2016

Three new infographics from the Comptroller’s Office of Research and Education Accountability (OREA) examine physical education and physical activity in Tennessee’s schools. May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
 
The infographics include color-coded maps showing Tennessee high school students ranked below the national rate for being both physically active and attending physical education class based on a 2013 national survey of high school students’ health-related behaviors.
 
Approximately 25 percent of Tennessee high school students indicated they were physically active for one hour per day; the national rate was 27.1 percent. The national rate for high school students who attended physical education class at least once per week was 48 percent; Tennessee’s rate was 40.1 percent. 

The Comptroller’s infographics also explain the differences between physical activity and physical education. 
 
Physical activity includes activities such as recess or walking. Tennessee law currently requires that elementary and secondary students receive at least 90 minutes per week of physical activity, but beginning on July 1, 2016, state law will begin requiring the equivalent of 225 minutes per week for grades K-1 and 160 minutes for grades 2-6. The current requirement for grades 7-12 of 90 minutes per week will remain unchanged. Schools are prohibited by law from counting walking between classes toward meeting the physical activity requirement.  
 
Unlike physical activity, which includes free play during recess, physical education is a standards-based program of instruction. Tennessee schools must provide P.E. programs annually, though a minimum number of minutes or days per week is not currently required. 
 
The nationally recommended amount of physical education for high school students is 225 minutes per week. No states currently meet the recommended amount, though some specify a minimum number of minutes per week.
 
Tennessee students must obtain a one-half credit of physical education in order to graduate from high school.
 
The three infographics are available on the Comptroller’s website at http://www.comptroller.tn.gov/orea/Index

A Cannon County couple was arrested recently after investigators received a tip that they were dealing drugs out of their home.  Cannon County Sheriff’s Investigators  Chris Brown, Brandon Gullett along with Sheriff Darrell Young and Chief Deputy Anthony Young went to the residence of Billy and Wanda Mayo.  At first the couple denied knowing anything about any drugs in the home and gave the authorities permission to search the residence.  Investigators noticed a scent of marijuana in the living room and upon searching found a coffee table with a hidden compartment.  Inside the coffee table was drug paraphernalia, and morphine pills.  Authorities found marijuana under the couch.  Other items found included a .22 caliber pistol, four cell phones and $190 in cash.  They charged the Mayos with maintaining a dwelling, manufacture, sale and delivering of Schedule VI drugs, two counts of simple possession of schedule II drugs.  They will appear in Cannon County General Sessions Court June 14th to answer to the charges.
 

Everyone is invited to attend a Traditional American Indian Pow Wow in the Park on May 21 and 22 at Edgar Evins State Park, Silver Point from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Sat. and 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Sun. Admission will be $3 at the gate or $2 with Tennessee Tech University I.D. Children under 5, active military and first responders free.
The event is sponsored by Citizens Bank, Hurricane Marina and the Indigenous Intertribal Corporation, with Boy Scout Troop 875. Proceeds from the Pow Wow will benefit the Boy Scouts who are raising money to tour Washington D.C..
Bert Cox will be the Master of Ceremonies with Southern Echo as the Host Drum. In addition to drumming there will be singing, exhibition and intertribal dances, demonstrations, storytelling, Native Sisters Food, artisans and vendors.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets for your comfort, take in the sights and sounds and visit with Traditional American Indians as you learn about their cultures and histories. For more information contact Niki at (931) 644-0221 or Linda at (931) 544-4908.

An AMBER Alert is still in effect for 9-year-old Carlie Marie Trent. Carlie was removed from school last week by her uncle by marriage, Gary Simpson, under false pretenses. He has no custodial rights to Carlie. Currently their whereabouts are unknown. Carlie is 4’8″ tall, weighs 75 lbs with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black and grey tank top and blue jeans. Simpson is a 57-year-old white male, 5’10” tall, weighing 157 lbs. He is balding and has brown hair and eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown cap, a dark colored shirt and jeans. He was last seen driving a white 2002 Dodge Conversion Van with TN registration 173GPS. The van has a dark stripe down the middle with light gold running boards and paint is chipping off of the hood. Warrants have been issued for Simpson for Kidnapping. If you have seen the child, subject or vehicle, please call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. On Saturday, the girl’s pediatrician told authorities that he will offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the safe recovery of the child.

