2016

The Hilton Stone American Legion Post 279 in Woodbury wishes all of the men and women who served our great country and their families, past, present and future, the very best Memorial Day.  We honor you and thank you for your sacrifices you made for this great nation and the wonderful freedom we all enjoy today.  God bless the men and women who have served and are serving today and will step forward and serve in the future to keep this country a free and proud nation.

The Mrs. Annie Cox Memorial Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the awarding of a scholarship to Mr. Tristan Ray Choate, Cannon County High School Senior – Class of 2016, who graduatedMay 27th, 2016.  This scholarship is in memory of longtime educator and beloved Cannon County citizen, Mrs. Annie Cox.  It has been established as an additional financial resource for a student intending to major in Elementary Education who has demonstrated achievement and based on need.Mrs. Cox was a very special person to all of Cannon County, and appropriately this scholarship honors her “Love for Education and Children, Character, Capability, and Need.”The scholarship personifies Mrs. Cox’s words, “I love to see children learn!  I just love it! And want to make a difference in the life of a child.” — Mrs. Annie Cox. 
The Scholarship amount was $1500.00 in which Tristan will use toward his demonstrated need to attend Middle Tennessee State University intending to major in Music Education with emphasis on the elementary level.  He is the son of Billy Choate and Lisa Choate of Woodbury.  Tristan stated in his essay which was a part of the scholarship application, “Scholarships like this one, will help me achieve my dream of becoming an elementary school music teacher, and returning to Cannon County to give back to the community that has given much to me.”
The Mrs. Annie Cox Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Cannon County High School Senior that is on track to graduate this year, have an application pending to or acceptance received from a state accredited two or four year college/university, recommendation of a CCHS faculty member, intending to major in Elementary Education, and write a 300 Word Essay entitled, “Why I deserve this scholarship, and why do I want to be an Elementary Teacher?”
There will be various fundraising efforts by the committee to fund this scholarship including the Annie Cox Memorial Scholarship Car Show held in theFall 2016.

County unemployment rates for April 2016, released Thursday, show the rates decreased in 90 counties, increased in two, and remained the same in three counties.
Cannon County’s unemployment rate for the month of April was 3.7 percent.  Out of an estimated work force of 6030 people, 5810 were employed while 220 were unemployed.  The 3.7 percent figure is down three tenths of a percentage point from the four percent figure reported in March.  All other surrounding counties reported decreases in unemployment figures during the month of April.  Dekalb County is at 5.8 percent while Coffee County reports a 3.8 percent unemployment figure.  Warren County is at 3.7 percent.  Wilson is at 3.2 and Rutherford has the lowest unemployment figure of all the surrounding counties at three percent.
Tennessee’s preliminary unemployment rate for April was 4.3 percent, down two tenths of a percentage point from the previous month’s revised rate. The U.S. preliminary rate for April was 5.0 percent, unchanged from the previous month.

May 31—School System mowing bids are due to the Central Office by 10:00 a.m.
                 Principals’/Supervisors’ meeting at the Central Office, 8:30 a.m.
                 Construction begins on the security vestibule at Short Mtn. School
                 Construction begins on the replacement windows at Short Mtn., West Side and Woodland
                 School Board Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
 
June 2—Bus bids due to the Central Office by 10:00 a.m.
 
June 7—School Board meeting workshop, 6:30 p.m., Central Office
 
June 9—School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., WGS Cafeteria
 
June 13-23—Read to Be Ready Camp, WGS, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
 
June 14—State Leadership training
 
June 15-17—Fall Creek Falls Leadership Institute
 
June 20—SPIRE training for Special Ed. and Title I teachers
 
June 21—State Leadership training
 
 
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.

Fourth Nine Weeks Honor Students
            Mrs. Angela Cossey and the faculty and staff of Woodland Elementary School are proud to announce the fourth nine weeks honors students.
Mrs. Melisha Simmons’s Kindergarten:
Perfect Attendance:Aubrey Laxton, Joshua Powell, and Ryder Vance
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Zoey Ferrell, Macie Foster, Aubrey Laxton, Emily Mooneyham, Niome Muse, Joshua Powell, Cade Smith, Mason Thomason, and Ryder Vance.
 
