The Union News Leader's Calendar Of Meetings & Events

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-MAYOR WILLIAMS ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE CALENDAR. Union County Mayor, Micheal Williams would like to announce the new online Union County Calendar, now posted on the County website at www.unioncountytn.com. Members of committees, boards, churches, etc. are encouraged to post meeting announcements and other events that are upcoming. If you want our office to post your announcement, you may send the information to us via fax at 992-1937 or email to marycox@unioncountytn.org. In the subject line, please put COUNTY CALENDAR POST. We hope the calendar will be a useful tool to everyone when scheduling and future events in the community.

-Union County Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday at Plainview Community Center. Survivors, caretakers and in-treatment all welcome.

-Union County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) Meetings are held at the Court House, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 AM. Open to the public. For more information, please contact Karen Kirk at 865-992-5816 or e-mail at karen.kirk@sunh.com

-Union County Democratic Party meets the last Saturday of each month at 10am in the small courtroom at the Union County Courthouse. -Rodney Malone, Chairman

-Meeting Notice-The regular monthly meeting of the Union County Parks and Recreation, Board of Directors will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Union County Court House. Please feel free to attend and assist with your parks.

-Wanted: Pickers, dancers and spectators!!! Bluegrass, country and gospel music-4th Saturday of each month at Old Rush Strong School, Leadmine Rd. (top of the ridge, Sharps Chapel) from 7:00 pm till ? Coffee and snacks available. Donations appreciated. Y’ALL COME!

-Union County LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) Meetings are held quarterly at the Courthouse. Open to the public. For more information or meeting dates, please contact Karen Kirk at 865-992-5816 or e-mail at karen.kirk@sunh.com

-Sharps Chapel Book Station’s new hours will be 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Effective August 8, 2011. The book station is located next to the Senior / Community Center on Sharps Chapel Road.

-Feel like you “don’t get around much anymore”? Don’t feel like “puttin’ on the Ritz”? Let the Union County Office on Aging help! From information on home assistance services to food pantries to Medicare questions, the Office on Aging is here to serve you! Feel free to contact Samantha anytime between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at (865) 992-3292 or at (865) 992-0361, or drop by the Union County Senior Citizens Center at 298 Main Street, behind the Maynardville Public Library.

January 2012

Union County Health Department offers FREE Flu Vaccine- Flu season is here, and the Union County Health Department is working to protect the entire community by providing free flu vaccinations to area residents aged 19 YEARS OLD AND OLDER. Appointments must be made to receive flu vaccine, and are now being scheduled at the clinic. "Vaccination is the best protection against the flu, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get a flu vaccine every year," said Charles Turner, County Director. "It takes about two weeks to be protected after you get the flu vaccine, so we want everyone who hasn’t had their flu shots to get them now before flu starts circulating widely in our community." Flu shots will be provided at no charge to patients. Please call the health department at 865-9923867 to day to book your appointment. The clinic is located at 4335 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, TN. and is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

January 2

The annual meeting of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Union County, will be held on January 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the insurance office. All members are invited to attend. James G. Sexton President, A. Warren Dykes Vice President

The Union County Courthouse will be closed Monday, January 2nd for New Years holiday.

January 3

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. Union County Courthouse (Postponed until Thursday, January 5th due to inclement weather on Tuesday.)

The Union County E-911 Board will have an emergency meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. to appoint a committee to begin the application process for the 911 Director position.

January 5

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 6:00 P.M. Union County Courthouse (Rescheduled due to inclement weather on Tuesday.)

January 7

KEEP UNION COUNTY BEAUTIFUL SAVE THE DATE FOR: ELECTRONIC & CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING DAY AT WILSON PARK
Saturday, January 7, 2012 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Free Coffee & Donuts. Christmas trees will be chipped on site and you are welcome to load the mulch into your vehicles and use it for your own garden and landscaping needs. In the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, American households generate 25% more waste. That’s about 1 million extra tons of trash each year. Please do your part to Keep Union County Beautiful.

