Men often worry about having a heart attack or getting cancer, but many don’t make healthcare a priority. They may schedule regular tune ups for their prized vehicles, but when it comes to preventative healthcare, they often fail to schedule their annual checkup. Men, don’t you think it’s time to make your health a priority?

“Many major health risks men face, such as heart disease and lung or colon cancer, can be prevented and treated if diagnosed early,” stated Dr. William Minteer, invasive cardiologist with ARH Cardiology Associates. “That’s why an annual checkup is so important. If you don’t want to do it for yourself, then do it for your loved ones.”

Since most men need to pay more attention to their health, let’s look at the following:

Heart Disease—American men die from heart disease more than anything else, and more than 1 in 3 men have some form of cardiovascular disease. There are many forms, but coronary artery disease is most common. It causes the arteries to narrow and leads to heart attack. Prevention: Maintain a healthy weight, eat a low-fat diet, exercise often and find ways to de-stress. Follow your doctor’s orders if you have high cholesterol or hypertension, and control your blood sugar if you have diabetes.

Cancer—More American men die of lung cancer than any other form of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer and colorectal cancer are the next two greatest concerns. Prevention: Don’t smoke, and avoid secondhand smoke, to reduce lung cancer risk. To minimize your risk of other forms of cancer, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, wear sunscreen, only drink alcohol in moderation and see your doctor regularly for cancer screenings.

Stroke—When a blood vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot, the resulting lack of oxygen to areas of the brain can have devastating results, including paralysis on one side of the body, speech problems and memory loss. Prevention: You can’t change all of your stroke risk factors (like age and race), but quitting smoking, eating a low-fat diet, taking hypertension medication, losing weight and getting regular exercise can help lower your chances.

Type 2 Diabetes—Eleven percent of American men ages 20 and older have type 2 diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Complications can cause hypertension, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputations. Prevention: Lose weight if you’re too heavy. Exercise regularly and stick to a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) —COPD encompasses a group of chronic diseases like emphysema, bronchitis and asthma. All negatively affect breathing. COPD is sometimes caused by respiratory infections, but it occurs most frequently because of tobacco use or inhaling air pollutants. Prevention: Quit smoking, and avoid air pollution or inhaling chemicals whenever possible.

Kidney Disease—Some people with diabetes or hypertension develop kidney failure over time. Once it becomes severe, patients need dialysis or kidney transplants. Prevention: Eat a healthy, low-salt diet, exercise regularly and take blood pressure medications as needed.

Injuries—Think twice before speeding or weaving in traffic: Car crashes are the top cause of fatal accidents among American men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Falls and poisonings are second and third on the list. Prevention: Always wear seatbelts, and obey posted speed limits. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or when you’re sleepy. Be cautious when standing on ladders. Use nonslip mats in the shower. Install carbon monoxide detectors at home.

Alzheimer’s Disease—It’s the most common form of dementia in older people, and it usually strikes after age 60. At first, patients may have trouble remembering events or blank on someone’s name, but when Alzheimer’s becomes severe; patients are unable to care for themselves. Prevention: There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s and no way to prevent it, but experts believe that eating a low-fat diet rich in fish containing omega-3 fatty acids and staying mentally and socially active may help reduce risk.

“Fear can be a strong motivator for taking action when it comes to your health,” added Dr. Minteer. “Prevention is key when dealing with any health risk. Men, make an appointment with your healthcare provider and have an annual checkup. It’s time to make your healthcare a priority.”

If you do not have a healthcare provider, go to www.arh.org/findadoc to locate a physician near you or call your local ARH hospital for a list of providers.

William Minteer, M.D.

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Judge Shayne Sexton processed several plea agreements recently, during hearings in Claiborne Criminal Court.

Steve Edward Vanburen, 58, charged with violation of the Sexual Offender Registration Act, was sentenced to six years at 35 percent confinement. This case runs concurrently with a violation of probation case which was heard on June 5.

Roger Lefew, 61, charged with solicitation for sale of methamphetamine, was sentenced to one year TDOC supervised probation. He must pay at least $100 per month in court costs beginning upon the expiration of an existing sentence.

Hunter Hassler, 25, was initially charged under two separate cases with possession of more than .5 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to sell or deliver and the sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance. Hassler was sentenced to a concurrent eight years at 30 percent confinement for the reduced sentence of possession of meth with the intent to sell and the sale of a schedule II controlled substance. He was given credit for 132 days of jail time already served.

Clinton Arnold, 27, charged with driving under the influence and felony evading arrest, was sentenced to a concurrent four years at 30 percent confinement. Arnold was given credit for jail time already served from May 7 to June 5.

Daniel Sexton, 33, charged with possession of a schedule IV drugs with the intent to sell, was sentenced to three years at 30 percent confinement. Sexton was given credit for 30 days of jail time already served. This case runs concurrently with prior ones.

Andrea Rathbone, 35, charged with theft over $500, was sentenced to a split confinement of two years TDOC supervised probation with 42 days confinement. Rathbone was given credit for 42 days of jail time already served. She must pay at least $50 per month in court costs beginning on July 10 and forfeits $75 to the Economic Crime Fund. Rathbone must pay $340 in restitution to Napier Auto Sales in $50 per month installments. She is jointly and severally liable for this restitution with her co-defendant. This case runs concurrently with all prior ones.

Michael Justin Carmony, 32, was initially charged under two separate cases with the sale of a schedule II, a schedule III and a schedule VI controlled substances. Carmony was sentenced to a concurrent 11 months, 29 days confinement under the reduced sentences of simple possession of a schedule II and a schedule III controlled substances (the second counts on each case is nolle). He was given credit for any jail time served since the date of his offense. Carmony is responsible for a $750 fine, but is indigent of any other costs.

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.

Taylors Grove Church

Taylors Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Sharps Chapel is having Vacation Bible School through June 30, from 7-9 p.m. The adult class teacher is Paul Griffin. Pastor Brian Liford, invites everyone to attend.

New Bethel Tabernacle

Vacation Bible School, “Redemption Railroad,” is being held June 26-30, from 6-8 p.m. Children and adults of all ages are welcome. Food, fun and learn how Jesus keeps our lives on track. The church is located at the corner of Cedar Lane and Maple in Tazewell. For transportation via church van, call 423-489-7291.

Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church

Vacation Bible School at Gibson Station Missionary Baptist Church is 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.

