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Cannon County depu- Day ties joined in a high-speed three-county chase from John Bragg Highway to Cannon youngsters will Bell Buckle following a join thousands of peers Liberty woman who was across the country taking apparently en route to a part in Kick Butt s Day doctor’s appointment. March 15. Kick Butt s Day In pursuit were Depu- is an annual celebration of ties Greg Moore and Kyle youth leadership and ac- Wix. The chase was joined tivism in the fi ght against by other offi cers including tobacco use. Bell Buckle Police and the “We want young peo- Tennessee Highway Pa- ple in our community to trol. know they have the pow- A State Trooper even- er to help reduce tobacco tually pulled over the use and save lives in our woman, who was identi- state,” said Cannon Coun- fi ed as Linda Rett er. She ty Health Department Di- was charged with reckless rector Andrea Fox. “We driving and leaving the applaud their eff orts on scene of a property dam- Kick Butt s Day and every More Crazy Weather age accident in Cannon March certainly roared in like a lion and bounced around like a rubber ball as thunderstorms cleared the way for day to set the example for County by Deputy Moore. SNOW. Of course all this happened just in time for Tennessee to fl op back into daylight savings time. Whew! a healthy lifestyle and en- Rett er surrendered her li- courage others not to start cense to Moore pending smoking, or to stop if they re-evaluation. already smoke. Moore fi rst joined the In Tennessee, 11.5 per- chase at the intersection cent of high school stu- All-Defensive Team of John Bragg Highway dents, or 38,700 teenagers, and Bradyville Road after are smokers, according to Abbey Sissom picked receiving a report a 2007 the Campaign for Tobac- Chevy SUV had run over co-Free Kids. The organi- by Conference USA the traffi c signs at the in- zation also reports 3,400 tersection and was pro- Tennessee children and TONY STINNETT ceeding down Bradyville teenagers become new MT Athletic Communications Road at high speed. Moore daily smokers each year. soon backed down after Statistics also show how MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee junior stand- failing to make contact. deadly this daily habit can out Abbey Sissom was named to the Conference USA A vehicle driven by JD be: the group estimates All-Defensive team as announced by the league offi ce Underhill of the Cannon 125,000 children and teens Sunday afternoon. County Rescue Squad had now alive in Tennessee Sissom, the daughter of Gaylon and Suzett e Sissom, already began pursuit af- will ultimately die prema- was one of six players to make the all-defensive team ter Mrs. Rett er reportedly turely as a result of smok- after helping the Lady Raiders (20-9, 15-3) to a 20-win almost side-swiped him ing. season and the No. 2 seed in the upcoming metroPCS and nearly hit another The Cannon County Conference USA Championships in Birmingham. vehicle while leaving the Health Department is ac- The former Cannon County High School standout and Woodbury city limits. tively working to reduce Miss Basketball in Tennessee, was voted to the all-defen- Underhill told Deputy youth smoking rates as sive team after turning in a strong season for the Lady Moore “her driving was part of a statewide eff ort to Raiders. Regarded as the team’s top perimeter defender, so dangerous that he felt lower the burden of tobac- Sissom generally draws the assignment of defending the someone needed to keep co use across Tennessee. opposition’s top off ensive guard. any eye on her until an of- Tennessee youth inter- During one stretch late in the season, Sissom guarded fi cer could fi nd them.” ested in being part of our Jennie Simms (ODU), Ciara Gregory (Charlott e) and Underhill, who had state’s fi rst tobacco-free Kendall Noble (WKU) in succession and held each experience operating generation are encour- below their scoring average. vehicles in emergency aged to join the youth-led “Abbey Sissom has worked hard on the defensive Woodbury’s Abbey Sissom was named to Conference situations, said speeds TNSTRONG movement. part of her game, and you see the results,” Lady Raider USA’s All-Defensive team. A Cannon County High on Bradyville Highway TNSTRONG stands for Head Coach Rick Insell said. “Hard work usually pays School graduate she was named Miss Basketball in Ten- topped 80 mph and when “Tennessee Stop Tobacco off , and the work Abbey has put into becoming a bett er nesse her senior year. Mrs. Rett er turned off on and Revolutionize Our Highway 64 he slowed to defensive player has allowed her to have positive results has produced 13 double-fi gure scoring games. Sissom New Generation” and was 70 mph, he told offi cers. and help the team. On top of that, she has also had a leads C-USA and ranks 17th nationally in 3-point fi eld developed by youth par- Bell Buckle Police made solid season on the off ensive end. Abbey excels on both goal percentage (.429). That mark is currently tied for ticipants in Tennessee’s contact after the motorist ends of the court, and she has worked hard to elevate sixth best for a single-season. fi rst-ever FACT Summit in slowed down for Webb her game this season.” Sissom also is third in C-USA for 3-point fi eld made 2016. Join the movement School. The Highway Pa- Sissom has proven to be a consistent off ensive threat per game (2.4), third in assist-turnover ratio (2.0), fourth See KICK, Page 9 and one of the top long-range shooters in C-USA. She See SISSOM, Page 9 trol then stopped Mrs. Ret- ter. She was told to return to Cannon County and to report to the Sheriff ’s Of- State confi rms 2nd case of avian infl uenza fi ce. NASHVILLE —The state veterinarian con- said. “When routine testing showed a problem gratory birds without causing illness in those Deputy Moore returned fi rms that a fl ock of chickens at a commercial at this facility, the operators immediately took birds. With LPAI, domesticated chickens and to the scene of the accident poultry breeding operation has tested positive action and notifi ed our lab. That fast response turkeys may show litt le or no signs of illness. on John Bragg Highway for low pathogenic avian infl uenza (LPAI). is critical to stopping the spread of this virus.” However, HPAI is often fatal for domesticated where he photographed This chicken breeding operation is located in As a precaution, the aff ected fl ock was de- poultry. the damaged traffi c con- Giles County, Tenn. The company that operates populated and has been buried. The premises is The Giles County LPAI incident is similar to trol signs “both of which it is a diff erent company from the one associat- under quarantine. Domesticated poultry within the Lincoln County HPAI incident in that both are uprooted and laying in ed with the recent detection of highly pathogen- a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) radius of the site are the low pathogenic and highly pathogenic vi- the ditch.” ic avian infl uenza (HPAI) in Lincoln County. At also under quarantine and are being tested and ruses are an H7N9 strain of avian infl uenza. US- The deputy then re- this time, offi cials do not believe one premises monitored for illness. To date, all additional DA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories turned to the Sheriff ’s sickened the other. samples have tested negative for avian infl u- confi rms the H7N9 virus that aff ected the Lin- Offi ce where Mrs. Rett er On March 6, routine screening tests at the enza and no other fl ocks within the area have coln County premises is of North American soon arrived. Giles County premises indicated the presence shown signs of illness. wild bird lineage. It is not the same as the Chi- Moore gathers her driv- of avian infl uenza in the fl ock. State and federal The primary diff erence between LPAI and na H7N9 virus aff ecting Asia and is genetically ing history information. laboratories confi rmed the existence of H7N9 HPAI is mortality rate in domesticated poul- distinct. “She has an extensive his- LPAI in tested samples. try. A slight change to the viral structure can The Lincoln County premises aff ected by tory of speeding and both “This is why we test and monitor for avian in- make a virus deadly for birds. Avian infl uenza HPAI remains under quarantine. To date, all property and personal fl uenza,” State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher virus strains often occur naturally in wild mi- See AVIAN, Page 9 See CHASE, Page 9

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No Memorials This Issue Russell James Farless Billie S Lovvorn Anyone wishing to honor their Russell James Farless, age 52, of Woodbury passed away Funeral services for Billie loved one, memorials begin at $25 after a sudden illness in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was a S. Lovvorn, age 82 of native of Rutherford Co. Shelbyville, will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday March Survivors include his wife, Teresa Stembridge Farless of 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Woodbury; Parents, Juanita Ensey Farless of Woodbury Doak-Howell Funeral STONE'S RIVER & George Farless of Bradyville; Children, Antonia Home with Brother Charles Colleen Farless, Lindsey Farless, & Kacey Cooper, all Williams and Brother HISTORICAL MARKER of Woodbury and Holly (Dale) Rogers of Rock Island; Todd Tanner offi ciating, Grandchildren, Porter Bond, Abe & Kendal Rogers; Sister, and Speakers; Kyle Barrett By Colonel Jim Stone Debra (Joey) Grandey of Bradyville; Special Sister, Connie and Steve Lovvorn. Burial Phillips; Nephew, Alan (Becky) Harrell of Woodbury; will follow in the Hillcrest Great Nephew, Karter Harrell; Aunts & Uncles, Don & Memorial Gardens. Mrs. There will be a dedication ceremony on Friday, Peggy Brandon of Murfreesboro and Linda & Bill Cook of Lovvorn passed from life Sunday, February 26, 2017, March 17, (St. Patrick's Day), at 11 a.m., at the site of the Michigan; and Cousins, Sandy & Lee Turner of Michigan. after an extended illness. Historical Marker, on the east side of the Courthouse. The Master of Ceremonies will be County Executive He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leonard Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Wednesday March 1, 2017 Mike Gannon. The Guest Speakers will be: Dr. & Maude Ensey and Joe & Thelma Farless; brother, Jeff at the funeral home. Carroll Van West, Ph.D, Tennessee State Historian; Farless; and grandchildren, Justus Ryan Light and Alexis Robert Bush, Cannon County Historian; Senator Mae Marie Brown. Mrs. Billie Jo Smithson Lovvorn was born August 3, 1934 Beavers; Representative Mark Pody; Mayor Andy in Cannon County to the late Obie Smithson and the late Duggin, Mayor of the City of Woodbury; David J. Mr. Farless was a member of the Church of Christ and was Vernie Smithson and is preceded in death by; husband, Faulkner, Commander, American Legion Post 279; Britt a car hauler for Jack Cooper Transportation. He enjoyed Bill Lovvorn (1979) and sister, Ginger Lucas. Knox, Chaplain, Hilton Stone American Legion Post grilling, eating, entertaining, but most of all enjoyed life. 279; Colonel Jim Stone and Gregory Cutcliff , the Scott ish Mrs. Lovvorn worked for Liberty National Life Insurance Bag Piper. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Sunday, March 12, 2017 Company; she began as Offi ce Manager of the Tullahoma in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. branch, and was later promoted to Field Offi ce This event is credited to a great lady from Cannon Kenneth Rogers & Bro. Herb Alsup offi ciating. Interment Administrator at the home offi ce in Birmingham, AL. The County. She is the daughter of the late Hayden Smith, will follow at Center Hill Cemetery. Visitation with the promotion allowed her to travel all over the Southeast Owner and Operator of the Cannon Courier for many family will be from 2 to 8 PM Saturday, March 11, 2017 at working with other branches of Liberty National. years, and the late Lillian Smith Wallace. She had one the funeral home. sister, Sally Ann. They lived in the house on College Mrs. Lovvorn was a dedicated member of Fair Haven Street now owned by Charlie and Dell Harrell. In Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www. Baptist Church and a devoted mother, grandmother and this yard some of the greatest ball games were played, woodburyfuneralhome.net great grandmother. and there was so much fun had in this yard, that even today when one rides past the beautiful white house, Cannon Courier, March 14, 2017 She is survived by sons; Tony (Melissa) Barrett , of you can still hear the laughter of all of their wonderful Woodbury, Tennesee Shelbyville, TN, Russ (Reita) Barrett of Tullahoma, TN, friends who played in that yard. A special thanks to the grandchildren; Kyle (Shannon) Barrett of Clemson, SC, lady behind the Historical Marker telling how Stone's Amy (Rob) Northcutt , Shelbyville, TN, Julie (Adam) River got it's name, Nancy Smith Griner. Now, when REALTORS® Scholarship Cataldo of Nashville, TN, Ben Barrett of Shelbyville, you visit Woodbury and Cannon County, your grand TN, great grandchildren; Mia, Silas, Dorian, and Amora children and their children will know how our river got Deadline April 3 Cataldo, Jonas and Elijah Barrett . Sister; Marilyn (Mike) it's name. All of the water in Cannon County fl ows out Bailey of Celina, TN, brothers; Jimmy (Chris) Smithson, of of the county, no water fl ows into the county, this is why The deadline for college scholarship applications for the Shelbyville, TN, Jerry (Frances) Smithson, of Woodbury, the people of Cannon County are so special, because of Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS® (MTAR) TN and caregiver Brenda Lovvorn. Scholarship program is quickly approaching. all of this good, pure, fresh water. God Bless Cannon MTAR accepts scholarship applications each year from County, and God bless you all. Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.. high school seniors planning to att end an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university that is physically located within the 8-county MTAR area (Bedford, Cannon, Cannon Courier,March 14, 2017 Coff ee, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, Moore and Rutherford Woodbury, Tennesee Best Choice Home Counties). In addition, the student must currently reside in one of those counties. This year’s scholarships are Remodeling & Repair for fall 2017 and spring 2018. They may be used for any Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Free Estimates • expense the student may incur. 25 Years Experience • BBB Accredited• Applications are available from high school guidance Concrete Drives counselors at all high schools in the MTAR 8-county area. Ann Marie Raines Anderson The application is also available for download from the Call 615-542-8215 Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS® website, Anne Marie Raines Anderson, age 52, passed away www.mtar.org. Deadline for submission is Monday, April Monday, March 6, 2017 at her home. She was a native of 3, 2017 at 4:30pm at the MTAR offi ce, 311 Butler Drive, Email: [email protected] Nashville, but lived her whole life in Cannon County. bestchoicehomeremodeling.com Murfreesboro, TN 37127. Scholarships will be awarded at the student’s Senior Awards Ceremony. Survivors include her husband, Mickey Anderson of For more information, contact the Middle Tennessee Auburntown; Mother, Theresa Eden Raines of Woodbury; Association of REALTORS® at 615/893-2242, toll-free at Children, Russell Wade (Lisa) Shelton II of Bradyville, 877/893-2242 or visit the website at www.mtar.org. Daniel Carpenter of Woodbury, Jennifer (Mike) Jones of Woodbury, and Tiff any Anderson (Shawn Riley) of Auburntown; Grandchildren, Kylie & Austen Jones, Remi Anne Carpenter, Lily & Ella Riley; Siblings, Alfred Dalton “Tut” (Rhonda) Raines of Auburntown, Thad (Robin) Raines & Missy (Lee Wayne) Nichols, both of Woodbury. Call Today for Your Real Estate Needs! She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Raines; Brother, George Leonard Raines; Father and Mother-in-law, Walter & Bett y Jo Anderson; and Brother-in-law, Tommy Anderson.

