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  • Deadline approaching for hazard standard training

    Dec. 1 is the OSHA deadline for all employers in Tennessee and the nation who work with hazardous chemicals to train employees on the changes to the Hazard Communication Standard.

    The new requirements relating to labeling and safety data sheets are being phased in through 2016; however, the first compliance deadline is rapidly approaching.

    The update will provide a common and coherent approach to classifying chemicals and communicating hazard information on labels and safety data sheets. The major changes are:

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  • Business Brief: Seiber completes basics

    Oliver Springs Police Department Patrolman Samuel Cody Seiber is among the 43 graduates who recently completed the Basic Law Enforcement Academy Class at Walters State Community College.

    The academy offers the eight-week training required of all new law enforcement recruits during their first year of employment.

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  • Meet Ordee

     

    Sasha Benjamin introduces the public to “Ordee,” the new mascot of Oak Ridge Utility District. Ordee is a “flame-asaurus” who will visit day care centers, preschools, schools and public events to educate the public about natural gas and natural gas safety.

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  • More choosing a career in nursing

    Enrollment is up — and programs are expanding in the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing at Tennessee Tech University.

    The nursing program’s expansion is in response to the increased demand for health-care professionals across the country.

    The school admits students to its bachelor’s degree program twice a year and will increase admissions by 25 percent after the second round at the end of the fall semester.

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  • OUT to LUNCH: Old-fashioned flavor and good food at Dean’s Restaurant

    Oak Ridge is known as the Secret City. Dean’s Restaurant & Bakery at Jackson Square may be included as one of the city’s best-kept secrets.
    I’ve previously mentioned that my wife, Carol, and I went to school in Oak Ridge and are involved in planning our high school class reunions.
    Several reunion committee members had mentioned eating at Dean’s, which opened last June, so I suggested a committee lunch meeting there.

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  • VEC helps Operation REACH, others
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  • Contract managers to meet

    The East Tennessee Chapter of the National Contract Management Association will have its monthly membership luncheon Nov. 6.
    The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. in Oak Ridge’s Double Tree Hotel.
    Jan Zeigler, South Carolina customer service director for the General Service Administration, will discuss “GSA Solutions.”
    Lunch for $15 for members, $20 for the general public.
    Those planning to
    attend are asked to RSVP to Vicki Dyer at 865-
    483-9332 by 10 a.m. Nov. 5.

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  • Workshops aim to help small-business owners

    Roane State Community College’s Tennessee Small Business Development Center will offer free workshops this week for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
    Two workshops are planned for Nov. 5. “How to Do Business With the Government” will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The Small Business Administration’s 8a Business Development Program will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
    Two additional workshops will be on Nov. 8. A small-business start-up seminar will be from 9 a.m. to noon, with a session on funding a business from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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  • Skidmore to attend program

    Harriman City Clerk Angela Skidmore has been chosen to attend  the Local Government Leadership Program through the University of Tennessee’s Institute for Public Service.
    The program aims to help government officials enhance their leadership knowledge and skills to fulfill their leadership roles more effectively.
    Those attending will participate in discussions about innovative ways to solve community problems and hear about effective leadership practices.
    Skidmore has been city clerk since 2009.

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  • Big Roane County welcome for Santak Waste Services
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