Smokey’s Group Column, Tales Throughout Robertson County (4/11/2021)
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Welcome to Smokey’s Group information column. It’s a glance again and ahead masking the most recent information, happenings in and round Robertson County.
Smokey’s Individuals & Group Information column highlights native tales of individuals, faculties, group occasions, and charities that proceed to make Robertson County nice!
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CEDAR HILL, TN
THURSDAY, APRIL 22: Cedar Hill Farmers Market
When: Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 4 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT and can run each two weeks by October
The place: Positioned behind Cedar Hill Metropolis Corridor: 290 S Primary St Cedar Hill, TN 37032
Almost two dozen native distributors promoting produce, clothes, crops, leather-based merchandise, jewellery, baked items, knife ware, candles, decor, flowers and extra. We’re additionally excited to deliver our native FFA chapter from JBHS in to help assist their program and to assist form and mildew the long run generations of farmers and create a long run sustainability for our Market.
Our Native Distributors:
Bellhollow Farms, Head Farms, Corbin Creek Greenhouse, Jo Byrns FFA, Gingham Roots, For The Love of Material, Candy Loaves & Ivey, Hudson Barn, Roan Clay Designs, Healthful Do-it-yourself House, Straightforward Peasy Lemon Squeezy, Completely Imperfect Presents by Michelle, Tennessee Keepsakes, Gracefully Plain Jane, Rampant Lion, Leathersmith, The Tree Maker, Rustique Necessities, Cedar Hill FCE, Sugar Roots Bakery.
Scrumptious meals may be bought from the Santa Fe Meals Truck!! Picnic tables will probably be positioned close to the meals truck to permit patrons to eat onsite in the event that they’d like.
Large Mikes Little Doughnuts will probably be there for the right snack or dessert. Choose up some do-it-yourself ice cream from Heads Farm or some lemonade from Straightforward Peasy Lemon Squeezy.
Music will probably be offered by the blokes from the Inglewood Outdated Time String Band.
You spoke and we listened. This 12 months you’ll expertise expanded meals truck choices by alternating meals vehicles throughout markets. Santa Fe will probably be with us for a market every month and one other at all times totally different meals truck will probably be there for the opposite market through the month. Additionally, we’ve added some new native distributors and are switching a number of distributors out every market to make sure selection and assist us maintain our market thrilling and contemporary. We now have elevated our roster of native farmers and growers, so this 12 months you’ll be seeing extra produce and natural merchandise; particularly as produce and different merchandise are available in and attain harvest time.
We work tirelessly to try to deliver you native distributors with native merchandise. If you’re inquisitive about being a vendor, please message me and let me know. Exterior distributors are welcome, however precedence will probably be set on native availability, vary of merchandise, and so forth.
JoByrns FFA – Because of everybody that got here to the Farmer’s Market and bought some flowers and veggies from us!
We love seeing all of our fantastic group members!
CITY OF CROSS PLAINS
The First Annual Group Easter Egg Hunt was an enormous success.
Because of our space church buildings for doing this. We like to see a park stuffed with completely happy children and households!
Cross Plains Worker Highlight
“Mr Cecil Stubblefield is our eyes and ears at Kilgore Park. He retains every thing working easily and a watch out if issues get misplaced. He’s often one of many first folks there each morning. He and his spouse Faye have served our Metropolis in some capability for a few years. Thanks Mr Cecil for all you do.”
The Metropolis of Cross Plains has accepted the resignation of The Metropolis Planing and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Stephens.
“Kevin has held this place for 20 years. Throughout Kevin’s tenure the Metropolis’s curiosity had been nicely represented. Mayor Barry Faulkner thanked Kevin for a job nicely achieved!
Changing Kevin is former Metropolis Commissioner Dan Chaney. Daniel resigned as commissioner to simply accept this place. He’s wanting ahead to persevering with to assist our Metropolis develop in a sustainable method.”
The Metropolis of Cross Plains want to welcome Dianne Sturdivant to the Metropolis Council.
“She was appointed to serve the rest of the time period left vacant with the passing of Vice Mayor James Forrester. Diane has beforehand served on the Metropolis Planning and Zoning Fee.
Dianne is a retired educator with 30 years of instructing and administration expertise. She and her husband David love residing in Cross Plains! Welcome!”
East Robertson Youth Soccer
Consideration:
Bobby’s Buddies (Particular Wants Soccer Workforce) is beginning the season. For extra data message right here or electronic mail [email protected] or textual content 615-390-6397.
“The Metropolis of Cross Plains is proud to play a component on this very particular program!” Metropolis of Cross Plains TN
TOWN OF COOPERTOWN, TN
April 17: Coopertown Clear-Up Undertaking (Rescheduled Date)
Hold Coopertown Lovely!
The Coopertown Clear-Up Undertaking is ready for Saturday, April seventeenth. This occasion is a part of the Nice American Clear-Up Occasion!
Seize your loved ones, neighbors, and pals and meet at Coopertown Metropolis Corridor at 8:00 a.m.
Your workforce will obtain your assigned areas for clean-up, trash baggage and different provides and head out to select up litter alongside Coopertown roads. Don’t have a workforce – no worries, we are going to put you on one!
Every workforce might want to elect a workforce chief and must be made up of not less than 4 folks. Every workforce will need to have not less than one participant over the age of 18 years.
Every participant will probably be required to signal a waiver and we request that you simply put on hi-vis coloured clothes (brilliant yellow or orange) – some vests will probably be accessible to be used that day.
You must plan to put on sturdy, waterproof footwear/cubicles as among the ditches could also be muddy. We additionally suggest carrying sunscreen and bug repellant.
Gloves are required. We can have a small provide of gloves, however suggest your bringing your individual to be used that day.
It is a terrific strategy to assist your group and assist to Hold Coopertown Lovely.
April 24: Coopertown Metropolis-Vast yard Sale
Name Metropolis Corridor to get your sale on the map. 615- 382-4470
City of Coopertown – Persevering with with the “25” theme this 12 months, Mayor Werner delivered donations within the quantity of $2,500 to each the Center and Elementary Faculties as we speak.
The donations are provided this 12 months to advertise and assist retaining Coopertown children wholesome and lively.
Pinwheels (in yellow and purple in fact) had been additionally introduced in recognition of April being Autism Consciousness and Youngster Abuse Consciousness and Prevention month. Go Eagles!!
Alternatives to Serve Coopertown:
Coopertown is within the course of of creating the next Committees and are searching for residents to serve our group:
Group Growth Committee:
Helps plan, promote, and facilitate quite a few actions, festivals, and different group associated occasions within the city. Meets final Thursday of each month at Chappell Acres – 6PM. Open to all wishing to serve.
Monetary & Price range Advisory Committee: Helps plan, put together and evaluate the annual finances and acts in an advisory capability to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding monetary issues for the city. Monetary background required. Conferences will probably be on an as wanted foundation.
Financial Growth Committee: Aides within the evaluate, recruitment, and coordination of each business and residential builders within the city. Earlier financial growth and or associated background required. Assembly day and time to be decided.
When you’ve got curiosity in serving on any of those Committees, please electronic mail your resume to [email protected]
Thanks for serving to to make Coopertown a fair higher place to name dwelling!
CITY OF GREENBRIER
Metropolis of Greenbrier, Tennessee NOTICE – Workshops & Particular Known as Planning & Zoning Fee Assembly
Metropolis of Greenbrier
FY 21-22 Price range Workshops
The Metropolis of Greenbrier Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet at Thursday, April 13, 2021 at Metropolis Corridor at 6:00 pm on the next date to debate the upcoming finances:
The general public is invited to attend however won’t be allowed to take part in discussions. There will probably be restricted seating because of social distancing. For extra data, please name Metropolis Corridor at 615-643-4531.
Metropolis of Greenbrier – Particular Known as Assembly
Public Hearings – April 15, 2021
The next public listening to will happen at a Particular Known as Assembly of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on April 15, 2021 at 6:00 pm:
Talk about and presumably take motion on Ordinance 21-07 on first studying. An ordinance to extend the water charges and sewer charges efficient June 1, 2021.
