Six construction companies have bid on the new Sligo bridge project
The Tennessee Department of Transportation opened bids today (Friday)
Contractors submitting bids are as follows:
Massman Construction Company: $38,903,917
OCCI, INC: $39,337,790
Charles Blalock & Sons, INC.: $39,587,579
C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC.: $40,064,372
Bell & Associates Construction, L.P.: $53,376,504
Wright Brothers Construction Company, INC.: $57,499,874
The bid has not yet been awarded. According to Jennifer A. Flynn, TDOT Regional Community Relations Officer it takes a while to go through the entire letting. “Although we know who has the low bid on this contract, it will not be officially awarded for at least two weeks, said Flynn in an email to WJLE. ” Headquarters goes over the low bids to make sure everything is okay before they officially award contracts, and they have a month to do this. It usually doesn’t take that long, but in the case of the complicated Sligo Bridge project, they may need the entire time,” said Flynn.
Meanwhile, two companies have bid on a flashing beacon for U.S. 70 and State Route 83 near Kilgore’s Restaurant.
Contractors submitting bids are:
Stansell Electric Company, INC: $33,174
S & W Contracting Company, INC: $33,320
TDOT has not yet awarded the bid
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Larry Hale
64 year old Larry Hale died Saturday at DeKalb Community Hospital. Born in Detroit Michigan, he was a resident of Short Mountain Road, Smithville. Hale was worked in maintenance at Federal-Mogul in Smithville and was a veteran of Vietnam having served in the Army and earning the Purple Heart. The funeral will be Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home. Dennis Ellis, Nick Pelham, and Chad Hale will officiate. Burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Hale was preceded in death by his parents, Shelah (Duck) Hale and Jewell Bryson Hale Melton; his step dad, Frank Melton; his wife, Brenda Hale and his brother, Freddy Hale. He is survived by two daughters, Kristie and husband Charles Nokes and Shelia and husband Chris Ellis of the Short Mountain Community. Four granddaughters, Olivia and Travis Neal, Lyndsey Miller, Ashlyn Ellis, and Lilly Ellis. One great granddaughter, Caroline Neal. Siblings, Brenda and Gerald Motley, Harry and Eddena Hale, and James and Marilyn Hale all of the Short Mountain Community. Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Patrick Randall Wilson Fults
One month old Patrick Randall Wilson Fults of Liberty died early Saturday morning at his residence. The funeral will be Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. B.J. Thomason will officiate and burial will be in the Nichols and Fults Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until the service at 4:00 p.m. The child was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Roy Wesley Fults; his maternal grandfather, Jr. Randall Smith; and an aunt, Pat Fults. Survivors include his parents, Jeffery Fults and Maranda Smith of Liberty. One brother, Kenny LeAllen Fults of Woodbury. Two sisters, Keegyan Leigh Rutland of Liberty and Mardee Juliet Diane Fults of Norene. Paternal grandmother, Martha Fults of Smithville, maternal grandmother, Mary Smith of Smithville. Great grandmother, Louise Smith of Smithville. Seven aunts and uncles, Russell and Helen Fults and Ricky and Janie Fults all of Liberty, Wesley “Bull” Fults of Woodbury, Jacky Fults, Jeff and Diane Hardin, Amanda and Ralph McIntyre, and Josh McCowen all of Smithville. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins survive. The family asks that donations please be made to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home to help with burial expenses, in lieu of flowers. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Sarah Anne Colwell Wins Junior Miss
Twelve year old Sarah Anne Colwell of Smithville is the new Junior Miss of the Spring Blossom Pageant, which was held Saturday night at the DCHS gym and sponsored by the Smithville Women’s Club.
Colwell, daughter of Christie and Trent Colwell, succeeds the 2012 Junior Miss Liz Abigail Qualls of Smithville, the fifteen year old daughter of Brad and Kim Trapp and Jason and Stormy Qualls.
First runner-up in the pageant was Morgan Faith Green of Smithville, the thirteen year old daughter of Suzanne and Jon Harrison. Morgan was also named Miss Congeniality.
Twelve year old Addison Grace Oakley of Liberty was second runner-up. She is the daughter of Lisa and Clark Oakley. Addison also received the title of Miss Photogenic.
Destiny Danielle Franklin of Smithville, the thirteen year old daughter of Jennifer and Charlie Ware was named third runner-up.
