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DCHS Band Finishes Second at Foothills Classic
October 28, 2019
By: Bill Conger
The DeKalb County High School band wrapped up its marching competition season with a second place finish at the 25th Annual Foothills Classic in Seymour, TN. At the contest Saturday (Oct. 26) in East Tennessee, the band performed its “Shades of Latin” show in its band class against McMinn Central and Pigeon Forge.
“The band performed at their peak on Saturday at the Foothills Classic,” says Band Director Tracy Luna. “They were awarded highest scores in visual categories within their class. Musically, they performed a demanding show that met the criteria for excellence within the state adjudication rubric.”
Besides placing second in band, the percussion and color guard took home first place trophies. The Fighting Tiger band also placed first for its visual show and second place in music.
“To be considered at the highest level musically and visually, the composition and drill consistently displays quality components of musical orchestration,” Luna explained. “A superior range of expressive components, musical devices, simultaneous responsibilities, and environmental changes are consistently evident and advanced. A superior range and variety of musical skills are consistently evident and advanced.
Achievement: Superior clarity, uniformity of style and interpretation are consistently demonstrated. Uniformity of tone quality and intonation are consistently demonstrated with highest proficiency. Consistency of timbre and sonority are achieved throughout the performance. Accuracy is consistently achieved. Percussion tuning and quality of sound are consistent and demonstrate the highest quality. Consistent achievement of musical, physical, and environmental challenges is fully compatible with training and effortless.”
In his 5th season as director, Luna says his latest band configuration is the “best one yet.”
“The band has been very competitive this season scoring consistently 1st or 2nd at each contest and has received superior ratings.”
Although the marching band season has concluded, much more is on the horizon.
“We are by no means finished,” Luna says. “The band still has two or more football games, Veterans Day, Christmas concerts, and three Christmas parades to perform in plus other various smaller activities…and that’s just before Christmas.”
Forty Six Pounds of Drugs and Prescriptions Collected During Saturday’s Take Back Day
October 28, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
More than 46 pounds of unwanted, out of date, or no longer needed prescriptions were collected for disposal Saturday in DeKalb County during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Lisa Cripps, local Coordinator of the DeKalb Prevention Coalition, said 30 pounds of prescription drugs and controlled substances were collected in Smithville and 16.4 pounds in Alexandria.
The event was sponsored by the DeKalb Prevention Coalition and supported by the DeKalb County Health Department, DeKalb County Coordinated School Health, and local law enforcement officers and constables.
“Take-Back Days in April and October each year are a safe and easy way to protect your loved ones and to get these drugs out of your home,” added Cripps.
“The reason we do this is because we have found when we work with recovery groups is that a lot of their abuse of medications started from them taking it out of their grandparents’ house or their own medicine cabinets,” said Cripps.
“We advocate Count It, Lock It, Drop It. Count your medications and keep them locked up. You can come by the coalition office at the county complex and pick up a lock box. They are free. You can lock up your medications in these lock boxes,” added Cripps.
“Remember that if your medications are unused, out of date or unwanted you can drop them off in one of our local drop boxes. If you missed Saturday’s take-back event, the county has drop boxes at the City Hall in Alexandria and City Hall in Smithville that are open Monday through Friday each week,” Cripps said.
Smithville “Boo Bash” and other Halloween Events Upcoming This Week
October 27, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Parents and kids looking to trick or treat on Halloween will find plenty of opportunities downtown Smithville, at the County Complex on South Congress Boulevard, and other places around town this week.
It’s the annual “Smithville Boo Bash” Thursday, October 31 from noon until 5:00 p.m.
Some offices in the DeKalb County Courthouse, Smithville City Hall, Smithville Police Department, Justin Potter Library, and participating businesses will have candy and special treats for the children. Offices and businesses around the County Complex and other locations in town will also be participating.
(Click link below to view map of places to trick or treat downtown Smithville during “Boo Bash”)
(Click link below to view map of places to trick or treat in and near the DeKalb County Complex during “Boo Bash”)
Look for the stores and offices with a picture of an orange pumpkin on their windows. Maps are also available at the police department and Justin Potter Library to show parents which businesses will be taking part in the event.