This discover may be discovered on our web site. The general public is invited to attend; nonetheless, because of social distancing tips, there will probably be restricted seating.
The 2021 Price Examine may be discovered HERE.
Watauga Elementary – We’re so pleased with our college students for amassing over THREE THOUSAND snack desserts to donate to the superb @RMHCNashville! #WeAreWatauga #WeAreRCSTN
Spring is in full swing in Greenbrier! Get pleasure from some superior pictures by Greenbrier Excessive College’s yearbook employees. Go Bobcats!
Greenbrier Excessive College Yearbook employees has been busy taking photos of our spring sports activities. Listed here are some photographs from the previous few weeks. 
Greenbrier Excessive College Band is doing a Laundry Detergent Fundraiser for brand spanking new band gear!
If you happen to use laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, and so forth, you should definitely see your favourite band member to assist them out.
Examine the flyer for what they’re promoting…FB Message Jenn Houchin or Cheyenne Houchin.
Each Saturday In April…
Annual Spring Turkey Shoot Coming To American Legion Publish 45 In Greenbrier
Time is just not the one factor that has “sprung” forward! New for 2021, the American Legion Publish 45 in Greenbrier, TN will probably be internet hosting its first annual Spring Turkey Shoot for all 4 Saturdays in April!
“Our trustworthy shooters requested and we heard you! Our nice American Legion Riders group has stepped as much as manage this occasion.
We start at 8 am and run until 12 midday! Household-friendly! Solely about 3 weeks to we begin so get these shotguns dusted off!” American Legion Publish 45.
The Spring Turkey Shoot takes place Saturdays beginning April 3 from 8 AM to 12 PM or no extra shooters by April 24 8 AM to 12 PM or no extra shooters.
Location: American Legion Publish 45: 2730 US-41 S, POB 160, Greenbrier, TN 37073
Inventory weapons solely. No customized weapons or barrels over 36 inches
Prizes embody however not restricted to turkey, bacon, and ham. It is a family-friendly occasion and all ages are welcome.
All proceeds are used to help our native veterans.
Cold and hot refreshments accessible
***SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VETERANS***
Metropolis of Greenbrier, Tennessee – Please don’t flush wipes…
The Metropolis of Greenbrier is as soon as once more asking its residents to cease utilizing flushable wipes. This image exhibits you what’s inflicting a $15,000 pump to dissipate.
Saturday, April 17, 2021 Metropolis of Greenbrier’s Cleanup Day!
Location: 790 W Faculty St, Greenbrier, TN 37073
Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 7 AM CDT – 3 PM CDT
For Greenbrier residents solely!
Convey all undesirable gadgets to metropolis corridor. Please separate gadgets to be thrown away resembling tires, wooden, steel, paint, antifreeze, and oil from common particles.
Not accepted:
No shingles, propane tanks, asbestos, filth, rocks, or ashes will probably be accepted. No scavenging of scrap metals will probably be allowed.
Aged or disabled residents could make preparations for choose up at Metropolis Corridor employees at 615-643-4531
Vendor, Sponsor Functions Now Accessible For Greenbrier’s 2021 Turning Of The Pig
The Greenbrier Boosters will probably be internet hosting the historic Annual BBQ Competition generally known as “Turning of the Pig” once more this summer time and in an effort to make it larger and higher than ever, they’ve opened up the applying course of early for anybody inquisitive about a vendor sales space or sponsorship of this nostalgic household enjoyable two-day occasion.
“Who’s excited for Turning of the Pig? We’re on the lookout for sponsors and distributors! Functions for sponsors and distributors are actually being accepted for 2021 Turning of the Pig on July third behind Metropolis Corridor!” says Jenn Houchin.
The annual competition is held behind Greenbrier Metropolis Corridor and gives reside nation and gospel music, meals, a dunking sales space, carnival video games and an array of native distributors promoting every thing from crafts to Greenbrier memorabilia. The Historic Society historically sells do-it-yourself ice cream and contemporary squeezed lemonade.
Historically Boston butts/pulled pork is slowly cooked on an enormous open fireplace pit all through the night on July third. The pork and household picnic packs are prepared on the market by 6 AM the morning of the fourth.
Greenbrier’s Independence day parade often begins at 10 a.m. within the Greenbrier Elementary College car parking zone and travels south in direction of the Greenbrier Highschool.
The occasion is free to attend, however the funds from the Turning of the Pig pork sale is the most important fundraiser of the 12 months and helps to satisfy all of the wants of the Greenbrier Excessive College Marching/Live performance Band program.
So, if you need to take part as a vendor or sponsor on this annual fun-filled household occasion this fourth of July, you’re inspired to electronic mail [email protected] to obtain an utility.
*All vendor functions are topic to approval.
CITY OF MILLERSVILLE
Millersville Public Library of Sumner County – Consideration film lovers!
On April seventeenth…
we will probably be at Genuine Espresso for an outside displaying of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Misplaced Arc! Convey a chair or blanket to take a seat on and we’ll see you at 6!
Millersville Public Library of Sumner County – Be part of us subsequent Friday to satisfy our particular visitors from Studying PAWS!
We’ll have facilities arrange the place children can meet the canines, learn tales with them, and make a craft. We’ll be within the library car parking zone beginning at 10:30 am.
The Millersville Police Division is accepting functions for cops.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an applicable driver’s license legitimate within the State of Tennessee. P.O.S.T. Certification should be obtained inside six months of employment. Should meet Minimal Requirements Legislation (TCA 38-8-106) necessities. Have to be a citizen of the USA, not less than 21 years of age and meet the bodily, psychological and prison data and different requirements for the project established by the Police Division.
Job Sort: Full-time
Apply on-line or at Millersville Metropolis Corridor, 1246 Louisville Freeway, Millersville, TN 37072 Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
ORLINDA, TN
Orlinda: Subject Journeys & Extra At Byrum Porter Senior Middle
The Byrum Porter Senior Middle in Orlinda, TN is ramping up for a really brilliant spring with a bunch of fun-filled occasions, lessons and subject journeys you don’t need to miss.
Byrum Porter Senior Middle COVID-19 Tips
We are going to take your temperature. We are going to clear and disinfect high-touch areas typically. Hand sanitizer accessible on every desk and at sanitizer stations. We are going to house tables and restrict seating at every desk. Please don’t come to the middle if you’re not feeling nicely or have been uncovered to somebody that has Covid.
*Espresso is at all times prepared and ready for you.
Health after 50, Yoga & Tai Chi Train Lessons:
Tuesday and Thursdays
9 am Health after 50 – SAIL Class
Staying Lively & Unbiased Dwelling
10 am Yoga
Beginning in April — new instances
Half I Tai Chi Tuesday 11 am
Half II Tai Chi Monday 3 pm
Please follow social distancing throughout lessons
Lessons are taught by Sheri Hyperlink, who’s a Licensed Teacher, and the programs are based mostly on the methods of an Proof Based mostly course known as SAIL. Modifications may be be made for all health ranges!
Go to our train room
We now have treadmills, stationary bikes, step climbers and a vibration coaching platform. If you happen to can’t get to our train lessons or aren’t snug in a bunch why not do that as an alternative.
Thursday Evening Dances:
Come dance to the nice tunes by The Good Time Charlie Band each Thursday evening. Good Time Charlie Band rents the middle on Thursday nights beginning at 7 pm. Doorways open at 6 pm. Restricted menu accessible beginning at 6 pm
We like to Journey – Our 2021 Journeys Collette Journeys:
Canyon Nation Could Seventh-14th(new date) be taught extra right here.
Canadian Rockies July 31- August sixth, be taught extra right here.
Hawaii November 4th – November thirteenth, be taught extra right here.
Diamond Excursions ***** new data *****
Diamond Excursions is requiring all vacationers with their teams to have up to date Covid 19 vaccine.
To view these journeys, click on right here.
