The county complex is $500 closer to the purchase of a new curtain for the auditorium stage thanks to the local Woodmen of the World Family Fraternity.
Field Representative for Woodmen of the World Regina Wilhite and local chapter President Wanda Poss presented County Mayor Mike Foster with a $500 donation to help with the curtain expense at the last meeting of the county commission.
“On behalf of our membership in DeKalb County,” Wilhite said, “we want to say thank you to the county for always supporting us when we are doing fraternal work here, and for keeping us abreast of anywhere a new flag is needed so that we can keep Old Glory flying here in this county very proudly.
“We are here to give you a donation toward the curtains at the new community center. On behalf of our membership, Ms. Wanda Poss has a check for $500. Thank you for what you do and thank you for allowing us to be a part of the county,” Wilhite concluded
Foster said more than half the money needed to purchase the curtain has ben raised.
Meanwhile, the Woodmen of the World have announced an "In Honor and Remembrance" program to be held at the Smithville fire hall on Sept. 9 at 6. p.m.
“It will be our annual presentation to honor the police, fire, rescue and everyone in this community who gives of their time in that special way. Its our time to say thank you to them,” Wilhite told the assembly.