Parents Urged to Read With Their Children Daily

September 16, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Have you read with a child today?

It’s the most important twenty minutes of your day.

September 16-22 is “Read with a Child Week” and the DeKalb County School System seeks to heighten awareness of the importance of daily reading with children from birth.

“When you read with a child 20 minutes every day it teaches most school readiness  like vocabulary, counting, colors, social skills, and more.  Reading is the most crucial academic skill because it is the foundation for learning. And the benefits of reading last a lifetime,” said Michelle Burklow, Supervisor of Instruction for Pre-K through 6th grade.

“We want to encourage our community to join our Read With a Child Week emphasis by reading with a child in their life for 20 minutes every day.  Family Read Night has begun in all of our elementary schools and we want to invite you to come out and enjoy a book with your child,” added Burklow.

Read Night schedules are as follows:

DeKalb West School  Monday, September 17th and Thursday, September, 20th 3:00-5:00

Northside Elementary Tuesday September 18th and Thursday September 20th

Smithville Elementary–Wednesday and Thursday nights from 3:00-6:00

Family Read Night occurs all year long so check with your child’s school for a schedule.

September 15, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The eldest grandson of the late Country Music star Johnny Cash will be the keynote speaker and entertainer during a Health Fair Friday, September 21 hosted by the DeKalb Prevention Coalition and the DeKalb County Recovery Court in conjunction with National Recovery Month.

Thomas Gabriel will entertain and share his story during the program, which will be held from 5-6 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex Auditorium. Information booths will also be set up where attendees can learn more about addiction, recovery, and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.

A Narcan Training session will follow Gabriel’s entertainment and remarks from 6-7 p.m. Tommy and Suzanne Angel will provide the training in the proper use of Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and help save a life. Each participant will receive a kit with Narcan nasal spray upon completion of the hour long training session. A new kit will be provided to those who have already received the training and need another kit.

Narcan Nasal Spray is recommended for the emergency treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose.

“Narcan is a medication used to block the affects of opioids, especially in overdoses. It can be sprayed into the nose of a person who has overdosed and it usually takes about two minutes to work,” said Sheriff Patrick Ray. “After administering Narcan to someone who has overdosed, the person will regain consciousness and at times might be aggressive. We have been told that it may take two or more times of administering Narcan to someone who has overdosed on fentanyl before we can revive them,” he added.

Lisa Cripps, Coordinator of the DeKalb Prevention Coalition, said its important for as many people as possible to get this Narcan training.

“This is important because many drugs are laced with Fentanyl, which can kill on contact. Many law enforcement officers, first responders, SRO’s, school nurses, and others in the community now carry Narcan. If you work in a public place Narcan could be a life saver for you, a co-worker, or a family member,” said Cripps.

Gabriel, T.G. – as those closest to him call him – is the oldest grandchild of Johnny Cash. Predominately raised on the road, he often dreamed of a life as a successful career musician. When he was young, his grandfather would call him onstage, to sing “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

At 21, he was in the studio trying out his voice. Johnny would say, “Son, you sound a lot like I did when I was younger; work on those vocals.”

Johnny also insisted that T.G. have a back-up option, so he went to the police academy, and into police work.

Life and adversity has kept him from pursuing his dreams, but he has regained control over his life, and is back in the world that holds so much potential for him.

Along with his voice that sounds so much like his grandfather’s, he brings a wealth of stories from his memories of his childhood and of growing up a member of such an iconic family.

For more information about the Health Fair contact Lisa Cripps at dekalbtnpevention@gmail.com

September 15, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tigers got their first road win of the season and snapped a three game losing skid in the process with a 28-6 victory over Grundy County Friday night.

The Tigers improve to 2-3 overall midway through the season and will travel to Cannon County next Friday night, September 21 to take on the Lions. Grundy County drops to 1-4. Cannon County is 2-3 with wins against Red Boiling Springs 47-6 and at Jackson County 41-0. The Lions have lost three straight against Sequatchie County 42 to 13, Moore County 20 to 19, and at Upperman 49-0.

The Tigers primarily passed their way to the win while the defense also stood tall.

Quarterback Axel Aldino threw for three touchdowns in the game, the first one coming on the opening Tiger drive with 10:21 left in the 1^st period as Aldino found Grayson Redmon  on a 54 yard touchdown play. Andrew Fuson booted the extra point and the Tigers led 7-0.

Aldino hooked up with T.J. Alexander for 46 yards and a touchdown with 1:39 left in the 1^st period. Fuson added the extra point and the Tigers led 14-0.

Redmon got his second touchdown catch of the night with 5:21 left in the 2nd period. The play from Aldino to Redmon covered 53 yards for the score. Fuson’s extra point extended the Tiger lead to 21-0.

A Grundy County interception and return to the Tiger 11 yard line late in the second period set up the only scoring drive for the Yellow Jackets in the game. Gavin Tate scored on a 5 yard touchdown run with 47 seconds left in the half. The PAT attempt by Jaden Nance was no good and Grundy County trailed 21-6 at halftime.

The only score in the second half came on a 39 yard touchdown run by Tre Ladet with 4:30 left in the 3^rd period. Fuson booted the extra point and the Tigers went on to win 28-6.

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