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Indian Creek Baptist Church

The regular monthly singing will be July 9 at 6 p.m. Special singers will be The Beason Family from Maynardville, Sarah Jones and Cody West. Everyone is welcome.

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.

Johnson’s Chapel Church

Johnson’s Chapel Church is proud to produce its first Walk Through Bethlehem, a living recreation of the life and times of those who went to be taxed as subjects of Caesar Augustus and are spoken of in the biblical story of the birth of Jesus Christ. This is a 20-30 minute guided tour through the city and will introduce participants to the sorts of citizens (actors) that one might have encountered during that time. This Christmas in July event is free and open to the public. There will be a donation box out if you would like to bring a canned food item for our Outreach program. It will be held July 14 and 15, from 7-9 p.m. at Canaanland in Washburn, across from school.

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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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Dr. E. Clayton Hess is now serving as the 21st president of Lincoln Memorial University, succeeding Dr. B. James Dawson. The LMU Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Hess president in November of 2016.

Hess has been a member of LMU’s academic community for four decades. He started his career at LMU in 1981, shortly after graduating. Most recently, he served as the University’s provost, since 2015, and the vice president for academic affairs since 2010. Hess has served on the President’s Cabinet twice during his career; first from 1998-2001 and again from 2010 to the present. He chaired the University’s successful Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmation of accreditation from 2006-2009 and is poised to lead LMU through its next 10-year site visit.

Hess has guided LMU’s growth at all levels, chairing multiple committees responsible for substantive change proposals to initiate new extended learning sites offering associate, baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, graduate and professional degree programs. He chaired the committee responsible for degree level accreditation change from Level IV to V to pave the way for LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, and from Level V to VI for subsequent professional programs including LMU Duncan School of Law, LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine and doctoral programs in business, education and nursing.

Hess coordinated LMU’s strategic planning and institutional effectiveness processes for more than 10 years and has chaired the University’s general education committee. Prior to becoming provost and VPAA, he was assistant vice president for academic affairs for planning and accreditation. In that role he was responsible for monitoring compliance with accreditation/approval requirements of several state and federal agencies/associations and conducting on-going efforts to assess the effectiveness of LMU’s academic and administrative operations.

Hess began his career at LMU as the assistant director of admissions, director of testing and director of career planning and placement. He was named the director of institutional advancement in 1996, and the director of institutional research, effectiveness and accreditation in 1998.

Hess has served as a member of the SACSCOC Principles Review Committee, charged with reviewing and recommending changes to SACSCOC accreditation standards and processes. He has presented numerous sessions and talks at professional association meetings. Hess co-chaired the 2014 SACSCOC Annual Meeting Planning Committee. He also served on American Bar Association (ABA) Sabbatical Site Teams.

Hess earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and two masters degrees from LMU (one in counseling and the other in curriculum and instruction) and a Ph.D. in human services counseling from Walden University. Hess has four grown children and five grandchildren. He resides in LaFollette, Tennessee.

Hess’s inauguration will take place at 3 p.m. on October 13, during the University’s Homecoming festivities.

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

Dr. E. Clayton Hess

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Sneedville-based bluegrass and gospel band Higher Ground will be performing as the opening act for the long running outdoor drama, The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, on July 8 and Aug. 18 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.

The drama, which has been in continuous production since 1964, depicts life in Appalachia at the turn of the 20th century. The drama is based on the John Fox novel with the same title.

“Our recent appearance on the CW Mountain Music Showcase and on ACMA Pickin’ Porch has led to many exciting opportunities, including this one,” said Higher Ground Bass player and founding member Allen Seal.

“Our mission is to provide wholesome entertainment while proclaiming the Gospel message,” said Seal. “While Higher Ground has historically performed special music for various area churches, we are very excited to expand our horizons to reach even more people with our important message, we believe we have the potential to reach a broad base of people.”

“We don’t have a set to speak,” added Seal. “We try to select pieces and arrangements that speak our message and represents who we are as a group and individuals. Not every song we do is a gospel song. We try to have something for everyone at the appropriate times. We take great efforts to avoid songs with unwholesome content.”

Higher Ground also enjoys the talents of Jeremiah South. South is entering his sophomore year at Hancock County High School and provides solid lead and backup vocals as well as lead and rhythm guitar.

Jeremiah’s grandfather, Howard Perry, is a frequent guest with his many years of musical experience.

John Jones and Kevin Collins, banjoist and lead guitarist respectively, bring considerable amounts of experience to the group as well. Both gentlemen have played with very popular bluegrass and Southern gospel groups.

Higher Ground’s newest member Jana Lewis has been a dependable vocalist and occasional piano player when called upon. Lewis, an emergency room nurse, “has been an invaluable addition,” said Seal.

The group is rounded out by mandolin player Paul Wilson from Jonesborough.

For more information about seeing Higher Ground or scheduling them at your home church visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/HigherGroundTN or email them at highergroundbluegrasstn@gmail.com.

For information on The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, visit http://www.trailofthelonesomepine.com.

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Time has all but eroded the little road that Daniel Boone and his team cut through what is now five counties in the Bluegrass state. The year was 1775, and the wilderness beckoned the hardiest of the hardy from North Carolina, down the Shenandoah Valley, over the Appalachian Mountains and through the tiny pinhole of the Cumberland Gap.