Pine Grove Baptist Church

The Good Shepherd Vacation Bible School is June 26-30, from 7-9 p.m. There will be classes for all ages. For transportation call 423-494-3230.

New Beginning Baptist Church

New Beginning Baptist Church will host the annual God & Country Celebration on July 1, beginning at 6 p.m. in the church’s outdoor amphitheater. NBBC is located at 2305 Highway 63, about four miles west of U.S. Hwy. 25E in Harrogate. There will be free food, live music, and fireworks. Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets and join us. Please call the church at 423-869-7378 if you have questions or need further information.

Union Chapel Baptist Church

Union Chapel Baptist Church will be having Vacation Bible School July 10-14 at 7 p.m. There will be classes for all ages. The church is located at 922 Dogwood Road. Paul Griffin will be teaching the adult class. Rev. Frank Short, pastor, invites everyone to attend.

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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.

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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.

Claiborne County Volunteer Rescue Squad

The Rescue Squad is having its annual door-to-door picture fundraiser. Anyone who participates with a $20 or more contribution will receive one free 8×10 family portrait. You will be contacted at your residence by a representative with a letter and I.D. on hand. As always, thank you for your continued support to your local Rescue Squad.

Energy Savings Workshop

There will be a free, fun Energy Savings Workshop on June 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Claiborne County Family Resource Center, 910 Alpha Drive, New Tazewell (behind the Claiborne County Health Department and beside the Alpha School). Get energy savings kits and information to keep more money in your pocket and save on your electric bill. Refreshments and children’s activities provided. Questions, call Deb Tong, 423-626-1188 or Bri Knisley, 865-291-0083. Sponsored by Claiborne County Family Resource Center and Appalachian Voices.

CCSWA Meeting

The Claiborne County Solid Waste Authority will meet July 10 at 6 p.m. in the large courtroom of the Claiborne County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons can be scheduled now for your children at the New Tazewell City Pool. Contact Mindy Williams at 423-441-2354 and leave her a message or send a text to schedule. Remaining lessons are scheduled as follows: ages 3-5, July 10-13 from 10-11 a.m.; ages 6-8, July 17-20 from 10-11 a.m.; ages 9 and up, 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.

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.

Bee Friends

Interested in beekeeping and meeting beekeepers? Whether you are looking for information or just curious, you are welcome to join Bee Friends, a 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. July 6 will be our next meeting. Mike Studer, the Tennessee State Apiarist will be presenting information and be available to answer any questions that you may have. 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 Jay at 423-268-4785.

Mayes Reunion

The Mayes Family Reunion will be July 8 at Pleasant Point Community Center. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring a dish to pass and your favorite dessert. Any questions, call Anna Greene at 423-626-1718.

Foster Parenting Classes

Camelot is starting a new session of foster parenting classes on July 17. We offer competitive reimbursement, respite days, free training and in home support. For more information or to sign up for class call 423-566-2451 or email susan.sharp@pathways.com.

All Veteran Stand Down

The first Claiborne County All Veteran Stand Down will be held Sept. 9 from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. at a location yet to be determined. Remote Area Medical (RAM) will participate from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., for one day only, for veterans only. Register with your DD214 or on kavsd.org by Aug. 15. Vendors, sponsors and volunteers for RAM are needed. Call 423-405-0313, leave a message with a callback number and your specialty. Veteran Resource vendors contact USCG Clyde Vincent at 865-207-6231. Free haircuts and a bag lunch will be provided.

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.

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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Editor’s note: This is the second and final article about action in the recent General Assembly.

The state’s 110th General Assembly just wrapped up a session, and Rep. Jerry Sexton says several things were accomplished, while he will continue to work on items to benefit his constituents during the break.

“I want to be a good steward of taxpayers’ money,” he said. “The $37 billion budget cuts taxes, puts $132 million in the state’s Rainy Day Fund, fully funds Tennessee’s educational system, and focuses in on job recruitment and infrastructure investments.”

Sexton’s district includes Claiborne, Grainger and part of Union counties.

Tennessee has become the first state in the nation to offer all citizens — both high school students and adults — the chance to earn a post-secondary degree or certificate free of tuition and fees through the new Reconnect Act.

“In an ever-changing work environment, people may need different skill sets,” he said. “They might need a certificate or specialized training after high school for certain jobs.”

“This offers our people options for better opportunities.”

As a counterpart measure, House Republicans also passed the Tennessee STRONG (Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen) Act, establishing a four-year pilot program for eligible members of the Tennessee National Guard to receive a last-dollar tuition reimbursement toward a first-time bachelor’s degree.

Also passed this year is the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act, which will expand broadband internet services across the state, especially to Tennessee’s rural areas that currently completely lack coverage.

“Everyone needs access to the internet in this day and time,” he said.

Several bills will make the state a better place to raise families and improve our quality of life, he said. Some of those concern:

Education

“In passing bills concerning education this session, a bill was passed giving higher education institutions increased autonomy to support student success as Tennessee continues its Drive to 55 initiative.

In April, the Tennessee Social Studies Review Committee (SRC) approved language that will incorporate the study of civic matters into the Tennessee social studies standards for the 2017-2018 academic years.

We passed legislation that will allow American Sign Language as a foreign language credit from incoming high school graduates. Estimates show there are approximately 500,000 Tennesseans who are deaf or hard of hearing, many of whom use sign language to communicate.”

Health

“Earlier this year, House Speaker Beth Harwell created a task force on opioid and prescription drug abuse. The task force’s immediate goal was to work on legislation for the year, but its efforts will be ongoing to determine the best strategies for tackling the opioid epidemic. Tennessee is consistently ranked at the top of the charts nationally in reference to prescription drug abuse.

Lawmakers passed legislation to give school personnel the ability to administer lifesaving medical treatment to Tennessee students suffering from adrenal insufficiency caused by conditions like Addison’s disease.

In April, Governor Haslam signed into law legislation spearheaded by House leaders to create a long-term system of care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) expanded its efforts to protect water quality in Tennessee this year by working with statewide partners to provide more options for the disposal of unwanted medications.” For a map of bin locations visit http://tn.gov/environment/article/sp-unwanted-pharmaceuticals.

Economic and Business Development

“So far in 2017, Tennessee has had multiple major job announcements made, adding almost 3000 jobs and an investment of over 400 million dollars.

