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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Deidra DeAnn Sullivan – domestic assault

David Gregorio Rivera – criminal trespassing

Pamela Dawn Seals – driving under the influence (second offense), submitting a false report to a law enforcement officer, driving on a suspended license, disorderly conduct, violation of probation

Robert Adam Goins – outstanding child support attachment

Mason Ray Cloud – outstanding child support attachment

Sherry Diane Robertson – violations of probation for possession of a schedule II and driving on a revoked license, failure to appear for tampering with evidence and possession of a legend drug, possession of a schedule II drugs for resale and possession of drug paraphernalia

Timothy A. Lamb II – violations of probation for two counts theft under $500

Julie Anne Barnette – violation of probation for theft under $500, failure to appear for aggravated burglary and theft of property under $500

Bruce Alexander McGregor – violation of probation for theft over $1,000

Janie Denise Blevins – violation of probation for possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a revoked license (second offense)

Eric Michel Browning – failure to appear for violation of the driver’s license law (expired)

Joshua Craig Ray – theft over $1,000

Upel Allen Hall – theft under $500, failure to appear for theft of property

Jennifer Lea West – driving on a revoked license (second offense)

Amber LeAnn Malone – driving on a revoked license (second offense)

Jason Dale Smith – driving on a revoked license

Billy Ray Foister – driving on a suspended license

Garry Wayne Lee – public intoxication

James Allen McBee – public intoxication

Jamie Loundus Trent – public intoxication

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Haley Rebecca Gent – criminal impersonation, driving under the influence, violation of the implied consent law, failure to appear for driving on a suspended license and violation of the financial responsibility law

Bruce McKinley Lee Brooks – criminal trespassing

Lindsey Raye Epperson – criminal trespassing

Johnny W. Loop – outstanding child support attachments, failure to appear for disorderly conduct

Kenneth Ramon Robertson – outstanding child support attachment, driving on a suspended license, failure to appear for speeding and violations of the driver’s license (driving on a permit only), registration and financial responsibility laws

Jerry Christopher Stewart – failure to appear for driving on a revoked license and violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Jacob Shawn Wooley – failure to appear for violation of the seat belt law

Christopher Lawrence Gilbert – driving under the influence (second offense), possession of a schedule VI and a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia, driving on a revoked license, violation of probation

Porter Darrell Bussell – speeding 65/45, violation of the registration law (improper display of registration)

Simone C. Ilia – speeding 65/45, violation of the financial responsibility law

Kylie R. Ruiz – speeding 62/45, violation of the financial responsibility law

James A. Welch – speeding 60/45, violation of the registration law

Ashley Y. Flanary – speeding 71/45

Tabitha Michelle Brewer – speeding 51/30

Joseph Andrew Seals – speeding 63/45

Alec S. G. Patton – violations of the traffic control device (stop sign) and financial responsibility laws, possession of a schedule VI controlled substance

Travis Lee Farmer – violation of the traffic control device law (stop sign)

Michael G. Booker – violation of the traffic control device law

Beth Ann Marsee – possession of a legend drug, theft of property over $1,000, failure to appear for violation of the seat belt law

Curtis Dale Fultz Jr. – driving on a revoked license (sixth offense), violation of the financial responsibility law

Cynthia Marie Bailey – violation of the animal ordinance laws (permitting an animal to roam at large)

Doris Partin – violation of the animal ordinance laws (exceeding the number of animals)

Blake A. Sadler – violations of the registration and ten day address change laws

Charles Lewis Langford III – violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

David Austin Oney – violation of the registration law

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Timmy J. Ray – outstanding child support attachment

Sivi R. Elliott – driving under the influence

Valerie K. Meyer – speeding 68/45

Bruce John Sprouls – speeding 68/45

Sofia Margaret Santacaterina – speeding 68/45

Michael J. Sizemore – speeding 66/45

James Richard Jones – speeding 65/45

Trusha Patel – speeding 64/45

Tyler D. Gilbert – speeding 62/45

Jonathan Logan Anderson – speeding 62/45

Adam Bruce Ledford – speeding 62/45

Robert R. Geier – speeding 62/45

Kyle Richard Munsey – violation of the traffic control device law, driving on a suspended license

Arlen Shane Lambert – driving on a suspended license, violation of the financial responsibility law

Aspen Nicole Rosenbalm – driving on a suspended license

Robert W. Davis Jr. – failure to appear for criminal trespassing, driving on a revoked license (second offense) and public intoxication

Billy Jack Young – public intoxication

James Allen McBee – public intoxication

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The Third Annual Meeting and Gala of the Claiborne Economic Partnership was held May 26, with a full house of the area’s business women, business men, leaders and upcoming leaders in attendance at the Lincoln Memorial University Dining Hall.

The CEP, created a little over three years ago, encompasses several organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, Economic and Community Development Board, Claiborne County Tourism, Leadership Claiborne and more. It is overseen by a Joint Operating Committee consisting of Neal Stanifer, Rob Barger, Daniel England, Rodney England, Roger Ball and Glenn Fultz. The CEP’s CEO is Brooke O’Dell and the administrative assistant is Rebecca Epperson.

Past President of the Chamber of Commerce Board Daniel England addressed the crowd, naming just a few of the accomplishments over the past year. The county remains an active Three-Star County with the accompanying $10,000 grant, the annual Powell River Regatta was again successful, Leadership Claiborne is going strong, the eighth annual White Lightning Trail Festival was held in 2016, there was a redevelopment of the CEP website, a membership drive took place, local industry was recognized during a luncheon and much more.

Chamber of Commerce Board President and JOC Chair Neal Stanifer then thanked the volunteers and recognized several, including Congressman John Duncan, who made a few remarks.

Rob Barger, ECD president, told those gathered that the board has 37.5 acres under contract for use as a future industrial site. Also, the board purchased the historic Graham-Kivett House and hopes to restore it back to its original appearance and make it a tourist attraction.

Leadership Claiborne board member Karyn Clark spoke about that organization and introduced speakers for each project the class did this year, including Brooke O’Dell for the adult class, Katie Imber for Claiborne High School and Mikayla Lovin for Cumberland Gap High School.

Magician Joshua Lozoff, who hails from North Carolina, was the night’s entertainment and used several audience members in his act. In addition, local well-known musicians Ken Wilson and Richard Gambrel provided music. LMU provided the dinner.

Many businesses and individuals were recognized during the evening with awards. Look for more photos in the June 7 edition of the Claiborne Progress.

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

Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Magician Joshua Lozoff included audience members in his act, including Tim Imber, left, and State Representative Jerry Sexton, right.

http://claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/web1_Chamber-Dinner-2.jpgMarisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Magician Joshua Lozoff included audience members in his act, including Tim Imber, left, and State Representative Jerry Sexton, right.

Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Congressman John Duncan, left, speaks with Chamber of Commerce Board Past President Daniel England, center and President Neal Stanifer before the annual gala.

