Don Rigsby to Speak at Chamber Prayer Breakfast

November 6, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Don Rigsby, a Senior Master Sergeant now retired from the US Air Force and the 118th Airlift Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard in Nashville, will be the guest speaker at the 2019 Chamber Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday morning, November 26.

The breakfast will be held from 7 AM to 8 AM at the DeKalb County Complex Community Theatre, 712 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville.  Doors open at 6:30 AM.

Rigsby retired from the United States Air Force on July 1, 1998 after more than 31 years of active and reserve military service including duty in Southeast Asia in 1968 through 1969. Upon his retirement from the Air Force, Rigsby was the Recruiting and Retention Supervisor for the Tennessee Air National Guard.

Rigsby’s wife Bonnie will entertain with special music for the program.

Local Boy Scout Troop #347 will present the flags. Leaders from our community will lead prayers for our Children and Families, Health and Healing of our Communities, and Military and Emergency Response Personnel making this a meaningful and memorable experience. A delicious breakfast will be prepared by Jason Evans, head chef of The Inn at Evins Mill.

Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased from the Chamber Board of Directors or emailing Chamber Director Suzanne Williams at: swilliams@dekalbcountychamber.org or texting her at: 615-464-7760.  They will be glad to hold your tickets and have you pay at the door.

“Everyone is invited to attend this special and inspirational annual community event. Please join us as we give thanks to God for His abundant blessings upon our county and for His guidance as we move forward into the future,” said Williams.

November 6, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb Animal Coalition has a dog named “Spot” available for adoption.

“Spot” is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week”.

Emmaly Bennett with Spot from dwayne page on Vimeo.

“ Spot is a 5 year old Australian Shepherd mix. He really wants a couch to sleep on and someone to rub his belly. Spot is great with kids and doesn’t seem to mind other dogs,” said Shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.

To adopt “Spot” stop by the shelter Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 12pm-4pm or Saturday from 10am-12pm. The telephone number is 615-597-3647 (DOGS). Also visit facebook and instagram .

Located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.

November 6, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

With winter on the way the DeKalb County Fire Department reminds you to change batteries in your home smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The message is simple and it’s easy to do. Please take a few minutes to make sure life-saving alarms have fresh batteries so you, your family, and your home are protected.

Lieutenant Dustin Johnson, the DeKalb County Fire Department’s Fire Prevention and Safety Officer, reminds DeKalb County residents that after batteries are changed in alarms, take a few extra minutes to test your alarms and remind family, friends, and neighbors to do the same. Not all smoke alarms have batteries that have to be replaced each year. Some newer model alarms have batteries that last up to 10 years. However, it is still very important to test and clean your alarms. You can clean and maintain them simply by using compressed air to remove dust residue that accumulates on alarms that can cause the alarm’s sensor to not operate properly.

Eighty percent of child fire fatalities occur in homes without working smoke alarms. It’s a tragic statistic that can be prevented. Changing smoke alarm batteries at least once a year, testing those alarms, and reminding others to do the same are some of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce these tragic deaths and injuries. “The vast majority of our house fires happen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. when most families are sleeping,” said Lt. Johnson. “Smoke alarm installation and maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and senior citizens are most at risk, and a working smoke alarm can give them the extra seconds they need to get out safely.”

“A working smoke detector doubles your chance of surviving a home fire. So, why would you not want you and your family to have this protection?” For more information about fire safety, visit the DeKalb County Fire Department’s FaceBook Group page or the department’s website at www.dekalbfire.com.

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