News
March 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
The community rallied in support of the DCHS Class of 2019 Friday with pledges and donations totaling $8,100 during a three hour WJLE radiothon for Project Graduation easily surpassing the goal of $5,000.
The record breaking radiothon was hosted by DCHS Teacher Chris Vance and David Hedge, who organized the radiothon project in cooperation with WJLE. Previously the most successful radiothon for DCHS Project Graduation was in 2010 when more than $5,000 was raised.
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“I am so thrilled and thankful to our community and how they have come forward today to call in and help this class so they can have a good time on graduation night,” said Beth Gill, President of DCHS Project Graduation for 2019.
“We wanted to be in the neighborhood of $5,000 but we far exceeded that with the support of generous donors including banks and other businesses, churches, and a lot of good people,” said Hedge.
“This means a lot to me. I am so thankful that the community has donated for us to be able to have a fun and safe night. It’s one final night I can spend with all of my classmates,” said Macy Hedge, member of the DCHS Class of 2019 who answered phones taking pledges during the radiothon.
Project Graduation is an all night drug-free, alcohol-free graduation party for members of the DCHS Class of 2019 committed to having a safe, wholesome, yet entertaining celebration together for the last time as a class. The event begins following the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 17
“Our plan for Project Graduation is to go to Dave & Buster’s in Nashville. We will meet at the school and leave at about 10:30 p.m. They have planned for us three buffets through the night so the kids will have plenty of food and drinks all night long. They will get to enjoy video games and bowling for free all night long. I am happy they will be able to do all those things in a safe environment. That is the purpose of Project Graduation to have a safe and alcohol and drug free party for the kids and keep them safe through the night,” said Gill.
In addition to Macy Hedge, other members of the DCHS Class of 2019 who appeared on the radiothon and answered phones taking pledges were Caleb London, Dosson Medlin, Faith Judkins, Maddison Cantrell, Addison Oakley, Noah Gill, Dulce Maciel, Anna Rachel Blair, and Lydia Brown.
A special thanks to Liberty State Bank, First Bank, and Wilson Bank and Trust for their support.
Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel in Snow Hill Crash
March 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Four people were involved in a one car crash Wednesday afternoon on Highway 70 at Snow Hill
Trooper Chris Delong of the Tennessee Highway Patrol said 30 year old Ronald Harris of Smithville was traveling east in a 2010 Toyota Camry when the car crossed all lanes and went off the road before slamming into a rock bluff. Harris claims he had fallen asleep at the wheel.
40 year old Michael Rippee of Smithville was a front seat passenger while 20 year old Colby Cark of Smithville and 21 year old Christian Gottlied of McMinnville were back seat passengers. Gottlied was taken to the hospital by DeKalb EMS. The others received minor injuries and refused transport to the hospital
Harris was cited for failure to exercise due care.
Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and DeKalb Fire Department were also on the scene.
4-H Horse Judging Teams Excel at Regionals
March 28, 2019
By: Leigh Fuson, 4-H Agent
The DeKalb County 4-H Horse Judging teams successfully competed in the Central Region contest held at MTSU in Murfreesboro.
All teams placed in the top ten, with one team taking top honors! During the event, youth put their decision-making skills and horse knowledge to the test. Contestants watched four performance (riding) classes that included hunter under saddle, western pleasure, horsemanship, hunt seat equitation, and ranch riding. The horses in each class were ranked 1-4 based on specific criteria needed for that discipline of riding. Three halter, or conformation, classes were also judged. These horses were judged on muscling, structure, and balance. After ranking the horses, the 4-H’ers’ decision was compared to that of the official judge, and a score was awarded.
The Junior (4th & 5th grades) team of Izayah Dowell, Tyler Dunn, and Grady Hancock placed 9th with Izayah Dowell was 8th high individual overall and 1st in the performance category. In the Junior High (6th-8th grades) division, Shaelee Foster, Riley Fuson, Hannah Redmon, and Kolton Slager won 1st place overall, 1st in performance, and 2nd in halter. Hannah was 2nd high individual and Shaelee placed 7th. The other Junior High team of Tess Barton, Emma Hancock, and Evan Reid was the 10th place team. Our high school team of Clayton Crook, Katlin Hutchins, and Cody Robinson placed 9th. They have an added challenge of giving oral reasons to defend why they placed the class the way they did.
“I had a really good time judging and being around all the horses,” said Hannah Redmon. “I look forward to being a part of it again next year.” Teams practiced several times before the contest and represented DeKalb County very well at this regional event of around 200 participants! Each 4-H member should feel proud of their accomplishments and hard work. To learn more about horse judging, or any 4-H activity, please contact the DeKalb County Extension Office at 615-597-4945.
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