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UT Arboretum Society has fall plant sale Saturday

Posted at 6:05 pm October 11, 2013
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University of Tennessee Arboretum Society Plant Sale

The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society’s Fall Plant Sale is Saturday at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge.

The plant sale is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the arboretum, which is at 901 S. Illinois Ave.

“Fall is the ideal time to add plants to the landscape,” a press release said. “Milder temperatures, more dependable rainfall, and the fact that plants are not putting energy into their top growth, but devoting all their resources to developing a stronger root system, will give them a head start in the spring and a much better survival rate.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Community, Education, Top Stories Tagged With: plant sale, University of Tennessee, University of Tennessee Arboretum Society, UT Arboretum, UT Arboretum Society

Oak Ridge deer hunt canceled due to government shutdown

Posted at 2:40 pm October 11, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 2 Comments

Information from WYSH Radio

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has announced that the deer hunt at the Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area scheduled for Oct. 19-20 was canceled as a result of the federal government shutdown.

Earlier this week, U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations began what they call “an orderly shutdown in support of obtaining a safe and secure status.” TWRA said 1,125 hunters had been selected via a lottery system for the hunt. Any fees they paid to participate are non-refundable.

There are two more deer hunts scheduled in November and December, but no decision has been made about them yet. Hunters may contact the Oak Ridge WMA check station on Saturday, Oct. 12, at (865) 576-2380 from 7 a.m. EST until noon. For any additional questions concerning the cancellation, contact the TWRA Region III Office at (931) 484-9571. TWRA will announce how the priority point totals will be handled as soon as a decision has been made.

Filed Under: Government, Recreation, State, Top Stories Tagged With: deer hunt, federal government, government shutdown, hunters, Oak Ridge Operations, Oak Ridge Wildlife Management Area, shutdown, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, TWRA, U.S. Department of Energy

Congressman: House votes to fully fund Y-12 during government shutdown

Posted at 12:09 pm October 11, 2013
By John Huotari 3 Comments

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann

Chuck Fleischmann

Note: This story was last updated at 5:22 p.m.

The federal government remains shut down over a funding dispute, but the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Friday morning that would fully fund the Y-12 National Security Complex and other security functions, Congressman Chuck Fleischmann said.

Fleischmann, a Tennessee Republican whose district includes Oak Ridge, called it a matter of national security. Y-12 is one of the nation’s nuclear weapons plants, but it started an “orderly shutdown” on Monday because Congress has failed to pass a spending bill in the fiscal year that started Oct. 1.

Fleischmann expressed concern about the shutdown in a speech on the House floor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Federal, Government, Top Stories, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, B&W Y-12, Barack Obama, Chuck Fleischmann, Chuck Spencer, Congress, Democrats, federal government, funding, furloughs, individual mandate, medical device tax, National Nuclear Security Administration, nuclear weapons, Obamacare, Republicans, Senate, shutdown, U.S. House of Representatives, Y-12 National Security Complex

Fire Prevention Week: State reminds Tennesseans to prevent kitchen fires

Posted at 11:53 am October 11, 2013
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It’s Fire Prevention Week this week, and from Oct. 6-12 the State Fire Marshal’s Office is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association to remind local residents to “Prevent Kitchen Fires.” During this year’s fire safety campaign, fire departments will be spreading the word about the dangers of kitchen fires—most of which result from unattended cooking—and teaching local residents how to prevent kitchen fires from starting in the first place.

According to the latest NFPA research, cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Two out of every five home fires begin in the kitchen—more than any other place in the home. Many of these fires occur within minutes of residents leaving the kitchen.

“Cooking fires are the second leading cause of fatal fires in Tennessee so far this year,” said State Fire Marshal Julie Mix McPeak. “Fifteen percent of fire victims died from fires caused by cooking. To prevent these tragedies, we must be mindful in the kitchen.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Government, Police and Fire, State, Top Stories Tagged With: cooking, Fire Prevention Week, fire safety, food, Julie Mix McPeak, kitchen fires, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, smoke alarms, State Fire Marshal, State Fire Marshal's Office, stove

Girl Scouts looking for adult volunteers in Anderson County

Posted at 11:41 am October 11, 2013
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With many girls looking for Girl Scout troops to become a part of amid a shortage of adult volunteers, the Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians invites adult volunteers to apply for a role within Anderson County’s network of active troops.

GSCSA reports that there is a waiting list of girls who want to become part of a troop within Anderson County but cannot due to a lack of enough adult volunteers.

“A lot of people don’t know that you don’t have to be the mom of a girl to be a Girl Scout volunteer,” said GSCSA Chief Executive Officer Booth Kammann. “Dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or anyone else looking to help girls in their community to learn and grow within a troop’s many activities and adventures is invited to apply for a volunteer role.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories Tagged With: Anderson County, Booth Kammann, Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians, Girl Scout troop, Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of the USA, volunteers

Methodist church has Oct. 30 fundraising festival for Second Harvest

Posted at 9:12 am October 11, 2013
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Canned Food Labyrinth

Pictured above is a food labyrinth like the one that will be constructed at a Harvest Festival at First United Methodist Church on Oct. 30. (Submitted photo)

A fall festival at the end of this month will raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank.

The annual Harvest Festival is scheduled from 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, on the front lawn of First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge.

Children are encouraged to wear a costume and celebrate with crafts, games, inflatables, and face painting, a press release said.

