News 2016

A Readyville man was arrested and charged with DUI over the weekend in Murfreesboro.  According to Murfreesboro Police Department Reports,  Murfreesboro Police responded to a two vehicle crash with injury on West College Street near North Thompson Lane.  After arriving at the scene, police noticed an open container of an alcoholic beverage in plain view in the center console of the vehicle driven by Wayne Harvey Chapdelaine.  Chapdelaine stated that he had consumed three beers.    Chapdelaine exited his vehicle and was unsteady on his feet.  Photographs of the scene clearly show that he left his lane of travel and entered the opposing lane.
After Chapdelaine failed the sobriety tests, he was arrested and charged with DUI.  He was given a copy of a search warrant of his vehicle which he wadded up and discarded.  Chapdelaine faces additional charges of Implied Consent and Open Container.  He will answer to the charges July 12th in Rutherford County General Sessions Court.

The wackiness that only Bell Buckle can perfect is back! There’s not a better day during the year than the day of the Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce’s annual RC-MoonPie Festival held the 3rd Saturday in June for 22 years! We are very excited to announce that the April 2016 USA Today’s food and wine guide chose the Bell Buckle RC-MoonPie Festival as one of the sweetest festivals in the nation. And there are so many HUGE wow factors this year with the current World Champion Duck Caller Johnny “Boo” Mahfouz set to be crowned King, and reigning Mrs. Tennessee Plus America and local Bell Buckle resident Misti Appleby will receive yet another crown as Queen of this year’s festival. And quite possibly the BEST part of all, perennial festival favorite Carla Webb will be returning to the stage with her quirky, one of a kind, tongue in cheek humor that makes the entire day irresistible!

The certified RC-MoonPie 10 Mile Run starts the day with a challenging course but worth it for its spectacular sunrise and scenery. Over 1,000 runners get going early to earn bragging rights and also to be first in line for what has been called one of the very best race day breakfasts! Register online at www.bellbucklechamber.com or www.active.com. All preregistered runners receive a tech race shirt as well as breakfast, shower facilities, and awards are given in each age group (age groupings can be found on the chamber website).

After the 10 Mile Run, the irresponsible fun of the RC-MoonPie Festival begins in earnest! Bell Buckle First Lady Carla Webb, formerly of Synchronized Wading fame, brings her new show of Davis & Dayle to the stage. Davis & Dayle will be one of your “forever memories” with the Dynamic Duo spinning satire, parody, and songs on a turntable of timeless and trendy entertainment. Their music, comedy and theatrics will plaster a smile that is sure to last as long as your RC & MoonPie high!

America loves a good parade and Bell Buckle delivers one of the best. Be sure to get a good spot to watch the parade pass by and maybe even catch a flying MoonPie! This year’s coronation of the RC-MoonPie King will have some twists and turns with the reigning World Champion Duck Caller coming in all the way from Stuttgart, Arkansas to be crowned. Johnny “Boo” Mahfouz is the only person in the world to win the Grand Slam of Duck Calling winning the World Championship title in 1988, the coveted Champion of Champions crown in 1990, and the Senior World Championship titles in both 2014 and 2015.

Ever try to drink an RC and eat a MoonPie while hoola-hooping? Try your hand at it during the ever popular RC-MoonPie games. Kids of all ages participate in all manner of games and maybe even balance a can of RC on their heads at the same time. Expect a few duck calls to possibly make their way into this year’s games…..

There’s so much for everyone to enjoy with a large selection of arts and crafts booths, music, cloggers, contests, and gobs of good Southern food fare! The grand finale of the day is the cutting and serving of the World’s Largest MoonPie – where Bell Buckle says “Let them eat PIE!”

This old fashioned celebration of the South’s first fast food is truly a bucket list experience with the down home atmosphere and entertaining quirkiness that shines most brightly in Bell Buckle, Tennessee! So come join us on Saturday, June 18th for this one-of-a-kind celebration for three uniquely Southern treasures: RC Colas, MoonPies and Historic Bell Buckle, Tennessee.

