NY Yankees pick RHP Steven Jennings in Minors Rule 5 Draft

December 14, 2021
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The New York Yankees made two selections in last Wednesday’s Minor League Rule 5 Draft, taking right-hander and former DeKalb County High School pitcher Steven Jennings from the Pirates’ High-A roster in the first round and plucking right-hander Manny Ramírez from the Astros’ Low-A roster in the second round according to www.mlb.com

Additionally, the Red Sox chose right-hander Brian Keller in the second round from the Yankees’ Double-A Somerset roster.

Jennings, 23, owns a career 19-19 record with one save and a 4.75 ERA in 79 games (51 starts) over four Minor League seasons (2017-19, ’21).

The Brush Creek, Tenn., native combined to go 9-1 with one save, a 4.99 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 74 innings over 29 appearances (one start) this past season for Low-A Bradenton, High-A Greensboro and Double-A Altoona.

Pittsburgh originally selected Jennings in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft.

The 22-year-old Ramírez — who is not related to the slugger of the same name who mashed 555 home runs in the big leagues — has gone 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA in 35 games (14 starts) over three Minor League seasons (2017-19).

Ramírez, who did not pitch in 2021 due to injury, has notched 126 strikeouts against 73 hits allowed and 77 walks issued in 95 2/3 innings. The Astros originally signed the Santo Domingo, D.R., native as a non-drafted free agent in July 2017.

Keller, 27, spent last season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, where he went 2-2 with a 2.77 ERA in 26 games (11 starts). In 55 1/3 innings, Keller permitted 43 hits and 46 walks with 65 strikeouts. He was a 39th-round selection by the Yankees in the 2016 MLB Draft.

December 14, 2021
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The incredibly beautiful Christmas on the Square “Live Window” displays on Saturday, December 4 made it very difficult for this years’ judges to decide on the winners. “The downtown window displays are something to see!” says Chamber Director Suzanne Williams. “Our local business owners really show off their creativity and talents at this special event.” Some of this year’s themes included The Pink Flamingo Christmas at Button Willow, Letters to Santa at Cantrell’s Clothing, DeKalb Florist’s Frozen complete with an adorable Elsa, A Christmas Story at The Male Room Bro-tique, The North Pole with Santa and Mrs. Clause at Treats by Tiff, the magic of Frosty the Snowman and friend at The Vintage Owl, Magnolia Roots’ Lifesize Nutcracker with the dreaming little girl, Willow Boutique’s Happy Hippy Christmas, and The Purple Door’s adorable Twas the Night Before Christmas scene.

First Place went to Attorney Keith Blair and Glenda Davis office with their detailed depiction of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with Clark Griswold and Cousin Eddie. Passersby could even get a picture with Cousin Eddie dressed in his famous white housecoat and faux fur hat, see the dry turkey, and watch Clark and Eddie drinking eggnog by the Christmas tree. Mayor Josh Miller and his wife, Melissa, personally donated $250 for the 1st Place winner to give to the charity of their choice. This year’s donation will go to Lighthouse Christian Camp.

Second Place went to Bates Apparel who had Mrs. Claus and lots of little elves inviting children to write out their personal wish list to Santa. They had a table set up with “Dear Santa” stationery and a nearby special Santa mailbox.

Third Place went to Savvy Scrubs who won with the help of Charlie Brown characters including Lucy offering 5-cent advice from her psychiatric booth.

The Chamber Choice Award went to RealSource for their Home Alone theme. The attention to detail in this 2-window scene included a surprised Kevin, the 2 burglars with bumps, bruises, and feather-covered hat, and many of the makeshift booby traps and props that are seen in this Christmas favorite.

December 13, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

“Pet Photos with Santa”, a fundraising event for the DeKalb Animal Coalition, will be Saturday, December 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the Gazebo next to the Smithville Fire Department just off the public square in downtown Smithville.

For a $10 donation you can bring your pet or pets and kick off the holiday season with the DeKalb Animal Shelter. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the animal shelter.

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