DeKalb Foster Children Need Help During the Holidays

November 4, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Once again the Christmas season is approaching. As you know, not all children this year will take part in a celebration with their own families.

A child who has been taken out of abusive or neglectful homes may be sharing Christmas with a family of strangers. Many of these children may wonder if Santa Claus has received their new address and if he will be bringing gifts to them. This year, there are over 812 children in the Upper Cumberland who are in state’s custody and approximately 63 of those children are from DeKalb County and they need your help.

The Santa for all Season group is requesting assistance with funds to support these children during the season of giving. This provides assistance to foster and underprivileged children all year. Jodi Dennis has graciously agreed to partner with the Santa for all Season.

If you or your organization is willing to help provide funds, please contact Annette Greek or make checks payable to Santa for all Season and send to the following address:

Annette Greek, 1101 South College Street, Smithville, TN 37166.

November 4, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom will be honored in a special Veterans Day program Monday morning, November 11 at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center at 101 Church Street hosted by the American Legion Post #122.

The program begins at 9:30 a.m. and will not be at the county complex this year due to a scheduling conflict.

The entertainment will be by the DCHS Chorus and Band.

John Davis, Middle Tennessee Vice Commander of the American Legion, will be the guest speaker.

After the program, the audience will gather at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the courthouse for placement of a wreath.

For more information contact Ronnie Redmon at 615-597-6240.

November 4, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, November 25 from noon until 5 p.m. at the County Complex Senior Citizens Center inside the Bloodmobile.

All donors will be given a “Get in the Game For Life” long sleeve t-shirt and their names entered for a chance to win a $200 Target Gift Certificate

To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalb or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com.

Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL and drink additional water and bring a photo ID.

Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals

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