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An interesting list of Deanna Brown and Lu candidates have qualiﬁ ed Ann Curlee, are hoping to for the upcoming Novem- unseat an incumbent. ber 8 election. Aldermen seeking A heavy turnout is ex- re-election are Faye N. pected for the election Knox, Lois Larimer, Dot- which includes the pres- ty Duggin, Adam Melton idential race featuring and JoAnn Davis. Trump and Clinton. In the Auburntown elec- The ballot also includes tion, current Mayor Rog- candidates for Woodbury er Turney is unopposed and Auburntown munic- as are aldermen Rita Kay ipal elections as well as Davis, Denise Crowell and Tennessee General Assem- Janice Fletcher. bly District 46 and U.S. Seeking the Tennessee House District 6. General Assembly District In Woodbury, two can- 46 post are incumbent didates are seeking the Mark Pody (Republican – KEN BECK photo post of mayor. Vice Mayor Lebanon) and challenger From left, Carol Denson Williams, Judy Taylor Fuson and Ria Baker hold a copy of their new book, “Under the Charlie Harrell has quali- Amelia Hipps (Democrat Lake,” which shares rich history about the hundreds of families, mostly from DeKalb County, that lost their ﬁ ed for the post along with – Lebanon.) farms when the Caney Fork River was dammed and Center Hill Lake was created in the late 1940s. The book challenger Andy Duggin. In the U.S. Congress contains more than 1,000 photos and an abundance of family genealogies. Harold Patrick, current race, incumbent Republi- mayor, had earlier an- can Diane Black is being nounced his decision not challenged by Democrat to seek re-election to the David Kent in the Sixth Drowning in memories post. However, Patrick is District. seeking a seat on the Board Voters might be sur- of Mayor and Aldermen. prised at the number of ‘Under the Lake’ brings Caney Fork In the aldermanic race, candidates on the Presi- three other candidates, dential and Vice Presiden- Walter “Chuck” Holt, See ELECTION, Page 9 history to the surface

KEN BECK farmhouses, barns, schoolhouses roots engulfed by the waters nearly Pioneer heritage The Cannon Courier and church buildings once stood. 70 years ago. Within a year, dozens of rural com- “It’s a hurt feeling. It’s something Three DeKalb County women munities such as Cove Hollow, Indi- you don’t never forget,” said Reba of Blake L. Sagely have spent the past four years resur- an Creek, Holmes Creek, Mine Lick, Taylor Nixon, 91, who lives in Wa- recting memories that were buried Second Creek and Falling Water tertown with her husband, Virgil. ROBERT D. BUSH beneath the waters of Center Hill were immersed. Mrs. Nixon was raised with six County Historian Lake seven decades ago. Today, the 64-mile-long Center siblings on a farm on the lower end The result is “Under the Lake,” Hill Lake boasts 415 miles of shore- of Indian Creek where her father, As a boy growing up a 304-page hardcover book that line and is renowned for fi shing and Horace Taylor, raised tobacco, corn near the old town of weighs four pounds and holds more recreation. But that gives small com- and vegetables and had a fl ourish- Bradyville, my own father than 1,000 photographs and 8,000 fort to those who saw their family See MEMORIES, Page 9 would make frequent vis- names. its to his grandparent’s The subtitle of the monumental farm located where some undertaking by Carol Denson Wil- called the Tolbert Hollow. liams, Judy Taylor Fuson and Ria The Tolbert Hollow was Baker is “Historic Images, Stories just south of a community and Genealogy of Life Along the called Bradyville. Caney Fork River, Tn. DeKalb, Put- This old farmstead was nam, Warren and White Counties of located in the southwest- Tennessee.” ern regions of Cannon The fi rst printing of 400 copies County near a ridgeline ‘Uncle Polk’ Sagely sold out in seven days. A second that bordered the coun- printing should be coming. ties of Cannon and Cof- Polk married his grand- Said Baker, “Carol says it took fee. It was traditionally mother’s sister. four years. I say 10. It got to be a known as the headwaters Blake Leander (Polk or chore before it was done. I had to of the Brawley Fork Creek, Pope) Sagely was born in keep reminding myself, ‘Am I hav- however nobody called the Dug Hollow branch of ing fun yet?’” it that in those days. My the Brawley Fork (Cannon What inspired the three to tackle great-grandmother, an in- County) on Christmas day such a sublime project? dependent minded wom- 1845. It’s been told that one “The lake is a large part of DeKalb an, lived on that old farm of Polk Sagely’s forefathers County, and no one writt en any- for many years after her was fi rst to live in what lat- thing about it,” said Williams. “We husband’s death. er became Cannon County, knew the Army Corps of Engineers My father, being a boy exploring the upper ar- had taken the property, but what as he was, sometimes by eas of this Brawley Creek about all those families who lived horseback, would ride when it was still “Indian there? Where did the come from and over several miles of ridg- land.” where did they go?” es and hollows that sepa- Whether the story is en- Center Hill Dam and Lake was au- rated the Bush homestead tirely accurate or not Sage- thorized by the Flood Control Act of from the Polk Sagely farm. lys did indeed sett le near a 1938 and the River and Harbor Act The farm was located near ridgeline where an ancient of 1946. Construction began on the the village of Gossburg. fort is believed to have dam in March 1942 but was delayed He enjoyed visiting, who once stood – “some forty three years due to World War II. KEN BECK photo everybody called, “Uncle miles south from the main The 250-feet-high dam closed its While Marian Starr Watson Driver’s family lost their Wildcat Hollow Polk,” known widely in waters of the Cumberland gates on Nov. 27, 1948, and the ris- farm to Center Hill Lake, her father found work helping construct the surrounding communities River.” ing waters of the Caney Fork swal- dam. Marian holds some photographs from the late 1940s that show as a great storyteller. Uncle See PIONEER, Page 9 lowed 18,000 acres of land where Center Hill Dam as a work in progress.

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Jeﬀ St.John Nora Lee Peeler Cook

Jeff St. John, age 54, of Woodbury passed away Sunday, September 11, Nora Lee Peeler Cook was born on March 16, 1926 on her parent’s farm in the Mooretown Community 2016 at Vanderbilt Hospital. He was a native of Cannon Co. of Cannon County. Nora was the daughter of Hessie (Moore) and George Lee Peeler who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her daughter, Cathy Cook Bennett , sister and brother-in-law, Survivors include his wife, Jessica Knox St. John of Woodbury; Children, Grace Peeler and Fred Todd, and husband, Bill Cook. Jeff ery St. John, Tina Lucus, Paula Norris, & Paul Norris; Mother, Mary Parsley St. John of Woodbury; Siblings, Lisa (Kelly) Jordan of Lebanon Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Darrell Goins of Woodbury; son and and Scott St. John of Fayett eville, GA; Special Grandson, Jeff ery Scott daughter-in-law, Billy and Karen Cook; son-in-law, Michael Bennett ; Grandchildren, Ray & Sara Bennett St. John; Grandchildren, Holly Meyer, Heather Hille, Hope Robertson, and Tabitha & Kevin Ragland, both of Murfreesboro, Michelle Bennett & Joey Pott s of Shelbyville; Jakob, Andrue, Annah, & Lincoln Norris, Damian & Stefani Lucus; Catrina & Bryan Jones of Manchester; Step grandchildren, Seth (Heather) Powell, Lydia (Eric) Weber, Great Grandchildren, Bryson & Waylon Meyer and Shia Lucus; Nieces and Hannah Powell; Great grandchildren, Knox Bennett , Eli & Nolan Ragland, Dawson & Jordan Reed, & Nephews, Charlie Jordan, Austin Jordan, Dakota St. John, & Nikki Lee and Wyatt Jones. Step great-grandchildren, McKenna, Landon & Grayson Powell; Brother and sister-in- St. John; and In-laws, Larry & Becky Knox of Readyville. law, G.L. & Kay Peeler of Woodbury. Also surviving are many great nieces and nephews.

Jeff was a member of the Hollow Springs Community Church and the A Cannon County native, Nora Lee grew up on the farm and graduated from Woodbury Central High owner of Parsley’s Market. He loved camping, boating, and the outdoors. School in 1944. Anxious to aid in the war eff orts, she left for Oak Ridge, Tennessee three days after graduation where she supervised the mail room at K-25 Uranium 235 Separation Plant. It was in Oak Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, September 16, 2016 in the Chapel of Ridge she met her husband, Bill Cook from Macon County, TN and until their divorce in October 1967 Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Burnett offi ciating. Interment she lived in Oak Ridge or in Oliver Springs, TN where her three children were born. She returned will follow at Riverside Gardens Cemetery. Visitation with the family to Cannon County and was employed at Colonial Corporation of America until retirement in April will be from 2 PM to 8 PM Thursday, September 15 at the funeral home. 1993. She was of the Baptist faith. Ms. Nora had a great love for children and taught Sunday School at Community Baptist Church in Oliver Springs and for over 25 years cared for litt le ones at First Baptist Pallbearers: Mike Wilson, Mike Johnson, Larry Emberton, Paul Simon, Church in Woodbury. A bird lover, she could be found making sure that the small creatures had both Grant Holt, Shannon Robinson, Rob & Ben Womack food and water year round. Until her health declined, she also loved to grow many fl owers, especially roses. Honorary Pallbearers: Robert A. Harris & Ed Sissom Funeral Services will be 10 AM Thursday, September 15, 2016 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Home with Bro. Wade Campbell offi ciating. Interment will follow at Cherry Cemetery. Visitation with Society. the family will be from 5 to 8 PM Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the funeral home.

Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome. In lieu of ﬂ owers, donations may be made to the Gideon’s International or the Adams Memorial Library. net Woodbury Funeral Home, 615-563-2311, www.woodburyfuneralhome.net Cannon Courier, September 20 2016 Woodbury, Tennesee Cannon Courier, September 20 2016 Woodbury, Tennesee

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ARE WE REALLY LIVIN’ THE DREAM ?...... Abigail Buchanan, placed Reserve Grand at the Wilson County Fair and most recently Grand Champion Of Warren County Fair. We are so proud of her dedication and hard Well, at Walgreen’s----it’s at the corner of Healthy and move to India or Pakistan and become a cab driver. work! Congrats Abigail! We are so glad she is one of Cannon Happy. It’s under the Golden Arches for McDonald’s. Counties 4-Her's. Even for Dorothy and Toto ---- it’s down the Cousin Clara told her doctor that she dreams in COLOR UT Extension Agent Shavon Ward yellow brick road. And, the list goes on.... not the normal black and white...he told her it was just a PIGMENT of her imagination..... I don’t know if we can actually PINPOINT what each and every one of us consider Livin’ their Dream .... or where or It’s said that Martha’s rooster dreams of the day when when or with who ... but, overall we each have diff erent chickens can cross the road without being questioned goals, interests and comfort zones .... focusing on our own about their motives. individual dreams and expectations of life. Due to the fact that there will always exist diff erences of incomes, The state of Hawaii DREAM is to no longer have the professions, obligations, size of families and locations....it highest gasoline prices.... while Obama said: see, I told all dictates just HOW MUCH time and money we have to you it wasn’t only in OUR country. It’s said that he spend on our DREAM and how we live it. That DREAM fi nally fi gured out why he looks so bad in pictures : It’s FOREVER PRESENT. his FACE !! Just keep waving those American fl ags made in China....! Just remember: Whether you have the largest or the smallest house on the block....it’s NOT the size of the house, George Carlin says: It’s called the American Dream... but the PEOPLE who live there !! So... get over it....no one because you have to be ASLEEP to believe it....! And, hey is any bett er than anyone else ! Oh, you don’t KNOW that ladies, don’t blame the holidays for your weight gain.. new person down the street? You say, they don’t have a YOU WERE FAT IN AUGUST !! (George !! I’d agree with familiar name in the community ? Ooops, is it true that you, but then we both would be wrong !!) they are NOT AT LEAST RELATED to someone in your Clique ? Oh dear, then that person needs to be ignored.....I I SAY: Your dream doesn’t have an expiration date....take DON’T THINK SO. For all you know....they may have a a deep breath....no dream is too big and no dreamer too bigger dream than ANY of you .... be careful...they may small !! Gonna run for now and will CHAT with you next turn out to be your NEW boss, police chief or mayor.... week. Have a great week...work on that DREAM...(in a focus on YOUR DREAM and season it with kindness, love GOOD way)! and generosity for all who cross your path on the way to your goal. HUGS !! SAVANNAH

We live in the LAND OF OPPORTUNITY. At this point.... yes, it is hard to concentrate on that fact. With jobs disappearing, income threatened, home foreclosures, questionable healthcare, increase in grocery and gas prices, sky high home and auto repairs, outrageous college tuitions....and the list goes on. And, do we REALLY have a choice of who is our president and who are the members of our governing body? NOPE....we are merely provided with a very limited and bias list of candidates to vote for. SCARY....LIVIN’ THE DREAM?...THE AMERICAN DREAM?.... More like a NIGHMARE at this point !! Do we ignore it and only HOPE that it gets bett er ? By the way, did you happen to notice how many people were on their CELL PHONES during the 9-11 Memorial Ceremony PRAYER ?

Ever ride the subway where no one even LOOKS at each other? At least we NOD here in Tennessee. Could LIVIN’ THE DREAM be closer to our ﬁ ngertips than we think? Does it always have to just be SOOO MATERIALISTIC? A big boat, new car, larger house, fantastic wardrobe, manicured lawn, vacations galore, out to dinner every night, oh wait....how about owning your own ISLAND ?.... IS THAT ALL THERE IS TO YOUR DREAM !!!? None of that is going to do you any good when our nation no longer exists. And, Folks...it’s coming down to that...if only you would get your cell phone out of your ear, nose out of face book and exchange electronics for awareness, common sense and heartfelt existance !! Then proceed with CAUTION. It may not be too late to discover that LIVIN’ THE DREAM costs very litt le money-wise when you combine it with your love for God’s green earth.... beauty of nature...your arm around someone’s shoulder ....respect for the elderly...honor for the military and for all those who have given their lives so we can have OUR DREAM...sharing our laughter and humor, turn oﬀ t.v. and read a good book, play a board game with your teenager... teach them chess....go hiking...paint...draw...HUG. What a Invites You to NICE COMFORTING DREAM....and here we have had it all along.

