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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Alyssa Ann Bolden – assault

Nicholas Wade Rux – simple assault

Travis Albert Loy – exploitation of a minor by electronic means

Rockey Lee Couarm – introduction of contraband into a penal facility, resisting arrest, possession of a schedule II drugs with intent to sale or deliver, possession of a legend drug and drug paraphernalia, violations of the traffic control device and driver’s license carry/exhibit laws

Brandon Edward Widener – burglary, theft over $1,000, outstanding warrants for theft of property over $1,000 and theft of property under $500

Justin Adam Hopson – hindering a secured creditor

Joshua Alexander Graves – driving under the influence, underage consumption of alcohol, violation of the implied consent law

Cody Clark Thompson – driving under the influence

Tiffany Marie Sanders – joyriding

Jessica Shea Howard – capias/bench warrant for driving on a revoked license and violation of the light law, new charges for violations of the child restraint device, driver’s license and registration laws

Jessica Renee Gent – capias/bench warrant

Frankie Lynn Hoskins – outstanding warrant for theft of property over $500

Candace Dawn Thomas – outstanding child support attachment, outstanding state warrant, failure to appear for theft under $500

Kathryn Anne Loft – violation of community corrections

Nina Lodonna Harp – violation of probation for prescription fraud

Curtis Vandale Sizemore – violations of probation for promotion of methamphetamine manufacture and sale of a schedule II drugs

Larry Joseph Trammell – violation of probation for sale of a schedule III drugs

Brian James Hensley – violation of probation for sale of a schedule II drugs

Roger Allen Leffew Jr. – violation of probation for theft over $1,000

Felicia Omeda Jordon – violations of probation for possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to pay court costs, failure to appear for a citation, new charges of two counts possession of a schedule II drugs and one count possession of drug paraphernalia

Juan E. Raygoza – violation of probation for driving on a suspended license, failure to appear for violation of the seat belt law, new charge of driving on a suspended license

Paul Randall Bullen – violation of probation

Bonnie L. Partin – failure to appear for criminal impersonation and passing worthless checks

Leslie Nechelle Ford – failure to appear for criminal trespassing, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication

Matthew W. Rowe – failure to appear for driving on a revoked license and for violations of probation for simple possession of marijuana

Stacy Dwayne Patterson – failure to appear for driving on a suspended license and violations of the light, registration and financial responsibility laws

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Jason A. Clark – leaving the scene of an accident with damages over $1,000, failure to exercise due care, driving on a suspended license, violation of the financial responsibility law

James Robert Miller – criminal trespassing, simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Corey Adam Gregory – violation of the ATV on highway law

James Gerald Taylor – speeding 67/45, violation of the seat belt law (driver)

James Wells Blanton Jr. – speeding 73/45

Luke Edgar Lawson – speeding 67/45

Nathan Tyler Fultz – speeding 66/45

Darrell L. McAfee – speeding 65/45

Mary H. Ross – violations of the seat belt (driver) and traffic control device (stop sign) laws

Dustin R. McMurray – violations of the seat belt (driver), registration and financial responsibility laws

Shelby L. Young – violations of the seat belt (driver) and financial responsibility laws, driving on a suspended license

Timothy B. Brown – violation of the seat belt law (driver)

Derek J. Jones – violation of the seat belt law (driver)

Rachel E. Cole – violation of the seat belt law (driver)

Jonathan H. Ford – violation of the seat belt law (driver)

Joe R. Love – violation of the seat belt law (driver)

Stephanie G. Fletcher – violation of the seat belt law (driver)

Phillip B. Drugus – violation of the seat belt law (driver)

Vonnie Seals – violation of the seat belt law (passenger)

Melissa H. Farley – violation of the seat belt law (passenger)

Shawn A. Martin – violation of the seat belt law (passenger)

Cameron Caldwell – violation of the seat belt law

Eddie W. Vanhoss Jr. – violation of the seat belt law

Alex D. Reece – violation of the seat belt law

Amy Catherine Caulley – violations of the traffic control device and registration laws

Angelia Helton – violations of the driver’s license, registration and financial responsibility laws

Mahalla Callebs – violation of the motor vehicle bumper law

Charles Edward Mason – three counts theft under $500 (shoplifting)

Evenlina Hicks – two counts theft under $500

Christopher Dean Northern – theft of property under $500

Jackyn Renee Maples – theft involving merchandise under $500, possession of drug paraphernalia

Jonathan Lee Asher – theft involving merchandise under $500

Matthew D. Young – theft under $500

James Calvin Morris – failure to appear for falsifying a drug screening, driving on a suspended license and violation of the financial responsibility law

Steven Wakefield Cupp – driving on a suspended license

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Tazewell Police Dept.

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Rachel Robin Rae Blankenship – driving under the influence, criminal impersonation, driving on a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for driving under the influence, criminal impersonation, driving on a revoked license, driving on a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain traffic lane

Robert Anthony Ingram – driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, violation of the financial responsibility law, violations of probation for driving under the influence and driving on a revoked license

Maxie M. Freytag – speeding 64/45, violation of the financial responsibility law

Mitchell Aaron Morgan – speeding 62/45

Patricia Ann Hurst – failure to exercise due care, driving on a suspended license

Rebecca Jane Keck – failure to exercise due care

Jeffery Martin Painter – possession of a schedule II drugs, resisting arrest, resisting stop, halt, frisk or arrest

Chelsea Carol Bolden – possession of a schedule III drugs

William Scott Buis – failure to appear for speeding 75/55 and violation of the driver’s license law, new charges of driving on a suspended license and violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Victoria Lindsy Brook Collins – driving on a suspended license

Trevor Logan Johnson – violations of the driver’s license, registration and financial responsibility laws

Wayne Anthony Bolden – violation of the financial responsibility law

Michelle L. Renfro – violation of the financial responsibility law

Summer Denee Wilson – possession of drug paraphernalia

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Tennessee Hwy.Patrol

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Kevin Ray Brown – driving on a suspended license

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Sherry McCreary, center, Director of Admissions at Lincoln Memorial University, recently presented Cumberland Gap High School seniors Gage Barnett and Elizabeth Crumley with the LMU Trustee Scholarship. This scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by Lincoln Memorial University and is a four year full tuition scholarship worth over $80,000. Gage is the son of Nick and Kim Barnett of Harrogate. Elizabeth is the daughter of Dr. Charles and Frances Crumley of Harrogate.

Photo submitted Sherry McCreary, center, Director of Admissions at Lincoln Memorial University, recently presented Cumberland Gap High School seniors Gage Barnett and Elizabeth Crumley with the LMU Trustee Scholarship. This scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by Lincoln Memorial University and is a four year full tuition scholarship worth over $80,000. Gage is the son of Nick and Kim Barnett of Harrogate. Elizabeth is the daughter of Dr. Charles and Frances Crumley of Harrogate.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web1_CGHS-academics.jpgPhoto submitted Sherry McCreary, center, Director of Admissions at Lincoln Memorial University, recently presented Cumberland Gap High School seniors Gage Barnett and Elizabeth Crumley with the LMU Trustee Scholarship. This scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded by Lincoln Memorial University and is a four year full tuition scholarship worth over $80,000. Gage is the son of Nick and Kim Barnett of Harrogate. Elizabeth is the daughter of Dr. Charles and Frances Crumley of Harrogate.

