The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Natural Heritage Program, in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, is conducting a field study to determine the geographical extent of the Short Mountain crayfish (Cambarus clivosus) in Cannon and DeKalb counties.
This new species, first recognized in 2006, has been found in headwater streams in both the East Fork Stones River and Caney Fork River watersheds, extending generally from Woodbury to Smithville. Its preferred habitat includes chert- and shale-dominated headwater streams, springs and seeps, often perched high in coves and hollows. It can, however, extend to valley floors if enough cold spring water is available. The Short Mountain crayfish makes small burrows in chert and cobble, both in streams and immediately adjacent to streams where the substrate stays wet.
This species is recognized easily by its body coloration that varies from olive drab to burnt orange as seen from above, and by the cream and orange coloration of its pincers as seen from below. It possesses a single row of generally six to eight tubercles on top of the “palm” of the pincer. Photos of the Short Mountain crayfish are attached.
If you believe you have suitable habitat, or have seen this crayfish, TDEC’s Natural Heritage Program would appreciate hearing from you and would welcome the opportunity to conduct a brief examination of your site. Headwater areas north and northwest, and south and southwest of the Woodbury town center are of particular interest, but all site information is welcome.
For more information or to discuss potential field examinations, please contact Natural Heritage zoologist David Withers at 615-532-0441 or david.withers@tn.gov.
TDEC and TWRA would like to express appreciation to the numerous landowners who already have allowed access to their properties for this survey. Both agencies are deeply grateful for their cooperation.

Babies from one day to twelve months old were the center of attention during the annual Baby Show held Thursday evening at the DeKalb County Fair.
The winners are as follows:
Girls (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Madyson Laine Hale, three month old daughter of Cory and Ashley Hale of Alexandria.
Runner-up: Mia Nicole Hall, three month old daughter of Bradley and Lacy Hall of Alexandria
Other participants in this category: Caitlyn Lee Adcock, three month old daughter of Tia and Jessie Adcock of Liberty; and Alivia Lynn Lattimore, 29 day old daughter of Tony and Lindsey Lattimore of Alexandria
Boys (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Jordan Damarion Byford, three week old son of Melissa Byford and Justin Watkins of Alexandria
Runner-up: Remington Slade Harding Bennett, one month old son of Lance and Emmaly Bennett of Dowelltown

Girls (4-6 months)
Winner: Chloe Mae Miller, six month old daughter of Shane and Dana Miller of Smithville
Runner-up: Caroline Neal, four month old daughter of Travis Neal and Olivia Miller of Smithville
Other participants in this category: Cora Marie Cox, four month old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville; and Triniti Alexa Stone, four month old daughter of Lawrence Stone and Patty Williams of Smithville.
Boys (4-6 months)
Winner:Adonis Landon Jax Earls, six month old son of Rebecca Lawrence and Cody Earls of Smithville
Runner-up: Collin Bilbrey, five month old son of Kimberly Bilbrey of Smithville
Other participant in this category: Silas Knox Pardo, six month old son of Tony and Whitley Pardo of Smithville
Girls (7-9 months)
Winner: Emily Johnson, nine month old daughter of Clint and DeDe Johnson of Smithville
Runner-up: Lyllie Lee Maples, nine month old daughter of Bruce and Shondrell Maples of Smithville.
Other participants in this category: Heaven Grace Farris, nine month old daughter of Jessica and Joe Farris of Smithville; Justice Bly, eight month old daughter of Brian and Kayla Bly of Smithville; Elizabeth Kaye Roth, nine month old daughter of Caleb and Ashley Roth of Alexandria; and Abagail Yost, seven month old daughter of Michael and Katrina Yost of DeKalb County.
Boys (7-9 months)
Winner: Eli Brendan Puckett, nine month old son of Jacob and Andrea Puckett of Smithville
Runner-Up: Bryson Wade Johnson, seven month old son of Keith and Brandy Johnson of Smithville
Other participants in this category: Maddux Pyburn, nine month old son of Jake and Kelly Pyburn of Alexandria; and Weston Zachariah Rowland, seven month old son of Natasha White and Jonathan Rowland of Smithville.