House lawmakers joined with farmers and agricultural groups to celebrate “Ag Day on the Hill.” The industry has a $70 billion a year impact on the state’s economy and supports more than 340,000 jobs.”

Protecting Tennessee’s Children

House Bill 344 – House lawmakers unanimously approved legislation designed to protect the identities of Tennessee minors who fall victim to crimes, especially those that are sexual in nature.

House Bill 322 – Earlier this year, House lawmakers unanimously approved legislation designed to enhance safety and create more oversight of school bus transportation for Tennessee students.

“House lawmakers fought hard this year to secure $550,000 in state funding to help end human trafficking in Tennessee. In Tennessee, approximately 94 teenagers fall victim to human trafficking each month.

House members unanimously passed legislation this year to create additional protections against child predators. House Bill 404 enables law enforcement officials to monitor offenders convicted of child rape or a child sexual predator offense who may not have a permanent address by requiring them to enroll in a satellite-based monitoring and supervision program.”

Honoring and Caring for Our Law Enforcement Families

“Under House Bill 466, House Republicans advanced legislation in early May that continues health coverage to families of first responders killed in the line of duty. Spouses and children of full-time police officers, firefighters, and other first responders who are killed in the line of duty would receive health benefits for a period of two years following the death of their loved one. Family members of fallen Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers would also be covered under this legislation.”

Protecting Our Senior Citizens

Legislation sponsored by House Republicans that cracks down on elder abuse and exploitation passed in the full House earlier this year.

House Bill 810, known as the Elderly and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act, closes legal loopholes in existing abuse laws to further protect some of our most vulnerable from criminal targeting. House Bill 304 helps protect the elderly and those at increased risk of cognitive impairment from financial exploitation. House Bill 1064 adds tools and greater flexibility as to how financial institutions can best protect their customers when they have reason to suspect financial exploitation of elderly or vulnerable adults is occurring or being attempted.

Another item Sexton mentioned is that the Tennessee Treasury Office says $789.2 million is still waiting to be claimed across the state. You can visit www.ClaimItTn.gov to search for your name or call 615-741-6499.

Just because the Legislature is not in session, Sexton doesn’t consider his work done. He has plans for the break.

“We need to do more to improve safety at our major intersections,” he said, giving an example of one traveled often by Claiborne Countians. “Thousands of people travel Hwy. 11W and U.S. Hwy. 25E every day, including school buses. I am working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation to schedule a town hall in Grainger County so they can see firsthand how we can improve safety on this major highway.”

He encourages people to get involved and talk to officials at all government levels about their concerns.

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

State Rep. Jerry Sexton

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State Rep. Jerry Sexton

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The Claiborne Commission spent a bit of time last week honoring some very talented school sports teams during its regular monthly meeting.

The individuals who make up the Cumberland Gap Baseball Team paused for pictures and recognition for their recent 1st District Championship win.

The commissioners also recognized the Powell Valley Middle School Archery Team, who recently won at the state level. The group of talented members will now face off in Orlando, Florida, against other state winners, at the national level.

To that end, the commission adopted a resolution to donate $200 to help with traveling expenses.

The game of golf seems to have snowballed into a certain talent, especially for those who make up two county school teams.

The Powell Valley Boys’ Golf team won the E-2 District championship, during the Middle School Golf Association Tournament in May. David and Amanda Walker coached team players Peyton Wilder, Justin Moore, Aiden Shankleton, Josh Hale, Sam Hinkle and Cayden Walker, who swung hard to come away with their first championship win.

The Soldiers Memorial Middle School (SMMS) Girls’ Golf team won their second E-2 District championship in as many years. Coach Scott Payne led Lucy Shockley, Hayley Holt and Mollie Bolton to another decisive win this year, during the competition.

In other action, the Claiborne Regional Planning Commission will be scurrying to find itself another secretary. Rodney Fugate gave the Commission notice of his resignation during a recent meeting, prompting commissioner Whitt Shuford to throw a name into the ring during last week’s county commission meeting.

Shuford, who was recently appointed to the Regional Planning Commission, suggested the appointment of Lee Brame to replace Fugate. Brame is the current county Veterans’ Affairs officer and the former quasi secretary for the Planning Commission.

The county commission voted 16 to four to table the matter until the July meeting. Those who voted against tabling the issue were commissioners Shuford, Charlton Vass, Juanita Honeycutt and Shawn Peters.

Commissioner William Jessie was absent from the meeting.

The commission will be mulling the addition of Deerwood Lane to the county road list. The item was added to the June agenda during the opening moments of the meeting, last week.

The issue was tabled, but is expected to be brought back for discussion next month.

The addition of the lane, measuring about one-third of a mile in length, will need three readings prior to its adoption as a county road.

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

Photo courtesy of Juanita Honeycutt The Claiborne Commission recognizes the members of the CGHS baseball team for its 1st District Championship win.

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If you, your family, and your friends want to start the new month with a boom, here’s a suggestion of how to do it at the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.

It’s on Saturday and may not be the typical Independence Day display of patriotism, with lots of fireworks, music, speeches, and fun, but it is a full day of demonstrations, festivities, and historical exhibits with something for all ages.

As a part of the celebration of the 101st year of America’s National Park Service, the staff at Cumberland Gap has designed a family-friendly day that will thrill the youngest and excite the oldest in attendance. Included are topics and exhibits as varied as gun-making, rolling Civil War powder cartridges, stories of a heroine from Revolutionary War times, patriotic music, and loud sounds of “boom!,” at the Park’s Visitor Center.

The Visitor Center is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the first day of July, with the following features of the day:

Watch 18th century historical gun-maker Simeon England as he builds a flintlock. Then, engage your skills at engraving as the gunsmith did.

Practice the old technique of rolling Civil War powder cartridges. You can join others in that practice in the historic weapons exhibit area.

From the Revolutionary War days, you will get acquainted with Mary Patton. It was she who supplied the Over Mountain Men with 500 pounds of black powder aiding in their victory at Kings Mountain. Black powder is the earliest known chemical explosive and consists of a mixture of Sulphur, charcoal, and potassium nitrate.

Join Laney House and the young Smith Patriots in singing patriotic songs that are a part of the American story at Cumberland Gap and in the United States.

In addition to the patriotic songs, the Park staff has also planned for you to hear the sound of independence as the flintlocks go boom!

Another part of the program schedule is a Powder Horn Class titled “Keep Your Powder Dry.” By registering ahead of time for the ten o’clock class, you can learn how to make your own black powder to take home. Space is limited for participants but not for spectators.