Boone and his band of 30 axe men hacked their way northward through the thick foliage while keeping one eye on lookout for wild animals and angry natives.

The original Trace came about, historians reckon, by following buffalo trails and paths made by the natives. The real trick was the innate ability Boone had for mentally connecting the various trails together as he led his band on a relatively straight journey from south to north.

The group painstakingly made their way through thick briars and rocky terrain, fording rushing streams – clearing the way over land that today runs through Bell, Knox, Laurel, Rockcastle and Madison counties.

It is said that the success of that first little road – the Boone Trace – gave some 200,000 other souls the courage during the next 20 years to make the journey, effectively opening the wilderness to westward expansion.

Not to be confused with the Wilderness Road, Boone Trace was the true turning point for manifest destiny – the westward movement that led to the development of our current 48 continental states.

Dr. John Fox, president of the Friends of Boone Trace, spoke last week during the second quarterly meeting of the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association. During his presentation, Fox outlined the work the Friends are doing to locate and identify the original trace. He went into some detail, effectively connecting the dots between the stretches of the Trace still recognizable after 242 years of ‘progress.’

Many of the corresponding markers, later erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Laurel County Historical Society, are significantly important on their own merit. The DAR markers date to over 100 years ago. Seven of the Historical Society markers were erected in 1942 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Kentucky.

The Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program, through the National Park Service, is planning the creation of a multi-use trail that will run along the original Trace pathways. To this end, the Friends of Boone Trace have conducted several workshops in the five counties through which the Trace winds. The public input at these workshops are helping connect local history to the Trace.

Fox says it is never possible to use the word ‘exact’ when speaking about the true pathway along the Trace.

“When traveling along a narrow, winding road with a steep hill on one side, a creek on the other and the road in the middle, it becomes apparent that he (Boone) had to come right through there,” Fox writes, on the Friends website.

Preservation of the first ‘little road’ into Kentucky will bring about many educational opportunities. It will also bring monetary gains for those towns nearby the trail, via tourism dollars.

Restoring the Trace will allow the trail its due by shining the spotlight on the historically accurate first roadway into the wilderness.

For more information, log onto www.boonetrace1775.com or the Friends of Boone Trace Facebook page.

To contact the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association, email Carla Reece at CGRTA@yahoo.com. The website is: www.cumberlandgapregion.com. You may also log onto the Association Facebook page, for more information.

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

Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Dr. John Fox, president of the Friends of Boone Trace, details the organization’s plans to preserve the ‘first little road’ carved by Daniel Boone and his axe men, while members of the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association listen to the presentation.

http://www.claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web1_Regional-Tourism-bd-pic.jpgJan Runions | Claiborne Progress Dr. John Fox, president of the Friends of Boone Trace, details the organization’s plans to preserve the ‘first little road’ carved by Daniel Boone and his axe men, while members of the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association listen to the presentation.

Jan Runions | Claiborne Progress Dr. John Fox, president of the Friends of Boone Trace, details the organization’s plans to preserve the ‘first little road’ carved by Daniel Boone and his axe men, while members of the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association listen to the presentation.

http://www.claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web1_Dr-John-Fox-pic.jpgJan Runions | Claiborne Progress Dr. John Fox, president of the Friends of Boone Trace, details the organization’s plans to preserve the ‘first little road’ carved by Daniel Boone and his axe men, while members of the Cumberland Gap Region Tourism Association listen to the presentation.

Lipscomb University’s College of Leadership & Public Service recently announced the 2017-18 class for Leadership Tennessee, a leadership education program designed to cultivate a network of business, nonprofit, education and government leaders who are committed to addressing the state’s challenges and opportunities.

Rob Barger of Tazewell was selected for the class. Barger is president and CEO of First Century Bank.

Leadership Tennessee officials are also celebrating a program milestone — its fifth year of impacting the state. The program was launched in February 2013.

“In my view, Leadership Tennessee has set the national standard in public service leadership development,” said Steve Joiner, dean of the College of Leadership & Public Service. “Since the program’s inception, 135 highly influential leaders have completed the program and they are shaping the future of Tennessee, in no small part because of their experiences and the networking opportunities across regions and sectors. Leadership Tennessee models the mission of the College of Leadership & Public Service through ‘theory-to-practice’ education and development.”

The 2017-18 class includes 42 business, government, education and nonprofit leaders from across Tennessee.

“When Lipscomb University launched Leadership Tennessee in 2013, the need for a space for collaborative conversation was certainly understood. What wasn’t completely understood was how important this network of connected and better-informed leaders would be to the success of Tennessee. Over the past four years we have celebrated the diversity of our state and provided a common understanding of how each geographic region and professional sector can work together to support the success of the entire state. With the announcement of Class V, we look forward to continued conversations around critical issues of importance and meeting challenges with an eye towards what makes each region special, but also how we can come together for the common good,” said Cathy Cate, executive director of Leadership Tennessee.

Leadership Tennessee is a 10-month program that provides collaborative learning and dialogue spanning the state and opportunities to affect change. In 2015, Leadership Tennessee received a $750,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand the program’s offerings, scope and impact on Tennessee.

