DeKalb Schools to remain on Virtual Learning through Friday, November 13

November 9, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County Schools will remain on virtual learning through Friday, November 13.

Director of Schools Patrick Cripps made the announcement Monday afternoon (today).

“Due to the increased number of COVID-19 cases and quarantines among faculty and staff DeKalb County Schools will continue virtual learning through November 13. We hope to return to in-person learning Monday, November 16,” said Director Cripps.

All five schools in the district have been on virtual learning since Wednesday, October 28.

“The anticipated date of return is November 16, however we will continue to monitor the numbers and will make adjustments as necessary. Our expectation is that all students will continue their education virtually through Google classroom,” said Director Cripps.

The following locations can be utilized for hotspots to download assignments if needed:

*DeKalb Middle School Parking Lot

*Northside Elementary School Parking Lot

*DeKalb West School Parking Lot

*DTC Office Smithville location (beside Walmart) 200 Walmart Drive

*DTC Office location in Alexandria at 111 High Street

*Community Center locations: Belk, Blue Springs, Temperance Hall, Keltonburg, and Midway.

November 9, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County residents will have the opportunity to donate Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes, beginning Monday, November 16.

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993 Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 168 million shoeboxes to children in over 160 countries and territories. For many of these children, the gift filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received. Also, to help offset shipping costs, participants are asked to donate $9 per shoebox gift. They will receive a tracking label, enabling them to learn the destination of their shoebox gift.

The week of November 16th through 23rd, is National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. The drop-off/relay center for this area is located at the Indian Creek Baptist Church, 967 Hurricane Ridge Road, Smithville, Tennessee, and is a convenient place for churches, clubs, schools, businesses, and individuals to bring their filled shoe boxes.

The local drop off center will be open, as follows:

*Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 20 – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
* Saturday, November 21 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
*Sunday, November 22 – 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
*Monday, November 23 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

You may select from the above dates and hours to deliver your filled shoe boxes to the center.

This holiday season you can experience the true meaning of Christmas with a child in need by simply packing your shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and other small gifts. During this Coronavirus Pandemic: Now, more than ever, CHILDREN NEED HOPE.

For further information please contact:
Sue Puckett:
615/597-7370 (office)
615/597-7325 (home)
615/464-7700 (cell)suepuckett@dtccom.net (e-mail)
For more information, including guidelines for shoebox gifts and an option to virtually “Build a Box,” visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

November 8, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Motorists traveling McMinnville Highway (Highway 56) south in DeKalb County will have to take things a little slower.

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has reduced the speed limit from 55 to 45 miles per hour from the Smithville City Limits to the Warren County line where road construction is in progress. Posted 45 mile per hour signs are along the route.

Meanwhile in its weekly report, TDOT has announced that the contractor, Jones Brothers Contractors, LLC, will continue installing concrete box culverts and drainage structures. Grade work, bridge work, paving operations, and utility work on the new roadway alignment are ongoing with no change in traffic patterns. Traffic is still using the existing SR-56. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction equipment adjacent to roadway. Flaggers may be present to move equipment across roadway, unload equipment, or complete utility work. The contractor is working at the intersection of Williams Road and the new alignment. Traffic will be shifted onto a diversion to allow the contractor to construct the new alignment. Motorists should use caution in this area and watch for flaggers and construction equipment.

The estimated completion date for the Highway 56 improvement project is May 31, 2022.

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