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This is the time of year when we often have an interval of balmy, sunny weather known as Indian summer.

Inquiries as to the origin of this name bring out a remarkable variety of explanations.

One is that this lovely time of year, often referred to as St. Martin’s summer or Martinmass in England, had its name changed to Indian summer by the same New England Puritans who objected to Christmas because the English name sounded “popish,” or Catholic.

The Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association’s next membership and public meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 in Midtown Community Center at 102 Robertsville Road, Oak Ridge.

Karen Doughty, U.S. Department of Energy Environmental Management, will present a status update of the K-25 historic preservation initiative.

Doughty is responsible for the project management oversight and will review the status of the project. The request for proposals have been received and are being evaluated. There were nine pre-qualified bidders.

Fraternal Order of Eagles 3429 President Wes Goss presents a $1,146 check to Steve Johnson of Open Doors Tennessee.

The money was raised during a University of Tennessee Volunteers tailgate party.

Open Doors of Tennessee, which is located in Kingston, is committed to providing opportunities, resources, information, programs and support for families of individuals with disabilities and childhood cancer.

Distribution for the 19th annual Coats for the Cold campaign will begin at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at Rockwood Walmart Supercenter.

Coats collected for the campaign will be distributed at no cost to those in need of warm winter wear.

Roane County Road Superintendent Dennis Ferguson began the effort as state representative.

“Roane County is always really good at coming out and helping those in need,” Ferguson said.

“Nothing is better than keeping somebody warm,” he added.