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Bartlett woman celebrates 102nd birthday

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, December 10th, 2010, 5:42pm

Bartlett woman celebrates 102nd birthday

Mary “T.T.” Wade is celebrating her 102nd birthday this weekend.

The lifelong Bartlett resident says she still likes to do crossword puzzles and goes to church every Sunday.

She also says she loves to watch Dave Brown and Ron Childers every day on Action News 5.

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Longstanding ministry comes to an end

Submitted by Twana Coleman on Wednesday, November 3rd, 10:55 am

Forty-one years of ministering to the physically and mentally handicapped has ended for Gary and Diane Lowery.

The Lowery’s unexpectedly started a church service at Arlington Developmental Center 41 years ago.

They were asked in 1969 to talk, pray and read bible scriptures by their former pastor to his handicapped daughter at ADC one Sunday.

That Sunday turned into every Sunday spanning over four decades. Along with Diane and Gary, the musician, William Carraway Jr. and his father William Carraway Sr. were instrumental in developing a church service for the handicapped.

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Sharpton joins union to oppose consolidation

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, 10:43am

Rev. Al Sharpton will appear at a union rally Thursday and ask voters to reject the proposed consolidation of Memphis city and Shelby County governments.

“Next Tuesday, election day, there is a measure on the ballot that does not serve the needs of this community and threatens your right to have a say in your future,” said AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer Lee Saunders in a written statement.

Sharpton, union leaders and members of the local chapter of the National Action Network will meet at the AFSFCME headquarters, 485 Beale St., at 10:30 a.m.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Andrew Aliferis.

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Bartlett bike plan to be discussed

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Friday, October 8th, 2010, 4:44pm

Bartlett city officials are currently studying the 2010 Bike Plan.

You can review the City's bike plan and send any comments or questions to Mr.Rick McClanahan at rmclanahan@cityofbartlett.org by Oct. 15, 2010.

A public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 9 at 7pm at the Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.

To view the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Bike Route for Bartlett, click here.

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St. George's Greek Orthodox Church holds 49th annual Greekfest

Submitted by Stuart Ervin on Thursday, September 30th, 8:15 pm

The 49th annual Greekfest will be held at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, October 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Come be "Greek for a day" and savor the food and pastries, enjoy live Greek music by the band Lazarus and dancing by the Athenian Dancers. You can also learn about the Greek Orthodox religion, Greek heritage and culture.

Admission is free and there will be free on site parking for the event. Meal tickets will be $13 for adults and $7 for children 10 and under.

For more information, call 901-388-5910.

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September 2010 Library Calendar

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 4:08pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

September 2010 Library Calendar

September is National Library Card Sign up Month – if you don’t have one, come by one of our 19 locations and get the smartest card!

Wednesday, September 1
•   I Love My Library Card Contest starts. Third grade students can write a sentence and complete activities for a chance to win a prize book of their very own and a book for their school. Details available at memphislibrary.org.
•   Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World Exhibit, 1st Floor Gallery, Open thru September 14.
•   Teen & Tween Manga Book Club, 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 2
•   Internet Basics, North Branch, 1192 Vollintine, 10:00 a.m. Registration required, call 276-6631.

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Brother's Grill & Seafood hosts Fundraiser

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, 11:21pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

We are raising money for the Make A Wish Foundation and would greatly appreciate any assistance that you may give us in adding our event to your calendar and/or media outlets.

Our event will be held at Brother's Grill and Seafood at 2204 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133. We will have a Poker Run, games and fun for all ages, a music fest and auction/raffle. All events begin at 11 am.

If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns you may contact Jeff Young via cell phone at 901-409-9269, via e-mail at jyoungrivertrace@yahoo.com or myself, Amy Jenkins Pirtle via cell phone at 901-484-9161 or via e-mail at amyjenkinspirtle@gmail.com

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