Past classes have focused on key issues impacting the state, including education, economic development and health and wellness. During the course of the program, each class participates in learning and conversation designed to give them a greater understanding of the complex issues affecting the success of the state. The 2017-18 Leadership Tennessee class will commence with a retreat in August.

Program participants said they have gained new perspective through Leadership Tennessee.

“Our state is wide geographically and culturally diverse. If you really want to understand its challenges and opportunities, you have to spend time with Tennesseans in each major area, including rural and urban,” said Theresa Carl, president, Governor’s Books From Birth Foundation based in Nashville and Class II member. “Leadership Tennessee affords the unique opportunity to make important connections statewide and to foster meaningful conversations that can lead to long-lasting impacts.

“There’s really no other program quite like Leadership Tennessee – from the staff to the members and those we have the opportunity to know during the year. As classes are added, the network of passionate Tennesseans who can influence greatness for our state will deepen and broaden. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to participate.”

Class III member David Golden, senior vice president, chief legal and sustainability officer and corporate secretary for Eastman and Class V selection committee chair, said Leadership Tennessee helped increase his awareness of issues in other parts of the state.

“There is a great deal of distance between Mountain City and Memphis,” said Golden, of Kingsport. “Leadership Tennessee has made the state ‘smaller’ and helped me understand at a granular level the challenges and opportunities across the state. Leadership Tennessee has been a catalyst to drive understanding and propagate creative approaches to problem solving. It brings diverse sectors together for the common good.

“Leadership Tennessee drives inclusion, partnership, collaboration, and innovative thinking,” he continued. “It takes people who are working hard in their various spheres and brings them together in a powerful way,” he continued. “I treasure the time I spent with my Leadership Tennessee classmates. There is tremendous power in shared purpose. There are remarkable people doing good across the state and Leadership Tennessee affords an opportunity to witness the work and join it in a very productive way.”

The program strengthens the state by bringing its leaders together, participants say.

“One of the biggest lessons this program teaches is that no matter what part of the state we live in, we all face the same challenges — workforce development, health care and education among others. Leadership Tennessee provides leaders throughout the state opportunities to meet each other, realize that we have the same issues and find solutions together,” said Bruce Hartmann, president of the Chattanooga Times-Free Press and Class IV member. “We live in a great state, and through Leadership Tennessee bringing this state’s leaders together to identify problems and opportunities we can accomplish a great deal and it will make Tennessee stronger.”

“Leadership Tennessee connected me with numerous leaders from all levels of government, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and businesses that helped me in my pursuit to serve veterans with an expanded focus,” said Many-Bears Grinder, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services and Class I member. “Doors have been opened to break down barriers for veterans seeking higher education, career and business opportunities.”

“Visiting rural and metropolitan communities all across the state gave me insights to challenges and innovations, which I then applied in working with county mayors, veterans and in developing new partners to support our most deserving population,” continued Grinders, who lives in Nashville. “Sharing ideas, contacts and resources are helping to grow a better Tennessee – one session and one class at a time. Continuing to engage through the alumni program expands my network and allows me to contribute even further.”

For more information about Leadership Tennessee visit www.leadershiptennessee.org or contact Cate at 615-966-5180 or cathy.cate@leadershiptennessee.org.

Photo submitted Rob Barger, president and CEO of First Century Bank, has been selected as a member of the upcoming Leadership Tennessee class.

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A pedestrian died Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle while standing near the center line of the westbound lane of travel on Hwy. 63, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

A report from THP says that Debbie Hunley, 44, of Speedwell, was driving a 2016 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on Hwy. 63 near the intersection with Red Hill Circle around 11:56 p.m. when her vehicle struck David C. Estes, 58, of Speedwell. The impact caused Estes to “travel across” the eastbound lane of traffic and come to rest on the eastbound shoulder. No other vehicle was involved.

No drugs or alcohol appeared to be involved at the scene, according to the report although further testing was requested.

Hunley was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. No charges are expected, according to THP.

The investigating officer is Trooper Jason Davis.

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The Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Morristown’s Claiborne County satellite program recently graduated ten students from its school of practical nursing. The graduation and pinning ceremony was held at the Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center. Seated from left, Katie Lunsford, Jessica Parks, Miranda Zydel, Rachel Maxey and Amanda Jones. Standing from left, Linda Pressnell, BSN, RN Instructor, Ashley Welch, Kristen Renfro, MaKayla Ausband, Tasha Smith and Danielle Johnson. The class appreciates Claiborne Medical Center and Nursing Home, Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice, Middlesboro ARH, Harrogate Family Healthcare and Calvary Medical for the use of clinical facilities. Much appreciation goes to Walters State Community College for the use of classroom facilities.