2016 RC MoonPie Schedule of Events
7:00 AM 21st Annual Bell Buckle Chamber 10 Mile Run
9:00 AM Craft Fair/ Food Court (Open All Day)
9:15 AM MIDSTATE CLOGGERS
10:00 AM Bell Buckle Chamber 10 Mile Run Awards
10:45 AM David and Dayle on Stage Entertainment
11:30 AM RC and MoonPie PARADE
12:00 PM RC & MoonPie KING Coronation
12:15 PM Davis & Dayle Show
1:00 PM Prizes for: farthest travelled, youngest attendee present & oldest attendee present
1:15-2:45 PM RETROFITS, Classic Rock Band
2:45 PM RC & MoonPie Games
3:45 PM Knights of the MoonPie Round
4:00 PM WORLD’S LARGEST MOONPIE

 

The American Red Cross is partnering with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor to urge eligible blood and platelet donors to give this June in honor of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.
 
“I am proud to team up with the Nexcare Give Program each year, with the mission of sparking a critical dialogue around the vital need for blood donation,” said supermodel and Nexcare Give spokesperson, Niki Taylor. “For me, the cause is also a personal one. Following a car accident 15 years ago that left me in critical condition, the efforts of the American Red Cross and their brave donors saved my life. In honor of World Blood Donor Day, I am sharing my story and encouraging people around the world to support blood donation, inspiring their friends and families to join the cause.”
 
This is the eighth year that the Red Cross and Nexcare Bandages have partnered for the Nexcare Give program. To honor those who “give” around the world, Nexcare Bandages has developed a limited-edition collection of bandages with the theme “Feel the Beat, Give Blood,” featuring five vibrant dance-inspired designs reflecting different styles and cultures from around the globe. The limited-edition bandages will be available to those who come out to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross now through World Blood Donor Day on June 14.
 
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a lifesaving blood transfusion. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide.
 
Donors of all blood types are currently needed. For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
 
Upcoming blood donation opportunities
 
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY 42103
6/10/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6/24/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green, KY  42103
6/17/2016: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Bowling Green High School, 1801 Rockingham Lane Bowling Green, KY   42101
6/28/2016: 10 a.m. –  6 p.m.
 
First Baptist Shelbyville, 304 East Depot St. Shelbyville, TN 37160
6/14/2016: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Working adults often find it challenging to return to school due to the schedule demands of their employment and personal lives.  Motlow State Community College Smyrna campus is now offering early morning and Sunday classes to providemore opportunity for non-traditional adult learners to further their education in order to improve their lives.
“As a community college, Motlow State realizes the importance of scheduling classes around the busy lives of adult learners,” said Moneda Grimes, interim director of the Motlow Smyrna campus.  “We are committed to assisting students in reaching their educational goals, whether they are early risers, late-evening, or weekend learners.  We are here to help fit classes around individuals’ schedules.”
Evidence of this commitment can be seen in the following classes and times that will be offered thisfall semester at the Motlow Smyrna campus:
Early Morning Classes
Course                                                                                  Days Offered                                     Times
Principles of Accounting 1010                                     Mon. and Wed.                               6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Fundamentals of Speech 1010                                   Mon. and Wed.                                6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Computer Applications 1010                                       Mon. and Wed.                                6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
General Biology II 1120                                                  Mon. and Wed.                                6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Introduction to Business 1305                                    Tues. and Thurs.               6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
English Composition I                                                     Tues. and Thurs.               6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
General Biology II                                                            Tues. and Thurs.               6:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
 
Sunday Classes
Course                                                                                  Days Offered                                     Times
Music Appreciation 1030                                               Sunday                                 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fundamentals of Speech 1010                                   Sunday                                 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.     
English Composition I 1010                                           Sunday                                 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
 
Classes are enrolling now, and seating is limited.  For more information contact Moneda Grimes at classes4u@mscc.edu or call 615-220-7805.                                                                           

Mr. William Freddy Curtis, a resident of Smithville, TN, was selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in US Government & Politics. On June 3rd – 9th, 2016, AP US Government & Politics teachers and college faculty members from around the world gathered in Salt Lake City, Utah to evaluate and score the free-response sections of the AP US Government & Politics Exams. AP Readers are high school and college educators who represent many of the world’s leading academic institutions.
 
