James Wesley “Jim” Grubb of Harrogate was recognized with Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)’s Nancy Rogers Leach Volunteer of the Year Award during the University’s annual Homecoming celebration in October.

The Nancy Rogers Leach Volunteer of the Year Award is bestowed annually to an individual who emphasizes generosity to their community in giving of resources, talents and time to improve the quality of life and contribute to the people of their community. Vice President for University Advancement Cindy Whitt presented the award to Grubb during the Donor Appreciation Reception on Friday evening.

Grubb graduated from LMU in 1956. He joined the Army upon graduation and served for eight years. In 1964, Grubb began working for JC Bradford as a stockbroker. He remained with the company for 34 years and retired in 1998.

After his retirement, Grubb pursued his true love of basketball. He started playing competitive 3-on-3 tournaments in 2005. He also played on senior teams including the Smoky Mountain Poppa’s and the Rocky Top Ramblers. He is a great free throw shooter and developed a technique that guaranteed free throw success. Grubb makes approximately 95 percent of his free throws.

Grubb was recognized for his service to the LMU Women’s Basketball team for whom he serves as a volunteer assistant coach. He works with the team on free throws. Under his tutelage, the team has increased its overall free throw shooting percentage from the 2013-14 season to the 2014-15 season.

“Coach Grubb has taught me to truly appreciate my time with my players. Sometimes coaches get caught up in the win/loss columns and we lose sight of this rare opportunity,” Head Coach Krystal Evans said. “He gets up every day and is grateful that he gets to spend time with my team and that time means the world to him. It’s hard for that excitement to not be contagious and I am extremely fortunate to learn this early in my career. He has taught me to embrace every moment like he does.”

In addition to his work with the Lady Railsplitter Basketball team, Grubb also volunteers with the LMU Alumni Board and is involved with the Middlesboro Lions Club. He has endowed a scholarship in memory of his wife Betty Mason Grubb.

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate. For more information about the undergraduate and graduate programs available at LMU, contact the Office of Admissions at 423-869-6280 or e-mail at admissions@lmunet.edu.

Courtesy photo Lincoln Memorial University Vice President for University Advancement Cindy Whitt presents Harrogate’s Jim Grubb with the 2015 Nancy Rogers Leach Young Alumnus of the Year Award.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_0054.jpg Courtesy photo Lincoln Memorial University Vice President for University Advancement Cindy Whitt presents Harrogate’s Jim Grubb with the 2015 Nancy Rogers Leach Young Alumnus of the Year Award.

Courtesy photo Lincoln Memorial University Vice President for University Advancement Cindy Whitt presents Harrogate’s Jim Grubb with the 2015 Nancy Rogers Leach Young Alumnus of the Year Award.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_0054-BW.jpg Courtesy photo Lincoln Memorial University Vice President for University Advancement Cindy Whitt presents Harrogate’s Jim Grubb with the 2015 Nancy Rogers Leach Young Alumnus of the Year Award.

A Clinton man was recently arrested in connection with the alleged theft of an ATV from an elderly man in the Forge Ridge community.

Terry D. Herrell, 36, who has a Clinton address, was taken to the Claiborne County Jail after a recent incident.

According to Det. Gary Ruskowski of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, a four-wheeler was reported stolen in the Forge Ridge area. The ATV was used by James Ramsey, 86, as a kind of “wheelchair” of sorts, Ruskowski said.

“That is his legs,” said Ramsey’s daughter-in-law and family spokesperson Fay Ramsey. “It is the only way he can check on things on his farm. His farm is all hillside and he can no longer walk to the barn or even drive his truck to it.”

After approximately 48 hours of investigation led officers to Herrell, Ruskowski said Herrell shared where the ATV was located.

“It was hidden in real thick woods, very secluded,” Ruskowski said.

“We were really worried about him (James Ramsey) when we learned the ATV was stolen,” said Fay Ramsey. “It was a very traumatic experience for him.”

She added that this incident was the second break-in her father-in-law had experienced in the past six months. Her son Stephen was the main contact person for the CCSO when the ATV was stolen then found, which led him to help officers in the recovery.

Ruskowski, along with Det. Tim Shrout, Det. Anthony Veillon and Stephen Ramsey, worked to recover the ATV from the thick woods.

When the crew returned the ATV to James Ramsey, it was an emotional reunion, said Ruskowski.

“Mr. Ramsey started crying,” he said, “which really touched us.”

“Dad is a very humble, Christian man,” said Fay Ramsey. “This was a prayer answered. If it hadn’t been recovered he would have had to purchase another ATV, which would be hard for him. It was such a relief for him and us. We know what it meant to him.”

Herrell was charged with theft over $1,000.

“We are so appreciative of how hard the Sheriff’s Office worked on recovering it and getting it back to him,” added Fay Ramsey. “That is essentially his mobility.”

Reach Marisa Anders at 423-254-5588 or on Twitter @newsgirl88.

Photo courtesy of CCSO James Ramsey, 86, sits atop his recovered ATV after officers with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recovered it. Ramsey is unable to get around easily on his farm and the ATV enables him to check on it.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Ramsey-ATV.jpg.jpeg Photo courtesy of CCSO James Ramsey, 86, sits atop his recovered ATV after officers with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) recovered it. Ramsey is unable to get around easily on his farm and the ATV enables him to check on it.

DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon. See our website each week for a full listing of local governmental meetings: www.claiborneprogress.net.

Free GED/High Set Classes

Classes are held in the Claiborne School Board office. For more information call 423-317-1064 or email hiset@tcatmorristown.edu.

Claiborne County Office on Aging

It’s Annual Enrollment time for Medicare and Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. If you have questions about your Medicare coverage, are interested in seeing what plans are available to you, or would like to apply for extra help in paying your Part D premiums, please call the Claiborne County Office on Aging. The Annual Enrollment Period ends Dec. 7. Call 423-869-8080 ext. 2 for Denise West.

Wreath Sale

The Claiborne Middle School Football team is pre-selling fresh, Fraser Fir Christmas Wreaths for $25 until Nov. 14. The wreaths will be arrive the week of Dec. 1. Please contact a player or Coach Brody Wells at 423-626-3532 for purchase and details. Payment should be made at the time of the order.

Coats For The Cold

Home Federal Bank will be collecting coats at our Middlesboro, Harlan, Harrogate and New Tazewell branches for those who are in need of a coat for the cold season that will be upon us soon. If you have a coat you would like to donate, please bring it into one of Home Federal’s branches and place it in the box for the United Way. Thank you so much for your generosity and “warmth” for another person.

Leaf Disposal

The Town of New Tazewell will have leaf disposal every Wednesday, weather permitting, through Dec. 30. All requests must be called in to New Tazewell City Hall at 423-626-5242. All leaves must be bagged or raked to the curb side for pick-up. We ask that no limbs be raked with leaves.

Drug Test Kits Available

Free Saliva Based Drug Testing Kits are available, provided and sponsored through UNITE and (SIGCO) Stand in the Gap Coalition. Give Me a Reason (GMAR) is designed for parents/guardians to use to talk with their children and randomly test them, which gives them a reason to say “no” when tempted or offered drugs. They can be obtained at 44 different distribution points throughout tri-state area & at the SIGCO office, located at 502 Pennlyn Ave., Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. For more information where to find a distribution point near you contact the SIGCO office at 423-300-1302 or to pick one up stop by on Thursdays between noon and 5:30 p.m. Please join us at SIGCO office for prayer Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Arthur Community Center Association

The Arthur Community Center Restoration Organization has regular meetings the second Thursday and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Arthur Community Center. The next meeting is Nov. 12. All residents of Arthur Community are encouraged to attend. The ACCA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the Arthur Community Center for the public to use for meetings, family reunions, wedding receptions, etc.

Midway Veteran’s Celebration

Midway Elementary School will be celebrating Veteran’s Day on Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. Midway students would like to invite the public in assisting them in paying special tribute to our men and women who have served or who are currently serving in the military.

Claiborne County Economic & Community Development Board

The Claiborne County Economic & Community Development Board (formerly the Industrial Development Board) will hold its next scheduled meeting at noon on Nov. 13 at The Old Town Grill, located at 1440 North Broad Street, in Tazewell. The public is welcome to attend.