Photo submitted The Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Morristown’s Claiborne County satellite program recently graduated ten students from its school of practical nursing. The graduation and pinning ceremony was held at the Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center. Seated from left, Katie Lunsford, Jessica Parks, Miranda Zydel, Rachel Maxey and Amanda Jones. Standing from left, Linda Pressnell, BSN, RN Instructor, Ashley Welch, Kristen Renfro, MaKayla Ausband, Tasha Smith and Danielle Johnson. The class appreciates Claiborne Medical Center and Nursing Home, Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice, Middlesboro ARH, Harrogate Family Healthcare and Calvary Medical for the use of clinical facilities. Much appreciation goes to Walters State Community College for the use of classroom facilities.

http://www.claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web1_TN-College-Nursing-photo-page-0.jpgPhoto submitted The Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Morristown’s Claiborne County satellite program recently graduated ten students from its school of practical nursing. The graduation and pinning ceremony was held at the Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center. Seated from left, Katie Lunsford, Jessica Parks, Miranda Zydel, Rachel Maxey and Amanda Jones. Standing from left, Linda Pressnell, BSN, RN Instructor, Ashley Welch, Kristen Renfro, MaKayla Ausband, Tasha Smith and Danielle Johnson. The class appreciates Claiborne Medical Center and Nursing Home, Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice, Middlesboro ARH, Harrogate Family Healthcare and Calvary Medical for the use of clinical facilities. Much appreciation goes to Walters State Community College for the use of classroom facilities.

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Dr. Donnie Fox, president of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, was a recent speaker at the Wilderness Road Kiwanis Club at Gondolier Restaurant in Harrogate. Fox spoke of the long history of the college but also pointed out they are pleased to have students worldwide who are taking courses via the internet. Pictured from left are Dr. Donnie Fox, Rev. Scott Cannon, Rachel Schott, Mitchell Cosby and Shannon Benefiel, the Dean of Institutional Advancement at Clear Creek.

Photo submitted Dr. Donnie Fox, president of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, was a recent speaker at the Wilderness Road Kiwanis Club at Gondolier Restaurant in Harrogate. Fox spoke of the long history of the college but also pointed out they are pleased to have students worldwide who are taking courses via the internet. Pictured from left are Dr. Donnie Fox, Rev. Scott Cannon, Rachel Schott, Mitchell Cosby and Shannon Benefiel, the Dean of Institutional Advancement at Clear Creek.

http://www.claiborneprogress.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/web1_Kiwanis-Club.jpgPhoto submitted Dr. Donnie Fox, president of Clear Creek Baptist Bible College, was a recent speaker at the Wilderness Road Kiwanis Club at Gondolier Restaurant in Harrogate. Fox spoke of the long history of the college but also pointed out they are pleased to have students worldwide who are taking courses via the internet. Pictured from left are Dr. Donnie Fox, Rev. Scott Cannon, Rachel Schott, Mitchell Cosby and Shannon Benefiel, the Dean of Institutional Advancement at Clear Creek.

The Major George Gibson Chapter NSDAR met June 17 at the home of hostess Linda Lawson. Regent Nancy Britton called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. She began the DAR Ritual with customary participation by members. Rebecca (Becky) Jones led the Pledge of Allegiance, Sharon Harrell began The American’s Creed and Augusta Sinon started the Preamble to the Constitution. Lawson played a recording of the national anthem and Fay Ramsey read a Flag Quote.

Charlotte Brooks served as chaplain in the absence of Chaplain Manerva Watson. She read from a Guideposts June 14 Daily Devotional. The theme related to cherishing our American citizenship and respecting our flag, not just on Flag Day. The scripture was Psalm 85:1. The devotion ended with a prayer.

Jones gave a brief history of the historic Morgan House in Jonesville, Virginia, the site of the April chapter meeting.

Andrea Cheak read from NSDAR President General Ann Turner Dillon’s June 2017 online message. Dillon stated she had met many members during her first year in office and heard about the exciting community work being done. She wished to welcome members to the upcoming 126th Continental Congress, adding that DAR is a proud partner with the World War One Centennial Commission and that the Americana Collection will have a special exhibit about the work of DAR members throughout that war. Also, the American Spirit magazine has joined the growing family of DAR Facebook pages including National Headquarters, DAR Museum and DAR Library.

The National Defense Minute was presented by Joy Burchett from the May/June 2017 National Defender.

Fay Ramsey gave the Flag Minute. It is a myth that when the flag is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it is to be disposed of by burning in private. Section 8(k) of the Flag Code states: “The flag, when it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Agnes Marcum added that the star section of the flag can be cut out prior to any dignified destruction. This action makes it no longer a flag. The stripes do not have to be separated.

As part of her Indian Minute, Agnes Marcum read a 1725 quote by Chief Aupumut, a Mohican. Marcum also provided the DAR School Minute by reading an article from the Kate Duncan Smith School.

For the Conservation Minute, Charlotte Brooks gave out booklets received at the April meeting, entitled Virginia’s Natural Area Preserve System by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

After approval of the secretary and treasurer’s reports, the group moved outdoors where Lawson had prepared a beautiful setting. Photos were taken and members had a period of fellowship while enjoying the delicious food.

Lawson provided the American Heritage Minute by displaying a Bicentennial quilt that her mother made from a pattern ordered from the Farm Journal magazine in the 1970s. Lawson also used Star of David glassware from the 1940s or 1950s. She later noted some of the table decorations, including one of the Betsy Ross dolls made for a previous DAR conference and a quilted centerpiece made by Charlotte Brooks. She gave everyone a patriotic bookmark.

Rebecca (Becky) Royal presented the program titled “Celebrating Flag Day.” She began by passing around a flag quiz. While members worked through the quiz, Royal told how impressed she was as a child when she first saw our United States flag in Washington, D.C. She then showed a picture of Betsy Ross’ home in Philadelphia and stated that Betsy made flags for the government for 50 years. The quiz was reviewed and discussed.