The AP Reading is a unique forum in which an academic dialogue between educators is both fostered and encouraged. “The Reading draws upon the talents of some of the finest teachers and professors that the world has to offer,” said Trevor Packer, Senior Vice President, AP and Instruction at the College Board. “It fosters professionalism, allows for the exchange of ideas, and strengthens the commitment to students and to teaching. We are very grateful for the contributions of talented educators like Mr. William Freddy Curtis.” The Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies – with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement or both – while still in high school. Through AP courses in 37 subjects, each culminating in a rigorous exam, students learn to analyze complex problems, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue – skills that prepare them for college and beyond. Research indicates that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree than non-AP students.
 
Mr. Curtis is a resident of Smithville, TN and teaches US Government, Sociology, and AP US Government & Politics at Cannon County High School in Woodbury, TN.  

 

A Cannon County man was arrested recently for aggravated domestic assault and vandalism over $1000.  According to Sheriff’s Department reports, deputies responded to Short Mountain Road residence and upon arrival made contact with Russell Walls who was walking across the front yard with blood on his face and was very irate.  He stated that he had been arguing with his family and his sister attacked him by striking him in the head with a baseball bat.  Walls told deputies that he had been drinking.  Deputies then went to speak to Russell’s sister Jennifer.  Jennifer started that Russell had been at the residence to see his son.  All of a sudden he became aggressive and went after her with a metal object in his hands stating he was going to kill her.  Jennifer stated she was in fear of serious bodily injury and that’s when she picked up a baseball bat and hit him with it in self defense.  When they were separated, Jennifer stated that Russell grabbed a bat and broke all the windows out of her vehicle parked in the drive way.  Other family members were present when the incident happened.  Walls was placed under arrest for aggravated domestic assault and Vandalism over $1000.  He will answer to the charges July 5th in Cannon County General Sessions Court.

June 13-23—Camp Read to Be Ready, WGS, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
 
June 14—State Leadership training
                  Payday for Cannon County School Employees (Central Office will be closed June 15.)
 
June 15-17—Fall Creek Falls Leadership Institute
 
June 20—SPIRE training for Special Ed. and Title I teachers
 
June 21—State Leadership training
 
June 24—Principal data due in TN Compass
 
July 11-21—Camp Read to Be Ready, WGS, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
 
Summer Feeding Schedule (Meals will be served at Woodbury Grammar Cafeteria):
June 13-16—Summer Feeding for Camp Read to be Ready ONLY
June 20-23—Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Lunch
Free to all students 18 and under
 
July 11-14—Monday through Thursday
July 18-21—Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. Breakfast
11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Lunch
Free to all students 18 and under

