Community Calendar
Retired teachers to meet
The Scott County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 12 noon, on Friday, May 16, at Huntsville Middle School. A program will be presented by a Health and Nutrition Home Demonstration agent. All members are urged to attend.
ODDS Board/teacher appreciation
The Oneida Special School District Board of Education will meet in regular session Thursday, May 8, at 6 p.m., at the Oneida Elementary School library.
A Teacher Appreciation Reception will be held in the OES library immediately following the board meeting (6:30 p.m.), to honor teachers in the OSSD including the Teacher of the Year from each campus. The public is invited to attend.
Dinner to benefit Laurel Dale Cemetery
A meat loaf dinner (with dessert and drink) will be held on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Elgin Community Center to benefit the upkeep of Laurel Dale Cemetery. The cost is $7 per place.
New freshman orientation
Oneida High School will have freshman 4-Year-Plan meetings/pre-registration for new students planning to enroll at OHS for the 2008-09 year on May 20, at 4 p.m., in the library. This meeting is for students who did not attend Oneida Middle School. Parents must bring a copy of school transcripts and if you plan to attend, contact the Guidance Office at 569-4041 by May 13.
Free shoe fence
Don’t forget to pull out those gently worn shoes that you no longer use and put them on the free shoe fence at Wood’s Shoe Shop on Alberta Street – not far South from the Post Office in Oneida. Close to 100 pair of shoes have been put on the fence – and there are only about a dozen remaining at this time. Ernest Woods allows us to put leather shoes on the porch of his store. He says that most of the shoes disappear in the night. There is a need and this fence is working.
Biologist to visit Obed
The Obed Wild and Scenic River will host biologist John Tullock of Conservation Fisheries on Saturday, May 17. Tullock will present a power-point slide program on the behaviors and interesting facts of our native fish. The free program will begin at 2 p.m. (Eastern) inside the Obed Visitor Center, 208 North Maiden Street in Wartburg. For more information,, call 346-6294.
Registration for basic computer class
The Scott County Adult Education program will begin their final offering of computer basic skills classes soon. Due to new state guidelines, the adult education program will no longer be able to offer free computer skills classes for adults. The next registration will be held on Friday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m., at the Tennessee Career Center in Oneida. For more information call 569-9348.
Cruise-In May 17
Southern Auto Cruisers Cruise-in will be on Saturday, May 17, Main Street, Oneida. The event begins at 2 p.m., with no entry fees and free admission to the public. Dash plaques will be awarded to first 25 registered vehicles. Door prizes and cash prizes give-away begin at 3 p.m. No trophies, no judging, just good clean fun! Any vendor wishing to set up must register by calling 423-569-2474 or 423-569-4311. Mike Sexton of Grave Hill Productions will be the emcee, so come on out for a day of family fun!
Horse Show cancelled
The Big South Fork Saddle Club’s May meeting has been rescheduled for tonight (Thursday), at 6 p.m., at the arena. The Horse Show, set for May, has been cancelled due to weather and arena work. The next Horse Show will be held June 14. For more information, contact Tonya at 354-2737, Darlene at 569-8731, or Kitty at 215-7802.
Continuum of Care to meet
The Oak Ridge/Upper Cumberland Continuum of Care meets every second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m., Central, at the Upper Cumberland Development District office on 1225 South Willow Avenue, Cookeville. Anyone who provides services or who is interested in providing services to homeless persons and the prevention of homelessness is encouraged to attend. An annual information session will be conducted at the May 8th meeting to discuss the next round of McKinney-Vento Funding that is available, including an explanation of the funding and application process. If you would like more information please contact Susan Greene at 423-648-1003.
