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131st YEAR - NO. 25 Wednesday, December 30, 2015 ONE SECTION - 50¢ PER COPY 2015: A year mixed with bad, good news for community From Cannon Courier Staff reports ty booster Dr. J. F. Adams, who took note of Bill’s work ethic and off ered him a job at 2015 was a year of change in Cannon Woodbury’s Bank of Commerce. His time County marked by budget woes, signs of at the bank took him from being a teller growth and the death of Woodbury’s most all the way to being President of the bank prominent citizen of the 20th Century. with 55 years of service at the time of his Retired banker William “Bill’ Smith retirement, died at age 97, leaving a legacy that won’t be soon duplicated. State Toursim plan could help Mr. Smith, a lifelong resident of Woodbury During 2015, Cannon County Chamber passed away on Octo- of Commerce members learned of state ber 30, 2015. He was plans to revitalize its rural trails program, born on June 10, 1918 which in turn could help promote tourism to the late George here. Stanton Smith and The news came during a visit by the Linda Brevard Smith. newly selected Commissioner of Tour- “Bill was constant- ism Development, Kevin Triplett . Gov. ly promoting Cannon Bill Haslam recently appointed Triplett County and what a to replace resigning Commissioner Susan good place it was to Whitaker. live, work and raise Triplett was vice president of public af- Bill Smith a family. He touched fairs for Bristol Motor Speedway. Prior to the lives of a countless joining Bristol in 2005, he worked in vari- number of people during his 50+ years at ous roles for NASCAR, ultimately serving the bank,” said Andy Bryson, former edi- as managing director of business operator and owner of the Cannon Courier. tions, guiding the operation and admin- The Cannon County Sheriff ’s Department grabbed a major drug bust near Readyville. Like many other people, the Smith fam- istration of NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series, Arrested were Ivan Garcia Morales (aka Ivan Garcia) along with Rolando Bejerano ily was always close to the Brysons. Smith Nationwide Series and Camping World Morales, both of Bradyville. Authorities seized 137 marijuana plants at the sophisticat- gave many youngsters their fi rst job in Truck Series ed indoor grow operation. Woodbury. Triplett witnessed NASCAR’s decade “My fi rst job was hauling hay during of explosive growth. Among the lessons well with music and youth sports being been erected in Cannon County. the summer for Bill on his farm,” Bryson he learned was “you want to accentuate “two huge growth areas.” The growth is But signage is a problem for att ractions said. “Hayden and I stayed with Steve and what you are,” which applies directly to music-related tourism is an advantage to like Short Mountain Distillery, Kaufman Mike many nights at their home on the old Cannon County. Cannon County and its ties to Uncle Dave said. The state Department of Transporta- Murfreesboro Road just west of the Funer- Cannon County has beauty, the arts and Macon and old-time music. tion won’t allow signs marking the route al Home.” we need to expose that to more people, The “trick” is to link Cannon County to the distillery. “I have had some luck “Bill gave me my fi rst job out of college. the commissioner said. Thanks to the In- to nearby, but much larger counties like with local landowners” in placing signage He would always have some errands to ternet that exposure is now multifaceted Rutherford, Williamson and Davidson but the state has warned the signs must run for him or somebody. We always talk- between the “baby boomers, millenniums where residents haven’t heard of, much not be on the state right-of-way and signs ed on Monday morning about our week- and generation X who all are looking for less visited, the many att ractions of the on I-24 and I-40 are impossible because of end. I can’t say enough good things about something new to do.” Woodbury area. the distance involved. Bill,” said Craig Mears of Woodbury. The State of Tennessee is well known for “We would like to see more support for “We don’t want to change Cannon Smith provided important linkage be- its tourism maps, which were voted the our events,” said Billy Kaufman of Short County but instead celebrate what exists,” tween the Cannon County of yesteryear best in the nation, he said. “While I prefer Mountain Distillery. “gett ing the word Kaufman said. “In 15 minutes you can be and today’s 21st Century way of conduct- a map myself, a lot of young people have out is expensive. We’re going everything a million miles away.” ing business. never held a map in their hands,” prefer- we can to bring people here. We’re telling “I can’t say enough good things about ring to use the Internet, Triplett said. Be- them ‘To Escape to the Country.’” Good news about hospital what he has done for me, my family and cause of that, the state is looking to “tell its A promotion being planned for the our community. They broke the mold story in diff erent ways.” original state Route 1 could help Cannon Cannon County Chamber of Commerce when he was made. Prayers to all of his When it comes to tourist att ractions, County get the message out, said Triplett . offi cers received good news about St. family and friends,” said Tim Gentry, Tennessee is fortunate. “We don’t have That roadway, now known bett er as US Thomas Stones River Hospital in Septem- Bill’s co-worker at Smith Funeral Home. to create it ... we have it,” Triplett said. 70S, cuts through Cannon County. Signs ber 2015. Smith followed the legacy of communi- But the face of tourism is changing as marking that fi rst roadway have already See 2015, Page 9 Woodbury’s Annie Cox, Ricky Cope applauded DAN WHITTLE Part 2 of a Series Service, talks about being Wood- Courier Correspondent bury’s fi rst African American mayor in the years 2000-2008. People of African descent in “Mr. Cope before serving two “If there is a word above ‘hon- Colonial, Revolutionary and An- terms as mayor of Woodbury, or,’ I’d use it,” Cope proclaimed. tebellum America, and people and who was unopposed for elec- “Growing up in Woodbury, and such as Ricky Cope and the late tion in his second four-year term, then, being elected as mayor has Annie Cox, are credits to the hu- is another example of an eff ective been such an honor.” man race, confi rmed historian/ public servant,” added Marthal. He moved to Middle Tennes- storyteller Barbara Marthal. “I’m advised he also served on see at age 3, from Chicago. Former Woodbury Mayor the Woodbury City Council 17 “Woodbury people are special. Cope and educator Mrs. Cox long years prior to being Wood- My wife and I are still amazed are the type people author Mar- bury’s fi rst black mayor.” when our neighbors throw up thal spotlights in presentations When Marthal speaks, histori- their hands and wave when driv- throughout America involving ans listen. ing down a country road,” Cope accomplishments of “people of “Historian Barbara Marthal accounted. “I wouldn’t want to color in the South.” did an excellent, enlightening live anywhere but Cannon Coun- “The late Annie Cox is exactly presentation recently at the ty.” Ricky Cope The late Annie Cox the type of example I point out Rutherford County Historical Current Woodbury Mayor as outstanding,” confi rmed Mar- Society’s annual awards dinner/ Author Marthal’s third great “I wrote this book so that chil- Harold Patrick agrees with Mar- thal, herself an African American banquet,” confi rmed Shirley grandfather back was a slave, dren with Confederate ancestors thal’s assessment of the late Mrs. and retired Southern educator. Ann Jones, historian/author of and another of her ancestry ac- would be encouraged to research Cox, whose grave at Hoover “During her six decades of teach- multiple Civil War books in re- companied his master to war, and discuss with pride those Cemetery in Woodbury cannot ing and coaching in elementary lation to Cannon and Rutherford and later, received a Confederate members of their family heri- hold the accolades of her life’s school, it’s likely Annie impact- counties. “She doesn’t hesitate in pension. tage,” Marthal penned. impact on community. ed more students positively than pointing prideful to her Southern She has authored a children’s Former Mayor Cope, who “‘Miss’ Annie surpassed ‘race’ any woman in history of Cannon heritage, and the fact she’s of Af- book entitled, “Fighting for Free- serves today at age 62 as director in our community,” Patrick con- County.” rican descent.” dom: A Documented Story. of Cannon County Ambulance See WOODBURY, Page 9 See Cannon Blast on Page 7 MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AA/EEO/disability/vet PAGE 2 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015 CANNON COURIER Is Your Life in Balance? Healthy Habits to Try in 2016 Is your life in balance? The and organizational needs. new year is a great time to • Documenting your day not OBITUARIES take stock of your routine only keeps you organized, and make improvements but also provides you with where necessary. an opportunity to look back and refl ect on your Gladys Young Prater Emma Gladys Pope Here are some thoughtful life’s accomplishments, habits to consider memories and milestones Morrison, TN resident and Cannon County, TN native Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native incorporating into your day from the year. Gladys Young Prater, age 85, was born May 17, 1930 and Emma Gladys Pope, age 90, was born November 5, in the coming year. died December 18, 2015 at Raintree Manor following an 1925 and died December 17, 2015 at NHC Healthcare in Balanced Diet, Balanced extended illness. McMinnville following an extended illness. Find Time to Decompress Life • If you’re a morning • Maintaining a healthy, Retired from McMinnville Garment Company and a Retired from Carrier Air Conditioning Company and person, get out of bed 30 balanced diet will help you member of Morrison Church of Christ, she was the a member of Grange Hall Church of Christ, she was the minutes earlier than normal feel great, and can increase daughter of the late Houston and Hester Parker Young. daughter of the late Bryan and Lodema Roberts Bouldin. to wake up with your your focus, energy levels She was married June 27, 1949 to Bobby Lloyd Prater who She was married August 8, 1942 to Bernice Pope who favorite coff ee or tea and and productivity. preceded her in death on September 28, 2011. In addition preceded her in death on September 10, 1991. In addition think about what you need • Plan out your meals to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by to accomplish for the day. ahead of time before going by mother-in-law and father-in-law, Shelah and Maurine son, Charles L. Pope; and two sisters, Pauline McCormick • More of a night owl? shopping by marking them Prater; and sister-in-law, Jean Young. and Birdie Grissom. Spend at least 30 minutes in a calendar. This will give before going to sleep to you more time during the She is survived by daughter, Pam Grizzle (Michael She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Lannie unplug from technology week to cook and prepare Jordan) of Morrison, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Judy Pope of Woodbury, TN and Greg Pope of and relax with a new book meals, without having to and Roxanne Prater of Morrison, TN; grandson, Cain Morrison, TN; three grandchildren and spouses, Susan and you’ve had on your list to make frequent trips to the Prater and wife Brandi of Christiana, TN; granddaughter, Heath Nokes, Carla and Brian Parker, and Marcie Pope; read. store or feel tempted to grab Chelsey Grissom and husband Mike of McMinnville; two four great-grandchildren, Sam, Ashlyn and Eli Nokes, and • Schedule time for exercise take-out. You’ll be more great-grandsons, Aiden and Asher Grissom; several step- Emily Parker; two brothers and sister-in-law, J.C. and Rosie to reduce stress and likely to stick with the habit grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; brother, Bouldin of Morrison, TN and Wilmus Bouldin of Morrison, maintain a healthy lifestyle. if you love the calendar you Millard Young of Woodbury, TN; sister and brother-in- TN; sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Rayburn Holt Planning workouts ahead use, so consider something law, Flossie and Buell Warren of McMinnville; and several of Morrison, TN; and several nieces and nephews also of time will make you more easy on the eyes, such as nieces and nephews also survive. survive. likely to stick to them. an AT-A-GLANCE fashion planner. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December Write Everything Down • Cooking your own fresh 21, 2015 in High’s Chapel with Jon Simmons offi ciating. 20, 2015 in High’s Chapel with James Nelson and Titus • Handwritt en notes and meals can help keep your Burial will follow in Morrison Cemetery. Visitation will be Ward offi ciating. Burial will follow in Bascom Cemetery. to-do lists will reinforce bank account balanced, and from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and from 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday your memory of the tasks is often much healthier than until the time of service Monday at High’s. and from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service Sunday at you need to conquer. They food from a restaurant. And High’s. also give you the option to spending time in the kitchen Arrangements by HIGH FUNERAL HOME, McMinnville, look at what you need to do is also a stress reliever for TN (931)473-2137. Arrangements by HIGH FUNERAL HOME, McMinnville, for the day and prioritize some people. Make a fresh TN (931)473-2137. the list. Consider a personal art-- the beginning of a new Cannon Courier, December 30, 2015 planner, such as those year is the perfect time to Woodbury, Tennessee Cannon Courier, December 30, 2015 from the popular AT-A- make positive changes to Woodbury, Tennessee GLANCE collection, which how you schedule and includes a variety of styles organize your time. that refl ect your personality MIDDLE TENNESSEE SCHOOL OF PREACHING AND BIBLICAL STUDIES New Year’s Food Resolutions The Spring Semester of the Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Bibli- to Improve Wellbeing cal Studies begins on Thursday, January 7th 2016. Class sessions meet every Thursday evening for 13 weeks; they are open to all; they are free and Improving one’s overall include bananas, dark programmed sett ings and classes can be taken for credit. wellbeing is often top-of- leafy greens, black beans, an LED control panel to mind when New Year’s avocados, strawberries, quickly create recipes with Middle Tennessee School Of Preaching resolutions are made. peas, quinoa, almonds, a single touch. Bethany Church of Christ Positive lifestyle changes chia seeds and rolled are heavily rooted in the oats. Shopping tip: these Stick to It 5066 Nashville Hwy, McMinnville TN kitchen -- start there and foods are typically located Thursday Nights 6:00 - 9:00 PM take simple steps to achieve around the perimeter of the Now that you’ve bett er health. market. committ ed to a whole foods- centered eating regimen, Whole Foods Focus Mealtime Magic at Home ensure old habits stay in the 6-7:00 pm Hebrews Jim Boyd past. 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And and hydrogenated fats. whole-food ingredients. lastly-- it’s okay to indulge IN MEMORIAM Build a recipe for success Heathy eating can be a here and there. You will be with an ongoing grocery breeze with a wealth of successful if you are happy list that incorporates mealtime ideas that take 30 about your choices and natural foods you’re excited minutes or less to prepare. don’t feel restricted. to try, and begin to make A high-performance Focus on this new small swaps. If it seems blender, like the Vitamix approach to eating to set like an adventure, you’ll 780, makes it easy to whip out on the right course to The family of Ricky Bell would like to take this be inspired to avoid high- up plant-based concoctions optimal health. 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A special thank you goes out to Kenny Gil- ley and Korie of Woodbury Funeral Home, Resolve to Save for Travel in 2016 Cannon County Ambulance Service , Darrell Young and The Cannon County Sheriff s De- If your budget didn’t allow track your spending and by directing this money to you to take the vacation ensure you have more your vacation fund. partment. you wanted in 2015, don’t coming in than going out. • Consider coupons: let the same reason hinder Make your budgeting as Vacation packages found We also want to thank special friends Gary your wanderlust in 2016. seamless as possible with on daily deal sites can be Nichols, Jeff Reed and Lee Wayne Nichols. A few resolutions, made Casio’s new CLASSWIZ fx- just the ticket you need to around the New Year, 991EX scientifi c calculator. get the vacation you want can help you reach your • Budget your time: Before for less. Other travel sites vacation goal. making any travel plans, often off er special rates check your job’s vacation if you bundle purchases. Here are a few quick tips to policy so you can budget Investigate these options consider: your days off from work before resigning yourself to accordingly. If you don’t an expensive a la carte plan. • Contribute to a vacation get paid time off from • Be on time: A missed savings account: Big travel work, the pay cut is also an fl ight or train could cost purchases, like airfare and important item to consider you a prett y penny you hotel accommodations, in your fi nancial budget. did not account for when are hefty withdrawals if • Temporarily skip extras: drawing up your vacation you don’t set aside money Which of your daily budget. Invest in a watch specifi cally for a vacation. expenses are necessary that will help you stay true Earmark a portion of each and which are optional? to your itinerary, such as paycheck to send straight Consider packing your Casio’s line of EDIFICE to a dedicated vacation lunch for a month or using timepieces. savings account. Once it’s the company coff eemaker You don’t need to there, don’t touch it until instead of indulging in a defer your vacation again it’s time to pay for your daily latt e at the café around this year. A few tips can trip. the block. At the end of keep you on track for a • Create a budget: A the month, calculate the memorable vacation. budget is the only way to savings and “pay yourself”