Community Craft Sale

The Seventh Annual Community Craft Sale will be held in Eagan Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The market will be held indoors at the Clearfork Community Institute/Old Eagan School (170 Y Hollow Rd., Eagan, TN 37715). Local crafters have been recruited to sell handmade unique gifts at the Community Craft Sale. Items sold will include handmade Christmas crafts and ornaments, jewelry, candy, baked goods, jams and other crafts.The Community Craft Sale is a time to shop as well as a time to catch up with friends. The special events committee will sell refreshments including hot dogs, chips and drinks. The Community Craft Sale is an opportunity for people to buy gifts for family and friends, while supporting local crafters and artists. The Community Craft Sale is sponsored by the Woodland Community Land Trust. For more information please call 423-784-5304.

Claiborne County Historical and Genealogy Society

The Claiborne County Historical and Genealogy Society will hold its regular monthly meeting Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited. The society is located on Old Knoxville Rd. across from the library. For more information call the office at 423-526-5737 and leave a message. CCHGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Claiborne County. Please mail your tax deductible contributions or annual membership dues to: CCHGS, P.O. Box 32, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Beauty Pageant

The New Tazewell Christmas Beauty Pageant, also known as the Burley Pageant, will be held Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. at Claiborne High School in New Tazewell. The entry fee will be $50. The entrants will be judged on beauty only. Paperwork for the pageant may be picked up at Shear Design on and after Oct. 1.

Bereavement Support Group

The death of a loved one by suicide presents special problems in grieving. There is often more shock, a greater sense of injustice, more guilt and blame and a heightened sense of helplessness – and these all tend to complicate the healing process for survivors.

There is a safe place in this community for survivors (families and loved ones of suicide victims) to share their loss with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. Surviving Our Loss After Suicide (SOLAS) is a bereavement support group that will provide help, hope and healing. Groups are open to all adult survivors of suicide and will be held Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Jan. 19, Feb. 2 and Feb. 16 at Walters State Community College, 1325 Claiborne Street, Tazewell, in room 204 (top floor). The meetings will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information call Tammy Wilson, facilitator, at 865-585-2917.

TNT Youth Basketball Signups

TNT Youth Basketball signups will be one more day only, Nov. 17. The signups will be held 6-8 p.m. at Hardee’s in Tazewell. The fee is $50 per child. TNT Youth Basketball is for ages 5-15, boys and girls. For more information call 423-851-1425.

Jail Committee Meeting

Claiborne County Correctional Partnership Act Committee (Jail Committee) will meet at the training room of the Claiborne County Justice Center on Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Christmas Bazaar

The Arthur Community Center will be having a Christmas Bazaar Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community center is located on Arthur Road in Arthur, Tennessee. There will be Christmas décor and baked goods. A pinto bean dinner (carry-out only) will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. The cost of the dinner will be $5 and will include pinto beans, wieners and kraut and cornbread.

Christmas Parade

The annual Christmas Parade will be held Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. The theme this year is “A Storybook Christmas.” More information will be released as the Claiborne Progress receives it.

American Legion Post #109

All veterans are invited to attend monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is Dec. 8. Activities begin at 6 p.m. with a meal. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at 335 Fulkerson Street in Tazewell.

Free Classes

The Claiborne County Adult High School will be offering classes for students to earn credits to receive their Tennessee state high school diploma. Flexible scheduling will be available for both day and evening classes. If you do not have your high school diploma, please contact the Claiborne County Adult High School at 423-626-8222 for more information.

Bailey Cemetery

Donations are needed for upkeep. Please send them to Carol Bailey at 376 Bailey Hollow Rd., Tazewell, TN 37879.

Claiborne County Historical and Genealogy Society

The Claiborne County Historical and Genealogy Society is located on Old Knoxville Road across from the library. For more information call the office 526-5737. Research hours are Sundays from 1-5 p.m. CCHGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of Claiborne County. Please mail your tax deductible contributions or annual membership dues to: CCHGS, P.O. Box 32, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Estes Cemetery

Donations are needed for upkeep of Estes Cemetery. Please send them to Margaret Shipley, 504 Giles Dr., Tazewell, TN 37879.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project

Outreach workers Tommy Brooks and Erin Haverland will be available to assist eligible veterans with enrollment in HVRP. The Homeless Veterans Reintegration Project helps veterans find secure employment through case management, job training, and referrals and links with other local service providers. Outreach workers can arrange visits with veterans in outlying areas who are unable to travel to the program office.Veterans Can Help is located at 511 Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917. Phone: 865-524-3926. In Knoxville, call 865-546-4813 for more information.

Hopewell Cemetery

Donations are needed for upkeep. Please send them to Thelma Buchanan, 580 Mt. Hearman Road, Harrogate, TN 37752, or Judith Harmon, 838 Harmon Rd., New Tazewell, TN 37825.

Riverview Cemetery

Donations are needed for upkeep. Please send them to Hazel Gilbert at 537 Pump Springs Rd., Harrogate, TN 37752.

Rose Cemetery

Donations are needed for help on expense for mowing. Anyone who will help with this expense, please send donations to Don Rose, P.O. Box 28, Tazewell, TN 37879. Thank you.

Seals Chapel Cemetery

It is mowing season again. Donations are needed for the mowing in Seals Chapel Cemetery. They can be given to or mailed to Joyce Morris, 216 Bull Lane, Tazewell, TN 37879. Thank you for your support.

Shoemaker Cemetery

Donations are needed for the upkeep of Shoemaker Cemetery. If you have loved ones whose final resting place is in this beautiful cemetery, your help is greatly needed. Please send your donations to Shoemaker Cemetery in care of Neta Munsey, P.O. Box 443, New Tazewell, TN 37824. Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.

Thompson Chapel Cemetery

Donations are needed for mowing. Donations can be deposited at Citizens Bank in New Tazewell, c/o Thompson Chapel Cemetery Fund or sent to Bud Butler, 302 Ball Creek Rd., New Tazewell, TN 37825. All donations are greatly appreciated, and are used solely for mowing the cemetery.

Town of Tazewell BMA

The board meetings for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Tazewell are conducted at Tazewell City Hall at 1830 Main Street, the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The BMA workshops are on Wednesday prior to the scheduled board meeting at 6 p.m. as needed. The public is invited to attend all meetings of the board.

Tri-State Christian Academy

Tri-State Christian Academy is now accepting applications for K-3 through 12th grade. The school is located in Arthur. For more information call 423-869-8008.

Woods Cosby Cemetery

The Woods Cosby Cemetery needs donations to help keep the cemetery mowed. Send to Mike Cosby at 542 Goins Chapel Road, Tazewell, TN 37879 or to Citizens Bank/ Woods Cemetery Account.

Wylie Cemetery

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Wylie Cemetery. Please send donations to Eula Luckadoo, 323 Blairs Creek Rd., Tazewell, TN 37879, or take them to First Century Bank in Tazewell and make a deposit.

Yoakum Cemetery

Donations are needed for mowing and upkeep of the cemetery. Send to: Yoakum Cemetery Fund, 327 Greary Hollow Rd., c/o Joann Moore, Speedwell, TN 37870.

DEADLINE: The deadline for submitting Area Happenings, Church Events, Reunions or Society items is Thursday at noon.

Appalachian Aglow

Appalachian Aglow meets bi-monthly at the home of Lisa Leonard in New Tazewell. If interested, call 865-585-0091 for directions and information.

Chapel of the Good Shepherd

Chapel of the Good Shepherd, the only Lutheran church in Union County, has begun to hold worship services on Sunday afternoons at 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Kritsch, pastor of the church, at 865-279-1279, or via e-mail at chapelofthegoodshepherd@outlook.com.

Christ the King Catholic Church

Christ the King Catholic Church welcomes the new pastor, Father Mike Creson. Mass schedule is Sunday at noon and Thursdays at 10 a.m. The church is located at 816 Blue Top Road, Tazewell.

Claiborne County Ministerial Association

Pastors and preachers of Claiborne County, the Claiborne County Ministerial Association needs your help. We now only have a few members. We do volunteer chaplain work at Claiborne Medical Center and 15-minute Daily Devotions on WNTT Radio. If God leads you to be a part of this ministry, we meet once a month at the Claiborne Medical Center conference room on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. For further information call 865-585-7112. President, Kenny Clark.

