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MIKE WEST snowfall of 22.5 inches Courier Editor came on December 8, 1937. As for the National Crazy weather? Snow Weather Service, it listed 5 then almost shirt-sleeve inches as the offi cial snow temperatures. How do you total for Woodbury on Jan- predict it? uary 22-23. Do you watch it on TV “When all was said or do you need long-term and done, snow had fall- predictions like those of en across every county in the Old Farmers Almanac Middle Tennessee, with or on traditional calendars a large range of snowfall like those off ered by Wood- totals from just a trace in son’s Pharmacy? southwest Wayne Coun- Or do you go “online” to ty up to an unoffi cial 15 get your forecast? inches in parts of Fentress MIKE WEST photo even into the late evening The National Weather County. In addition, much A few days ago, the ground around Stones River was covered with ice and snow. So, on January 23.” Service, operated by the of the Nashville metro area how do you keep up with weather’s sudden changes. As for the rest of the na- National Oceanic And At- received anywhere from 5 tion, the East Coast was mospheric Administration to 10 inches of snow, with hammered by the same (NOAA, has been around 8 inches offi cially falling at storm which was dubbed a long time. In fact, the the Nashville International Snowzilla. “Weather Bureau” was Airport and 7.1 inches at The Snowzilla storm of founded in 1870 under the the NWS Nashville offi ce,” January 22 and 23 goes President Ulysses S. Grant NWS reported. down as one of the all-time administration. Astrono- “The snow total of 8 greats in the Washington mer Cleveland Abbe was inches at Nashville Inter- D.C. Region with one to the fi rst chief meteorolo- national Airport set a dai- three feet of snow across gist. Abbe was assisted by ly highest snowfall record the region. Amounts top- 20 volunteer observers. for January 22. This also ping 20 inches were com- For history’s sake, the made the January 22-23, mon in the immediate D.C. Weather Bureau became 2016 snowstorm the largest area. part of the U.S. Army Sig- snowfall in Nashville in 28 For weather fans inter- nal Corps, which was led years. Many other locations ested in more information, by Gen. William Babcock received their highest snow you can bookmark weath- Hazen. Hazen played an totals since the February er.gov to get the latest fore- important role in the Batt le 3-4, 1998 snow nearly 20 cast information. You can of Stones River and after years prior.” also follow the National the Confederate’s retreat The National Weather Weather Service on Face- Hazen and his men occu- Service explained the cause book and Twitt er. Another pied Readyville. of the snow storm. good site is htt p://www. First of all, Woodbury “A powerful upper lev- Temperatures below freez- rectly over Middle Tennes- I-40, falling at up to 2 inch- nws.noaa.gov/com/weath- bested its national average el low pressure system ing north of I-40 lead to this see during the morning on es per hour at times during erreadynation/ Youngsters snowfall with an unoffi cial moved across the Ten- rain falling as freezing rain, January 22, the rain and the morning and afternoon can learn more about the 7 inches of snow. Over the nessee Valley on Friday, with ice accumulations up freezing rain began mixing on January 22. Snow grad- weather from Owlie Sky- last 30 years, Woodbury January 22, 2016. Light to 1/4” in the counties near with sleet and eventually ually ended from west to warn at htt p://www.weath- has had an average snow- to moderate rain devel- the Kentucky border lead- changed to all snow from east across Middle Tennes- er.gov/owlie/ fall of 5.1 inches. That’s 17.3 oped ahead of this system ing to numerous vehicle ac- northwest to southeast see from the evening hours Naturally, the National inches less than the nation- and spread across Middle cidents and road closures. across the region. Snow into Saturday, January 23, Weather Service isn’t the al average of 22.4 inches. Tennessee late in the day “As the upper low ap- was heavy at times in many although light snow and only outfi t dealing with Woodbury’s record on Thursday, January 21. proached and moved di- areas along and north of fl urries aff ected many areas See WINTER, Page 9 DEWSHINE Early Presidential voting Poison Control Center begins on February 10th warns about fatal mix Early voting in the “SEC Primary” be- Adams Offi ce Building, room 224, 301 A lethal concoction of Dewshine, a play on the gins Wednesday, February 10 and runs West Main St. Woodbury. Matt Teply is racing fuel and Mountain word moonshine, is being through Mondays and Saturdays until election administrator. Dew claimed the lives of consumed to achieve ine- Tuesday, February 23. two Tennessee teens and briation, but contains rac- Actual Election Day is Tuesday, March An ad explaining what choices are has sparked the Tennes- ing fuel which can lead to depending on how much 1 for the presidential preference primary, available during the “SEC Primary” is on see Poison Center (TPC) blindness and death, said methanol is consumed and called the “SEC Primary” by some. In this page 5 of today’s Cannon Courier. to warn about the lethali- Donna Seger, M.D., medi- metabolized. Methanol election cycle the Volunteer State will join ty of what has been called cal director of the Tennes- also metabolizes in the ret- six other Southern states on March 1 to Tennesseans voting early or on Election “Dewshine.” see Poison Center and clin- ina and can lead to perma- help decide who could be the next presi- Day should remember to bring valid state The Tennessee Poison ical professor at Vanderbilt nent blindness. dent of the United States. or federal photo identifi cation with them Center, housed at Vander- University Medical Center. Seger said it’s been diffi - Secretary of State Tre Hargett is urging to the polls. bilt University Medical “Racing fuel, used for cult to determine the num- voters to take advantage of early voting if For information about what types of ID Center, was involved in drag racing, is almost 100 ber of cases in Tennessee, possible because of unpredictable winter are acceptable, visitGoVoteTN.com or call the care of four Robertson percent Methanol,” Seger but the Poison Center is weather and an incredibly long ballot. toll free 1-877-850-4959. Voters can also County teenagers who said. “This aff ects the body educating thousands of “When you consider the number of pres- download the GoVoteTN app, available drank the toxic combina- at a cellular level and caus- health care providers and idential candidates as well as the number in the App Store or Google Play, to view tion, introducing the fi rst es the cells to die.” the community about the of delegates, some voters across the state voter-specifi c information when searching known cases in the state. Drinking this mixture serious results of consum- will have many choices,” Hargett said. by name or address. Voters can fi nd early Two of the teens were can cause nausea, vomit- ing Dewshine. Tennessee’s 95 counties conduct early voting and Election Day polling locations, treated at local emergency ing, diarrhea, blurred vi- “These deaths are so un- voting at their local election commission view and mark sample ballots, see their departments, but two died sion, seizures, depression fortunate, because I’m sure offi ces or at another location designated elected offi cials, districts and county elec- from ingesting the poison- of the central nervous sys- these people did not un- by the election commission. In Cannon tion commission information as well as ous substance. tem, coma and even death See DEWSHINE, Page 9 County, early voting is conducted in the access online election results.

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ALL VETERANS REQUEST FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS Clarence Gilley, Sr. Career Fair To Be Held At THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Clarence Gilley, Sr., 92, passed away Saturday, January Nissan Stadium The Center for the Arts is currently taking Artist 23, 2016 at Woodbury Health Care Center following an Submissions for their 2016 Art Gallery shows. The deadline DAV and RecruitMilitary will produce an All extended illness. He was a native of Coff ee Co., TN. for submissions is February 29, 2016. Veterans Career Fair at Nissan Stadium on Thursday,

February 11, 2016. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 3 He is survived by his children, Linda (Wallace) King and Artists that are interested in having their work considered p.m. Clarence (Dianne) Gilley both of Woodbury, Martha Jo for exhibition in 2016, please contact Anna Hall at anna@ “RecruitMilitary job fairs maintain a track record (Rick) Matt hews of Rockvale, Dewayne Gilley of Bradyville boroarts.org with the following information: of helping veterans fi nd meaningful employment,” said and Albert Wilson of Murfreesboro; Grandchildren, Tracy President and CEO Peter Gudmundsson, a former Captain King, Jeff “Skillet” Gilley, Marvin Gilley Jennifer Stem, Name in the Marine Corps. “Just last year, 55% of veteran job Jason & Coty Gilley; 17 Great Grandchildren, Sister, Opal Email Address seekers expected to secure an interview as a result of their Rigney of Manchester; Nieces, Nephews and cousins also Web Address (if available) participation in a RecruitMilitary job fair, and employers survive. Cell Phone Number were expected to extend as many as 29,000 interviews and Artist Statement, Exhibition History, and/or Bio more than 9,000 job off ers.” He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse David In September of 2015, the DAV-RecruitMilitary Gilley & Elsie Pearl Bush Gilley; wife, Irene Gilley; Be sure to include 5 -10 sample images of artwork that is Nashville event connected more than 262 veteran job seekers granddaughter, Felecia Gilley; siblings, Florence Gowen, currently available in addition to a portfolio web site if with 48 exhibitors, including FedEx, HCA Healthcare, and Austin, Finis, Wayne, Wanda, Cora & Ora Gilley. available. the Kroger Company. Participating companies expected to

