DCHS Golfer Anna Chew Wins the Region and is Headed to State

October 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

DCHS golfer Anna Chew won the Region 3, Large School High School Golf Tournament in Cookeville Tuesday firing a 5 under 65 to blow the field away. Anna, a senior, carded 7 birdies and 1 eagle enroute to a 6 shot victory.

Last week she won the District Tournament, this week the Region, and next week she has her sights set on the TSSAA Large School State Tournament in Manchester. The practice round is Monday, October 14 and the tournament is Tuesday and Wednesday, October 15 & 16 at Willowbrook.

Cleveland High School won the team tournament and also advances to state. They were led by Hannah Nall with a 71. Also advancing as individuals were Macy Moses of Sequoyah with a 77 and Zoey Budzilek of Livingston Academy with a 78.

Chew played in the state tournament last year in a rain shortened event and tied for 18^th with an 82

Anna is the daughter of Lori Chew and George Chew and granddaughter of Larry and Gail Redmon.

October 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A school bus with 12 children on board was rear-ended by a motorist on Broad Street this afternoon (Tuesday) at the intersection with South Mountain Street.

According to authorities, an elderly woman driving a Ford car had just pulled out of the Dairy Queen parking lot and turned right heading east but as traffic stopped at the red light in front of her, the woman’s car accelerated and struck the rear of bus #15-43.  The car then went off the highway and came to rest on the property of Advance Financial.

No one on board the bus was hurt and the driver of the car also escaped injury.

Director of Schools Patrick Cripps said parents of the students were called to pick them up at the scene. The bus, which had some minor damage to the rear bumper, was taken to the school bus garage. The car sustained considerable damage.

The accident was investigated by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Members of the Smithville Police and Fire Departments were also on the scene.

October 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Since its beginnings in the fall of 2013, more than 50 families coping with stillbirth and infant loss have benefitted from the love and support of Paislee’s Foundation.

Established by Tyler and Jessica Cripps of Alexandria in memory of their daughter Paislee Cheyanne Cripps, who was stillborn on May 3, 2013, the foundation’s purpose is to support those whose lives have been touched tragically within the past six months due to stillbirth, infant loss, or child loss up to three years old. Through the foundation, families can receive funds to assist them with funeral costs or other expenses.

One of the annual fundraisers is set for Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. Dozens of vendors and a large crowd of shoppers are expected for the 6^th annual Paislee’s Foundation Craft & Home Show in the Kenneth Sandlin Center. Admission and parking are free.

All proceeds from the craft show and other fundraisers, including an annual 5K and chili supper go directly to the foundation, a 501c 3 non-profit organization. Donations accepted.

For more details about the Paislee story or to make a donation visit www.paisleesfoundation.org or follow on facebook for event information.