FBC Deaf and Hearing Impaired Worship

The addition of a deaf interpreter for the Sunday morning worship service has brought a new ministry to First Baptist Church in New Tazewell. To learn more, call 423-626-5401 or visit at 814 Buchanan Road, next to Laurel Manor Nursing Home.

FBC Ministry Center

The Regional Education Center, an FBC Ministry Center, is located at 1724 Epps Street in Tazewell. They will be distributing food boxes on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents of Claiborne County need to bring proof of residence and income. The center is located behind the courthouse in Tazewell.

Living Hope Church

Living Hope Church will host the Christian Women’s Fellowship meeting on Nov. 14 starting at 6 p.m. Charlotte Fawver will be the guest speaker for the evening. Dinner provided. All denominations are welcome. The meeting is free and open to all women in the area. Located at 347 Shawanee Rd., Harrogate, TN 37752. For more information contact Lisa at 865-293-2738.

New Beginning Baptist Church

New Beginning Baptist Church is hosting a special Youth Service on Nov. 22 beginning at 6 p.m. Special guest speaker is Nick Wheland. All area youth are invited to attend.

New Beginning Baptist Church has new meeting times. We now meet for worship on Sunday at 10 a.m. and at 3 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 p.m. for Bible study. On Wednesday at 6 p.m. we have Visitation, Bridge Builders and Youth. On Sunday nights and other nights throughout the week we offer Life Application classes.

The church is located at 2305 Highway 63, four miles west of U.S. Hwy. 25E in Harrogate. For more information please call the church office at 423-869-7378 or Pastor Donnie Bannister at 423-526-4491.

New Hope Baptist Church

The New Hope Baptist Church Living Nativity will be held Dec. 4 and 5 from 6-8 p.m. with rain dates Dec. 11 and 12 from 6-8 p.m. Drive through for viewing. The church is located on Hwy. 33 South in New Tazewell. Everyone is invited to join us in celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

New Tazewell United Methodist Church

The New Tazewell United Methodist Church will sponsor the Second Annual Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Nov. 15 from noon until 1 p.m. We will have a wide variety of arts and crafts such as paintings, woodworking projects, jewelry, Christmas tree decorations, sewing projects, notecards, etc. Invite your friends and neighbors and come join us. Food will be available to purchase for lunch.

A new Weight Watchers meeting is starting Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and a new Zumba class has started every Thursday and Saturday at 9 a.m. at the New Tazewell United Methodist Church. Classes are $3 each. They will meet in the Fellowship Hall of NTUMC. For information call Vickie at 423-801-3335.

Riverside Baptist Church

Riverside Baptist Church will host the Going Home Singers on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Tyler DeBusk, pastor. Everyone is welcome.

Servolution Health Services

The Servolution Health Services free medical and dental care clinic is now open. Anyone from the Tri-State area is welcome. The faith-based clinic serves the uninsured of the area, from any state, whose income does not exceed 200 percent of the federal poverty level guidelines. Servolution Health Services is located 8.7 miles from Harrogate, off Hwy. 63 in the old Powell Valley High School vocational building in Speedwell, Tenn. The address is 245 Powell Valley School Lane. To determine eligibility, make an appointment or for more information call 423-419-5070.

Thompson Chapel United Methodist Church

The Thompson Chapel Clothing Bank is in need of any and all donations. We are open Wednesday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Call 626-3913 or 626-4435 for info.

Twin City Baptist Church

Twin City Baptist Church will have revival with Dr. Bob Sanders Nov. 15-18 beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. on weekdays.

Twin City Baptist Church now offers sign language interpretation of the services. Everyone is welcome.

Upper Room Ministries

Are you in need? Our monthly food drive is on the second Saturday of each month of 2015. It runs from 10 a.m. until the food is gone. It is provided by the grace of God and sponsored by Upper Room Ministries, which is located at 860 Hwy. 33 South in New Tazewell. For more information, call 423-398-3352 or email urm1993@icloud.com.

Youth 4 Truth Ministries

Youth 4 Truth cookbooks are available. We have just received our new cookbooks. They have 500 wonderful recipes and sell for $10 each. There will be a limited number of cookbooks, so get your copy now, before they are sold out. It would make an excellent Christmas or shower gift. There will be several people in the area selling them, or you can call 423-626-2674 or 865-278-6882 or 865-352-9965. Thank you so much for your support.

Two high-profile cases came before Judge Shayne Sexton last week during Claiborne Criminal Court.

William Quinton Littrell, 35, pled guilty to the Nov. 6, 2014, vehicular homicide of a passenger of his Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Littrell apparently lost control of his vehicle while traveling along North Broad Street in Tazewell. The Jeep wound up, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper Jeremy Shelton, upside down, resulting in the death of Ashlee Noah.

Trooper Shelton states in his citation that Littrell was “very unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred and he appeared to be drowsy.”

While still at the scene, Shelton states in his report that he observed Littrell “nodding off several times and even drooled on himself,” causing the trooper to suspect impairment due to alcohol and/or drugs.

Littrell was initially charged with vehicular homicide and driving under the influence. Under his plea agreement, his sentence was reduced to the one count of vehicular homicide. Littrell was sentenced to a split confinement of ten years TDOC supervised probation with one year jail time. He was given credit for eight days of confinement served prior to the hearing.

As a condition of his probationary status Littrell, whose home is in Ewing, Virginia, agreed to remain in Tennessee during the first two years following his split confinement. After that time, he may request transfer of his supervision to his home state.

Littrell must pay at least $150 per month in court costs beginning upon his release from jail. He must also submit to either weekly drug screenings or wear a drug patch. He is barred from contact with members of his victim’s family. His driver’s license is revoked for five years.

The second case involves the apparent terrorism on Sept. 6 of an entire family by hatchet and knife.

William James Allen, 23, pled guilty last week to the reduced charges of kidnapping and aggravated assault.

In his Affidavit of Complaint, Tazewell Police Sgt. Shawn Goode listed the initial charges of aggravated domestic assault, aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, three counts of especially aggravated kidnapping, two counts of reckless endangerment and one count each of vandalism under $500 and resisting stop, halt, arrest and frisk.

In the affidavit, Sgt. Goode states he came face to face with the hatchet-wielding Allen inside the residence. When ordered to drop the weapon, Allen refused and even raised the hatchet higher, Goode states in the report.

The suspect was eventually persuaded to drop the hatchet and knife and to get down on the ground.

“(Allen) got on the ground but then started yelling at me to just kill him,” reads the affidavit.

Round two of the altercation apparently began when Goode attempted to handcuff Allen, who was eventually subdued by a jolt from the Sergeant’s taser.

Goode states in his report that he found evidence at the scene to suggest aggravated domestic assault of Allen’s wife, who was allegedly punched in the face and mouth and kicked numerous times in the head, all while holding her son.

During the episode, the couple’s seven-month-old child was allegedly nearby, on the floor, according to the affidavit.

In an addendum to the affidavit, Goode further details the incident, stating Allen had intentionally cut his wife’s arm with the knife and threatened to kill her and himself.

“The defendant did knowingly and recklessly engage in conduct that placed both children in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury. The defendant then committed the offense of especially aggravated kidnapping when he forced the victim and their two children against their will into their vehicle while displaying the deadly weapon and making statements to the victim that they had no choice,” the addendum states.

Goode says in the detailed addendum that the wife told him Allen was intoxicated and driving recklessly while speeding to his destination, which was a beer store.

Upon return to the residence, the addendum states, Allen proceeded to stab and chop up the television set with the knife and hatchet.

Allen was sentenced to a split confinement of ten years TDOC probation with one year confinement. He was given credit for 57 days of jail time served prior to his hearing.

Upon release from jail, Allen must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and wear a SCRAM device. He is barred from any contact with his wife.

Reach Jan Runions at 423-254-5588 or on Twitter @scribeCP.

William Quinton Littrell

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_William-Littrell.jpg William Quinton Littrell

William James Allen

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_William-J-Allen.jpg William James Allen

The pelting rain outside the Claiborne County Courthouse on Nov. 7 seemed to elicit a deeper than normal response from those attending the annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony.

Usually held at the War Memorial at Rome Cardwell Park, the inclement weather might just have given the ceremony the added touch of somberness to honor the occasion.

Claiborne County Mayor Jack Daniels opened the program by thanking those who valiantly served in the various wars.

