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School bus contracts sent to commission Commission

by Ben Pounds

A controversial school bus contract is headed to the County Commission for its May 20 meeting.

The commission’s Purchasing Committee recently approved the contract for a new vendor, Knoxville-based SCU, for seven routes, and voted to uphold that contract despite a legal challenge by the present contractor, Andersonville Bus Lines, over those routes.

Commissioner Aaron Wells made a motion and Commissioner Steven Verran seconded it to uphold an evaluation committee’s earlier recommendations. The same two commissioners moved and seconded the motion to approve the contract for the six routes, too.

Both of these motions passed unanimously.

Wells cited the opinion of County Law Director Jay Yeager in his decision. These votes came at a special meeting April 22.

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Hawn seeks Tennessee District 41 seat


DEREK HAWN
Derek Hawn has announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 41.

“As a lifelong resident of Wartburg and a career critical care paramedic, I am deeply connected to the values and needs of our rural communities,” Hawn, a Democrat, said in a release. “My campaign is focused on addressing the unique challenges we face and ensuring all our voices are heard.

“In my years of service in EMS and fire, I’ve witnessed firsthand the issues our communities deal with daily,” he said. “This experience has prepared me to respond quickly and effectively to the needs of our people and our district. I’m dedicated to helping our economy grow and protecting our way of life. And, I’m prepared to be our voice, working for all of us.”

According to the release, Hawn’s campaign priorities include: health care, the economy, education, the environment, housing, and agriculture

“I’m running for state representative because I believe in the power of community-driven change,” he said.

“Our district deserves a representative who understands the rural way of life, who is willing to listen to the people, and who is prepared to be our voice in Nashville. With the urgency and dedication of a paramedic, I’m ready to tackle our challenges head-on.

“My campaign is built on a foundation of service, dedication and a commitment to the people of District 41. As we move forward, I invite you to join me in working towards a thriving future for our district.”

Clinton dedicates ‘baby box’

by G. Chambers Williams III


Anthony Hamby leads the blassing of the Safe Haven Baby Box at the South Clinton fire station on Wednesday, April 17. Looking on are Andrea Townsend and Dana Hollifield of Isaiah House of Anderson County, which sponsored the box, and Maria Betts, a repre- sentative of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization. - G. Chambers Williams III
Anderson County’s first “Safe Haven Baby Box” was officially put into service last week in South Clinton after a brief ceremony and blessing at Fire Station 2 in South Clinton.

These baby boxes are made and distributed by the Safe Haven Baby Boxes organization, and are made to hold an infant safely and securely until firefighters or other emergency personnel can get the baby.

“I hope we never have to use this,” Clinton Mayor Scott Burton said during the ceremony. “But I think in today’s world we need more resources like this.”

He thanked Andrea Townsend of Anderson County’s Isaiah House for sponsoring and obtaining grant money to pay for the box, and Hicks Construction Co. for installing the box in the rear wall of the fire station’s new bay.

Indiana-based Safe Haven Baby Boxes provides the boxes to communities that want them.

On hand for the Clinton baby box dedication was Maria Betts, assistant project coordinator for Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

She said the Clinton’s is “the 219th Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the fifth in Tennessee.”

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Work proceeds at American Nuclear site

by Ben Pounds


Some radioactive material is finally leaving Anderson County after decades of sitting in the Claxton area.

The cleanup is underway at the American Nuclear site at 147 Blockhouse Valley Road.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began the removal work April 1 after some preparation beforehand, a news release.

The agency expects to continue with the work, which includes demolishing buildings and taking out toxic soils, possibly through October.

While the EPA is taking steps to prevent any waste spilling during the process, it has warned of increased traffic on Blockhouse Valley Road and some noise.

Carter Owens, on scene coordinator for the EPA’s Region 4 Superfund and Emergency Management Division, addressed the Anderson County Intergovernmental Committee on Monday, April 15.

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