My son, Billy, who lives in Oregon....recently sent me a fantastic video reﬂ ecting on a DAY In His Life....kayaking down the river with good friends amidst gorgeous scenery....sunshine...sparkling water...simple...happy dream. He told me: Mom, you just can’t BUY this stuﬀ anywhere !! It was one of the most uplifting video that I have ever received and I am SO proud of him. His love for pure nature is extremely refreshing. Billy is certainly LIVIN’ THE DREAM !! Love you, Son !

Aunt Martha told me that: Health is what my friends are always drinking to...before they FALL DOWN. Her dream was a lifetime membership to the local wine tasting club. (Is it too late to sign up?) All my cats here at the house are certainly LIVIN’ THE DREAM as they get their daily dose of milk : SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED. The dog is just as spoiled with A-1 butcher bones and treats.

Uncle Festus keeps his dream alive...he just hits the snooze butt on. His real DREAM was to be good in sports...but from 11:011:00 a.m.a.m. toto 5:5:000 p.m. when he found out he could BUY trophies, now he is good at everything ! (And remains LAZY.) He does have Bar-B-B Que & HoHHDot Dogsgs withwi ihth all the ﬁ xiins’ a patent on breast implants with squeaky toys inside them. (Warning: don’t yell FETCH while wearing them.) Cousin Clarence wanted a big screen t.v. for his LIVIN’ Door Prizes THE DREAM...so, Aunt Martha just moved his chair closer to the one they already have. Clarence reminded her that almost all serial killers are men. That’s because women like to kill one man slowly over many many years !...

Aunt Polly thought that when she married Uncle Pete that was her DREAM come true. But, ten years later she discovered that she was married to a sofa that farts! The other morning Pete told her that he dreamed he was eating a giant marsh mellow...when he woke up, his pillow was missing.

Aunt Martha and Uncle Festus decided to have DATE NIGHT once a week. She takes Monday and he chose Thursdays. (Don’t give up on your DREAMS guys....keep sleeping !) Festus’ boss told him to dress for the job you want, not the job you have....dressing like BATMAN got him fi red !! So, he slept with his head under his pillow in despair...when he fi nally woke up he discovered that the fairies had taken ALL his teeth ! Now, all he can do is PAGE 4 CANNON COURIER SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Courier columnist Proud to be born William R. Fryar, Publisher Mike West, Editor Cindy Haley, Advertising son of a farmer Published each Tuesday at 113 West Main St., Woodbury, TN 37190 At fi ve years old, I knew I would not shared. Phone: (615) 563-2512 Fax: (615) 563-2519 choose to be a cott on picking farmer. “As a child, [email protected] [email protected] Some folks today ask why this I’ve always OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday town boy is a bona fi de offi cial loved 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays card-carrying member in semi-good showing standing with the Woodbury-based mules, U.S.P.S. No. 088-480 Middle Tennessee Mule Skinners’ horses, Periodical Postage Paid at Woodbury, TN Association. catt le and While it has been 60 years since I pigs … I Subscription Rates: drove a team of mules through a corn love them $24 per year in Cannon County ₂₇ per year in Tennessee $30 per year out of state fi eld, I’ve always appreciated the all, but history of mules that helped make mules Advertising: The publisher reserves the right to America what it is today. are mine Words of Wisdom reject or to cancel at any time any advertisement However, my love for a mule pales and Jeff ’s or any other material submitt ed for publication. compared to Cannon County “farm favorites. Dan Whittle boys” Buddy Black, the late Bill Smith “And yes, and “farm newlyweds” Jeff and Cindy I’m proud Haley Odle. of being born a farmer’s daughter,” Mr. Bill was proud of his farm Cindy confi rmed fi rmly. boy heritage, dating back to when It was on a book-signing tour back his Cannon County farming father, in native Missouri farming country Stanton Smith, taught him how to two years ago I realized it was truly a safely skin a mule, which has nothing blessing to have been born a farmer’s to do with actually skinning a mule. son. For benefi t of city-fi de uneducated The point was driven home when types not versed in mule talk, skinning Vincent Nichols, a boyhood hero of a mule means gett ing the big strong mine, showed up already holding animal to do what you need done one of my books: “Canalou: People, whether logging or pulling a plow. Culture, Bootheel Town.” “I would not take anything for my “Danny (my boyhood name) I want boyhood spent on a farm,” noted to thank you for paying tribute to us Mr. Bill in an interview he honored farm folks in your book,” Vincent me with about 3 months before his acknowledged passing on Oct. 30, 2015 at age 97. “It I was saddened to learn Vincent, was a big day when Dad judged me now nearing 80, is blind. strong enough (at age 12) to handle a So, I asked Vincent: “How do team of mules out in the fi eld.” you read my book with your failing Mr. Bill was able to plow with a vision?” team of mules on up into his 80s. “Farm neighbors take turns, and Farm boy Buddy Black, now in come each week to read me another Courier Editor his 90s, reigns as the region’s most chapter,” Vincent replied. “I especially famous mule skinner and still plowing like your old farm stories and with mules on the sunny side of a hay memories.” Percy Priest Lake had fi eld. Some things never change in “I’ve always been proud of my farm farming culture … boy heritage,” Mr. Black confi rmed. It’s obvious the late Paul Harvey, impact in Middle Tenn. How famous is Mule Skinner Black? a radio broadcast giant, had respect Mr. Black has served as the for farmers, with his recitation of “So, An article on the front page of and Estes grand marshal, not once, but a God Made a Farmer.” today’s Cannon Courier delves Kefauver record 35 consecutive years at the “And on the 8th day God looked into the creation of Center Hill also refused famous Columbia (TN.) Mule Days, down on his planned paradise and Dam which had (and still has) an to sign, recognized as the largest mule show said, ‘I need a caretaker!’. So, God impact on Cannon County and the along with in America. made a farmer. surrounding area. then Sen. Mr. Black and Mr. Smith are If you’ve never heard Mr. Harvey’s Perhaps equally important is the Lyndon founding members of the Middle emotionally-charged recitation, you story behind Percy Priest Dam, Johnson. Tennessee Mule Skinners group that owe it to yourself to go to Google and which plugs up Stone’s River. As Priest promotes the heritage of mules. Cindy take a listen. you well know, a substantial part of died of Haley Odle is also a Mule Skinner in Last decade, Nashville country Stone’s River gets its start in Cannon compli- good standing. music stars Connie Smith and Marty County on Short Mountain and cations When Cindy is not feeding, Stuart penned “Farmers Blues” as a fl ows through Woodbury. following grooming and showing mules all tribute song to hard-working farm Priest Dam and Lake came along surgery for My Take across America, she’s writing about families across America. much later than Center Hill with the stomach Mike West mules in her Dixie Longear magazine “We wanted to pay tribute to those goal of fl ood control and was a Corp ulcers on and showcasing them in parades people who work so long and hard of Engineer project not like TVA’s Oct. 16, throughout Tennessee. Her prized in the fi elds of our beloved nation,” construction of Center Hill. 1956. mules will be featured this week at the Connie credited during a performance You probably know the river is Murfreesboro businessman, Tennessee State Fair in Nashville. at the Country Music Hall of Fame. named after hunter Uriah Stone the late E.W. Carmack, said “My love for mules goes back to who discovered it in the 1700s. following Priest’s sudden death, my father, Jimmy Bugg, who worked And I’m proud of being born “a Uriah was the ancestor of Col. Jim the members of the Cumberland mules on the old family farm place farmer’s son.” Stone of Woodbury, who is active River Development Association that remains in our family,” Cindy in preserving the Stone family’s petitioned the project be renamed history. for the late congressman. Nashville Before Uriah’s time, the Stone’s District Commander Col. Gilbert River basin had been a favored Dorland stated “the name change Courier columnist hunting ground of the Creek, for a recently departed and greatly Chickasaws, Shawnees and beloved member of the House was Cherokees. a piece of inspiration that brought Dirty tricks are nothing new Some 200 years later, the U.S. approval of the request for funds.” I like to think I’m prett y good at political action Congress commissioned a dam Congress offi cially changed the fi guring out media and communication committ ee? under the Flood Control Act of 1946. project name from Stewart’s Ferry problems. I may not always come up with But then I Initially, the project was named to J. Percy Priest on July 2, 1958. the best answer in the world, but I can got to thinking, Stewart’s Ferry Reservoir and set Groundbreaking occurred on June usually think of something. But here’s how do I unapproved for several years. 29, 1963 with excavation beginning a problem that has me stumped, and is evaluate the Following the death of Rep. J. the following month. President turning into a real nightmare. It has to do site criticizing Percy Priest, the dam project was Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated the with reality. the original We’re learning more and more about web site? How renamed in his honor. project on June 29, 1968. dirty tricks the political campaigns are do I know it’s Priest, a Maury County native, It was a hot day when President trying on each other. We’ve seen lies legitimate? he att ended Teachers College in Johnson dedicated the dam. Yep, passed off as truth, we’ve seen doctored How do I really Murfreesboro (MTSU) and graduate I was there along with my Mother photos and misleading headlines. know the site Media Matt ers school at George Peabody College and two brothers. It was hot and LBJ You’ve heard the expression, “If it’s too I looked at, Larry Burriss in Nashville and the University of was far away, which is about all I good to be true it probably isn’t.” Well, containing Tennessee in Knoxville and was remember. I remember my family the opposite is also true: “If it’s too bad to perhaps stories a high school teacher and coach touring the litt le village of Old be true, it probably isn’t.” from “The New York Times, was in itself in Culleoka. Later he became a Jeff erson, which was demolished Think about this: Candidate A puts a legitimate site? out a press release making an accusation News hoaxes and political dirty tricks reporter/editor for the Nashville to make way for the lake. Plenty of against Candidate B. But how do we are nothing new. But they seem to have Tennessean. families, including Murray Miles of know candidate B didn’t create the press gott en out of hand. And in an election He was elected to Congress as Tennessee Farm Bureau fame, lost release just so he could respond to the season that can be a real danger to an Independent in 1940 but soon their homes and farms. Graveyards charges, and accuse his opponent of democracy. Our whole system is based switched his allegiance to Democrat were moved to higher ground. taking the proverbial “low road”? on the idea of an informed electorate. But and had a distinguished career But the experts were wrong. When We know the blogs will pick up all of when both sides are distorting, posturing including writing legislation that the dam was completed and the area the charges and counter charges, but how and playing political games, rather than established the National Science fl ooded most of Old Jeff erson was many of those bloggers are independent playing political reality, everyone, and the Foundation. He became Democratic high above the lake. Yep, that was a and how many are in the pay of the country, loses. candidate or a supposedly independent “Whip” in 1946 and served shock to everyone. Tennessee’s Fifth District, which Those were the days before included much of Middle Tennessee the Interstate Highways came to LETTERS TO THE EDITOR at the time. Nashville. Nowadays, you can Priest was among the few get a good view of Percy Priest Lett ers are welcome on any subject printed in the pages of this newspaper. Tennessee politicians who refused Dam off I-40 about 10 miles east of All lett ers must be under 250 words and are subject to editing for improper language and will be verifi ed by either address or phone number. to sign the “Southern Manifesto” downtown Nashville. The lake is 42 Lett ers may be sent online to [email protected] in 1956. Writt en by Sen. Strom miles long and covers portions of or by mail to Thurmond, the manifesto opposed Davidson, Rutherford and Wilson Lett ers, Cannon Courier, racial integration of public places. Counties and consists of 14,200 113 West Main St. Tennessee Senators Albert Gore surface acres of water. Woodbury, TN 37190 SEPTEMBER 20 2016 CANNON COURIER PAGE 5 News from 5 Generations the Mountain BY CAROL GUNTER

This fall weather we’re Her sister Karen and in so many individuals. I experiencing suits you husband Jerry Rollins are guess they never think that fi ne just like me I would doing fi ne, too. they could be in such a imagine. The beginning vulnerable position relying of fall is September 22 just Joann Shipper called me on someone to truly care nine days away. I don’t this past week with some and make their days go know what it is about the sad news. Her dad, Mr bett er by just showing fall gett ing here but there Dewey Corley, passed them the respect and the is such a relaxing feeling in away August 31, 2016, at dignity they deserve. I do the air and so many things the age of “90”. Joann told believe the saying ‘what slow down as to give you me she was planning to goes around comes around’ fi nally some well-deserved have a birthday celebration whether it be good or bad. rest from a busy summer of for her dad who would be Nursing homes come to yard work and gardening. turning 91 in just seven mind as a place where Mowed our yard yesterday days, September 7th. As compassion at the highest as the 1.2 inches of rain it turned out, instead of level should be shown to we got late Saturday planning a birthday party, the elderly who cannot help evening on the mountain she was having to plan themselves. They become This is a fi ve generation picture of the family of Mary Sue McElroy Vinson.. Sitt ing greened up the grass a funeral. If you recall, like babies to be taken care Mary Sue Vinson, Frances McCullough. Melissa Huff man, Lindsey Vincion and Alivia quite nicely. Neighbors I wrote in the column of. In a lot of instances the Lucas. around here putt ing out about Mr. Corley being elderly are so mistreated. some fall decorations to blind. His daughter Joann As long as that person spruce up their places. read the paper to him. He gets a paycheck, that is Hummingbirds putt ing on got the Cannon Courier all they care about. How STANDARDS of RESPECT a show as usual around the Newspaper and the ‘litt le they treat a defenseless feeders. They have dive- green men’ I write about he person is the last of their bombed me a few times simply took a great liking concerns. That person while I’ve been sitt ing on to. First thing he wanted who has no compassion our patio. I’m planning Joann to read about was and who hurts the elderly on enjoying the beautiful what that girl had writt en should be booted (literally) view of the mountain from about those litt le aliens. out the back door without our patio a lot as those Joann said he couldn’t wait a second thought. Maybe trees really stand out with to get the Courier because some pain when they hit all those vibrant colors of he so looked forward to the pavement (that they yellow, red, orange, and hearing what was going on truly would deserve) might maroon leaves to captivate with those litt le green men. just get their att ention. you. Enjoy the beauty of Made my day to possibly The way you treat people fall, before it leaves us. give Mr. Corley a smile and especially the elderly make his day just a litt le will come home to you Wayne Gunter giving me bit brighter. We should all someday somewhere when a call on Friday. He and practice going that to those you least expect it. As it The Flag Code, which formalizes and a costume or athletic uniform, except that wife Judy and the rest of who are less fortunate that should. When you’re on unifi es the traditional ways in which a fl ag patch may be used on the uniform the family doing well. He’s cannot see. I told Joann I the receiving end of abuse we give respect to the fl ag, also contains of military personnel, fi reman, policeman writt en three more books could relate to what she from someone, you’ll only specifi c instructions on how the fl ag is not and members of patriotic organizations. and is going to start a was doing for her dad in know then the pain and to be used. They are: The fl ag should never have placed on it, new one before long. Can reading the newspaper to the agony you put others The fl ag should never be dipped to any or att ached to it, any mark, insignia, lett er, hardly wait to read them. him as that is what I did for through. person or thing. It is fl own upside down word, number, fi gure, or drawing of any my mom as she couldn’t see only as a distress signal. kind. Talked with Mai Nell to read either. A pleasure Do keep these people in The fl ag should not be used as a drapery, The fl ag should never be used as a Melton on Sunday to do that for mom at the your prayers: Ruth Brown, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, afternoon. Carlon not very least. I’m sure Joann Fay Pitt s, Edith Miller, platform, or for any decoration in general. or delivering anything. feeling good at all. We sure did a lot more things for Charlie Mai Daniel, the Bunting of blue, white and red stripes When the fl ag is lowered, no part of it do miss them both when her dad like I did for my family of Mr Dewey Corley is available for these purposes. The blue should touch the ground or any other they can’t be at church. mom to give them love, and Denise Stanton. stripe of the bunting should be on the top. object; it should be received by waiting Keep both of them in att ention, and happiness at The fl ag should never be used for hands and arms. To store the fl ag it should prayer. a time when they needed If you have any news for the any advertising purpose. It should not be folded neatly and ceremoniously. it the most. This is where column, just give me a call at be embroidered, printed or otherwise The fl ag should be cleaned and mended Kathy Carpenter (Eugene ‘compassion’ comes in 615-563-4429. Have a great impressed on such articles as cushions, when necessary. and Bett y Gunter’s big time to just do what day! handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything When a fl ag is so worn it is no longer daughter) and husband should already be inside intended to be discarded after temporary fi t to serve as a symbol of our country, John who live in Smithville of you to know is the right Where your treasure is, there use. Advertising signs should not be it should be destroyed by burning in a are well at this time. Loved thing to do. Sadly today, will you hart be also. att ached to the staff or halyard dignifi ed manner. talking to Kathy last week. that compassion is lacking Matt hew 6:21 The fl ag should not be used as part of Motlow State to host area-wide College and Career Fair Sept. 15

