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Mason, Coffey receive 2014 Muddy Boot Awards

Posted at 10:30 pm December 14, 2014
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Thom Mason and David Coffey

Thom Mason, left, and David Coffey, right (Photo courtesy East Tennessee Economic Council)

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Two titans of East Tennessee’s business community were honored Friday with the Muddy Boot Award, given by the East Tennessee Economic Council in an ongoing tribute to individuals who through their work and activities build a better community.

This year’s honorees were Thom Mason, director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and leader of other  state and local organizations, and David Coffey, a serial entrepreneur, past member of the Tennessee General Assembly, and a leader in promoting better education in the state.

ETEC also presented two Postma Young Professional Medals. Betsy Prine, a vice president of Gilmartin Engineering Services, and Cortney Piper, principal of Piper Communications, received the medals. The Economic Council’s annual celebratory event was keynoted by Tennessee Commissioner of Finance and Administration Larry Martin. University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro and Pete Craven also participated, with the event chaired by Bonnie Carroll of Information International Associates. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Education, Government, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Betsy Prine, Bonnie Carroll, Cortney Piper, David Coffey, East Tennessee, East Tennessee Economic Council, ETEC, Gilmartin Engineering Services, Innovation Valley, Jim Campbell, Joe DiPietro, Larry Martin, Muddy Boot Award, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation, ORNL, Pete Craven, Piper Communications, Postma Young Professional Medal, Tennessee General Assembly, Thom Mason

Reminder: Clinton, Oak Ridge Christmas parades tonight

Posted at 12:24 pm December 13, 2014
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Clinton Christmas Parade First Place

A float by Second Baptist Church featuring a large sleigh and reindeer won first place in the Dec. 1, 2012, Christmas parade in Clinton. (File photo courtesy of Janet Hawkins)

 

The Oak Ridge and Clinton Christmas parades are both scheduled to start at 6 p.m. today (Saturday, December 13).

The Clinton parade is organized by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce. Floats and parade vehicles will follow a route from the old train depot on Market Street through Historic Downtown Clinton, then left on North Main and continue on just past the Anderson County Courthouse, and make a right onto West Broad Street.

Several downtown area streets will be closed during the parade activity. If you are planning to travel through Clinton on Saturday evening, your best option would be to stay on the four lane Charles G. Seivers Boulevard. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Community, Slider Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Christmas parade, Clinton, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce

Apply for literacy grants from Altrusa, Breakfast Rotary by Dec. 31

Posted at 12:33 pm December 12, 2014
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There is a December 31 deadline for grant applications for work that will improve literacy in Oak Ridge and Anderson and Roane counties.

The application deadline was announced this week by Altrusa International of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club. Applications and award criteria may be found on the Altrusa International website at www.oakridge.altrusa.org/What-We-Do/Literacy.aspx or the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club website at www.orbrc.org.

“Lack of literacy skills continues to be a serious problem in the lives of many of our East Tennessee neighbors and for many throughout the world,” a press release said. “Non-readers and below-grade readers cannot realize their full potential in life, which in turn adversely affects our local and national economies and society in general.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Clubs, Community, Education, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: Altrusa International of Oak Ridge, Anderson, Austin Lance, grant applications, Judy Trimble, literacy, literacy grant, literacy luncheon, Lunch-4-Literacy, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club, Roane

Oak Ridge Christmas Parade on Saturday

Posted at 10:34 am December 12, 2014
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Santa in Oak Ridge Christmas Parade

Santa Claus and helpers ride on an Oak Ridge fire truck during the 2013 Christmas Parade. (File photo by D. Ray Smith)

 

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade starts at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 13. More than 100 entries have registered to participate.