All in all, it’s on Saturday, the first day of July for a family-friendly outing that notes the 101st year of the National Park Service, the 58th year since the dedication of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, and the importance of the pioneers who helped build a great freedom-loving country.

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

Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) received a $2,508,490 gift from the estate of Virginia Leabow in April. The gift will create The Leabow Family Endowed Memorial Scholarship fund at LMU.

LMU’s largest scholarship gift to date, $500,000 will be designated for LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine scholarships, $250,000 for LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Scholarships, $250,000 for LMU Duncan School of Law scholarships and the remaining $1.5 million will fund undergraduate and graduate scholarships at LMU. The scholarships will be designated for students with financial need born in Bell or Harlan County, Kentucky, Lee County, Virginia or Claiborne County, Tennessee.

“This is a tremendous gift to LMU and we are very fortunate to have such dedicated friends of LMU,” LMU President B. James Dawson said. “Virginia Leabow was a lifelong educator, so I know she would be pleased to know that her gift will enable so many to further their education.”

Leabow’s paternal grandfather, Isham Greene Leabow, wrote the charter for LMU in 1897. Her father, Edwin Leabow, attended LMU and served as a bookkeeper at the University in 1920 before embarking on a career in the oil and gas industry serving as an accountant and vice president at various companies and eventually settling in California. Many other Leabow family members also had ties to LMU. Leabow lived in California and retired as an educator in 1985. She passed away in 2016.

Every year, LMU awards over $500,000 in donor-funded scholarships. The Leabow Family Endowed Memorial Scholarships will be awarded annually during the Student Awards and Recognition Program in April.

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EWING, Va. — July features some great programs and events at Wilderness Road State Park, with hikes, nature activities and historical interpretation among those being offered. Whether you’re a history buff, love nature, or are simply looking for fun and entertainment, Wilderness Road State Park, in Ewing, Virginia, has something for everyone.

Life at Martin’s Station – Throughout the month of July, Historic Martin’s Station will bring the 18th century Virginia frontier to life with daily interpretation and demonstrations. Join the men and women of Martin’s Station as they demonstrate blacksmithing, gunsmithing, hide-tanning, 18th century gardening, open hearth cooking and other activities you may have witnessed while traveling the Wilderness Road in 1775. The fort is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday.

July 1: Watershed Watch – This is a classic and exciting hands-on learning experience using a tabletop working watershed model. We will examine what a watershed is, how they work and the effects of point source and non-point source pollution in our watersheds. This fun learning tool will give you a real life look at how we can preserve our watersheds and water sources for future generations. This program will be conducted twice, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 2: The American Bison – One of this country’s most iconic symbols is the American Bison. But did you know that these magnificent beasts once roamed Powell’s Valley, on the very land Wilderness Road State Park sits on? In this exciting, all new program, guests will learn about the natural characteristics of bison, as well as the important role they played in our nation’s history. Follow our ranger on a short hike to the park’s bison viewing area to meet and observe North America’s largest land mammal. Program begins at 2 p.m.

July 4: Declaration of Independence – News spreads across Virginia’s frontier that on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, approved a Declaration of Independence, severing the colonies’ ties to the British Crown. Experience the news of liberty with the men and women at Martin’s Station and discuss how the pending war will affect their lives. Special program presentations at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

July 7: Painting with Nature – Have you ever wondered how ancient artists created their masterpieces. Before the times of modern art supply stores, paint and brushes had to be crafted from materials found in the wild. Let’s rediscover the old methods of painting using grass, leaves, sticks and stones. We may even mix up our own “natural paint” to use. What will your masterpiece look like? The program will be conducted twice, with start times at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

July 8: Alarm at Martin’s Station – Attack is imminent. Settle into the fort and prepare yourself for a night of danger as a hostile war party approaches Martin’s Station. Will you stand with Captain Martin in defending hearth and home? Program begins at 8:30 p.m.

July 8-9: The Woman Warrior – Bearing the Burden of a Revolution – At the onset of the Revolutionary War, many backwoods settlements were left unprotected as militias were formed and men marched to battle. In many communities the women not only became providers, but warriors, who found themselves defending hearth and home against British loyalist and Shawnee and Cherokee raiders. Like their male counterparts, when called upon, engaged the enemy and protected their families. Journey to Martin’s Station and take up arms with the women of Powell’s Valley as they compete in a special Frontier Women’s Competition on Saturday. Tutorials for the competition will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday with the competition to be held at 2 p.m. Competition Categories include: Bullet Molding, Rolling Rounds, Firelocks, Tomahawk Throws, Fire Making, 18th Century Medicine, and a Dessert Competition. Sunday’s programs will feature discussions about the woman’s role on the frontier at special program times of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (No competition on Sunday).

July 9: Sunday Cinema: American Eagle – Grab your popcorn and join us for a special big screen presentation of “American Eagle” in spectacular Blu-Ray High Definition. Enjoy stunning footage of our country’s most treasured bird of prey, the American bald eagle. This riveting program takes an unprecedented look at this remarkable bird and it’s surprisingly tough struggle to survive in the wild. The fun begins at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center theatre.

July 14: Backyard Bird Watching – Enjoy a ranger-led hike in search of the area’s most recognizable backyard birds. Listen for their calls, note their distinctive color and markings and see if you can guess the bird’s identity. A checklist will be provided so participants can see how many native birds they encounter along the way. Program starts at 10 a.m.

July 15: A Shot of Vengeance – It was once said that artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be considered an ugly brawl. Observe Captain Hord and his crew as they demonstrate the techniques and skills used to fire artillery, and its proper use on the 18th century battlefield. Special evening program begins at 8 p.m.

July 16: Big Safari – Bugs are those little critters everyone loves to hate. But they play an important role in our fragile ecosystem. Join our ranger and grab an insect viewer and field guide as we take a stroll into the “bug outback.” There are 353 bugs in Virginia’s Insect Identification Database. How many can we find? Program starts at 2 p.m.

July 30: Incredible Edibles, Foraging for Food – This is an exciting ranger-led hike, in search of edible plants. Throughout time, many of our native plants have been used for eating and medicinal purposes. Discover which plants are surprisingly tasty and nutritious and which ones to avoid. This program begins at 2 p.m.