Royal also gave some history of Flag Day celebrations. Hartford, Connecticut, claims to have had the first Flag Day celebration, although there are also other claims. The flag was first carried into battle in the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Calvin Coolidge each signed a Flag Day proclamation for one year. Congress later approved Flag Day and President Harry S. Truman signed it into law on Aug. 3, 1949. Thereafter, each United States president proclaims June 14 as Flag Day and the week of June 14 as National Flag Week.

Royal ended her program by reading the meaning of each fold of the flag as shown on The American Legion website. She also showed a printout of flag information shared by associate member Myra Richardson.

Following the program, Regent Britton presented DAR membership certificates to those present and planned to mail to those not present: 60 years, Evelyn Grabeal Scott; 30 years, Mary Frances Hines Sprinkle; 25 years, Charlotte Graham Watson Brooks; 25 years, Manerva Graham Watson; 25 years, Irene Ball Hargraves; 20 years, Kathy Ellen Payne Kelly; and 20 years, Cynthia Payne Hudson.

The chapter received the following awards at the Virginia DAR Conference: Chapter Achievement Award, Level 3; Excellent Chapter Emphasis and Member Participation in Conservation; and Early Bird Award.

Members were reminded to record their volunteer hours on the “Service to America” section of the DAR website. DAR work can now be counted as volunteer hours.

The next chapter meeting will be July 29, followed by the joint picnic with the Kentucky Path Chapter of Middlesboro scheduled for Aug. 26.

Photo submitted Pictured from left, Joy Burchett, Sharon Harrell, Andrea Cheak, Fay Ramsey, Nancy Britton, Charlotte Brooks, Becky Royal, Agnes Marcum, hostess Linda Lawson and Becky Jones. Also present was Augusta Sinon.

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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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Larry Dean Bolden – aggravated assault, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to exercise due care, failure to render immediate notice of accident, vandalism over $500, possession of a schedule III drugs, violation of the financial responsibility law, violations of probation for theft over $1,000, theft under $500 and evading arrest

Melvin Lyndell Hale – aggravated assault

Elva Joan Ramsey – reckless endangerment

Jeffrey Lloyd Warren – possession of a weapon while intoxicated, public intoxication

April Michelle Sparks – possession of methamphetamine

Mitchell Edward Brooks – capias/bench warrant for theft of property under $1,000

James Anthony Hounshell – capias/bench warrant for theft under $500, violations of probation for driving on a suspended license

Stacy Dwaune Patterson – capias/bench warrant for driving on a suspended license, failure to appear for driving on a suspended license

Sarah Renee West – violations of probation for three counts theft, two counts burglary and one count vandalism

Brandon S. Brock – violation of probation for aggravated burglary

Christopher Dwayne Greene – violation of probation for resisting arrest, failure to appear for resisting arrest, new charge of theft of property over $1,000 (motor vehicle)

Joseph Chandler Hurst – violation of probation

Thomas Wayne Shiflet – failure to appear for passing a worthless check and theft of property over $10,000

Melissa Nicole Farley – failure to appear for violations of probation on theft under $500 and possession of drug paraphernalia

Demetrius Allen Buis – failure to appear for violations of the seat belt, registration, financial responsibility and driver’s license address change laws

Cody Allen Harp – failure to appear for violations of the seat belt, registration and financial responsibility laws

Jamie Loundus Trent – failure to appear for public intoxication

Joseph Wayne Partin – failure to appear for violation of the driver’s license law (failure to show proof of possession)

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George Houston Brewer – unlawful possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, possession of a schedule II and a schedule III drugs for resale, possession of a legend drug, driving on a revoked license

Maranda Janelle Tucker – assault, disorderly conduct

Jerry Nicely – violation of the Sexual Registry Act law, violation of Community Corrections supervision, violation of probation

Garry Wayne Lee – criminal trespassing, vandalism under $500

Jeremy Doyle Collins – resisting stop, halt, frisk, theft under $1,000 (shoplifting)

Denise Mariee Knuckles – speeding 52/30, driving on a suspended license (third offense), violation of the financial responsibility law

Melissa H. Kreimer – speeding 65/45

Curtis James Lewes – violation of the traffic control device law (stop sign)

Tosha Necole Brewster – violation of the parking lane law (fire zone)

Greg L. J. Rolen – outstanding warrant from Knox County

Jerry Paul Bunch – capias/bench warrant for sale and delivery of a schedule II drugs

Kendra Denise Walker – capias/bench warrant for violation of probation, failure to appear for drug paraphernalia

Cleon Dale Hall – violation of probation for failure to report to probation, failure to appear for public intoxication

Teresa Weaver – violation of probation

Amanda L. Slusher – possession of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a legend drug and drug paraphernalia

Scott Eric Williams – possession of a schedule III and a schedule IV controlled substances

Audra Nichole Everhart – theft of property involving merchandise over $1,000, driving on a suspended license (second offense)

Brensten DePaul Johnson – driving on a suspended license, violation of the financial responsibility law

Stephen W. Miller – violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Nicki Joe Smith – violation of the financial responsibility law

