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07-30-2003
County property tax rate raised to
1.97 percent
County property tax rate raised to 1.97 percent
By DEWAIN E. PEEK, OCN staff The state budget problem has trickled down to the county level. In an attempt to avoid raising taxes, the state cut back on sharing revenue with local governments. Now, local governments are replacing those missing funds by raising taxes. Overton County is no exception. During the regular meeting held Monday, July 28, the County Commission voted 12-3 to raise the property tax levy to 1.97 percent, up .28 from last year's 1.69. Commissioners Ben Danner, Shaun Hale, and John E. Phillips voted against the rate. Before the tax levy vote, the legislative body approved appropriation resolutions. Adopted with a 12-3 votes was making appropriations for County General, Courthouse and Jail Maintenance, Solid Waste, Drug Fund, Highway Fund, and Debt Service for fiscal year 2003-2004. The County General appropriation was set at 1.01, up from .88 last year; Debt Service was set at .21, up from .11 last year; Solid Waste was set at .10, up from .05 last year; and the Highway Fund was set at .05, the same as last year. Commissioners Hale, Phillips, and Alan Atnip voted against the resolution. A motion was made to set the General Purpose School and Central Cafeteria Fund appropriation at .65, but the proposal failed 7-8. Commissioners Shaun Hale and Gary Hollars notified the County Commission that they had a conflict of interest, but that they still wished to vote on the appropriation. Commissioners Hale, Hollars, Danner, Phillips, Randall Boswell, Stanley Carter Jr., and Jean Moore voted for the resolution; and Commissioners Gail Arney, Alan Atnip, David Dorminey, Donald Jeff Keyes, Frank Martin, Chris Neal, Grant Pennington, and Johnie Webb voted no. A resolution was then adopted to set the school system's appropriation at .60, the same as last year, with Commissioners Boswell and Danner voting no. The meeting recessed for a short time so Overton County School Board, whose members were present, could have a called meeting to approve an alternate budget. The Board approved its budget, and the Overton County Legislative Body meeting resumed. Director of Schools Bill Needham addressed the Commission to inform them of the changes in the new budget, which involved using fund balance money, a measure the State Legislature has allowed for in times of cutbacks to county funding. A retirement resolution was adopted to authorize prior service for county employees. The Commission adopted a resolution for the state's litter grant program. The county's appropriation for this year is $38,754. Charlotte Elder was appointed to the Library Board. Sheriff Bud Swallows was appointed to the E-911 Board to replace Kelly Hull, the former sheriff, who has resigned from the board. Approved as notaries at-large were David Howard, Albert Jenkins, David F. Winningham, Kelly Williams, Kathy Winningham, Ginger Walker, Angel Payne, and Reba Spears. The meeting adjourned.
Calendar announced for 2003-2004 school year Overton County School System has announced the following school calendar for the 2003-2004 school year. The schedule was approved by the School Board on March 4. Dates and activities are as follows: July 30 ÐÊTeacher In-Service (county-wide mandated at Livingston Academy at 8 a.m. with Health Fair beginning at 7 a.m.); July 31 ÐÊStudent Registration (Abbreviated #1); August 1 Ð Discretionary Administrative Day #1 (no students); August 4 Ð First full day for students; September 1 ÐÊLabor Day Holiday (no school); October 6-17 ÐÊFall Break; November 26 Ð Discretionary Administrative Day #2
(no students); November 27-28 ÐÊThanksgiving Holidays (no school); December 19 ÐÊAbbreviated Day #2; December 22-January 2 Ð Christmas Break; January 19 Ð Discretionary Administrative Day #3 (no students); February 16 ÐÊDiscretionary Administrative Day #5 (no students); March 15-26 ÐÊSpring Break; April 9 ÐÊDiscretionary Administrative Day #4 (no students); May 28 ÐÊStock-Piled Staff Development Day #1; May 29 ÐÊLast Day of School (Abbreviated Day #3). The school year will include 12 snow days and one stockpiled staff development day. The Board intends that any snow days in excess of the amount of days stockpiled will be made up during the first week of Spring Break, March 15-19.
2003 Overton County Fair Pageants Baby pageants held Thursday at Fairgrounds
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Toddler Pageant held last week at Fairgrounds
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Tiny Tot King and Queen crowned
Ashley Hunter/OCN staff The 2003 Tiny Tot King and Queen contest was held at Overton County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 25. On hand were, front row from left, 2nd runner-up Zachery Smith, son of Brent and Robbi Smith, 2nd runner-up Kayln Conner, daughter of Ben Conner and Scott and Kelli Ray, 2002 Tiny Tot Queen Katlyn Ray, daughter of Chris and Shannon Ray, 2003 Tiny Tot Queen Lakyn Breanne Conner, daughter of Jimmy and Julie Conner, 2003 Tiny Tot King Carter Hayes, son of Curtis and Julie Hayes, 2002 Tiny Tot King Justin Rogers, son of Richard and Crystal Rogers, 1st runner-up Kyra LaRue, daughter of Steven and Tammy LaRue, and 1st runner-up Hunter Poston, son of Bobby and Tina Poston. Congratulating the winners were, back row, Pauletta Brady and Tim McGill, of Livingston Regional Hospital, sponsor of the pageant.
Laiton Pigg crowned Little Miss
Ashley Hunter/OCN staff Winners of the Little Miss Pageant held at Overton County Fairgrounds last Friday are, from left, 1st runner-up Tiffany Waddell, daughter of Rick and Fredia Waddell, 2003 Overton County Little Miss Laiton Pigg, daughter of Joe and Cindy Pigg, 2002 Little Miss Hallie Thompson, daughter of Bennie and Lori Thompson, and 2nd runner-up McKenzie Poston, daughter of Michael and Tabatha Poston. Congratulating the girls was Tim McGill, representing Livingston Regional Hospital, the pageant sponsor.
Amanda Ryan Schlacta wins Junior Miss
Ashley Hunter/OCN staff Placing in the Junior Miss Pageant held at Overton County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 25 are, from left, 2nd runner-up Holly Clough, daughter of Frank and Karen Clough, 1st runner-up Toni Coleman, daughter of Scott and Debbie Coleman, and 2003 Overton County Junior Miss Amanda Ryan Schlachta, daughter of Michael and Tracy Sircy, and 2002 Junior Miss Savannah Vaughn, daughter of Tim and Tonya Vaughn. Congratulating them is Tim McGill, of Livingston Regional Hospital, sponsor of the event.
Jessica Savage crowned 2003 Fairest of the Fair
Dewain E. Peek/OCN staff The 2003 Overton County Fairest of the Fair Pageant was held at Overton County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26. Winners are, from left, 1st Runner-Up Nikita Beaty, daughter of David and Penny Beaty, 2002 Fairest of the Fair Christen Cates, 2003 Overton County Fairest of the Fair Jessica Savage, daughter of Rick and Marsha Savage, and 2nd Runner-Up Danielle Thrasher, daughter of Mike and Michelle Bowman and David and Beverly Thrasher.
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