2016

Friday Jan 22
The Cannon County-Central Magnet games scheduled for tonight in Murfreesboro has been cancelled
 
Motlow State Community College is closed and no night classes
MTSU is closed today
 
Manchester City Schools will be closing at 12:30 today
Check back for more closings as we get word

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donations to prevent a shortage this winter. Busy holiday schedules in November and December contributed to about 1,700 fewer blood drives held across the country compared to the two previous months, which has resulted in about 50,000 fewer donations and reduced the blood supply. Donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

“A decline in the blood supply after the winter holidays is not uncommon, but it can be replenished when generous volunteers roll up their sleeves to help save lives,” said Garry Allison, director of donor recruitment for the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “We encourage our generous donors who are eligible, as well as new donors, to make an appointment to give blood or platelets and help ensure blood products continue to be available for patients. Every two seconds a patient in the U.S. needs blood.”

January is National Blood Donor Month, which has been observed since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood donations during the winter – one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood and platelet donations to meet patient needs. In addition to winter bringing busy holiday schedules for many regular donors, severe winter weather can cancel blood drives, and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, may cause donors to be temporarily unable to give.

The Woodbury Lions Club is hosting the Cannon County Community Wide American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday at the Woodbury Lions Club Building from Noon-6.  Everyone is encouraged to come out and donate blood to help make up for the shortage experienced by the American Red Cross.

Cannon County Executive Mike Gannon presented a Solid Waste Department Report to the Cannon County Commissioners during their monthly meeting this past Saturday.  Commissioner Adam Melton suggested that Executive Gannon put together a report with the status of the Solid Waste Department several meetings ago and the groundwork was laid for the report at that suggestion and following several unfounded rumor like posts on social media outlets.  Gannon met with the County Attorney Mike Corley and the County Technical Advisory Service to get their input.  Two major points of the report showed that according to the County attorney and CTAS, County citizens cannot be denied service at the Solid Waste Department for not having a County wheel tax sticker.  The Solid Waste Department includes the County Convenience Center located in Woodbury.
Any out of county business doing business in Cannon County is not required to purchase a business license if they have a business license from another county.  The only exception to this rule is businesses are only required to purchase a Cannon County business license if they do $50,000 or more of business in Cannon County.  
The only penalty for not purchasing a wheel tax sticker is a ticket given by law enforcement.  The County Executive’s office, Solid Waste Department or any other County Department outside of the Cannon County Sheriff’s Department can not in anyway issue a ticket for not having a wheel tax sticker.  
A survey was conducted at the convenience center during various hours and various days.  Important points of the survey included that many residents have out of county stickers on their vehicles but they buy tags and wheel stickers in Cannon County.
Almost all of the citizens involved in the survey had a Cannon County Wheel Sticker.
The survey was conducted on three different days and three different time periods.  348 total visitors to the convenience center were surveyed.  Out of those 348, 23 vehicles had out of county tags or wheel stickers.  Those 23 were surveyed to find out why they were dumping their garbage at the convenience center.  8 of those had proof of residence in Cannon County and had moved within the past year.  1 was a person who owns a business in Cannon County, 8 were county residents who lived on the border of Cannon and Warren County.  4 people were residents using a borrowed truck to haul garbage and 2 owned farms in Cannon County.
Only one person in the survey of the 23 had no excuse as he admitted he lives outside of Cannon County and was just passing through.
Summary of the Study included that 67 percent of the Solid Waste Department is privatized.  Solid Waste Department is the only county service that every Cannon County citizen utilizes.
Cannon County recycled more different items than some larger counties.  The Department is now in the process of adding other items for recycling.  
In the county comparisons, Cannon County’s cost of solid waste is $36.81 which is below average of the total cost of the other 9 counties included in the survey.
 