For up to date obituary information, go to www.cannoncourier.com December 30, 2015 CANNON COURIER PAGE 3 News from the Mountain BY CAROL GUNTER

Reﬂ ect on the Greatest Gift of All

Hi and hope everyone is they see Jesus in us and as millions of dollars and doing okay. There might want that inner peace and endorsements from Nike be some severe weather joy that only He can give a or Michelin tires or even in store for us later on in person if they will accept McDonald’s and no telling the day around here this Him as their Lord and per- who else could have been Wednesday, December sonal Savior. We do not coming our way. NASA 23rd. With the weather know where He will re- keeps ringing my phone so warm and balmy you turn to gather His children off the hook. You know know some-thing’s a brew- home so Let’s be found they would pay big bucks ing in the atmosphere. busy working the fi elds for if Bobby could round up Did you get to celebrate souls to be added to His the litt le green fellas and Jesus Christ’s birthday, De- kingdom. that cow, too, and turn cember 25th? We owe our Please keep the follow- them in to NASA. Our pic- very existence here to him. ing people on your prayer tures would be in every big Way to much emphasis put list: Jody Reedy, Ruth or major newspaper in the on the buying of gifts and Brown, Mai Nell Melton country and maybe at least not on the true meaning and family in the passing one outside its borders. of Christmas - the birth of her daughter, Kathy Mega rich we would be of Jesus - the greatest gift Martin, Fay Pitt s, Tracy and our autographs even this world has been given. Neal, Edith Miller, Luther litt le kids would want if Only He can give us eter- Lawrence, Denise Stanton, they couldn’t get Big Bird’s nal life to be spent with the families of Wanda Zeh or Barney’s. I’ll have to Him. So slow it down and and Brenda Vanderpool. talk to Bobby and fi nd out refl ect on the slow it down Gracie Bratcher doing so if he’s a good tracker and and refl ect on the goodness much bett er when I got to could possible get on the of the Lord and the many see and talk to her the other “now very cold trail” of the countless times He has day. aliens and the cow. He re- gott en you through trials Visitors at our house really just lucked up on spot- of hurt and heartache you cently Lynn and Brenda ting them in the fi rst place have experienced in your Underwood and Katie and on the highway that eve- life. You didn’t know if Hunter. Lynn and Hunter ning, but he’ll probably be you were going to survive love to go deer hunting as expecting to be paid a large did you? -- or even more that is a passion of theirs. sum by me to do this. Not you may not have wanted No deer as of late have going to happen as he bun- to go on -- but deep down I spott ed in the fi eld near gled this great opportunity you knew He was there the mountain ans I usu- for us to be rolling in the as always (your only true ally do. Come to think dough for lett ing them go friend) to pick you up and of it, no turkeys (Of the free. *** renew your strength to feathered kind) have I seen If you have any news for keep going though your either. The “Litt le green the column, just give me a heart was in so many men” may be responsible call (615) 563-4429. Have a pieces. Living life here at for n one seeing any deer great day! times hard to do, but just or turkeys around here. I remember there is heaven told you they like pizza so *** awaiting us if we will only just maybe they like a wide Humble yourselves in the live for Him and let others variety of foods. I’m now sight of the Lord, and He shall know about Jesus by what thinking Bobby should lift you up. James 4:10 we say and do and how we not have turned the litt le lead our daily lives. May aliens or that cow loose Special Kids Provides Christmas for 350 in Need Happy New Years & Thank You to the Following Locations for Carrying the Cannon Courier from Week to Week

Family Resources Staff - (L to R) Candice Payne, family resources coordinator; Sheri Weber, director of family resources; Kaitlin Gay, family resources coordinator; Staff stand in front of a sanctuary full of gifts for Cornelius Christmas at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Murfreesboro. Sanctuary Full of Gifts- Special Kids partner, Trinity Presbyterian Church, allowed Special Kids to use their sanctuary and fi ll it with gifts for families from December 14- 18

Special Kids Therapy who come back year after expression of God's love & Nursing Center held year. It's not just giving for my family." its Cornelius Christmas presents. They are giving Special Kids is a program last week to love." Christian therapy and provide gifts for 356 The Special Kids Family nursing center for children individuals in need. Resources Department is with special needs. The "The joy on the families' responsible for identifying Murfreesboro-based faces is unexplainable," the families in need and ministry started with said Sheri Weber, Special matching them with one child in 1998 and has Kids director of family a community sponsor grown to serve over 3,000 resources. "They stand while keeping everything children from 18 counties there and cry. They are confi dential. Sponsors in middle Tennessee. so humbled, and for one range from individuals, For more information on moment, they don't have families, employee groups, Special Kids, please visit to worry." and Sunday school classes specialkidstn.com or call Families caring for who come together to 615.893.4892. children with special provide for an individual needs often face fi nancial family. burdens and have "We help the parents, diffi culty aff ording gifts too," said Weber. "It's about for the Christmas tree. At helping the whole family." Special Kids, the Cornelius This year sponsors Christmas program allows provided toys, bikes, and individuals and groups clothes for the children. from the community to Families were also given give back to families who food, towels, shampoo, need fi nancial support the household items, coats, most. This year, 92 families and shoes to help fi ll their were served through the ongoing needs. generosity of the local "Including us in the community. Cornelius Christmas "It is so rewarding for program has provided us to see the excitement what my husband and from the community," said I could not," said one Weber. "It has become a anonymous recipient. tradition for our sponsors "Special Kids is a tangible PAGE 4 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015

Courier Columnist New Years a William R. Fryar, Publisher Mike West, Editor great time to Cindy Haley, Advertising

Published each Wednesday at 113 West Main St., Woodbury, TN 37190 refl ect on past Phone: (615) 563-2512 Fax: (615) 563-2519 New Years always seems like a good “It had to [email protected] [email protected] time to refl ect forward and backward. be in Words of Wisdom OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Smyrna neighbor Danny Hargrove fact, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and I moseyed back in time to Gile’s a few Dan Whittle Hill, Danny’s rural boyhood home near degrees U.S.P.S. No. 088-480 downtown Eagleville and to my own below 32 Periodical Postage Paid at Woodbury, TN Missouri farm roots. degrees, the freezing point, to make sure With it being below freezing the meat stayed cold, in order not to 28-degrees outside, Danny revisited spoil. That allowed the men folks time Subscription Rates: “hog killing day 1954 back on the farm.” to butcher our family’s fi ve hogs that we $24 per year in Cannon County ₂₇ per year in Tennessee $30 per year out of state “Although our farm was technically had fatt ened up with extra corn and slop over the line in Williamson County, we leading up to hog killing time.” Advertising: The publisher reserves the right to claimed Eagleville as our home town,” That brought a memory of my own reject or to cancel at any time any advertisement Danny stepped back to boyhood days. farming father. or any other material submitt ed for publication. “We had great neighbors, like Mr. “Daddy Whitt le was the one chosen Malcolm Pitt s. And Gile’s Hill was a to shoot the hogs. It was farm pride to great place to grow up. My fi rst memory only take one expensive bullet, and fi re it of ‘hog killing day’ goes back to age 9, between the pig’s eyes, to kill it instantly when I was promoted to stirring and and not make if suff er,” I added. tending the ‘cracklings.’” We both recalled that if the cold “And I’d walk a mile today for some weather hit on a holiday, it didn’t stop of Mary Alice Lamb’s legendary fried farm families from killing hogs. chitlin’s (chitt erlings aka hog guts),” “I recall we killed hogs several times at Danny added. “And I want my beloved Thanksgiving,” Danny noted. grandchildren, Jason (age 5) and Chloe “And one year, when cold weather (4) to know this important family history fi nally hit in late December, we killed they’ll never experience.” hogs on a cold and blustery Christmas For unlearned college-educated folks, Day,” I recalled. a crackling is glob of pig fat, with a “We prayed and gave thanks to particle of meat att ached, when rendered have the meat to eat later in the year, (cooked down), yielded hot grease, after we’d seasoned the sausage and and when allowed to cool, it turns into preserved it in fruit jars, and cured the lard for future vitt les-cooking needs bacon, hams and shoulders,” Danny throughout the year. described. “I remember how good those hot tasty “I remember Daddy Whitt le taking an those ‘cracklings’ were, but you best not extra ham and shoulder to this needy eat too many, for they’d make a farm boy and sickly sharecropper/part-time sick to his stomach,” Danny gazed back preacher man’s family who lived near through his window of memories at age our farm,” I shared back to another 66. century. “Cooking cracklings in our big black “Neighbors would help neighbors. wash kett le, meant something else too,” Ain’t that way in our country no more,” Danny added. “It meant you got to stand friend Danny assessed in the present. next to the big warm fi re, which was And that was the way it was, back in good since it was freezing cold.” Americana’s small family farm era that Courier Editor With this mile post memory, we has faded forever in the past. talked about our loving, but tough “farm *** mothers.” (Writer’s Note: Danny Hargrove and I “Momma (the late Annie Walker have one more experience in common. Yep, got New Years Hargrove) was a small-framed lady, but His Uncle Joe Eady (deceased) was noted strong for her size,” Danny shared. “She for smoked and barbecued whole sticks could handle a knife and axe well on of baloney at his small barbecue joint Resolutions mastered hog-butchering days.” formerly located back in the 1990s at the “My mother (the late Ruby Lee end of Weakley Lane north of Smyrna. I When it comes to New Year’s Managing Whitt le) was also small, but strong in would often take my citifi ed newspaper Resolutions, I’ve got one of the Top stress? her shoulders, arms and hands, which pals from Nashville and Murfreesboro to served her well as she ‘blocked’ the hams dine on his Uncle Joe’s cuisine. I only 10 whipped. and shoulders on hog killing days back Just how tasty was Uncle Joe Eady’s Pause. And that resolution is experience in Missouri,” I shared with friend Danny barbecued baloney? “quit smoking.” that once a Boy. “Uncle Joe’s baloney was so good, I haven’t smoked since college week when “And Mother Hargrove seasoned up some country music stars would come and that’s been a while. In fact, I deadline some of the best-tasting sausage you and buy entire sticks, and take it on their am saving a cigar that I received for rolls around. ever put in your mouth,” Danny added. airplanes and buses,’ Danny verifi ed.) helping in a wedding six or seven Gett ing that “Daddy (Herbert ‘Bubba’ Hargrove) years ago. I look at it every once in newspaper was a good, honest hard-working *** a while and that’s about it when it out on time sharecropper in that era.” May your New Year be blessed and fi lled I asked friend Danny the requirements with good health and prosperity! Thanks comes to smoking. can be a bit My Take of a good old-fashioned hog killing day: for reading. But while we are at it, we might stressful as well do a survey of what the U.S. especially Mike West government describes as the Top 10 when that New Year’s Resolutions. slavedriving publisher Ron Fryar At the top of the list is (you gets to snapping his bullwhip. guessed it) “lose weight.” Here’s When it comes to managing debt, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR the rest taken in order: I have that one whipped. There’s Lett ers are welcome on any subject printed in the pages of this newspaper. Volunteer to help others, quit bound to be a lott ery card with my All lett ers must be under 250 words and are subject to editing for improper lan- smoking, get a bett er education, name on it. Or there’s always the guage and verifi ed by address or phone number. save money, get fi t, eat healthy Publisher’s Clearing House. I’ve food, manage stress, manage debt, been playing that one for years and Lett ers may be sent online to [email protected] take a trip, reduce, reuse and I can see myself winning at least or by mail to Lett ers, Cannon Courier, recycle and drink less alcohol. $10,000 a month any day now. 113 West Main St. When it comes to losing weight, “Get a bett er education.” Heck, Woodbury, TN 37190 I count it a successful year when I went to MTSU. It doesn’t get any I lose those extra holiday pounds bett er than that. Besides the campus gained during Thanksgiving and is now so big, I get lost everytime I Christmas. It’s tough to predict even think about going there. how I will do on that account “Taking a trip” is a favorite Courier columnist this year since I dined at IHOP resolution. Heck, I’m already (International House of Pancakes) planning a major adventure to for Thanksgiving and had at least either Short Mountain or maybe The story behind two major Christmas meals. Oops, even McMinnville in the next make that three. week or two. And there’s always I did eat some “healthy food” Florida… Virginia’s letter which is number 8 on the list. “Reduce, reuse and recycle” Yes, I did eat a bite of salad is another resolution that is near last week, not including a bit and dear to heart. At the Courier, to Santa Claus of lett uce on my ham or turkey we recycle aluminum cans and sandwiches. It’s doubtful if my newspapers and all sorts of stuff . In the fall of 1897, 8-year-old Virginia University. Media Matt ers “salad” counteracted all the hash- Of course, “we” doesn’t necessarily O’Hanlon had a problem: some of her Later she brown casserole, broccoli, rice and mean “me.” I did, I think it was on friends had told her there was no Santa became Larry Burriss CHEESE that I devoured. Note: May 18, actually recycle some cans Claus. Her father suggested she write The a teacher New York Sun’s “Question and Answer” and school from my trusty car to the Courier’s Cheese is short for Velvett a. Yum! section, so here’s what she wrote. administrator. Hmmm, let’s see. I did recycling bin. Honest! “Dear Editor: I am eight years old. Some What seems particularly interesting “volunteer” to help various people That leaves us with the fi nal of my litt le friends say there is no Santa about the editorial is it goes beyond lose weight by eating their share of resolution, number 10 on the list: Claus. Papa says ‘If you see it in ‘The Sun’ simply answering a litt le girl’s question. the Christmas goodies. Drink less alcohol. it’s so.’ Please tell me the truth, is there a Church could have told her “No, there Wait a minute, I did manage to Trouble is, if I try to keep all the Santa Claus?” isn’t a Santa Claus,” and then explained save some money. (Only to spend it other nine resolutions it will force Editorial writer Frank Church replied all the reasons why. Or, he could have over the holidays.) me to drink more alcohol. I can’t to Virginia’s question in what has become just said “Yes, there is a Santa Claus,” but As for gett ing “fi t,” what’s that? help it. Keeping up with all those one of the most famous editorials in what good would that have done, besides newspaper history. But because the confi rm what children around the world resolutions is stressful. It’s a vicious I throw an occasional fi t. In fact, I newspaper had a policy of keeping its believe? can throw a prett y good one every circle. editorials anonymous, Church was not But instead, in fewer than 500 words, once in a while. So I’m left with one option: identifi ed as the author until after his Church uses symbolism and logic to As for gett ing “fi t,” that is Forget all those resolutions. (Except death in 1906. answer a litt le girl’s question on an adult going to be an uphill batt le for the one about smoking). This holiday exchange has become part level. He sustained her child-like faith, sure. Fitness reminds me of the Besides one out of 10 isn’t too of American popular culture and is often while at the same time illustrating ideals annual run on Short Mountain. bad? Have a Happy New Year! reprinted during the holiday season. that would appeal to adults. The only way I could do that is if I As for the litt le girl in the story, she “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus” tripped and rolled down the entire 2016, I think ... uh, let me see, grew up and became a teacher. She resonates today as much as it did in 1897. earned a master’s degree from Columbia It is a piece of linguistic legerdemain that here we come. mountain. University and a doctorate from Fordham is as magical as the subject it addresses. December 30, 2015 CANNON COURIER PAGE 5