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Open a TNStars Account "It's important to start saving early, Ranked among the Top 3 college savings so that compounding interest works for plans for one and three year investment you rather than against you with student performance, TNStars off ers families high loans," said Treasurer Lillard." quality investment options at a low cost. Nationally ranked in the top fi ve for There are 15 diverse investment options investment performance by Saving for to choose from, including an age-based College, LLC, TNStars was created to option for savers who prefer to take a Geese don’t need help Tennesseans save for the growing hands-off approach. Start saving early cost of post-secondary education. Higher and make it a habit by opening a TNStars education is critical to prepare the next account today! Tennessee State Fire Marshal Urges Public to Join pre-nuptials the Fight against Fire in Wake of Memphis Tragedy I read the other day Canada bug. House Fire that Killed 3 Adults & 6 Children is State’s Deadliest in a Decade geese mate for life, while one out Maybe their marriages last so The State Fire Marshal’s Offi ce installation throughout their local of four human marriages ends up long because guy geese, as a rule, (SFMO) joins the city of Memphis in community. Since starting the program in in a nasty fi ght over who gets the don’t have att ractive young offi ce mourning nine Tennesseans killed there in 2013, MFD has installed nearly 4,500 state- dog in the divorce sett lement. secretaries. an early morning house fi re on Monday, supplied smoke alarms for Memphians in September 12. The tragic incident has need. At least 38 people have been able to I know a young lady who went But for whatever reasons, SFMO offi cials asking state residents to escape fi re danger or avoid serious injury into her marriage with a negative wildlife biologists who have collaborate to reduce the devastating because of smoke alarms installed by MFD att itude. She said she planned to studied the life-cycle of Canada eff ects of fi re. in the last three years. name her fi rst baby Al or Allie. As geese have found if one of the “We grieve with the family On Saturday, October 8, 2016 in Alimony. partners meets with misfortune, and friends of those lost in Monday’s the SFMO and MFD will continue their fatal fi re,” said State Fire Marshal and lifesaving partnership by hosting a smoke My buddy Earle has been the surviving goose lives the rest Tennessee Department of Commerce & alarm canvass that will send crews door-to- married, divorced, and re- of its life as a single. Insurance (TDCI) Commissioner Julie door installing smoke alarms in residences married so many times that’s he’s That’s kinda sad when you Mix McPeak.“Our thoughts are with the throughout the city. developed an allergy to rice. think about it. Memphis Fire Department and all the fi rst While a smoke alarm is a crucial responders as they process the pain that component of a home, the State Fire Earle’s last marriage broke up If I was a guy gander whose such an unfathomable event infl icts.” Marshal’s Offi ce reminds Tennesseans that when he was caught cavorting goose got cooked, I wouldn’t Fire crews from the Memphis Fire fi re safety doesn’t stop there. The public with a brides maid during the want my spouse -- let’s call her Department (MFD) responded quickly to a is encouraged to take a stand against fi re wedding rehearsal. Gladys -- to live the rest of her cell phone call around 1:30 a.m. from inside loss by incorporating and sharing these Earle’s ex, Melba wasn’t paying life moping around alone. (Just the home at the 1100 block of Severson essential safety guidelines: Avenue in south central Memphis. Have working smoke alarms. much att ention to the straying a thought: the Moping Goose Firefi ghters broke through security doors Tennessee residents in need of smoke groom. She had decided that would be a great name for a to reach the ten people inside the structure. alarms are encouraged to utilize the Earle’s best man really WAS sports bar.) Despite the swift rescue eff orts, three adults SFMO’s free online alarm request form. the best man. Later, when that I’d want her to cash in my life and four children died at the scene and two For best protection, place alarms inside & other children died after being transported outside sleeping areas. Replace alarms that marriage was on the rocks, insurance policy and make the to the hospital. One child remains in the are 10 years old or older. The State Fire she ran off with her marriage singles scene. Book a cruise on hospital in critical condition. The cause Marshal recommends selecting a 10-year counselor. a fancy ocean liner. Sign up for of the fi re was determined to have been batt ery smoke alarm when purchasing They’ve been through so many a Zumba workout class. Enter a malfunctioning air conditioning unit new alarms. broken marriages they both have rumba contests. Become a regular power cord. A smoke alarm in the home Make a home fi re escape plan. did operate, but the victims were unable to Have two ways out of every room in the their divorce lawyer’s number on at Happy Hour. escape the structure on their own. home if possible and a designated outside speed-dial. My only word of caution would The incident is the deadliest meeting place. Plan and practice the plan Geese don’t have that problem. be to avoid those internet dating home fi re to happen in Memphis since the with every member of your family at When they honk their wedding sites -- you never know when 1920s, and the deadliest residential fi re in least twice a year. Make sure exit routes the state since a 2006 fi re in Evensville in are clear and doors and windows can be vows they mean it. They may someone claiming to be a goose is rural Rhea County claimed the lives of 9 opened easily. If your home has security migrate north but their marriages really a turkey. people. bars, ensure that the bars have a quick never go south. If she met another guy goose “This incident happened in release mechanism that allows them to be Nobody knows why geese get and they hit it off , fi ne. They Memphis, but it could have happened easily opened from the inside. Make sure along so well, living together could grow old and gray together, anywhere in the state, to any of us,” said that everyone staying in the home knows Gary West, TDCI Deputy Commissioner how to operate the release. year after year in matrimonial playing shuffl eboard at the Old for Fire Prevention. “To prevent tragedies Consider fi re sprinklers. harmony. Gander’s Home. like this one from happening again, it will Home fi re sprinklers provide the best It’s not as though they take But that’s not in a goose’s take all Tennesseans working together to fi re protection currently available. They long walks on the beach nor have nature. They believe there’s one keep fi re safety at the forefront of our daily protect lives and property by keeping fi res lives.” small and allowing more time for escape. romantic candlelight dinners. and only one life-partner for The Memphis Fire Department If you’re building or remodeling a home, From what I’ve seen of geese them, and when he or she is gone, has consistently worked to promote fi re consider the installation of home fi re activities, they do a lot of things that’s it. From then on it’s Singles safety throughout the city and has been sprinklers. If you are looking to rent an on a beach but taking a long walk City for the survivor. a leader in the SFMO’s “Get Alarmed” apartment or condo, look for one that is isn’t one of them. Sad in a way, but also kinda program, which provides 10-year batt ery fully sprinklered. smoke alarms to fi re departments for And their idea of a romantic sweet -- like Love Story, with dinner is gobbling down a June feathers! It’s those little things that really matter ..... WATER QUALITY GRANT PROPOSALS NOW ACCEPTED Funds support projects to improve the waters of Tennessee The Tennessee Department of assesses water quality. You can see a list Agriculture is now accepting grant of impaired waters online:htt p://www. proposals for projects that will help tn.gov/assets/entities/environment/ improve water quality statewide by attachments/wr_wq_303d-2014-final. reducing nonpoint source pollution. pdf “As we all try to be good stewards of The deadline for submitt ing grant Plan ahead so you are remembered by the our natural resources, we look to our proposals is Dec. 1. Proposals will be happy memories of a life well lived. partnerships to help make great strides evaluated based on program goals and in our conservation and water quality objectives, performance evaluation Free eff orts,” Agriculture Commissioner criteria and applicable EPA nonpoint evaluation Jai Templeton said. “We encourage source grant guidelines. Other of your policy, organizations and agencies to apply priorities for funding include water planning for these grants to continue to build on quality related educational projects, guide and our past success.” projects that reduce urban runoff , and help fi lling Local governments, regional projects that aim to protect threatened out insur- agencies, public institutions, private waters. ane forms. nonprofi t organizations and other The FY 2017 Request for Proposals Just state agencies are eligible to apply for is posted online: htt p://www. mention these federal dollars administered by tn.gov/assets/entities/agriculture/ this ad. TDA’s Water Resources offi ce. Highest attachments/FY2017_319_RFP.pdf. priority is given to projects that seek For more information, contact Sam Smith Funeral Home to make measurable improvements to Marshall with TDA’s Nonpoint 303 Murfreesboro Rd waters impaired by nonpoint source Pollution Program at 615-837-5306 Woodbury TN 37190 pollution.The Tennessee Department or [email protected]. 615-563-5337 of Environment and Conservation www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 CANNON COURIER PAGE 7 THE CANNON BLAST

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*** Woodbury Board of Mayor and Aldermen October 4 @ 7-9 p.m. Farmers Market at Woodbury City Hall at 101 W. Water St. in Woodbury Saturdays 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Farmers Market open every Saturday 7 a.m. until 12 noon, located at the Farmers *** Market Pavilion in the parking area of The Arts Center on John Bragg Hwy. Contact Bruce Steelman at 615-563-2554 for information. Cannon County Senior Center Annual Health Fair Wednesday, October 5, 8 a.m. to 12 noon *** For information please call 615-563-5304. Alcoholics Anonymous If you drink alot that’s your business. If you want to stop that’s ours. *** Call 615-653-7914. Senior Center Music Night *** Friday, October 7 Celebrate Recovery Cripple Creek will perform at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. All ages Celebrate Recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. *** Toy Drive Cruise-In *** Saturday, October 8 Flags for Sale Toy Drive Cruise-in on the square in Woodbury from 3 to 6:30 pm. DTC will draw The American Legion Post 279 in Woodbury is selling fl ags and for the 32 inch TV, Iron Pig Antiques will draw for a quilt. Bring a toy for children accessories. The monies raised from the sale of these fl ags goes 100% back to our at Christmas Time. Call 615-563-2222 for infor. Cruiser of the Month sponsored by Community, our Youth and our Veterans, in Cannon County. This is an on-going Jennings Jewelers. project. We have available an assortment of all sizes and all types of fl ags - United States Flags, State Flags, Military Service Flags; and all sizes of fl ag poles. *** The United States Flag 3’x 5’ nylon is $25 (best price Bird Song Studio anywhere). This is our most popular fl ag. The United States Flag 4”x 6” is .50 each or Wednesday, October 12 $5 a dozen for special occasions. The military services/branches fl ags are $30 each. For Josh Wanamaker & Griffi n Winton, McMinnville Songwriters that special display. We can get you any State Flag, diff erent size fl ags and diff erent Doors at 7, Show at 7:30pm - $10 at the Door size fl ag poles, (small house fl ag poles to large business fl ag poles.) WE ALSO HAVE INDOOR FLAG SETS. FLAGS FOR ALL OCASSIONS. If you need to make a special *** order, call and we have a catalogue available to make your selections. Chamber of Commerce Fall Mixer CONTACT A MEMBER OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 279 OR CALL Thursday, October 13 CHARLIE HARRELL 615-542-1289, OR JIM STONE 615-563-6111, OR BRENT BUSH The Chamber of Commerce Fall Mixer will be held at the Arts Center from 6 to 8 p.m. 615-563-2691, OR BRITT KNOX 615-904-5644, OR PENNY DANIELS 615-563-6729. All chamber members and their guests are invited. Contact 615-563-2222 for info. We will be glad to take your order, deliver your order, and all with a smile and a big thank you, for Supporting the American Legion Post 279, *** AND OUR YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR VETERANS, OF CANNON Cannon County Commission Meeting COUNTY. Saturday, October 15 @ 10 a.m. - noon At the Cannon County Courthouse. *** Music Night on Thursdays *** The Pocahontas Community Center, located near Ivy Bluff , will be having a music Senior Center Music Night night every Thursday at 5 p.m. We welcome all musicians who would like to come Friday, October 21 and play with our group, beginners or pros. If you like to sing our band will play 231 South will perform at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $5. No age limit. your song and let you sing along! Spectators and dancers are welcome. For more info call Ray, 615-765-7835 *** From Memphis to Vegas *** Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23 Cannon County Health Department off ers free From Memphis to Vegas, a tribute to Elvis starring Tom Duggin will be at The Arts eat healty be active community workshops Center. Showtimes are 7:30 on Saturday and 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. According to America’s Health Rankings, Tennessee is number 45 overall for health among the states, with obesity and physical inactivity as major contributing factors *** to the poor ranking. In an eff ort to educate our communities on healthy lifestyle Auburntown Race/Walk changes, the Cannon County Health Department is now off ering Eat Healthy Be Saturday, October 29 Active Community Workshops. There will be six workshops with education on *Race/Walk starts at 8 a.m. Enjoying Healthy Food that Tastes Great; Quick, Healthy Meals and Snacks; Eating *Packet pick up and same day registration start at 7. Healthy on a Budget; Tips for Losing Weight and Keeping it Off ; Making Healthy *Breakfast is from 7-11 a.m. Eating Part of Your Total Lifestyle; and Physical Activity is Key to Living Well. ****Registration forms must be received by Oct. 15 to guarantee a race shirt.**** Workshops will begin September 21, 2016 from 3 P.M until 4 P.M at the Cannon Race entries will also be accepted up to 7:30 a.m. on race day, Saturday, October 29 at County Health Department. To register contact the Cannon County Health the race/walk check in located at the Auburntown Community Center, BUT you will Department at not receive a t-shirt if you are not pre- registered. Apologies. You may pay the one 615-563-4243. mile race fee of $20 and receive a shirt even if you don’t participate. Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be given to the male and female individuals with *** the best times in each age division in the 5K. First three with the best time for the 1 Middle TN Mule Skinners Wagon Train mile fun run/walk. To register online: htt ps://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Auburntown/ September 22, 23,& 24. Leave at 9am daily from JMP Arena in Woodbury Running14U5K Call 615-464-8865 for more info. RFD-TV has scheduled to att end 2 or the 3 days to ride. For more information 615-849-6867 or 615-904-5356 ***

