& Haywood County

August 15, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 31

Everyone in Haywood County should make plans to attend the Community Forum Tuesday night, 6:30, at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. The Tennessee School Boards Association is the host and this is your chance to say what’s on your mind. Whether you have a child in our school system or not, choosing the new Director of Schools is a big deal, and the input from the community is vital.

I hear Brownsville will be featured in an upcoming (November, I think) issue of VIP magazine. Kay Ferree, a freelance writer who is known by many in Haywood County, will be interviewing soon. Let’s make sure we’ve spruced up a bit and have our best face on for this magazine spread. VIP is a very well-read publication and will go a long way in getting the word out about Brownsville and Haywood County.

Duane Lavery, from Texarkana, Texas, has been hired by our newly-formed Southwest Community Development Authority (SCDA) for Industrial Recruitment. Lavery will be actively promoting and recruiting industries for Haywood, Tipton and Lauderdale Counties. Good luck to Duane, we’re glad to have him onboard.

We are only two months away from this year’s Hatchie Fall Fest (October 18, 2008) and already our vendor spots are filling up. If you plan to have a booth and haven’t sent in your application, please do it now. We sure don’t want to turn anyone away and the deadline is coming up September 15.

And, congratulations to Mary-Wyatt Pettigrew. Her entry in the Hatchie Fall Fest T-shirt design contest has won her $100 and her design will be featured on the front of this year’s shirts. Pictures of the top four entries will be posted on the website soon and all entries will be on display during the festival at First State Insurance.

Let local “celebrities” serve you breakfast this Thursday at RJ’s Hibachi. All tips and a portion of proceeds from the Breakfast for Babies event will benefit the March of Dimes. Use this form to order Breakfast To Go.

Do you golf? Learn more about a tournament coming up September 11.

There will be a School Supply & Food Drive Saturday at the Mustard Seed, 130 South Wilson, as part of the United Way 2008 Days of Action. Items needed are Number 2 pencils, book bags, crayons, dry cereal, canned food and soups and diapers and formula. Drop your items off between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

~ Sonia

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Friday, August 15

Give Blood

Give blood when the Lifeline Bloodmobile visits Brownsville Friday, August 15, from noon until 6 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be on the court square. All donors receive a cool t-shirt. Remember to bring a photo ID.

Saturday, August 16

2008 Days of Action Food Drive

There will be a School Supply and Food Drive Saturday, August 16, from 9-3, at the Mustard Seed, 130 South Wilson. This effort is a part of United Way’s 2008 Days of Action. Items needed include, but are not limited to, number 2 pencils, book bags, crayons, dry cereal, canned foods and soups and diapers and formulas. The supplies will be distributed throughout the community as needed.

Miss Brownsville Belle Pageant

Boys and girls ages 0-3 yrs and girls up to age 21 can compete for honors during the Miss Brownsville Belle Pageant to be held Saturday, August 16, at the Ann marks Performing Arts Center. Entry fee is $40 and includes Best Hair, Best Dressed, Best Smile, Best Personality, Best model and Most Photogenic. Attire is formal or Sunday best. Trophies and crowns will be awarded. Entries will be taken at the door. This pageant is a prelim to the 2009 West TN Strawberry Festival. For more information and to pre-register, contact Melanie Jacocks at 731-772-3356.

Monday, August 18

Toddler Time at the Library

Toddler time at the Elma Ross Public Library will be Mondays, August 18, at 11 a.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their toddlers and enjoy lots of stories, songs, puppets, crafts and a snack.

Tuesday, August 19

Brownsville Business Association

The Brownsville Business Association will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 19, at 5:30 p.m. This meeting will be a business meeting and plans for the upcoming holiday season will be discussed. 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, August 19, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

Community Forum about Director of Schools

The Tennessee School Boards Association will host a Community Forum at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2008, at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. Dr. Tammy Grissom, Executive Director of the Tennessee School Boards Association, will lead the group discussion designed to determine your views about the issues and challenges facing our school system and Director. This is our chance to voice our concerns and give input into the direction of selecting candidates for Director of Schools.

Thursday, August 21

Breakfast for Babies

Enjoy breakfast at RJ's Hibachi on Thursday, August 21 from 6 - 10 a.m. Featuring "Celebrity" waiters/waitresses, music by local talents, door prizes, giveaways and more. All tips and a portion of breakfast proceeds will go to the March of Dimes March for Babies Campaign. Meet the 2008 Haywood County Ambassador Anna Evans, daughter of Kelvin and Karol Evans. RJ's Hibachi is located at 471 N. Dupree. If you can’t make the breakfast, complete this To Go Form, and have breakfast delivered to you.

Friday, August 22

DEADLINE: Exchange Club Boston Butts

The Exchange Club is taking orders for Charlie Christian hickory-smoked Boston Butts until Friday, August 22. Place your order by calling the Chamber at 772-2193. The Butts are $30 and payment must accompany the order. They can be picked up, hot off the smoker, on Friday, Aug. 29 between 5 and 6 p.m., in the WOW parking lot. Great for pulled pork for Labor Day!

Haywood Helping Hands Labor Day Boston Butt Sale

Haywood Helping Hands (Haywood Company and Haywood County Sherriff’s Dept.) is also selling Boston Butts for Labor Day and proceeds will benefit local charities. Any Wynn will be smoking the Boston Butts. Cost is $25 and orders can be placed by calling Tina Crabb at 731-519-1254. Prepayment is required and pick-up will be Friday, August 29, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the main guard shack at Haywood Company.

Saturday, August 23

Holly Grove Stew & Barbecue

Holly Grove Baptist Church will host its annual stew and BBQ chicken on Saturday, August 23, at noon. You are invited to have a lunch of stew or BBQ chicken, dessert, and drink for a donation of $6.00 or bring your own container and take stew home for $6.00 per quart or $18.00 per gallon or BBQ chicken half for $3.00. Please come out to Holly Grove for good food and great fellowship with your friends and neighbors. For more info please feel free to call the church office at 772-2627.

Monday, August 25

Caregiver Support Group

Cindy Wilkins from the Haywood County Health Dept. will conduct a Caregivers seminar and support group Monday, August 25, at the Brownsville Senior Center beginning at 10 a.m. All caregivers are invited to attend. Everyone will be able to ask questions and share. For more information, call Reba or Peggy at the Center, 772-2438.

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