Participating offices and businesses downtown are:
Dr. Starla Meigs, Smithville Review, Justin Potter Library, Headlines Salon, Fast Pace (tent), Smithville Police Department, City Hall, Gotro Surveying, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Jackie Smith State Farm Insurance Office, DeKalb County Florist, DeKalb County Insurance, Refuge Church, Keith Blair Law Office, Elevate Nutrition, Josh Isaac, The Vintage Owl, Fiddlers’ Café, First Bank, Rick’s Hair & Body Reflections, Time Traveler’s Outfitters, Jamie A. Boutique, Tony Luna Lake Homes, Savvy Scrubs, Fluty’s, Monogramming by Sheri, Vester Parsley Law Office, The Market on Main, Insta Cash, Jeremy Trapp Law Office, Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, D & S Specialtees, Gentleman’s Barber, Sober Living, Elliott Cannon Master Barber, Atnip Chiropractic Clinic, Regions Bank, Middle Tennessee Taekwondo, Board of Education, DeKalb Sheriff’s Department, Mingy Bryant Law Office, DeKalb Title, Bates Apparel, Haven of Hope, Marilyn’s Hair Yeah, E911 Dispatch Center, DeKalb Courthouse Offices including Chamber of Commerce, Drug Court, Clerk & Master, County Mayor, and Circuit Court Clerk. Be sure to enter the courthouse through the second floor entrance. Do not enter through the first floor basement due to Early Voting.
Participating offices and businesses in or near the DeKalb County Complex on South Congress Boulevard are:
DeKalb County Ace Hardware, the Mike Foster Multi-Purpose Center, Senior Citizens Center, UT/TSU Extension Office, Prospect (Sun Room), Chamber of Commerce Office, DeKalb Prevention Coalition Office, H.G. Staffing Office, UCHRA Offices, DeKalb County Register of Deeds Office, DeKalb County Trustee Office, DeKalb County Assessor of Property Office, DeKalb County Clerk Office, Custom Collision Repair, and the On The Way Convenience Market.
Middle Tennessee Taekwondo will also be hosting a Carnival Costume Contest.
For more information call Beth Adcock at the Smithville Police Department at 615-597-8210 extension 1 or check out the police department’s face book page for details at https://www.facebook.com/SmithvillePoliceDepartment..
This event is sponsored by the Smithville Police Department and the Smithville City Hall.
During the Smithville Boo Bash, the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber will be sponsoring the Best Costume Contest for Smithville businesses/offices. So take a picture with your phone and send it to 615-464-7760 by 1 PM on October 31st. First, second, and third place winners will be presented a “Smithville Boo Bash Best Costume” award, media recognition, and most important — “bragging rights!”
Other upcoming Halloween events are as follows:
*Hallelujah Festival Thursday, October 31 from 4-7 p.m. at the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church at 1850 Allen Ferry Road, Smithville. Everyone is welcome. Costumes are welcome. Its family friendly. Enjoy games with prizes, inflatable rock wall, photo booth, trick or treating, snacks, and more. Safe family fun for all!
*Come fall in love with Jesus at Temple Baptist Church. They will hand out candy from 5-8 p.m. on October 31 or until the candy runs out. Come join us on the corner of Anthony Avenue and Miller Road.
*Salem Baptist Church invites you to come trick or treat in Liberty on Halloween night ! Park at the church and enjoy your night with your family. We will be having a trunk or treat event at the church from 5PM-8PM with a “walk through experience” called “The Choice”. This Halloween, come to LIberty! For more information visit us online at www.sbcliberty.com
*Calvary Baptist Church, 830 Foster Road, Smithville will have Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31st from 5:30-7:30 p.m..Everyone welcome
*Halloween Treats at the Banks Cumberland Presbyterian Church 2933 Banks Pisgah Road, Smithville October 31 from 5 until 7 p.m.. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, popcorn, water and sweet treats. Stop by and see them.
*The New Home Missionary Baptist Church at the corner of New Home Road and Short Mountain Highway invite you to Trunk or Treat on Saturday, November 2 from 4-5 p.m.
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