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- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 11 Jun 2006.
Charlotte Leibrock today announced her candidacy for the State Representative post in District 11 which includes Cocke County and a portion of Greene County.
"It's all about passion and compassion and about having a love for our people and protecting our futures, about responsible community development, and about respecting our faiths and looking to a productive futures for our children and grandchildren," said Leibrock.
Leibrock, a former teacher at Newport Grammar School, holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Tennessee. She is married to Newport attorney Bill Leibrock and has two children and one grandchild. She is a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she serves as Sunday School teacher.
Leibrock has taken an active role in the Cocke County and Greene County Republican Parties, the National Rifle Association, Keep Cocke County Beautiful, Habitat for Humanity, East Tennessee Foundation Board, Fourth District Child Fatality Review Task Force and a number of other organizations.
Leibrock added.
"I grew up in a family that was completely dependent on tobacco and whatever else we could grow. I know first hand how resourceful we mountain people can be.
"Now our challenges are greater. We can no longer get by on what we raise on our land. We need good jobs close to home. Our local unemployment is one of the highest in the state. It's time for East Tennessee to have its fair share.
"I want to be part of the upcoming Republican majority in the State Legislature because we plan to make our state more attractive to businesses and industry. We will keep the government small and the taxes low.
"We know our taxes have gone up along with everything else except the amount of our pay checks. I will never forget my dad's words to me: 'Remember everything the government does is paid for by working people.'
"The needs of the people of the 11Th House District will be my priority and that's why I respectfully ask for your vote in the primary election August 3rd and the general election November 7Th. Thank you for your help and encouragement.
For more information or to help Charlotte's campaign efforts, please call (423) 613-8005 or email Charlotte at charlotteleibrock@htomail.com.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 24 Sep 2006.
Republican Party Rally held at Newport's City Park.
(c)2006 NPT PHOTO BY DEBORAH FALK Charlotte Leibrock, candidate for state representative, visits with Bobby Seay, owner of Seay's Country Store in Del Rio at the Thursday night Republican Party rally at City Park.
By: Deborah M. Falk
Source: The Newport Plain Talk
09-24-2006
NEWPORT- A Republican Party Rally was held at Newport's City Park on Thursday evening to endorse the election of Charlotte Leibrock as Tennessee State representative for the 11th District. Many Republican candidates and supporter were in attendance, and spoke to the crowd, addressing their agendas. They included chairman of the Cocke County Republican Party Dan Ford, Tennessee Congress candidate David Davis, Tennessee State Sen. Steve Southerland and the Honorable Judge Kenneth Porter, among others. A barbeque dinner was provided for the event, followed by the Bluegrass band, "The French Broad Connection." Davis opened the rally stating that,"Times are changing, things are looking up. We need to elect Charlotte Leibrock as our next state representative. We are just four shorts votes away from gaining control and having a majority in the House, and to gaining control to the State House of Representatives." Next Southerland spoke to the crowd about his endorsement of Charlotte Leibrock. During his speech, he pointed out that he has made many strides for the Republican Party during the past four years that he has held office. He cited his endorsement for defending our 2nd Amendment Rights (the right to bear arms), and stated that he had just recently been endorsed by the National Rifle Association, (NRA), receiving an A rating. He also is pro-life and has been endorsed by the Tennessee Right to Life. He also stated the importance of putting God first, and stated that he had served as the senate chaplain for the past four years. During his time in office, Southerland has served on the Commerce and Agricultural Committee, and also the Transportation Committee (which helped to bring the new road projects to Cocke County). He also served on the Environmental Committee, and was instrumental in passing a bill in the Senate that will help clean up the Pigeon River. He mentioned that Gay Webb was instrumental in assisting him with the project of having the state line moved a quarter of a mile in order to test in the center of the river. Leibrock spoke next and addressed the crowd, thanking them for their attendance and support. She stated that she was a proponent for strong family values and protecting traditional family values, and the right to life. During her speech, she expressed her concerns stating that our district only had a 87-cent return rate for every tax dollar we spend compared to other districts having a $2 return on each of their tax dollars. She added that she believes that Cocke and Greene County deserve a "Fair Shake and a Fair Share." She pointed out that it was of great importance for Cocke County to build a Workforce Training Center, which would provide our citizens throughout the community with better skills thereby bringing quality jobs to our community. She stated her views, stating that she was concerned with the situation of our bridges not being safe enough for our school buses to be able to cross over. She also pointed out that she was in favor of having our gun and hunting rights protected, and stated that she is an endorsed NRA member that will continue to support the rights of gun owners as our state representative. (She also has received an A rating from the National Rifle Association.) She expressed her concerns regarding the endorsement of strong family values, and she believes that Cocke and Greene County deserve a "Fair Shake and a Fair Share." She ended her speech by stating, "We want our fair share."