She was a member of the Baptist church and was employed at Wegmann Automotive Warehouse. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and loved Mexico. Her pride and joy were her children and her grandchildren.

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I’ve touched greatness through 50-plus years of newspapering and 70- them as a newspaperman. plus years of living … greatness of people known internationally and That veteran was admitt ed within hours, and periodically, Doc great hometown folks. Reuhland and I would have lunch when he would share with a smile: “Dan, I’ve never had another veteran patient turned away by the VA.” SCIENTIST REACHED HEAVENS \ He was not a world-famous physician, but his funeral was att ended BEFORE DEATH by law offi cers and military veterans from throughout the Volunteer German-born scientist Werhner Von Braun State. (March 23, 1912 – June 16, 1977) impacted the Doc Reuhland was greatness at the community level. U.S., world and heavens as a rocket scientist. Dr. Von Braun fi rst worked for Adolph NUMBER 42 Hitler and his Nazi’s who wanted the rocket How great was baseball player Jackie Robinson…so great his jersey scientists’ V-2 rocket as a military weapon. Dr. number “42” is the only permanently retired number in Major League Von Braun wanted his rockets used for space history. travel. As a newspaper reporter during the interview, I was amazed at this How much stature did Dr. Von Braun have? world-famous man’s intensity. As a young reporter in 1971, it made me That intensity, no doubt, helped him withstand the anger and insults, nervous when assigned by Nashville Banner Words of Wisdom and hundreds of death threats in 1947 when he became America’s Dan Whittle State Editor Weldon Grimsley to interview the fi rst black man to break the “color barrier” of the Major Leagues. world famous scientist. Later that night, Mr. Robinson, showed his steel while speaking at a After a 20-minute interview, I informed newspaper readers the Chamber of Commerce banquet in Sikeston, MO. scientist, as Germany was nearing collapse to end World War II, “How dare you folks to send a man from the local NAACP who had evacuated himself and his rocket staff ers from a German-held rocket been drinking to pick me up at the airport in (nearby) Cape Girardeu,” research location to a region where he speculated they would be Mr. Robinson challenged from the podium. captured by U.S. military offi cials as opposed to Russia’s Army. After our interview, it did not surprise me this great American had America the Free and the world benefi tt ed greatly from the scientist’s the gonads to publicly chastise his obviously inebriated local chauff eur. choice to surrender to the U.S. Military. MEET MIDDLE TENNESSEE BASEBALL GREATNESS HITLER PERFORMED GREATNESS ON OUR FARM I was cultivating a soybean fi eld on a John Deere tractor my older Not Hitler, the German murderer of millions of Jews. He doesn’t brother had att ached a stadicky portable radio for us to listen to St. deserve to be a compared to a good farm dog. Louis Cardinals baseball games. Daddy Whitt le showed his unusual brand of humor when he named I was nearing the last four rows to be cultivated when legendary our new dog “Hitler” in 1946. Cardinal broadcaster Jack Buck advised a rookie pitcher named Chuck “This dog will have to be tough to get through life with the name Taylor was scheduled to pitch against the Reds that night. ‘Hitler,’” Father shared with farm neighbors. “He has to be a winner being from a Tennessee town named Bell Our farm dog became a farm community legend the fateful day Buckle,” Buck shared over the air. he cleared a barnyard fence head-high to a grown man to knock an Although a relief pitcher, Chuck Taylor was a “starting pitcher” that enraged huge male hog off of my father. night, and defeated the Reds by a nifty 3-1 score. Although Hitler was a sturdy-built half German shepherd/bulldog, In 1988, I was booked to speak at a Murfreesboro civic club luncheon. he was no match for the enraged boar hog that had bloody-red-froth When I stepped up to the podium, I looked out and saw “the Chuck coming out its snout and long sharp tusks. Taylor” seated in the audience. Next to the legendary Stan “The Man” Before Daddy Whitt le returned to shoot the hog between the eyes, Musial, Chuck Taylor had been very popular with St. Louis Cardinal Hitler had been tossed up in the air several times by the swine. fans. Although age 4, I remember the canine bleeding profusely from After speaking, I asked Chuck what his greatest memory was as a multiple deep gashes on his head and torso. My job was to hold Hitler’s pitcher for litt le Bell Buckle High School. head in my lap covered with burlap soybean sacks as Daddy fl oor- “It’s when I struck out Christiana High’s best batt er four times in one boarded our old black Ford farm truck to get to the nearest veterinarian game,” Chuck recalled. “Tommy Wheeler never fouled off a pitch of 12 miles away. mine.” After what seemed an eternity, the medical man diagnosed Hitler PAUL HARVEY’S GREATNESS thusly: “Ordinarily, I’d put this dog down. But the animal is fi ghting Early in my career I realized I was interviewing “greatness” when the harder to live than any animal I’ve ever seen.” world famous radio broadcaster granted me more than an hour for an Three days later, the vet came out of his offi ce with a smile: “Mr. interview. Whitt le, Hitler came out of his coma … he’s going to live to fi ght I took hours to script out multiple subjects and questions prior to another day. He’s the strongest-willed canine I’ve ever treated.” the interview in order to not appear nervous and IGNORANT to the Hitler was a dog, a GREAT farm dog. famous radio broadcaster. As the famous man spoke expertly on multiple world subjects, it LOCAL, BUT WORLD-ACCLAIMED GREATNESS dawned on me, that (the late) Paul Harvey was not only an American Murfreesboro native Dr. Rhea Seddon is the only female astronaut radio legend, he was probably the smartest man I’ve been privileged to in Tennessee history. She’s known around the globe for her scientifi c interview in 50-plus years of news gathering. celestial research. AND NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY When I interviewed her in the early 1990s, she shared this story from Back in 1946, WGNS Radio went on the air as Murfreesboro’s “Good her era at Murfreesboro’s old Central High School: “My father and I Neighbor Station.” were driving back to Murfreesboro. As we crossed Center Hill Lake on The owner, Bart Walker, has since earned the right to be in the a bright moonlit night, we stopped beside the road for the prett y view. Tennessee Association of Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame. That’s when I told him, as we looked up at the moon, that one day I Beginning six years ago when I began co-hosting The Truman Jones wanted to travel in the heavens.” Show on WGNS, I got to know Bart’s son, Scott Walker. And she did. She and her astronaut husband, Hoot Gibson, now live a Broadcaster Scott goes day and night, at all hours carrying the quiet life with their feet on solid Middle Tennessee soil. Good Neighbor Station’s banner into often dangerous situations to help hundreds of homeless children, women and men living on the MEET THE GREAT PHYSICIAN: streets of America … for the world actually, since he volunteer to Not the Great Physician in the heavens, but a great local doctor none- help starving folks in a foreign nation this past year. the-less. Scott goes where few news reporters dare to go, under the bridges Unlike Dr. Seddon the scientist, (the late) Leon Rheuland was a medical and overpasses, where homeless folks remain mostly invisible to the doctor who became a Tennessee legend as the unpaid volunteer coroner rest of Americans. of Cannon County. He gathers blankets, tents, medicine and food … anything to help I met “Doc” Reuhland one early morning over the phone: “Is this Mr. ease the pain of hungry people living on America’s streets of despair. Whitt le?” the medical man asked. “Yes sir, how can I help you?” But that charitable heart may not be his strongest character trait. His “Last night, the York VA turned away a very sick Vietnam veteran I biggest gift seems to be that street folks almost instantly “trust” him. had treated at our hospital in Woodbury,” Doc diagnosed the problem. How trusting are they? They allow Scott , an accomplished “Could you go incognito with me to the VA, and let them explain how photographer, to immediately start taking portraits of their homeless they can turn a sick veteran away on a freezing cold night?” existence. Being a veteran news man, I would not advise the ordinary I made time to go with the frustrated physician. reporter to go where Scott Walker goes. After 15 minutes of hearing excuses from VA bureaucrats why that Scott Walker has achieved local radio greatness in his still young and ailing veteran was turned away, Dr. Reuhland fi nally introduced me to developing radio news broadcast career. MARCH 14 2017 CANNON COURIER PAGE 5 Social Security Matt ers News from By RUSSELL GLOOR AMAC Certifi ed Social Security the Mountain of the BY CAROL GUNTER Association of Mature American Citizens Don’t Store Yur Pepsi in the Ole Wood Stove Ask Rusty - Working & Social Security

Leland Statom Channel 5’s top guy to get the latest heard the bott le spewing and then remembered about the Dear Rusty: I recently turned 62, and have not weather information from stated this morning March 6th Pepsi bott le. All she could do was holler Jake get out of yet fi led for Social Security benefi ts. At this point we’re 2 1/2 inches behind in rainfall for the new year 2017 the kitchen but daddy just looked up and asked what? - so we do need rain! The other day I believe a canoe could and that was when the oven door blew open! my benefi t based on my own record would be about have done nicely navigating down the ditch line behind $1,000 per month, but since I still work I know I our house or for that matt er the road in front of our house. Most likely daddy was reading the sports section and would lose some of what I earn over the $15,000 checking his beloved “Yankees” baseball game they limit. I read that if you lose some of your benefi t We around here literally drowning with so much had played. When he was in deep concentration on our because of working you will get it back later. Is this precipitation but hang on to the rafters or just get to higher “National Pastime”, it would take more than an explosion ground as 1/2” to possibly 1 1/2” of more rainfall heading to get him in high-gear on moving. Love and miss you true? If so, how would I get it back? down the pipeline for us shortly. Frogs in our ditch line mom and dad. Good news though, I’ll be seeing you later. most likely swept away in the last fl ood probably down Signed: Working Girl to Mountain Creek in neighboring Warren County and Surprised and very happy at church yesterday when points beyond. Maybe they burrow underground after Mai Nell Melton gave me a litt le gift bag with a can of Dear Working: Yours is becoming a much more hearing their own meteorologists forecast. I’m sure tuna (in water the kind I like) no less in it. Carlon and common question as more and more people are choosing they’ve got one in their part of the underground world of her know how I love my tuna and crackers. “Thank You” to work even after they are entitled to receive Social amphibians wouldn’t you think? both for your thoughtfulness. Bobby, looks like you’re Security benefi ts. Social Security's rules say that if you ‘off the hook’ for the time being on the tuna for me. work and are receiving benefi ts but have not yet reached If the litt le green men have them on their food chain your full retirement age (which for you is 66) and you list, then as smart as they are, they would have a Two more fl ower magazines today in the mail earn more than their annual earnings limit, they will manufacturing plant that turns out a whole bunch of life confi rming to me that spring is just around the corner. "take back" half of everything you earn over the earnings vests, if the frogs want to take the option of having one or A blue million perennials already with full steam ahead limit (which for 2017 is $16,920). the opportunity to be given for them to get out of a death gett ing a couple of inches high out of the ground. Hope sentence for sure in their future. This would be a hard this doesn’t mean everything around here is heading for The way they do this is by withholding what you owe decision for any frog to make unless they eat their spinach a downfall with being set back somewhat by a March from future benefi t payments, which could cause you to as Popeye does or maybe eat their Wheaties, the breakfast snow. This has happened before ya know. not receive benefi ts for a number of months until they of Champions, every day! recover what you owe. This would happen every year up Looked at the yards yesterday evening after church, and to the year you turn 66, which would mean that during No doubt they could hop at such a speed quicker than they are defi nitely ready for mowing. The sad eff ect is that that working timeframe you would have gone some any litt le alien would ever imagine and live to croak (not it’s going to rain tonight and a lot more rain tomorrow number of months without receiving Social Security. In as in dying) another day. Just wondering if the litt le green and with the way every blade of grass, green onion, or the year you turn 66, the amount you can earn is much fellas eat the whole frog or just their legs as I personally fl ower is coming on, it will take a month of Sundays to more generous and the amount they withhold is much have tasted frog’s legs (they tasted like chicken to me) get caught up with all the yard work that needs to be done less. After you turn age 66 you can earn as much as you that my Mom used to fry up for us in that big ole iron around here and my skeleton crew is only made up on like without penalty. skillet on that stove in the kitchen that you could burn any given day of just me. You know I will have three wood in to get any important cooking going. maybe four days of spring cleaning around our house to The way you "get back" what they withheld is this: get done this week, before the ground will dry out enough When you reach your full retirement age, Social Security That also, was the same stove that could have done our to be mowed. This is not a good scenario for me at all bet will recalculate your benefi t amount taking into account daddy in that fateful day when our mom forgot she had will manage nonetheless. the number of months you did not receive benefi ts in put a Pepsi Cola bott le (as in glass) in that oven and it those working years between age 62 and 66. They will exploded covering daddy with so many ashes that came Let’s keep these people in our prayers: Jeff Brown, then advance your original start-of-benefi ts date by the sett ling down on him and the newspaper he was reading. Edith Miller, Carlon Melton, Denise Stanton, Charlie Mai number of months you didn't receive benefi ts, eff ectively Let’s face it some funny stories need repeating and this is Daniel, and our military troops who are fi ghting enemy moving your start date forward and increasing your defi nitely one of them. forces in foreign lands to keep us free here in America. benefi t amount accordingly. Also, on our prayer list should be the men and women Wasn’t there when this happened, as I was out of the police offi cers that try to keep the law of the land in check If, for example, you originally applied at age 62 and nest by then, but was told daddy was a funny sight and protecting us from the criminals that want to hurt us. continued to work and, over the course of those years hardly recognizable with ashes all over him and the between age 62 and 66, you did not receive benefi ts for newspaper. I do thank God that He was looking out for Happy St. Patrick’s Day! a total of 12 months, when you reached age 66 your both of them as glass went everywhere except on dad and benefi t start date would be moved to age 63 and instead mom. If you have any news for the column, give me a call at 615- of receiving the $1,000 per month for the rest of your life, 563-4429. Have a great day! you would get about $1,070. So while they do take away Mom sure learned a lot that day about where to store If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and His love is some benefi ts while you are working, the increase you those Pepsi’s and I bet daddy checked that stove from perfected in us. 1 John 4:12 receive at your full retirement age will last for the rest of that day forward just to make sure mom had learned a your life. valuable lesson. I had to laugh as mom related to me she RING IN 2017 WITH A BUNDLE OF SAVINGS Mix and match to make the perfect bundle

