The Brownsville States-Graphic, Thursday, August 12 , 2010 — Page A3 For 60 years, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been serving the medical needs of West Tennessee. The organization began in August, 1950 as a 123-bed hospital on a country road in Jackson, Tennessee. Today, it is the 634-bed anchor for West Tennessee Healthcare, one of the largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. Throughout all the growth, one focus has been constant—our commitment to providing high quality, compassionate healthcare. Meet Your Needs to 1950 60 Years of Growing 1950 1950 2010 For 60 years, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been serving the medical needs of West Tennessee. The organization began in August, 1950 as a 123-bed hospital on a country road in Jackson, Tennessee. Today, it is the 634-bed anchor for West Tennessee Healthcare, one of the largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. Throughout all the growth, one focus has been constant—our commitment to providing high quality, compassionate healthcare. 1 5O-2O1O When the school board met in regular session on August 10, the highlight was the report from the superintendent and all the administrators about the opening of Haywood County Schools 2010. With the new motto: “Here Comes Success,” the system’s entire faculty and staff celebrated educating the county’s children at the State-of- the-Schools Celebration on August 4 at Haywood High. At the opening of the meeting on Tuesday, everyone joined School Board Chairman Harold Garrett in welcoming back board member Daniel Thornton, who recently returned from duty with the Tennessee Army National Guard in Iraq. Administrators and guests also enjoyed a short video clip highlighting the Special Olympics basketball team from Haywood County that won the national competition. Haywood Schools Executive Director of Special Services Mary Hood announced that the team would be honored for their success on Friday, August 20, at the Haywood County Courthouse. In other business, board members heard the Catherine Truss Colhoun Scholarship Fund quarterly report from CFO Vincent Harvell. Since its inception, Haywood High School students have received more than $100,000 in scholarships. The fund’s balance exceeds $238,000. Board member Robbie Jarrett-King expressed interest in dedicating a memorial for Mrs. Colhoun’s contribution to so many students’ college education. Nick Crafton of Stanton offered to bring the board more information about Mrs. Colhoun. Board members also approved the submission of the Extended Contract Proposal to the State Department of Education. The Extended Contract pays for before and after school tutorial services for students. Haywood High School Principal Dorothy Bond reported to the board and guests about the school’s plans for Homecoming 2010. She requested approval for students to be dismissed from school at 11:30 a.m. Following the dismissal, the school will host an alumni reception in the HHS cafeteria from 12:30 to 2:30. From 1:30 to 6 p.m. Tomcat fans and alumni are invited to tailgate on the football stadium parking lot. The HHS homecoming parade will begin at 4:30 p.m., ending at the stadium, and the game kick-off will be at 7:30. The board approved her request. Mrs. Bond also reported that the HHS football season will begin this Friday night at the Covington Jamboree where HHS will play Munford. Haywood Junior High Principal Yvette Blue reported that the HJH Warriors will begin their season on Monday, August 17, in a jamboree game with Crestview. All school administrators displayed great excitement about the opening of the schools this year, and reported that preliminary figures are showing that enrollment is up this year. Most schools have new students still enrolling this week. Superintendent King said in his report to the board, “I want to assure the citizens of Haywood County that we are all going to work together to make the schools the best they can be for our students. Here Comes Success!” The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 14, at 7 p.m. School board celebrates 2010-2011 school opening So much has been going on this summer! I can’t remember a recent year when we have been so busy. We congratulate all the winning candidates in all of the June and August elections. Turn out has been great for all elections. After a week delay, Kid’s Day turned out wonderful, with a huge crowd. I want to thank everyone for their help. I have to name a few who as always, really came through for me: InSouth Bank, First South Bank, Haywood Company, Save-A-Lot, 1175th National Guard Unit, Brownsville Police, Fire Department and a special thanks to Nancy Cates and Parks & Rec. National Nite Out Against Crime was great and thanks to Carolyn Flagg for all her hard work. If you’re not a member of the Chamber– please join us today! There are so many good things going on. Everyone needs to be a part of it as Brownsville and Haywood County continues to grow and prosper. Until next time folks remember...‘Your Chamber Needs You.!’ JOE ING Chamber Corner The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center will present the second in its summer concert series “Concert on the Porch” Saturday, August 21, at 7 p.m.. “Songs of the Heart and Soul” will feature 14-year-old Bailie Doughty McRae along with Tom Morgan. McRae has performed at the Hatchie Fall Fest and is a freshman at Decatur High School in Alabama. Her performance will include a variety of numbers from contemporary country to classic rock and roll. She is the granddaughter of James and Patricia Hardister of Brownsville, Tenn. Morgan is a Memphis native, now a resident of Haywood County, who lived next door to Elvis Presley for a time and remained his lifelong friend. He will perform a collection of Elvis tunes along with gospel and other selections. Everyone is invited to bring your lawn chairs, a picnic and enjoy this free evening concert. For more information, call the Center at 731- 779-9000. Summer Concert Series Continues at Delta Heritage Center Breifly Speaking