Stones River Mall helps animal rescue operation Murfreesboro – Christ- dogs.” tions will be distributed mas came early for Oper- Operation Education to families fostering the ation Education Animal Animal Rescue, also more than 50 animals Rescue, when Stones Riv- known as OpEd, is a currently in Operation er Mall and Doggie’s Day 501(c)3 non-profi t, all- Education’s program. Out presented the group breed, foster-based animal The organization has with cash donations and rescue group serving Mid- plans to open a facility in more than 60 bags of dog dle Tennessee. Its mission 2016, and Thorburn says food. to educate the community that with the communi- Donations were col- on the importance of being ty’s support, that dream lected during Stones Riv- a responsible pet own- can become a reality. er Mall’s annual Paws & er; to provide a safe and Sterling Organization Claus, sponsored by Dog- healthy haven for abused, 340 Royal Poinciana Way, gie’s Day Out. Shoppers neglected, and unwanted Suite 316 Palm Beach, FL were invited to bring dogs animals; and to emphasize 33480 Tel 561-835-1810 and cats to have profes- the availability and impor- Fax 561-833-4118 www. sional photos taken with tance of spaying and neu- sterlingorganization.com the Jolly Ol’ Fellow, and tering. To learn more about those who donated a bag “We are so thankful for Operation Education, vis- of dog food received a free the community’s support it www.opedanimalres- print. of our program, especially cue.com. “Our Paws & Claus is during the holidays,” said For information about Donations left at Stones River Mall were ample around the Christmas Tree extremely popular, and Shelly Thorburn, volun- Stones River Mall’s spe- we take that opportunity teer and foster mom. “We cial events, sales and to support our local pet are overwhelmed with the more, visit www.Stones- community,” said Melin- response from this year’s RiverMall.com or call 615- TDCI Securities Division da Noblitt , marketing and Paws & Claus.” 896-4486. events manager for Stones Thorburn explained River Mall. “Our Break- how the dog food dona- Releases Top fast with Santa event benefi ts Beesley Animal Check website for details at charlesatnip.com Investor Threats Foundation, so it’s fi tt ing that pet night with Santa Featuring: Other Listings: benefi ts a variety of local REDUCED: animal rescues.” Land for Sale Will Daniel The Tennessee be tempting to investors, fi eld in a second state, Doggie’s Day Out se- Department of Commerce especially seniors and and the off erings made to Road. 8.75 Acres, lects a diff erent local dog SOLD nice building & Insurance’s (TDCI) others living on a fi xed prospective investors in rescue each year to serve site with utilities Securities Division is income. Promissory notes states other than the initial as the benefi ciary of all available. releasing a list of top generally are used by two states. As a result, the donations collected investor threats and urges companies to raise capital. there is less chance of an 3 Tracks on during Paws & Claus. Pedigap Rd investors to use caution Legitimate promissory investor dropping by a Middle Tennessee Trea- when approached with notes are marketed almost well site or a nonexistent sures and Large Breed 11.15 Acres on unsolicited investments, exclusively to sophisticated company headquarters. Rescue have both re- 12455 Nashville Hwy Short Mtn Hwy especially those involving or corporate investors with Such a structure also makes ceived donations in the House & 5 Acres Beautiful tract promissory notes, oil and the resources to research it diffi cult for authorities of land, great past. building site. gas deals and real estate thoroughly the companies and victims to identify and “It’s a pleasure to work investment opportunities, issuing the notes and to expose the fraud. with organizations like CHARLES D. ATNIP REALTY & AUCTION CO. including non-traded real determine whether the 3. Real estate- Operation Education and Harry Lee Barnes, Affi liate Broker estate investment trusts. issuers have the capacity to invesments: Troublesome Stones River Mall, who “Education and pay the promised interest real estate-related really care about dogs,” Offi ce 615-597-1521 Cell 615-542-1010 information are an and principal. Most investments identifi ed said Denise O’Connell Home 615-765-5243 or 931-939-2345 investor’s best defense promissory notes must by securities regulators King, owner of Doggie’s against investment be registered as securities included non-traded real Day Out. “I feel like we’re [email protected] fraud,” TDCI Assistant with the SEC and the states estate investment trusts www.charlesatnip.com really making a diff er- property shown by appointment Commissioner for in which they are sold. (REITs), timeshare resales, ence in the lives of these Securities Frank Borger- 1. Average investors and brokered mortgage Gilligan said. “Investors should be cautious about notes. These types of should always be wary off ers of promissory notes products often carry of unsolicited fi nancial with a duration of nine higher risk. For example, advice or investment months or less, which in non-traded REITs are sold opportunities.” some circumstances do not directly to investors and are The top threats to require registration. Short- not traded on exchanges (as investors were determined term notes that appear to are conventional REITs). by surveying members be exempt from securities Non-traded REITS can of the North American registration have been the be risky and have limited Securities Administrators source of most – but not all liquidity, which may make Association, of which – of the fraudulent activity them unsuitable for certain the Tennessee Securities involving promissory notes investors. Division is a member, identifi ed by regulators. 4. Ponzi Schemes: The #!# ###!## ## to identify the fi ve most 2. Oil/Gas premise is simple: Pay # #!# # #"#!#! # problematic products, Investments: Many oil early investors with money # #!# "### "# practices or schemes. The and gas investment raised from later investors. following were cited most opportunities, while The only people certain # #"# ## # often: involving varying to make money are the 1. Unregistered Products/ degrees of risks to the promoters who set the Unlicensed Salesmen: The investor, are legitimate Ponzi in motion. off er of securities by an in their marketing and Before making any individual without a valid responsible in their decisions with your money, securities license should operations. However, as ask questions, make sure be a red alert for investors. in many other investment you understand the risks, Con artists also try to opportunities, it is not and contact the Tennessee bypass stringent state unusual for unscrupulous Securities Division for registration requirements promoters to att empt to detailed background to pitch unregistered take advantage of investors information about those investments with a promise by engaging in fraudulent who sell securities or give of “limited or no risk” and practices. Fraudulent oil investment advice, as well high returns. and gas deals frequently as about the products 2. Promissory Notes: In are structured with the being off ered. an environment of low limited partnership (or The Securities Division interest rates, the promise other legal entity) in one can be reached at 1-800- of high-interest-bearing state, the operation and 863-9117 or via our website. promissory notes may physical presence of the

About the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance: TDCI is charged with protecting the interests of consumers while providing fair, effi cient oversight and a level fi eld of competition for a broad array of industries and professionals doing business in Tennessee. Our divisions include the Athletic Commission, Consumer Aff airs, Tennessee Corrections Institute, Emergency Communications Board, Fire Prevention, Insurance, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, Peace Offi cers Standards and Training, Regulatory Boards, Securities, and TennCare Oversight. PAGE 6 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015 227,102 enroll in TN Marketplace coverage Meat ‘n’ Potatoes

As of December 19, the were automatically re- their monthly premiums number of consumers enrolled after December more aff ordable. signed up for Marketplace 19. If a consumer realized 3. For 2016, 87 percent MIKE VINSON coverage surged to after the deadline for of returning Tennessee more than 8.2 million coverage starting January HealthCare.gov nationally, including 1 that there is a bett er plan consumers could save 227,102 in Tennessee. for their family, they can an average of $726 Those who selected a plan come back and make a annually in premiums by December 17 or were change any time before the before tax credits for a auto reenrolled will have end of Open Enrollment plan in the same level of coverage eff ective January on January 31, 2016. coverage by returning 1, 2016. High consumer Open Enrollment for to shop. If a consumer demand as we neared the 2016 health coverage at realized after the deadline enrollment deadline for HealthCare.gov began for coverage starting January 1 coverage, as well November 1, 2015 January 1 that there is a as the automatic renewal and individuals can bett er plan for their family, process, contributed to still enroll in coverage they can come back and this overall total. through January 31, make a change any time “Millions of Americans 2016. Consumers before the end of Open will start 2016 with the should visit HealthCare. Enrollment on January 31, quality and aff ordable gov or CuidadodeSalud. 2016. health coverage they gov to review their 4. When Tennessee want and need to keep coverage options, learn customers visit their families healthy and about what fi nancial HealthCare.gov they’ll fi nancially secure,” said assistance is available, or fi nd a variety of quality Department of Health and to sign up or re-enroll in a health coverage options Human Services Secretary plan that best meets their available. For 2016, Sylvia Burwell. “We are needs. Tennessee consumers can encouraged by the strong Having health insurance choose from 4 issuers and start we experienced in when you can aff ord it is an average of 57 plans. the fi rst half of Open now the law. If someone 5. Free confi dential Enrollment for 2016 chooses not to buy health enrollment help is coverage, and know we insurance and could available if people in have ongoing work to do. aff ord to do so, they are at Tennessee have questions We are focused on making risk ofpaying a fee of $695 or want to talk through sure Tennessee families or more. their options with a looking for coverage Five Facts about Open trained professional. understand their options Enrollment in Tennessee: 1. Visit LocalHelp. through the Marketplace, 1. Since Open Enrollment HealthCare.gov to fi nd Abbie Hoffman know about the fi nancial began on Nov. 1, 227,102 a listing enrollment assistance available, and Tennessee consumershave centers and events in your have access to the support selected a plan through community where free, they need to enroll.” December 19. confi dential enrollment These data, for the 2. Plans for 2016 are help is off ered. was colorful fi rst time, refl ect the vast aff ordable, 71 percent of 1. Representatives majority of consumers Tennessee enrollees can at the 24-hour Call who were automatically fi nd plans for $75 or less Center are available every re-enrolled into 2016 a month in premiums day at 1-800-318-2596. Call prankster coverage. The re- after tax credits. Center representatives can enrollment process has Nationwide, about 8 out answer questions and help In the previous column, we including the belief that the struggle not yet been completed so of 10 people who enroll in people enroll in coverage discussed the historical impact between social classes is a major as it continues, upcoming health coverage through over the phone. of “The Chicago Eight” (later to force in history and that there should snapshots will include HealthCare.gov qualify become “The Chicago Seven”). Of eventually be a society in which additional consumers who for fi nancial help to make the original Chicago Eight, Abbie there are no classes. Hoff man, arguably was the most I fi nd the “Groucho Marxist” TN licenses 100th captive insurance fi rm colorful, the most celebrated, and reference amusingly coincidental NASHVILLE – The an option for many regulating Tennessee’s left the strongest impression on because Abbie Hoff man, indeed, Tennessee Department of corporations and groups captive insurance industry. American politics and culture. had a wicked sense of humor and Commerce & Insurance wanting to take fi nancial In 2011, Gov. Bill Haslam Thus, this column will delve a quick wit, which he combined to (TDCI) announced the control and manage risks signed the revised State more deeply into the life of Abbot stir up fun-fi lled crowd-gatherings licensing of Tennessee’s by underwriting their of Tennessee’s Captive Howard “Abbie” Hoff man, born on the streets. Still, though, with his 100th captive insurance own insurance rather Statute which made the November 30, 1936, in Worcester, long, thick, black unruly head of company. than paying premiums state’s existing captive Massachusett s. hair, Abbie Hoff man, in fact, puts A captive insurance to third-party insurers. insurance laws more company (called a TDCI’s Insurance Division eff ective, balanced, and As best research can uncover, one in the mind of the late, great “captive”) represents is responsible for properly fl exible. Hoff man, though quite bright, Harpo Marx, he of wild, curly hair rebelled against authority even at and outlandish antics, and a member an early age. One tale has it while of the super comedic Marx Brothers. att ending high school in Worcester, Still, the late Groucho Marx was the Abbie wrote a paper declaring, “God most famous of the Marx Brothers. Preplanning a could not possibly exist, for if he In 1968, Abbie Hoff man was did, there wouldn’t be any suff ering arrested for att empting to enter funeral doesn’t in the world.” Abbie’s teacher tore a House Un-American Activities apart the paper and called Abbie a Committ ee hearing wearing a shirt have to be “communist punk.” Abbie got into a of the same design as the American physical altercation with the teacher fl ag. and was expelled from school. While the British super rock group stressful. Hoff man att ended Brandeis The Who was on stage and between University (located in Waltham, songs at the 1969 Woodstock Let us guide you. Massachusett s), where he was Rock Festival, Abbie Hoff man Call for our free infl uenced by the radical social unexpectedly jumped on the stage views of Herbert Marcuse, a and screamed over the mic, “I planning preeminent fi gure in the early think this is a pile of s..t, while John Leftist Movement. Hoff man Sinclair rots in prison!” The Who’s graduated from Brandeis in 1959 lead guitarist Pete Townshend can :HDFFHSWDOOW\SHVRIOLIHLQVXUDQFHDQGRIIHUSODQVWRVXLW\RXUQHHGV with a B.A. degree in psychology faintly be heard retorting with, and immediately enrolled at the “F..k off . . . ‘f..k off . . . f..k off my University of California, Berkeley, f…..g stage!” (NOTE: John Sinclair 60,7+)81(5$/+20( to pursue a master’s degree in was a poet, writer, and activist who psychology. Berkeley had its own was incarcerated at the time of the reputation as a breeding ground for Woodstock incident.) 0XUIUHHVERUR5RDG free-thinking, free-speaking, anti- Spring 1974, Hoff man skipped :RRGEXU\71 establishment liberals. It stands to bail on a cocaine-related charge. He reason Hoff man consumed mass remained on the run for 6 years, www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net quantities of left-wing ideology surrendering to authorities in the fall during his time at Brandeis and of 1980. Berkeley. November 1986, Hoff man was Abbie Hoff man has been credited arrested, along with several others, with being the architect of the term including Amy Carter, the daughter “Yippie,” which has been defi ned as: of former President Jimmy Carter, a member of a group of politically for trespassing at the University of active hippies. By one means or the Massachusett s Amherst. The charges other, “Yippie” became known as stemmed from a protest against the Youth International Movement, the Central Intelligence Agency for with a pig named “Pigasus” as its allegedly recruiting students on the party leader. Indeed, the Yippies UMass campus. att empted to run the pig Pigasus Sadly enough, Abbie Hoff man as their candidate for president died on April 12, 1989, at the at the 1968 Democratic National relatively young age of 52. The cause Convention, held in Chicago. At of death has been listed as suicide, one point, Chicago Police arrested with Hoff man reportedly overdosing Pigasus and placed the esteemed on a combination of over 100 political swine in an animal shelter. phenobarbital tablets and alcohol. Since Yippies were well known for However, Abbie Hoff man using street antics to stir up att ention remained a “colorful prankster” for their liberal, anti-war causes, right up until the very end, right wingers and even many of the and, further, he left an indelible old-school left wingers att empted to impression on pop culture. either ignore or discredit the Yippie movement. For their theatrical Go to YouTube, type in Abbie pranks on the streets, ABC News is Hoff man, and watch this column credited with referring to Yippies as come to life! the “Groucho Marxists.” Marxism is defi ned as: the political, economic, and social theories of Karl Marx December 30, 2015 CANNON COURIER PAGE 7 THE CANNON BLAST