“I truly respect each and every one of you who, by serving, gave me the opportunities I have today,” said Daniels.

During his speech, Congressman John Duncan Jr. said he was saddened by the fact that about 98 percent of those across the country will not attend any Veteran’s Day ceremony.

The reason, Duncan said, for the continuing prosperity of this country is the inherent right of every person to pursue free enterprise.

Other countries may have greater natural resources like oil, but the individuals in those countries do not have the personal freedoms necessary to prosper, he said.

Tennessee representative Jerry Sexton spoke of the sacrifices of all who honorably served, quoting a verse from the Holy Bible.

“It says ‘God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.’ I don’t think any people come close to fulfilling that verse than our military. Our military has stormed the beaches of Normandy, fought in the jungles of Vietnam, braved the desert of the Middle East and spread freedom across this earth. Putting aside themselves, our military has responded to natural disasters, both here and abroad. The American military is powerful and strong,” said Sexton.

Many of those in the military, he said, return home not only with physical injuries but with emotional ones. Our country must insure they get all the care and support they deserve, he said.

“During the Vietnam War, many of our soldiers came home, unwelcomed. We must make sure that that history is never repeated.

“These people were ordinary people who rose to extraordinary times in extreme ways,” said Sexton.

He thanked those family members who “keep the home fires burning” while their loved ones serve.

Sexton concluded his speech with a poem that expresses the thought that it is the soldier, not the minister, the reporter, the poet, protester, lawyer or politician that gives American citizens the freedom of religion, the press, speech, the right to protest, the right to a fair and speedy trial and the right to vote their consciences.

Daniels recognized Tazewell Mayor Wayne Jessie. The county mayor then introduced Regina Evans, who is the mother of Speedwell native Cody Evans, the retired Marine Lcpl who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan due to an Improvised Explosion Device (IED).

“You’ll never know how much your support means to me and my family. It’s been a hard road, but we’re doing good,” said Evans, during a brief, emotional speech.

The nonprofit organization’ A Soldier’s Journey Home’ is in the process of rallying funds and support to build the Evans’ a disabled-friendly home. A fundraiser is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Podunk’s Restaurant, located at 3575 Old Hwy. 63 in Speedwell.

Veteran’s Day ceremonies occur across the country on the 11th day of the 11th month, beginning at the 11th hour, in remembrance of World War I Armistice Day. The occasion serves as a salute to those who have ‘given all’ in wars throughout the history of this country.

Reach Jan Runions at 423-254-5588 or on Twitter @scribeCP.

Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Tennessee Representative Jerry Sexton, left, speaks with two county residents prior to the beginning of the Veteran’s Day Ceremony.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Sexton-marine-pic.jpg Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Tennessee Representative Jerry Sexton, left, speaks with two county residents prior to the beginning of the Veteran’s Day Ceremony.

Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Congressman John Duncan Jr., right, speaks with Claiborne County Mayor Jack Daniels while waiting for the official beginning of the Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Saturday.

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Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Congressman John Duncan Jr., right, speaks with Claiborne County Mayor Jack Daniels while waiting for the official beginning of the Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Saturday.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Duncan-Daniels-pic.jpg Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Congressman John Duncan Jr., right, speaks with Claiborne County Mayor Jack Daniels while waiting for the official beginning of the Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Saturday.

Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Speedwell resident Regina Evans, mother of retired Marine Lcpl Cody Evans, speaks of her profound appreciation for the outpouring of love she and her son have felt since his return from Afghanistan and the IED explosion that took both his legs.

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Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Speedwell resident Regina Evans, mother of retired Marine Lcpl Cody Evans, speaks of her profound appreciation for the outpouring of love she and her son have felt since his return from Afghanistan and the IED explosion that took both his legs.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Regina-Evans-pic.jpg Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Speedwell resident Regina Evans, mother of retired Marine Lcpl Cody Evans, speaks of her profound appreciation for the outpouring of love she and her son have felt since his return from Afghanistan and the IED explosion that took both his legs.

Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Tennessee Representative Jerry Sexton, left, speaks with two county residents prior to the beginning of the Veteran’s Day Ceremony.

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Cumberland Gap Cattle Conference will take place on Dec. 5 at the Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center in Ewing, Virginia. Registration will start at 9 a.m. and the event will conclude by 3 p.m. Lunch is included with registration and a trade show will take place. Registration before Nov. 20 is $15 and $20 at the door of the event. Registration forms are available at your local county extension office.

The program will start at 9:30 a.m. with Dr. Andrew Griffith from University of Tennessee presenting “Cattle Economics-How much do management decisions cost you?” Dr. Dee Whittier from Virginia Tech will follow with a presentation on “Antibiotics & Federal Rule Changes: How will they affect your operation?” Dr. Jeffery Lehmkuhler from University of Kentucky will present on “Mineral Nutrition: What do your cows really need?” Dr. Lew Strickland from University of Tennessee will present “Body Condition Scores: What kind of management does your cows need?” To conclude the event, a panel discussion will take place with speakers on the cattle industry and answer questions from participants.

For more information, contact your local extension office. The Cumberland Gap Cattle Conference is a joint event of Virginia Tech, University of Tennessee, University of Kentucky and Lincoln Memorial University.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in these activities, contact Amy Fannon at 276-346-1522 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations at least five days prior to the event. TDD number is 800-828-1120.

For more information, contact Stacy White, Bell County extension agent for agriculture and natural resources at 606-337-2376.

Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

High school students interested in attending the University of Kentucky have an opportunity to get a jump on things with “See Blue Night” coming up on Tuesday at the Harlan County Extension Depot.

The event will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Harlan County Extension Depot at 110 River Street. Prospective students from Harlan, Bell and Claiborne County, Tennessee, are encouraged to attend.

Sponsored by the Cumberland Valley East Alumni Club, “See Blue Night” is designed to furnish interested prospective students with information concerning enrolling in the University of Kentucky.

According to University of Kentucky Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment Gregory Robinson, both students and their parents are encouraged to attend. The event will include information on admissions, scholarships, housing and financial aid, as well as a question and answer session.

“This is will be our second event in conjunction with the local chapter of the UK Alumni Association,” Robinson said. “It’s a great opportunity for prospective students from the area to chat about admission and scholarship strategy, while trying to determine whether or not UK will be the right fit after high school.”

Cumberland Valley East UK Alumni Club Secretary and District Representative of the National UK Alumni Club Shelia Key said this is the second time this event has taken place.

“We target high school juniors,” Key said. “We also invite any other high school student interested, and we give them a head’s up on the application process for UK as well as scholarships and the Honor’s Program information. We hope to give them a jump start.”

Key said the application process these days is not the same as it used to be.

“You have to get your applications in early and apply for the scholarships really early,” Key said. “We want students from this area to not miss out on those opportunities.”

Key mentioned the program is an informal session with UK representatives and alumni answering questions and presenting valuable information.

“We encourage questions,” Key said.

You can register to attend online at www.ukalumni.net/cve

For more information, call 606-574-5464 or contact Shelia Key at 606-499-4990.

Reach Joe P. Asher at 606-909-4132 or on Twitter @joe_hde

The Maj. George Gibson Chapter NSDAR met Oct. 24. Fay Ramsey hosted the meeting at the Virginia home of Agnes Marcum. Past Regent Charlotte Brooks called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. The group participated in the DAR Ritual and traditional opening exercises.

Chaplain Manerva Watson based devotion on “Putting Love First,” taken from Colossians 3:12-14. She read the Apostle Paul’s list of things our spiritual wardrobe should include: tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, and long-suffering. Above all, “put on love”; without love, we are never fully dressed. The devotion ended with a prayer and a blessing for the meal.

The meeting was temporarily recessed following the devotion so that all could enjoy a period of fellowship and the many delicious foods prepared and served by hostess Ramsey and co-hostess Marcum. Ramsey gave the American Heritage Minute by talking about the blue canning jars she used as table decorations.

Marcum read from the DAR President General’s October 2015 online message that the 125th anniversary of our founding is finally here! We are truly the beneficiaries of the founders’ incredible vision and have evolved into the world’s largest patriotic lineage society. The President General reported that members have reached 10 million volunteer hours; she hopes to reach 12.5 million by the end of this year. Marcum gave everyone a 125th anniversary commemorative pen, compliments of the Kentucky Path Chapter of Middlesboro, Kentucky.

