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Brownsville

& Haywood County

January 11, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 1

Happy New Year! I’ve enjoyed my holidays and time off. I hope you enjoyed yours. Nothing slows down for long in Haywood County and the calendar is fast filling up. Don’t forget to share your upcoming 2008 events with the rest of us.

 

A new Master Gardener class is set to begin Jan. 31. Anyone who wants to know more about gardening should not miss this very informative 40 hour training. Everything from landscape design to Ag chemicals will be discussed. This is also a great opportunity to become a part of a volunteer gardening group and continue your horticultural education and help the community too. The annual scarecrow contest is just one of the activities spearheaded by the Haywood County Master Gardeners. Call the Extension office, 772-2861, to sign-up. [2008 Class Schedule]

 

John Sharpe, after more than 40 years, has turned the helm of Brownsville Utility over to Regie Castellaw. Regie brings over 25 years of BUD experience to the general manager position. Mr. John, we’ll miss you, but know you leave us in very good hands. Congratulations, Regie!

 

Good news from city and county government with the implementation of a new entity to promote industrial recruitment for our area. In conjunction with Tipton County, Covington and local utilities, this is a proactive step to fill the industrial parks and especially the Mega Site. I think this collaboration will prove to be very effective.

 

Overall, I predict 2008 will be a year of planning. We realize that steps have to be taken to keep our small town alive and thriving and I think we have the structures in place now to do that. The ball is rolling and I want to help push it forward! Don’t you?

 

~ Sonia

Friday, January 11

 

Wrestling to Benefit Park of Dreams

The Tennessee Independent Wrestling Foundation will sponsor wrestling matches at the Parks & Recreation building on Boyd Avenue (Old Armory) Friday, January 11 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 and concessions will be available. Part of the proceeds of this event will go to the Park of Dreams project. For more information, contact Hayden Hooper at 772-3031.

 

Sunday, January 13

 

One Day Revival

John "Bull" Bramlett, former Memphis State and professional football player, will be the guest evangelist Sunday, January 13, for Harmony Baptist Church's One Day Revival. Once known as the meanest and toughest man in football, John will share how Jesus Christ revolutionized his life. Everyone is invited to attend. Service time is at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Rev. Grover Westover at 780-2001.

 

Tuesday, January 15

 

Brownsville Business Association

The Brownsville Business Association will conduct its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, January 15, at 5:30 p.m. All members are urged to attend. Elections will be held for upcoming 2008 officers. Other important issues will be addressed at this meeting including goal setting and plan of action for 2008. Everyone is welcome. The meeting will be held at the Delta Room, 703 East Main St., behind Backyard Barbecue.

 

VFW 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, January 15, 2007, at the Hibachi Restaurant on Dupree St. For more information, please contact Commander Ray Dixon at 731-772-0400.

 

Friday, January 18

 

W.T. Medical Supply Demonstration

Do you suffer from painful feet? Are you a diabetic? Do you suffer from arthritic pain, lower back pain, and tendonitis or muscle spasms? The Brownsville Senior Center will host a demonstration of custom fitted therapeutic diabetic shoes, heat therapy pump and pad system and other items to help ease pain on Friday, January 18, at 10 a.m. Medicare and other insurances may cover the cost of medical equipment you need. Everyone is invited to this demonstration by W.T. Medical Supply. No appointment is necessary. Call 731-614-6021 or 772-2438 for more information.

 

Singspiration

David Marbury will provide entertainment at the Brownsville Senior Center Friday, January 18 beginning at 10 a.m., for the monthly potluck lunch. Please join the center for fun, food, music and fellowship. For more information, contact the center at 772-2438.

 

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