Dunbar-HCT-Carver High Alumni meeting Dunbar-HCT-Carver High Alumni Brownsville Chapter will hold its regular meeting and election of officers Monday, August 16 at 5:30PM in Carver cafeteria. All members are asked to please be present. Calvin Hawkins, President The Haywood County Health Department will be offering special clinics to provide free immunizations to seventh graders during the month of August. All children entering the seventh grade this fall must submit proof of a booster dose of the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine; and confirm either chickenpox immunity through the disease or receipt of two doses of the varicella vaccine. For the first time in a decade, Tennessee has adopted new childhood immunization requirements to better protect children from serious diseases, especially those that can spread easily in a school setting. “Vaccinations have all but eliminated the threat of diseases like mumps and measles. Unfortunately, we still see Tennessee children suffer and die unnecessarily when they are not properly immunized,” said Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN. “These new requirements assure that children have the best protection from serious illnesses that are easily passed from person to person in schools”. “The required vaccines are already recommended for all children by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics, so most young children have already received them,” said Kelly Moore, MD, medical director of the state immunization program. “Parents should talk with their child’s health care provider to be sure they have had everything they need. Because all new seventh graders will need a new Immunization Certificate, public schools are allowing a one-time grace period of October 1 to submit the new form, according to the State Department of Education. If a child has already received the required vaccines for seventh grade, a new Immunization Certificate must be provided to the child’s school. “With all the activity that surrounds the starting of a new school year, the Haywood County Health Department would like to help parents get the required immunizations and certificate. That is why we will be open late each Thursday evening during the month of August to provide the Tdap and varicella vaccine free of charge for those children entering seventh grade”, said Danna Taylor Director of the Haywood County Health Department. It is also recommended that parents bring a current shot record for their child to the Health Department. The clinics will be offered on August 5 th , August 12 th , August 19 th , and August 26 th from 3:30 – 6:00 pm. Please call the Haywood County Health Department at (731) 772-0463 to make an appointment. 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The Brownsville States-Graphic, Thursday, August 12 , 2010 — Page A3
For 60 years, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been serving the medical needs of West Tennessee. The organization began in August, 1950 as a 123-bed hospital on a country road in Jackson, Tennessee. Today, it is the 634-bed anchor for West Tennessee Healthcare, one of the largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. Throughout all the growth, one focus has been constant—our commitment to providing high quality, compassionate healthcare.
Meet Your Needsto
1950
60 Years of Growing
19501950
2010
For 60 years, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been serving the medical needs of West Tennessee. The organization began in August, 1950 as a 123-bed hospital on a country road in Jackson, Tennessee. Today, it is the 634-bed anchor for West Tennessee Healthcare, one of the largest public healthcare systems in the U.S. Throughout all the growth, one focus has been constant—our commitment to providing high quality, compassionate healthcare.
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When the school board met in regular session on August 10, the highlight was the report from the superintendent and all the administrators about the opening of Haywood County Schools 2010. With the new motto: “Here Comes Success,” the system’s entire faculty and staff celebrated educating the county’s children at the State-of-the-Schools Celebration on August 4 at Haywood High.
At the opening of the meeting on Tuesday, everyone joined School Board Chairman Harold Garrett in welcoming back board member Daniel Thornton, who recently returned from duty with the Tennessee Army National Guard in Iraq.
Administrators and guests also enjoyed a short video clip highlighting the Special Olympics basketball team from Haywood County that won the national competition. Haywood Schools Executive Director of Special Services Mary Hood announced that the team would be honored for their success on Friday, August 20, at the Haywood County Courthouse.
In other business, board members heard the
Catherine Truss Colhoun Scholarship Fund quarterly report from CFO Vincent Harvell. Since its inception, Haywood High School students have received more than $100,000 in scholarships. The fund’s balance exceeds $238,000. Board member Robbie Jarrett-King expressed interest in dedicating a memorial for Mrs. Colhoun’s contribution to so many students’ college education. Nick Crafton of Stanton offered to bring the board more information about Mrs. Colhoun.
Board members also approved the submission of the Extended Contract Proposal to the State Department of Education. The Extended Contract pays for before and after school tutorial services for students.
Haywood High School Principal Dorothy Bond reported to the board and guests about the school’s plans for Homecoming 2010. She requested approval for students to be dismissed from school at 11:30 a.m. Following the dismissal, the school will host an alumni reception in the HHS cafeteria from 12:30 to 2:30. From 1:30 to 6 p.m. Tomcat fans and alumni are invited to tailgate on the football stadium
parking lot. The HHS homecoming parade will begin at 4:30 p.m., ending at the stadium, and the game kick-off will be at 7:30. The board approved her request.
