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Halls Republican Club

Staff Reporter — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:01:00 +0000

The next Halls Republican Club meeting will be Monday night, September 19, 2011, at QQ Pizza (formerly Mandarin House) at 6:15 p.m. if you plan to dine or 7:00 p.m. for the meeting. We will be meeting at QQ Pizza until further notice. The guest speaker will be Congressman John Duncan.

Volunteer Republican Women’s Club Meeting

Staff Reporter — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:59:26 +0000

Monday, September 19th
12:00 Noon – Buddy’s Banquet Hall
(Lunch buffet opens at 11:30)

Speaker:
Dr. Michael Fitzgerald, Professor, Political Science and Associate with the Baker Public Policy Center

Please be prepared to pay $12 at the door for lunch.

Reservations must be made in advance. Please RSVP to Marianne Thopmson 691-7807 by Monday, September 12th.

Knox County YR Meeting

KnoxGOP Editor — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:32:06 +0000

The Knox County YR will be meeting on August 16th, 2011 at Long’s Drug Store, 6:30pm.

Speaking this month is County Commissioner Brad Anders and candidate for State Senate 6th District Becky Duncan Massey.

When: August 16th @ 6:30pm

Where: Long’s Drug Store (4604 Kingston Pike SW)

For more information visit the Knox County Young Republican’s website: knoxyr.com.

School Board approves new Carter school

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:04:07 +0000

In a 6-3 vote the Knox County School Board voted to approve the plan to build a new Carter elementary school.

Voting for the East Knox County new school were board Chairwoman Indya Kincannon, Cindy Buttry, Thomas Deakins and Kim Sepesi. Karen Carson originally voted no but changed her vote after it was apparent the measure was going to pass.

Voting no were Gloria Deathridge, Lynne Fugate and Pam Trainor

In June, County Mayor Tim Burchett announced his plan to sell county property to raise $11.3 million for a new school. The school board would be responsible for chipping in the $2.5 million it had designated for renovations – bringing the price tag to construct the building to $13.8 million.

The school’s completion between June 1, 2013 and July 15, 2013

via KnoxNews

Volunteer Women’s Republican Club Meeting

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:00:39 +0000

Volunteer Women’s Republican Club Meeting Monday, August 15th.

All candidates for State Senate District 6 will be speaking. Victoria DeFreese, Becky Duncan Massey, and Marilyn Roddy.

When: Monday, August 15th @ 11:30am
Where: Buddy’s Bar-B-Q Banquet Hall on Kingston Pike
Lunch Cost: $12.00

Reservations must be made. Call Marianne Thompson at 691-7807

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey supporting Gov. Rick Perry

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:32:29 +0000

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey issued a statement today in support of Texas Governor Rick Perry for President of the United States in 2012.

“With the stakes this high, I don’t think any of us have the luxury of standing on the sidelines in the upcoming election,” said Lt. Gov. Ramsey. “Our country is at the edge of a precipice. We can either allow President Obama to drive us into the abyss or we can stand our ground and take our country back. I believe Gov. Perry to be the man best suited to lead this fight. If the governor sees fit to make the decision many expect him to, I let him know today that I’ll be there to support him in any way I can.”

Lt. Gov. Ramsey cited not only Perry’s strong support for the 10th Amendment but also his stunning record of economic success as the reasons for his early and enthusiastic support.

“Even Gov. Perry’s detractors concede that the economic success of Texas throughout the Obama Recession has been nothing short of miraculous,” stated Ramsey. “Slice the numbers anyway you like, Gov. Perry’s record in Texas doesn’t lie. I’m eager to see Gov Perry’s Texas recipe for economic growth served up to the entire nation.”

via Tom Humphrey

Halls Republican Club Meeting

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 21:03:43 +0000

The Halls GOP Republican Club will host their first Cake Auction on Thursday, August 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Beaverbrook Golf and Country Club (2910 Cunningham Road).

Free Bar-B-Que, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, tea, and lemonade.

State Senate District 6 candidates will be in attendance.

When: Thursday, August 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Where: Beaverbrook Golf and Country Club (2910 Cunningham Road)

Knox County Commission Meeting: Agenda

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:31:07 +0000

This month, on the agenda for the County Commission:

Paying $134,277.95 for reimbursing former Knox County Sheriff Tim Hutchison for attorney’s fees.
Placing employees of the Knox County Commission under the General Knox County Employee Handbook.
Approving an agreement for a New Carter Elementary School.
Appointment of Dave Parmly (an employee of Pilot Travel Centers LLC) and Frank Robinson to a partial three year term on the Health Insurance Appeal Board.
And lots of other items; see the full agenda for details.

Click here for the full agenda: Knox County Commission Agenda