You can submit items for The Blast by email at [email protected] planned at 6 p.m. with soup, cornbread and desert. Admission is $5.

**** CASA Training To Begin *** Monday, January 4 Country Music Jam Session Children in court custody who have lived with abuse and neglect, lack the confi dence, Pocahontas Community Center understanding and/or words to express their needs and wishes to the court. Court- 1st and 3rd Fridays Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are the child’s independent voice A country music jam sessions is set for the fi rst and third Fridays of each month at in court. Conservatively it is estimated that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are victims of the Pocahontas Community Center, 1441 Pocahontas Road, Morrison. Musicians sign abuse. CASA of the Upper Cumberland’s has an ambitious goal -- a qualifi ed court- up at 5:30 and the music starts at 6 p.m. Open to the public, spectators and dancers appointed advocate available for every victim in the counties we serve. are welcome. Admission is free. For more info call Ray at 615-765-7835 or John 931- CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) conduct volunteer trainings three times 588-1229. each year. A candidate (21 or older) will have an interview scheduled. References will be contacted and a background check is done.(There can be no short-cuts when *** the safety and welfare of the children we serve is at stake.) Approximately 30 hours of training will prepare trainees for advocacy. Among topics Celebrate Recovery to be covered are: For hurts, habits and hang-ups. Every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church. Understanding what is, and what is not abuse/neglect; Contact: Hunter Hay 615-542-2132 Laws regarding child abuse and neglect --past and present; [email protected] Investigation guidelines and reports to the court; Case studies (practice applying knowledge gained throughout training) *** After completing course work, the trainee is sworn-in by the judge of juvenile Community Dinner court. The new CASA Advocate has the court’s authority to speak with, and request Sycamore Baptist Church information from, anyone who has information about the child’s circumstances. A Sycamore Baptist, 7165 Sycamore Creek Road, will hold a community dinner the fi rst summary of fi ndings is submitt ed periodically in a Report to the Court. Wednesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. Donations accepted with the funds going The CASA Volunteer Coordinator will match the new advocate to an available case for a new church building. and will provide any support needed as the volunteer advocate gains confi dence The need for advocates is urgent. Do you believe a child deserves a voice in court, and *** believe you might want to be that voice, print and submit the application found in the “VOLUNTEER” section of our website at htt p://www.uchracasa4children.com, or Arts Center of Cannon County leave a message at (931) 520-9540 or email [email protected]. Will Be Closed December 24 through January 4 *** Happy Holidays! Cannon County Senior Center Music Night **** Friday, January 15 The Gilley Brothers will appear at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Admission is $5. If you drink alot that’s your business. If you want to stop that’s ours. Call 615-653-7914. *** Outdoor Burning Permits *** Now Available It’s again fi re season in Tennessee, and the Division of Forestry is reminding everyone Let WIC Help You and Your Family this Holiday Season in Cannon County that if they intend to do any outdoor burning they are required The holiday season can be a time for increased stress and worries about money. If by state law to obtain a burning permit. The free permits are required October 15th your family is struggling, support for your health and your child’s health is especially through May 15th and can be obtained by telephone or online. A poorly prepared or important. Tennessee WIC can help provide resources to ensure a healthy diet for unatt ended burning debris pile can, under the conditions common in autumn, escape pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5. control and become a destructive wildfi re. The Tennessee Division of Forestry asks If you make less than $3,739 each month for a family of 4, please call the _Cannon everyone to be cautious when doing any outdoor burning. County Health Department at (615)563-4243 to see if you qualify for this program and Before doing any outdoor burning: First call the Division of Forestry for a burning schedule an appointment today! permit at 615-765-7373 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (call on Friday for the weekend) or obtain a permit online at www.burnsafetn.org. If weather *** conditions permit you will be issued a burning permit. If the permit is obtained by phone they will also advise you of any weather conditions such as predicted wind, Coat Donations Sought low humidity or other factors which might call for extra precaution. St. Thomas Hospital St. Thomas Stones River Hospital will be accepting donations of coats, hats & gloves *** to be given out to people in need as well as The Trading Post on Cannon County Senior Center Short Mountain Hwy. Music Night Friday, February 5 *** Lonnie Jones and Tennessee Shine will appear at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Art Center Season Tickets The Arts Center of Cannon County has set its 2016 season with tickets going on sale *** Nov. 2. Season Tickets are just $60 for six shows. The 2016 Season features: Memphis, The Musical- The Tony Award Winning Musical about the birth of rock ‘n’ Hospital Associates Play Santa to Needy Teens roll in the turbulent 1950s.(Rated PG) Saint Thomas DeKalb and Saint Thomas Stones River’s associates look forward to Always...Patsy Cline- The musical based on Patsy Cline’s true story with 27 classic the holidays every year, but it’s not the holiday ham or Christmas egg nog that gets songs. (Rated PG) these two regional hospitals most excited. The staff works hard all year long doing Disney’s The Litt le Mermaid- The all-new full length version based on the animated whatever it takes to bring Christmas to needy teens in their area. From bake sales to 1989 Disney fi lm of the same name. (Rated G) ham raffl es, the associates raise thousands from their own pockets ensuring that the Rock of Ages- Take a trip back to the 1980s in this rock musical featuring the music of teens of the Indian Mound Boys Home have a very Merry Christmas. Journey, Whitesnake, Styx, Bon Jovi, and many more. (Rated PG13) The funds raised provides a new pair of shoes, and an outfi t for each teen. A special The Odd Couple- Neil Simon’s classic buddy comedy. (Rated PG) Christmas party is held in their honor, with a surprise visit from Santa. It takes nearly Chitt y Chitt y Bang Bang- The new stage musical based on the 1968 fi lm. (Rated G) three dozen pizzas to feed these hungry teens. Stockings full of gifts and homemade treats from the dietary department are presented to all, along with a tin of warm *** cookies. Volunteer Mentors Needed “This event is the highlight of our holiday season,” said CEO Sue Conley, “Many for Local TN Promise Students of these boys have no family or home to visit for the holidays, so this is the only Cannon County’s partnering organization for TN Promise needs 20 local volunteer Christmas they will have. Last year, one of the boys asked for tape so that he could mentors to work with high school seniors from the Class of 2016. re-wrap his gifts and open them again on Christmas morning. He said it was the fi rst The time commitment is small, about one hour per month, but the impact is presents he had ever unwrapped. It’s things like this that show us how blessed we signifi cant as volunteers assist students navigating the college-going process and truly are.” encourage them to reach their full potential. “I am always amazed at the outpouring of generosity that comes from our staff when For more information about becoming a mentor, visit www.tnachieves.org or contact we ask,” said Marketing Director Shan Burklow, “They give generously to anyone in Graham Thomas at (615) 604-1306 or [email protected]. The deadline to apply need all year long, not just for a single event. We not only raised money to help the is Nov. 20, 2015. teens at Indian Mound Boys Home, but also adopted seventeen homeless and needy babies in our area - providing them clothes, diapers, and blankets. Our staff was so *** moved by their extreme needs, that they even purchased scarves and gloves for the moms as well. In a way, it’s like we are celebrating Christmas all year long,” Burklow smiled, “Helping others is what our associates do best.” Donate Furniture for Starving Artists The Short Mountain Trading Post is now accepting donations of used furniture and To see more photos from these holiday events, join their facebook pages: Saint household items that folks no longer need. Our Starving Thomas DeKalb Hospital / Saint Thomas Stones River Hospital Artists appreciate these donations very much and are creating wonderful pieces from these throw away items. Call: Savannah at 615-464-7824. *** Thanks so much !! Cannon County Senior Center Music Night *** Friday, February 19 Slick Nickel will appear at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” January 10-March 6 Oaklands Mansion Step back to yesterday and see the common threads that weave together the lives of women through the decades in middle Tennessee and across the country. Enjoy What’s Happening in Cannon County Schools traveling through time as you walk among over fi fty gowns that are being placed on loan and exhibited, most for the fi rst time. The “Wedding Dresses Through the December 21-January 1—Christmas Break Decades” exhibit at Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro is presented in partnership with the Human Sciences Department of Middle Tennessee State University and December 28-30—Sonic Shootout at Sparta sponsored in part by Encore Bridal & Formal Wear. January 4—Return to school after Christmas Break This includes wedding dresses from every decade: 1847 through today. Also on January 5—Report Cards display is the 2008 handmade gown of Demetria Kalodimos which is an original design by Rosie Woodruff of Textile Fabrics in Nashville. Wedding gowns will be on January 5—Mandatory TN Promise student meeting at CCHS— display in Maney Hall and open to the public at Oaklands Mansion from January 10 3 p.m. through March 6, 2016. During this exhibit, guests will have the rare opportunity to January 5—CCHS basketball game with Warren Co.—6 p.m. view items from, not only the museum’s collection, but also elegant and fashionable wedding dresses worn by ladies from Murfreesboro and around the country. Many of (home) which have been stored for decades under beds and in the back of closets. The exhibit January 6th & January 7th - Woodbury Grammar—8th grade will be open during regular hours, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 registration for high school—Contact your school for times. p.m. – 4 p.m. Groups of 20 or more may also schedule private after hour’s viewings of the gowns by appointment, by calling Mary Beth Nevills at 615-893-0022. Admission January 8th & January 11th- Woodland—8th grade registration to the exhibit is $8 per person and is open to the public. Group tour rates are available for high school—Contact your school for times. upon request. Special evening openings of the elegant and fashionable wedding January 12th Westside & Auburn—8th grade registration for dresses will take place on the following Friday evenings: January 22, February 5 & 19, and again March 4th from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. high school—Contact your school for times. January 13th- Eastside—8th grade registration for high *** school—Contact your school for times.

Cannon County Senior Center January 14th -Short Mtn.—8th grade registration for high Music Night school—Contact your school for times. Friday, January 8 The Road West Band will appear at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. A soup supper is PAGE 8 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015 Trading Post Chat BY SAVANNAH CUNNICK

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HERE’S HOPING FOR A MOST SUCCESSFUL 2016 !!

