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School Board to Meet

The DeKalb County Board of Education will meet in regular monthly session on Thursday, February 9 at the Board of Education Building. WJLE plans LIVE coverage

The agenda is as follows:

Request permission from the DeKalb County Commission to bid school buses to be funded in the 2012-13 General Purpose School Budget

Consider and act on a Resolution of Appreciation honoring Principals/Assistant Principals on February 16

Committee, Department, and School reports to be given

Personnel report from the Director of Schools

Any other business that may properly come before the board

The consent agenda is as follows:

Approval for board members to attend the "Day on the Hill" Legislative Conference February 21

Consider and act on an overnight trip request for the DCHS Beta Club to attend the National Beta Club State Convention in Nashville April 9-11 at the Opryland Hotel

Consider and act on Federal Project-Carl Perkins Amendment #1

Consider and act on Federal Project-Education Jobs Amendment#1

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DCHS Freshman Registration Parent Night

The DCHS guidance department would like to invite the 8th grade students and parents to Freshman Parent Night, which will be held at DeKalb County High School on Monday, February 27. 2012. If school is cancelled we will meet Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5:00pm. This will be a time for parents and students to learn about the DCHS education program including the technical program. Students and parents will also choose the courses that students will take in high school. It is very important that every student and parent attend. If you cannot attend, please contact DCHS School Counselor Shelly Painter at 597-2247 or spainter1@k12tn.net to set up an appointment to discuss your child’s high school program. We look forward to meeting you.

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Smithville City Council Meeting

The Smithville Mayor and Aldermen will meet in regular session Monday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. at city hall. WJLE plans LIVE coverage

The agenda is as follows:

Monthly departmental head reports

Board to hire Shawn Thomas full time at the water treatment plant. He has completed his 60 day probationary period.

First reading of proposed ordinance #437. This is an ordinance adopting and updating the city's cross connection ordinance.

First reading of proposed ordinance #438. This is an ordinance amending the City of Smithville's zoning ordinance in the B-3 district allowing residential dwellings.

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Tennessee vs Georgia

The Tennessee Volunteers will host the Georgia Bulldogs in Men's SEC College Basketball Saturday night, February 4 in Knoxville. The pre-game show airs at 6:30 p.m. The game tips-off at 7:00 p.m. Listen LIVE on WJLE and the VOL Network.

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DCHS at Central Magnet

The DCHS basketball teams will be at Central Magnet on Friday, February 3. Action begins with the girls game at 6:00 p.m. followed by the boys game. WJLE will have LIVE coverage

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American Red Cross Meeting

Join the American Red Cross here in DeKalb County. You can be a volunteer or you and your Church or Civic Group can work and train as a team when a shelter is needed. Come find out more information how Red Cross is working in DeKalb County. A meeting is set for February 16th at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Building, 2nd floor.

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2012 DeKalb Relay for Life Kickoff Coaches vs Cancer Basketball Game

The 2012 DeKalb Relay for Life Kickoff Coaches vs Cancer Basketball game will be held at DeKalb County High School on Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone has been affected in some way by cancer. It’s a terrible disease and has no respect of a person. The American Cancer Society’s dedication to research, their lobbying of insurance companies for free early detection screenings such as mammograms, pap test and colonoscopies, providing wigs for ladies undergoing chemotherapy treatment, prosthesis for mastectomy patients and so many other wonderful services have brought health and hope to so many people. These services are provided by the generosity of hard working volunteers and to those that unselfishly give their money to insure that the American Cancer Society continues to be a friend to all, whether you are a cancer patient, survivor, or a caregiver of a patient.

Please come out to the ballgame to show your support for this wonderful non-profit organization and to say thanks to DeKalb County High School boys and girls’ basketball teams and the cheerleaders for participating in the 2012 Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game.

The American Cancer Society staff and volunteers will be in the lobby of the gym with information on how you can participate in DeKalb County’s Relay For Life to be held on June 8th, 2012 at Greenbrook Park. Lilac colored bracelets (lilac is the color for ALL cancers) with a “cancer saying”, plus purple and white pom-pom shakers will be sold to raise money and a donation bucket will be passed throughout the crowd at the ballgame.

Everyone is encouraged to wear pink (for breast cancer awareness), and survivors are encouraged to wear purple. Thank you DeKalb County for all you do to support your county’s Relay For Life!

For more information on how you can get involved check out www.facebook.com/DeKalbRelay or email us at dekalbrelay@gmail.com.

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DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club

The DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club is sponsoring an Amateur Radio Exam Session on Saturday, February 4th at 1:00 PM (Walk-ins are allowed) at the new DeKalb County Center, 722 South Congress Blvd., Smithville, TN 37166. Contact Jerry E. Elkins - N4LZY at (615) 563-8888 if anyone has any questions.

Amateur Radio Operators also called “hams” communicate with other operators in the local area, statewide, nationally, and even worldwide. Hams also aid during times of emergencies with vital communication links. The DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club is an affiliated club of the American Radio Relay League

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Country Ham Breakfast

Everyone is invited to a country ham breakfast at the Johnson Chapel Community Center on Saturday morning February 4th from 6:00am til 10:00am. Hot biscuits and country ham and all the fixins will be ready for you to eat.

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GOP to Host Meet and Greet for State Lawmakers

The DeKalb County Republican Party is hosting a meet and greet for State Representative Mark Pody,State Senator Mae Beavers, and State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver Thursday ,February 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Smithville City Hall.

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