The Cannon Blast

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Class of 1958 Woodbury Central High School

The balance is of the class’ bank account is $651.90 and some of our class members have agreed to give this money to the library to buy micro film of the History of Cannon County.  The cases holding these films will have the names of remaining members of our class. If another class reunion is planned you will be notified in the Cannon Coutier.

Joy Gilley Spain, treasurer

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Lions Club Sight Screening

The Lions Club Sight and Hearing Van will be in Cannon County for their annual screening of students..  The Woodbury Lions Club will need some club members to help as they work the following screening schedule: Oct. 8 at West Side School then the Auburn School starting at 8 a.m.  Oct. 9 the van will be at the East Side School then Short Mountain school.  Oct.10 at Woodland School.  The screenings will finish up at the Woodbury Grammar School at 8 a.m. Oct. 11 and Cannon County High School on Oct. 12.  The program affects the lives of hundreds of Cannon County students.  Each year the Lions Club finds students who have serious vision problems that simple glasses would make it possible for better grades  

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Upcoming events at CCHS

Oct. 7-11 Homecoming Week, Dress-Up 

Oct. 10 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Oct. 11 Homecoming Parade and Game

Oct. 21-25 Fall Break

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Senior Citizens Health Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 9

Senior Citizens Health Fair will be at the Senior Center on Wednesday Oct. 9.

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School Board, Thursday, Oct. 10

Cannon County School Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in Woodbury Grammar School Cafeteria.

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White Cane Days, Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12

The Lions Club will hold road blocks for White Cane Days on Friday & Saturday Oct. 11th and 12th.

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Benefit at Anchor of Hope, Saturday, Oct. 12

Anchor of Hope Independent Baptist, 735 Doolittle Road, Woodbury will be hosting a benefit chili supper on Oct. 12 beginning at 5 p.m.

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Clear Fork United Methodist, Saturday, Oct. 12

Clear Fork United Methodist Church will serve supper from 4 to 6 p.m. An auction fund-raiser will follow at 6:16. The church is located on Big Hill Road in Gassaway.

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WCHS 45th Class Reunion

It’s time for our 45th reunion, Woodbury Central High School class of 1968 on Saturday, October 19 beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dress is casual at First Baptist Church, Woodbury.

Reservations can be made by sending $15.00 per person to Sue Patrick, 109 Lester Street, Woodbury, TN 37190. If you need additional inforamation, please call 615-563-1328 or 615-765-5201.

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Grand Opening Hwy 70 Surplus, Friday, Oct. 18

Grand opening for Robert Keith’s Hwy 70S Surplus on John Bragg Hwy. from 11:30 to 1 p.m.

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County Commission, Saturday, Oct. 19

Cannon County Commission 10 a.m. at the Cannon County Courthouse.

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Craft Fair, Saturday, Oct. 19

Anchor of Hope Independent Baptist, 735 Doolittle Road, Woodbury will be hosting a craft fair October 19, beginning at 9;00 a.m.

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Industrial Appreciation Dinner, Oct. 24

Industrial Development Board & Chamber of Commerce will hold Industrial appreciation dinner at The Blue Porch on Oct. 24th.

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FCE Council Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 24

FCE County Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. at the UT Extension Office located at 514 Lehman St. in Woodbury. Contact Carla Bush at (615) 563-2554 for information.

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Toy Drive Cruisin’, Saturday, Oct. 26

Toy-Drive Cruisin' On The Square  at 4 p.m. Jennings Jewelers / Chamber of Commerce at the Woodbury town square. Bring a toy for underprivileged children at Christmas plus the 32 inch flat screen TV will be awarded at this cruise-in. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Contact John Barker at (615) 542-4065, or The Chamber of Commerce at (615) 563-2222 or email cannontn@dtccom.net.

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Fish Fry, Saturday, Nov. 2

Auburntown Lions Club Fish Fry in Auburntown. Starts at noon.

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Car Show, Saturday, Nov.  2

Anchor of Hope Independent Baptist, 735 Doolittle Road, Woodbury will be hosting a car show November 2 beginning at 10:00 a.m.

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Industrial Development Board, Tuesday, Nov. 5

Cannon County Industrial Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Courthouse. The public is welcome at IDB meetings.

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Board of Aldermen, Tuesday, Nov. 5

Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall at 101 Water Street, Woodbury.

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City Council, Tuesday, Nov. 5

Auburntown City Council meeting at 6 p.m. in the Library. Contact Mayor Roger Turner at (615) 464-4210.

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Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 8

Veteran Days ceremonies start at 7:30 a.m. at the Cannon County High School with a full day of ceremonies and speakers. Contact Col. Jim Stone at (615) 563-6111, for further information.

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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Nov. 8

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat opens  at 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway. Call (615) 563-2787 for information.

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Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 9

 Veteran Days Events include a ceremony at the Courthouse followed by a parade at 1 pm.

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Country Christmas, Friday, Nov. 22- Saturday, Nov. 23

Cannon County Country Christmas Merchants Open House. Santa will arrive on the Square at 4:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa begins at 5:30 p.m. Music on the Square, wagon rides and giveaways. Contact Jennings Jewelers at 563-2421 or the Chamber of Commerce at 563-2222.

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My Way Christmas, Dec. 6 through 21

The Arts Center of Cannon County presents its 2013 Christmas Dinner with dinner prepared by the Blue Porch Restaurant. To make reservations call 563-2787 or visit the website at www.artscenterofcc.com. Presented Friday, Saturday and Sundays through Dec. 21.

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Lions Club Day, Saturday, Dec. 7

Spend the day and enjoy yourself. A pancake breakfast with Santa begins at 7 a.m. at the Lions Club Building on Lehman Street. The Lions Club Christmas Parade starts at noon. The Lions Club Tour of Homes begins at 4 p.m. with tickets available at the Lions Club Building.

Christmas Gala, Friday, Dec. 13

The Christmas Gala sponsored by the Cannon County Senior Citizens Center, 609 Lehman St. Entertainment, fine dining, elegant table settings, silent auction and more.

Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?

For more information on assistance and support, please contact  Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Developments District toll free at 1-877-275-8233.

Adult relative support group meetings are held, every 4th Wednesday of each month, from 3:30 - 4:30AM at Fiddler's Annex on 125 Fiddler's Drive, Smithville, TN.

For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.