News
March 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The Smithville Aldermen have adopted an updated zoning classification ordinance with a new color coded map as recommended by the Smithville Planning Commission.
(CLICK LINKS TO VIEW PDF OF ORDINANCE AND COLOR MAP AT THE END OF THIS STORY BOTTOM OF THE PAGE)
First reading action was taken on the ordinance during a special meeting in January at city hall. Second and final reading action came Monday night following a public hearing. No public opposition was expressed.
According to City Administrator Hunter Hendrixson, the new ordinance is intended to simplify the designations of zoning districts.
The R-1 (low-density residential) districts (single-family dwelling, excluding mobile homes) and R-2 (high density residential) districts (multi-family dwellings) will remain the same. All the R-3 (high density residential) districts will be re-classified as R-2.
B-1 districts (business uses) will be re-classified as C-1 (commercial districts) for small businesses.
B-2 district (central business district) will be re-designated as C-2 (commercial district) for businesses in the downtown area.
M-1 districts (manufacturing uses) will be re-classified as I-1 (Industrial Districts) for light industry uses.
The new color coded zoning map shows the following:
R-1 districts (yellow)
R-2 districts (orange)
C-1 district (pink)
C-2 districts (red)
I-1 districts (purple)
Smithville Zoning Map 2019-2.pdf
Smithville-Zoning-Ordinance.pdf
Hunter Safety Course Set for Saturday and Sunday
March 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
A Classroom Hunter Education Course will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17 at the DeKalb County Fire Department’s Main Station at 782 King Ridge Road.
TWRA Officer Tony Cross said classes will be held Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. The course is offered free of charge. Participants must register on-line at www.tnwildlife.org and follow the prompts.
Under state law, every person born on or after January 1, 1969, before hunting, shall possess, in addition to all other licenses and permits required, proof of satisfactory completion of an agency approved hunter education course.
Those under 10 years of age do not need a Hunter Education certificate, but must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age, who must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device.
The basic Hunter Education Course provides firearms safety training and introduces students to their responsibilities in the fields of hunter ethics and wildlife management. The main objective of the Hunter Education Program is to reduce the potential for hunting accidents and ultimately reduce the number of hunting injuries. The course is taught according to standards established by the International Hunter Education Association. By meeting these standards the Tennessee Hunter Education program is recognized by all states, Canada, and Mexico.
The basic course is free of charge and consists of a minimum of ten (10) hours of classroom participation. Most classes generally last 12-16 hours. Students must successfully pass a written test consisting of 100 multiple choice questions. All students are required to participate in a live fire exercise. Students must attend all classes. Students need to bring their Social Security Number and a #2 pencil to the class.
Course content includes:
*Hunter ethics
•Hunter responsibility toward wildlife, the environment, landowners and the general public
•Archery and the history of modern day bowhunting
•Tree stand safety
•History of firearms
•Blackpowder and muzzleloading firearms
•Knowledge of modern firearms and ammunition
•Proper gun handling and storage
•Marksmanship fundamentals
•Hunt preparation: specific laws and various equipment
•Principles of wildlife management and wildlife identification
•Survival
•Hypothermia
•First aid
Local Sports Schedules for the Week (March 11-16)
March 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Local spring time sports schedules for this week (March 11-16). Subject to change.
DCHS TIGER BASEBALL:
March 12: Sequatchie County- Home : 5:00 pm
March 14: Red Boiling Springs- Home: 5:00 pm
DCHS TIGERETTE SOFTBALL:
March 12: Warren County (JV) 5:00 pm- McMinnville
March 14: Watertown (JV) 4:30 pm-Home
DCHS TENNIS:
March 14: Cannon County-Home 3:30 p.m.
DCHS BOYS SOCCER:
Friday, March 15: Henry County JV: RTSW#7
Friday, March 15: Siegel High: RTSW#2- 6:50 E
Saturday, March 16: Jefferson County JV: RTSW#7
Saturday, March 16: Jefferson County: RTSW#3-10:50 E
Saturday, March 16: Franklin County JV: RTSW#5
Sunday, March 17: Franklin County: RTSW#5-10:00 E
DEKALB MIDDLE LADY SAINTS SOFTBALL:
March 11: Cannon County- Home 5:30 p.m.
March 15: Warren County-Home 4:30 p.m.
DEKALB WEST BULLDOGS BASEBALL:
March 11: Smith County- Home 5:00 p.m.
March 12: Upperman- Home 5:00 p.m.
March 15: Cannon County- Away 5:00 p.m.
DEKALB MIDDLE SAINTS SOCCER:
March 12: Thurman Francis: (JV) 5:00 pm- AWAY
March 15: White County (JV) 6:00 pm- HOME
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