January 9

Union County Commission Meeting Union County Courthouse Monday, January 9, 2012 Time: 7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approve Minutes of December 12, 2011 Regular Meeting
6. Approval of Notaries
7. Presentation by Tammy Rouse of Union County Humane Society - Review of Calendar Year 2011
8. Presentation of Audit Results of Union County Board of Education by Rodefer and Moss
9. Presentation by Marilyn Toppins, Interim Director of Schools – Upcoming school projects that Union County might be able to help fund with one-time appropriations
10. Budget Amendments
11. Approve or Disapprove Amendment to Resolution Adopting Regulations Governing The Cleanup Of Illegal Dump Sites And Litter Control Ordinance
12. Approve or Disapprove Amendment to Resolution Making Appropriations To Non Profit Charitable Organizations Of Union County, Tennessee for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2011, and ending June 30, 2012
13. Approve or Disapprove Resolution To Ask Legislative Delegation To Make The Sale Of Synthetic Drugs A Felony And Request Support By Surrounding Counties
14. Appoint Investment Committee for Solid Waste Authority
15. Old Business
16. New Business
17. Adjourn

The Union County Library Board will hold its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Luttrell Public Library, 115 Park Road, Luttrell, TN. If weather conditions cause the library to be closed on that date, the meeting date will be moved to Monday, January 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.Knoxville Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Night group will meet at Associated Therapeutics Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 6:30PM, 2704 Mineral Springs Ave. We will have general discussion. For more info call Judy Moyers 865-922-2281.

January 10

Knoxville Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Night group will meet at Associated Therapeutics Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at 6:30PM, 2704 Mineral Springs Ave. We will have general discussion. For more info call Judy Moyers 865-922-2281.

January 12

Regular Workshop Union County Board Of Education Thursday, January 12, 2012 6:00 P.M. (Meeting to be held at Union County High School Auditorium)
Agenda
1. Discuss School Trips—Ms. Toppins
2. Discuss Budget Amendments and Transfers—Ms. Toppins
3. Discuss Requests for Out of County Student Transfers—Susan Oaks
4. Discuss UCHS School Improvement Grant—Susan Oaks/Ronnie Mincey
5. Discuss Changes in Personnel—Dr. Carter
6. Discuss Maintenance (including Energy Rite Grant)—Mike Johnson
7. Discuss Employee Medical Insurance—Ms. Toppins
8. Discuss UCSC Primary Care-Union County—Eddie Graham
9. Discuss Sample Resolution Opposing the Implementation of any Program that would Publically Fund Vouchers for Students to Attend Private Schools—Ms. Toppins
10. Discuss Change Orders for Paulette Elementary—Ms. Toppins
11. Discuss Twelve Months Salary Cuts for Adult Education and Vocational Rehabilitation—Ms. Toppins
12. Discuss use of 189 Construction Account—Ms. Toppins

Regular Meeting Union County Board Of Education Thursday, January 12, 2012 7:00 P.M. (Meeting to be held at Union County High School Auditorium)
Agenda
1. Approve/Disapprove Agenda
2. Special Recognition
3. Union County Education Association
4. Approve/Disapprove Consent Agenda
· Board Minutes dated December 8, 2011
· School Trips
· Payment of Bills December 2011
5. Approve/Disapprove Budget Amendments and Transfers
6. Approve/Disapprove Schedule of Employee Medical Insurance Deductions
7. Approve/Disapprove Sample Resolution Opposing the Implementation of any Program that would Publically Fund Vouchers for Students to Attend Private Schools
8. Approve/Disapprove TNVA Policies and Procedures Manual for the Activity Fund (Second Reading)
9. Approve/Disapprove Acceptance of Energy Rite Grant
10. Possible presentation of investigation and findings by Rodefer Moss
11. Discussion and possible action on whether or not the presentation by Rodefer Moss warrants consideration of amendments to charges as to Mr. Goforth
12. Discussion and possible action on whether or not Mr. Goforth will be terminated for cause, whether or not Mr. Goforth’s contract will be terminated for cause, and whether or not Mr. Goforth will be discharged or dismissed for cause
13. Opportunity for Statement and Presentation of Evidence by Mr. Goforth and/or his attorney, not to exceed 30 minutes
14. Public Forum, not to exceed 30 minutes
15. Discussion and possible action with respect to Mr. Goforth’s status
16. Set Time and Date for Next Meeting
17. Adjourn

