DeKalb Fire and Health Departments Participate in Weight Loss Challenge

November 6, 2019
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Volunteer Fire Fighters at DeKalb Fire Department and employees at DeKalb County Health Department recently participated in a 12 week worksite wellness challenge. During the 12 week challenge, employees learned about healthy eating, managing stress and learning how to enjoy their food while eating less. Eleven volunteers from the fire department participated in this challenge and lost over 64 pounds and 24 inches as a group, with the top male and female receiving prizes for their efforts. Twelve employees from the health department lost over 30 pounds and 26 inches as a group.

By taking on this challenge, DeKalb Fire Department and DeKalb County Health Department is encouraging their volunteers/employees to live healthy and happy lives. This is the first year the fire department has partnered with the DeKalb County Health Department to sponsor a worksite wellness challenge. This is also the first year DCHD staff have participated in their own challenge. DCHD staff would like to congratulate everyone who participated.

If you have questions about the worksite wellness program or are interested in hosting your own, call the DeKalb County Health Department at 615-597-7599.

November 6, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Don Rigsby, a Senior Master Sergeant now retired from the US Air Force and the 118th Airlift Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard in Nashville, will be the guest speaker at the 2019 Chamber Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday morning, November 26.

The breakfast will be held from 7 AM to 8 AM at the DeKalb County Complex Community Theatre, 712 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville.  Doors open at 6:30 AM.

Rigsby retired from the United States Air Force on July 1, 1998 after more than 31 years of active and reserve military service including duty in Southeast Asia in 1968 through 1969. Upon his retirement from the Air Force, Rigsby was the Recruiting and Retention Supervisor for the Tennessee Air National Guard.

Rigsby’s wife Bonnie will entertain with special music for the program.

Local Boy Scout Troop #347 will present the flags. Leaders from our community will lead prayers for our Children and Families, Health and Healing of our Communities, and Military and Emergency Response Personnel making this a meaningful and memorable experience. A delicious breakfast will be prepared by Jason Evans, head chef of The Inn at Evins Mill.

Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased from the Chamber Board of Directors or emailing Chamber Director Suzanne Williams at: swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org or texting her at: 615-464-7760.  They will be glad to hold your tickets and have you pay at the door.

“Everyone is invited to attend this special and inspirational annual community event. Please join us as we give thanks to God for His abundant blessings upon our county and for His guidance as we move forward into the future,” said Williams.

November 6, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Coalition has a dog named “Spot” available for adoption.

“Spot” is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week”.

Emmaly Bennett with Spot from dwayne page on Vimeo.

“ Spot is a 5 year old Australian Shepherd mix. He really wants a couch to sleep on and someone to rub his belly. Spot is great with kids and doesn’t seem to mind other dogs,” said Shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.

To adopt “Spot” stop by the shelter Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 12pm-4pm or Saturday from 10am-12pm. The telephone number is 615-597-3647 (DOGS). Also visit facebook and instagram .

Located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

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