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Smithville Boo Bash Postponed Until Friday, November 1
October 30, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Parents and kids looking to trick or treat on Halloween during the Smithville Boo Bash will have to wait until Friday, November 1.
Due to forecasts of rain on Thursday, October 31, Smithville Mayor Josh Miller said the Smithville Boo Bash has been postponed until Friday, November 1st. The hours will be the same from noon until 5 p.m.
Some offices in the DeKalb County Courthouse, Smithville City Hall, Smithville Police Department, Justin Potter Library, and participating businesses will have candy and special treats for the children. Offices and businesses around the County Complex and other locations in town will also be participating
Look for the stores and offices with a picture of an orange pumpkin on their windows. Maps are also available at the police department and Justin Potter Library to show parents which businesses will be taking part in the event.
(Click link below to view map of places to trick or treat downtown Smithville during “Boo Bash”)
(Click link below to view map of places to trick or treat in and near the DeKalb County Complex during “Boo Bash”)
Make Room for “Chase” (View video here)
October 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
If you like a dog with lots of energy then you’ll love “Chase”
This beautiful Red Heeler, almost 2 years old, is the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Coalition featured “Pet of the Week”.
Emmaly Bennett with Chase from dwayne page on Vimeo.
“Chase is around 30 pounds and full of life. He would prefer to be the only male dog in the house. He has a great temperament with humans and female dogs and loves to have his ears rubbed after a long day at the shelter. If you are looking for a loyal companion in a sturdy and robust frame, look no further than Chase. Contact the shelter to come and meet him,” said Shelter employee Emmaly Bennett.
The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12pm-4pm and Saturday 10am-12pm and the telephone number is 615-597-3647 (DOGS). Also visit facebook and instagram .
Located at 186 Transfer Station Road behind Tenneco Automotive.
Meanwhile, a Volunteer Orientation will be held at the shelter on Saturday, November 2 from noon until 1 p.m. The class will last 45 minutes.
“We will be outdoors for some of the class so dress accordingly. The class will go over how to properly open and close kennels and safely get animals in and out to play,” said Bennett.
If you want to participate just visit the DeKalb Animal Coalition facebook page under events and mark that you plan to attend.
Incumbent Constable Paul Cantrell to Seek Re-election
October 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
A total of four constable candidates have now picked up qualifying petitions for the March 3 DeKalb County Democratic Primary.
The latest is Paul Cantrell, an incumbent constable in the 4th district, who is seeking re-election.
The other three as WJLE has previously reported are Waylon Kyle in the 1st district, Mark Milam in the 5th district, and Johnny King in the 7th district. Milam and King are incumbents seeking re-election.
All four men have already returned their petitions to the election commission in order to become a qualified candidate.
Meanwhile Tom Duggin, as WJLE previously reported, has picked up a petition to seek the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Property in the March 3 primary.
Local primaries will be held in conjunction with the Presidential Preference Primary on March 3.
“The DeKalb County Democratic Party will hold a primary for the office of Assessor of Property and Constable in all seven districts,” said Administrator of Elections Dennis Stanley. “The Republican Party will select their nominees for those offices by caucus.” In addition, both local parties will hold a primary for the office of Criminal Court Judge Part II in the 13th Judicial District.
“I understand it can be a little confusing to the voters and candidates,” Stanley said, “but in simple terms Democratic candidates for Assessor of Property, Constable and Circuit Court Judge must qualify by petition and they are now available. Republican candidates for Circuit Court Judge only must qualify by petition. The other offices are chosen by another party method.”
He also reminded potential Independent candidates that they must qualify by the petition process and can obtain a petition beginning at the same time, even though they would not appear on the ballot until August.
Here are the key dates for the March 3, 2020 election:
Qualifying deadline—Noon December 12
Voter registration deadline—February 3, 2020
Early Voting period—Feb. 12 through February 25, 2020
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