Fourteen year old Mary Elizabeth Murray of Smithville, daughter and Angel Brown and Dwight Murray was the fourth runner-up
A total of twelve young ladies participated in the pageant. Other participants were Alexis KaSara Davis, thirteen year old daughter of Angela and Scott Davis of Smithville; Kyra Orlando, fourteen year old daughter of Shellie Bain and Shane Orlando of Smithville; Abigail Hope Taylor, twelve year old daughter of Cindy and Ken Taylor of Smithville; Kyleigh Alexis White of Alexandria, twelve year old daughter of Emily and Andy Turbeville and Kenny White; Casey Elizabeth Vickers, fourteen year old daughter of Wanda Sue and Joseph Vickers of Liberty; Miranda Nicole Davis, thirteen year old daughter of Nicole and Robert Bruhn of Smithville; and Emily Hope Burklow, twelve year old daughter of Shan and Andy Burklow of Dowelltown.
(Top Photo: 4th runner-up Mary Elizabeth Murray, 2nd runner-up Addison Grace Oakley, Junior Miss Sarah Anne Colwell, 1st runner-up Morgan Faith Green, 3rd runner-up Destiny Danielle Franklin)
(Middle Photo: Miss Photogenic Addison Grace Oakley and Miss Congeniality Morgan Faith Green)
(Bottom Photo: Junior Miss Sarah Anne Colwell)
Little Miss Title Goes to Annabella Eleni Dakas
Six year old Annabella Eleni Dakas of Smithville is the 2013 Little Miss of the annual spring pageant sponsored by the Smithville Women’s Club.
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She was crowned Saturday night at the DCHS gym.
Dakas, daughter of Amanda and John Dakas, succeeds the retiring Little Miss Isabella Faith Rackley, the five year old daughter of Jessica and Gordon Rackley of Smithville. Annabella was also named Miss Photogenic.
Six year old Laina Renee Winfree, daughter of Stacy and Mark Winfree of Smithville, was named first runner-up.
Second runner-up went to Kaylee Brooke Kent, four year old daughter of Beth and Kevin Kent of Dowelltown.
Third runner-up was Ansley Faith Cantrell, six year old daughter and Amee and Tony Cantrell of Smithville
Six year old Macy Lynn Anderson was fourth runner-up. She is the six year old daughter of Tabitha and Bobby Joe Anderson of Smithville.
The title of Miss Personality went to Addison Grace Miller, six year old daughter and Amy and Josh Miller of Smithville.
Rounding out the top ten in no particular order are Adison Jade Summers, five year old daughter of Jennifer and Josh Summers of Smithville; Brianna Nicole Carr, the four year old daughter of Sherry Hattaway and Kyle Carr of Smithville; Addison Grace Miller, six year old daughter of Amy and Josh Miller of Smithville; Kora Lin Kilgore, six year old daughter of Ginda and John Kilgore of Smithville; and Madison Dawson, six year old daughter of Jamie and Jarred Dawson of Smithville.
The pageant featured eighteen contestants. Other participants were Briar Williams, six year old daughter of Heather Keyt of Smithville; Addison Isabella Kyle, six year old daughter of Kimberly and Jamie Kyle of Dowelltown; Bryna Mae Pelham, six year old daughter of Karen and Jason Pelham of Smithville; Leah Elisabeth Trapp, four year old daughter of Jenny and Jeremy Trapp of Smithville; Brooklyn Ann Ponder, six year old great granddaughter of Peggy and Brownie Barnes of Smithville; Kerriann Van Dyne, six year old daughter of Yvonne and Timothy Van Dyne of Smithville; Keara McKinsey Milligan, six year old daughter of Cyndi and Josh Milligan of Smithville; and Hannah Aldino, five year old daughter of Sarai and Rigo Aldino of Smithville
(Top Photo: 4th runner-up Macy Lynn Anderson, 2nd runner-up Kaylee Brooke Kent; Little Miss Annabella Eleni Dakas, 1st runner-up Laina Renee Winfree, 3rd runner-up Ansley Faith Cantrell)
(Middle Photo: Miss Photogenic Annabella Eleni Dakas and Miss Personality Addison Grace Miller)
(Bottom Photo: Little Miss: Annabella Eleni Dakas)
Jacob Marlin Stewart Crowned Little Mister
Four year old Jacob Marlin Stewart was crowned Little Mister of the annual spring pageant held Saturday at the DeKalb County High School gym, sponsored by the Smithville Women’s Club
Stewart, the son of Megan and D.J. Stewart of Smithville, succeeds the 2012 Little Mister, Carter Matthew-Mikel Benson of Smithville, the six year old son of Karey and Chris Benson.
Six year old Bradley Jae Pelham, was named first runner-up in the pageant. He is the son of Karen and Jason Pelham of Smithville
Conner Preston McClure was the second runner-up. He is the six year old son of Amanda and Jimmy McClure of Smithville
Third runner-up went to Skyler Chase Sullivan of Smithville, the five year old son of Charity Sullivan and the late Jamie Sullivan. Skylar also received the title of Mister Personality
Andrew Jackson Dakas was fourth runner-up. He is the six year old son of Mandy and John Dakas of Smithville. Andrew was also named Mister Photogenic.