*** Cannon County Walking Horse Halloween Ride Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ Saturday October 29th; Ride from Campground at 11am; Meal from 4pm-6pm; September 23, 24, 25. Friday & Saturday services 7 pm; Sunday Services 10am / 6pm Trick or Treat at 6pm; Band/Dance 8pm with Thunder Hill of Shelbyville Jamison Crouch, Evangelist $10 per person; camping for the weekend welcome. *** For more information 615-653-7156 The Color of Fall Car & Truck show will be on the Square in Woodbury. Registration begins at 8 a.m. until 12 noon, $20 entry fee. Enjoy DJ music, door prizes, trivia *** contests, 50/50 drawing and more. Contact 615-563-2222 for information. (Rain Date Cannon Country Christmas Saturday, October 1st) Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 Enjoy A Cannon Merchants Country Christmas, Santa arrives on the square at 5 pm *** on Friday, enjoy wagon rides, sales, door prizes, goodies and more. Contact 615-563- Suite Surrender 2222 for further information Through September 25 Murfreesboro’s Center for the Arts presents the hysterical farce SUITE SURRENDER, *** runs through September 25. Tickets can be purchased on the center’s website at www. Free Medicare Counseling boroarts.org; calling 615-904-2787; or stopping by the Center’s box offi ce at 110 W. SHIP/SMP representatives from the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & College St. in downtown Murfreesboro. Prices are $15 for adults; $13 for seniors, Disability are off ering free Medicare counseling throughout the Upper Cumberland. students and military; and $11 for children. Group tickets are available. Performances Representatives are available to help counsel on any Medicare questions, abuse or are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings and 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. concerns. They will also screen Medicare benefi ciaries for Extra Help with Part D. Please contact SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 or 931-432-4150 for an appointment. *** SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) and SMP (Empowering Seniors to The Odd Couple Prevent Healthcare Fraud) cover all 14 Upper Cumberland counties. September 30 - October 15 Arts Center of Cannon County Neil Simon’s hilarious play centers on a pair of desperately mismatched roommates- -one sloppy and one neat--who are arguably the most memorable pair of characters that the successful playwright has ever writt en. It debuted on Broadway in 1965 and spawned an extremely successful 1968 movie and sitcom that ran for fi ve seasons. Performances run September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 at 7:30 p.m. What’s Happening in Cannon County Schools and October 9 & 16 at 2 p.m.

*** Sept. 19—Progress Reports #2 Auburntown Lions Club Fish Fry Sept. 18-24—Imagination Library Week October 1 @ Noon to 7 p.m. At the Community Center in Auburntown. Sept. 20—Read to a Child Day Sept. 22—School Board Workshop, 6:30 p.m. CCBOE *** Sept. 23—Woodland Harvest Festival Dewdrop Jamboree XI Saturday, October 1 PD Day #1, various schools The American Musical Arts Group is pleased to announce Dewdrop Jamboree XI. This United Way’s Hometown Huddle Project for LIVE! Americana music showcase includes down-home bluegrass music, Southern Woodland and West Side country-rockin’ covers, traditional country, time-honored favorites, inspirationals, beautiful love songs, contemporary hits, soulful female att itude and bluesy country. The varied and colorful cast of local and regional guest artists will perform old and Sept. 24—Short Mountain Harvest Festival new favorites across multiple musical genres backed up by The Fabulous Dewdrops Sept. 28-29—Conditions for Learning Forum, Murfreesboro stage band. Join us at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, in the cozy Washington Theatre at Patt erson Park in Murfreesboro. All tickets are general admission, sold at the door, Sept. 30—CCHS Homecoming and cost only $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information call 615-542- Oct. 1—East Side Harvest Festival 6427. Visit our Facebook page at: Dewdrop Jamboree - htt ps://www.facebook.com/ Oct. 4—WGS Festival/Carnival, 4-7 p.m. TheOriginalDewdropJamboree / AMAGroup website: htt p://www.amagroup.org/ New Teachers’ Meeting 3-5 p.m., CCBOE *** Oct. 5—Principals’ meeting, CCBOE, 8:30-3:00 Bird Song Studio Tuesday, October 4 Bri Murphy, Exclusive Listening Party, “Throw Down My Heart” Oct. 7—Auburn Harvest Festival Doors at 7, Show at 7:30pm - $10 At the Door Oct. 10—Report Cards *** Nov. 11—Veterans’ Day Program at CCHS Auburntown City Council Meeting October 4 @ 6 to 8 p.m. PAGE 8 CANNON COURIER SEPTEMBER 20 2016 Mood, Posture, and Balance Improved in Older Patient Under Chiropractic Care

A case study published on May 21, 2015, in the performed which included surface electromyography the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research documented (sEMG) scans, and a postural analysis. Then, chiropractic chiropractic helping an elderly man suff ering from severe from the desk of care was started with the goal of reducing the man’s postural issues, mild depression, low back pain, balance subluxations. problems, and constant fatigue. This case study was The study notes that the man noticed the biggest reported from a chiropractic practice in Auckland, New initial changes during the second and third weeks of Zealand. Dr. his care. He reported that he had increased energy, felt The authors begin by explaining that, “Posture steadier with increased balance, and was feeling happier is the relative position of the body at any one moment, Trea Wessel overall with a more positive outlook on life. By the 6th and the position of every joint in the spine has an eff ect week of care, the man reported that he could stand on the position of every other joint.” They further explain straighter, and had decreased pain levels with activity. He that normal posture requires the least amount of energy to stated that he wanted to go out for longer walks with his remain upright. Abnormal posture requires more energy wife, and felt more social with a general positive increase from the muscles and places more stress on the joints in his mood. supporting the posture. The authors summed up this case in their As noted in the study, postural abnormalities conclusion by stating, “While under chiropractic care, can not only cause biomechanical stress on the spine, but improvements in both self-reported subjective and can have a negative eff ect on the nervous system. This is objective measures were noted in a patient with severe known as subluxation. To further explain subluxation, the postural alterations, low back pain, balance disturbances, authors include the Association of Chiropractic Colleges’ perpetual tiredness and a mildly depressive state of mind. defi nition of subluxation, “A complex of functional and/ These improvements include overall physical, mental, or structural and/or pathological articular changes that and emotional well-being of the patient.” compromise neural integrity and may infl uence organ system function and general health.” ”For more information on Chiropractic care contact: This case involved a 72-year-old man who went to a chiropractor in a private practice in Auckland, New Zealand. The study notes that he suff ered with diffi culty Cannon County Chiropractic in walking due to balance disturbances, low back pain Dr. Trea Wessel radiating down into the hips and thighs, perpetual 824 McMinnville Hwy. tiredness, and a mildly depressed mood and state of mind. Woodbury, Tn 37190 He was also taking heart and blood pressure medication for the past 10 years. 615-563-3320 A case history and chiropractic examination was College Outreach Fairs Set Statewide Woodbury Livestock for ITT Tech Students The Tennessee Higher information sessions are comparable to ITT • Tuesday, September 20, 9/13/16 Education Commission specifi cally for ITT off erings. The list also 2016, 7 pm central (Matt ox * w/v = wean/vaccinated (THEC) and the Tennessee Technical Institute students notes which schools Building Room 102) Board of Regents interested in enrolling have provided off erings Hfrs 315 132.50 announced they are at the campus. To help specially geared to students ITT Technical Institute Hfrs 415 123.00 partnering to host a series simplify student transfer who were enrolled at the students can register Hfrs 472 116.50 of college outreach fairs processes, Volunteer recently-closed college. for the Volunteer State Hfrs 508 110.50 for students aff ected by the State is also expediting THEC is reaching out to information sessions only Hfrs closure of ITT Technical review of credits earned ITT Technical Institute at htt p://volstate.edu/itt /. 660 104.00 Institute. at ITT Technical Institute, students through email Bulls 330-400 130.00-147.00 advising students of to let them know of the Johnson City/Blountville: Bulls 484-518 113.00-120.00 The events will provide fi nancial aid options, and college outreach fairs and Thursday, September Bulls 620-643 107.75-109.50 students with information determining where prior other resources that are 15, 2016, 2 pm to 7 pm Bulls 720-735 100.00-102.00 and resources on learning and other credit available. Information eastern, Northeast State Strs 490 125.00 transferring to new opportunities are available on each of the fairs and Community College in Strs 575 120.00 institutions, fi nancial for students. Other sessions is available on Blountville Strs 645 114.00 aid options, and other institutions across the state THEC’s website at www. Strs 730 114.00 resources for continuing have scheduled similar tn.gov/thec. Students with Knoxville: Five sessions their education in the wake events. questions can also call at Pellissippi State of ITT Technical Institute THEC at 615-741-5293. Community College: COWS Lean shutt ering its doors. Events “Tennessee’s Community • Wednesday, September will be held in Memphis, Colleges and the TCATs Information on Events 14, 3 pm eastern COWS Boner 61.00-62.00 Nashville, Chatt anooga, have worked quickly to Chatt anooga: Three • Friday, September 16, 2 COWS Breaker 55.00-59.00 Knoxville, Blountville, and provide options for ITT information sessions pm eastern BULLS Gallatin and will feature Tech students,” said TBR at Chatt anooga State • Monday, September 19, 80.00-85.00 admissions and fi nancial Interim Chancellor David Community College, all in 5:30 pm eastern High BULLS Dressing aid representatives from Gregory. “Our goal is to Room S- 262 of the Student • Wednesday, September local community colleges help these students remain Center: 21, 3 pm eastern and Tennessee Colleges enrolled in college and • Wednesday, September • Friday, September 23, 2 of Applied Technology make the transition into 14, 11:30 am eastern pm eastern (TCATs). TBR schools as simple as • Tuesday, September 20, possible.” 11:30 am eastern All sessions are in the Goins “Many of these students • Thursday, September 22, Building Auditorium at are researching options The college fairs are 5:30 pm eastern Pellissippi’s Hardin Valley and time is of the essence just one aspect of many Campus. ITT Technical for them,” said THEC resources being provided Additionally, Chatt anooga Institute students can Executive Director Mike to students who were most State encourages ITT register for the Pellissippi Krause. “Our strategy with recently enrolled at ITT students to att end the information sessions only this outreach is simple: Technical Institute. THEC Lookout Counseling at htt p://www.pstcc.edu/ ǯ information for students, set up a hotline for students Association Career Fair on itt /. interactions where they to call with questions Thursday, September 15 Complete can speak directly with regarding their individual and Friday, September 16 Memphis: Thursday, tree service, advisors and college situations and the agency from 9 am to 2 pm eastern September 15, 2016, 6 personnel, and a transition has also been continuously both days in the campus’s pm central, Southwest free esti- back into higher education updating its website with gym. Tennessee Community mates. We so they complete their new information as it is Gallatin: Two sessions College’s Macon Cove remove credential.” available. at Volunteer State Campus trees and Community College: Last week, Volunteer The THEC website also • Friday, September 16, Nashville: Thursday, ǦͩͤͣǦ ͨͧͣͣ climb those State Community College features a list of programs 2016, 12 pm central (Caudill September 15, 2016, 6 pm ͦͥ͡ impossible in Gallatin announced at other institutions that Hall Room 102) central, TCAT Nashville. ones. 53&& TF-Aug. 6-C Middle TN Mule Skinners Wagon Train Middle TN Mule Skinner Wagon Train Master Grady George, Jr invites everyone to the JMP Arena / Fairgrounds to see off the Wagon Train at 9 am September 22, 23, & 24 H&HTOPSOIL 2016. Screened - No rocks, roots or grass This has turned into an annual event in Cannon County due to our great scenery and the friendly people all $BMMPS throughout the county. If you see the wagon train on a DFMM rest stop; pull in and say high, pet the mules or just slow thru Oct. 29-P down and wave - this makes all of the visitors to our county feel welcome.