Tourism means big bucks for any county, region and state. In fact, tourism is the second largest industry in Tennessee behind agriculture, according to Carl Nichols, acting president of the newly formed Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association.

In 2014, about $29 billion in tourism dollars were generated within the state, creating 242,700 jobs for Tennessee workers, said Nichols during a presentation held last week at the Lincoln Museum.

Nichols made it clear the new Association is not in competition with anyone. The main goal of the new organization, he said, is to work side-by-side with the various Chambers of Commerce, Historical Societies and other tourism nonprofits in the ten counties within a 25 mile radius inside the tri-state area.

In fact, representatives from many of these organizations are seated on the new board that encompasses Claiborne, Campbell, Grainger, Hancock and Union counties in Tennessee. In Kentucky, Bell, Harlan, Knox and Whitley counties are represented on the Association board.

Representatives from nearby Lee County, Virginia also sit on the new board of directors.

Nichols said during the presentation last week that tourism is “the perfect industry,” with its “easy money and no tax burden.”

“Tourists come, they spend money and go home. There are no extra costs to consider and no increases in the taxes as a result,” said Nichols.

The great thing about the ten-county joint effort, he said, is the ability of the Tourism Association to consolidate onto its website and through advertising all touristy events occurring in the area.

The goal is to draw tourists to the region knowing they will have ample opportunity to enjoy multiple events while visiting, thus spending substantially more money during their prolonged stay, said Nichols.

The Association, he said, is ready and able to promote the various businesses “in the business” of tourism. Other visitor services not normally associated with the tourist trade will also benefit.

Membership into the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association provides training and networking opportunities, website linking and such advertising and marketing opportunities as the map brochure showing member locations and contact information.

A blitz of social media promotion via the Association will provide free advertising for its members, as well.

The public is invited to attend the official “kick-off” of the new organization, scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 31 at the Lincoln Museum, located on the Lincoln Memorial University campus in Harrogate.

The corporate office, slated for a June 1 opening date, is located at 708 Brooklyn St., behind Angelo’s Pizza, in downtown Cumberland Gap.

A Welcome Center, Museum and Genealogical Library, to be located inside the corporate headquarters, are in the works, as well.

The organization plans to erect signage, advertising the Welcome Center and Museum, along U. S. Hwy. 25E and Hwy. 58.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all membership fees are tax-deductible.

Funding will also be raised through sponsorships, donations and state and federal grants.

The Association website address is: CGRTA.com.

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

Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Carl Nichols, acting president of the newly formed Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association, details the nonprofit organization’s plans to promote local tourist attractions within a ten-county region of the tri-state area. Directors of the board, the press and others were invited to the presentation, held last week at the LMU Lincoln Museum.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/web1_Nichols-pic.jpgJan Runions | Claiborne Progress Carl Nichols, acting president of the newly formed Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association, details the nonprofit organization’s plans to promote local tourist attractions within a ten-county region of the tri-state area. Directors of the board, the press and others were invited to the presentation, held last week at the LMU Lincoln Museum.

The J. Frank White Academy (JFWA) held commencement exercises for the Class of 2016 on May 14 in the Sam and Sue Performing Arts Center of the Duke Hall of Citizenship on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University (LMU).

Eleven students picked up high school diplomas during the ceremony including Philip Acuff, Erika Batchelor, Richard Bradley, Eva Dunn, Frank Gao, Jack Hopper, Joshua Kelly, Thomas McAffee, Autumn Robbins, Brian Smith, Jr. and Emma Wiley. The Class of 2016 continues the JFWA’s record of 100 percent college placement. Dunn and Gao earned valedictorian and salutatorian honors, respectively.

Acuff, Bradley and Dunn, all of Harrogate, and Kelly of Rose Hill, Virginia, will attend LMU. Batchelor, of Tazewell, will attend Centre College while Robbins, of Middlesboro, Kentucky, will enroll at the University of Kentucky. Goa, of Tazewell, McAfee, of New Tazewell, Hopper of Speedwell, and Wiley, of Middlesboro, will all attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in the fall. Smith, of New Tazewell, will enroll at Walters State Community College in the fall.

International speaker, coach and trainer Shari Strong was the guest speaker at the ceremony. Dunn delivered the commencement address and Goa gave a salutatorian speech.

The J. Frank White Academy is a private coeducational college preparatory school located on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University and serves students grades 5-12 from Claiborne, Union, Campbell and Hancock counties in Tennessee; Bell County, Kentucky; and Lee County, Virginia. For more information contact the Academy Office at 869-6234 or visit www.lmunet.edu/academy.

Photo courtesy of LMU/JFWA The J. Frank White Academy Class of 2016 celebrates following its graduation ceremony on May 14.

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There was a happy ending recently for one local man who was the victim of theft.

According to a police report, the mother of a man who utilizes the services of Cumberland Mountain Industries (CMI) through its residential program reported that his birthday present had been stolen. The gift was an Xbox 360, controllers and eight games for it, the report states.

Det. Gary Ruszkowski of the New Tazewell Police Department is the investigating officer and he went to local pawn shops to try and locate the items, he said.

Although he didn’t recover the items, he received a pleasant surprise.

“Isaac Cadle at Shylock’s donated an Xbox 360 console and voucher for the victim, Kristopher, to come in and pick out games,” Ruszkowski said. “Wayne Padgett at Top Dollar did the exact same thing.”

Leslie Martin, program coordinator for CMI, said Kristopher was “very excited” about receiving the gifts. He knew about the theft and had been very disappointed, she said.

Kristopher picked out his own games and is enjoying his new items, she said.

“It blessed us to see that we’re part of the community and so many pitched in to help,” Martin said.

Ruszkowski was touched by the gesture as well.

“I felt the people at both pawn shops were very compassionate,” he said. “Their generosity was heartfelt. As soon as I told them what happened they were very eager to help.”

New Tazewell Officer Richard Arnwine also worked on the case.

“CMI is very appreciative of the generosity the pawn shops showed,” said CMI executive director Steve Minton. “We really appreciate them helping in this situation.”

CMI operates under the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. For more information about CMI and the services it provides call 423-626-6757.

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

Photo submitted Kristopher, whose birthday gift from his mother was stolen, received items from two local pawn shops.

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Our Food Link is a year-round program that county Farm Bureaus can use to provide consumers of all ages and backgrounds with information about today’s agriculture. This includes helping people connect with sources of clothing, food, shelter, and energy in their communities. Activities range from outreach at supermarkets or farmers’ markets to hosting interactive booths at community events, speaking with lawmakers and neighbors about food or visiting a classroom to help students understand agricultural topics.

To mark the occasion, the Claiborne County Farm Bureau made a donation to support a local charity, CEASE. CEASE provides food and shelter for abused and battered women and children in Claiborne County.

Photo submitted Bridget Day, right, presents a grocery gift card to Trish Lucas with CEASE.

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Photo submitted Bridget Day, right, presents a grocery gift card to Trish Lucas with CEASE.

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A collision between an SUV and a truck carrying numerous logs caused a traffic tie-up on Hwy. 33 last week near the Molly Hollow Road intersection.

The wreck occurred May 25 around 7:30 a.m. when a 2006 Toyota Highlander driven by Michelle I. Segal, 24, of Tazewell, allegedly crossed the center line and side swiped the truck, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Segal was injured and transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, the report says.

