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  • Look Back: A Little Something From Our Files From the Week of April 27

    25 Years Ago
    For the first time in its history, the University of Tennessee has adopted a single logotype for uniform use by all campuses and units. The logo graphically represents the letters “UT” and the outline of the state of Tennessee to visually emphasize the link between the university and the entire state.

    10 Years Ago

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  • Vets, military ride free on Armed Forces Day

    Southern Appalachia Railway Museum will offer free train rides to any current or former military personnel on Armed Services Day, May 21.

    National Guard, Reserves
    and veterans are included in the offer to ride free aboard the Secret City Scenic Excursion Train.

    Any form of proof of service will be accepted to get a ticket, including discharge papers, military identification card, American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars card or an item of uniform.

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  • The Garden Gate: Gardening's history well recorded

    By Ellen Probert Williamson

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  • Diabetes association plans Family Link Day in Oak Ridge

    Families of children with diabetes are encouraged to attend the American Diabetes Association’s Family Link Day this weekend.

    The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m. April 30 in the American Museum of Science and Energy, Oak Ridge.

    Highlights of the day include adult-time discussions led by registered nurse Cathy Van Ostrand.  

    There will also be a “kid time” museum tour.

    All activities are free. To RSVP, contact Lori Nester at 865-524-7868 or lnestor@diabetes.org.

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  • Six presented at Dogwood Ball

    Six young women from Roane County are among the 59 debutantes who were presented during the 49th annual Dogwood Ball last weekend.

    The debutantes, all college sophomores, are:

    • Alexis Caroline Cunningham, daughter of Amy Adcox Jenkins, Harriman. She attends University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.

    • Ellen Christine Dailey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwin Dailey, Kingston. She attends University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

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  • Meet CASA's newest volunteers

    Newly appointed volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates are sworn in by the Roane County General Sessions Judge Dennis Humphrey, left.

    New advocates are, beginning second from left, Nicki Burwinkle, Tom Moore and Steve Jacks.

    New CASA volunteers are needed; the next training class is scheduled in May.

    Anyone who has an interest in becoming an advocate for abused and neglected children is asked to call 717-4186.

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  • Funds given to area rescue groups to protect dogs from contagious flu

    Three area rescue groups now have help in protecting dogs against canine influenza virus, a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog, especially those in close proximity.

    East Tennessee Pit Bull Rescue of Harriman, Roane County Humane Society’s Shelter Rescue Team and Tennessee Pekingese Rescue of Oakdale received grants for the vaccines as part of a Petfinder.com Foundation program to build community immunity against this respiratory infection.

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  • MILITARY MATTERS: Shelby N. Redman

    U.S. Air Force Airman Shelby N. Redman recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

    Daughter of Phyllis Lemasters of Oliver Springs, she graduated in 2010 from Oliver Springs High School.

    Redman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

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  • MILITARY MATTERS: Rachel E. McCoy

    Army Reserve Pvt. Rachel E. McCoy recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

    Daughter of Stacy McCoy of Kingston, she graduated in 2007 from Roane County High School.

    During the nine weeks of training, McCoy studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions.

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  • McCauley heading up 278th

    Col. Franklin C. McCauley Jr. of Kingsport has been named by the Tennessee Army National Guard as the 10th commander of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

    The 278th, headquartered in Knoxville, has a unit that operates from the Rockwood National Guard Armory.

    McCauley is presently deputy commander of the regiment.

    He follows Col. Jeffrey Holmes who was named commander of the 194th Engineer Brigade in Jackson earlier this month.

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