Girls (10-12 months)
Winner: Lakelyn Brooke Nelson, ten month old daughter of Dustin and Kristian Nelson of Smithville
Runner-Up: Ella Grace Kirksey, eleven month old daughter of Graden and Sabrina Kirksey of Smithville.
Other participants in this category: Aubrey Isabella Lasser, eleven month old daughter of Richard and Ashley Lasser of Smithville; Kenadee Pedigo, twelve month old daughter of Nathanyel and Natasha Pedigo of Smithville; Kenli Faith Fish, ten month old daughter of Cody and Tiffani Fish of Smithville; Kaylee Ann Moseley, twelve month old daughter of Brittany and Jason Moseley of Smithville; and Helen Marie Hale, ten month old daughter of William and Rebekah Hale of Liberty
Boys (10-12 months)
Winner: James Wayne Redmon, eleven month old son of Kristie Shehane and Donnie Redmon of Smithville.
Runner-Up: Kylynn Dowell, ten month old son of Nathan and Jayme Dowell of Smithville.
Other participant in this category: Hunter Allen Moore, eleven month old son of Clayton and Crystal Moore of Smithville.
Meanwhile, Clayton Moore of Smithville won one thousand dollars during the cash drawing held Thursday night. Judy Sandlin, President of the DeKalb County Fair Association, presented Moore the check.
Here’s the line-up of the fair activities for the rest of the week:
Friday, July 22nd: Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 47 months at 6:00 p.m. followed by DeKalb Idol Final Competition at the Lions Club Pavilion; a Super Truck and Tractor Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and a Demolition Derby/Lawn Mower Derby at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 23rd: Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at 1:00 p.m.; Gospel singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 6:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and a $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village, sponsored by DeKalb Community Bank. The DeKalb County Fair Memory Lane Stage Line-Up is as follows:
Friday, July 22
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Ronnie Wison Band
7:45 p.m.-until?: The Mid-State Cloggers
Saturday, July 23
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Pickin Friends
7:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Abigail Rose
One thousand dollars in cash will be given away each night, through Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Pavilion and you must be present to win. If no one presents the winning ticket within three minutes, the money will be saved and given away on Saturday night in increments of $1,000. Your fair admission ticket is your ticket for the cash drawing. At least three thousand dollars will be given away Saturday night.
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available each night for $18.00.
Admission to the fair is $3.00 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. Parking is Free!
Every night is T-shirt night! Wear any DeKalb County Fair T-shirt from ANY YEAR and ask for your ticket to win the newest fair T-shirt during the cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion. Request tickets at the gate.
The final DeKalb Idol competition will be Friday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. following the Toddler Show at the Lion’s Club Pavilion. You could win a $300 cash prize and a $100 People’s Choice Award.
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfair.us.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District is receiving public comments through August 8 on the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s application for permits in regard to the construction of a new Sligo bridge and the demolition of the old one.
Scott Fanning of the Regulatory Branch of the Corps of Engineers Nashville District explained the reason for the public comment period in the following audio clip:
Federal and or state approval is required in order for the proposed construction work to be done including water quality certification from the State of Tennessee in accordance with the Clean Water Act . The Corps of Engineers Real Estate Division must also approve an easement on government lands and waters which is this case totals 7.9 acres and a temporary work area license containing approximately 2.45 acres.
Funds for the replacement of Sligo bridge are included in this year’s state budget and bid letting is expected this fall. The existing bridge will remain open while the new bridge is under construction. The new bridge, which will be located about sixty feet to the north of the existing bridge, is to be comprised of two- 12 foot wide travel lanes with 10 foot wide shoulders.
After construction of the new bridge, TDOT proposes to demolish the existing Sligo bridge, which is a seven-span structure consisting of five high steel truss spans and two concrete approach spans with concrete substructures. The total length is 1,374 feet and the width is 27.2 feet. Removal of the existing structure would take both abutments, Pier 1, and Pier 6 one foot below natural ground elevation. Piers 2 through 5 would be removed to an elevation no higher than 600 feet above mean sea level (MSL). Ordinary high water elevation for Center Hill Lake is 648 feet above mean sea level and the normal minimum pool elevation is 618 feet above mean sea level. The existing concrete deck would be removed from the site. Other debris from the demolition which rests below elevation 600 would be left in the lake. This would include steel trusses, concrete and reinforcing steel from the demolition of the piers. Fanning said this proposal might be of some concern to the Corps.
