Third Annual Hogs for Dogs Poker Run September 24

September 6, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The third annual Hogs for Dogs and Cats Too Poker Run will be Saturday, September 24 sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Animal Shelter.

The day’s events will start at the DeKalb Animal Shelter at 186 Transfer Station Road, Smithville. The ride begins at 9 a.m. with an Open House of the Shelter and Registration.

“We will serve breakfast sandwiches and coffee while you take a tour of the shelter and see the adoptable animals. This will bring more people out to the shelter to see how we operate. If you have never been to the shelter this will be a great opportunity to come by,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett.

“The cost is $20 per registered rider which includes a $5.00 food discount coupon for lunch at Twisted Oaks. Kick Stands up at 10 a.m. The ride ends at around 12 noon at Twisted Oaks and a silent auction will be held there from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and we will have T-shirt sales,” said Friends of spokesperson Cathy Bader

The event is open to all!

All proceeds will go to the Friends of the DeKalb Animal Shelter, a non-profit organization.

September 6, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A new ordinance regulating the sale of beer for off-premises consumption in Smithville may be enacted by next month.

Ordinance (City of Smithville)

During Thursday night’s regular monthly meeting, the Aldermen adopted an ordinance on first reading, which rescinds all provisions of previously adopted regulations and establishes a new Smithville Beer Ordinance. Second and final reading action will be held following a public hearing at the next meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen Monday, October 3 at 6 p.m. at city hall.

Many provisions in the new ordinance mirror existing regulations such as the 400 feet distance requirement between a business permitted to sell beer and a place of public gathering. Perhaps the biggest change is the implementation of the Tennessee Responsible Vendors Act, which was adopted by the state in 2006 that municipalities may also enact as part of city regulations for vendors permitted to sell beer.

To become compliant with this Act each vendor employee must complete a Responsible Vendor-training program. Once a person, corporation, or other entity has been issued a permit to sell beer for off-premises consumption by the city and has received certification by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission under the Tennessee Responsible Vendor Act, penalties for violations would be less severe than for those who don’t obtain the training and certification.

According to the proposed new ordinance, the Smithville Beer Board may impose on a Responsible Vendor a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each offense of making or permitting to be made any sales to minors or for any other offense. Under state law, the beer board shall not revoke or suspend the permit of a Responsible Vendor for a store clerk’s illegal sale of beer to a minor if the clerk is properly certified and has attended annual meetings since the clerk’s original certification unless his Certified Responsible Vendor status has been revoked by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. However, the city must report the violation to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

“If the beer board determines that a clerk of an off-premises beer permit holder certified by the state sold beer to a minor, the beer board shall report the name of the clerk to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission within 15 days of determination of the sale. The certification of the clerk shall be invalid, and the clerk may not reapply for a new certificate for a period of one year from the date of the beer board’s determination,” according to the proposed new ordinance.

Nonparticipating clerks and businesses as Responsible Vendors could face license suspension or revocation or a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 for illegal sales to minors.

Under the proposed new ordinance, “The beer board may, at the time it imposes a revocation or suspension, offer a permit holder that is not a Responsible Vendor the alternative of paying a civil penalty not to exceed $2,500 for each offense of making or permitting to be made any sales to minors, or a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for any other offense”.

“If a civil penalty is offered as an alternative to revocation or suspension, the holder shall have seven days within which to pay the civil penalty before the revocation or suspension shall be imposed. If the civil penalty is paid within that time, the revocation or suspension shall be deemed withdrawn”.

Ordinance (City of Smithville)

September 5, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The 2022 DeKalb County High School Golf Teams are approaching tournament time.

The Girls’ team, led by sophomore, Alison Poss, is 8-8 on the season. Poss, who qualified for the Region Tournament last year as a freshman, has performed strong all season. Her nine hole average this year is a little over 41, as she continues her outstanding career. She is joined by freshman Emily Anderson, to make a strong twosome. They have their sights on the District Tournament, which will be played at the Golden Eagle Golf Course in Cookeville on Monday, September 19.

“I feel like Alison and Emily have a great chance at qualifying for the Region Tournament as a team, which is something that has not happened since I started coaching in 2016, “said DCHS Golf Coach John Pryor. “I feel like Alison has a shot at qualifying for the State Tournament. She is just an awesome kid and I enjoy working with her.”

The Boys’ team is led by junior, Brayden Summers, whose nine-hole average is just slightly over 43. He has combined with senior captain, Adan Ramirez, sophomores Seth Fuson and Ayden Sprague, and freshmen Bradley Hale, William Blair, Cooper Goodwin, and Jamison Troncoso, for a record of 4-16.

“Our boys’ team is pretty young, but they have shown great improvement and their future is bright,” said Coach Pryor. “These guys are so much fun to be around and I am really proud of them.”

The Golf Team has three more matches, September 6 against Monterey, September 12 against White County, and September 13 against Cannon County. Those matches are all at home, The Smithville Golf Club. The District Tournament will be on September 19 and the Region will be on September 26, both at the Golden Eagle Golf Club.

Coach Pryor is in his 7th season as coach, and has a new assistant coach, Luke Dycus.

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