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The arrival of tax season has many auto dealers putting their sales promotions into high gear. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, a part of TDCI’s Regulatory Boards, reminds consumers to always conduct thorough research to ensure the auto deal you’re getting isn’t a scam.“This time of year often generates a high complaint volume for Tennessee’s Motor Vehicle Commission,” said Motor Vehicle Commission Executive Director Paula Shaw. “Unethical parties prey on the fact that many people are receiving an instant infusion of cash that they can potentially use to buy a vehicle. If you’re in the market for a car, research your options carefully to ensure you make the most of your money and prevent being scammed by a bad actor.”
A prevalent scam tactic is curbstoning. Curbstoning is the illegal sale of used vehicles under the false pretense of being the car’s owner in order to evade city or state regulations. Curbstoning occurs when a person engages in the act of buying and selling used automobiles for profit but without a license, insurance, bond, sales tax number, Federal tax ID, proper local permits or legally established place of business.
How do you prevent curbstoning? Simple: Always buy from a licensed seller. Tennesseans can check a car dealer’s license status by visiting verify.tn.gov.
Remember, licensed dealers are required to disclose that they are a dealer in all forms of advertising, including social media such as Craigslist, by including either their business name or license number.
The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission provides the following guidelines when shopping for a vehicle:

Before Shopping:
Decide what you can afford. Don’t forget to factor in insurance, parking, gas, and maintenance costs.
Research the car’s value. Check free online car evaluation websites to find out the average price of the car you plan to buy and trade in.
Look into financing before you choose a car. Ask about the financing terms, the number of months, down payment, interest rates, and finance charges.
Check a car dealer’s license status by visiting verify.tn.gov. All Tennessee auto dealers must be licensed by the Motor Vehicle Commission.
At the Sale Site:
Examine the car carefully:
Check the condition of the engine, tire wear, and any sign of an accident. The TN Motor Vehicle Commission offers this detailed guide on what to look for.
Take a test drive.
Get a vehicle history report at vehiclehistory.gov.
If purchasing a used car, have an independent mechanic check the car. Do not buy a car if the dealer will not let you have it inspected. Many safety defects will not be identified during a standard inspection so you should also check for recalls.
Review the contract carefully. Make sure all agreed upon repairs and warranties are written on the purchase contract before you sign. Never sign a blank, incomplete or unclear contract or buyers guide.
Get the mileage in writing and ensure it matches the vehicle’s odometer.
Get copies of all paperwork. Don’t leave without copies of everything that you signed.
If the dealer is to complete the title work for you, be aware that you may be asked to sign a Limited Power of Attorney authorizing the dealership representative to sign your name to the title and registration documents. Read this form closely and get a copy before leaving.
When purchasing a vehicle that will be subject to emission testing, the purchaser must request evidence that the vehicle will pass emissions testing prior to consummation of the purchase contract. If the vehicle has not been tested or pretested within 90 days of the proposed purchase date the potential purchaser should request a pre-test to ensure that it will pass prior to signing the contract.
Remember:
Notify the manufacturer that you are the new owner when you buy a used car or if your contact information changes. You can also subscribe for email alerts at safercar.gov for future safety recalls.
If you feel that you have been treated unfairly, and you have not been able to reach a satisfactory resolution with your car dealer, you may file a complaint with the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission.
Unlike other transaction types, no right of rescission (aka “Cooling-off Period”) exists for vehicle sales transactions. When you drive it off the lot it is yours, so take the time to have it inspected and read all paperwork closely before signing.
The Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission is here to help. Visit us online or by calling 615-741-2711 and requesting the Compliance Unit.

