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VOL. 51 NO. 28 NEIGHBORHOOD BUZZ
Farewell message
The Rev. Lester Mullins has pastored Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for 25 years and now it’s time to retire. Mullins told his deacons he wants to continue to worship at Pleasant Hill, but as a senior member. His final sermon as pastor will be Sunday, July 15, and he hopes for a big turnout. Pleasant Hill is located on Brushy Valley Road across from Copper Ridge School.
July 9, 2012
Town turns out for parade Teresa Underwood, event coordinator for the Powell Business and Professional Association, stands under the big tent. She’s hot but happy following a great turnout for the Fourth of July celebration. Photos by S. Clark
Hodges wins LaTain McGhee award Anne Julius of the Quarterback Club presents the second annual LaTain McGhee scholarship to Jacob Hodges, a recent graduate of Powell High School. “Jacob demonstrated academic talent, enthusiasm, commitment and dedication, the life goals set forth by the late LaTain McGhee,” said Julius. Hodges will attend UT Knoxville this fall. He is the son of Karla Hodges, a Powell Elementary School teacher, and Eddie Hodges.
IN THIS ISSUE Mississippi murder Arnold Smith was one of the smartest kids in West High School’s Class of 1960. Gangly and tall, he had a goofy grin and peered at the world through black-rimmed Buddy Hollyesque glasses. Kids today would probably call him a full-on nerd. So why is this 70-year-old in jail?
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By Sandra Clark State Rep. Bill Dunn led the pledge of allegiance and prayer following Powell’s big Fourth of July parade last Wednesday. The Powell Business and Professional Association sponsored booths with free food and drink in the field near Halftime Pizza. The Powell Lions Club sponsored the parade, as it has for many years. Charter member Edd Miller was the grand marshal. The Powell Playhouse had a multi-car presence, along with groups from One Life Church and Frightworks Haunted House. The One Life folks were better looking. Along the parade route, families with chairs, tents and lawn umbrellas gathered. The Sheriff’s Office helicopters buzzed Emory Road for the half-hour leading up to the event, keeping kids entertained and adults snapping photos. Frontier Communications dished up hot dogs, while others
Edd Miller is grand marshal of the Powell Fourth of July parade, sponsored by the Powell Lions Club. Miller is the only charter member of the club, founded in 1951, who remains active. He was driven by Ronnie Qualls.
Sandi Foster shows stamina while dipping snow cones in the blazing heat. The booth was sponsored and staffed by First Volunteer Bank. provided chips and condiments. parades come but twice a year Branch manager Melissa Bingham Crowd favorites were iced water – Christmas and the Fourth of scouted the crowd, drumming up July. More pictures throughout more business. and snow cones. Yes, it was fun; and in Powell, this edition.
See Bean’s story on page A-6
Index Business Community Government/Politics Marvin West/Jake Mabe Betty Bean Faith Kids
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‘Dream come true’ Jay Scarbro is new face of Powell baseball By Cory Chitwood
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It’s official. Jay Scarbro has been promoted to head baseball coach at Powell High. Scarbro will be taking over after four years as an assistant under Jeff Inman. Scarbro played baseball for the Panthers and graduated from Powell in 1996. He then went on to play two years at Hiwassee College, followed by two years at Tennessee Wesleyan where he received his bachelor’s degree. He received his master’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University and is a school counselor at Powell. During his playing career at Powell as an outfielder/pitcher,
Jay Scarbro the Panthers won two district championships and posted four consecutive winning seasons. Scarbro himself made All-KIL.
“We had a lot of success when I was there,” said Scarbro. College told the same story. All four of Scarbro’s teams had winning seasons and made him love the game enough to stay involved. Scarbro’s first coaching gig came as an assistant at Hiwassee, where he worked as a recruiter as well. In his four years as an assistant at Powell, the Panthers have won a district regular season championship and a district tournament championship, along with two regional appearances. “It’s been four really good years,” said Scarbro. “We’ve seen quite a few players go on to play Division I.” Scarbro also considers himself fortunate to have been at Powell under Inman.
“I really enjoyed working with Coach Inman,” said Scarbro. “He is a good friend and very good guy to work with … we had a great relationship … we seemed to really complement each other.” Off the field, Scarbro has his family to thank. “I’m really thankful to have the support of my wife, Lauren, and daughter, Henley Kate, and the support of my family,” he said. Scarbro sees an array of talent in Powell. “Projections for the next few years show a very talented group,” said Scarbro. “I’m excited about the possibilities.” And although the Panthers lost several to graduation, he says, “Throughout the year we had six or seven sophomores playing at one time. We also have a very good rising junior class … and seniors who have played all four years. I’m very optimistic.” Let us care for your wedding gown…
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