The proposed bridge replacement impacts the lease area for Sligo Marina as well as other outgrants. Access to Sligo Marina will be available during construction however, there will be intermittent closures during the winter. The temporary work/staging area is currently leased to DeKalb County. This area is used as a launching ramp with related parking and the county has no objection of use of this tract during construction. Two locations will serve as encapsulation sites for pyrite. One is approximately 19.6 acres that TDOT acquired on the east side of the river and drains into Blue Springs Creek and the other is approximately 5.7 acres located on the west side of the river at the DeKalb County Landfill and drains toward Falls Creek.
The decision whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impacts of the activity on the public interest. A permit will be granted unless the District Engineer determines it to be contrary to the public interest.
Any person may request, in writing, within the comment period, that a public hearing be held to consider this application. Requests for hearings shall state, with particularity, the reasons for holding a hearing.

Written statements received on or before August 8 will become a part of the record and will be considered in the determination. Any response to the notice should be directed to the Regulatory Branch, Attention Scott Fanning at Nashville District Corps of Engineers, 3701 Bell Road, Nashville 37214. Phone 615-369-7521 or email scott.fanning@usace.army.mil.

Eight year old Madison Rae Rackley of Smithville was crowned Little Miss Princess at the DeKalb County Fair Wednesday night.
Rackley is the daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley
She succeeds the 2010 Little Miss Princess 10 year old Sarah Anne Colwell of Smithville, daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell.
First runner-up in the pageant was Natalie Snipes, the 7 year old daughter of Tim and Michelle Snipes of Smithville
Nine year old Lydia Ann Brown was the second runner-up. She is the daughter of Stephen and Amanda Brown of Liberty
Third runner-up was Mya Katherine Ruch, the 9 year old daughter of Joe and Melissa Ruch of Smithville. She was also named Miss Congeniality.
Kennedy Grace Agee was the fourth runner-up. She is the 7 year old daughter of Josh and January Agee of Liberty.
Seven year old Lacy Faith Billings was named Miss Photogenic. She is the daughter of Aron and Amanda Billings of Sparta.
The Extreme Queen crown went to Alley Beth Cook, the 7 year old daughter of Troy and Julie Cook of Alexandria. The award is sponsored by the Extreme Looks Design Team Salon.
The first ever Peoples Choice award for this pageant was presented to Haylie Nichole Lockard, the 9 year old daughter of John and Brittany Lockard of Smithville.
Others in the top eleven were Haylie Nichole Lockard, the 9 year old daughter of John and Brittany Lockard of Smithville; Julia Grace Curtis, the 9 year old daughter of Bruce and Amy Curtis of Smithville, Kailee Marie Barrett, the 8 year old daughter of Mickey and Alicia Barrett of Brush Creek, Katherine Anne Malone, the 9 year old daughter of Kevin and Dana Malone of Smithville, Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps, the 8 year old daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps of Smithville, and Sadie McKinley Moore, the 7 year old daughter of Robin West of Carthage.
Twenty seven girls competed in the Little Miss Princess pageant.
Meanwhile, Jeff Goins of McMinnville had the winning ticket and took home one thousand dollars from the fair Wednesday night. Goins was the first cash winner of the week. There were no winners either Monday or Tuesday night. On Saturday night, at least three thousand dollars will be given away in increments of one thousand dollars each. Cash drawings will be held Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion on the fairgrounds. Your admission ticket is your ticket for the cash drawing. You must be present to win.
