cannon County Schools in collaboration with the Cannon County Library System
• What? To help you* help your children with schoolwork, every week we will discuss a topic that will help you understand how to help your children. Also, every week, we will work with you on any specific homework or project questions you and your children have.
• When? Beginning August 15 every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6. (Does not meet when schools are not in session.)
• Where? Dates and locations listed on back
• Why? To HELP you help your children succeed in school!
• Cost? FREE!
Questions?  Call Nellie McCollum 615-563-3363 or text 615-604-3583 or email anna.mccollum@ccstn.com
Or Call Patti Chappell 615-563-4853 or text 615-542-3534 or email pattichappell31@yahoo.com
*The HELP Program is for adults to help their children, so the parents/guardians must attend. NO children can attend the program unaccompanied.
Dates and Locations (All sessions are Wednesday from 4:30-6:00)
Students MUST be accompanied by parent/guardian.  All county families are welcome at every school!
Goals, Online Resources, and Helping Your Child with Homework
Aug. 15 – Woodbury Grammar
Aug. 22 – Woodland Elementary
Aug. 29 – West Side Elementary
Sept. 5 – Short Mountain Elementary
Sept. 12 – East Side Elementary
Sept. 19 – Auburn Elementary
Sept. 26 – CCHS – How do I help my child prepare for the ACT?
What are Common Core Standards and why should I care?
Oct. 3 – Woodbury Grammar
Oct. 10 – Woodland Elementary
Oct. 24 – West Side Elementary
Oct. 31 – Short Mountain Elementary
Nov. 7 – East Side Elementary
Nov. 14 – Auburn Elementary
Nov. 28 – CCHS – How do I help my child go to college?
Dec. 5 – Location to be announced – Preview of the next half of the school year.
Dec. 12 – Location to be announced – Reading when School is Out, Celebration!

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation today released the first-ever study of crimes against the elderly as reported by Tennessee law enforcement agencies through the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS) from 2009 through 2011.The report is an analysis of Group A offenses classified as crimes against persons and crimes against property where the victim of the crime was age 65 or older.
The report showed a slight increase in the number of elderly victims each year over the three year period even though the total number of victims of crime decreased over the same period.
Elderly victims increased 7% between 2009 and 2011 where the total number of victims decreased by 5%. Four Group A categories were analyzed: robbery, burglary, assault and fraud. The 2010 census documented that the elderly population represents 13.4% of the United States population.
Elder abuse can present itself in multiple forms including fraud, assault and neglect and is broadly defined as the mistreatment or abusive behavior toward older adults. The elderly are vulnerable targets of crime due to the commonly found characteristics of the age group such as diminished physical capacity and mobility. They are also targeted in fraud and identity theft cases.
The Tennessee Adult Protection Act under Tennessee law requires the reporting of adult abuse, neglect or exploitation by individuals suspecting adult abuse.
Highlights of the “Crimes Against the Elderly Report” 
• Just over 6% of all victims reported in incidents between 2009 and 2011 were elderly.
• Burglary is the most often reported offense committed against the elderly followed by vandalism and theft – all other larceny.
• One in 10 burglary victims were 65 years or older accounting for more than 20% of all crimes committed against the elderly each year from 2009 through 2011.
• More than 46% of robbery offenses against the elderly occur at home.
• Between 2009 and 2011, 6,275 fraud offenses were reported as having an elderly victim which accounts for nearly 13% of all fraud victims. 
• Offenders of assault offenses are overwhelmingly known to elderly victims. Of the 2,896 assault offenses, 41% were committed by family members.
• A total of 65,220 offenders committed crimes against the elderly between 2009 and 2011. Males were two times more likely to offend against this population than females.
The intention of this study is to give perspective to the ongoing issue of elderly victims of crime and to be informative and useful.

As voters head to the polls Thursday, they should remember that the state Division of Elections has a toll-free hotline number for anyone who has questions or experiences problems during the voting process.That number is 1-877-850-4959.
Election officials staffing the hotline can answer questions about the state’s new photo identification law or any other election-related issues.
“This hotline is offered as a public service to Tennesseans and it is the definitive source for information regarding Tennessee elections,” Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins said. “I hope citizens will use the hotline to resolve any questions they may have about elections, today or in the future.”
Accurate, official election information can also be found on the Internet at: www.GoVoteTN.com.