The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
(new date) – September 13-17
Niagara Falls & Toronto – September 5-11
Lovely Maine – October 9-17
*All journeys are topic to vary
Extra…
Dominoes, Canasta, Karaoke, Bridge, Shanghai Rummy, Footcare & Nail Appointments, therapeutic massage appointments, paint lessons and extra. Request our month-to-month e-newsletter with all the main points, simply ship an electronic mail to: [email protected]
All occasions are topic to vary. Modifications will probably be posted on our Fb web page and our web site.
House Well being provides
We now have walkers, canes, crutches, rest room risers, rest room bars, mattress help bars and a bathe seat to mortgage if wanted. We even have private disposable hygiene gadgets.
For updates name 615-654-3161
Location: 9123 Freeway 49 E Orlinda, TN 37141
*The Middle exists to make life extra fulfilling for older adults, who reside in Orlinda and surrounding areas. Actions, Dances, Journeys and way more.
CITY OF PORTLAND, TN
Portland TN Hearth Division – Congratulations to FF Whitehead for passing his Fundamental Firefighter Coaching and on the receiving of his defend.
Portland TN Parks & Recreation – The brand new playground at Meadowbrook Park is now open!
Please excuse the mess as we proceed to work on the ending touches.
An AED is now situated within the Portland Metropolis Corridor Enterprise Workplace, which is situated within the rear of the constructing.
Battery Hearth Security Ideas:
Solely use lithium batteries designed for the machine you need to cost. Hold lithium batteries in a cool dry place. Don’t overcharge lithium batteries or put in family trash.
Portland Hearth: This month we want to highlight Engineer Petersen. Eng. Petersen is assigned to Engine 1 – A Shift.
He has been within the fireplace service for five years. Some Enjoyable Information: Petersen was knowledgeable baseball participant for 10 years (principally with the Marlins group) earlier than becoming a member of the fireplace service. Petersen is proprietor/operator of Whitaker Farms and we want to share he will probably be celebrating his birthday this Friday.
Portland Hearth- U.S. Shopper Product Security Fee
“Regardless of the event, depart skilled explosive units to the professionals.”
Mark your calendars… Could 7-8 in Portland, TN!
Could Seventh – live performance & fireworks
Could eighth – competition day!
5K, pancake breakfast, 200+ distributors, reside music on 2 phases, magic exhibits, bingo, carnival, robocars, KidTown USA, strawberry farmers, mascot face and parade!
Free admission, free parking at Portland Excessive College and free shuttle to the competition space starting at 10am Could eighth!
Saturday Nights…Portland, Tn – Automotive, Bike & Truck Present
Convey your traditional vehicles, vehicles, bikes and on a regular basis automobile and SHOW them off on Primary Road below the lights in Portland, TN on Saturdays from 5:00PM to 9:00PM. First Saturday in April by the final Saturday of October.
Deal with: 125 Primary St. Portland, Tn 37148
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, TN
Do you’ve bother getting all of your laundry achieved? We’d like to assist. Are available for a FREE laundry day.
Our subsequent Laundry Love day is ready for Friday, April sixteenth – first masses in at 8am, final masses in at 11am. As a reminder, this free laundry day is offered to anybody in want.
If you happen to’re capable of be part of as a volunteer in April or another month please let me know through electronic mail, cellphone, textual content, or cease by my workplace.
For March’s Outreach:
“We had 11 volunteers, two of which had been new. A kind of new volunteers was Montgomery, aged 9, son of Jenni & Ben Dusky. Montgomery determined to spend a part of his Spring Break from college washing laundry with us. We paired him up with Reagan Garner, daughter of Jillian & Jonathan Garner, certainly one of our seasoned junior volunteers who comes each month along with her mother, grandmother and sisters. We’re so proud to see the youthful technology partaking with our group – I see some future group leaders bourgeoning forth!”Asailio “Ace” Timmermeier, Supervisor, Group Impression, United Means of Higher Nashville.
LAUNDRY LOVE (IN SPANISH)
When: third Friday every month
First masses in at 8:00 a.m. final masses in at 11!
The place: Sister’s Coin Laundry (within the Large Tons/Belk Plaza),
Memorial Blvd., Springfield
What: Solely have to deliver us your clothes and bedding for laundry – we provide the volunteers, all of the detergents, dryer sheets and new plastic baggage to place your freshly washed laundry in.
2021 Dates*:
• APRIL 16TH
• MAY 21ST
• JUNE 18TH
• JULY 16TH
• AUGUST 20TH
• SEPTEMBER 17TH
• OCTOBER 15TH
• NOVEMBER 19TH
• DECEMBER 17TH
Our volunteers washed, dried and freshly bagged 460 a great deal of laundry. We now have speculated that there are a number of the explanation why our load depend is down, certainly one of which was the postponement of March’s free laundry day…
Group Help:
We had a really good donation of laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and scent beads from a neighborhood Church Youth Group.
We additionally had a really good donation of laundry provides and money from a girls’s devotional group.
Rotary Membership of Springfield despatched over a really beneficiant donation for our April 2021 outreach.
Thanks to every of those teams for persevering with to assist Laundry Love!
Metropolis of Springfield, TN – Spring Junk Assortment Through April 30
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Do you’ve giant gadgets cluttering your own home or storage? The Metropolis of Springfield will conduct its first of two deliberate city-wide junk assortment pickups for 2021 starting Thursday, April 1 by Friday, April 30.
The Metropolis of Springfield gives residents residing inside the metropolis limits of Springfield junk assortment pickup twice per 12 months for bigger gadgets that can’t be disposed of with family trash; resembling mattresses, furnishings, and so forth. This service is offered along with, not a alternative of, resident’s family and brush assortment.
Unfastened and small gadgets should be bagged for assortment. Hazardous waste, tires, development, or dwelling enchancment supplies won’t be collected. This service is just not accessible for business properties, flats, condominiums, vacant properties and much, and junk on non-public roads.
April 24: Metropolis of Springfield, TN – Group Cleanup
The Metropolis of Springfield is on a mission to maintain Springfield lovely by launching a city-wide cleanup and a brand new Undertake-a-Road program.
Group Cleanup
Residents are invited to take part in Springfield’s Group Cleanup on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 9 a.m. to midday at numerous areas all through the town. Town has partnered with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to offer all volunteer provides together with security vests, baggage, and gloves together with water to remain hydrated. Volunteering is simple. Register on-line
Undertake-a-Road Program
Town understands our streets want consideration year-round, so the general public works division has launched a brand new Undertake-A-Road 
Program to maintain them litter-free. This volunteer program permits group organizations, companies, and people the chance to assist preserve and beautify metropolis streets.
To take part within the Undertake-a-Road program, volunteers conform to undertake one-mile segments of a significant or collector avenue and conform to take away litter a minimal of 4 instances per 12 months for not less than one 12 months. In recognition of the litter removing efforts, the town will set up an indication recognizing contributors for his or her dedication to this system and group.
Adopting a avenue is free, however it’s essential to conduct a cleanup not less than 4 instances all year long, particularly one throughout every season. The settlement is legitimate for one 12 months and may be renewed yearly.
On-line Software
Security Tips
Volunteer Cleanup Report
Metropolis of Springfield, TN – The monitor situated at Martin Luther King Jr. Park will probably be briefly closed to the general public on the next dates because of monitor meets: April 3 & 15 and Could 1 & 8.
June 12, 2021 Free Youth Fishing Rodeo – J Travis Worth Park Springfield, Tn
When: Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 6:30 AM CDT – 11 AM CDT
Worth: Free
Location: Travis Worth Park
Springfield Parks and Recreation in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Sources Company (TWRA) hosts a Free Fishing Rodeo for kids 14 years of age and below at J. Travis Worth Park to have a good time Nationwide Fishing Month.
Individuals should deliver all fishing gear and bait – (no synthetic lures allowed). TWRA shares the pond with catfish, bream, sunfish, and different small fish for the occasion.
Registration begins at 6:30 AM. Assist youth start an exercise of a lifetime. Prizes will probably be awarded from native sponsors!
Payne Chevrolet of Springfield
The Hearn household simply rolled out of their new 2021 Tahoe! Thanks for your online business and congratulations on the brand new trip.