conduct up to 500 interviews and make up to 177 job off ers Mr. Gilley was a member of the Church of Christ, Cannon Please include the title, dimensions, medium, year, and as a result of that career fair. Co. Walking Horse Association, a former Cannon Co. price for each of the images. RecruitMilitary has produced veteran job fairs School Board Member and a veteran of the Army. He was since 2006 and has held 17 events in Nashville, drawing retired from Alexander Chevrolet as an Auto Mechanic and You may also mail submission materials to: 5,826 att endees and 508 exhibitors. The company has was also retired from Cannon Co. Sheriff ’s Dept. where he Att n: CFTA Gallery produced more than 814 events in 65 cities across the was a Deputy under fi ve Sheriff ’s. Over the years, Clarence 110 W. College St. country. RecruitMilitary will return to Nashville to host an had many hobbies including go cart racing, att ending Murfreesboro, TN 37130 additional veteran career fair in September. Tractor Pulls, showed Spott ed Horses, trail riding and DAV was founded by World War I veterans in wood working. *Please do not mail originals. Submission materials will Cincinnati in 1920 and chartered by the United States not be returned to you unless you include a stamped, self- Congress in 1932. DAV (www.dav.org) is a non-profi t Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Wednesday, January 27, addressed envelope. organization with 1.2 million members. 2015 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Among those companies att ending the upcoming Tony Burnett and Bro. Greg Mitchell offi ciating. Interment We will be reaching out to select artists for solo exhibitions Nashville event are DAV; Accenture; Hospital Corporation will follow in the Midway Cemetery. Visitation with the as well as possible group shows. of America, HCA; McKesson Corporation; Nashville family will be from 4 pm until 9 pm Tuesday, January Electric Service; Patt erson UTI Drilling; USDA Forest 26, 2016. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to Service; Ace Exterminating Inc.; First Fleet; The Home the Cannon Co. Walking Horse Assoc. or the Alzheimer’s Depot; Airstreams Renewables, Inc.; Amplifon (USA); Assoc. both %Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311 or Argosy University; Combined Insurance; Davidson Transit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net Organization – MTA; DH Pace - Overhead Door Company; Eagle Transport Corporation; Education Corporation of Cannon Courier, February 3, 2016 America; Farmers Insurance; First Command Financial Woodbury, Tennessee Planning; Flood Brothers Moving and Storage; Heavy Construction Academy; Heavy Equipment College of Georgia; New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc.; Trevecca Nazarene University; and The Art Institutes.

Alberta Gilley Young Senator Bob Corker meets with Rev. Alberta Gilley Young, age 94, of Antioch passed away Chris Edmonds, son of Master Sgt. Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Bethany Health & Rehab. Roddie Edmonds, at the Righteous WCTE Event Celebrates Downton She was a native of Cannon Co. Abbey and Acclaimed PBS Producer Among the Nations Ceremony at the Survivors include her children, Johnny Dale Young of Embassy of Israel in Washington, D.C. The community is invited to the WCTE Upper Cumberland PBS Antioch & Bobbie Jeane Huddleston of Nashville; and this evening. Annual Dinner on March 10, celebrating MASTERPIECE programming on Sister, Jessie Wiley Gilley of Nashville. Numerous PBS, with special focus on the award-winning drama, Downton Abbey on grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive. MASTERPIECE. WCTE is excited to announce this year’s keynote speaker: U.S. Senator Bob Corker (R-Tenn.), chairman of the Senate John Bredar, Vice-President of National Programming at WGBH Boston. Foreign Relations Committ ee, att ended a ceremony She was preceded in death by her parents, Mayfi eld & Attendees can expect an evening of food, fun, and refinement, as well as a special at the Embassy of Israel honoring Army Master Sgt. Lona Woods Gilley. view into the world of renowned PBS programming. Roddie Edmonds of Knoxville, who is being recognized Keynote speaker and award-winning producer and director, John posthumously with the “Righteous Among the Nations” Ms. Young was a member of the Radnor Church of Christ Bredar, oversees highly acclaimed prime-time series produced in Boston and award—the highest honor Israel bestows on non-Jews who and was a homemaker. seen nationally on PBS, including American Experience, Nova, Frontline, have risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. Masterpiece, and Antiques Roadshow. He also supervises Studio Six, WGBH’s Edmonds is the fi rst American soldier and only the fi fth Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Monday, January 18, in-house production studio. Before working for PBS, Bredar was senior American to receive this designation. 2016 at Riverside Gardens Cemetery with Bro. Jim Yeats executive producer for the National Geographic Specials and produced over 150 offi ciating. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 National Geographic programs. AM until time of service Monday, January 18, 2016. “This year’s WCTE Annual Dinner celebrates Downton Abbey and other national programming that makes viewers return again and again to public Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www. television. We encourage attendees to join us in wearing your best Downton woodburyfuneralhome.net MONUMENTS Abbey-inspired attire for this occasion!” said Jodi Pitts, WCTE Special Events "MM
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For up to date obituary information, go to www.cannon courier.com FEBRUSARY 3, 2016 CANNON COURIER PAGE 3 News from the Mountain BY CAROL GUNTER “Foreign” Foot Prints Found Snow!?!

Friday morning, Janu- vania on that roadage of the logs accident a while back ary 22nd, with rain, freez- freeway or turnpike that and now has had a stroke ing rain, sleet, and now all the commentators talked so by all means needs our snow coming down big about and all those semis, prayers, Bett y Gunter is time. White-out condi- SUVs, and other passenger bett er and talked with her tions are prevailing now vehicles that were at a halt. on Sunday as she is over as I am looking out our pa- People stranded as that the laryngitis and is not tio for sure as the wind is snowstorm took them over so weak. Carlon Melton whipping that heavy snow so quickly. Hours upon is still having back pain in every direction on the more hours of frustration it with other health issues, patio. Weather guys and had to be for them. Food, Mai Nell Melton is coping gals have gott en it right water and other essentials with the loss of her daugh- and all we can do is watch take to them as law offi - ter, Kathy, and there for the weather go from bad cials making sure the peo- her husband Carlon, Tracy to worse. We’re expect- ple were okay. I have been Neal is doing bett er, Gra- ing 2 to4 inches or more thinking what if someone cie Bratcher is about back of snow before it ends to- was having a Big Mac at- to her normal self (Gracie night into early Saturday tack while stuck there, and you are a keeper). Wayne morning. Temperatures couldn’t do a thing about Gunter and wife Judy and gett ing a whole lot cold- it? Maybe someone would family are all okay. Lour er as the day progressed have managed to get them David Higgins is doing with north winds 15-20 one -- I, myself, would well at this time; so good mph and gusts up to 25 have preferred a Whop- talked to you Lou Davis as mph. Even though the per from Burger King and you have always been a joy conditions are deplorable those to die for fries and if in my life. outside for man or beast they were out of them, their No sightings of the “litt le the sign of all the snow onion rings are certainly a green men” or that “invisi- on the trees on the moun- good substitute. ble Cow” (f they really do tain behind our house and Ralph Gunter, Bobby exist). This nasty weather all the evergreens around Taylor and Ronald Law- hopefully is keeping them here being weighed down son making the rounds at at bay, after all, they would with the heavy snowfall, it Short Mountain Market the have to keep the home fi res is so breathtaking to see an other day and all were do- burning with all the cold event like this unfold and ing fi nd. They are some of weather I would imagine. really captivates you with the regulars around there. Have seen strange and all that splendor of what Debby’s birthday was last unusual footprints in the nature can throw at you in Thursday and a big ole’ snow on our patio that such a short span of time chocolate birthday cake cut after checking them out as a winter wonderland is so the ones there includ- seem to be “foreign” to me. defi nitely in progress. ing me could enjoy with a Saturday morning and scoop of ice cream on the so cold even the birds don’t side a piece of that cake. need to be out and about Some people we need during this frigid time. to keep praying for: Jody Speaking of birds, don’t Reed (cancer), Ruth Brown see a one of them -- guess is still doing bett er, Fay they’re in their habitat Pits is doing good, Chloe wherever that may be eat- Evelyn Bogle maybe a tad If you have any news for ing a bowl of that “multi- bett er, Edith Miller is do- the column, just give me a grain cereal”. ing fairly well at this time, call at 615-563-4429. Have a I’m sure a lot of you were Denise Stanton has been great day! watching this winter storm having a rough time lately *** on TV as it was building up dealing with cancer, Luther Let the peace of God rule in more steam after it left Ten- Lawrence was involved your hearts. Colassians 3:15 nessee. Saw up in Pennsyl- in a tractor/trailer load of PAGE 4 CANNON COURIER February 3, 2016 Guest Columnist No obstacles William R. Fryar, Publisher Mike West, Editor wanted for Cindy Haley, Advertising

