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Applegate named Oak Ridge director of administrative services

Posted at 1:20 pm June 13, 2017
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Bruce Applegate

Bruce Applegate

 

Bruce Applegate, who had been interim personnel director, has been named director of administrative services for the City of Oak Ridge, a press release said.

Applegate is a former assistant to the city manager. He had been leading the Personnel Department after the retirement of long-time Personnel Director Penelope Sissom in the summer of 2016, the press release said. Applegate was named interim department director while the city launched its search for a new personnel director.

Applegate has been selected to fill that position, although Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson said he chose to “re-title and re-tool the position” as director of administrative services. That decision came after careful consideration of the future of the position and how it can best serve the needs of all departments, the press release said. The new position will continue to oversee all Human Resources processes and personnel, but will also focus on strategic projects that have major impacts on the city. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Bruce Applegate, City of Oak Ridge, director of administrative services, Mark Watson, Penelope Sissom, Personnel Director

Einstein Simplified, an improv comedy group, at UT Arboretum on Sunday

Posted at 1:18 pm June 10, 2017
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Einstein Simplified

Einstein Simplified

 

Einstein Simplified, an improvisational comedy group, will perform at the University of Tennessee Arboretum in Oak Ridge on Sunday.

Organizers called it a great early Father’s Day gift for dad, spouse, or friends. But you must bring your sense of humor, they said.

“We live in a crazy up-and-down world, so the UT Arboretum Society is offering you a chance to forget all that on Sunday, June 11, at the UT Arboretum Auditorium, located at 901 South Illinois Avenue in Oak Ridge,” a press release said. “Join us as we all laugh non-stop as the renowned award-winning comedy group Einstein Simplified presents an hour of uninterrupted improv comedy. This 23-year-old well-established group performs funny, and often physical, unrehearsed comedy.”

The fun begins at 5 p.m. Sunday with a reception that includes wine and a wide variety of cheeses. “This is a chance to mingle with the comedy troupe and socialize with the crowd,” the press release said. The cost is $30 per person, and that includes one free glass of wine, cheese, crackers, and the comedy show.

All tickets will be sold before the event. There are no walk-up sales. Soft drinks will be provided free of charge. A cash bar for additional glasses of wine will be available. The preferred method of ticket sales is online at the UT Arboretum Society website at http://utas.brownpapertickets.com/. If online purchase is a problem, call (865) 776-8227. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Einstein Simplified, improv comedy, improvisational comedy, University of Tennessee Arboretum, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society

County veterans invited to community breakfast on Saturday

Posted at 1:19 pm June 9, 2017
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CLINTON—Military veterans from Anderson County are again invited to come together this weekend for a community Veterans Breakfast, a press release said.

The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is sponsored this month by Apple Blossom Café in Clinton, the press release said. The breakfast will be held this Saturday, June 10, at the Clinton Community Center. “Chow line” opens at 8:30 a.m. and there will be a brief program at 9 a.m.

All of the Veterans Breakfasts will recognize and honor local veterans and their families for their service to the United States, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: Anderson County, Clinton Community Center, veterans, Veterans Breakfast

Emory Valley Center to have ribbon-cutting ceremony for new building

Posted at 12:33 am June 9, 2017
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The new Emory Valley Center building on Emory Valley Road is pictured above in June 2017. (Submitted photo)

The new Emory Valley Center building on Emory Valley Road is pictured above in June 2017. (Submitted photo)

 

Emory Valley Center will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new building on Friday, June 16. Everyone in the community is invited to attend the 10 a.m. ceremony, a press release said.

The capital campaign for a new building began eight years ago when Emory Valley Center was informed of plans by the owners for probable demolition of the building that the organization used for some of its services to people with disabilities, the press release said. Capital Campaign co-chairs Gene Caldwell and Dottie Thompson led the fundraising efforts for this project until this past March, when Caldwell died.

“Through their efforts and others helping with securing funds, business and individual donors, and grant awards for the project, the dream of a new building is becoming a reality,” the press release said.

“We are incredibly grateful to our community advocates who worked so hard and have continued to contribute to make our new building a reality,” said EVC President Jennifer Enderson. “This has been a significant undertaking led by Dr. Caldwell and Ms. Thompson and supported for several years by many in our community. We’re looking forward to sharing our building with everyone at the ribbon-cutting celebration and opening it up to community partnerships in the future.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Chris Duncan, Dottie Thompson, Emory Valley Center, Gene Caldwell, Hickory Construction, Jennifer Enderson, ribbon-cutting ceremony

Fire destroys Clinton house, no injuries reported

Posted at 12:47 pm June 8, 2017
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Information from WYSH Radio

A house on Carden Road in Clinton was destroyed by a Sunday afternoon fire.

