JAKES Day was a good time and learning time for all as well as a strong showing of community

Marlin Combs with his volunteer Jacob Clayton had a great day at the fish pond. This was Marlin’s third catch of the day.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – The Ball Farm Event Center was the place to be on Saturday. JAKES Day was held for the 13th time in Campbell County. WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

The Pine Mountain Longbeards’ Annual JAKES Day was a “huge success” with “ideal weather”. 

The JAKES Day (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, Ethics and Sportsmanship) program also marked the 23rd anniversary for the Pine Mountain Long Beards Chapter. 

The event hosted more than 200 Campbell County kids, along with another couple hundred parents and community volunteers.

No one walked away hungry from JAKES Day as Otis “Big O” Poore and his grill masters grilled 360 hamburgers along with 400 wieners. Other volunteers prepared all the trimmings; tomatoes, lettuce, chili, chips, cookies and drinks.

On this special edition of “Make it a Grand Week”, we take you through JAKES Day in photos showcasing members of our wonderful community coming together for a fun and learning day.

It was quite the turnout, which is always the case, for Saturday’s JAKES Day at Ball Farm Event Center.

Eli Mundy, having too much fun, was the tractor operator pulling the hay wagon full of youngsters and parents.

Campbell County Rural Fire Service and La Follette Rescue Squad volunteers were on hand at JAKES Day. From left to right are Eric Mathias, Dalton Davis, Barry Byrd, Wayne Allen, Nickolas Hicks and Daniel Lawson.

Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy David Miracle finger prints Eva Grace Collette as CCSO Deputy Jacob Jones fingerprints Amy Kennedy.

Seth Poore, Bruce Holt, Otis “Big O” Poore, Otis “Little O” Poore and Ralph Poore served as grill masters.

Lifestar’s and Campbell Countian Josh Claiborne is with River Chapman at the med chopper.

Nora Brook and her volunteer Darrell Shepherd reeled in a big one.

A wagon load of riders is pulled by Eli Mundy and his John Deere.

Left to right are Jeffery Collin-Key, Khole Marlow, Matilda Rosales, Joe Elkins, Marshall Humphrey and Travis Jones.

Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy David Miracle fingerprints Sawyer Lane Phillips as mom Carissa Phillips watches.

It was a great day for a hay ride.

This Lifestar crew is comprised of Josh Claiborne, a 10-year veteran, Steven Koronka, on the crew for eight years, and Christian Eskola, one year with Lifestar and six years as a pilot.

A NOTE FROM THE GRAND ON CENTRAL: “There is so much good going on in our community, and I want to share all this good with you every Monday here on WLAF in hopes that you will start your week in a grand way making each week a Grand Week,” said Olivia Lobertini, owner of The Grand on Central.

Below, take a visit through The Grand on Central.

For bookings, email Olivia Lobertini ohlobertini03@gmail.com. Check on avails HERE. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 08/12/2024-6AM)

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