Storm-torn town to get new sports complex
by Associated Press
Published: October 11,2011
Tags: athletics, community development, disaster, disaster recovery, hail, natural disaster, rain, real estate, severe weather, sports, sportsplex, storms, tornadoes, Weather, wind
SMITHVILLE — The Town of Smithville is planning to renovate the local sportsplex as the area continues to recover from an April 27 tornado.
Smithville Mayor Gregg Kennedy tells WTVA-TV the town plans to offer baseball, softball and T-ball to kids once work is completed on two fields at the Johnny Noe Sports Plex.
Kennedy says the goal is to get two ball fields ready to play ball by March 1. He says FEMA will pay 75 percent of the cost with the state and town splitting the remaining 25 percent.
Kennedy says plans are to add some extra playground facilities for younger children.
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