Here’s the line-up of the fair activities for the rest of the week:
Thursday, July 21st: Senior Citizen Day activities at 9:00 a.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion; 4-H Chick Chain Show at 5:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly barn; Junior Goat Show at 6:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly barn; a Baby Show at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Vintage Fashion Show at the Lions Club Pavilion; and Mud Drag Racing at the T.C. McMillen Arena at 7:00 p.m.; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Friday, July 22nd: Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 47 months at 6:00 p.m. followed by DeKalb Idol Final Competition at the Lions Club Pavilion; a Super Truck and Tractor Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and a Demolition Derby/Lawn Mower Derby at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 23rd: Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at 1:00 p.m.; Gospel singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 6:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and a $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village, sponsored by DeKalb Community Bank. The DeKalb County Fair Memory Lane Stage Line-Up is as follows:
Thursday, July 21
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: The Evermean Evergreen Cloggers
7:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.: Terri Lynn Weaver
Friday, July 22
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Ronnie Wison Band
7:45 p.m.-until?: The Mid-State Cloggers
Saturday, July 23
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Pickin Friends
7:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Abigail Rose
One thousand dollars in cash will be given away each night, through Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Pavilion and you must be present to win. If no one presents the winning ticket within three minutes, the money will be saved and given away on Saturday night in increments of $1,000. Your fair admission ticket is your ticket for the cash drawing.
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available each night for $18.00.
Admission to the fair is $3.00 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. Parking is Free!
Every night is T-shirt night! Wear any DeKalb County Fair T-shirt from ANY YEAR and ask for your ticket to win the newest fair T-shirt during the cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion. Request tickets at the gate.
Sign up to compete in the DeKalb Idol competition through Thursday backstage at the Lions Club Pavilion from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The registration fee is $10.00. The final competition will be Friday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. following the Toddler Show at the Lion’s Club Pavilion. You could win a $300 cash prize and a $100 People’s Choice Award.
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfair.us.
(Top Photo: Little Miss Princess Madison Rae Rackley)
(Second Photo from Top: left to right, 4th runner-up Kennedy Grace Agee, 1st runner-up Natalie Snipes, Little Miss Princess Madison Rae Rackley, 2nd runner-up Lydia Ann Brown, and 3rd runner-up Mya Katherine Ruch)
(Third Photo from Top: left to right, Extreme Queen Alley Beth Cook, Miss Congeniality Mya Katherine Ruch, Miss Photogenic Lacy Faith Billings, and Peoples Choice Haylie Nichole Lockard)

The 2011 DeKalb County Fair Miss Sweetheart is 12 year old Tyra Graham, the daughter of Kyle and Doris Graham of Smithville. The pageant was held Wednesday night during the fair in Alexandria.
Graham succeeds the 2010 Miss Sweetheart Jailyn Bolding, the 13 year old daughter of Lori Hendrix and Brad Bolding of Dowelltown.
The first runner-up in the pageant was Santana Nicole Ferrell, the 11 year old daughter of Melissa Ferrell of Dowelltown and Chris Ferrell of Smithville.
Madison Elaine Colwell was the second runner-up. She is the 10 year old daughter of Gabriel and Heather Colwell of Smithville.
Ten year old Sarah Anne Colwell, daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell of Smithville was the third runner-up.
Fourth runner-up went to Abigail Hope Taylor, the 10 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville.
The title of Miss Congeniality went to Hailey Nichole Moseley, the 10 year old daughter of Jason and Danielle Moseley of Liberty.
Addison Oakley, the 10 year old daughter of Clark and Lisa Oakley of Liberty, was named Miss Photogenic
The Extreme Queen crown went to Kerra Nicole Blackwell, the 12 year old daughter of Brian and Candra Neal and Russell Blackwell of Smithville. The award is sponsored by the Extreme Looks Design Team Salon.
The first ever Peoples Choice winner for this pageant was Kelsey Murphy, the 11 year old daughter of Tammy Horsley and Joey Murphy of Smithville.
Rounding out the top ten in the pageant were Addison Oakley, the 10 year old daughter of Clark and Lisa Oakley of Liberty; Hannah Renea Walker, the 12 year old daughter of Scott and Misty Walker of Smithville; Kayla Jayne Belk, the 11 year old daughter of Chrisanne Belk of Smithville; Shaunta Rose Koegler, the 10 year old daughter of Brian and Leticia Koegler of Smithville; and Destiny Danielle Franklin, the 12 year old daughter of Charlie and Jennifer Ware of Smithville.