For the Conservation Minute, Carol Rowlett reminded everyone to take down their hummingbird feeders and wash them in Clorox water. Rowlett also said she has 600 volunteer hours to report this year, all of which involved wildlife rehabilitation.

Joy Burchett read from the National Defender that Veterans’ Day is an opportunity to educate youth, giving several examples of patriotic activities. Our chapter has been invited to help with the Veterans’ Day Program at Jonesville Middle School on Nov. 11. Sharon Harrell brought flags for members to place on veterans’ graves.

Ramsey gave the Flag Minute by reading that DAR promotes and encourages a strong patriotic feeling and respect for the flag of the United States of America. The DAR publishes a leaflet about the U.S. Flag Code which can be distributed to institutions, businesses, and individuals. DAR flag materials can be useful when students are studying the history and importance of the U.S. Flag. DAR members present American Flags to new citizens at naturalization ceremonies, schools, youth organizations, historical sites, museums, veterans’ homes, and hospitals. Braille Flags are given to schools and institutions for the blind.

For the Indian Minute, Marcum tested members’ knowledge of some Indian facts. Andrew Jackson was President when the Indian Removal Act of 1830 was passed; one of the reasons for the establishment of Indian Reservations was to open land for settlers; over 500 treaties were made and broken by the U.S. Government; California is the state with the largest Indian population; and the top five cities with the greatest Indian population are New York City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, and Anchorage.

Marcum’s DAR School Minute included a brief history of Tamassee, the first DAR school. Tamassee, located in South Carolina, began as an all-girls school in 1919 with 23 students. There was a three-year search for land; $1,000 was donated for the first building. In 1932, a brother of one of the girls also wished to attend which led to it becoming a co-ed school.

As part of the Sunshine Minute, Burchett mentioned that member Judy Hansard and her husband, Roger, have recently been approached by the North American Mission Board to become official missionaries. They were already involved in Regional Education Center Ministries which serves the Tazewell, Tennessee, area.

Charlotte Brooks announced that our chapter received two certificates at the recent District meeting. The Celebrate America! Committee recognized the Maj. George Gibson Chapter for Serving Its Community. The second was a citation by NSDAR for outstanding accomplishments in Attaining Chapter Achievement Award Level 2 – 2014.

Brooks gave the Women’s Issues Minute, stating that “Step It Up” is the Surgeon General’s call to action to get everyone to start walking for good health.

Our members are again participating in the Lee County School System’s plastic bag recycling project. Several bags were brought to today’s meeting.

Burchett gave a program on “Defending Our Nation.” She read about military spending, comparing the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) spent prior to World War II (about 1 percent) to that during the war (over 40 percent), and then in recent years (5.7 percent as of 2010). Spending on veterans increased immediately after WW II to 2 percent of GDP, then slowly declined, and has now increased to about 6 percent. Women in the military represent about 14.5 percent of the active duty force, most of whom are in the army. At the end of WW II, nearly 10 percent of our entire population was on active military duty. Today, more students will study abroad than will enlist in the military.

Because of the growing disconnect between the American people and our military, fewer and fewer people know anyone in the service, leading some to say it has become too easy to go to war. Something that possibly could influence and change this is the fact that we now have several members of Congress with recent military experience. Defending our nation will surely be done in a more effective way if we have veterans in Congress who are able to share with their colleagues what has succeeded and what has not in the past.

Other chapter members in attendance at the meeting were Irene Hargraves, Rebecca (Becky) Jones, Linda Lawson, and Augusta Sinon. Also present was Myra Richardson, a member of the Kentucky Path Chapter.

Our upcoming meetings are the Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 14 and the Christmas Tea on Dec. 12. For more information about today’s DAR, visit www.dar.org.

November is American Diabetes Month and the American Diabetes Association is using the month to raise awareness of the ever-growing disease — one of the main efforts behind the mission of the association. ADM is an important element in the effort, with special programs designed throughout the month to focus the nation’s attention on the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease.

Recent statistics from the association show nearly 30 million children and adults — nearly 10 percent of the population in the United States, have diabetes. An additional 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

The association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $245 billion.

Claiborne County native Vincent Bolden is your average 9-year-old kid — a good student, a friend to everyone he meets, and plays center and defensive end on the Claiborne Youth Football Cheer Super Grasscutters football team. Vince, as his friends and family call him, is different than most of his friends though — he was diagnosed at a very young age as a type 1 diabetic.

According to Vince’s mother Jackie, Vince was diagnosed with diabetes on March 31, 2007, at just 13-months-old.

In the week leading up to the diagnosis, Vince had been sick with flu-like symptoms — he was very lethargic, extremely thirsty, constantly urinating and could not keep any food down. The night before his parents took him to the doctor, Jackie told her husband Jamie she thought Vince’s blood sugar needed to be checked because of some of the symptoms he was experiencing.

Vince’s parents took him to his pediatrician the next morning. The pediatrician immediately checked his blood sugar — it was 468. They were sent straight to East Tennessee Children Hospital, where they spent the next week because Vince was in the first stages of diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones.

Vince had a predisposition for diabetes, with the illness being present on both sides of his family — Jamie’s mother and aunt were diabetics and Jackie’s grandfather was a diabetic.

Vincent is a type 1 diabetic and will spend the rest of his life dealing with the disease. Jackie explains her sons illness is an autoimmune disease where a person’s pancreas stops producing insulin because the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. She further explains insulin is the hormone that enables people to get energy from food, which is why diabetics count carbohydrate intake not sugar.

Despite the diagnosis, Vince has always lived a ‘normal’ life, beginning Springdale Elementary School at age 4 in the pre-K program. At a young age, Vince introduced his classmates into the world of diabetes, explaining the disease and the different types of treatment he uses as well as answering questions about the condition as his classmates try to understand what their friend is going through.

Currently, Vince is on an insulin pump that is on a basal and bolus delivery system. What this means is basal rates on an insulin pump delivers insulin continuously over 24 hours, and keeps his blood sugar level in range between meals and while he sleeps. Bolus rates on the pump goes by how many carbohydrates Vince eats at meals so he can see how much insulin he need to cover that food.

Vincent checks his blood sugar by a meter and with the new dexcom continuous glucose monitor. He also has an emergency glucagon kit that is only to be used if he has dropped so low that he is unable to eat or drink to raise his blood sugar.

When his monitor buzzes in class to let Vince know his sugar is below 80 or above 240, his classmates immediately ask if he is okay or needs anything. When Vince has to poke his finger in front of his class or teammates, they are amazed when he assures them it does not hurt.

Being part of the local football team is something Vince enjoys. With practices sometimes four nights a week and Saturday games, he always has to make sure his blood sugar is in a higher range before he plays because intense activity for him does cause his sugar to drop low. The dexcom is set to alert Vince and his parents if he is beginning to drop, so they can compensate with carbohydrates to bring his sugar back up. They also have to still do finger pricks to double check that the dexcom is sure his sugar is dropping.

It is also possible for his sugar go high during games or practice and then he has to take insulin through his pump and drink fluids so he does not start to develop ketones in his system, which could then lead back to the ketoacidosis. Some people think that if their blood sugar is high, diabetics should exercise to bring it down. Jackie explains this theory is wrong and can in fact make ketones worse.

When Vince checks his blood sugar he knows the protocol is when it is below 80, he eats 20 carbohydrates and rechecks his blood sugar after 15 -20 minutes to make sure it’s rising. Normal blood sugar range is 80-120, and above 240 can cause ketones.

For more information, visit the American Diabetes Association website and like their Facebook page.

Reach Reina P. Cunningham at 606-302-9091 or on Twitter @ReinaDailyNews

Reina P. Cunningham | Daily News Vince faces off against his teammates during a recent practice.

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Photo submitted Vincent Bolden plays center and defensive end on the Claiborne Youth Football Cheer Super Grasscutters football team.

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The following public records are the only public records that have been made available to the Claiborne Progress. If you feel that there has been an omission or other error, please contact the appropriate agency. As addresses are not always included in these reports, some misidentification can occur with individuals having the same name as others. Persons listed as being arrested or receiving citations should not be considered guilty or convicted as they have not been found to be so in a court of law at the times these records are filed. Since records are printed as received, the list is controlled by the appropriate agencies involved; we are unable to change or omit names or information.

