COMMUNITY LINE

Persons diagnosed with cancer often have to travel out-of-town for treatments.  Sometimes, they don’t have the financial means or ability to drive to these appointments.  Scott County provides transportation to these residents at no cost; however, the program currently needs your help.  Scott County’s Cancer Treatment Transportation Program is searching for kind and caring individuals who can volunteer their time and talent to drive its cancer van.  There are no special license or insurance requirements; you simply need a little extra time and a willingness to share it.  Drive as often or as little as you like.  If you would like to volunteer and help one of your neighbors, call Shonda Crabtree, Office Manager at the Scott County Mayor’s Office today, (423) 663-2000—you’ll be glad you did.

The Scott County Commission will meet in regular session Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Scott County Office Building in Huntsville. This meeting is open to the public.

Scout Family #504 in Huntsville will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts until Monday, February 13, 2012.  If you would like to place a order and help support the scouts, please call Robert at (423) 215-4113 or Beth at (423) 215-5826.

Looking for help?  Scott Appalachian Industries (SAI) cares about an individuals special needs.  They employ scores of trained care professionals who serve individuals with challenging, long-term health concerns, and they have many other services to offer.  If SAI does not provide a service, they will refer you to who may.  Visit them or contact them by mail at 591 E. Monticello Pike, Huntsville, Tennessee 37756.  You may also call them at (423) 663-9300, extension 0 with any questions.  Some of the services include: disability  services, home services, housing services, personal assistance/independent living assistance, job development and placement, day habilitation and care, therapy, nursing, supported living/assisted living, homeless assistance, special transportation and disability referral service.

The annual McCreary County Lincoln Dinner is scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2012, at the Heritage Hall in downtown Stearns, Kentucky.  The guest speaker this year is Mike Duncan, former chariman of the National Republican Party and native of McCreary County.  Dinner is a full service meal at $25.00 per plate and will begin at 6:00 p.m.  Seating is limited.  Tickets can be purchased by contacting chairman Tim Corder at the McCreary County Funeral Home at (606) 376-5358 or (606) 310-6160, secretary Peggy Kilby at (606) 310-9974 or Mary Singleton at (606) 376-2626.

Tennessee families lose millions of dollars a year because they don't get the food stamps they should.  Food stamps help families raise healthy children.  They help older people stay healthy.  They help make ends meet.  Call or visit the Department of Human Services in your county and find out if you qualify for food stamps.  In Scott County, the Department of Human Services is at 104 Fire Hall Drive in Huntsville.  The telephone number is (423) 663-2821.  Let food stamps help you make ends meet.  Call (423) 663-2821 today.

The Oneida Special School District Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room.

Mayor Virgil D. Cecil and the Winfield Board of Aldermen will meet in regular session Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the Winfield Municipal Services Building. The public is invited to attend.

CASA of the Tennessee Heartland's Scott County program office is seeking volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children.  CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are appointed by a juvenile judge and are trained to research a child's life in order to make recommendations to the court relating to securing a permanent, safe home for the child.  Volunteers must pass a background check and successfully complete a training course prior to assuming a case.  To request an application packet or for additional information, please contact the Scott County CASA office at (423) 663-8943.

There will be a benefit dinner Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the Straight Fork Community Center beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Dine in or carry out.  The price is $7.00.  Menu includes chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, slaw, roll, dessert and drink.  All proceeds will go to Darlene Lawson for a trip to Duke Cancer Center.

The Appalachia Habitat Re-sale Store in Sunbright has couches, chairs, appliances and miscellaneous items for sale.  They are also taking donations for the store.  For more information, call (423) 628-2081 or (423) 627-2507.

The Plateau Players, Scott County's community theatre program, will be hosting Word Players from Knoxville for an upcoming performance of "Walk, Don't Ride", by Peter Manos.  The February 4, 2012,  performance is a Black History work, commemorating the struggle for equality by America's Black Community through the nonviolent protest movement.  The Word Players are a not for profit troupe of professional actors from Knoxville, who seek to offer Christian based theatre in Knoxville and the surrounding region.  Tickets for the 7:00 p.m. performance are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and are available at the door.  Tickets can be reserved by emailing Jan Lewis at lewisj@nova.edu.

Cub Scout Pack #504 wishes to invite any children ages 7-13 boys and girls to join them in their Pinewood Derby Race Saturday, February 25, 2012.  Call Beth at (423) 215-5826 or Robert at (423) 215-4113 for more information.

Sometimes getting there is half the challenge.  The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program helps cancer patients find a ride to their treatments.  For more information, call the Scott County Mayor's Office at (423) 663-2000.

