“Tia” Needs Forever Home (View video here)

March 15, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

“Tia” is looking for a new home after her former owner recently passed away.

DeKalb Animal Shelter Director Megan Moore with Tia from dwayne page on Vimeo.

This beautiful 7-8 year old Husky Mix is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”.

“Tia was in a household with other dogs but unfortunately her owner passed away. She is house trained and does well with other dogs. Tia can be a little female dominant but she is a super sweet girl and has great leash manners. Tia is just a great all around dog especially if you are looking for one a little older and out of that puppy stage. Come meet Tia. She might just be a good fit for you,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

The shelter, located on Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive off Highway 70 east in Smithville, has been in operation since November, 2017 under the DeKalb Animal Coalition, a 501 c 3 non profit organization.

Stop by the animal shelter, call 615-597-3647 (DOGS), or visit facebook. The shelter is currently open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 12 noon. Closed Wednesday.

Upcoming DeKalb Animal Shelter Events
March 21st: Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser 1-3
March 22nd: Happy Trails Brewing Co. Adoption Event 2-4
March 30th: Smithville Golf Course Adoption Event 11-3
April 4th: Volunteer Orientation 12-1
April 11th: Yappy Hour-A Wine and Wags event
2-5pm adoption event, 5-7pm Wine tasting with Stonehaus Winery, 8pm Live music
April 25th: Earth Day adoption event at the Burlap Room & Beer Garden (times TBA)

March 15, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Officers of the Smithville Chapter #374 Order of the Eastern Star for the ensuing year assumed their new positions during an installation ceremony Saturday at the meeting hall on Market Street.

Dr. Robert R. Atnip was installed as the Worthy Patron and his wife Guylene is the Worthy Matron of the Smithville Chapter.

Other members assuming new leadership roles in the Chapter were Katherine McKeown, Carolyn Williams, Joel Dawes, Patricia Wilt, Mary Gottlied, Louise Knowles, Patricia Tallent, Becky Cowan, John Gottlied, and Wanda Gard.

During the ceremony, Carolyn Williams served as Installing Officer and Van Mathis of DeKalb #488 was the Assisting Installing Officer.

The theme of the Chapter for the year is “Celebrate 2020 Vision in OES” with a motto “to think about a plan for a future with imagination and wisdom” based on Biblical scripture from Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he”.

Following the ceremony, members and guests shared fellowship and a meal.

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women of all faiths may belong. Only men who are Masons are eligible and only women with specific Masonic affiliation may be members. Eastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with deep religious convictions and spiritual values reflecting the spirit of fraternal love and the desire to work together for good. It gives them the opportunity to give a part of their time to many projects that benefit mankind.

March 15, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS Tiny House is still available for sale.

The Board of Education had hoped to award a bid for the sale of the Tiny House during the regular monthly meeting Thursday night but after a month of seeking sealed bids none were submitted.

The board has decided to extend the deadline for accepting sealed bids until the April 9th board meeting. Any bids received will be opened at 7 p.m. that night at the Ernest Ray Education Center.

The Tiny House was recently completed by students in the DCHS Residential and Commercial Construction Class. It is located near the Vocational School.

The minimum bid has been established at $22,600.

The 8’ x 24’ Tiny House stands up to 13 feet and 6 inches and sets on a modified trailer that can be anchored or moved from place to place.

Accommodations in the Tiny House, although compact include a living room, kitchenette, bathroom, and sleeping space.

Specific features are as follows:

● Mobility by use of a trailer
● Central heat and air unit
● Cooktop
● Solid wood cherry cabinets
● Loft bedroom
● Cherry laminate flooring
● Bathroom with shower
● Metal roof
● Cedar wood siding ( stained and finished)
● 200 square feet including loft

Meanwhile, in his monthly personnel report, Director Patrick Cripps announced that Jodi Lester has been employed as secretary at DeKalb Middle School to replace Doris Graham, who has resigned.

Kelly Huling and Tina Paschal have been granted a leave of absence as requested.

Susan Hinton will be retiring as of June 30.

« First ‹ Previous 1 1452 1542 1550 1551 15521553 1554 1562 1652 2494 Next › Last »