All About Brownsville - May 16, 2008

& Haywood County

May 16, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 19

We are so glad to have the 1175^th back home. They arrived Tuesday around 1 p.m. Crowds gathered along Anderson, East Main and the Court Square to welcome them. The flags along Morgan Street leading to the Armory were quite a sight.

If you do not have access to high speed internet and live in Haywood County, or anywhere else in Tennessee, please complete this questionnaire. Connected TN is an organization working to get broadband internet access available to all rural areas. The initial meeting to kick-off the effort in Haywood County was in April. The next meeting will be May 27 at the chamber and everyone is welcome. Visit www.connectedtn.org to learn more about the initiative.

If you are a golfer, you’ll want to enter this year’s 10^th Annual March of Dimes Golf Tournament to be held June 5 at the Country Club. Call 731-780-1328 to learn more about it and how to enter.

“Click It or Ticket” is in full swing this month and during the period from May 19-31, Brownsville Police will be paying special attention to those who are not buckled in. This effort is part of a program designed to help keep you safe. So be sure and buckle up to avoid a ticket.

Relay for Life will begin at 5 p.m., Friday, June 13. Opening ceremony will be at 7 p.m.; luminary ceremony at 10 p.m. and closing ceremony at 11:45 p.m. And lots of fun, food and entertainment will be happening in between. Carolyn Flagg tells me it’s not too late for teams and they are still asking for corporate sponsors. Call her at 772-0425.

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Friday, May 16

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

In observance of National High Blood Pressure Education Month, Haywood Family Health Center, office of Dr. Farnel Backer, will be giving FREE blood pressure checks every Friday from 1 -4 p.m. during the month of May. Haywood Family Health Center is located at 2555 N. Washington, Suite 3. For more information, please call 731-772-0008.

Singspiration

The Brownsville Senior Center invites everyone to "Singspiration" Friday, May 16, at 10 a.m. David Smith, The Singing Firefighter, will minister to us in song. Following the singing, there will be an old-fashioned pot luck meal. A $2 donation for lunch will be appreciated. For more information, call Peggy or Reba at 772-2438.

Last Day to Order Boston Butt

Just in time for Memorial Day! Haywood Helping Hands is sponsoring a Boston Butt Sale from May 1 - May 16. Butts are $25 each and will be available for pickup on May 23 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Haywood company. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Contact Tina Crabb at 731-519-1254 for more information and to place an order. Orders can also be faxed to 731-772-5858. Please include all contact information. Payment must be made at time of order.

Monday, May 19

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, May 19, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, May 20

Brownsville Business Association Goes Green

The Brownsville Business Association will meet Tuesday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m. Clinton Neal, director of Haywood County Solid Waste, will present a program on recycling and how businesses can participate in the recycling process. All members are urged to attend. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held at the Delta Room, 703 East Main St., behind Backyard Barbecue.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4838

Monthly meeting of veterans who have fought in foreign wars to conduct business and plan for future events that involve veterans or veteran's programs. Meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Thursday, May 22

HHS Graduation

Haywood High school will hold its Graduation Services at 7 p.m., in the school gym. Congratulations to the Class of 2008!

Friday, May 23

FREE Blood Pressure Checks

Pick Up Your Boston Butts

If you ordered a Boston Butt from Haywood Helping Hands, they will be available for pickup on May 23 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Haywood Company. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Contact Tina Crabb at 731-519-1254 for more information.

Monday, May 26

Enjoy the MEMORIAL DAY holiday!

Tuesday, May 27

eCommunity Leadership Team Meeting

The next meeting of the Connected TN - Haywood County eCommunity Leadership Team will be Tuesday, May 27, at 5:30 p.m., at the Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this meeting is to begin the evaluation process to provide a benchmark for the community's current readiness to participate in the enormous economic, social, governmental and personal changes that high-speed communications entail. This process will provide a vision of specific steps and actions the community can take to benefit from these changes. For more information, contact Deanna Ward at 731-699-0234.

News

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