Shena Nicole Rouse – violation of the financial responsibility law

Frankie Lynn Hoskins – public intoxication

Emma Ann Machelle Parish – public intoxication

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Deborah Shantay Thompson – speeding 65/45, violation of the financial responsibility law

John Daniel Marlow – speeding 69/45

Kellie A. Styke – speeding 67/45

Anna Lashkarev – speeding 66/45

Joyce J. Hurst – speeding 66/45

Matt J. Huddleston – speeding 66/45

Chelsea R. Gilbert – speeding 65/45

Skylar G. Bradsby – speeding 64/45

Justin L Hall – speeding 64/45

Scott P. Foster – speeding 64/45

Jerry Lynn Barber Jr. – speeding 63/45

Angela D. Wallace – speeding 61/45

Jessica Joan Gross – speeding 59/45

John David Mayes – falsifying a drug screening, possession of a schedule II and a schedule III drugs

Tammy Michelle Partin – possession of a schedule II drugs and drug paraphernalia

Matthew Douglas Young – theft under $1,000 (shoplifting)

Alexander Lyle Spencer – failure to appear for aggressive panhandling, driving on a revoked license and violation of the financial responsibility law, new charge of possession of drug paraphernalia

Crystal Renee Stewart – failure to appear for possession of drug paraphernalia

James Earl Martin – driving on a revoked, violations of the registration and financial responsibility laws

Johnny Dean Howard – violation of the registration law

James Woodrow Vaughn – driving on a suspended license

Arley Christopher Daniels – violation of the noise level law

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Teresa Annette Adkins – vehicular assault, driving under the influence

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Walters State Community College has released the President’s List and the Dean’s List for academic honors during the spring semester.

The following Claiborne County residents were named to the President’s List spring semester 2017 at Walters State Community College. These students earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average while carrying 12 or more credit hours: Allison Paige Barnett, Breanna Augusta Barnett, James Alexander Bledsoe, Savannah Brooke Day, Jordan Elizabeth England, Jessie Blaine Harvey, Taylor Lee Harvey, Alison Brooke Ickes, Alyssa Victoria Large, Delia Veloro Menza, Hunter Keith Moore, Emily Charlotte Myers, William Corey Smith, Seth A. Sweet, Caroline Faith Trent.

The following Claiborne County residents were named to the Dean’s List spring semester 2017 at Walters State Community College. Students must have a 3.5-3.99 grade point average while carrying 12 or more credit hours: Charles Robert Adkins Jeffery Ball, Macey Leigh Barnes, Caitlin McKenna Bolden, Kimberly Nicole Brock, Joseph Tristen Buchanan, Charles Matthew Cadle, Jordan Tyler Cavins, Ashton Brooke Dalton, Savannah L. Dunsmore, Alexis Lee Gale, Ciara Marie Gambrel, Ashley Shawntel Goldsmith, Tristan P. Griffin, Storm Cassandra Heselschwerdt, Kristen Ann Johnston, Sarah Noel Lambert, Kristina P. Lane, Kegan Thomas Martin, Dustin Tyler Miracle, Corbett Tyler Nease, Tyler Lynn Ogan, Spencer T. Orick, Kendra Louise Pace, David Michael Ray, Spencer Dalton Reeves, Bethany A. Rice, Allison Page Rison, Cody Joseph Seals, Jordan Paige Shipley, Krystal Leshea Singleton, Tammy Kaye Sweet, Ariel Jade Warren, Rhiannon Pearl Noel White.

Over 5,900 credit and 4,000 non-credit students attend Walters State. The college has campuses in Morristown, Greeneville, Sevierville and Tazewell. It offers over 100 associate degrees and technical certificates. Visit Walters State’s website at ws.edu.

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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.

CUMBERLAND, Ky. — Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College President Vic Adams has appointed Joy Pennington to serve as the Nursing Program Coordinator. Pennington will follow Kathy Guyn who will retire at the end of June.

“I am humbled and honored to be able to continue to serve our students and our communities in my new position, “said Pennington. “I am very proud of the fact that I am a Southeast graduate. I look forward to working under our new administration and leading a program that is such an integral part of our institution.”

Pennington is a 2003 graduate of the SKCTC Nursing program. She holds a BSN degree as well as a MSN in Nursing Education from Chamberlin College of Nursing. She has worked as a nurse for 14 years. Pennington has been a nursing educator at Southeast since 2009.

Pennington began her new role on July 1.

Photo submitted Pennington stands in the nursing simulation lab on the SKCTC Cumberland Campus.

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The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum invites children ages five and under, and their caregivers, to a new monthly program entitled “Tad’s Tots.” The age-appropriate program is aimed at introducing history and history lessons to young children.

Named for President Lincoln’s youngest son Thomas “Tad” Lincoln, the free program will be offered monthly beginning at 10 a.m. July 11 in the ALLM. The July program will introduce children and their caregivers to the life of Abraham Lincoln with story time and show-and-tell featuring items from the ALLM gallery. The program will conclude with a simple craft for the children to take home. The monthly session content and format will vary throughout the year.

Admission is free. However, registration is required. Contact ALLM Program Coordinator Natalie Sweet for more information or to register by email to Natalie.sweet@LMUnet.edu.

The Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum is located on the historic campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate. Housing one of the top five Lincoln and Civil War private collections in the world, the museum is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information about this and other programs at the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum, call 423-869-6235.

