UCDD
Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance? For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll-free at 1-0800-275-8233. A support group meeting will be held for relatives caring for relative children during the month of March 2021. Please contact Melissa Allison at 931-476-4127. If you are interested in attending this meeting. For housing assistance please contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.
Closings, Dec. 23
The DeKalb County Courthouse, County Complex, County Offices, and the Senior Center will be closed Thursday, December 23 and Friday December 24 for the Christmas Holiday.
Trash Collection Sites, Dec. 24&25
All trash collection sites will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24, and will be closed Christmas day, December 25. The DeKalb County Transfer Station and Landfill will be closed on Christmas Eve, December 24.
Haven of Hope Grief Support
Kay and John Quintero will be leading a grief support each Monday during December at the Haven of Hope. They are offering a day group at 11 a.m. and a night group at 6 p.m. There is no fee as this is a service to the community. Call 615-597-4673 for more information.
Love-Lights- A Tree, Now
The American Cancer Society’s, Love Lights a Tree is happening now thru December 31, 2021 as always it will be on the Southside of the courthouse. The cost is $5 for more information call one of the numbers below. Melanie Judkins, 615-464-7664, Ivadell Randolph, 6155975296, Renea Cantrell, 615-684-2688 or Gail Taylor, 615-597-5936.
A brand new special memory board will be made by shop classes at DeKalb County High School to replace the older one which has been used for many years. The board will be placed on the south side of the courthouse by Saturday, December 4, 2021 in time for the Smithville Christmas Parade and Christmas on the Square. Again the board will list the names of loved ones. This year high school students will be volunteering their time to put the names on the board so those wanting to honor or remember someone by having a name placed on the board are urged to make a donation of $5.00 per name as soon as possible so it can be displayed by the time the board is erected.
Iva Dell Randolph, who heads up the Love Lights Tree fundraiser, said she appreciates the help of teachers and students in the DCHS Career Technical Education Programs including Director Brad Leach.
“We are going to have a new board this year. We are glad to have the shop classes at the high school building the board for us. It was time to replace the one we have had for many years. We are also happy that some of the students have volunteered to put the names on the board for us this year. I urge everyone to help us get as many names as we can on the board now before it goes up by December 4, 2021” said Randolph.
“We hope to count on your continued support for Love Lights A Tree again this year and we certainly appreciate all you have done in the past. It’s a good way to remember those who have gone on before us and to honor those still with us,” said Randolph.
The names are in “honor of” and in “memory of” for a donation of five-dollars per name. Forms may be obtained at the local banks. The DeKalb County Unit of the American Cancer Society seeks your support in the “Love Lights a Tree” fundraising campaign to raise money for research to find a cure as well as cancer education and patient services. Donations may be made throughout the holiday season. The persons you honor or remember do not necessarily have to have suffered from cancer. Even though we didn’t have Relay for Life some of the churches and business gave their sponsorship anyway. Plus several individuals to thank that gave also. Thanks to Wilson Bank & Trust, First Baptist Church, B&G Supply Company, Snow Hill Baptist Church, The American Legion Post 122, Salem Baptist Church, New West Point Church, anonymous business, Caldwell Drug Inc. and DeKalb County Retired Teachers. Thank you so much. Hope we will be able to have Relay at the park this next coming year!
DeKalb County Libraries Closed Dec. 22
The DeKalb County Libraries will be closed December 22nd through 25th for Christmas and will reopen on Monday, December 27th. The libraries will be closed on January 1st for New Years and reopen on January 3rd.
Blood Assurance drive Dec. 22
A Blood Assurance drive is set for Wednesday, December 22. The blood drive will be from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. located outside in the parking lot of the Family Medical Center in the bloodmobile. You may schedule an appointment at www.bloodassurance.org/familymedctr. You may also contact Michiko Martin concerning the blood drive at 615-597-4395 or mmartin@dtccom.net. Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, and avoid energy drinks and bring a photo ID. All donors will be given an “Adventure Awaits” long sleeve t-shirt and their names entered in a drawing for a “2021 Side-by-Side ATV”. Blood Assurance is the sole blood provider for the local hospitals and your donation is needed for an adequate supply.
DeKalb Schools to be closed
The remainder of the 2021-22 school calendar is as follows: Schools will be closed on the following dates (Monday, January 3 a stockpile day- no school for students) (Students return to school Tuesday, January 4); Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17; Presidents Day February 21; Spring Break March 28 to April 1; Good Friday, April 15; The last day of school will be May 23 (Administrative Day May 20).
DESA, Dec. 24
The DeKalb Emergency Services Association (DESA) will be preparing and delivering hot meals and sack lunches to the needy or underserved on Christmas Eve Friday, December 24. Each plate lunch will consist of baked ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, and a dessert. Sack lunches will be provided for recipients to enjoy later. More than 500 food trays were prepared and delivered on Thanksgiving morning. Cooking and food preparation will begin early Friday morning, December 24 at the county complex kitchen. Volunteers will then load their personal vehicles with food trays and set out to deliver them in time for the recipients’ noon time meal. Those who received a Thanksgiving meal will not need to sign up for the Christmas Eve list but please text or call 615-390-0297 or 615-712-4286. Anyone who would like a meal but did not receive one on Thanksgiving should call 615-390-0297 or 615-712-4286. Volunteers who would like to help on Christmas Eve should call 615-390-0189. Donations can be made by venmo @Blake-Cantrell-4, by calling 615-390-0189, or stop by Wilson Bank & Trust.
Sobriety Checkpoints, December 31
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint on December 31, 2021 on State Route 56 in DeKalb County.
Veterans Service Officer Ready to Assist
Are you a veteran in need of assistance? DeKalb County has a Veteran's Service Officer ready to help you, not only with filing claims, but for conversations about your service.
Retired military service officer Bill Rutherford is located on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse and is ready to offer assistance. He is available for in-office visits each Tuesday and Thursday or can be reached by telephone at any time at 615-560-3610.
DeKalb County appreciates the service of all veterans and is proud to provide this service.
Alanon
Meetings on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in McMinnville.
AA Meetings
Meetings will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Matthews Episcopal Church.
Winter Wonderland, Jan.15
Project Graduation will host a Winter Wonderland on January 15, 2022 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex. Enjoy fun, vendors, festive foods, music and pampered princess’s. Pamper your princess ages 3 to 12 years old with hair, make-up, cupcakes and juice from 10 a.m. till noon for $20. For more information or an application to be a vendor or to sign up your princess call 931-224-8655 or pick up an application at Headlines Salon or Middle Tennessee Natural Gas.