In addition to these programs, the park offers an ADA handicap accessible playground, a nature playscape, picnic shelters, hiking trails and more. The new nature center is open on weekends and includes interactive and educational activities. See and touch the hides and skulls of several of the area’s native wildlife and more. The park’s visitor center houses guest information, a gift shop, frontier museum and a state-of-the-art theatre that showcases the film, Wilderness Road: Spirit of a Nation.

For more information, please contact the park office at 276-445-3065 or visit the park’s official website at www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/wilderness-road.shtml. You can also visit the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park official website: www.friendsofwildernessroad.org or Martin’s Station’s website at www.historicmartinsstation.com.

File photo Wilderness Road State Park has numerous activities planned for the month of July.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Churches should have the First Amendment right to endorse political candidates and still keep their tax-free status, say House Republicans, who quietly tucked a provision into a sweeping spending bill that would deny the IRS money to enforce the 63-year-old law prohibiting such outright politicking from the pulpit.

Republicans repeatedly have failed to scrap the law preventing churches and other non-profits from backing candidates, so now they are trying to starve it. With little fanfare, a House Appropriations subcommittee added the IRS measure to a bill to fund the Treasury Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and other agencies.

The subcommittee passed the bill Thursday.

Republicans say the law is enforced unevenly, leaving religious leaders uncertain about what they are allowed to say and do.

“I believe that churches have a right of free speech and an opportunity to talk about positions and issues that are relevant to their faith,” said Rep. Jim Renacci, R-Ohio.

Some Democrats say the measure comes too close to mixing church and state. They say religious leaders already have First Amendment rights, just like anyone else. But if they want to get political, they don’t have a constitutional right not to pay taxes.

Some also worry that the measure could upend the system of campaign financing by allowing churches to use their tax-free status to funnel money to political candidates.

Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., recalled a speech that former President John F. Kennedy gave to religious leaders when he was running for president.

“He said the pope wouldn’t tell him what to do, and the people in that audience shouldn’t be telling people on Sunday morning who to vote for,” Neal said. “I don’t think churches should be endorsing.”

Many nonprofit groups want to avoid politics. In April, 4,500 nonprofit groups signed onto a letter to congressional leaders asking them to preserve the law.

The law prohibits tax-exempt charitable organizations such as churches from participating directly or indirectly in any political campaign to support or oppose a candidate. If the IRS determines that a group has violated the law, it can revoke its tax-exempt status.

The law doesn’t stop religious groups from weighing in on public policy or organizing in ways that may benefit one side in a campaign.

The bill specifically forbids the IRS from spending money to enforce the law against “a church, or a convention or association of churches,” unless the IRS commissioner signs off on it and notifies Congress.

The bill doesn’t mention other types of non-profit groups, or even synagogues or mosques, said Nick Little of the Center for Inquiry, which promotes secularism.

“All they care about is the Christian groups, and in particular, it will end up as the extreme religious right Christian groups,” Little said. “If this goes through, this would add just another way in which unregulated dark money could be used.”

Religious leaders have been weighing in on political issues for generations, whether it’s the debate over abortion or advocating for the poor. But periodically, the IRS has stepped in when religious leaders explicitly endorse or oppose candidates.

The law is called the Johnson Amendment after former President Lyndon Johnson, who introduced it in 1954 when he was a Democratic senator from Texas. Johnson was upset because a few nonprofit groups attacked him as a communist in a Senate campaign.

The law was signed by a Republican president — Dwight Eisenhower — but Republicans have been attacking it in recent years.

House Republicans have pledged to repeal the law as part of a tax overhaul. President Donald Trump signed an executive order in May discouraging the IRS from enforcing the law.

Rep. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, says the law has been enforced unevenly.

“Some churches, including my own, have been very concerned about appearing political in any way shape or form,” Tiberi said. “Churches I went to that were primarily in Democrat areas, that I would go to because I had a Democrat district, the local candidates on the Sunday mornings before the election would be introduced, would speak from the pulpit about the campaign and why the congregation should vote for them.”

The full Appropriations Committee will consider the measure after the July 4th congressional recess.

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Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III recently announced Tennessee is one state leading a bipartisan coalition of a majority of Attorneys General from across the country as part of an effort to combat the opioid epidemic. The Attorneys General are conducting comprehensive investigations into the widespread prescribing and use of opioids, as well as the role parties involved in the manufacture and distribution of opioids may have played in creating or prolonging this problem.

A focus of the ongoing investigation is to evaluate whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing and sale of opioids. The Attorneys General are committed to using the vast investigative resources available, including subpoenas for documents and testimony, to identify and hold accountable those parties responsible for the opioid epidemic.

“There is not a single community in Tennessee, or a region of the country for that matter, that has not witnessed the devastating impact of opioid abuse,” General Slatery said. “At the appropriate time, you can be assured Tennessee will take decisive action against those parties responsible for harming so many families.”

Nationwide and in Tennessee, opioids — prescription and illicit — are the main driver of drug overdose deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids were involved in 33,091 deaths in 2015 including 1,451 in Tennessee, and opioid overdoses have quadrupled since 1999.

The coalition of Attorneys General is not identifying any targets of its ongoing investigation at this time.

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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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Brandon Chase Meyers – aggravated domestic assault

Zackary Robert Hansard – vandalism over $10,000, theft of property over $1,000

Jessica Marie Golden – domestic vandalism, disorderly conduct

Jackie Cecil Johnson – violation of the Habitual Motor Vehicle Offense bar

Chad Eric Shackleford – driving under the influence, fabricating/tampering with evidence, evading arrest, resisting stop, arrest, possession of a schedule II and a schedule IV drugs and drug paraphernalia, failure to yield traffic right of way, driving on a revoked license, violations of probation for driving under the influence, possession of a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia, failure to appear for driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia

Chasity Marie Phipps – driving under the influence (second offense), possession of a schedule VI drug, driving on a revoked license

Destiny Hope Ayers – driving under the influence, capias/bench warrant for driving under the influence, violation of probation for a drug related offense

Yvonne Lynn Burger – outstanding child support attachment

Curtis Lee Mills – capias/bench warrant for filing false reports to a law enforcement officer

Tyson Andrew Laws – violation of probation for two counts theft over $10,000, new charge of criminal impersonation

Karen Sue Dummitt – violation of probation for possession of a schedule VI drugs

Dorman Hatfield – failure to appear for driving under the influence (sixth offense), driving on a revoked license (third offense) and violation of the implied consent law

