The DeKalb County Tigers dropped their regular season finale to the Livingston Academy Wildcats Thursday night in Smithville 35 to 14 and will now wait to see if they will get a berth in the state play-offs which begins next week.
In the game Thursday night, Livingston Academy got on the board first on a 10 yard touchdown run by Paul Daniels. The P.A.T. by Jake Huitt was good and the Wildcats led 7-0 with 8:26 left in the first period.
The Wildcats extended the lead with 2:53 left in the first period on a 30 yard touchdown run by Quarterback Brannon McCoin. The P.A.T. by Jake Huitt was good and Livingston Academy led 14-0.
The Tigers scored their first touchdown of the night with 7:17 left in the second period on a four yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Hunter Poteete to Kevin Kijanski. The P.A.T. by Zach Taylor was good and the Tigers trailed 14-7.
The Wildcats struck again with 1:15 left in the second period on a 43 yard touchdown pass play from Quarterback Brannon McCoin to Creed Hayes. The P.A.T. by Huitt was good and Livingston Academy built it’s lead to 21-7.
Livingston Academy took a three touchdown lead with 9:37 left in the third period on a Paul Daniels one yard run. Huitt’s P.A.T. kick was good and the score was 28-7.
DeKalb County cut the lead to 28-14 with 1:12 left in the third period on a three yard touchdown pass play from Quarterback Hunter Poteete to Justin Bragg. Zach Taylor’s P.A.T. kick was good.
The Wildcats added their final touchdown of the night with 4:52 left in the fourth quarter on an eight yard run by Quarterback Brannon McCoin and Livingston Academy went on to win 35 to 14.
DeKalb County concludes the regular season at 6-4 overall and 3-2 in District 8 AA.
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Hattie Viola Johnson
85 year old Hattie Viola Johnson of Fayetteville died Thursday at her residence. She was a homemaker and a Methodist. The funeral will be Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Frances Foster will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burlie Claston Johnson; her parents, Athel Foster and Cora Taylor Foster; a son, Johnny Johnson; a granddaughter, Julie Johnson; and two brothers, Lee Foster and Toy Foster. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy and his wife Sharon Johnson of Christiana and Danny and his wife Betty Johnson of Fayetteville. Six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two brothers, Louis Foster of Smithville and Lawrence Foster of Nashville. One sister, Marie Hunt of Nashville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Gertrude O’Conner
95 year old Mary Gertrude O’Conner of Gallatin died Thursday at the Gallatin Health Care Association. She was a seamstress and teacher and a member of the Free Will Baptist Church. The funeral will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mount Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 3:00 p.m. O’Conner was preceded in death by her husband Dillard O’Conner; two sons, Donnell Vaughn and Michael Glenn O’Conner, Sr.; and parents, Roscoe and Vadti Hale Starnes. Survivors include three grandchildren, Michael Glenn O’Conner, Jr. of Nashville, Kimberly Cruz of Murfreesboro, and Toni Lynn O’Conner of Nashville. A niece, Ramona Jones of Gallatin. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
As you adjust your clocks, change smoke alarm batteries
Tennessee State Fire Marshal Leslie A. Newman is reminding Tennesseans to change their smoke alarms’ batteries this weekend when they set back their clocks late Saturday night for central standard time.
“Smoke alarms, even those that are hard-wired, should have their batteries replaced regularly and should be tested monthly to ensure they’re providing the proper protection,” says Tennessee State Fire Marshal Leslie A. Newman. “Use the extra hour we gain this weekend to make sure your home and family are fire-safe.”
Most home fires occur at night when people are sleeping. The smoke and toxic gases generated by a fire can cause people to sleep more deeply, narrowing the chances of surviving a fire. A working smoke alarm can double the chances of survival by increasing the amount of time a person has to escape a fire in their home.
Nationally, more than 90 percent of all homes have smoke alarms, but it is estimated that one-third of them don’t work because of old or missing batteries. It is critical to replace batteries regularly – even if alarms appear to be working fine. Twice a year is recommended. This reduces the chance of alarms chirping to indicate low batteries. All too often, a battery is removed and not replaced, putting a home’s occupants at risk. There’s no way to predict when a fire will occur, so even one night without an operational smoke alarm can be dangerous.
Here are some other helpful hints on the importance of smoke alarms:
• Smoke alarms should be installed in every room where an occupant sleeps, outside every sleeping area, and on each level of the home. Make sure everyone can hear the alarm and knows what it sounds like.
• Smoke alarms need to be cleaned and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Devise a fire escape plan with two ways out of every room, and be sure to teach it to any children who live in the home.
• When a smoke alarm sounds, get out of the home immediately and go to your pre-planned meeting place.
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Alexandria Christmas Parade set for December 12th
The 2009 Alexandria Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 12th at 3:00 p.m.
Deb McCoy and Denise Barrett, organizers of this year’s parade, say floats, old vehicles, tractors, 4-wheelers, horses, and other entries are welcome. Anyone under the age of 16 must have an adult to accompany them in the parade.
All participants must line up at 2:00 p.m. and no later than 2:30 p.m. Prizes will be given away on the square following the parade.