Plainview Design Review Commission Agenda Thursday, January 12, 2012 7:00 p.m.
1) Call to Order
2) Approval of Minutes – December 8, 2011
3) New Business: Workshop on Regulations 4) Adjournment

The Union County E-911 Hiring Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the 911 office at 130 Veterans Street.

January 14

The Second District American Legion meeting will be held in Maynardville with Post # 212 as host. Plan to attend and pass the word on the other Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and their guest in your District. Saturday, January 14, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m. Dinner/Meeting at the Union County High School 150 Main St. Maynardville. Will be serving barbecue and trimmings, coffee or tea. $8.00 per person. Notify Charles Scruggs, Commander at 865-278-2022.

January 16

The Union County Courthouse will be closed Monday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

LUTTRELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 16, 2012 @ 7:00 P.M. At Luttrell City Hall AGENDA 1.Pledge 2. Prayer 3.Call to Order 4. Roll Call 5. Approval of Minutes A. Regular – December 19, 2011 6. Financial Statement A. December 2011 7. Fill vacant City Council seat 8. Resolution 136 - CDBG Grant 9. Resolution 137 -CDBG Grant 10. Streets 11. Sewer 12. Park & Recreation 13. Other Business 14. Adjourn

January 19

Quilting class forming at 7:00 pm at Adult Day Services (1545 Maynardville Hwy, Maynardville). January 19^th. Please come out and join us as we quilt together, looking for experienced quilters, beginners, and all points in between! Call 865-566-3289 to let us know how many to expect and learn what supplies to bring.

January 20

Union County Little League will be having a meeting Jan. 20th, 2012 at 6:00 pm at the Union County Courthouse. This meeting is open to the public. We will be discussing appointing new board members. We will also be discussing other things. So if you can, please attend and voice your opinion.

January 24

Senior Line Dancing class at 10:00 at the Senior Center in Maynardville January 24th, please come out and join the fun, call Kathy Chesney at 865-566-3289 if you have any questions.

January 26

Persons interested in homeschooling are invited to attend the annual Mom’s Meeting of the Union County Homeschool Support Group. Cindy Rosenbaum, a veteran home educator and director with Child Evangelism Fellowship, will be the guest speaker. Thursday, January 26, at 6:30 pm, in the meeting room at Hardees in Maynardville is the date. For more information contact: Connie Dickey, 865-992-3629.

A cancer support group session for cancer patients and families will be held at the Claiborne County Hospital Cafeteria on Thursday, January 26, 2012, @ 6:00 PM For additional information contact Linda Mallicoat (423) 626 5763 or Lucy Greer (423) 626-3024.

Union County Solid Waste Authority Meeting Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:00 P.M. Union County Courthouse

January 28

UNION COUNTY YOUTH SPORTS & LITTLE LEAGUE-will be starting sign-ups for T-ball and baseball on Saturday, January 28th 2012 at Paulette Elementary School at 10:00 a.m. Anyone who is interested in coaching a team or being an Assistant Coach please contact Shannon Forsythe at 603-8743. The cost for both events for 2012 is as follows: T-ball $45.00, baseball $50.00. We would like to thank you in advance for your support and participation!