Wagon Train pulls out each morning at 9 a.m. and will return to the fairgrounds between 4 and 5 p.m. daily. This is a free event for all participants. RFD-TV expected on Roberts 9Hterinary Service 22nd & 24th. Everyone welcome ...... WAGONS HOOO! Large & small animal medicine & surgery 24 hour mobile service available House calls also available Mark Roberts, DVM SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 CANNON COURIER PAGE 9 MEMORIES... ing apple orchard. “We could walk to school and had a creek that run by it, and when the creek was up we walked across the swinging bridge. I can just see it now and would give anything if it were still there,” she said, remember- ing places dear to her child- hood—her home, Red Hill School and Indian Creek Baptist Church—that are now under water. Virgil Nixon’s father, Ira, farmed corn and sugar cane on 68 acres of fertile soil where Indian Creek hit the Caney Fork. “Sure it was a sad day. You don’t never want to give up where you live— Marian Starr Watson Driver (seen here with her ever. You don’t leave your dog, Tig, in 1935), who lives in Watertown, grew home, just pull up and up on a 300-acre farm in Wildcat Hollow and at- leave where you were born Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church conducted its last baptisms in Holmes Creek in the spring of 1946. The tended Cove Hollow School as a youngster. She is and raised, but I managed church is now located next to Mount Holly Cemetery, where the remains of those in private cemeteries in the the great aunt of Gina Burton Dillon of Tangle- to get away and get sett led area were moved before the land was covered by the waters of Center Hill Lake. wood. down,” said Virgil, 94, who was 26 years old when he up every year and the road er. He had the mill tied Williams said, “We took left the farm. washed away. We lived so it would come up and the names from each sec- Gina Burton Dillon, in a remote area without down with the river. The tion of maps and put them who lives in the Tangle- modern conveniences. I river turned the gristmill in alphabetical order and wood community of Smith remember us gett ing ready wheel,” said Foster, noting started looking for fami- County, is a descendant of to leave. We left a month or that mill operated in the lies. DeKalb County histo- two families that lost their two before we had to in or- 1830s and 1840s rian Tommy Webb told us home places when the lake der for me to go to school at “Where my great-grand- the names of the descen- was created. While she Gordonsville. daddy and Granddaddy dants of those who lost was not alive when Cove “We moved to Temper- Foster lived and where my their farms who lived here, Hollow was fl ooded, her ance Hall. Dad sold off all daddy was born [between so that we could fi nd them grandparents, Jessie Wat- the catt le. He went to work Interstate 40 and Hurri- and talk to them.” son Burton and Hooper at the dam, and two years cane Bridge on Highway Webb also shared many Burton, knew the loss most later he bought a farm on 56 north of Smithville] is vintage photos and copies personally. The couple re- Smith Fork Creek close to now covered with water, of interviews that he had located to Lancaster. Lancaster.” and when the lake is down conducted in past decades Dillon shared, “My Driver went on to college a litt le bit, you can see the with DeKalb natives. The grandmother said it was a and taught school for three rocks that made the chim- authors dedicated the book terrible experience. They years in the Smith Coun- ney and foundations of two in Webb’s honor. prett y much moved them ty communities of Clubb houses where they lived. For Fuson the project off the land and didn’t pay Springs and Bowlings And you still see the graves proved a trek into her fam- them very much. I think Branch. She then taught six where they took them out ily’s past. Her father and they were prett y devastat- years at Shop Springs and and buried them in Mount grandfather farmed 158 ed at the time to have to 22 years at Watertown Ele- Holly. acres on Indian Creek be- leave their property.” mentary. “It was a big life change fore they lost their land to Marian Starr Watson One of the hardest epi- to them when they moved the lake and relocated to Driver, 86, of Watertown, sodes for her parents was out because they had lived Alexandria. was a sister to Dillon’s the day they watched the there for several genera- Said Fuson, “When I grandmother. Driver was graves of their mothers, tions. I think they all re- was a girl, Daddy would A crowded ferry boat on the Caney Fork in the late 1920s or 15 when her parents, Al- fathers, brothers, sisters, grett ed leaving there,” said take me fi shing on the lake early 1930s. pha and Vinnie Watson, aunts and uncles in the Foster. and would point and tell Photo submitted were forced to abandon Watson Cemetery being One of the fi rst to snare a me, “This was our place.’ their 300-acre farm on land opened so that the remains copy of “Under the Lake,” I asked him, ‘How can you was 14. I didn’t get to hear they specifi cally created know?’ because it was un- her stories. I wanted to specifi cally for this pur- der the lake.” learn more about the coun- pose. Her father, J.B. Taylor, ty and the adventures that (Families had a choice known by most as “Mr. happened on the river— of where they wanted to J.B.,” was 29 when he left the stories that my mother move the remains of their his home place. couldn’t tell me.” ancestors. Several elected Now 99, he told his After digging into to have them relocated to daughter, “My dad had DeKalb of yesteryear, she cemeteries in DeKalb and been raised there and his has begun collecting pot- Putnam counties.) ancestors before him. It tery that was made along When quizzed as to what was his home, and he hated the Caney Fork River in the lies beneath the lake, Wil- to leave.” 1800s. liams responded, “Mem- Among the areas that Baker, a lifelong Alex- ories and broken dreams. Fuson researched was Indi- andria resident, said many Lost communities. Fami- an Creek, which had been of the families they talked lies moved away to diff er- inhabited by many of her with described losing their ent areas and other states. Taylor ancestors, the major- homes and farms as “a hor- Most of the churches nev- ity of whom were descen- rible experience.” er assembled again. It was dants of Bluetooth Taylor. “One man told his a time and place that will “I was very glad that I daughter that he’d rather never come back.” was able to research the die than give up the land Taylor family and talk with that had been theirs for my dad and get to know generations,” said Baker. BALLOT... The Harvey Blackburn Montgomery family, circa 1912, members of whom were later dis- the diff erent families of “One lady had a family tial ballot. placed from their farm due to the creation of Center Hill Lake. Taylors and how they are who had a farm right on In addition to Republi- Photo submitted kin,” she said. the river. I asked her if they cans Donald Trump and Williams said that her had pictures, and she said Michael Pence and Dem- about three-quarters of a could be transferred to Foster said, “The book is great-great-grandfather they loaded up the wagon ocrats Hillary Clinton mile above the dam. Mount Holly Cemetery in amazing. After I got it, I moved in 1835 on to land and took what they could, and Tim Kaine, there are She recalled, “I am one Smithville. was looking at it until two close to where the dam but they didn’t take any of several other candidates of the last who lived in the About 1,100 families o’clock in the morning. It stands. At the time the their pictures or furniture. including: Cove Hollow area. I think were displaced by the cre- is full of information about property was part of Smith She said her dad was bro- Gary Johnson and Wil- there are only three or four ation of the lake. In the all those families who lived County. Her family surren- ken-hearted and so hated liam Weld, Libertarian others. We lived in Wildcat fi rst years after the water where the lake is now. I dered their 180-acre farm leaving that he didn’t want Party. Hollow next hill over. I was topped the land, DeKalb saw pictures of people I with the birth of the lake. anything to remind him of Alyson Kennedy and born in that house. I knew County’s population didn’t know but then dis- She lived in Smithville it. There was nobody who Osborne Hart, Socialist every rock about it and dropped by 4,000. covered they were some of from age of 16 months to wanted to go.” Workers Party. every cedar tree. I was all Smithville’s Mike Foster my distant uncles.” 7 years and then moved to Besides constructing the Jill Stein and Ajamu over that hill. My dad was was born in 1947, a year be- The trio of writers divid- Crossville. She returned to dam, another major under- Baraka, Green Party. born on that farm and his fore the Floating Mill area ed their labors with Fuson Smithville 20 years ago and taking by the Army Corps Roque De La Fuente father before him. It was was deluged. It had been and Williams conducting taught special education at of Engineers was the task and Michael Steinberg, home to him. He knew ev- sett led by his great-great- the bulk of the interviews, DeKalb County High for 15 of removing the remains of Reform Party. ery inch of land. great grandfather John while Baker created the years. 5,200 bodies from 82 fami- October 11 is the last “It grieved my father, Puckett in 1802. maps, designed the book Said Williams, “This has ly cemeteries and having day to register to vote in but he also looked on the “He had a fl oating grist and shepherded it through always been home to me. them reinterred at Mount the upcoming election bright side. The river got mill on Caney Fork Riv- the printing process. My mother died when I Holly Cemetery, which with November 1 the last day to request an absentee ballot. Early voting begins Oc- PIONEER... farm at the old communi- under a captain Nichols tion of a Confederate gov- tured at Fort Donelson tober 19 and continues There was indeed a pi- ty of Gossburg in in Coff ee who came to the town of ernor there. back in the spring of that through November 3. Ear- oneer sett ler named John County. These valleys just Bradyville in the fall of Kentucky, considered same year. He was later ly voting hours are: Sagely that lived next to south of this ridgeline have 1862, recruiting men for a a “border state” that sep- released from Fort Butler, Monday, Wednesday this ridgeline in Tennes- a long tradition about ear- cavalry unit. The men had arated the Confederacy Springfi eld Ill., either as an and Friday from 8 a.m. to see’s earliest history. He ly pioneer sett lers living in to furnish their own hors- from the Union, was very exchange or an escapee. He 1 p.m. is considered by many to that area, as well a stories es. This would become the much divided over the is- was able to make his way Tuesday and Thursday be “Uncle Polk” Sagely’s about early forts and grist 8th Tennessee cavalry, or- sues of secession. President back to his parent’s home from 4 to 7 p.m. grandfather. mills. ganized under the old 4th Lincoln, at the onset of the in the old Dug Hollow of Saturday from 9 a.m. to The late judge and county A popular past-time of Tennessee. war, described Kentucky as the Upper Brawley Fork. 2 p.m. historian, Sterling S. Brown Uncle Polk was sitt ing on This was one of two cav- essential for the survival of John was now leav- On November 3 from 8 (History of Woodbury and the front porch of his farm- alry units formed in Can- the union. General Bragg ing again to fi ght a.m. to 7 p.m. Cannon County, 1936) house in a “straight-back non County during that fall believed Kentucky could for the Confederacy. Early voting takes place writes in his book about a chair”-- “tilting the chair of 1862. Confederate Gen- be moved to the side of the It is also believed a “Doc” at the Cannon County man named “Blake” Sage- back against the wall to eral Braxton Bragg along Confederacy? Taylor, a young physician Election Commission at ly as being the fi rst sett ler take occasional naps.” He with a rebel army stationed The men that captain “reading medicine” under 301 West Main St., Wood- to live along these upper talked to passers-by as they at Chatt anooga, was calling Nichols recruited came a Dr. Stephen Woods at bury. waters that later became a moved along the old road. for more troops under the from the surrounding ar- Bradyville, joined-up also. Election Commission part of present day Cannon The old farmhouse sat al- new conscript law recent- eas of Coff ee, Cannon and He would serve as a fi eld chairman is Matt Studd County. Could this same most to the very edge of a ly passed by the Confed- Rutherford counties. Polk’s surgeon for the duration of with commissioners Joan John Sagely’s father, also busy Gossburg Road. erate Congress. General older brother John was giv- the war. Banks-Shirley, Sue Pat- named Blake, who also set- “Uncle Polk” Sagley, Bragg, newly appointed en a commission as second rick, Tom Ganoe and tled along these waters? as most local people had commander of this army, lieutenant. A Dave Youree EDITOR’S NOTE: This George Pitt man. Matt Polk himself moved from nicknamed him, joined had put forth a plan to the and Frank McKnight were article is the fi rst in a se- Teply is administrator of the Sagley family ances- the Confederate army just Richmond high command. also given commissions. ries about the Civil War in elections. tral home in the Dug Hol- a few months before he It included an invasion of John Sagley had served Cannon County writt en by Offi ce hours are Mon- low Branch of the upper turned sixteen. A company Kentucky. This bold plan in the Confederate army County Historian Robert day-Friday from 8 a.m. to Brawley Fork in 1882 to a of 130 men were organized also included the installa- previously, and was cap- Bush. 4 p.m. PAGE 10 CANNON COURIER SEPTEMBER 20 2016 Congratulations Cross Country Runners from Nashville to Coff ee Co to Sewanee to Cookeville....

Auburn Baptist major surgery Thursday Other medalists for early registration and Church celebrated (15th). included ex-Knights the guarantee of a t-shirt birthdays and a baptism It’s good to see Isabella Russo and is October 15th. But you Sunday the 11th. Jerri Jody Tuck out and about Auburntown News Madison Gaither, can register the day of the Feinstein turned 24 and again. Congratulations benefi t which also includes Lily Hughes had her 9th. Several from to all of the above – a job a delicious breakfast. Emma Claire Crook was here enjoyed att ending By ANNA PATRICK well done. Here it is time the baptismal candidate. the “Batt le at Bristol” Congratulations for birthdays and to start Sunday were Lily Hughes at Sewanee the 8th. Girls’ Robbie Owen Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech to Adrianna Reed who us off is Ashley Patrick and Caitlin Dodd. Kiley team took 1st place AGAIN enjoyed a great visit game. Chris and Joanie competed Saturday in who celebrates the 24th. Hughes placed 6 in the and the boys came in Thursday. Great Blackburn, Jordan and Lebanon in the Wilson It’s a 9th party for Krista Middle division which 3rd out of 8 teams. AND granddaughter, Lilyan Emily and Jason and Tanya County only cross country Nicole Bryson on the 26th. consisted of 65 runners. AGAIN no surprise here Adora Bennett of Antioch Whited, Alyssa and Alana meet. She won her 1st place Finishing up our short list Tuesday it was off Hannah Whited was top came to spent some time were just a few I know of. in running! this week is Cody Hughes to the Coff ee County meet girl runner with Austin with her. Of course, dad It’s a cross October 29th is who turns 26 on the where, for the 4th year in Duggin 1st in the boys’ and mom, Aaron and county column this fast approaching. This is 27th. Happy birthday to a row, the Middle Cross division. Isabella Russo Michelle, had to tag along! week and thanks to C.J. the date for the 2nd annual everybody! country took home fi rst came in 4th. Kullon and Shiloh Hughes who is supplying benefi t Running 1.4U 5K Happy place in team for both boys The next meet was Patrick spent Saturday the information for our and 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk anniversary to Ronnie and and girls! Kiley Hughes held Tuesday in Cookeville. with the Reed family. elementary and middle and Breakfast for Russell Becky Gandy on the 25th. was 3rd. Leighanne Dodd Girls once again placed 1st Get well and runners. Fults. Purpose is to raise set a new time for her. with Hannah Whited doing speedy recovery wishes Auburn Knights awareness for dementia If you have news for this There were 70 runners. her usual – 1st. Austin to Frank Patrick who is who competed and did and hydrocephalus column, please e-mail me at Cannon County Duggin did a great job. He currently in Vanderbilt great in the elementary as well as help with [email protected], or call High School teams are paced 2nd and had his best Hospital. Please pray for division of the Nashville expenses for Russell and 464-4310 and leave a message. doing great also. They personal record of 18.21 in him as he is to undergo Percy Warmer Meet wife, Helen. Deadline traveled to St. Andrews a 5K.

