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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2004
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Lottery Machines Installed in Five Sites in Carroll County
Lottery to Begin January 20 |
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Tennessee Lottery machines had been installed in five
Carroll County businesses as of last week as part of the
initial rollout in the statewide network of retail
partners. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
has mailed nearly 3,600 application packets to
independent and corporate retailers who expressed
interest in selling lottery tickets following a
two-month statewide recruitment campaign that began in
late August.
In McKenzie, the first machines have been installed in
Smoke Shack on Cedar Avenue and Eagle Foods and Mega
Mart on U.S. 79. In Huntingdon, the machines have been
installed in Amo's and Swifty T, both on U.S. 70E.
Tennessee Lottery President & CEO Rebecca Paul today
announced the first lottery tickets will go on sale
January 20 - a full three weeks earlier than originally
anticipated.
In moving up the Lottery's launch date from the original
date of February 10, Paul noted that additional ticket
sales will generate "millions more dollars" in college
scholarships for Tennessee students this year.
"All the pieces are in place for a successful early
kickoff," Paul told Lottery board members during a
conference call this afternoon. "That's good news for
Tennessee students who will be attending college this
fall on the first Lottery-funded scholarships."
By the time tickets go on sale, nearly 3,000 retailers -
from Memphis to Bristol - will be installed with the
computer terminals and satellite dishes necessary to
conduct lottery games. Hundreds of retailers will be
added in the weeks to come.
Initially, the Tennessee Lottery will launch with four
"instant" games. The colorful tickets, which will
contain fields of play that players must scratch in
order to win, will offer prizes ranging from a free
ticket to $1 million.
Additional instant games will be added as time goes on.
Within 60 days after instant tickets go on sale, the
Lottery will add computerized games in which players
will pick numbers prior to televised drawings.
Retailers are being approved and the equipment is being
installed hourly all across the state. Almost as fast as
retail locations are approved, the Tennessee Lottery and
its technology partner, GTECH Corp. will schedule
installation of state-of-the-art, touch-screen computer
terminals and satellite dishes necessary to sell tickets
and connect to the Lottery's telecommunications system.
As of last week more than 1,300 locations across the
state had the equipment in place. And roughly 3,114 out
of a total of 4,199 retail applications have been
approved as lottery-eligible.
To sell tickets, retailers must pass criminal background
checks as well as credit checks. Additionally, they must
be in good standing with the Tennessee Department of
Revenue. The only application cost is a $95 fee.
Retailers will receive a 6.5 percent commission on
lottery sales in their stores. Additionally, retailers
will benefit from increased traffic in their stores.
Four instant games were unveiled last week to go on sale
in February. (1) Tennessee Millionaire, (2) Tennessee
Treasures, (3) Lucky 7's, and (4) $100,000 Jackpot are
the names of the new games. Tennessee Millionaire -
match three dollar amounts and win up to $1,000. March
three "entry" symbols, then mail in the signed ticket to
be entered in one of three grand prize drawings that
will give three players the chance to win $1 million
each. Ticket cost is $1 with an overall odds of winning
of 1 in 4. Tennessee Treasures - Match winning numbers
and win up to $25,000. Tickets are $2 each and the odds
of winning are 1 in 4. Lucky 7's - Find three 7's in a
row on a "tic-tac-toe" board and win up to $7,000.
Tickets are $1 each and the odds are one in five.
$100,000 Jackpot - Match winning numbers and win up to
$100,000. Tickets are $5 each with overall odds of 1 in
3.
The Lottery is charged with raising at least $88 million
by July 1 to fund scholarships for an estimated 65,000
students expected to attend Tennessee colleges and
universities next fall.
Students began applying for the Tennessee Education
Lottery Scholarships on January 2. Students who qualify
for TELS could earn up to $4,000 in scholarships per
academic year from a combination of five available
scholarships including the $3,000 HOPE scholarship. In
the first year, scholarships are available to college
freshmen from the high school class of 2004 entering
college in the fall of 2004 and meeting ACT and GPA
requirements. A minimum ACT score of 19 is required for
students from public schools.
Tennessee Lottery Commission will have district offices
in Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville. The
office in Memphis will be located at 5266 Summer in the
Perimeter Shopping Center near I40 and I240. In
Nashville, the main office is located at 200 Athens Way,
near I65. The district offices will serve as
prize-redemption centers and handle retailer needs. |
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Rorer, Brown Among Area Men to Begin THP Trooper Cadet
Class |
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The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has selected 77 men
and women from 54 counties across the state as members
of its next Trooper Cadet Class. Among those recruits
are David Rorer of Carroll County; Kevin Brown of
Madison County (formerly Carroll County); George Smith
III and Martin Tyler of Henry County; and Chris Moeller
of Weakley County. The new recruits reported to the
Tennessee Department of Safety Training Center in
Nashville on Sunday, January 4 to begin an intensive
16-week training session.
