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Shutdown: ORNL FCU offers furlough loans to members who are federal employees

Posted at 12:30 pm January 19, 2019
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ORNL Federal Credit Union has created a loan program to help members who are federal employees and not receiving a paycheck due to the partial shutdown of the federal government.

The Furlough Assistance Loan Program offers affected members the opportunity to apply for an unsecured loan at 0 percent interest for the first six months and 3 percent interest for the rest of the term, a press release said.

“The special rate is available to ORNL FCU members who meet specific qualifications, including very limited underwriting requirements,” the press release said. “It offers a maximum term of 48 months, members can take up to 90 days to make their first payment, and the limit is based on the furloughed employee’s income.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Colin Anderson, federal government, Furlough Assistance Loan Program, furlough loan, loan, ORNL Federal Credit Union, partial shutdown

Blossom Center wins $10,000 grant from ORNL FCU

Posted at 10:51 pm September 26, 2018
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Photos by Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence

Photos by Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence

 

Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence of Oak Ridge is one of seven nonprofit organizations to receive $10,000 grants from ORNL Federal Credit Union.

Here is a press release announcing the grants:

Since August 6, 1948, ORNL Federal Credit Union has been a trusted financial cooperative for members, and the East Tennessee community. To celebrate its 70 year history, the Credit Union recently offered its members the opportunity to nominate worthy nonprofit organizations to receive one of seven $10,000 grants through a $70,000 Community Giveback and Investment opportunity.

The following organizations were selected to each receive a $10,000 grant:

Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence

By providing a sliding tuition scale based on income, the Oak Ridge-based Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence provides day care, after school care, and pre-school programs for low-income families for children from ages 12 months to 13 years old. Their programs include healthy meals, educational activities including STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) programs, and play time. The center is open each day from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. to accommodate parents with varying work schedules. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: Blossom Center for Childhood Excellence, grant, Knoxville Dream Center, Knoxville Pays it Forward, ORNL Federal Credit Union, Sertoma Center, Smoky Mountain Service Dogs, Sunshine Ambassadors, Youth Outreach STEM (YO! STEM)

Pre-Festival tonight: WDVX live broadcast with Ridge City Ramblers

Posted at 9:44 am June 4, 2018
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Ridge City Ramblers

Ridge City Ramblers

 

A live radio broadcast show in Oak Ridge tonight will feature Ridge City Ramblers and Kukuly and Gypsy Fuego. It’s a pre-festival event for the Secret City Festival this weekend.

Ridge City Ramblers plays bluegrass, and Kukuly and Gypsy Fuego plays gypsy jazz, according to WDVX 89.9 FM, a listener-supported radio station that will broadcast the show live.

The concert is this evening (Monday, June 4). The music is scheduled to start at 6 p.m., according to WDVX and ORNL Federal Credit Union, which is presenting the show.

It’s the first in a series of free summer concerts in Oak Ridge called the “Summer Sessions” and presented by ORNL Federal Credit Union. Performers will include bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. Future concerts will be held on the following Saturdays: July 21, August 18, September 8, and October 6. All concerts will be held outdoors at the pavilion in Alvin K. Bissell Park at 1401 Oak Ridge Turnpike in Oak Ridge. They are free. The full lineup can be found on ORNL FCU’s Facebook page or at ornlfcu.com/summer-sessions. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Community, Entertainment, Food, Movies, Music, Slider Tagged With: Alvin K. Bissell Park, Battle of the Bands, Children's Movie Night, Dennis DeYoung and the Music of Styx, Janelle Arthur, Kukuly and Gypsy Fuego, Little River Band, Oak Ridge, ORNL Federal Credit Union, Ridge City Ramblers, Secret City Festival, Summer Sessions, The Band Legacy, WDVX

Countryside Tire and Auto gives car to Emory Valley Center at ribbon-cutting

Posted at 10:25 am February 6, 2017
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Business owners; city, county, and chamber of commerce officials; and others attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Countryside Tire and Auto Service on South Rutgers Avenue on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Countryside Tire and Auto Service gave a car to Emory Valley Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new shop on South Rutgers Avenue on Friday.

The car is a brown-and-black 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The gift includes 12 months of repair and maintenance.

Goodyear Tires donated tires for the vehicle, and Advance Auto Parts donated parts, said Jeff Cheek, who owns Countryside Tire and Auto Service with his wife Marilyn.

Chris Levesque, who has worked at Countryside Tire and Auto Service for about three years, is an Emory Valley Center client. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: Advance Auto Parts, Chris Levesque, City of Oak Ridge, Countryside Tire and Auto Service, Emory Valley Center, Goodyear Tires, Janet Wood, Jeff Cheek, Main Street—Oak Ridge, Marilyn Cheek, Oak Ridge Mall, ORNL Federal Credit Union, The Keeping Room, TNBank, Tom Beehan

Oak Ridge Civic Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’ next weekend

Posted at 5:42 pm November 13, 2016
By Christy Rickman Leave a Comment

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The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present “The Nutcracker” next weekend, November 19 and 20, 2016. (Photo by ORCBA)

The Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association will present Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” next weekend, November 19 and 20. The performances will be at the Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center.