Charges are pending against Segal, THP says.

The truck was driven by Clifton England, 78, of Sharps Chapel. According to the report, he was also injured and transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. No charges are expected against England, THP says.

Neither driver had a passenger and both were wearing seat belts.

It took the better part of the morning to clear the road of debris.

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

Claiborne Utilities District recently earned a perfect score of 599 points out of a possible 599 for a numerical score of 100 percent from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The perfect score is based on a two year survey and a site survey by the Division of Water Resources on April 20, 21, and 25, 2016.

“I’m extremely proud of our employees who daily perform at the highest level in order to achieve this perfect score” said George Coots, general manager of Claiborne Utilities District. “Performing at such a high level would not be possible without our employees at all levels working together as a cohesive team, focusing on service excellence and employing the best practices to ensure the maximum observable standards in water management.”

During the two day site sanitation survey, Claiborne Utilities District’s equipment, operations and maintenance facilities were thoroughly examined. The survey includes plant performance, maintenance and upkeep, record keeping, analysis, treatment techniques and requirements, and other quality issues from water production to the distribution to customers and overall management needed to continually provide safe drinking water.

Water surveys are conducted every two years, said Coots. At the time of the survey, Claiborne Utilities District had a total of 6,350 connections. Claiborne Utilities District’s water distribution is made up of approximately 450 miles of water line, and services an area of 38 square miles.

Claiborne Utilities District’s water treatment plant pulls from Norris Lake and treats anywhere from 1.5 to 1.8 million gallons per day. For more information on water, waste water, or natural gas services, call 423-626-4282 or visit Claiborne Utilities District’s website at http://www.cudtn.com.

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

Aglow International

The Knoxville Day Aglow Lighthouse will hold an outreach meeting June 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at New Covenant Fellowship Church, located at 6828 Central Ave. Pike in Knoxville. The speaker will be Mike Vandergriff, pastor and founder of Victory Assembly of God in New Tazewell. Please bring a dish to share if possible. Beverages and child care will be provided. For more information call Judy Burgess at 865-696-1363.

Cedar Fork Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School (one day) at Cedar Fork Baptist Church will be June 4 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. The theme is “Jesus is My Rock.” We would love to invite everyone to come and join us. There will be food, fellowship, worship and learning more about our Savior. Rev. Mark Campbell, pastor.

Christ the King Church

There will be a Charity Yard Sale June 4 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 816 Blue Top Road, Tazewell. Rain or shine.

Community VBS

Vacation Bible School will be held at Speedwell Academy Baptist Church jointly with Community Baptist and Freewill Baptist June 12-17 from 6:30-8:30 each evening. Classes for all ages. Everyone is welcome.

Gibson Station Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School at Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church will be June 27 through July 1 from 7-9 .m. The theme is Submerged, Finding God’s Truth Below the Surface. There will be classes for adults and children of all ages.

Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating its Homecoming Celebration on June 26. The celebration will begin at 10:30 a.m. The service will be followed by a fellowship meal.

Howard’s Quarter Baptist Church

Howard’s Quarter Baptist Church Vacation Bible School is being held this week through June 3. Activities for all ages begin at 6:30 p.m. through June 2. The closing ceremony will be June 3 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Brian O’Dell, pastor.

Indian Creek Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School 2016 kick-off will be June 4 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with inflatables, a dunking booth, food and lots of fun! VBS will be held June 5, from 6-7:30 p.m. through June 10, from 7-8:30 p.m. Classes, activities, music and more for all ages.

Lily Grove Church

Vacation Bible School kick-off is June 11 beginning at 3:30 p.m. Bible School runs June 13-17 at 7 p.m. The theme is “I’ve Got Talent.” Paul Griffin will be teaching the adult class. Pastor is Ronald Atkins.

Midway Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School, with the theme Submerged, is being held May 29 through June 3.

New Hope Church

Vacation Bible School 2016, Submerged, will kick off with a celebration on June 12 at 6 p.m. VBS will be held Monday through Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Pump Springs Baptist Church

The Well Bookstore and Gift Shop is open Mon., Tues, Thurs. and Fri. from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m., Wed. from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and Sun. from 9:30-11 a.m. The Well has gifts and books, along with new discipleship studies and Bibles.

Vacation Bible School will be held June 13-17.

Riverview Missionary Baptist Church

Riverview Missionary Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 5-10 from 6-8 p.m. The theme is Submerge. Pastor James Shoffner invites everyone to attend.

Shawanee Baptist Church

Children ages 2 through sixth grade are invited to Vacation Bible School at Shawanee Baptist Church, to be held June 5-10 from 6-8:30 p.m. The theme is Submerged. Special activites are planned and everyone is welcome.

Springdale Singing Convention

Springdale Baptist Church will host the Springdale Singing Convention, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. Come sing with us, or come and listen.

Stand In The Gap

Keeping up the the fight and “Standing in the Gap” against drug and alcohol abuse and family violence is the purpose and mission of SIGCO. Second Chronicles 7:14 is the SIGCO foundation. Visit our website “SIGCO.org” and review our current events and multiple links to resources that can help our communities. Make your plans now to attend our quarterly meeting. Bring some friends with you and help us engage our Tri-State communities for God’s purposes. Never has there been a greater time for Christians to “Stand in the Gap” and be heard throughout our region and across America. We look forward to visiting and sharing with you soon. For additional information, please call 423-300-1302 or email Standntgap@gmail.com. Please join the Stand in the Gap Coalition for prayer the first Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. at the Stand in the Gap Coalition office located at 502 Pennlyn Ave. in Cumberland Gap. The next prayer meeting will be June 7.

The Essence of Jesus Store

The Essence of Jesus Variety and Thrift Store, an outreach of Under His Wings Ministry and Joshua’s Place Children’s church, has re-opened. Hours are Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For information call 606-499-1191.

Young’s Chapel Baptist Church

There will be an ordination service at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church June 5 at 2:30 p.m. to ordain Brother Brian Campbell as a deacon. Everyone is invited.

Young’s Chapel Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 6-10 beginning at 7 p.m. nightly. There will be classes for all ages, including adults. Everyone welcome. Rev. Travis Singleton, pastor.

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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.

Dogwood Heights Baptist Church

Weekly services at Dogwood Heights Baptist Church include: Tis So Sweet Café Worship, Sunday from 8:30-9:45 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship Service at 11 a.m.; Evening Worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening – Bible Study at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Pastor, Travis Pressnell, Youth Pastor, Charlie Longworth.

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.

New Beginning Baptist Church

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 Tazewell United Methodist Church

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.

Regional Education Center

The Regional Education Center, an FBC Ministry Center, is located at 1724 Epps Street in Tazewell. They distribute 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.

Servolution Health Services

The Servolution Health Services free medical and dental care clinic is 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. 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 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.

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

LEGO Club at Library

A LEGO Club is meeting at the Claiborne County Public Library. All ages are welcome to attend. The club will meet on the second Monday and fourth Thursday of each month from 4-5 p.m. to create, build and express your imagination with LEGOs. All LEGO supplies will be provided by the library. No sign up is required – just show up for a building good time. The library is located at 1304 Old Knoxville Road in Tazewell, below Walters State. For more information call 423-626-5414.

Beginner’s Computer Class

The Claiborne County Public Library is hosting a beginner’s computer class at the Harrogate Senior Citizens Center every other Friday at 1 p.m. For more information call the library at 423-626-5414.

