Love Lights Reflect Support for the American Cancer Society

December 24, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

During the holidays many families pay tribute to their friends and loved ones, living and deceased, by making a donation in their name to the American Cancer Society to further cancer research and patient services. It’s called “Love Lights a Tree”.

In reality, it’s a tribute board located on the south grounds of the courthouse where names of honorees are displayed throughout the Christmas and New Year holiday season.

The DeKalb County Unit of the American Cancer Society seeks your support. Donations may be made now and the persons you honor or remember do not necessarily have to have suffered from cancer.

The names are in “honor of” and in “memory of” for a donation of five-dollars per name. Forms may be obtained at the local banks. For more information, contact Melanie Judkins at 615-464-7664, Renea Cantrell at 615-684-2688, or Gail Taylor 615-597-5936.

The names of 2022 Honorees are as follows:

Billy Adcock, Lisa Anderson, Diana Atnip, Kim Banks, Tracie Webb Baker, Era Mai Billings, Dorothy Bratcher, Harold Bratcher, Jean Cook, Andrew Jackson Dakas, Debi Depriest, Jennifer Carter Dunn, Earl D. France, Phyllis Hallum, Radley Hendrixson, Edie Hobson, Eddie Hobson, Beverly Jones, Jo Doris Johnson, Walter Johnson, Donald Knowles, Evelyn Martin, James Martin, Nate Martin, Cameron Miller, Lisa Taylor Moore, Jo Ann Newbell, Walteen Parker, Ronnie Redmon, Sr., Ann Rowland, Carolyn Sheets, Margie Smith, George Taylor, Gail Taylor, Nancy Napier Vafeas, Frances Waggoner, Sandra Wall, Phillip Washer, Richard Weidner, and Susan L. Young

Those in memory are as follows:

Jordan Thomas Adams, Linda Adcock, B. Akin, Frances Malone Akin, John D. Akin, Mai Akin, Bill Ambrose, Linda Armour, Jared Atnip

Margie Barrett, Alan Bradford,

Wallace Caldwell, Bertha Cantrell, David Cantrell, Donald Cantrell, Nelta Cantrell, Ernest P. Cantrell, Mattie Adcock Cantrell, Barry Cook, Bob Cook, James (Buddy) Cook, Jessie Cook, Pam Baker Cook, Rubye Cook, Eva Crook, Grady Crook, Bobbie Don Curtis,, Jimmy Curtis, Ralph Curtis, Roy “Pig” Curtis,

Harold Dawes, Elsie Driver, Tony Durso,

Homer Lee Ellis, Roberta Ellis,

Danny Foutch, Willie Foutch, Billy J. France,

Royce L. Givens, Jr., James Goodwin, Timothy Grandstaff,

Macon Haas, Donna Hafey, Brownie Haley, Frances Haley, Lucille Cook Harris, Bobbye Harrison, Esker Harrison, Eva Harrison, Barry Hayes, Greg Herron, Sr, Letitia Herron, Edward Hobson, Ronnie Hobson,

Amy Johnson, Annie Rhea Johnson, Calvin Jones, Earl Judkins, Len Judkins, Linda Judkins, Marie Judkins,

Lori Ann Kelsey, Donna Kay Knowles,

C.H. Lockhart, Jr. Donnie Lohorn, Fay Lohorn, Charles Loring, Mark Loring,

Ida Adkin Malone, Betty McMillen, T.C. McMillen, Amy Lynn Miller, Cleta Faye Murphy, Michael Louis Murphy,

J.W. Pack, Calysta Pedigo, Everett Pedigo,

Evelyn Ramsey, David Randolph, Greg Ray, David Redmon , Everett Redmon, Noel Lee Redmon, Odell Redmon, Sabra Jane Redmon, Vivian Redmon, Christine Reeder, Melvin Reeder, Dennis Rigsby, Kyle Robinson, Horace Rosson,

Zona Selby, Wayne Shuttleworth, Donald Smith, Nan Smith, Virgil Smith, Jordan Steinbach, Marlene Haas Stoglin,

Albert Taylor,  Buddy Taylor, Cora Taylor, Johnnie Agee Taylor, U.B. Taylor, Winnie Taylor, Shelby Tittsworth, Debbie Tuggle,

Green Wall, Maud Wall, Delton Washer, Houston Washer, Chris Webb, Charles Williams, Mike Williams, Richard Wilt, Anthony Wright

Georgie Young, Kenneth Young, and Marie Young.