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Legislation that will make it easier for at each of Tennessee’s public institutions, veterans to determine how their military before they enroll. This easy-to-use training can count as credit in Tennessee’s system will help us recruit and keep colleges and universities was approved by military service members in Tennessee.” Modern art is the Tennessee Senate on Monday. Senate Bill 1232, sponsored by Senate Majority The bill also calls on the Tennessee Leader Mark Norris (R-Collierville), also Higher Education Commission (THEC) grants in-state tuition to anyone currently to select representatives of various state a piece of work living in Tennessee who is using VA colleges and universities by December educational benefi ts, regardless of their 2018 to work collaboratively in adopting offi cial home of record. That change policies for Prior Learning Assessments The Smithsonian American Art painting of a matador hanging brings Tennessee into compliance with (PLAs) for veterans. Currently, PLA credit Museum recently introduced in a truck stop that actually new provisions in the GI bill, ensuring that can vary signifi cantly from one institution about 13,000 Tennessee service members, to the next. The group will identify and a new exhibit that includes a hummed and gave off low-levels veterans and their dependents continue develop uniform methods to assess and painting titled “Head In Ice.” of radiation. to receive education benefi ts under the maximize academic credit for veterans It’s a creepy portrait of a My boyhood buddy Booger federal program. based on the experience, education, and human head exploding in a spray Johnson has always been training obtained during their military The proposal also updates and enhances service. of ice. I suppose the artist gets something of an art connoisseur, Tennessee’s Veterans Education Transition credit for truth in advertising, and over the years has acquired Support (VETS) Act which Norris led to “Veterans should receive college credit but is a picture of an exploding a considerable collection, most of passage in 2014 encouraging enrollment for the education and training they learn head really something you want which is displayed on the walls of veterans and removing barriers known while serving their country,” added to hang over the fi replace? of his garage. to impede their success in att aining higher Norris. “We have found that in too many education credentials. That law created a instances, service members were not Another modern-art The majority of Booger’s “VETS Campus” designation to recognize gett ing that credit and having to start masterpiece on display is titled artwork consists of pictures of and promote schools that make veteran over. This bill helps ensure that they are “Chicks In a Jar.” dead fi sh or fresh ladies. Some enrollment a priority. given maximum credit for their service.” Again, you have to admire the of the pictures were torn from

“This legislation enhances the VETS Approximately 27.7% of Tennessee’s painter’s honesty -- he painted a magazines and feature beer ads. Act and will make Tennessee the second Veterans have some college or an picture of some baby chickens in Say what you will about state in the nation to develop a web-based associate’s degree, while 24.3% have a a glass jar. Booger’s taste -- at least when dashboard to help prospective student bachelor’s degree. The VETS bill works Yet another picture portrayed you view his artwork you know veterans determine how their military in conjunction with the state’s Drive to a close-up of a woman’s what you’re looking at. That’s a training counts,” said Sen. Norris. “A 55 initiative to get 55% of Tennesseans veteran or service member will be able to equipped with a college degree or garishly-painted red lips with fi sh. That’s a young lady. That’s a click on the specifi c military occupational certifi cate by the year 2025, prioritizing a bumblebee perched on them. beer can. specialty he or she possesses and instantly veterans in that goal. Maybe it was supposed to You’ll fi nd no “Head In Ice” see what academic credit they qualify for represent being told to buzz off . or “Chicks In a Jar” hanging on Then there was the Booger’s walls. “impressionist” painting. I don’t mind what someone It’s those little things that Apparently someone laid the considers “art.” If they enjoy really matter ..... canvas on the fl oor, dipped a cat looking at pictures of exploding in paint, and let it roll around on heads or a purple pig wearing a it. tutu and dancing the Charleston It was just a bunch of swipes with Eleanor Roosevelt, that’s and splatt ers. It looked like a fi ne. They can gaze away. used drop-cloth a house painter My only gripe is I have to pay put on the fl oor. Who frames a for it. Millions of tax dollars go drop-cloth? to support stuff y art museums Plan ahead so you are remembered by the I once read about a painting and provide endowments for so- happy memories of a life well lived. that was unveiled in one of called “artists” who I wouldn’t Free those snooty “showings.” It let paint my barn. evaluation was an albino goose trapped Just as taxpayers don’t have of your policy, in a blizzard. The canvas was to subsidize Booger’s garage planning completely blank. The critics gallery, we shouldn’t have guide and oooohed and aaaaahed! to pony up for all that other help fi lling Maybe the artist’s next project trash. Let the artists support out insur- will be a black skunk on a dark themselves by selling some ane forms. Just night. of their masterpieces. Who mention That’s not my idea of art. I lean wouldn’t pay big bucks for a this ad. more toward the portrait of Dogs picture of chickens in a jar? Playing Poker. As for me, I’ll take a painting Smith Funeral Home I also enjoy studying the subtle of a pastel sunset dipping over 303 Murfreesboro Rd brush-stroke style of the artists a distant range of snow-capped Woodbury TN 37190 who paint those black-velvet mountains, a fl ock of geese 615-563-5337 www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Elvis portraits. Some of them silhouett ed in fl ight as lingering glow in the dark. (The portraits, I golden rays shimmer across a mean, not the artists.) glassy lake. A giant beer can is Saturday, March 25th I once saw a large velvet optional. AUCTION 10:00 AM

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*** 1721 Big Hill Road, Gassaway Clearfork Methodist will begin its monthly dinners on Saturday, January 7. Suppers will be once a month on the fi rst Saturday with hours 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu Historical Society Meeting features catfi sh or chicken tenders with choice of pinto, white or green beans, hush Tuesday, March 14 puppies, cabbage slaw or veggie salad, french fries, homemade desserts and drink. Dr. Michael Bradley will speak on “The Raiders of December 1862” during the Carry out dinners are available by calling 615-563-1415. meeting of the Cannon County Historical Society on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the small dining area of the Cannon County Senior Citizens Center, 309 Lehman St. *** The author of numerous books and articles about the Civil War, Dr. Bradley taught U.S. history at Motlow State Community College for 36 years. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments with the program beginning at 7 p.m. ARE YOU RAISING A RELATIVE CHILD OR NEED HOUSING ASSISTANCE? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the *** Upper Cumberland Developments District toll free at 1-877-275-8233. Stone’s River Historical Marker A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative Friday, March 17 children. This meeting will be held at the Adams Memorial Library, 212 College A dedication ceremony for the new Stone’s River Historical Marker is set for Street, Woodbury, TN/Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 1:00-2:00 pm. Friday, March 17, (St. Patrick’s Day), at 11 a.m., on the east side of the Courthouse. For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432- The Master of Ceremonies will be County Executive Mike Gannon. Special guests 4111. include Dr. Carroll Van West, Tennessee State Historian; Robert Bush, Cannon County Historian; Sen. Mae Beavers; Rep. Mark Pody; Mayor Andy Duggin and *** Col. Jim Stone and Gregory Cutcliff , the Scott ish Bag Piper. Bloodmobile Visit Thursday, March 16 *** The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit the Lions Club Building, 540 W Adams St. Class of 1967 Woodbury, from noon to 6 p.m. Looking for Lost Classmates Friends and family of Woodbury Central High School Class of 1967 your help is *** needed to locate the following classmates for the Class Reunion on April 29. Cannon County Senior Center Sally Sue Ellis Barbara Kay Gunter Music Night Friday, March 17 Patricia Sue Moore McGinnis The Gilley Brothers will perform. Doors open at 6 p.m. with $5 admission. Bobby Joe Summars Bett y Ann Summers *** Brenda Lou Todd Nancy Cox Young Liberty Dance Please contact: Glenda Davenport at 615-904-5549 or [email protected] or Saturday, March 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. Judy Vanatt a Varner at 770-630-6345 or [email protected] Featuring Rode West. Come enjoy the music and dance. Call 615-563-2792 or 615-464- 8110 for more information.

*** *** Rep. Mark Pody Liberty Dance Friday, March 17, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25 from 7 to 10 p.m. Woodbury Senior Center Featuring 231 South. Come enjoy the music and dance. Call 615-563-2792 or 615-464- Your opportunity to HEAR and DISCUSS 8110 for more information. State Government Legislative Issues Be a part of Rep. Mark Pody’s 3RD FRIDAY SERIES ***

*** Auburntown Blood Drive Democratic Party Meeting Tuesday, March 28 Auburn Elementary School is hosting a blood drive in the gym on Tuesday, March March 30 28th from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment please contact Cindy The Cannon County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Larson at 615-464-4342 or [email protected] Convention to elect new leaders on March 30, 2017 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Stillhouse Restaurant. There is also a need for high school students to volunteer for service hours. Local Democrats will elect a new Chairperson, Vice Chairperson(s), Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Committ ee for a two-year term. All Democratic residents *** who are eligible voters of Cannon County are urged to att end to discuss the party’s agenda and events for 2017-18. The Reorganization Convention is open to all Cannon Cannon Runs for Children April 1—Cannon Runs for Children—A 5k run/walk sponsored by The Child County Democrats. Att endees should arrive early to complete credentially forms and Advocacy Center of Cannon County will be held at Dillon Park. Registration will start be admitt ed to the convention prior to 6 p.m. when the meeting will begin. For more at 6:45 am, the run/walk will begin at 7:30 am. Register on line at runsignup.com or information contact Jordan Wilkins at 615-464-5440. contact 615-867-9000.