Mr. Rorer, a resident of McKenzie, applied for the
position in the spring of 2003, according to his wife,
Kristy. Kristy is manager of Robertson's Decorating in
McKenzie.
The initial application was followed by several personal
interviews and testing during the summer months. David
was notified mid-December that he had been accepted to
the January 2004 class.
Mr. Rorer is a 1989 graduate of McKenzie High School and
the father of three children, Hannah, 9, Rachel, 6 and
Nathan, 2.
He is the son of Phillip Rorer of McKenzie and Janie
Hopewell of Smyrna.
Mr. Brown is a native of Huntingdon, who now resides in
Jackson.
He became a deputy for Carroll County Sheriff's
Department shortly after graduating from Huntingdon High
School in 1993. He has been employed with Jackson Police
Department for approximately five years.
Kevin is married to the former Angie Rogers of Cedar
Grove and they have one son, Hunter, age 5.
He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Brown of Huntingdon.
We're eager for the new Trooper school to start," said
Department of Safety Commissioner Fred Phillips. "I
believe we've assembled a highly capable class of
recruits that will strengthen the Tennessee Highway
Patrol's ability to safeguard the public."
The highly sought after Trooper positions garnered
applications from thousands of men and women statewide.
The selection process included civil service
examinations and extensive interview screenings, for
which the department met with 668 individuals. Final
applicants were required to pass a physical agility
test, background investigation as well as psychological
and medical examinations.
The training class consists of a highly specialized
curriculum that deals with all areas of law enforcement
for which the Tennessee Highway Patrol is responsible.
Courses, both field and classroom sessions, are taught
by skilled THP personnel who evaluate each cadet's
performance with written and physical examinations. The
cadet school will culminate with graduation ceremonies
in April 2004.
"Proper training is essential to the development of a
qualified law enforcement officer," said THP Colonel
Lynn Pitts. "We are committed to equipping each recruit
with the skills and knowledge necessary to uphold the
laws and protect the citizens of our state." |
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Early Voting Begins January 21 for Presidential Primary -
Primary is February 10 |
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Tennessee voters will select their choice for president
during the February 10 Presidential Preference Primary.
Ten candidates appear on the ballot on the Democratic
ticket while only President George W. Bush appears on
the Republican ticket.
Early voting begins on January 21 and ends Thursday
February 5 at the Carroll County Election Commission at
625 High Street, Huntingdon. Voters are required to
present signature identification before casting their
choice.
Democrats will select among candidates Carol Moseley
Baun, Wesley Clark, Howard Dean, John Edwards, Dick
Gephardt, John F. Kerry, Dennis J. Kucinich, Lyndon H.
LaRouche, Jr., Joe Lieberman, and Al Sharpton, or cast a
vote for "uncommitted."
Republicans will choose between President George W. Bush
or "uncommitted."
State delegates will also be selected in the Republican
primary. Twelve delegates-at-large will be selected from
a field of 20 candidates. At-large candidates include
M.S. "Susie" Alcorn, Victor Ashe, Ben Atchley, Jean Ann
Banker, Betty Cannon, Bill Cloar, John Wayne Cropp, Jose
R. Fernandez, Darrell S. Freeman, Bill Gibbons, Tre
Hargett, Van Hilleary, Tom Jensen, Fred Wiehl Lazenby,
Raul Lopez, Barbara Outhier, Charles E. Peavyhouse, John
"Chip" Saltsman, Jr., Susan W. Simons, and Susan
Richardson Williams.
Three delegates will also be elected from the eighth
congressional district in the Republican primary.
Candidates include Walter Butler, Mary Littleton,
Barbara Stegall, and Nancy Stawn for President Bush.
Tony Lopez is a candidate seeking to represent an
uncommitted vote. |
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Heaven is First 2004 Baby |
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Heaven Alexis Nicole Bailey is Carroll County's first
baby of 2004. She is the daughter of Jessica Star Bailey
of Henry.
The 7 pound, 9 ounce girl was born January 1 at 7:24
a.m. The young lady was 20 inches in height and was
delivered by Anita Baker, Certified Midwife.
Grandparents are Donna and Kenny Allen of Henry.
Great-grandmother is Lola Bailey of Henry and Linda
Allen of Trezevant. |
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These
stories and more exclusively in the
print edition: |
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- Bredesen Awards Community Block Grant to Carroll
County
- Tax Filing Season Opens with Debut of 1040 Central
- Trezevant Board Approves Resolution Concerning
Salary Increases
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