I realize that I am on Christmas day at home paid me a visit and found Carolyn! and then took her to the weather and comfort of HOPING for a lot.....since with our kitt ies and dog some neat gift items for his In Sue Stancil’s card, she Christmas eve carnival. It both our vendors and our both the Republican and Max. We needed the rest Woodbury booth and for thanked us for our support must have taken him three customers. JD and I are Democratic candidates and simplicity of the day. family. I hadn’t seen him of the newly formed animal hours to get her off the still out there feeding the are about as impressive Our Mothers, sisters, for awhile, so it was a very shelter group and wishes us ferris wheel! cats and sett ing up spring as lights out during an ice nieces, nephews and nice surprise. Lots of folks to keep promoting it. Once Uncle Festus broke down projects everyday and we storm! And, you KNOW cousins are all over the stopped in throughout the again, they are searching for and bought Aunt Martha a have our usual group who how much we ALL hate place. But we did celebrate weeks before Christmas a place to use for the shelter fancy nighty and scented live next door and nearby THAT! Our country needs Christmas Eve with Uncle and did lots of shopping, and for food, bedding and face cream. Martha in all who keep a sharp eye on help....not blank promises Festus and the whole crew visiting and well-wishing. many other items on their her glory piped up with: all that goes on. We are still that we have been hearing that do live nearby.. (That JD and I are very pleased list to help those folks who Oh, now Festus, what turns accepting used furniture for years! Our nation is would wear anybody with all of our followers are presenting hosting the you on more...my sexy for our artists to repair SO stressed out trying to out....). and constant newcomers litt le animals that need body or my prett y face? and lamps for part work... cope with all that has gone Before I start in on all of and with the terrifi c group shelter and love. So, please Festus answered: Your so we can be reached at the wrong. that fi asco...I fi rst want to Sense of Humor. (I wonder number above and we will Our citizens are mention a few really nice if Martha got Festus a set of arrange to receive it from suff ering from all the poor things that happened at luggage on that one!). you. Thanks to everyone management of healthcare, The Trading Post this past Uncle Clyde ran into a who has already brought wages,education, week. My vendors spoiled police road block on the things by. It is deeply immigration....you name it. me with very cute gifts... way to our dinner. They appreciated. We have ALL gone but the one that stands out were making sure folks Well, for now it is gett ing downhill due to the clowns in my mind right now was were using their seatbelts. close to signing off this in offi ce. Well, okay.... the bright RED coff ee mug Even his BEST eff ort to week....but with one last enough rott en eggs...just that read: Crazy Cat Lady. quickly tuck his seatbelt statement from Aunt Jessie. an observation and my That fi ts me to a tee !! I Love under his driver’s side arm She asked us: Did you know big question: JUST HOW the color Red and I love my did far from impress the that every single reindeer LONG IS IT REALLY Kitt y Cats! offi cer. When Clyde rolled of Santa’s was a female? Of GOING TO TAKE TO We were presented with down his window, the course they were! ‘Cause CLEAN UP THIS MESS??!! a gorgeous wooden sign policeman said: NICE TRY. only women would be able I sure don’t see it in my that says: Short Mountain He got his Christmas to drag a fat man in a red lifetime. More on this Trading Post. It was created gift alright....a ticket. He velvet suit all around the later...we have ALL year to by our new sign maker wasn’t very happy when world in one night and not chat on this one. who is joining us this he came through the door... get lost! (I like that one !) JD and I sure hope that spring at The Post. He does but cheered up when Happy New Year all of you enjoyed your all personalized signs for Clarence gave him the everyone and be very Holiday...whether if you homes and businesses. You newest item on the market: careful on the roadways were with friends or family will all have to check it out an intravenous moonshine on this day and eve of or just enjoyed a quiet when you visit us. kit. (No Comment...). celebration. Make some thankful day to yourself! My buddy from of vendors that we have give me a call for further Otherwise, we survived serious resolutions (and It was just the two of us Woodbury, Billy Smith acquired. Thanks to all of information and donations the holiday experience with keep them this year) love you for making our years at: #615-464-7824. Thanks. AND without family. We your family, be there for at the Trading Post very Cousin Clarence got are busy planning a whole your friends, take care of happy ones! invited to a party and new year at our Short your pets, be happy, laugh Woodbury I have to say that my was told to dress to kill. Mountain Trading Post and smile every single day favorite Christmas card this Apparently, a turban, while we are now closed that we are given...for that Livestock year was Carolyn Motley’s beard and backpack wasn’t until mid-March. Due to IS the best gift ever! that featured beautiful ice what they had in mind! the fact that the Barn is 2016 skates on a holiday door. I Uncle Pete bought Aunt not climate controlled... Hugs, may even frame that one, Polly a hamster fur coat we are ruled by the cold * w/v = wean/vaccinated Savannah

Hfrs Hfrs SURPRISE! Chiropractors Can Hfrs Look for the Hfrs Livestock report Bulls on a regular basis Treat These Five Conditions Bulls after January 1st The headline above comes number of CD4+ T cells, Bulls when Woodbury from a November 30, 2015, from the desk of whereas patients who had Bulls Livestock continues article on the U.S. News not been adjusted showed Bulls their regular sale and World Report website Dr. Trea Wessel an 8 percent decrease in Strs schedule. in the Health section. CD4+ T cells.” Strs The article begins by nervous system through stress that aff ects neuronal The remaining two Strs stating, “You might think which nerve impulses control. According to conditions include Strs chiropractors are only able travel between the brain researchers, such stressful fi bromyalgia and fl exibility. Strs to help with back aches, and the rest of the body conditions lead to altered The explanations off ered stiff necks, slipped discs – and can help the body measures of immune in the article deal with and whiplash injuries. If manage and process this function and an increased both nerve function so, you’re not alone – but stress in a healthier way.” susceptibility to a variety of and improved range of you’re missing out.” The article also mentions diseases.” motion. Chiropractic Although probably can specifi cally remove COWS Breaker not surprising to many interference to the nerve COWS Boner chiropractors, the article’s system from subluxations COWS Lean author, David Starr, points while returning the spinal BULLS out that many people are joints to as near to normal unaware that chiropractic range of motion as is may be able to help them possible with a patient. with conditions that may Dr George Curry, not seem immediately president of the related to the spine. International Chiropractors Migraines and tension Association, summed up headaches are the fi rst on the chiropractic approach the article’s list. “Research by stating, “People shows that spinal suff ering with a wide manipulation – the primary variety of health issues have ǯ form of care provided by responded to chiropractic chiropractic doctors – is care. The chiropractor an eff ective way to treat actually isn’t treating these Complete tension headaches and conditions. By removing tree service, headaches that begin in the interference to the nerve free esti- neck.” Starr continued, “In system from subluxation, mates. We a clinical trial conducted that chiropractic can help Starr recants the study the chiropractor allows at Macquarie University, the body to function more remove with a weak immune that shows the connection 72 percent of migraine system. To explain the between subluxation and normally and, therefore, trees and suff erers experienced either connection, the article immune function. He states, self-correct many health ͣǦ ͨͧͣͣ climb those substantial or noticeable relates spinal subluxations “Another study measured problems naturally.” ͦͥ͡Ǧͩͤ impossible improvement after a period to immune function. the eff ects of six months of ones. of chiropractic treatment.” “Subluxation is the regular chiropractic care For more information on The second condition term for misalignments on the immune system Chiropractic care contact: listed is stress and anxiety. of the spine that cause function of HIV patients. Cannon County 53&& The article explains how compression and irritation At the end of six months Chiropractic chiropractic helps by Dr. Trea Wessel TF-Aug. 6-C of nerve pathways, of care, the patients who noting, “Chiropractors aff ecting the body’s had received regular 824 McMinnville Hwy. work primarily with the organs. Subluxations are an adjustments showed a 48 Woodbury, Tn 37190 :(//'5,//,1* spine – the root of the example of physical nerve percent increase in the 615-563-3320 )DVW6HUYLFHZLWK0RGHUQ5RWDU\'ULOO:DWHU :HOOV*RXOG3XPSV6ROGDQG6HUYLFHG FALL 2015 CANNON GRADS )LOWHUV&KORULQDWRUV:DWHU6RIWHQHUV )5$1.:-$&2%6:(//'5,//,1* Hybrid Nurses Ready for Health Care Careers +LJKZD\5RXWH 0DQFKHVWHU A hybrid practical nursing Shannon Bush. Velasquez, automotive service district includes 3KRQH class of 10 students from technology; and James Warren, Cannon, Coff ee, six counties was among Hybrid nurses received 49 Chappell, computer DeKalb, Grundy, the graduates of the fall percent of their instruction information technology. Sequatchie and White trimester class at Tennessee online, with the majority counties. Students from College of Applied of their instruction on the A total of 29 students Putnam and Franklin H&HTOPSOIL Technology – McMinnville. TCAT campus or in clinical from 10 counties received counties also completed. Screened - No rocks, roots or grass assignments. diplomas from Director The Cannon County hybrid Warren Laux. TCAT McMinnville’s $BMMPS practical nursing graduates Other Cannon County fall spring trimester begins DFMM included Terri Alford and graduates included Sergio TCAT McMinnville’s January 4. thru Oct. 29-P December 30 2015 CANNON COURIER PAGE 9

meeting August 31. “We are recycling ... patch- dice McQueen, Tennessee’s workers, power to the Courier, the newspaper The appropriations res- ing together broken equip- commissioner of education. building continued to run. took the issues surround- 2015... olution passed 6 to 4. Vot- ment,” he said. “We are McQueen found a num- “The members of this ing Gen. Nathan Bedford ing in favor of the resolu- headed in the right direc- ber of achievements she operation had spliced into Forrest to the front page. “The hospital is here to tion were Commissioners tion.” liked on her visit to East the power supply prior to In a column, Courier stay,” said Sue Conley, Mark Barker, Todd Hol- Side Elementary School. the meter and was stealing Correspondent Dan Whit- hospital CEO. “There have landsworth, James Hollo- The Walkup Family “As you know, I’m going electricity. MTEC then cut tle asked some pointed been lots of prayers and way,Glenn Steakley, Richie on a 10,000 teacher tour the power off at the trans- questions including: “Are Saint Thomas answered Hunter and Adam Melton. 2015 was a mixed year of and I’ve had an opportuni- former and killed all pow- schools teaching history?” them.” Voting against the measure emotions for Woodbury’s ty to be in every region and er,” Gullett said. Before educated folks On Aug. 1, 2015, Stones were Commissioners Rus- Walkup family. to see what’s good in every Middle Tennessee Elec- go ripping the name off a River Hospital offi cially sell Reed, Karen Ashford, Construction began in region,” McQueen said. tric offi cials later dropped building, Middle Tennessee joined the Saint Thom- Jim Bush and Brent Bush. July for Sgt. Franz Walkup “Certainly when I walked off an offi cial report total- State University offi cials as Health and Ascension The tax rate was ap- and his wife, Shannon, new into this building, it felt ing the amount of electric- might off er a mandatory Health families and is now proved by an identical 6 home on a beautiful lot out- just like a family and that ity stolen. history lesson, laced with known as Saint Thom- to 4 vote. Commissioner side Woodbury near East- is something clearly good The report indicated that reality regarding the ROTC as Stones River Hospital. Barker moved for accep- side School. Old friends, for children to feel like $14,400 worth of power building’s namesake, Na- Stones River is now a full tance. His motion was sec- relatives and guests from they are in a place where had been taken illegally, than Bedford Forrest. member of Middle Ten- onded by Adam Melton. across the country were on they are loved,” McQueen which over a 10-month ba- They could start by nessee’s largest and most Glenn Steakley, a mem- hand for the event. said.”There’s relationships sis equaled $1,400 a month, consulting Rutherford comprehensive health care ber of the commission’s “The house will make me and there’s a camarade- Gullett said. County’s offi cial Historian system. budget committ ee, said, more independent, it will rie amidst the people who Gregory Tucker’s detailed Capella, a Franklin, Tenn. “While a member of the make my life a lot easier,” work here and that is cer- Ex-chief arrested research regarding the privately-owned hospital Cannon County Audit Franz said following the tainly palpable as you walk post-war life of Confeder- chain, had formerly owned Committ ee, I began ob- groundbreaking. down the hall and into In an ironic twist, Kevin ate General Forrest before Stones River Hospital. Ca- serving the fi nancial woes On Sept. 29, 2012, Franz classrooms,” the commis- Mooneyham, 47, former putt ing his name in the pella entered into the joint of our county beginning was serving as a forward sioner said. Woodbury Chief of Police, dust of time. venture with Ascension’s in 2011. I watched as your observer tracking military “I see very respectful pleaded guilty before Chief “Retired Confederate St. Thomas Health division county’s General Fund was targets on a mission with children and teachers who U.S. District Judge Kevin General Nathan Bedford in 2012. drained from $1.34 million Afghan National Army. are engaged and those are H. Sharp to theft of federal Forrest was an outspoken Now the hospitals, in- in 2009 to a mere $106,000 Suddenly some of the Af- things you certainly want program funds. advocate for the civil rights cluding Stones River, are at the end of the 2014/15 ghans turned on the Amer- to see,” McQueen said. During a plea hearing, of freedmen in postwar Ten- owned by Ascension. fi scal year, ending on icans was Franz was shot Mooneyham admitt ed that, nessee,” chronicles Histori- The for-profi t Capella June 30th,” Steakley said. fi ve times. Law enforcement from January 2013 through an Tucker. “This advocacy chain had been strongly con- That represented a 90 + % Franz’s injuries resulted February 2015, while act- and his popularity with the sidering closing Stones Riv- reduction in the General in major nerve damage to 2015 was a busy year for ing in his offi cial capacity Memphis black community er Hospital ... completely. Fund, he explained. his right leg and to his back local law enforcement. as the Woodbury Police were resented by some of Saint Thomas and Ascen- “This proposed budget is and major abdominal inju- A major indoor marijua- Chief, he submitt ed fraud- his white contemporaries sion are not-for-profi t hos- the result of searching ev- ries. Some 78 surgeries fol- na grow was shut down ulent timesheets for more who spread false rumors pitals. ery avenue of cost savings lowed. He refused repeated in Readyville thanks to the than $28,000 in overtime to discredit the general and Conley said the change- and revenue distribution. I requests from physicians Cannon County Sheriff ’s hours that he had not in fact further their own political over is already showing am of the belief that prop- who wanted to amputate Offi ce. worked, David Rivera, U.S. interests.” benefi ts. erty tax is the most unfair his leg. Arrested were Ivan Gar- Att orney for the Middle Nathan Bedford Forrest, “Our board members, tax that can be levied on a Ironically, some said his cia Morales (aka Ivan Gar- District of Tennessee, said. born in nearby Chapel Hill our community leaders citizen,” he continued. wounds weren’t serious cia) along with Rolando Mooneyham was indict- and not in Pulaski, deserves have seen our struggles,” enough to get much help Bejerano Morales, both of ed on April 22. ‘Not a Politically Correct she said. “We are now do- Comptroller woes from the Veterans Admin- Bradyville. Both men were The funds used to pay and Blatantly False’ depic- ing much bett er than we istration and others. Franz charged with manufac- the false overtime hours tion by today’s under-ed- were.” But in a related story, and his wife were turned turing, sale and delivery claimed by Mooneyham ucated lawmakers and col- Part of Stones River’s the Tennessee State Comp- away repeatedly. of marijuana, possession were derived from feder- lege administrators, but an problems were generated troller rejected a plan to “You’re not injured of drug paraphernalia, al grants provided by the accurate seat in signifi cant by the opening of Trust- purchase three used fi re enough, the sacrifi ce wasn’t maintaining a dwelling to National Highway Traf- Tennessee history, Whitt le Point hospital in Murfrees- engines. great enough,” Franz said use/keep and sell narcot- fi c Safety Administration wrote. boro. The Commission voted he was told time-after-time. ics and theft over $10,000. through the Governor’s TrustPoint “raided” this unanimously at its October Thanks partially to the Authorities seized 137 mar- Highway Safety Offi ce, hospital taking 11 employ- meeting in favor of the pur- news media, Franz’ sto- ijuana plants at the sophis- specifi cally for the pur- ees and a physician, she chase of three, 1995 model ry began to spread. Most ticated indoor grow opera- pose of enhanced alco- said. fi re trucks replacing the last signifi cant was a story on tion. hol enforcement eff orts. of the county’s 1970 model Channel 9 in Washington Cannon County Sheriff ’s Mooneyham also admitt ed Budget diffi culties trucks. The fi re engines will DC. That’s how “Lt. Dan” investigators were tipped during the plea hearing he cost $125,000 with $25,000 found out about the Walk- off about the operation by misrepresented to other Stones River Hospital’s up front. Funding will ups’ plight. the Tennessee Bureau of In- offi cers of the Woodbury switch to non-profi t status come from the county’s $3 Actor Gary Sinise played vestigation’s anti-drug unit. Police Department that did impact Cannon Coun- million debt service. the role of “Lt. Dan” in the “I was advised that the res- federally-funded overtime ty’s budget by eliminating The State Comptroller re- movie, “Forrest Gump.” idence in question was 2060 was not available, despite funds normally awarded to jected the plan to use debt That role and the response Tassey Road, Readyville. the fact that he had been county government. service funds for the proj- it received help kindle a The residence would be in submitt ing and continued That and other factors ect. drive in Sinise to help vet- the name of Ivan Garcia to submit timesheets for put debate over Cannon During the Commis- erans overlooked by the also known as Ivan Gar- such overtime on his own County’s budget down the sion’s December meeting, system. cia Morales who has been behalf. the wire. Cannon County fi refi ghters A veteran himself, linked by TBI into several The budget was ap- pleaded with the Commis- William Wagasy, de- indoor marijuana grows in Forrest makes Page 1 proved at a specially-called sion to take action on the livered a message from Bedford County and Giles In a fi rst for The Cannon meeting on August 31. At purchase of three fi re en- Sinise at the Wood- County, Tennessee,” re- the meeting a 15 cent hike gines. bury groundbreaking. ported Investigator Bran- was approved for the coun- “I’ve been on the phone “Gary wants to make sure don Gullett . ty’s property tax. with them constantly,” ex- that these veterans are not A TBI special agent had +,**,16522),1* The budget hike is basi- plained County Executive treated like the veterans begun investigating the ac- ȱȱȱ Ƿȱ cally the result of two fac- Mike Gannon, adding that of the Vietnam War when tions of “Cubans growing tors. First, was a near short- the Comptroller contin- they came home,” Wagasy marijuana in large, sophis- ȱȬȱ ȱȬȱ fall in Cannon County’s ues to refuse the request. said. ticated indoor growing op- ȱ ȱ ȱ general fund this current “We’re not alone in this. Ironically, with the house erations” built inside metal ȱȱȱ ȱ year. Secondly, was due Several other counties have under construction, Franz’s buildings. During a TBI to action by the Tennessee had similar requests reject- father, Frank B. Walkup raid, a land tax document )5(((67,0$7(6*8$5$17((':25. State Comptroller’s Offi ce ed,” Gannon said, “but at III, died of a heart att ack for the Readyville property pushing Cannon and oth- this point our hands are bringing more tragedy to was discovered. (ŜŗśǼȱśŜřȬŜŗŜş er counties to maintain a tied.” the Walkup family. The el- On Aug. 26, Gullett and minimum fund balance. In The county executive der Walkup served on the Investigator Chris Brown Cannon’s case the recom- said it was good for the Cannon County Board of launched an investiga- mended balance was ap- public and the Commission Education and was facility tion into the Tassey Road .*,&+0)/40/ proximately $600,000. to keep focus on Cannon manager for the Corps of address and Ivan Garcia. Meanwhile, the state County’s budget. Engineers at J. Percy Priest That investigation uncov- 6287+(51+($7,1* $,5 Comptroller’s Offi ce is “The county is in excel- Dam. ered two pieces of proper- keeping a close watch on lent shape overall. The is- ty owned by Garcia -- the 6DOHV 6HUYLFH,QVWDOODWLRQ Cannon County’s budget- (3$&(57,),(' sue we are having is a mon- Commisioner visits Tassey Road site and a 2Q&DOOKRXUVGD\VDZHHNLicensed ary process. ey-fl ow problem,” he said. home at 82 Pawnee Drive in & Insured -Locally Owned & Operated Cannon County Com- “No one in county govern- The Cannon County Bradyville. Several hours of mission passed appropria- ment is wasting money. Schools system did receive surveillance followed. tions for the new fi scal year That goes for every depart- good news during 2015 Once the electric me- Home (615) 563-8672 or cell (615) 584-0737 and set a $2.68 tax rate for ment,” Gannon continued. with a visit from Dr. Can- ter was removed by MTE for 2015-16 during a special

