“Art for Kids” Today (Saturday) to Benefit School System Back Pack Program (View video here)

August 24, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Members of the “Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour” will sponsor their annual “Art for Kids Day” Saturday, August 24 at the DeKalb Farmers Market in support of the School System’s Back Pack Program to help feed hungry children.

Claudia Lee, local artisan, said all the artwork for this annual event is donated and all the money raised from sales goes to the Back Pack Program.

(Video below is from last year’s event)

IMG_0622 from dwayne page on Vimeo.

“One hundred percent of the money from the sales goes to help fund the Back Pack program which provides supplemental food for kids in DeKalb County who are not getting fed regularly at home. We are one of the organizations that does fund raising for this program,” added Lee.

“The art work is donated by area artists as well as artists from the Appalachian Center for Crafts, and Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour. We do it once a year. It is almost always in August. We collect art work all year long and people look forward to it. They get some great deals. The prices are amazing,” said Lee.

According to Elise Driver of the Coordinated School Health Program, About 6% of the DeKalb County School student population goes hungry on a regular basis with meals provided at schools being their main source of food. “Coordinated School Health began sending bags of food home to children eleven years ago. We began with long weekends and holidays and now we feed them every week during the school year. Funding is not always consistent and we are continuously seeking donations of food and or money to maintain our program, to improve the nutritional value of the food products given to students, and to promote healthy eating habits,” said Driver.

To make a donation, contact Driver at the Board of Education Central Office known as the Ernest Ray Education Center at 615-597-4084.

Meanwhile, the 20th annual “Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour” is scheduled for October 25-27.

Every fall, on the last full weekend in October, when the color is breathtaking and there is a certain crispness in the air, the artists of Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour in DeKalb and Cannon Counties open their studios for a free three day open studio event. Celebrating its 20th year, the tour has grown to include 15 stops with 30 participating artists. Artists will be demonstrating their craft mediums and offering handcrafted shopping opportunities at every stop on the tour. This is a perfect family outing or weekend getaway.

To learn more visit

http://offthebeatenpathtour.com/

August 24, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Tigers fought their way back from a 21-0 first half deficit to tie late in the game but the Warren County Pioneers rallied with two touchdowns to win 35-21 in this season opening border rivalry Friday night in McMinnville.

Turnovers plagued both teams especially in the first half.

The Pioneers got the ball to start the game and fumbled on the second play from scrimmage at the Warren County 38 yard line. But on the next play DC quarterback Axel Aldino threw an interception. Xander Lee for the Pioneers later scored on a 9 yard run. Steven Curtis added the extra point to give Warren County a 7-0 lead with 10:05 left in the 1st period.

The Pioneers extended their lead with 6:02 left in the 2nd period as La’cedrick Cox scooped up a Tiger fumble and raced 55 yards for a touchdown. The PAT by Curtis gave Warren County a 14-0 lead.

After another interception by Aldino, the Pioneers started a scoring drive at the DC 15 yard line with C.J. Taylor finding the end zone on a 3 yard run with 3:06 left in the 2nd period. The PAT by Curtis was good and Warren County led 21-0 at halftime.

The Tigers got on the board with 6:32 left in the 3rd period completing an 82 yard drive as Quarterback Colter Kilgore, in for an injured Aldino, found Isaac Knowles on an 8 yard touchdown pass. The PAT by Alan Munoz cut the Warren County lead to 21-7

DC drew closer with 8:57 left in the 4th period as Quarterback Aldino, back in the game, scored on a 5 yard run. The PAT by Alan Munoz was good and the Tigers trailed 21-14.

DeKalb County tied the game with 3:08 left as Aldino scored on a 3 yard quarterback keeper. Munoz connected on the PAT to knot the count at 21-21.

Warren County’s C.J. Taylor, in at quarterback, led the Pioneers on a go ahead drive and scored on a 36 yard run with 1:07 left in the game. Curtis’ PAT put the Pioneers back out front 28-21.

The Tigers hopes for a tying score were dashed as Warren County’s Eli Buchanan picked off a Colter Kilgore pass and rambled 70 yards for a touchdown with 17 seconds left. Curtis nailed the extra point and the Pioneers prevailed 35-21.

DeKalb County will be on the road to Upperman at Baxter next Friday night, August 30. WJLE will have LIVE coverage. Kick-off will be at 7:00 p.m.

August 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Saints will celebrate homecoming next week hosting Overton County Thursday night, August 29.

The presentation of the queen and attendants will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the football game at 6:30 p.m.

The 2019 DeKalb Saints Homecoming Queen is Allyson Roxanne Fuller, daughter of Anthony and Amanda Fuller

DeKalb Middle School 8th grade attendants are:
Ansley Cantrell, daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell
Elaina Turner, daughter of Shane and Regina Turner

DeKalb West School 8th grade attendant – Zoi Hale, daughter of Justin Hale and Becky Harris

DeKalb Middle School 7th grade attendants are:
Macy Anderson, daughter of Bobby and Tabitha Anderson
Annabella Dakas, daughter of John and Mandy Dakas

DeKalb West School 7th grade attendant – Caroline Crook, daughter of Jacob and Kim Crook

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