John T. Reed – failure to appear for violations of the seat belt and financial responsibility laws

Steven Lawrence Sabo – theft of property under $1,000

Gwen Anna North – possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication

Charles Austin Parker – public intoxication

Ashley Olivia Simpson – public intoxication

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Richard McKinley Russell – violation of the Sexual Offender Registry Act, criminal impersonation, evading arrest, resisting arrest, violations of probation for assault and theft under $500

Jake DeWayne Caldwell Jr. – unlawful possession of a firearm

Samantha Cecelia Renee Johnson – falsifying a drug test

Elbert Lee Gilbert – possession of a schedule VI controlled substance

Joseph Clayton Gonzales – outstanding child support attachment

Travis Michael Robertson – outstanding warrant from Campbell County

Amanda Kayla Bolden – violation of probation for possession of a schedule II drugs, failure to appear for possession of a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia

Travis A. Lovin – speeding 60/45, violation of the financial responsibility law

Wayne M. Collett – speeding 53/30

Dara Mayes – speeding 47/30

James Alex Welch – failure to exercise due care

Shirley L. Moyers – following a motor vehicle too closely, violation of the financial responsibility law

Steven E. Cochrum – following a motor vehicle too closely

Brittany D. Maggard – following a motor vehicle too closely

Jacob Parker King – violations of the driver’s license (carry), registration and financial responsibility laws

Fay Dean Bolden – violations of the registration, financial responsibility and ten day address change laws

Eddie Wayne Buttery II – violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Michelle Dawn Martin – violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Jackie Lynn Atkins – violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Robert D. Yeary – violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

James Russell Bloye – violations of the registration (to be carried) and financial responsibility laws

Kristy Hopper – violation of the registration law

Richard Keith Newman – violation of the financial responsibility law

Amber Lee Ann Graves – driving on a revoked license

Jeremy MacKevin Caylor – driving on a suspended license

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Jessy Harold Partin – driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license

Mario Jasso Martinez – speeding 67/45, driving on a suspended license, violation of the financial responsibility law

John Charles Islaub – speeding 61/45, violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Casey C. Cole – speeding 64/45

Carolyn Sue Shelton – speeding 64/45

Christopher T. Hill – speeding 63/45

Casey Lee Johnson – failure to exercise due care, violation of the financial responsibility law

Willard Hall Caldwell – theft of property over $1,000

Ann Christine Caldwell – theft of property over $1,000

Anthony Jesse Cupp – theft of property under $1,000

Richard Anthony Selover – capias/bench warrant on a violation of probation and a failure to appear warrants

Jeffery Charles Burger – violation of probation for driving on a revoked license

Brett Alan Minor – failure to appear for driving on a suspended license and violation of the seat belt law

Robert Dale Laws – violation of the driver’s license law

Anthony Damond Jackson – violation of the financial responsibility law

Brenda Sue Fleeman – violation of the registration law (improper display of vehicle license plates)

Donna L. Hoskins – disorderly conduct (pending a mental evaluation)

William J. Allen – public intoxication

Ashley Simpson – public intoxication

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Joshua Drew Barger – driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license

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First Baptist Church of New Tazewell honored all veterans on June 11, but with the specific goal to commemorate and welcome home Vietnam veterans.

The year 2016 marked the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. On May 25, 2016, President Barack Obama issued a 50th Anniversary Proclamation stating in part:

“While no words will ever be fully worthy of their service, nor any honor truly befitting their sacrifice, let us remember that it is never too late to pay tribute to the men and women who answered the call to duty with courage and valor. Throughout this Commemoration, let us strive to live up to their example by showing our Vietnam Veterans, their families, and all who have served the fullest respect and support of a grateful Nation.”

FBC recognized 34 veteran heroes, welcoming them home. Each Vietnam veteran or family member received a copy of the Proclamation and the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War pin. Korean Vets received the “Forgotten War Commemoration” award.

The goal of Vet-2-Vet TN and FBC is to locate and honor other Vietnam and Korean veterans. All veterans who served from 1955-1975 qualify to receive the Vietnam Proclamation and Pin even if they didn’t physically go to Vietnam. Korean vets or family members may also call for information on the “Forgotten War Commemoration” award. Everyone can visit the Vet-2-Vet TN web page (www.tnvhc.org) in the coming weeks to see those honored by FBC.

FBC is thankful to the Tazewell-New Tazewell Fire Department for their presentation of the American Flag from the ladder truck and Boy Scout Troop 508 for posting the colors in the church and leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

A special thanks to Mrs. Susan Sharp for her reading of “O Dark Hundred,” telling the story of a 12-year-old’s experience of sending his Dad off to war; Mrs. Janice Derreberry for singing “Proud to Be An American”; and Edouard Junod, president of Vet 2Vet TN, for his great assistance in the preparation and presentation of awards.

If a veteran or family wants to receive either award, please call the First Baptist Church of New Tazewell office at 423-626-5401 for more information.

Dustoff 27, “Over and out!”

Members of Boy Scout Troop 508 participated in the special service.

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Pastor Larry Sharp, left and veteran Willy Begin.

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Pastor Larry Sharp, left, and Bill Starnes.

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Eunice Derreberry, left, Pastor Larry Sharp and Janice Derreberry.

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The Tazewell-New Tazewell Fire Department presented the American Flag from the ladder truck.

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Photos submitted FBC Pastor and veteran Larry Sharp, center, his wife Susan, left, and Edouard Junod, president of Vet 2Vet TN, during the church’s recent special service.

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HARROGATE — Adam Gromley, Ph.D., associate professor of molecular/cellular biology at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) has been awarded a $15,000 grant for pediatric cancer research from The Butterfly Fund of East Tennessee Foundation.

Gromley’s interest in studying pediatric cancer on the cellular level began at the University of Massachusetts Medical School while researching cell biology. Gromley took a particular interest in a component of the cell called the centrosome. The grant will be used to identify the role the centrosome plays in the development of the rare pediatric cancer rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).

“It was during my postdoctoral studies at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital that I saw firsthand how devastating pediatric cancers are and I decided that I wanted to do whatever I can to contribute to the understanding of how these cancers arise,” Gromley said.

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately three percent of all childhood cancers are RMS, with 350 new cases occurring annually. Pediatric cancers like RMS are developed from DNA changes within cells that take place early in life and often before birth. RMS is a type of sarcoma, which are cancers that develop from connective tissues in the body like muscles, fat or bones.