December 24, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Lady Tigers swept both of their games in the Kerry Malone Super Games at Wilson County High School in Lebanon this week.

DeKalb County defeated Wilson Central 57 to 55 on Tuesday and then knocked off Ezell Harding Christian School 56 to 51 on Wednesday.

In the game against Wilson Central, the Lady Tigers led 13 to 8 after the 1st period, 28 to 24 at halftime, and 44 to 39 after the 3rd period before claiming a 57 to 55 victory.

Ella VanVranken scored 25 followed by Madison Martin with 11, Chloe VanVranken 10, Tess Barton 7, and Avery Agee 3.

On Wednesday, DeKalb County trailed Ezell Harding 10 to 7 after the 1st period and 23 to 20 by halftime. The Lady Tigers found themselves behind 33 to 31 after the 3rd period but rallied in the 4th quarter to come from behind and win 56 to 51.

Ella VanVranken led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 26 followed by Chloe VanVranken 10, Camryn Branin 7, Avery Agee 8, Madison Martin 4 and Tess Barton 1.

The DCHS Lady Tigers (8-4) will compete in the Renasant Bank Christmas Tournament at Maryville December 27-30. The Lady Tigers will first see action in that tournament against McMinn Central on Tuesday, December 27 at 4 p.m. (eastern time). WJLE will be unable to broadcast the game LIVE.

JANUARY
Tue, 1/3-6:00pm-Livingston Academy-Away • District
Fri, 1/6-6:00pm-Macon County- Away • District
Sat, 1/7-3:00pm-Warren County- Away • Non-District
Tue, 1/10-6:00pm-Watertown-Away • Non-District
Fri, 1/13-6:00pm-Cumberland County-Home • District
Tue, 1/17-6:00pm-Upperman-Away • District
Fri, 1/20-6:00pm-Stone Memorial-Home • District
Tue, 1/24-6:00pm-White County-Away • District
Fri, 1/27-6:00pm-Livingston Academy-Home • District
Mon, 1/30-6:00pm-Smith County-Home • Non-District
Tue, 1/31-6:00pm-Macon County-Home • District

FEBRUARY
Tue, 2/7-6:00pm-Cumberland County-Away • District
Fri, 2/10-6:00pm-Upperman-Home • District
Game times listed are the start of the Lady Tigers game. Tigers games to follow.

December 24, 2022
By: Bill Conger

Instead of Ho! Ho! Ho! it’s more like No! No! No! That’s the case for some parents who want their children to enjoy a visit with Santa Claus but are hampered by their sensory issues. Kids Express Therapy in Smithville, which offers speech, occupational, and physical therapy, hosted a sensory-sensitive Santa event Saturday (Dec. 10) at their offices at 612 South Congress Boulevard.

“A sensory-sensitive Santa event is geared toward children with special needs, who may have a difficult time attending similar events that other children enjoy,” says Kids Express Owner/Manager Alyssa Conger, SLP-CCC. “Things like loud noises, long lines, and excessive visual stimulation can trigger meltdowns in children who cannot process sensory information the same way we do. Our event is by appointment only, which eliminates long lines, and reduces over-stimulating noises and sights. We will also be providing devices for communication in the event that children have difficulty telling Santa what they want.”

“Many children are afraid of Santa at first, and that is not unusual, but for the kiddos with sensory issues, the entire process may be problematic before they even see the big guy in red,” Conger adds. “Bright lights in a shopping mall, the smell of foods in the food court, lines and crowds of people wearing brightly colored clothes and too much perfume; children crying or pressing into their personal space, etc. can be powerfully overwhelming to them.”

Chad and Brooke Mathis brought their children to see St. Nick. In the past greeting the jolly old elf has been a real struggle but not this time.

“Usually, we have to stand in line and usually there’s a big crowd,” says Brooke Mathis. “With Hudson having Autism he’s usually screaming and having a meltdown. But here he got to do one-on-one with him (Santa) and warm up to Santa. He enjoyed it. I think he felt more comfortable here.”

“We love our kids in the community who need extra support, and we love the families here,” Conger said. “We believe that Christmas magic is for everyone, and we want all children to have opportunities to enjoy these activities.”

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