*** *** Annual Princess Ball Solid Waste Department Friday April 14—10th Annual Princess Ball presented by the Woodbury Lions Club announces new hours will be held at the Senior Center beginning at 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. A father/father fi gure & daughter dance—enjoy Food-Music-Dance Lessons—DJ and Fun. $25 per Due to budget cuts imposed by the Cannon County Commission, the Solid Waste couple—$10 per each additional girl. Contact Department must reduce some services extended to the public. Starting Monday Korie Loftus at 615-542-6970 or Carolyn Motley at 615-563-2222 for further November 21st, the Cannon County Convenience Center will have new hours of information. operation. Sunday-Closed *** Monday-7A-5P Tuesday-7A-5P Spring Wagon Train Ride Wednesday-Closed May 10th-11th-12th—The Middle Tn Mule Skinners Assoc. presents their Spring Thursday-9A-7P Wagon Train Ride—meet at the fair grounds in Woodbury at 9 am each Friday-9A-7P morning and travel a diff erent route through Cannon County each day, overnight Saturday 7A-5P camping allowed. Contact wagon master Grady George Jr. at 615-849-6867 for Only household waste will be accepted at the Convenience Center. There will no information. longer be any building materials accepted or cardboard pickup provided. Please make note of any changes. ***

*** WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CANNON COUNTY SCHOOLS Alcoholics Anonymous If you drink alot that’s your business. If you want to stop that’s ours. March 6-10—National School Breakfast Week Meetings are on Sunday morning at 9 a.m. at Stones River Hospital Cafeteria. Sunday March 7—New Teacher Orientation, CCBOE, 3:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m. evening and Wednesday evening meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens March 7—School Board Meeting Workshop, CCBOE, 6:30 p.m. Center. Call 615-653-7914. March 9—School Law Seminar, TTU, 3:00-9:00 p.m. March 9—School Board Meeting, WGS Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. *** March 13—Report Cards March 14—Pre-k through 8th grade Parent/Teacher Conferences, Celebrate Recovery various schools, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. March 15-18—Girls’ State Tournament March 16—CCHS Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:00-6:00 p.m. *** March 20-24—Spring Break March 22-25—Boys’ State Tournament Flags for Sale The American Legion Post 279 in Woodbury is selling fl ags and accessories. The monies raised from the sale of these fl ags goes 100% back to our March 27—TN Promise Mentor/Mentee meeting at CCHS Community, our Youth and our Veterans, in Cannon County. This is an on-going cafeteria, 3:00 p.m. This is a mandatory meeting for all seniors project. We have available an assortment of all sizes and all types of fl ags - United who qualify to receive the TN promise scholarship. States Flags, State Flags, Military Service Flags; and all sizes of fl ag poles. The United States Flag 3’x 5’ nylon is $25 (best price anywhere). This is our most popular fl ag. The United States Flag 4”x 6” is .50 each or *March 28—Pre-k and K screening, CCBOE, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. $5 a dozen for special occasions. The military services/branches fl ags are $30 each. For *March 30—Pre-k and K screening, CCBOE, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. that special display. We can get you any State Flag, diff erent size fl ags and diff erent size fl ag poles, (small house fl ag poles to large business fl ag poles.) WE ALSO HAVE *Please note the time changes for the screening, and this year INDOOR FLAG SETS. FLAGS FOR ALL OCASSIONS. If you need to make a special there are only 2 days of screening. order, call and we have a catalogue available to make your selections. CONTACT A MEMBER OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 279 OR CALL CHARLIE HARRELL 615-542-1289, OR JIM STONE 615-563-6111, OR BRENT BUSH 615-563-2691, OR BRITT KNOX 615-904-5644, OR PENNY DANIELS 615-563-6729. SAFARI READING BUS SCHEDULE We will be glad to take your order, deliver your order, and all with a smile and a big thank you, for Supporting the American Legion Post 279, The Safari Reading Bus will be traveling to schools to conduct AND OUR YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR VETERANS, OF CANNON COUNTY. story time with the students in second grade. The schedule is as follows: *** Music Night on Thursdays 2nd grade The Pocahontas Community Center, located near Ivy Bluff , will be having a music night every Thursday at 5 p.m. We welcome all musicians who would like to come Tuesday, March 7—WGS at 9:00 a.m. and play with our group, beginners or pros. If you like to sing our band will play Wednesday, March 8—East Side at 9:00 a.m. your song and let you sing along! Spectators and dancers are welcome. For more info Short Mtn. at 10:00 a.m. call Ray, 615-765-7835 Thursday, March 9---Woodland at 9:00 a.m. *** PAGE 8 CANNON COURIER MARCH 14 2017

Fever Resolved in Child with Chiropractic Care

The Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health fi ndings. published a case study on December 22, 2016, documenting the case of a young boy with acute fever being resolved The boy’s mother checked her son’s temperature upon with chiropractic. Fever is triggered by an activation of returning home which was approximately one hour the immune system as it fi ghts things such as bacteria and after the chiropractic visit. She reported that her son’s viruses. from the desk of temperature had returned to normal at 98.4 degrees. Additionally, she reported that her son’s energy increased The Mayo Clinic states, A fever is a temporary increase in and he returned to his normal behavior of being talkative, your body temperature, often due to an illness. Having Dr. Trea Wessel active, and had increased ability to focus. a fever is a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. They continue by noting, Fevers The boy reported that within 60 minutes of the fi rst generally go away within a few days. A number of over- adjustment he felt back to normal and was no longer the-counter medications lower a fever, but sometimes it’s achy, sore, or having headaches. His mother reported bett er left untreated. Fever seems to play a key role in that his temperature remained normal and he continued he developed a fever along with symptoms of general helping your body fi ght off a number of infections. to be energetic, talkative, and back to his regular level of malaise, fatigue, and behavioral changes such as decreased activity. activity, lethargy, and decreased communication. His This study begins by pointing out that although there are temperature was monitored by his mother and ranged many anecdotal reports of chiropractic being eff ective In their discussion the study authors stated, This case from 101 degrees to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. The boy’s for cases of fever, there is litt le in the way of published report outlined the care of a male child with acute illness mother was giving him acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) studies on this subject. Most of the published evidence resulting in both immunological and musculoskeletal every 4-6 hours with no change in the fever. After 2 days for chiropractic care is for musculoskeletal conditions symptom improvement within 60 minutes of treatment of the fever, the boy was seen by an MD and prescribed such as back and neck pain. However, additional studies and was sustained at follow-up appointments. amoxicillin for acute unspecifi ed upper respiratory have shown chiropractic being helpful for conditions infection. such as menstrual disorders, asthma, chronic obstructive ”For more information please contact: pulmonary disease, hypertension, colic, ear infections, A chiropractic examination was performed which showed and bedwett ing. Cannon County Chiropractic muscle tightness and swelling. Additionally, spinal range 824 McMinnville Hwy. of motion showed restrictions. Specifi c chiropractic In this case, an 11-year-old boy was brought to the Woodbury, TN 37190 adjustments were administered to the boy based upon the chiropractor. Five days before his chiropractic visit, 615-563-3320

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Letter to the Editor KICK... Tennesseans who are ready to kick butt s and on Facebook @TN- drop tobacco for a smoke- Doctors, dentists, STRONGmovement, on free life can also call the Twitt er @TN_STRONG Tennessee Tobacco Quit- lawyers donate time and on Instagram @ Line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW tn.strong. to connect with a counselor To the Editor: measured. But never in The Cannon County for free assistance in quit- my life have I seen in this Health Department also ting smoking. Learn more I can only speak for my Middle Tennessee area ( off ers smoking cessation and enroll online at www. own experience over 76 where I have always lived services to help both youth tnquitline.org. years, but I must respond with family land in both and adult smokers kick Kick Butt s Day is led to Ms. Gunter’s charge in Cannon and Rutherford the habit. Contact the clin- by the Campaign for To- her column of March 7 counties) more people ic at 615-563-4243 for de- bacco-Free Kids. To learn regarding “doctors, den- working to help more de- tails. The Cannon County more and fi nd a list of Ten- tists, lawyers”. I have serving and needy people Health Department is lo- nessee events planned for known and still know in so many diff erent ways. cated at 301 W Main Street Kick Butt s Day 2017, go to many in these professions They work as individu- and is open Monday – Fri- www.kickbutt sday.org. who “donate their time als and in groups. They day, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and expertise for free” are folks who are people not only “to people living of faith - and of no struc- outside of this country”, tured faith at all. They the health of individuals but also “people here who are Muslim, Christian, AVIAN... who are working on either can’t help their circum- Buddhist, Jewish, and on additional poultry samples premises or had contact stances without $”. and on and on. They are from the area surrounding with aff ected birds. In fact, my contention white, black, brown, and a that site have tested nega- The plan for the control is always that in any fi eld multitude of hues as far as tive for avian infl uenza and of avian infl uenza includes of work or in any commu- color is concerned. I com- no other fl ocks within the coordination of local, coun- nity or in any faith group mend them. I salute them. area have shown signs of ty, state and federal re- or in any group of people I encourage them to keep illness. Testing and moni- sources and response, and whatsoever, there is al- up the good work they are toring continues. protocols for quarantine, ways, overwhelmingly, doing, whether for those Neither LPAI nor HPAI testing, disposal, cleaning, more good than bad. We known or unknown to pose a risk to the food sup- disinfection and monitor- have our bad times and them! As my faith teach- ply. No aff ected animals ing. bad folks ( of yesteryear es, they are doing for “ the entered the food chain.The Owners of commer- and also of today) for sure least of these”! risk of a human becoming cial and backyard poultry and few of us ever meet ill with avian infl uenza fl ocks are encouraged to the highest standards set Steve Cates during poultry outbreaks closely observe their birds. for conduct or behavior, Murfreesboro is very low. However, out Report a sudden increase however they may be of an abundance of caution, in the number of sick birds offi cials with the Tennes- or bird deaths to the state see Department of Health veterinarian’s offi ce at 615- A dedication ceremony for a state historical marker about Saint Thomas DeKalb and Tennessee Department 837-5120 and/or USDA Stone’s River is planned for Friday, March 17, (St. Patrick’s of Agriculture are work- at 1-866-536-7593. Day), at 11 a.m., on the east side of the Courthouse. rehabs emergency room ing together to monitor Stone’s River marker to Saint Thomas DeKalb Saint Thomas Health is a Abbey Sissom, Middle Hospital in Smithville has part of Ascension, the na- SISSOM... Tennessee | Jr., Woodbury, be dedicated March 17 begun a complete renova- tion’s largest Catholic and in minutes played (36.2) Tennessee tion of the hospital’s Emer- non-profi t health system. and 11th in assists (4.0). Destinee Young, Old By COL. JIM STONE Lillian Smith Wallace. She gency Department. The Emergency Depart- Conference USA All-De- Dominion | R-Jr., Hoff man had one sister, Sally Ann. The construction, which ment area is being com- fensive Team Estates, Illinois There will be a dedication They lived in the house on began the week of March pletely rebuilt, including Nyilah Jamison-Myers, Britt anny Dinkins, South- ceremony on Friday, March College Street now owned 6th is scheduled to be com- the waiting room, the re- Charlott e | R-Jr., Orange- ern Miss | Sr., Miami, 17, (St. Patrick’s Day), at 11 by Charlie and Dell Harrell. pleted within 30 days, and ception area, each individ- burg, South Carolina Florida a.m., at the site of the His- In this yard some of the will not aff ect the continu- ual treatment room and Lefty Webster, Charlott e | **Kendall Noble, WKU | torical Marker, on the east greatest ball games were ous operation of emergen- the nurses’ stations, in- Sr., Norfolk, Virginia R-Sr., Hazard, Kentucky side of the Courthouse. played, and there was so cy services at the hospital. cluding new fl ooring, new The Master of Ceremo- much fun had in this yard, “The purpose of the counters and painting. nies will be County Exec- that even today when one renovation is to upgrade “We want to assure the CHASE... water and slid into the utive, Mike Gannon. The rides past the beautiful and modernize the Emer- community that the per- Guest Speakers will be: Dr. white house, you can still injury accidents,” the signs at John Bragg and gency Department and formance of the Emergen- Carroll Van West, Ph.D, hear the laughter of all of deputy reported. Bradyville Pike and that to add features, such as a cy Department will not be Tennessee State Histori- their wonderful friends Mrs. Rett er told the she stopped and picked security room, which will aff ected in any way during an; Robert Bush, Cannon who played in that yard. deputy “a vehicle started up pieces of her car before help us be more effi cient the renovation,” Burritt County Historian; Senator A special thanks to the playing chicken with her proceeding on. She said in delivering care to the added. Emergency facil- Mae Beavers; Represen- lady behind the Historical and had thrown a bott le at she did notice a vehicle community,” said Bob ities have been replicated tative Mark Pody; Mayor Marker telling how Stone’s her car at the intersection following her but the next Burritt , Interim Director of in a nearby wing of the Andy Duggin, Mayor of the River got it’s name, Nan- when the accident hap- thing she knew she was Clinical Operations. “The hospital, and are fully op- City of Woodbury; David cy Smith Griner. Now, pened.” being pulled over in Bell Emergency Department is erational. J. Faulkner, Commander, when you visit Woodbury Moore said eyewitness Buckle. a main front door to the Saint Thomas DeKalb American Legion Post 279; and Cannon County, your reports disputed Mrs. Ret- A hearing is set for hospital.” Burritt said the Hospital serves DeKalb Britt Knox, Chaplain, Hil- grand children and their ter’s claim. April 4 in General Ses- investment is part of Saint County, Smithville and the ton Stone American Legion children will know how our She said her car hit sions Court. Thomas Health’s commit- surrounding region, and Post 279; Colonel Jim Stone river got it’s name. All of ment across the system to cares for an average of 30 and Gregory Cutcliff , the the water in Cannon Coun- providing the best facilities patients every day in its Got an event to publicize? Scott ish Bag Piper. ty fl ows out of the county, for the region’s healthcare. Emergency Department. This event is credited to no water fl ows into the a great lady from Cannon county, this is why the peo- Drop an email to [email protected] so we County. She is the daugh- ple of Cannon County are TMA persuades state can include it in our popular weekly announce- ter of the late Hayden so special, because of all of ment page called The Cannon Blast. Smith, Owner and Opera- this good, pure, fresh water. to delay expansion tor of the Cannon Courier God Bless Cannon County, for many years, and the late and God bless you all. NASHVILLE – Tennes- episode initiative will con- see’s largest professional tinue to roll out as sched- organization for doctors uled this year. has helped convince state The state’s episodes of Gov. pushes jobs for vets offi cials to delay expand- care payment model focus- ing the use of a value-based es on the total healthcare MURFREESBORO healthcare payment model delivered in acute events — Tennessee Gov. Bill being tested under Ten- like surgical procedures Haslam not only loves nCare into commercial or inpatient hospitaliza- veterans who served their health insurance plans. tions. The state collects country, but he wants them After a series of dis- data through its managed in Tennessee’s workforce. cussions culminating in care organizations – Amer- Haslam said jobs were a meeting at the Capitol igroup, BlueCross Blue- the primary reason he at- this week, the Tennessee Shield of Tennessee and tended the second State- Medical Association was UnitedHealthcare – and wide Veteran Education able to notify its more than uses it to determine value. Academy hosted Wednes- 9,000 members that health- Healthcare providers are day (March 8) at Middle care providers will not be subject to fi nancial rewards Tennessee State University. required to participate or penalties based on how Haslam, Department of in additional episodes of they measure against aver- Veterans Services Com- care-based payment pro- age cost, quality and oth- missioner Many-Bears grams in the upcoming er benchmarks set by the Grinder and others ad- enrollment year. Partici- MCOs. The model is part dressed more than 100 pating insurance compa- of the Tennessee Health- representatives from more nies will off er value-based care Innovation Initiative than 40 higher education programs for providers was designed in 2012 and campuses. They discussed who choose to voluntarily introduced in the market topics including mental Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam tells the crowd of more than 100 people that participate. The TennCare in 2015. health, data collection and jobs will be a major focus for veterans transitioning to the workforce after details about the Tennes- graduating from state colleges and universities March 8 in the Student Notice for Bid see STRONG ACT pro- Union Ballroom on the MTSU campus. (MTSU photo by Andy Heidt) viding eligible National . Guard members with the Cannon County, Tennessee is now accepting bids tuition to earn fi rst-time the number of Tennesse- fi rst major expansion of the act with every day.” for the demolition of existing home and reconstruction bachelor’s degrees. ans with a postsecondary Charlie and Hazel Daniels Huber is a retired lieu- of one two bedroom home through its THDA HOME “We’re competing with degree or credential to 55 Veterans and Military Fam- tenant general who served Program rehabilitation grant project. states and countries all percent by 2025,” Haslam ily Center. nearly 40 years in the U.S. over the world for the right added. Haslam established the Army. All construction plans, writt en specifi cations and workforce,” said Haslam. In introducing Haslam, Veterans Education Task Grinder said the task bid forms will be available at the Cannon County Ex- “Veterans are a competitive interim Provost Mark By- Force in November 2013. force’s eff orts and region- ecutive’s Offi ce located in the Cannon County Court- advantage for us. One of rnes shared how MTSU is: al meetings have “helped house, 200 W. Main St., Woodbury, TN 37190 begin- the things we are trying to • Excited about “the In addition to touring strengthen the campus ning March 16, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. You do is have a veterans’ task plan to off er free college the Daniels Center, att end- network through a shared may also obtain bid documents by contacting Project force to help ease the tran- access to adults through ees heard presentations commitment to student Administrator Amanda Mainord at 931-267-7048 or sition for veterans as they the Tennessee Reconnect from Student Veterans of veteran success through [email protected] come back into public life. program.” America, the Tennessee improved data collection, Education is a key piece of • Standing ready to Higher Education Com- information sharing and Bids will be opened at the Cannon County Execu- that.” “transition a new wave of mission, Tennessee Board practices to address transi- tive’s Offi ce on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.. The governor said stu- community college gradu- of Regents and Tennessee tional challenges.” dent veterans “enrich the ates toward four-year de- Army National Guard. MTSU Division of Infor- A copy of Contractor’s State license must be submit- campuses across the state grees.” mation Technology sys- ted with bid. Certifi cate of Builder’s Risk, with their life experiences, • Thankful for the re- Keith M. Huber, MTSU tems analyst Janae Peter- Workman’s Compensation and Comprehensive Lia- leadership, wisdom, com- cent grant allocated by the senior adviser for veterans son received the state’s fi rst bility Insurance is required before construction can be- mitment and determina- governor through the Ten- and leadership initiatives, Transformation Award for gin. Minority and female contractors are encouraged tion to preserver. nessee Higher Education told the group the MTSU the development of the to apply. “This population is a Commission to General “approach to life is one of most comprehensive data critical piece of our Drive Huber for the creation of being a student of life. We collection program now This project is funded under an agreement with to 55 initiative to increase the new Veterans Transi- learn by the people we being shared across Ten- Tennessee Housing Development Agency through the tioning Home Offi ce, the have the privilege to inter- nessee. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. PAGE 10 CANNON COURIER MARCH 14, 2017