Mrs. Angela Cossey and the faculty and staff of Woodland Elementary School are proud to present the Honors Students list for the second nine weeks of the 2016-2017 school year:KindergartenPerfect Attendance: Isabella Foust, Jarren Hackney, Ethan Sissom
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Kyla Austin, Analyn Brown, Cullen Bryson, Audrina Bustamante, Zallona Dillard, Tinsley Ferrell, Isabella Foust, Hayden Gilley, Whyatt James, Rilley Mayo, Matthew Mooneyham, Sidney Pope, Ryan Sanders, Korbin Smith, Blake Duncan, Jarren Hackney, Aubriana Hautly, Nate Jakes, Brooklyn Jernigan, Hannah Krietzman, Tucker Lanphere, Dakota Lowery, Vivienne Reger, Ethan Sissom, Khaliyah Stanback, Kalyana WilliamsonFirst Grade
Perfect Attendance: Joshua Powell, Cade Smith, Tucker Witty, Niome Muse, Emily Davenport
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Ethan Campbell, Braylon Chockley, Macie Foster, Brody Franklin, Aubrey Laxton, Vanessa Lopez, Bella Mason, Gracie Nichols, Joshua Powell, Kale Sellars, Cade Smith, Ryder Vance, Tucker Witty, Carter Burton, Peyton Davenport, Zoey Ferrell, Samuel Krietzman, Emily Mooneyham, Niome Muse, Braydon Scott, Mason ThomasonSecond Grade
Perfect Attendance: Brandyn Murphy, Madelyn Morales, Weston Lovett, Amber Heisey, James McGee, Ryan Zuppa
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Izabella Allmon, Sara Austin, Krystopher Carter, Weston Lovett, Madelyn Morales, Emily Parker, Aubrey Phillips, Talmon Scott, Conner Smith, Katelynn Smith, Kail Spray, Noel Torres, Alex Williamson, Abbie Cook, Abigail Moore, Amber Heisey, Baylee Sissom, Braeleigh Parker, Chloe Adco*ck, Gunner Stout, Hannah Pitts, James McGee, Lane Southworth, Marlee Owen, Ryan Zuppa, Rylee Tucker, Waylon Crawford, Dustin LayneThird Grade
Principal’s List: Kyle Judkins, Haylee Foulk, Kiana Henley, Kyle Judkins, Kyleigh Lowery, Allie, Melton, Shay Prater, Mylee Schwartz, Ashton Witty, Jaysie Hackney, Ava Roberts, Adlen Sissom, Brett Smithson, Makenna Luttrell, Addison Reed, Holly Robinson, Landen Smith
Honor Roll: Brooklyn Parker, Carson Powell, Lukas Phillips, Aiden Smith, Cayden Onate, Kenneth Kennedy
Merit List: Mathew Austin, Jordan Beaty, Luis Gonzalez, Kylie Bogle, Harley Sissom, Brooklyn Batson, Ziya Dillard, Marshall Miller, Braylynn Taylor, Brayden Smithson
Perfect Attendance: Gage Thorpe, Layla Barrett, Makenna Luttrell, Jaylynn Taylor, Gene Thorpe, Landen Smith
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Haylee Foulk, Kiana Henley, Joshua Johnson, Kyle Judkins, Kyleigh Lowery, Allie Melton, Kendra Murphy, Brooklyn Parker, Carson Powell, Shay Prater, Mylee Schwartz, Andrew Stratton, Gage Thorpe, Ashton Witty, Layla Barrett, Jordan Beaty, Kylie Bogle, Lukas Phillips, Yoselin Pulido, Madi England, Ava Roberts, Adlen Sissom, Chance Gilliam, Harley Sissom, Luis Gonzales, Aiden Smith, Jaysie Hackney, Brett Smithson, Carson Henderson, Taylor Strawser, Marshall Miller, Page Mohler, Ziya Dillard, Brayden Smithson, Cayden Onate, Makenna Luttrell, Landen Smith, Christian Perez, Jaylynn Taylor, Addison Reed, Gene Thorpe, Holly Robinson, Brooklyn Bowman, Braylynn TaylorFourth Grade
Principal’s List: Haley Hutson, Cadence Witty, Thomas McGee, Jacob Smith
Honor Roll: Brennon Parker, Madi Leath, Abbi Davis, Lia Bedwell, Katie Beth Fann, Madison Foster, Kathryn Trail
Merit List: Madi Leath, Jesse Campbell, Hallie Taylor, Candon Choate, Rihanna Edmondson, Connor Williamson, Julia Warren, Liliana Pope, Ethan England, Brooklyn Batson, Ben Kauffman, Lakelyn Kilpatrick, Brinley Simmons, Kylea Sullivan
Perfect Attendance: Lia Bedwell, Katie Beth Fann, Alexys Gamberella, Jacob Smith, Kassandra Smyth, Kylea Sullivan
