Thank you for your service
County pays tribute to our veterans
Clinton High School Air Force JROTC members march in the annual Anderson County Veterans Day parade last Saturday morning on Main Street in downtown Clinton. - G. Chambers Williams III
Community
Clinton High School Air Force JROTC members march in the annual Anderson County Veterans Day parade last Saturday morning on Main Street in downtown Clinton. - G. Chambers Williams III
Cinderella comes to OR Playhouse
Tickets are now on sale for Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” at the Oak Ridge Playhouse.
The show, for general audiences, is running Friday, Nov. 29, through Sunday, Dec. 15, at the playhouse, 227 Broadway Ave.
All showtimes are at 8 p.m. except for a matinee at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
Tickets may be ordered on the Oak Ridge Playhouse website, orplayhouse.com, or by calling Tuesday through Friday at 865-482-4877.
General tickets are $30 and student tickets for anyone attending from pre-kindergarten to college with a student ID are $25.
“Step into a world where magic dances with sophistication as Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless tale of hope and transformation sparkles with wit and delight,” a news releqase said.
“With its magical moments and delightful songs, this enchanting musical transports you to a bygone era of elegance and charm, as Cinderella meets her prince and makes her journey from rags to riches with resilience and grace.
“Let yourself be swept away by a glittering spectacle that harkens back to a golden age of theater, leaving dreams soaring and their hearts aglow.”
Veterans honored with bands, tributes
Participants in Saturday’s Veterans Day parade in downtown Clinton wave to the crowd on Main Street. - G. Chambers Williams III
The parade included the combined marching bands of Clinton and Anderson County high schools, JROTC contingents, veterans groups, emergency vehicles, Shriners, and more.
Sponsored by the Anderson County American Legion Post 172 and Legion Riders Post 172, in conjunction with VFW Post 12051, Amvets Post 2 and DAV Tri-County Chapter 26, the parade was held to honor all who have served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Units of the parade formed behind the Clinton Community Center, and the procession started after the November community veterans breakfast, held in the gymnasium of the Community Center starting at 8:30 a.m.
Other tributes to veterans took place across the county on Monday, which was the actual holiday this year.
In Norris, the Lions Club hosted an event for veterans MOnday morning at the pavilion and followed that with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Norris Veterans Memorial Garden in front of the post office.
ADFAC fundraiser will be Saturday
The Bill Wilcox Bow Tie Award, established in 2013 by Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties, is presented to honor local volunteers each year at the Bow Tie Celebration and Fundraiser.
This year’s event will be held at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at 216 South Illinois Ave., Oak Ridge, on Saturday Nov. 16, from 5-8 p.m.
The event this year will honor Jim and Sheila Michel.
Cost of the dinner is $100. It includes dinner, a cash bar and live auctions. Cocktail attire is preferred.
In addition to honoring volunteers, Bow Tie is ADFAC’s signature event that raises funds to support the agency.
The Bow Tie Award is named after the late Bill Wilcox, an ADFAC volunteer and supporter.
In addition to his career at Y-12 and K-25, he was the Oak Ridge city historian, active in numerous nonprofits.
When selecting a winner each year, the Bow Tie Committee looks for individuals with similar values and community-minded activities, the organization said.
CPD Chief Becker retiring, continuing as PI
CHIEF VAUGHN BECKER
“I decided to retire about a year ago to spend more time with my family,” Becker said.
His retirement comes after serving in law enforcement for 37 years, the past 23 at Clinton and last six as chief. But he won’t be retiring from all work.
Becker said he’s been a licensed private investigator since earlier this year and already has an office for his company, Vaughn Becker Investigations at 200 Prosperity Drive, Suite 233A, in Knoxville.
He said he’d like to specialize in civil and criminal case preparation, child custody cases and domestic issues.
His website, yourtnpi.com, states that he’s serving Knox, Anderson, Campbell, Scott, Roane, Morgan, Blount, Sevier, Jefferson, and Loudon counties.
“I’m going to miss the people I enjoyed working with and really enjoyed helping as chief,” he said.
Event
Trout Unlimited chili cook-off set for Thursday
Anyone wanting to get into fly fishing on a budget might want to attend the annual chili cook-off and equipment sale hosted by the Clinch River Chapter of Trout Unlimited.
This year’s event will be held on Thursday (Nov. 14) at 6 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Sportsmen’s Association Club House at 2625 Oak Ridge Turnpike.
There will be fishing vests, wading boots, rod tubes and more for sale, along with books about trout fishing.
There will be flies for sale as well, for trout and steelhead, midges, and steamers, wet and dry.
There will be a great selection of homemade chili to choose from and compare, as well as cornbread and desserts.
Water, coffee and iced tea will be offered.
The cost will be $10 for adults and $5 for children 8 and under.
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