Judge Susan Melton presided over General Sessions Court on Tuesday. Some of the results of the various cases that appeared on the docked included:Ace Jerome Barrett agreed to the revocation of probation. His probation was extended 11 months 29 days.
Amber Elaine Fahey agreed to the revocation of probation. She was ordered to serve 21 days and her probation was extended 11 months 8 days.
Timothy Craig Graham agreed to the revocation of probation. He was ordered to serve 1 day and his probation was extended 11 months 28 days.
William David Labbe’s judicial diversion was terminated. He entered a guilty plea to possession of drug paraphernalia. He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail. That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $150.00 fine and the costs. In another case Labbe agreed to the revocation of his probation. His probation was extended 11 months 29 days.
Kermit James Peebles III agreed to the revocation of probation. He was ordered to serve 45 days and his probation was extended 11 months.
Benjamin Casey Roberts agreed to the revocation of probation. He was ordered to serve 60 days and his probation was extended 11 months 27 days. In another case Roberts pled guilty to driving while license suspended. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail. That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 48 hours, equal time on probation, and paying the costs. Roberts’ charge of false statement was retired for 11 months 29 days.
Jane Leann Henl Stroupe agreed to the violation of probation. She was ordered to serve 21 days.
A Capias was issued for Hope Antionette Dennis, Timothy Daniel Meeks, Nicole Muncey, Jeremy Lee Shea, and Victoria Hope Winchester for failure to appear.
 
 

A total of 326,876 Tennesseans voted early or absentee by mail, easily surpassing the previous high for an August election during a presidential year. The previous record – in August 2008 – was 217,441.Early voting ended Saturday. The election will be held Thursday.
It is important to compare elections with the same or similar races on the ballot because that can affect turnout. For example, the presidential election in November is expected to have a higher turnout. Also, August elections during non-presidential years tend to have higher turnout because high profile races for county mayor and sheriff are on the ballot then.
“For the last year, our Division of Elections has conducted an unprecedented voter outreach effort,” Secretary of State Tre Hargett said. “This campaign was launched to help educate people about Tennessee’s new photo ID law. Not only have election officials at the state and the county level done a good job in informing people about that law, but they have also raised awareness about this year’s elections. We see that reflected in these record early voting numbers.”

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation captured the latest addition to the state’s Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive list over the weekend after multiple law enforcement agencies generated leads on his whereabouts and located him in a Fairview, Tenn. residence. 
Gregorio Rosas Arenas, 35, was found hiding in a closet under a pile of clothes and bed sheets in an inner room of a house located at 1418 East Fairview Boulevard. TBI, U.S. Marshals and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. gained entry to the residence after receiving information Arenas was barricaded inside and may have committed suicide or was about to attempt suicide. He was safely located and taken into custody at approximately 5:20pm yesterday.
 
Arenas was wanted for criminal homicide for the July 20, 2012 fatal shooting of 29-year-old Albertano Guerrero Trejo. According to witnesses, Trejo was inside his apartment on 129 Cascade Avenue in McMinnville when Arenas came to the door, an argument erupted and Trejo was shot and killed.
 

Cannon County TCAP math results showed a 12.4 percent growth over last years scores.  In Reading TCAP scores showed a 4.3 percent growth.  District proficiency levels revealed major improvements in math skills.  More than 50 districts showed double digit growth over last year in Algebra I.  Cannon County Schools came within three tenths of a point to stretch that figure to 51 as test results showed a 9.7 percent growth. he Tennessee Department of Education is pleased to announce today that student performance on the 2012 Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program improved significantly in school districts across the state.
 
Nearly all of the state’s 136 districts saw proficiently levels increase, and two-thirds improved in every subject of the 3-8 TCAP Achievement tests.
 
The district-by-district results follow unprecedented gains on the statewide level, where student scores saw the largest growth in TCAP history as Tennessee continued to implement its First to the Top Education reforms.
 
“The widespread improvement shows that efforts to raise student outcomes are working in many districts,” said Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman. “Our students, teachers and administrators worked incredibly hard, and we are gratified that so many districts were able to significantly grow results.”
 
District proficiency levels reveal major improvements in math skills. More than 50 districts saw double-digit growth over last year in Algebra I, with some reporting gains greater than 30 percentage points. Additionally, 23 districts saw double-digit growth in grades 3-8 math.
 