All Motlow State Community College Campus Sites Have Cancelled Evening Classes.  Thursday Jan 21st classes will resume on normal schedule

An exciting, national wellness initiative is launching across the country on February 15th and everyone is invited to join the MOVEment! Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital’s annual Weight Loss Challenge is partnering with the Cannon County Chamber of Commerce to bring you the Biggest Loser Community Challenge. NBC and The Biggest Loser are launching The Biggest Loser Community Challenge for 2016. Teams of four are invited to join this eight-week, online health & wellness community challenge. The challenge is for people of all fitness levels and is designed to get the community moving, eating better and having fun!
You can sign up for the Biggest Loser Challenge online through January 31st, or sign-up at the event kick-off on Monday, January 25th at Saint Thomas Stones River Cafeteria anytime from 5pm to 6pm. Weigh-ins are optional, but will give you additional opportunities for cash and prizes. Although the Biggest Loser Challenge focuses on healthy changes, good eating habits, and getting fit, NBC is awarding 10,000 prizes at random just for participating in the challenge, not for losing weight, while Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital will be providing a local cash prize for the Cannon County team that loses the highest weight loss percentage overall. So, whether you just want to get healthier or lose those extra pounds, there are great prize opportunities for everyone.
“We are proud to partner with NBC, the Biggest Loser, and our local Chamber of Commerce for this healthy community-wide event,” said Shan Burklow – Director of Marketing for Saint Thomas    Stones River and Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospitals, “After three years of hosting the Weight Loss Challenge, we are looking forward to continuing our mission of a healthier Cannon County as we work with our local Chamber of Commerce to add additional prizes to recognize the team that loses the most weight together. This is a fun and healthy way to get active and fit for 2016, and we encourage anyone to start a team and join the challenge. Be sure to weigh-in at the Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital Cafeteria on January 25th or with your designated team captain through January 31st to be eligible for the weight loss portion of this event.”
“Businesses are encouraged to register teams of employees to represent their company in the challenge, along with anyone in the community that would like to start a team,” said Carolyn Motley – Executive Director of the Cannon County Chamber of Commerce, “For only $100 for a team of four ($25 per person), this exciting wellness opportunity is an affordable and fun way to kick start the new year for all of us looking to get fit and have a healthier year. A portion of all proceeds help to support the Chamber of Commerce, and we are grateful to the community and local businesses for participating. Anyone with questions is welcome to call the Chamber anytime. We are here to help.”
Past contestants of The Biggest Loser will guide teams through eight weekly challenges. Challengers will also receive weekly motivation and nutrition tips from trainer, Dolvett Quince. Participants will earn points for each minute of activity they engage in, as well as additional points for completing weekly tasks and logging additional challenge activities designed to improve nutrition and overall wellness. Each participant will have access to their own private wellness account and mobile app, where they will journal challenge activities, access weekly health guidance and keep their eye on friends and competitors on live leaderboards.  
Prize drawings will be made each week, with over 10,000 prizes to be won across the country!
More information, online registration and key dates can be found online at www.BiggestLoserCommunity.com
 

The Cannon County Lions and Lionettes teams renew their basketball District 8-AA rivalry with Dekalb County tonight in Smithville.  The rivalry which has been downplayed in recent years may heat up tonight as the Lionettes who own a huge consecutive win streak in the matchups against Dekalb are struggling and will be without their leading scorer Kelli Davis in the contest.  Dekalb on the other end has put together a impressive 18-7 overall record including a 10 game winning streak.  The Lady Tigers are 2-4 in District play and they are coming off a two point win against Central Magnet School.  
The Lions and Tigers is shaping up to be another classic in the chapter of two schools who come to play no matter what their record is.  Both teams will be looking to win their first district game of the season.  Both enter the contest 0-6 in 8-AA.  Tonight’s live broadcast will be on AM-1540/FM107.9 WBRY streaming online at wbry.com or on WBRY on your smart phones and tablets using the Tune in radio app.

January 19th—CCHS basketball games with Dekalb Co. at Smithville, 6:00 p.m.
 
January 20th—District grade level meeting for 3rd grade ELA teachers, Central Office,
7:45 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
 
January 21st—District grade level meeting for 4th grade ELA teachers, Central Office,
7:45 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
 
January 21st—CCHS ELA data meeting with Laura Luna, CCHS, 11:00 a.m.
 
January 21st—Elementary basketball games:  Auburn at East Side, WGS at West Side, Short Mtn. at Woodland
 
January 21st—CCHS basketball games with Van Buren Co. at Spencer, 6:00 p.m.
 
January 22nd—District grade level meeting for 5th grade ELA teachers, Central Office,
7:45 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
 
January 22nd—CCHS basketball games with Central Magnet at Murfreesboro, 6:00 p.m.
 