Mrs. MaryBeth Young’s Kindergarten:
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Carly Alexander, Peyton Davenport, Samuel Krietzman, Vanessa Lopez, Bella Mason, Kale Sellars, and Tucker Witty.
 
Mrs. Julie Hackney’s First Grade:
Perfect Attendance:Weston Lovett and Hannah Pitts
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Chloe Adcock, Weston Lovett, James McGee, Emily Parker, Aubrey Phillips, Hannah Pitts, Baylee Sissom, Conner Smith, Lane Southworth, Kail Spray, and Rylee Tucker
 
Mrs. Alice Whittle’s First Grade:
Perfect Attendance: Ryan Zuppa
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Sara Austin, Waylon Crawford, Colton Gater, Amber Heisey,  Brandyn Murphy, Talmon Scott, Katelynn Smyth, and Ryan Zuppa
 
Ms. Larna Martindale’s Second Grade:
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Mathew Austin, Layla Barrett, Jordyn Beaty, Haylee Foulk, Jag Gamberella, Carlie Gannon, Kyle Judkins, Christian Perez, Ava Roberts, Holly Robinson, and Adlen Sissom
 
Mrs. Maria Vickers’s Second Grade:
Perfect Attendance:Jaylynn Taylor
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Ziya Dillard, Jaysie Hackney, Carson Henderson, Kiana Henley, Samuel Holloway, Makenna Luttrell, Allie Melton, Lukas Phillips, Mylee Schwartz, Aiden Smith, Landon Smith, Brett Smithson, Taylor Strawser, Jaylynn Taylor, Eli Vassar, and Ashton Witty.
 
Mrs. Amber Phillip’s Third Grade:
Honor Roll:Ethan England, Liliana Pope, andJacob Smith
Merit List:Brooklyn Batson, Lia Bedwell, Abbi Davis, Kathryn Trail, andCadence Witty
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Lia Bedwell, Jesse Campbell, Garrett Crawford, Abbigail Davis, Ethan England, Kattie Lack, Mason Lowe, Adrienne McCrosky, Mckenzie Merritt, Jacob Smith, Kassandra Smyth, and Cadence Witty
 
 
 
 
Mrs. Dawn Witty’s Third Grade:
Principal’s List:Katherine Fann,Madison Foster, and Thomas McGee
Honor Roll:Brennon Parker
Merit List:Haley Hutson, Bennett Kauffman, Foster Kemp, Lakelyn Kilpatrick, Landyn Murphy, and Joey Puffenbarger
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Katie Beth Fann, Madison Foster, Alexys Gamberella, Kaylie Hill, Haley Hutson, Bennett Kauffman, Foster Kemp, Madi Leath, Thomas McGee, Landyn Murphy, Caleb Price, Joey Puffenbarger, Connor Williamson, and Izabell Young
 
Mrs. Beth Northcutt’s Fourth Grade:
Principal’s List:Jenna Bush, Mattea Ciramella, Ashlan Reed,Jacob Robinson, and Reese Vance
Honor Roll:Alexia Kennedy
Merit List:Luke Cook, Cassidy McTaggart, and Lola Odom
Perfect Attendance:Gavin Franklin
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Jenna Bush, Chloe Cobb, Austin Foster, Gavin Fly-Franks, Gavin Franklin, Virginia Hernandez, ernandez, HerLola Odom, Ashlan Reed, Jacob Robinson, and Reese Vance.
 
Mrs. Carla Parker’s Fourth Grade:
Principal’s List:George Seybold
Honor Roll:Zowee Dillard and Destiny Hiles
Merit List:A. J. Armstrong, Korbin Bain, Autumn Castell, Emily Lopez, and Kaia Robinson
Perfect Attendance:Korbin Bain
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: A. J. Armstrong, Brianna Bowman, Autumn Casteel, Zowee Dillard, Carson Farrar, Destiny Hiles, Jordan Hill, Tucker Horsley, Emily Lopez, Kaia Robinson, George Seybold, and Waylon Southworth
 