The parade will start at Corporate Center on the corner of Lafayette and Laboratory Road. From there, the parade will travel down Lafayette to the Oak Ridge Turnpike. It will continue west on the Turnpike to Oak Ridge High School. The judge’s stand will be located in front of the Chamber. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Top Stories Tagged With: Christmas parade, Greta Ownby, Kerbela Temple Shriners, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge Fire Department, Oak Ridge High School Wildband, Oak Ridge Turnpike, SARG

Holiday Hike on Cedar Hill Greenway on Saturday

Posted at 10:29 am December 12, 2014
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The City of Oak Ridge Wellness Committee is leading a Holiday Hike on Cedar Hill Greenway on Saturday.

Hikers will walk a 2.5-mile loop. The hike starts at Cedar Hill Park at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

City employee Daniel McFee said it’s about a 1.5-hour hike, and it’s open to the public.

McFee said the hike would probably be rated beginner to moderate. It has varying terrain on a mostly single-track trail. There are some hills, but they’re not real bad, McFee said.

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Recreation, Sports Tagged With: Cedar Hill Greenway, City of Oak Ridge Wellness Committee, Daniel McFee, hike, Holiday Hike

Fantastic Friday: Save 50 percent on solid black pets

Posted at 10:15 am December 12, 2014
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Pet of the Day: Jetty Black

My name is Jetty Black, and I am one sweet lady.

I am six years old and currently in foster care. Just call the shelter to set up a meet-and-greet.

Every Friday, all solid black pets are 50 percent off, so call about me! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Fantastic Friday, Jetty Black, Oak Ridge Animal Shelter, Pet of the Day

Y-12 retirees plan benefits protest at DOE Oak Ridge Office on Thursday

Posted at 12:11 am December 11, 2014
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Y-12 Benefits Protest Becky Montgomery

Protesters object Thursday afternoon (December 4) to changes to health insurance benefits announced at the Y-12 National Security Complex in October. At center is Becky Montgomery, who retired from Y-12 in June after 35 years. The demonstrators have planned a second protest on Thursday, December 11, at or near the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office on Administration Road.

 

Retirees from the Y-12 National Security Complex plan to protest changes to their health insurance benefits in Oak Ridge on Thursday.

It’s the second protest for the retirees, who object to changes scheduled to go into effect under the new Y-12 contractor, Consolidated Nuclear Security, on January 1.

The protest is scheduled from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, December 11, at or near the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Office on Administration Road. [Read more…]

Filed Under: National Nuclear Security Administration, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: benefits, health insurance benefits, Oak Ridge Office, protest, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex, Y-12 retirees

Anderson County woman dies in crash on Lake City Highway

Posted at 11:15 am December 10, 2014
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Information from WYSH Radio

An Anderson County woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Lake City Highway Tuesday morning, authorities said.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 71-year-old Marianna Pearson of Clinton had been headed south in a Mazda 626 at around 9 a.m. Tuesday when she lost control of the car while negotiating a right-hand curve near Pumphouse Lane. The car went off the left side of the road and struck an embankment.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Filed Under: Anderson County, Police and Fire, Tennessee, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County, crash, Lake City Highway, Marianna Pearson, Pumphouse Lane, Tennessee Highway Patrol

Sheriff: 25 indicted on drug charges

Posted at 10:36 am December 10, 2014
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Paul White

Paul White

Note: This story was updated at 11:45 a.m.

Twenty-five people were indicted on drug-related charges by an Anderson County Grand Jury in November after investigations by the Sheriff’s Special Operations Unit, authorities said Wednesday.

Deputies have been out making arrests on these indictments while also continuing investigations on related drug activity, Anderson County Sheriff Paul White said in a Wednesday morning press release.

The drug investigations were conducted during the last few months. White said the indictments were for the manufacture, sales, delivery, or possession of illegal drugs, and those indicted either sold to undercover agents or possessed drugs for resale.