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The long, hazy lazy days of summer will be taking on a new twist at the Claiborne County Public Library, as the popular Summer Reading Program gets underway. This year, the kiddies will be exploring sports and fitness in an innovative way. The weekly special programs, starting at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday, are sure to inform and entertain all participants.

Beginning on June 6, the ever effervescent Gene Cordova will explore the world of comedy and magic with the help of his ventriloquist buddies.

Magical shenanigans will ensue during magician Michael Messing’s visit to the library the following Tuesday.

On June 20, Mare and Nomad will be presenting a slap-dab full program of kid friendly music.

Watch out for the monkeys, as the Sunshine Monkeyshine Program gets underway on June 27.

And, don’t y’all miss the visit from the Knoxville Zoomobile, slated for July 11.

The annual program will end on July 18 with a special party, chock full of games, face painting, balloons, a clown and much more.

The Summer Reading Program will include door prizes, special reading times and refreshments. A reading club is a huge part of all the fun.

The program is free and is open to those ages preschool through young adult. Registration begins on May 30.

The library will also offer weekly cooking and nutrition programs, each Wednesday, sponsored by the U. T. Agricultural Extension Office.

Library patrons may continue enjoying other programs throughout the summer months, including the popular LEGO Club and Story Time.

For more information, call 423-626-5414 or visit the Claiborne Public Library Facebook page.

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

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Judge Robert Estep dealt with several plea agreements during recent hearings in Claiborne County Sessions Court.

Robert Wesley Allen Thomas, 35, charged with one count of assault, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation and ordered to have no contact with his victim. Thomas is eligible for unsupervised probation once found fully compliant.

Lee Ernie Brown, 22, charged with attempted domestic assault, was sentenced to six months ETHRA supervised probation. Brown must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines and is ordered to have no contact with his victims.

Arron Tyler Payne, 18, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, concealing or harboring a runaway child and theft under $1,000. Payne was sentenced to two years ETHRA supervised probation. Payne must pay at least $50 per month in court costs and fines beginning upon release from confinement on a separate juvenile case.

Jason DeWayne Cupp, 38, charged with harboring a runaway, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with 30 days confinement. Cupp was given credit for 22 days of jail time already served. He must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines beginning 30 days after release from confinement. This case runs concurrently with prior ones.

Robert W. Davis, 36, charged with criminal trespassing and driving on a revoked license, was sentenced to a concurrent 90 days unsupervised probation. His probationary status is contingent upon full payment of court costs by Aug. 17.

Christopher L. Gilbert, 29, charged with driving under the influence (second offense) and possession of schedule II drugs, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days TDOC supervised probation with 45 days confinement. Gilbert must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines beginning 30 days after release from jail. He must attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel. His driver’s license is revoked for two years. This sentence runs concurrently with prior ones.

Johnny Fay Mullins, 66, charged with driving under the influence and reckless endangerment, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with 20 days confinement. Mullins was given credit for two days of jail time already served. He must complete the MADD Victim Impact Panel. His driver’s license is revoked for one year.

Jeffrey E. Davis, 46, charged with driving under the influence and possession of a schedule VI drugs, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with two days confinement. Davis was given credit for time served. He must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines and must complete the MADD Victim Impact Panel. His driver’s license is revoked for one year. This case runs concurrently with a prior one.

Haley Rebecca Gent, 23, charged with driving under the influence, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with five days confinement. Gent was given credit for five days of jail time already served. She must pay at least $75 per month in court costs and fines and is ordered to complete the MADD Victim Impact Panel. Her driver’s license is revoked per the Department of Safety. Gent is eligible for unsupervised probation once all monetary obligations are met and she is found fully compliant.

Tony Ray Bratcher, 54, charged with driving under the influence, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with two days confinement. Bratcher was given credit for any portion of the jail time already served on this offense. He must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines and must complete the MADD Victim Impact Panel. His driver’s license is revoked for one year. Bratcher is eligible for unsupervised probation once found fully compliant.

Jerad Hurst, 44, charged with driving under the influence, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with seven days confinement. Hurst must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines and must complete the MADD Victim Impact Panel.

Gary Lee Hoskins, 47, charged with reckless driving and possession of drug paraphernalia, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation. Hoskins must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines. He is eligible for unsupervised probation once all monetary obligations are met and he is found fully compliant.

Kylie Marlow, 40, charged with escape, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation with 30 days confinement. Marlow must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and probation fees beginning 30 days after release from jail. This case runs consecutively with all prior ones.

Rebecca L. Branson Young, 34, charged with criminal trespassing and theft under $1,000, was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days ETHRA supervised probation. Young must pay at least $100 per month in court costs and fines and forfeits $75 to the Economic Crime Fund. She must pay $191.14 to the New Tazewell Walmart store.

Tyler Shane Hatmaker, 29, charged with indecent exposure, was sentenced to six months ETHRA supervised probation with 13 days confinement. Hatmaker was given credit for 13 days of jail time already served. As a condition of his probationary status, Hatmaker must pay all court costs and fines in full by Nov. 14.

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

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The pursuit of an as-of-yet unnamed suspect Wednesday morning led to shots fired directly at a Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy while giving chase in his cruiser.

According to CCSO detective Tim Shrout, the unnamed suspect led Deputy Jacob Engle on pursuit up Forge Ridge Road. During the chase, the suspect allegedly opened fire directly at Engle as the two vehicles moved onto Ironworks Road.

The gunfire caused the deputy to lose control of his cruiser, striking a stand of trees in the process.

Deputy Engle was taken to the Claiborne Medical Center Emergency Room for his injuries, then was later released, said Shrout.

The name of the suspect is being withheld, at the present time, pending arrest.

The Claiborne Progress will have more information, as it becomes available.

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

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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.

Driver License Safety Checkpoints

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license roadside safety checkpoints during the week of May 28-June 3, on State Route 33 and Cave Springs Road, in Claiborne County. Recognizing the danger presented to the public by unqualified drivers, Troopers will concentrate their efforts on vehicles being operated by drivers who would violate the driver license laws of Tennessee. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has found these driver license roadside safety checkpoints to be an effective means of enforcing driver license laws of Tennessee while ensuring the protection of all motorists.

Smart Driver Course

Refresh your skills with the AARP Smart Driver Course. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies and new traffic laws and rules of the road. Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion, you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance (consult your agent). The eight-hour course will be held June 1 from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Harrogate Senior Center. To register call 865-382-5822 or 423-869-8080. The cost is $15 for an AARP member and $20 for non-members.

