FirstBank and Wilson Bank & Trust Partner with DCHS to Promote Student Achievement

September 19, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County High School has found a new way to promote student achievement with help from two local sponsor partners, FirstBank and Wilson Bank & Trust.

New signs are now prominently displayed on the wall in the hallway of the school near the office to highlight the names of students who have met various academic and vocational benchmarks.

“Our goal at DCHS is to find more ways to promote the amazing things our kids do each and every day,” said Assistant Principal Thomas Cagle. “We have some really bright students and those that work really hard in many different facets and any way we can promote those students and show that we want to take advantage of it. This summer I worked with FirstBank and Wilson Bank & Trust along with Kathy Bates who helped me with the design of these metal signs on which we will post the students names to recognize them. We wanted it to be done in a little more professional way rather than simply posting a list on the board,” Cagle continued.

“We will be able to have students names up there who are TN Ready Graduates and students who have met their benchmarks and are graduating with honors. Their names will be posted on the board throughout the year as we get those scores in from the ACT results. We will also have boards that will focus on students’ overall ACT scores as well as industry certifications for those on a vocational path, our Advanced Placement (AP) students, and those doing dual credit classes. There will be lots of different avenues in which we can recognize students academically and vocationally here on these boards at the front office,” he added.

“We want to thank both FirstBank and Wilson Bank & Trust for their donations as a sponsor for us to be able to get these signs made to put them up on the wall,” said Cagle.

“We are excited for what the youth of DeKalb County is working toward in bettering themselves and what the staff has done here at DCHS to help recognize students for their achievements. We are proud to be a sponsor and partner with this,” said Alex Woodward of Wilson Bank & Trust in Smithville.

“We are thankful for the staff out here at DCHS as well as the parents and students. Anything we can do as a bank or community to support the good things here we want to be part of that. This is just one way to recognize some really great achievements out here,” said Casey Midgett of FirstBank in Smithville.

“I appreciate both banks for their generous donations. We do this to recognize our students for their hard work and dedication,” explained DCHS Principal Bruce Curtis.

September 19, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

An alert Alexandria Police officer discovered a break-in at a church there Saturday evening and later caught the two people believed responsible for the crime.

18-year-old Nickoli Delmerovich-Nunes Dagrella of Alepna, Michigan is charged with burglary, vandalism, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His court date is September 29. A 16-year-old was also taken into custody and will make an appearance in DeKalb County Juvenile Court.

In a prepared statement, Alexandria Police Chief Chris Russell explained how the events unfolded leading to the arrests.

“On September 17, 2022, Sergeant Josh Arnold of the Alexandria Police Department was on patrol on Cemetery Street and observed an open door and a window air conditioner unit that had been tampered with at the historic Seay Church. Upon further investigation it was determined that someone had forced entry by breaking open a side door causing damage. Sergeant Arnold had noticed a vehicle leaving the area prior to discovering the burglary.”

“A few hours later, Sergeant Arnold again went back to the church and noticed the same vehicle unoccupied parked by the side of the church. While waiting for additional law enforcement, Sergeant Arnold located and detained Dagrella and then arrested the juvenile after spotting him in the woods. Further investigation revealed that the pair was responsible for the earlier burglary at the church. A computer check through NCIC revealed that the juvenile was reported as a missing person out of Georgia,” said Chief Russell.

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department responded to assist the Alexandria Police Department in the case.

September 19, 2022
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The DeKalb County Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers remind everyone to stay safe on the farm and roadways. The third week of September is National Farm Safety & Health Week. It is slated for this week because it’s about the same time that farmers take to the fields working tirelessly to get their crops in for the year. It is also the season when many farm accidents happen. Sometimes they occur in the grain bin, on the highway, or in the field. This year’s theme is “Protecting Agriculture’s Future.”

Among the safety topics that are stressed this week include the deadliest subject: tractor safety & rural roadway safety. Half the farm fatalities reported each year are from transportation incidents. In the field, be visible with bright colored and reflective clothing. On the road, equipment should have sufficient lighting, reflectors, and a slow-moving vehicle sign. Motorists are encouraged to slow down when they encounter farm equipment on the road, allow for plenty of space, and only pass when safe to do so.

Other topics stressed this week include safety and health for youth on farms, and women working on farms. The week also reminds farmers to take care of themselves and not neglect food, sleep, or regular medication they may take. Children should only be assigned to age-appropriate tasks and be kept away from moving machinery and other hazards. They should be constantly supervised.

Another essential reminder focuses on farmers with large amounts of acreage requiring more travel. It’s crucial farmers know the physical 911 address for each location. One solution is to keep a list of farm addresses in each farm vehicle. This tool speeds up the response time of an ambulance or fire truck.

In an average year, between 400 and 500 farmers will be killed. Nonfatal injuries happen to about a third of the farm population annually. Initiated in 1944 by the National Safety Council, the annual promotion has been proclaimed by each sitting U.S. President.

The National Farm Safety & Health Week campaign is now promoted by the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety. It is the agricultural partner of the National Safety Council and has been serving families and businesses in agriculture since 1997. More information and tips may be found at necasag.org.
Visit the DeKalb County Farmers and Ranchers on Facebook for more information and to get involved.

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