The pageant featured 29 contestants.
(Top Photo: Miss Sweetheart Tyra Graham)
(Second Photo from Top: left to right, 4th runner-up Abigail Hope Taylor, 2nd runner-up Madison Elaine Colwell, Miss Sweetheart Tyra Graham, 1st runner-up Santana Nicole Ferrell, and 3rd runner-up Sarah Anne Colwell)
(Bottom Photo: left to right, Extreme Queen Kerra Nicole Blackwell, Miss Congeniality Hailey Nichole Moseley, Miss Photogenic Addison Oakley, and Peoples Choice Kelsey Murphy)

DeKalb County has a new director of the local UT Agricultural Extension Service.
Michael Barry has taken over from longtime director and county agent Steve Officer, who retired from the position effective July 1. Ron Rogers, who also served as a local county extension agent for many years, has also retired.
Barry comes to DeKalb County from the Warren County Extension Office, where he served for fourteen years. He began his career with the extension service in 1994 at White County, before transferring to Warren County three years later.
A native of Whitehouse, Barry attended MTSU where he earned his Bachelor’s degree. He then furthered his education at UT-Knoxville where he earned his Masters degree.
He is the father of one son, a 13 year old
As the newest local county extension agent and director, Barry will be working with adult and 4-H agriculture programs. “I am glad to be here in DeKalb County,” said Barry. ”
Others in the local office are Extension Agent April Martin, who is responsible for family and consumer science areas where she does adult and 4-H work; TNCEPT coordinator Mary Sanders, and Administrative assistant Jo Ellen Huffman.
“If you have any needs with the extension office, give us a call at 597-4945 or stop by our office on Market Street,” said Barry.

Carlee Elizabeth West won the Little Miss Title of the DeKalb County Fair Tuesday evening.
West, the six year old daughter of D.J. and Megan Stewart of Smithville, succeeds the retiring Little Miss Kenlee Renae Taylor, the six year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville .
First runner-up in the Little Miss contest was Sydney Keegan Pardo, the four year old daughter of Tony and Whitley Pardo of Smithville.
Second runner-up was McKenzie Faith Sanders, the six year old daughter of James and Misti Sanders of Smithville.
Six year old Arista Isabella Rigsby was third runner-up. She is the daughter of David and Tyroma Rigsby of Lebanon
Fourth runner-up went to Hannah Trapp, the six year old daughter of Jeremy and Jenny Trapp of Smithville
Meanwhile, four year old Avery Agee was crowned Extreme Queen, an award given by Extreme Looks Design Team Salon. Agee is the daughter of Joey and Casey Agee of Dowelltown.
Five year old Kyleigh Marie Ramsey was named Miss Congeniality. She is the daughter of Dewayne and Candy Ramsey of McMinnville
The Miss Photogenic title went to four year old Annabella Eleni Dakas, daughter of John and Mandy Dakas of Smithville.
Six year old Tori Summers, daughter of Robin and Leighann Summers of Smithville, received the pageant’s first ever People’s Choice Award.
Rounding out the top ten were Kylee Raegan Cantrell, the six year old daughter of Paul and Michelle Cantrell of Smithville; Malanna Suzette Brown, six the year old daughter of Heather and Talmadge Brown of Sparta; Ansley Faith Cantrell, the five year old daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell of Smithville; Addison Roller, the six year old daughter of John and Chana Roller of Smithville; and Katherine Dell Gassaway, the six year old daughter of Kelly and Julianna Gassaway of Smithville.
More than thirty contestants were entered in this year’s pageant.
(Top Photo: Little Miss Carlee Elizabeth West)
(Second Photo from Top- left to right, 3rd runner-up Arista Isabella Rigsby, 1st runner-up Sydney Keegan Pardo, Little Miss Carle Elizabeth West, 2nd runner-up McKenzie Faith Sanders, and 4th runner-up Hannah Trapp)
(Bottom Photo- left to right, Extreme Queen Avery Agee, Miss Congeniality Kyleigh Marie Ramsey, Miss Photogenic Annabella Eleni Dakas, and Peoples Choice Tori Summers)

Six year old Holden Craig Trapp of Smithville was crowned Little Mister of the DeKalb County Fair Tuesday evening.