Payne Chevrolet of Springfield – The Chevy Path Boss lastly will get a music function on this video by Breland.
“Don’t Contact My Truck”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5WlTKa2f3w
Payne Chevrolet of Springfield
The Riley household picked up this Buick Enclave yesterday and couldn’t be happier! Thank y’all for your online business; we sit up for serving you sooner or later.
The primary turbocharged manufacturing automobile was the Chevy Corvair. Be taught extra in regards to the controversial traditional under.
Right here’s why Jay Leno thinks the 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa is an under-appreciated traditional
Springfield Excessive College – Congratulations to our personal Micaiah Harrison
…for being chosen for the Tennessee Governor’s College of Science and Engineering, a month lengthy program held by the College of Tennessee at Knoxville. Congratulations, Micaiah!
Springfield Heights Assisted Dwelling By Americare
At One 12 months of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Americare Appears Again at Classes and Learnings
By Clay Crosson, President and Chief Working Officer, Americare Senior Dwelling
On March 31, the final two Americare communities carried out the ultimate of their three COVID-19 vaccine clinics. With these clinics, every group has now administered vaccines to each resident and workforce member . Actually, 91% of residents and 40% of staff have now acquired the vaccine safety. The variety of staff agreeing to the vaccine continues to climb week to week as nicely. This milestone comes virtually a 12 months from the date – March 13, 2020 – when the potential pandemic grew to become evident and the corporate began it COVID protocols throughout all of its communities in Missouri, Tennessee, Kansas, Illinois and Mississippi.
The final 12 months has been a 12 months of studying, funding, compassion and unprecedented communication. We’re a stronger firm as we speak, a greater firm as we speak, than we had been when all of this started. I’m grateful for our folks and that we as an organization had the sources and monetary energy to not simply face up to this pandemic, however to make our companies higher with every lesson discovered.
In late February 2020, I used to be attending a senior residing administration convention that featured a panel dialogue with epidemiologists that caught my full consideration. COVID-19 was not but a universally acknowledged phrase, but the dialogue spurred us to motion, starting with each day Americare administration conferences to ensure everybody was getting as a lot data as potential.
In only a couple weeks on March 13, 2020, based mostly on all data accessible, Americare started doing every thing it may to minimize the prospect of the virus getting into any group and defend residents and staff as a lot as potential. All guests had been restricted from getting into services and all group actions had been suspended. After all, nothing may forestall the pandemic from touching Americare prefer it touched each facet of life throughout 2020. However, it’s what Americare did when COVID-19 caught that basically differentiated us.
We started this with a longtime tradition that included belief in one another to make good choices, household taking good care of household and of utilizing our monetary energy to put money into care and safety. The 2 issues that made essentially the most distinction in my thoughts are our complete dedication to speaking with openness with everybody, and our resolution to make monetary investments the place and once they had been wanted.
The Americare communication protocols established included complete transparency and multichannel communication with staff, residents, households, well being communities and the media. The inspiration for every outreach had been scripts ready for all directors that targeted on “what is going on” on the group and “what we’re doing.”
Nobody ever needed to “wing it,” nobody was ever left to really feel alone, we needed nobody to ever really feel like they had been lacking data.
The effectiveness of economic investments made by Americare had been finest demonstrated when constructive circumstances had been recognized in a group. When that occurred, in lots of circumstances, Americare established a separate COVID-19 care wing inside the facility the place all residents who examined constructive might be cared for. The corridor was separated by a plastic barrier and had separate care gear and was staffed by personnel who solely labored on that unit. Droplet isolation protocols for COVID-19 constructive residents had been applied, together with carrying of full private protecting gear (PPE) whereas within the resident’s room. PPE is outlined as robe, gloves, N95 masks, stage 1 masks and face defend. For these conditions and in all communities, Americare invested in expertise to help within the monitoring of significant indicators to take care of the very best ranges of data on residents’ circumstances always.
Americare additionally invested in native and company provides of PPE and a monitoring system that allowed provides to be made available the place wanted when wanted companywide.
I imagine our investments of nicely over $1 million on expertise and PPE meant the distinction between sufficient safety and remedy versus exemplary safety and remedy in our communities. Our investments additionally included one other $1 million in “hero pay” which was additional pay for our groups working within the midst of COVID remedy and others offering very important roles at each stage.
But, even with our sources and tradition, there have been nonetheless moments of unhappiness. Up to now because the pandemic started a complete of 1,199 residents examined constructive for the virus, which is an an infection fee of slightly below 11 p.c. 1,031 residents recovered which is an 86 p.c restoration fee, and because of the protocols put in place and thoroughly noticed 9,775 residents had been protected against contracting the virus.
Nonetheless our prayers exit to the households and pals of our residents who handed away because of issues after contracting the virus. Our residents grow to be like household to us. We’ve put particular programming in place to assist our staff deal with their grief as nicely. Nonetheless, I imagine our investments, communications, protocols and processes, particularly the institution of particular care items, stored that quantity from being a lot larger.
As of as we speak, there are two residents throughout all of Americare being handled for COVID-19.
What a 12 months it has been. We all know how exhausting this has been on everybody and that realization is what made #AmericareStrong our rallying cry. We now have gotten higher at many issues, not simply infectious illness management. We finish these 12 months of COVID much more devoted to our tradition of caring, household values, uber transparency and communication, and at all times studying what we are able to do for one another from one another. And, maybe most necessary, we’re returning to ‘regular’ in each method and prepared for household visits and new residents.
Feeding the geese at J. Travis Worth Park 4155 Wilks Highway Springfield, TN 37172
Wednesday, April 14: Blood Drive at NorthCrest Medical from 9-3 PM
To seek out different blood drives close to you, click on right here.
Beginning April 28 – Basic Tin Cruise-In
(Wednesdays In Springfield)
“It’s virtually time for Cruise-In Season! Beginning April twenty eighth. Each Wednesday (climate allowing) Springfield!” Shelby Horner
Basic automobile Cruise-In for Springfield and the encircling communities coming collectively, sharing and speaking vehicles, vehicles and bikes.
Household Enjoyable!
Held each Wednesday, from spring until Halloween, Basic Tin Cruise-In will probably be in Springfield, TN. The traditional automobile, truck, and bikes Cruise-In for Springfield and the encircling communities coming collectively for some Household Enjoyable!
Being held at 2008 Memorial Blvd, Springfield, TN, Between the Hardees and Burger King.
Any questions please name Shelby Horner at 615-336-2257 See Much less
NOTICE: Meals Help Accessible
The United Ministries Meals Financial institution want to inform the residents of Robertson County that they’re nonetheless serving to with meals wants.
If you’re struggling to place meals in your desk they might help.
They’re situated at 808 S Primary St. (beside Cope). Familes have to have ID’s and Birthdays dates for all residing at their residents.
Residents are welcome to return in month-to-month for help. When you’ve got questions please name 615-384-8306.
Hours: Open Monday through Thursday 10:30AM to 1:30 PM.
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2021 Drive-Through Meals Pantry
United Ministries Meals Financial institution of Robertson County, TN
will probably be having a drive-thru meals pantry at Springfield Baptist Church
When: Friday, Could 7, 2021 at 9 AM CDT – 11 AM CDT
The place: Springfield Baptist Church – 400 North Primary St. in Springfield, TN
Please assist us unfold the phrase about our upcoming drive-thru meals pantry taking place Friday, Could 7, 2021 beginning at 9am.
We will probably be setup within the Willow Road car parking zone subsequent to Springfield Baptist Church.
Shoppers will probably be requested to remain of their automobile, volunteers will acquire meals gadgets in keeping with household dimension and place in your automobile.
VOLUNTEER!
Need to volunteer with us for the drive-thru meals pantry? Please give us a name: 615-384-8306
CITY OF WHITE HOUSE
April 24: White Home Turns 50!
Town of White Home turns 50!
Have fun the town of White Home turning 50 on the Hudson amphitheater 105 Faculty St., White Home Tennessee on Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 PM to six PM.