Published each Wednesday at 113 West Main St., Woodbury, TN 37190 public access Phone: (615) 563-2512 Fax: (615) 563-2519 Public Records Nearly 40 new bills have been fi led that would Deborah Fisher [email protected] [email protected] in the Legislature in recent weeks that require a OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday would make changes to citizen access to publicly 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays government records or meetings. available As lawmakers head deep into the report on fi ndings of any TBI U.S.P.S. No. 088-480 session, with literally thousands of investigation into an offi cer-involved Periodical Postage Paid at Woodbury, TN bills to consider, they would do well to shooting. Two bills would require more remember a message sent last summer public participation in meetings at Subscription Rates: through a series of public hearings and University of Tennessee. $24 per year in Cannon County ₂₇ per year in Tennessee $30 per year out of state surveys: Citizens do not want more A signifi cant proposal deals with obstacles to fi nding out what their an issue that’s been debated across Advertising: The publisher reserves the right to government is doing. the country - the use of police body reject or to cancel at any time any advertisement This view is documented in a new cameras. That bill, with backing from or any other material submitt ed for publication. report by Open Records Counsel Ann the ACLU of Tennessee, seeks to Butt erworth that was developed in balance citizen privacy with the need response to a legislative proposal last for police accountability by governing year to charge citizens new fees to how police use body cameras and inspect public records. guaranteeing public access to certain The public response exceeded what video. was expected, drawing so many to the The summer study to gather citizen hearings that citizens lined the walls input on government transparency after all the chairs were fi lled. was the most far-reaching in years. It “The public’s participation and gathered 952 comments from citizens comments in the surveys and and government offi cials. hearings indicate an overwhelming In addition to documenting concern, by citizens and government opposition to fees, the hearings gave representatives, to maintain, and a voice to many who have been frustrated desire to increase, transparency of over access to government information government,” Butt erworth writes in and the diffi culty of overcoming her introduction. She then outlines the roadblocks. opposition she received in response to “Instead of creating a new barrier the fees proposal. with a fee, we need to be looking for “Keep the records free and easily ways to remove existing bureaucratic accessible, our liberty and freedom obstacles,” said public interest advocate depend on it,” says one citizen quoted Helen Sharp of Chatt anooga. “We all in the report. That echoed the tenor of need to work at creating a climate all of the hearings where many gave where members of the public and patriotic and practical speeches about government offi cials realize we are on the need for citizen oversight of their the same team and wear the same color government. jersey.” The state representative who Unfortunately, just a few months sponsored the fees bill, Steve McDaniel, after the hearings in late December, a R-Parkers Crossroads, has withdrawn piece of bad news for open government it, but fi led another bill that indicates emerged when an audit revealed that a continued interest in working on the the Open Records Counsel in the past Courier Columnist public records law. year has accumulated a backlog of 603 Other bills introduced this month inquiries that have gone unanswered. raise questions. One would create a new No one was told about it. The exemption allowing the government Comptroller’s Offi ce, which houses the Lottery sucking up to keep secret the names of vendors open records offi ce, is now trying to that provide services and goods used repair the damage and seeking funding to protect government property. Some for additional staff . suckers’ dough roll back the requirements on how But additional staff won’t help much government gives notice of hearings if lawmakers and others in power If you’re reading this, then you Jims, and and meetings. gradually encroach upon the freedom Others aff ecting public records of citizens to know the workings of know I didn’t hit the recent billion- $10 worth or open meetings law were fi led as their own government by creating more dollar lott ery. of lott ery “caption bills,” meaning the language restrictions. As much as I enjoy cranking out tickets. in the fi led bill is likely to change and a literature for my publishing pal Ron Our diff erent proposal could emerge later in Fryar, if I’d hit the jackpot I’d have Gambling the session. This also means the public Deborah Fisher is executive director forsaken journalism and be piloting Czar likes doesn’t know what the bill is about yet. of Tennessee Coalition for Open my new yacht toward my private to crow Still, some of the bills fi led this month Government, a nonprofi t organization Caribbean island. about the appear to expand access to government that tracks access to government My deck-hands would consist billions information, such as a bill by state records and meetings, and threats to it, of a bevy of out-of-work Playboy of dollars Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, at www.tcog.info. Playmates who lost their jobs amid the state Hef’s cutbacks. (I’m willing to assist lott ery has A Shot of Wry destitute Playmates any way I can ranked Larry Woody in these hard times. You have your in. Where favorite charity, I have mine.) did those Back to the lott ery: I’m only billions come from? Most of it from kidding about playing it. the pockets of people who could In all the years our state has been least aff ord it. in the gambling racket, I’ve never Of course they don’t dare call it bought a lott ery ticket. I don’t like “gambling.” They call it “gaming.” the odds. They’re lower than the Dad didn’t gamble away the grocery combined IQ of the Kardashian money, he gamed it away. Doesn’t sisters. that sound bett er? During the recent lott o craze it The media is complicit in the was calculated you had a greater state’s gambling racket. It gushes chance of being struck by lightning over the occasional winner and than you did of picking the winning blithely neglects the multitudes of Courier columnist lott ery numbers. (Imagine the odds losers. It also ignores the devastating of picking the winning lott ery eff ects of low-income moms and numbers, then being struck by dads blowing the kids’ lunch money Nevermore! lightning when you go to cash it in.) on lott ery tickets. I continue to be amazed by the And don’t give me the tired old You would think someone who through a invented detective fi ction, anticipated cypher, and lott o legions who fork over their “somebody’s gott a win it” mantra. the big bang theory by some 80 years, “The Man in hard-earned dough to play a Yeah, right. Somebody’s gonna date contributed to the early development the Crowd,” sucker’s game. Apparently -- to Kate Upton too, but it ain’t gonna be of science fi ction, and infl uenced the may be the paraphrase showman P.T. Barnum you or me. development of cryptography would fi rst story to -- a lott ery ticket-buyer is born every Even when somebody hits the almost be a household name. But when use what we minute. lott ery they still get played for a you think of Edgar Allan Poe all that know of as Media Matt ers It has been said the lott ery is a sucker; the government scoops off a probably comes to mind are the poems surveillance. Larry Burriss tax on the poor and ignorant. The big chunk of the winnings. (Notice “The Bells” and “The Raven,” and the Poe’s poor are desperate, and see hitt ing that when you lose, the government short stories “Fall of the House of Usher” science fi ction and “The Gold Bug.” includes “A the jackpot as their only hope. The doesn’t slip you a few bucks as its Poe was born Jan. 19, 1809, and was Descent into ignorant believe they actually have share of the loss.) the fi rst popular American author to the Maelstrom,” and “The Balloon Hoax.” a chance. My gripe with the lott ery -- in try to make a living through writing. In “Eureka: An Essay on the Material This is no scientifi c survey, but I’ve addition to picking the pockets of Unfortunately copyright laws back then and Spiritual Universe,” he discusses observed multitudes of lott ery ticket- the poor -- is the moral hypocrisy it were only loosely enforced, and American the origins of the solar system, the age of buyers over the years -- usually represents. In our state it’s against publishers often stole British works rather stars, and links the cosmos with human when I’m stuck in line behind them the law to bet on a football game, but than pay American writers for original consciousness, in a kind of amalgam in a convenience store where I’m it’s perfectly legal to gamble away material. But Poe still left a legacy, though of scientifi c cosmology and new age trying to pay for gas. I’ve noticed your paycheck on lott ery cards. not one often remembered. spiritualism. Both Jules Verne and H.G. In just three stories, “The Murders in Wells commented favorably on Poe’s most of them don’t wear suits and Our Gambling Czar, abett ed by a the Rue Morgue,” “the Mystery of Marie infl uence. carry briefcases. cheerleading media, tires to sanitize Roget,” and “The Purloined Lett er,” Poe Perhaps it says more about the Example: I once was in line behind the gambling racket by doling single-handedly created the detective audiences than the writer that Poe is a shaggy-haired guy in muddy out some of the swag to schools. mystery genre that spawned, among mostly remembered for his gothic stories boots and ragged work clothes who Since gambling is so terrifi c for the others, Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot involving death, decomposition, and looked (and smelled) like he’d spent kiddies, why stop there? Imagine and Inspector Clouseau. So infl uential premature burial. Indeed, just a quick the day cleaning septic tanks. He the revenue a string of state- was Poe that the annual Mystery Writers look at current movies and television dug a rumpled $20 bill from his sanctioned brothels could generate of America award is popularly known as show his continual infl uence and motifs. pocket and bought $5 worth of gas for “education.” the Edgar. Perhaps, one could say, even from the In “the God Bug,” a mystery is solved grave. for his old clunker, $5 worth of Slim FEBRUARY 3, 2016 CANNON COURIER PAGE 5 PAGE 6 CANNON COURIER FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Top 10 reported imposter scams listed NASHVILLE –The Prizes or Gifts Scam: for loan information, Tennessee Department In order to receive the you see an enticing ad Meat ‘n’ Potatoes of Commerce & prize, you are instructed and click through to Insurance’s (TDCI) to send a fee to cover the website. You fi ll Division of Consumer expenses associated with out an application and Aff airs wants to warn delivery, processing, or soon receive an email consumers about insurance. or phone call advising Mike Vinson the most commonly 4. Tech Support Scam: that you are approved reported imposter You are contacted by for the loan, but you scams from 2015. “technicians” claiming must fi rst send a The following are to have detected a virus processing fee, security the 10 most commonly or security threat on deposit or insurance. reported scams from your computer and for 7. Credit Card Scam: 2015: a fee, they can log-in The scammer pretends Mainstream 1. Tax Scam: You and correct the problem to be from your bank receive a phone call remotely. These callers or credit card issuer, from someone who are actually hackers and they claim that you claims to be with the trying to steal money are now eligible for a IRS (U.S.) or CRA or sensitive computer lower interest rate, or journalism vs. (Canada). The caller ID passwords and damage that they need to verify is spoofed to appear to your computer with a recent transaction. be a government agency malicious software. The consumer provides or the police. 5. Government the scammer with their 2. Debt Collection Grant Scam: You receive credit card number and Sean Penn’s Scam: You receive a a phone call, email, or security code to “verify” phone call from someone lett er informing you their identity. claiming that you have that you’ve qualifi ed 8. Work from Home an unpaid debt. You for a government grant. Scam: While looking for are threatened with In order to receive the a job online, you answer interview with garnishments, lawsuits, grant, however, you an ad for making big even jail time if you are instructed to send bucks while working don’t pay right now. money as a processing from home. You could The scammer will often or delivery fee, usually have your identity El Chapo use caller ID spoofi ng by wire transfer or stolen when you fi ll out and pretend to be a prepaid debit card. the employment forms, government agency. 6. Advance Fee Loan or even end up handling “Gonzo journalism” has been 3. Sweepstakes, Scam: While searching stolen merchandise. defi ned as: a style of journalism 9. Fake Check/ that is writt en without claims of Money Order Scam: You objectivity, often including the receive a check in the reporter as part of the story via a mail that is larger than fi rst-person narrative. the amount owed, and The fi rst time I heard the term you are asked to deposit “gonzo journalism” was when it the check and wire the was applied to writer Hunter S. diff erence. The check Thompson. Thompson fi rst broke is a fake and when it onto the national scene in 1966 bounces, you’re out the with his best-selling book, “Hell’s money. Angels: The Strange and Terrible 10. Lott ery scam: You Saga of the Outlaw Motorcycle receive a call, lett er, Gangs.” Thompson would go or email advising that on to write other notable works, you have won a large such as “The Rum Diary” and amount of money in a “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” foreign lott ery, but you Still, Thompson was a frequent have to pay upfront for contributor to “Rolling Stone” taxes and fees. Such magazine. lott eries are illegal. However, regarding Thompson’s noteworthy literary SEAN PENN accomplishments, I most identifi ed Actor turned journalist? with “Hell’s Angels: The Strange and Terrible Saga of the Outlaw several dead, El Chapo was Motorcycle Gangs.” And here’s recaptured in Sinaloa by a Mexican Preplanning a the reason why: Thompson rode, Marine Special Forces team, partied, lived, and fought with January 8, 2016. The very next day, the Oakland and San Francisco funeral doesn’t January 9, 2016, “Rolling Stone” (California) chapters of the Hell’s magazine released an article titled, Angels motorcycle club for a year “El Chapo Speaks.” The author have to be or so before publishing his book. . of the article was none other that The quintessential outlaw scribe, Academy-Award winning actor stressful. Hunter S. Thompson, sadly enough, (and director/producer) Sean Penn. committ ed suicide on February 20, Back in early October 2015, Let us guide you. 2005. August 20, 2005, in a private through a connection named funeral ceremony, Thompson’s Kate del Castillo, a Mexican soap Call for our free cremated ashes were fi red from opera star on whom El Chapo planning a cannon. Att ending Thompson’s supposedly had a crush, Penn funeral, among others, were traveled to Mexico and met with celebrities such as U.S. Senator John El Chapo, thus the “Rolling Stone” Kerry, “60 Minutes” correspondent :HDFFHSWDOOW\SHVRIOLIHLQVXUDQFHDQGRIIHUSODQVWRVXLW\RXUQHHGV story. Many are chastising Sean Charlie Rose, and actors Johnny Penn for interviewing El Chapo, Depp and Sean Penn. a murderous drug lord who has As of February 2014, Joaquín 60,7+)81(5$/+20( destroyed countless lives. “El Chapo” Guzman was the boss On the Sunday/January 17, 2016 of what many law enforcement episode of “60 Minutes,” during 0XUIUHHVERUR5RDG offi cials considered the most an interview with correspondent :RRGEXU\71 powerful and most dangerous Charlie Rose, Sean Penn stated: “I   drug cartel on the planet: the absolutely understand justice and Sinaloa Cartel, based out of Sinaloa, www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net the rule of law. And so I do what I Mexico. It has been estimated the call experiential journalism. I don’t Sinaloa Cartel was/is responsible have to be the one that reports on for 80 percent of the drugs— the alleged murders or the amount methamphetamine, cocaine, of narcotics that are brought in. I go heroin—smuggled into the United and I spend time in the company States, as well as hundreds of of another human being, which murders. everyone is.” However, in a joint eff ort Penn also stated to Rose, during involving the Mexican Navy, the the interview: “I’m really sad Drug Enforcement Agency, and the about the state of journalism in U.S. Marshals Service, El Chapo our country.” I agree with Sean was arrested in Mazatlan, Mexico, Penn, here, because when it on February 22, 2014. Having comes to high-profi le, potentially escaped from a Mexican prison in embarrassing cases, the American 2001, authorities placed El Chapo media tends to spoon-feed the in a maximum security Mexican general public large portions of prison called Federal Social Re- handpicked, politically-correct adaptation Center No. 1. fl uff . I can speak from the heart July 11, 2015, El Chapo escaped on this because I know for a fact from Federal Social Re-adaptation how the media, over the years, has Center No. 1, disappearing into mishandled the profi le of James his shower stall and exiting via a Earl Ray regarding his alleged role manhole, directly underneath his in the assassination of Reverend shower drain, that allowed him Martin Luther King Jr. to descend down onto a small As Hunter S. Thompson rode motorcycle, secured to a metal with the Hell’s Angels, Sean Penn track, which allowed him to travel went to the Mexican jungles and down an underground tunnel to met with El Chapo. Regardless your freedom, an engineering feat that take on Penn’s interview, we all has world-class minds still shaking must agree on this: It was the “real their heads. After El Chapo’s thing”! escape, the only other person who received as much press coverage The question is: Do we need more was presidential hopeful Donald journalistic eff orts such as was Trump. delivered by Sean Penn? In a major gun batt le that left FEBRUARY 3, 2016 CANNON COURIER PAGE 7 THE CANNON BLAST