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Brooklynn Batson, Jesse Campbell, Abbi Davis, Ethan England, J.C. Frye, Haley Hutson, Kattie Lack, Madi Leath, Thomas McGee, Lili Pope, Caleb Price, Hallie Taylor, Connor Williamson, Cadence Witty, Lia Bedwell, Garrett Crawford, Katie Beth Fann, Madison Foster, Alexys Gamberella, Kaylie Hill, Ben Kauffman, Lakelyn Kilpatrick, Mason Lowe, Brinley Simmons, Aubrianna McKee, Landyn Murphy, Joey Puffenbarger, Jacob smith, Kassandra Smyth, Kylea Sullivan, Kathryn Trail, Georgia Wells, Izabell YoungFifth Grade
Principal’s List: Jenna Bush, Chris Alfaro, Mattea Ciramella, Emily Lopez, Kaia Robinson, Ashlan Reed, Jacob Robinson, Reese Vance
Honor Roll: Zowee Dillard, George Seybold
Merit List: A. J. Armstrong, Austin Bush, Tucker Horsley, Cassidy McTaggart, Autumn Casteel, Luke Cook, Destiny Hiles, Alexia Kennedy, Lola Odom
Perfect Attendance: Korbin Bain, Autumn Casteel, Chloe Cobb, Destiny Hiles,
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Austin Bush, Jenna Bush, Mattea Ciramella, James Clark, Zowee Dillard, Cody Dubroc, Gaven Fly-Franks, Austin Foster, Kathrin Garcia, Virginia Hernandez, Tucker Horsley, Emily Lopez, Noah Maddox, Cassidy McTaggart, Kaia Robinson, George Seybold, Korbin Bain, Brianna Bowman, Autumn Casteel, Chloe Cobb, Luke Cook, Carson Farrar, Gavin Franklin, Destiny Hiles, Jordan Hill, Logan Inge, Alexia Kennedy, Lucio Lowery, Lola Odom, Ashlan Reed, Jacob Robinson, Waylon Southworth, Reese VanceSixth Grade
Principal’s List: Houston Witty, Ethan Powell, Gunter Pitts, Toby Tucker, Bryant Robinson
Honor Roll: Konnor Lorance
Merit List: Ella Simmons, Rose Davis, Shaeley Edwards, Hannah Bowman
Perfect Attendance: Shane Clark
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Shane Clark, Shelby Duggin, Austin Ferrell, Hanna Foster, Hannah Jo Foulk, Jadon Henderson, Konnor Lorance, Brayden Nichols, Tyson Pope, Cassie Ramsey, Taylor Ross, Rachel Smartt, Junior Strawser, Houston Witty, Hannah Bowman, Cady Childs, Rose Davis, Shaeley Edwards, Jon Fann, D. J. Moore, Gunter Pitts, Ethan Powell, Bryant Robinson, Connor Rogers, Ella Simmons, Alexis Sissom, Branson Smithson, Gracie Thorpe, Toby Tucker, Kelton WilkesSeventh Grade
Principal’s List: Rebecca Green, Kaylee Armstrong, Jalin Fann, Maleah Sissom, Cassidy Taylor, Natalie Heisey, Chloe Thomas, Nolan Bell, Carter Cawthorn
Honor Roll: Ava Bond, Michaela Sellars, Walker Cawthorn, Parker Cawthorn
Merit List: Hailey Bowman, Cynthia Davenport, Karen Lopez, Maci Sellars
Perfect Attendance: Daythan Stanley, Kayelyse Strawser, Chloe Thomas, Kaylee Armstrong, Emma Grace Hughes
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Garrett Basham, Ava Bond, Hailey Bowman, Lane Crawford, Cynthia Davenport, Karli Davenport, Chris Embry, Rebecca Green, Rayana Gregg, Karen Lopez, Addisyn Millner, Charles Powell, Yuliana Pulido, Jadyn Romines, Dathan Stanley, Kayelyse Strawser, Dylan Taylor, Kaylee Armstrong, Nolan Bell, Parker Cawthorn, Walker Cawthorn, Walker Cawthorn, Kolby Duke, Jalin Fann, Emma Grace Hughes, Anthony Garcia, Marilee Gregg, Natalie Heisey, Michael Lowery, Braxton Parker, Maci Sellars, Michaela Sellars, Maleah Sissom, Cassidy Taylor, Chloe Thomas, Ellianna YoungEighth Grade
Principal’s List: Cassie George, Bradi Mason, Shelby Smithson, Madison Arnold, Brady Bryson, Macey Ciramella
Honor Roll: Dalton Hale
Merit List: Dalton Coppinger, Brady Davenport, Cassie George, Dalton Hale, Hunter Hudson, Bradi Mason, Maleah Millner, Shelby Smithson, Mia Zuppa, Tyler Southworth
Perfect Attendance: Haley McClure, Lori Pittard, Wesley George, Kaleb Ryan, Autumn M. Young
A.R.R.R.O.W. Club: Zach Basham, Lexi Browning, Adam Childs, Dalton Coppinger, Brady Davenport, Jack Davis, Cassie George, Dalton Hale, Chloe Hautly, Hunter Hutson, Bradi Mason, Haley McClure, Maleah Millner, Lori Pittard, Shelby Reed, Shelby Smithson, Kayden Walton, Mia Zuppa, Linsey Arnold, Madison Arnold, Brady Bryson, Jasmine Bush, Summer Casteel, Macey Ciramella, Hunter Davis, Eric Estrada, Wesley George, Alex Horsley, Destiny Leath, Kelsi Mears, Hunter Owen, Kaleb Ryan, Tyler Southworth, Heather Wilson, Autumn M. Young, Autumn S. Young