Bee Friends Beekeeping Group

Interested in Beekeeping and Meeting Beekeepers? Whether you are looking for information, want to get started or have been beekeeping for years, you are welcome! BEE FRIENDS is your local beekeeping group. We meet monthly, on the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Tazewell Campus of Walters State in the auditorium. The next meeting will be June 2. Bodie Osborne, the President of Backyard Beekeepers in Middlesboro, Kentucky, will tell us how to extract and bottle our honey. This is also a great time to check the group out, just ask questions, and meet others with all levels of experience. There will be a sign at the door from the parking lot. As always, coffee and dessert will be served. For more information call 865-617-9013.

Claiborne County Emergency Communications District

The Claiborne County Emergency Communications District will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 16/17 budget on June 3 at 11:30 a.m., at the Claiborne County Justice Center training room. Following the public hearing, the board will meet in regular session.

Library Summer Reading Program

Readers of all ages will explore all things sports and fitness this summer as the Claiborne County Public Libarary presents “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” during the annual summer library program. The Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through 12, with programs, prize drawings, story times, a reading club and more. The program will kick off June 14 with Mr. Bond the Science Guy. The Claiborne County UT Extension Office will also present a weekly program at the library, Adventures in the Kitchen. Registration for “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” begins June 6. For more information call the library at 423-626-5414, visit the website, claibornelibrary.org or like them on Facebook.

Harrogate Book Station

The Harrogate Book Station will be having its annual Summer Reading Program June 6-10 from 9 a.m. until noon. The program is for children ages 3-10. There will be special guests and lots of crafts, games and storytelling. A snack will be provided daily. For more information contact the Harrogate Book Station at 423-869-9777.

CCSWA Board Meeting

The Claiborne County Solid Waste Association board will meet for the regular monthly meeting on June 6 at 6 p.m. in the large courtroom at the Claiborne County Courthouse.

Jr. Pro Basketball Camp

Claiborne High School’s 2016 Jr. Pro Basketball Camp will be held June 6-10 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The cost is $60 for boys and girls from kindergarten through seventh grade and will be at the high school. For more information, call Gary Harmon at 423-626-5046.

SMMS Girls’ Basketball Camp

The Soldiers Memorial Middle School Fundamental Girls’ Basketball Camp will be held June 6-10 for grades third through ninth. For more information contact Pamela Worley, 865-352-9254, pamela.worley@claibornecsd.org or Jeffrey Webb, 423-489-1140, Jeffrey.webb@claibornecsd.org. The cost is $50. Make checks payable to Pamela Worley. Bring your own lunch. Concessions will be available for snacks and drinks. On Friday, pizza will be sold.

Regional Planning Commission

The Claiborne County Regional Planning Commission will hold its next scheduled meeting at 12:30 p.m. on June 7 at the Chamber of Commerce Office, located at 1732 Main Street in Tazewell. This meeting will be a public hearing on the Claiborne County Subdivision Regulations. The public is welcome to attend.

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. You are not alone.

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 at The Well Being Foundation, 557 Narrows Road, Tazewell, TN 37879. To reach Well Being, go approximately 8.1 miles from the stop light at Cedar Fork Road then turn left on Narrows Road. The meetings will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Upcoming dates are June 7, June 21, July 19, Aug. 2, Aug. 16, Sept. 6, Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and Oct. 18. For more information call Tammy Wilson, facilitator, at 865-585-2917.

Commodity Distribution

ETHRA Community Action Agency, funded in part by an agreement with the Department of Agriculture, will distribute USDA Commodities for Claiborne County on June 10 at the Tri-State Growers (Farmer’s Market) in Tazewell from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until the food is gone. You will need a commodity card to pick up commodities; the current commodity cards are YELLOW. Please call the office at 973-3669, extension 5304, 5305 and 5313 to make sure staff is available to take commodity applications if you don’t have a card. No applications will be taken at the Friday distribution. The ETHRA staff will be working out of the office during the week of commodity distribution and may not be available for applications. Staff will be at the distribution site during the above hours or until the food supply is gone. Tazewell distribution will be Friday only. Please bring a box or bag.

CHS Car Show

There will be a Car Show to benefit Claiborne High School Bulldog Football on June 11 at CHS. All cars, trucks, tractors and cycles are welcome; there is a $15 entry fee. A dash plaque will be given to the first 50 registered cars, trophies to the Top 20. There will also be food, bounce houses, dunking booth, door prizes, music and more. Registration is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and awards will be given at 3 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the football team.

Seal/Seals Reunion

The descendants of James W. Seal (Seals) and wife Emily Byrd will have a reunion on June 12 at the Tazewell Municipal Park on Richardson Road in Tazewell, beginning at 11 a.m. with a potluck meal to be served at 1 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend and bring a covered dish and drink, along with old photographs and family history to share. For more information call Margaret Seals Bull at 423-626-3075, Delsie Seals Sullivan at 423-586-9091 or Becky Seals Brummitt at 423-566-1211.

American Legion Post #109

All veterans are invited to attend monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting is June 14. Activities begin at 6 p.m. with a meal. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at 335 Fulkerson Street in Tazewell.

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 next meeting is June 14. 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.

Light The Night 5K

Come to LMU-DCOM and join for a night of fun with friends and family. On June 17 from 7-10 p.m., the annual Light The Night 5K will be held. This year, all proceeds from this event will go to benefit Servolution Health Services. Runners will run a 3.1 mile course. An early bird discount is available. Registration through June 1 will be $25 per person; registration June 1-15 will be $35 per person. Walkers will walk a one-mile course and the registration fee is $15. Visit www.LMULightTheNight5K.com to register today.

PVHS Class of 1981

There will be a meeting to plan the Powell Valley High School class of 1981 35-year reunion on June 18 at Old Town Grill in Tazewell at 5 p.m. For more information contact Jean Willis at 606-269-7278.

Benefit 5K

Go Ye Therefore 5K, based on Matthew 28:19, will be held June 18. Participants will walk or run the greenway trail from Harrogate, through the old train tunnel following the creek and through Cumberland Gap. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. and the event will begin at 10 a.m. There is a $30 registration fee and everyone registered before June 1 will receive a T-shirt. All proceeds from the race registration fees will go to send two local missionaries overseas, where they will help with construction of a new school in a poverty-stricken area. They will also be teaching Bible school to over 400 children. They will work alongside other missionaries in the community to reach out in an effort to help them with daily basic needs. Medals will be awarded for the fastest male, female, masters male and masters female. First through third place ribbons will be awarded in several age groups. All registered participants will be entered to win a Fitbit Charge along with other door prizes. The drawing will be held during the awards ceremony immediately following the race, and participants must be present to win. For more information or to register visit the event page on Facebook or call or text Desiree’ Doyle at 423-526-8165.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Time change: Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet the last Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at Laurel Manor Nursing Facility. The next meeting will be June 30. Community partners: Alzheimer’s Tennessee; Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice; Laurel Manor Nursing Facility; Lambert Bookkeeping & Financial Services; Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc.; Claiborne-Overholt Funeral Home; Eastridge Apartments LLC; Claiborne County Office on Aging. Everyone welcome.

Story Time at Library

The Claiborne County Public Library will be having a Story Time every week in the Children’s Room. Story Time will be held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. with books, music and crafts. Children of all ages are welcome. Call the library at 423-626-5414 for more information.