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Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine will host the 2nd Annual LMU Cumberland Gap Veterinary Conference July 28-29 at the DeBusk Veterinary Teaching Center in Ewing, Virginia.

The conference will offer continuing education credits for veterinarians in the categories of food animal, small ruminant and equine. Featured speakers include Dr. David Pugh, clinical professor at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Andy Meadows, owner of Springwood Livestock Management Services.

Pugh currently serves as a clinical professor in the department of pathobiology at Auburn University CVM. In 2014, Pugh was appointed Director of the Alabama State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System. He has served as a technical services veterinarian for Fort Dodge Animal Health and Pfizer Animal Health, and as the project veterinarian and director of operations for the AU Equine Source Plasma Project. Prior to his appointment at Auburn University, Pugh practiced large animal medicine for five years in Georgia.

Meadows and his wife, Carrie, operate a food animal veterinary practice offering ultrasound and reproductive and herd health management services to sheep and cattle producers in Virginia and surrounding states.

Veterinarians can earn ten continuing education credit hours for attending the event, which also includes a cocktail hour, dinner and a tour of the LMU-CVM facilities. Early registration is $100 per person by July 15. Registration on-site is $125 per person. For more information contact Jane Smola at 423-869-6541 or email jane.smola@LMUnet.edu.

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine is located on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, with additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM is an integral part of the University’s medical programs and provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1-800-325-0900, ext. 7150 or visit us online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.

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The Claiborne Commission will be voting on whether to adopt another property tax hike during its next meeting on July 17. Just last year, the county was forced to levy the tax by ten cents per $100 in assessed value, just to meet the 2016-17 fiscal year budget.

It appeared to be a foregone conclusion this year, for those on the county budget committee, that either a property tax increase or another wheel tax would need to be implemented in order to ‘break even.’ At one point in the negotiations, it appeared county property owners could be facing a tax increase of 40 cents.

After sweating the numbers and whittling the budget to bare bones, the committee has presented a tax hike of ten cents – the same increase as last year.

Using the equation, the taxes on a house valued at $100,000 would increase by about $25.

If adopted, the new tax rate will be $2.58 per $100 in assessed value.

According to resolution 2017-044, all but two of the departmental funds will receive the same slices from the tax rate pie. The General Fund will be cut from $1.0949 to $1.0749. The solid Waste Department will pick up an extra .02, making its slice $0.2156.

The commission is expected to vote on the adoption of resolution 2017-043, as well. This resolution sets the appropriations for the various county offices and agencies.

For example, the Claiborne Sheriff’s Office could be working with $2,436,121, if the resolution is adopted. And, the Claiborne County Jail, also known as the ‘workhouse,’ would be appropriated $61,264 to cover the costs of doing business.

Under this resolution, the General Fund coffers would have $11,514,065 in appropriations. The county Solid Waste and Sanitation Fund is set at $1,986,531 under this resolution.

The committee appropriated $3,708,541 for the Highway and Public Works Fund, which includes seven sub-categories. Among other things, this fund pays for equipment operation, highway, bridge and equipment maintenance, capital outlay, administrative costs and employee benefits.

Appropriations for Industrial Development is set at $671,700, under the proposed resolution.

As for the school system, the committee signed off on $37,897,899 in monies to cover the items in the General Purpose Fund. Federal school projects alone total $4,022,881 in appropriations.

Since 2004, total revenues of $9,706,923.13 have been generated from the $25 wheel tax that was created to cover the costs of building the Claiborne Justice Center, according to the resolution.

Total expenditures for this project are currently set at $9,072,487.76, leaving net revenues of $634,435.37.

It appears the committee managed to work into the budget donations for 17 nonprofit organizations, totaling $95,201.

There are three Circuit Court Clerk budget amendments itemized on the commission agenda, as well. Resolutions 2017-046, 2017-047 and 2017-048 have to do with the purchase of office equipment and a software program.

The commission will also vote, on first reading, whether to add Deerwood Lane to the county road list.

The New Tazewell Little League will be recognized for its District 6 Tournament win.

As is normally the case, the commission could add items to the agenda during the opening moments of the meeting.

The commission will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. on July 17, inside the large courtroom of the Claiborne Courthouse. The public is encouraged to attend these monthly meetings.

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

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Officials from Lincoln Memorial University and Walters State Community College signed an articulation agreement to offer a clear pathway for qualified WSCC students to enroll in the Medical Laboratory Science program at LMU.

The agreement gives individuals who receive an associate’s degree in biology or pre-clinical laboratory science from WSCC and meet all of LMU’s program criteria preferential consideration for admission into LMU’s Medical Laboratory Science program. LMU will reserve up to four spots, two at the main campus in Harrogate and two at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education extended learning site, for WSCC graduates. LMU President B. James Dawson and WSCC President Tony Miksa signed the agreement in May.

“We are very excited about this partnership opportunity with the exceptionally qualified science faculty at Walters State Community College. This partnership will assist us as we continue to produce uniquely qualified medical laboratory scientists to meet an ever growing demand in the clinical field,” said LMU Program Director Bill Engle. “For over 15 years I have observed many Walters State students who have excelled in our program and excelled in their careers. This just makes it easier for WSCC students to plan their academic journeys.”

