Congressman-Elect John Rose Taps Former Congressman Van Hilleary as Chief of Staff

December 11, 2018
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Congressman-Elect John Rose (TN-6) has tapped former Congressman Van Hilleary as his chief of staff. Hilleary was asked to lead the new Congressman’s staff as Rose aims to make timely, effective constituent services the cornerstone of his service to the people of Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.

Van Hilleary knows about connecting with constituents; he served as the congressman for Tennessee’s 4th Congressional District from 1995 to 2003. He built a solid conservative record in support of a strong national defense, balanced budgets, tax cuts, business deregulation, the Second Amendment, and rights of the unborn. He left office to run for Governor of Tennessee in 2002 on an education reform and anti-income tax platform, but fell just short in a close race to now former Governor Phil Bredesen.

Congressman-elect Rose, a small businessman and farmer, was a first-time candidate for elective office in 2018. Rose stated, “Having an experienced person like Van Hilleary agree to serve as my chief of staff will greatly benefit me and my constituents from day one. He will bring the Washington know-how to our team, but is not a Washington insider. He is my friend and I could not be more proud to have him on board. Together, we will work to bring the highest level of service to this office so the people I serve are represented in the fullest manner possible.”

State Representative and House Republican Caucus Chairman Cameron Sexton of Crossville added, “As a member of his campaign staff in 2002, I was an up-close witness to then-Congressman Hilleary’s renowned work ethic, knowledge of public policy, and respect for the people of Tennessee. I believe Congressman-elect Rose’s inspired selection of such an experienced and accomplished public servant as his chief of staff will pay dividends for him and the people of Tennessee’s 6th Congressional District.”

Also commenting on the selection, State Senator Paul Bailey of Sparta said, “Van Hilleary was a popular and respected congressman in his old congressional district, and a number of those counties are now included in our 6th district. I think he will be a great right hand to Congressman-elect Rose as he seeks to hit the ground running in Washington, while at the same time making sure his constituents’ needs are addressed in an effective and timely manner.”

December 10, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

More than 1,200 toys were collected for DeKalb County Foster Children during last week’s 1^st Annual Festival of Trees held at the County Complex.

Outreach Baptist Church took top honors for DeKalb County Tree of the Year and the tree with the Most Touching Theme. To be named Tree of the Year, it had to have the most gifts placed under it for foster children. The 50+ Club collected over 50 toys including the 4-H Club, the office of Dr. Cliff Duke, DDS; Town & Lake Realty;  Smithville Assembly of God;  Middle Tennessee Tae Kwon Do; Creations By Donna; and Coordinated School Help .

Patrons to the event last Monday came bearing gifts which they placed under their favorite tree along Holly Hall, Candy Cane Lane, Cookies Café, and Stocking Theatre.

Last Monday night’s event also featured FREE pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus on the North Pole Stage, refreshments in the Cookies Café, and the Christmas Shopping Court where more than 20 vendor booths displayed delightful Christmas gift ideas for sale.

Other award winners:

*Prettiest Tree: Creations By Donna

*Most Christmas Spirit: Liberty State Bank

*Most Unique Tree: Justin Potter Library

*Best Themed Tree: The Office of Dr. Cliff Duke, DDS

*Most Touching theme: Outreach Baptist Church

*The Tree you want in your Living Room: Smithville Assembly of God

December 10, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

28 year old Andrew Dayton West of Tramel Branch Road, Alexandria is charged with assault on an officer. His bond is $10,000 and he will make a court appearance on December 20

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Monday, December 10 a deputy was assisting a Smithville Police Officer on a traffic stop when the driver of the vehicle, West became violent and struck the deputy in the jaw with a closed fist trying to evade arrest.

Smithville Police have also filed separate charges against West.

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