Free Tech Classes at Library

Need help with technology? Would you like to learn more about your mobile device? You can now schedule an appointment at the Claiborne County Public Library for free help sessions. The library will be able to help with the following: Computers, tablets, phones, use of apps, etc.

Come prepared with: The device you need help with; any necessary usernames and passwords needed to access your device and/or accounts; the device fully charged, if not, please bring a charger; questions and/or concerns about your device.

The library staff will not: Run diagnostics; troubleshoot or fix any malfunctioning devices (unless related to library services); run antivirus scans; computer maintenance; replace parts on a device; credit card transactions.

Call for information, more details or to schedule an appointment at 423-626-5414 or email at claibornelibrary@gmail.com. One-on-one or group appointments are available.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Free Spay and Neuter

The Animal Welfare League of Claiborne County is sponsoring a free spay/neuter for dogs and cats in the Claiborne County area for families with income less than $30,000 per year, depending upon the number of people in the household. Pick up applications at Harrogate Hospital for Animals, Russell Veterinary Services or Rowland Veterinary Services. You can also request spay applications at awlccspay@gmail.com . Complete application, including proof of income and mail to AWLCC, 200 Hatfield Morgan Lane, New Tazewell, TN 37825 or scan/email to email address above. Be sure to include a phone number.

Town of Tazewell Brush Pickup

Brush pickup for the residents of the Town of Tazewell is resuming. A maximum quantity of two brush piles 4 ft. wide x 4 ft. tall x 10 ft. long will be collected from each household per visit. Brush and limbs shall be neatly stacked in 4 ft. x 4 ft. piles with the ends facing the same direction. Exceptions: Leaves or other debris may not be mixed with brush. No stumps will be picked up or limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter. Brush must be brought to the curbside and not placed in the street or on sidewalks. Lumber or construction waste materials will not be collected. No commercial, industrial, construction, or land clearing projects are included in the brush collection program. To schedule pickup call the Tazewell City Hall at 626-5104.

It’s that time of year again — the seventh annual White Lightning Festival begins today and continues on Saturday.

The 2015 award winning festival, a production of the Claiborne Economic Partnership, begins at 8 p.m. Friday and lasts until 9 p.m. Saturday. Live music, exhibits, and vendors will take over the small town of Cumberland Gap for the annual event.

Friday kicks off with the Miss WLTF Pageant in the LMU Convention Center. Live music is continuous from 7-9 p.m. Friday and from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday. Larry Goodwin will take the stage at 7 p.m. Friday followed by Michael Jacobs at 8 p.m.

Saturday begins with the 5K registration at 8 a.m. and the race beginning at 9 a.m. A quilt show in the LMU Convention Center and Arts in the Gap Art Exhibit in the LMU Arts Center both begin at 10 a.m. Taylor Ramsey performs at noon with a Daniel Boone reenactor arriving at 12:30 p.m. The music continues at 1 p.m. with Michael Jacobs, followed by New River at 2 p.m. and Jeffers at 3 p.m. At 3:30 p.m. the Country Girls Line Dance Team will perform before the Classic Car Show begins at 4 p.m. Two more hours of music follows with Tennessee 90 at 4 p.m. and Night Moves at 5 p.m. The Broken Spur Dance Club performs next at 6 p.m. and the night is finished out with Larry Goodwin at 7 p.m. and Southern Sound at 8 p.m.

The White Lightning Trail Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation created to promote the White Lightning Trail which passes through nine East Tennessee counties and to educate the public about our rich cultural heritage through Appalachian arts and crafts, Appalachian Music, cultural demonstrations, books and our Appalachian history.

The festival is a member of the Southeast Festivals and Events Association and has been recognized the past three consecutive years as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast for June by the Southeast Tourism Society.

To learn more about the White Lightning Trail and the 15 other driving trails that make up the Tennessee trails initiative, visit TNtrailsandbyways.com.

Debbie Caldwell | Daily News Beth Combs of Sweet as Honey Donuts & Gifts of Tazewell was one of the featured vendors at the 2015 festival.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_Festival.jpgDebbie Caldwell | Daily News Beth Combs of Sweet as Honey Donuts & Gifts of Tazewell was one of the featured vendors at the 2015 festival.

A former Claiborne County Sheriff’s deputy, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to official misconduct and bribery of a public servant, was sentenced last week in Claiborne Criminal Court. Robert Glenn Chadwell, 50, was arrested in June of last year by agents of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) following a sting operation.

Chadwell solicited money from a known drug dealer in exchange for not pursuing drugs and weapons charges, according to TBI information.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agents apparently witnessed during the undercover operation Chadwell accepting $2,000 in cash and was heard, according to information from the TBI, requesting more money from the dealer as part of the agreement between the two men.

Chadwell was booked into the Claiborne County Jail, charged at the time with one count each of extortion and bribery by a public servant. Prior to release, he was held on a $500,000 secured bond.

Criminal judge Shayne Sexton sentenced Chadwell last week to a split confinement of ten years TDOC supervised probation with three months confinement. The time spent inside the jail could be reduced to just one month if Chadwell secures employment by the end of the first month of his sentence.

As part of the sentencing, Chadwell must pay $4,000 in restitution.

According to the Sentencing Findings of Fact, there were several deciding factors that Sexton considered in placing Chadwell on probation. Sexton considered prior criminal history, previous actions and character, whether rehabilitation might be expected, whether society will be protected from possible future criminal conduct and whether the offense was particularly enormous, gross or heinous.

Chadwell had been with the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Department over ten years at the time of his arrest, according to sources.

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

Robert Glenn Chadwell

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_mugshot-chadwell.jpgRobert Glenn Chadwell

Photo courtesy of CCSO

The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the January burglary of the Midway Market on Hwy. 63, also known as the SPUR station, located just east of the Claiborne and Campbell County line. If you know who this suspect is or if you have any information regarding this crime, Please contact Det. Bradley Duncan or Det. Josh Russell of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office at 423-626-3385.

Photo courtesy of CCSO The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the January burglary of the Midway Market on Hwy. 63, also known as the SPUR station, located just east of the Claiborne and Campbell County line. If you know who this suspect is or if you have any information regarding this crime, Please contact Det. Bradley Duncan or Det. Josh Russell of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office at 423-626-3385.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_BOLO-info-wanted-bw.jpgPhoto courtesy of CCSO The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding the January burglary of the Midway Market on Hwy. 63, also known as the SPUR station, located just east of the Claiborne and Campbell County line. If you know who this suspect is or if you have any information regarding this crime, Please contact Det. Bradley Duncan or Det. Josh Russell of the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office at 423-626-3385.

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

Brooks Cemetery

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Brooks Cemetery. Please send donations to: Maynard Brooks, 142 Santa Fe Street, New Tazewell, TN 37825.

Burch Cemetery

Decoration service will be May 29 at Burch Cemetery, beginning at 11 a.m. under the big oak tree. Everyone is invited, especially families of those who rest in the cemetery.

Cave Springs Cemetery

The annual meeting for Cave Springs Cemetery will held May 28 at 7 p.m. in the basement at Cave Spring Church. Donations are needed for the mowing and other maintenance of the cemetery. These may be mailed to Cave Springs Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 465, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Chumley Cemetery

Funds are needed to provide proper care and maintenance. You may send donations to: Chumley Cemetery Fund, c/o Joan Adams Webb, P.O. Box 115, Cumberland Gap, TN 37724. All donations are greatly needed and appreciated.

