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Brownsville

& Haywood County

January 18, 2008

Volume 4, Issue 2

Early voting began Wednesday and will continue until January 31, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., each day, except Sundays and Monday, January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). This is the Presidential Primary election and I understand the ballot is pretty full. Early voting is taking place at a new location this year – inside the courthouse lobby. Be sure to have your voter registration card or some other form of valid ID handy when you go.

 

If you’re looking for somewhere fun to take your valentine, the Haywood County Relay for Life has the answer. Join the fun at the Valentine’s Sweetheart Ball Friday, Feb. 9, from 7-11, at the National Guard Armory. Tickets are $10 each and include food, fun and dancing. You must be 21 years or older. For an additional fee you can also have your picture taken with your valentine. Contact a Relay for Life team member or chairperson Carolyn Flagg, 772-0425, for your tickets. Tickets are also available at Insouth Bank. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

 

With the rising cost of gas, many folks have questions about alternatives such as biofuels. Haywood County UT Alumni are hoping to help answer some of those questions by inviting you to a special “Biofuels in West Tennessee” program planned for Tuesday evening, Feb. 5. Cost is $12.50 and includes a buffet dinner. Dr. Jim Byford, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences UT Martin, will be the guest speaker. Contact Jo Matherne, 779-1117, for more info and to make your reservations.

 

Don’t forget to share your upcoming 2008 events. And recipes, e-mail your recipes.

 

~ Sonia

Friday, January 18

 

Early Voting

Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary is going on at its new location - in the lobby of the Haywood County Courthouse. Voting hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., through Jan. 31, except on Sundays and Jan. 21, due to Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Voters must present their voter registration card or some other form of valid ID. For more information about early voting, contact Administrator of Elections Andrea Smothers at 772-1760.

 

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.

 

Monday, January 21: Martin Luther King Jr.  Day

 

Retirement Reception for John F. Sharpe

The Board of Directors of Brownsville Utility Department invites everyone to a retirement reception honoring John F. Sharpe. The reception will be held from 2-4 p.m., Monday, January 21, inside Culver Hall of the First United Methodist Church, 117 East Franklin St.

 

Wednesday, January 23

 

Haywood Family Health Center Open House

Dr. Farnel Backer, Family Physician, invites the community to the Open House of his new clinic located at 2555 North Washington, Suite #3, on Wednesday, January 23 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. For more information, please contact Glenda Wilson at 731-772-8432.

 

Park of Dreams subject for Lunch 'N Learn

Lunch and Learn is planned for Wednesday, January 23, at noon at the Elma Ross Public Library. Each month promises an interesting speaker and an opportunity to learn something new. This month's subject is Project: Park of Dreams, presented by Hayden Hooper. Remember to bring your lunch and the library will provide your drink and dessert. Call the library, 772-9534, for more information.

 

Monday, January 28

 

Care Giver Support Group

Cindy Wilkins, Haywood County Health Department, will conduct the monthly Care Giver Support Group meeting at the Brownsville Senior Center Monday, January 28, at 10 a.m. All caregivers are invited to attend. You will have opportunity to share and ask questions. For more information, call Reba or Peggy at 731-772-2438.

 

News

 

Local UT Alumni present “Biofuels in West Tennessee”

 

 


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