Trapp, son of Amanda and Tony Trapp, succeeds the 2010 Little Mister, Trevor Matthew Kirby, the five year old son of Cyndi and Clent Shehane of Smithville. Trapp also received the distinction of being Mister Photogenic.
First runner-up in the Little Mister contest was Dylan Bogle, the four year old son of Chris and Shana Bogle of Smithville. Bogle also received the pageant’s first ever People’s Choice award.
Four year old Joseph Bristol Redmon, son of Joey and Brittany Redmon of Dowelltown was the second runner-up. Redmon was the pageant’s Mister Manners.
Third runner-up was Landon Speaks, the five year old son of Justin and Donna Speaks of Smithville.
These four boys were the only contestants in the pageant.
(Top Photo: Little Mister and Mr. Photogenic Holden Craig Trapp)
(Bottom Photo: left to right- 3rd runner-up and Mr. Manners Landon Speaks, 1st runner-up and People’s Choice winner Dylan Bogle, Little Mister and Mr. Photogenic Holden Craig Trapp, and 2nd runner-up Joseph Bristol Redmon)

17 year old Katie Sue Haggard of Smithville is the 2011 Fairest of the Fair.
Haggard, daughter of David and Vicki Haggard, succeeds the retiring Queen Amanda Bee Martin of Smithville, the 21 year old daughter of Lynn and the Late Freddie Martin. In addition to being named Fairest of the Fair, Haggard was also chosen Most Photogenic.
Fairest of the Fair Contestants from dwayne page on Vimeo.
17 year old Victoria Dawn Tatrow of Smithville was named first runner-up. She is the daughter of Corey and Vickie Funk and the late Shanna Tatrow.
16 year old Tessa Thomas, daughter of Judy and Troy Thomas of Smithville was named second runner-up in the pageant. She also received the Extreme Queen honor, presented by the Extreme Looks Design Team Salon.
Third runner-up went to Tiffany Celestino, the 17 year old daughter of Tammy Horsley of Smithville.
17 year old Stephanie Carmen Rackley of Smithville, daughter of Will and Angie Meadows and Gordon and Jessica Rackley was named fourth runner-up. Rackley also received Miss Congeniality and the pageant’s first ever People’s Choice award.
These five contestants were the only entries in this year’s pageant.
Meanwhile, there was no cash winner Monday night. The money from Monday night will be given away on Saturday night which means at least $2,000 will be given away Saturday in increments of $1,000 each.
(Top Photo: Fairest of the Fair Katie Sue Haggard)
(Second Photo from Top: left to right, 3rd runner-up Tiffany Celestino, 1srt runner-up Victoria Dawn Tatrow, Fairest of the Fair Katie Sue Haggard, 2nd runner-up Tessa Thomas, and 4th runner-up Stephanie Carmen Rackley)
(Bottom Photo: Extreme Queen Tessa Thomas, Fairest of the Fair and Most Photogenic Katie Sue Haggard, and Miss Congeniality and People’s Choice Stephanie Carmen Rackley)
Rodeo Highlight at Fair Monday Night from dwayne page on Vimeo.
The following events are scheduled for the remainder of the week at the fair:
Tuesday, July 19th: Visit from WSMV’s Snowbird; the Little Mr. and Miss Pageant for contestants ages 4-6 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion with a concert by The Springs to follow; Go-Cart Racing at 6:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and a Horse Show at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Take a stroll down Memory Lane and enjoy nightly entertainment at the Memory Lane Stage in Memory Village, sponsored by DeKalb Community Bank. The DeKalb County Fair Memory Lane Stage Line-Up for Tuesday is as follows:
6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.: Born for This-Zachary Allen
7:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m.: Kingdom Reign-Zachary Allen
Kids Enjoying Water Ball at the Fair from dwayne page on Vimeo.
