Habitat Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale October 18

October 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Who makes the best chili in DeKalb County?  Find out on Friday, October 18^th when Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County hosts its 16^th annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale.

Chili will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the DeKalb Courthouse Lawn.  In case of bad weather, the event will be moved to the DeKalb County Complex.  For a cash donation, eat all the chili you want and vote for your favorite chili and the best decorated booth.  Commemorative mugs are available for $20.00.  Delicious baked goods prepared by members of local churches will be for sale.  Take out is also available.

Last year “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Officials took Top Chili Honors, with the newcomer team from the Smithville Police Department placing second. Third place chili honors went to “Just Good Chili” from The Inn at Evins Mill.

The Best Decorated Booth Award went to “Power House Chili” from Smithville Electric System, with “DC Health Dept. Heartburn Defenders” from the DeKalb County Health Department coming in second place and “MTNG Clubhouse Chili” from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas placing third.

The Golden Spoon Award went to “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Officials, who raised an additional $225.00 for Habitat in cash donations at their booth.

The 2018 event raised $4,400 for Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with volunteers and families in need, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.

For more information on the Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale, contact Tecia Pryor at 615-597-7370.  To contact Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, call 615-215-8181.

October 3, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

During the month of October, Tennessee is observing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Awareness Month. Over the last decade, opioid use in the United States and Tennessee has rapidly increased, causing an alarming number of babies born with NAS, a set of withdrawal symptoms a newborn may experience as a result of prenatal exposure to prescription drugs or heroin.

To raise awareness about NAS in our community, the DeKalb Prevention Coalition is asking individuals to wear Pearls and Bowties for Babies on Friday, October 4. The Prevention Alliance encourages you to invite your family, friends, players, and coworkers to participate and post their photos on social media using the hashtag #NASMONTHTN.

A suggested post could be as simple as, “A baby’s life shouldn’t begin with detox. I’m wearing my pearls/bowtie today to support NAS awareness in TN. #NASMONTHTN”

The main messaging for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome is that it is 100 percent preventable. Especially sharing that babies are born dependent and not addicted. The CDC states that 86% of pregnancies are unintended among women who abuse opioids

For more information visit Borndrugfreetn.com

October 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

“Molly” recently became separated from her home and needs to find her owner.

Emmaly Bennett with Molly from dwayne page on Vimeo.

This beautiful 3 year old lab mix is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week”.

“Molly was a stray. She went missing in the Holmes Creek area so if you recognize her please give us a call. If she is not claimed soon she will be up for adoption. Molly has lots of energy and she needs a home with a place to run, walk or play with kids so she can let out all that energy,” said Emmaly Bennett,  shelter employee.

For more information about Molly call the shelter at 615-597-3647 (DOGS) or visit facebook. The shelter is currently open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 12 noon.

Located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

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