The Tennessee Department of Health joins the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Women’s Health in celebrating National Women’s Health Week. This nationwide initiative calls attention to the importance of women’s health and empowers them to take small, manageable steps for longer, healthier and happier lives. These steps include visiting a health care professional to receive regular checkups and preventive screenings; getting active; eating healthy; paying attention to mental health, including managing stress and getting enough sleep; and avoiding unhealthy behaviors such as smoking, not wearing a seatbelt and texting while driving.

“National Women’s Health Week is important because it encourages women to make time for their health,” said TDH Deputy Commissioner for Population Health Michael Warren, MD MPH. “With National Women’s Health Week, we remind women that they, too, need to visit their healthcare provider, make sure their screenings are up-to-date, and focus on ways to be as healthy as possible.”

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for Tennessee women, claiming more than 7,000 lives in 2014. The second leading cause of death for women in Tennessee is cancer (including lung cancer), followed by chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. Tobacco use is a major risk factor for these and other diseases. In 2014, 23 percent of adult women in Tennessee were current smokers.

“Women are often the caregivers for their families and as a result, forget to make their own health a priority,” said TDH Family Health and Wellness Director Morgan McDonald, MD. “There are simple steps all women can take to reduce their risk for heart disease and other leading causes of death and to improve their overall health.”

The Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine is a counseling service available at no charge to all Tennesseans who want to stop tobacco use.  Free nicotine replacement patches are also offered through the QuitLine. Quitting smoking greatly reduces an individual’s risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. For more information, contact the QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW, or visit the website www.tnquitline.org.

Healthier Tennessee is an initiative of the Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness focused on improving the health of Tennesseans. Healthier Tennessee encourages individuals to improve their overall health by starting with small changes to move more, eat smarter and cut out tobacco. The Healthier Tennessee website offers a variety of tools for individuals, workplaces and communities. A mobile app for IOS/Android called Streaks for Small Starts is available to make the goal of a healthier lifestyle less overwhelming with small steps, daily reminders, encouragement and the ability to track progress. Learn more at http://healthiertn.com.

All Tennessee women are encouraged to visit their health care provider for evaluation of current health status, screenings such as mammograms and Pap smears and planning for health improvement. Make a pledge today to take at least one step for better health. TDH offers a variety of women’s health services including family planning and breast and cervical cancer screening. For more information on women’s health services available in your area, contact your local health department.

For more information on National Women’s Health Week, go to www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw.
 

Senior Awards night at Cannon County High School.  WBRY AM-1540/FM107.9 plans to broadcast tonight’s event live from Robert A Harris Gym which starts at 7:00 tonight

Alumni football players from Cannon County and Dekalb County High Schools will be suiting up and putting on the pads this Saturday as they will meet at Fred Schwartz Field in Woodbury.  Tickets are on sale now and pre-sale tickets will benefit the high school football team.  Tickets are $10 each.  Any tickets sold on Saturday night will not benefit the football program.  There will be t-shirts on sale and concessions available at the game.  Kickoff is set for 7:00 Saturday night.  For pre-sale tickets please call Mandy Litchford at 615-714-9092.
 

The newly appointed Cannon County Historian will speak at tonight’s Cannon County Historical Society meeting.  Robert D. Bush who was appointed county Historian by the Cannon County Commission after a recommendation by the Society will be speaking about the history of Bradyville during tonight’s informative meeting.  Bush’s writings have appeared in the local newspaper.  The Society will gather tonight at 6:30 for snacks at the Cannon County Senior Center 309 Lehman Street in the small dining area.  The program will begin at 7:00.  Everyone in the community is invited.  
 

As Financial Literacy Month comes to an end, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs offers summertime tips to help parents teach finance lessons to children and teens. 
“School doesn’t need to be in session for kids to receive financial instruction,” said TDCI Deputy Commissioner Bill Giannini. “Whether it’s a pretend grocery store, a lemonade stand, or a lawn mowing job, summertime offers children and teens great opportunities to develop financial skills like saving and money management.”

Understanding childhood development phases and how to access free kid-friendly resources empowers parents with the tools to teach financial lessons from beyond the classroom.
Here are the three childhood phases of learning financial skills:
 
Phase 1: Early childhood (ages 3 to 5)

• Development of executive functions like self-control. Over time, children at this age learn about patience, planning and following instructions.

Phase 2: Middle Childhood (ages 6 to 12)

• Development of financial habits, attitudes and values: frugality, planning ahead and resisting peer pressure.

Phase 3: Adolescence and Young Adulthood (ages 13 to 21)

• Development of financial attitudes like “who am I as a money person?” At this age, youth begin making independent financial decisions.