West Side Principal Karen King aka Cat In the Hat (right), arranges for students a memorable day of fun and reading. West Side School celebrates Read Across America Day with a visit from various Dr. Seuss characters (below) throughout the day.

The Arts Center of Cannon County presents the hilarious southern fried small town comedy Southern Hospitality Authors: Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten

Fridays, March 24, 31, April 7 at 7:30PM Saturdays, March 25, April 1, & 8 at 7:30PM Sundays, March 25 & April 2 at 2:00PM Adults $15 Seniors & Students $13 Southern Hospitality is rated PG Tickets: 615-563-2787 or online at www.artscenterofcc.com Tickets will also be available at the door subject to availability

The Futrelle Sisters – pageant, a fi sh fry, and full time students. Frankie, Twink, Honey a huge Civil War batt le The Arts Center of Raye, and Rhonda Lynn – reenactment. Add to that a Cannon County is located at are in trouble again. This desperate Twink practically 1424 John Bragg Highway, time the problem is bigger dragging an unwilling just west of the town of than ever – their beloved groom to the altar, the Woodbury, approximately hometown, Fayro, Texas, is preacher and his wife with 20 minutes from in danger of disappearing, major fi nancial problems, Murfreesboro, Manchester, and it’s up to the sisters to and “the meanest woman and McMinnville and save it from extinction. in twelve counties”, on her one hour southeast of Ever since the Super way for a visit and you will Nashville. Box offi ce hours SuperMart and the wonder why anyone would are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., rendering plant closed, want to live in Fayro, Texas. Tuesday through Saturday. folks have been leaving Directed by Vickie Bailey Tickets are available now Fayro in droves, but Honey and produced by Carol by calling the box offi ce Raye, with a major assist Reed, Southern Hospitality at 615-563-(ARTS)2787 or from her former nemesis, features Mandy Ray-Jones, online at artscenterofcc. Geneva Musgrave, has Tabby Ragland, Cathy com, and (subject to come up with a possible Spencer, and Jeannine availability) at the door one solution. It seems a salsa Floyd as the Futrelle Sisters. hour prior to show time. manufacturing factory is The cast also includes looking to relocate and has Art Center favorites Faye its eye on Fayro! Honey Northcutt -Knox, Luke If You Go Raye plans to persuade Gannon, Drew Sanford, What: Southern them to relocate to her Michael Spencer, Christy Hospitality town by hosting the biggest Sanford, Stephen Belk, Elise Where: The Arts Center celebration of the year – Floyd, Lora Langford, and of Cannon County “FAYRO DAYS FESTIVAL” the character of Buck will When: March 24– April 8 which includes a pett ing be a mystery guest each Tickets: $15 Adults, $13 zoo, rides for the kiddies, performance. Ticket prices Seniors, Students, West Side School's 5th grade class wears blue in recognition of colon cancer a salute to Faro’s pioneers, are $15 with discounts Contact: (615) 563-2787 awareness day. dunking booth, a beauty available for seniors and artscenterofcc.com PAGE 11 CANNON COURIER MARCH 14, 2017 SPORTS

The 2017 Cannon County High School softball team features a new beginning with some old ideas. CCHS softball team features 2nd generation DAVID HUNTER really well, and they are Kallie McCrary and Laura “We try to help them as DeKalb County on March The Cannon Courier really good coaches,” Re- Beth Nichols. The team much as we can,” Nichols 13. turning senior Raquel No- will also be made up of said. “When we see some- “I think everyone else is It is a new beginning for voa said. “They make us two juniors, Shianne Ash- thing wrong, we try to cor- super excited, and I feel the CCHS softball team in work hard and push our- ford and Bailey Goin and rect them.” like is going to be our best 2017 with some old ideas selves. I think it is going one sophomore Anna Joie McCrary added, season, and we are going as Cannon Courier Hall really great.” Brandon. “Our youth coming in this to do great,” Novoa said. of Famer, Emily Mullins One of the co-head In the meantime, a youth year has a lot of talent, and Besides going for a dis- along with her husband, coaches Phillip Mullins movement will be taking they are working in. They trict title and beyond, the Phillip takes over the pro- added, “I think it has been place for the program as are working well, and main goal for the Lionett es gram. smoother than what we nine freshmen from last talking well. We are excit- this season is for them to Two seasons ago, Mul- thought it was going to be. season’s very successful ed to be playing with them come together as a team. lins’ (nee Sissom) mother I give credit to these play- Junior Lionett es middle this year. “Just to make sure we and father was at the helm ers, because we got fresh- grade team will make the As for the competitive are working good togeth- of it. For the four returning men who are eager to play, jump to high school soft- district, both the players er and gett ing everybody seniors, this is their third and those seniors who ball this season. and coaches believe they where they need to be,” head coach in three con- want to lead. I think they The four seniors will be have the pieces to compete Kallie McCrary said. secutive seasons, but this are hungry to play and looked upon to provide for the title and beyond Mullins added, “Our transition is going well hungry to win.” leadership and guidance during the postseason, but goal is to improve and get heading into opening day Novoa is one of four re- for those making the tran- it will be a tough test on bett er each day.” this week. turning experienced se- sition to the high school opening day as they host “The adjustment is going niors along with Joie and level of softball. hated rival and district foe

The 2017 Cannon County High School soccer team features 10 seniors including goalkeeper Justin Hill. CCHS soccer team faces tough opposition DAVID HUNTER to be defensively minded, on team, but with various very experienced playing do it this season. The Cannon Courier because it does not matt er degrees of experience play- on a team, but have experi- “We are looking to help The old saying goes de- how many times we put the ing high school soccer. The ence playing soccer, which change the culture of soccer fense wins championships ball in the net, if we cannot other three seniors who is good. It is nice to have at CCHS,” Tenpenny said. at any level in all sport. It stop the other team from are entering their fourth people come in who have “Do we want our guys to is no diff erent for the 2017 putt ing it in the net more year with the Lions include an idea on what they are have fun when they come CCHS boys’ soccer team as than we do.” Jake and Josh Walkup and doing, and it makes it eas- out here? Obviously, but they must rely on it to com- Of course, in soccer, the Qwentin McMackins. At ier in practice.” everybody has more fun pete in a very tough district last line of defense is the the same time, CCHS add- Hill added, “We just been when we win. So, we are this season against power- goalkeeper, and the Lions ed some foreign players telling them give your best, looking to build a culture houses like Goodpasture, have a good one in senior with some soccer playing listen to the coaches, and of winning. We want to Merrol Hyde and Mur- Justin Hill. Hill has been experience, but not in a come to every practice get from just competing to freesboro Central Magnet. a member of the squad all high school team format. looking to get bett er.” winning those games we “We play tough schools, four years, and a diff erence So, the returning seniors With any sport on the competed in last year. Soc- and that is who we mea- makes in goal. They are will use their knowledge high school level, each team cer is not just another sport sure ourselves against,” looking for the same suc- to help the newcomers get around the state shoots for to do to have fun at CCHS, CCHS second year head cess out of him this season. accustomed to this level of the same goal each presea- but it is a winning program coach Jeran Tenpenny said “He is a huge asset to us soccer. son, which is to compete that competes and win last week during preseason on the fi eld,” Tenpenny “We just need to play like for a district title and go as games and competes in the practice. We want to get to said of the returning Lions you know how to play,” far as they can during the district.” where those programs are. goalkeeper. Senior Josh Walkup said. postseason. For the Lions, it The 2017 season kicks off We got to stay committ ed Including Hill, the Li- “We got to play a lot of will be tough, but they feel at home March 13 against to our game plan, which is ons will have 10 seniors players that might not be they have the total team to Warren County at 6 p.m. PAGE 12 CANNON COURIER MARCH 14 2017 Society