Bass Tournament

Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice First Annual Bass Tournament will be held June 3 at Brogan Hollow Boat Ramp in New Tazewell from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. All proceeds go to Relay For Life. There will be awards for winners – first place will receive $500, second place will receive $300 and third place will receive $200. An entry fee of $50 per boat must accompany the registration form on the day of tournament. You can register the day of the tournament. an additional $10 you can enter the big fish contest. Call 423-626-2622 for more information.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons can be scheduled now for your children at the New Tazewell City Pool and they begin in June. Contact Mindy Williams at 423-441-2354 and leave her a message or send a text to schedule. Lessons are scheduled as follows: ages 3-5, June 5-8 from 5-6 p.m. and July 10-13 from 10-11 a.m.; ages 6-8, June 12-15 from 5-6 p.m. and July 17-20 from 10-11 a.m.; ages 9 and up, June 19-22 from 5-6 p.m. and July 24-27 from 10-11 a.m. Don’t wait to sign your children up for swimming lessons. Classes are being specialized by age so each child can have adequate time and attention by our team of lifeguards. Lessons will be overseen by Kim Turner.

DAV Meeting

DAV Chapter 35 is meeting June 6. We would like to encourage all members to attend.

Commodity Food 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 9 at the Tri-State Growers (Farmers Market) in Tazewell, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until food is gone. You will need a commodity card to pick up commodities; the current commodity cards are purple. Please call the office at 973-3669, extension 5304, 5305 or 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 the 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.

Benefit Motorcycle Ride

There will be a benefit motorcycle ride for Mary Muse of Harrogate on June 17. There is no charge to ride; participants are encouraged to give a donation from the heart. The ride will begin and end at TN Iron Cycle Sales, 527 Main St., Ste. 16, New Tazewell – the indoor flea market. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and kickstands up at 1 p.m. There will be door prizes and live music provided by the TN Iron Band starting at 7:30 p.m. A hot dog or BBQ sandwich, chips and drink will be available for $5. All proceeds will go to Muse, who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, for medical bills and expenses. In case of rain the ride will be postponed until June 24.

New Tazewell Public Meeting

The Town of New Tazewell will hold a public meeting on June 20 at 6 p.m. at New Tazewell City Hall, 413 First Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to have a workshop to review the 2017-2018 fiscal year operating budget. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting and make their comments known.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice, Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the last Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Laurel Manor Nursing Facility. The next meeting is scheduled for June 29. 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.

Clinch-Powell Head Start Registration

The Clinch-Powell Head Start Program is currently taking applications for children three and four years of age at all Head Start Centers in Claiborne County for the 2017-2018 program year. The child must be three years old by August 15, 2017 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. For more information or to complete an application, please contact: Child Development Center, 626-6423; Ellen Myers Center, 869-4513; SMMS Center, 626-1622; TNT Center, 626-5708; Clairfield Center, 784-7700; Powell Valley Center, 869-0222; Springdale Center, 626-5152.

Claiborne County Pre-K Round Up

A Pre-K Round Up is available for qualifying children who will turn four by August 15 for the 2017-2018 school year. Classroom locations are at the Alpha School, Ellen Myers, Forge Ridge, Powell Valley and Midway. We are encouraging all parents to register for our high quality early learning programs. Our program will give your child the foundation for education success. For information contact The Alpha School at 423-626-3323.

Free Smoke Alarms

Springdale Volunteer Fire Department in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (Dept. of Commerce & Insurance) will provide and install free smoke alarms to eligible households. If you live in the Springdale VFD district and need smoke alarms in your home, please provide the VFD with the following information: name, address, number of bedrooms, (number of children, handicapped living in house), daytime and evening phone number, and if you presently have any working smoke alarms. If you are unsure what fire district you are in, send the information anyway and we will make that determination. (DO NOT CALL 911.) Send the information to: Springdale Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. 327, New Tazewell, TN 37924. Someone will contact you when we will be installing the alarms. If may take some time to compile the information and get to all the qualifying homes. However, this is a two-year project, so please be patient. The American Red Cross and Springdale VFD will decide the order of installation.

Narcotics Anonymous

NA meetings are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Middlesboro, Kentucky. For more information call 606-670-4356.

American Legion Post #109

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

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.

Bee Friends

If you are thinking about keeping bees, whether you are new to the idea, have been around bees a lot, or anywhere in between please join us at our next meeting. All are welcome.We are BEE FRIENDS, the local beekeeping group. We meet monthly, on the first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Tazewell Campus (the old high school) of Walters State Community College. As you enter the parking lot for Walters State, there will be a banner at the door to the auditorium. Coffee and dessert will also be available at no cost.

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.

City of Harrogate Meetings

The following meetings are held at Harrogate City Hall, 138 Harrogate Crossing: Board of Mayor and Aldermen – fourth Monday each month at 6 p.m.; Work Sessions – each month on the Tuesday prior to the BMA meetings, at 6 p.m.; Parks and Recreation Committee – second Monday of the month at 6 p.m., on an as-needed basis; Planning Commission – second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. The Book Station Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the Harrogate Book Station, 310 Bristol Road. All meetings are open to the public.

Cumberland Gap Meetings

The regular monthly meetings for the Cumberland Gap Historical Zoning Commission will be held the first Tuesday (following the first Monday) of every month at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland Gap Town Hall, 330 Colwyn Street Cumberland Gap (if no items are to be discussed a meeting will not be held). The public is invited to attend.

The regular monthly meetings for the Cumberland Gap Planning Commission will be held the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland Gap Town, 330 Colwyn Street Cumberland Gap (if no items are to be discussed a meeting will not be held). The public is invited to attend.

The regular monthly meetings for the Town of Cumberland Gap Board of Mayor and Alderman will be held the first Monday evening of every month at 7 p.m. at the Cumberland Gap Town Hall, 330 Colwyn Street, Cumberland Gap. The Cumberland Gap Beer Board meeting follows the board meeting each month. At least one week before the regular scheduled meeting the board meets in a study session to review and finalize the agenda. That meeting starts at 6 p.m. and is usually held the Monday before the regular scheduled meeting. Both meetings are open to the public.

Free Adult High School Classes

The Claiborne County Adult High School is now offering free classes for students to earn credits to receive their Tennessee state high school diploma. Flexible scheduling is available for both day and evening classes. For more information, contact the Adult High School at 423-626-8222.

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.

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.

Greene County Skills

Greene County Skills, Inc. is seeking individuals in Tennessee that have developmental or physical disability. Tennessee has a grant program offering assistance. For more information, call Greene County Skills, Inc. at 423-798-7137, ask for Karin Hagenburger or 423-798-7144 Teresa Crawford, Family Support Coordinator.

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.

Town of New Tazewell Meetings

The Town of New Tazewell board meetings for the Board of Mayor and Aldermen are conducted at New Tazewell City Hall at 413 First Avenue, the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen workshops are held one hour prior to the regular meeting. The Planning Commission meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend these meetings.

Town of Tazewell Meetings

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 Planning Commission Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. The public is invited to attend these meetings.

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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.

Tazewell United Methodist Church

Vacation Bible School will be June 3 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for ages 3-16. Come and join us for a day of fun.

