Early registration ends May 4 for Kerry Trammell Memorial Run

April 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Kerry Trammell at Grand Canyon

Kerry Trammell at the Grand Canyon (Photos courtesy of Lori Anderson)

The early registration deadline for the Kerry Trammell Memorial 5K Run and Walk is May 4.

The race will start at 7:30 a.m. May 19 at the Oak Ridge Marina. The route includes Melton Lake Drive and the Melton Lake Marina Greenway. Proceeds will benefit the Anderson County Rescue Squad.

The race is sponsored by Secret City Runners and NHC Healthcare in Oak Ridge.

Registration by May 4 is $25. Late and race day registration is $30. [Read more...]

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Letter: Emergency responders host Kids Day Out in Oak Ridge

October 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

To the Editor:

The Anderson County Rescue Squad, along with Knox County Air Watch Sheriff’s Aviation Division and many other volunteers, saw around 225 kids Saturday, Oct. 6, at The Home Depot (Kids Day Out) in Oak Ridge.

University of Tennessee Lifestar was unable to attend due to weather.

Thanks to the many volunteers that made this happen, and Anderson County Emergency Medical Services, Morgan County Corrections K-9 team, Oak Ridge Fire Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and The Home Depot staff, for making this a special day for our kids and community.

Terry Allen

Anderson County Rescue Squad, Chief

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Man drowns in Clinch River near Norris Dam

September 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

An elderly man drowned in the Clinch River Friday afternoon after his fishing boat capsized and he fell into the frigid water about a half-mile downstream of the Norris Dam, Anderson County Rescue Squad Chief Terry Allen said.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification, Allen said.

The man’s body was found in the River Road boat launch area, about a half-mile downstream from where he was first reported in the water near a weir dam, Allen said.

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