Congratulations Kathey & Estel Parker (pictured right) on 50th Wedding Anniversary

The Tullahoma Campaign Civil War Symposium Day Long Event to Explore the Struggle for Middle Tennessee

One of the oldest and Middle Tennessee and to Other Speakers over 20 years. He holds Thomas Cartwright Society, the Association longest standing heritage threaten the strategic city a Master’s degree in frequently appears on for the Preservation of organizations, Tennessee’s of Chatt anooga. Public History various documentaries Tennessee Antiquities, Backroads Heritage, The Confederate Army of from Middle for the History Channel, Friends of Stones River will be hosting a day- Tennessee under General Tennessee State A&E, Travel Channel, National Batt lefi eld, long Symposium on the Braxton Bragg occupied a University CNN, Discovery, and and the Martha Ready Tullahoma Campaign strong defensive position (Murfreesboro, Preservation Channel. Morgan Chapter of the which will chronicle the in the mountains. But TN) and has For many years, he has United Daughters of the Civil War as it unfolded through a series of concentrated lectured throughout most Confederacy. She is one of from the Stones River well-rehearsed feints, his work in the of the United States for the founding members of Batt lefi eld in Murfreesboro Rosecrans captured the areas of research, Civil War Round Tables, both the Friends of Stones to Chickamauga near key passes, helped by the planning, story corporations, preservation River National Batt lefi eld Chatt anooga, Tennessee. use of the new seven-shot development groups and heritage and the Middle Tennessee The Symposium is set Spencer repeating rifl e. and design. In organizations. For the last Civil War Round Table. to be held in the quaint The Confederates were recent years, he 20 years, he has guided A direct descendant of small railroad town of Bell handicapped by dissension has completed groups throughout most two Confederate great- Buckle, Tennessee just a between generals, as well projects for the of the Western Theater grandfathers, Ms. Jones short distance southeast as a lack of supplies, and Civil War Trust, batt lefi elds and authored states that “Civil War of Nashville and will be soon had to abandon their The Smithsonian, several articles and essays history is more than just held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. headquarters at Tullahoma. Tennessee State in historical publications. a hobby; it has been a CST on Saturday, March The campaign ended in Parks, Metro He is currently authoring passion since childhood.” 25, 2017. The Bell Buckle the same week as the two Nashville Parks two books: Mascots in She has had numerous Banquet Hall is a state- historic Union victories at and Recreation the Civil War and Batt le Civil War related articles of-the-art facility that can Gett ysburg and Vicksburg, and numerous of Thompson’s Station. published over the past host conferences of this and Rosecrans complained preservation Cartwright began visiting three decades and is the type along with providing that his achievement was organizations batt lefi elds as a young author of six books. Ms. excellent food for the event. overshadowed. However, and local boy and his interest was Jones has done extensive The cost for the day’s Confederate casualties municipalities encouraged by listening research on Martha Ready conference is $95 per had been few, and Bragg's across the to stories about his great- Morgan, including work person which includes army was strong enough country. David grandfather, who was for artist John Paul Strain a registration packet, to defeat Rosecrans at the David Currey has also worked in the war, the Civil War in 1993 for his limited breakfast, lunch, an Batt le of Chickamauga two on documentary Centennial, and many edition print, “Morgan’s afternoon snack and free months later. fi lms for both great historians including Wedding.” She will be parking at the facility. Also, exhibits and as the late Stanley Horn. making a presentation on several lodging facilities “Martha Ready Morgan: in the area are off ering Dr. Carole Bucy From Wife to Widow in 630 discounted rates. The Dr. Bucy serves as the Days” at the Symposium. deadline for registration Nashville-Davidson is Friday, March 17. To County (Tennessee) receive your registration Historian and is a history About the Sponsor information or lodging professor at Volunteer Tennessee’s Backroads discount options, please State Community College Heritage is a non-profi t contact the Tennessee’s in Gallatin, TN. Dr. Bucy 501(c)(3) organization Backroads Heritage offi ce has authored many books that began in the early at tnbackroads@bellsouth. showcasing the history 1990s. The southern net or call 615-613-5627. of Nashville and Civil Middle Tennessee area The Symposium – Topics War history. Dr. Bucy is was identifi ed as a heritage Explored a popular speaker across area that was rich in This Symposium Tennessee because of her agriculture and history will feature various longstanding interests in by the National Trust for components of the war the history of the creation of Historic Preservation. This and the progression of Metropolitan government, initiative was a three-year troops through this area the Civil War years, project under the Trust with with topics by various women’s history, and the the idea that the identifi ed speakers being explored history of Tennessee. area would become self- such as 1) the Campaign’s sustaining after the project. Signifi cance, 2) Migration Dr. Vince Armstrong This year the organization of Troops, 3) Liberty Gap, Nationally Known Speaker Ed Bearss to be Dr. Armstrong teaches in will celebrate being in 4) Martha Ready Morgan Featured for the Symposium the history department at existence for 25 years. – From Wife to Widow in Middle Tennessee State 630 days, 5) Hoover’s Gap, independent projects. In About Ed Bearss University (Murfreesboro, The development of the 6) Women and Spies in the The event will be 2014, he produced an TN) and was very self-driving tour of the Civil War and 7) Legacy moderated by David hour long documentary Ed Bearss, a United States instrumental in developing Tullahoma Campaign Issues – the Lingering Currey, well known on Ed Bearss, the Featured Marine Corps veteran of the maps for The is just one of many Eff ect. The event will historian, documentary Speaker for this event. World War II, is a military Tullahoma Campaign book initiatives created by also showcase a private fi lmmaker and principle From 2012 to 2015, he was historian and author published by Tennessee’s this organization. The collection of authentic Civil at Encore Interpretive the Board Chair for the known for his work on the Backroads Heritage. Dr. Backroads geographic area War artifacts. (Nashville, TN). . David Tennessee Preservation American Civil War and Armstrong has been very includes the Tennessee has been instrumental in Trust and currently serves World War II eras. He is involved with tours and counties/areas of Bedford The Tullahoma Campaign, the development of the on the Metro Nashville a popular tour guide of writing articles about The (Shelbyville/Bell Buckle/ Its Signifi cance Tullahoma Campaign Historical Commission. historic batt lefi elds for The self-driving tour and has Tullahoma Campaign. Wartrace), Coff ee The Tullahoma Campaign Smithsonian Associates. He (Tullahoma/Manchester), (or Middle Tennessee led many tours on the served as Chief Historian of Campaign. He along with Thomas Cartwright Shirley Farris Jones Franklin (Winchester/ Campaign) was a military Thomas Cartwright is Cowan), Lincoln the National Park Service Dr. Robert Hunt of Middle Shirley Farris Jones, operation conducted from known as one of the (Fayett eville), Marshall from 1981 to 1994 and is Tennessee State University Civil War historian and June 24 to July 3, 1863, by leading authorities on the (Lewisburg/Chapel Hill/ currently Chief Historian served as editors for community activist, retired the Union Army of the Civil War. He previously Cornersville) and Moore Emeritus. Ed is very the book published by from Middle Tennessee Cumberland under Maj. served as Director of the (Lynchburg) and the knowledgeable about the Tennessee’s Backroads State University, where she Gen. William Rosecrans Carter House from 1997 Monteagle Mountain Area. Tullahoma Campaign and Heritage on the Tullahoma had been a staff member and regarded as one of the until 2008. He joined the . has led several batt lefi eld Campaign. He has worked for more than thirty years. most brilliant maneuvers Carter House in 1989 and tours of Stones River, as both a consultant and She has served as President of the American Civil was Military Curator and Tullahoma, Chickamauga, museum director in the of the Rutherford County War. Its eff ect was to drive Historian until he was and Chatt anooga. public history fi eld for (Tennessee) Historical the Confederates out of promoted to Director. PAGE 13 CANNON COURIER March 14 2017 PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS NATHAN S NICHOLS Jennifer Bailiff Mulligan, at the Cannon County recorded 01/26/02 in CHANCERY COURT OF CLERK & MASTER Administratrix of the Estate Courthouse, Woodbury, Deed Book 23, page 702, CANNON COUNTY, ****************************** of Buddy Hayes, deceased. Tennessee, off er for sale Register’s of Deeds for TENNESSEE MATTHEW COWAN certain property hereinafter Cannon County, Tennessee. NOTICE TO CREDITORS ATTORNEY NATHAN S NICHOLS described to the highest Estate of Buddy Hayes, CHANCERY COURT OF (3/7,3/14) CLERK & MASTER bidder FOR certifi ed funds ALSO KNOWN AS: 163 Notice is hereby given CANNON COUNTY, paid at the conclusion of Smith Road, Bradyville, TN that on the 21st day of TENNESSEE ***************************** MATTHEW COWAN the sale, or credit bid from 37026 February, 2017, lett ers of ATTORNEY a bank or other lending testamentary or lett ers of Estate of Jimmy Dean NOTICE TO CREDITORS (3/7,3/14) entity pre-approved by the This sale is subject administration with respect Cooper CHANCERY COURT OF successor trustee. The sale to all matt ers shown on to the estate of Buddy Notice is hereby given CANNON COUNTY, ****************************** is free from all exemptions, any applicable recorded Hayes deceased were that on the 21st day of TENNESSEE which are expressly waived plat; any unpaid taxes; issued to the undersigned February, 2017, lett ers of NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S in the Deed of Trust, said any restrictive covenants, by the Chancery Court testamentary or lett ers of Estate of Jennifer Bailiff SALE property being real estate easements, or setback lines of Cannon County, administration with respect Mulligan, situated in Cannon County, that may be applicable; Tennessee. All persons, to the estate of Jimmy Dean Notice is hereby given that WHEREAS, Tennessee, and being more any statutory rights resident and non-residents, Cooper deceased were on the 27th day of February, default has occurred in particularly described as of redemption of any having claims, matured issued to the undersigned 2017, lett ers of testamentary the performance of the follows: governmental agency, state and unmatured against by the Chancery Court or lett ers of administration covenants, terms, and or federal; any prior liens the estate are required to of Cannon County, with respect to the estate conditions of a Deed of Situated in the Fifth (5th) or encumbrances as well fi le same with the Clerk Tennessee. All persons, of Jennifer Bailiff Mulligan Trust Note dated October Civil District, Cannon as any priority created by of the Chancery Court on resident and non-residents, deceased were issued to 29, 2004, and the Deed of County, Tennessee: a fi xture fi ling; and to any or before the earlier of the having claims, matured the undersigned by the Trust of even date securing Beginning on an iron pin matt er that an accurate dates prescribed in (1) or and unmatured against Chancery Court of Cannon the same, recorded April in the South right of way survey of the premises (2), otherwise claims will the estate are required to County, Tennessee. All 4, 2005, in Book No. 71, of Smith Road, pin being might disclose. In addition, be forever barred: fi le same with the Clerk persons, resident and at Page 354, in Offi ce the Northeast corner of the following parties may of the Chancery Court on non-residents, having of the Register of Deeds lands herein conveyed and claim an interest in the (1) (A) Four (4) months or before the earlier of the claims, matured and for Cannon County, being a corner of Taylor, above-referenced property: from the date of the fi rst dates prescribed in (1) or unmatured against the Tennessee, executed by thence with Taylor’s line as publication (or posting, (2), otherwise claims will estate are required to fi le Jason Cook and Wendy S. follows: South 04 degrees Jason Cook as the case may be) of be forever barred: same with the Clerk of Cook, conveying certain 36 minutes 46 seconds Wendy S. Cook this Notice if the creditor the Chancery Court on or property therein described West 118.73 feet to an iron Ascend Federal Credit received an actual copy of (1) (A) Four (4) months before the earlier of the to Wesley D. Turner as pin, South 05 degrees 04 Unioin the Notice to Creditors at from the date of the fi rst dates prescribed in (1) or Trustee for Ameriquest minutes 49 seconds West Cannon Motor Cars, LLC least sixty (60) before the publication (or posting, (2), otherwise claims will Mortgage Company; and 352.00 feet to an iron date that is four (4) months as the case may be) of be forever barred: the undersigned, Wilson & pin, South 05 degrees 03 The sale held pursuant from the date of the fi rst this Notice if the creditor Associates, P.L.L.C., having minutes 23 seconds West to this Notice may be publication (or posted); received an actual copy of (1) (A) Four (4) months been appointed Successor 314.64 feet to an iron pin, rescinded at the Successor or (B) Sixty (60) days from the Notice to Creditors at from the date of the fi rst Trustee by Deutsche Bank a corner of Taylor and Trustee’s option at any the date of the creditor least sixty (60) before the publication (or posting, National Trust Company, Wilson Cook, thence with time. The right is reserved receiving an actual copy date that is four (4) months as the case may be) of as Trustee for Ameriquest the line of Wilson Cook as to adjourn the day of the of the Notice to Creditors, from the date of the fi rst this Notice if the creditor Mortgage Securities follows: South 05 degrees sale to another day, time, if the creditor received the publication (or posted); received an actual copy of Inc., Asset-Backed Pass- 41 minutes 36 seconds and place certain without copy of the Notice less than or (B) Sixty (60) days from the Notice to Creditors at Through Certifi cates, Series West 161.08 feet, North further publication, upon sixty (60) days prior to the the date of the creditor least sixty (60) before the 2004-R10. 77 degrees 39 minutes 28 announcement at the time date that is four (4) months receiving an actual copy date that is four (4) months seconds West 492.05 feet and place for the sale set from the date of the fi rst of the Notice to Creditors, from the date of the fi rst NOW, to an iron pin, North 07 forth above. W&A No. publication (or posting) as if the creditor received the publication (or posted); THEREFORE, notice is degrees 33 minutes 27 123233 described in (1)(A): or copy of the Notice less than or (B) Sixty (60) days from hereby given that the entire seconds East 904.54 feet (2) Twelve (12) months sixty (60) days prior to the the date of the creditor indebtedness has been to an iron pin in the South DATED March 1, 2017 from the decedent’s date of date that is four (4) months receiving an actual copy declared due and payable; right of way of Smith Road, death. from the date of the fi rst of the Notice to Creditors, and that an agent of Wilson thence South 82 degrees WILSON & ASSOCIATES, publication (or posting) as if the creditor received the & Associates, P.L.L.C., 26 minutes 33 seconds P.L.L.C., This 21st day of February, described in (1)(A): or copy of the Notice less than as Successor Trustee, by East 450.05 feet with the 2017. (2) Twelve (12) months sixty (60) days prior to the virtue of the power, duty, right of way of said Road Successor Trustee from the decedent’s date of date that is four (4) months and authority vested in to the point of beginning Cheryl Sharp, Executor of death. from the date of the fi rst and imposed upon said and containing 10.00 acres FOR SALE the Estate of Buddy Hayes, publication (or posting) as Successor Trustee, by according to a survey INFORMATION, VISIT deceased. This 21st day of February, described in (1)(A): or Deutsche Bank National by Richard H. Puckett , WWW.MYFIR.COM and 2017. (2) Twelve (12) months Trust Company, as Trustee Registered Land Surveyor, WWW.REALTYTRAC. NATHAN S NICHOLS from the decedent’s date of for Ameriquest Mortgage License Number 255, COM CLERK & MASTER Donna Blackburn Cooper, death. Securities Inc., Asset- 4340 Nashville Highway, (3/7-3/14-3/21) Executix of the Estate of Backed Pass-Through Dowelltown, Tennessee MATTHEW COWAN Donna Backburn Cooper, This 27th day of February, Certifi cates, Series 2004- 37059, Telephone 615-597- ******************************* ATTORNEY deceased. 2017. R10, will, on March 31, 7701, on April 4, 2002. Less (3/7,3/14) 2017 on or about 3:30 PM, and Except that portion

