DCHS Biting Tigers Win 1st Place in State Junior Chef Competition

January 13, 2020
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The Tennessee Department of Education School Nutrition Program recently hosted the 2nd annual high school Junior Chef Competition.

In the first round, teams competed across the state to develop a nutritious, student-friendly recipe that included local foods and was easily incorporated into the school nutrition program.

In the second round, the top eight finalists from the Recipe Contest were invited to prepare their recipe at the Tennessee State Junior Chef Competition on January 9th-11th. Dishes were judged on taste, student appeal, presentation, and creativity. Each student on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams received scholarships to Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky in the following amounts: 1st place-$16,000, 2nd place-$10,000, 3rd place-$6,000.

The DeKalb County High School FCCLA Culinary members, The Biting Tigers, entered the TN Junior Chef Competition with their recipe of Lasagna Cups. The Biting Tigers consists of Elisabeth Saylors (senior), Sophia Angeletti (sophomore), and Jacklyn Kleparek (freshman).

The team worked hard on creating their recipe of lasagna cups, featuring crispy wonton wrappers filled with a flavorful cheese blend and homemade meat sauce. The cheese blend includes two varieties of cheese, parsley, and oregano. The meat sauce includes ground turkey and more than five different vegetables. This kid friendly dish is easy to prepare, eat, and not to mention delicious.

The Biting Tiger’s recipe and determination lead the team to becoming a top eight finalist in the recipe contest and then lead to winning 1st place at the TN Junior Chef State Competition. Team senior, Elisabeth Saylors also received the “Spirit Award” for her leadership for the Biting Tigers.

The team was coached by: Linda Parris Culinary Arts Teacher and FCCLA Culinary Adviser, Amy Lattimore, School Nutrition Supervisor, and Elise Driver, Coordinated School Health.

We are so proud of the work these students have put into preparing for this competition and wish them the best as they prepare for the next round for the Southeast Region Junior Chef Competition at Sullivan University in Louisville, KY in the spring of 2020.

Pictured Left to Right: Sophia Angeletti, Elisabeth Saylors, and Jacklyn Kleparek.

January 13, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A fire Thursday night gutted a home at 413 Charity Lane.

The Smithville Volunteer Fire Department was called to the residence of Martha Conger where a fire had started. Conger was not there at the time but other occupants in the home got out safely. Firefighters also rescued two cats. According to Chief Charlie Parker, the fire is believed to have started from a cooking accident in the kitchen.

Firefighters were not able to save the home. After extinguishing the blaze, the department had to be called out again later in the night after the fire rekindled.

January 13, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A man pulled over by Smithville Police for speeding is in more trouble with the law

30 year old Matthew Phillip Watson of Cleveland was arrested on January 1 for driving under the influence, altering a vehicle identification (VIN) number, possession of a handgun while intoxicated, and he was cited for speeding, violation of financial responsibility, and implied consent. While on routine patrol, police observed a truck speeding at 62 mph in a 40 mph zone. The officer pulled over the truck and spoke with the driver, Watson who smelled of alcohol. He also learned through central dispatch that the license tag on the truck belonged to another vehicle and noticed that the VIN number on the dashboard by the front windshield appeared to have been tampered with. After receiving consent to search and conducting a further investigation, the officer used a device to access the truck’s computer system which revealed a different VIN number from the one on the registration Watson produced and that shown on the VIN plate. A Glock pistol was also found between the driver’s seat and the center console. Watson was then placed under arrest and a search warrant was obtained for a blood sample from him. Watson’s bond is $13,000 and his court date is January 16.

34 year old Alicia Nichole Cobb of 857 Luttrell Avenue was cited on January 3 for dog running at large. On December 30, police were called to Luttrell Avenue due to a blue Pitt Bull dog roaming through the neighborhood alarming several residents there who reported being afraid of the dog. After the owner could not be located, animal control was contacted to detain the dog. Four days later on January 3 Cobb, the owner, was located and she was able to retrieve her dog. Cobb will appear in city court on the citation February 4.

40 year old Charles John Ward of 814 Luttrell Avenue was arrested on January 6 for domestic assault. Police were called to a residence on Luttrell Avenue and found a pool table flipped over on its side. They learned that Ward was intoxicated at the time and became aggressive toward the victim. He tried to push the pool table at her until it flipped over nearly hitting her. The officer determined Ward to be the primary aggressor and he was placed under arrest. Ward’s bond is $3,500 and his court date is January 23.

21 year old Leah Nichole Sylvester of 231 Hayes Court was arrested on January 7 for domestic assault. According to the warrant, Sylvester assaulted the victim by hitting her in the face during an argument. Sylvester was determined to have been the primary aggressor. Bond for Sylvester is $3,500 and her court date is January 23.

43 year old Bobby Wayne Pinegar of Smyrna was cited on January 7 for shoplifting. According to police, Pinegar could be seen on surveillance video at Tractor Supply Company concealing merchandise and leaving the store without purchasing them. The items were found on the front seat of Pinegar’s car. They were recovered and returned to the store. Pinegar’s court date is January 23.

63 year old Johnny Wayne Trapp of 8264 Holmes Creek Road was arrested on January 7 for public intoxication. Police were called to the emergency room of the hospital due to an irate patient. While speaking with the man,  Trapp the officer could smell alcohol on him and when he was asked what had happened, Trapp became loud and began to curse. Trapp was then taken into custody. Bond for Trapp is $1,500 and his court date is January 23.

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