NWS Peace Program, a non-profit and CSIET approved program, is seeking caring families to host high school students from various countries for the 2012-2013 school year.  For more information call 1-866-846-3977 or visit www.nw-services.com.

Are you searching for a safe and healthy way to lose weight?  Weight Watchers has the plan for you!  Come to a FREE open meeting Monday, February 6, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Scott County Board of Education (downstairs in the Coordinated School Health Office).  For more information, call Melody Chambers at (423) 663-8039 or email melody.chambers@scottcounty.net.

Appalachia Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications for zero-percent interest home repair loans for Scott and Morgan Counties.  In some cases, a partial grant for the work may be available.  For more information and/or an application, contact the office at (423) 627-2507, P.O. Box 36, 135 East Robbins Rd., Robbins, TN 37852.  This project is funded in part by USDA Rural Development's Housing Preservation Grant.

There will be a Valentine's Day dinner at the Scott County Senior Citizens Center Friday, February 10, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.  The cost will be $10.00 single or $18.00 per couple.  Great food and fellowship.  Homemade quilt giveaway and door prizes.  Call (423) 569-5972 and make your reservations.

A male English Setter has been lost in the Ditney Trail area.  The dog is white with orange spots and is wearing a collar with contact information.  It answers to the name of "Cisco".  A $100.00 reward is offered for it's return.  If found, please call Lawson's Store or (865) 457-8212.

The Tennessee Employment Security Office has moved to the Oneida campus of the Tennessee Technology Center, 180 Eli Lane in Oneida.  The local Tennessee Career Center is open Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Local residents may also get assistance everyday at the Campbell County Career Center, 1016 Main Street, Jacksboro, TN.  Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  For more information, call (423) 569-9348 or (423) 566-3300.

Mayor George W. Potter and the Huntsville Board of Aldermen regular monthly meeting will be held Thursday, February 23, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Huntsville City Hall. The public is welcome.

The Scott County School Board will hold it's regular monthly meeting Thursday, February 9, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Scott County School System Central Office in Huntsville. This meeting is open to the public.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, please call (423) 569-3333.  If you would like information about domestic violence or are interested in attending a support group, please call (423) 569-3355.  Support groups meet on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.

MEDIC Regional Blood Center, which serves 28 hospitals in a 21-county region, is urging people with O-positive, O-negative and A-negative blood to contact the blood center in Knoxville at (865) 524-3074, or visit MEDIC's website at www.medicblood.com, to find out where they can donate blood.  Although these supplies are critically low, donors of all blood types are always needed.  MEDIC must collect blood from 300-350 donors everyday of the work week in order to supply the region's hospitals.

Mayor Jack E. Lay and the Oneida Board of Aldermen will meet Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in the courtroom of the Oneida Municipal Services Building (City Hall).

The Boys & Girls Club facility may be rented by individuals, clubs, businesses, etc. Rental charges in general are - gym: $35 per hour; cafeteria, $25 per hour; playgrounds, $20 per hour (includes supervisor). Call (423) 286-9500 for more information.

A medium size young black dog has been found off Isham Road.  She is wearing an orange and grey striped collar and is a very friendly and  laid back  pup.  The owner may call (423) 569-6964 for further information.

The Tennessee Driver’s License Service Center, located in the Scott County Office Building in Huntsville, has new office hours.  The center will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The office will be closed both days from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for lunch.  For more information, you may contact the office directly at (423) 663-9555.  On non-operating days, you may call the Scott County Clerk’s office at (423) 663-2588.  In addition to issuing new licenses, the local office can also renew and make duplicates of existing licenses.

Pine Hill Volunteer Fire Department will have a  fund raiser dinner Friday, February 3, 2012, at the Senior Citizens Center on Main Street in Oneida from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Menu includes pinto beans and cornbread, sauerkraut and sausage, macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs, dessert and drink. Adults $6.00 donation and $3.00 donation for children.  Carry out are available and will be free delivery for customers on Main Street.  There will be door prizes in honor of Valentines Day.

What does a CASA volunteer do?  A CASA volunteer does a lot of investigating, reading, sitting, waiting and writing.  They ask a lot of questions and answer a lot as well.  Sometimes there is no answer.  They give their time without the need of a material reward.  Their reward is lying in bed at night knowing that their CASA child is sleeping in a safe environment.  Or finding out their CASA child was doing well in school.  CASA volunteer work is a work of small miracles.  Many people wonder what they can do to help.  If you have been looking for a way to help our communities in very personal way, call and ask more about becoming a CASA volunteer.  Training classes will be starting soon, so call today.  CASA can be reached at (423) 663-8943.

The Scott County Commission will hold it's regularly scheduled work sessions on Monday, February 6, 2012, at 5:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Scott County Office Building in Huntsville. These meetings are open to the public.

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