descent helped discover “Before long, African la- WOODBURY.... the New World and build borers were purchased as Roberts 9Hterinary Service what is considered today bonded slaves for life. as the greatest country on “We estimate that Large & small animal medicine & surgery fi rmed. “Her teaching ca- impact of African Ameri- earth. People of African 25,000,000 were captured reer of 60-plus years is a cans in the Southern States 24 hour mobile service available descent did not arrive in by fellow Africans, and record that may never be before, during and after the America only as inden- enslaved,” Marthal ac- House calls also available broken. She ranks in our Civil War. tured servants or slaves. counted. “Descendants of community’s ledger of “It’s a supplemental Many came as explorers, African ancestry today in greatness and positive im- book that enables a more investors, soldiers and the U.S. are here, not Afri- pact up there with the late complete and truthful laborers, both slave and ca, because of slave trade.” Hal Larimer and Bill Smith, study of American histo- Mark Roberts, DVM free.” She accounts for Afri- two other great public ser- ry,” Marthal accounts. Slavery in America did cans’ contributions then vants in our community’s “In 1619, a ship arrived not start in the South, she and now, plus she touched history.” at Jamestown, with 20 documents, but was an on today’s modern DNA Cannon County Execu- indentured servants of accepted worldwide phe- test results. tive Mike Gannon heaped African ancestry,” noted nomenon, including the “More than one mil- praise on former Mayor Marthal. “On that fi rst continents of Europe and lion white Americans are Cope. ship, the indentured folks Africa. unaware that they are of “There’s no bett er or were purchased by tobac- She also calls for leav- partial African descent,” fi ner man ever held offi ce co farmers, and that began ing Confederate Gen. Marthal noted. “I tell peo- in Woodbury,” Gannon the history of people of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s ple, if you can’t handle rated. “Not only did he African ancestry living in name on the ROTC build- surprises, don’t get a DNA serve as Woodbury mayor, what became the United ing at Middle Tennessee test. during that time, he held States. Before long, Af- State University. “Current biology and down two jobs, one at Aero rican laborers were pur- “America has the best scholarship proves there and as director of our am- chased as bonded slaves story to tell in world histo- is a larger story … thanks bulance service. He’s the for live, and the law soon ry, so why change it, why to the science of DNA and perfect role model for our permitt ed owners to own not embrace it,” Marthal too-often ignored histori- young people to emulate.” the children of their fe- added. cal documents, literature Fisk University gradu- male slaves.” “On that fi rst ship, the and art,” Marthal added. ate/retired sociology edu- However, Marthal add- indentured folks were “We fi nd that the histo- cator Marthal is one of 16 ed: “The history of Afri- purchased by tobacco ry of people of African authors invited to detail can Americans in America farmers, and that began descent is broad and fas- previously unpublished is not that simplistic. One the history of people of cinating. Our ancestors history in a book - “Under- needs to look back over African ancestry living in helped make America standing the War Between 1,000 years to understand what became the United great.” the States,” - describing the how people of African States,” Marthal penned. PAGE 10 CANNON COURIER December 30 2015

Best Wishes for a Blessed 2016 from Auburntown

Auburntown News

By ANNA PATRICK

Auburntown News will be back on schedule next week with twice as much news to catch up on. As for this week we are spending time with family and friends, remembering the reason for the season, counting our blessings and cherishing family time. However, the Patrick household is taking time to deliver one small message, found to the right, from all of Auburntown... Happy New Year! Have a blessed and safe New Year readers, family and friends - See you next year!

If you have news for this column, please e-mail me at [email protected], or call 464-4310 and leave a message if no answer.

RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN GATLINBURG, TN Gatlinburg has there will be free music welcomed the New Year in the area adjacent to the in grand style with the Gatlinburg Convention New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Center near traffi c light and Fireworks Show from number 8, which is the the Gatlinburg Space perfect vantage point for Needle. The family friendly viewing the fi reworks show. celebration is one of the “New Year’s Eve Ball largest organized New Drop and Fireworks Show Year’s Eve events in the is a 28 year tradition in nation. Gatlinburg. The ball drop Nearly 50,000 people and fi reworks from the will gather around the Space Needle create a intersection of Parkway unique experience for our and Historic Nature Trail visitors,” said Jim Downs, at the base of the Space Special Events Director for Needle late Thursday Gatlinburg Convention night, December 31 to and Visitors Bureau. “No ring in the New Year. At doubt, we will have a big the stroke of midnight on crowd to help us usher January 1, 2016, fi reworks in 2016 in a big way.” will blast off the rooftop Visitors are encouraged REALTORS Collect of the 400-foot tall Space to arrive early to take Needle with special advantage of the celebration FOOJOHT Toys, Toys, Toys music choreographed specials off ered by many The Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS® for the fi reworks show Gatlinburg restaurants produced by Pyro-Shows and businesses. For more recently fi nished up their annual toy drive for Toys of LaFollett e, Tennessee. information on New Year’s for Tots receiving more donations than ever. Mike The Space Needle has Eve in Gatlinburg, call the FXFMFST Kidd, Toys for Tots volunteer and REALTOR® with added rhythmic LED lights Gatlinburg Convention Keller Williams Realty in Murfreesboro picked up to the tower, making for and Visitors Bureau at 800- this year’s donations. He is pictured here with some a spectacular display. 588-1817 or visit www. +FXFMFSZ8BUDI3FQBJS of the toys collected. Leading up to midnight, gatlinburg.com/nye. 8.BJO4USFFU8PPECVSZ 5/ 1IPOF 5 Things to Put on Your Year-End Financial Checklist

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DAVID HUNTER part of our group. You are Rumor.” not just a band member At the home basketball At most sporting events, for your high school years. games, the JRB performs especially at the high You are a member of this a wide variety of music school level, the att ention band forever. All alumni during the break but after is focused mostly on are always welcome in our the CCHS cheerleaders the action on the fi eld group.” perform their routine. Both or the court. However, Besides performing at the of them admit, they get there a select group of football games this season, nervous, because they are students who also plays the band got the rest of the afraid of messing up in an important role in the student body pumped up front of everybody. At the game day experience, for it by marching through same time, they have also the marching band and the halls on campus at the performed at Beta Club the team mascot. Cannon end of school on game events in front of about County High School is no days. 7,000 people as part of a diff erent as they worked Todd added, “It is prett y competition each year. hard each week throughout cool to make a bunch of “The vibe at Beta is the season to enhance team kids happy, and it makes diff erent than here, and it is spirit for their classmates. me feel good. It is a lot of more stressful, because we Even through, the Lions fun, and I do not regret have so many more people football team went 0-10 doing this what so ever.” relying on us,” Sims said. this season, the game day Todd has played Leo “We just go out and have a experience at home was since freshman year, and good time.” always cool, because the 23 he added it takes about Choate added, “I am member band led by CCHS fi ve minutes to put on used to playing in front of Director of Music Robert the costume. It gets hot a big crowd. It is still nerve Guff ey, and the fan friendly in there, but it equipped racking, because you could JRB members Bailey Sims and Tristan Choate perform at halftime during a CCHS antics of Leo the Lion, who with a fan to keep him cool mess up.” basketball game earlier this season. was junior Chandler Todd while performing. However, Guff ey is this season. During the basketball not only pleased with the “I truly feel that the season, Guff ey does duo, but with all of his band loves to perform at something unique to bandmates this season. Lions grow stronger football games,” Guff ey keep the fans entertained “CCHS is a treasure said via email on Dec. 16. during halftime of both trove of young talented “The students that are in games. There is a group musicians,” he said. the band work very hard to called the JRB (pronounced “This band allows as season wears on get bett er at playing their jerby) who performs on students who are not into instruments and many of the stage inside Robert A. playing traditional band DAVID HUNTER wanted, but we can work by senior Briar Jakes off a these students have been Harris Gymnasium like instruments to get together The Cannon Courier with the last two eff orts we York turnover. playing only a few months a traditional jazz, rock and perform Jazz, Rock, have had.” York answered with a now. I am really excited and blues band. The main Blues, or any genre of music The Lions basketball Midway through the basket off a CCHS turnover about the future with this two student members this for the crowds at basketball team remains winless second quarter, Lions to make 63-56 with less group of wonderful young season have been Bailey games. Choate and Sims in District 8AA after senior Austin Martin than two minutes left. adults. I have been blessed Sims and Tristan Choate. are my JRB veterans, and dropping their fi fth game converted two free Martin added two free with some alumni and Of course, Sims played they have meant a lot to in row with a 66-58 loss throws to give the Lions throws making it 63-58 faculty that have helped on the Lionett e soccer the music program here at at home on December 15 a 28-27 advantage. It was, with 1:43 remaining, but me with the band. John team during the fall, and CCHS.” against York. However, however, the last time they those were the fi nal points Lenzey House, Dondre is also the manager for Any student in grades CCHS head Coach Matt would lead in the game. of the night for the Lions Bloodworth, and Ashley the Lions basketball team, sixth through 12 who Rigsby was pleased with The Dragons broke the as they missed several Swoape have come in and while Choate has a side wants to learn how to play the eff ort, but admitt ed game open with an 8-0 run, chances to close the gap. played with us at some of project with former CCHS instruments can contact there are things they need including a long distance The loss drops the Lions the games and it has been students, Hunter Brown, Mr. Guff ey at Robert. to correct before the next bomb off the glass. York to (3-7, 0-4) as Martin and a great asset to have these Daxton Patrick and Jacob Guff [email protected]. game. took a 40-32 advantage Jakes led CCHS with 12 students come and be a Miller called “The Kings “I am proud of my into the locker room after points apiece. young men.” Rigsby said. nailing a trey off the front During the holiday break “But more importantly that rim at the buzzer. the Lions and Lionett es CCHS girls rally for was the fi rst time we put The third quarter ended will play in the Clinton back-to-back very good any Lions threat of winning Christmas Tournament defensive eff orts together. when York went on a 9-2 (December 18-20) and the We’re giving ourselves run to begin the second Sonic Shootout in Sparta 4th quarter victory a chance to win against half and ending the quarter (December 28-30) before two very solid district with a 57-42 advantage. returning home January opponents, and I am proud The Lions did cut it down 5, 2016 against hated Will face Warren County January 5 of my guys for batt ling. The to fi ve, 61-56 with 2:30 left neighbor Warren County outcome was not what we in the game with a layup with tipoff at 6 p.m. DAVID HUNTER since I haven’t done that The Cannon Courier great,” Gaither said. “After I made it I was like let’s Throughout recent do this.” Gaither fi nished history when the Lionett es with fi ve points for the needed a big win, the Lionett es. fourth quarter played a key King added, “It role in gett ing the victory. was defi nitely a huge Like Deja’ Vu all over again momentum changer. it happened December We were already set on 15 against York with a winning, but after Gaither 55-41 victory at Robert hit that three we were like A. Harris Gymnasium. we are not lett ing them CCHS broke open a two come back from this. We point advantage after are coming back and we three periods and pulled are putt ing our foot on away for their second their throat.” consecutive home win. The Lionett es outscored “We did not give up, the Lady Dragons, 21-7 because it was a close in the last quarter to pull game,” Lionett e junior away as they improved to Samantha Gaither said. (3-7, 2-2) on the season as “We kept our heads up King led CCHS with 17 and pushed.” points with sophomore Fellow teammate senior Maleah Scott adding 15 Autumn King added, “We and fellow senior Kelli did a really good job of not Davis chipping in with 11 panicking, and we kept in the win. our composure. We played CCHS participated in defense all four quarters, the Clinton Christmas and that’s what kept us in Tourney on December the game when shots were 18-20 taking on Stone not falling. We never got Memorial, Clinton, frustrated and that was Knoxville Central, Meigs huge for us.” County, and Claiborne CCHS opened the fi nal County during the event. quarter with a 7-2 run, The next home game including their only trey is January 5, 2016 against by Gaither with 6:29 left. hated neighbor Warren It proved to be the turning County with tipoff at 6 point in the game, as well p.m. as a diff erence maker for the Lionett es. “I was not expecting it