Estes Cemetery

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Estes Cemetery. Please mail all donations to Bill Shipley, 233 Sam Duncan Lane, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Greer Cemetery

It’s mowing time again, and I realize that most of our folks that have loved ones buried in this cemetery are in need of donations for the upkeep. Any and all donations would be realty appreciated. The same one who has taken care of your cemetery for the past 30 years still does the job. If you wish to, please drop off or mail to Charlene Smith, 1033 Straight Creek Road, New Tazewell, TN 37825. As always, thank you so much for your donations. What I think about is when our care takers go away, who’s going to fill the shoes? Of the ones that work so hard to keep the graves of our loved ones cleared so we can find them when we come to visit. Have you ever found your cemetery so grown up that you couldn’t find your loved ones? Everyone think about it, not just the Greer Cemetery but everywhere someone takes their time, effort and mostly their money. They take pride in their work to make sure your loved one looks pretty when you come to visit. /s/ Charlene Smith

Hopewell Cemetery

Donations are needed for the upkeep of Hopewell Cemetery. Mail to: Thelma Buchanan, 580 Mount Herman Road, Harrogate, TN 37752, or Judith Harmon, 838 Harmon Road, New Tazewell, TN 37825. Decoration service will be June 12 at 2 p.m.

Oakes Cemetery

If you have anyone buried in Oakes Cemetery, we need your donations for upkeep. Please send to Citizens Bank, Oakes Cemetery Fund, New Tazewell, TN 37825.

Pearson Cemetery

Donations are needed for mowing the Pearson Cemetery. Please send donations to Bill Cope, P.O. Box 464, Tazewell, TN.

Robertson Cemetery

The Robertson Cemetery in the Clouds community is maintained by your donations. It is mowing season. Please make a donation for the upkeep of the cemetery to Citizens Bank in New Tazewell. All donations are appreciated. Every year it takes more to keep the grounds looking good, so please help with the upkeep with your donations. Thanks.

Riverview Cemetery

Riverview Cemetery donations are needed for the upkeep of Riverview Cemetery. Please send donations to: Hazel Gilbert, 537 Pump Springs Road, Harrogate, TN 37752.

Seals Chapel Cemetery

Mowing season has started, so donations are needed to pay for upkeep of the Seals Chapel Cemetery. Donations can be given to or sent to Joyce Morris, 216 Bull Lane, Tazewell, TN 37879. All donations are appreciated.

May 29 is decoration at Seals Chapel. All welcome to join in praise & fellowship. Preaching service will start at 10 a.m. Funds will be taken up before preaching or can be given to Joyce Morris. A covered dish lunch will follow the service. Scott Morris, pastor.

Woods-Cosby Cemetery

Donations are needed for the upkeep of the Woods-Cosby Cemetery. Send donations to Woods-Cosby Cemetery Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, or to Mike Cosby, 452 Goins Chapel Road, Tazewell, TN 37879.

The Claiborne Commission is expected to revisit a resolution in June that, if adopted, will terminate future ambulance subsidies to the Claiborne Medical Center (CMC) until issues with the Clairfield West Station are resolved.

The CMC withdrew its ambulance services from the West Station despite language in Covenant Health Systems’ transaction agreement with the county that apparently prohibits the discontinuation of services for three years unless the Advisory board approves the move.

The CMC assumed its lease of the former Claiborne County Hospital and its ambulance service on April 1, 2014.

The West Station, created in August of 2003, is strategically located nearby the schools, mines and other populated areas in Clairfield, making ambulance services to those areas quicker and more easily accessible.

It looks as though the CMC officials decided to “close” the station due to so few emergency calls originating from the Clairfield area.

Most emergencies are transported to a hospital located just 17 minutes away. Otherwise, the injured would be forced to wait some 40-45 minutes for help to arrive via the CMC ambulance service, said commissioner James Hatmaker, who sponsored the resolution.

“I’m just asking for my people over there to have the same as other people in Claiborne County have,” said Hatmaker, of the resolution.

Commissioner Bill Johnson cautioned the other commissioners about discontinuing the subsidy before checking the legalities of the original lease agreement.

County attorney James Estep III said he had not had the chance to go back over that portion of the agreement. Estep did say he thought there was a mechanism built into the document that would allow such a resolution to be adopted.

Commissioner Juanita Honeycutt asked to “defer” the matter until Estep could make an interpretation of the issue and present an appropriate conflict resolution.

“I’m sure their (the CMC officials) stance is that they have not stopped any hospital services. I don’t want to do anything to hurt our relationship with Covenant. I think they’ve done a really good job with our hospital,” said Honeycutt.

The matter was deferred until the June meeting of the commission, by a vote of 13 for and six against. Commissioners Anthony Rowe and Shawn Peters passed their votes.

Those voting against the motion were Hatmaker, Steve Mason, Joan Cosby, Dan Longworth, William Jessie and David Mundy.

Commissioner Mike Campbell initially voted against the motion, but changed his vote.

In other action, the commission unanimously adopted a resolution allowing $12,000 be used for updates and equipment for the Claiborne County Clerk’s Office.

The commission unanimously approved the donation of $200 each to the Powell Valley Elementary and Forge Ridge Schools Archery Teams, who have placed at the state level. The funds will go toward the expenses incurred by the two teams while competing at the National level.

The resolution to extend Rossum Town Road by 1.7 miles was adopted, on first reading. A total three readings of the resolution is required before the road, located inside the fifth district, will be approved for extension.

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

Judge Robert Estep granted several plea agreements recently during hearings in Claiborne County Sessions Court.

Harold Wayne Anglian, 25, charged with criminal trespassing and theft under $500, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with six days confinement. Anglian was given credit for six days jail time already served. He must pay at least $75 per month in court costs and fines beginning 30 days after release from Washington County. Anglian forfeits $75 to the Economic Crime Fund.

Christopher J. Young, 28, charged with criminal trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with four days confinement. Young was given credit for four days jail time already served. He must pay at least $75 per month in court costs and fines. As a condition of his probationary status, Young must pay court costs in a prior criminal case. He is eligible for unsupervised probation once all monetary obligations are met and he is found fully compliant.

Tonia C. Smith, 43, charged with driving under the influence (second offense), was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with 45 days confinement. Smith may enroll and complete up to 28 days in an inpatient rehabilitation program in lieu of up to 28 days of the confinement portion of her sentence. She must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines and must attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel. Her driver’s license is revoked per the Dept. of Safety.

Ethel M. Partin, 39, charged with driving under the influence with children inside the vehicle, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with 62 days confinement. Partin was given credit for four days jail time already served. She must pay at least $75 per month in court costs and fines and must attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel. Her driver’s license is revoked per the Dept. of Safety.

Kelvin L. Chumley, 39, charged with two counts of driving under the influence and one count of theft under $500, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with 20 days confinement, to be served on consecutive weekends. Chumley was given credit for any jail time already served. He must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines and must attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel. Chumley forfeits $75 to the Economic Crime Fund. He is barred from any unlawful contact with his victim. His driver’s license is revoked for one year. This case runs concurrently with prior ones.