“These indictments primarily include charges resulting from sale or possession for resale of prescription or legend drugs, as well as marijuana and methamphetamine-related offenses,” White said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: 7th Judicial District Crime Task Force, Anderson County grand jury, Anderson County Sheriff's Department, Clinton Police Department, District Attorney General’s Office, drug activity, drug charges, illegal drugs, investigation, legend drugs, marijuana, methamphetamine, Oak Ridge Police Department, Oliver Springs Police Department, Paul White, prescription drugs, prescription narcotics, Rocky Top Police Department, Special Operations Unit

Robbins named deputy manager of NNSA Production Office

Posted at 1:17 am December 10, 2014
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Teresa M. Robbins

Teresa M. Robbins

Teresa M. Robbins has been named deputy manager for the National Nuclear Security Administration Production Office, or NPO.

In her new role, Robbins is responsible for day-to-day management and tactical execution of NPO activities. NPO is responsible for contract management and technical oversight of the consolidated contract at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge and Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas.

“Ms. Robbins has a wealth of technical and project management experience and excellent personnel management skills,” said Steve Erhart, NPO manager. “She is a great addition to the senior executive team in NNSA.”

Robbins has more than 20 years of experience in nuclear facility operations, engineering, safety analysis, maintenance, and risk analysis within the U.S. Department of Energy complex, a press release said. She previously held several leadership positions at NNSA, where she served as the deputy federal project director for the Uranium Processing Facility project, and more recently as acting senior scientific and technical adviser and then as the acting assistant manager for environment, safety, health, and quality for NPO. [Read more…]

Filed Under: National Nuclear Security Administration, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: consolidated contract, contract management, deputy manager, National Nuclear Security Administration Production Office, NNSA, NNSA Production Office, NPO, nuclear engineering, nuclear facility, Pantex Plant, Steve Erhart, Teresa M. Robbins, U.S. Department of Energy, uranium processing facility, Y-12 National Security Complex

ASAP coalition wins award for work to reduce underage drinking

Posted at 1:03 am December 10, 2014
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ASAP Logo

Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention of Anderson County (ASAP) has won a GOT OUTCOMES! Coalition of Excellence award by the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, or CADCA. ASAP won in the “Milestones Award” category for their efforts to reduce underage drinking rates in the community, a press release said.

Sponsored by CADCA’s National Coalition Institute, the GOT OUTCOMES! Awards give national recognition to coalitions that make a strong case for their contribution to population-level substance outcomes by using an inclusive, data-driven, and comprehensive community problem-solving process. Coalitions complete a competitive and rigorous two-phase application process and are judged by a panel of experts at the federal, state and local levels.

The Milestone category provides newer coalitions—or those with more recently implemented strategies—the opportunity to highlight their contributions toward achieving community-level reductions in one or more substance abuse or substance abuse-related issues, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Front Page News, Government, Honors and Spotlight, Nonprofits, Police and Fire Tagged With: adolescents, alcohol, alcohol sales training, Allies for Substance Abuse Prevention of Anderson County, Arthur T. Dean, ASAP, ASAP coalition, ASAP of Anderson County, CADCA, Coalition of Excellence, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, GOT OUTCOMES!, Milestones Award, National Coalition Institute, ordinances, Stephanie A. Strutner, TopShelf Responsible Beverage Service and Beer Boards, underage drinking, Underage Drinking Task Force

Christmas Sing-Along Concert in Oak Ridge on Sunday

Posted at 12:40 am December 10, 2014
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The public is invited to attend the Oak Ridge Community Band’s Christmas Sing-Along Concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14, at the First Baptist Church. This is a free concert, dress is casual, and there will be refreshments at the conclusion of the program, a press release said.

It said the audience will be given Christmas song books and will have the opportunity to sing familiar Christmas carols accompanied by the band.

In addition, the Community Band will perform several holiday tunes including a medley of Christmas carols in “Celebrate Christmas,” “A Christmas Flourish,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and the traditional holiday favorite “Sleigh Ride.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Entertainment, Front Page News, Music Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Sing-Along Concert, Dale Michaels, Dale Pendley, First Baptist Church, Oak Ridge Community Band

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