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Claiborne Co. Sheriff’s Office

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Ashley Nacole Thomas – domestic assault, vandalism over $500

Jimmy Ray Gambrel – assault, violation of probation

Manning Sizemore – domestic assault

Jeremy J. Llewellyn – possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, aggravated burglary, vandalism under $500, theft of property over $1,000

Mary Lee Birnbaum – contributing to the delinquency of a minor

David Melton – violation of an order of protection

Jerry Dean Sheckles – driving under the influence, violation of the implied consent law

Teddy Orville Overton – outstanding child support attachment, capias/bench warrant for driving on a suspended license, violation of probation from Grainger County

Elizabeth Ann Crisp – outstanding child support attachment

Jessica Diamond Miracle – outstanding child support attachment

Brittany Reshae Brooks – outstanding warrant for criminal impersonation

Jacob Alan Nicley – outstanding warrant for giving a false report

Coy Shaw Smith – capias/bench warrant for reckless driving

Steven Nathaniel Rowe – violation of conditions and rules of drug court

Tamara C. Brock – failure to appear for speeding and violation of the financial responsibility law

Jason Anthony Chumley – possession of a schedule III drugs

Nicholas Joseph Brock – theft over $1,000

Kristen Ann Goldinger – theft over $1,000

Anita Latricia Roesch – theft over $1,000

Dixie A. Russell – driving on a suspended license (fifth offense)

Estell Partin – driving on a suspended license, speeding 35/25, violation of probation, failure to appear for theft under $500

Michael Scott Brogan – disorderly conduct

Eric Jess Carpenter – public intoxication

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National Park Service

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Charles Evert Riley – violations of the driver’s license and financial responsibility laws

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New Tazewell Police Dept.

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Teresa Ann Farmer – aggravated assault

Matthew B. Baltrip – possession of a handgun while intoxicated, driving under the influence, failure to exercise due care, resisting stop, halt, frisk, violation of the light law

Clint Lucas Short – forgery, theft of property under $500

Lynne Louisa Strong – criminal trespassing

Aaron Heath Norsworthy – speeding 68/45, violations of the open container and financial responsibility laws, public intoxication

Edwina G. Belvins – speeding 67/45

Gary C. Hickman – speeding 88/45

Retha Erica Lean Campbell – speeding 58/30

Dakota Austin Tolliver – speeding 48/30

Dakota Lane Sharp – violation of the traffic control device law

Clifford Paul Greer – following too closely, driving on a suspended license, violation of the registration law

Dennis D. Maples – following too closely

Jason Camden Turner – improper backing of a motor vehicle, violation of the financial responsibility law

Deidra Lou Mason – passing a vehicle in a no passing zone, driving on a revoked license, violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws, violations of probation for theft under $500, failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, theft of property under $500, theft involving merchandise under $500

Edward Aaron Poore – theft of property under $500

Larry G. Swanson Jr. – violation the registration law

Justin Nicholas Hollen – possession of drug paraphernalia

Jonathan Edward Thomas – disorderly conduct, violation of the open container law, public intoxication

Jodi Miranda Collins – public intoxication

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Tazewell Police Dept.

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Justin Michael Burton – two counts criminal impersonation, one outstanding violation of probation warrant

Madison Nicole Brooks – speeding 73/45

Henry Todd Beach – speeding 72/45

Ashley Lynn Gulley – speeding 72/45

Hannah M. Grooms – speeding 68/45

Michael W. Szymanski – speeding 67/45

Christopher Wayne Atkins – driving on a suspended license

Jennifer Lynn Ellison – violation of the financial responsibility law

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For some people, the holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year.

Financial pressure and get-togethers with friends and family can lead to feelings of sadness and loneliness.

According to certified health information specialists at The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Health Information Center, people who are already experiencing stress in other areas of their life may be especially vulnerable to increased anxiety during the holidays. Caregivers, people who are facing health issues, and people who have recently experienced losses might feel like the holidays are a burden.

However, there are conscious steps to help prevent holiday stress and ensure a worry-free season.

The American Psychological Association offers tips to help deal with holiday stress:

Take time for yourself. There may be pressure to be everything to everyone. Remember that you’re only one person and can only accomplish certain things. Go for a long walk, get a massage or take time out to listen to your favorite music or read a new book. All of us need some time to recharge our batteries. By slowing down you will actually have more energy to accomplish your goals.

Volunteer. Find a local charity, such as a soup kitchen or a shelter where you and your family can volunteer. Participating in a giving tree or an adopt-a-family program may help you put your own economic struggles in perspective.

Have realistic expectations. No Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza or other holiday celebration is perfect. View inevitable missteps as opportunities to demonstrate flexibility and resilience. A lopsided tree or a burned turkey won’t ruin your holiday; rather, it will create a family memory. If your children’s wish list is outside your budget, talk to them about the family’s finances and remind them that the holidays aren’t about expensive gifts.

Remember what’s important. Holiday advertising can make you forget what the holiday season is really about. When your holiday expense list is running longer than your monthly budget, scale back and remind yourself that what makes a great celebration is loved ones, not store-bought presents, elaborate decorations or gourmet food.

Seek support. Talk about your feelings with your friends and family. Getting things out in the open can help you work toward a solution for your stress. If you continue to feel overwhelmed, consider seeing a professional such as a psychologist to help you manage your holiday stress.

For additional information on how to handle stress – or, for health information on any topic – contact The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Health Information Center at 865-305-9525. Staffed by medical librarians and certified health information specialists, the Health Information Center offers an extensive health library, digital and print resources, walk-in assistance, and help with research on specific health conditions – all free of charge and available to the public.

A Harrogate man has been indicted by the Bell County, Kentucky, Grand Jury on three counts — second-degree terroristic threatening, third-degree terroristic threatening and harassing communications.

David Brandon Luntsford, 36, was arrested on the charges on Sept. 18. Luntsford was booked into the Bell County Detention Center on Sept. 19 and has remained incarcerated since that time, held on a full cash $25,000 bond.

According to earlier reports, Luntsford was arrested after allegedly making threats against a local pastor, church and school on his Facebook page.

According to a press release from the Bell County Sheriff’s Office, Bell County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Dan Tuttle, in cooperation with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Luntsford in September after a complaint was filed by Pastor William Boyd Bingham of Binghamtown Church and Gateway Christian School. Bingham told authorities that he was alerted about threats made against himself, the welfare of the children of the school, the church and its congregation. The alleged threats had reportedly been posted on social media. Additionally, there were reports of alleged threats made against President Barack Obama and Congress. Bingham contacted Bell County Sheriff Mitchell Williams, who in turn contacted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Tuttle to investigate the credibility of the threat.

The press release said the FBI contacted the Secret Service and with assistance by the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, made a home visit to Luntsford for questioning. After the visit, the Secret Service determined that they would not press any federal charges against Luntsford, but stated he would be placed on a watch list to monitor his actions.

The press release further stated that after speaking with the county attorney for the legality concerning the threats, Tuttle then contacted the Claiborne sheriff to assist in serving their fugitive from another state (Kentucky) warrant on Luntsford. A search warrant for Luntsford’s laptop, where the threats allegedly originated, was also served. Luntsford waived extradition rights and was brought back to Kentucky on two warrants — second-degree terroristic threatening, a class D felony, and harassing communications, a class B misdemeanor.

Luntsford is due back in court on November 20.

David Luntsford

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Almost 60,000 students statewide applied for TN Promise in the program’s second year. TN Promise provides applicants with a scholarship to attend one of the state’s community or technical colleges tuition free. In Claiborne County 336 students applied for the opportunity, an increase from last year.

Every student that applies also participates in the tnAchieves program. Through this program, students are supported by a volunteer mentor that helps guide them through the college going process. Currently, 29 mentors have registered to participate in Claiborne County, but 19 more are needed by November 20.

The financial component is important, but many of the students in the program are the first person in their family to attend college; therefore, the assistance and encouragement provided by the mentor can be the difference maker. The time commitment is small, about one hour per month, but the impact is significant as volunteers assist students navigating the college-going process and encourage them to reach their full potential.

