Edgar Evins State Park Unveils New Story on Story Book Trail (VIEW VIDEOS HERE)

June 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Edgar Evins State Park celebrated National Trails Day on Saturday with a ribbon cutting at the kid friendly half mile Hillside Story Book Trail featuring  the new story “Anybody Home”? by Marianne Berkes and illustrated by Rebeccca Dickinson

Miss Teen Tennessee Beauty Supreme, Gracie Travis of Woodbury joined Ranger Ramble, the Tennessee State Park mascot, in cutting the ribbon on the updated trail which tells the story about Polly Possum who is looking for a home among the forest creatures where she can raise her expected babies. Full color reproductions of book pages are posted at child height level at 60 yard intervals along the trail for youngsters to read  or have their parents or caregivers read to them as they stroll along the trail.

The purpose of the Storybook Trail is to stimulate young readers as well as  to encourage youngsters and caregivers to enjoy an outdoor experience together. It was built by volunteers and park staff as a project of the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.

(Meet Miss Teen Tennessee Beauty Supreme, Gracie Travis of Woodbury)

Saturday’s event featured refreshments, party favors,  face painting and other activities. Bob Tarter of Animology (formerly NHECM) brought along a few wild animals to show and Andrew Webber, a seasonal ranger at Edgar Evins State Park, took around a baby opossum for children to see and touch. Kids and grown ups were also provided possum ears to wear and take home made by members of Girl Scout Troop 3094

June 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Coalition has closed its Restore known as “The DAC Benefit Place” and must move remaining merchandise today (Saturday)

The coalition operated the Restore for more than three years at 110 West Walnut Street but the building has been sold.

The DAC is holding a huge sale today (Saturday) until 5:00 p.m. to move the remaining merchandise and everything must go. All proceeds will benefit the animal shelter.

Remaining items have been boxed up and all boxes are priced at $2.00 each. Items include household goods, small kitchen appliances, pots, pans, cutlery, bedding, curtains; electronics, printers, radios, tv’s, computer monitors, CD players; furniture, decorative items, crafts, pictures, books, games, toys.

June 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

It will soon be illegal for Tennessee drivers to talk on the phone without a hands-free device.

The Tennessee General Assembly recently passed legislation that will ban the use of handheld electronic devices, including cellphones, while driving in Tennessee.

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It will go into effect on July 1 with the governor’s signature.

Supporters of the bill believe it will make roads safer and save lives.

State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver voted in favor of it. State Senator Mark Pody opposed it saying there are already distracted driving laws on the books. State Representative Clark Boyd said while he missed the vote on it, he supports the new law.

You will still be able to talk on the phone using an earpiece, headphone device, or wrist . The bill would also allow a driver to start or end a phone call by using a single button or swipe on the phone. Drivers may also use voice-to-text ability and may look at their cell phones if its for navigation.

Violators would face up to a $50 fine. That amount could reach $100 if the violation causes an accident or $200 for violations in construction or school zones.

This expands already existing laws intended to keep drivers safe on the road. Teen drivers are already prohibited from talking on the phone while driving and the state already bans texting while driving. In addition, hand-held cellphone use is already banned in Tennessee school zones.

There will be some exceptions to the new law.. According to the bill summary, law enforcement, campus police, emergency services and firefighters acting in a official capacity are exempt. It also includes any citizen in an emergency situation.

Sixteen states and Washington D.C. already prohibit all drivers from using handheld cellphones, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Georgia passed a similar law last year.

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