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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 Museum of Scott County is looking for donations of aquariums of any size to be used in the children's discovery center.  The aquariums will be used to house live animals.

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 Sheneka Burchfield, Office Manager at the Scott County Mayor’s Office today, (423) 663-2000—you’ll be glad you did.

The Jellico "Miner's Mile" 2 mile walk, 5k and 10k run, will be held Monday, September 6, 2010, at Indian Mountain State Park beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.  Money and medals will be awarded to winners down to third place finishers in all age brackets.  Pre-registration is $20.00 and registration on the day of the race is $25.00.  T-shirts awarded to all pre-registrants.  For more information, call Jellico Tourism at (423) 784-3275 or e-mail KevinShelley@ahss.org.

A female tan dog has been found in the Williams Creek area.  It looks like a Pug.  The owner may call (423) 569-8473.

The Tennessee Technology Center of Huntsville and Oneida has immediate openings it its Truck Driver Training Program.  This practical experience program will provide a real world driving experience.  After successful completion of the program, drivers will be eligible to receive a Class A commercial drivers license.  Program graduates are highly successful in finding good paying jobs in the trucking industry.  Openings are limited.  Interested persons should call (423) 663-4900.

Mayor George W. Potter and the Board of Aldermen will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday, September 27, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. in the Huntsville City Hall.  The public is welcome.

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.

There will be a gospel singing and pig roast at the home of Morris Stephens Saturday, September 4, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.  Please bring a covered dish and a lawn chair.  Take Pleasant Grove Road by the Winfield bank and follow signs.

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.

Mayor Kenny Burchfield and the Winfield Board of Aldermen will meet in regular session Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m., in the Winfield Municipal Services Building. The public is invited to attend.

The Scott County Board of County Commissioners will meet in a special-called work session on Thursday, September 9, 2010 to discuss the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year budget.  The meeting will begin a 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public.

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 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 Scott County Museum will be holding its annual Heritage Festival Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Please join them and enjoy live music, presenters, crafts, food, games, Scott County Farmer's Market and more.

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.

The East Tennessee Human Resource Agency will be distributing USDA commodities Thursday, September 16, 2010, from 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., at the Oneida City Park in the building beside the swimming pool.  Please bring your own bags or boxes.  This program is funded under an agreement with the Department of Agriculture.

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 benefit singing, auction, cake auction, pinto bean supper and chicken and dumplings for Daniel Waters for medical expenses.  It will be held at the Pine Knot Fire Department Friday, September 3, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.  Donations for the auction or cake auction will be greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the event or picked up.  Singers will include The Patricks, Chris Neal and family, The Walking Miracles, The Oasis, Violet Boyatt and others.  For more information, call Rosetta Waters at (606) 354-2496 or Pernie West at (606) 354-3255.

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.

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.

The Scott County School Board will hold it's regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 9, 2010, 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.

A 2 year old Papillion has been missing from the Rugby area since August 25, 2010.  The dog is white and reddish-brown and weighs approximately 7 to 8 pounds.  It is sadly missed by her family especially by her 8 year old owner.  A reward is offered for it's return.  If found, please call (423) 215-0626.

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 Scott County Commission will meet in regular session Monday, September 20, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Scott County Office Building in Huntsville. This meeting is open to the public.

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 Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license safety checkpoint in Campbell County Friday, September 4, at U.S. 27 at Bear Creek.  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 law of 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.

The Scott County Commission will hold it's regularly scheduled work sessions on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 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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