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Smithville Police urge caution, common sense about fireworks

June 28, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

When it comes to fireworks, not everyone welcomes the noise that comes along with the holiday. The Smithville Police Department urges those with fireworks to be cautious and respectful.

“As Police Commissioner, I think I need to remind everyone that there is NO ordinance against setting off fireworks in Smithville. The only place in the city limits where fireworks are banned is in the central business district downtown. Of course, people should not abuse this freedom and should refrain to shooting off fireworks at a reasonable time at night. After that, people may be cited for violating the city’s noise ordinance which begins at 11 p.m.,” said Smithville Police Commissioner and Alderman Shawn Jacobs.

“People shooting fireworks after 11 p.m. will simply be asked to stop,” added Police Chief Mark Collins.

Kenli Faith Fish Crowned Miss Jamboree in the 11-13 year old pageant category

The Miss Jamboree winner of the 11–13-year-old age division in Saturday’s pageant was 12-year-old Kenli Faith Fish (CENTER) and she was also named Most Photogenic along with receiving the award for Prettiest Attire. She is the daughter of Cody Fish and Tiffany Pedigo of Smithville. 12-year-old Cora Marie Cox (RIGHT) daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville was the 1st runner-up. Savannah Faith Stibil (LEFT) received 2nd runner-up. She is the 13-year-old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville. She also won the optional award for Prettiest Hair.

The Miss Jamboree optional winners of the 11–13-year-old age division in Saturday’s pageant were 12-year-old Kenli Faith Fish (LEFT) for Most Photogenic and Prettiest Attire. She is the daughter of Cody Fish and Tiffany Pedigo of Smithville; 13-year-old Brileigh Nicole Bullard, daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville for Prettiest Eyes (CENTER); and Savannah Faith Stibil (RIGHT), 13-year-old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville, for Prettiest Hair.

June 27, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The Miss Jamboree winner of the 11–13-year-old age division in Saturday’s pageant was 12-year-old Kenli Faith Fish and she was also named Most Photogenic along with receiving the award for Prettiest Attire. She is the daughter of Cody Fish and Tiffany Pedigo of Smithville.

12-year-old Cora Marie Cox, daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville was the 1st runner-up.

Savannah Faith Stibil received 2nd runner-up. She is the 13-year-old daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville. She also won the optional award for Prettiest Hair.

13-year-old Brileigh Nicole Bullard, daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville was judged to have the Prettiest Eyes.

Four Local Youth Square Dance Teams to Compete in Jamboree

Smithville Select: Front Row (L-R): Kathryn Hale, Carleigh Beckham, Katherine Gassaway, Lillie Grace Young Back Row (L-R): Izayah Dowell, Tess Barton, Darrah Ramsey, Sylvia Evans

DeKalb Dancin’ Delights: Front Row (L-R): Carly Thomas, Charli Cripps, Aubree Johnson, Kaylee Kent Back Row (L-R): Camille Barton, Kenadee Prichard, Kaylee Moseley, Alyssa Hendrix

Center Hill Hoedown: Front Row (L-R): Lillie Cate Driver, Anna Cripps, Harmony Edwards, Emmie Edwards Back Row (L-R): Ripley Barnes, Katie Jo Prichard, Madelyn Kitts, Caroline Driver Not Pictured: Adalyn Cook

Caney Fork Circle Eights: Front Row (L-R): Ebin Kurtz, Chrissie Wilson, Calvary Johnson, Auna Lee Starnes Back Row (L-R): Katie Wilson, Evie Wilson, Gaby Prater, Kylynn Dowell

Big Group Photo: Front Row: Calvary Johnson, Chrissie Wilson Second Row: Ebin Kurtz, Evie Wilson, Katie Wilson, Auna Lee Starnes, Katie Jo Prichard, Ripley Barnes, Madelyn Kitts, Lillie Cate Driver, Anna Cripps, Emmie Edwards, Third Row: Gaby Prater, Alyssa Hendrix, Camille Barton, Kenadee Prichard, Kaylee Kent, Carly Thomas, Charli Cripps, Aubree Johnson, Kaylee Moseley, Kylynn Dowell Back Row: Kathryn Hale, Izayah Dowell, Tess Barton, Lillie Grace Young, Katherine Gassaway, Darrah Ramsey, Sylvia Evans, Carleigh Beckham (Not Pictured: Adalyn Cook

June 27, 2023
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After local square dance team Smithville Select captured first place in the Youth Square Dancing category at last year’s Smithville Jamboree, four local teams, including Smithville Select, will make an appearance in the same 2023 category on Friday. These old-time dance groups are led by Mary Ann Puckett, and these DeKalb County dancers range in age from 6 years old to 18 years old.

Puckett says, “These kids have been working really hard for three months to get their routines together, and I can’t wait to watch them do their thing on the Jamboree stage and take part in this wonderful tradition and special treasure we have here with this festival.” She says her deep love of the Smithville Jamboree is what has led her to teach young people old-time dance. Puckett is proud to say this year will be her 47th year to attend the festival. She only missed one back when she was a teenager and vowed to never miss another one. “Giving local kids the opportunity to get on that big ol’ stage when it comes to town brings me so much joy. I love being able to share with them something I’ve loved for so long,” notes Puckett.

The four-square dance teams are Smithville Select, DeKalb Dancin’ Delights, Center Hill Hoedown, and Caney Fork Circle Eights. Team members are as follows: On Select, Tess Barton, Carleigh Beckham, Izayah Dowell, Sylvia Evans, Katherine Gassaway, Kathryn Hale, Darrah Ramsey (caller), and Lillie Grace Young. On Delights: Camille Barton, Charli Cripps, Alyssa Hendrix, Aubree Johnson, Kaylee Kent (caller), Kaylee Moseley, Kenadee Prichard, and Carly Thomas. On Hoedown, Ripley Barnes, Adalyn Cook, Anna Cripps, Caroline Driver, Lillie Cate Driver, Emmie Edwards, Harmony Edwards, and Katie Jo Prichard. On Circle Eights, Kylynn Dowell, Calvary Johnson, Ebin Kurtz, Gaby Prater, Auna Lee Starnes, Chrissie Wilson, Evie Wilson, and Katie Wilson.

The dance teams started off their exciting week performing for Webb House and NHC residents on Monday morning. They will also be performing exhibitions this Thursday evening at the Evins Park amphitheater. The Community Chorus begins at 6:00 p.m., and the local dance teams will perform immediately following the Chorus. To catch them in action on the Jamboree stage, be downtown Friday afternoon for the preliminaries of Event #13 Youth Square Dancing. Tune in to WJLE FM 101.7 or AM 1480 to keep track of which Jamboree event is coming up next! You can also watch the teams compete on Friday on DTC3 TV or webstream it at www.DTC3.tv

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