January 24-30—School Board Week
 
January 25th—Progress Reports for students
 
January 25th—28th—30th—Elementary county basketball tournament, CCHS
 
January 26th—CCHS basketball games with Macon Co. at Lafayette, 6:00 p.m.
 
January 26th—100th day of school

   East Side School would like to
announce the following honor
students (Principal’s List – All A’s),
Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) and students
with perfect attendance for the second grading period ending December 18:
   Mrs. Ana Smith’s Kindergarten –
Honor Roll:  Whitman Walls, Ross Lorance, Elaina Turner, Riley Melton, Lillie Hunter, Andrew Alexander, Daylen Young.  Perfect Attendance: Andrew Alexander.
   Mrs. Paige Holt’s First Grade –
Principal’s List:  Lyric Pittard.  Honor Roll:  Lilly Allen, Jacob Pirtle.  Perfect Attendance:  Mackenzie McCurry, Aden Seymour, Lilly Allen, Jacob Pirtle.
   Mrs. Karen Cook’s Second Grade –
Honor Roll:  Emily Manus, Laila Underwood, Gage Nokes, Wyatt Valentino, Laney Mullinax, Marissa Jones.  Perfect Attendance: Madelyn Gannon, Wyatt Valentino.
   Mrs. Connie Phillips’ Third Grade –
Principal’s List:  Jack Grant, Slade Grizzle, Sadey Grizzle, Olivia Moss, Kurstin Warrick.  Honor Roll:  Denver Jones, Connor Napier, Liv Prater.   Perfect Attendance:  Slade Grizzle, Sadey Grizzle, Liv Prater, Kurstin Warrick.
   Mrs. Greta Reed’s Fourth Grade –
Honor Roll:  Sadie Prater, Emma Muncey, Devin Grant.  Perfect Attendance:  Jeremy Earls, Tristen Barber, Tyler Campbell, Logan Gentry, Devin Grant, Callie Vance.
   Mrs. Brad Underwood’s Fifth Grade –
Principal’s List:  Mykala Barrett, Katie Davis.  Honor Roll:  Montana Davis. Perfect Attendance:  Montana Davis.
   Mrs. Gay Burger’s Sixth Grade –
Honor Roll:  Cathan Cecil, Ashley Mooneyham, Chloe Pack, Emma Richardson.  Perfect Attendance:  Ashley Mooneyham, Micah Prater, Dallas Roller.
       Mrs. Amy Underwood’s Seventh
Grade –Principal’s List:  Eli Cantrell.  Honor Roll:  Stella Brown, Caden Duke, Hannah Naylor, Emalee Rogers.  Perfect Attendance: Stella Brown, Eli Cantrell, Christian Davis, Hunter Davis, Caden Duke, Cheyanne Moss, Sloane Underhill.
 
 
 
 

 Mrs. Jackie Burger’s Eighth Grade – 
Principal’s List:  Lacon Parton.  Honor Roll:  Lucas Clark, Clay Fagan, Austin Grant, Culyer Isenhart, Shawn Matheny, Cody McPeak, Mattison Prater, Brent Scott, Jasmine Young.  Perfect Attendance: Culyer Isenhart, Lacon Parton, Mattison Prater, Jasmine Young.

With temperatures not expected above freezing for the next day the Town of Woodbury Water Department offers some simple things to keep your pipes from freezing.
Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate.
 Let the water drip. Both hot and cold can freeze so let them both drip.
 A heat lamp or space heat in the basement or garage helps alot. Follow all safety instructions on space heaters.
A dollar or two more on your water bill is a whole lot cheaper then a plumber repairing or replacing you pipes.
 Stay safe and warm during this cold weather.
 If you have any questions call the water department at 615-563-4221 or the water plant at 615-563-2388
 

A Readyville woman suspected of shoplifting at the South Rutherford Wal-Mart is facing more than theft charges now.  According to a Murfreesboro Police Report Lori Ann Sullins of Bradyville Road in Readyville was seen by the store’s loss and prevention team concealing deodorant, hair bands and other items before passing all points of Purchase.  When Murfreesboro Police officer Travis Ledford arrived, he searched Sullins purse and cell phone with her consent and found oxycodone and alprazolam as well as cell phone messages indicating drug sales.  
Sullins was charged with sale of Schedule II drugs, Schedule IV drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft under $500