There will probably be reside music carried out by Jeff Allen and AC Drive, kids’s actions and plenty of enjoyable FREE issues for the household to take pleasure in on the Birthday Celebration!
🎈 FREE Balloon Artists 🎈
🎨 FREE Face Portray 🎨
👩🎨 FREE Caricature Artists 👨🎨
🧁 FREE CUPCAKES 🧁
There will even be photographs shows reminiscing the final 50 years in White Home!
READ ALL ABOUT IT – 1970’s In The Metropolis of White Home – Click on HERE
The Metropolis of White Home is at present accepting functions for Firefighters
Beginning Vary: $37,299.67 – $44,352.49 yearly DOE
Deadline: April 22, 2021
For a full job description and particulars on easy methods to apply, simply click on the picture under.
EOE
White Home Heritage Excessive Senior Indicators Volleyball Scholarship
White Home Heritage Excessive senior, Daniel Austin signed a scholarship provide from Aquinas Faculty in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, March 31.
Austin, who performed soccer for 13 years previous to being recruited by the Heritage volleyball coach stated he’s beloved volleyball and desires to proceed enjoying. Acquinas has now given him that chance.
When requested why the selection of Aquinas, Austin stated it was a mixture of their volleyball program and scholastic choices.
“Their workforce is incorporating youthful gamers and so they have a extremely robust workforce,” he stated about their volleyball program. Academically, Austin will probably be majoring in biochemistry. “They’ve a model new science constructing, in order that was an attraction,” he famous. “We now have a bio STEM lab right here at Heritage, and after taking these two lessons I needed to work within the lab much more.”
Congratulations to Daniel as he units out quickly on a course of feat in his chosen areas of each sports activities and lecturers.
Congratulations to the Metropolis of White Home, TN- Police Division
White Home Police Division Accreditation Supervisor, Susan Johnson (heart), and White Home Police Chief Patrick Brady, (proper), settle for the Certification of Meritorious Accreditation third Award on Thursday, April 8, 2021, from the Tennessee Affiliation of Chiefs of Police (TACP) President Troy Lane, on the 2021 TACP Convention in Franklin, Tennessee.
The Tennessee Legislation Enforcement Accreditation Program was created below the route and authority of the Tennessee Affiliation Chiefs of Police, which helps and endorses the continued enchancment of regulation enforcement companies by establishing requirements of accountability, administration, and operations.
White Home Greenway Security Ideas
📍Path Watch/Common Quantity: 615-382-6863 for White Home Police Division
📍 Crime in progress, or a severe life-threatening harm may be reported to the White Home Police Division at Emergency # 9-1-1.
📍Suspicious exercise, unusual habits, threatening presence, loitering: Name White Home PD.
📍Unlawful camps or litter associated to alcohol or public intoxication: Name White Home PD.
📍Incidents involving home animals: Name 615-382-6863 White Home Police Division.
📍Path erosion, path obstruction, graffiti, path hazards: Name 615-672-4350, ext. 2114 White Home Parks .
📍Carry a cellular phone in case of emergency. Program the White Home Police Division’s quantity into your cellular phone earlier than you allow.
📍There’s security in numbers. Use the buddy-system and benefit from the path with a companion.
📍 Park in a well-lit, heavily-trafficked space. Lock your automobile and don’t depart valuables resembling purses, wallets, jewellery, or cell telephones inside.
📍Carry identification together with your identify, cellphone quantity, crucial medical data, and a contact identify/quantity in case of an emergency.
📍Put on snug sport footwear, loose-fitting clothes applicable for the climate, and use correct security gear. Put on brilliant and/or reflective materials and carry a whistle or noisemaker.
📍Inform pals or household the route you can be taking and whenever you count on to return. If you will be late, give them a name.
📍Keep on the designated path and keep away from short-cutting or crossing open nation.
📍Be alert and conscious of your environment. Keep away from areas the place visibility is poor, and pay attention to sounds in your atmosphere.
📍Be assured. Look folks within the eye and let others know you’re conscious of their presence with a well mannered “Howdy!”
📍Whenever you strategy your automobile, have your key prepared. Examine the ground and again seats earlier than you get in.
Congratulations to White Home Police Officer Larry Meadors Jr. on his commencement as we speak from the TENNESSEE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY.
Officer Meadors was named early on because the Class Chaplain, and his expertise and data will probably be an enormous profit to not solely the W.H.P.D however to the group as nicely!
White Home Youth Basketball Winners
Metropolis of White Home, Tennessee – SENIOR CENTER
Do you know that White Home has a Senior Residents Middle that provides senior residents lunch on Wednesday’s for $2.50?
The meal features a meat, greens, bread, and dessert. Reservations are required by midday on Monday.
Discover out extra HERE
SENIOR CLASSES FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART!
Introducing Fittercise, our new line up of health lessons, a wide range of enjoyable and energizing exercises, appropriate for all ranges of health. Make pals and enhance your bodily well being and psychological nicely being!
Class Description: (Giggle and Wiggles Work Out)
Tuesday & Thursday @ 9a—A complete physique exercise that tones arms, abs and legs combines with low impression cardio. Get pleasure from upbeat music that may have you ever wiggling, guffawing and having a blast.
Wednesday @ 10a-10:45a—Chair Yoga
A delicate strategy to construct energy, improve flexibility and relieve stress. Postures are carried out both seated in a chair or standing subsequent to it.
**Lessons are taught by licensed teacher, Ann Manly. All college students are inspired to go at their very own tempo and modifications are provided.
Extra lessons to be added in Could. Keep tuned!!!!!
WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING! MASKS & TEMPERATURES REQUIRED!
TOWN OF PLEASANT VIEW
City of Nice View Group-Vast Yard Sale – April tenth
The Group-Vast Yard Sale is April tenth….lower than a month away! Name Metropolis Corridor and get your handle added to the map. The lower off to be added is Wednesday, March thirty first at Midday.
Nice View Volunteer Hearth Division Coaching
The PVVFD carried out coaching at Sycamore Excessive College as a part of an 80 hour certification course that their firefighters are concerned in. This helps their firefighters higher reply to your emergencies.
Nice View Volunteer Hearth Division Honors Hearth Service “Spark plug” and Chief Vickie Pritchett
By Dennis Compton
For practically a quarter-century, Vickie Pritchett has been an advocate and chief within the fireplace service. Her work serves as one other instance of all that must be celebrated throughout this 2021 Girls’s Historical past Month. Like so many others, her fireplace service profession started on the native stage and has steadily expanded to grow to be nationwide in scope. In 1997, she grew to become concerned with the Nice View Volunteer Hearth Division (PVVFD) in Tennessee – and from 1998 till 2013 Vickie served on their Board of Administrators.
Nonetheless, she additionally served because the Group Growth Liaison for the City of Nice View and the Govt Director of the Joint Financial and Group Growth Board of Cheatham County (TN) on the identical time she received concerned with the PVVFD. The connection of Vickie and the PVVFD was tailor made for performing some actually good issues for the fireplace and life security profile of the group. Her potential to deliver fireplace division officers, builders and builders, in addition to elected officers collectively resulted in a zero sq. foot fireplace sprinkler ordinance for the city in 2001 – and for the complete county in 2006. So, from then ahead, in the event you constructed a construction in Nice View or wherever else in Cheatham County, it was geared up with fireplace sprinklers. Think about the long-term impression of that achievement on the security of the individuals who reside there and the firefighters who defend them. It was the success she had in Tennessee that catapulted her to nationwide fireplace service prominence as an enthusiastic and proficient advocate for fireplace sprinkler necessities on the native, state, and nationwide ranges.
Vickie Pritchett is at present the Vice President/Govt Officer of the Nationwide Hearth Sprinkler Affiliation (NFSA). She is a collaborator of the very best order, and her involvement in different fireplace service organizations has made every another efficient of their mission. Vickie shares her abilities with the Volunteer and Mixture Officers Part (VCOS) of the Worldwide Affiliation of Hearth Chiefs (IAFC); is a Board Member of the House Hearth Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC); is the catalyst behind “Widespread Voices” – a small advocacy group that helps nationwide laws and insurance policies relating to fireplace sprinklers in Washington, DC and different venues; is a member of each the Nationwide Hearth Safety Affiliation (NFPA) and the Worldwide Code Council (ICC); and works carefully with the Nationwide Fallen Firefighters Basis (NFFF) and the Congressional Hearth Providers Institute (CFSI) on a bunch of fireside questions of safety and tasks.
