CITIZEN-OF-THE-YEAR PAUL IVEY HONORED AT ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET

The annual Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce banquet and membership meeting was highlighted by the selection of God?s Storehouse volunteer and local
Salvation Army chairman Paul Ivey as 2005-06 Citizen-of-the-Year.
Ivey was honored along with Loretto Telephone Company, this year?s inductee into theSmall Business Hall-of-Fame, and Murray, Inc. Chair of Excellence award winners
Jamie Glass of Leoma Elementary School and Brenda Wright of Lawrence County
High School.

A crowd of over 400 Chamber members enjoyed a beautiful evening on the Lawrenceburg Square with a progressive dinner. Special thanks to Jayne Shaw,Director, Main Street Lawrenceburg, Bank of Lawrence County, SunTrust Bank,James D. Vaughan museum, Square 40 restaurant, First Farmers and Merchants Bankand the Marguerite Rose Burton Arts Center at the Crockett Theater.

The awards program was held at the theater and featured a patriotic musicperformance by the Kellys and a half hour of comedy and music by Us Two andHim. The Kellys also performed at the museum and dinner music was performed by the bluegrass group Wildcat Ridge, the trio, Heather Freemon, Anita Smith and Al Chappell and by talented saxophone soloist Taylor Cheatwood.

The weather was great and the food- thanks to Debbie Lehnert and staff andShine and Shirley at the Square 40 and desserts from Sam?s Club- was top-notch.A huge thank you to our table sponsors (you were incredible, as always). Thanks to all who attended and support the efforts of the Chamber year-round!

RED CROSS THANKS DONORS, CONTINUED ASSISTANCE NEEDED

The Lawrence County Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to thank allthose who have contributed non-perishable items, food, cash donations and volunteered time to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Locally, the Lawrence County Chapter has assisted eighteen families (53 individuals) that
fled the gulf coast. The Chapter will continue to accept cash donations and non-perishable items (no clothes please) for the Katrina Disaster Fund. Donations may also be made for local disaster relief. For more information orto become a volunteer call (931) 762-1599 or visit the office at 181 Prosser
Road Lawrenceburg.

REMINDER??.. In support of our local National Guardsmen who are being deployed toIraq, there will be a farewell parade, Friday, September 9 at 4:00 p.m. The paradewill begin at Coleman United Methodist Church, go South and around the Public
Square, East on Pulaski Street and end at Pulaski Street Church of Christ parkinglot. Everyone is urged to be present to honor these brave soldiers for the sacrifices they are making to defend our country against terrorism. We ask everyone
to please show your patriotism by flying the American flag, wearing yellow ribbonsor display yellow ribbons or bows to show our soldiers how proud we are of them. For additional information contact Anne Morrow, 931-762-7617.

AN ART AFFAIR

Main Street Lawrenceburg presents the annual Arts Fair, “An Art Affair, A Festival to Remember”, Saturday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. until dusk. Proceeds
go to promote Main Street Lawrenceburg and fine arts in our community. Event will include art exhibitors, music, children’s activities, demonstrations and tours of the Old Jail Museum, James D Vaughan Museum and the newly opened
Marguerite Rose Burton Art Center. Contact Caroline Chapman, 931-762-8835, Emily Land, 931-762-1307 or Jayne Shaw, 931-629-1216.

OKTOBERFEST OCTOBER 1-8

Friday, October 1 marks the beginning of the 16th annual Oktoberfest celebration in Loretto. There will be festivities all week long with proceeds going to the development and beautification of Loretto. All earnings are
re-invested into Loretto to make it a better and more beautiful place to live. Highlights of the week are a German Dinner, German music and dancing. You don?t have to be German to enjoy all the festivities- everyone is welcome!

For additional information call 931-853-4351 or a member of the Loretto Lift-Up Committee.