Maury County Audit Outlines Accounting and Payroll Problems The Tennessee Maury County Schools’ numerous inaccurate posts Looking for a Summer Trip! Comptroller has released payroll process. These to the county’s accounting Maury County’s annual errors caused school records. audit which details several department employees to Travel with the West Side Group serious problems within receive late or inaccurate “A strong county the county’s Offi ce of payroll checks. government must excel To The “Midwest States” Accounts and Budget and at the fundamentals,” School Department. Other failures by the School said Comptroller Justin P. June 2– June 11, 2017 Department’s fi nance offi ce Wilson. “Accounting and The fi scal year 2016 audit resulted in several school payroll are two of the basic The West Side Group will be touring the Midwest States June 2 – June 11, report contains nine audit employees receiving a functions in managing 2016. fi ndings, which is up from notice of cancellation from a well-run government. seven fi ndings the year their life insurance and This audit report deserves before. Audit fi ndings dental insurance providers. serious att ention from We will depart at 5:30 p.m. on June 2 and drive about 4 hours to spend describe signifi cant county leaders and the night. Included in the cost will be hotel fee, coach bus transportation, weaknesses, defi ciencies Comptroller auditors also Maury County’s Audit admission cost to att ractions. All ages are welcome. and noncompliance with reported multiple problems Committ ee.” government standards with Maury’s County’s Some of the sites will be: Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming; within the county accounting processes. View the full Maury government. These problems included County Audit Report Experience Old Faithful, the most popular geyser in the world, inaccurate fi nancial at htt p://www.comptroller. view the colorful Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone; Jackson One of the fi ndings outlines statements, expenditures tn.gov/la/ Hole, Wyoming ; Mt Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota;Chief the numerous factors which exceeding budgeted resulted in a breakdown of appropriations, and Crazy Horse Monument in South Dakota ; Badlands National Park ; Black Hills of South Dakota; Wall Dakota - famous Wall Drug ; Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota; Devils Tower; Iron Mountain Custer State Park; Custer State Park Notice for Bid And many other exciting and interesting sites. Spots are fi lling quickly. For more information and to sign up give Kathy a call at: 615-904-5303 Cannon County, Tennessee is now accepting bids for the demolition of existing home and reconstruction of one two bedroom home through its THDA HOME Program rehabilitation grant project.

All construction plans, writt en specifi cations and bid forms will be NOTICE OF ELECTION available at the Cannon County Executive’s Offi ce located in the Cannon County Courthouse, 200 W. Main St., Woodbury, TN 37190 Pursuant to TCA 43-14-201, DUE NOTICE is hereby given that beginning March 16, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. You may also an election will be held March 17, 2017 from 7:30 am until 4:30 obtain bid documents by contacting Project Administrator Amanda pm and March 18, 2017 from 7:30 am until noon for three (3) Mainord at 931-267-7048 or [email protected] positions on the Cannon County Soil Conservation District Board. Polling place will be the Woodbury Farmers Co-op Bids will be opened at the Cannon County Executive’s Offi ce on located at 400 McMinnville Highway in Woodbury. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.. Per TCA 43-14-216, only persons holding legal title to lands A copy of Contractor's State license must be submitt ed with bid. within Cannon County are eligible to vote in this election. Certifi cate of Builder's Risk, Workman's Compensation and Comprehensive Liability Insurance Call the SCD offi ce at 615-563-4321 for more information. is required before construction can begin. Minority and female Candidates in the election are as follows: contractors are encouraged to apply. Martin Daniel Steve Foster This project is funded under an agreement with Tennessee Housing Development Agency through the U.S. Department of Housing and David George Urban Development. Ronny Pack Russell Vance Kenneth Vickers PAGE 14 CANNON COURIER MARCH 14 2017 CRIME & COURTS Alert Motorist Probably Prevented ‘An Accident Just Waiting to Happen’

Cannon County near Higgins Car Wash on ran off the road. The car, charged with multiple West Main Street. Identifi ed a 2002 Saturn, appeared off enses following her Arrests and Sheriff 's Offi ce as Carl Dozier, the suspect to strike a light pole. Bond arrest by Patrolman got out his car and used was set at $1,500 and a Tommy Miller. Inmate Count at the hood of his 1995 Chevy hearing was set for May 2 Motor Vehicle Accidents Blazer to support himself. in General Sessions Court. Smitt y was charged with Cannon County making a false report Deputies were dispatched When asked why he was ** of being the victim of a Jail to a single vehicle auto swering in out of his lane of Rodney W. Walker, 47, robbery to Woodbury accident Tuesday, March traffi c, Dozier told offi cers of McMinnville was Police offi cers. She did, Date Males Females Total 7 on Auburntown Road. “the front end of his vehicle cited for not having a however, admit to smoking When they arrived two was out of alignment cause valid motorcycle license methamphetamine. 2/24 47 13 60 Emergency Medical Service him to drift across the following an accident on 2/25 45 15 60 and Auburntown Fire lines.” McMinnville Highway. In addition, she was 2/26 Department members were Walker had wrecked his charged with simple 47 14 61 directing traffi c due to the A check of Dozier’s drivers motorcycle on the way possession of a Schedule 2/27 49 14 63 extreme foggy conditions. license revealed it was home from Murfreesboro. VI drug (marijuana) revoked due to a prior DUI and possession of drug 2/28 54 14 68 Motorist Matt hew Aaron conviction. ** paraphernalia including 3/1 57 14 71 Ridenour, driving a George Mears was charged four syringes, 3 straws and 3/2 57 13 70 1993 Chevy S-10 pickup, Offi cers found a open with DUI, a violation of marijuana pipes. told offi cers he was 16-ounce can of Clubtails the open container law ARRESTS: following the guard rail on Sex on the Beach alcoholic and public intoxication Hearings were set for April Auburntown Road because beverage in the vehicle. after deputies received a 11 in General Sessions of the foggy conditions. Dozier told offi cers the call about a man passed Court. Resisting Arrest 1 When he hit a gap in the open can was in the vehicle out behind the wheel of a Simple Possession Schedule II Controlled Sub- when he had bought it from maroon truck. DUI guardrail, Ridenour told stance 1 offi cers he swerved over someone in Murfreesboro too far and ran off the earlier in the day. Mears was discovered in a Elizabeth Nicole Patt ie Simple Possession Schedule VI Controlled Sub- right side of the roadway, parking lot slumped over was charged with DUI, stance 1 colliding with a large After failing a series of the steering wheel. Mears fi rst off ense, by Patrolman Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia 1 rock. Ridenour was cited fi eld sobriety tests, Dozier had a sandwich in his John House. A hearing was Violation of Protection Order 8 was transported to the hand and the motor was set for June 13 in General for fi nancial responsibility Aggravated Burglary 1 following the accident. Cannon County Jail where running. His bond was set Sessions Court. he was charged with DUI, at $9.500 and a hearing is Domestic Assault 1 ** second off ense, driving on scheduled for May 2 in Driving on a Revoked Failed Drug Screen 3 a revoked license, open General Sessions Court. Simple Assault 2 A motorist alerted the container and fi nancial Christopher Allen Public Intoxication 1 responsibility. Bond was Warrant Woodward was charged Sheriff ’s Department about VOP 5 an apparently reckless set at $9,000 and a hearing with driving on a revoked driver on John Bragg was set for May 2 in Sara Elizabeth Bradley, license by Patrolman John Capias 3 Highway near Bradyville General Sessions Court. violation of probation. House. A hearing is set Fail to Appear 1 Highway. for April 11 in General State VOP 3 ** Sessions Court. The caller told offi cers the Georgett e D. Gora motorist was “all over the was charged with DUI Woodbury Driving on a Suspended in General Sessions Court. John House. A hearing is road” and was att empting following a single-car Police set for April 11 in General to pass other vehicles while collision without injury on Jeremy Thomas was Public Intoxication Sessions Court. almost hitt ing cars in the Short Mountain Road. charged with driving on a suspended license by opposite lane. Multiple Charges Damen Allen Collett e Gora told offi cers she had Patrolman John House. A Valerie L. Smitt y was was charged with public The motorist was stopped dropped her cigarett e and hearing is set for April 11 intoxication by Patrolman

TWO INDICTED FOLLOWING Countdown to The Community Foundation’s The Big Payback Starts Now DRUG INVESTIGATION IN Deadline for nonprofi ts, schools, and religious institutions SEVIER COUNTY to register for The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee’s fourth annual giving day is March 22. A joint investigation involving David Goins by Special Agents with (DOB 6/19/80). Some 11,270 gifts went choice of participating Gifts from the public will the Tennessee Bureau a big way to “pay back” local nonprofi ts be boosted with additional of Investigation and At the time, Goins was 770 participating Middle at TheBigPayback.org. funds from sponsors of The the 4th Judicial District employed as an offi cer Tennessee nonprofi ts in Big Payback. Nonprofi ts Drug Task Force has led with the Gatlinburg 2016, raising more than In the fi rst three events, once again will have to the indictment of two Police Department. $2.61 million as part of The The Big Payback has the opportunity to earn During the course of the Big Payback 24-hour online helped nonprofi ts raise for fi nancial incentives, investigation, Agents giving day. more than $6.7 million for donations and additional developed information area nonprofi ts, with funds prizes. An online that while on duty, This year, with brand- making possible awareness leaderboard will track Goins was distributing new software and added of and solutions to pressing donations in real time. methamphetamine. features secured, The needs in our community. returned indictments Community Foundation Donors will be able to The investigation charging David Goins of Middle Tennessee is “The Big Payback’s slogan view and select from further revealed that he with one count of Offi cial bringing back The Big is ‘Live Here. Give Here’ participating organizations was also alerting other Misconduct and one count Payback for its fourth and provides an easy and based on location and drug traffi ckers to law of Sale and Delivery of year on Wednesday, fun way for our community focus area, such as animals, enforcement activity Schedule II Drugs in a May 3 for what is hoped to show our local pride education, health, and the in the Gatlinburg area. Drug-Free Zone. to be the largest day of and give back,” said Ellen arts. Gatlinburg residents, Goins resigned from the giving yet. Nonprofi ts Lehman, president of the including a former police department in July. The Grand Jury also — including schools and Community Foundation of There is no cost for offi cer, on drug charges. returned an indictment religious institutions Middle Tennessee. nonprofi ts to participate. Additionally, in charging Savannah Ford — are encouraged to The past three years, In April 2016, at the request October, TBI and DTF with Sale and Delivery register now to participate “Nonprofi ts do life- donors supporting The Big of 4th District Att orney Agents conducted and of Schedule II Drugs in a at TheBigPayback.org. changing work every day Payback have ensured no General James Dunn, undercover operation in Drug-Free Zone. across Middle Tennessee, participating organization TBI Special Agents with which they purchased The Big Payback is a and it’s important we walked away empty- the Drug Investigation methamphetamine from Today, Goins was arrested community-wide online recognize the positive handed. Division began working Goins and his girlfriend, and booked into the Sevier giving day designed to give impact they have in alongside DTF Agents, Savannah Ford (DOB County Jail on a $50,000 the public the opportunity our own backyards by Organizations interested the Gatlinburg Police 1/12/89). The purchase was bond. Ford was served to pay back the nonprofi ts supporting their eff orts,” in participating in The Department and Sevier made in a public park. in the Sevier County Jail, that make this a place we Lehman continued. “It’s Big Payback must register County Sheriff ’s Offi ce where she was already are proud to call home. hard to imagine where by March 22. Details can be to investigate allegations Last week, the Sevier being held on unrelated Starting at midnight on we’d be without them and found at TheBigPayback. of illegal drug activity County Grand Jury charges. Her bond was set May 3, we all have 24 hours their work.” org. at $25,000. to make donations to our