Terry Lynn Davis, 60, charged with two counts of driving under the influence, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with two days confinement. Davis was given credit for two days jail time already served. He must pay at least $150 per month in court costs and fines and must attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel.

Cody Clark Thompson, 22, charged with driving under the influence, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days probation with two days confinement. Thompson was given credit for any jail time already served. As a condition of his probationary status, Thompson was ordered to pay all court costs and fines in full the day of his hearing and to attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel. His driver’s license is revoked for one year.

Jaden Carter Guy, 23, initially charged with vandalism under $500, was granted a deferred judgment of one year and sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with15 days confinement. Guy was given credit for 15 days jail time already served. He must pay at least $75 per month in court costs and fines beginning 30 days from his release from custody. Guy was ordered to follow up with mental health treatment and to take any prescribed medications as a result of that treatment. He must pay $550 in restitution to the Claiborne County Jail.

Brittany Paige Pennington, 24, charged with two counts of theft under $500, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with eight days confinement. Pennington was given credit for eight days jail time already served. She must pay at least $75 per month in court costs and fines and forfeits $150 to the Economic Crime Fund.

Timothy Ayers, 41, charged with possession of a schedule II drugs, driving on a suspended license and violation of the financial responsibility law, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with seven days confinement. Ayers was given credit for seven days jail time already served. He must pay at least $150 per month in court costs and fines. His driver’s license is revoked per the Department of Safety.

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

Judge Shayne Sexton accepted several plea agreements recently during hearings in Claiborne Criminal Court, including three separate agreements for Brian Timothy Elliott.

Elliott, 40, was initially charged with theft of property up to $60,000, theft over $10,000, theft of property up to $10,000, burglary, vandalism under $500, driving under the influence, possession of a schedule IV and a schedule II controlled substances with the intent to sell, speeding and violations of the implied consent, registration and financial responsibility laws.

He was given an effective ten year sentence, eight years of which appear to be served via TDOC supervised probation. Elliott was credited with 112 days jail time already served. He must pay at least $250 per month in court costs beginning 30 days after release. Elliott forfeits a total $375 to the Economic Crime Fund and must pay a total $26,540 in restitution to his victims. He is barred from any contact with them and must stay at least 1,000 ft. from their properties.

Jeffrey Wilson, 49, charged with reckless aggravated assault, was sentenced to two years TDOC supervised probation. Wilson must complete an anger management class and a mental health assessment. He must pay at least $50 per month in court costs and is barred from any contact with his victim.

Charles Robertson, 47, charged with domestic assault, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days at 75 percent confinement. Robertson was given credit for 123 days jail time already served. This case runs concurrently with prior ones.

Douglas Hunley, 54, charged with domestic assault, was sentenced to a split confinement of 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with 11 days confinement Hunley was given credit for 11 days jail time already served. He must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and is barred from any contact with his victim.

David Earl Baker, 36, charged with child neglect, was sentenced to two years at 30 percent confinement. Baker was given credit for 154 days jail time already served.

Ricky Webb, 35, charged with two counts aggravated burglary, was sentenced to a total eight years at 30 percent with four months split confinement. Webb was given credit for 26 days jail time already served. He must pay at least $200 per month in court costs beginning 30 days after release and forfeits $150 to the Economic Crime Fund. Webb must pay $1,000 in restitution to one of his victims and is barred from any contact with them.

Cynthia Collett, 33, charged with one count each aggravated burglary and burglary, was sentenced to a split confinement of two years ETHRA supervised probation with 60 days confinement. Collett was given credit for 57 days jail time already served. She must pay at least $150 per month in court costs and forfeits $75 to the Economic Crime Fund. Collett must pay $750 in restitution to her victim. She is barred from contact with her victim and must stay at least 1,000 ft. from her property.

David Allen Webb, 30, charged with aggravated burglary, was sentenced to six years at 30 percent confinement. Webb was given credit for any time served since April 6.

Jason Parrish, 35, charged with fraudulent use of a credit card, was sentenced to four years TDOC supervised probation. Parrish must pay at least $400 per month in court costs and forfeits $75 to the Economic Crime Fund. He must pay $16,905.62 in restitution to Free Service Tire. Parrish is barred from any contact with his victims. He is eligible for unsupervised probation once found fully compliant.

Angela Richmond, 40, charged with accessory after the fact, was sentenced to a split confinement of two years TDOC supervised probation with 15 days confinement. Richmond was given credit for 15 days jail time already served. She must pay at least $100 per month in court costs.

Pamela McAfee, 47, charged with two counts of driving under the influence, was sentenced to a concurrent split confinement of 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with two days confinement. McAfee was given credit for two days jail time already served. She must pay at least $100 per month in court costs with a $700 fine. McAfee must attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel.

Kenneth Evans Jr., 47, charged with driving under the influence and two counts of driving on a revoked license, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days at 75 percent confinement with credit for 84 days jail time already served. Evans must pay a $350 fine. This case runs concurrently with a prior parole sentence.

David Matthew Leach, 24, charged with driving under the influence and violation of the implied consent law, was sentenced to a split confinement of 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with two days confinement. Leach was given credit for 11 hours of jail time already served. He must pay at least $150 per month in court costs with a $350 fine. Leach must attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel. His driver’s license is revoked for one year.

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

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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Kevin Lawrance Fleenor – violation of the sex offender registry, four counts sexual battery, violation of probation

Elijah Cole Pierce – domestic assault, outstanding child support attachment

Ronnie R. Coots – domestic assault

Billy Wayne Eads – assault, violation of probation for attempted sale of a counterfeit substance, failure to appear for assault/child abuse, possession of a schedule II (methamphetamine) for resale, violation of conditional bond, speeding and violation of the financial responsibility law

Wanda Sue Heerbert – harboring a fugitive, possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia

James Allen McCullough – filing false reports, conveying rental property as inference of intent to deprive

Corey Allen Bass – identity theft of property over $10,000, failure to appear for driving under the influence, possession of a schedule IV drugs and drug paraphernalia and violations of the traffic device and financial responsibility laws, violation of probation

Dorothy Virginia Jones – tampering with evidence, possession of a schedule II drugs with the intent to sell and deliver, violation of the drug free school zone law, failure to maintain traffic lane

Jeremy Matthew Fowler – vandalism under $500

Michael Scott Brogan – driving under the influence, introduction of contraband into a penal facility, tampering with evidence, violation of the implied consent law, capias/bench warrant for driving under the influence, introduction of contraband into a penal facility and possession of a schedule VI drugs and drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for aggravated domestic assault

Benjamin Arthur Harness – driving under the influence (fourth offense), violation of the seat belt law, driving on a revoked license (second offense)

Tony Ray Brown Jr. – driving under the influence (third offense), aggravated burglary, theft over $500

Jeffery Lynn Widner – driving under the influence

Travis Aaron Hensley – capias/bench warrant for domestic assault, resisting arrest and possession of a schedule II, a schedule III and a schedule IV drugs for resale, new charge of fugitive from justice

Sonnie Boone Hall – violation of state parole

Vennessa Lee Martinez – violation of drug court

Christie Lynn Leach – violations of probation for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident

Linda S. Green – violation of probation for simple possession of a schedule IV drugs

Christopher Fredrick Justice – violation of probation for driving on a suspended license (third offense), failure to appear for driving on a suspended license (third offense)

