41st Annual Older Americans Day Celebration Coming May 8th (VIEW VIDEO HERE)

April 24, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The month of May is recognized nationally as Older Americans Month, a time when the vast contributions older adults make to their families, communities, and nation is acknowledged.

(VIEW VIDEO BELOW OF WILLIAMSON BRANCH)

Justin Potter Library will partner with the Alexandria and Smithville Senior Centers in participating in the national celebration by hosting Older Americans Day. The event will be held at the DeKalb County Complex Theater area located at 712 South Congress Boulevard in Smithville on Wednesday, May 8 at 11 a.m.

This year’s theme is “Connect, Create, Contribute”. The featured entertainment will be Williamson Branch, a bluegrass family band. There will be displays that open at 10:30 a.m., door prizes, goody bags, and sack lunches for the older adults to enjoy.

Everyone who is an older American is invited to this free event. For more information call the library at 615-597-4359 or visit on Facebook.

April 24, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Dogs at the DeKalb Animal Shelter now have a place to play outdoors unleashed.

A brand new chain link pen was completed on the grounds behind the shelter Monday by the Security Fence Company of Cookeville. It was made possible through fundraising efforts of the DeKalb Animal Coalition and a grant from the Roger T. Moore Revocable Trust Foundation.

“We are thankful to have it,” said Shelter Director Megan Moore.

“It’s 30’ x 60’ in size and 8 feet tall, divided into two pens of 30’ x 30’ each,” she said.

“We can probably fit four dogs on each side as long as they are compatible with each other. We’ll have volunteers to manage them on each side to make sure they have a safe time playing.”

“It’s a good off-leash area where they can play and burn off a little energy when they come out of the kennel especially before we leash walk them. We have balls, toys, and other stuff in there for them to play with,” added Moore.

April 24, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Employees at Shiroki North America recently participated in their second 12 week worksite wellness challenge with the DeKalb County Health Department. During the 12 week challenge, employees learned about portion control, calorie labeling at restaurants, and how to eat right when money is tight. Forty-eight employees participated in this challenge and lost over 300 pounds as a group, with the top male and female receiving prizes for their efforts.

By taking on this challenge, Shiroki North America is encouraging their employees to live healthy and happy lives. This is the second year Shiroki has partnered with the DeKalb County Health Department to sponsor a worksite wellness challenge. DCHD Staff would like to congratulate everyone who participated.

If you have questions about the worksite wellness program or are interested in hosting your own, call the DeKalb County Health Department at 615-597-7599.