Iwanski
Interim Anderson County Mayor Myron Iwanski has announced that he will seek re-election to Anderson County Commission in District 8, which now includes the Woodland, Emory Valley, and Hendrix Creek precincts.
Iwanski is a former Anderson County commissioner who served as chairman of the commission for three terms. He has also served 14 years on the Anderson County Budget Committee.
Gooch
Warren Gooch, who is running for Anderson County Mayor, opens his campaign headquarters on Thursday. The public has been invited to a reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at 25 East Tennessee Ave.
Gooch, an attorney and business leader, is seeking the County Mayor’s office in a special election for a two-year term on August 2. Early voting in the special election begins July 13 and continues through July 28.
A map showing the location of today's greenway dedication ceremony.
Oak Ridge and Tennessee officials will have a dedication ceremony for Melton Lake Greenway IV at 2 p.m. today.
The event will be held in the new parking lot on Edgemoor Road at the end of the new greenway. The special guest will be Tennessee Department of Transportation Regional Director Steve Borden.
Jim Haynes, B&W Y-12 deputy general manger for programs and projects, far right, joins other volunteers to give a rescue dog a bath for Shelter Animal Rescue Group of Oak Ridge during Y-12 Volunteer Day. (Photo submitted by B&W Y-12)
More than 1,000 people turned out for the Y-12 National Security Complex’s annual Day of Volunteering last weekend to help nonprofit agencies in the region with about 60 projects. This was the program’s largest turnout in 10 years, according to a press release from B&W Y-12.
The work benefits local individuals and organizations.
“Our folks volunteer year-round, but this annual event is a great reminder of how individuals working together can make a big difference in our communities,” said Darrel Kohlhorst, president and general manager of B&W Y-12, which buys the supplies for volunteers to use on the projects.
A carbon nanotbue sponge developed with help from Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers could be used to help clean up oil. (Photo submitted by ORNL)
A team that includes researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a carbon nanotube sponge that can soak up oil in water.
The sponge could be used to help clean up oil spills, an ORNL press release said.
It was developed with help from computational simulations performed at the lab.
Roane State Community College students from Oak Ridge, Clinton, Oliver Springs, Andersonville, Kingston, Harriman, and Rockwood have been recognized for their achievements in the 2011-12 academic year.
Here is the list of local students honored:
Award-winning musician Pat Kane will perform at Peggy's Irish Festival at the Realty Center on June 1.
Peggy and Tom Hanrahan of the Realty Center are having their 18th annual St. Patrick’s Day Party from 5 to 9 p.m. on June 1.
Pat Kane, the two-time winner of the New York City’s Fleadh Cheoil National Festival of Irish Music, will be joining them. He has written many songs and knows many modern selections as well.
Kane has performed at previous St. Patrick’s Day parties at the Realty Center.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist Michael Smith will give a lecture on exploding stars and atom smashers on May 24 at American Museum of Science and Energy.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist Michael Smith will give a free presentation on exploding stars and atom smashers on May 24 at the American Museum of Science and Energy.
During the lecture, find out how atom smashers are used on Earth to investigate the mysteries of exploding stars. Some of the effects discussed include cosmic cannibalism, thermonuclear traffic jams, and stellar alchemy.
This summer, Roane State Community College is participating in the Obama Administration’s Summer Jobs+ program, which is part of the American Jobs Act.
As part of the program, Roane State will offer free life-skills and work-skills classes to 50 people age 16-24. These classes will include training in money management, conflict resolution, how to apply for a job online, resume writing, and others.
Dog owners in Oak Ridge can vote in a contest to build a dog park in our city. PetSafe is having a contest called “Bark for Your Park” in which the winning city is given $100,000 to build a dog park, according to an Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department press release.
The first phase of voting ends June 13.
Bill Issel, Donna Stephens and Christy Gipson sort donated items for a Free Market on Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church.
Grace Lutheran Church is hosting their second annual Free Market on Saturday. The event will be open from 10 to 2 p.m. Grace Lutheran is offering this free-of-charge, special opportunity to assist those in our community who are in need.
Market-goers will be able to register for door prizes and three lucky winners will be mailed a Kroger gift certificate. The drawing will be held immediately after the free market closes.
