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Volunteer Firefighters and Rescue Squad Members May Obtain Free License Plate
June 4, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
If you have been an active volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member in the State of Tennessee for at least a year, you are eligible to obtain one free license plate thanks to a new state law which went into effect Tuesday, May 15.
As enacted, the new law exempts certain active, volunteer firefighters and rescue squad members from payment of the regular registration fee at the time of renewal for a license plate issued to the volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member. The offer is good for only one motor vehicle per firefighter or rescue squad member upon the certification or sworn statement from the fire chief or local rescue squad captain confirming the person is an active, volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member.
The law also authorizes the county commission to waive the local issuance fee for motor vehicles receiving the exemption from the state registration fee, if the waiver is approved in the same manner as the adoption of the motor vehicle tax.
The price for a standard firefighter or rescue squad plate is $26.50 (state fee) along with $2.50 issuance fee for a total of $29.00.
Since the law has already gone into effect, County Clerk James L. (Jimmy) Poss said his office can issue the plates without charging the state fees but is not yet authorized to waive the local issuance fee for the plates until the county commission takes action.
Firefighters and rescue squad members wishing to take advantage of the free plates are urged to wait until the county commission acts on waiving the local fee before trying to obtain one.
Smithville Man Killed in Rutherford County Motorcycle Crash
June 4, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A 55 year old Smithville man was killed after the motorcycle he was driving ran into the back of another vehicle in Rutherford County Friday afternoon, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
William Popejoy of Smithville was identified as the person killed in a fatality report.
The crash occurred at the intersection State Highway 96 and Highway 266 in Lascassas, the report states.
According to the report, the motorcycle hit a vehicle that was stopped in traffic going westbound. The motorcycle then continued into the eastbound lanes and struck another vehicle.
No other injuries were listed in the report.
Popejoy was born May 21, 1963 to his parents, William S. and Ruth Moyers Popejoy. He was preceded in death his sister, Melody Escue. Bill was a construction worker.
He is survived by his mother, Ruth Popejoy of Smyrna; sister, Lori (Gary) Anderson of Liberty; nephews, Gary Anderson, Jr. and Michael Anderson; companion, Valerie Laboe of Smithville; special extended family, Jason (Tosha) Stembridge and children, Brice and Cali Stembridge.
A graveside service and interment will be 2 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Anderson Cemetery in the Cottage Home Community of Liberty with Bro. Bernard Houk officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service at 2 PM.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
DeKalb Fair Returns July 16-21
June 3, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
The DeKalb County Fair returns for its annual weeklong run Monday through Saturday, July 16-21
With the theme “Roars and More”, this year’s fair, the 162 edition, will feature another fun filled week of rides by the Family Attractions Amusement Company and crowd pleasing events including the return the Demolition Derby.
The 2018 DeKalb County Fair Premium Book is currently available and copies can be obtain at the following locations in Alexandria: Prichard’s Foods, The Village, Alexandria Post Office, F.Z. Webb’s and Sons Pharmacy, Alexandria Senior Center, City of Alexandria, Wilson Bank & Trust, Liberty State Bank, and Time and Again Antiques; and in Smithville at the UT Extension Office, USDA Farm services office, Smithville Senior Center, F.Z. Webb’s and Sons Pharmacy and Soda Fountain, Liberty State Bank, Wilson Bank & Trust, Smithville Review, and DeKalb County Register of Deeds Office.
Non-perishables items for display in the Kenneth Sandlin Center will be accepted on Saturday July 7th and on Saturday July 14 for perishable entries.
Visit the DeKalb County Fair website at the link below for information about renting booth space, being a sponsor, entering pageants and shows, entering exhibits and events . The contact person and phone number for all of these are listed on website.
Entries are also being sought for the DeKalb County Fair’s Decorated Hay Contest featuring three categories:
*Decorated Round Bale
*Decorated Square Bale
*Decorated Display
Open to any youth or adult resident of DeKalb County
Hay can be entered Saturday July 14th from 11:00 am till 2:00 pm or Sunday, July 15 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, the DeKalb County Fair 5K and Fun Run will be July 14. Registration begins at 6:00 pm. The Run will start at 7:00 PM. Pre-registration available by contacting Matt Boss at 615-464-8627. The entry fee is $25
The schedule of Fair events each night is as follows:
Monday, July 16:
*Snowbird: 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
*Cattle Show at the Grandstand- 6:00 p.m.
*Bullwhip Rodeo at the T.C. McMillen Arena- 7:30 p.m.
*Junior Fair Princess Pageant for contestants ages 13-16 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Fairest of the Fair Pageant for contestants ages 17 to 20 at the Lions Club Pavilion
*FEARLESS Dancing Firemen following Fairest of the Fair at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Lip Sync Battle (Round 1) following FEARLESS Dancing Firemen at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Tuesday, July 17:
*Little Mister for contestants ages 4-6: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Little Miss for contestants ages 4-6 following the Little Mister Pageant
*Demolition Derby: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Corn Hole Tournament: 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Wednesday, July 18:
*Kiddie Tractor Pull: 6:00 p.m. at the Grandstand
*Little Miss Princess Pageant for contestants ages 7-9: 6:00 p.m. followed by the Miss Sweetheart Pageant for those ages 10-12 at the Lions Club Pavilion
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Thursday, July 19:
*Senior Day: 9:00 a.m. at the Lions Club Building
*Junior Goat Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly Barn
* Baby Show for contestants one day to 12 months: 6:00 p.m. followed by The Vintage Variety Show at the Lions Club Pavilion
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Friday, July 20:
*Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 48 months: 6:00 p.m. followed by Lip Sync Battle (Finale) at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Antique Tractor Pull:7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Saturday, July 21:
*Horseshoe Tournament: Noon at the Tot Kelly barn
*Gospel Singing: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Super Tractor/Truck Pull: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village which features replicas of a gas station, telephone office, barber shop, banks, and a veterans building.
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $15.00 on Monday night; $16.00 on Tuesday night; $14.00 on Wednesday and $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!
GRANDPA FAIR SPONSORS:
A Degree Above Heating& Cooling
Adams Dental, PLLC – Drs John & Laura Adams
Cedar City RV
DeKalb Farmers Co-op
DeKalb Funeral Chapel
DTC Communications
Gina Denman – The Real Estate Team
Industrial Machine Service Inc.
Jackie Smith – State Farm
Janney & Associates, CPAs
Liberty State Bank
Middle Tennessee Electric
NHC Healthcare
Smith County Commission Company
St Thomas DeKalb Hospital
Wal-Mart
Wilson Bank & Trust
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