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Lee Roy Thomas obituary
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 12 Jun 2008.
SCHAS will honor Leibrock as Citizen of the Year on Sept. 19
Author: Kathy Hemsworth
NEWPORT--The Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) will honor a local volunteer as Citizen of the Year at its 11th annual luncheon at noon on Friday, Sept. 19, at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center.
This annual event is a fundraiser for SCHAS. Tickets are $35 per person, with $14 of the cost being tax-deductible.
Charlotte Leibrock will be honored as this year's recipient.
Leibrock, who earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, taught at Newport Grammar School.
She is a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she serves as Sunday school teacher.
"My family has always been my first priority," she said. "And, the children I taught were always a priority. It was a privilege to teach at Newport Grammar School."
Charlotte is the daughter of Anna Dockery.
Charlotte and her husband, local attorney Bill Leibrock, have two children, son and daughter-in-law, Mac and Heather Leibrock, and daughter, Charlotte Ann Leibrock. They have one granddaughter, Olivia Leibrock.
Currently, Leibrock serves as president of Cocke County Habitat for Humanity's board of directors.
She also is active, or has been active, with a number of organizations: Fourth District Child Fatality Review Team, Tennessee Right to Life, National Rifle Association, Cocke County Solid Waste Board, Cocke County Health Council, Cocke County Fair Advisory Board, Library Friends, SafeSpace, Smoky Mountain Historical Society, Cocke County and Greene County Republican Parties, Republican Women Leader's Forum, Cocke County Relay for Life, and the Cocke County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
In 2005, she served as chair of the Cocke County HEROES campaign for the American Red Cross. She also served as chair of Rural Initiatives for the East Tennessee Foundation Board. She spent six years on the board of the East Tennessee Foundation.
Leibrock was a founding member of Keep Cocke County Beautiful, and served as president of the organization. In addition, she has served as president of Library Friends.
She is treasurer of the Cocke County Chapter of the University of Tennessee (UT) Alumni Association. In addition, she is on the UT Board of Visitors for the UT School of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. She is also active with the March of Dimes WalkAmerica event each year.
Recently she got her amateur radio license.
In the past, she also served on the Cocke County SCHAS advisory board.
"The Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service plays a vital role in keeping seniors and disabled persons in their own homes. They provide valuable services and friendship while enhancing the quality life at a very reasonable cost," Leibrock said.
"I have always been an activist for the Pigeon River and I am a longtime member of the Dead Pigeon River Council," she added.
The Cocke County SCHAS luncheon is a fundraiser for the non-profit agency, which was chartered by the state in 1970 to help elderly and disabled persons to remain as independent as possible with the highest quality of life possible. Services provided by the agency include shopping, meal preparation, bed changing, laundry services, cleaning kitchen and bathroom fixtures, sweeping, mopping, and dusting. Help with personal care such as bathing and dressing, companionship, and reminding about medication, is also included. SCHAS provides in-home care to the elderly. This luncheon is a fundraiser to help SCHAS to better serve the elderly of the community, along with United Agencies and city and county allocations.
All proceeds from the luncheon will be used to support the work of the SCHAS of Cocke County. SCHAS programs are designed to assist families in caring for their loved ones; to give family members respite; and to maintain the independence of the frail or disabled person.
SCHAS is the only agency in the State of Tennessee accredited by the National Association of Hospice and HomeCare.
"I encourage everyone to attend this event to recognize such as upstanding citizen and to support a worthy organization that offers assistance to those in the community," said SCHAS Coordinator Jeannie Reed. "This award recognizes an outstanding person who repeatedly demonstrates his or her care for the community and its citizens."
"Hundreds of persons in Cocke County have been able to remain in their own homes during their golden years because of the work of Senior Citizens Home Assistance Services of Cocke County and the generosity of committed citizens. Thank you, Cocke County, for your support of this vital work," said Reed. "We ask for your continued support and assistance."
Cocke County SCHAS advisory board members are Dr. Jay Gaddis, Eva Gaddis, Dale Brown, Ginger Brown, Henry Bartlett, Donald Erts, Irma Erts, Willie Green, Edna Wilson, Carolyn Helms, and Kathy Hemsworth.
Advance reservations for the luncheon are required. To make reservations, or to get additional information about SCHAS, call (423) 623-5231.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 21 Sep 2008.
Charlotte Leibrock honored as 2008 Citizen of the Year
(c)2008 NPT PHOTO BY RICK HOOPER Charlotte Leibrock, left, was honored as the Citizen of the Year by the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) at its 11th annual luncheon Friday at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center. With Leibrock are her husband Bill, center, and daughter Charlotte Ann, right.
Author: Kathy Hemsworth
NEWPORT--The 11th Annual Cocke County Citizenship Award was presented to Charlotte Leibrock during the annual luncheon at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center Friday.
