DeKalb Angel Tree Signs-Ups for One Day Only Friday, November 11

November 10, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The 28th Annual DeKalb County Angel Tree Project signups will be for ONE DAY ONLY on Friday, November 11 with no exceptions.

Application time is from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center, 101 West Church Street, Smithville under the carport.

Applicants must be DeKalb County residents. Children from birth to no older than age 12 by December 25, 2022 are eligible. You must bring photo identification and a bill with the correct current DeKalb County address of the person applying. You must also provide social security cards and birth certificates (Mother’s copy is okay) for all children listed on the application. Guardian paperwork for temporarily placed children is acceptable. Documents are returned to the applicant, only the application is kept. Please make sure you fill out the application as completely and accurately as possible.

If an applicant cannot appear in person, their application can be submitted by someone else as long as all of the required information and documentation is presented. Come prepared with all of the necessary documentation to complete your application between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm on Friday, November 11th. This is the only day that applications will be available and accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. Due to continued COVID 19 issues, face coverings are required and social distancing practices will be observed. For additional information please contact Laura Stone (text only please) at 615-464-7135. Remember you only have Friday, November 11th to complete and turn in your application.

November 10, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee won re-election Tuesday beating Democratic challenger Jason Brantley Martin.

Statewide, Governor Lee won with 1,128,097 votes to 572,153 for Martin. In DeKalb County, Lee won 4,122 to 909 for Martin.

Lee carried all 12 precincts in DeKalb County as well as the early voting and absentee vote.

The results by precinct are as follows:

Early voting and absentee combined: Lee 1,182, Martin 310
Alexandria: Lee- 346, Martin-64
Temperance Hall: Lee-155, Martin-28
Liberty: Lee- 304, Martin- 58
Snow Hill: Lee 157, Martin-42
Church of God: Lee-371, Martin-78
Courthouse: Lee-354, Martin-90
Rock Castle: Lee-77, Martin-21
Johnson Chapel: Lee-197, Martin-32
County Complex: Lee-270, Martin-49
Keltonburg: Lee-254, Martin-44
Blue Springs: Lee-177, Martin-25
Church of Christ: Lee-278, Martin-68

The total vote in DeKalb County for the independent candidates for Governor are as follows:
Constance M. Every- 26
John Gentry-47
Basil Marceaux-8
Charles Van Morgan-9
Alfred O’Neil-1
Deborah Rouse-10
Michael E. Scantland-2
Rick Tyler-4

November 9, 2022
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The Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square will be celebrated together on Saturday, December 3rd.

The Smithville Parade begins at 4 PM with the line-up beginning at 3 PM at the New Life Connection Center, 750 S. Congress Blvd., Smithville. The parade route will leave from New Life Connection Center onto South Congress Boulevard to the Downtown Smithville Square, Smithville.

“This line-up location gives people and vehicles more room to park including parking at the DeKalb County Complex and on both sides of the road to the New Life Center,” said Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker

Immediately after the Smithville Parade, Christmas on the Square will begin around 5:30 PM. The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber wants to invite everyone to stay after the parade. So many fun activities happening in downtown Smithville.

The Christmas on the Square event includes:

Chamber of Commerce “Live” Windows Contest in Downtown Businesses/Offices – Downtown windows will have “live” scenes in their beautifully, decorated windows from 5:30 to 6:30 PM. YOU CAN VOTE for your favorite “Live” Display Window. Take a picture and post your favorite on the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber Facebook Page. The live display window with the “Most Likes” will get points added to the judges’ tally sheet. Chamber Director Suzanne Williams will be presenting 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places along with a “Chamber Choice” award for the “Live Window” contest.

DeKalb Courthouse – Stop by to visit the elected county officials and enjoy free refreshments and a festive atmosphere. Large Christmas trees will be decorated on both sides of the exterior of the courthouse.

FREE Photo Booth sponsored by the City of Smithville will be located on the main floor of the courthouse

Smithville City Hall – Festive outdoor Christmas displays and holiday music will be playing on the outside with cupcakes to enjoy and decorations to view on the inside. Folks will enter the City Hall building through the south side of the building and exit through the front main entrance.

Christmas Shopping at Downtown Stores – There will be lots of specials and extended hours for shopping making it a great night to pick out wonderful and unique Christmas presents

Justin-Potter Library – Santa will make a special visit at the library from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for photos with the children, so bring your cameras. There will also be a Christmas take-home craft for each child.

DeKalb Animal Shelter FREE Pet Photos with Santa – Starting at 5:30 PM at the office of Gayla Hendrix, 301 N Public Square, bring your own camera to take your pet’s photo with Santa. It’s FREE, although donations are appreciated.

Smithville Electric – The lights will be shining brightly at Evins Park’s Open-Air Stage beautifully decorated by Smithville Electric System employees.

“We hope everyone can attend this year’s Smithville Parade and stay for the enjoyable and heartwarming Christmas on the Square event! It’s the perfect way to begin the Christmas season, said Chamber Director Williams.

For Community Calendar:

Sunday, December 4th at 2 PM – Liberty Christmas Parade

Sunday, December 4th at 5 PM – Alexandria Parade

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