Christ the King Church

There will be a yard and bake sale to benefit local charities on June 3 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. It will be held at Christ the King Church, 816 Blue Top Road, rain or shine.

Straightway Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be June 3-8 from 7-9 p.m. with June 3 being the kick-off. There will be classes for all ages.

Midway Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School kick-off will be held June 4 from 6-8:30 p.m. There will be a cookout, games, face painting, a 10-foot banana split gutter party, Bible lessons and more. Need a ride? Call 423-851-2082.

Springdale Singing Convention

Springdale Baptist Church will host the Springdale Singing Convention on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. Come sing with us or come and listen.

Shawanee Missionary Baptist Church

It’s time for Vacation Bible School. Join us for a week of search the visible to discover the invisible at Galactic Starveyors. Kids will begin each day at a worship rally then explore God’s word. There will be crafts, games, snacks and more. Children from babies through sixth grade will participate June 4-9 from 6-8:30 p.m., with June 9 as Family Night. Teenagers and adults will also have an opportunity to participate in a Bible study during the week. Everyone is welcome. Call 423-869-4076 or visit www.shawaneebc.org for more information.

First Baptist New Tazewell

First Baptist Church New Tazewell, in cooperation with Regional Education Center and TVA, will distribute over 14,000 pounds of groceries on June 10 from 9 a.m. until the food is gone, in the church gym. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks. Each child that is present will receive a special gift. Everyone welcome.

There will be a Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration on June 11 at 11 a.m. for veterans, spouses and surviving spouses who served between 1955 and 1975. Please join as we celebrate your service and sacrifice. Please contact “Dustoff 27” Chief Warrant Officer Larry Sharp for additional information and let us honor you. The church is located at 814 Buchanan Road next to Diversicare of Claiborne (formerly known as Laurel Manor Nursing Home) in New Tazewell. Call 423-626-5401 for more information.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will begin June 11 at 5:30 p.m. for the kick-off. June 12-16 classes will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Galactic Starveyors is this year’s theme. All ages are welcome and everyone is invited. Amber Pillion is VBS director, Kenny Williams is pastor.

Carr’s Branch Church

Vacation Bible School will begin June 11 with a kick-off from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday – Friday classes will be 7-8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Indian Creek Baptist Church

Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible School will be June 11, 6-8 p.m.; June 12-16 7-8:45 p.m. and June 16, family night celebration. There will be classes for all age groups. For more information, call 865-585-7152 or follow us on Facebook.

New Hope Church

Join us for VBS June 11-16 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A kick-off will be held June 11 at 6 p.m. There will be classes for all ages and everyone is welcome.

Goins Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be June 11-16 from 7-9 p.m. Bible School kick-off will be held on June 10 at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Cave Springs Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be June 12-16, from 6-8:30 p.m. A kick-off will be June 11 at 5 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Ewing

Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of Ewing, Virginia, will be held June 14-16. Dinner will be served for the kids at 5:30- 6 p.m. and VBS will be from 6-8:30. The theme is Camp Out Getting S’more of Jesus. There will be games, singing, crafts, and s’mores. On June 17 we will finish up with a Block Party with fun, food games and prizes.

Raven Hill Missionary Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School will be June 18-24 beginning at 7 p.m. There will be classes for all ages. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Riverview Baptist Church

Riverview Baptist Church, located in Harrogate, will hold Vacation Bible School June 24 from 9:45 a.m. until 3 p.m. Learn about David and the drawbridge to the King. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Call Tim Hatfield at 865-585-1544 for transportation. Pastor, James Shoffner.

Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School at Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church will be June 26-30, from 7-9 p.m. The theme is Operation Artic, Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet (the Bible). Join us for cool games, crafts, puppet show, and even a friendly competition that will end with a loser and a dunking booth. Classes for adults and children of all ages.

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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 Ray Powell. 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.

FBC New Tazewell

First Baptist Church of New Tazewell is now offering free dinner on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. before Bible studies for kids to adults. The church is located at 814 Buchanan Rd., New Tazewell. For more information call 423-626-5401.

Midway Baptist Church

Everyone is invited to be a part of our services. We know you will be blessed. Sunday morning services: 10 a.m. Worship services: 11 a.m. Sunday night services: 7 p.m. Wednesday night: Adult Bible study, Youth services and Children’s program at 7 p.m. Senior Ministry: Every first and third Tuesday at 11 a.m. Ronnie Pressnell, Pastor. Kenny Trent, Assoc. Pastor. Jason Miracle, Youth Pastor.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Regular services include: Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Sunday night service every first and third Sunday at 7 p.m. We also have a fifth Sunday night singing at 7 p.m. Pastor Kenny Williams and the congregation invite everyone.

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.

On Wings as Eagles

On Wings as Eagles is a non-denominational church located at 213A S. Broad Street, New Tazewell. Tuesday meeting is at 7 p.m. Thursday, youth services and drama are at 6 p.m. Sunday services are Sunday School at noon, worship service at 1 p.m.

Pump Springs Baptist Church

PSBC has added an early worship service. The early worship service is held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and morning worship is at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited.

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.

Stand in the Gap

Free saliva-based drug testing kits are provided and sponsored through UNITE and Stand in the Gap Coalition (SIGCO). 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. Kits can be obtained at 44 different distribution points throughout the Tri-State area and at the SIGCO office. For more information call the SIGCO office at 423-300-1302. To pick up a kit, stop by on Mondays from 1-5:30 p.m. The Stand in the Gap Coalition office is located at 502 Pennlyn Ave. in Cumberland Gap.

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.

An early morning high-speed pursuit on Wednesday of a suspect allegedly led to shots fired directly at a Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy while giving chase in his cruiser.

CCSO deputy Jacob Engle was led up Forge Ridge Road, located in the Harrogate area, by David Evans, 31, the suspect in this case.

During the chase, Evans allegedly opened fire directly at the deputy as the two vehicles moved onto Ironworks Road, according to CCSO Detective Tim Shrout, who is the lead investigator on this case.

The gunfire allegedly caused deputy Engle to lose control of his cruiser, striking a stand of trees in the process.

Engle was taken to the Claiborne Medical Center Emergency Room for his injuries, and then released, said Shrout.

An extensive search is ongoing for Evans, who is still at large. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Evans is a white male, who was last seen on May 31 inside a black Kia Amanti four-door sedan, bearing a Kentucky registration of 715-RLM.

He is facing multiple charges in this case including attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon during the commission of a dangerous felony, tampering with evidence and felony evading arrest.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Evans is encouraged to contact E-911 immediately or call Detective Shrout at 423-626-3385. All information will be kept confidential.

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

David Evans

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Hopewell Cemetery

Decoration services will be held for the Hopewell Cemetery June 11 at 2 p.m. Donations are needed for the mowing and maintenance of the cemetery. Mail donations to Thelma Buchanan, 580 Mt. Herman Rd., Harrogate, TN 37752 or Judith Harmon, 838 Harmon Rd., New Tazewell, TN 37825. Thank you for remembering your loved ones this way.

