Local Businessman to Support Smithville Police Department Fundraiser for Martha Melching

October 30, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The Smithville Police Department is getting great community support in its effort to raise money for DeKalb Middle School Guidance Counselor Martha Melching who is seven months pregnant and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

Chief Mark Collins said one businessman in particular, Dewain Hendrixson of DeKalb County Ace Hardware has pledged to match the donations raised by members of the Smithville Police Department in this year’s No-Shave November event.

Participating officers will be letting their beards grow in November as part of an annual nationwide cancer awareness campaign

This year’s observance locally will be in memory of the late Karen Jacobs and all proceeds will go to the Martha Melching Fund.

All officers who choose to participate will make a cash donation.

Chief Collins said he appreciates all donations for this cause and is especially grateful to Hendrixson for his pledge of support.

If any other business or individual would like to match funds raised by the police officers for this effort contact the Police Department at 615-597-8210.

“At some point in time almost everyone will personally know someone afflicted with cancer. It is a privilege to work alongside fellow officers who care enough to try to make a difference,” said Chief Collins.

As the participants let their beards grow, family and friends are encouraged to join the campaign and become more educated about cancer prevention, saving lives, and helping those fighting cancer.

“You will soon see some Smithville police officers that could use a shave, but it’s for a good cause,” said Captain Steven Leffew. “Many of our officers are very enthusiastic to take part in the fundraiser. I’m very proud to work beside such caring people,” he said.

October 30, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Coalition presents Doggie Trick or Treat today (Tuesday, October 30) from 5-7 p.m. at 110 West Walnut Street downtown Smithville. A Dog Costume Contest will be held at 6 p.m. and a 1^st place prize will be awarded. Costumes not necessary to trick or treat. Happy Howl-O-Ween

October 30, 2018
By: Bill Conger

The DeKalb County High School Band made the magic of “Phantom of the Opera” come alive on the marching field at Saturday’s (October 27) Foothills Classic in Seymour, TN.

“They came home with 1st place in their respective class and were close in numbers to other much bigger bands,” says DCHS Band Director Tracy Luna. “Percussion and color guard both were awarded 2nd place to end their competitive seasons.”

The band has taken home a first place finish in all of its contests this year in middle Tennessee. This was the first time Luna and Assistant Director Jonathan Holland had taken the band to the east Tennessee contest.

“The judges used the Tennessee Bandmaster’s Association judges’ sheets that utilize a rubric system of evaluation,” Luna explained. “So, essentially these sheets are supposed to represent a more objective snapshot of the band’s overall performance.

Often, these competitions are skewed toward the bigger bands, but the Fighting Tiger Marching Band held their own in their third consecutive 1st place finish. These accolades come with just under half the band being brand new to marching band.”

The marching band season begins to wind down with this Friday’s state playoff game between the Tigers and Maplewood High School in Nashville. Luna says the band was invited to perform at the Tennessee Tech Homecoming parade on Saturday. Coming up next the musicians will get into the Yuletide spirit to perform at three Christmas parades and a Christmas concert December 11 at the county complex.

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