American Legion Post Plans Veterans Day Observance

November 4, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our freedom will be honored in a special Veterans Day program Monday morning, November 11 at the Smithville First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center at 101 Church Street hosted by the American Legion Post #122.

The program begins at 9:30 a.m. and will not be at the county complex this year due to a scheduling conflict.

The entertainment will be by the DCHS Chorus and Band.

John Davis, Middle Tennessee Vice Commander of the American Legion, will be the guest speaker.

After the program, the audience will gather at the Veterans Memorial Monument at the courthouse for placement of a wreath.

For more information contact Ronnie Redmon at 615-597-6240.

November 4, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A DeKalb County Neighbors Helping Neighbors Blood Assurance Drive will be Monday, November 25 from noon until 5 p.m. at the County Complex Senior Citizens Center inside the Bloodmobile.

All donors will be given a “Get in the Game For Life” long sleeve t-shirt and their names entered for a chance to win a $200 Target Gift Certificate

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

Please remember to EAT A GOOD MEAL and drink additional water and bring a photo ID.

Blood Assurance is the SOLE blood provider for our local hospitals

November 4, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Students and teachers at Smithville Elementary School will pay tribute to hometown heroes during the school’s annual Veterans Appreciation assembly program on Friday morning, November 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11

All veterans are invited. Guests will need to be at the school by 8:45 a.m.

The celebration will be in the school gym this year