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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2002
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Lake Permit Might Be Issued Soon |
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The long-awaited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404
permit to allow the construction of a 977-acre watershed
lake in Carroll County may come this week. Kevin Young of
the engineering firm, J.R. Wauford of Jackson, said the
Corps of Engineers has indicated a "desire to issue a
permit...The Corps is now an advocate for the lake."
Two agencies - the Environmental Protection Agency and the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife - have until October 30 to contest
the issuance of a 404 permit. If either agency contests
the permit, a hearing will be held in Washington to
determine if the permit should be issued. If neither
agency objects, the permit will be issued within weeks by
the Memphis District of the U.S. Corps of Engineers.
The proposed recreational lake is planned for the Leach
Community along State Route 70 five miles south of
Huntingdon. In the year 2000, taxpayers approved a $10
increase in the county wheel tax to pay the local share of
the lake's construction costs. That rate increase will
become effective upon the issuance of the 404 permit by
the Corps. Similar to the watershed lake in Lexington, the
proposed lake will allow for skiing, boating, swimming,
and fishing. Residential development along the shores is
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Profile Metal Forming Purchases Manufacturing Facility |
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Profile Metal Forming (formerly Del-Met) has furthered its
commitment to McKenzie by purchasing their manufacturing
facility at 370 Republic Drive. The building was purchased
from the McKenzie Industrial Development Corporation. This
agreement between the IDC and Profile also includes a
three-year option to purchase the adjoining 8.6 acres of
land for expansion. The management of Profile applauds the
IDC for the pro-business environment that they encourage
for the McKenzie region, according to Norman French,
VP/Controller of Profile.
Gary Weirs, the general manager of the McKenzie facility,
and his team have successfully transformed the plant from
a wheel trim facility to a world-class metal stamping
facility. The McKenzie plant recently became a TS
16949-1999 certified facility and this certification will
soon be required of all automotive suppliers.
Profile currently employs 35 persons with an annual
payroll in excess of $1,500,000. While Profile has been
affected over the last few years by the downturn in the
economy, it has been awarded new business for 2003 and
forecasts employment to increase by 25 to 30 percent by
the end of 2003.
Profile Metal Forming is a privately owned company under
common ownership with three other operating divisions in
Tullahoma, Tennessee and Raymond and Newmarket New
Hampshire. |
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Elections are November 5 |
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Voters throughout Tennessee will go to the polls on
Tuesday, November 5 to elect a governor, U.S. senator,
U.S. representative, state senator, state
representative, a referendum to amend to Tennessee
Constitution to permit a lottery, local referendums, and
municipal elections. Polling will begin at 8:00 a.m. and
close at 7:00 p.m.
GOVERNOR - Fifteen candidates are seeking the
office of governor. Phil Bredesen (Democrat) and Van
Hilleary (Republican) are challenged by independent
candidates David Gatchell, Gabriel Givens, James E.
Herren, John Jay Hooker, Ray Ledford, Marivuana Stout
Leinoff, Basil J. Marceaux, Edwin C. Sanders, Ronny
Simmons, Francis E. Waldron, Robert O. Watson, Carl Two
Feathers Whitaker, and Charles V. Wilhoit, Jr.
U.S. SENATE - Eight candidates are seeking the
office of U.S. senate. Bob Clement (Democrat) and Lamar
Alexander (Republican) are in a field of independent
candidates composed of Wesley M. Baker, Karl Stanley
Davidson, Connie Gammon, John Jay Hooker (yes, he's
running for governor, too), H. Gary Keplinger, and Basil
J. Marceaux.
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - John Tanner
(Democrat) is the incumbent being challenged by Mat
McClain (Republican) and James L. Hart (Independent).
TENNESSEE SENATE (27TH DISTRICT) - Bobby Carter
(Republican) is being challenged by Don McCleary
(Democrat).
TENNESSEE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (79TH DISTRICT)
Incumbent Paul E. Phelan (Democrat) is being challenged
by Chris Crider (Republican) and Bobby Barnett
(Independent).
A statewide referendum on a constitutional amendment is
being held on two issues. The first is to permit a
state-run lottery for the purpose of funding higher
education and for funding of K-12 educational
facilities. The second referendum is to change the
Constitution to allow municipalities to assess penalties
in excess of the current statutory limit of $50.
Municipal elections are being held in McKenzie,
McLemoresville, Clarksburg, Hollow Rock and Bruceton. A
local referendum is also being held in Bruceton to
determine if package liquor can be sold in the city.
MCKENZIE - Citizens will select a mayor and three
aldermen. Mayor Patty Edwards is being challenged by
Billy Barksdale and Walter Winchester for the four-year
position of mayor. Tony L. Lane is challenging incumbent
Jerry Arthur for the Councilman Ward II seat. Jerry
Drewry is challenging incumbent Gene Hale for the
Councilman Ward V seat. Incumbent Willie Huffman is not
be challenged for the Councilman Ward III seat.
MCLEMORESVILLE - Mayor Phil Williams is running
unopposed for the office of mayor of McLemoresville.
Five candidates are seeking the five at-large aldermen
seats. Candidates include Harold Blow, Angie Martin, Sue
Newsome, Don R. Reed and Barbara Younger.
BRUCETON - Mayor Robert T. Keeton, III is being
challenged by Doreen H. Abbott. Two incumbent aldermen
are seeking re-election to their respective seats. Bob
Clark and Dan Young are not being challenged for the two
seats.
Bruceton voters will participate in a referendum on the
allowance of package liquor stores in the city.
CLARKSBURG - Mayor Jeff Reed is running unopposed
for the office of mayor. Two candidates - Patsy Haywood
and Stanley R. Laws - are seeking the two seats of
aldermen.
HUNTINGDON - Four candidates are seeking three
positions on the Huntingdon Town Council. Incumbents
Clarence Norman, Melissa Powell, and John L. Sanders are
seeking re-election. Former councilman Jeffery L. Bailey
is seeking to return to the council. The three with the
highest vote counts will be elected.
HOLLOW ROCK - Incumbent Mayor Greg Hillard is
being challenged by Billy (Fireball) Roberts. Hillard
was elected as alderman and appointed mayor after a
resignation. Eight persons are seeking the four seats of
aldermen. Candidates include Edward Lee Cary, Jerry
Dobson, Tim Runions, Kevin L. Simpson, Michael A. Smith,
Ronnie Webb, Darren Wilks, and Rob Woods. The four with
the highest vote count will be elected.
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Phone (731) 352-3323 or Fax (731)
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washburn@mckenziebanner.com
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