Band Awards Banquet Honors Leaders and Performers

May 17, 2022
By: Bill Conger

The D.C.H.S. Band took center stage Saturday night (May 7) at the high school, but this time it wasn’t to perform. It was the annual awards banquet to recognize students who gave it their all in performance and leadership over the past school year.

Director Don Whitt handed the top award, the John Phillip Sousa Award, to Senior Savanna Warren. She also received a trophy for Leadership Low Brass and Senior Low Brass Player. Director awards for outstanding leadership were presented to Owen Warren and Serenity Burgess. The Outstanding Star trophy for Color guard and marching went to Eli Martin. Trumpet Leadership in marching went to Mallory Hamilton while Star Performer awards were handed to soloist tenor sax BJ Mosley and Ayden Jones, trumpet, Elizabeth Mosley, soloist, and Olivia Diego, clarinet, soloist guitar/ percussion Karson Smallwood, and Cadence Orcutt.

Isaac Sasser received the Best Rookie Keyboard, Marimba, Xylophonist; Best Rookie Tuba went to Nathan Hall, Best Rookie Percussionist Karly Vickers. The following awards were also presented: Clarinet leader in marching Gage Cote, Hidden talent soloist, Merissa Brown, Trumpet Leadership, Jaden Wildes, Trumpet Leadership, Ayden Jones, Color guard, Serenity Burgess, leader in marching, Flute leadership in marching, Amy Nokes, Trumpet leadership in marching, Elizabeth Mosely, and Percussion leader in marching, Gavin Conger.

The Fighting Tiger Spirit award for Best Attitude was presented to Ashton McClain, the Most Improved 7th grade trumpet, Katie Inglis, Future Leader Award, and Elizabeth Mosely. Serenity Patterson and Kyle Holmbeck received Leadership Percussion awards. Leadership performer awards went to Amy Nokes, B.J. Mosley, Gavin Conger. Drum Major Serenity Burgess, Alexis Stanley, and Owen Warren.

Other award recipients named were Outstanding Sabre rookie, Yo Yo Avalos, Leadership Section Leader, Gage Cote, Rookie Color Guard of the Year, Crissy White, Outstanding Rifle Rookie, Ollie Wagner, Most Improved Color Guard, Jamie Bradshaw, Outstanding Choreography Award, Ashton McClain, Most Improved 8th Grade Player, Alto Saxophone, Cameron Ramsey, and Hannah Swoape, Golden Shoe award for the band camp marching competition, Senior Color Guard, Hannah Finan, and Senior Low Brass Player, Skylar Southward.

May 17, 2022
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40th District State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver has formally announced her candidacy for re-election in 2022. She will be a candidate for re-nomination in the August 4 Tennessee Republican Primary.

“Now that the Tennessee 112th General Assembly has completed the people’s business, State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver announces her re-election candidacy for 2022”.

“I am very honored to work for House District 40, which also, due to redistricting, encompasses new ‘fabulous folks’ that I am eager to meet on the campaign trail.” District 40 includes Jackson, Smith, Dekalb, Cannon plus a small portion of the northeastern corner of Wilson County below the Trousdale County line”.

“Residing in Lancaster on a small farm with her husband Mike of 43 years, Terri Lynn is a singer/songwriter, mother and grandmother who is passionate about her faith in Christ and fulfilling her purpose and calling for such a time as this by representing her district in Nashville”.

“A conservative in action who does not back down, Terri Lynn fights for family values we hold dear, such as protecting the unborn and end abortion, protecting constitutional rights, preserving our 2nd amendment, less government more freedom and lower taxes. Weaver has a strong consistent track record during her tenure has the voice of the 40th and always puts her district first by sincerely seeking what is best for those whom she represents. “In order for a thumbs up vote, there are three questions I ask when considering policy. Does it grow government? Does it cost working men and women more out of their pocket? Does it infringe on Constitutional rights?”

“Serving the Fabulous Folks of the Fortieth since 2009, I have been a leader you can trust. Leading the way that removed the Death Tax, Hall Tax, Professional Privilege Taxes, and by creating a business-friendly atmosphere, what happens in Nashville matters so that families and businesses can thrive in the 40th District. My experience has afforded me an understanding of the complexities of government including its limitations. I ask for your vote in the August 4th primary and the November 1st general election. Send me back and together we will continue to make a difference in this great state. Blessings!,” said Representative Weaver.

May 16, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A fundraiser for the DeKalb Animal Coalition and shelter is set for Saturday, May 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Twisted Oaks on Highway 70 at Snow Hill across from Bert Driver Nursery. Its’ called “Yappy Hour”, a wine tasting and silent auction event plus much more.

“We are having a wine tasting and silent auction and I want to encourage everyone to come. Hopefully we can have it outside, but it will be fantastic. All proceeds we receive from this event go directly back to the coalition for meeting the needs of the animals,” said spokesperson Sarah Cripps.

“Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. We will have people at the door to confirm the age of the attendees,” Cripps said.

“Tickets are $25 per person which entitles you to admission and participation in the wine tasting and silent auction. The wine will be furnished by Stonehaus Winery and several varieties will be available for tasting and if you discover a wine or vintage you especially like you can purchase it there. The V.I.P. pass is a $50 ticket which admits you to the wine tasting, silent auction, and the V.I.P. shrimp boil dinner. Harmony Lane will be there with appetizers including cheeses, spreads, fudge, and other sweets and various Harmony Lane products will be available for sale,” Cripps continued.

Several local businesses have donated goods and services for the silent auction including the Male Room Brotique, A Dinner for Two at Evins Mill, a gift certificate for a One-Hour Massage at Smithville Massage, a gift certificate to get your vehicle or boat detailed at R&R Detailing, floral arrangement from DeKalb County Florist, Beauty Treatment from Fiddle Dee Dee, Three Hours of Dog Training, Gift baskets from Market on Main, Harmony Lane, Stonehaus Winery, Fish Lipz Restaurant and Sligo Marina, the Jewelry Emporium in Cookeville, and golf for a foursome and credit for the dining room at the Old Hickory Golf Club and two separate gift certificates for a foursome to play golf at Riverwatch Golf Club & Resort, plus much more.

“We encourage everyone to come out and support the animals of DeKalb County and attend our wine tasting and silent auction on Saturday, May 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Twisted Oaks on Highway 70 at Snow Hill across from Bert Driver Nursery.

Tickets for Sale at the DeKalb Animal Shelter, the Law Office of Sarah Cripps, and Happy Tails Dog Grooming by Renee Ferguson.

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