Mrs. Stacie Bryson’s Fifth Grade:
Principal’s List: Shelby Duggin, Gunter Pitts, Ethan Powell, andToby Tucker
Honor Roll: Jerry Carlton and Ella Simmons
Merit List:Cadence Childs, Jonathan Fann, Connor Rodgers, Taylor Ross, and Junior Strawser
Perfect Attendance:Connor Rodgers and Taylor Ross
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Cadence Childs, Anita Chittaphong, Shelby Duggin, Jonathan Fann, Hannah Jo Foulk, Gunter Pitts, Ethan Powell, Taylor Ross, Ella Simmons, Rachel Smartt, and Toby Tucker
 
 
Mrs. Theresa Bush’s Fifth Grade:
Principal’s List: Bryant Robinson
Honor Roll:Kayla Wilson
Merit List:Rose Davis, Austin Ferrell, Brody Morris, Tyson Pope, and Houston Witty
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Austin Ferrell, Hanna Foster, Ashlyn Garbison, Konnor Lorance, Brody Morris, Cassie Ramsey, Bryant Robinson, Kayla Wilson, and Houston Witty
 
 
 
Mr. Nathan Brazle’s Sixth Grade:
Principal’s List:Ava Bond
Honor Roll:Nolan Bell, Walker Cawthorn, Rebecca Green, and Kooper Nemeth
Merit List:Carter Cawthorn, Parker Cawthorn, and Rayana Gregg
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Nolan Bell, Ava Bond, Carter Cawthorn, Parker Cawthorn, Walker Cawthorn, Rebecca Green,Dathan Stanley, andKayelyse Strawser
 
Mrs. Suzette Sissom’s Sixth Grade:
Principal’s List:Kaylee Armstrong, Jalin Fann, Natalie Heisey, Karen Lopez, Braxton Parker, Michaela Sellars, Maleah Sissom, Cassidy Taylor, and Chloe Thomas
Honor Roll: Marilee Gregg and Maci Sellars
Merit List:Kolby Duke, Emma Grace Hughes, Addisyn Milner, Charles Powell, and Dylan Taylor
Perfect Attendance: Chloe Thomas
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Kaylee Armstrong,Kolby Duke, Jalin Fann,Natalie Heisey,Emma Grace Hughes, Karen Lopez,Michaela Sellars,Cassidy Taylor,Chloe Thomas, and Ellianna Young.
 
Mrs. Mary Jean Cook’s Seventh Grade:
Principal’s List:Macey Ciramella, Bradi Mason, and Addison Melton
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Dalton Coppinger, Brady Davenport, Hunter Davis, Maria Funes, Wesley George, Alex Horsley, Hunter Hutson, Bradi Mason, and Addison Melton
 
Mr. Brandon Parsley’s Seventh Grade:
Principal’s List:Madison Arnold, Brady Bryson, Cassie George, and Shelby Smithson
Honor Roll:Dalton Hale and Tyler Southworth
Perfect Attendance:Destiny Leath, Kelsi Mears, Shelby Reed, Kaleb Ryan, Heather Wilson, and Autumn M. Young
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Lindsey Arnold, Madison Arnold, Lexi Browning, Brady Bryson, Jack Davis, Cassie George, Dalton Hale, Chloe Haulty, Destiny Leath, Kelsi Mears, Maleah Milner, Shelby Reed, Kaleb Ryan, Shelby Smithson, Tyler Southworth, Heather Wilson, and Mia Zuppa
 
Mrs. Tracy Hale’s Eighth Grade:
Principal’s List:Caroline Blanton, Madison Blanton,Lily Brazle, Jessie Kauffman, Kallie Kemp, Rachel Laxton, and Kaitlynn Trail
Merit List:Creighton Garbison, McKenna Powell, and Samantha Strait
Perfect Attendance:Lily Brazle and Joel Smith.
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Caroline Blanton, Madison Blanton, Lily Brazle, Seth Brown, Damian England, Jesse Frazier, Creighton Garbison, Jessie Kauffman, Kallie Kemp, Rachel Laxton, Dalton Mears, Trinaty Muse, Joe Overcast, Joel Smith, Samantha Strait, and Kaitlynn Trail
 
