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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.

The regular scheduled meeting of the Scott County Emergency Communications District Board of Directors will be held Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 5:00 p.m., at the 911 Office, Courthouse Square, Huntsville.

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.

A 3 year old Chihuahua has been lost around the Family Dollar in Huntsville.  The dog answers to the name of "Ginger".  If found, please call (423) 663-4919 and ask for Debbie, Benny or Eric.

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.

Oneida High School basketball season passes are on sale through Thursday, December 4, 2008.  Pass prices are:  single-$40.00, family-$90.00.  Family passes include parents and Oneida School students only.  No college students, grandparents, uncles, aunts or other out of school family members included in family passes.  Passes are for the regular season games only.  OHS passes do not include Oneida Middle School games or tournaments.  There will be 11 home games.  Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students grades 1st-12th.  Please contact the school at (423) 569-8818 for more information concerning passes.

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.

The East Tennessee Human Resource Agency will distribute USDA commodities Thursday, December 11, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the building beside the White Rock Church in Huntsville.  Please come by the ETHRA office on 727 W. Third Street in Oneida to certify if you have not done so.  The hours for certification are 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. each day except November 12, 24, 27 and 28 and December 4, 2008.  The last day to certify is Friday, December 5, 2008.  This program is funded under an agreement with the Department of Agriculture.  Please bring your own bags or boxes.

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 Webb Family Christmas dinner will be held Friday, December 5, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., at the Sunbright Community Center.  Please bring Christmas memories and a covered dish.

Instead of throwing away your used Inkjet cartridges donate them to Appalachia Habitat where every qualifying cartridge, most HP, Lexmark and Canon BC series, become cash.  Imagine it, you can help without ever opening your wallet.  Simply put your used cartridge in a sealable plastic bag and drop it off at the Habitat Office in Robbins or at the Habitat Resale Store in Sunbright.  Raising money while helping to improve the environment, reduce waste, decrease natural resource consumption and promote U.S. jobs.  For more information call (423) 627-2507 and ask for Kay.

The Robbins School will have a Christmas Carnival Friday, December 5, 2008, in the school gym.  The doors will be open from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  There will be carnival games, Santa pictures, silent basket auction, king and queen contest, concession stand, fantasy of trees and great prizes.  Admission is free.  Tickets may be purchased to play carnival games.  Come support the Robbins School and have great family fun.

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.

Appalachia Habitat for Humanity is now accepting pre-applications for new homes.  Habitat is a Christian non-profit housing ministry selling homes economically priced with no cash down payment and 0% interest for the entire length of the loan.  Basic requirements are to meet their income guidelines, have a need for a home, be able to afford the house payment (this includes decent credit and not too much debt) and be willing to partner with them to complete your full application and do your "sweat equity" hours.  Pre-applications may be picked up at the Habitat office next to Robbins Elementary School.  They should be accurately completed and returned to the office with $5.00 for each adult in the home for a credit report.  They will accept pre-applications along with the money for the credit report through Tuesday, December 30, 2008.  For more information, call the Appalachia Habitat at (423) 627-2507.

Quality goods at extremely low prices are found at New Beginnings, a project of the Scott County Women’s Shelter.  New Beginnings, a pre-owned variety store, is an opportunity for you to get a great deal while helping the Women’s Shelter.  The store is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  It is located in the former B and Z Motel building down from Ayers Real Estate offices in Oneida.  The Scott County Women’s Shelter is also accepting monetary donations and is seeking volunteers.  If you would like to donate money or time to the Shelter’s cause, contact the Scott County Women’s Shelter at (423) 569-3355.

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.

The Pine Hill Volunteer Fire Department will have their monthly fund raiser Friday, December 5, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  The menu consists of lasagna, tossed salad, corn, roll, dessert and drink.  Donation of $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.  Carry-out is available.  They will have free gifts to give away from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. or until gone.

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.

the 2008 property tax fot he Town of Oneida is due without penalty before Monday, December 1, 2008.  The Christmas in the Park lights will be turned on at 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, and will remain on until the New Year.

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.

The Oneida Special School District Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office Conference Room.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license safety checkpoints on the following dates and locations in Scott County:  December 4-U.S. 27 at New River, December 19-S.R. 456 Buffalo Road.  Recognizing the danger presented to the public by unqualified drivers, Troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated by drivers who would violate the driver license laws in Tennessee.  The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found these driver license roadside checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing driver license laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

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.

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