Williams inducted into United Way Hall of Fame

George Williams of Haywood County was among several inducted into the United Way Hall of Fame Tuesday night, January 24, 2006 at a ceremony held at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Tenn. The honor was given to those who have been instrumental in the United Way effort. Williams was recognized for his part in laying the groundwork for United Way in Haywood County. Congratulations, Mr. George!

Leadership Class learns about schools

The 2005-2006 Haywood County Leadership Class spent Thursday, January 19, 2006, learning about education in Haywood County. The Leadership Class toured the Anderson Early Childhood Center, Sunny Hill School, Career and Technical School, Justice Academy, and Haywood High School. They met with George Chapman, Superintendent of Schools, to discuss what is right with our schools and what we can do as community leaders to improve our schools. Doris Battle and Janet Ward, Leadership Board of Directors, were hosts for the day. Members of the 2005-2006 Leadership Class are:  Becky Overton, Insouth Bank; James Evans, Haywood Company; Stewart Tritt, Tennessee Concert Sound and Custom Pallet Company; Wayne Porterfield, Union Grove/Marvings Chapel Church; Ed Ellington, Haywood Company; Kim Garrett, First South Bank; Tom Philipp, MTD/Cub Cadet; Bryant Nichols, Brownsville Police Dept.; Daniel Thornton, Southwest Tennessee Electric Corp.; Charles Voss, Lasco; and Marilyn Maxwell, Southwest Tennessee Electric Corp.