County Mayor Proclaims February 7-14 Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week

February 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Valentine’s Day is all about romance but for many families, February 14 has another meaning: Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Day.

This special day comes at the end of CHD Awareness Week (February 7-14) — a time to raise awareness about CHD, the most common type of birth defect.

County Mayor Tim Stribling recently signed a proclamation declaring February 7-14 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week in DeKalb County.

“Congenital heart defect” is a catch-all phrase for a variety of heart abnormalities that develop before birth. CHDs can affect the heart’s structure and function, disrupting the normal flow of blood through the heart. CHDs are present at birth, but individuals born with CHD live with these conditions throughout their lives.

CHD Awareness Week honors children and adults born with a heart defect, their families, and the scientists and doctors who are continually working to improve diagnosis and treatment. It’s also a time to educate people about CHD and the need for more research. By participating in CHD Awareness Week, you can help bring awareness to CHD.

“By making February 7-14th a special week to recognize the 2+ million Americans living with congenital heart defects, to remember loved ones who lost their battle to CHD, and to honor the dedicated health professionals who work with our families, DeKalb County is showing its commitment to the well-being of our community’s heart patients and their families,” said County Mayor Stribling.

February 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday on Highway 146 (Short Mountain Street) in Smithville near DeKalb EMS.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 42-year-old Steve Frame was driving south in a 2015 Chevy 3500 Flatbed when he crossed the center line into the oncoming traffic lane as 27-year-old Kayla Presley, driving a 2008 GNC Yukon, swerved left to avoid a collision. Frame then swerved back into the path of Presley and hit her vehicle head on.

Presley was transported to Cookeville Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries. Neither Frame or his passenger, 40 year old Amber Duke was injured. Frame was cited with failure to exercise due care and crossing the center line of the highway.

Smithville Police, the Smithville Fire Department, and a unit with DeKalb EMS responded to the scene, along with the THP.

February 8, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Six persons have been issued qualifying petitions by the DeKalb County Election Commission for municipal elections on Thursday, August 4 in DeKalb County.

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City elections will be held in Smithville, Alexandria, Liberty, and Dowelltown.

Monday, February 7 was the first day persons could pick up a petition for the municipal elections as well as the state and federal primaries also to be held on Thursday, August 4.

Josh Miller was issued a petition Monday to seek re-election as Mayor of Smithville while incumbent Smithville Alderman Beth Chandler obtained a petition to seek election to a full term as Alderman. Chandler is currently serving an unexpired term. Meanwhile Rhonda Tiefenauer and Don Crook have picked up a petition to run for Smithville Alderman.

A mayor and two aldermen will be elected in Smithville on Thursday, August 4th. Each term is for four years. The positions are currently held by Mayor Miller, Alderman Chandler, and Alderman Brandon Cox but Cox is not seeking re-election as Alderman. Instead, Cox is in the race for the Republican nomination for General Sessions Court Judge on May 3.

Alexandria Alderman Jana Beth Tripp picked up a petition Monday to seek the office of Alexandria Mayor on Thursday August 4 while in Liberty Kendra Stanford will be a candidate for Alderman on August 4.

In Alexandria, voters will elect a Mayor to a full four-year term, three Aldermen each to a full four-year term; and two Aldermen to fill unexpired terms.

Liberty voters will elect a Mayor to a full four-year term and five Aldermen each to a four-year term.

In Dowelltown, two Aldermen will be elected each to a full four-year term.

State primary elections will be held on Thursday, August 4 for Governor, U.S. House of Representatives, and Tennessee House of Representatives. General elections will also be held for state judicial offices and applicable county offices.

The qualifying deadline for municipal and state primary elections is Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 12:00 Noon including for Independent candidates and the withdrawal deadline is Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 12:00 Noon

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