Woodbury, TN May 18, 2016 - On Monday, May 16, 2016, Short Mountain Elementary School held its first annual Safety Day. Several state, county, civic agencies and individuals were on hand to help educate students on how to be safe and protect our environment. Second grade teacher, Amanda Francis, organized the event and was helped by all staff members at the school. Students moved throughout multiple stations throughout the day, asking questions and participating in activities. The highlight of the day was a visit from Smokey the Bear. Mr. Robert Pitts is to be commended for bringing this fun and educational day to his school. Special thanks to the following individuals and agencies that helped to make this day a success:
Cannon County EMS- Jason Barrett and Greta Stone
Cannon County Schools Transportation- Bus Safety- Lisa Black and Felicia Coppinger
Cannon County Sherriff Department - Sherriff Darrell Young, Tommy Barker SRO, Drew Colwell, Anthony Young,
Hand washing Demonstration-Mandy Gay
Middle Tennessee Electric - Bo Asbury & Chad Hale
Middle Tennessee Natural Gas- Chris Swoape
Tennessee Forestry Department- Cory Ashford, Joe Bryson, Lisa Goodmaster, and Smokey the Bear
Tennessee Highway Patrol- Trooper Roger White
Tennessee Wildlife and Resource Agency (TWRA) Tabitha & Dan Lavacot, Glen Rogers
Tractor Safety- Heath Nokes
Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue - Kevin Kanagy, Will Daniel, Sebastian Novoa, and Clint Cook