You can submit items for The Blast by email at [email protected] The fi sh fry is from noon to 7 p.m. at the Community Center in Auburntown.

*** *** Country Music Jam Session Mooretown Country Ham Breakfast Pocahontas Community Center Saturday, February 6 1st and 3rd Fridays Mooretown Volunteer Fire Auxilary Inc. & Mooretown VFD will be having an all you A country music jam sessions is set for the fi rst and third Fridays of each month at can eat Country ham and Goolsby sausage breakfast Saturday morning February 6th the Pocahontas Community Center, 1441 Pocahontas Road, Morrison. Musicians sign from 6-10 am at Woodland School. The cost for the breakfast is $7 and 4 and under $4. up at 5:30 and the music starts at 6 p.m. Open to the public, spectators and dancers Come out and let us do the cooking for you! Delivery is available. Just call or text 615- are welcome. Admission is free. For more info call Ray at 615-765-7835 or John 931- 542-0282 and we’ll bring it to your home or business. Thank you for your support! 588-1229. *** *** Super Bowl Party Sunday, February 7 Celebrate Recovery Sunday February 7th- Stillhouse Restaurant is hosting a Super Bowl party! Come For hurts, habits and hang-ups. Every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church. watch the big game on our new projector and enjoy drink specials, 10% off all food Contact: Hunter Hay 615-542-2132 (for wearing your favorite team jersey) and of course exceptional dining and cocktails. [email protected] *** *** Valentines Day Weekend Community Dinner February 13-14 Sycamore Baptist Church Saturday and Sunday February 13th-14th- Valentines Day Weekend. Come enjoy Sycamore Baptist, 7165 Sycamore Creek Road, will hold a community dinner the fi rst a romantic dinner and evening for two in a gorgeous atmosphere at Stillhouse Wednesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. Donations accepted with the funds going Restaurant. Please make your reservations ASAP as seating will be limited due to for a new church building. demand. On February 13th there will be a performance by pianist Heather Moulder to accompany our Valentines day dinner Saturday night. *** *** Winter Reading Program Is Back! Cannon County Senior Center (January 19–February 12) Music Night Adams Memorial Library is bringing back the Winter Reading Program for teens Friday, February 19 and adults. Beginning January 19 continuing through February 12, you can read and Slick Nickel will appear at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. enter to win exciting prizes. This year the program is being conducted according to Admission is $5. how many PAGES you read rather than how many books. Track the pages you read, mark your reading slip, and after reading 1000 pages, turn in your slip to be entered *** into the Friday prize drawings. You don’t have to fi nish a book to enter. If you’re Cole Washburn into reading thousand page tomes or two hundred page romances, you can enter as Saturday, February 20 soon as you’ve read enough pages. What could be easier? Come in to either Adams Saturday February 20th- Come enjoy the musical talent of Cole Washburn from 6-8pm Memorial or Auburntown Library. Sign up. Start reading. Every reading slip will at Stillhouse Restaurant. be entered for the Grand Prize which will be drawn at the end of the program on February 12. Reading slips will be available January 19. *** TN Doubles Championship **** Saturday, February 27 February 27th (during the day)- The Short Mountain Disc Jam and Litt le Short Alcoholics Anonymous Mountain Farm will be hosting the Tennessee State Doubles Championship for Disc If you drink alot that’s your business. If you want to stop that’s ours. Golf! Come enjoy a beautiful day on the farm and learn how to play disc golf during Call 615-653-7914. this wild and fun competition.

*** *** Short Mountain Idol Woodbury City Council Meeting Karaoke Contest Tuesday, February 2 February 27th (during the evening 7 p.m. - close)- Stillhouse Restaurant will host the 7-9 p.m. at Woodbury City Hall at 101 W. Water St. in Woodbury. fi rst annual Short Mountain Idol Karaoke Contest! Come sing your heart out and see if you have what it takes to be crowned Short Mountain Idol! *** *** Cannon County Commission Meeting Winterfest at the Old Feed Store Antique Mall Thursday, February 4 @ 5 p.m. Saturday, February 27 - 28 At the Cannon County Courthouse. Feature an antique’s appraiser on Satuday, discounts and special sales all week-end plus The Gathering Place Café will be open for lunch on Saturday. Contact 615-563- *** 2108 for further information. Cannon County Senior Center Music Night Friday, February 5 *** Lonnie Jones and Tennessee Shine will appear at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center. Doors Household Hazardous Waste Events open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Cannon County will not be hosting a Household Hazardous Waste event this year. You are welcome to take any household waste to a neighboring county. *** Included on the list are leftover household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients are considered to be household hazardous waste Let WIC Help You and Your Family (HHW). Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batt eries, and pesticides, that contain The holiday season can be a time for increased stress and worries about money. If potentially hazardous ingredients require special care when you dispose of them. your family is struggling, support for your health and your child’s health is especially Upcoming events include: important. Tennessee WIC can help provide resources to ensure a healthy diet for Coff ee County, April 9, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Solid Waste Department, 2180 Murfreesboro pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5. Highway, Manchester. Call Wannella Ingleburger (931) 723-5139. If you make less than $3,739 each month for a family of 4, please call the _Cannon County Health Department at (615)563-4243 to see if you qualify for this program and Warren County, April 30, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Three Star Mall, 1410 Sparta Street, schedule an appointment today! McMinnville. Call Dennis Baird (931) 473-2381