BALD EAGLE RETURNED TO THE Two State Fair Champion hams sell at WILD ON SOUTH HOLSTON LAKE auction Monday for a whopping $8,900 Two Tennessee State Fair held at the State Fair, the was created as an eff ort champion country hams $30 per plate breakfast to help bring together that were sold at auction att racted more than 550 political and business Monday at the Annual att endees including leaders with leaders of FFA Ham Breakfast in U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper the state’s agriculture Nashville brought a (5th District), a host of industry and added that whopping $8,900. Tennessee state senators the funds contributed by Buyer, Jack Stites of J&S and house members, a sponsors of the breakfast Construction Cookeville, number of locally elected and those buying tables paid $4,500 for the fi rst offi cials and a prominent and individual tickets help ham sold, a country style list of state business and fund programs throughout trim product, while Farm community leaders from the state in which FFA is Credit Mid-America one end of the state to the involved. bought the second State other. Jeff Aiken, president Fair champion entry, a Chelsea Rose, Tennessee of the Tennessee Farm packing house trim ham, FFA Foundation executive Bureau Federation, was for $4,400. director and the primary the keynote speaker for the The two champion organizer of the event, event. hams were entered in the said proceeds from the The Tennessee State Fair State Fair annual ham breakfast, which has which opened last Friday Al Cecere, Founder & President of American Eagle Foundation, releases a rehabilitated competition by David and now become an annual for a 10-day run will close American Bald Eagle into the wild on South Holston Reservoir this morning. Betsa Bolden of Lynnville. event after the inaugural Sunday, September 18. The The country style trim breakfast last year, are State Fair, now more than An American Bald eagle population began in and most of these birds entry was a product of contributed to the FFA 150 years old, has been Eagle was released back 1980 and continued until remain in the state year David Bolden and the Foundation to help fund a held at the same site on into the wild this morning 2003, and young eagles round. Individuals from second ham was entered number of programs that the Nashville Fairgrounds after it was rescued by were "hacked", a form of more northern breeding by his wife Betsa. serve the organization’s since 1906. TWRA Wildlife Offi cers reintroduction, at several populations migrate to Sponsored by the Future youth membership. and rehabilitated by locations in the state. The Tennessee for the winter, Farmers of America and Rose said the event the American Eagle fi rst successful Bald Eagle arriving in late October, Foundation. nest was discovered near and peak numbers of 300 Dover, TN in the spring to 500 individuals occur TWRA boating offi cers of 1983. Now, there are in late January to mid- United Way’s MyFreeTaxes.com Remains a Tax Matt Swecker and Mark over 175 nesting pairs of February. Williams rescued the Bald Eagles in Tennessee Preparation Option for Middle Tennesseans eagle that had become entangled in a limb Residents meeting income qualifi cations can use the free line on South Holston Reservoir on August 25. online tax service through Oct. 15. They transported the bird to TWRA offi cers Brent Middle Tennessee households who service providers. MyFreeTaxes.com is Harrison and Kim Gibson meet income qualifi cations and who have currently available to qualifi ed households who delivered it to the not yet fi led their tax returns can still fi le throughout Tennessee. University of Tennessee through United Way’s MyFreeTaxes.com Veterinarian Hospital. The tax preparation website. To begin fi ling your taxes today, please eagle was treated and then visit: transferred to the American Through Oct. 15, households earning Eagle Foundation who $62,000 or less in 2015 can prepare free htt p://www.myfreetaxes.com rehabilitated it into returns from the comfort of home through releasable condition. MyFreeTaxes.com. Over the past six Qualifi ed residents can also locate a This bird is a great years, more than 5,000 qualifi ed Middle Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) example of the success Tennesseans have utilized this free tax Free Tax Prep site open year-round in their of eagle restoration and preparation website to eliminate tax communities by calling United Way’s 2-1- rehabilitation eff orts in preparation fees. 1 Helpline or texting their ZIP code to 898- Tennessee. 211 from their mobile phones. From 2010- “MyFreeTaxes.com has a history of 2015, more than 73,000 clients have fi led The size and distribution helping qualifi ed households receive all their tax returns through United Way’s of the Bald Eagle the important benefi ts and credits available VITA Free Tax Prep program. 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Many Thanks to our Volunteers

Faye Northcutt -Knox, Rachael Parker, Mike Reed, & Bill McCrary - Volunteer Coordinators

Ann McBride, Martha Eggleston, Fran Paris, Greg Rogers, Nancy Coomes, Jean Duncan, Blanche Glimps, , Linda Fann, Mitch Wilson, Jill Spry, Ryan Reed, Rae Stickney, Murray Martin, Sharon Bessant, Bett y Bailey, Susan Turney, Karen Zabriskie, Lou Nave, Angie Ott , Derrick Hughes, Bernie Coomes, Becky Coutras, Micki James Adkins (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents Drew Sanford (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents Vinson and the Board Members of the Arts the Merit Award for clay sponsored by Higgins Flea the Excellence Award for glass sponsored by Woodbury Center of Cannon County. Market to Michael Kelley Funeral Home to Randy McCurdy THANK YOU TO: Hardees –Quick Shop Market - Woodbury Lions Club –Cannon County High School Cross Country Team, Cannon Courier – Daily News Journal –Town of Woodbury –Woodbury Water Department– Cannon County Maintenance Director Darryl Fisher – Sherrif Young and his department, and County Executive Mike Gannon.

We are sorry if we failed to list any of our valuable volunteers without whose help this Fair could not exist. Phil Mote (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Excellence Award for wood sponsored by Smith Funeral We would like to oﬀ er a Special Thanks to The Burton Dye (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Home to Richard Gentry Estate of William (Bill) Smith, Steve Smith and Merit Award for iron sponsored by Stones River Payroll to Charles Preston for the use of their land for Brad Greenwood grounds and parking. Without their generosity, the White Oak Crafts Fair could not occur.

The White Oak Crafts Fair is sponsored by the Cannon Association of Crafts Artists, The Arts Center of Cannon County and the Tennessee Arts Commission

Cannon County Executive Mike Gannon presents the Excellence Award for white oak baskets sponsored by Coomes Chiropractic to Sue Williams Blanche Glimps (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Merit Award for clay sponsored by Woodson’s Pharmacy to Jody Windus

Tim Spry (President of First National Bank) presents the Merit Award for iron sponsored by First National Bank to Joe Brown

James Bessant ( Student - Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Merit Award for jewelry sponsored by James Bessant ( Student - Arts Center Board of Directors) Moonlite Drive In to Jerry and Ann Lendley presents the Merit Award for wood sponsored by Your Way Specialties to Alf Sharp

Drew Sanford (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Merit Award for clay sponsored by Woodbury Lions Club to Rob Harvey

Melissa Ming (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Excellence Award for wood sponsored by Woodbury Steve Roberts (Ace Hardware) presents the Merit Award Lions Club to Steve Lawson for jewelry sponsored by Ace Hardware to Sandra Arnold

Cannon County Property Assessor Angela Schwartz presents the Excellence Award for ﬁ ber sponsored by Cannon County Property Assessor Angela Schwartz Phil Mote (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Woodbury Insurance to Eva Berg presents Merit Award for prints sponsored by O’Gradys Excellence Award for painting sponsored by First Bank Liquor and Wine to Heather Moulder to Cody Hale

Britt any Goodwin (Arts Center Staﬀ ) presents the Best James Adkins (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents Mug Award sponsored by Stones River Watershed to the Merit Award for ﬁ ber sponsored by Mitch Wilson, Melissa Ming (Arts Center Board of Directors) presents the Jason (Scratyr) Casale State Farm Insurance to Maggie Sunsera Exhibitor’s Choice Award for glass to Randy McCurdy PAGE 12 CANNON COURIER SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Photos to the right represent some of the beautiful work brought to our county at the recent White Oak Festival. SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 CANNON COURIER PAGE 13 SPORTS Lions ﬁ nd Determined Dragons hard to slay.....

DAVID HUNTER Cannon Courier CCMS cross country team Cannon County Middle Grade’s cross country program, led by head coach Brian Elrod, has enjoyed a great deal of success during its short history. RONNY BURKS, photo I had never seen them Josh Walkup (10) rolls around the right side for a short gain against York Institute. in action until last week as I made the short drive By DAVID HUNTER yard touchdown on a trick touchdowns to end the from my apartment in play with 9:01 left in the game. Murfreesboro to the For the third year in opening quarter to make It was the last shutout rural Rutherford County a row, the York Institute the score 6-0. since Oct. 2015 when it town of Milton for an Dragons slay the Cannon They fi nished the fi rst happened to the Lions invitational meet. I saw County Lions by scoring half with a 33-0 advantage, twice. Coming into the fi rst-hand why these 49 points in a dominating but it could have been game, CCHS had not beaten runners are really good. shutout victory. more. However, the Lions York since in 2009, and The short 1.6-mile The Lions had a chance defense roared to life with Dragons have outscored course was challenging to go 3-2 for the fi rst time a goal line stand with four them 255-51 since then. as it had a litt le bit of since 2007. seconds left before the The Dragons are now 1-4, everything for these However, they ran break. while the Lions fall to 2-3 at runners, including rolling into a determined York The second half started the half way portion of the hills, hay fi elds, gravel squad who played a tough with a bad snap through season. trails, jumping in creeks schedule, but was 0-4 the back of the end zone on Next week, CCHS travels and muddy terrain. before the game. a Lions punt which turned to Upperman for a 7 p.m. RONNY BURKS, photo Murfreesboro Oakland into a safety to make it 35- kickoff . Austin Taylor hitt ing on a par three at Green Hills Golf Middle, which hosted the The Dragons got on the 0. The mercy rule was on race called it a true cross- board fi rst one with a 33 and York scored two more Club in the regular season ending match country course since it was in the middle of an open fi eld. Besides the tough course, the competition Cannon experiences ups & downs on September 10 was just as tough as CCMG key district matches got to watch the tips faced not only district Cross county teams continue this past week at Macon and where the center is rivals, but also the more County and at home open.” populated Rutherford their winning ways against Livingston County middle schools. Academy. During the CCHS Girls Soccer- In the meantime, both the DAVID HUNTER match versus LA on The Lionett es played Lions and Lionett es were while Tyler Southworth blanked Baxter 32-0 Courier Sports was 20th, Mason as Landon Franklin Sept. 15, the Lionett es their best game of the on a roll after dominating fought hard during the season, according to the overall wins in both Tramel 35th, Jonathan rushed for fi ve varsity divisions at the Cannon County Fann 41st, Kyler Bryson touchdowns and over fi rst set only losing 25- head coach Dorinda meet in Macon County on athletic teams roared to 50th and Gunter Pitt s 200 yards rushing in a 14 as Shianne Ashford Walker in a 5-0 loss September 6. mixed success this past 51st in the boys’ varsity total team eff ort win. had a block and to MTCS on Sept. The Lionett es did not week, including some race. Maggie Cook recorded 15 as they held their win individual overall hard fought victories “We were prett y good CCHS Golf- The a kill. However, LA Rutherford County at that meet, but they and tough losses. overall, but we could Lions played a tri- took control winning neighbors scoreless swept the top six spots the last two sets by a until eight minutes left in the team competition have been bett er,” match on Sept. 8 at CCHS Cross Southworth said. Smithville Golf Club comfortable margin, in the opening half. The for a perfect score in cross 25-3 and 25-9. Courtney Lady Cougars pulled country. County- The Lions and Tramel added about against Livingston “It felt amazing,” Lionett es each won the running in cooler, ideal Academy and a couple Davenport and Leah away in the second half Eighth grader Ade individual varsity at temperatures, “I think of players from Pickett Hyatt also converted a for the win. Raquel Harwood said after the recent meet at St. it helped a lot, and I felt County. CCHS fell 187 kill in a losing eff ort. Novoa had 14 saves in the Milton Invitational. Andrews- Sewanee on a whole lot bett er than to 210 with Luke Jakes “I think they the loss. “Honestly, I was blown September 8. The girls the really hot races.” and Austin Taylor each are doing much A couple of days away and I was so proud won the overall with “I think we did prett y shooting a 51 to led the bett er,” CCHS head earlier, the Lionett es of our whole team. We did Hannah Whited coming coach Angela Hale lost to Jackson County amazing.” good considering that home team. in fi rst, and Amanda it was cooler but it was said. “They are 7-1 as Ivy Vinson got The Lions did prett y communicating and on the score sheet for good as well at the same Blanco and Isabella a challenging course,” CCHS Volleyball- meet fi nishing with three Russo coming in third Lionett e Kiley Hughes The Lionett es lost two moving bett er, but we CCHS in the defeat. runners in the top 10 to and fourth respectively. said. take the boys’ overall. While the boys Fast forward to Milton, completed the meet in CC Youth Football- CCHS Football Schedule the runners enjoyed an third as Austin Duggin After both the juniors important advantage Friday, August 19 Community High School 7 p.m. won the individual and seniors’ tough during the invitational. race. loss to start the season Most of the season, the “I thought we all races were run in the last week, they both Friday, August 26 at Jackson Co. High School 7 p.m. late afternoon in almost ran prett y good and bounced back on Sept. 100-degree heat. This consistent like we have 10 with road wins at time they got a break as been doing,” Duggin Baxter. Friday, Sept/ 2 Grundy Co. High School* 7 p.m. the varsity competed in said. “We ran more The seniors won 30-6, the early morning when together than we have including touchdowns Friday, Sept. 9 Red Boiling Springs High 7 p.m. temperatures were cooler, been doing, too.” by Theo Winters, more comfortable and Blanco added, “I Tucker Kyne and ideal for running. thought it was prett y DJ Turrentine and a Friday, Sept. 16 at Alvin C. York Institute* 7 p.m. “I think our team’s good, and we worked performance was really, fumble recovery by really hard even really good,” Lionett e Bryant Robinson. Friday, Sept. 23 at Upperman High School* 7 p.m. captain Zett ie Elrod said. through it was a tough “Overall the “We met our goals and it course.” defensive line played was a lot easier running in very aggressive and Friday, Sept. 30 Smith Co. High School* 7 p.m. this cool weather than in CCMG Cross our linebackers and the hot.” County- The younger defensive backs were More Cannon County generation of runners able to contain the Friday, October 7 at Middle TN Christian 7 p.m. supporters were able to also did well at the edge for most of the make the short trip and Milton Invitational the runners said it made a game,” Senior Lions Friday, October 14 at Sequatche Co. High* 7 p.m. diff erence. in nearby Rutherford head coach Peter Kyne “It helps, because they County on September said. “The off ense was are rooting for you,” 10 with the females able to move the ball Friday, October 28 DeKalb Co. High School* 7 p.m. Eighth grader Jonathan fi nishing fi fth and the downfi eld and we also Fann said. “No matt er males in seventh. The did extremely well All times local what you do they are Lionett es results are blocking up front. going to love you.” * Denotes home game in this week’s column, The Junior Lions PAGE 14 CANNON COURIER SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 SOCIETY HISTORY, MYSTERY, ENTERTAINMENT - IVY BLUFF NEWS History Hayride, Edgar Evins State Park, Oct. 8th By Bonnie Stacy

