Center Hill Lake level lowering for Ike Park boat ramp

February 1, 2019
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is actively lowering Center Hill Lake to construct the lower portion of a two-lane boat ramp at Eisenhower “Ike” Park in Lancaster, Tenn. The Corps is restoring the recreation area located upstream from Center Hill Dam that it closed in 2008 due to the dam safety rehabilitation project.

The Corps is lowering the lake to approximately 625-feet mean sea level. Recent rain events have kept the lake higher than normal and has delayed the boat ramp construction.

Once Center Hill Lake reaches the target elevation, the Corps plans to maintain this level for approximately three weeks for the actual boat ramp construction. If high amounts of precipitation occur, the lower lake elevation may occur in increments.

While the lake is maintained at lower levels, several launching ramps may become unusable. Boaters are encouraged to check the condition of their chosen ramp before attempting to launch their boat. Below is a list of known boat ramps that will be accessible during the temporary drawdown.

•Four Seasons Marina
•Hidden Harbor Marina
•Horseshoe Bend
•Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area (West)
•Hurricane Marina
•Johnson’s Chapel
•Pate’s Ford Marina
•Ragland Bottom Day Use

Areas typically under water may become shallow or surfaced. Some of these areas have been identified and marked with buoys; however, boaters should use caution when operating anywhere on Center Hill Lake.

Boaters are encouraged to operate their vessels at slower speeds, use depth finders, closely assess the conditions around them, pay attention to buoys and practice safe boating when on or around our waterways.

Once Center Hill Recreation area construction is complete, the area will improve the public’s access to beautiful Center Hill Lake with the addition of a new two-lane boat ramp with a courtesy dock, three shelters, increased parking and a handicap accessible restroom. The restored Center Hill Recreation area is set to reopen for use by spring of 2020.

For additional information, please contact the Center Hill Lake Resource Manager’s office at 931-858-3125.

February 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Donny Green, County Executive Director of the DeKalb/Cannon County Farm Service Agency, reminds producers that the deadline to sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) has been extended until February 14, 2019, due to the recent partial shutdown of federal government. “As we are approaching another government funding deadline on February 15, I highly encourage applicants that have not signed up, to do so as soon as possible if they want to avoid potential payment delays if the federal government experiences another shutdown,” said Green.

USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will administer MFP to provide payments to corn (fresh and processed), cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean (fresh and processed), wheat, shelled almond, and fresh sweet cherry producers.

Producers must complete an application by February 14, 2019 but have until May 1, 2019 to certify their 2018 production. Eligible producers should apply after harvest is complete, as payments will only be issued once production is reported.

For farmers who have already applied, completed harvest, and certified their 2018 production, a second payment will be issued on the remaining 50 percent of the producer’s total production, multiplied by the MFP rate for the specific commodity. For farmers who signed up after
December 17, 2018, payments will be issued on 100 percent of the producer’s total production, multiplied by the MFP rate for the specific commodity.

Below are the payment rates for commodities produced in DeKalb and Cannon counties:

Corn- $0.01/ bushel
Dairy (milk) – $0.12/hundred weight
Pork (hogs) – $8.00/head
Soybeans – $1.65/bushel
Wheat – $0.14/bushel

MFP payments are limited to a combined $125,000 for corn, cotton, sorghum, soybeans, and wheat capped per person or legal entity. MFP payments are also limited to a combined $125,000 for dairy and hog producers, and a combined $125,000 for fresh sweet cherry and almond producers. Applicants must also have an average adjusted gross income for tax years 2014, 2015, and 2016 of less than $900,000. Applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations.

MFP applications are available online at www.farmers.gov/mfp. Applications can be completed at a local FSA office or submitted electronically either by scanning, emailing, or faxing. To locate or contact your local FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov.

February 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A 60 year old man with severe burns was found unconscious during a fire Thursday night at his home and three officers of the Smithville Police Department are credited for helping save his life.

James David Linder was transported from the scene by DeKalb EMS to the hospital where he was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

According to Police Chief Mark Collins, Linder suffered possible third degree burns to his chest, neck, and face. The fire apparently started from a living room couch and Linder, who had been on the couch, made it to a hallway before he collapsed.

Central dispatch received a call at 5:58 p.m. of a fire at Linder’s residence at 635 Crestlawn Avenue, a duplex in the housing project. Members of the police and fire departments were dispatched.

Upon arrival, Police Sergeant Lance Dillard and Officers Tyler Patterson and Andy Snow learned from neighbors, who had tried unsuccessfully to make entry, that Linder was still inside the residence.

Chief Collins said Officer Patterson tried to break through a window but couldn’t gain entry because the burning couch was blocking his way into the living room. Officer Snow kicked in the front door and Sergeant Dillard and Officer Patterson then made their way through the home. After Linder was found lying unconscious in the hallway, the officers brought him outside.

Members of the fire department, who arrived moments after the police officers, quickly brought the blaze under control. Deputy Fire Chief Hoyte Hale said that although the heat from the fire was intense the blaze was contained to a small portion of the couch and to the wall behind the couch

The State Fire Marshal’s Bomb and Arson unit conducted an investigation but found no signs of foul play.

Chief Collins said he is very proud of the heroic actions of Sergeant Dillard and Officers Patterson and Snow for putting their lives at risk to save another.

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