Tips for parents:

• Although taught in school, financial literacy begins at home.
• Children should begin learning financial skills as early as age three. 
• Teach financial literacy to a child as you would teach a new language. Children should be encouraged to learn new skills, practice those skills, repeat those skills and grow in understanding.
• Teach financial lessons throughout every stage of life: childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Financial skills should be woven into your child’s lifestyle.
• Identify and utilize readily available resources: educational websites, local libraries, youth employment programs and social services.

Financial lessons for teens:

• The benefits and risks associated with financial products like insurance, loans, credit cards, bank accounts and more.
• The value of saving. How to save and invest at a young age. Creating opportunities.
• The importance of budgeting and financial planning.
• The concept of risk.
• “Don’t believe everything you hear. Don’t do it just because your friends are doing it.”

Kid-friendly resources:

• Avengers: Saving the Day is a free comic book offering parents a kid-friendly resource for teaching money management to children. Released by Visa Inc. and Marvel Comics in 2012, this action-packed comic book features a budgeting worksheet, finance terms and more. Download a free copy at www.practicalmoneyskills.com/avengers.
• U.S. News & World Report recommends seven smartphone applications for teaching youth personal finance skills. Click here to learn more.

The Federal Trade Commission offers a variety of free financial education materials like Focus on Finances: Preparing for your Future. Visit www.consumer.ftc.gov for more resources.
 
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 As Financial Literacy Month comes to an end, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs offers summertime tips to help parents teach finance lessons to children and teens.

“School doesn’t need to be in session for kids to receive financial instruction,” said TDCI Deputy Commissioner Bill Giannini. “Whether it’s a pretend grocery store, a lemonade stand, or a lawn mowing job, summertime offers children and teens great opportunities to develop financial skills like saving and money management.”

Understanding childhood development phases and how to access free kid-friendly resources empowers parents with the tools to teach financial lessons from beyond the classroom.

Here are the three childhood phases of learning financial skills:
 

Phase 1: Early childhood (ages 3 to 5)

    Development of executive functions like self-control. Over time, children at this age learn about patience, planning and following instructions.

Phase 2: Middle Childhood (ages 6 to 12)

    Development of financial habits, attitudes and values: frugality, planning ahead and resisting peer pressure.

Phase 3: Adolescence and Young Adulthood (ages 13 to 21)

    Development of financial attitudes like “who am I as a money person?” At this age, youth begin making independent financial decisions.

Tips for parents:

    Although taught in school, financial literacy begins at home.
    Children should begin learning financial skills as early as age three.
    Teach financial literacy to a child as you would teach a new language. Children should be encouraged to learn new skills, practice those skills, repeat those skills and grow in understanding.
    Teach financial lessons throughout every stage of life: childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Financial skills should be woven into your child’s lifestyle.
    Identify and utilize readily available resources: educational websites, local libraries, youth employment programs and social services.

Financial lessons for teens:

    The benefits and risks associated with financial products like insurance, loans, credit cards, bank accounts and more.
    The value of saving. How to save and invest at a young age. Creating opportunities.
    The importance of budgeting and financial planning.
    The concept of risk.
    “Don’t believe everything you hear. Don’t do it just because your friends are doing it.”

Kid-friendly resources:

    Avengers: Saving the Day is a free comic book offering parents a kid-friendly resource for teaching money management to children. Released by Visa Inc. and Marvel Comics in 2012, this action-packed comic book features a budgeting worksheet, finance terms and more. Download a free copy at www.practicalmoneyskills.com/avengers.
    U.S. News & World Report recommends seven smartphone applications for teaching youth personal finance skills. Click here to learn more.

The Federal Trade Commission offers a variety of free financial education materials like Focus on Finances: Preparing for your Future. Visit www.consumer.ftc.gov for more resources.
 

An accident report was taken recently in regards to a Ford Van rolling out of a driveway and crashing into a neighbor’s house.  According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Deputies reports, Deputies responded to a Cherokee Drive residence.  Once the deputy arrived he saw a green box van sitting in the yard and a considerable amount of damage to the home the van hit.  Mr. Regino Valdez  described the van rolled out of his driveway while he was fixing to check the oil.  The van then crossed the street and into the yard of his neighbor and impacted the front left portion of the home.  The resident of that home described she was outside and seen Mr. Valdez working on the van, then while her back was to the house she heard the noise of the impact.  Pictures were took of the scene and the van was moved from the home before the arrival.