Local Families Receive the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal

By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Veterans Services Office recently was honored to present the Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal to the families of LTJG Clyde Thomas United States Navy and 1st Sgt Chester Holmes United States Marine Corps (RET).

Presenting was Bill Rutherford. County Veteran Service Officer.

Accepting the Medal on behalf of LTJG Thomas were Bobbye Thomas (wife) and Jan Thomas (Daughter).

Accepting the Medal on behalf of 1stSgt Holmes, were Patsy Russel (daughter) and William Russell (son-in-law).

The Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal is awarded to US service members that so bravely defend South Korea in what has become to be known as the “Forgotten War”.

The Korean Ambassador for Peace Medal is awarded by the Embassy of Korea, Office of Defense, Ms Hyenjeng “HJ” Sin Attache, Vet to Vet Tennessee, Tennessee Veterans Mental Health Council and DeKalb County Veteran Service office.

If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

CALL 1-800-273-8255 Press 1

January 13, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Jared Davis has claimed his first title as the WJLE Fearless Forecaster of the year.

During the 15-week college football season including bowl games, Jared compiled the overall best record picking winners in 247 games at 154-93. Meanwhile, Ricky Atnip accumulated the most underdog points during the season at 52.5 points.

Both will be presented the “WJLE Fearless Forecasters Joe Goodwin Memorial Awards” today (Thursday, January 13) on the season finale of the Fearless Forecasters Show on WJLE at 4:30 p.m.

Goodwin, a longtime member of the Fearless Forecasters, passed away in February 2019 and the awards are named in tribute to him.

The final standings of the forecasters for the season are as follows:
Jared Davis: 154-93
Eli Gill: 150-97
Chad Kirby: 149-98
Grant James: 148-99
Ricky Atnip: 148-99
Scott Goodwin: 145-102
Scott Brown: 143-104
John Pryor: 139-108:

Final underdog standings are as follows:
Ricky Atnip: 52.5 points
Jared Davis: 49 points
Chad Kirby: 49 points
Scott Brown: 42.5 points
Scott Goodwin: 37.5
Grant James: 26.5 points
Eli Gill: 22 points
John Pryor: 19 points

Best Bowl Season Records
Eli Gill: 24-13
Jared Davis: 22-15
Ricky Atnip: 21-16
Scott Goodwin: 21-16
Grant James: 21-16
John Pryor: 19-18
Scott Brown:18-19

Chad Kirby: 17-20

The program is sponsored by the Charles D. Atnip Realty and Auction Company, Davis Auto Body, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, First Bank, DeKalb County Insurance, Gill Automotive, Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, and Domino’s Pizza.

January 12, 2022
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There is a new member to the DeKalb County Election Commission.

Brandon Gay has been named to succeed Barbara Vanatta, who resigned recently after serving more than 12 years on the commission.

Gay was appointed Monday by the state election commission to finish out the term, which expires in April 2023.

“Barbara’s dedication to service and providing fair and honest elections will certainly be missed and we wish her well in her retirement,” said Walteen Parker, Chairman of the Commission. “At the same time I know Brandon will carry on that same dedication to fairness and service to the community and the entire commission welcomes his knowledge and input to the process.”

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