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VOL. 8 NO. 18
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May 4, 2013
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Back home, taking care Kayla Brummitte Newcomb is new clinic chief By Libby Morgan
Flamingos are coming!
Look out, Union County. The Pink Flamingo Flocking is underway! If you find a pink flamingo on your front lawn, join the fun. Each bird will have a card. Call the number and for a donation of $20 you can choose the next victim of the flamingo flocking. It’s a fundraiser for the UCHS cheerleaders. Money raised will help the team attend the UCA Cheerleading camp at UT in June. The cost per cheerleader is $300, so the team appreciates the community support to help them attend this elite cheer camp. Info: coach Roxanne Patterson, 246-9113.
Today (May 4)
■ The Farmers Market opens for the season. Hours are 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday in the parking lot at Union County High School. ■ The Walk-A-Thon and memorial balloon launch by the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services, Wilson Park, 8-10 a.m. ■ Thunder Road Car, Truck and Tractor Show, to benefit the high school band 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., high school parking lot. Judging at noon; awards at 2. Categories are “best car,” “best truck” and “best tractor.” ■ Herbal class at Maynardville Public Library, 11 a.m. to noon. ■ BBQ supper, 4-8 p.m., at the J.C. Baker Lodge. Cost is $8; tickets at the door. ■ Benefit singing to help with funeral expenses for Sonya Wolfenbarger Branum, 7 p.m. UCHS auditorium. Singers include: Evidence, Walnut Grove Youth Group, Rufkut Band, and The Valley Boys. Donations will be taken for concession stand and auction. Info: Linda Branum, 992-4620 or 766-9169.
Pam Ailor Pam Ailor is all business as Union County Clerk. The office has increased responsibilities and access, along with now accepting credit and debit cards for all transactions. Meet Pam and the staff.
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Kayla Brummitte Newcomb is an inspiration to every senior who will graduate from Union County High School this month. The Plainview native has returned home to head the Prodigal Primary Care Center in Maynardville, where the grand opening is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at 598 John Deere Drive. Newcomb, one of seven valedictorians of her UCHS graduating class of 2002, was a straight A student in high school, and credits the influence of teachers Sherry Collins and Brian Shoffner for encouraging and motivating her to “go for it” after high school. “My pediatrician, Dr. Monica Black, was my inspiration for getting into the medical field,” says Newcomb. She started her higher education at LMU, received her bachelor’s at ETSU, and continued on to Austin Peay to become a nurse practitioner. Along the way, she gained work experience at several hospitals. In 2011, she got her NP license, married David Newcomb, a cardiovascular invasive specialist, and began working for Prodigal Primary Care in Knoxville. The couple welcomed a baby boy, Garrett, a few weeks ago. David Brickhouse, physician assistant and owner of the Prodigal clinics, says of Newcomb, “Kayla really wants to help people, and she is highly motivated to serve the people of Union County. She’s one of thos e good medical professionals who takes the time
By Sandra Clark The American Legion Post asked the high school to select two young men, rising seniors, to attend Boys State this summer. “We’ve got money for two and maybe can stretch to cover three,” said the organizer.
So guidance counselor Jennifer DeFoe recruited students who “might benefit from the program.” She encouraged them to apply and coached them with the applications. Five boys just stood out, she said, and when the American Legion and
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Trash pickup and beautification awards for Earth Day Earth Day was expanded into the community of Luttrell with a plant giveaway, litter pickup and a beautification contest over two weekends, all sponsored by the city of Luttrell. Luttrell resident and Keep Union County Beautiful board member Mayme Taylor coordinated the contest. Third grade students of teachers
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She has been totally motivated to practice in Union County and she is determined to be successful,” he said. “I have no doubt she will be.” Brickhouse served, until recently, as a combat medic and received his medical degree through the Army PA program. He and his
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wife decided to settle in one place to raise their five children, and four years ago he founded Prodigal Primary Care. The business has grown quickly, with five Prodigal clinics plus To page A-3
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DeFoe said there’s no sponsoring organization in Union County, but she’s making it her project next year to round up sponsors for two young women. The cost, she said, is roughly $250 per student.
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to listen to her patients and takes pride in what she does. “We are so blessed to have her. She fits in perfectly with our mission to treat our patients with respect and compassion. “I have tried to make sure she knows just how appreciated she is.
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Union County native Kayla Brummitte Newcomb, nurse practitioner, has come home to run the new Prodigal Primary Care clinic in Maynardville. Photo by Libby Morgan
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Beth Bailey, Andi Mathis and Jennifer Williams at Luttrell Elementary celebrated Earth Day with a program about litter, recycling and composting presented by Becky Munsey of Solid Waste Management and KUCB representatives Jackie Erlbacher and Kim Richnafsky. Oakes Daylilies, Lowes, Union County High School and Kinsey Nursery donated plants, which were given to contest participants and others. The trash pickup crew included County Commissioner Janet Holloway, Mayme Taylor, Brenda
Fritts, David Nevin, Gary Shaffer, Patricia Orr, Randy Turner, Jackie Erlbacher, Fred Graham and Julie Graham. Mayor Johnny Merritt and Deputy Carlie Kitts provided security. On April 27, the volunteers collected some 1,600 pounds of trash on a two-mile stretch of Highway 61 before the rain hit. For the second year, Luttrell Elementary School won the Most Improved Business category. Gene Ford won the “Longstanding Beauty” award, a permanent designation, and Barbara Sey-
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mour won for “Most Improved Residence.” Thanks to the city of Luttrell for organizing events that help bring people together to transform a community and improve the environment. For information about organizing an event for your community, Adopt A Highway, or becoming a KUCB volunteer, e-mail kucb@ unioncountytn.org or visit www. keepunioncobeautiful.org and Facebook. Jackie Erlbacher of Keep Union County Beautiful contributed to this story.
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