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League schedules Roane, Anderson candidate forums

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The League of Women Voters of Oak Ridge has scheduled two forums in July for political candidates in Anderson and Roane counties.

The first forum starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at the Clinton Community Center. Participants could include candidates for Anderson County mayor, property assessor, County Commission District 8, School Board District 3, and Oak Ridge City Council.

The second forum starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, in the Oak Ridge Civic Center Social Room. The forum could feature candidates for Roane County offices including property assessor, road superintendent, school board districts 5 and 6, as well as the two Oak Ridge City Council candidates.

Clyde Childs

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Clyde Childs

Clyde Childs

Pastor Clyde Childs, age 76, a resident of Clinton and former resident of Coalfield, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 25, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.

Mr. Childs was born February 3, 1936, in the Batley Community in Anderson County. He is a lifelong resident of this area.

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ORAU hosts first Tennessee STEM leadership academy


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Teachers and administrators from across the state have been invited to the first academy for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educators in Oak Ridge.

The three-day academy to explore the latest in STEM teaching practices began at 8 a.m. Tuesday and ends at 7 p.m. Thursday at Oak Ridge Associated Universities.

The opening ceremony included guest speakers ORAU Vice President Eric Abelquist and Thom Mason, Oak Ridge National Laboratory director.

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ORAU names new environment, safety, health director

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Tom Wantland

Tom Wantland, new director of ORAU’s Environment, Safety and Health program.

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has a new Environment, Safety and Health program director.

Tom Wantland has been promoted to the position, an ORAU press release said.

Wantland, who has been serving as ORAU’s manager of safety and environmental management, will now oversee the daily operations of the ESH program and assume the role of ORAU’s corporate safety director.

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Virgil William Cox

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Virgil William Cox, age 88, of Oak Ridge passed away on Saturday, June 23, at his residence.

Virgil was born on July 3, 1923, in Heiskell to the late Harrison Cox and Idella Curnutt.

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Orrin Westley Thomas Jr.

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Orrin Westley Thomas Jr.

Orrin Westley Thomas Jr.

Orrin Westley Thomas Jr., 86, passed away June 21.

He was born in Lakeland, Fla., to Orrin and Verna Thomas.

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Hazel G. McLaughlin

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Hazel G. McLaughlin

Hazel G. McLaughlin

Hazel G. McLaughlin, age 80, of Oak Ridge, died Thursday, June 21, at the Golden Living Center in Clinton.

She was born April 21, 1932, in Julian, Pa., the daughter of John Henry and Ruth Gill.

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ORNL wins nine R&D 100 awards

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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have received nine more R&D 100 awards, bringing their total to 173.

The awards, presented by R&D Magazine, recognize the top 100 innovations of the year and are sometimes referred to as the “Academy Awards of Science,” according to an ORNL press release.

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Francelle J. Buckminster

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Francelle J. Buckminster

Francelle J. Buckminster

Francelle J. Buckminster died on Sunday, June 17, at age 91 at Marietta, Ga.

Francelle Jarrard Buckminster was born December 5, 1920, in Hephzibah, Ga., and was the daughter of Clarence Clinton and Ada Martha Highsmith Jarrard.

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Cash Mob on Saturday at J&M, Mickey’s

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The Young Professionals of Oak Ridge and the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce have invited the public to take part in a Cash Mob on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place at J&M Butcher Shop and Mickey’s Produce.

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‘Close Encounters’ at Knoxville Zoo Saturday

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This Saturday, the Knoxville Zoo is offering a chance to experience its Close Encounters of the Wild Kind program. This summer program gives visitors the chance to take a behind-the-scenes tour and meet some “residents” at the Knoxville Zoo.

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Gregory Alan ‘Zuski’ Solands

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Gregory Alan Solands, “Zuski,” age 50, of Clinton, finished the race of life, Wednesday, June 20, at his residence. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Greg was a member of Big Valley Open Door Church in Andersonville, where he was a Sunday school teacher and led Wednesday night Bible study. He enjoyed reading, gardening, and taking long strolls.

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