Tenth grader Stephanie J. Atnip won “Best of Show” while Emily Johnson and Ella Kirksey from the Pre-K to 1st grade Division tied for the “People’s Choice Award” in the DeKalb Schools Art Exhibit held Saturday at the County Complex. The annual event was sponsored by the Smithville Study Club. Walteen Parker is the President of the club. Susan Hinton is the Art Chairman.

Students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade participated in the art exhibit.

Meanwhile taking 1st place in the category of Original Painting was 7th grader Briley Werpinisky.

This year’s art exhibit featured entries from winners named at each school as follows:

*Division 1- Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade:
1st Place-Cora Cox, Homeroom, Mrs. Ferguson Smithville Elementary; Art Teacher: Ms. Carol Tripp
2nd Place- Andrew Cathey
3rd Place-Lucas Winchester
4th Place-Grant Slager
Honorable Mention: Giana Paulsen

*Division 2- 2nd & 3rd grades
1st Place-Eva Aimino, DeKalb West Elementary, 3rd Grade; Art teacher: Mrs. Ria Baker
2nd Place-Delia Willingham
3rd Place-Edwardo Ramierez
4th Place-Summer Garrett
Honorable Mention-Dusty Vanatta

*Division 3- 4th & 5th grades
1st Place-Daniel Stiffler, Northside Elementary– Homeroom, Mr. Odom; Art teacher- Ms. Carol Tripp
2nd Place-Raylie Cowan
3rd Place-Addyson Swisher
4th Place-Kylee Savage
Honorable Mention- Sarah Fuson

*Division 4- 6th – 8th grades
1st Place-Shanti Liu, DeKalb Middle School, 8th grade
2nd Place-Zoi Hale
3rd Place-Faith Tripp
4th Place-Alex Mareno
Honorable Mention: Johnatha Littleton
Special Merit Awards: Brayden Carter, Tess Barton, and Jana Liebl

*Division 5- 9th-12th grades
1st Place- Malone Fletcher, DeKalb County High School; Art teacher- Mrs. Walteen Parker
2nd Place-Kayley Padilla
3rd Place-Myla Diligard
4th Place-Allie Beshearse
Honorable Mention: Ariana Keith

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated a rear end collision Friday at the intersection of South Congress Boulevard and East Bryant Street.

Trooper Bobby Johnson of the THP said 27 year old Ashley Singleton of McMinnville was north on Congress Boulevard in a 2005 Chevy TrailBlazer when she failed to stop and rear ended a 2008 Dodge Ram Tennessee Department of Transportation pickup truck, driven by 30 year old Jarrod Bonar of Lascassas.

Bonar had slowed due to other traffic which had stopped at the traffic light.

Neither Bonar or Singleton were injured.

Singleton’s daughters, ages 10 and 8 were passengers with her. One of them was taken by private vehicle for medical treatment at a local clinic.

Singleton was cited for failure to exercise due care.

The DeKalb County Farmers Market is open today (Saturday) in time for your Memorial Day Holiday picnics and cookouts.

Spokesperson Connie Tjarks said there will be much from which to choose.

“You will need to stop by the market to pick up a few fresh greens and onions to put on those sandwiches and maybe in your salads during this Memorial Day holiday weekend,”said Tjarks.

“Ms Jean will be there with her homemade bread and fried pies. They are always a hit at any meal. She often sells out by 9 a.m. so get there early if you want to get her products”.

“Mark will have his mom’s homemade goodies including pies, cookies, and muffins. I had one of her blueberry muffins last week and every bite was full of delicious blueberries. There is also fresh eggs available,” Tjarks continued.

“Do you have a recipe that calls for honey? The DeKalb Farmers Market has quart and pint jars of DeKalb local honey”.

“If gardening is your holiday exercise, Billy still has some tomato and pepper plants for sale”.

“We have a new vendor this year with a huge variety of soy candles. They burn without soot and make a great hostess gift if you are going to a holiday party,” said Tjarks

“Of course Roy always comes with his delicious barbeque and I will be there with some herbal dips and fresh spinach and fresh lettuce,” she added.

“Check WJLE’s website often for market information”.

“We hope to see you at the Farmers Market. Remember to always pick fresh. Buy Local and Pick Tennessee,” said Tjarks.

The DeKalb County Farmers Market, located on East Bryant Street next to DeKalb County Ace Hardware and the County Complex, is open every Saturday from 7 a.m. until noon.

Support your local farmers and artisans. Pick Tennessee! Provided by the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program.