Walk Across Tennessee Begins April 1 (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

March 20, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Being physically active is one of the best things you can do to improve and maintain your health, yet nearly two-thirds of Americans aren’t getting the activity they need. Consider taking up walking with friends or your family by participating in Walk Across Tennessee, which is an eight-week program that will spark some friendly competitions in DeKalb County. The event is being conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension office of DeKalb County. Beginning Monday, April 1 teams of eight will compete to see who can log the most miles walking, jogging, biking, and other forms of exercise in their community. Biking or jogging teams can have a team of four. The miles walked are not literally across the state, but reported on a map posted at the UT Extension Office, Green Brook Park, Smithville Review, online and social media.

Since everyone participates in a variety of sports, the Walk Across Tennessee program also has an exercise conversion chart so that participants can count aerobics, swimming, weight lifting, etc. For example, 16 minutes of high intensity aerobics would equal one mile.

The Walk Across Tennessee kickoff for DeKalb County is set for Monday, April 1 at Green Brook Park at 6:00 PM. “Teams will keep track of their miles, which will be posted in the Extension office, Greenbrook park, Smithville review, on social media and the UT Extension of DeKalb County website at http://dekalb.tennessee.edu. Teams can be composed of coworkers, teachers, students, neighbors, etc. This is an excellent team competition for the workplace, neighborhoods, and families” said Dr. April Martin, DeKalb County UT Extension Agent. For general reporting purposes, 20 minutes will equal one mile.”

According to Martin, “There will be prizes for the winning teams and individuals. There will also be weekly team challenges and prizes for that. There is no cost to participate. Remember if most of the team members are runners or bicyclists, the team is limited to 4 people. To join Walk Across Tennessee, first choose your team of up to 8. Then choose a team captain and go to our website at dekalb.tennessee.edu to download the registration forms. Registration is due before or on Monday, April 1st.” We also have team captain packets at the UT Extension office and at the fitness center located in the DeKalb County Complex building at 722 South Congress Building in Smithville.”

Many people are unaware of the positive benefits of exercise. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 problem in the United States. The risk of heart disease could be significantly reduced by regular exercise. According to the Center for Disease Control, the positive effects of physical activity are not limited to lowering the risk of heart disease. Not only does regular exercise help relieve stress and anxiety,” physically active people outlive inactive people. Participating in Walk Across Tennessee DeKalb County is not only a great way to get involved with our community, it’s a healthy habit,” Martin stated.

“Competition kicks off on Monday, April 1, 6:00 PM. at Green Brook Park under pavilion one,” Martin said. The competition will last for 8 weeks. “Come out and plan to have lots of fun.” For more information, call the Extension office at 615-597-4945 or visit the website.

All of the programs of the University of Tennessee are open to all people regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or disability.

March 20, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Members of the Dekalb County High School FBLA club attended the State Leadership Conference in Chattanooga on March 10th-13th. Competitions, Cluster meetings, campaigning, and sight seeing filled the days for the group of 44 from DCHS. It proved to be another successful year –

FBLA State Winners:

1st Place:
Scrapbook Hardcopy-Sarah Evans
Job Interview: Madison Cantrell

2nd Place:
Emerging Business Issues: Sophie Cripps, Hannah Anders, Wesley Carpenter
Partnership with Business: Holly Evans, Ben Snipes, Justin Washer
Introduction to Information Technology:Spencer Buchanan
Job Interview: Sarah Ann Colwell

3rd Place:
Global Business:Justin Trapp, Chance Mabe
Business Communications:Faith Judkins

4th Place:
Global Business:Jake Ramsey
Social Media Campaign:Trey Fuston

5th Place:
Community Service Project: Raiden Martin, Caleb Taylor
Job Interview:Ethan Jenkins

DeKalb County’s FBLA is the 2nd largest in the State of Tennessee
Participated in Community Service Projects including:

Can tabs for Ronald McDonald House
March of Dimes (Blue Jeans for Babies & Miracle Minute)
3.21 Run for Down Syndrome Awareness

Raiden Martin is the new STATE PRESIDENT for TN FBLA

March 20, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

For 21 years, residents of this community have gathered at Greenbrook Park to celebrate cancer survivors and remember many who have lost a battle against cancer. This year is no exception.

The 22nd annual DeKalb County Relay for Life is scheduled for Friday evening, May 10 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at midnight. The theme for the event is ‘Every Community Attacking Cancer”.

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The goal is to raise $50,000 for cancer research and patient services. Last year’s Relay generated $44,729.

“The American Cancer Society is the largest funding source for cancer research outside of the federal government and has been investing since 1946. Just this year 17 grants have come back into our state. Eight of those grants are going to Vanderbilt and eight to Saint Jude. It takes money for these researchers. Forty seven of them, funded by the American Cancer Society, have gone on to win the Nobel Prize. It’s not just things that only cancer patients would use that have been invented through the funding. One of those is the CAT scan machine. That is used for just about everything so we know we are helping to make a difference,” said Relay spokesperson Ivadell Randolph.

“We feel like our community has really made a difference and we are so appreciative to all who have participated over the years. We encourage you to come out and help support this,” she added.

Meanwhile, the annual Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Reception Dinner is scheduled for April 25 from 5-7 p.m. at the Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church Gym sponsored by Dr. Timothy Tobitt of Good Health Family Clinic. Marlene Delong will be the guest speaker. She is a staff person with the American Cancer Society and was diagnosed with cancer this past year. All cancer survivors are invited.

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community. Rallying the passion of 4 million people worldwide, Relay For Life events raise critical funds that help fuel the mission of the American Cancer Society. The ACS is an organization whose reach touches so many lives – those who are currently battling cancer, those who may face a diagnosis in the future and those who may avoid a diagnosis altogether thanks to education regarding prevention and early detection.

In addition to assisting DeKalb County cancer patients with services and informational support, the American Cancer Society currently has $8.5 million in cancer research projects here in Tennessee. That research is performed at facilities like Vanderbilt Medical Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Because of these research facilities, Tennessee typically receives more funds in research grants than is raised by Relay events throughout the state.

Randolph said the American Cancer Society also offers the Hope Lodge program in Nashville which provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment, and permanently reside more than 40 miles or one hour away from their cancer treatment center. Each patient must be accompanied by a caregiver.

“If you are undergoing treatment you can go to the Hope Lodge and stay the night if needed. If you have a real early appointment or something just have your doctor call for you and they will get you set up. It’s really a nice place to stay. Sometimes during treatment you need a place to go rest for a while or maybe you have other appointments later in the day. Its free and private. There is a common area where you can be with other people but you also have your private quarters there. So take advantage of the Hope Lodge,” said Randolph.

As in past years this year’s Relay for Life event will include the traditional Survivor, Caregiver and Team Laps shortly after 6 p.m. and the Luminaria Ceremony at 9 p.m. These portions of the evening’s events are so meaningful to those who attend. From 5 p.m. until midnight the park will be filled with LIVE entertainment and lots of food, fun and games for the whole family provided by more than a dozen fundraising teams.

For more information about leading a fundraising team, sponsorship, volunteering or participating in any way, call Ivadell Randolph at 615- 597-5296, Lynda Luna at 615- 597-5837, Renee Cantrell at 615-684-2688, Gail Taylor 615-597-5936, Melanie Judkins at 615-597-1132, Marlene Delong-931-235-6286 or Eva Willoughby at 615-529-1187.

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