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FISHING FUN — It was a great day for a fishing trip for the large turnout of youngsters (and many adults) who par-ticipated in Saturday’s 22nd Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at Reelfoot Lake. Among the many youngsters who lined the pond at the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge

were (from left) 4-year-old Vivian May, 6-year-old Jalen Driver, 7-year-old Hamilton May and 9-year-old Aspen May. The three siblings and their cousin, all of Union City, kept a close eye on their lines while enjoy-ing near-ideal weather conditions for their fishing trip.

PITCH PERFECT — It was hard to tell who was having more fun at the dunking booth in Samburg Saturday, the pitchers or the victims. Chloe Archie, 12, takes aim at the target in an attempt to dunk her friend, 15-year-old Austin Thompson, both

of Samburg. The dunking booth was one of several attractions set up during Saturday’s Second Annual Samburg Family Fun Day in the city park. There was also karaoke, an inflatable ride and plenty of hamburgers and hot dogs to go around.

NASHVILLE — To ensure that special events are celebrated safely, the State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans of legislation passed in 2011 concerning sky lanterns. They are to be operated only by licensed fireworks professionals.

Sky lanterns, also known as Chinese lanterns or wish lanterns, are unmanned airborne paper lanterns fueled by flame. According to TCA § 68-104-101(9), they are special fireworks, and can be purchased and used only by individuals with a professional license (certified flame effect operator, certified outdoor display operator or certi-fied proximate pyrotechnic operator). The general pub-lic cannot purchase or use sky lanterns. If found in the possession of someone who does not have a pro-fessional license issued by the State Fire Marshal, sky lanterns can be confiscated and later destroyed.

Potential problems asso-ciated with using these air-borne lanterns include igni-tion of combustible materi-als (grass, trees, rooftops or other materials) when they fall from the sky, as well as a possible livestock hazard when animals con-sume the remains of the lanterns. This time of year also poses an additional hazard because many areas of the state might be expe-riencing drier conditions that could intensify risk of damage by sky lanterns.

Abiding by this law can help safeguard Tennesseans from fire injury and prop-

erty loss. To further ensure safety, the State Fire Marshal’s Office advises citizens to enjoy fireworks by attending public dis-plays conducted by trained professionals.

For information on mak-ing your home fire-safe, download and print the State Fire Marshal’s home fire safety checklist at http://tn.gov/fire/fsk/docu-ments/checklist.pdf.

Reminder: Only licensed professionals can operate sky lanterns in Tennessee

HOME GUTTED — Firefighters worked amid hot and humid conditions Tuesday night at the scene of a fire that heavily damaged a home at 520 West Washington Ave. in Union City, which was occupied by Chad Bell and owned by David O. Bell of Union City. The Union City Fire Department was dispatched at 5:38 p.m. to a report of a fully-involved structure fire and firefighters arrived on the scene to find heavy smoke showing and fire visible through some windows. Intense heat inside the burning structure hampered firefighters as they attempted to gain entry and they fought the fire for about an hour before it was reported under control. A house

next door at 524 West Washington Ave. sustained some damage due to heat from the blaze and Union City Fire Chief Kelly Edmison said firefighters did an excellent job protecting surrounding homes in the residential area. Union City firefighters were assisted Tuesday night by Rives and Martin firefighters. Several Union City and Rives firefighters were evaluated at the scene by ambulance personnel due to heat-related problems and one firefighter sustained a minor injury. Traffic in the area was rerouted by police as firefighters worked. Firefighters remained on the scene until midnight. The fire remains under investigation. (Photo by Derrick O’Dell)