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ORAU receives $23 million contract for DOE worker screening program

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Oak Ridge Associated Universities Building MC-100

The Oak Ridge Associated Universities Building MC-100 is pictured above.

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The Department of Energy has awarded ORAU a five-year, $23 million contract to continue managing its National Supplemental Screening Program. ORAU has managed this worker health screening program for DOE since 2005. The screening programs are free for former energy workers who may have been exposed to hazardous substances at work.

“We are pleased that DOE has once again entrusted us with this significant responsibility to provide a vital service for their former workers,” said Andy Page, ORAU president and chief executive officer. “Our team, including doctors and other medical specialists, understands the importance of this project and welcomes the opportunity to continue lending their expertise to this service for the former workers.”

To provide the NSSP services, ORAU partners with Comprehensive Health Services Inc., National Jewish Health, the University of Colorado, Denver Health Sciences Center, and Axion Health. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Corky

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Pet of the Day: Corky

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Hello there…my name is Corky.

I am one beautiful cat that lost my home recently, along with several of my siblings. It was so sad for me and my family, and now we are all being split up. I am close to my sibling Sugar, and it would be really special if you could adopt us together.

I have been taken good care of and am in need of a new home. I am good with other cats and okay with dogs.

I am seven years old and already neutered, so ready to go home. Today is not soon enough! [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Haile

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Pet of the Day: Haile

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Haile now has a partial sponsor.

We are so ready for this sad kitten to be happy again. Please consider making this older kitten a part of your family. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Deano

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Pet of the Day: Deano

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Deano could be in your home today! He is very sweet and playful, five months old, and already neutered.

This kitten is a bundle of fun and would like out of his cage ASAP. Stop by and visit this active little boy and maybe make him yours. [Read more…]

Volunteers needed to help clean up Norris Lake

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The Norris Lake Project Team is looking for volunteers to help with the fifth biannual Five County Norris Lake Cleanup on March 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Since 2011, volunteers from the counties surrounding Norris Lake have picked up over 15 tons of trash,” said Stephanie Wells, director of the Anderson County Tourism Council. “We continue to conduct two cleanups each year because Norris Lake is not only a recreational destination for residents and visitors, it is an economic driver for all five counties and we need to protect its shorelines.”

There will be several launch points in each of the five counties and numerous locations that volunteers can help by picking up and properly disposing of in trash. [Read more…]

Roane State offers healthcare training

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Roane State Community College is offering a variety of healthcare training courses at the Clinton Higher Education and Workforce Training Facility.

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), March 24-May 21, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. or 6:30-9:30 p.m.—$550
  • Certified ECG Technician (CET), March 23-May 13, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m. or 6:30-9:30 p.m.—$400

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Walk for Parkinson’s research on April 25

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The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of East Tennessee (PK Hope Is Alive) will host its fourth annual walk to raise funds for Parkinson’s Disease research on Saturday, April 25.

The walk will be held at A.K. Bissell Park at the Oak Ridge Civic Center. Registration at the Pavilion will start at 9 a.m. The walk will take place between 10 a.m. and noon.

PK Hope Is Alive has raised an average of $20,000 in each of its three previous walks. [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Chris

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Pet of the Day: Chris

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Wow, this place is so boring for such a young, friendly male hound/terrier mix named Chris!

I’m a really cool boy, one to two years old, from Oak Ridge. Ready and waiting for my new, exciting home TODAY, dangit, TODAY! Git on down here, won’t ya?

ID: 16626 [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Candy Girl

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Pet of the Day: Candy Girl

Candy Girl was brought in from Clinton as a stray. She is very friendly and loves to be petted.

ID: 16747

Intake date: February 25, 2015 [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Tardis

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Pet of the Day: Tardis

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I am about as calm as a cat can be on arrival at the shelter. I am Tardis, an eight-month-old male. I am just so sweet, the volunteers cannot understand how I can possibly still be here…a hidden secret treasure undiscovered. Will you find the golden goose…or kitty cat?

Intake: 2/3

ID: 16662 [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Alysse

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Pet of the Day: Alysse

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I am one sweet and precious little Alysse. I am low-key, quiet, and friendly.

They were loving on me in the shelter, but I got very blue, and Miss Bev decided to get me outta here for some spa R&R in a foster home.

I would be perfect for your lap. Yes, I am front declawed (please don’t do that) and so I must be an indoor only cat! [Read more…]

Pet of the Day: Hilton

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Pet of the Day: Hilton

I am the too cute Hilton, a big, handsome male with cheeks that demand a little rub. I am looking for my massage partner…are you out there?

Intake date: 2/12/15

The Oak Ridge Animal Shelter is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. It’s located at 395 Belgrade Road in east Oak Ridge. The phone number is (865) 425-3423.

See the Animal Shelter’s website here. You can also find more information on adoptable animals at the Oak Ridge Animal Shelter on this Facebook page.