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Pea Ridge Kids Fishing Rodeo Set for Saturday on Free Fishing Day
June 4, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
The annual Pea Ridge Kids Fishing Rodeo will be held at the big pond in the Pea Ridge Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, June 9 from 7:00 a.m. until noon as part of Free Fishing Day in Tennessee. Kids through age fifteen may participate in the Pea Ridge Kids Fishing Rodeo. Snacks, soft drinks, and prizes will be available for the kids.
Free Fishing Day in Tennessee is Saturday, June 9 when anyone may fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency provides the annual free day in hopes of increasing interest in fishing. The day allows anyone the opportunity to try this great outdoor sport, especially children to celebrate fishing as a wholesome and healthy recreational option. In addition, children ages 15 and younger may fish without a license beginning on Free Fishing Day through the following Friday (June 15).
The day and week are annual events in Tennessee and are great opportunities to introduce children to the enjoyment and excitement of a day on the water catching fish. The TWRA is among several organizations planning special fishing events, primarily for youngsters. The TWRA annually stocks several thousand pounds of fish for various events.
For a list of the events, visit the TWRA website at www.tnwildlife.org and the For Anglers section. Anglers and potential anglers should check the events list often since special events are frequently added.
Free Fishing Day and Week apply to Tennessee’s public waters, TWRA owned and operated lakes, and state park facilities. Some privately owned pay lakes and ponds continue to charge during this special day and week. Anglers will need to consult with those operators if there are any questions about a particular facility.
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.
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