Haywood Park wins Excellence Award

Haywood Park Community Hospital earns an 
EXCELLENCE THROUGH INSIGHT Award for Overall Physician Satisfaction 

Haywood Park Community Hospital, Brownsville, Tenn.,  was recently recognized with an Excellence through Insight award for “Overall Physician Satisfaction” by HealthStream, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSTM).  A formal presentation of the award was made during HealthStream’s customer Summit 2012, March 8, 2012, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Haywood Park Community Hospital was awarded this honor for its commitment to excellence in medical staff satisfaction.  To qualify for an award, a hospital must have been a medical staff satisfaction client of HealthStream in 2011, and scored at least in the 75^thpercentile or higher.  Haywood Park Community Hospital was chosen for receiving the highest ratings in the medical staff satisfaction from among HealthStream’s clients, as well as exceeding industry standards.

HealthStream CEO Robert A. Frist, Jr., said “We applaud Haywood Park Community Hospital’s high-level commitment to excellence in healthcare – and we are pleased to recognize their achievement through our presentation of an Excellence through Insight award.” 

BPD to be out in force this St. Patrick's Day

Brownsville Police Department Sobriety CheckpointsSet for St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2012

The Brownsville Police Department will be increasing enforcement efforts to ensure the safety of the citizens of Brownsville and Haywood County.  Sobriety checkpointsand saturation patrols will be conducted, Saturday, March 17, 2012,at three locations within the Brownsvillecity limits:  Highway 76/Anderson Avenue,Bypass and Hatchie St., and Bypass at Highway 19. The checkpoints and saturation patrols will be conducted between 7:00pm – 2:00am.   Officers will concentrate their enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from the roadways.  Officers will also be enforcing non-compliance with the safety belt law, as well as, child restraint laws. This event is funded by a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety Office.

‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving’ Are Watchwords for the Day

If you plan to get behind the wheel after too much celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day,* Brownsville Police Department officials have some simple and sage advice for you: “Don’t do it!”  Police will be out in force all day and all night in a highly visible enforcement campaign to crack down on revelers who are driving drunk.

“Don’t think that drinking green beer gives you the right to spill red blood on Brownsvillestreets—yours or anyone else’s,” said Lt. Diebold.  “We encourage everyone who plans to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with alcohol to keep in mind our anti-drunk-driving campaign slogan,  ‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving,’” said Chief Chris Lea.

“If you’ve had too much to drink, make sure you can rely on a sober, designated driver to get you home safely.

According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 37 percent of the motor vehicle traffic fatalities during St. Patrick’s Day 2009 involved at least one driver or motorcyclist with a blood alcohol content of .08 grams per deciliter or above, the legal level of intoxication established in every state in the union.

During St. Patrick’s Day 2009, there were 103 crash fatalities.  Of that number, 39 people were killed in traffic crashes involving at least one driver or motorcyclist with a BAC of .08 g/dLor higher.

“Alcohol not only dangerously impairs your driving skills, it also impairs your judgment.  If you see friends under the influence of alcohol, make sure you don’t let them get behind the wheel,” said Chief Chris Lea.

Lt. Diebold recommends the following easy stepsfor a safe St. Patrick’s Day.

• Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.

• Before drinking, please designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.

• If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact your local law enforcement.
• And remember, if you know people who are about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely.

For more information, visit www.TrafficSafetyManagement.gov

Treasure Chest re-opens with new owners – same tradition of excellent service

The community suffered a great loss when Treasure Chest owner Tom Lea died suddenly last November, but nephews Chris and Jody Lea, along with partner Elliott Simmons, are continuing the long-time tradition of family ownership and commitment to community service. A special open house was held Saturday, February 4, to showcase the new showroom and introduce the Lea and Simmons Treasure Chest. The official Ribbon Cutting was held Monday, February 6, 2012, with a huge crowd of supporters gathering to congratulate the new owners.

Cub Scouts Host Pinewood Derby

The Brownsville Cub Scout Pack 68 held its annual Pinewood Derby Race February 4, 2012. There were 18 participants from four different Dens. The race was conducted in four divisions with the winner of each division advancing to the Pack Champion Race. 

The winners of the race are pictured, along with Cubmaster Bruce Deck and Asst. Cubmaster Jason Rains, Rooks Stephens, Tigers; Franco Rolandi, Wolves; Edmond Rutkowski, Bears; Hunter Rains, Webelos. Edmond Rutkowski took Pack Champion.

Pinewood Derby Race is just one of the many fun things Cub Scouts do throughout the year.

Chamber Award Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Chamber Awards. Each year the Brownsville Haywood County Chamber of Commerce honors those who are making a difference in our community.  It's a diverse group of well deserving individuals and businesses.

This year's Membership Awards Banquet was held Tuesday, January 24, 2012, with approximately 190 attending the event at the Brownsville Country Club.

And the winners are ...

Volunteer of the Year - Steve "Bobo" Vanstory

Educator of the Year - Mary Jane Williams

Ambassador of the Year - Jody Lea

Business Recycler of the Year - The Economy Store

Industry Recycler of the Year - Haywood Company

Small Business of the Year - Golden Circle Insurance Agency Inc.

Business of the Year - Sonic Drive-In

Industry of the Year - Cascades IFC Disposables

Woman of the Year - Marcina Harris

Man of the Year - Harvey Livingston

Here are a few pictures from the night.

It pays to Shop Brownsville!

It paid to shop at home for these lucky winners of the Shop Brownsville First Big Prize Give-A-Way. The campaign kicked-off December 4, with 20 local merchants participating. With every $10 purchase through December 22, residents were given a chance to win one of three big prizes; a 40" flat screen TV, an E-reader and his and her Citizen watches. Winners were drawn at noon, December 23, at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center. Pictured with their prizes are (from left) Julie Taylor, Lori Hatcher and Santia Taylor. This is the second year for the event sponsored by the Brownsville Business Association.

2nd Annual Kid's Parade a big success

The Haywood County Rescue Squad began the tradition of hosting a Kid's Parade around the Courthouse last year. It was a huge success and so was this year. Held Saturday afternoon, December 3, 2011 at the Haywood County Courthouse in Brownsville, Tenn.

Here are a few scenes from the event, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.