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DeKalb County Fire Department Fishing Tournament

The DeKalb County Fire Department will once again be having a monthly fishing tournament on Center Hill Lake. The next tournament will be Saturday June 15th at Holmes Creek Recreation Area on Holmes Creek Road (not at Hidden Harbor Marina). The tournament will be from 7pm until midnight. Entry fee is $20 per person with an optional $10 big fish pot. The payout will be 70% of the total weight pot and 100% of big fish pot with the other 30% benefiting the Fire Dept. This tournament is open to anyone. 2 people per boat maximum with 5 fish limit. Official rules will be available at the check-in table before all tournaments.

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Swimming Lessons Offered at Smithville Swimming Pool

Swimming lessons are being offered for children and adults May 27-31 at the Smithville Swimming Pool. Children classes begin at 6:00 p.m. Adult classes start at 7:00 p.m. The cost for children ages 3 to 15 is $60 per swimmer. The cost for those age 15 and older is $70. Call the Smithville Golf Course to reserve your spot at 597-6648.

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Young Republicans of DeKalb County to Meet

For those who are between the ages of 18 and 40 and are interested in joining the Young Republicans of DeKalb County; the first meeting for charter is May 30th (last Thurs of the month) Pizza Hut at 6:30 pm. Anyone with questions, please contact Dustin Estes at (615) 604-0354.

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Fall Classes to be Offered by Motlow College in Smithville

Motlow State Community College has announced fall classes for its Smithville location at the county complex on South Congress Boulevard.

Classes will begin August 26.

Courses to be offered are as follows:

Learning Support Math:
9:15 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday with instructor Larry Steffee

Learning Support Writing:
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday

Learning Support Reading:
4:30 p.m.- 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday with instructor Linda Baldwin

Principals of Accounting I:
6:00 p.m.-8:45 p.m. on Monday evenings with instructor Dora Estes

Introduction to Anthropology:
6:00 p.m.- 8:45 p.m. on Monday evenings with instructor Joyce Hendrixson

College Algebra/Pre Calculus I:
7:45 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday with instructor Larry Steffee

English Composition I:
6:00 p.m.- 8:45 p.m. on Thursday evenings with instructor Frankie Hagan

A Motlow representative will be at the Smithville location from 9:00 a.m. until noon on the following dates to help you apply and register for these classes:
Wednesday, May 29
Wednesday, June 12
Wednesday, June 26
Wednesday, July 10
Wednesday, July 24
Wednesday, August 7

Important dates to remember:

July 15: Financial Aid Processing Deadline: If your financial aid is not complete, you must be prepared to pay by the payment deadline of August 20 to maintain your class schedule if you are pre-registered.

August 16: Last day to submit admission application for Fall 2013

August 20: Last day to pay for pre-registered students. Individuals registering or adding classes must pay for classes each day prior to 10:00 p.m. or classes will be deleted.

August 26: Classes begin

For more information, please visit www.mscc.edu. If you have further questions or need assistance, please call the McMinnville Center at 1-800-654-4877, extension 2111 or call 931-668-7010

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Brush Creek Lions Club to host Pancake Breakfast

The Brush Creek Lions Club will host a Pancake Breakfast on June 1 at the Brush Creek Community Center from 6 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. Enjoy French Toast, Pancakes, Sausage, Bacon, Coffee, Juice or Milk for only $5.00. The cost for kids age 6 and younger is $3.00. Proceeds will be used for improvements to the Community Center and for the Lions White Cane program. Please support your Lions Club and enjoy fellowship with friends and neighbors. The Lions Club encourages you to bring your old eye glasses that will be given to the Vanderbilt Lions Eye Center.

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DeKalb County 911 Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the DeKalb County 911 board will be Tuesday June 4th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the DeKalb County 911 Center.

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TN Dept of Veterans Affairs Seeks Oldest Veterans in Each County

The Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs

In order to better recognize and honor those who have served our country so valiantly, Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs is attempting to identify the oldest female Veteran and the oldest male Veteran living in each county in Tennessee.

If you have information regarding the oldest female veteran or the oldest male veteran living in your county, please contact Veterans Benefit Representative Sarah Tinch at (931) 526-6929.

We appreciate your assistance in this important endeavor.

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Smithville Municipal Swimming Pool to Open

The Smithville Municipal Swimming Pool will open for first full day Thursday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. Report Card Day will be Friday, May 31 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Students who bring their report cards to the pool will be admitted FREE that day.

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JR. Swim Team at Smithville Swimming Pool

New to Smithville

JR. Swim Team at Smithville Swimming Pool
Ages up to 15 years of age “must be able to swim alone.”

It’s a guided swimming exercise program.

Starts Monday June 3rd
Programs ends Tuesday July 9th

Practices will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays
6:30p.m - 8:00p.m.

The course will be led by Jeania Poss and Life Guards

For more information call 597-6648

Deadline to register/pay is May 31st.

Entry Fee is $40.00 per swimmer

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Brush Creek Christian Society Meeting

Brush Creek Christian Society will meet for Annual Business Meeting & Decoration Service on Sunday, May 26 at 2:00 pm at the Brush Creek Cemetery.

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