Mrs. Pamela O’Hara’s Eighth Grade:
Principal’s List:Blake Bush, Kristin Fann, Abbie Judkins, Rebekah Kavouklis, Austin Powell, and Zoe Witty
Honor Roll:Silas Choate, Kelsie Foster, and Anna Grace Sissom
Merit List: Brent Hastings, Sadie Jones, Kaleigh Lamb, and Jackson Simmons
Perfect Attendance:Abbie Judkins
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club:Jordan Bean, Rockwell Bond, Abigail Buchanan, Blake Bush, Hayden Cobb, Kristin Fann, Kelsie Foster, Brent Hastings, Sadie Jones, Abbie Judkins, Jessica McCrory, Austin Powell, Jackson Simmons, Anna Grace Sissom, Levi Walton, and Zoe Witty

Approximately 140 Cannon County High School Seniors have long awaited today as they will receive their high school diplomas tonight during the Cannon County High School graduation ceremonies.  The event is scheduled to take place at the Fred Schwartz Field tonight at 7:00.
WBRY-AM-1540 FM 107.9 will broadcast the ceremonies live tonight.  Senior Salutes also concludes today on WBRY radio.  The two left to spotlight are
Fri 05 27

9am Peyton Vaughn Rudisill

10am Alison Brooke Smith
 

There has been a change in the lineup to the Cannon County representation of Boys State 2016.  Cannon County High School Student Sam Schou could not attend the event so Jadon Coon the son of Candy Ayala has been selected to fill his spot.  Jadon will be sponsored by Gerald and Marcia Melton.  Other young men selected to attend the event by the Hilton Stone American Legion Post are osh Walkup, son of Mitzi and the late Frank Walkup. Sponsor Dr. Jeff
Todd, Woodbury Medical Center.
     Jake Walkup, son of Mitzi and the late Frank Walkup.  Sponsor
Woodson’s Pharmacy (Tommy and Diana Woodson) and Commander, Dave
Faulkner, American Legion Post 279.
     Preston Campbell, son of Jeff and Lore Campbell.  Sponsor Trena
Braswell Curtis Memorial Fund -Mr. William F. Curtis.
     Sam Nokes, son of Heath and Susan Nokes.  Sponsor Trena Braswell
Curtis Memorial Fund – Mr. William F. Curtis.
  The Hilton Stone American Legion Post 279 would like to offer our
sincere CONGRATULATIONS to these 5 outstanding men at CCHS.  We
also want to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the SPONSORS
who provided the funding for these men.
 

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) recognized Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation for leading the valley in its solar energy efforts through the Green Power Providers program, as well as its continued participation and member savings through the EnergyRight Solutions Program.
 
The program is designed to educate members on conserving energy, while also providing them money saving tips and programs.
 
“Middle Tennessee Electric provides the staffing, promotion and resources to ensure that members are aware of and can participate in energy efficiency measures to save on electric bills,” said Cindy Herron, vice president of EnergyRight Solutions for TVA. “MTEMC and TVA will continue to strive to meet the challenges that lie ahead; working together to better promote energy efficiency and clean energy that will make our Valley a better place to live, work, play and raise happy families.”
 
The cooperative was a top performer in the following areas in 2015:
 
– First in the Valley for Green Power Providers with 5.82 percent total capacity from the program and commissioned 194.76 operating Megawatts.
– Ninth in the Valley in overall energy efficiency impact for 2015 with over 7 million kilowatt-hours of savings.
– Fourth overall in the Valley with 756 online self-audit participants for 550,368 kWh of savings.
– Fourth in the Valley with 1,092 eScore participants and 934,800 kWh in savings.
 
“Being a trusted resource for our members to learn ways they can reduce their energy consumption and save money is very important to us,” said MTEMC President Chris Jones. “As we move forward, we want to be that trusted resource for any solar efforts in the valley as well as energy efficiency.”
 
In addition, this past year January, MTEMC, in conjunction with the City of Franklin, TVA and Energy Source Partners, energized a 1,000 kW solar field at Franklin’s Waste Water Management Plant on Claude Yates Drive.
 
The new solar field, which has 3,020 solar panels and sits on five acres behind the plant, is adjacent to the 200 kW system that was commissioned in 2012.
 
“It’s exciting to see the demand and growth for solar power in our service territory,” Energy Efficiency Demand Response Coordinator Todd Palmer said. “This is one of three, one-megawatt solar fields in various planning stages to be brought online over the next year or two.”
 
Through its Renewable Standard Offer and Solar Solutions Initiative programs, MTEMC, joined with the Tennessee Valley Authority, offers developers the opportunity to design renewable energy generation sites larger than 50 kW, and sell back the energy to TVA.
 