Clinton Fire Chief Archie Brummitt told WYSH Radio in Clinton that the residents of 194 Carden Road had been getting ready to cook “dipping dogs” and had left grease in a pan on the stove to warm up while they ran to the store for a few last-minute items.

When they returned, their house was on fire.

Firefighters reported heavy black smoke coming from under the eaves of the house and flames coming from the back of the structure. CUB cut the power to the home, and fire crews began attacking the blaze from outside the house and on the interior. The firefighters inside were ordered out after the incident commanders determined that the fire was spreading quickly through the attic, which could have led to a ceiling collapse. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Clinton, Front Page News, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County Emergency Management, Anderson County EMS, Archie Brummitt, Carden Road, Claxton Volunteer Fire Department, Clinton, Clinton Fire Department, Clinton Police Department, fire, WYSH Radio

Oliver Springs man arrested on charges of rape, exploitation of minor

Posted at 12:18 pm June 8, 2017
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Brian Seeber

Brian Seeber

 

A 42-year-old Oliver Springs man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on charges of rape and sexual exploitation of a minor, the Clinton Police Department said Thursday.

The arrest of Brian J. Seeber followed an investigation into reports of the possible rape of a juvenile, the CPD said in a press release.

Seeber was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon without incident at his Oliver Springs home, the CPD said. The charges include seven counts of rape and four counts of especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor.

According to CPD Detective Leslie Miller, the charges are in connection with incidents that occurred between August 2015 and February 2017, the press release said. The victim, a member of Seeber’s household, first reported the incidents on March 6, 2017. Since reporting, the victim has been living in a safe location and has had no further contact with Seeber, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Clinton, Front Page News, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: Brian J. Seeber, Brian Seeber, Clinton Police Department, CPD, especially aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, Leslie Miller, rape, Rick Scarbrough

Senior Center has Lunch & Learn programs in June

Posted at 2:42 am June 8, 2017
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The Oak Ridge Senior Center will be offering two Lunch & Learn programs during the month of June in support of Cancer Survivor Month, a press release said.

On Wednesday, June 14, join the Thompson Cancer Survival Center at 12 p.m. for an hour-long informational session about nutrition and how it relates to cancer treatment and survival. Lunch for this program will be sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living.

On Wednesday, June 28, at 12 p.m., the United Cancer Support Fund will present a special educational program that contains information and resources on specific types of cancer as well as applications for free screenings. Lunch will be provided. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge Tagged With: cancer, cancer treatment, Lunch & Learn programs, nutrition, Oak Ridge Senior Center, Thompson Cancer Survival Center, United Cancer Support Fund

Oak Ridge Schools registration, orientation information

Posted at 2:36 am June 8, 2017
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All students new to Oak Ridge Schools need to register at their respective schools Monday, July 10, through Wednesday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Parents who pre-registered kindergartners in May also need to complete the registration process on those dates.

Registration for new students in grades 9-12 will be made by appointment only. For more information regarding high school registration, please contact the registrar at (865) 425-9524. Information necessary for new student registration includes the following:

  1. Child’s birth certificate (a certified copy for school records, not the hospital copy or mother’s copy)
  2. Child’s Social Security number (optional)
  3. Health insurance provider
  4. The Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization available from your doctor or Health Department consisting of two parts:
    • Immunizations—A Tennessee Department of Health Certificate of Immunization form showing the complete dates (month, day, and year) immunizations were administered.
    • Health examination—A physical examination is required for all children entering Tennessee schools (K-12). Oak Ridge Schools require a physical examination current since January 1 of the year the student will enter kindergarten. Students entering the seventh grade will also need to provide proof of the T-dap immunization.
  5. Grades 1-12 only—Provide the name, address, and phone number of the school(s) where your child previously attended or provide report cards or withdrawal forms.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, K-12 Tagged With: Jefferson Middle School, Larissa Henderson, middle school orientation, Oak Ridge Schools, Oak Ridge Schools Pupil Services Department, orientation, registration, Robertsville Middle School

More than 55 runners compete in Oak Ridge Schools Stomp Out Tobacco 5k

Posted at 2:26 am June 8, 2017
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More than 55 runners from Oak Ridge and Morgan, Roane, Anderson, and Knox counties competed in the Third Annual Oak Ridge Schools STOMP OUT Tobacco 5k on Saturday, May 20, 2017. (Submitted photo)

More than 55 runners from Oak Ridge and Morgan, Roane, Anderson, and Knox counties competed in the Third Annual Oak Ridge Schools STOMP OUT Tobacco 5k on Saturday, May 20, 2017. (Submitted photo)

 

More than 55 runners from Oak Ridge and Morgan, Roane, Anderson, and Knox counties competed in the Third Annual Oak Ridge Schools STOMP OUT Tobacco 5k on Saturday, May 20. The focus of the event was to encourage physical activity throughout the community while raising awareness to the dangers of tobacco use, a press release said.