*** DeKalb County, May 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., DeKalb County Farmers CO-OP, 725 W Art Center Season Tickets Broad St., Smithville. Call Tim Stribling (615) 597-5175. 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’ roll in the turbulent 1950s.(Rated PG) What’s Happening in Cannon Always...Patsy Cline- The musical based on Patsy Cline’s true story with 27 classic songs. (Rated PG) County Schools Disney’s The Litt le Mermaid- The all-new full length version based on the animated 1989 Disney fi lm of the same name. (Rated G) Rock of Ages- Take a trip back to the 1980s in this rock musical featuring the music of February 1st—4th—6th—county elementary basketball Journey, Whitesnake, Styx, Bon Jovi, and many more. (Rated PG13) tournament, CCHS The Odd Couple- Neil Simon’s classic buddy comedy. (Rated PG) Chitt y Chitt y Bang Bang- The new stage musical based on the 1968 fi lm. (Rated G) February 1st-5th—School Counselor Week *** February 2nd—CCHS basketball games with York Institute at

Donate Furniture for Starving Artists Jamestown, 6 p.m. The Short Mountain Trading Post is now accepting donations of used furniture and household items that folks no longer need. Our Starving February 4th—CCHS basketball games with Van Buren Co. at Artists appreciate these donations very much and are creating wonderful pieces from these throw away items. Call: Savannah at 615-464-7824. Spencer, 6 p.m. Thanks so much !! February 5th—CCHS basketball games with Upperman at *** CCHS, 6 p.m. “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” Through March 6 February 5th—Professional Development Day for teachers—no Oaklands Mansion Step back to yesterday and see the common threads that weave together the lives school for students of women through the decades in middle Tennessee and across the country. Enjoy traveling through time as you walk among over fi fty gowns that are being placed on February 8th—ACT night for parents at CCHS loan and exhibited, most for the fi rst time. The “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit at Oaklands Mansion in Murfreesboro is presented in partnership with the Human Sciences Department of Middle Tennessee State University and February 8th-March 3rd—Part I of State Mandated sponsored in part by Encore Bridal & Formal Wear. Achievement testing—contact your school for more This includes wedding dresses from every decade: 1847 through today. Also on display is the 2008 handmade gown of Demetria Kalodimos which is an original information design by Rosie Woodruff of Textile Fabrics in Nashville. Wedding gowns will be on display in Maney Hall and open to the public at Oaklands Mansion from January 10 February 9th—CCHS basketball games with Livingston at through March 6, 2016. During this exhibit, guests will have the rare opportunity to view items from, not only the museum’s collection, but also elegant and fashionable Livingston, 6 p.m. wedding dresses worn by ladies from Murfreesboro and around the country. Many of which have been stored for decades under beds and in the back of closets. The exhibit February 9th—School Board meeting workshop at the Central will be open during regular hours, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Groups of 20 or more may also schedule private after hour’s viewings of Offi ce, 6 p.m. the gowns by appointment, by calling Mary Beth Nevills at 615-893-0022. Admission to the exhibit is $8 per person and is open to the public. Group tour rates are available February 11th—New Teachers training, 3 p.m., Central Offi ce upon request. Special evening openings of the elegant and fashionable wedding 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. February 11th—CCHS basketball games with Dekalb Co. at CCHS, 6 p.m.

*** Auburntown Lions Club Fish Fry February 11th—School Board meeting, Woodbury Grammar Saturday, February 6 Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m. PAGE 8 CANNON COURIER FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Trading Post Chat BY SAVANNAH CUNNICK

SNOW DAYS GONE WILD

TIRED AND PUT AWAY SNOWY..... if you are in need of help with extra food and warm After all that I just had a MRI on my right foot where That certainly was the forecast during most of last week. clothing. They are there every Saturday by the ball fi eld in I tore the Achilles tendon this past year when I fell off a Not just here, but ALL OVER the eastern states as well. We Woodbury from 7:30 to 9:00. For further information you ladder. At fi rst, the doctor tried to see if the orthopedic got several inches of the white stuff but can you imagine may call me at: #615-464-7824. boot would help but no go. There may be an operation on several feet! That is overkill. Snow days gone wild - lots I have been through a few interesting events lately. the horizon to fi x the tendon but then I will be so much of sledding, snowboarding and even folks on a water ski First, I had some sort of digestive colon/stomach problem. bett er and no more limping around with slow-mo up and being towed by a four-wheeler. A great time for snow gear Lucky me a colonoscopy was ordered. down the Loft steps! I will keep you updated on what and toys sales that is, if you can get to the store. happens next! Of course, Uncle Festus reported that the Liquor Stores Well, Uncle Pete got stuck going to Aunt Patsy’s high were doing a great business. Folks were halfway to work.... school reunion. Pete was totally bored until the band then received a phone call to stay at home...so a stop at the picked up and this guy got on the dance fl oor break liquor store on the way back home seemed appropriate. dancing, moon walking and doing back fl ips. Patsy said: Just like the ad on TV where the lady hears over the See that guy....35 years ago that guy proposed to me and I store’s loud speaker that schools will be closed for another turned him down. 3 days - and she grabs a bott le of wine right before check Pete piped up and said: Looks like he’s celebrating! (uh.. out. Sometimes camomille tea just doesn’t get it! oh) It was said that this snowfall was a historic one for our I’m hoping all of you are taking your vitamins and area. I’d say it was a gooder! minerals especially during these winter months when the Today is Tuesday January 26 and the rain is melting weather is so unpredictable. If you feel the chills coming all the snow. My Snow Lady and the rest of all the clever on or you just had someone sneeze on you and not cover snowmen creations are now only a dark spot on the grass their mouth take a vitamin C capsule and an Echinacea/ and driveways. She wore a brightly fl owered bikini, golden seal root capsule right away and everyday. A daily mitt ens and wool hat. All that is left is a pile of clothing fl at probiotic is also important to keep your digestive and on the ground. Sigh....one can only hope that she is now in immune systems healthy. Make sure they are in capsule Florida enjoying a warm day at the beach. form not tablet or caplet. If you have trouble swallowing Aunt Martha told me that she made a big snowball and pills go with the gummies or liquid form of supplements. put it in her freezer. During the process she added a few Avoid those nasty colds and fl u....take a minute for pieces of gravel. All set to use on Festus when he least yourself and protect your health. expects it! One more comment on her att empted diet and Well, the Short Mountain Trading Post is still closed WHAM, he’s gonna get it! until Mid-March. That is what we are shooting for. Just to The latest on Martha, she has started taking nitroglycerin chilly to be open. But, boy oh boy....do we have some great tablets. I asked her, Why? She told me that they are new items to show you....things that you will love to take supposed to make her look like dynamite. (Really..? ) home with you and add to your collectibles. New artists By the way, I wanted to put a quick shout-out to the and vendors will also be joining us...and a huge Spring folks who were equipped with sturdy 4-wheel-drive Fling Family Flea Market is already being planned! vehicles and were kind enough to help stranded folks who For now, I want all of you to continue to take care of each slid off the road into ditches and also went out of their way other, drive carefully, buckle up, smile and no stressing to check on neighbors who were homebound and needed Well, I lived through that. But wait, it so happened that over things that will eventually fi nd a way of working out. things and couldn’t get out. I had an exceptionally longggg colon, so I then had to go There is always a rainbow under that cloud....believe in JD and the Feed America First gang had to cancel their through a barium procedure where they put a fl orescent yourself...we’re all in the same boat.... so hang in there !! food and clothing distribution the week end of the big dye inside me in order to see on the x-ray if the rest of my Chat with you next week. HUGS, SAVANNAH snowfall. They are back in business now. Make sure you colon was clear. I was so full of barium that I glowed in come and take part of this wonderful assistance program the dark!