February 2012

The Union County Adult Education Center would like to invite anyone interested in getting a GED to call for an appointment for pre-testing. The pre-test must be given in order for you to take the Official GED Test. Our center provides all testing free of charge to Union County residents. The funding for the tests is made available through the graciousness of the Union County Mayor and Commission. This local funding enables all of Union County residents to have the opportunity to get their GED and be able to join the work force with a diploma. Please call our center today if you do not have a high school diploma or GED, and we will prepare you for the test. We have classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:30-6:30. Our Center follows the Union County School calendar. The holidays are the same as the school system and if students are out for snow, illness, or inclement weather, we do not have classes or office hours. We will be giving the Official GED tests on the following dates:
• February 13 & 14 • March 12 & 13 • April 16 & 17 • June 11 & 12
Anyone taking the test must arrive at the Union County Adult Education Center at 3:30 both days and be prepared to start testing by 4:00. Be sure to bring two forms of ID with you. These need to include a picture ID, such as a driver license or school photo ID, and another document with your social security number imprinted on it. Please call our center today for an appointment. Office hours are 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday. The phone number is 865-992-0805 or 865-254-8833 is the cell number for Melissa Carter, Supervisor of Adult Education.

February 2

The Union County E-911 Board will meet at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at the E-911 office.

February 3

The Union County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual banquet at the Rutherford Methodist Church in Corryton, Friday, February 3^rd, from 6P- 8:30P. This event will also serve to raise the necessary funds to sponsor a marker for the National Civil War Trail program for Union County. Tickets are on sale and may be purchased from Diane Allen, Rebecca Mills, Melinda Wilson-Sharpe, Darlene Wine or through the Chamber.

February 4

Valentine Sweetheart Supper on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Union County High School from 4:30-7:30 PM. Menu includes choice of Turkey & dressing or roast beef w/gravy, vegetables, dessert, and drink. Each couple will receive a picture and Red velvet heart-shaped cake. Price is $20.00 for a couple and $12.00 for single. Hosted by the Women In Action of Mountain View Church of God. Carryouts available.

UC’s Charitable Closet will be giving away free Clothing and shoes of all sizes on February 4^th from 9-2 in the cafeteria at HMMS to those in need. You must call Amber @ 865-256-9859 and make an appointment.

February 7

The Union County Board of Education has called for a Meeting of the Union County Board of Education for Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Union County High School Auditorium.
Agenda:
1. Discussion and possible action as to whether or not there are grounds for additional charges against Mr. Goforth for termination for cause, termination of his contract for cause, and for discharge or dismissal for cause, arising from the Rodefer Moss report presented at the Board meeting of January 12, 2012.
Opportunity for Statement by Mr. Goforth or his attorney, not to exceed 30 minutes.
2. If there are grounds for additional charges as to Mr. Goforth, discussion and possible action as to whether to issue a notice of consideration of termination for cause, a notice of consideration of termination of his contract for cause, and a notice of consideration of discharge or dismissal for cause on the basis of those charges.
Opportunity for Statement by Mr. Goforth or his attorney, not to exceed 30 minutes.
3. Discussion and possible action on whether or not Mr. Goforth will be terminated for cause, whether or not Mr. Goforth’s contract will be terminated for cause, and whether or not Mr. Goforth will be discharged or dismissed for cause.
Opportunity for Statement Presentation of Evidence by Mr. Goforth and/or his attorney, not to exceed 30 minutes.
Public Forum, not to exceed 30 minutes
4. Discussion and possible action regarding Mr. Goforth’s current status.
Opportunity for Statement by Mr. Goforth or his attorney.

NOTICE OF MEETING Budget & Finance Committee Tuesday, February 7, 2012 7:00 P.M. Union County Courthouse

February 13

NOTICE OF MEETING Union County Commission Regular Scheduled Meeting Monday, February 13, 2012 7:00 P.M. Union County Courthouse Large Courtroom

February 14

The City of Maynardville Beer Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 at 6:00 PM. The Beer Board will meet to sign license renewals for 2012.

March 2012