A Day in the Park Set for Saturday, April 6

April 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition (DPC) and DeKalb Community Advisory Board (CAB) are hosting “A Day at the Park” on April 6th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Green Brook Park in Smithville.

The day is designed to be a Child Abuse Prevention and Foster Family Recruitment Event.  It is a free event for families and individuals, designed to educate the community about child abuse prevention and to also provide families with information about becoming Foster Parents.  There will be food, games and activities, speakers, and vendors.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the month of April and throughout the year, the DeKalb Prevention Coalition and DeKalb Community Advisory Board encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making DeKalb County a better place for children and families.  By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children, we can help prevent child abuse and neglect by making meaningful connections with children, youth, and families in our communities.

The CAB’s mission is to identify, utilize and create resources to help families and the community as a whole.  While the DPC works to promote a safe, healthy and productive environment that prevents destructive opportunities among the youth and adults of our community. The DPC and CAB meet together the last Tuesday of each month.

For information on meeting location and times or activities during the month of April and throughout the year, contact Lisa Cripps DPC Coordinator 615-684-6378 or check the DPC Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dekalbpreventioncoalition.-

April 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

“Leo” is a bundle of fun and energy and is in need of a loving home!

The WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition “Pet of the Week” is a seven month old Chihuahua mix.

“Leo is well mannered weighing in at only 8 pounds. Leo has beautiful medium length black and white fur and very expressive ears! He enjoys long walks and does great on a leash.  Sweet Leo has recently learned how to play with toys on his own and loves time to cuddle,” said Megan Moore, Director of the Animal Shelter.

“If loyalty, affection, and a new best friend are what you are looking for, look no further than little Leo! We hope we can introduce you to Leo soon! Stop by the shelter on Thursday and Friday from 12pm-4pm or Saturday between the hours of 10am-12pm,” added Moore.

For more information call 615-597-1363.

The shelter is located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive

April 2, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The current members of the DeKalb County Election Commission have been reappointed by the Tennessee Election Commission.

The state election commission made these appointments on Monday April 1.

The term of each member is for two years.

Members of the DeKalb County Election Commission are Walteen Parker, Barbara Vanatta, Jim Dean, Jackie Smith and Lisa Peterson.

Vanatta and Dean are beginning their sixth terms. Parker has served since 1992. All three are Republicans. Smith, a Democrat, is starting her second full term. She was appointed to fill a vacancy in October 2015. Peterson, also a Democrat, is beginning her second term.

The board will soon reorganize selecting officers to serve for the next two years.

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