The Cocke County SCHAS luncheon is a fundraiser for the non-profit agency, which was chartered by the state in 1970 to help elderly and disabled persons to remain as independent as possible with the highest quality of life possible. Services provided by the agency include shopping, meal preparation, bed changing, laundry services, cleaning kitchen and bathroom fixtures, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
Help with personal care such as bathing and dressing, companionship, and reminding about medication, is also included.
SCHAS receives funding from government entities. All proceeds from the luncheon will be used to support the work of the SCHAS of Cocke County. SCHAS programs are designed to assist families in caring for their loved ones; to give family members respite; and to maintain the independence of the frail or disabled person.
SCHAS is the only agency in the State of Tennessee accredited by the National Association of Hospice and HomeCare.
SCHAS board member Don Erts said the agency is "one of Cocke County's best kept secrets."
He explained the agency has been in Cocke County since 1989. Erts noted SCHAS does not provide transportation, but staff can run errands for clients. Staff cannot perform medical services, he said.
All staff members are bonded and background checks are performed. The Cocke County staff includes 10 assistants, four volunteers and a director and co-director. Currently, 56 individuals in Cocke County benefit from SCHAS.
Corky Acuff, who was employed by SCHAS for more than 20 years, was presented with a plaque. Erts said Bill Agee, who recently resigned after serving 19 years on the board, would be presented a plaque of appreciation and named board member emeritus. Agee was unable to attend the luncheon.
Dr. Jay Gaddis, chairman of the SCHAS advisory board, emceed the event.
Speakers for the event were Charlotte Ann Leibrock and Dr. Nathan Ford.
Charlotte Ann reminisced about her childhood when her mother cut her sandwiches into heart shapes and made sweaters for her 4-H sheep. She concluded by saying her mother was deserving of the honor.
Ford said although the program mentioned all of her civic groups and community service, it didn't mention all of the loaves of bread she made and took to people, the transportation she provided for people to attend medical appointments or to go the grocery store, and all of her telephone calls.
"She has her priorities straight--God, family, and community," he said. "She epitomizes what a Christian is and she is more than Citizen of the Year for Newport/Cocke County, she is a good citizen period. I hope God continues to bless her endeavors."
The honoree said she enjoys working in the community and is grateful for her family's support. She was presented a joint proclamation from Newport City Mayor Connie Ball and Cocke County Mayor Iliff McMahan Jr. She also received proclamations from State Rep. Eddie Yokley and State Senator Steve Southerland.
The joint city and county proclamation reads:
"Whereas, Charlotte Leibrock earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, taught at Newport Grammar School, and recently obtained her amateur radio license; and, whereas, Charlotte Leibrock currently serves as president of Cocke County Habitat for Humanity's board of directors and is an activist for the Pigeon River and a longtime member of the Dead Pigeon River Council; and, whereas, Charlotte Leibrock is active, or has been active, with a number of organizations that include the following: Fourth District Child Fatality Review Team, Tennessee Right to Life, National Rifle Association, Cocke County Solid Waste Board, Cocke County Health Council, Cocke County Fair Advisory Board, Library Friends, SafeSpace, Smoky Mountain Historical Society, Cocke County and Greene County Republican Parties, Republican Women Leader's Forum, Cocke County Relay for Life, served as chair of Rural Initiatives for the East Tennessee Foundation Board, spent six years on the board of the East Tennessee Foundation, and participates in the March of Dimes Walk America annual event, has served as president of Library Friends, was a founding member of Keep Cocke County Beautiful and served as past president of the organization, and served on the Cocke County SCHAS advisory board; and, whereas, Charlotte Leibrock was on the Cocke County Chapter of the American Red Cross Board and in 2005 served as chair of the Cocke County Heroes campaign for the American Red Cross; and, whereas, Charlotte Leibrock is treasurer of the Cocke County Chapter of the University of Tennessee (UT) Alumni Association and is on the UT Board of Visitors for the UT School of Education, Health, and Human Sciences; and, whereas, Charlotte Leibrock is a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she serves as Sunday school teacher; and, whereas, Charlotte Leibrock is the daughter of Anna Dockery, is married to local attorney William Leibrock, have two children, son and daughter-in-law, Mac and Heather Leibrock, and daughter, Charlotte Ann Leibrock and one granddaughter, Olivia Leibrock. Now, therefore, be it resolved, that we the undersigned do wish to honor, recognize, and express my deepest gratitude to Charlotte Leibrock for repeatedly demonstrating her care for the community and its citizens. Furthermore, we, Cocke County Mayor Iliff McMahan, Jr. and Mayor of Newport Connie Ball, do hereby proclaim September 19, 2008, as Charlotte Leibrock Appreciation Day in Newport and Cocke County and wish Charlotte Leibrock and her family many happy, healthy, and prosperous years."
For more information about SCHAS call (423) 623-5231.
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