Cannon County 911 Director and 911 District Board Members attend the 15th Annual 911 Winter Workshop in Sevier County Tennessee to promote 911 education to 911 District Board Members as well as 911 Directors.Items discussed in detail are the upcoming technological changes to the State NG911 system, technological upgrades and systems available as well as new 911 legislation that have been introduced to the state legislature.
Also discussed in depth, was the massive response to the Gatlinburg wildfire that destroyed 2012 structures, 59 businesses and killed 16 people.
On January 24, 2017, Cannon County 911 Director Roy Sullivan and 911 Board member Anna Pittman were inducted into the Tennessee 911 Hall of Honor for their service to the Cannon County 911 Emergency Communications District.
Members attending were 911 Board Chairman John Naylor, Vice Chairman James Atkins, Board member Anna Pittman, Board Member Brenda Phillips and 911 Director Roy Sullivan

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CANNON COUNTY SCHOOLSFeb. 6—Board meeting workshop, CCBOE, 6:30 p.m. *Notice change in meeting date.

Feb. 7—New Teacher Orientation, CCBOE, 3:15 p.m.

Feb. 10—School Board meeting, CCBOE, 6:30 p.m. *Notice change in meeting date and place.

Feb. 13—Progress reports go home.

Feb. 13-21—Basketball district tournament, Cookeville

Feb. 20—No School, President’s Day

Feb. 24-March 1—Basketball regional tournament

March 3—Girls’ Sub-state

March 4—Boys’ Sub-state

March 6-10—National School Breakfast Week

March 15-18—Girls’ State Tournament

March 22-25—Boys’ State Tournament
SAFARI READING BUS SCHEDULE

The Safari Reading Bus will be traveling to schools to conduct story time with the students in first and second grades. The schedule is as follows:
1st grade
Tuesday, Feb. 21—Auburn at 9:00 a.m.
West Side at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22—WGS at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23—East Side at 9:00 a.m.
Short Mtn. at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 24—Woodland at 9:00 a.m.


2nd grade
Monday, March 6—Auburn at 9:00 a.m.
West Side at 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, March 7—WGS at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 8—East Side at 9:00 a.m.
Short Mtn. at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 9—Woodland at 9:00 a.m.