Wednesday, July 20th: Little Miss Princess Pageant for contestants ages 7-9 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Miss Sweetheart Pageant for those ages 10-12 at the Lions Club Pavilion; Four Wheeler and Motorcycle Racing at 6:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 21st: Senior Citizen Day activities at 9:00 a.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion; 4-H Chick Chain Show at 5:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly barn; Junior Goat Show at 6:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly barn; a Baby Show at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Vintage Fashion Show at the Lions Club Pavilion; and Mud Drag Racing at the T.C. McMillen Arena at 7:00 p.m.; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Cattle Show from dwayne page on Vimeo.
Friday, July 22nd: Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 47 months at 6:00 p.m. followed by DeKalb Idol Final Competition at the Lions Club Pavilion; a Super Truck and Tractor Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and a Demolition Derby/Lawn Mower Derby at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand; $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 23rd: Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at 1:00 p.m.; Gospel singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 6:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and a $1000 cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m.
Train Ride from dwayne page on Vimeo.
One thousand dollars in cash will be given away each night, Monday through Saturday at 9:30 p.m. at the Lion’s Club Pavilion and you must be present to win. If no one presents the winning ticket within three minutes, the money will be saved and given away on Saturday night in increments of $1,000. Your fair admission ticket is your ticket for the cash drawing.
Calf scramble at the DeKalb County Fair from dwayne page on Vimeo.
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available each night for $18.00. Wednesday will be Discount Ride Night- Arm Bands Only for $14.00
Admission to the fair is $3.00 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. Parking is Free!
Every night is T-shirt night! Wear any DeKalb County Fair T-shirt from ANY YEAR and ask for your ticket to win the newest fair T-shirt during the cash giveaway at 9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion. Request tickets at the gate.
Sign up to compete in the DeKalb Idol competition through Thursday backstage at the Lions Club Pavilion from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The registration fee is $10.00. The final competition will be Friday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. following the Toddler Show at the Lion’s Club Pavilion. You could win a $300 cash prize and a $100 People’s Choice Award.
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfair.us.

The 2011 Junior Fair Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is 16 year old Melanie Grace Rush of McMinnville, daughter of Susan and Greg Rush.
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Rush was among 32 young ladies who competed for the crown on the opening night of the DeKalb County Fair on Monday night.
Rush succeeds the retiring Junior Fair Princess, 17 year old Victoria Dawn Tatrow of Smithville, daughter of Corey and Vickie Funk and the late Shanna Tatrow.
The first runner-up was Taylor Cantrell, the 15 year old daughter of Jeff and Deborah Cantrell of Smithville.
Second runner-up was 15 year old Brittany Nicole Wilkerson, daughter of Sean Wilkerson of Lebanon and Michelle Cantrell of Smithville. Wilkerson also received the first ever “People’s Choice” award for this pageant.
14 year old Haley Marie Hale was the third runner-up. She is the daughter of Chad and Melissa Hale of Smithville
The fourth runner-up was Amy Lynn Hastings, the 16 year old daughter of Paulette and Tom Clark and James and Lana Hastings of Liberty.
The “Extreme Queen” sponsored by the Extreme Looks Design Team Salon went to 15 year old Lauren Ashley Medlin, daughter of Greg and Teresa Medlin of Smithville.
15 year old Shauna Faith Taylor, daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville, was named Miss Congeniality.
16 year old Makayla Shea Funk, daughter of Amie Funk of Dowelltown received the Most Photogenic honor.
(Top Photo: Junior Fair Princess Melanie Grace Rush)
(Second Photo from Top: left to right, 3rd runner-up Haley Marie Hale, 1st runner-up Taylor Cantrell, Junior Fair Princess Melanie Grace Rush, 2nd runner-up Brittany Nicole Wilkerson, and 4th runner-up Amy Lynn Hastings)
(Bottom Photo: left to right, Extreme Queen Lauren Ashey Medlin; Miss Congeniality Shauna Faith Taylor, Most Photogenic, Makayla Shea Funk, and People’s Choice Brittany Nicole Wilkerson)