Shirley Atnip fl ew to Saturday at the Forrest Campbell and others. Get Tampa FL for a week’s visit Hill Baptist Church in well wishes to all the sick. with Friends and Relatives. Manchester. Kayla is the What counts is not what we The Hope Well School daughter of Dennis and know but how we use what we reunion was held last Shaun Thompson and the do know. Saturday at the Community granddaughter of Brenda You never know what you Center. A good time was and Danny Jaco and can do until you try. had by all; lots of good Maurice Jarrell. They will What matt ers is not our food and all enjoyed being make their home in Coff ee ability or inability, but our together again. This is a County. availability. yearly event. My sympathy to all who The smallest good deed Kayla Thompson and have lost loved ones in is bett er than the grandest Darren Gardner were death. Leo Parker, Vernon intention. united in marriage on Campbell, Cawthorn Muletown MusicFest Celebrates Music, Food and Community The 2nd Annual Muletown Musicfest tents from Maury County restaurants, Was she guilty or was she the victim of circumstance and gossip? Come see and hear will be taking place on and around plus the eateries around the Square, Woodbury resident Lori Christensen as Elizabeth Dale, “The Black Widow”, to decide. Columbia's Historic Downtown Square including Puckett ’s, The Square Market on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, Cafe, 822 South, Muletown Roasters and October 1. The not-for-profi t community the Mercantile. collaboration benefi ting United Way Local Table Magazine is hosting a local of Maury County will celebrate local market featuring many of Maury County's businesses, food, and music on the very own farmers and artisan food and Square Friday night and all day and night craft vendors. Saturday. Puckett 's and Westbury House The purchase of a ticket will allow will be ticketed event spaces, however visitors to stroll between two venues most of the performance spaces are free to Saturday evening, as well as enjoying the the public. food, music and entertainment around the “One of the things I absolutely set out to Square. Over 30 diverse musical artists have was more musical diversity than last will be participating both during the day year's event,” says Muletown MusicFest and evening. Artists announced to date, Chairperson Rick Clark, “The caliber of include Jason Eskridge, The Long Players, artists is every bit as good as the best we Brandy Clark, Leyla McCalla, Sun Seeker, had last year, but there's more of it. This is Blank Range, Firekid, Tommy Womack, not purely a music event, we wanted to put Jason Ringenberg, Paul Burch, Edda Glass on an event to help build and strengthen and Max Hatt and many others. More our community.” artists to be announced. The Friday night kickoff will feature This year's event is produced by Arts In the 15 piece funk band Tim Akers and Action and made possible with the help the Smoking Section at Puckett 's Upstairs, of Presenting Sponsors Listerhill Credit as well as Wendy Moten, and a special Union and the Maury County Visitor's Indians as well as bears, deer and Guide or narrator on each wagon to give appearance with actors Anson Mount and Bureau. Other key sponsors include the other abundant wildlife roamed the hills additional history between stops. Mackenzie Porter from AMC's hit show Farm Bureau Insurance, Maury Regional and hollers that later became DeKalb “Hell On Wheels”. Laurelyn Dossett , who Medical Center, First Farmers, Columbia County when Adam Dale came over the The cost is $15 per person. This is not wrote and recorded music for the show Power & Water Systems, Heritage Bank & mountains in 1797. He pioneered from a Halloween themed event and is not will also be performing. Local favorites Trust, and ATMOS Energy. his native state of Maryland, where he recommended for small children or anyone The Scott Holt Band will be performing a Tickets are $30 for access to Saturday's had been born in 1768. As a young boy unable to sit quietly for the approximately free show down the street at Marco's 822 paid venues and can be purchased he had served his country with his father 2 hour performance. Reservations will be South. at www.muletownmusicfest.com, $50 during the American Revolutionary War required and will be for specifi c report On Saturday, visitors will enjoy free will include Friday and Saturday nights. against the British. It was his land grant times. On-line reservations may be made at music at over a dozen shops and numerous Reminder that most musical off erings are for his military service that brought him https://www.tnvacation.com/events/8740 venue spots around the Downtown Square. free. here. He established the town of Liberty If help is needed making reservations There will fun for everyone! Farmer Jason Proceeds from this festival will directly as the fi rst white sett ler to the area. After persons may call the park offi ce at (931) will entertain the kids, while everyone can benefi t the United Way of Maury County. he had erected a log cabin and cleared 858-2114 or toll free at 1-800-250-8619 for enjoy all day long live music performances some land for planting he sent word to his contact information for Fount Bertram, around the Square. There will be food family and friends in Maryland to join him. President of the Friends of Edgar Evins His wife, Polly Hall Dale, brought their State Park. He or his wife will be glad to children and came west with her kin and assist you. neighbors. One of these was her toddler, MTSU Partners with United Way to Elizabeth, whose many marriages led to Complimentary warm beverages will her becoming known as "The Black Widow be off ered after the rides, along with Promote Healthy Lifestyles in Youth of Hazel Green." Both Adam and his well homemade cookies packaged and priced Nearly 2,700 healthy snack packs assembled known daughter will be portrayed in the for individual sales. If the weather is chilly 11th History Hayride at Edgar Evins State there will be a campfi re and marshmallows Park on Saturday, Oct. 8th. to roast outside the offi ce. On Wednesday, September 14, more Family Fun Center, Student Government than 120 students from Middle Tennessee Association, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Adam Dale will be played by Charles This is a fundraiser for the Friends of State University assembled nearly 2,700 Business Fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi, Lambda Robinson of Liberty and the mysterious Edgar Evins State Park, an all volunteer healthy snack packs in partnership with Sigma, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Chi Omega, Elizabeth Dale by Lori Christensen of organization with the sole purpose of United Way's Hometown Huddle. The College Republicans, Raider Ambassadors, Woodbury. In addition to the two Dales helping the park. The hayride is a joint snack packs, which included items such Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and the there will be nine more historical eff ort of Friends and park employees. as bott led water, apple sauce and granola Speech- Language Pathology Club characters to relate their stories to the The physical address of the park is 1630 bars, were assembled and distributed to Next Friday, September 23, volunteer audience seated on the hay wagons as Edgar Evins Park Road, Silver Point, TN Cannon County, Murfreesboro City and teams will be refurbishing local school they make a circuit to the various scenes. 38582. More information about the Friends Rutherford County Schools. playgrounds as part of United Way’s A total of ten wagons will be leaving at of Edgar Evins State Park is available on Hometown Huddle. To learn more, approximately 30 minute intervals from Facebook (friendsofeesp) or the website Jackie Victory, Director of Student visit www.yourlocaluw.org/hometown- the park offi ce throughout the afternoon www.foeesp.alturl.com Organizations and Service at Middle huddle. and evening. The fi rst report time will be Tennessee State University, said, “MTSU 1:30 p.m. and the last will be 6:30 p.m. A Cabins and camping are also available at and United Way began this partnership The United Way is building healthier, circuit will take approximately 2 to 2 1/2 the park but require separate reservations. several years ago and it evolved into our more resilient communities by promoting hours during which the audience will Call the park offi ce for details. Day of Service event. It directly refl ects our healthy eating and physical activity. To remain seated on the wagons. A Tour true blue pledge in which we encourage learn more about health initiatives within our students to engage in the life of our the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon community, and to not only be a recipient, Counties, visit www.yourlocaluw.org. but a giver as well.” Mission Statement Concert to Benefi t Children with Special Needs

Participating companies and The United Way of Rutherford and Special Kids Therapy & with special needs in our D's. Supporting sponsors organizations in MTSU’s Day of Service Cannon Counties improves lives by Nursing Center will bring community." include Dr. Dunk and Vicki included: Murfreesboro Parks and advancing opportunities for education, renowned Christian music The benefi t concert will Eastham, TN Pediatrics, Recreation, Sam’s Club, Aspen Heights, health and fi nancial stability for all. artist, Matt hew West, to be held at New Vision Team Yates, Tri-Star Title Ascend Federal Credit Union, Redstone Murfreesboro on Thursday, Baptist Church with doors & Escrow, Murfreesboro Federal Credit Union, Strike and Spare Contact September 22, to perform a opening at 5:30 pm for the Medical Clinic, Legacy concert to benefi t children pre-show private dinner Family Dental, and 88.7 The United Way of with special needs. and 7 pm for the main WayFM. Underwriting Rutherford and Cannon "Special Kids is thrilled concert. The pre-show sponsors for the event are Counties is located at 3050 to partner with such a dinner will showcase a Cooke Realty, HCA, Bevery Medical Center Pkwy in renowned artist," said private performance and O. Davis LPL Financial, Murfreesboro. For more Ginger Spencer, Special discussion with Matt hew Wax Family Printing, Blake information, please call Kids director of marketing. West along with dinner Finney Shelter Insurance, (615) 893-7303 or visit www. "Through events like this, provided by Demos' Wilson Bank & Trust, and yourlocaluw.org. Special Kids is able to Restaurant and Peter Ben Phillips Northwestern continue serving children D's. Afterwards, general Mutual. Special thanks admission and premium to New Vision Baptist seating will be available for Church, DWP Live, concert att endees. Streamline Productions, Dinner tickets are on sale Heritage Cleaners, for $125. Concert tickets VIP Murfreesboro, are sold separately for $35 WGNS Radio, and the for general admission, $65 Murfreesboro Post. Fall is in the air and we have .... for premium seating, and Special Kids is a discounts for groups of 10 Christian therapy and or more. Proceeds from the nursing center for children *Pumpkins *Apples event will benefi t children with special needs. The *Muscadines * Mums with special needs that Murfreesboro-based are served at Special Kids ministry started with Come See Us At Therapy & Nursing Center. one child in 1998 and has Turner & Sons Nursery To purchase tickets grown to serve over 3,100 10647 Smithville Hwy, Smithville TN 37166 or learn more about children from 18 counties 931-934-2355 the concert, visit in middle Tennessee. specialkidsconcert.org. For more information on Open Mon-Fri 7am - 4pm Dinner sponsors for the Special Kids, please visit event are OleSouth, Demos' specialkidstn.com or call Restaurant, and Peter 615.893.4892. CANNON COURIER SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 PAGE 15