Jacob Price of Oak Ridge was the first place male overall winner with a time of 21:24.9. The female overall winner was Amanda Seal of Knoxville with a time of 25:09.9.

The 5k took place on the Grove Center Course that started at Randolph Road. ASAP of Anderson County and Premiere Martial Arts set up at the registration site to provide information regarding their agencies. Breakfast items and water were provided by Oak Ridge Schools Coordinated School Health partnership with Anderson County Health Department. Chick-Fil-A was also on site to provide fruit cups to the first 50 participants to cross the finish line. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, Front Page News, Health, K-12, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Amanda Seal, Anderson County Health Department, ASAP of Anderson County, Jacob Price, Oak Ridge Schools, Oak Ridge Schools Coordinated School Health, Oak Ridge Track Club, Premiere Martial Arts, Stomp Out Tobacco 5k

Melody Guo earns perfect score in National French Contest

Posted at 2:15 am June 8, 2017
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Melody Guo, a ninth grade French 2 Honors student at Oak Ridge High School, is a platinum winner in the 2017 National French Contest. (Submitted photo)

Melody Guo, a ninth grade French 2 Honors student at Oak Ridge High School, is a platinum winner in the 2017 National French Contest. (Submitted photo)

 

Melody Guo, a ninth grade French 2 Honors student at Oak Ridge High School, is a platinum winner in the 2017 National French Contest.

The National French Contest is known as LeGrand Concours. It is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French, and it is open to all students of French in grades 1-12 all 50 states and abroad. Students take a written test and compete against students with similar educational background for prizes.

Platinum is the highest award in LeGrand Concours. Guo earned the top score in the nation in her respective level 2A French. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Education, K-12 Tagged With: American Association of Teachers of French, French, Leah Bailey, LeGrand Concours, Melody Guo, National French Contest, Oak Ridge High School

Education Foundation book project will celebrate 75th anniversary of Oak Ridge Schools

Posted at 7:52 pm June 7, 2017
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Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation has a kick-off meeting with Anchor Authors in April 2017. Pictured above is Jessica Steed, standing, and ORPSEF Board Member Benita Albert. (Submitted photo)

Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation has a kick-off meeting with Anchor Authors in April 2017. Pictured above is Jessica Steed, standing, and ORPSEF Board Member Benita Albert. (Submitted photo)

 

The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation is planning a special book project to celebrate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Oak Ridge Schools. The book will be a collection of memories as told by teachers and alumni across all classes from 1944-2018. The Foundation has identified people to serve as anchor authors for each of the 75 classes. Anchor authors have the option to share their memories, and they will help collect memories from classmates. Each class will submit two to three pages for publication in the book.

“This is a timely project to still be able to tell first-hand stories from the early beginnings and to cross-pollinate and historically savor and preserve the collected experiences from the first 75 years,” said Benita Albert, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation board member.

Albert, a retired math teacher, has found the project to be very rewarding while interviewing alumni and researching stories from the earliest years, a press release said.

The Foundation’s Board approved the special project at its March board meeting. A kickoff meeting was hosted by the Foundation for all anchor authors in April. A few stories have already been submitted and many others are in the works. It is anticipated that the book will be about 250 pages long. In an effort to conserve any unpublished stories, the Foundation will offer a virtual archive where those stories can be accessed. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: 75th anniversary, 75th anniversary book, Barry Stephenson, Benita Albert, Education Foundation book project, Jessica Steed, Jim Dodson, Keys Fillauer, Oak Ridge Board of Education, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, Oak Ridge Schools, ORPSEF

Roane State to host information sessions for adults interesting in going back to school

Posted at 3:21 pm June 7, 2017
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Adults thinking about returning to college or enrolling for the first time can get any questions they may have answered during three upcoming meetings at Roane State Community College.

Adult learner information sessions will be Thursday, June 15, and Wednesday, July 19, in the City Room of Roane State’s Coffey-McNally Building on the college’s Oak Ridge campus.

Another session on Thursday, July 13, will be in the Raider Room in the Dunbar Building on main campus in Harriman.

All of the sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m., and they are free. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: adult learners, adult learning, Bill Haslam, Jim McDaniel, last-dollar scholarship, Roane State, Roane State Community College, Tennessee Reconnect, Tennessee Reconnect Act

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