Directed by Molly Koon Quist, “The Nutcracker” offers artistic entertainment for family members of all ages, a press release said. The feature shows will include the added value of the University of Tennessee Chamber Orchestra and Farragut High School Advanced Chorus, a press release said.

“We are thrilled to showcase our talented dancers in such a classic ballet for the Oak Ridge community,” said Christy Rickman, president of ORCBA.

Courtney Walker and Fancisco Aguilar of the Georgia Ballet as well as Grant Howard as the Russian Soloist will join the talented cast from East Tennessee. Frank Murphy of Classic Hits 93.1 will also make a guest appearance, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Dancing, Entertainment, Front Page News Tagged With: 91.9 FM WUOT, Arts Council of Oak Ridge, Christy Rickman, Courtney Walker, Dance Centre, Downtown Digital USA, Fancisco Aguilar, Farragut High School Advanced Chorus, Frank Murphy, Georgia Ballet, Grant Howard, Molly Koon Quist, Mott's Floral Design, Oak Ridge Civic Ballet Association, Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge High School Performing Arts Center, ORCBA, ORNL Federal Credit Union, Penny 4 Arts, Realty Executives, Scripps, Second Harvest Foodbank, Tennessee Arts Commission, The Ferrell Shop, The Nutcrakcer, University of Tennessee Chamber Orchestra

Help local families through Dine & Donate on Monday, August 8

Posted at 9:28 pm August 7, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Burchfield's and Ray and Fanny Smith

ADFAC board member Ray Smith, along with his wife Fanny, enjoy a meal at Burchfield’s, located inside Doubletree Hotel in Oak Ridge. Burchfield’s is one of only two Dine & Donate restaurants open during breakfast, lunch, and dinner hours—making any time on Monday, August 8, a great time to support ADFAC and Burchfield’s! (Submitted photo)

 

On Monday, August 8, 10 restaurant locations throughout Anderson County will donate a portion of their sales to support Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, or ADFAC. The event, Dine & Donate, happens on the second Monday of each month.

“Dine & Donate is a very important fundraiser for ADFAC,” said Cande Seay, Dine & Donate chair. “It always gladdens my heart to see friends and family dine out on second Mondays—enjoying meals together and helping ADFAC!”

Participating restaurants on Monday, August 8, are:

  • Burchfield’s in Oak Ridge
  • Hoskins in Clinton
  • Mediterranean Delight in Oak Ridge
  • Popeyes in Oak Ridge
  • Razzleberry’s in Oak Ridge
  • Subway locations in Clinton (both), west Oak Ridge (Four Oaks Center), Oliver Springs, and Rocky Top

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Front Page News, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Top Stories Tagged With: ADFAC, Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, Burchfield's, Cande Seay, Dine & Donate, Enrichment Federal Credit Union, Hoskins, J&M's Butcher Shop, Leidos, Mediterranean Delight, ORNL Federal Credit Union, Popeyes, Randy McFarland—State Farm Agent, Ray Smith, Razzleberry’s, Subway, UT-Battelle

Two cars crash into homes, one into brick landscaping wall

Posted at 1:32 pm April 26, 2016
By John Huotari 5 Comments

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No one was injured when a Buick LeSabre crashed into the laundry room of a home at 104 Everest Circle at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

Two vehicles hit two homes in Oak Ridge in the past week, and one car crashed into a brick landscaping wall at the new drive-through at ORNL Federal Credit Union.

In the most recent crash, a four-door Buick LeSabre crashed into the laundry room of a home at 104 Everest Circle at about 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

No one was in the laundry room at the time, and no one was injured, authorities said. A dog and cat in the house were also reported to be okay, according to a neighbor.

The cause of the single-vehicle crash had not been determined. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Police and Fire, Slider Tagged With: Austin Keathley, crash, Darrell Mull, Duane Craig, Everest Circle, Jordan Alcorn, Oak Ridge Fire Department, Oak Ridge Police Department, ORNL FCU, ORNL Federal Credit Union, ORPD, Ray Burney, West Outer Drive

ORPD investigating ‘skimmer’ found at credit union ATM

Posted at 11:47 am April 19, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff 2 Comments

ORPD Pic of ATM Skimmer

The Oak Ridge Police Department is investigating a case where a “skimmer” was found attached to an ATM at the ORNL Federal Credit Union on South Illinois Avenue. (Photo by ORPD)

 

The Oak Ridge Police Department is investigating a case where a “skimmer” was found attached to an ATM at the ORNL Federal Credit Union on South Illinois Avenue on Sunday, authorities said.