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John the Baptist

John the Baptist is one of the most distinctive characters in the New Testament. He had an unusual fl air for fashion, wearing wild-looking clothing made of camel’s hair and a leather belt around his waist. He lived in the desert wilderness, ate locust and wild honey and preached a strange message. Unlike so many people, John the Baptist knew his mission in life. He clearly understood that he had been set apart by God for a purpose. Through God’s direction, John the Baptist challenged the people to prepare for the coming of the Messiah by turning away from sin and being baptized as a symbol of repentance. Although he held no power or infl uence in the Jewish political system, he delivered his message with the force of authority. People could not resist the overpowering truth of his words, as they fl ocked by the hundreds to hear him and be baptized. And even as he att racted the att ention of the crowds, he never lost sight of his mission—to point people to Christ. John’s mother, Elizabeth, was a relative of Mary, the mother of Jesus. The two women were pregnant at the same time. The Bible says in Luke 1:41, when the two expectant mothers met, the baby leaped within Elizabeth’s womb as she was fi lled with the Holy Spirit. The angel Gabriel had already foretold the miraculous birth and prophetic ministry of John the Baptist to his father Zechariah. The news was a joyous answer to prayer for the previously barren Elizabeth. John was to become the God-ordained messenger proclaiming the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. The remarkable ministry of John the Baptist included the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. John did not lack boldness as he challenged even Herod to repent of his sins. In approximately 29 AD, Herod Antipas had John the Baptist arrested and put in prison. Later John was beheaded through a plot devised by Herodias, the illegal wife of Herod and ex-wife of his brother, Philip. PAGE 16 CANNON COURIER SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF the following described matt er that an accurate with respect to the Tennessee, according to SUBSTITUTE property situated survey of the premises estate of Maude Rebecca IN THE CIRCUIT COURT law. If you fail to do so, TRUSTEE'S SALE in Cannon County, might disclose. This Devenport, deceased were FOR CANNON COUNTY, judgment by default will WHEREAS, default has Tennessee, to wit: LYING property is being sold with issued to the undersigned TENNESSEE be taken against you for occurred in the performance AND BEING ABOUT the express reservation that by the Chancery Court AT WOODBURY the relief demanded in the of the covenants, terms ONE-THIRD (1/3) MILE it is subject to confi rmation of Cannon County, Complaint. and conditions of a Deed SOUTH OF THE CITY by the lender or Substitute Tennessee. All persons, of Trust dated July 31, LIMITS OF WOODBURY, Trustee. This sale may resident and non-residents, DEACONS OF THE 2000, executed by DAVID AND BOUNDED ON be rescinded at any time. having claims, matured DILLON STREET DARRELL L. SCARLETT F. GILLEON, LINDA L. THE NORTH BY THE The right is reserved to and unmatured against BAPTIST CHURCH OF ATTORNEY FOR GILLEON, conveying LANDS OF ALEXANDER; adjourn the day of the the estate are required to WOODBURY PLAINTIFF certain real property BOUNDED ON THE sale to another day, time, fi le same with the Clerk Plaintiff therein described to TITLE SOUTH BY THE LANDS and place certain without of the Chancery Court on PUBLICATION DATES: ENTERPRISES, as Trustee, OF PASCHAL; BOUNDED further publication, upon or before the earlier of the v. September 23, 2016 as same appears of record ON THE EAST BY THE announcement at the time dates prescribed in (1) or September 30, 2016 in the Register's Offi ce of SUNNY SLOPE PUBLIC and place for the sale set (2), otherwise claims will NO. 2016-CV-18 October 7, 2016 Cannon County, Tennessee ROAD; AND BOUNDED forth above. All right and be forever barred: October 14, 2016 recorded August 24, 2000, ON THE WEST BY THE equity of redemption, in Deed Book 4, Page 521- LANDS OF PASCHAL, statutory or otherwise, (1) (A) Four (4) months DEACONS OF THE ****************************** 534; and WHEREAS, the AND HAVING A homestead, and dower from the date of the fi rst WESTVUE BAPTIST NOTICE TO CREDITORS benefi cial interest of said FRONTAGE OF 107 FEET are expressly waived in publication (or posting, CHURCH OF Deed of Trust was last ON THE SAID SUNNY said Deed of Trust, and as the case may be) of MURFREESBORO Estate of Vernon Wade transferred and assigned SLOPE PUBLIC ROAD, the title is believed to be this Notice if the creditor Campell to U.S. Bank National WITH A BACKLINE OF good, but the undersigned received an actual copy of Defendant. Association, As Trustee, 107 FEET, A NORTH will sell and convey only the Notice to Creditors at Notice is hereby given On Behalf Of The Holders BOUNDARY LINE OF as Substitute Trustee. The least sixty (60) before the In this action, that on the 12 day of Of The Credit Suisse First 133 FEET AND A SOUTH Property is sold as is, where date that is four (4) months it appearing to the September, 2016, lett ers of Boston Mortgage Securities BOUNDARY LINE OF is, without representations from the date of the fi rst satisfaction of the Circuit administration or lett ers of Corp. CSMC Trust 2006- 140 FEET, AND FURTHER or warranties of any publication (or posted); or Court Clerk from the testamentary in respect of CF3, CS Mortgage Pass- IDENTIFIED AS MAP #46, kind, including fi tness (B) Sixty (60) days from Plaintiff ’s Complaint that the estate of Vernon Wade Through Certifi cates, PARCEL 17.01, OFFICE for a particular use or the date of the creditor the whereabouts of the Campbell deceased were Series 2006-CF3 who is OF THE COUNTY TAX purpose. THIS LAW receiving an actual copy Defendant, DEACONS issued to the undersigned now the owner of said ASSESSOR FOR CANNON FIRM IS ATTEMPTING of the Notice to Creditors, OF THE WESTVUE by the Chancery Court of debt; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY. Parcel ID: TO COLLECT A DEBT. if the creditor received the BAPTIST CHURCH OF Cannon County, Tennessee. undersigned,Rubin Lublin 046-017.00 PROPERTY ANY INFORMATION copy of the Notice less than MURFREESBORO, are All persons both resident TN, PLLC, having been ADDRESS: The street OBTAINED WILL sixty (60) days prior to the unknown so that the and non-residents, having appointed as Substitute address of the property is BE USED FOR THAT date that is four (4) months ordinary process of law claims matured and Trustee by instrument to believed to be 490 SUNNY PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin from the date of the fi rst cannot be served; it is unmatured against said be fi led for record in the SLOPE RD, WOODBURY, TN, PLLC, Substitute publication (or posting) as therefore, ORDERED estate are required to fi le Register's Offi ce of Cannon TN 37190. In the event of Trustee 119 S. Main Street, described in (1)(A): or that publication be made same with the clerk of the County, Tennessee. NOW, any discrepancy between Suite 500 Memphis, TN (2) Twelve (12) months in the Cannon Courier, above named court within THEREFORE, notice is this street address and 38103 www.rubinlublin. from the decedent’s date of a newspaper published four months of the fi rst hereby given that the entire the legal description of com/property-listings.php death. in Cannon County, publication of this notice, indebtedness has been the property, the legal Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: Tennessee, and in the Daily otherwise their claims will declared due and payable, description shall control. (404) 601-5846 Ad #103106: This 25th day of August, News Journal, a newspaper be forever barred. and that the undersigned, CURRENT OWNER(S): 2016-09-14 2016-09-21, 2016. published in Rutherford Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS- 2016-09-28 County, Tennessee for This 12 day of September, as Substitute Trustee or AT-LAW OF LINDA Stephen Mark Vance, four (4) consecutive 2016. his duly appointed agent, L. GILLEON OTHER ******************************* Executor of the Estate of weeks, commanding said by virtue of the power, INTERESTED PARTIES: Maude Rebecca Davenport, defendant to serve upon: Franklin Synergy Bank duty and authority vested CITIFINANCIAL, INC. The NOTICE TO CREDITORS deceased. Darrell L. Scarlett , Plaintiff ’s Executor of the Estate of and imposed upon said sale of the above-described CHANCERY COURT att orney, whose address is Vernon Wade Campbell, Substitute Trustee will, on property shall be subject to OF CANNON COUNTY, NATHAN S NICHOLS 303 North Walnut Street, deceased. October 13, 2016 at 10:00 all matt ers shown on any TENNESSEE CLERK & MASTER Murfreesboro, TN 37130, AM at the Main Entrance recorded plat; any unpaid a copy of its Answer to BOBBY SMITH of the Cannon County taxes; any restrictive Estate of Maude Rebecca MATTHEW COWAN the Complaint within COUNTY CLERK Courthouse, located in covenants, easements or Davenport ATTORNEY thirty (30) days of the Woodbury, Tennessee, set-back lines that may be last publication, and to SANDRA Y TRAIL proceed to sell at public applicable; any prior liens Notice is hereby given that ***************************** also fi le an Answer to the ATTORNEY outcry to the highest and or encumbrances as well on the 25 day of August, Complaint with the Circuit best bidder for cash or as any priority created by 2016, lett ers of testamentary PUBLICATION NOTICE Court Clerk in Woodbury, certifi ed funds ONLY, a fi xture fi ling; and to any or lett ers of administration Cannon County,

Doors of Hope to host Fireﬂ y Supper featuring local chefs oﬀ ering farm to table meal

Oﬀ enders can amass thousands of dollars in debt for probation, ﬁ nes, fees, and court costs, and they are charged for each day they are incarcerated. The mountain of accrued debt discourages any att empt to work a minimum wage job, pay rent, and support a family. Statistics show that 67% of those released will be re-incarcerated within 3 years.

“Those statistics are cut in half for those who choose the support and accountability of a structured re-entry program like Doors of Hope,” reports Williams. “We work with inmates while they are incarcerated and help newly- released individuals in their eﬀ orts to be successful after incarceration. We provide for their basic needs, including food, shelter, and clothing as well as mental health counseling, job search assistance, and transportation. No one who has stayed with the program for a year or more has been re-incarcerated,” says Williams.

Doors of Hope will soon be launching The Red Door, a social entrepreneurship venture, to provide jobs for their clients. The catering company will oﬀ er a viable and safe work environment while teaching skills that will greatly increase their value in the work force. In addition to catering events, The Red Door plans to oﬀ er specialty baked goods, jams, and weekly meal specials available for pick up.

To learn more about Doors of Hope, including ways to support this important work, please make plans to att end the Fireﬂ y Supper on October 20. A limited number of tickets are still available. Please contact Doors of Hope at (615) 900-0634 or by emailing Stephanie Kinard at [email protected].

DOORS OF HOPE, founded in 2011 by Maridel Williams, provides mentoring, training, and basic needs to women and men who are nearing release from incarceration. They work with non-violent oﬀ enders to help them succeed in building a bett er life for themselves and the next generation.

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Cannon County Sheriff 's Offi ce false report and interfering with an offi cer. Hearings are set for October 10 in General Sessions Court. Arrests and

Public Intoxication Inmate Count at Chickens killed? Cannon County A deputy was dispatched to Gassaway Road in reference Steven Dewayne Davis was charged with public to dogs killing chickens and threats being made by intoxication by Patrolman Joshua Thomas. A hearing is Jail neighbors. Both parties were issued a warning and told set for October 11 in General Sessions Court. the next incident would result in citations. Angela Dawn Watson was charged with public intoxication by Patrolman John House. A hearing is set for October 11 Date Males Females Total in General Sessions Court. 9/9 40 12 52 Woodbury Police 9/10 43 12 55 Driving on a Suspended 9/11 44 12 56 Drug Charges Mark Christopher Davenport was charged with driving 9/12 47 15 62 on a suspended or revoked license and with speeding by 9/13 48 14 62 Larry Van Davis was arrested on multiple charges Chief Lowell Womack. A hearing is set for October 11 in 9/14 50 12 62 by Patrolman John House. Davis was charged with General Sessions Court. possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a 9/15 37 13 50 Schedule 2 controlled substance (morphine), making a ARRESTS:

'Finding qualifi ed workers' jumps 10 spots Criminal Trespass 1 Public Intoxication 2 Domestic Assault 3 to make the Top 10 Driving on Revoked License 1 Seal Indictment 1 Small Business Problems Evading Arrest 1 Resisting Arrest 1 The National Federation placing it in the top 10. That VOP 7 of Independent Business could indicate a tight labor Capias 2 today released its market, which is good State VOP 2 quadrennial Small news for workers who can Business Problems command higher pay and & Prioritiessurvey, bett er benefi ts. Businesses according to which small that can’t fi nd good workers ACS: Tennessee Poverty Rates business owners list the are at a disadvantage. Decline, Median Income Rises cost of health insurance, Small fi rms can’t raise government regulations, prices or increase sales to Tennessee was Age: and high federal taxes as support higher labor costs. one of 25 states that saw Three MSAs had lower their top three concerns. Another fast climber a signifi cant decline in median ages than the state “What's clear from in the survey this year is its poverty rates, 1.6 average of 38.7 the survey is that small- “minimum wage/living percent, from 2014 to business owners are deeply wage.” In the 2012 survey regulation and taxation.” problem, placing it second 2015, according to the 2015 Income: frustrated by Washington's the issue placed near the The NFIB survey asks in the rankings, up from American Community Nashville, Clarksville* failure to address the issues bott om of concerns for small business owners to the fi fth position in 2012. Survey (ACS) one-year and Memphis* MSAs had that really matt er to them,” small business owners. weigh 75 issues on a scale “In recent years there’s estimates released today by median incomes above the said Jim Brown, state With a number of states of 1 (a critical problem) to been an explosion of federal the U.S. Census Bureau. state average of $24,732. director of NFIB. and cities raising the 7 (not a problem). Then and state regulations. The annual Nashville MSA’s median State-specifi c data isn’t mandatory minimum it ranks the issues from Every one of them costs survey provides a wide income was $29,860, Other available, but Brown wage, in some cases to as top to bott om by their money and time,” said range of demographic Tennessee highlights said health care and much as $15 per hour, more average score. According Duggan. “Overregulation and economic statistics on include: overreaching government small business owners now to the data, 52 percent of is a killer for the economy.” states and local areas for regulations, which ranked say it’s a big problem. The small business owners Tax-related issues communities of 65,000 or Education: as the top two concerns in issue moved up 16 places, rank the “cost of health represent 5 of top 10 most greater. 86 percent of Tennesseans the national survey, are also from 52 to 36, between 2012 insurance” as a critical serious problems for small Tennessee’s 25 years old and over had at big issues for Tennessee and 2016. problem. That fi gure business owners. Nearly Metropolitan Statistical least a high school diploma small business. “Spending Some serious problems is virtually unchanged a third (29 percent) say Area (MSA) highlights in 2015, and 25.7 percent on TennCare continues to in 2012 moved down in the from four years ago. “federal taxes on business from the 2015 survey had a bachelor’s degree or grow and is back to where rankings this year. In the “Congress enacted the income” is their biggest include: higher. it was before the state made last survey, for example, the Aff ordable Care Act more headache. Many others drastic cuts in the program “cost of natural gas” was than six years ago. Many identify: “tax complexity; Poverty: Health insurance: more than a decade ago,” the third worst problem. It of its supporters defended frequent changes in Nashville-Davidson- 89.7 percent of the state’s he said. tumbled this year to 34th the plan as a solution to the the tax code; property Murfreesboro-Franklin population had health “And unlike their place. “Electricity costs,” cost problem. Obviously, taxes; and state taxes (Nashville), Clarksville* insurance in 2015, up from counterparts in which ranked 12 in the last the law has failed in its on business income” and Chatt anooga* MSAs 88 percent in 2014. Washington, state leaders survey, dropped 7 places central promise,” said as their top concerns. experienced poverty rates seem to recognize the this year to 19. Duggan. “Between federal below the state average of Age: hardships that excessive “Lower energy prices She noted that with taxes, state/local taxes, 16.7 percent. Tennessee’s median age of regulations put on all are a boon to small big insurance companies and their complexity, the 38.7 was just higher than Tennesseans, especially business. It reduces direct pulling out of many of government is consuming Education: the nation’s of 37.8. small businesses,” Brown operating expenses, the health care exchanges, the resources that Three MSAs, Nashville, said. “Legislation such as frees up capital, and it and with double-digit small business needs to Knoxville and Memphis*, Income: the recently-passed ‘Right increases discretionary premium hikes likely survive,” said Duggan. had higher percentages Median income in to Earn a Living Act’ is income for small business next year, Congress The biggest change in of their respective Tennessee grew from proof that the General customers,” said Duggan. will have to revisit the the survey from previous populations — 25 and $23,189 in 2014 to $24,732 Assembly is committ ed to issue regardless of what years is “locating qualifi ed older — who had at least in 2015, while the nation’s cutt ing through red tape.” To view the full Small happens in November. employees.” In 2012, a bachelor’s degree at 33.7 grew from $26,757 to NFIB President and Business Problems More than a third of fi nding good workers percent, 27.9 percent and $27,643. CEO Juanita Duggan said, & Priorities report, small business owners ranked 32nd in the survey. 27 percent, respectively, “All of the top problems please visit www.nfi b.com. (33 percent) identifi ed This year it’s a serious when compared to the state for small businesses relate “unreasonable government problem for 12 percent of average of 25.7. directly to excessive federal regulations” as a critical small business owners, CLASSIFIEDS Classifi eds Continues, Page 18

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