Vickie is an impressive presenter and public speaker, and in the event you’re attending something the place she is the Facilitator, plan to be concerned and revel in your time along with her. She is a graduate of Center Tennessee State College and acquired her MBA from Vanderbilt’s Owen College of Administration. And to high all of it off, in 2013, Vickie was awarded lifetime membership within the PVVFD – which she is kind of pleased with. Sher and I’ve come to treasure our friendship with Vickie. Her constructive way of living and work, love for her lovely household, and dedication to the security of others is contagious and an asset to any group.
I used to be thrilled to honor this fireplace service “spark plug” and chief throughout Girls’s Historical past Month. You possibly can’t assist however admire and love Vickie Pritchett!
Beginning in Could – Nice View’s – Cruise’n N Groove’n
(third Saturday of every month through October)
“Don’t take the mud covers off but! We’re wanting ahead to seeing everybody in Could. Keep secure and keep nicely.”
Location: 214 Village Sq. Nice View, TN 37146
This enjoyable occasion is held each third Saturday of the month in Nice View, TN. Come see classic vehicles, nice meals decisions, and revel in a household enjoyable night. Time: 5pm – 9pm
Together with Mayor’s Alternative, this 12 months O’Reilly Auto Elements will sponsor the “Choose of the Month” automobile.
ACROSS ROBERTSON COUNTY
TVA Partnership Awards Innovation Academy STEAM Grant
The Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Springfield Electrical and Bicentennial Volunteers Included (a TVA retiree group), awarded the Robertson County Faculties Innovation Academy $5,000 for a STEM (science, expertise, engineering, and math) schooling mission, on Wednesday, April 7.
This grant award is part of $800,000 in complete aggressive STEM grants awarded to just about 200 faculties throughout TVA’s seven-state service territory.
Maureen Henderson, STEAM Magnet Coordinator for Innovation Academy expressed her appreciation saying, “We’re extraordinarily lucky to obtain superb assist from our group stakeholders.” She added that, “TVA does an outstanding job highlighting the significance of STEM schooling in faculties,” and expressed her gratitude for his or her contribution and partnership.
This aggressive grant program offered lecturers a possibility to use for funding as much as $5,000 per college, with choice given to grant functions that explored TVA’s main areas of focus, which embody: atmosphere, vitality, financial and profession growth and group drawback fixing in addition to pandemic associated tasks. Moreover, faculties chosen for grant funding should obtain their energy from a TVA distributor.
The mission submitted by Innovation Academy will provide students continued alternatives to have interaction in PBL, or project-based studying. Undertaking-based studying is comprised of enjoyable, hands-on actions that permit students to make use of their creativity and problem-solving abilities for real-world challenges. Some examples of Innovation Academy PBLs embody constructing little libraries for the group to have higher entry to books, creating raised backyard beds/landscaping for campus beautification, upcycling to provide artwork, constructing mannequin wind generators, and designing acoustic panels for sound discount within the cafeteria. The awarded grant cash will present related studying alternatives for all students.
Robertson County Emergency Administration/Springfield Hearth – Hazardous supplies class
Robertson County EMA had the privilege to take a seat in on a day of the Metropolis of Springfield Hearth Division’s in service. Springfield Hearth had an 8 hour hazardous supplies class. Every shift has a day lined up for the category. This class goes over easy methods to correctly deal with hazardous supplies. The prop pictured is what could be seen on high of a rail tank automobile. An illustration was carried out displaying easy methods to correctly safe a leak across the valves. There was plenty of laughs and data shared.
We all know this coaching higher prepares first responders ought to the necessity come up. Thanks as nicely to TEMA for the prop and to Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace for his or her presentation on unlawful medication and the hazards they pose to first responders.
You’re invited to affix CASA of Robertson County, TN subsequent Friday (April 16 at 9:00 AM) for the annual Pinwheel Planting in honor of Youngster Abuse Prevention Month.
Morriss-Gregory Youngster Advocacy Middle of Robertson County
Individuals are typically shocked to listen to how prevalent youngster intercourse abuse is of their communities. In keeping with the web site, www.whatifitoldyou.com, 1 in 4 ladies and 1 in 7 boys will probably be sexually abused by the point they flip 18. There are additionally another staggering statistics concerning intercourse abuse together with that the majority kids know the individual that sexually abused them and round 95% of the time the perpetrator is a member of the family or pal (www.whatifitoldyou.com).
So, what occurs when a baby in Robertson County discloses sexual abuse? As soon as reported to the Division of Kids’s Providers, every youngster is assigned a case supervisor from the Division of Kids’s Providers and a detective from their native regulation enforcement company. Kids are arrange with the Morriss-Gregory Youngster Advocacy Middle for a Forensic Interview. Kids take part in Forensic Interviews by skilled professionals so hopefully the kid solely has to inform their story in regards to the abuse as soon as.
The Morriss-Gregory Youngster Advocacy Middle of Robertson County is a non-profit that gives a number of companies to kids and their households at NO COST who’ve been victims of kid sexual abuse, extreme bodily abuse, and/or witnesses to violent crimes. The Youngster Advocacy Middle additionally strives to enhance communication and case outcomes with joint efforts from Robertson County’s Legislation Enforcement companies, Youngster Protecting Providers, and the Robertson County District Legal professional’s Workplace.
In honor of Youngster Abuse Prevention Month this April, the Morriss-Gregory Youngster Advocacy Middle of Robertson County is holding a t-shirt fundraiser. As a non-profit, the Youngster Advocacy Middle relies upon totally on grants and donations. As a result of youngster abuse is a troublesome subject to debate and the shortage of publicity the Youngster Advocacy Middle has had on the group, the non-profit doesn’t get as many donations as different child-serving non-profits.
To assist the Morriss-Gregory Youngster Advocacy Middle, purchase a cute shirt and characterize Robertson County. All proceeds will go to the Morris-Gregory Youngster Advocacy Middle.
Assist the Morriss-Gregory Youngster Advocay Middle of Robertson County! Click on Right here Or Right here
Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace
“We want to welcome Deputy Beasley, and Corrections Officer Rabideau to the Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace! They’ve began their profession with taking their Oath of Workplace with Sheriff Michael Van Dyke.
Deputy Beasley – College Useful resource Officer
C/O Rabideau – Corrections Officer
Welcome to the Sheriff’s Workplace household!
DRUG TAKE BACK is Saturday, April twenty fourth from 10am – 2pm within the CVS Parking Lot!
Get rid of any unused or undesirable capsules or medicines with NO QUESTIONS ASKED!
We will even have correct disposal of any e-cigarettes and vaping units.
E-Cigarette & Vaping units – On the DEA Nationwide Take Again Day on April 24, 2021 (NTBI 20):
• DEA will acquire vape pens or different e-cigarette units from particular person customers solely after the batteries are faraway from the units. You will need to stress that the DEA is just not liable for eradicating the batteries from the units.
• If the battery can’t be eliminated, particular person customers can verify with giant digital chain shops who could settle for the vape pen or e-cigarette units for correct disposal.
• Particular person customers may additionally contact their native Hazardous Supplies Administration Facility to find out in the event that they settle for these units, and for added steering concerning correct disposal.
Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace – Congratulations Corrections Officer Adcock on being March worker of the month for the Robertson County Detention Facility!
4-H Youth Agent on the UT Robertson County Extension Workplace (place X2113)
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s diploma in Agriculture, Household and Shopper Sciences or a subject associated to Schooling and/or youth growth is required.
• A 2.7 cumulative GPA (BS diploma on a 4-point scale) or an earned Grasp’s Diploma is required. Desire will probably be given to candidates with a MS Diploma, and/or work expertise in a associated subject.
