News 2016

Cannon County will again participate in the annual state of Tennessee’s Free Fishing Day Saturday as the TWRA offers the fifth annual Fishing Rodeo for Children ages 12 and under.  The Fishing Rodeo will take place at the Stones River in Dillon Park in Woodbury. 
Participants ages 12 and younger are to be accompanied by an adult and are limited to one fishing pole per person.  The rodeo will last from 8:00 to noon.  Drinks, hotdogs and chips will be provided to participants.    The rodeo is sponsored by American Legion Post 279, Piggly Wiggly, Dollar General Market and Frito Lay.  Other contributors include Stones River Watershed, Farm Bureau, Sandy Hollandsworth, Huff N Puff Trucking, State Farm Insurance, Woodbury Funeral Home, Woodbury Vet Clinic, Stop Market, Sonic, McDonalds, Woodbury Lawn and Garden, Sheriff Darrell Young and O’Reilly’s. 
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children. In addition, children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 17).
Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Some privately owned pay lakes continue to charge during this special day and week. Anglers may consult with lake operators if there are any questions about a particular facility.  Call Mark Vance with TWRA at 615-203-4688 for more information.

A Woodbury woman was arrested for DUI twice within the same day.  According to Woodbury Police reports, Delinda Marie Lovett was driving on South McCrary Street recently when she rear ended a parked vehicle.  Police alleged that Lovett was under the influence of a controlled substance when she was arrested that particular afternoon.  Later after posting bond, she was arrested by a different officer later in the evening for DUI. 
Other arrests recently made by the Woodbury Police Department include:
Randy David Vinson-DUI 1st Offense
Kathy Lee Muphy-Possession Schedule 5 drugs, possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Courtney Renee Dixon-Simple Possession Legend Drug, Introduction of Contraband to a Penal Institution
Kathy Marie Thompson-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Simple Possession of Marijuana
Christian Garcia-Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Old Stone Fort Archeological Park has announced its weekend program schedule.  Located in Manchester starting today park officials will hold a viewing of a short film that covers the basics of the prehistoric woodland tradition ceremonial enclosure.  On Saturday a guided hike at 1:45 will begin at the museum followed by a demonstration at 3:30.  Then on Sunday a Native American jewelry making class will be held at noon in front of the museum.  At 1:45 a Native American Pottery class will be held at the museum.  If you have any questions please contact the park office at 931-723-5073

A Cannon County man called the Sheriff’s Department about a possible burglary/break in after chasing the possible suspect and firing three warning shots.  According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department reports, Deputies were dispatched to a Seals Hollow Road residence.  Upon arrival the man said that he pulled up at the residence and saw a shadow in the bedroom window.  At that point he called the homeowner to see if anyone was home.  Once he got confirmation that no was was supposed to be home, he decided to enter the house.  He went in through the kitchen door after noticing that the door was ajar and not completely closed.  He noticed that there were lights on in the master bedroom.  When he walked in the bedroom he saw that the homeowner’s guns were laying on the bed and not in their usual spot in the corner.  A pistol was on the opposite side of the room.  He headed into the living room, heard a noise coming for another room.  Once in that room he saw the shape of someone or something run out the kitchen door.  At that point he followed behind and noticed that it appeared to be a man around 5’8″ slim build,wearing a blue baseball cap backwards along with a pair of khaki or camo shorts and a t-shirt.  The man had brownish colored hair that was short and slightly curly.  The man followed the suspect and chased him about 30 feet and then fired three rounds to scare the suspect.  After seeing the suspect flee in the direction of the barn he then went back inside the premises to double check and make sure the house was clear.  Once the homeowner arrived he then called 9-1-1 to report.  Police are still investigating.

The deadline to register for the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ annual Community Celebration is June 13, 2016. The event will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at 11:30 AM at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro.
Tickets are $10 per person or $150 for a reserved table of ten. Reservations may be made online at yourlocaluw.org/communitycelebration or by contacting Lisbeth Couser at Lisbeth.Couser@yourlocaluw.org.  
The Community Celebration will serve as an annual meeting, recognizing the organization’s accomplishments and impact on Rutherford and Cannon counties through programs and services, corporate and community partners and volunteers of United Way.
Sponsors include Publix Super Markets Charities, City Auto and Regions Bank.
 

