Mr. Bond’s Science Guys to Open Library Summer Reading Program Today (June 2)

June 2, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

It’s all about the waves!

“Oceans of Possibilities” is the theme for the 2022 Justin Potter and Alexandria Libraries Summer Reading Program and children of all ages are invited to participate June 2-23 at 2 p.m. each Thursday at the DeKalb County Complex Theatre Room. All events for both libraries will be at that location.

Mr. Bond’s Science Guys will be at the opening party to kick off the fun-filled summer by teaching kids about waves including waves of the ocean, sound waves, and even light waves. Discover how scientists use the ocean to create energy, laugh out loud when they change the waves of your voice, and be amazed at the destructive power of concentrated light waves.

Children can begin registering for Summer Reading at both libraries on May 23rd. Each child that registers and meets their goal will receive a participation certificate and other goodies at the end of the Summer Reading Program.

The Summer Reading events are:

Thursday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm – Opening party with Mr. Bond’s Science Guys.

Thursday, June 9th at 2:00 pm – Barry Mitchell’s “Deep Sea Circus”.

Thursday, June 16th at 2:00 pm –. Edgar Evins State Park Rangers and Animal Friends.

Thursday, June 23rd at 2:00 pm – Final Party with Bob Tartar’s Animalogy Critters.

For more information, call Justin Potter Library at 615-597-4359 or Alexandria Library at 615-529-4124 visit us on Facebook or our website at www.dekalblibraries.net.

June 1, 2022
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On Friday, May 27th, County Mayor Tim Stribling signed a proclamation to officially designate June as Dairy Month in DeKalb County. Kylynn Smullen, the 4-H June Dairy Month chairperson, along with Jacklyn Kleparek, 4-H Ambassador, witnessed the signing. The event was even celebrated with a milkshake.

The proclamation reads:

WHEREAS dairy farmers have contributed to the development and well-being of DeKalb County since the earliest formation of DeKalb County.

WHEREAS, the dairy industry is a major industry in Tennessee, a significant contribution to the economy.

WHEREAS, milk and dairy foods provide health benefits and valuable nutrients; and

WHEREAS, real milk and dairy foods are superiors to their imitations in quality, values, and taste; and

WHEREAS, the 85th celebration of June Dairy Month, highlighting the dairy industry, will occur during 2022;

Now, therefore, be it resolved by Tim Stribling, mayor of DeKalb County, that June 2022 is designated to the celebration of June Dairy Month, and I call upon all the government agencies and the people of DeKalb County in order to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

DeKalb County 4-H has many activities planned for the month. There will be contests, farm tours, trivia, recipes, and more, as well as a dairy food drive. Be sure to “Like” DeKalb 4-H June Dairy Month on Facebook to follow along. You may also call 615-597-4945 for more information. You can also visit thedairyalliance.com. Get more with milk!

June 1, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The 24th Annual Fiddler 5K and One Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County will be Saturday, July 2. All proceeds from the race are used in building another Habitat for Humanity home in DeKalb County.

The race on Saturday, July 2 will begin promptly at 7:00 a.m. RAIN OR SHINE on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Life Enrichment Center, Smithville. The race ends on Church Street in front of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. The Fiddler 5K is a qualifying race for the Run the Cumberland Medal Series of Races.

Anybody who is interested in participating either in the one-mile fun run or the 5K may go to www.fiddler5k.com where you’ll find all the details and a link to online registration.

T-shirt Sponsors at press time: Wilson Bank, FirstBank, Stonehaus Winery, Janney & Associates, Star Mfg., Center Hill Realty, Tecia Puckett Pryor, Attorney-at-Law, MTNG, Glenda C. Davis, CPA.

PRE-REGISTRATION is open from May 1st until June 29, 2022, at Noon ($25 for adults 19 and up and $20 for ages 18 and under).

PRE-REGISTRATION PERKS: You can save money, are guaranteed a shirt and may pick up your packet early!

ONLINE RACE DAY REGISTRATION is open from Noon on June 29, 2022, until race day at 6:45 a.m. Paper Race Day Registration is available beginning at 5:45 a.m. on Race Day ($30 for adults 19 and up and $25 for ages 18 and under)

Shirts are only guaranteed to those who pre-register by June 29, 2022, at Noon. However, they usually have plenty! They will not hold shirts past race day at 7:00 a.m.

RACE DAY Check-In, Pre-Registered Check-In and Race Day Registration are from 5:45 a.m. until 6:45 a.m. on July 2nd in the parking lot of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home near the finish line on Church Street.

EARLY PACKET PICKUP for those who pre-registered before June 29, 2022, at Noon, will be held on July 1st, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Life Enrichment Center on Church Street.

The race begins on Saturday, July 2, 2022, promptly at 7:00 a.m., rain or shine, on Church Street in front of the First Baptist Life Enrichment Center, Smithville, TN. The race ends on Church Street in front of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.

Fiddler 5K Awards are given to Overall Male and Female Finishers and the Overall Male and Female Masters (40+) and in age groups 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Fun Run Awards are given to the Overall Male and Female Finishers age 12 and under and the top 3 male and female finishers age 12 and under.

The course is certified and professionally timed.

Strollers are welcome but should line up at the rear. No pets allowed. 5K course is open for 60 minutes.

QUESTIONS? Email director@fiddler5k.com or visit www.fiddler5k.com.