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Tennessee’s Republican primary is down to a race alternatives — 65 percent said they “strongly favor” or between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, with Trump Democrats prefer Clinton, “favor” Trump’s becoming president, but 60 percent said holding an advantage but with many party voters still the same of Cruz, and 60 percent said the same of Carson. undecided, the latest MTSU Poll shows. but disapproval of her Dr. Ken Blake, director of the MTSU Poll, said that On the Democratic side, Hillary Clinton leads Bernie even with the subsample’s larger error margin taken into Sanders, but her statewide disapproval ratings are the runs high statewide consideration, the fi ndings suggest a majority of state highest of any top candidate on either ticket. Republican voters would favor either Trump, Carson or “We asked two types of questions about the presidential Trump also posted the best numbers among self- Cruz. race to get a sense of where potential voters stand,” said described independent voters, with 26 percent naming “The Republicans have what you might call a ‘deep Dr. Jason Reineke, associate director of the poll at Middle Trump as the candidate they’d most like to see win. bench’ of presidential candidates in Tennessee,” Blake Tennessee State University. Democrat Sanders, the next-most-popular candidate, said. “If the current favorite, Trump, were to fade, it “First, we asked registered voters to name, off the tops of came it at a signifi cantly lower 10 percent. appears majorities of GOP voters would be willing to back their heads, the one candidate they would most like to see But 30 percent of independents were undecided, and Cruz or Carson, perhaps especially if Clinton turned out win the election and the one candidate they would least the rest chose candidates who pulled in only single-digit to be the Democratic nominee.” like to see win the election. Second, we asked whether percentages. Among Democratic voters, only 42 percent would they would favor or oppose each of several specifi c, The news wasn’t all good for Trump, though. About a strongly favor, or favor, Sanders becoming president, current candidates running. We then broke the results quarter of Tennessee voters – the biggest chunk of them statistically much less than the 77 percent who would down for the self-described Democrats, independents, Democrats – singled him out as the candidate they’d least support Clinton as president. and Republicans who responded to our poll.” like to see win the presidency, far more opposition than For previous MTSU Poll results, go to www.mtsupoll. The poll of 600 registered Tennessee voters was any other Republican candidate att racted. org. conducted Jan. 15-20 and has a margin of error of 4 percentage points. Voters in Tennessee and 10 other states Clinton solid among Democrats but least-liked Methodology will go to the polls March 1 in the so-called “SEC primary.” candidate statewide Telephone interviews for the poll were completed by Statewide opposition to Trump, though notable, was Issues & Answers Network Inc. from among a random Trump leads among Republicans, independents only half as strong as statewide opposition to Clinton. Fifty sample of registered Tennessee voters age 18 and over. When asked to name the one person they would most percent of Tennessee voters – most of them Republicans – Data were collected using Tennessee statewide voter like to win the 2016 presidential election, 33 percent of self- named her as the candidate they’d least like to see win the registration sample of 60 percent landline and 40 percent described Republican voters named Trump. Cruz came presidency. cell phones. The average interview length was 12 minutes. in second, chosen by a signifi cantly smaller 17 percent of But 47 percent of self-described Democratic voters in Quotas by gender and Grand Region were implemented. Republicans. the sample picked Clinton as the candidate they’d most Data were weighted based on respondent age to ensure But 28 percent of GOP voters said they did not know like to see win the presidency. A signifi cantly smaller 15 the data represent Tennessee registered voters. The who they would like to see win. percent named Sanders, and 26 percent said they did not survey’s error margin of 4 percentage points indicates Ben Carson, who led the presidential fi eld among know. All other percentages were in the single digits. one can be 95 percent confi dent that the actual population Tennessee voters in the October 2015 MTSU Poll, drew fi gure lies within 4 percentage points (in either direction) just 7 percent of Republican voters in the latest sample. ‘Favorability’ and the Republicans’ ‘deep bench’ of the poll result. Error margins for subgroups can be The remaining Republican candidates also registered in Despite favoring Trump, Tennessee Republican larger, depending on the subgroup’s size. the single digits at best. voters seemed open to backing either Cruz or Carson as Beavers co-sponsoring cancer treatment act Silk Wedding NASHVILLE – Sen. Mae keeping up with scientifi c side eff ects than traditional matt er how the treatment is Design Class Beavers (R-Mt. Juliet) is advancements, which can therapies. 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Let it snow! school!!! If you believe this, lives! birthday to you all. Let it snow! Let it snow! I have some ocean front Auburntown News Well the snow There are two Whoever sang this song property I would like to days cut the news short anniversaries and they are or turned their pj’s inside sell you! so here is the birthday both on the same day just out or did the “snow It’s great news to By ANNA PATRICK list for this week: Ronnie diff erent years. Stanley dance” OR did all 3, sure know that Robert Fletcher Todd starts it off when he and Carlene McCullough did do a good job. It was is home recuperating from it back in!! When you see or cindy.larson@ccstn. celebrates the 3rd. The 6th celebrate their 62nd year of beautiful and fun to play in a recent fall which resulted him, check and see if Ruth net as soon as possible for Jaylene Bobo Johnson hits marriage and J.C and Joan for those young and those in some cuts to his head is riding with him. an appointment. The Red the 35 mark on the 6th. Hughes celebrate their 44th who thought they were and a short hospital stay. Auburn School is Cross people are coming Melissa Gilley and Pedro on the 5th day of February. young. Lots of snowmen Glory B! Marvin hosting a Red Cross blood soon and she needs as Lara have theirs the 7th. It’s Happy anniversary to both and sledding took place. Davenport is sporting a drive on Tuesday, March many appointments are a big day the 8th for Emily couples. It was also dangerous for new John Deere tractor – at 22, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. possible. We are hoping for O’Neal Crook, Austin If you have news for this those who had to drive least it’s new to him. Now until 6:00 p.m. If interested a big turnout for this fi rst Mears, Amy Ayers and column, please e-mail me at in it. I know the students, he doesn’t need a bucket in being a donor, contact time event. Each donation Rhonda Goff . Rhonda’s [email protected], or call faculty and we bus drivers tied under his tractor to Cindy Larson at 464-4342 could save up to three husband, Gregg, ends 464-4310 and leave a message are excited to be back in catch the oil so he can put our list on the 9th. Happy if no answer. Woodland Warrior Chief Cossey Announces Warriors Who Excel in Warfare on Grades

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2630 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN Ph. (615) 896-5656 www.GregoryGoff.com Each office independently owned and operated. PAGE 12 CANNON COURIER FEBRUARY 3, 2016 SPORTS Come Join Us For Dinner And CCHS fi nishes tough week Support KEITH READY 4-6 district 8-AA going Thursday the 4-4 Lionett es to sneak out of Lafayett e For The Cannon Courier into Tuesday’s game made the short road trip Tuesday night with a win CCHS against York Institute. to Murfreesboro to meet 45-39. The Cannon County Central Magnet. Central This was the second Lionett es fi nished a busy Box Score: already had a win against meeting of the two teams Football week back home Friday Smith County 46 Cannon by 13 in the and the rosters between night at Robert A Harris Cannon County 37 previous meeting between the games were noticeably Smith County: Beasley 15, Gymnasium against the the two teams in Woodbury diff erent. Macon surprised Hix-14, Gregory-10, Moore-3, Chili Supper Smith County Lady Owls. West-2, Shoulders-2, Spivey-1 back in December. The the Lionett es gett ing out Sat Feb 6th During After a heartbreaking Cannon County: King-16, Lionett es set the tone to a 6 point advantage to loss the previous night Scott -10, Mooneyham-5, early in Murfreesboro as start the game but Cannon County Tournaments - to Central Magnet, the Walkup-4, Knox-2 Autumn King and Maleah fought back with Autumn Lionett es responded Scott each scored 6 points in King scoring 5 of her 8 $5 each Team Stats: AND positively in the fi rst the fi rst quarter as Cannon points in the fi rst quarter to quarter jumping out to a Cannon: FG: 16-47 3PT:4-18 jumped out to a 14-5 lead. trim the Macon lead 10-7. FT:2-5 15-9 lead against the team Cannon would extend the The Lady Tigers kept Spaghett i Supper Smith: FG:16-44 3PT:4-17 FT: from Carthage. 11-23 lead by 12 over Central at the pace going leading at Feb 11th During Autumn King put a halftime. The second half half 18-13. The Lionett es CCHS vs. DeKalb Co. - stamp on the quarter Briar Jakes set the tone for started out the same as the stayed in the game and scoring 9 of her 16 points. the boys contest between fi rst half did. The Lionett es took over the third quarter $6 each Then King got whistled the two teams. After gett ing maintained a lead of up to as Samantha Gaither Both events for her third foul in the the opening tip Jakes went 17 points before Central hit a go ahead 3 pointer second quarter and the down the fl oor and hit a Magnet went on their run. and Cannon fi nished the Start at 4pm Lady Owls used the time three point shot to draw Central trimmed the lead quarter on top 27-25. And Will Be Held At that she sat out of the fi rst blood for the Lions. down to 13 at the end of The Lionett es had Macon The CCHS Cafeteria game to their advantage Jakes would then force a the third stanza. Central’s County on the ropes when in mounting a comeback couple of Smith County leading scorer Becca their top two scoring and taking the lead. The turnovers and turn them Stockton who had been leaders Lyndsey Belton Lionett es were only able to into points in transition relatively quiet most of the and Kynda Bullington each score 3 points total in the scoring 9 of his team’s high game turned it up a notch had four fouls going into Mooretown quarter and didn’t have a 20 points as Cannon led at and put the Lionett es back the fourth quarter. Volunteer second quarter point until the end of the fi rst quarter on their heels. Stockton “Macon did a good job Fire Aux. Inc. Maleah Scott hit one of two 18-12. scored 9 points in the protecting Belton, keeping free throws with 2:02 left Smith County kept fourth quarter including her from fouling out of the & before heading to the locker hanging around in the what would be the game game” Lionett e head coach Mooretown room. Haylee Mooneyham game though and the winning free throws. With Jonathan Odom said. VFD scored the lone fi eld goal of game turned in the fourth the game tied up at 46 Belton scored 8 points the quarter hitt ing a short quarter. Cannon ended the points each, the Lionett es in the fi nal frame to keep Will be having an “all you can eat” shot before the buzzer. third quarter ahead 49-46 fouled Stockton as she was her team in it. Macon Nevertheless Cannon but Smith came out and going for a layup. Stockton County was forced to Country ham and Goolsby sausage was only down 6 24-18 at limited the Lions to only 3 knocked down both free foul the Lionett es in the breakfast Saturday morning half. Smith County kept points in the fourth quarter throws to give the Lady closing minutes of the February 6th from 6-10am at the six point cushion in winning 55-52. Tigers the lead with 3 game. Cannon County Woodland School. the third quarter. Cannon The Lions had an seconds left. Cannon had responded by knocking made a run to cut it close opportunity to tie the an opportunity for a last down 8 out of 16 free Price is $7.00 & under 4 is $4.00. in the fi nal minutes of game but missed the game second shot. Autumn King throws during the entire Come out & let us do the cooking for you! the game. The Lionett es tying three point att empt drove down the court and quarter. Maleah Scott led forced the Lady Owls to at the buzzer. Austin lofted a contested three at all scorers with 10 points. win it at the free throw line. Duggin fi nished with the buzzer which fell short Delivery is Although the Lady Owls 11 points in the contest. giving Central the win. Box Score: missed two front ends Cannon’s record falls to King fi nished with 19 Cannon County 45 available. Macon County 39 of 1 and 1 trip to the line, 6-18 overall and 0-10 in points including a perfect Just call or text the Lady Owls were able 7-7 at the free throw line. Cannon: Scott -10, King-8, District 8-AA play. Mooneyham-8, Gaither-7, 615-542-0282 to rebound both misses King also had 8 blocked Walkup-6, Knox-6 Macon: and we'll bring and turn them into points. Box Score: shots in the paint. Maleah Belton-15, Bullington-10, Smith County stretched out Smith County 55 Scott was the leading point Goolsby-5, Russell-5, it to your home the lead to seven and won Cannon County 52 gett er for Cannon with 20. Brooks-4 or business. by nine 46-37. Autumn Smith: Shepperson- Team Stats King led the Lionett es with 17,Huff -13, Hayden-12, King- Box Score: Cannon- FG:15-38 3PT:4-13, Thank you 8, Smith 4 16. Central Magnet 48 FT: 13-24 Cannon: Jakes-20, Duggin-11, for your Maleah Scott fi nished Cannon County 46 Macon FG:14-50, 3PT:4-23, Martin-6, Knox-4, Fann-4, Central: Stockton-14, Faulk-9, FT: 5-11 support! with 10. Cannon’s record Parrish-3, Miles-2, Bryson-2 Carter-7, Smith-6, White-4, falls 10-14 overall and Team Stats: Dyer-4, Cariaso-2, Anderson-2 So far this season, the Cannon: FG:20-40 3PT:9-16 Cannon County: Scott -20, most frustrating thing FT:2-6 King-19, Knox-3, of the Cannon County Smith:FG 22-46, 3PT 4-10 Mooneyham-2, Walkup-2 Lions basketball season FT:6-7 Team Stats: Central FG: 17-53. has been their inability to Before March Madness 3PT: 1-10, FT:13-24 put together a solid third you have to have February Cannon: FG 17-51, quarter. Fever. Basketball fans 3PT:1-13. FT:11-14 Against Macon County will get their fi x this in Lafayett e, Tuesday night week with games on the The Cannon County Lions the most frustrating thing Grammar School and High continued to search for had to be only winning the School Level Monday, its fi rst district win of the third quarter. Tuesday, Thursday, entire season and the fi rst Macon County was Friday and Saturday. overall win of 2016 when aggressive from the tip The end of the season they met Central Magnet off as they jumped out Grammar School Basket- in Murfreesboro Thursday to a 17-9 fi rst quarter ball tournament began night. The game started out lead. The lead grew as Monday. Semifi nals will with a 10-0 run by Central, Tigers wingman Tyler take place Thursday. but Cannon answered Carlisle hit a zone shooting Consolation and Champ- it with 10 unanswered a perfect fi ve for fi ve from ionship Games will be points to tie it at the end the fi eld and his 14 points played Saturday. All games of the quarter. Central got in the quarter gave Macon will take place at Robert things cranked up with a 18 point lead at half 42-24. A Harris Gymnasium another run but the Lions Macon would jump out at Cannon County High once again answered to of halftime with a 20 point School. tie it at half at 21 up. The lead but the Lions then Tuesday the Cannon third quarter haunted the started making their run. County Lions and Lionett es Lions yet again as Central Briar Jakes found his zone take the long road trip to turned it up a notch. and scored 10 points to lead Jamestown for a District Central’s Jordan Reynolds the potential comeback. 8-AA showdown against found his rhythm and Austin Duggin also scored York Institute. Thursday the scored 7 points in the 7 points in the quarter. The high school teams travel to quarter and the Tigers Lions were able to trim Spencer for a set of contests opened up a 12 point the lead down to seven vs Van Buren County. lead. The Lions would mostly because Anton This is a makeup date make another run behind Knox became aggressive in from the original meeting Briar Jakes who scored 9 grabbing defensive boards of January 21st when it points in the fi nal frame. and playing solid defense was postponed because The Lions couldn’t in the post. of the weather. Friday get any closer than 6 Macon County closed Upperman High School however and lost by a out the game however brings their ranked teams score of 58-52. Jakes led extending the 7 point lead into Woodbury at Robert A all scorers with 18 points. and winning it by 11, 76- Harris Gymnasium 65. The Lions fi nished with Box Score three players in double Central Magnet 58 fi gures. Jakes contributed Chili fundraiser Cannon County 52 22 as the leading scorer. set for February 6 Duggin added 12 and Central: Reynolds-14, Austin Martin fi nished Burchfi eld-13, Carver-9, The Cannon County Murray-5, Gregory-4, with 14. Football team will be Yoders-4, Blair-4, McGowan-2 holding a fundraiser Cannon: Jakes-18, Martin-13, Box Score Saturday, February 6 Miles-8, Fann-4, Knox- Macon County 76 starting at 4. Chili Supper 2, Bryson-2, George-2 Cannon County 65 will be held during Macon County: T. Carlisle-19, the championship and Team Stats Cannon: FG: 16-47 McPherson-17, S. Carlisle-15, consolation games of the 3PT: 5-20 FT: 15-20 Carnahan-10, Ashburn-6, County Grammar School Central: FG: 24-45 3PT: 5-25 King-4, Welch-3, Phillips-2 Tournament. FT: 5-10 Cannon County: Jakes-22, Martin-14, Duggin 12, Coming off the win Sporting a roster of only Parrish-6, Miles-4, Knox-3, Bryson-2, George-2 against Macon County six players, the Macon Tuesday, the Cannon Team Stats County Lady Tigers Cannon County FG: County Lionett es gave the Cannon County 25-52, 3PT: 8-28 FT: 7-9 were excited about the Lionett es basketball team Macon County FG: 27- opportunity to take their a big challenge before 57 3PT: 7-15 FT: 16-20 district record above .500. the Lionett es were able CANNON COURIER FEBRUARY 3, 2016 PAGE 13