A hallmark of cancer is the accumulation of genetic abnormalities, many of which arise through improper cell division. These dysfunctional cell divisions are typically due to defects in the centrosome. Gromley’s research seeks to identify the specific ways by which defective centrosomes lead to cancer by manipulating the protein components of the centrosome.

“We will use rhabdomyosarcoma cells in culture to determine if specific centrosome proteins contribute to the unregulated cell divisions that are characteristic of this type of cancer,” Gromley said. “These studies will help us understand the process by which tumors form, and hopefully this will lead to the discovery of novel therapeutic strategies for combating this disease.”

Gromley earned his Ph.D. in biomedical sciences at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2004. From 2006 to 2010 Gromley completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Howard Hughes Medical Institute in the Department of Genetics and Tumor Cell Biology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to pediatric cancer research, Gromley is working on a project using genome editing technology to counteract the molecular defects responsible for Angelman syndrome with Jesse Riker, a second-year osteopathic medical student at LMU-DCOM.

The Butterfly Fund of East Tennessee Foundation is a charity based in Knoxville and was established by the families of two young girls who were diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma. This fund supports research, treatment and services dedicated to the defeat of childhood cancers.

Courtesy of LMU Adam Gromley, Ph.D., associate professor of molecular/cellular biology at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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This year, 241 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Americans think of July Fourth as a very special summer holiday. If asked we might say it’s a day for family fun, fireworks, and festivities.

On July 3, 1776, one of the signers wrote a letter to his wife Abigail in which he described how he thought future generations might celebrate this special holiday. The writer was John Adams, an American patriot and one of the Founding Fathers who served twice as Vice President and then as the second President of the United States.

This excerpt related to celebrating Independence Day was included in the letter to Abigail Adams: “…I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.”

Adams’ forecast or belief appears in the twenty-first century to be right on target after almost 250 years. As today’s population looks at his listing, some of us will remark that he didn’t mention food! Many have added the backyard barbecue or a packed picnic basket to our list, and others include festive family reunions with favorite foods from several generations.

Living in the Tri-State area, residents have easy access to mountains, lakes and parks. Most can also enjoy sparklers in the backyard with the smallest children and the excitement of bonfires or larger fireworks displays at nearby locations. If not in the immediate area, television offers the dazzling fireworks displays on A Capitol Fourth (PBS) and the Boston Pops program from the Charles River (CBS).

A feature of the Boston observance of this holiday is that church bells ring throughout the city, a tradition that follows John Adams’ comment in the letter to his wife.

Boston proclaims that the city is “…where fight for American liberty began.” And the Tri-State area encompassing Cumberland Gap can proclaim this part of the USA is where American pioneers, first Dr. Thomas Walker and then Daniel Boone, found the “Gateway to the West.” Both are celebrated as important parts of the tradition of Independence Day.

For fun, games, reflection, inspiration, and yes favorite foods, nothing says freedom quite like the Fourth of July!

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

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HARROGATE — Lincoln Memorial University President B. James Dawson bestowed the University’s prestigious Houston Award for Excellence in Teaching on Dr. Lisa Pullen during the LMU Spring Commencement exercises.

Pullen, of Knoxville, is a full professor of nursing who has served on the faculty of the Caylor School of Nursing (CSON) since 2001. The Houston Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes achievement characterized by clear, abundant and persistent demonstration of high standards of teaching that contribute to the development of the LMU community.

Pullen currently serves as the director of the Family Psychiatric Mental Health concentration of the CSON’s Family Nurse Practitioner program. She has taught at every level of the nursing program and held many leadership positions, including coordinator of the RN-BSN program and director and chair of graduate nursing. Pullen has many years of experience as a practitioner for health care providers including the Veterans Administration, Geriatric Assessment Program, Sutherland Associates, Asbury Place, Bradford Substance Abuse Treatment Center and Erlanger Hospital. An experienced nursing educator, she has taught at the University of Tennessee, Clemson University, the University of Alabama, University of Arkansas and the Erlanger School of Nursing.

Well-published, Pullen has contributed to refereed journals such as Mental Health Practice, Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Mental Health Today and the Journal of Additions Nursing. She has presented or assisted with presentations at national conferences and participated in internal grant opportunities at LMU and the University of Tennessee.

Pullen earned an associate of science in nursing from Gadsden State University and a bachelor of science in nursing from Jacksonville State University. She earned her family nurse practitioner degree from Mississippi University for Women and a doctor of philosophy in educational psychology from Mississippi State University. Pullen earned a psychiatric mental health nursing clinical nurse specialist post-masters certificate from the University of Tennessee.

Editor’s note: Cemetery news is published as space is available. For a full list, visit our website at www.claiborneprogress.net.

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.

Cave Springs Cemetery

Donations are needed for upkeep of the cemetery. Send donations to P.O. Box 465, Tazewell, TN 37879.

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.

Greer Cemetery

Anyone wishing to send donations for the cemetery may do so at: Charlene Smith, 1033 Straight Creek Rd., New Tazewell, TN 37825 or stop by the cedar siding house at the road on left. Any donations will be helpful for the upkeep of our cemetery. As always, thanks for the donations.

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.

Hopewell Cemetery

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.

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.

Lonesome Valley Cemetery

Donations are needed. Send donations to First Century Bank-Lonesome Valley Cemetery Fund or contact Ellen Cook at 865-585-7400.

Oakes Cemetery

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

Pearson Cemetery

The Pearson Cemetery needs donations for mowing and upkeep. Please make donations to Mike Cope, P.O. Box 438, Tazewell, TN 37879.

River View Cemetery

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

Rose Cemetery

Donations are needed for mowing expenses of the Rose Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Don Rose, 220 Chumley St., Tazewell, TN 37879.

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.

Caroline Cupp, the daughter of Joe and Lauren Cupp, had a good time at the festival. The White Lightning Trail Festival, an annual event, was held the last Saturday in June.

Photos courtesy of Lee Ann Walker

Gavin and Archer Adams enjoyed the annual White Lightning Trail Festival, held in Cumberland Gap. They are the children of Tyler and Miranda Adams.

