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Three Involved in Rear-End Crash
October 15, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Three people were involved in a rear-end crash Monday morning on Highway 56 south near Young’s Nursery.
Trooper Sean Tramel of the Tennessee Highway Patrol said 22 year old Victor Roller was traveling south in a 2011 Toyota Tundra when he ran into the rear of a 2003 Chevy S-10 pickup truck, driven by 60 year old Kathleen Ellis who had stopped in the southbound lane to make a left turn. Ellis’ 12 year old granddaughter was with her.
Ellis was taken by DeKalb EMS to Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital. Although he suffered a head injury, Roller refused transport from the scene to the hospital by EMS. The child was not hurt.
Roller was cited with failure to exercise due care and for not wearing his seatbelt.
Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department were also on the scene.
Youth Compete in 4-H Regional and State Poultry Contests
October 15, 2018
By: Leigh Fuson, 4-H Agent
DeKalb County 4-H members recently traveled to Lebanon for the Central Region Poultry Judging contest. The junior team of Cali Agee, Olivia Gilley, and Laura Magness placed 6th overall. Will Mathis competed as a Junior High individual. Cody Robinson, Caleb A. Taylor, Caleb P. Taylor, and Jacob Williams placed 4th in the Senior High division. The senior team qualified for state level competition that was held at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. During the awards banquet, they were announced as the 5th place winners.
During the contest, there are three classes where eggs are graded on quality: candling, broken out, and exterior. Contestants must know the parts of an egg and how it deteriorates over time when candling. A light is held to the eggs in order to see the interior. The shell is then graded in the exterior quality class, and contestants look for defects and abnormalities. A class of four, live White Leghorn hens is judged on their egg laying ability. This is determined by the pigment of their skin and abdominal capacity. Senior High members must give oral reasons on this class to defend their decision. Finally, meat parts are identified and carcasses are graded in the ready-to-cook poultry classes.
Although 4-H members do not have to own chickens or have any previous experience, many of our poultry judgers do, so the knowledge gained through this contest will help them better care for their birds and market their eggs. Congratulations to these young people on a job well done!
If you are interested in poultry judging or any other 4-H activity, please call 615-597-4945. 4-H is a proud part of UT Extension, the UT Institute of Agriculture, and TSU Cooperative Extension. UT/TSU Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment through the cooperation of county, state, and federal governments.
Historical Evins Mill retreat receiving upgrades
October 15, 2018
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Evins Mill, a scenic Tennessee resort property located near Smithville, has contracted J&S Construction to complete kitchen renovations to its current facility according to the Upper Cumberland Business Journal.
The historical 40-acre property dates back to 1824, when a Tennessee Land Grant recorded it as Lockhart’s Mill. Perhaps the most well-known proprietor was the politically prominent Evins family, beginning with Edgar and his wife, Myrtie, in 1937. Evins built the current mill to run in conjunction with the then-emerging Lebanon business, Martha White.
The primary goal of this project will be to work within the owner’s budget to reorganize the existing space to allow for greater efficiency while minimizing the impact of required down time during renovations. Some challenges of the project include limited access due to a sloped terrain and mature trees surrounding the building, existing log cabin construction components and concealed conditions.
Several key accomplishments that will be recognized with the new scope of work include the creation of a shorter distance relationship between food storage areas and the food prep/cooking areas, elimination of some of the physical barriers to create a more efficient work space, isolation of the dishwashing operation and new dishwashing equipment, and improving mechanical systems that will promote a more comfortable environment both in the kitchen and dining areas.
Minutes from Center Hill Lake, Evins Mill provides all the amenities of a luxury destination in the intimate setting of a woodland resort. The site includes a 90-foot waterfall, swimming hole, hiking trails and a fishing pond. Upon completion of this renovation, Evins Mill will be celebrating 25 years of business – which includes hosting corporate retreats and special events, such as weddings and receptions. For more information, visit Evins Mill’s website at www.evinsmill.com.
This project is currently in the final design phase, and construction is scheduled to begin in December 2018.
Founded in 1957, J&S Construction is one of Middle Tennessee’s premier privately held construction firms, providing energy-efficient general contracting, design-build and construction management services for a wide variety of markets, including commercial, healthcare, religious, institutional and industrial facilities.
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