District-by-district TCAP results can be accessed on the education department website, where they are posted in sortable spreadsheets. Statewide TCAP results, released last month, are also on the site.
 
 
 

The Cannon County FSA Office is hosting an informational meeting Monday, July 30 at 5:00 p.m. to explain the Farm Service Agency’s county committee nomination and election processes. The meeting will be held in the conference room in the Cannon County USDA Service Center located at 740 Old McMinnville Road in Woodbury.
This meeting is being held specifically to place special emphasis on providing County Committee nomination and election information to socially disadvantaged groups representing minority and female farmers and ranchers and organizations that have beginning farmers and ranchers as members.
Representatives of community based organizations, tribal governments, organizations representing socially disadvantaged groups, young farmer and rancher organizations, and land grant institutions are encouraged to attend this meeting.
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2012 County Committee Election is August 1.
FSA-669A’s (committee nomination form) are available in both English and Spanish version at our office.
Persons that cannot visit the office may call the office at 615-563-4321, extension 2 to request a nomination form be mailed to them.
Also, the nomination petitions may be downloaded from the following website:
http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eFormsAdmin/FSA0669A_120222V01.pdf
(English version)
and
http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eFormsAdmin/FSA0669ASPANISH_120222V01.pdf (Spanish version).
FSA committee elections are open to all voters without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, or disability.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
Phone 615-563-4321 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Fax 615-563-8646
 
The nomination period for the 2012 Cannon FSA County Committee Election will end August 1, 2012. To nominate an owner, operator, tenant, or sharecropper to represent Local Administrative Area (LAA) # 2, a nomination form (FSA-669A) must be completed. The nomination form must be signed by the nominee stating that the candidate is willing to serve if elected. Nomination forms are available at the Cannon County FSA office, or online at: http://forms.sc.egov.usda.gov/efcommon/eFileServices/eForms/FSA669-A.PDF.
Any Cannon County producer eligible to participate in FSA programs may nominate a candidate. Individuals may nominate themselves or others. In addition, any organizations representing socially disadvantaged farmers may nominate candidates. To hold office as a FSA County Committee member, a person must meet the basic eligibility requirements as follows: 1) participate or cooperate in a program administered by FSA; 2) be eligible to vote in a county committee election; 3) reside in the LAA in which the person is a candidate; 4) must not have been removed or disqualified from the office of FSA County Committee member, alternate, or employee; 5) must not have been removed for cause from any public office or have been convicted of fraud, larceny, embezzlement, or any other felony; and 6) must have not been dishonorable discharged from any branch of the armed services.
Election ballots for the Cannon County Farm Service Agency’s local committee election will be mailed November 5 to all eligible voters in Local Administrative Area # 2, the portions of Cannon County generally described as the communities of Readyville, Auburntown, Bradyville, and Midway. Ballots must be completed and returned in person or postmarked no later than December 3 . The Committee will meet December 5 to canvass, tabulate, and elect a committee person to represent farmers in Local Administrative Area (LAA) #2, currently represented by County Committee Chairperson Charlie Brown.
The farmer-elected committee is your voice in USDA’s programs here in Cannon County. Members of the committee work with area residents to maintain the local focus on many USDA programs, inform people of what’s available, and help producers understand how the programs work

577 Cannon County voters  participated during the two week early voting period which ended Saturday.  The highest number of voters turned out Friday with 77 voters and Saturday had 72.  354 Republicans and 140 Democrats cast their votes in the State Republican and Democratic Primary and County General Election.  93 voters did not declare an affiliation with either party and only voted in the county races.  Election  Day is this coming Thursday.  Polls will be open from 7A to 7 P  

Have some hobbies, make sure you have a good support system, learn how to say no to opportunities that would overload your schedule and be intentional.  Those were the four tips that Dr. Hollie S. Blankenship shared with the crowd of a little over 30 women during the annual WBRY Career Women’s Luncheon Friday.  Dr. Blankenship was the featured guest speaker.  She is the newest addition of the medical staff of the Stones River Hospital and will begin her medical practice here at the Mountain View Medical August 1st. After sharing her thoughts on balancing a career and family, the annual awards were given.  The Secretary of the Year is Hilda Parham of the Cannon County Sheriff’s Department, Korie Gilley Aycock was named the Jo Ann P. Hancock Career Woman of the year and Paula Todd was named the Billy J. Young Community Activist Of The Year