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Sound Company performs greatest hits of past decade this weekend

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Sound Company Children's Choir of Oak Ridge

The Sound Company Children’s Choir of Oak Ridge will perform their greatest hits of the last 10 years during a performance this weekend. (Submitted photos)

Sound Company Children’s Choir of Oak Ridge will celebrate their 10th anniversary by performing their greatest hits from the past decade this weekend.

There will be three performances, one at 9:30 a.m. Friday, a second at 7 p.m., and a third at 3 p.m. Saturday. All shows will be performed at the Historic Grove Theater at High Places Church.

Organizers have invited all Sound Company alumni to attend and sing a few songs with current Sound Company performers. Here are some of the songs to be performed during this anniversary show: [Read more…]

Carl James Taylor Sr.

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Carl Taylor

Carl James Taylor Sr.

Carl James Taylor Sr., age 81, passed away Monday, April 29, at Methodist Medical Center.

James was a member of Jarnigan Chapel Baptist Church. He loved fishing, gardening, bird watching, and camping. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and loved spending time with his family.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel Taylor; wife, Shirley Taylor; brothers, John Jr. and Rev. Jack Taylor; sisters, Katherine, Viola, Alma Jane, and Alice; and great-granddaughter, Jaylon. [Read more…]

David ‘Dave’ Crawford

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David "Dave" Alfred Crawford

David “Dave” Alfred Crawford

David “Dave” Crawford, age 66, of the Solway Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, at Tennova Regional Medical Center in Knoxville.

He was preceded in death by parents, Sam and Helen Crawford, and sister, Mary Crawford McFall.

He is survived by sister, Martha Corbin (Bill); brother, Sam Crawford Jr. (Sheila); sister, Nancy Crawford Fisher (Chuck); nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Snyder, Sam Crawford III, David McFall, Carrie Fisher, and Drew Fisher; and great-nieces and nephews, Samantha Snyder, Zilpha Fisher, and Shooter Crawford. [Read more…]

Registration under way for city-sponsored summer camps

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Registration for the 2013 Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department’s summer camps is under way. Registration can be completed online with a credit card, or the applicant can complete registration at the Oak Ridge Civic Center with a cash or check payment. Convenience fees will apply for all credit card payments. The city’s summer camp fills up fast, so early registration is advised.

A camp open house will be held on Thursday, June 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Camp will begin on June 10 and run for eight consecutive weeks, Monday through Friday. Participants should be six to 12 years of age. Five-year-olds who have completed kindergarten are also eligible.

The camp fee is $85 per week, which covers field trip admission, transportation, special events, and a camp T-shirt. There is a $10 per child non-resident fee when applicable. For an additional cost, swimming and tennis lessons will be offered to campers during certain weeks of camp. Dates and fees will be listed on the registration site. [Read more…]

James Melton

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James Melton

James Melton

James Melton, age 75, of Andersonville, passed away on Friday, April 26, at Norris Health and Rehabilitation Center in Andersonville.

He was a devoted grandfather, and he loved to fish. James lived in northwest Indiana for more than 40 years before returning to Tennessee to retire.

James was always willing to lend a helping hand and was heavily involved in the Democratic Party for 30 years. He was a member of Mount Pleasant Methodist Church in Andersonville.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Zee and Reba Melton; daughter, Rebecca Kowalski; and sister, Betty Irwin. [Read more…]

Thomas Nolan

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Thomas Nolan, age 78 of Clinton, passed away on Thursday, April 25, at Methodist Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith.

Thomas filled his life with dirt track racing, which he loved very much, and his life revolved around it, which was obvious by the trophies that he won.

Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Mossie Nolan; sister, Edith Galeyda; and step-daughter, Marcia Hazel. [Read more…]

John William ‘Red’ Shipley Jr.

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John William "Red" Shipley

John William “Red” Shipley Jr.

John William “Red” Shipley, Jr., age 87, a resident of Oliver Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 25, at his home.

Mr. Shipley was born Oct. 28, 1925, in Morristown. He lived in South Clinton for 35 years before moving to Oliver Springs in 1984.

Before his retirement, he was employed as a machinist for 33 years at the Y-12 federal plant in Oak Ridge. He served his country in the United States Army.

Mr. Shipley was a faithful Christian and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He enjoyed working in the Mt. Pisgah Bible Print Ministry. He was also a 32 Degree Master Mason and a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge. [Read more…]

Oak Ridge brush pickup starts Monday

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The city-wide brush pickup  program for Oak Ridge begins Monday, April 29. City collection efforts will follow the accompanying schedule as closely as possible. The schedule is a general guide and can vary considerably due to weather conditions and/or the amount of participation by residents.

The city asks residents to follow a few guidelines: [Read more…]

Alicia Lynn Cotton

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Alicia Lynn Cotton

Alicia Lynn Cotton

Alicia Lynn Cotton, age 35, of Knoxville, went home to be with her Saviour on Tuesday, April 23, at her home.

She was born April 1, 1978, in Knoxville, the daughter of Roger L. and Marva Newport Cotton, both of whom survive her.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, and enjoyed reading, music, and Bible study.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Beulah and Morris Newport, and Arvil and Nancy Cotton. [Read more…]

Continuous Threads Sewing Studio has one-week sewing camps this summer

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Continuous Threads Sewing Studio is offering “2013 Blockbuster Sewing Camps” this year for boys and girls, ages 9 and up. Each camp lasts one week and meets daily from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If students have their own machines, they should bring them. A limited number of classroom machines are available for an additional cost. Each student should also bring a lunch.

Popcorn will be provided for each class, but campers should bring a brown-bag lunch. The camps are taught by Manderley Swain and Jeannie O’Brien.

Here is the camp schedule: [Read more…]

AMSE summer camp registration under way

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AMSE Summer Camp

Campers use a microscope during an AMSE Science Explorer summer camp at Freels Bend Cabin in Oak Ridge.

Parents of upcoming fifth, sixth and seventh graders can register their students now for the Science Explorer Camp conducted by the American Museum of Science and Energy in Oak Ridge.

AMSE educators will lead campers in a variety of science themed activities plus a tour of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and special presentations by ORNL researchers during the two weekly sessions offered June 10-14 and June 17-21 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost for the week of camp for AMSE members is $150 and non-members is $175.

Both one-week camp sessions, scheduled Monday through Friday, will be held at the Freels Bend Cabin site, where campers will study insects, habitats, water, life science, weather, geology, and fossils. Campers will also do activities and projects with flight, electricity, and robots. [Read more…]

Charles Meredith Patterson

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Charles Meredith Patterson

Charles Meredith Patterson

Charles Meredith Patterson, age 76, a resident of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, at Methodist Medical Center.

Mr. Patterson was born Oct. 31, 1936, in Anderson County. He was a lifelong resident of this area.

Charles was a faithful Christian and a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing in the church choir.

Before his retirement, he was employed as a bookkeeper at A&P Retail Grocery in Oak Ridge from 1953 to 1999. His hobbies included square dancing and watching UT Athletics. [Read more…]