The Arts Center of Cannon County presents: Local Looks March 4 – April 14 with Artists Reception: March 25 at 6-8PM

Would you like to see how Each artist has a diff erent The Arts Center is located three women found new point of view and stylistic on 1424 John Bragg careers after retiring from preferences. Flowers from Highway, just west of full time jobs and rearing a grandmother’s garden in the town of Woodbury, families? Come to the Arts Smithville, roadside Queen approximately 20 minutes Center of Cannon County Anne’s lace near Irving from Murfreesboro, March 4 through April 14 College, and a harvest of Manchester, and to witness their leap into heirloom pumpkins in McMinnville and one hour the world of making art: Rutherford County are southeast of Nashville. pastels, oils and acrylic all highlighted in this art Offi ce hours are 10:00a.m. have become their means show. A reverence for to 4:00p.m., Tuesday of expression. the natural beauty and a through Saturday. For respect for local people more information check Virginia Clark, Kathee and memories are unifying our website at www. Claibourne, and Anne themes. If you would like artscenterofcc.com or call Carothers left the world to meet these three artists 615-563-(ARTS) 2787. of accounting, insurance, and see their work, please and retail to meet at The att end their reception Att ic School of Art. Kathee from 6- 8p.m. on Saturday, If You Go owned The Att ic School March 25th. All of their What: Local Looks of Art, Anne taught there, art work is for sale. After Where: The Arts Center and Virginia was a student. refreshments you can catch of Cannon County, 1424 Their mutual joy in the funny play “Southern John Bragg Highway, painting led to friendships Hospitality” the same Woodbury, TN 37190 bound together with evening at the Arts Center When: March 4 – April 14 messy hands, paint, and of Cannon County. Come Contact: (615) 563-2787 or Turpenoid fumes. and see “Local Looks”. online at artscenterofcc. com PAGE 15 CANNON COURIER MARCH 14 2017 CLASSIFIEDS

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FLEA MARKET OPEN EVERY WEEKEND WATSON COMPANY PART TIME UNCLE SAM’S RED, DON’T WASTE YOUR Woodbury Flea Market open every weekend. If you have too is seeking Full-Time general MAINTENANCE JOB WHITE & YOU SALE TAX RETURN ... much stuff and not enough space, sell it at the Flea Market. laborer. Part time maintenance GOING ON NOW INVEST & BECOME Estate sales welcome. Great place to buy and sell. Rentals by Salary DOE person needed for local at A HOMEOWNER the week or month. Call (615) 563-2159 for booth space or Benefi ts apartment complex. Fax Meadows Homes IN 2017! information. Open rain or shine. TF Lascassas resume to 931-456-8028 McMinnville TN Meadows Homes Call 615-273-2849 and 615-563-6790 931-668-7300 4651 Manchester Hwy FOR SALE email tfn TF-C [email protected] McMinnville lr3/21 (931) 668-7300 JUST ARRIVED! www.meadowshomes.com LAND FOR SALE BY OWNER Two brand new singlewides, TF 47 Acres with 20 acres open, 27 acres woods, 1200 feet of CRANE INTERIORS WOODBURY, TN vinyl siding, shingle everlasting creek, city water, perk sites - $4000 per acre SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS roof. Set up and delivery 4 BEDROOM 615-347-1652 AND UPHOLSTERERS included, fi nancing NEW DOUBLEWIDE lr5/2 available. HURRY! When As a manufacturer of marine interiors, we seek Was $59,900 FOR SALE they’re gone they’re gone! Now $49,900 6-55 gallon drums with lids. $60 for all. applicants with the ability to att ain quality and $23,900 Lot Model Special Call 931-743-6507 production standards. 4651 Manchester Hwy Meadows Homes McMinnville Starting pay for Sewing Machine Operators is McMinnville FOR RENT (931) 668-7300 (931) 668-7300 www.meadowshomes.com $9.04 - $12.00 per hour. Upholsterers start at www.meadowshomes.com $8.04 per hour. Both are eligible for our 12% Use Time Wisely... a tt endance bonus each week. ie>8.04x1.12=9.00. Consider Spring Cleaning Special Limited Time Only, New Doublewide, Energy Star While cold weather is Benefi t package includes Major Medical, Qualifi ed, 2x6 ext walls set up and delivered with concrete knocking at your door, All real estate advertised herein is Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life footers for $39,900. Davis Homes, Inc. 2598 Smithville subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, stay inside and advertise Insurance, 6 paid Holidays, Vacation and a Hwy, McMinnville, TN 37110, davishomesinc.net which makes it illegal to advertise ‘any those extra items in the preference, limitation, or discrimination 401K Retirement Plan. because of race, color,religion, sex, Cannon Courier’s handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any suck FOR SALE Day shift only. No work on Sundays STATEWIDE preference, limitation or discrimination’. section. We will not knowingly accept any Air conditioned & Clean facility advertising for real estate which is in CLASSIFIEDS violation of the law. All persons are Apply in person at Crane Interiors Inc. hereby informed that all dwellings Auctions IncomeMailers.NET advertised are available on an equal Church Building for rent 200 Alexander Drive, Woodbury TN 37190 opportunity basis. (TnScan) / sale. 330+ ACRE FARM Seating capacity 200+ in Equal Opportunity Employer AUCTION Saturday, Help Wanted - Drivers auditorium, 4 classrooms, AVAILABLE 1st OF 3 restrooms, nursery, 1 March 18, 2017 at 10:00am MONTH offi ce & storage room, “Joe” Inman Estate 209 CDL-A DRIVERS: 2 bedroom / 1 bath $600 1 fellowship hall call 615- CDL-A Company Drivers Wanted. Joe Road • Clifton, TN EXCELLENT SIGN-ON 2 bedroom / 1 bath $650 848-3580 Great Pay, Benefi ts, Off er Paid Training Program w/ 38425 • (Perry County) Bonus for Solos, Teams w/detached garage tfn pre-driving certifi cate req. (140 hrs) Direct Hire! Selling in 8 tracts with and Regional Drivers! Call 615-347-2858 Jason: 855-398-2856 (lr3/14) Farm House, Sheds & Guaranteed Weekly lr 3/7 Barns, Fenced, White Oak Hometime! New 2016 Available Immediately Creek & springs, Timber, Volvo Tractors! Paid CDL-A Yard Jockeys Wanted. Roommate to share Pasture, Farm Land. 2 Vacation & Holidays. Great Pay, Benefi ts, Off er Paid Training Program! For Rent expenses. House in miles of Road Frontage on Benefi ts after 60 Days. Direct Hire! 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Woodbury, utilities White Oak Road, Culps 100% Employee Owned; Amanda: 855-216-2421 Couple preferred. included. $325 Month, Bend Road, Dobber Road, Free Retirement. We lr3/14 No smoking. 1 acre fenced in yard. & Hwy 128. Also selling Hire You to Retire You. No pets inside or out. call 615-563-6702 30 pieces of Equipment Call Today! 888-543-6480 $700 deposit. (phone says diff erent & 3 Tractors. Tony Neill (TnScan) $700 rent per month. number, please leave TFL#1468 • auctioneer/ Call 615-563-8262. message) tfn broker 731-926-3133. CLASS A CDL Flatbed lr4/4 Visit www.tonyneill.com Drivers *NEW PAY (TnScan) SCALE* NEW 389 Pete’s/ HOUSE CLEANING Marten Transport, a Leading Refrigerated carrier, Trucks set @ 70MPH/ is now hiring in Shelbyville, TN GET THE WORD OUT Starting Pay up to for: Reefer Tech, Trailer Tech, Tractor Tech about your next auction! .52cpm/Health Ins./401K/ HOME CLEANING Competitive pay based on exp. Save Time & $$$. One Per Diem Pay/Home Put 15 years experience in home cleaning to work for & full benefi ts including: Call For All. Your ad can Weekends/800-648-9915 you. I live in Cannon County. Will clean weekly or bi- Medical/Dental/Vision Ins. + 401(K) appear in this newspaper or www.boydandsons. weekly. Call and let’s work out a schedule today. Paid Vacation & holidays. + 97 other TN newspapers. com (TnScan) Janet 615-785-1902 Apply online today: www.marten.com/careers.html For more info, contact this tfn EEOE functioning under an AAP (lr3/14) newspaper’s classifi ed RECRUITING dept. or call 865-584-5761 HEADACHES? WE LEATH RENOVATIONS ext. 117. (TnScan) CAN Help! Advertise BEE Full time general construction position your job opening in available - serious inquiries only. Experience Required In: Framing, Metal Health / Medical this newspaper + 97 A roofs, Siding, Windows, Trim, Flooring, newspapers across the Demolition, Remodel. General inside & IF YOU HAD HIP or state - One Call/Email for WEEKLY outside construction work. Knee Replacement All! Contact our classifi ed Call 615-631-0952 to Apply lr3/14 Surgery and Suff ered an dept. or email belliott @ READER Infection between 2010 - tnpress.com (TnScan) NOTICE present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Miscellaneous Call Att orney Charles H. NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED VEHICLE Johnson 1-800-535-5727 SAWMILLS FROM ONLY The following vehicles are in our possession and (TnScan) $4397.00- Make & Save being held by Woodbury Auto Express, 615-563-5320 Money with your own until amount owed is paid in full. If payment is not LOCAL SERVICES ERECTION PROBLEMS? bandmill- Cut lumber any made in full by March 27th, 2017 the owner/ or lien IMMEDIATE RESULTS. dimension. In stock ready OFFERED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES holder relinquishes all rights to vehicle under T.C.A. 55-16-105 No Prescription to ship! FREE Info/DVD: HANDYMAN 2003 Chevy VIN 2G1WX12K139118569 Required. Increase Size www.NorwoodSawmills. Plumbing, Electric, Roofi ng, Painting and all other Permanently. 30-Day com 1-800-578-1363 types of Handyman Work! Money Back Guarantee. Ext.300N (TnScan) Call Michael Anderson Free Phone Consultation: 615-684-3703 1-800-354-3944 www. Services DrJoelKaplan.com (TnScan) CLASSIFIED Jon Boy’s Lawn Care ADVERTISING WORKS! For any of your outdoor chores call 615-765-7486 Help Wanted ONE call & your 25 word or email [email protected]. FREE ESTIMATES. ad will appear in 98 Serving Woodbury & Surrounding Counties lr3/28 PAID IN ADVANCE! Tennessee newspapers Make $1000 Weekly for $275/wk or 39 Mailing Brochures From Middle TN newspapers SMITH’S WRECKER SMITH’S TRUCK Home! No Experience for $120/wk. Call this SERVICE SALVAGE - Required. Helping home newspaper’s classifi ed is running 24 hour wrecker Let us bid on your scrap workers since 2001! advertising dept. or go to service. Towing for 29 years vehicle. Extra driver on Genuine Opportunity. www.tnadvertising.biz. Day is 615-563-4343 weekends. 615-563-4343. Night is 615-653-5643. TF- Start Immediately! www. (TnScan) TF- ABUNDANCE ALL ROOTED AND GROUND YARD SALE SERVICE LAWN CARE - Remodels, Decks, New Locally owned and Construction, Electrical, operated, insured. 17 years HUGE GARAGE / YARD SALE Plumbing, Free Estimates. experience. 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