• A whole utility bundle will embody a 1) letter of curiosity, 2) a resume or curriculum vitae, 3) and official or unofficial transcripts displaying diploma(s) conferred
SALARY:
Commensurate with coaching and expertise. This place is funded collectively by UT Extension and Robertson County. Robertson County Authorities funds 34% of the place wage and advantages prices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, executes, and evaluates 4-H Youth Growth (100%) instructional applications.
• Implements, evaluates, and experiences 4-H Youth Growth Packages associated to group, management, recognition, sponsorship, and so forth.
• Assumes accountability for all youth tasks, actions, exhibits, occasions, and committees.
• Secures and trains volunteer leaders and serves as an academic useful resource for instructional youth applications inside the county.
• Accountable to the County Extension Director and should maintain present on the most recent analysis data in youth growth.
• Offers management for a program of actions that meets the wants of all eligible clientele no matter race, coloration, nationwide origin, intercourse, age, incapacity, faith, or veteran standing.
• Assume different duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
Group hospitalization and life insurance coverage; State Retirement; Staff’ Compensation; sick and annual depart; quite a few College of Tennessee and state advantages applications, together with liberal day without work for holidays, and longevity pay after three years of service; reimbursement for official journey.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The job utility course of is all achieved on-line by the College of Tennessee Taleo system
Please apply on-line by clicking this hyperlink
4-H Camp is coming to Robertson County!
Be part of us for the 2021 4-H Jr Day Camp on June third from 8-3 on the Robertson County Fairgrounds!
Signal-ups are nonetheless open and spots are LIMITED!
Questions? Contact the Robertson County Extension Workplace at (615) 384-7936!
Commencement Dates Introduced For Robertson County Faculties
The next commencement dates for the 2020-2021 College 12 months have been introduced for Robertson County Faculties.
Springfield Excessive College:
Thursday, Could 20, 2021 6 pm
East Robertson Excessive College:
Friday, Could 21, 2020 6 pm
Jo Byrns Excessive College:
Saturday, Could 22, 2020 10 am
White Home Heritage Excessive College:
Sunday, Could 23, 2020 2 pm
Greenbrier Excessive College:
Monday, Could 24, 2020 6 pm
Help Accessible For 2021-22 Pre-k Registration Software Course of
Robertson County Faculties is providing mother and father of pre-k college students help within the utility course of for the 2021-22 college 12 months!
Want help making use of?
Please go to Bransford Elementary College at 700 Bransford Drive, Springfield on the next dates and instances:
Wednesday, April 7 from 4:00 – 6:00
Tuesday, April twentieth from 4:00 – 6:00
Friday, April twenty third from 8:30 – 11:30
Wednesday, Could fifth from 4:00 – 6:00
VOLUNTARY PRE-Ok PROGRAMS for four-year-old kids can be found at Bransford, Coopertown, East Robertson, Greenbrier, Krisle, and Jo Byrns elementary faculties. Kids should be 4 years outdated on or earlier than August 15 to use for enrollment on this program for the upcoming college 12 months. College students in households assembly the earnings necessities outlined by the Tennessee Division of Schooling are eligible for enrollment and will probably be chosen based mostly on earnings eligibility necessities outlined by state tips. Solely a mum or dad or authorized guardian could register a baby.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY FOR THE VOLUNTARY PRE-Ok PROGRAM
1. Proofs of Residence – shall embody two of the next:
• property tax data
• mortgage paperwork / property deed
• earnings tax paperwork
• lease settlement/lease receipts together with date, quantity and names of individuals who made and acquired funds.
• utility invoice (issued inside the final 3 months of date of verification – water, fuel, electrical)
• state or authorities issued ID (instance: driver’s license, auto registration)
• voter precinct identification
• affidavit certifying handle as scholar’s main residence (scholar resides Monday by Thursday or nearly all of the nights monthly)
If you happen to don’t have the above listed proofs of residence, it’s essential to present a letter from the person that permits you and your loved ones to reside at his/her property. The letter should state the connection to the coed and that the coed will reside at his/her property full time for the size of the upcoming college 12 months. The letter should embody the handle of residence together with two proofs of residence (see required paperwork listed above).
2. Youngster’s beginning certificates – long-form requested – should record identify(s) of mum or dad(s)
3. Proof of a present (inside the previous 12 months) medical examination and required immunizations on a Tennessee kind
4. Dad or mum’s / Guardian’s Driver’s License and/or Photograph ID
5. Emergency contact data (names, addresses, and phone numbers)
6. Custody papers (if relevant)
To use for the Voluntary Pre-Ok Program, paperwork 1 – 6 listed under are required. College students in households assembly the earnings necessities outlined by the Tennessee Division of Schooling are eligible for enrollment and will probably be chosen based mostly on earnings eligibility necessities outlined by state tips. Proof of earnings for all adults residing within the youngster’s house is required as outlined under in gadgets 7 and eight.
Full the Software to Decide Earnings Eligibility on-line and embody:
7. Proof of participation in a number of of the next applications if any apply to your loved ones: Early Head Begin, Head Begin, Foster Care, Homeless, Migrant, (EBT) Meals Stamps, (TANF) Households First, (AFDC) Public Help Funds. If your loved ones didn’t take part in a number of of those applications, transfer on the step 2.
8. Proof of earnings for each grownup residing in family: Examples of proof of earnings are as follows: employer pay stub(s), W-2 kind(s), earnings tax paperwork, unemployment compensation documentation, workman’s compensation documentation, pension pay stub(s), documentation of retirement earnings, social safety, veteran’s profit letter, youngster assist and/or alimony documentation, foster care reimbursement(s), and SSI documentation.
FOR SPANISH APPLICATION INFO, CLICK –> HERE
TO APPLY ONLINE:
You possibly can full your youngster’s on-line utility. Simply go to www.rcstn.web and click on on the next button within the blue ribbon. Solely a accomplished utility may be thought-about for placement.
UT Extension Bulletins
Consideration Christmas Tree Growers & Fanatics…
The Tennessee Christmas Tree Growers Affiliation will collect on Saturday, April 17 in Franklin, TN at Pinewood Christmas Tree Farm from 9 am – 2 pm.
The Spring Subject Day will embody a farm tour, the “story” of the farm, a tree shearing demonstration, a wreath making demonstration, container manufacturing session and extra!
There will even be the Annual Enterprise Assembly on the finish of the day. Jamie and Laura Faircloth will probably be our hosts for the day.
Registration consists of lunch, snacks, and printed program.
Adults and youngsters can attend, however should register.
This occasion will occur rain or shine. Put on applicable clothes and convey umbrella, and so forth.
For this occasion, we will probably be following CDC and state tips for Covid19.
An in depth agenda will probably be despatched out prematurely.
REGISTER TODAY!
$10 Per Grownup for TCTGA Members
$5 Per Youngster (16 and below)
$20 Per Individual for Non-TCTGA Members
PINEWOOD CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
7561 SOUTH HARPETH ROAD
FRANKLIN, TN 38476
Everyone seems to be welcome (member or non-member). Register –> Right here
Schooling Job Honest With Robertson Co. Faculties Set For April 15
Robertson County Board of Schooling is holding its Annual District Job Honest on Thursday, April 15, 2021 situated at 800 M.S. Couts Blvd. in Springfield, TN. from midday to 4 p.m.
Robertson County Faculties’ annual job truthful is a good alternative to begin that new profession you’ve been on the lookout for.
This occasion will probably be held on the Robertson County Board of Schooling Central Workplace. The district is needing licensed lecturers in all areas:
• Elementary Schooling
• ELL & Speech Language Pathologists
• Overseas Language
• Center College and Excessive College Arithmetic
• College Psychologist
• Center College and Excessive College Science
• Particular Schooling
Directors from each college within the district will probably be on web site to conduct interviews and focus on job alternatives.
Categorised Departments will even be there to debate quite a few alternatives in areas resembling:
• Constructing & Grounds
• Custodial (ABM)
• Educational Assistants
• Nursing
• Workplace Personnel
• College Vitamin
• Substitute Instructing
• Know-how
• Transportation
Don’t neglect to deliver your up-to-date resumé. Sign up on the entrance of the constructing. Masks are required.