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Jesus Walks on Water

After feeding the 5000, Jesus sends his disciples ahead of him in a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Several hours later in the night, the disciples encounter a storm. Jesus comes to them, walking on the water.

This terrifies the disciples who think they are seeing a ghost. Jesus tells them in verse 27, "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

Peter replies, "Lord, if it's you, tell me to come to you on the water." So Jesus invites Peter to come. Peter gets out of the boat and begins walking on the water toward Jesus.

But when Peter takes his eyes off Jesus and sees the wind and waves, he begins to sink. Peter cries out to the Lord and Jesus immediately reaches out his hand and catches Peter. As they climb into the boat together, the storm ceases. Then the disciples worship Jesus, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

Points of Interest from the Story:

• Jesus sends the disciples away so he can get alone on the mountainside and pray. Even in his busy schedule, spending time with God is a priority for Jesus.

• The disciples, even though they have spent much time with Jesus, don't recognize him in the storm. Sometimes we don't recognize the Lord when he comes to us in the middle of our "storms."

• Peter doesn't begin to sink until he starts looking around at the wind and the waves. Taking our eyes off Jesus, and focusing on the difficult circumstances will cause us to get under our problems. But when we cry out to Jesus, he catches us by the hand and raises us above the seemingly impossible sur- roundings.

• Peter starts out with good intentions, but his faith falters. This does not, however, end up in failure. PAGE 14 CANNON COURIER FEBRUARY 3, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES Latest MTSU Tennessee Business Barometer: NOTICE TO CREDITORS Anxiety growing in new year Estate of James M Jett on

Notice is hereby given The latest results are A pdf copy of the full consumer confi dence that on the 4th day of based on a 17-question report is available at htt p:// surveys. January, 2016, lett ers of online survey submitt ed bit.ly/TBBjan16. Previous administration or lett ers by 115 business leaders reports are available For more information, testamentary in respect throughout the state Jan. through the MTSU contact Graeff at 615-898- of the estate of James M 12-19. The margin of error Offi ce of Consumer 5124 or tim.graeff @mtsu. Jett on, deceased were is 9.1 percent. Research’s website at edu. For more information issued to the undersigned www.mtsu.edu/consumer. about the Tennessee by the Chancery Court of The index score is Chamber of Commerce Cannon County, Tennessee. computed by adding the The barometer was and Industry, visit www. All persons both resident percentage of positive launched in the summer of tnchamber.org or call 615- and non-residents, having responses to each question 2015. MTSU 256-5141. claims matured and and subtracting and the Tennessee unmatured against said the percentage of negative Chamber will track the estate are required to fi le responses. Respondents index over time to identify For MTSU news anytime, same with the clerk of the included business owners, patt erns in the assessments visit www.MTSUnews. above named court within vice presidents, senior of Tennessee business com. four months of the fi rst managers and managers at leaders about the business publication of this notice, Tennessee business leaders The latest survey shows fi rms of various sizes. climate, similar to national otherwise their claims will have grown increasingly growing pessimism about be forever barred. anxious about the current the future of the overall economy and their ability U.S. and Tennessee This 4th day of January, to fi nd qualifi ed workers, economies, according to 2016. according to the latest Dr. Tim Graeff , MTSU online survey by MTSU’s professor of marketing and Penny L Barnes, Executrix Jones College of Business. coordinator of the index. of the Estate of James M Jett on, deceased. The statewide Tennessee “Economic unease is Business Barometer index beginning to hit even NATHAN NICHOLS declined signifi cantly to closer to home as business CLERK & MASTER 146 from 243 in October leaders have also become 2015. The quarterly index more anxious about the MATT COWAN is a collaboration between economic conditions for ATTORNEY Middle their industry and their Tennessee State University individual fi rm,” Graeff and the Tennessee said. “This is coupled Cannon County Schools Chamber of Commerce with continued pessimism is issuing Requests for & Industry to capture regarding the employment Proposals for E-Rate the mood and outlook of outlook.” qualifying E-Rate Category business leaders through Two-Internal Connections. online surveys. RFPs are posted on the school district website at www.ccstn.net. You may Cannon County School Board contact Bryan Cofer at Meeting / Workshop FREE! Back Farm Service Agency 615-563-5752 for further Copies of the information. Responses are Cannon Courier Announces 2015- due no later than 3:00 pm February 9 2016 February 11, 2016 available for on 2/19/2016. 6:30 pm 6:30 pm pick up TODAY. Crop Marketing Board WORKSHOP Board MEETING Great for puppy Cannon Courier training, packing, Assistance Loans The Perfect Gift Central Offi ce Woodbury Grammar storing items, Boardroom School Cafeteria for Relatives who 530 West Adams St school art, etc. Commodity loans in the event of a depressed 301 West Main St are currently available for market at the time of don’t Facebook, Woodbury TN Woodbury TN Stop by and pick Text, or Twitt er up a bundle. producers of corn, wheat, harvest. and soybeans. Applicants must meet all eligibility Applicants should requirements before allow 7-10 workdays for receiving these USDA processing and disbursing benefi ts. the loan proceeds. Loans To be eligible, a can be approved beginning producer must maintain at harvest and ending May continual benefi cial interest 31. (Exception: Wheat in the crop from harvest ends March 31). The 2015 through the earlier of the crop year commodity date the loan is repaid loans rates for DeKalb or CCC takes title to the and Cannon Counties are commodity. as follows: Corn---$2.05 / Benefi cial interest bu. Soybeans---$5.13/ bu. means retaining the ability Wheat---$2.70/ bu. to make decisions about the For January 2016, commodity; responsibility the CCC interest rate for loss or damage to the for marketing assistance commodity; and title to the loans is 1.625%. Violating commodity. Once benefi cial provisions of a marketing interest in a commodity assistance loan may trigger is lost, the commodity is administrative actions, ineligible for loan - even such as assessing liquidated if the producer regains damages, calling the loan benefi cial interest. and denial of future farm- These loans stored loans. provide producers with For more immediate fi nancing on information, call the their stored commodities DeKalb/Cannon County held as loan collateral. Farm Service Agency at Instead of selling the crop 615-597-8225, extension immediately after harvest, 2. USDA is an equal MTEMC's Tree Wise program set these loans allow the opportunity provider, producer to store the crop employer and lender. for a maximum of 9 months to enter schools February 29 to allow for market gains Tree Wise from MTEMC, a program designed to teach elementary students about trees, is set to enter schools across Want to Invite the Public to a Meeting or Be MTEMC's service area in late February. Aware of an Open Meeting?