Bethel Church Cemetery

Anyone having loved ones buried in the Bethel Church Cemetery are encouraged to send donations to help with the mowing and upkeep of the cemetery. Send to: Bethel Church Cemetery, 2850 Cave Springs Road, Tazewell, TN 37879. Thank you for your concern.

Burch Cemetery

Upkeep of the cemetery is through donations only. Donations should be given to a trustee or at any First Century Bank location, deposit into the Burch Cemetery trust fund. Donations may also be mailed to Becky Gordon, P.O. Box 732, New Tazewell, TN 37824.

Chumley Cemetery

The cemetery is located on Chumley Cemetery Road in Arthur. Anyone with family members buried there are invited to send donations to: Chumley Cemetery Fund, c/o Joan Adams Webb, P.O. Box 115, Cumberland Gap, TN 37724.

Cook-Pleasant View Cemetery

Please send donations for the upkeep of the cemetery to: Imogene Nunn, 1024 Elm Street, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Estes Cemetery

Donations for the upkeep of the Estes Cemetery should be mailed to Bill Shipley, 233 Sam Duncan Lane, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Hack Hurst Evans Cemetery

Anyone having loved ones buried in the cemetery are encouraged to send donations to help with mowing and upkeep to: Thomas Dalton, P.O. Box 66, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Hooper Cemetery

Send donations for mowing and upkeep to: Hooper Cemetery Fund, c/o Ginger Baker, 1010 Old Jacksboro Pike, Cumberland Gap, TN 37724.

Lily Grove Cemetery

If you have loved ones buried at Lily Grove Cemetery, donations can be sent to Bridget Day at 1088 Locust Grove, New Tazewell, TN 37825. Any help from those that have loved ones buried there will be greatly appreciated. All donations will go toward the care of the cemetery.

Oakes Cemetery

Donations are needed for upkeep. Please send donations to Oakes Cemetery Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, New Tazewell, TN 37825.

River View Cemetery

Donations are needed for River View Cemetery. Send donations to: Hazel Gilbert, 537 Pump Springs Road, Harrogate, TN 37752.

Seals Chapel Cemetery

Funds are needed to help pay for mowing. Send or give donations to Joyce Morris, 216 Bull Lane, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Shoemaker Cemetery

Donations for the upkeep of Shoemaker Cemetery are again needed. Many that have given over the years have left us, which has resulted in fewer donations while the cost of upkeep has increased. Please, if you have loved ones whose final resting place in in this beautiful cemetery, your help is badly needed. Please send your donations to Shoemaker Cemetery, in care of Neta Munsey, P.O. Box 443, New Tazewell, TN 37824 or Jackie Munsey, P.O. Box 1465, New Tazewell, TN 37824. Donations of any amount will be greatly appreciated; thank you for your help.

Sycamore-Campbell Cemetery

Mail donations for mowing and upkeep to: JoAnn Bunch, c/o Sycamore Campbell Cemetery, 1934 Grubb Street, Tazewell, TN 37879 or Margaret Seals Bull, P.O. Box 36, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Woods-Cosby Cemetery

If you have loved ones buries in this cemetery, we need help to care for it. Please send donations to: Woods-Cosby Cemetery Fund, c/o Citizens Bank, New Tazewell, TN 37825, or Mike Cosby, 452 Goins Chapel Road, Tazewell, TN 37879.

Claiborne County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that Kierstyn Lynn Johnson of Claiborne High School and Brittany Paige Mabes from Cumberland Gap High School have each received a $1,500 scholarship.

Johnson will be attending Lincoln Memorial University in the fall. She is the daughter of Lance Johnson of Tazewell and Crystal Burchett of Sneedville.

Mabes is the daughter of James and Samantha Mabes of Speedwell. She will be attending Roane State Community College in the fall.

The scholarships are offered to Claiborne and Cumberland Gap High School seniors of Claiborne County Farm Bureau family members and can be used at any institution of higher learning.

The directors, officers and staff of the Farm Bureau want to express their appreciation to all student applicants and also to the school guidance counselors for their assistance.

Kierstyn Johnson

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Brittany Mabes

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Covenant Health, parent company of Claiborne Medical Center, has been named one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes magazine and is the highest-ranking Tennessee organization to receive the designation this year. Only seven Tennessee firms made the list of 500 top large companies.

Covenant Health was ranked 38th on the list this year, the health system’s second year to be ranked as one of America’s Best Employers by the national business publication. The 2017 lists include the best large and midsize companies in the U.S.

Companies and organizations in the top 38 along with Covenant Health included such major institutions as Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Costco, Facebook, Sandia National Laboratories, Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts, Duke University, Publix, Michelin, Southwest Airlines and NASA. Covenant Health was listed 10th among hospitals and healthcare organizations and is the only East Tennessee healthcare entity selected in 2017.

“Covenant Health is proud to receive the Forbes designation for the second year in a row and to be included in such a prestigious list of national and international companies and organizations,” Covenant Health President and CEO Jim VanderSteeg said. “Our employees make a commitment to support our health system’s pledge of excellence, which includes putting our patients first, excellence in everything we do, and making Covenant Health the first and best choice. This commitment creates a workplace environment that instills pride among all of us at Covenant Health.

“Our employees are essential to our health system’s success and to accomplishing our mission of improving the quality of life in our communities,” he added. “I am grateful for their expertise and dedication and for the compassionate care they give our patients every day.”

Forbes partnered with statistics firm Statista to compile data from a survey of more than 30,000 U.S. employees, 84 percent of whom work full-time. Employees were contacted anonymously online without the involvement of their employers, and respondents represented the U.S. workforce by gender, age, region, education and ethnicity. According to Forbes, the direct score which determines placement and title as a top employer is derived from the question: “How likely are you to recommend your employer on a scale of 0-10?”

“We have some of the best and brightest healthcare professionals at Covenant Health, and we celebrate individual and team performance and shared best practices throughout our system,” said Debi Welch, senior vice president of human resources. “We have a strategic focus on attracting top talent and providing professional development opportunities, beginning with new team members and throughout our employees’ careers. These opportunities help create an outstanding work environment at Covenant Health.”

Tennessee-based large companies included on the America’s Best Employers list of 500:

#38: Covenant Health – Knoxville

#47: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare – Memphis

#249: Thomas & Betts – Memphis

#280: Tennessee Valley Authority – Knoxville

#304: FedEx – Memphis

#306: Logan’s Roadhouse – Nashville

#468: Unum – Chattanooga

For more information about the Forbes list, visit https://www.forbes.com/best-employers/list/. To learn more about Covenant Health, go to www.covenanthealth.com.

Covenant Health is a community-owned health system providing comprehensive health services throughout Tennessee. Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health includes 10 hospitals as well as numerous outpatient services and clinics. The health system also includes specialty providers of behavioral, oncology, and rehabilitation services, along with home care, physician clinics, and community wellness and outreach programs. Covenant Health has more than 10,000 employees, affiliated physicians and volunteers who serve more than a million patients annually. For more information, visit www.covenanthealth.com.