Mrs. Bond also reported that the HHS football season will begin this Friday night at the Covington Jamboree where HHS will play Munford. Haywood Junior High Principal Yvette Blue reported that the HJH Warriors will begin their season on Monday, August 17, in a jamboree game with Crestview.
All school administrators displayed great excitement about the opening of the schools this year, and reported that preliminary fi gures are showing that enrollment is up this year. Most schools have new students still enrolling this week.
Superintendent King said in his report to the board, “I want to assure the citizens of Haywood County that we are all going to work together to make the schools the best they can be for our students. Here Comes Success!”
The next school board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 14, at 7 p.m.
School board celebrates 2010-2011 school opening
So much has been going on this summer! I can’t remember a recent year when we have been so busy. We congratulate all the winning candidates in all of the June and August elections. Turn out has been great for all elections.
After a week delay, Kid’s Day turned out wonderful, with a huge crowd. I want to thank everyone for their help.
I have to name a few who as always, really came through for me: InSouth Bank, First South Bank, Haywood Company, Save-A-Lot, 1175th National Guard Unit, Brownsville Police, Fire Department and a special thanks to Nancy Cates and Parks & Rec.
National Nite Out Against Crime was great and thanks to Carolyn Flagg for all her hard
work. If you’re not a member
of the Chamber– please join us today! There are so many good things going on. Everyone needs to be a part of it as Brownsville and Haywood County continues to grow and prosper.
Until next time folks remember...‘Your Chamber Needs You.!’
JOE ING
Chamber Corner
The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center will present the second in its summer concert series “Concert on the Porch” Saturday, August 21, at 7 p.m.. “Songs of the Heart and Soul” will feature 14-year-old Bailie Doughty McRae along with Tom Morgan. McRae has performed at the Hatchie Fall Fest and is a freshman at Decatur
High School in Alabama. Her performance will include a variety of numbers from contemporary country to classic rock and roll.
She is the granddaughter of James and Patricia Hardister of Brownsville, Tenn. Morgan is a Memphis native, now a resident of Haywood County, who lived next door to Elvis
Presley for a time and remained his lifelong friend. He will perform a collection of Elvis tunes along with gospel and other selections. Everyone is invited to bring your lawn chairs, a picnic and enjoy this free evening concert.
For more information, call the Center at 731-779-9000.
Summer Concert Series Continues at Delta Heritage Center
Breifl y Speaking
Dunbar-HCT-Carver High Alumni meeting
Dunbar-HCT-Carver High Alumni Brownsville Chapter will hold its regular meeting and election of offi cers Monday, August 16 at 5:30PM in Carver cafeteria. All members are asked to please be present. Calvin Hawkins, President
The Haywood County Health Department will be offering special clinics to provide free immunizations to seventh graders during the month of August. All children entering the seventh grade this fall must submit proof of a booster dose of the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine; and confi rm either chickenpox immunity through the disease or receipt of two doses of the varicella vaccine.
For the fi rst time in a decade, Tennessee has adopted new childhood immunization requirements to better protect children from serious diseases, especially those that can spread easily in a school setting. “Vaccinations have all but eliminated the threat of diseases like mumps and measles. Unfortunately, we still see Tennessee children suffer and die unnecessarily when they are not properly immunized,” said Health Commissioner Susan R. Cooper, MSN, RN. “These
new requirements assure that children have the best protection from serious illnesses that are easily passed from person to person in schools”.
“The required vaccines are already recommended for all children by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics, so most young children have already received them,” said Kelly Moore, MD, medical director of the state immunization program. “Parents should talk with their child’s health care provider to be sure they have had everything they need.
Because all new seventh graders will need a new Immunization Certifi cate, public schools are allowing a one-time grace period of October 1 to submit the new form, according to the State Department of Education. If a child has already received the required vaccines for seventh grade, a new Immunization Certifi cate
must be provided to the child’s school.
“With all the activity that surrounds the starting of a new school year, the Haywood County Health Department would like to help parents get the required immunizations and certifi cate. That is why we will be open late each Thursday evening during the month of August to provide the Tdap and varicella vaccine free of charge for those children entering seventh grade”, said Danna Taylor Director of the Haywood County Health Department. It is also recommended that parents bring a current shot record for their child to the Health Department.
The clinics will be offered on August 5th, August 12th, August 19th, and August 26th from 3:30 – 6:00 pm. Please call the Haywood County Health Department at (731) 772-0463 to make an appointment.
Health Department offers free immunizations for
seventh graders
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