"Last year, we were able to visit 26 schools over a two-week period," MTEMC Community Relations Coordinator The Cannon Courier is The Perfect Place to Cathy Mitchell said. "We're looking forward to presenting this program again and building upon last year's success." Start & the Rates are Reasonable.

The curriculum includes classroom activities and discussions on how to transport, plant and care for trees. MTEMC Call us Today to Schedule your also uses the program to stress why it's important not to plant trees under power lines. In addition, students go home Announcement Timely! with a tree sapling to plant with their families as part of an after school project to let the children practice what they learned.

Elementary teachers in MTEMC's service area may contact Cathy Mitchell at [email protected] or (615) 494-1065 to schedule their class for the free program. Dr. Liz Rhea named 2016 “Red Cross Hero of the Year” American Red including many to the disasters in Bedford, them in their darkest hours. Cross Heart of Tennessee hospital. The event’s Cannon, Clay, Coff ee, The Heroes Breakfast is the Chapter Heroes Breakfast Guest Speaker, Dr. Gloria DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, only fundraising event for to honor Dr. Liz Rhea. Bonner with Middle Lincoln, Marshall, Moore, the American Red Cross The Stones River Country Tennessee State University Overton, Pickett , Putnam, Heart of Tennessee Chapter Club will fi ll up on the will address the breakfast Rutherford, Van Buren, in 2016. To volunteer or morning of Wednesday, crowd with information Warren and White counties. support the American March 2nd as the American including the partnership In addition to the disaster Red Cross or to enquire Red Cross hosts its annual MTSU has with the Heart relief services they also about the Heroes Breakfast Heroes Breakfast with of Tennessee Chapter as an provide services to the contact 615-893-4272 Ext approximately 300 expected emergency shelter location. Armed Forces, veterans and 103 or Jennifer.bass@ to att end. St. Thomas The American Red their families, as well as, redcross.org. Rutherford Hospital Cross Heart of Tennessee providing blood donation President and CEO Gordon Chapter serves seventeen services, health and safety Ferguson will introduce Dr. counties in Middle training and educational Pictured Right, Rhea and share the many Tennessee providing classes, and international Ira Elizabeth Hay Rhea, philanthropic endeavors emergency assistance services. People count on MD she has accomplished to help victims of local the Red Cross to support CANNON COURIER FEBRUARY 3, 2016 PAGE 15 CRIME & COURTS DUIs, 1st NO, 2nd NO, 3rd Off ense!

Cannon County Sheriff Department Woodbury Police Department

Drug Off enses A hearing is set for A hearing is set for March 8 Vandalism accident on Iconium Road. February 16 in General in General Sessions Court. Jacqueline D. Lacey was Sessions Court. David Ferrell spoke with arrested on multiple DUI, 3rd Off ense Deputy Andrew Colwell Larceny drug-related charges, Carolyn Hart Cunningham about vandalism to a including possession of was charged with Monica Virginia Locklear building on his property James E. Branstett er of methamphetamine by DUI and possession of was charged with DUI, on Joe Blanton Road. A Dickson was charged Patrolman John House. drug paraphernalia by third off ense, by Patrolman storm door was broken and with theft over $1,000 Patrolman John House. A John House. A hearing is Driving without a License a no trespassing sign was in connection with a Lacey was charged hearing is set for April 14 in set for April 16 in General tampered with. barn-building job in Auburntown. A hearing is with possession of drug General Sessions Court. Sessions Court. Greg Kayser was charged paraphernalia including with violating fi nancial Auto Accident set for March 1 in General Sessions Court. meth pipes, cut straws, Driving on a Suspended responsibility and driving burnt spoons and Jimmy Lyon Driver Jr. without a license by David Lavender was syringes, possession of was charged with simple Matt hew W. Cutler was Patrolman Tracey Stoetz el. charged with DUI, driving meth, possession of meth possession of a controlled charged with driving on A hearing is set for March on a revoked license and precursor and promotion substance (hydrocodone) a suspended license by 16 in General Sessions with no insurance by of manufacture of and possession of Patrolman Brent Brock. A Court. Deputy Michael Agee methamphetamine. drug paraphernalia by hearing is set for March 16 following a single-car Patrolman Tracey Stoetz el. in General Sessions Court.

Tennessee’s Consumer Affairs Division: Avoid Tax Return Preparer Fraud

The Tennessee In some cases, the of Accountancy at www. questions about your Department of Commerce preparer might steal your verify.tn.gov. For more return months or years & Insurance’s (TDCI) whole refund by changing information about the after it is fi led. Division of Consumer direct deposit information. Tennessee Board of Aff airs is off ering Another common fraud Accountancy, visit www. Ask Around consumers tips to avoid situation can occur when tn.gov/regboards or call Do you know anyone who tax return preparer fraud. the preparer fi les a return 888-453-6150. has used this preparer? Although Tax Day isn’t without your authorization For att orneys: Were they satisfi ed with the until April 18th, the – he or she might have Verify an att orney is service? If not, why not? Division encourages you to your information from a licensed to practice law fi le early and vet your tax prior year, and use that in Tennessee by visiting Protect Yourself preparer to avoid fraud. information to fi le a return the Board of Professional · Always get a complete “If you decide to have for the current year. Or Responsibility’s website copy of your tax return. a tax return preparer perhaps you met with a directory at www.tbpr.org. Verify that the preparer prepare and fi le your preparer and then chose For Enrolled Agents: signed it and included a income tax return, it is not to hire that person, but Verify the status of PTIN. important to choose that the preparer fi led a return an enrolled agent by Avoid any preparer person carefully,” TDCI using your information contacting the IRS Offi ce of who asks you to sign a Deputy Commissioner Bill anyway. Enrollment at 855-472-5540 blank return or requires Giannini said. “Finding a or [email protected]. the refund to be direct- qualifi ed professional takes The Division of Consumer deposited to a bank account a litt le planning and some Aff airs urges Tennesseans Ask About Charges and under the preparer’s research, but remember, to do research before Fees control. you are responsible for trusting anyone with Avoid preparers who base Note: Be careful when everything on your return, important tax information: their fee on the amount of a preparer claims he even when someone else your refund. or she can get you a prepares it.” Check the Preparer’s Try to obtain a clear larger refund than other Tax return Qualifi cations estimate, preferably in preparers. Remember, even preparer fraud or Make sure the preparer writing, for the preparation if your preparer handles misconduct can happen has a PTIN (Preparer Tax and fi ling services. everything involved in to anyone, even if you Identifi cation Number) completing your tax return, hire a preparer who you – this is required for all prepare your return? associations to see if the Find Out What Services you are still responsible for believe is professional professional preparers. preparer has had any the Preparer Off ers its accuracy. and honest. For example, Find out if the preparer Check the Preparer’s disciplinary actions, and for Does the preparer off er a preparer might change is affi liated with any History the status of the preparer’s electronic fi ling? For more consumer your tax return after you’ve professional associations. Check with the Bett er license: Will the preparer be tips, visit www.tn.gov/ approved and signed it, Ask the preparer about Business Bureau in your For Certifi ed Public available after April 15 consumer. To learn altering income or credits his or her education and area to see if the preparer Accountants (CPAs): if you have questions more about tax return to obtain a bigger refund training – what background has had complaints fi led If the preparer is a CPA, or problems? Consider preparation, visit www. and then keeping some or does that person have that about him or her. verify his or her license whether the preparer taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov. all of it. qualifi es him or her to Check with professional with the Tennessee Board will be around to answer CLASSIFIEDS

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