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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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Tonia Caroline Smith – driving under the influence (second offense), failure of a drug screening;

Leslie Sue Samsel – outstanding child support attachment;

Justin Adam Hopson – outstanding warrant for domestic assault;

Kimberly Sherice Stevenson – outstanding warrant for criminal trespassing;

Ronnie S. Parish – capias/bench warrant for theft under $10,000;

Annie Maria Messer – capias/bench warrant for driving on a revoked license and speeding in a school zone;

Michelle Leigh Violet – violations of probation for arson, theft over $10,000 and tampering with evidence;

Shaun Anthony Bussell – violation of probation for aggravated criminal trespassing, failure to appear for possession of a firearm while under the influence, burglary and public intoxication;

Andrew Lloyd Evans – violations of probation for theft under $500 and driving on a suspended license, failure to appear for theft under $500 and driving on a suspended license;

Kayla Nicole Gilbert – failure to appear for driving on a revoked license;

Edward Allen Labounty – failure to appear for driving without a license (violation of the driver’s license law);

Harold Douglas Long – failure to appear for violation of the seat belt law;

Quinton DeShon Ivey – failure to appear for violation of the registration law;

Pamela Dawn Seals – possession of a legend drug, theft under $500;

Michael David Myers – possession of a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia;

Jared Ray Johnson – theft of property over $1,000;

Christopher Roger Cody – theft involving merchandise under $500, possession of drug paraphernalia;

Michael Charles Hardy – driving on a suspended license.

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New Tazewell Police Dept.

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Steve Edward Vanburen – violation of the Sexual Offender Registry Act, violation of probation for the attempted sexual exploitation of a minor (50 images);

Mildred Marie Capps – criminal trespassing;

Randy Trevor Ayers – accessory after the fact;

Alisa D. Blevins – outstanding warrant for theft involving merchandise under $500;

Martin Edward Amburn – capias/bench warrant for two counts possession, manufacture, sell, delivery of a schedule II drugs;

Johnny Ray Goins – violations of probation for aggravated burglary, theft under $1,000 and theft under $500;

Brandon Lee Collins – violation of probation for possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia;

Mark J. Ayers – speeding 56/30, violation of the light law;

Autumn M. Nease – speeding 66/45, violation of the financial responsibility law;

Sami Alan Churchwell – speeding 51/30, violation of the financial responsibility law;

Gary Wayne Irwin – speeding 46/30, possession of a schedule II drugs, driving on a revoked license, violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws, failure to appear for driving on a suspended license;

Alyssa A. Bolden – speeding 66/45;

Joseph E. Albright – speeding 50/30;

Nikki M. Seals – speeding 50/30;

Essie A. Green – violations of the seat belt (driver), registration (failure to carry) and financial responsibility laws;

Kimberly D. Delph – violation of the seat belt law (passenger);

Jimmie W. Miller – violation of the traffic control device law;

Danny A. Lynch – violation of the traffic control device law (failure to obey stop sign);

Johnny Logan Partin – violation of the traffic control device law (failure to obey stop sign);

Otis James House – violation of the light law, driving on a suspended license;

Micheal James Akins – impeding traffic, driving on a revoked license, violation of the financial responsibility law;

Brett Alan Cook – possession of a schedule VI drugs for resale and delivery, driving on a suspended license;

Elainea Jo Middleton – possession of a schedule IV drugs, theft over $1,000;

Everet Ross Day – theft over $1,000;

Lisa Ann Loesche (Roesche) – theft involving merchandise under $1,000;

Ross Allen Smith – violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws, driving on a revoked license;

Donald R. Foister – violations of the registration, financial responsibility and driver’s license (failure to carry) laws;

Kimberly Sue Short – violation of the registration law;

Penny Sue Hatfield – violation of the registration law;

Robert Edgar Murrell Jr. – violation of the financial responsibility law, driving on a suspended license;

Terry Scott Wolfenbarger – violation of the financial responsibility law;

Caleb M. Loveday – violation of the financial responsibility law;

Gary Edward Williams – driving on a revoked license.

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Tazewell Police Dept.

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Jessica Spring McMurry – assault;

Robert Adam Goins – capias/bench warrant for theft of merchandise, new charge of driving on a revoked license;

Christopher Kacy Moore – driving under the influence;

Dustin Ray Coldwell – speeding 64/45, driving on a suspended license;

Devon Ray Simmons – speeding 63/45, violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws;

Russell E. Smith – speeding 62/45, driving on a suspended license;

Timothy D. Sherritze – speeding 71/45;

James A. Wolz – speeding 67/45;

Ryan Tyler Campbell – speeding 66/45;

William Eugene Brooks Jr. – speeding 65/45;

Earl Edward Hundley – speeding 63/45;

Bradley Duncan Slezak – two counts of sale of a schedule II drugs, failure to appear for public intoxication;

James C. Short – possession of a schedule IV and a schedule VI drugs;

Rebecca Marie Carmack – theft under $1,000;

Whitney Norman – theft of property under $1,000;

Christopher Lee Smith – violations of the child restraint, driver’s license and financial responsibility laws;

Dakota Lance Sweat – violations of the financial responsibility and license plates (improper display) laws;

Stephanie Ann Smith – possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Tennessee Hwy. Patrol

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Shawn Cody Roark – driving under the influence (second offense);

Shannon Doyle Knott – driving under the influence, possession of a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia;

Heather Lee Watkins – driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia;

Tonya Mae Carpenter – criminal impersonation, violation of probation for possession of drug paraphernalia;

Christopher Brian Gulley – outstanding child support attachment;

Kiplin Ray Edens – public intoxication.

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According to our calendar, the first day of summer is June 21 which is about three weeks away, but many of us consider the Memorial Day weekend the start of our summer season. After all, schools and colleges are completing their academic year, youngsters are looking for new adventures, and the weather seems just right for a weekend trip or treat.

The true meaning of Memorial Day goes beyond short vacations, family outings, barbecues, and sports events. The holiday started as a means of honoring Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. Most records indicate the event was inspired by the way people in the South honored their dead. After World War I, the honorees would include all Americans who have died in any war or military action.

As patriotic Americans, we reflect on the sacrifices of those who have given their lives for the USA. Here in the Tri-State area, there are numerous memories of the brave men and women who died in military action. Many families and friends are remembering them by flying the stars and stripes, by attending church services where memories are shared and prayers are offered, and by gathering in groups to say “We will not forget.” Two of the most unforgettable names on the roster of remembered veterans bear the same last name: Fuson.

The Fuson brothers were Bell County natives who grew up in Middlesboro. Their names, Clyde and Herschel, show up in official records but their nicknames, “Ig” and “Ug” are almost always used in news and sports stories because they were widely known in Middlesboro, the Tri-States, and ultimately in the United States by those nicknames. Their parents were Lafayette Bethane and Dovie Davis Fuson who lived in Pineville until Ug was a year old.

