News 2012

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be wrapping up the National Safe Boating Week campaign this weekend.  The week consisted of various events across the Middle Tennessee area to promote the wearing of life jackets as the 2012 boating season prepares to launch in full swing Memorial Day weekend The events helped usher in the National Safe Boating Week.  Boating partners across the US and Canada teamed to promote the safe boating practices as the gal was to educate the public about the importance of following safe boating practices and wearing life jackets while on the water.  

Week number 2 of the review of budget requests from the various departments continues tonight as the Cannon County Budget Committee convenes. Last week the Committee reviewed the budgets for Chancery Court, General Sessions Court, Property Assessor, Ambulance Service, Register of Deeds, County Clerk’s Office.  Judicial Courts and Judicial Commissioners budgets were also looked into.   Tonight the Budget Committee will look into the proposed budgets of the County Trustee, Circuit Court Clerk, County Executive, County Buildings, Library and Veterans.  The meeting takes place at the Cannon County Courthouse at 6:00 tonight
 

A WBRY Reminder the Cannon County Audit Committee will be meeting tonight in regular session in the jury room of the Cannon County Courthouse.  Also, those involved in the Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement program and need a current Beef Quality Assurance Certification and premise identification, Certification meetings start today at the Cannon County UT Extension office basement at 9A, 1:00 this afternoon and 7:00 tonight.  To schedule an appointment call Bruce Steelman at 615-563-2554 .  

The graduating class of 2012 at Cannon County High School are growing more anxious as graduating ceremonies are only a day away.  WBRY continues the tradition of spotlight the seniors that will be recieving their high school diplomas tonight with the Senior Salutes throughout the broadcast day.  The schedule today is as follows Thu 05/24/12
 
                     9am Josphine Woolsey
                     10am Allison Elizabeth Higgins
                        11am Dylan Rogers Miller
                     1pm Savannah Bailey
                               2pm April Faith Sadler
                         3pm Brock Francis
                                4pm Hannah Grace Shelton
                      5pm James Tyler Stone
Only one more day of Senior Salutes after today and that is graduation Friday.  WBRY will have live coverage of the 2012 graduation tomorrow night beginning
 

Judge Susan Melton presided over General Sessions Court on Tuesday.  Some of the results of the various cases appeared on the docket included: Holly R. Belcher pled under judicial diversion to assault.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Monica Renea Bogle’s charge of assault was retired for 11 months 29 days.  She was ordered to pay the litigation tax.
Daniel Jacob Carpenter pled guilty to reckless endangerment.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 5 days, paying a $525.00 fine and the costs.
Devin Rhea Carter agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 8 months 19 days.
Sheryl Lore Christensen agreed to the violation of probation.  Her probation was extended 11 months 29 days.
Calvin Maurice Conley agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 1 day and his probation was extended 10 months 28 days.
Donald Lee Curlee’s charges of worthless check X2 were retired for 11 months 29 days.
Gregory Alexander Clark agreed to the violation of probation.  His probation was extended 8 months.
William H. Drake Jr. agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 45 days and his probation was extended 3 months 15 days.
Richard Wayne Erquhart agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 21 days and his probation was extended 11 months 26 days.
Alan Dickson agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 23 days and his probation was extended 11 months.
Jonathan Wayne Johnson pled to DUI (18-20).  He was ordered to pay a $250.00 fine and the costs and lose his license for 1 year.
Joseph Eric Kile agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 82 days and his probation was extended 14 months 7 days.
Wayne D. Manier agreed to the violation of probation.  His probation was extended for 6 months.
Frank T. Mason’s charge of disorderly conduct was retired for 6 months.
Gina Lowe House’s charge of public intoxication was retired for 6 months.  She was ordered to pay the litigation tax.
Teresa G. Ring pled guilty to attempted domestic assault.  She was sentenced to 6 months in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
Catherine Marie Sherrell agreed to the violation of probation.  She was ordered to serve 45 days and her probation was extended 10 months 14 days.  In another case Sherrell pled guilty to theft under $500.00.  She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation, paying a $100.00 fine and the costs.
Glenn Richard Smotherman agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 8 days.
Amy Beth Tribble’s charge of initiating the process to manufacture methamphetamine was bound over to the May term of the Grand Jury.
Teri A. Walls agreed to the violation of probation.  She was ordered to serve her original sentence.
Devon Gunter agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve 28 days and his probation was extended 5 months 2 days.
Laura Whitworth agreed to the violation of probation.  She was ordered to serve 6 months in jail.  In another case Whitworth pled guilty to theft under $500.00.  She was sentenced to 6 months in jail.
Rebecca Bynum agreed to the violation of probation.  She was ordered to serve her original sentence.
Steven Ratleph agreed to the violation of probation.  He was ordered to serve his original sentence.
Paul E. Walker pled guilty to assault.  He was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail.  That sentence was partially suspended upon serving 6 days, equal time on probation and paying the costs.
 