These were the only contestants in this pageant.
(Top Photo: Little Mister: Jacob Marlin Stewart)
(Middle photo: 4th runner-up Andrew Jackson Dakas, 2nd runner-up Conner Preston McClure, Little Mister Jacob Marlin Stewart, 1st runner-up Bradley Jae Pelham, and 3rd runner-up Skyler Chase Sullivan)
(Bottom Photo: Mister Personality Skyler Chase Sullivan and Mister Photogenic Andrew Jackson Dakas)
Representative Weaver Votes to Reduce Sales Tax on Food
State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver said Friday during her “Coffee and Conversations” town hall meeting in Smithville that she voted for cutting the state sales tax on groceries to five percent but believes that’s as low as it should go.
In fact the state House unanimously approved Governor Bill Haslam’s proposal to cut the state’s sales tax on groceries. State Representative Mark Pody joined Weaver in voting for the bill.
If the plan is approved by the Senate, the state’s tax on groceries will drop by a quarter percentage point, to 5 percent. Lawmakers last year enacted a cut of the same amount.
The state’s sales tax on non food items is 7 percent.
The tax reduction is projected to cost the state about $23 million in state revenue — or an average annual tax savings of about $3.56 for each Tennessean.
“It’ll be a flat 5% and I think that is probably where it is going to stay. I don’t think I can support it below that,” said Representative Weaver. “We’re eliminating a lot of taxes, which is good. Its made Tennessee very attractive to people to come and live here. But I believe everybody should have some skin in the game on taxes and the food tax is the only way we can do that at this point. We’ve got to have revenue in or we can’t pay for some of the things people are used to having,” said Representative Weaver.
The companion bill is awaiting a vote in the Senate Finance Committee and is not expected to find much opposition.
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County to host two application meetings for the 2014 build
Do you dream of owning your own home? Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is making plans to build another affordable, safe and decent home with a local family.
There will two opportunities to learn more at an Informational Meeting and Application Fair. Please come either Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. OR Saturday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the Methodist Family Life Center next to Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in downtown Smithville. Families will receive information about the Habitat Program and assistance to complete the application.
To qualify, applicants must meet the following basic criteria:
1. Be a DeKalb County resident for at least 1 year prior to April, 2013.
2. Be a U.S. Citizen or have permanent resident alien status.
3. Have a housing need. For example, current conditions may be overcrowded, unsanitary, unsafe, temporary or cost prohibitive.
4.Have an ability to pay. Applicants must provide proof of income and ability to pay a monthly mortgage.
5.Be willing to partner. Qualified families will participate in budgeting and home maintenance classes as well as help in the construction of their own home.
If you cannot attend either meeting on April 23 or May 4, please call 615-215-8181 and leave your name and phone number. A Habitat volunteer will contact you to provide additional information and perhaps mail an application to you.
To be considered, completed and signed applications must be postmarked by Friday, May 31, 2013.
The purpose of Habitat is to build houses and sell them at no profit and no interest to families who could not otherwise afford their own home. This Christian ministry is financed through private donations using volunteer labor and donated materials whenever possible.
Lonnie Lee Brown
51 year old Lonnie Lee Brown of Smithville died Friday at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a factory worker. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Robert Shepphard will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Brown was preceded in death by his mother, Margie Jane Brown; brothers, Carl Freeman Brown; John Ricky Brown, and Roscoe J Brown; and a sister, Judy Brown. Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Carol Brown of Smithville. Two children, Lonnie JB Brown and Shanna Marie Brown both of Smithville. Grandchildren, Lilly Ann Brown and Rebecca Lee Brown. Father, J.B. Brown of Celina. Sisters, Joan Marie McCormick of Gainesboro and Dorothy Sanders of Smithville. Brothers, Glen Brown, David Bruce Brown, Enoch Lee Brown, and Curtis Wayne Brown all of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers.
Three Men Injured in Traffic Accident at Blue Springs
Three men were injured in a two vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in the Blue Springs Community in front of the Bethel Methodist Church
57 year old Norman Hendrix of Dowelltown and 64 year old Eddie Malone of Smithville were transported to DeKalb Community Hospital by DeKalb EMS. 47 year old Jeffery Stubbe of Smithville was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle.
Trooper Craig Wilkerson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WJLE that Stubbe was driving a 2002 Nissan Altima south on Blue Springs Road when he apparently failed to yield to a 2003 GMC Sierra, driven by Hendrix who was east on Bethel Road. Malone was a passenger with Hendrix. After impact at the intersection, Hendrix’ truck rolled over at least once and came to rest upright on its wheels. All three men were cited for not wearing their seatbelts.