Lions End the Streak. Tigers Fall 19-7

September 21, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Tigers’ dreams of extending their winning streak against Cannon County were dashed Friday night as the Lions prevailed 19-7 at Woodbury

Tyler Bundy, a former DCHS Tiger, accounted for all three Cannon County touchdowns.

The loss drops the Tiger season record to 2-4 and the Lions improve to 3-3.

Coming into the game Friday night, DeKalb County had won 10 straight against the Lions, last losing to them at Smithville in 2007. The Lions had not beaten the Tigers in Woodbury since 1966. The Tigers still lead the All-Time series 28-6-1.

DeKalb County got their only score of the game on an 80 yard touchdown pass play from Quarterback Axel Aldino to Grayson Redmon with 44 seconds left in the 1st period  Andrew Fuson booted the extra point to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead.

Cannon County answered with a 76 yard scoring drive. Tyler Bundy put the Lions on the board with 5:54 left in the 2nd period on a 1 yard touchdown run. The PAT attempt was no good but the score was 7-6.

The Lions had another scoring opportunity late in the 2nd period but kicker Hayden Sanders failed to connect on a 35 yard field goal attempt.

Cannon County mounted another 76 yard scoring drive and with 6:28 left in the 3rd period Tyler Bundy scored on a 3 yard run. Hayden Sanders booted the extra point and the Lions took the lead 13-7.

The Lions added the exclamation point on a 15 yard touchdown run by Bundy with 3 minutes left in the game. The PAT attempt was no good but the Lions went on to win 19-7.

DeKalb County will host Livingston Academy for homecoming next Friday night, September 28. Kick-Off is at 7 p.m. and WJLE will have LIVE coverage.

September 21, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Thomas Gabriel is clean and sober today.

There was a time he couldn’t say that but a year long stay in Smithville helped make a difference in his life.

The eldest grandson of the late Country Music Star Johnny Cash entertained and shared his recovery story during a health fair Friday evening hosted by the DeKalb Prevention Coalition and the DeKalb County Recovery Court in conjunction with National Recovery Month.

“Smithville is the place I got sober through Haven of Hope of DeKalb County and Sober Living Services and Omega House of Smithville so when they called and said they were having the health fair I wanted to be a part of it,” said Gabriel.

“This was my 19^th or 20^th rehab.  I had a long history of chemical dependency and drug abuse. I came to Smithville from a treatment center and stayed long enough to work for Sober Living and Omega House. I was here for a little over a year. I have been sober ever since. It was a great experience. So Smithville has been a huge part of my life,” Gabriel said.

Prior to his addiction, Gabriel had a career as a law enforcement officer . “I was  a police officer for almost eight years and then I was in prison for almost eight years so I saw both sides of that coin”.

Gabriel said his legendary grandfather was a generous man and what you saw on stage was what he was in person. “He was always the same all the time. He was very generous but very set in his ways. He was harder on me because I was the oldest grandchild growing up but he was a great man and extremely wise. I really appreciate him more and more,” he continued.

Gabriel also recalls how that as a child, he and some of his cousins and uncle, would be called on stage to join Cash in a song or two near the end of his concerts.

“We would come on stage and do “When the Saints Go Marching In” and “Will the Circle be Unbroken” at the end of the shows. My favorite was going on the road trips to Las Vegas and being a part of those shows because they were the most theatrical I thought. Bigger than Life. Magic. It was fun growing up,” he said.

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Gabriel is now following in his grandfather’s footsteps as an entertainer himself and has just released a new album.

“We had an album released a month and a half ago that is doing really well. You can get it on-line now. We just came off of a western tour. We toured the west coast. That went fantastic. We’re going to Ireland next month. My music is similar to his (Johnny Cash) in a lot of ways and I usually do about 40% of my LIVE shows with his music because people still want to hear his music through me,” said Gabriel.

Asked what message he has for other recovering addicts and those needing treatment, Gabriel said “ Its all about connection and awareness. A positive connection with the right people. Ignorance is not safe. So many people are dying of Opioid overdoses and alcohol. If we reach those who have not been reached and try to make a difference every day we’ll get somewhere.  This health fair is about making the right connection”.

September 21, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The L.B.J. & C. Smithville Head Start Center will be hosting an Open House  on Friday, October 19 from 1-4 p.m.

Special activities for the kids and refreshments will be available

The staff and parents are looking forward to showing their center and the children’s arts and crafts.

Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally, and physically.

The center is located at 118 Kimberly Lane

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