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Hundreds Fed on Thanksgiving Thanks to the DeKalb Emergency Services Association

local emergency service providers prepared green beans and other delicious food on Thanksgiving for delivery to the needy in the community

Volunteers filling food trays at their assigned places in preparation for delivery to the needy on Thanksgiving Day

Grady Prichard and others preparing food trays for the needy on Thanksgiving Day

Wanda Redman along the volunteers preparing food trays for the needy on Thanksgiving

Jo Marie Rackley (second from right) was among hundreds served a hot and delicious Thanksgiving Day Meal courtesy of the DeKalb Emergency Services Association in partnership with local businesses and volunteers. Making the delivery to Ms Rackley and pictured left to right: Jim Sherwood, Osiris Mancera, Beth Gill, and Darrell Gill

November 28, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Hundreds were fed on Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity of the community and especially local emergency service providers.

The 3rd annual effort by the DeKalb Emergency Services Association in partnership with local businesses and volunteers was held to make sure the most needy and underserved among us had a hot delicious meal for Thanksgiving.

A total of 562 food trays were prepared and delivered to 250 stops along the route by dozens of volunteers. Recipients received a meal of smoked turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, green beans, cranberry sauce and rolls along with a homemade dessert.

Cooking and food preparation started early Thursday morning at the county complex kitchen. Volunteers then loaded their personal vehicles with food trays and set out to deliver them in time for the recipients’ noon time meal.

A similar meal delivery is planned for Christmas Eve. More information on that is forthcoming.

All Midstate Golfer Anna Chew Nominated for Girl Golfer of the Year Honor

Anna Chew with her sister Ashli Chew (left) and mother Lori Chew (right)

November 28, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Anna Chew is in the running for the Tennessee High School Girl Golfer of the Year honor.

Chew is a member of the 2019 Tennessean All-Midstate Girls Golf Team and by earning that distinction she automatically becomes a nominee for the girls golfer of the year award. The winner will be announced on May 29 during the fifth annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans.

Anna, a senior, recently finished 7^thin the TSSAA Large School Golf Tournament.

Surrounded by her family, coaches, friends, and fellow golfers in the high school auditorium, Anna signed a letter of intent last week with Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville where she will play golf after graduating from DCHS next spring.

The following are Anna’s awards as a DCHS golfer:

District 6 Large Class Champion (2019-2020)

Region 3 Large Class Champion (2019-2020)

TSSAA State Tournament Large Class 7^th place (2019-2020)

District 6 Large Class 2^nd place (2018-19)

Region 3 Large Class 3^rd place (2018-19)

TSSAA State Tournament Large Class 18^th place (2018-19)

Sheriff’s Department Makes Arrests in Recent Burglaries

November 28, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has made arrests in recent burglaries.

35 year old Michael Pierre Rose of Yulonda Drive, Smithville is charged with theft of property under $1,000, vandalism and two counts of aggravated burglary. His bond is $15,000 and he will be in court December 5

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on November 19 Rose broke into a residence on Yulonda Hills Road and stole a camera, DVR, and monitor system along with Classic Red King tobacco sleeves and a bag of tobacco with a total value of $124. He also destroyed a window to the home during the burglary causing $150 in damage. The following day, November 20 Rose broke into a camper on Yulonda Hills Road.

50 year old Jimmy Wayne Hollingsworth of Kingsport Circle, Smithville is charged with burglary and theft of property. His bond is $10,000 and he will make a court appearance on December 5.

Sheriff Ray said that on October 29 a detective received a report from the victim that her 2002 silver Dodge Dakota had been stolen. Later in the day, the truck was located in McMinnville by an off duty officer. Hollingsworth was found to be in possession of the truck and he admitted to taking it.

34 year old Lesley Lauren Dunaway is charged with public intoxication. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court December 19.

Sheriff Ray said that on November 25 a deputy responded to a call on Sparta Highway of a suspicious person. Upon arrival the officer spotted Dunaway walking in the middle of the highway. He stopped and spoke with Dunaway and detected that she had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her person. She was very unsteady on her feet and was very argumentative. Dunaway was placed under arrest for her safety and that of the public.

43 year old William Andrew Robertson of Church Street, Alexandria is named in a grand jury sealed indictment charged with sale and delivery of under 0.5 grams of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) on April 9th . His bond is $30,000 and he will be arraigned in criminal court on December 10.

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