“Support from the local community is critical for student success as well as the success of the program,” said Krissy DeAlejandro, tnAchieves executive director. “Mentors provide the necessary support system and encouragement that TN Promise students need to be successful.”

In its first year, 308 students from Claiborne County applied for TN Promise. Students who participate are required to complete at least eight hours of community service each semester of college. This creates a culture of giving back and allows the students to explore potential career opportunities within their communities. Since January 2015, nearly 1,300 hours of community service were performed by students locally.

The program does not have GPA or ACT requirements to participate. The universal acceptance policy allows tnAchieves to reach the student who lacks financial support via the state’s lottery scholarship and/or other academic scholarships. This philosophy also ensures the program captures its target student, rather than serving as a supplemental program for students who planned to attend a post-secondary institution without its assistance.

For more information about becoming a mentor, visit www.tnachieves.org or contact Graham Thomas at 615-604-1306 or graham@tnachieves.org. The deadline to apply is November 20.

It’s Christmas Parade time again!

The New Tazewell Merchant Association will present the Annual Merchant Parade on Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. This year marks the 42nd Annual Merchant Christmas Parade.

This year’s parade theme is “Storybook Christmas.” Each year, the association members enjoy stories from parade fans highlighted by the fact that the parade is a longstanding annual holiday tradition for them. Association members felt that the “Storybook Christmas” theme would bring to life the joy and magic of the Christmas season, according to member Frances Hensley.

“Through the 42 years of the parade, it has gained the notable reputation of being the largest crowd attraction of the area parades,” said Hensley.

This year’s parade Grand Marshal is Phil Greer, Mayor of New Tazewell. Honored merchants for this year are Bernice Wilder of Hair Etc. and C.B. Duncan of Duncan Motor Company.

The parade began in 1973 with the focus on the county’s main crop, tobacco, thus called the New Tazewell Burley Parade which featured a Burley Queen each year. Over the years, the parade became the New Tazewell Merchant Parade honoring longtime local merchants.

Many community efforts have focused on keeping the parade up and going through the years. The parade is the year-long project of the New Tazewell Merchant Association and association volunteers.

“The association would like to also thank the New Tazewell merchants for their annual dues and support,” said Hensley.

The annual parade opens the holiday season for many families, friends and children on the third Saturday in November, typically to a crowd of thousands lining the parade route.

As usual, the parade will begin with entries gathering in the parking lot of Walmart and Ingles in New Tazewell.

There is a $25 entry fee for every entry — cars, trucks, floats, tractors, motorcycles and others — in the parade. Horses will only be allowed pulling a horse drawn buggy. All vendors must register and purchase a vendor permit.

Ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third places for the best float entries.

For a complete list of parade float judging criteria and more, please visit the New Tazewell Merchant Association’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/newtazewellchristmasparade.

Pre-register for the parade at the Sign Center, located just south of Pizza Plus in New Tazewell. For more information, call 423-626-1575. Sign Center is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“We look forward to another fabulous community parade this 42nd year,” said Hensley.

Reach Marisa Anders at 423-254-5588 or on Twitter @newsgirl88.

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Monday night Harlan native Jordan Smith garnered a four-judge standing ovation for the second week in a row on the hit reality television show ‘The Voice.’

Singing the gospel hymn, ‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’, Smith sat alone on stage in the darkness with just a piano and a spotlight, pouring his heart and soul into the song he says he knew would make him vulnerable on the show — a risk he was willing to take.

Coach Adam Levine ran to the stage after the performance, scooping Smith into a bear hug before country music star and fellow coach Blake Shelton thanked Smith for his song choice, citing a heavy heart after the tragic weekend events in Paris.

“Coming off the weekend and the horrible things that happened over in Paris and kind of having a heavy heart the past few days,” Blake Shelton begins. “Thank you for that. It was beautiful.”

Coach Pharrell Williams urged everyone to go straight to iTunes and download the song.

Levine echoed Shelton’s sentiments about the weekend events in Paris, saying Smith makes him feel as though there is hope.

“Sometimes there’s so much about the world that’s so confusing and so sad and then you come along and make us feel like there’s a lot of hope,” Levine says. “There’s just this two and a half minutes we listen to this guy singing and all of a sudden get to feel this sense of rejuvenation and for a minute … you don’t think you’re going to get to feel again.”

Smith quickly went to the top of the iTunes charts, reportedly reaching the No. 2 spot before the show had even aired on the west coast.

As of press time, Smith had an unprecedented five songs on The Voice iTunes chart, which means all five songs were listed in the top 200 iTunes charts.

‘Great is Thy Faithfulness’ is topping both The Voice and Top 100 iTunes charts followed by ‘Halo’ at numbers 5 and 15, ‘Chandelier’ at numbers 10 and 40, ‘Set Fire to the Rain’ at numbers 14 and 60 and the duet with former team member Regina Love, ‘Like I Can’ is currently at numbers 21 and 180.

Smith’s iTunes chart status receives him a vote multiplier on the show.

To date, Smith has received over 25 million views on YouTube as fans continuing to replay his ‘Voice’ episodes.

Tuesday night’s show will announce who goes home and who goes on to next week’s live shows.

Fans may follow Smith’s progress on his Facebook page and Twitter and can now download his performances on iTunes. “The Voice” airs on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC.

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Courtesy of NBC Jordan Smith performed at the piano on Monday night episode of ‘The Voice.’

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_NewSmith.jpg Courtesy of NBC Jordan Smith performed at the piano on Monday night episode of ‘The Voice.’

One of Tennessee’s long-standing annual outdoors traditions begins Nov. 21, with the opening of the 2015-16 gun hunting season for deer. Deer gun season has the permanent opening date of the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.

The biggest change for hunters in 2015-16 is the statewide bag limit for antlered deer is now two. The number includes those taken during the archery only, muzzleloader, and gun seasons.

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) divides the state into three deer hunting units, A, B and & L. No more than one antlered deer may be taken per day toward the bag limit.

For antlerless deer hunting in Units A and B during this season, refer to the list of hunts on page 26 of TWRA’s 2015-16 Hunting and Trapping Guide. The bag limit for antlerless deer in Unit L is three per day. An antlerless deer is defined as those deer with no antlers or deer with both antlers less than three inches in length.

A Type 94 permit is required to harvest antlerless deer during this season on all non-quota hunts in Units A, B, & L, except for holders of an Annual Sportsman, Lifetime Sportsman, Senior Citizen License Type 167 Permit, or landowners hunting under the landowner exemption. A Type 94 permit is required for all ages.

TWRA personnel will be collecting data at selected checking stations and deer processors across the state on opening day. Antlered bucks will be measured and aged for management purposes.

Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, is required to carry proof of satisfactory completion of a hunter education class or be in possession of the Apprentice Hunting License (along with other required licenses) while hunting any species in Tennessee.

For more information about Tennessee’s 2015-16 deer hunting seasons, refer to the 2015-16 Tennessee Hunting and Trapping Guide available at all license agents, TWRA regional offices in Jackson, Nashville, Crossville, and Morristown or on the TWRA website at www.tnwildlife.org.

Nothing quite says autumn has arrived like the time-honored tradition of punkin’ carving, Add to that the sugar-laden ‘high’ from Halloween treats, and you get the picture of the fun that was had during the Cumberland Gap Pumpkin Lights Festival and Trunk-N-Treat event.

Apparently, the public was ready for some fun this year, as the town received a record number of visitors of all ages dressed in all manner of spooky attire.

The three-day Pumpkin Lights Festival netted some very talented carvings from local artisans.

After careful deliberation, the judges pinned winners’ ribbons on the top four works of art.

Larry Yagodzinski garnered first place, winning for himself a crisp $50 and a one-hour dance party at the Pineapple Tea Room.

The second place winner, Kendra Lambdin, received a $50 cash prize, while Kaylee Welch won for herself as a third place winner a $25 gift certificate to the Gap Creek Coffee House.

It looks as though Tracy Weaver, who placed fourth, enjoyed one of the large specialty pizzas featured at Angelo’s in the Gap.

The spook fest was not contained to the historic town, as other venues held safe alternatives, as well.

The Claiborne Public Library held its annual Halloween Bash earlier in the day, which gave children the opportunity to ramp up their enthusiasm while hearing spooky stories and enjoying treats. They even got the chance to design their own trick-or-treat bags in anticipation of All Hallows Eve.

