DWS Employees Honored at Retirement Reception

May 21, 2021
By: Bill Conger

After more than two decades DeKalb West School custodian Dorothy Duggin has decided to call it quits. She retired from her position earlier this year and was honored at a reception today (May 20) at the school.

“Everybody, I love you all,” Duggin said to employees at the reception. “I had a great 20 ½ years out here, but now I’m having fun retiring!” she exclaimed jumping up and down.

“When I started here, [my daughter] Kathy was just in 3rd grade. I got to see her all the way from 3rd grade through 8th grade. I loved the teachers, I love the kids. The kids were so very special to me, and they always will be.”

Educational Assistant Robbie Frazier also said her final good-bye to her co-workers. Frazier says she worked in and out of the school system for over 20 years including three years in the kitchen, eight years as an E.A. between DWS and Northside Elementary School and as a substitute for 12 years. Frazier enjoyed working with the children and even took on the playful role of Ms. Giggle Belly at some school events.

“I’m going to work in my garden, and I’ll probably start sewing again,” Frazier said of her retirement. “I’ll have something to do. It’ll be good, but I’ll miss it a lot. “

May 20, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A week dedicated to celebrating emergency service workers is being recognized in DeKalb County.

The community relies on emergency workers to rush to the rescue, no matter what the circumstance.

County Mayor Tim Stribling signed a proclamation Monday designating May 16-22 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week in DeKalb County. EMS Director Hoyte Hale joined County Mayor Stribling for the occasion.

“We are proud of our DeKalb County EMS employees, EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders and Dispatchers. They are on the front lines, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year Their commitment, dedication and bravery speaks to their character and willingness to serve others, not just this week, but every day of the year. We are honored to celebrate their service this week, and we are grateful to them every day,” said Stribling.

The proclamation is as follows:

“Whereas, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and

Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and

Whereas, access to quality Emergency Care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and

Whereas, the Emergency Medical Services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, and others; and

Whereas, the members of Emergency Medical Services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and

Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of Emergency Medical Services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week;

Now, Therefore, I Tim Stribling, County Mayor, DeKalb County, Tennessee, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
With the theme, EMS Strong-This is EMS: Caring for our Communities, I encourage the community to observe this week with the appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities”.

Members of the DeKalb EMS Staff in addition to Director Hoyte Hale (EMT-P) are:
Donna Melton-AEMT
Jamie Parsley-AEMT
Tony Williams-EMT-P
John T. Bradford-EMT-P
David Pitts-EMT-P
Kristie Johnson-EMTPCCICDA
Michelle Haggard-AEMT
Misty Green-AEMT
Trent Phipps-EMT-P
Daniel Summers-EMT-P
Racheal Checci- AEMT
Dennis Sherman- EMT-PCC
Matt Melton-EMT-P
Stephanie Brown-EMT-P
Matthew Adcock- AEMT
Trevin Merriman-AEMT
Jacob Dickerson-EMT-PCC
Cody Johnson-EMT-PCC
Charles Nokes-EMT-P
John Hurd-EMT-PCC
Becky Atnip-AEMT
Lonnie Laxton-AEMT
Rebecca Partridge-AEMT
Kevin Cripps-AEMT
Ed Brooks-AEMT
Houston Austin-EMT-PCC/IC
Marie Turpin-EMT-PCC
Kim Johnson-EMT-PCC
Tyler Grandstaff-EMT-PCC
John Poss-AEMT
Jason Rice-AEMT
Matthew Terrell-AEMT
John Partridge-AEMT
Greg Whaley-AEMT
Aspen Flarity-AEMT
Justin Thompson-AEMT
Greta Stone-EMT-PCC/IC
Terrence Hall- EMT-P
Clayton Anstis-EMT-PCC
Heather Billings-EMT-B
Tony McCulley-AEMT
Kenny Moffitt-EMT-PCC
Wesley Slager-AEMT
Eli Beadle-AEMT
Teena Allen-Office Manager
Kary Harris-Secretary

May 20, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The Tiger baseball team is not the only DCHS athletic program bound for the sub-state.

The DCHS Tiger soccer team is enroute there too! But first, the Soccer Tigers will be playing tonight (Thursday) for the program’s first ever Region 3A tournament championship. The game will be played at Cumberland County stating at 6 p.m.

The Tigers defeated Loudon 2-0 on the road Tuesday, May 18 to claim the first ever region tournament semi-final soccer victory in school history.

In that game Cameron Miller scored in the 64th minute with an assist by Miguel Mata followed by a goal from Yair Mata in the 68th minute and an assist by Brian Balderas.

Goalie Luke Jenkins had 23 saves

The DCHS Tiger soccer team is 9-7 on the season. Cumberland County is 14-5-1

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