As Middlesboro High School students, both demonstrated the qualities that would serve them as young adults — scholarship, leadership, and excellence in athletics. Both enrolled at the University of Tennessee, and both played football there.

Ig would finish his college playing as an outstanding fullback for the Vols and would be one of four players from the 1942 team who would give the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom in World War II. His jerseys were retired by the University, and Ig’s number 62 was one of the four and one of the few ever to be retired by Tennessee.

Ug played only his freshman year for the Vols; he entered the Navy in the summer of 1943 and was discharged in early 1944 to accept an appointment to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point.

There, Ug was a regular on an outstanding football team that went undefeated and captured two national championships. His military assignments after graduation coincided with the Korean conflict, and after being wounded by mortar fire he was returned to the states to convalesce. He was on leave at home with his parents when a heart attack took his life.

The brothers are legendary Middlesboro High School graduates and are remembered by having the gymnasium named in their memory, by an endowed scholarship for students, and by being included in the Middlesboro High School Sports Hall of Fame.

The examples of the Fuson brothers and their devotion to God, family, and country are remembered this Memorial Day along with all the other men and women who died in military service for the United States and who deserve their earned place in the history of our country.

William H. Baker, native of Claiborne County and former resident of Middlesboro, may be contacted at Wbaker@limestone.edu

Whether it’s a matter of comfort, appearance or safety, there are many medical procedures that you may want or need, but your health insurance won’t cover.

Laser eye surgery may fall into the want category for most people and it can be a hefty investment with each eye costing several thousand dollars. For those wanting to start a family, infertility treatments, which can cost over $10,000, may be closer to a need. Yet most states don’t require health insurance to cover treatments.

Considering the lasting impact that these and other procedures can have on your life, you may not want to seek out the least expensive option. However, that doesn’t mean you should forgo attempts to save altogether. From tax-advantaged accounts to comparison shopping doctors, there are many approaches to safely cutting costs.

See if you could get a tax break. Although tax breaks don’t lower a medical procedure’s price, tax deductions can decrease your taxable income and by using a tax-advantaged account you may be able to pay for some medical procedures with income-tax-free money.

Take a medical expense tax deduction. If you itemize your tax deductions, you can get a deduction for your qualified medical expenses that exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income. Laser eye surgery and some fertility enhancement treatments may qualify. However, cosmetic surgery doesn’t unless it’s related to a congenital abnormality, disfiguring disease or an injury resulting from trauma or an accident.

Use an employer-sponsored flexible spending account (FSA). Some employers offer FSAs as an employee benefit. You can make tax-deductible contributions to the account each year and withdraw the money tax-free to pay for qualified medical expenses, including health insurance deductibles and copayments. However, this approach could require planning as you may forfeit remaining FSA money at the end of each year.

Enroll in health insurance with a health savings account (HSA). An HSA account is similar to an FSA in that you can contribute pre-tax money and withdraw funds to pay for eligible medical expenses tax-free. HSAs don’t have the use-it-or-lose-it requirement, but to qualify for an HSA account, you need to enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and can’t be eligible for Medicare.

Ask your health insurance company about discounts. Even when a health insurance provider doesn’t cover a procedure, members may still be able to save money by going through their insurance.

For example, health insurance generally won’t cover the cost of Laser eye surgery, but your provider may offer a 5 to 15 percent discount if you get the surgery at partner eye care centers.

Health insurance requirements can also vary from one state to another, and you should double-check your benefits before assuming something isn’t covered. Infertility treatment is one of these gray areas, as some states require health insurance plans to provide coverage while others do not.

Compare costs from different providers. Varying medical costs sometimes make headlines when patients find out that a $3,000 medical procedure at a hospital could cost several hundred at a nearby clinic. If it’s not an emergency, there are websites that you can use to comparison shop nearby medical centers and get estimated prices.

Some people also look for savings in other countries. Medical tourism is a growing industry, and millions of people travel outside their home countries seeking lower costs, higher-quality services, treatments that aren’t available at home, a relaxing environment to recover in or a combination of several of these factors. While the U.S. is a destination for some medical tourists, Canada, Southeast Asia, Latin America and parts of Europe are also popular.

Bottom line: Although you may not be able to convince your health insurance company to cover what it considers an elective procedure; you can turn to other methods to save money. As with other large expenses, you can take a dual big- and little-picture approach by looking for tax breaks that lower your effective cost and savings opportunities that can reduce a procedure’s price.

Nathaniel Sillin directs Visa’s financial education programs. To follow Practical Money Skills on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney. This article is intended to provide general information and should not be considered health, legal, tax or financial advice. It’s always a good idea to consult a tax or financial advisor for specific information on how certain laws apply to your situation and about your individual financial situation.

KNOXVILLE — For the second consecutive year, University of Tennessee Extension will offer cattle producers a “one-stop” opportunity to learn about producing and marketing grass-fed beef. This year’s conference offers new materials and speakers for the benefit of those interested in grass-fed beef production.

Called the Grass-Fed Beef Conference, the educational workshop will be held on two dates at two locations in 2017: June 28 in Spring Hill and June 29, in Athens. Both conferences will begin at 8:30 a.m. local time and adjourn at 4:30 p.m.

The same conference sessions will be provided at both Spring Hill and Athens locations. Educational topics will include:

• Considerations for Grass-Fed Finishing

• Developing a Forage System for Grass-Fed Beef

• Grass-Fed Beef Nutrition

• Branding and Labeling Considerations for Grass-Fed Beef

• Grass-Fed Beef Producer Experiences –Video Farm Tours

Consumer interest in purchasing local meats from farmers that use specialized production practices has motivated many cattle producers to adopt grass-fed beef production systems on their farms. Special claims such as “Grass-Fed” or “Pasture-Raised” are increasingly used on meat product labels, promotional materials and in popular press. According to UT forage specialist and conference presenter, Gary Bates, “Transitioning from a conventional cow-calf operation to pasture-based cattle finishing can present many challenges and often entails a knowledge base and skill set distinct from more traditional pasture management programs.”

Value-added activities related to processing and marketing can also create hurdles for producers transitioning to grass-fed beef. Other conference presenters include UT extension specialists in beef nutrition and marketing, and University of Kentucky livestock and forage management extension economist, Greg Halich, co-author of the publication “Producer’s Guide to Pasture-Based Finishing.”

Pre-registration for each conference is required by June 20. The cost is $40 per person per event. Lunch will be provided. To register, go online to tiny.utk.edu/grassfedbeef17​. Conference location information will be emailed to registered participants the week prior to the events. The conference qualifies as one educational course requirement for TAEP Producer Diversification Value Added Sector only.