The deadline for prospective Middle Tennessee State University students to apply and receive the Guaranteed Transfer Promise Scholarship is Feb. 15, university officials said.Students must have a 3.0 GPA, earned 45 to 105 hours and apply by Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Applications sent by mail must have a Feb. 15 postmark. For more information, visit www.mtsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/incoming-transfer.php.
“The deadline is Feb. 15, but that means the time is now to apply and have transcripts sent,” said Dr. Laurie Witherow, associate vice provost in the Division of Student Affairs.
“We have to have everything by Feb. 15 in order for transfer students to qualify for the guaranteed scholarships.”
Admissions personnel need the following from prospective transfers:
Admission application.
Paid application fee.
Official college transcripts through the fall 2016 semester, reflecting the required earned hours and cumulative GPA requirement.
Official high school transcript, if applicable.
Student applicants also must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
To be considered for a Guaranteed Transfer Promise Scholarship, a student applicant must be a first-time incoming transfer who plans to enroll at MTSU in the summer or fall.
The award is for $3,000 per year for two year and for a maximum of four semesters.
Students will receive notification of the scholarship award offer by April. Students must accept the scholarship by June 11.
Witherow said MTSU is the No. 1 transfer destination in the state.
Anyone with questions about the scholarship may contact the MT One Stop in Room 210 of the Student Services and Admissions Center, 1860 Blue Raider Drive, or call 615-898-2111.
The MT One Stop provides services in the areas of financial aid, course registration, transcripts and tuition and billing.

The Cannon County Commissioners Thursday evening during their regular monthly meeting, by a majority vote approved several different policies and the plan of action they will be taking in order to get the county’s finances going in the right direction. The State Comptroller’s office will review the policies and plan of action and will determine whether to give final approval or send them back to the Commission for revisions in the near future. In addition to the Plan of Action, the Commission over a majority vote approved the Fund Balance Policy, the Cash Management Policy and the Budget Policy and Calendar. Under the calendar, the department heads were to submit their budget requests to the Cannon County Budget Committee between January 14th-31st. From February 1st through the 28th, the County Executive’s Office compiles the requests and submits a rough draft version of the budget to the Budget Committee. March 2nd the Budget committee adopts the budget policy and calendar. March 9th the Budget Committee will review the proposed budget and on March 16th, the budget committee begins meeting with the various department heads, May 1st will be the deadline for the Board of Education to present their final proposed budget for the next fiscal year. May 16th-30th the Budget Committee will complete final draft of the budget to present to the County Commission. June 1st through the 30th the commission reviews the draft budget but does not vote for nor get approval until their July meeting.

The Office of County Executive and Cannon County Commissioners make a proclamation for this Sunday being observed as Four Chaplains Sunday. The proclamation reads:Whereas February 5th will mark the 74th anniversary of the sinking of the troopship U.S.A.T. Dorchester, which carried to their deaths four U.S. Army Chaplains of three faiths who stood united in prayer as the ship went down and
Whereas, these four Chaplains-Roman Catholic, Jewish and Protestant gave their own life jackets to four soldiers and thus sacrificed their own lives to save the lives of others and
Whereas the heroic deeds of Chaplains Lt. George L. Fox, Lt. Alexander D Goode, Lt. Johnny P Washington and Lt. Clark V. Poling and their combined act of supreme devotion and sacrifice for American liberty and human freedom will be an inspiring and ever-shining example of real brotherhood and sacrifice for all time to the people of the world and
Whereas we must all see to it that their supreme sacrifice to the common cause of human freedom and justice for all shall not have been in vain and
Whereas American Legion Post 279 serving Woodbury and Greater Cannon County has resolved to forever remember Four Chaplains Sunday on the annual anniversary on the first Sunday in February.
Now therefore be it proclaimed by the County Executive and Commissioners of Cannon County TN that the first Sunday in February be remembered and memorialized as Four Chaplains Sunday and we call up all citizens to commemorate this day each year with the appropriate observances in public places and by prayers in their homes and houses of worship.