The Big Dawg Toss Corn Hole Tournament, organized by the Joe Black Effort animal rescue group, was held at Greenbrook Park Saturday. The event was a success, as a large crowd of spectators watched six teams compete.
Food of all kinds was available, served by Joe Black Effort volunteers, while guitarist Michal Bailey entertained the crowd with selections that he played and sang, many of which he had composed. Several copies of his first CD were purchased, and Mr. Bailey donated half the money received to the Joe Black Effort.
              -The Teams-
•"The Corndogs" - Bradley Miller and Tyree Cripps -First Place-
•"Swope Dog E Dog" - Lon and Carol Swope  -Second Place-
•"The Pink Peonies" - Rene' Stufano and Emmaly Bennett -Third Place-
•"Hearts & Daggers" - Tiffany and Heather Scott
•"Bosom Buddies" - Page Adcock and Christen Cox
•"Blazing Bakers" - Maureen Pasternak and Karma Krelle
The winning Smithville teens' parents are Michael and Dee Dee Miller, and Scott and Gina Cripps. The boys each took home a framed confederate flag plaque valued at $25 and donated by Jim Wood, one of the Joe Black Effort volunteers who handled registrations for the event.
The Joe Black Effort wishes to thank the following sponsors for providing funds or products for the tournament, DeKalb Market, Tangles Salon and Spa, Graphic Designs and Advertising, Smithville Review, WJLE radio, DeKalb Community Bank, Bert's BBQ and the Smithville Donut Shop.
 The next Joe Black Effort pet adoption will be held on Sept. 28 and the last Saturday of each month thereafter. Dogs and cats will be available, as well as information about becoming a volunteer, a foster and/or a member of the Joe Black Effort family.
Tractor Supply at 620 W. Broad Street in Smithville hosts the event. For more information, call 464-LOVE.
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