For more information on these programs visit www.mtemc.com.
 

Motorists won’t be slowed down by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31.  This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.
“We’re expecting nearly 700-thousand drivers to travel on Tennessee’s roadways this Memorial Day weekend,” TDOT Commissioner John Schroer said. “To help travelers reach their destinations safely, we are suspending construction-related lane closures to reduce congestion and delays on our major highways.”
Motorists may still encounter some lane closures or restrictions while traveling through long term construction projects.  Drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums. 
“Our primary focus is to reduce the number of traffic fatalities across Tennessee,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. “Currently, we are seeing an increase in unrestrained fatalities.  We hope seat belt enforcement will help positively affect driver behavior and increase voluntary seat belt compliance across the state.”
AAA estimates more than 38 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday, a 1.8% increase over last year’s numbers.  This marks the second-highest travel volume on record since 2005 for the holiday and includes a record setting 89% travelling by automobile.  In Tennessee, AAA predicts that 690,180 will travel by automobile and 56,876 by air.
From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest traffic information and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel. 
As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel. 
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Motorists won’t be slowed down by road construction as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend.  The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31.  This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists expected to travel in the state this Memorial Day weekend.

“We’re expecting nearly 700-thousand drivers to travel on Tennessee’s roadways this Memorial Day weekend,” TDOT Commissioner John Schroer said. “To help travelers reach their destinations safely, we are suspending construction-related lane closures to reduce congestion and delays on our major highways.”

Motorists may still encounter some lane closures or restrictions while traveling through long term construction projects.  Drivers should be aware that reduced speed limits will be in effect in work zones. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.

“Our primary focus is to reduce the number of traffic fatalities across Tennessee,” Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons said. “Currently, we are seeing an increase in unrestrained fatalities.  We hope seat belt enforcement will help positively affect driver behavior and increase voluntary seat belt compliance across the state.”

AAA estimates more than 38 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day holiday, a 1.8% increase over last year’s numbers.  This marks the second-highest travel volume on record since 2005 for the holiday and includes a record setting 89% travelling by automobile.  In Tennessee, AAA predicts that 690,180 will travel by automobile and 56,876 by air.

From your desktop or mobile device, get the latest traffic information and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 from any land-line or cellular phone for travel information, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TN511 for statewide travel.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination.  Drivers should never tweet, text or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner.

Annually, the Memorial Day weekend is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year, there were not any boating-related fatalities over the holiday weekend.

Along with the use of life jackets, TWRA wants to stress the responsible use of alcohol while boating. It is important to consider the effects of drinking and driving whether on water or land. In a boat on the water, the effects of alcohol increase because of external stressors such as engine vibration, wave motion and glare from the sun.  Operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs is illegal in Tennessee.

Across the state over the 2015 Memorial Day weekend, the TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division there were seven boating incidents, six which were property damage and one with injury. TWRA boating officers made 12 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests and five other arrests.

For many residents, the Memorial Day weekend will be the first time to have the boat on the water this year.

 TWRA officials say taking a few minutes to check some of the boat components may be the key to having a nice, safe day. Performing a simple maintenance check before getting on the water may prevent problems. Check hoses to make sure they are in good shape. Make sure the lights work and carry extra fuses and bulbs.

 In addition, TWRA urges all boaters to remember the basics:

*have a wearable life jacket for every person onboard

*if your boat is 16 feet or longer, there must be a Type IV throwable device onboard

*have onboard a fire extinguisher if you have enclosed fuel compartments or cabins

*anyone under the age of 13 must wear a life jacket at all times while the boat is underway – drifting is considered underway

*any boat operator born after January 1, 1989 must have onboard the TWRA-issued wallet Boating Safety Education Certificate

*keep alcohol to a minimum–choose a designated boat operator

*make sure there is a current boat registration

Boat Operation Basics:

*keep a proper lookout at all times

*maintain a safe speed

*practice good seasmanship

*cut the engine while boarding from the water or entering the water from the boat

*be aware of the carbon monoxide hazards that exist and keep fresh air flowing

*no wake means idle speed

*take a boating safety course – log onto www.tnwildlife.org for information.