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  • Kick butts on Nov. 21

    Nov. 21 marks the 2013 Great American Smokeout — and the Roane County Health Department encourages smokers to use the occasion to either make a plan to quit, or plan in advance and quit smoking that day.

    “By quitting – even for one day – smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing the risk of cancer and diseases related to smoking such as emphysema and COPD,” said Donna Raines, public health educator at Roane County Health Department.

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  • Kingston fall ’13 decoration winners

    Kingston Parks and Recreation Department recently announced winners of its 2013 fall/Halloween decorating contest.

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  • Take time Saturday to look at the stars

    The public is welcome to attend an evening of astronomy lectures and lunar viewing at Roane State Community College’s Tamke-Allan Observatory on Nov. 16.

    The gate will open at 7:30 p.m.

    Highlights will include a general astronomy presentation at 8 p.m., followed by lectures on what can be seen on the moon.

    “We’ll also hear about solar ‘killer’ events, getting ready for a full discussion on Jan. 18,” said David Fields, Tamke-Allan director.

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  • Meet The Bridge Hall-of-Famers

    The Bridge at Rockwood recently honored residents, staff and community members inducted into the facility’s ninth annual Hall of Fame earlier this month.

    Inductees include:

    • Vera “Billie” Meadows for her personal achievements and entrepreneurship.

    • Wayne Earl Swicegood for distinguished military service and volunteerism.

    • Staff member Kaye Howard for volunteerism.

    • Community member Gail Lyke for public service and volunteerism.

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  • Energy grants offered

    Tennessee is planning a third offering of the Clean Tennessee Energy Grants to fund energy efficiency projects for municipal governments, county governments, utility districts and other similar entities across the state.

    The state plans to make $1.9 million available for the grants.

    “Increasing Tennessee’s energy efficiency will help us be even better stewards of both taxpayer dollars and our environment,” said Gov. Bill Haslam.

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  • CONTACT to mark 40 years of listening

    For 40 years, volunteers with CONTACT Care Line have provided a listening ear to East Tennesseans in crisis, and the Oak Ridge-based nonprofit is welcoming the public to an evening of Bluegrass music to celebrate its milestone anniversary.

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  • Merry TubaChristmas! 25 years of tubists playing in Harriman

     The Babahatchie Community Band will present Harriman’s 25th annual Merry TubaChristmas concert at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 7 in Harriman High School’s James M. Williamson Auditorium.

    Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with rehearsal at 10.

    The tuba/euphonium choir under the direction of Sande MacMorran will perform carols and songs of Christmas.

    Tuba/sousaphone and euphonium/baritone players of all degrees of ability are welcome to participate in this event.

    Call Dr. Joseph Williams at 882-3446 for details.

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  • It's baaaaaack! Rockwood Tour of Homes returns after a year respite

    After taking a break, the Rockwood Christmas Tour of Homes returns this year energized and ready to resume its place among Roane County’s holiday traditions.

    Experience the magic of Christmas during the tour in picturesque Rockwood, nestled at the foot of Mount Roosevelt.

    This year’s event, from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 7-8, will showcase historic homes along with holiday music, a scavenger hunt, holiday fare and shopping for unique gifts.

    One of the homes featured this year is the century-old Jack Tarwater House.

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  • RCHS alum pens 2nd book

    Steven V. Taylor’s latest book, “Dear Earthlings,” was recently released and is now available on Amazon.com in Kindle and printed versions.

    Taylor, a 1969 graduate of Roane County High School, Kingston, wrote his latest book for those left behind after the return of Jesus and based on years of biblical and scientific research and spiritual guidance.

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  • Info on health care reform to be available at OR open house

    An open house to provide information about the Affordable Care Act will be will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16 in Grace Lutheran Church at 131 W. Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge.

    Anyone who is interested in learning more about the new health care act — and especially those who need to buy health insurance in the new Marketplace — is welcome to attend this educational event.

    Those attending will be able to access both printed information and computers to get online resources.

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