JR. Lions Baseball Try-Outs January 9th 2pm 6th - 8th Graders are invited to the CCHS Lions Baseball Field to Try-Out for Jr. Lions Baseball January 9th 2pm. Rain Date will be January 16th 2pm

For More information call Mike Bryson 615-848-5536 PAGE 12 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015 Society

10 Tips to Stick with Your New Year's Weight Loss Resolutions

Millions of Americans will make the resolution this day. before moving on to other options. New Year to lose weight. But goal sett ing is the easy part. Staying on the weight loss track and maintaining that • Jumpstart your weight loss: Studies show that early • Embrace setbacks: Sometimes diets get temporarily weight loss is where the challenges begin. weight loss is a predictor of long-term success. Look for thrown off course by a missed workout or a second slice of programs that keep you motivated, like Nutrisystem birthday cake. Rather than throwing in the towel entirely, Here are 10 tips to help you stick with your weight loss Turbo10, which delivers up to a 10-pound weight loss and view the setback for what it really is, a temporary hiccup. resolution this New Year and beyond. up to fi ve inches lost overall in the fi rst month of dieting. • Be accountable: Keep a food and exercise diary to • Drink up: Hunger and thirst can often be confused, so • Eat small: Research suggests that eating smaller, reinforce good habits. Log food, drinks, activity, weight stay hydrated. But remember, beverages are not a place balanced meals throughout the day promotes greater and more to stay accountable. to splurge on a ton of calories. Drink water. For a fl avor weight loss and maintenance. Schedule meals every two boost, add fresh fruit slices or mint leaves. to three hours, six times a day. • Seek support: Weight loss and maintenance is no cakewalk. Turn to weight loss counselors, dietitians and • Snack mindfully: It is all too easy to derail an otherwise • Get moving: Exercise doesn’t have to be daunting! online communities for support with your weight loss fl awless diet by binging at snack time. Be mindful of your Get started with 10-minute sessions, three times a day. journey. The counselors at Nutrisystem for example, are snacks, and make sure they off er nutritional value and are Movement sets your metabolism in motion so make sure available seven days a week. For more information, visit designed to keep you satisfi ed until your next meal. it’s a consistent part of your weight loss eff orts. Nutrisystem.com.

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How To Be Happier With Your New Year's Resolutions

As a new year happier, but changing life positive side eff ect of relived through memories maximize. We all want to option) tend to be happier approaches, many people circumstances is less likely distracting the helper from and talking about the event make the best choice when with their choices than look forward to a new to produce improvements his or her own woes and with others, continuing to arriving at a decision, but maximizers, who continue beginning by making in well-being than making the helper feel give us that positive glow. how far are we willing to question whether they promises to bett er voluntary changes in more competent. Research Follow religious practices. to go to achieve that made the best decision themselves in various one's activities. Once you suggests that providing Generally, religious outcome? Is a good option and are more dissatisfi ed. ways in the next 12 months get that new house, you social support for others people tend to be happier (rather than a perfect one) So, try to set goals for the usually to have those best become used to it, and it can be even more benefi cial and healthier than those “good enough?” Satisfi cers coming year that are good intentions fade away. One no longer brings you the than receiving it oneself. who aren'treligious. You (those with the goal of enough, and you might reason to have a more same joy it did initially. On Focus on people, not can reap some of the fi nding a “good enough” just be happy enough. positive att itude now about the other hand, activities money. Sure, we need benefi ts found in religion carrying through on your provide an opportunity money to survive, but by emulating religious New Year's resolutions for a steady stream of once we have a basic practices: be grateful, is that the science of how fresh positive experiences. level of income, more forgive, hope, serve to be happier with your Set a goal and pursue money doesn't add that others, have a sense of choices has changed a lot. it. People are happier much to our happiness. purpose or meaning, and The new fi eld of Positive when they set a goal for A variety of studies engage in community. Psychology has emerged in themselves and work conclude that people (even Shut off the television the last 20 years. ”Rather toward it. Whether it's toddlers) were happier and social media, and get than dwelling on people's gett ing a bett er job or when they gave their outside instead. Although shortcomings, it focuses learning a new hobby, goal resources to other people TV is relaxing, it tends to on people's strengths pursuit gives us a purpose, a rather than themselves. make people feel weak and how to build on chance to develop mastery, If you have to focus and passive compared to those characteristics. The and can lead to engaging on money, spend it on other leisure activities. resulting research off ers with other people. As experiences rather than And although social media some hope for improving Sonya Lyubomirsky, an on material possessions. can keep you connected your happiness and well- expert in the new fi eld of Researchers have found to your friends, it also being in the coming year,” happiness, advises: Just that people are happier has its downsides. The says Pamela M. Propsom, remember that happiness when they spend their constant comparison a professor of psychology will come from pursuing discretionary income on with what and how well who teaches a course on goals, and not necessarily having life experiences our Facebook friends Psychology of Happiness from achieving them. rather than acquiring new are doing can lead us to at DePauw University. Volunteer to help others. possessions. As noted feel bad about ourselves. Propsom recommends We all know that helping above, we tend to get used Disconnect from your the following ways others makes us feel to our possessions and electronics and reconnect to shape achievable good, but sometimes it's adapt to them; over time with nature. There is a New Year's resolutions hard to see others' needs they don't continue to make growing body of research through which you can when we're depressed or us happy, and therefore, suggesting that nature build life satisfaction: worried about ourselves. we're on a constant can restore us: refocusing Change activities rather Often, the best thing we treadmill, always requiring our att ention, calming us, than life circumstances. can do for ourselves is something new to give us and making us happier. Many of us feel that if we just to focus on others. This that mood boost. On the get a nicer house or move can bring genuine benefi t other hand, experiences Be a satisfi cer (satisfy somewhere else we will be to others, and it has the keep on giving: they can be + suffi ce) rather than a PAGE 13 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015 CRIME & COURTS Former Blackman High Tennessee Sheriffs Stand With School Booster Club Arrests and The Second Amendment Inmate Count at Another or federal offi cial. The Treasurer Charged with Theft Tennessee Sheriff , Keith Tennessee Firearms Cannon County Byrd of Decatur County Association recently called The former treasurer Investigators also Jail has joined Sheriff s Paul upon Tennessee's Sheriff s of the Blackman High identifi ed a number of Thomas and Buy Buck to state their position School Boys Soccer Booster problems with the booster to encourage Tennessee on the importance of Club, Donna Moore, club’s fi nancial processes. Handgun Permit Holders individual citizens being has been indicted by the These defi ciencies include to participate in their willing and able to provide Rutherford County Grand not separating fi nancial Date Males Females Total own personal defense for their self-defense when Jury on a theft charge after duties between multiple 12/18 43 11 54 by legally carry their their own lives are at stake. Comptroller investigators individuals, requiring only 12/19 42 8 50 weapons at all times. “We will continue found that she stole at least one signature on checks, John Harris, to ask Tennessee's Sheriff s $6,989 from the booster and not requiring support 12/20 45 9 54 Executive Director, to step up and reaffi rm club. documents for expenses 12/21 42 8 50 Tennessee Firearms their confi dence in Donna Moore used the and other withdrawals. 12/22 40 8 48 Association, today Tennessee's citizens and, booster club’s debit card “Tennessee’s school announced the receipt of in particular, the Handgun a lett er signed by Sheriff Permit Holders, to join and cash for her personal support organizations are ARRESTS: benefi t between September required to implement Keith Byrd affi rming his them in building a bulwark 2014 and June 2015. basic checks and balances Vandalism of County School Property 1 confi dence in Tennessee’s of protection against any Ms. Moore used the that help prevent and Vandalism over $500 1 law abiding citizens and person or group that seeks booster club debit card detect theft,” Comptroller Driving on Revoked License 1 Handgun Permit Holders. to do harm to our citizens. “Tennessee has 95 Sheriff s We would hope that all to purchase jewelry, Justin P. Wilson said. “Our Filing false reports 1 clothing and gift cards. investigators have noted and numerous other chief of Tennessee's Sheriff s Criminal Trespass 2 law enforcement offi cers recognize the constitutional Ms. Moore also failed to several weaknesses in this VOP 1 deposit booster club cash case, but I’m encouraged across the state. At this role that citizens have as Amended VOP 1 collections, and she kept to note that booster club point, three have boldly the last line of defense of cash that was purportedly offi cers are working to stepped forward in light of themselves and the state for change funds for correct these problems.” the trend of terrorist att acks and, if so, we expect to concessions and other To view the special in this country to make see each Sheriff joining events. investigation report it clear that they support these three in their public Ms. Moore admitt ed to online, go to: htt p://www. Tennessee's Handgun affi rmations.” Harris Comptroller investigators comptroller.tn.gov/ia/. Permit Holders as being continued. "The Tennessee that she used booster club If you suspect fraud, responsible for their own, Firearms Association money to buy personal waste or abuse of public personal defense needs. is encouraging citizens items. In June 2015, she money in Tennessee, call These three Sheriff s are across the state to contact deposited $1,180 in the the Comptroller’s toll-free also sending an important their Sheriff s and ask them booster club bank account. hotline at (800) 232-5454, or message to potential to sign the statement." In October 2015, Donna fi le a report online at:www. criminals and terrorists that Harris concluded, Moore was indicted by the comptroller.tn.gov/hotline. there is no safe haven for “The Tennessee Rutherford County Grand Follow us on twitt er: @ them in Tennessee,” Harris Firearms Association Jury on one count of theft TNCOT said. “With substantially will support elected over $1,000. more than half a million offi cials who demonstrate Tennessee civilians legally without hesitation their carry fi rearms as Tennessee understanding of the Handgun Permit Holders, 2nd Amendment and act Vanderbilt Study Finds this citizen force is one accordingly. The TFA looks that can stand as a solid forward to the passage of Hypertension-Related Visits to deterrent against terrorism Constitutional Carry in the particularly if the need 2016 legislative session and arises to defend their the elimination of gun free Emergency Rooms on Rise in U.S. own lives when the next zones in Tennessee so that terrorist att ack or violent Tennesseans will have the criminal assault occurs.” statutory and government The number and emergency department In the past several imposed infringements percentage of patients patients. weeks, sheriff s from around on their constitutionally treated at emergency the country have been protected rights removed. departments for These fi ndings may making public statements The need for this legislation hypertension are on the serve to make health care regarding the vital role that is not just constitutionally rise across the United providers more aware armed citizens can have in justifi ed but is now even States, according to a of hypertension-related defending their own lives, more pressing because Vanderbilt University issues, and it highlights the ending a violent att ack and of the real and present Medical Center study burden of hypertension ultimately keeping of the dangers that terrorism published recently in among patients who seek peace. Constitutionally, presents in Tennessee” The American Journal of emergency department in Tennessee, the county Those seeking Cardiology. care. sheriff is the highest more information should For the public, “It ranking elected offi cial in check the Tennessee “We found that around 25 speaks to the greater any county and has the Firearms Association’s percent of all emergency overall importance of fi rst-line responsibility website at www. department visits involved hypertension and that for the safety and security tennesseefirearms. patients with hypertension, an even bigger problem “Emergency department lifestyle factors such of the citizens in their com and can also join and that the rate of aff ecting a large number visits for patients with as taking medication respective counties even the TFA by going to join. hypertension-related visits of patients who seek a primary diagnosis of as prescribed, quitt ing above any other state tennesseefi rearms.com has gone up more than 20 care in the emergency hypertension were more smoking, exercising and percent since 2006,” said department,” McNaughton likely among patients eating less salt are all really Candace McNaughton, said. who were younger important,” McNaughton M.D., MPH, assistant and less likely to have said. professor of Emergency According to the authors, private health insurance,” Medicine, one of the the increase may be McNaughton said. She added that more researchers. related to the increasing research is needed to prevalence of hypertension The researchers used identify the most eff ective Uncontrolled hypertension in the general population information on emergency and effi cient ways for is a major treatable risk and greater public and department visits from the emergency departments factor for the development clinician awareness of the Nationwide Emergency to help serve patients with of cardiovascular disease disease. Department Sample, a hypertension. and a signifi cant cause of database they have used death in the United States. In addition, the number previously to examine “The role of the of patients visiting other illnesses, such emergency department Many people do not know emergency departments as heart failure, atrial in the management of they have hypertension or primarily to be treated fi brillation and pneumonia. chronic disease is still that their hypertension is for hypertension is on the poorly understood, uncontrolled because high rise — about 6.4 million The team was able to with hypertension as an blood pressure does not emergency department match the emergency opportunity to show how usually cause symptoms. visits were identifi ed department data with the we can safely use the involving patients seeking U.S. Census database to emergency department to “The study highlights how care for hypertension- measure the national rates manage patients with these common hypertension related issues. of hypertension and other conditions,” McNaughton is, and that it’s becoming patient factors among said.

