Grant James Joins Jamboree Board for 2022

January 1, 2022
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The Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Crafts Festival is proud to announce the nomination and appointment of Grant James to the festival’s board of directors. James will serve as treasurer effective immediately following the resignation of former treasurer, and long-time board member, Kerry Davis.

“We have been honored to work with Kerry Davis on the Jamboree Board for many years, and would like to thank him for his valuable years of service to DeKalb County’s historic festival. It’s not an easy job, but Kerry always worked with a smile and we wish him the best as he steps down from his role on the board as treasurer. We consider him a member of our Jamboree family. Kerry is a top notch guy, a great friend, and has worked hard to help train his replacement before leaving us entirely,” said Sam Stout, President & Coordinator of the Jamboree, “With that said, we are pleased and excited to welcome Smithville native Grant James to assume the role as treasurer. He brings a fresh, young perspective to our board, and is already presenting new ideas and processes for 2022.”

When asked about his new role with the Jamboree, James replied, “I am extremely honored to be selected as the next treasurer for our Fiddlers’ Jamboree. From the days as a kid of being there for the first contestant on Friday morning to watching online when I lived all the way in the state of Texas, the Jamboree has, and will always, hold a special place in my heart. I’m also very appreciative of Kerry Davis’ hard work as treasurer in the past, and his willingness to help make this transition as smooth as possible going into next year.”

James has already assumed his new role as treasurer, and looks forward to the upcoming Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree coming July 1st & 2nd, 2022. For more information on this year’s festival, go to their facebook page, or visit www.smithvillejamboree.com.

January 31, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Why don’t you go jump in the lake?

Don’t be offended if you’re asked to do that on Saturday, February 5 because it’s all for a good cause thanks to the first ever “Plunge for Paws” sponsored by the Friends of the DeKalb Animal Shelter.

Participants will gather at the Holmes Creek Road Lake Access, better known as Redneck Beach that morning at 9:45 a.m. to take a plunge in the frigid winter waters of Center Hill Lake. The public is invited to attend even if you don’t participate. On-site registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. on February 5.

For a $25 donation you can register and the first 50 will get a thermal tumbler to commemorate the event or you can donate to help reach the fundraising goals of individual sponsored jumpers.

Applications are available at the DeKalb Animal Shelter on Transfer Station Road in Smithville. Donations must be cash or check only. All proceeds will go to the “friends of group” to help support the DeKalb Animal Shelter.

The current sponsored jumpers and their fundraising goals are: Dwayne Cornelius $1,000, Riley Young $1,000, Smithville Mayor Josh Miller $750, Tyler & Caroline Cantrell $500, Maggie Turner $500, Terry Phillips $500, and Courtney Odom $300.

If you have any questions, call 615-597-3647

January 30, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A lively dog may be just want you need to liven up your home.
Meet “Oreo” the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”. He is now available for adoption!

“Oreo is about a year old. He is your typical puppy, super fun and playful and loves other dogs. Oreo needs a home with some kids and lots of activities to run around and play. He is sponsored by our “Friends of Organization” so call us for more details or send in your application and we will call you to come in and meet him,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett.

Visit the shelter website to see photos of Oreo and other adoptable pets at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/.

The shelter is now open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 on Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

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