Steven Troy Kivett – violations of probation for driving on a revoked license and violation of the financial responsibility law, failure to appear for domestic assault, speeding and driving on a revoked license

Jessie Lee Bolden – violations of probation

Sylvia Rose Buell – failure to appear for criminal impersonation, possession of a schedule III and a schedule IV drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a revoked license, public intoxication and violation of the financial responsibility law

Larry David Smith – possession of a schedule IV drugs, driving on a suspended license (second offense)

Ashley Olivia Simpson – possession of a schedule III drugs

Jamie Loundus Trent – theft of merchandise (shoplifting), driving on a suspended license (sixth offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication

Randy Martin Gulley – driving on a revoked license (13th offense)

James William Lane – driving on a suspended license

Katrina Louise Wyrick – public intoxication

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Jonathan Dale Wilder – criminal trespassing, criminal impersonation, violation of probation for possession of drug paraphernalia

Brandon Wayne Powell – violation of the child restraint law, driving on a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia

Matthew Scott Bell – capias/bench warrant for assault, aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery, possession of a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia and theft over $500, violation of probtion for simple possession and possession of a schedule III drugs, failure to appear for possession of a schedule III drugs and drug paraphernalia, new charge of possession of a schedule II drugs

Jamie L. Trent – capias/bench warrant, new charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license

Curtis Sizemore – capias/bench warrant for violation of probation

Jerry Nicely – three violations of probation

Samara Elizabeth Griffin – speeding 57/30, violation of the financial responsibility law

Rachel Irene Inman – speeding 55/30

Kenny W. Lawson – violation of the seat belt law (passenger)

Joseph Ellis Ramsey – violation of the seat belt law

Jeffrey Scott Sutton – possession of a schedule II drugs for resale, simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear

Jessie Lee Bolden – theft under $500

Thresa Lea Orr – theft involving merchandise

Mark Evan Leonard – violation of the registration law

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Billy L. Ramsey – assault of a law enforcement officer, resisting stop, halt, frisk or arrest, possession of a schedule II drugs

Eric Dale Garrett – domestic assault

Shelbie Pauline Hoskins – driving under the influence, violation of the implied consent law, possession of a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia

Todd Andrew Meehan – speeding 66/45

Clara Wallen Roy – speeding 65/45

Jessie Lee Owens – failure to exercise due care

Samuel Austin Curry – following a motor vehicle too closely

Chasity M. Smith – following a motor vehicle too closely

Joni Elizabeth Barnett – violation of the registration law

Larry David Smith – public intoxication

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Pre-K Program

The Claiborne County Pre-K Program is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. You can fill out an application at any of the classroom locations or contact The Alpha School at 423-626-3323. Locations: The Alpha School, Ellen Myers, Powell Valley, Forge Ridge, Midway and Springdale.

Heritage Christian Academy

The Heritage Christian Academy Pre-K program is now accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year. You can fill out applications at the school any time during regular school hours. For more information call 423-526-2807.

Clinch-Powell Head Start Registration

The Clinch-Powell Head Start Program is currently taking applications for children 3 and 4 years of age at all Head Start Centers in Claiborne County for the 2016-2017 program year. The child must be 3 years old by Aug. 15, 2016 to be age eligible for the program. Services are provided five days a week with centers open 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation services may be provided dependent upon availability. The program provides services to special needs children including children with severe disabilities. All services, meals and snacks are provided at no cost to the family. For more information or to complete an application, please contact: Child Development Center – 626-6423; Clairfield Center – 784-7700; Ellen Myers Center – 869-4513; Powell Valley Center – 869-0222; SMMS Center – 686-1622; Springdale Center – 626-5152; TNT Center – 626-5708.

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President B. James Dawson has named Dr. Jason Johnson as vice president and dean of the LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM).

“Dr. Jason Johnson has been an integral part of the foundation of the LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine, so it is fitting that the torch is passing to him,” Dawson said. “Wise and experienced well beyond his years, Jason has been recognized throughout the veterinary profession as a rising star with a firm handle on what the future of veterinary medicine education could look like. I am confident that under his leadership, the CVM will continue to thrive and LMU-trained veterinarians will improve animal and human health in Appalachia and beyond.”

Johnson will step into the role currently held by Dr. Glen Hoffsis, LMU-CVM’s founding dean. Hoffsis will continue working to ensure a smooth transition of leadership. He has also been tasked with working on fundraising and assisting with special projects. Hoffsis shaped LMU-CVM from its infancy, creating numerous innovative approaches to veterinary education, including a formal affiliation agreement with the University of Kentucky. Hoffsis instituted a hybrid distributive model of clinical education, developed a state of the art clinical skills campus including an innovative spay and neuter program and assembled a talented faculty and staff. Provisionally accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), LMU has two enrolled classes of veterinary students and will welcome a third in August.

“LMU was very fortunate that Dr. Glen Hoffsis brought his vision for changing veterinary education to Harrogate, Tennessee and Ewing, Virginia,” Dawson said. “As the nation’s only three time veterinary dean having served over 21 years, three and half of them here at LMU, he had a mountain of experience to draw on. Under his dynamic leadership LMU achieved many things that so many cautioned would never happen. Glen would probably argue with me and say that a college is never truly established, but this college is now on a solid foundation. It has provisional accreditation by the AVMA, a strong enrollment and facilities that rival virtually any other college of veterinary medicine. All of those things would not be possible without the contributions of Dr. Hoffsis.”

A founding faculty member, Johnson was promoted to associate dean of clinical sciences in October 2015. He also has served as an associate professor of theriogenology as well as the medical director of the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center (DVTC). While at LMU-CVM, Johnson developed a clinical skills course that is incorporated into every semester of the curriculum and is evaluated in high stakes, competency-based objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). He led the development, design, capital campaign, technology implementation and construction of over 100,000 square feet of facilities at the DVTC, as well as developed a grant acquisition plan procuring approximately six million dollars in construction and equipment grant funding for LMU-CVM. He has been responsible for all clinical faculty, technical and managerial staff, teaching equipment and animals. Johnson also serves as the executive director of the Center for Animal Health in Appalachia (CAHA), which he founded. CAHA has a mission in economic research, animal and public health research, education, advocacy and promotion of veterinary practices in underserved areas.

Prior to joining the faculty at LMU, Johnson worked in private practice and served on the faculty of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2012, he was one of 10 veterinarians nationwide to be selected for the AVMA’s Future Leaders Program and was named to Veterinary Practice News’ “25 Vets to Watch in our 25th Year.” He serves in numerous leadership capacities within organized veterinary medicine including the AVMA House of Delegates, Legislative Advisory Committee, AVMA Food Safety Advisory Committee and is a board member of the Theriogenology Foundation.

A native of Luverne, Alabama, Johnson is a 2003 graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and a diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists (the branch of veterinary medicine concerned with reproduction). Johnson completed a three-year residency at Auburn University in food animal theriogenology, earning a master’s degree. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Troy State University. Johnson and his wife, Dr. Jennifer T. Johnson, reside in Tazewell with their son Elijah.

Lincoln Memorial University, a private nonprofit, independent university with Level IX accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, is located on the LMU main campus in Harrogate, adjacent to the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. LMU’s College of Veterinary Medicine delivers curriculum on the main campus and in additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1-800-325-0900, ext. 7150 or visit us online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.