800 M.S. Couts Blvd. Springfield, TN 37172
615-384-5588
Please register prematurely for interview instances –> Right here
Robertson County Emergency Medical Providers
“Thanks TriStar Skyline Medical Middle for the nice trauma and stroke case opinions as we speak!”
“Our dedication of caring like household extends past our hospitals’ partitions and into the communities we serve. Thanks to our TriStar Skyline Trauma and Neurosciences workforce for partnering with our devoted group first responders, working collectively to uncover extra prospects to enhance the well being and well-being of our sufferers and group at giant.” TriStar Skyline Medical Middle
TN Invoice Reclassifies EMS As Important, Opening Doorways For Funds
At the moment ambulances are transportable hospitals with a workforce of extremely expert folks on board skilled to do one factor, save lives. They do it each day in Robertson County. It’s known as Emergency Medical Service, or E.M.S.
The companies they carry out typically imply the distinction between life and dying. Surely, they’re a vital a part of the arsenal of Firefighters, EMA private, and Police. It’s the group we name -first responders. Now the state of Tennessee agrees, formally recognizing EMS as an “important service.” It’s a classification that may release funding for EMS state-wide.
Robertson County EMS: “It’s official, EMS is now a vital service within the State of Tennessee! I guess that a lot of you studying this consider EMS as being important. However, in contrast to fireplace and police companies, EMS has not been formally acknowledged as important. Tennessee turns into solely the twelfth state within the US to make this recognition. This could open up a number of funding sources, particularly on the federal stage, that may assist communities that battle to offer emergency medical companies to their group.” Robertson County Emergency Medical Providers
“Being acknowledged as a vital service is a big step ahead for EMS in Tennessee,” stated Robertson County EMS Assistant Director Joshua Rice. “The passing of this invoice is the end result of a number of years of exhausting work by lots of the EMS leaders in Tennessee. Robertson County is lucky to have an EMS system that’s able to offering a excessive stage of medical care to our residents.
“Some rural communities battle to have 1 ambulance on obligation and will even depend on volunteer employees to offer emergency care in the neighborhood. This invoice will give ambulance companies the important standing that we deserve and open up entry to crucial federal funding. It additionally mandates that counties present EMS companies to the residents of their county. It’s now not non-obligatory. One of many issues that the pandemic proved is how necessary EMS is. EMS performed a vital position through the pandemic and continues to play a vital position within the healthcare of our group. Being acknowledged as a vital service is nicely deserved and lengthy overdue.”
Tennessee Ambulance Service Affiliation posted…
HB0719/SB1597 has handed unanimously within the State legislature. This invoice acknowledges EMS as an Important Service within the State of TN. Thanks to the invoice sponsors (Keisling/Bailey), the County Mayor’s Affiliation, the County Providers Affiliation, our Lobbyist (Caroline Simmons), TASA Board & Legislative Committee…..and all of the EMS professionals throughout the State of TN who labored so exhausting to get this invoice handed. STRONG WORK BY ALL!!!
NEIGHBORING CHRISTIAN COUNTY
The Neighboring Christian County Sheriff’s Workplace is happy to announce the Kentucky Sheriff’s Boys and Ladies Ranch will probably be having camp this 12 months!
Donations wanted… (see want record under)
As a lot of you recognize, the Ranch gives a summer time camp expertise for kids from across the state, serving to them to construct vanity, ethical character, and have just a little enjoyable within the course of.
This 12 months, the Ranch is asking for the general public’s assist in donating gadgets wanted to make camp a hit! If you happen to or your online business is inquisitive about serving to this worthy trigger, please deliver gadgets from the record offered to the Christian County Sheriff’s Workplace situated at 701 West Seventh Road Hopkinsville. We will probably be amassing this stuff over the subsequent couple of months and can take these donations to the Ranch through the first week of June.
For extra details about the camp, please go to their web site HERE.
For additional data, contact our workplace, 270-887-4141.
As at all times, thanks for partnering with the Christian County Sheriff’s Workplace and the Kentucky Boys and Ladies Ranch!
NEIGHBORING CLARKSVILLE MONTGOMERY COUNTY
Academy Commencement – Montgomery County Sheriff’s Workplace
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Workplace want to congratulate the next deputies from their current commencement from Legislation Enforcement Academy.
Deputies Jonathan Brown, Wyatt Orr, James Wall and Lieutenant Sheila Ratliff graduated from the East Tennessee Regional Legislation Enforcement Academy at Walters State Group Faculty in March 2021.
Deputies Gustavo Acevedo, Nicki Baggett, Dylan Ragsdale, and Matthew Thompson graduated from the Tennessee Legislation Enforcement Coaching Academy in December 2020.
Deputies Tyler Luckey, John Oganeku, and Ignacio Rivera graduated from Tennessee Legislation Enforcement Coaching Academy in March 2020.
Please assist us welcome and congratulate these deputies on their accomplishment.
FTO Commencement – Montgomery County Sheriff’s Workplace
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Workplace want to congratulate Blair Beeler, Symon Honest, Kyle Lee, Alexis Maher, William Morris, Daryl Payne, Keshauna Wade, and Scott Abraham (not pictured) on their completion of the Jail Subject Coaching Officers (FTO) Program.
In recognition of their achievement, Sheriff John Fuson held a graduation ceremony. Through the ceremony every deputy was sworn in earlier than household and pals and acquired a certificates of completion.
The FTO Program gives new deputies with 430 hours of coaching by sensible and classroom instruction. Every deputy learns constitutional and state regulation, division coverage, firearms proficiency, and defensive ways. In addition they full a shift rotation within the detention heart earlier than assuming their everlasting place.
Six Officers Graduate Police Academy – Clarksville Police Division
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – On March twenty fifth, 2021, six Clarksville Cops graduated from twelve weeks of coaching on the Tennessee Legislation Enforcement Coaching Academy.
The officers will quickly start a 14-week subject coaching program the place they are going to be assigned to a Subject Coaching Officer (FTO), to construct upon the essential regulation enforcement abilities that they discovered whereas attending the academy.
After profitable completion of the sector coaching part, the officers will probably be assigned to a district/shift.
(L – R) Pono Frank, Justin Bolden, Steven Davis, Juan Mazuera, Richard Malone, and Joseph Preski.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation – Take a Sunday stroll! Seize a pal, head over to certainly one of our areas, and lease a BCycle as we speak.
📍Areas: Foy Middle @ APSU, Liberty Park, Pollard Rd. Trailhead, McGregor Park, Legion & 2nd Road
Be part of us at Burt-Cobb Recreation Middle for the 2021 Group Flea Market!
Distributors will probably be showcasing all their fabulous finds at this one-day market, so come early for one of the best offers! 🛒👜
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📍Saturday, Could 1
⏰8 AM – 1 PM
Ages 18 & up
FREE!
The Clarksville Downtown Market Opens Could 15!
The Clarksville Downtown Market is a weekly open-air market that includes native farmers and artisans who provide locally-grown contemporary produce, meals gadgets, and handcrafted merchandise. The Market has been working Could by October annually since 2009 and strives to offer a possibility for native clients to attach with native companies, whereas enhancing high quality of life in our group.
Get pleasure from reside music, meet our Market mascot, “Corny the Cob,” and expertise particular occasions on choose market days.
The Clarksville Downtown Market is produced by the employees and personnel of Clarksville Parks & Recreation.
For ADA help, please name 931-645-7476.
Singers, musicians and performers of all types, we’d like you!
Leisure is an enormous a part of our market, so in the event you like to carry out, we might love to speak with you! There is no such thing as a cost to carry out at our market, however we are going to want you to fill out an utility to go on our leisure schedule. Click on the hyperlink under to use as we speak: https://bit.ly/38vXYQ2
When you’ve got questions contact our Market Supervisor at 931-645-7476. Let your gentle shine at our 2021 Clarksville Downtown Market!
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