And, Tazewell officials spent a bit of time and effort preparing and handing out treat bags that evening during its Halloween event at the Municipal Park.

In cities across the nation, Halloween signals the commencement of the holidays with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve looming just over the wintry horizon.

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Courtesy photos The great pumpkin visited the county this year, leaving in its wake beautiful pieces of art, all manner of sugary treats and loads of fun. The winners of the Cumberland Gap Pumpkin Lights contest showed a real talent for pumpkin carving. Earlier that day, children enjoyed the Claiborne Public Library Halloween Bash with storytelling, art projects and treats.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Library-Halloween-Bash-pic.jpg Courtesy photos The great pumpkin visited the county this year, leaving in its wake beautiful pieces of art, all manner of sugary treats and loads of fun. The winners of the Cumberland Gap Pumpkin Lights contest showed a real talent for pumpkin carving. Earlier that day, children enjoyed the Claiborne Public Library Halloween Bash with storytelling, art projects and treats.

Courtesy photos The great pumpkin visited the county this year, leaving in its wake beautiful pieces of art, all manner of sugary treats and loads of fun. The winners of the Cumberland Gap Pumpkin Lights contest showed a real talent for pumpkin carving. Earlier that day, children enjoyed the Claiborne Public Library Halloween Bash with storytelling, art projects and treats.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_Gap-Pumpkins-pic.jpg Courtesy photos The great pumpkin visited the county this year, leaving in its wake beautiful pieces of art, all manner of sugary treats and loads of fun. The winners of the Cumberland Gap Pumpkin Lights contest showed a real talent for pumpkin carving. Earlier that day, children enjoyed the Claiborne Public Library Halloween Bash with storytelling, art projects and treats.

Oldies, goodies and new items can all be found in a new shop in Cumberland Gap.

Papa Chum’s Music & Rarities, located at 522 Pinnacle Alley, has items of interest to many.

A family owned and operated business, Danny Chumley, his son Daniel and daughter Candice are excited to be partnering in this new venture. Music, arts and creativity are a big part of their lives.

“This has been a dream of mine for probably 30 years,” said Danny. “I just feel now is the time after I sat down and had some conversations with local musicians. We’ve been involved with the Tri-State Youth Choir for a long time and this is also kind of an expansion on that.”

The shop has vinyl records, which Daniel says are making a comeback, as well as record players. They will sell, buy and trade vinyl as well as musical instruments and books. They will also take consignments, he added.

Papa Chum’s carries accessories for musical instruments such as strings and reeds – so musicians won’t have to travel to Knoxville for replacements. They will also order records, other instruments or anything along the same lines as what they have in the store.

The musical instruments are completely refurbished, so they can sell them at a price less than many other stores in even larger areas, said Danny.

“Why go anywhere else when you have us locally?” he said, adding that they carry good products priced reasonably for those starting out.

There are also new, one-of-a-kind instruments handmade by a man in Georgia who has now passed away. Those instruments, coming in soon, will include dobros, banjos, dulcimers and mandolins.

Danny has made some cigar box instruments as well.

“We’ll have gift sets available around Christmas,” said Candice.

In addition to musical instruments and accessories, there are other items – natural soaps, essential oils, herbal teas, natural makeups, jewelry and many handmade items.

“We’re creating something that I wanted to have while I was growing up,” said Candice. “There’s a void that needed to be filled and we’re trying to do that.”

The talented family also offers lessons for the guitar, bass and ukulele. Violin lessons may also be offered there in the future, Danny added.

“The skill level and capacity to learn will be geared toward what the student wants to learn,” said Daniel. “It will be individualized to their skill level.”

Candice, who works for a film festival, plans on some film events and possibly some competitions as well. A gifted writer, she will also be doing some songwriting and writing workshops and meet-ups for writers with some featured writers.

When warmer weather arrives, the family plans to have live music. They have a “pickin’ porch” as well as a stage and will welcome musicians to share their talents.

The family encourages people to enjoy music and take the opportunity to grow their talents.

“Growing up, I saw a lot of people addicted to drugs,” said Daniel. “What kept me out of all that was being involved with music – it kept me out of trouble. When others were out partying I was jamming with my band or with youth at church.”

“I’ve seen what music has done in many youth’s lives – they didn’t know their natural talent,” said Danny. “I feel it’s part of our mission and calling.”

“This is God – not just us,” chimed in Daniel. “Our heart is music and we’re doing it for God. We want to give back to the community because we love it.”

New items are being added daily but the store is open for business. They plan a grand opening celebration in the near future.

“There are a lot of talented people around here,” said Candice, “and I hope they come by.”

Candice added that local artisans and crafters are welcome to bring their items by to possibly sell through the shop.

“We will have many handmade items,” she said, adding, “we’re creating something I would have wanted – there’s not much encouragement for artsy people and we want to encourage them.”

“We’ll try to find anything you come at us with,” said Danny with a smile. “We’re always open to suggestions.”

Not to be left out, wife and mother Deborah Chumley is cheering her family on supportively as she works at Servolution Health Services in Speedwell.

Papa Chum’s Music & Rarities is open Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. They are currently testing the store hours, so they are subject to change. The phone number is 423-869-5958 or 606-246-0538. They can also be found on Facebook.

Reach Marisa Anders at 423-254-5588 or on Twitter @newsgirl88.

The store offers health and beauty items that are natural and many are handmade.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_DSC_0281-853×1280-1.jpg The store offers health and beauty items that are natural and many are handmade.

Photos by Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Papa Chum’s Music & Rarities is open for business in Cumberland Gap. The store has a variety of items, including instruments. From left, Candice, Danny and Daniel Chumley.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_DSC_0275-1280×853-1.jpg Photos by Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Papa Chum’s Music & Rarities is open for business in Cumberland Gap. The store has a variety of items, including instruments. From left, Candice, Danny and Daniel Chumley.

Vinyl records are making a comeback, and you can buy, sell or trade at Papa Chum’s.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_DSC_0279-853×1280-1.jpg Vinyl records are making a comeback, and you can buy, sell or trade at Papa Chum’s.

Victims of sexual assault now have a safe place to go locally – a tremendous step forward in the fight against sexual assault in the area.

The Claiborne County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) recently opened a new outreach building on Main Street in Tazewell, next to the Claiborne County Courthouse.

Representatives from each law enforcement agency in the county, the CEASE Shelter and the Eighth Judicial District Attorney General’s Office are members of the team.

“This is a huge step for Claiborne County,” said Eighth Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler. “I’m so pleased that we have this office now and can make strides toward fighting the problem of sexual assault.”

Members of the team include: Mary Byrd, SART coordinator; Carla Brewer, assistant district attorney; Cpl. Jeremy Myers, Tazewell Police Department; Chief Ben Evans, New Tazewell Police Department; Det. Tammy Reagan, Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office; Cesar Gracia, LMU director of campus safety operations; Amy Spurlock, LMU counselor; Melisa Myers, DV & SA campus police officer; Donna Kelly, CEASE executive director; Sherri Fugate, CEASE advocate.

“Originally we would have to travel to Knoxville or some medical facility that was equipped with a sexual assault nurse examiner,” said Myers. “We feel having this facility available for victims in not only Claiborne County but the entire district is a huge step in the right direction for our law enforcement.”

Myers added that the new outreach building will help sexual assault victims feel more comfortable.

“It’s going to aid the victims with a more comfortable and private place and it will provide law enforcement and the district attorney’s office a place to converge and hopefully get the process going and prosecute offenders in a quicker manner,” he said.

“Now officers can shave hours off their time by having everything they need centrally located in Claiborne County,” said Myers.

The members of the SART team were not chosen randomly, according to Myers.

“Each member of the SART team was recommended by District Attorney General Jared Effler,” he said. “I’m honored to assist and be a member.”

Reach Marisa Anders at 423-254-5588 or on Twitter @newsgirl88.

Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Several people attended the recent grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) outreach building for the Eighth Judicial District, led by District Attorney General Jared Effler. The local office is located on Main Street in Tazewell, next to the Claiborne County Courthouse.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/web1_DART-office-opening1.jpg Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Several people attended the recent grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) outreach building for the Eighth Judicial District, led by District Attorney General Jared Effler. The local office is located on Main Street in Tazewell, next to the Claiborne County Courthouse.