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting that there were no boating-related fatalities over the 2016 Memorial Day holiday weekend.
During the period from May 27-30, there were four injury accidents and two property damage incidents. TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement officers issued 447 citations and 410 warnings. Among the citations, 21 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests were made. Officers inspected 9,065 boats during the weekend.
This marks the second straight year there were no boating related fatalities during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The number of BUI arrests was an increase from 12 during the 2015 holiday weekend.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is reporting that there were no boating-related fatalities over the 2016 Memorial Day holiday weekend.

During the period from May 27-30, there were four injury accidents and two property damage incidents. TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement officers issued 447 citations and 410 warnings. Among the citations, 21 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests were made. Officers inspected 9,065 boats during the weekend.

This marks the second straight year there were no boating related fatalities during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The number of BUI arrests was an increase from 12 during the 2015 holiday weekend.

Four student transfer requests will be brought before the Cannon County Board of Education during their monthly meeting tonight.  Joseph and Vicki Harris, Corey and Hillary Davenport, Daniel and Chelsea Nelson and Suzanne Davis will bring their requests to the meeting tonight.  
Also on the agenda Bonnie Patterson will address the Board concerning HealthConnect which is a FireHouse Subs grant along with two other grants a Fuel up to Play grant and a Go Grant.  The board will look at the mowing bids, bus bids and several policy changes.  The meeting will recess at the end of the agenda to consider budget resolutions and approve the 2016-2017 GP  budget on June 28th.   The meeting will be held tonight at the Woodbury Grammar School Cafeteria at 6:30
 

The American Legion Post 279 honored the Town of Woodbury Emergency Personnel by presenting the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer and Outstanding Firefighter for the town of Woodbury.  The presentation took place Tuesday at the Woodbury Mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting.    Presenting the Awards for the Hilton Stone American Legion Post 279
was Adjutant Brent Bush reading the Citations; Legionnaire Christine
Barrett and  Charlie Harrell (filling in for Commander David Faulkner) also assisted
The American Legion Post 279 Outstanding Law Enforcement
Officer for 2016 is John House.
     “John House has been employed with the Woodbury Police Department
since February 21, 1997.   He served with the Tennessee Department of
Corrections Institute at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution and
Deberry Correctional Institute prior to coming to Woodbury Police
Department.  He is the Field Training Officer and is over the
Training Records, as well as being the Firearms Instructor for the
Woodbury Police Department.  He leads the Department in DUI arrests in the
past year.          The American Legion Post 279 Outstanding Firefighter for the Town
of Woodbury for 2016 is Timothy Chase Stewart.
       “Timothy Chase Stewart started his firefighting career with the
Woodbury Fire Department in September 2013 at the age of 18.  He
has grown and prospered over the years since and has become an
integral part of the Town of Woodbury Fire Department and the
Community.  The past year Chase has really grown and become an
outstanding firefighter.  He has participated in more training, has
responded to many more calls and continues to further his knowledge and
skills.  He continues to become a betterment to the safety of
the community and the fire department.      Firefighter Chase
Stewart has been an integral team member and leader in the
firefighting operations in several residential structure fires.  He has
bravely and collectively saved property and valuables for
several citizens of the community.  He continues to learn and train in his
off time from his primary job and selfishly excels in areas being taught.
 

June 9—School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., WGS Cafeteria
 
June 10—Teacher data due in TN Compass
 
June 13-23—Read to Be Ready Camp, 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
 
 
Cannon County Schools Announces Summer Food Service Program Schedule. The summer feeding program will run June 20-24 and then again July 11-15 and July 18-22. The summer feeding program will be located at Woodbury Grammar School Cafeteria. Free meals will be available to children 18 years of age and under.  Check www.ccstn.net this summer for a list of times.

The City of Murfreesboro and the Tennessee Arts Commission will present Summer Arts Jam tonight on the Murfreesboro City Plaza, 111 W. Vine Street from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The schedule of the free concert and art fair will be as follows
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Artist Fair
Featuring a variety of Tennessee artists
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Special Children’s Event at the Linebaugh Library
Cut Loose With Dr. Seuss, presented by interactive storyteller, Dee Kimbrell
6:30 p.m. Theater Performance
Center for the Arts
7:00 p.m. Concert
Featuring Marcela Pinilla Band, Secret Commonwealth and Mountains Like Wax

Representative Dawn White, Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland, TN Arts Commission Executive Director Anne B. Pope will open with remarks at 7 p.m.
Open to the community, this free event will celebrate the arts in Murfreesboro. The first event of its kind to be held on Civic Plaza, Summer Arts Jam will be an opportunity for locals and visitors to come together for an evening of arts, entertainment and live music.