A “skimmer” is an unauthorized device that is attached to the credit/debit card slot on an ATM, or automated teller machine, to fraudulently capture customers’ account information, the ORPD said.

The Oak Ridge Police Department recommends that consumers exercise caution when using ATMs. If you notice anything unusual about the ATM, contact the bank or credit union that operates the ATM, the ORPD said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, Police and Fire, Top Stories Tagged With: ATM, Oak Ridge Police Department, ORNL Federal Credit Union, skimmer

ORNL Federal Credit Union opens new Oak Ridge branch

Posted at 2:04 pm February 17, 2016
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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Local officials and executives celebrate the new Oak Ridge branch of ORNL Federal Credit Union with a ribbon-cutting on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. (Photo by John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today)

 

The new Oak Ridge branch of ORNL Federal Credit Union opened Tuesday. Officials and executives celebrated with a ribbon-cutting on Monday.

It’s the new main Oak Ridge branch, and it’s at 215 South Rutgers Avenue. That’s where ORNL Federal Credit Union had its original headquarters, right next to where the current headquarters are.

The main Oak Ridge branch was in the current headquarters building until this week.

The new branch building has extended drive-through hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday (lobby will close at noon).

“This is a great addition to our community,” Oak Ridge Mayor Warren Gooch said at Monday’s ribbon-cutting. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Slider Tagged With: ATM, automated teller machine, Colin Anderson, headquarters building, interactive teller machine, ITM, Marcy Catron, Oak Ridge Branch, ORNL Federal Credit Union, ribbon-cutting, South Rutgers Avenue, Warren Gooch

Free Community Shred Day in Oak Ridge, Alcoa on Saturday

Posted at 11:23 am August 7, 2015
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

ORNL Federal Credit Union will team up once again with Shred Company for a Community Shred Day on Saturday, August 8. Shred Day is scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon at both the Alcoa and Oak Ridge main branches of ORNL FCU.

ORNL Federal Credit Union members, as well as the public, are invited to bring any unwanted documents, especially ones containing personal information, to one of the Community Shred Day locations and have it safely and securely destroyed at no charge. A maximum of four boxes/bags per person will be accepted.

ORNL FCU’s Alcoa Branch is located at 103 Hamilton Crossing Drive. The Oak Ridge Main Branch is located at 221 South Rutgers Avenue. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Alcoa, Community Shred Day, Oak Ridge, ORNL FCU, ORNL Federal Credit Union, Shred Company, Shred Day

ORNL FCU names new vice president of investment services

Posted at 1:32 pm July 4, 2015
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Alex Minge

Alex Minge

Alex Minge has been appointed vice president of investment services for ORNL Federal Credit Union.

In this role, Minge will be responsible for managing and overseeing all of ORNL FCU’s non-deposit investment products for its members. He will also mentor, develop, and establish accountability with staff “to ensure the Credit Union’s investment-focused client experience standards are being met and are consistent,” a press release said.

“Alex’s wealth of knowledge and diverse background will enable him to truly help our members pursue their long-term goals through comprehensive, individualized planning,” said Janita Clausell, chief member experience officer. “It’s yet another step in ORNL FCU’s commitment to delivering superior value to our members.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge Tagged With: Alex Minge, investment services, Janita Clausell, ORNL FCU, ORNL Federal Credit Union

Construction on ORNL FCU branch on Rutgers could start this month

Posted at 8:26 am June 10, 2015
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

ORNL FCU Colin Anderson and Marcy Catron

Colin Anderson, ORNL Federal Credit Union senior vice president and chief financial officer, discusses the new Oak Ridge branch on South Rutgers Avenue during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday. Also pictured is board chair Marcy Catron.

 

Construction could start this month on an ORNL Federal Credit Union branch on South Rutgers Avenue, and the building could be complete by the end of the year, officials said.

The new branch will at the same site as the original main Oak Ridge branch. The branch will move from its current location next door at the ORNL Federal Credit Union headquarters building, which is also on Rutgers Avenue.

The estimated cost of the 5,000-square-foot branch at 215 South Rutgers Avenue is $4.5 million. Some materials from the original office will be used in the new building.

“This branch represents a multi-million-dollar vote of confidence in Oak Ridge,” said acting chief executive officer Colin Anderson, ORNL FCU senior vice president and chief financial officer. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Business, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Slider, Top Stories Tagged With: Colin Anderson, CU Community LLC, interactive teller machine, ITM, Main Street—Oak Ridge, Marcy Catron, Mark Watson, Melinda Hillman, Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge Mall, ORNL FCU, ORNL Federal Credit Union, regional center, Rutgers Avenue, South Rutgers Avenue, Tommy Smith, Warren Gooch

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