Caroline Cupp, the daughter of Joe and Lauren Cupp, had a good time at the festival. The White Lightning Trail Festival, an annual event, was held the last Saturday in June.

http://www.claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web1_WLTF-2.jpgCaroline Cupp, the daughter of Joe and Lauren Cupp, had a good time at the festival. The White Lightning Trail Festival, an annual event, was held the last Saturday in June.

Photos courtesy of Lee Ann Walker Gavin and Archer Adams enjoyed the annual White Lightning Trail Festival, held in Cumberland Gap. They are the children of Tyler and Miranda Adams.

http://www.claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web1_WLTF-1.jpgPhotos courtesy of Lee Ann Walker Gavin and Archer Adams enjoyed the annual White Lightning Trail Festival, held in Cumberland Gap. They are the children of Tyler and Miranda Adams.

Judge Robert Estep heard several violations of probation cases in Claiborne Sessions Court, including one for Cody D. Evans.

Evans, 26, was initially charged with introduction of contraband into a penal facility, possession of a schedule III drugs and failure of a random drug screening for amphetamines, methamphetamine and Suboxone while on probation. He was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days at 75 percent confinement on the possession charge. Evans was given credit for any jail time already served.

Amethyst E. Daniels, 31, charged with failure of a random drug screening for amphetamines and methamphetamines while on probation, was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days at 75 percent confinement. Daniels was given credit for 45 days of jail time already served. She was accepted into the Mending Hearts program in lieu of serving her term of confinement. Daniels must complete the program or serve the remainder of her original jail sentence.

Patricia Gibson, 37, was charged with failure to report to probation, to submit to random drug screenings and for nonpayment of court costs and supervision fees while on probation. Gibson was sentenced to 11 months, 29 days at 75 percent confinement. She was given credit for any jail time already served since Aug. 1 of 2014 to June 15 of this year.

Michael D. Reece, 48, charged with domestic assault and failure of a first drug screening for methamphetamine, amphetamines and THC while on probation, was sentenced to 90 days confinement and ordered to serve the balance of his sentence.

Triston Westbrook, 35, was charged with failure to report to probation, to submit to random drug screenings and for nonpayment of court costs, fines and supervision fees while on probation. Westbrook was sentenced to 30 days confinement and ordered to remain on 11 months, 29 days supervised probation. He must serve his jail time on 15 consecutive weekends. Westbrook served four months previously in Virginia.

Tyler A. Johnson, 19, was charged with theft over $10,000, failure to report to probation and for nonpayment of court costs, fines and supervision fees while on probation. Johnson was sentenced to 30 days confinement with credit for 18 days of jail time already served. He was ordered to remain on 11 months, 29 days supervised probation.

Anita B. Truitt, 38, was charged with fishing without a license, failure to report to probation, to submit to random drug screenings, to complete an alcohol and drug assessment and for nonpayment of court costs and supervision fees while on probation. Truitt was sentenced to 20 days confinement with credit for 16 days of jail time already served. She was also ordered to remain on 11 months, 29 days supervised probation.

Shaun A. Bussell, 29, was charged with failure to report to probation, to submit to random drug screenings, to complete an alcohol and drug assessment and for nonpayment of court costs and supervision fees while on probation. Bussell was sentenced to 11 days confinement with credit for 11 days of jail time already served. He was also ordered to serve an additional six months of supervised probation.

Chelsey H. Scearce, 19, was charged with failure to report to probation, to submit to random drug screenings, to complete an alcohol and drug assessment and for nonpayment of court costs, fines and supervision fees while on probation. Scearce was sentenced to ten days confinement and ordered to remain on supervised probation for six months. She was given credit for seven days of jail time already served. She must complete an alcohol and drug assessment as a condition of her probationary status.

Jonathan McDonald, 21, was initially charged with failure to report to probation, to submit to random drug screenings and for nonpayment of supervision fees while on probation. McDonald was sentenced to six days confinement with credit for six days of jail time already served. He must remain on 11 months, 29 days supervised probation and must complete a batterer’s intervention program.

Jackie A. Reeves, 35, charged with failure to report to probation and for nonpayment of court costs and supervision fees while on probation, was sentenced to five days confinement. Reeves was ordered to remain on six months of supervised probation. She was given credit for four days of jail time already served.

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.

Claiborne County Volunteer Rescue Squad

The Rescue Squad is having its annual door-to-door picture fundraiser. Anyone who participates with a $20 or more contribution will receive one free 8×10 family portrait. You will be contacted at your residence by a representative with a letter and I.D. on hand. As always, thank you for your continued support to your local Rescue Squad.

CCSWA Meeting

The Claiborne County Solid Waste Authority will meet July 10 at 6 p.m. in the large courtroom of the Claiborne County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend.

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons can be scheduled now for your children at the New Tazewell City Pool. Contact Mindy Williams at 423-441-2354 and leave her a message or send a text to schedule. Remaining lessons are scheduled as follows: ages 3-5, July 10-13 from 10-11 a.m.; ages 6-8, July 17-20 from 10-11 a.m.; ages 9 and up, 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.

Claiborne County Democrats

There will be a meeting of the Claiborne County Democrats July 15 from 3-5 p.m. at Old Town Grill in Tazewell. Everyone is welcome.

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.

Bee Friends

Interested in beekeeping and meeting beekeepers? Whether you are looking for information or just curious, you are welcome to join Bee Friends, a 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. July 6 will be our next meeting. Mike Studer, the Tennessee State Apiarist will be presenting information and be available to answer any questions that you may have. 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 Jay at 423-268-4785.

Mayes Reunion

The Mayes Family Reunion will be July 8 at Pleasant Point Community Center. Lunch will be served at noon. Please bring a dish to pass and your favorite dessert. Any questions, call Anna Greene at 423-626-1718.

Foster Parenting Classes

Camelot is starting a new session of foster parenting classes on July 17. We offer competitive reimbursement, respite days, free training and in home support. For more information or to sign up for class call 423-566-2451 or email susan.sharp@pathways.com.

All Veteran Stand Down

The first Claiborne County All Veteran Stand Down will be held Sept. 9 from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. at a location yet to be determined. Remote Area Medical (RAM) will participate from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., for one day only, for veterans only. Register with your DD214 or on kavsd.org by Aug. 15. Vendors, sponsors and volunteers for RAM are needed. Call 423-405-0313, leave a message with a callback number and your specialty. Veteran Resource vendors contact USCG Clyde Vincent at 865-207-6231. Free haircuts and a bag lunch will be provided.

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.

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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