This week in Washington included everything from an address to Congress by the Prime Minister of India, to a visit with cadets from the Hendersonville High School JROTC, to speaking at a pro-life workshop with friends from the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) of the Southern Baptist Church.  Before you start your weekend plans, I wanted to share these other quick updates from the week that has passed:
Saying NO to a Costly Carbon Tax
Last month, we received the worst jobs report in nearly 6 years – a measly 38,000 net new jobs were created nationwide. Despite this, some Democrats are still pushing for a new carbon tax. Such a tax would increase energy prices on everything from gasoline for your car to heat for your home, and it would hit low-income Americans the hardest. This is the exact opposite of what Congress should be doing to jumpstart our economy and spur job growth. That is why the House took action today by passing H. Con. Res. 89; a resolution condemning any efforts to enact a carbon tax – now or in the future. I was proud to lead the debate on the House floor in support of this resolution. You can watch a video of my remarks HERE. I’m proud to report that our resolution passed with bipartisan support.
A Band-Aid on a Larger Problem
Yesterday, I voted no on H.R. 5278, the much-discussed Puerto Rico debt bill. As you may know, Puerto Rico faces a $70 billion debt crisis and is up against a looming payment deadline in July. While I am pleased that the House bill was not a taxpayer-funded bailout of Puerto Rico, I still believe the legislation is ultimately a Band-Aid on a larger problem. The bill will help Puerto Rico avoid a default on its debts in the near term, but it failed to include the pro-growth reforms needed to make the island more fiscally solvent moving forward. You can read more about the legislation and why I voted against it HERE.
Continuing The Fight for Life
This week, I attended a special event at the Family Research Council to provide an update on the work of our Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives. I am proud to be one of only eight Republican members on this panel created last fall to conduct a thorough fact-finding mission on  the abortion industry’s compliance with federal laws and the health and safety of unborn lives in the United States. As I shared with the pro-life advocates in attendance, our panel has uncovered startling evidence of unlawful activity by StemExpress  a major partner in Planned Parenthood’s fetal tissue “research,” and is working to investigate LeRoy Carhart, an infamous late-term abortionist who has consistently endangered women’s lives. In my remarks, I also debunked some of the false, pro-abortion attacks against our panel and explained why I will fight back against every attempt to thwart our efforts.

Registration has begun for the 20th annual Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science at MTSU, and middle school and high school girls should act early to secure their place.
Expanding Your Horizons, or EYH, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, on campus.
The registration fee is $20, and the registration deadline is Thursday, Aug. 25, or when capacity has been reached. Scholarship assistance is available.
To register, go to www.mtsu.edu/wistem/eyh and click on “EYH” and then “Registration.” A link for two parent or guardian release forms is included on the registration page.
Expanding Your Horizons is a hands-on math and science event aimed at helping girls consider careers in STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — fields.
The annual event gives girls opportunities to talk with women in STEM careers and with other girls who share their interests.
Spaces are available for up to 250 middle school girls and up to 100 high school girls to attend the event.
A keynote speaker will be announced later.
“Our committee is excited about our 2oth anniversary of EYH,” said Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, director of both EYH and the MTSU Women in STEM (WISTEM) Center. “We always have outstanding workshops and workshop leaders, and this year is no exception.”

In recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services wants to make sure that everyone understands the impact traumatic events can have. In some cases, experiencing trauma can result in lifelong anxiety and stress and can even lead to suicide.  
It’s important to recognize when you or someone you love may be experiencing PTSD. Many Tennesseans have had their lives changed overnight as a result of a traumatic experience.
Trauma can come in many different forms and can cause physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual harm. The experience and impact is unique to every person.
Trauma Associated with PTSD:

• Physical or sexual assault
• Natural disaster such as a tornado, flood, or fire
• Being in or witnessing a serious car accident
• Sudden or violent death of someone close
• Serious injury, major surgery, or life-threatening illness
• Domestic or family violence, dating violence, community violence
• War, terrorism, bullying, or political violence