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In partnership with Saint Thomas Hospital 5220 Halls Hill Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Mt. Ararat Church of Christ Woodbury, 615-563-5657 3KRQH Sanders Fork Baptist 1507 Blanton School Rd. 324 Doolittle Road - Woodbury, TN 37190 804 McMinnville 4844 Auburntown Road Woodbury, 931-563-5402 Dillon Street Independent www.StonesRiverHospital.com Highway Woodbury, Woodbury 216 S. Dillion St. Phone 615-563-4001 TN 37190 New Hope Church of Christ Woodbury, 615-563-2029 Shiloh Baptist Church 4296 Murfreesboro Rd. 116 Shiloh Church Rd. Readyville, 615-563-8878 Hollow Springs Community Compliments of Auburntown, 615-464-4971 6396 Hollow Springs Rd. Pleasant View Church of Christ Bradyville, 615-765-7022 Sycamore Baptist Church 1770 Pleasant View Rd. Bus: (615) 896-5656 7165 Sycamore Creek Rd. Woodbury, 615-765-7537 H.O.P.E. 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We accept most insurance plans and credit cards FDQ 615-563-4542 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015 PAGE 15 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE TO CREDITORS THEREFORE, notice is upon announcement at the highest, and best bidder for property taxes which hereby given that the entire time and place for the sale Betsy Leach, Executrix of cash in hand, and in bar of exist as a lien against the Estate of Gary Phillip indebtedness has been set forth above. the Estate of Ruth Bethel all equities of redemption, property; any restrictive Phelps declared due and payable Publication Dates: deceased. homestead, and all other covenants, easements or as provided in said Deed(s) December 16th, December rights and exemptions of setback lines that may be Notice is hereby given of Trust by USDA, and Jerry 23rd, December 30th 2015 NATHAN NICHOLS every kind, all of which applicable; any statutory that on the 24th day of Jolley as Substitute Trustee, CLERK & MASTER are expressly waived in rights of redemption not November, 2015, lett ers of or duly appointed agent, Jerry Jolley said Deed of Trust, the otherwise waived in the administration or lett ers pursuant to the power, Substitute Trustee JONATHON C following described tract Deed of Trust, including testamentary in respect of duty, and authorization 390 South Lowe, Suite K HERSHMAN of land, the same being rights of redemption of any the estate of Gary Phillip in and conferred by said Cookeville TN 38501 ATTORNEY situated in the 10th Civil governmental agency, state Phelps, deceased were Deed(s) of Trust, will htt p://www.resales.usda. District of Cannon County, or federal; and any prior issued to the undersigned on Monday, January 11, gov Tennessee, said property liens or encumbrances by the Chancery Court of 2016, commencing at 10:00 SUBSTITUTE being described as follows: that may exist against the Cannon County, Tennessee. A.M. at the north door TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF property. This sale is also All persons both resident of the Cannon County NOTICE TO CREDITORS SALE OF REAL ESTATE For property description, subject to any matt er that and non-residents, having Courthouse Woodbury, see Deed of record in an accurate survey of the claims matured and Tennessee, proceed to sell Estate of Julia J Madorin KNOW ALL MEN BY Record Book 66, page 201, premises would disclose. unmatured against said at public outcry to the THESE PRESENTS: Register’s Offi ce of Cannon estate are required to fi le highest bidder either for Notice is hereby given County, Tennessee. The property is to be sold same with the clerk of the cash (must be in the form of that on the 8th day of THAT, WHEREAS, on “As Is, Where Is,” without above named court within a cashier’s check) or 10 per December, 2015, lett ers of November 9, 2004, by Deed Located upon the above- representation of warranty four months of the fi rst cent of the high bid price as administration or lett ers of Trust of record in Record described property and of any kind whatsoever, publication of this notice, a non-refundable deposit testamentary in respect Book 66, page 204, in the being permanently affi xed whether express or otherwise their claims will with balance due within of the estate of Julia J Register’s Offi ce of Cannon thereto is the following implied. Without limiting be forever barred. ten (10) days of sale, (and if Madorin, deceased were County, Tennessee, said mobile home which is also the foregoing, THIS such balance goes unpaid, issued to the undersigned instrument being recorded conveyed herewith: a 1989 PROPERTY IS TO BE This 24th day of November USDA will retain the by the Chancery Court of on November 12, 2004, MARS Mobile Home, VIN SOLD WITHOUT ANY 2015. deposit and re-foreclose) Cannon County, Tennessee. CHRISTOPHER LEE BAIN #MHAL1441. IMPLIED WARRANTY the following described All persons both resident and MISTY D. BRANDON OF MERCHANTABILITY Teresa Diane Underwood, property lying and being and non-residents, having and husband, JOHN The above-described OR FITNESS FOR A Executrix, of the Estate in the Sixth Civil District in claims matured and GLENDON BRANDON, property has a street PARTICULAR USE OR of Gary Phillip Phelps Cannon County, Tennessee unmatured against said III, did convey in trust address of: 698 Blair Branch PURPOSE. deceased. to wit: estate are required to fi le unto Ralph E. Mallicoat, Jr., Road, Woodbury, TN Being Lot 16 on the Plan of same with the clerk of the Wilson County, Tennessee, 37190. The purchaser will assume NATHAN S NICHOLS Hickory Ridge Estate, Phase above named court within TRUSTEE, the tract of land the payment of any and CLERK & MASTER 1 of record in Plat Cabinet four months of the fi rst hereinafter described, to Map 9 - Parcel 53.00 all unpaid taxes, including 1, Slide 1-192B, Register’s publication of this notice, secure an indebtedness but not limited to tax years MATT COWAN Offi ce for Cannon County, otherwise their claims will therein described to Liberty Said sale will be made for 2014 and 2015. ATTORNEY Tennessee. be forever barred. State Bank, as evidenced the purpose of paying the Map 46B Parcel 16 by a promissory note in indebtedness secured by Pursuant to the Fair Debt PROPERTY ADDRESS: This 8th day of December said Deed of Trust, being the above-described Deed Collection Practices Act, 107 Hickory Ridge Lane, 2015. incorporated therein by of Trust with the proceeds this is an att empt to collect NOTICE OF Woodbury TN 37190 reference; and, from the sale applied in a debt and all information SUBSTITUTE Being the same Daniel Madorin, accordance with the terms obtained may be used in TRUSTEE’S SALE property conveyed to Administrator, of the Estate WHEREAS, the Trustee, of the Deed of Trust. any att empt to collect this the Grantors herein by of Julia J Madorin deceased. Ralph E. Mallicoat, Jr. debt. WHEREAS, default having Warranty Deed of even date was unable to act and The Substitute Trustee been made in the payment recorded simultaneously BOBBY SMITH Bratt en Hale Cook II reserves the right to DONE in Smithville, of the debts and obligations herewith. County Clerk having been appointed as postpone or set over the Tennessee, this 17th day of secured by that certain CURRENT Substitute Trustee in the date of sale in the event the December, 2015. Real Estate Deed of Trust OWNERS: Greg Mayfi eld CALAB B MCCAIN place and stead of Ralph Substitute Trustee deems it for Tennessee executed on and wife, Nina Jean ATTORNEY E. Mallicoat, Jr., Trustee, best for any reason at the BRATTEN HALE COOK II, March 29, 2001, by Greg Mayfi eld said appointment being time of sale to postpone SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE Mayfi eld and wife, Nina The sale of the of record in Record Book or continue this sale from Jean Mayfi eld to David above-described property 164, page 92, Register’s time to time, with such FOR LIBERTY STATE Seiver, Trustee, as same shall be subject to all NOTICE TO CREDITORS Offi ce for Cannon County, notice of postponement BANK appears of record in the matt ers shown on any Tennessee; as deemed reasonable by Register’s Offi ce of Cannon recorded plan; any unpaid Estate of Ruth Bethel the Substitute Trustee. County, Tennessee in Book taxes; any restrictive WHEREAS, default has In the event the highest cc: Mr. Christopher Lee 10, Page 774, (“Deed of covenants, easements or Notice is hereby given been in the payment of bidder at such sale fails to Bain - Regular Mail & Trust”); and setback lines that may be that on the 4th day of said note, and the entire complete his purchase of Certifi ed Mail WHEREAS, the applicable; any prior liens December, 2015, lett ers of indebtedness having been the subject real property 698 Blair Branch Road benefi cial interest of said or encumbrances as well administration or lett ers declared due and payable within the applicable time Woodbury, TN 37190 Deed(s) of Trust is the as any priority created by testamentary in respect of as provided in said Deed allowed, the undersigned United States of America, a fi xture fi ling; and any the estate of Ruth Bethel, of Trust and Note, and Substitute Trustee reserves Ms. Misty D. Brandon - acting by and through the matt er that an accurate deceased were issued to payment not having been the right to complete the Regular Mail & Certifi ed United States Department survey of the premises the undersigned by the made as demanded, and sale of the subject real Mail of Agriculture (“USDA”); might disclose. Chancery Court of Cannon the holder and owner of property, without further 698 Blair Branch Road and All right and County, Tennessee. All said Note has instructed notice of advertisement, Woodbury, TN 37190 WHEREAS, equity of redemption, persons both resident and the undersigned Substitute to the next highest bidder USDA, the current owner statutory or otherwise, non-residents, having Trustee to foreclose said who is able to consummate Mr. John Glendon and holder of said Deed(s) homestead, and dower are claims matured and Deed of Trust. his purchase of the Brandon, III - Regular Mail of Trust appointed Jerry expressly waived in said unmatured against said property within the time & Certifi ed Mail Jolley as Substitute Trustee Deed(s) of Trust, and the estate are required to fi le NOW, THEREFORE, by permitt ed by the Substitute 698 Blair Branch Road by instrument fi led for title is believed to be good, same with the clerk of the virtue of the authority Trustee. This sale shall Woodbury, TN 37190 record in the Register’s but the undersigned will above named court within in me vested, under said further be subject to any Offi ce of Cannon County, sell and convey only as four months of the fi rst instruments, I will, on announcements made at Mr. & Mrs. Danny Russell Tennessee, with all Substitute Trustee. publication of this notice, Monday, January 25, 2016 at the time of the sale. Fults - Regular Mail & the rights, powers and The right is otherwise their claims will 11:00 a.m., prevailing time, Certifi ed Mail privileges of the original reserved to adjourn the be forever barred. off er for sale at the west This sale is subject to 2399 Pea Ridge Dry Creek Trustee named in said day of the sale to another door of the Cannon County all matt ers shown on Liberty, TN 37095 Deed(s) of Trust; and day, time, and place certain This 4th day of December Courthouse, Woodbury, any applicable recorded NOW without further publication, 2015. Tennessee, to the last, Plat or Plan; any unpaid

The Town of Woodbury Board of Mayor and Aldermen The meetings of the Center Hill Rural Planning Organization (RPO) Executive Board and Technical Committ ees will be held from 1-3 pm on Tuesday, January will meet in regular session Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 12, 2016 at the Leslie Town Centre, located at One West 1st Street in Cookeville, 7:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public. Tennessee. The Center Hill RPO is responsible for comprehensive transportation planning Harold Patrick, Mayor for Cannon, Cumberland, DeKalb, Putnam, Van Buren, Warren and White Counties. This is an open public meeting. To request an agenda, please call Center ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Hill RPO Coordinator Ryan Ray at (931)476-4106. If you need assistance or The Cannon County Board of Education, Woodbury, TN, will receive sealed accommodations due to disability, please contact Ryan by Wednesday, January bids on a General Contract for the project listed below. Bids are to be delivered 6, 2016. to the Owner’s offi ce. Bids shall be on a stipulated sum basis; segregated bids will not be accepted. Procurement Documents may be examined at Architect’s offi ce or the Owner’s offi ce. Copies of the procurement documents may be obtained at the Owner’s offi ce. Bidders bidding $25,000.00 or more must be MEETING NOTICE licensed per state law. Five percent (5%) Bid Security will be required. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject bids. Bids shall The Town of Woodbury Beer Board will meet Tuesday, be opened at the Central Offi ce at 301 West Main, Woodbury, Tennessee 37190. The project is required to be complete by Friday, April 15, 2016. January 5, 2016 at 6:30PM at Woodbury City Hall to consider the application of Josh Rudder, for Project: Bleacher Addition for Cannon County High School Gymnasium (Off -Premise Consumption) at Save-A Lot Store, 1 Lion Drive, Woodbury, Tennessee 37190 950 South McCrary Street, Woodbury, TN. Bids Due by: 2:00 PM local time, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. Bids Harold Patrick, Mayor received after this time will not be accepted. Plan Rooms: F. W. Dodge Plan Room, Nashville, Tennessee Associated General Contractors, Nashville, Tennessee The Cannon County Board of Commissioners will meet in special Reed Construction Data, Nashville, Tennessee session Tuesday January 5 2016 at 5:00 PM in the courtroom of Plan Deposit Amount: $300.00 Check made payable to: the Cannon County Courthouse. Smee+Busby Architects P.C. Agenda for January 5, 2016 Pre-Bid Meeting: Not required. E-mail questions to architect at gsmee@ smeebusby.com. Last day for questions Wednesday, January 6, 2016. 1. Call to Order Owner: Mrs. Barbara Parker, Director 2. Prayer Cannon County Schools 3. Pledge of Allegiance Cannon County Board of Education Building 301 West Main, Woodbury, Tennessee 37190 4. Roll Call 5. Resolution 2016-1, Approving a referendum to add one cent Architect: Smee+Busby Architects P.C. 29 Market Square, Suite 201 increase to sales tax Knoxville, Tennessee 37902 6. Adjourn PH: (865) 521-7550 FX: (865) 521-7551 Mike Gannon, County Executive PAGE 16 CANNON COURIER December 30, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS

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