Only 2 more days left until graduation.  Over 125 Cannon County High School Seniors will recieve their diplomas Friday night in a graduation ceremony to be broadcast from Fred Schwartz Field Live here on WBRY.  In the meantime, we continue our senior salutes today. Here is the schedule:                                       
 
9am  Brittany Taylor Bullock                     
10am Brentney Hope Adams                     
11am Hunter Nichole Miller                        
 1pm Tabitha Danielle Mullins                      
 2pm Wesley Alexander                              
 3pm Katie Allison Gilley                             
 4pm Caytrin Swoape                                  
 5pm Emily LeeAnn Jones                         

Cannon County Sheriff Darrell Young has once again implemented a vegetable garden at the Cannon County Sheriff’s Office and Jail.  The garden has been a great way to trim money off the food budget.  However the Sheriff’s Department is needing your help.  They are looking for someone to donate a chest type freezer to help store the items grown from the garden itself.  Sheriff Young says they will gladly recognize the donor by placing their name or business name on the white board or the donor can remain anonymous.  The Sheriff’s Department is also accepting any items that might be used for the garden.  To donate please contact the Sheriff’s Department at  563-4322  

Drop by the Cannon County Extension Office, Cannon County Farm Bureau, USDA Service Center, Old Feed Store or the Woodbury Farmers Coop to pick up the 2012 Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program application.  Make plans to submit your request during the application submission period beginning June 1st and ending on the 7th. Remember, applications postmarked prior to June 1st are not accepted. All applicants must have a current Beef Quality Assurance certification and Premise Identification which can be obtained by contacting the Cannon County Extension Office. An important change for this year is that requests for funding will now be approved based on applicant determined priorities instead of on a first come, first serve basis.
This year’s program will again offer cost sharing opportunities for genetics, livestock equipment, hay storage, feed storage, grain storage and producer diversification opportunities. In addition to the new approval process, other changes this year include:
• Genetics – Cost share funds are now available for Goats/Sheep Genetics in addition to Cattle Genetics.
• Hay Storage – Applicants can no longer receive funding for Hay Storage in two consecutive program years, and a maximum reimbursement amount per square foot has been established.
• Producer Diversification – All industry sectors are now eligible for 50 percent cost share.
Remember, cost quotes are required for hay storage, grain storage and livestock feed storage and must be included in your initial application. If you are interested in attending a Master Beef Producer class to qualify for the 50% cost share, check the “plan to attend” in the Master Beef producer section of the application. Follow-up by contacting the Extension Office to register for the class to be help in the Fall.
We plan to meet at the Woodbury Lions Club Building on May 29th beginning at 6:30 to review completed applications. For those wishing to have their applications hand delivered, we plan to collect the completed applications to be dropped off at the TDA TAEP office on June 1st. Remember to complete your application, get the required quotes for hay storage, grain storage and livestock feed storage and make sure you have a current Beef Quality Assurance certification and premise identification for the farm you plan to construct the project.
Participating in the TAEP Program is available to all producers which meets the minimum requirements. Take this opportunity to make improvements in your operation. For more information, please contact Bruce Steelman at the Cannon County – University of Tennessee Extension Office at 563-2554 or 542-1364 (cell).

9amChristopher Ray Travis 10am Justin Earl Ward
11am Whitley Michaila Waisanen
 1pmJustin Todd Weaver
 2pm Kayla Renee Winberly
 3pm Joann Ezhone Demar Hamilton-Young
 4pm John Womak IV
 5pm Halee Michelle Mathis

The Hilton Stone American Legion Post 279, Woodbury is proud to be part of this great program for our youth and our leaders of tomorrow. Post 279 since being chartered two years ago has increased the quotas each year to Boys State from one to three with the help of local civic organizations and businesses. Three outstanding young men from Cannon County High School are at Boys State 2012, May 20 – 26, at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville.
These young men, Nick Baker, Jarrett Melton, and Dalton Bell will learn all about leadership and Tennessee Government. They will be part of an actual court case before the Tennessee State Supreme Court. They will be elected to various positions in city, county, and state government.
The person elected  Governor will receive a full scholarship to Tennessee Tech University. Other winners will receive scholarships in the amount ranging from $1000-$3000
They will graduate on Saturday.
Post 279 thanks Cannon County High School; and our sponsors this year for providing the funds to sponsor a boy to Boys State. The sponsors for Boys State 2012 are, Dr. Darryl T. Deason, DDS and Dr. Andrew Bucher, DDS, of Family Dentistry; Tommy and Diana Woodson, of Woodson’s Pharmacy; and the Woodbury Lions Club.
We hope that our Sponsors this year will join with us again next year so that we can continue to send three representatives to Boys State in 2013.