DeKalb Foster Children Need Help during the Holidays

December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Once again, the Christmas season is approaching and not all children this year will take part in a celebration with their own families.

A child who has been taken out of abusive or neglectful homes may be sharing Christmas with a family of strangers. Many of these children may wonder if Santa Claus has received their new address and if he will be bringing gifts to them. This year, there are hundreds of children in the Upper Cumberland who are in state’s custody and approximately 40 of those children are from DeKalb County and they need your help.

The Santa for all Season group is requesting assistance with funds to support these children during the season of giving. This provides assistance to foster and underprivileged children all year.
If you or your organization is willing to help provide funds, please contact Annette Greek or make checks payable to the DeKalb Foster Children’s Fund and send to the following address: Annette Webb Greek, 1101 South College Street, Smithville, TN 37166. Phone 615-597-5023

December 6, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be today (Monday, December 6) from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. outside the senior citizen center sidewalk.

All donors will be given an “Adventure Awaits” long sleeve t-shirt and their names entered into a drawing for a chance to win a “2021 Side-by-Side”.

To schedule an appointment, go to Bloodassurance.org/dekalbneighbors or contact Jimmy Poss at 615-464-7426 or jimposs72@yahoo.com.

Save time on your donation by answering your health history questions before you arrive. Download “bloodassurance.org/quickscreen” on your phone the day of the blood drive. This will save you 10 minutes wait time on the mobile.

Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring a photo ID. Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals.

December 5, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The Town of Liberty was filled with many smiling faces Sunday afternoon for the annual Christmas parade.

Spectators lined both sides of West Main Street along the parade route from Salem Baptist Church to the reviewing stand near the Liberty Community Center anxious to view the sights and to catch a glimpse of Santa.

This year’s Liberty parade featured a showcase of holiday themed floats, vintage automobiles, horseback riders, Mr. and Miss DeKalb County Michael and Tara Hale, the DCHS Fighting Tiger Band, special entries from local businesses and utility companies, ATVs and motorcycles, emergency vehicles including the DeKalb County Fire Department’s Liberty Station, Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad, State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver, and more including the star of the show, Santa Claus.

After the parade, awards were presented to the best entries and drawings were held for prize giveaways.

The Mt Pisgah Free Will Baptist Church took 1st place for their float entry. Second place went to Salem Baptist Church.

In the category vintage automobiles/tractors, Billy Joe Cripps won 1st place for his 1956 Chevy. Second place went to Josh Miller and Ray Miller for their 1931 Ford Coupe.

In the entry for small kids, Alexis Reynolds took 1st place and 2nd place went to Molly Carpenter and Family.

Ty Curtis took both 1st & 2nd place for pet entries.

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