Craft and food booth may be set up on or around the square . Please contact Deb McCoy at 615-948-6486 or Denise Barrett at 615-948-4829 for more information.
Habitat Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale Friday, October 30th
Who makes the best chili in DeKalb County? Find out on Friday, October 30th when Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County hosts its 6th annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale at the 303 Building on the square (next to the Chamber of Commerce). The location is being moved from the courthouse lawn to the 303 building due to rain in the forecast.
Chili will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can purchase your bowl for $5.00, eat all the chili you want, and vote for your favorite chili and the best decorated booth. Handmade pottery bowls will be available for $10.00. Delicious baked goods prepared by members of local churches will also be for sale.
“We are looking forward to another great day of good food and fellowship at the chili cook-off,” said Tom Janney, president of Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County. “We are preparing the building site for our third home, and hope to begin construction as soon as possible,” said Janney. “The proceeds from the Chili Cook-off will be used towards building our next house and give us momentum to continue building in DeKalb County. A strong turn out for the chili cook-off will help get us there faster!”
At press time, those competing in the Chili Cook-off are: the “Sligo Canvas Shop Chili Toppers” from Sligo Canvas Shop, “Liberty Bell Peppers” from Liberty State Bank, “BTU Chili – Best Tasting Utility Chili” from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, the “Red Hot Chili Papers” from The Smithville Review, “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Officials, “Monster Mash” from the DeKalb County Board of Education; “Hot Checks Chili” from DeKalb Community Bank; “Edgar Evins Chili Peppers” from Edgar Evins State Park; “The Bean Counters” from Tom Janney, CPA and Associates; “The Risk Takers” from Jackie Smith State Farm Insurance and The Inn at Evins Mill. The Allen’s Chapel United Methodist Church will also have a team.
Last year, “Chili Fever” from the DeKalb County Board of Education took the top honors for both Best Chili and best decorated booth. Second place was awarded to The Courthouse Gang’s chili and Bradley Printing’s decorations. The 2008 event raised approximately $3,200.
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with volunteers and families in need, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.
For more information on the Chili Cook-off and Bake Sale, contact Tecia Pryor at 597-7370. To contact Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, call 215-8181.
Virtrsse Young
88 year old Virtrsse Young of Burlison, Tennessee died Wednesday at his residence. He was retired from the Military. The funeral will be Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Barney Rickman will officiate and burial will be in the Peeled Chesnut Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zollie and Rebbie Luna Young; his wife, Marie Young; two brothers, Reece and Thurman Young; and three sisters, Julie Robinson, Arlene Rickman, and Ruth Billings. Survivors include two sisters, Hilda and husband Claude Billings of Sparta and Helen and husband Rod Faul of Michgan. Three stepsons, Jim and wife Marilyn Flemming of Alaska, Billy Flemming of Burlison, and Jerry Flemming of California. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Roger Dale Foster
65 year old Roger Dale Foster of Smithville died Wednesday at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Carthage. He was a farmer. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. David Mahan, Larry Green, Jeff Foster, Dionndra Foster, and Priscilla Foster will officiate and burial will be at Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. Foster was preceded in death by his father, Edward Foster; a sister, Doris Hayes; and three sons, Todd, Terry, and Chad Edward Foster. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Priscilla Magness Foster of Smithville. Children, Jeff Foster of Lebanon and Dionndra Foster of Dallas, Texas. Grandchildren, Matthew Foster and Alicia Henley. Step grandson, John Wesley Walker. Great grandchild, Avah Grace Henley. His mother, Nettie Jim Foster of Smithville. His mother-in-law, Oleda Magness of Smithville. The family requests that donations be made to the Whorton Springs Building Fund, in lieu of flowers. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Sue Keith Hale
72 year old Betty Sue Keith Hale of Smithville died Tuesday at Saint Thomas Hospital. She was a member of the Mount Moriah The Baptist Church and a homemaker. The funeral will be held at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Leonard Herman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hale Cemetery but all visitation, service, and burial will be private. Hale was preceded in death by her parents, Lovell and Mairene Bailiff Keith. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Phillip Hale of Liberty. Children, Patricia Beth Strode of Murfreesboro, Amy Mathis of Liberty, Mark and wife Mary Elizabeth Hale of Dowelltown, and Tracy and husband Randall Knowles of Smithville. Grandchildren, Megan Strode, Mary Beth Strode, Jarred and wife Jamie Mathis, Sarah Thomas, Jessica and husband Andy Pack, Sabrina Hale, Lukas Knowles, and Clara Knowles. Great grandchildren, Miles Strode, Samantha Mathis, William Mathis, Ella Pack, and Ava Pack. A sister, Sarah Tramel of Smithville. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Ila Speakman Montgomery
95 year old Ila Speakman Montgomery of South Carthage died Monday at Riverview Regional Medical Center. The body is at the Carthage Chapel of Sanderson Funeral Home where the service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. James T. Gibbs and James “Pee Wee” Massey will officiate and burial will be in the Ridgewood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carthage Chapel on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the service at 11:00 a.m. She is survived by a son, Jim Speakman and his wife Judy of Donelson. A daughter-in-law, Evelyn Speakman of Smithville. Four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Sanderson Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital