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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2002
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Projects Underway To Assist Less Fortunate This Christmas |
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By Linda Bolton
linda@mckenziebanner.com |
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Small paper angels adorn the Christmas trees of several
churches throughout Carroll County, waiting to be chosen
by those compassionate of the less fortunate during the
holiday season. Each angel bears the age, clothing size
and wants of the child. The name of the child remains
anonymous. Individuals can provide clothing, toys, or
money for the children.
Beta Sigma Phi Angel Tree
Beta Sigma Phi Angel Tree Chairman Jennifer Waldrup stated
145 angels have been distributed to local churches and
McKenzie VFW. The 145 children this year represent 58
families.
The Angel Tree Committee obtains names of children through
the McKenzie School System. Forms were sent home to
parents of specially selected children who were asked to
provide information about their children up to age 15, as
well as pre-school siblings. The names were then
distributed on Sunday, December 1 to McKenzie Church of
Christ, First Baptist Church and First Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. Gifts should be returned to the
churches and businesses no later than Sunday, December 15.
Persons who do not wish to shop for items, but would like
to make a monetary contribution, should make their checks
payable to Beta Sigma Phi and mail to: Jennifer Waldrup,
150 Holly Hill Lane, McKenzie, TN 38201.
McKenzie First United Methodist Angel Tree
McKenzie First United Methodist Church is sponsoring 50-70
angels this year, according to Tim McBride, who co-chairs
the annual event along with Jerry Archer.
Angels will be available at the church Sunday, December 8,
said Mr. McBride.
Gifts are to be returned to the church prior to the
morning worship service on Sunday, December 22 and will be
distributed on that date.
Trezevant First Baptist Angel Tree
First Baptist Church in Trezevant is sponsoring a similar
angel tree, according to Angie Moore. Other committee
members include Claudia Argo, Andrea Browning, Rebecca
Hillsman, Teresa Norton and Janice Kennedy.
The annual program, which benefits approximately 19
families, receives support from the community as well as
several local businesses. Some of the funds are also used
throughout the year to assist with electric bills and food
needs.
The church will also provide baskets of non-food items and
are asking area residents to donate such items as soap,
bathroom tissue, detergent, cleaning solutions,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.
Adrian's Diner is once again supporting the event by
selling honorary angels for $1.00 each or any amount the
contributor wishes to donate. The angels are then
inscribed with the honoree or purchaser's name and
displayed in the business. Adrian's will also be accepting
donations for a Christmas display to be given away.
Tickets are $.50 each.
Adrian's will also sponsor a fund-raising breakfast on
Saturday, December 14. All proceeds from this event will
go to the Angel Tree project.
Angels were distributed to individuals at First Baptist
Church and individuals in the community on Sunday,
November 24. Gifts are to be returned no later than
Sunday, December 8, and will be distributed on Saturday,
December 14.
United Neighbors Christmas Baskets
McKenzie United Neighbors is now taking applications for
Christmas food baskets, according to Byron Pate, chairman
of the event. Applications should be returned to UN
headquarters on Cedar Street, across from city hall, no
later than December 16.
United Neighbors office is open Tuesday and Wednesday
mornings 9:00 a.m. until noon.
Acceptable applicants will be notified and baskets will be
presented at UN headquarters on a date to be announced,
said Mr. Pate.
McKenzie VFW Auxiliary Toy Drive
In conjunction with the annual Angel Tree project,
McKenzie V.F.W. Post 4939 Auxiliary will provide gifts for
those less fortunate again this year, according to Lucille
Cozart, Chairperson.
The ladies auxiliary is requesting monetary donations,
which will be used to purchase gifts and fund a party for
the children on Monday, December 24 at 12 noon. Invited
children will enjoy refreshments, gifts, and a visit from
Santa. Parents are also invited to attend with their
children.
Monetary donations may be mailed to: McKenzie VFW Post
4939, P.O. Box 231, Attn: Lucille Cozart, McKenzie, TN
38201 or delivered to the VFW post home, 9750 Cherrywood
Road. The VFW is open Monday through Saturday 2-11 p.m.
Red Cross Toy Drive Underway
Carroll County Chapter of American Red Cross is sponsoring
its Christmas Toy giveaway again this year on Wednesday
and Thursday, December 18-19 for children through 12 years
of age. The organization will begin receiving toys, etc.
the first week of December at the Red Cross office,
located at 111 Church Street in Huntingdon. New and good
used toys are acceptable. Used toys must be clean and in
workable condition.
Last year, the Carroll County Chapter assisted 362
children who otherwise might not have had a good
Christmas. This was accomplished through the generous
donations of people throughout the communities.
Donations may be delivered to the Red Cross office at 111
Church Street every weekday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Technology Students Collecting Canned Goods
The Tennessee Technology Student Senate at McKenzie is
collecting canned goods to be distributed during the
holidays. The Technology Center, located at 16940 Highland
Drive, is open 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. For more information, contact Jan Latimer at
352-7506. |
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Weather Transmitter Scheduled for December Installation |
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Recent fatal tornadoes provide a fresh reminder about
the need to be prepared for severe weather. Carroll
County will soon be one of 15 sites in Tennessee to have
a NOAA weather broadcast station.
County Executive Kenny McBride said a 24-hour weather
transmitter is slated to be installed later this month.
World Tower of Mayfield, KY is scheduled to install the
antenna and "shore up" the existing tower of 104.7 FM,
located in the Vale Community. The National Weather
Service is scheduled to begin installation of the
transmitter on December 16.
The new transmitter will have the latest Specific Area
Message Encoding (SAME) to provide weather alerts for a
specific geographic area. After buying a SAME weather
receiver, one must program the county or independent
city into the radio. Your NWR will then alert you only
of weather and other emergencies for the county(s)
programmed. NWR receivers without the SAME capability
alert for emergencies anywhere within the coverage area
of the NWR transmitter, typically several counties, even
though the emergency could be well away from the
listener.
When an NWS office broadcasts a warning, watch or
non-weather emergency, it also broadcasts a digital SAME
code that may be heard as a very brief static burst,
depending on the characteristics of the receiver. This
SAME code contains the type of message; county(s)
affected, and message expiration time.
A programmed NWR SAME receiver will turn on for that
message, with the listener hearing the 1050 Hz warning
alarm tone as an attention signal, followed by the
broadcast message.
At the end of the broadcast message, listeners will hear
a brief digital end-of-message static burst followed by
a resumption of the NWR broadcast cycle.
The counties of Carroll and Henry cooperated in the
grant application to receive federal monies for the
installation of the transmitter. Congressman John Tanner
assisted the counties in obtaining the grant. |
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Unemployment Declines Throughout Tri-Counties |
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By Linda Bolton
linda@mckenziebanner.com |
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Unemployment decreased slightly in Carroll, Henry and
Weakley counties during the October reporting period,
with all three counties experiencing slight increases in
the manufacturing sector, according to Judith Bradberry,
Labor Market Analyst with the Tennessee Department of
Employment Security.
Carroll dropped to the second highest rate in the state
at 10.5 percent, down from 11.5 percent in September.
From a labor force of 12,180, a total of 10,900 were
employed, leaving 1,280 unemployed.
Henry County experienced a decline from 6.0 percent in
September to 5.4 percent in October. From an available
work force of 14,710, a total of 10,910 were employed
and 800 were unemployed.
Weakley County's jobless rate fell to 6.0 percent in
October, down from 6.6 percent in September. From an
available labor force of 17,600, a total of 1,050 were
unemployed.
Tennessee's unemployment rate for the month of October
is 4.5 percent, down from 4.8 percent in September,
according to Mark Reineke, Commissioner of Labor and
Workforce Development. The state remains below the
October national rate, which is 5.7 percent.
"The state and national rate were tied at 5.7 percent in
March of this year, but since then, Tennessee's rate has
declined to 4.5 percent, while the U.S. rate has
remained fairly constant," said Reineke. "The six month
decline we've seen is encouraging."
The 4.5 percent jobless rate for October is the lowest
the Tennessee rate has been since August 2001.
September to October figures showed employment increases
in state and local government by 8,000 and general
merchandise (retail trade) by 1,300. Employment
decreases over the month include manufacturing by 2,800;
amusement/recreation services by 2,100, and construction
by 1,600.
Year-to-year increases occurred in services by 14,400
with health services growing by 2,800; other local
government grew by 3,100; and eating/drinking places
showed an increase of 3,000. Major decreases took place
in manufacturing, down by 10,200; transportation and
public utilities declined by 6,600, and durable goods
(wholesale trade) lost 3,600 jobs. |
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