Second Harvest is East Tennessee’s local food bank. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Nonprofits, Top Stories Tagged With: auction, First UMC, First United Methodist Church, food bank, food labyrinth, fundraiser, Harvest Festival, Kate Nintcheu, Second Harvest, Second Harvest Food Bank

Video: Kroger Marketplace blasting

Posted at 10:40 pm October 10, 2013
By John Huotari 6 Comments

Filed Under: Business, Oak Ridge, Top Stories, Videos Tagged With: blasting, construction site, Kroger Marketplace

Blasting at Kroger Marketplace site continues Monday, Thursday

Posted at 10:30 pm October 10, 2013
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Kroger Marketplace Building Construction

Building construction has started at the new Kroger Marketplace shopping center, and blasting at the site is scheduled to continue next week.

Building construction has started at the new Kroger Marketplace shopping center, and blasting at the site is scheduled to continue next week.

The blasting started this week in short sessions that lasted a few minutes each on Monday and Thursday afternoons.

The blasting is expected to continue next week at 2 p.m. Monday and Thursday, a city press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: blasting, construction, construction site, Illinois Avenue, Kroger, Kroger Marketplace, Oak Ridge Fire Department, Oak Ridge Police Department, Oak Ridge Turnpike

Roane State receives Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant

Posted at 3:01 pm October 10, 2013
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Roane State Community College Harriman Campus

Roane State Community College has received a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to offer more classes that help adults earn their high school equivalency diplomas. Pictured above is the college’s main campus in Harriman. (Photo courtesy RSCC)

Roane State Community College received a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to offer more classes that help adults earn their high school equivalency diplomas.

The $8,000 grant will be used to assist with the cost of instructors, supplies, and instructional materials.

“We very much appreciate the support of the Dollar General Literacy Foundation,” said Melissa Browder, Roane County Adult Education supervisor. “Their contribution allows us to offer adults a path to a high school diploma, an accomplishment which can lead to better career opportunities and open the door for adults to continue their education.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: continuing education, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, grant, high school diploma, high school equivalency diplomas, literacy, Luminary United Methodist Church, Melissa Browder, Oliver Springs Housing Authority, Rick Dreiling, Roane County Adult Education, Roane County Literacy Council, Roane State Community College, Tennessee Career Center, Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Oak Ridge fire chief to discuss risks, smoke alarms, exit plans

Posted at 2:27 pm October 10, 2013
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 1 Comment

Darryl Kerley

Darryl Kerley

Oak Ridge Fire Department Chief Darryl Kerley will discuss at-risk populations and the importance of smoke alarms and exit plans during a meeting this evening.

It’s the monthly meeting of the Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association, and it starts at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Midtown Community Center. The public is invited.

Kerley will talk about the city’s aging population being somewhat “at risk” and the importance of smoke alarms, exit plans, and personal information forms for residents with special needs at home during an emergency. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: at-risk, Darryl Kerley, exit plans, fire deaths, Midtown Community Center, Oak Ridge Fire Department, Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association, ORFD, personal information forms, smoke alarms

Choral concert at ORUUC tonight celebrates National Coming Out Day

Posted at 1:39 pm October 10, 2013
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In celebration of National Coming Out Day, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church will present a choral concert headlined by the Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Freddie Brabson. The concert is at 7 p.m. today at ORUUC. Tickets are $5.

Proceeds will go to the Gay/Straight Alliance at Oak Ridge High School. ORUUC is located at 1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike.

There will also be featured performances by musicians from other area Unitarian Universalist churches, including the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church choir, the new Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship choir, ORUUC’s own Mighty Choir, as well as musical selections from members of The Westside Unitarian Universalist Church. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Churches, Community, Music, Top Stories Tagged With: bisexual, choir, choral concert, Foothills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Freddie Brabson, gay, Gay/Straight Alliance, Knoxville Gay Men's Chorus, lesbian, LGBT, Mighty Choir, National Coming Out Day, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, ORUUC, Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, The Westside Unitarian Universalist Church, transgender

UT study finds climate change threatens North American turtle habitat

Posted at 11:29 am October 10, 2013
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Eastern Box Turtle

A Terrapene carolina, or eastern box turtle, near Lake Poinsett, Ark., in 2013. (Photo by Beth A. Reinke)

KNOXVILLE—Although a turtle’s home may be on its back, some North American turtles face an uncertain future as a warming climate threatens to reduce their suitable habitat.

A new study conducted at the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville reconstructs the effects of past climate changes on 59 species of North American turtles and finds that the centers of the turtles’ ranges shifted an average of 45 miles for each degree of warming or cooling. While some species were able to find widespread suitable climate, other species, many of which today are endangered, were left with only minimal habitat.

Species in temperate forests and grasslands, deserts and lake systems, primarily in the central and eastern United States, were more affected by climate change than species along the Pacific Coast, in the mountain highlands of the western United States and Mexico, and in the tropics, according to the study, published in the journal PLOS ONE. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Top Stories Tagged With: climate change, cooling, David Polly, Dennis Rodder, habitat, indictment, International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN, Leibniz-Institute for Terrestrial Biodiversity Research, Michelle Lawing, National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, National Science Foundation, NIMBioS, North America, PLOS ONE, Red List, tortoises, turtle, turtle habitat, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, University of Tennessee, UT, warming, Zoologisches Forschungsmuseum Alexander Koenig

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