In addition to the general conference sessions, a free, pre-conference tour of UT’s Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center (MTREC) in Spring Hill will be offered on June 27 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. CDT. The pre-conference tour will show participants some of the current forage and livestock research being conducted, including information on:

• Native warm-season grass trials

• Integrated crop-livestock systems

• Intercropping annual cash crops with forages

The pre-conference tour is free to registered participants from either the Spring Hill or Athens conference locations, but an additional pre-registration is required.

Funding for these conferences has been provided, in part, through the Southern Extension Risk Management Education Center and the United States Department of Agriculture.

For more information, visit the website for the Center for Profitable Agriculture: ag.tennessee.edu/cpa. Look for a link under the “educational events” menu.

Through its mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. ag.tennessee.edu.

Chuck Grigsby is with the Center for Profitable Agriculture, 931-486-2777, cgrigsby@utk.edu​

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A two-vehicle crash near the Claiborne and Grainger County line resulted in minor injuries Saturday night. The wreck occurred at approximately 10:07 p.m.

According to a release from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Jackson T. Hoskins, 21, of New Tazewell, was stopped at the intersection of Clinch River Road and U.S. Hwy. 25E. A 2008 Honda Odyssey driven by David C. Mooneyham, 61, of Mooresburg, was traveling south on U.S. Hwy. 25E. The release states that Hoskins “failed to yield the right of way” to Mooneyham’s vehicle. The Hoskins vehicle “entered the southbound lanes and was struck in the driver’s door. (Hoskins’ vehicle) came to an uncontrolled rest on the north side of U.S. Hwy. 25E. (Mooneyham’s vehicle) came to an uncontrolled rest in the northbound lanes of travel.”

The preliminary report states that Hoskins was wearing a seat belt. He received minor injuries but was not transported to a hospital. He is charged with failure to yield the right of way, failure to exercise due care and expired vehicle registration.

Mooneyham was wearing a seat belt, the report continues, and was transported to the Claiborne Medical Center Emergency Room via private vehicle for treatment of minor injuries. Two passengers in his vehicle, a 65-year-old female and a 14-year-old female, were transported by ambulance to Claiborne Medical Center.

No charges have been filed against Mooneyham, the report states.

Trooper Jason Davis is the investigating officer.

First Baptist Church New Tazewell, in cooperation with Regional Education Center and TVA, will distribute over 14,000 pounds of groceries on June 10 from 9 a.m. until the food is gone, in the church gym. There will be free hot dogs, chips and drinks. Each child that is present will receive a special gift. Everyone is welcome. The church is located at 814 Buchanan Road next to Diversicare of Claiborne (formerly known as Laurel Manor Nursing Home) in New Tazewell. Call 423-626-5401 for more information.

The Claiborne High School Bulldogs Football Booster Club Car Show has been set for June 17 and will be held at the Claiborne High School. This will be the second annual car show to benefit the booster club and will help them provide meals for the team and more.

Registration is set to begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. with awards given out at 2 p.m. There is a $15 entry fee and all cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and rat rods are welcome to participate. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 entries to enter the show and there will be food, door prizes, music and more. Trophies will be given out to top 30 vehicles or bikes as well as best of show and players choice.

Claiborne football welcomes everyone out to join in on the fun.

Allen Earl | Claiborne Progress The Claiborne High School Bulldogs Football Booster Club Car Show has been set for June 17 at CHS.

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The Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2018 at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) will present its second annual Sundown Rundown 5K Race on June 9. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the race begins at 6:30 p.m. in the LMU-DCOM parking lot on the LMU main campus in Harrogate.

The Sundown Rundown 5K, formerly known as the PA Light the Night 5K, benefits Servolution Health Services in Speedwell. Servolution Health Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that began as a response to the tremendous need for primary, dental and mental health care for the underserved within the region. Medical professionals including physicians, dentists, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, chiropractors, dental assistants and dental hygienists volunteer at the clinic to provide services to the community.

Runners will take on a 3.1 mile course and walkers will complete a 1 mile course. Registration is $30 for LMU students and $35 for non-students. The registration fee includes entry into the race with chip timing and a Sundown Rundown 5K t-shirt. To register or for more information, visit http://dcomalumni.LMUnet.edu/sundownrundown5k.

The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Physician Assistant program is located on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate. LMU-DCOM’s PA Program is an integral part of LMU’s values-based learning community, and is dedicated to preparing the next generation of physician assistants to provide health care in the often underserved region of Appalachia and beyond. For more information about LMU-DCOM, call 1-800-325-0900, ext. 7108, email dcom@LMUnet.edu, or visit us online at http://med.LMUnet.edu.

MORRISTOWN — In response to numerous calls from concerned citizens regarding sightings of black bear cubs seen alone, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency is issuing a reminder to residents and visitors that a cub that is alone might be that way for a good reason.

A mother bear, otherwise known as a sow, typically gives birth to as many as four cubs while in her winter den and emerges with them in the spring. Unfortunately, available food is scarce and the sow might cover great distances to replenish calories lost while denning and nursing. During this time, she often places her cubs in what she perceives to be a safe location and goes in search of food. TWRA Captain Willard Perryman equates it to a human mother leaving her children with a babysitter and heading to the grocery store to get something to eat and then returning home to feed them. In a bear’s case, the babysitter could be a tree in eyesight of someone’s home but the grocery store might not be visible.

TWRA Wildlife Biologist Dan Gibbs points out that TWRA has a system in place to address truly orphaned cubs through the Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend. ABR is permitted by TWRA to receive and care for sick, injured, and orphaned black bear cubs brought to them by TWRA. TWRA evaluates each case in the best interest of the cub and then decides if it is a candidate for rehabilitation through ABR. No one other than TWRA or the National Park Service is allowed to catch or deliver a cub to ABR.

David Whitehead, Curator at Appalachian Bear Rescue, says for the public to not jump to the conclusion that a cub is abandoned just because they do not see the mother and that a cub may remain alone for hours. An orphaned cub in the spring is likely to appear healthy unlike an orphaned cub in the fall that will be thin and in poor health., “that unlike orphaned cubs in the fall, a spring orphaned cub will

TWRA’s protocol regarding abandoned cubs is that TWRA should only be contacted if the mother bear is confirmed to be dead or the cub remains alone for more than 36 hours. Appalachian Bear Rescue President Dana Dodd says that like human children, sometimes bear cubs will not mind their mother’s instructions to stay in one place and may wander off. She also points out that if a cub is seen alone, to back away and give the sow a chance to return. If someone is standing directly under a tree taking pictures of a cub, the mother might not come back as she feels threatened. Dodd goes on to say, “The worst thing you can do is to take a cub that is not truly orphaned from its mother. The best case scenario is for a cub is to remain with its mother because she can do a far better job at raising it than ABR can.”

Photo courtesy of Ashley Pritchard Joe, Ashley and Will Pritchard spotted this black bear in Harrogate Saturday evening. It was in the field between Harrogate Park and the Oasis.

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