“The way individuals respond to a traumatic event can vary,” said Dr. Howard L. Burley, Jr., Chief Medical Officer for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “There may be feelings of depression, fear, and grief.  Many times the behavioral and physical responses can include dizziness, nausea, flashbacks, nightmares, changes in sleep pattern and/or appetite, as well as withdrawal from daily activities.  It can take weeks, months, even years for individuals to begin to feel and behave normal again.”
Not all individuals who experience traumatic events need to seek treatment.  In some cases, individuals have reported feeling better within a few months of an event.  However, if reactions linger too long, such as more than a month or get worse, it is likely the individual has developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and should seek treatment. 
“Someone experiencing PTSD will typically mentally and emotionally relive the event,” said Dr. Burley. “In some cases they will go out of their way to make constant efforts to avoid reminders of the event, and develop signs of overwhelming sensitivity to changes in the local environment.”
Studies indicate between 11-20% of veterans who have served overseas in recent combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom experience PTSD in a given year.
“Tennessee is home to many military service members. In these communities’ adjacent to military bases like Clarksville, Tennessee, there is typically a high number of veterans with PTSD,” said E. Douglas Varney, Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “There’s a tendency for former soldiers to settle near bases once they leave the service. This means we need to ensure there is a network of support in and near those communities for our veterans and their loved ones.”
There are a variety of treatment options for PTSD.  Your physician may prescribe one or more of the following:

• Cognitive Behavioral (“talk”) Therapy
• Support Group
• Medication

“Without treatment, PTSD can lead to substance abuse, reliving the terror, heart attacks, depression, dementia, suicide, and/or stroke,” said Commissioner Varney. “Recovery is a gradual, ongoing process and taking that first step toward treatment can be the start of a more manageable and happy life.”
PTSD in the United States is often linked to combat:

• An estimated 5.2 million adults (3.6%) will experience PTSD annually
• Estimates for military personnel tend to be much higher

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 In recognition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services wants to make sure that everyone understands the impact traumatic events can have. In some cases, experiencing trauma can result in lifelong anxiety and stress and can even lead to suicide.  

It’s important to recognize when you or someone you love may be experiencing PTSD. Many Tennesseans have had their lives changed overnight as a result of a traumatic experience.

Trauma can come in many different forms and can cause physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual harm. The experience and impact is unique to every person.

Trauma Associated with PTSD:

    Physical or sexual assault
    Natural disaster such as a tornado, flood, or fire
    Being in or witnessing a serious car accident
    Sudden or violent death of someone close
    Serious injury, major surgery, or life-threatening illness
    Domestic or family violence, dating violence, community violence
    War, terrorism, bullying, or political violence

“The way individuals respond to a traumatic event can vary,” said Dr. Howard L. Burley, Jr., Chief Medical Officer for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “There may be feelings of depression, fear, and grief.  Many times the behavioral and physical responses can include dizziness, nausea, flashbacks, nightmares, changes in sleep pattern and/or appetite, as well as withdrawal from daily activities.  It can take weeks, months, even years for individuals to begin to feel and behave normal again.”

Not all individuals who experience traumatic events need to seek treatment.  In some cases, individuals have reported feeling better within a few months of an event.  However, if reactions linger too long, such as more than a month or get worse, it is likely the individual has developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and should seek treatment.

“Someone experiencing PTSD will typically mentally and emotionally relive the event,” said Dr. Burley. “In some cases they will go out of their way to make constant efforts to avoid reminders of the event, and develop signs of overwhelming sensitivity to changes in the local environment.”

Studies indicate between 11-20% of veterans who have served overseas in recent combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom experience PTSD in a given year.

“Tennessee is home to many military service members. In these communities’ adjacent to military bases like Clarksville, Tennessee, there is typically a high number of veterans with PTSD,” said E. Douglas Varney, Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. “There’s a tendency for former soldiers to settle near bases once they leave the service. This means we need to ensure there is a network of support in and near those communities for our veterans and their loved ones.”

There are a variety of treatment options for PTSD.  Your physician may prescribe one or more of the following:

    Cognitive Behavioral (“talk”) Therapy
    Support Group
    Medication

“Without treatment, PTSD can lead to substance abuse, reliving the terror, heart attacks, depression, dementia, suicide, and/or stroke,” said Commissioner Varney. “Recovery is a gradual, ongoing process and taking that first step toward treatment can be the start of a more manageable and happy life.”

PTSD in the United States is often linked to combat:

    An estimated 5.2 million adults (3.6%) will experience PTSD annually
    Estimates for military personnel tend to be much higher