For 19 consecutive years, graduates from LMU’s Medical Laboratory Science program have achieved a 100 percent first attempt pass rate on the national board exams. LMU’s pass rate remains one of the highest in the nation and LMU grads often have job offers months before graduation.

Medical laboratory scientists receive an academic and clinical education to provide service and research in clinical laboratory science and related areas in rapidly changing and dynamic health care delivery systems. Medical laboratory scientists perform, develop, evaluate, correlate and assure accuracy and validity of laboratory information. They also direct and supervise clinical laboratory resources and operations and collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

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

Photo submitted Walters State Community College President Tony Miksa, left, and LMU President B. James Dawson signed an articulation agreement to provide a clear pathway for qualified WSCC students to enroll in the Medical Laboratory Science Program at LMU last month.

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Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) and physician assistant students from the LMU-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine will host a free public health fair for people and their pets on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Middlesboro Mall across from the Bath and Body Works store.

The public health fairs are part of a study titled, Measuring the Impact of a Mutually Reinforcing Relationship Between Pet Owners and Their Pets. The purpose is to analyze the data collected during the health fairs and look for a correlation between human and animal health. It is anticipated that pets share the same health benefits and risks as their owners, and the goal is to encourage the mutual health and well-being and companionship between people and their pets.

Participants will need to bring their dog or cat with them to the event. All people will be screened for blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose, height, weight and body mass index. Pets will be screened for blood pressure, heart rate, blood glucose, weight, body condition scoring and will be given a heart worm antigen test. Additionally, for both people and pets, questions will be asked about their perceived health, level of exercise activity and the degree of human-pet attachment. Participation in the health screenings is confidential, and people with limited resources to provide for their pet’s health will be advised of programs that may be available to them at a nominal or no cost.

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The LMU-College of Veterinary Medicine is located on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, with additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM is an integral part of the University’s medical programs and provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1-800-325-0900, ext. 7150 or visit online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.

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A Harrogate man was shot several times Tuesday evening during an apparent confrontation at the Earls Hollow boat ramp in the Red Hill community.

According to the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, they received a call around 6 p.m. that a shooting had occurred at that location. When officers arrived, they found Andrew Frost, 54, of Harrogate, who had been shot multiple times. He was treated at the scene by Claiborne EMS and later airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.

Sheriff David Ray said Tuesday night that the incident appeared to be “one person shooting at another person” and that one person had been flown out with injuries.

No other information was released Tuesday.

The investigation revealed that Brandon Rimes, 23, of Pineville, Kentucky, was allegedly the shooter, according to a news release Wednesday from the CCSO. Also, Deborah Thompson, 51, of Harrogate, had also allegedly participated in the confrontation and been involved in the shooting.

Several witnesses, including two small children under the age of two, were present when the shooting occurred, said officers. Several pieces of evidence including two handguns were recovered and all witnesses were transported by convoy to the Claiborne County Justice Center where detailed statements were taken.

Frost remains at UT Medical Center for treatment, according to the CCSO.

The District Attorney’s office will review the investigative report and proper charges will be considered as the investigation continues, according to the release.

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

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

Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Officials at the scene of a shooting Tuesday evening. The shooting occurred at the Earls Hollow boat ramp in the Red Hill community.

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Harrogate welcomed a new Edward Jones office last week. The financial advisor in the office is Marc Trantham.

“As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it’s important to invest my time to understand what you’re working toward before you invest your money,” he said. “It’s also important to understand the level of risk you’re comfortable accepting when investing so we can balance it with the steps necessary to reach your long-term goals.”

The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony were held with several clients, officials and Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce members in attendance.

“I am excited to be opening an Edward Jones office in the Harrogate area, because I see a need for the type of service we provide,” Trantham said. “This firm concerns itself with the needs of individual investors and small-business owners, and I’m happy to be bringing that kind of personalized service to this community.”

Trantham can address many of your investment goals.

“Whether you’re planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren, or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones you care for the most, we can work together to develop specific strategies to help you achieve your goals. We can also monitor your progress to help make sure you stay on track or determine if any adjustments need to be made. Throughout it all, we’re dedicated to providing you top-notch client service,” he said.

There are many Edward Jones offices throughout the U.S. “Edward Jones serves nearly 7 million investors from more offices than any other investment firm in America,” according to its website. “We attribute a great deal of our success to our principles and personal, long-term approach to investing.”

“We’re not alone. Thousands of people and advanced technology support our office so we can help ensure you receive the most current and comprehensive guidance,” Trantham said. “In addition, we welcome the opportunity to work with your attorney, accountant and other trusted professionals to deliver a comprehensive strategy that leverages everyone’s expertise. Working together, we can help you develop a complete, tailored strategy to help you achieve your financial goals.”

In addition to Trantham, the office team includes the Senior Branch Office Administrator, Tabitha Webb.

The Edward Jones office is located at 6144 Cumberland Gap Pkwy., Suite 3, in Harrogate. It is open Mon.-Thurs. from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Fri. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday by appointment only and is closed on Sunday. The phone number is 423-869-3608.

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

Marisa Anders | Claiborne Progress Several people were in attendance for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Edward Jones office in Harrogate.

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